This course explores the ways in which sound is organized into musical structures. It is intended for students with little or no background in music who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works. Topics include the physical properties of sound; the basic vocabulary of building blocks of Western music, fundamental musical concepts and associated symbols (scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, rhythm, meter); and an introduction to musical form analysis with examples representing diverse musical cultures.

In this hands-on course students are introduced to the processes of live theatrical production. We will examine and take part in the collaborative nature of theatre production arts during the Fall semester under the real constraints of time, materials, budgets, and acquired skills. Working with the design and production teams of these projects, the class will assist in the realization of the visual, physical, spatial, and aural components.

What draws us to the light? What is the depth of our connection? We use light as a mode of artistic expression: to illuminate, to underscore, to surprise or intimidate, and to support the art of theatrical storytelling. This class explores the artistry of lighting design in the theatre. Students will study and practice how light defines and reinforces line, movement, texture, scale, and color. Students develop lighting design ideas as they relate to a dramatic text.

he developmental significance of parent-child and peer relationships from infancy into childhood and adolescence. We will also discuss children's understanding of theory of mind, gender, emotions, and self. In particular, we will focus on age-related changes in these skills and how they impact social relationships. We will also consider cross-cultural differences in patterns of social behavior. Evaluation will be based on participations, a series of short papers, and a longer final project. Students will read research articles and be responsible for class discussions and presentations.

This introductory laboratory-intensive course will explore the process of doing scientific research in a molecular biology lab (which is relevant to many fields of science including neuroscience and other types of biomedical research). Students will learn numerous techniques in the lab, including DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digests, cloning, and basic microscopy. Students will engage in a semester-long laboratory research project within a cancer biology gene cloning context.