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2014-2015 College of Liberal Arts Catalog (Admitted Fall 2014/Spring 2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CHEM 160 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 credits
A continuation of CHEM 150 /CHEM 151 covering the structure of solids, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, and the principles of descriptive inorganic chemistry, including the transition metals. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHEM 150 /CHEM 151 . Corequisite: CHEM 160L /CHEM 161L . Offered spring semester and occasional summers CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, CLA-Quantitative
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CHEM 161 - Principles of Chemistry II, Advanced Section 4 credits
A special section of CHEM 160 for students who have the ability and necessary background to work at an advanced level. Covers topics in CHEM 160 as necessary but in more depth and adds some enrichment topics. Placement into CHEM 161 is determined on the basis of performance in CHEM 150/151 and in consultation with the instructor of the course. Offered Spring semester Instructor Approval CHEM 160L or CHEM 161L CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, Quantitative
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CHEM 250 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
A systematic survey of structure, nomenclature, and reactions of common functional groups and carbon compounds. Topics include stereochemistry, chirality, stereoisomerism, nucleophilic substitution and elimination, insertions, radical processes, oxidation-reduction and acid-base equilibria. Includes spectroscopic analysis. Discusses applications to systems of biological significance. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHEM 160 or permission of instructor. Offered fall semester and occasional summers CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 250A - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
A systematic survey of structure, nomenclature, and reactions of common functional groups and carbon compounds. Topics include stereochemistry, chirality, stereoisomerism, nucleophilic substitution and elimination, insertions, radical processes, oxidation-reduction and acid-base equilibria. Includes spectroscopic analysis. Discusses applications to systems of biological significance. Prerequisite: CHEM+160 and permission of instructor. Offered summer only.
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CHEM 290 - Foundations of Chemistry/ Biochemistry Research 2 credits
Foundations of Chemistry/Biochemistry Research (2 credits) This laboratory/studio course introduces declared and potential science majors to the research methods and programs of faculty in the department of chemistry. Topics include literature searches, strategies for reading research articles, and analytical and instrumental techniques for laboratory research. Students will spend the majority of time participating in two of the following research projects: synthesis and characterization of osmium carbonyl clusters, interactions between metal ions and nucleic acid models, chemistry of model atmospheric aerosols with ozone, and molecular mechanisms of gene silencing. Enrollment priority: Enrollment priority will be given to sophomore and first-year students who intend to pursue science degrees, especially in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science or physics. Prerequisite: CHEM 250 , or CHEM 150 /CHEM 151 with a grade of B or better, or instructor’s signature . (This course may be substituted for CHEM 320 as the prerequisite for Chemistry Research, CHEM 395 .)
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CHEM 291 - Co-op Work I 4 credits
Each student is located in a chemical or pharmaceutical company under the direct supervision of an industrial “mentor” for a minimum of 10 weeks. The exact projects vary but are usually at the technician level. Precise objectives are arranged in each individual case by the mentor and the co-op director. Final reports and evaluations are required. At least one on-site visit is made by the co-op director. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Admission to the co-op program. Offered in summer.
