INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II

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.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

An intermediate language course designed for students with two or three years of high school French. Its main objective is to develop cultural awareness and the ability to speak and write in French through exposure to a variety of media (literary texts, newspaper articles, ads, clips, films, videos, etc.). Students completing the course normally enter FRN 220. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY FRENCH

An accelerated introduction to French for real beginners based on the video method French in Action. Development of the ability to communicate confidently with an emphasis on the acquisition of listening, speaking, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Four class meetings per week plus required daily video and audio work. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 102 or 103. Students must complete both FRN 101 and 102 or 103 to fulfill the Latin honors distribution requirement for a foreign language. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY FRENCH

An accelerated introduction to French for real beginners based on the video method French in Action. Development of the ability to communicate confidently with an emphasis on the acquisition of listening, speaking, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Four class meetings per week plus required daily video and audio work. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 102 or 103. Students must complete both FRN 101 and 102 or 103 to fulfill the Latin honors distribution requirement for a foreign language. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

PHYS CONDIT:PILATES MAT TRN I

Sectioned course. A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises are designed to increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course the student will be able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Enrollment limited to 25.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Covers two-dimensional drawings and transformations, three-dimensional graphics, lighting and colors, game design, perspective, curves and surfaces, ray tracing. Employs Postscript, C++, GameMaker, POV-ray, and radiosity. The course will accommodate both CS majors, for whom it will be programming intensive, and other students with less technical expertise, by having two tracks of assignments. Prerequisites for CSC major credit: CSC 111 and MTH 111 or permission of the instructor; otherwise, CSC 111 or permission of the instructor.

SEM:VISUAL STUDIES

Topics course. An intensive examination of a theme in studio work. Students will work within the medium of their area of concentration. Each class will include students working in different media. Group discussion of readings, short papers, and oral presentations will be expected. The course will culminate in a group exhibition. A required fee of $75 to cover group supplied materials will be charged at the time of registration. Enrollment limited to 15 upper-level studio majors.

INTR ARCHITECTURE:SITE & SPACE

The primary goal of this studio is to engage in discourse about the built environment through the architectural design process. Design is a process of discovery based on personal experience, the joy of exploration, and a spirited intuition. Gaining skills in graphic communication, model making, and design composition, students will produce projects to illustrate their ideas and observations in response to challenging questions about the art and craft of space-making.

THE BOOK:THEORY & PRACTICE I

Investigates (1) the structure and history of the Latin alphabet, augmenting those studies with brief lessons in the practice of calligraphy, (2) a study of typography that includes the composing of type by hand and learning the rudiments of printing type, and (3) an introduction to digital typography. A required fee of $25 to cover group supplied materials will be charged at the time of registration. Students may require additional supplies as well and will be responsible for purchasing them directly. Prerequisite: Design (ARS 161 or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.

CONTEMPORARY TEXTS

The focus this year will be on reading for comprehension and translation from Japanese into English of a variety of contemporary texts from print and electronic media. Students will work on group and individual projects, including subtitling of a Japanese video. Prerequisite: JPN 302 or permission of the instructor. With the instructor?s permission, advanced language courses may be repeated when the content changes.
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