An exploration of some of the most ancient cultures of the world: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, and Meso-America through ancient primary sources and artifacts. (Gen.Ed. HS, G)

An exploration of some of the most ancient cultures of the world: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, and Meso-America through ancient primary sources and artifacts. (Gen.Ed. HS, G)

Field based instruction in plant identification - chiefly of trees and shrubs native to New England. Ecological requirements of species important for timber, wildlife and/or biodiversity considerations. Field trips to state and University forests/wildlife management areas to learn to recognize plants where they grow naturally on the landscape.

Major writers, works, themes, and critical issues comprising the literature of the Holocaust. Exploration of the narrative responses to the destruction of European Jewry and other peoples during World War II (including diaries, memoirs, fiction, poetry, drama, video testimonies, and memorials). (Gen.Ed. AL, G)

Major writers, works, themes, and critical issues comprising the literature of the Holocaust. Exploration of the narrative responses to the destruction of European Jewry and other peoples during World War II (including diaries, memoirs, fiction, poetry, drama, video testimonies, and memorials). (Gen.Ed. AL, G)

Major writers, works, themes, and critical issues comprising the literature of the Holocaust. Exploration of the narrative responses to the destruction of European Jewry and other peoples during World War II (including diaries, memoirs, fiction, poetry, drama, video testimonies, and memorials). (Gen.Ed.AL, G)

Major writers, works, themes, and critical issues comprising the literature of the Holocaust. Exploration of the narrative responses to the destruction of European Jewry and other peoples during World War II (including diaries, memoirs, fiction, poetry, drama, video testimonies, and memorials). (Gen.Ed.AL, G)

"The development of the modern world, with particular attention to colonialism, imperialism, and the revolutionary movements for national liberation." (Gen.Ed. HS, G)

This seminar is about understanding and evaluating the quality of the urban environment, emphasizing the role that streets, neighborhoods and commercial districts play in creating attractive, successful places. Through classroom discussions, readings and site visits, students will discover the ingredients that make good urban spaces, and the role that designers play in creating them.

This seminar is about understanding and evaluating the quality of the urban environment, emphasizing the role that streets, neighborhoods and commercial districts play in creating attractive, successful places. Through classroom discussions, readings and site visits, students will discover the ingredients that make good urban spaces, and the role that designers play in creating them.