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CHEM 300 - Independent Study in Chemistry 1-4 credits
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CHEM 320 - Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry 4 credits
A study of the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry, including error analysis and statistics, multiple equilibrium, electrochemistry, and introduction to spectroscopic methods, and an advanced study of acids and bases in aqueous solutions. Laboratory includes titrimetry, spectrophotometry, and electroanalytical methods. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 350 and PHYS 160 . Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, CLA-Quantitative
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CHEM 321 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry 4 credits
A study of the principles of instrumental analysis, including signal/noise ratios, and the fundamentals of spectroscopy and chromatography. The components of a wide variety of instruments are examined in detail. Laboratory provides hands-on experience with modern analytical instrumentation, including gas and liquid chromatography, absorption and fluorescence, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, Fourier Transform infrared and Fourier Transform nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 320 . Corequisite: CHEM 321L . Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science; CLA-Quantitative
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CHEM 330 - Physical Chemistry I 4 credits
A study of the basic principles of quantum mechanics, atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and structure. Topics include quantum mechanics of translation, vibration, and rotation, application of quantum mechanics to atomic spectra and atomic structure, molecular orbital theory of diatomics and conjugated polyatomics, electronic spectroscopy of diatomics and conjugate systems, vibrational spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and elementary nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Laboratory experiments emphasize the use of the above mentioned spectroscopies in the determination of molecular structure. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 350 and MATH 151 and PHYS 160 . Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, CLA-Quantitative
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CHEM 331 - Physical Chemistry II 4 credits
A study of the principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics describing the state functions-internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, physical and chemical equilibria, statistical thermodynamics, rate laws and their determination, theories of reaction rates, reaction mechanism and catalysis. Laboratory experiments seek to determine the thermodynamic and kinetic behavior of systems using spectroscopic techniques as far as possible. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 330 . Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 350 , MATH 151 , and PHYS 160 . Offered spring semester. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, CLA-Quantitative
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CHEM 340 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits
A systematic study of modern inorganic chemistry beginning with the chemistry of the main group elements. Topics include periodic trends and chemical relationships and unusual bonding interactions. Focuses on the chemistry of the transition elements, including stereochemistry and isomerism, bonding (crystal and ligand field theory), magnetic and spectroscopic properties, metal-metal bonds, metal clusters, organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry. Meets: Three hours class. Corequisite: CHEM 250 . Offered fall semester. CLA- Breadth/Natural Science; CLA-Writing Intensive
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CHEM 341 - Advanced Topics in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits
A study of advanced topics in both physical and inorganic chemistry. Topics in physical chemistry include molecular symmetry and group theory and their application to electronic and vibrational spectra of molecules, Fourier Transform nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance, Mossbauer and photoelectron spectroscopies. Topics in inorganic chemistry include coordination and organometallic chemistry. Builds on CHEM 340 and CHEM 330 to consider theoretical spectroscopic perspectives of coordination compounds. Topics in organometallic chemistry include the Effective Atomic Number Rule, reactions and catalysis, and transition metal clusters. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 and CHEM 330 . Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 342 - Laboratory in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 1 credits
A study of advanced inorganic synthesis and characterization techniques, including magnetic susceptibility, non-aqueous solvents, the preparation and resolution of chiral coordination complexes, synthesis of organotransition metal compounds, and inorganic polymers. Meets: Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 , CHEM 320 . Offered spring semester. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 350 - Organic Chemistry II 4 credits
A continuing systematic study of organic reactions organized on the basis of reaction mechanisms. Topics include aromaticity, carbonyls, carboxyls, amines, orbital symmetry controlled processes, and organic synthesis. Includes spectroscopic analysis. Discusses classes of compounds of biological significance. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHEM 250 . Offered spring semester and occasional summers. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 350A - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
A continuing systematic study of organic reactions organized on the basis of reaction mechanisms. Topics include aromaticity, carbonyls, carboxyls, amines, orbital symmetry controlled processes, and organic synthesis. Includes spectroscopic analysis. Discusses classes of compounds of biological significance. Meets: Three hours class. Prerequisite: CHEM+250 and instructor’s signature. Offered summer only.
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CHEM 351 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 credits
An advanced treatment of organic chemical reactions and processes pertaining to the design, syntheses, and analysis of various types of compounds, including biologically important medicinal and pharmaceutical agents, industrial and specialty chemicals and molecules of theoretical significance. The laboratory segment involves multistep organic synthesis, qualitative instrumental and advanced spectroscopic analysis. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 350 . Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 360 - Foundations in Biochemistry 4 credits
A study of the fundamental principles of protein biochemistry with an introduction to cell signaling and metabolism and bioenergetics. Topics include chemistry of amino acids, basic protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and regulation of enzymatic activity. The laboratory focuses on the application of biochemical principles to the solving of biological problems in living systems. Laboratory experimental methods include protein characterization, purification of enzymes, enzyme kinetic measurements, and experimental design. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 350 . Recommended: BIOL 250 . Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CHEM 361 - Advanced Biomolecular Structure and Function 4 credits
An advanced examination of the principles introduced in Foundations in Biochemistry. Topics include methods for studying biolmolecular structure and function, nucleic acid chemistry, complex enzymatic mechanisms, and integrated metabolic pathways. Connections will be made with critical biological processes such as the regulation of gene expression and the molecular basis of various diseases.
