Vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, systems of linear equations. Applications to be selected from differential equations, foundations of physics, geometry, and other topics. Students may not receive credit for both MTH 211 and MTH 210. Prerequisite: MTH 112 or the equivalent, or MTH 111 and MTH 153; MTH 153 is suggested.

A project-oriented study of the processes and products of sediment formation, transport, deposition and lithification. Modern sediments and depositional environments of the Massachusetts coast are examined and compared with ancient sedimentary rocks of the Connecticut River Valley and eastern New York. Field and laboratory analyses focus on the description and classification of sedimentary rocks, and on the interpretation of their origin. The results provide unique insights into the geologic history of eastern North America. Two weekend field trips.

Argentine Tango is the sensual and elegant social dance of the city of Buenos Aires, which is experiencing a worldwide revival. Class will include the movements, the steps, the history, and anecdotes about the culture of Tango. We will cover traditional and modern forms. All dancers will learn lead and follow, so you do not need a partner. Wear leather soled shoes or bring socks. Enrollment limited.

Sectioned course. The objective of this course is to teach students the fundamentals of wilderness skills, outdoor living and travel. This will include, but not be limited to principles of orienteering and navigation, back country camp craft, shelter building, travel techniques in different regions and conditions, low-impact camping theories, fire building and various primitive skills. An emphasis is placed on traveling light-weight while following leave no trace (LNT) principles.

In sections limited to 15 students each, this course primarily provides systematic instruction and practice in reading and writing academic prose, with emphasis on argumentation. The course also provides instruction and practice in conducting research and in public speaking. Bilingual students and non-native speakers are especially encouraged to register for sections taught by Holly Davis. Priority will be given to incoming students in the fall-semester sections. Course may be repeated for credit with another instructor. Home is more than the physical structure we reside in.

Same description as above (DAN 200). May be taken four times for credit, with maximum of two credits per semester.

The purpose of this seminar is to study women's health and cultural issues within India, with a focus on Tibetan refugees, and then apply the knowledge experientially. During J-term, the students will travel to India and deliver workshops on reproductive health topics to young Tibetan women living at the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath where they will be further educated in Tibetan medicine.

Intermediate Korean I is the first half of a two-semester intermediate course in spoken and written Korean for students who already have a basic knowledge of Korean. This course is designed to reinforce and increase students? facility with Korean in the four language areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Beginning Korean I is the first half of a two-semester introductory course in spoken and written Korean for students who do not have any previous knowledge of Korean. This course is designed to improve students? communicative competence in daily life, focusing on the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

A study of Japanese literature and its cultural roots from the 8th to the 19th century. The course will focus on enduring works of the Japanese literary tradition, along with the social and cultural conditions that gave birth to the literature. All readings are in English translation.