Practice in conversation, using a variety of materials including newspaper articles, films, television broadcasts and web sites. This course is designed to develop oral proficiency. There is no written work. All exams will be oral. Prerequisite: for the Fall course ITL 110 or 111, or placement exam to assure correct language level. Section 01 open to Italian majors or by permission of the instructor.

Admission by permission of the department; for majors/minors and advanced students who have had three Classics or other courses on the ancient world and two intermediate courses in Greek or Latin.

Admission by permission of the department, for majors and honors students who have had four advanced courses in Latin.

Admission by permission of the department, for majors and honors students who have had four advanced courses in Greek.

An analysis of earthquakes, tsunami, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, asteroid impacts, and wildfires. Topics include: the current status of predicting disasters, how to minimize their impacts, public policy issues, the effect of disasters on the course of human history, and the record of past great disasters in myth and legend, rapid climate change, and what the future holds. Discussion sections will focus on utilizing GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to investigate disaster mitigation.

EGR 100 serves as an accessible course for all students, regardless of background or intent to major in engineering. Engineering majors are required to take EGR 100 for the major, however. Those students considering majoring in engineering are strongly encouraged to take EGR 100 in the fall semester. Students will develop a sound understanding of the engineering design process, including problem definition, background research, identification of design criteria, development of metrics and methods for evaluating alternative designs, prototype development, and proof of concept testing.

An introduction to some common environmental chemical processes in air, soil and water, coupled with a study of the crucial role of accurate chemical measurement of these processes. Lecture and laboratory featuring modern chemical instrumentation for spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) high performance chromatographic separations (both gas and liquid), electrochemistry as well microwave- and ultrasound- assisted sample preparation, and a short project linked to local faculty research interests. Oral presentations and formal laboratory reports will be required.

An introduction to some common environmental chemical processes in air, soil and water, coupled with a study of the crucial role of accurate chemical measurement of these processes. Lecture and laboratory featuring modern chemical instrumentation for spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) high performance chromatographic separations (both gas and liquid), electrochemistry as well microwave- and ultrasound- assisted sample preparation, and a short project linked to local faculty research interests. Oral presentations and formal laboratory reports will be required.

A comparative analysis of Latin American political systems. Emphasis on the politics of development, the problems of leadership, legitimacy, and regime continuity. A wide range of countries and political issues will be covered.