The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section.

A year-long introduction to modern Hebrew, with a focus on equal development of the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Study of Israeli song, film and short texts amplifies acquisitions of vocabulary and grammar. By the end of the year, students will be able to comprehend short and adapted literary and journalistic texts, describe themselves and their environment, express their thoughts and opinions, and participate in classroom discussions. No previous knowledge of Hebrew language is necessary. Enrollment limited to 18.

Same as CLT 202. Texts include the Iliad; tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides; Plato's Symposium; Virgil's Aeneid; Dante's Divine Comedy. Lecture and discussion.

Same as CLT 202. Texts include the Iliad; tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides; Plato's Symposium; Virgil's Aeneid; Dante's Divine Comedy. Lecture and discussion.

Landscape Studies is a burgeoning field at Smith College and is the first program of its kind at a liberal arts college in this country. This introductory course will be a chronological and thematic exploration of the issues that define the evolving field of landscape studies and the study of the built environment. How have landscape architects, horticulturists, engineers, and urban, regional, and environmental planners reshaped the spaces in which we live? What stewardship is needed for us to be both inspired and sustained by the world around us?

A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It, I Henry IV, Measure for Measure, King Lear, Macbeth, Coriolanus, The Tempest. Enrollment in each section limited to 25. Not open to first-year students.

Detailed study of Dante's Inferno in the context of his other works. Conducted in Italian.

Rates of change, differential equations and their numerical solutions, integration, differentiation, and the fundamental theorem of the calculus. Situations in science and social science in which calculus naturally arises are emphasized.

Simple harmonic motion, fluids, electricity and magnetism.s. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions, and problem solving activities. Three extended-length classes/week plus a discussion section. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with labs. Prerequisite: 115/117 or permission of the instructor.

Simple harmonic motion, fluids, electricity and magnetism.s. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions, and problem solving activities. Three extended-length classes/week plus a discussion section. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with labs. Prerequisite: 115/117 or permission of the instructor.