Meets: Four hours class. Prerequisite: CHEM 360 . Offered spring semester every other year. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 362 - Chemical Biology 4 credits
This upper-level course, open to all chemistry and biochemistry majors, as well as other students with a strong background in chemistry and molecular biology, will address the following questions: (1) What is chemical biology and (2) What can chemical biology do to advance science and human health? In this course, students will consider varying definitions of “chemical biology” and explore examples of each of these views. Topics may include small molecule screens to decipher biological networks, genetic control with small molecules, directed evolution, self-replication, and approaches towards next-generation antimicrobials. Enrollment priority: Senior and Junior Majors and Minors in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 360 . CLA-Breadth/Natural Science
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CHEM 391 - Co-op Work II 8 credits
A continuation of CHEM 291 but at a more advanced level. Normally a student is located in the same company as in CHEM 291 and has the same mentor. The work is more specialized and includes a project in such areas as research, computing, technical library work, marketing, production, or personnel. The exact project and objectives are determined before work begins. Emphasizes safety, use of the chemical literature, and reporting (oral and written). At least one on-site visit is made by the co-op director. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHEM 291 . Offered from June to December.
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CHEM 395 - Research in Chemistry 4 credits
An opportunity for upper-level students to receive credit for independent and/or original work, which may lead to candidacy for honors. A one-hour weekly research seminar meeting plus a minimum of six hours laboratory per week working under the supervision of either chemistry or RISE faculty. Independent library work is also expected. Research seminar includes discussion of research results, online chemical database searching and current topics in chemistry. Attendance at department colloquia is also required. Credit for research is awarded on satisfactory completion of a research paper. Registration is accepted only after a student has selected a project following consultation with at least two possible research advisers. May be taken for a second semester but total credits may not exceed eight credits. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: CHEM 320 Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Writing in the Major
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CHEM 400 - Senior Seminar (Capstone) 1 credits
Open only to senior chemistry majors. Required for graduation and involves a formal presentation of the student research project completed in CHEM 395 Research in Chemistry , and a pass in the departmental comprehensive oral exam. Prerequisite: CHEM 395 . Offered spring semester. CLA-Capstone
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CHEM 401 - Co-op Seminar 1 credits
Final reports are presented by co-op seniors. Held on campus with industrial mentors in attendance. Final discussion and evaluation of projects. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHEM 391 .
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CHEM 410 - Specialized Honors I 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CHEM 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CHIN 101 - Beginning Chinese I 4 credits
An introduction to spoken and written Chinese. Language laboratory required. Corequisite: CHIN 105 . Offered fall semester.
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CHIN 102 - Beginning Chinese II 4 credits
An introduction to spoken and written Chinese. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 . Corequisite: CHIN 106 . Offered spring semester.
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CHIN 105 - Introduction to Chinese Character Writing I 2 credits
Chinese character-based exercise session to facilitate CHIN 101 . Corequisite: CHIN 101 .
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CHIN 106 - Introduction to Chinese Character Writing II 2 credits
Chinese character-based exercise session to facilitate CHIN 102 . Corequisite: CHIN 102 .
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CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I 4 credits
Intermediate spoken and written Chinese. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent. Offered fall semester. CLA-Foreign Language
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CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II 4 credits
This course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 30 and intend to finish two years of language training. The course emphasizes speaking, vocabulary building, and the development of reading and translating skills. Teaching materials will include a textbook and newspaper/magazine articles. Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent. Offered spring semester. CLA-Foreign Language
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CHIN 250 - Topics in Chinese Culture 4 credits
An interdisciplinary and comparative introduction to important elements of both traditional and modern Chinese culture, including history, language, literature, art, philosophy/religion, family/marriage, and science/technology/medicine. Course may be repeated. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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CHIN 281 - Intermediate Intensive Speaking Chinese 4 credits
An intensive course in spoken Mandarin. Drills and exercises on pronunciation, intonation, and prosody of Standard Mandarin (putonghua). Intermediate sentence patterns and grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions of spoken Chinese. Maximum enrollment of five students per section. Five 120-minute classes weekly for four weeks. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 . CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 282 - Intensive Chinese: Listening and Understanding 4 credits
An intensive course in the comprehension of Mandarin. Listening drills will feature situational Chinese spoken at a natural pace, both with and without regional accents. Some listening exercises will use popular and traditional songs, public announcements, radio and television broadcasts. Maximum enrollment of five students per section. Five 120-minute classes weekly for four weeks. Conducted Mostly in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 . CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 299 - Chinese Across the Curriculum 2 credits
Foreign Languages across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course. Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent and signature of language instructor. CLA-Foreign Language
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CHIN 300 - Independent Study in Chinese 2-4 credits
A course for students who wish to continue the study of Chinese at an advanced level. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester. CLA-Foreign Language
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CHIN 301 - Modern Chinese Society 4 credits
Advanced training in listening comprehension and oral expression through study of modern Chinese society. Writing skills will be developed through critical essays on readings. Offered fall semester in alternate years. CLA-Foreign Language
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CHIN 310 - Advanced Chinese Reading 4 credits
This is a second-semester course for the third-year of Chinese. It focuses on students’ ability to read authentic Chinese texts. Other aspects of the language learning, such as speaking, character acquisition, writing and translation are also included. Prerequisite: CHIN 301 . Offered every other sping semester. CLA-Writing Intensive
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CHIN 311 - Advanced Chinese Translation 4 credits
This is a second-semester course for the third-year of Chinese. It focuses on students’ ability to read authentic Chinese texts. Other aspects of the language learning, such as speaking, character acquisition, writing and translation are also included. CHIN 301 or other third-year language class. CLA- Writing Intensive
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CHIN 350 - Selected Topics in Modern Chinese Literature and Film 4 credits
Chinese literature, cinema, and drama of the twentieth century, a time when China faced western challenges to its national identity and cultural tradition. Texts of the twentieth century are distinctively modern, covering such issues as westernization and tradition, revolution, family restructuring and women’s role in society. Course may be repeated. Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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CHIN 354 - Selected Topics in Classical Chinese Literature 4 credits
Examination of the Chinese tradition in literature, culture and thought through critical study of classical texts in English translation. Subject matter may include selections from the genres of poetry, philosophical discourse, drama, tales, and the classical novel. Critical essay required of students. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Offered fall semester in even numbered years. CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing in the Major
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CHIN 381 - Advanced Intensive Speaking Chinese 4 credits
An intensive course in spoken Mandarin. Drills and exercises on pronunciation, intonation, and prosody of Standard Mandarin (putonghua). Advanced sentence patterns and grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions of spoken Chinese. Maximum enrollment of five students per section. Five 120-minute classes weekly for four weeks. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN+100. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 382 - Intensive Chinese: Listening and Understanding 4 credits
An intensive course in the comprehension of Mandarin. Listening drills will feature situational Chinese spoken at a natural pace, both with and without regional accents. Some listening exercises will use popular and traditional songs, public announcements, radio and television broadcasts. Maximum enrollment of five students per section. Five 120-minute classes weekly for four weeks. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN+100. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 410 - Specialized Honors I 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CHIN 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CLAS 215 - Classical Mythology 4 credits
A study of Greek and Roman myth and legend in literature and art, with an exploration of the basic meaning of myth and its nature and function in various cultures. Considers the Indo-European and Near Eastern sources of classical myths as well as their influence in later European art and literature. Offered spring semester annually. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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CLAS 230 - History of Ancient Greece 4 credits
An introduction to the history of Greece from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great, including its artistic, social, economic, religious, military, and political developments, and the evolution of the basic concepts that have influenced Western thought. Special attention is given to original sources, with readings from the Greek historians and consideration of archaeology. Same as: HIST 230 . Offered fall semester in even-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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CLAS 232 - History of Ancient Rome 4 credits
An introduction to Roman history, covering the rise of Rome, Roman imperialism, social stresses, the transition from Republic to Empire, imperial civilization, the rise of Christianity, and the decline of the Roman Empire. Same as: HIST 232 . Offering varies. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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CLAS 240 - Archaeology of Greece and Rome 4 credits
An introduction to the material culture of the Greek and Roman worlds, including the main periods and styles of pottery, vase painting, sculpture, and other arts, as well as cities, sanctuaries, and architectural forms, from the Aegean Bronze Age to the Roman Empire. While furnishing an overview of the ancient classical world, the course considers what art and archaeology can tell us about civilization and society and about issues such as public and private, sacred and profane, male and female. Offering varies.
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CLAS 250 - Classical Literature in Translation 4 credits
Reading, analysis, and interpretation of selected classics of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, Vergil’s Aeneid, and representative selections from comedy, love-poetry, and Athenian tragedy. Provides an introduction to ancient life and thought and builds a foundation for the study of other literatures that draw heavily on the classical tradition. May be repeated for credit with permission of the department as the emphasis of the course varies. Offering varies. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CLAS 260 - Classical Civilization: Selected Topics 2-4 credits
Study of selected topics from Greek and Roman civilization, literature and archaeology. Topics change from year to year and include the Trojan War; the Golden Age of Athens; Rome of Caesar and Augustus; sport and spectacle in Greece and Rome; Alexander the Great; classics and computers; classics in cinema; Greek and Latin roots of English. Half-term course. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Not open to students who have taken two previous classics (CL) courses; they should register for CLAS 310 . Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity/International, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CLAS 261 - Classical Civilization: Selected Topics 2-4 credits
Study of selected topics from Greek and Roman civilization, literature and archaeology. Topics change from year to year and include the Trojan War; the Golden Age of Athens; Rome of Caesar and Augustus; sport and spectacle in Greece and Rome; Alexander the Great; classics and computers; classics in cinema; Greek and Latin roots of English. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Half-term course. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CLAS 270 - Society and Family in Ancient Greece and Rome 4 credits
An examination of the lives of individuals in Classical Antiquity, both men and women in their public and private social lives. Considers gender roles, education, lifecycle, moral values, sexuality, working conditions, slavery, entertainments, religious activity, magic, medicine, and law. Makes use of a variety of sources from literature, inscriptions, art, and archaeology. Offering to be determined.
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CLAS 300 - Independent Study 2-4 credits
Independent work in classics, chosen to meet students’ special interests, in history, literature, classical civilization, or archaeology. Conducted as a tutorial with weekly meetings, written and oral reports. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: One classics course at the intermediate level and permission of instructor. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every fall and spring semester.
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CLAS 302 - Greek and Roman Religions 4 credits
An introduction to the religious thought and practices of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and (in this context) the early Christians. Topics include ritual, worship, and sacrifice; beliefs about the underworld and afterlife; the ancient mystery cults and the rise of Christianity; philosophical challenges to religion; the conflict of paganism and Christianity. Emphasis is placed on original literary, artistic, and archaeological sources. Prerequisite: A previous Classics course (preferably CLAS 215 ) or a previous REL course. Same as: REL 302 . Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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CLAS 310 - Current Controversies in Classics 2 credits
This course investigates selected topics in Classics, chosen to fit students’ interests. Students read recent works presenting different views of a current issue in the field. We evaluate the ancient sources (the evidence), scholars’ reasoning about them, the state of the current debate, and its relevance to broader interests in the humanities and contemporary society. Through study of different types of scholarly writing, and regular writing of their own, students enter into the scholarly conversation in the field. Topics include, for example: ancient sexuality; multiculturalism and minorities; the fall of Rome; paganism compared with Christianity; new archaeological finds. Required for all majors, except those writing an Honors thesis in the department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Meets: Meets: One hour per week. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status; Classics or Classical Studies major, Classical Studies minor, or completion of two Classics courses. With signature of instructor, open to juniors and seniors who have taken one Classics course. Recommended: Maximum enrollment: 10. Offered spring semester. CLA-Writing in the Major
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CLAS 312 - Classical Morality & Religious Ethics From Plato to Machiavelli 4 credits
The course provides a history of classical moral thinking, both philosophical and theological, in the West by tracing this thought through Greek, Roman, and Christian philosophers, theologians, historians, dramatists, and Italian Renaissance Republicans. We will pay particular attention to how this intellectual history, found in philosophers and theologians, interacts with popular classical morality and piety as found in classical historians and dramatists, medieval morality dramatists, and biography. Topics to be covered will include but not be limited to: the nature of morality, moral realism, moral virtue, the relationship between tragedy and virtue, the goal of happiness and inner peace in the face of adversity, the interaction of religion and morality, love, marriage, friendship, sexual relations, raising children, and political ethics. The course will conclude with an overview of the recent revival of classical morality in religious and philosophical ethics. Same as: REL 312 . Offered fall semester in even-numbered years.
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CLAS 336 - Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition 4 credits
A survey of Western thought from the earliest Greek thinkers through the Renaissance, with emphasis upon the rise of a spirit of free inquiry, the growth of humanism and secularism, and debates between science and religion, tradition and innovation. Considered in their social contexts are the pre-Socratics, the Sophists, Plato and Aristotle, Stoics and Epicureans, early Christians, and representatives of medieval scholasticism and Renaissance humanism. Same as: HIST 336 . Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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CLAS 340 - Archaeological Field Study 4 credits
This summer field course introduces students to archaeological field methods, including survey, excavation, and artifact recovery and processing. Instruction is through participation in an ongoing research project. This course is an intensive three-to-four-week archaeological field school run by the Classics Department. Students participate actively in the excavation of a classical site, in addition to attending lectures and participating in site visits. Students will be introduced to the material culture of the region in which the excavation occurs. Students must be prepared for fairly strenuous outdoor physical activity in hot weather. Signature of the program director is required for registration. Enrollment in the course is subject to application to the International and Off-Campus Programs Office. Signature of instructor required for registration. Recommended: Relevant coursework prior to the field school is recommended though not required. Offered annually. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CLAS 341 - Archaeological Field Study (Visitor/Auditor) 1-4 credits
This course is open only to non-matriculating auditors. This summer field course introduces students to archaeological field methods, including survey, excavation, and artifact recovery and processing. Instruction is through participation in an ongoing research project. This course offers participation in an intensive three-to-four week archaeological field school run by the Classicas Department. Students participate actively in the excavation of a classical site, in addition to attending lectures and participating in site visits. Students will be introduced to the material culture of the region in which the excavation occurs. Students must be prepared for fairly stenuous outdoor physical activity in hot weather.
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CLAS 400 - Research Project in Classics 4 credits
An independent research project chosen to meet students’ special interests in history, literature, civilization, or archaeology of the ancient world. Students work closely with department faculty to frame a question and investigate it using ancient sources and recent critical methods. Interdisciplinary work is encouraged, as well as a sense of the topic’s relevance to the present. The capstone course for Classics and Classical Studies majors in their Senior year. Required of all majors except those completing an Honors thesis. Prerequisite: CLAS 310 . Offered every Fall and Spring semester. CLA-Capstone
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CLAS 410 - Specialized Honors I 0-8 credits
An independent research project chosen to meet students’ special interests in history, literature, civilization, or archaeology of the ancient world. Students work closely with department faculty to frame a question and investigate it using ancient sources and recent critical methods. Interdisciplinary work is encouraged, as well as a sense of the topic’s relevance to the present. The capstone course for Classics and Classical Studies majors in their Senior year. Required of all majors except those completing an Honors thesis. Prerequisite: CL 310 (formerly 128). Offered every Fall and Spring semester. CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CLAS 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CMHR 100 - The Common Hour 1 credits
Meeting one hour each week during the fall and spring of the first year, The Common Hour creates a shared experience for the entire first-year class. Throughout the Common Hour, students work with advanced undergraduate peer mentors, one of whom is assigned to each College Seminar/Common Hour group. Campus Life seminars, academic planning and advising activities, career planning seminars, and opportunities to meet regularly in small groups with the peer mentors. The Common Hour will be graded on a pass/no credit basis. Completion of DoNUT (Drew On-line Network User Training) is required as part of the fall Common Hour. Graded Pass/Fail. Corequisite: CSEM 100 .
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CMHR 102 - The Common Hour 1 credits
Meeting one hour each week during the fall and spring of the first year, The Common Hour creates a shared experience for the entire first-year class. Throughout the Common Hour, students work with advanced undergraduate peer mentors, one of whom is assigned to each College Seminar/Common Hour group. Common Hour activities will include major speakers and cultural activities, a multi-session Campus Life Seminar, academic planning and advising activities, a career planning seminar, and opportunities to meet regularly in small groups with the peer mentors. The Common Hour will be graded on a pass/no credit basis. Graded Pass/Fail.
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CSCI 117 - Introduction to Computers and Computing 4 credits
An introduction to problem solving with computers, using the Python programming language. Students will learn to design, implement, document and test programs. Language topics include iteration, decision, user-defined functions, and structured data types. No previous programming experience is expected. Prospective computer science majors or minors should begin with this course, which is also appropriate for students who wish to learn some programming, but plan to take no additional computer science courses. Python is a widely-used and accessible programming language for which many excellent tools and libraries exist. Meets: 195 minutes weekly. Offered every semester. CLA-Quantitative
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CSCI 151 - Object Oriented Programming 4 credits
Designing, writing, and testing structured computer programs. Decomposing problems; writing function definitions; conditional and iterative control constructs; using class libraries. Problem-solving through programming with classes and vectors; algorithm correctness; recursion. Java will be the language of instruction. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 115 or CSCI 117 . Same as: MAT+868. Offered every semester. CLA-Quantitative
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CSCI 190 - Introductory Topics in Information Technology 4 credits
Topics to be determined by current events in computing and opportunities presented by visiting faculty, etc. Course may be repeated.
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CSCI 210 - Human Interaction with Technology and Information 4 credits
A study of how people perceive technology and the ways in which they consume and create information. An introduction to the practice of designing technology with careful consideration for its users. No programming experience is required prior to taking this course. Meets: weekly for at least 150 minutes. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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CSCI 220 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 4 credits
Mathematics central to the study of computer science. Topics include: set theory, logic, induction, combinatorics, number theory, graph theory, sequences and series, matrices, and recurrence relations. Meets: weekly for three 65-minute periods. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 117. Offered fall semester.
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CSCI 230 - Data Structures 4 credits
Introduction to the study of abstract data types and the analysis of algorithms. Students will write Java applications using data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, multidimensional arrays, trees, sets, maps, and heaps. Meets: weekly for three 65-minute periods, with an additional weekly 75-minute laboratory. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 151 . Offered spring semester.
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CSCI 270 - Computing Technology, Society and Culture 4 credits
This course will survey the principal computing technologies that are in use today, or on the horizon, then investigate individual topics in more technical and cultural depth. Topics will vary in light of new developments, and could include blogging, RFID, intelligent systems, GPS, data mining, Google, and eBay. Other aspects of computing technology, society, and culture to be addressed will include legal and political issues such as regulation, jurisdiction, internationalization, and standardization, and broader questions such as how and why new computing technologies are developed and accepted. Students will reguarly post essays toa course blog, and through written discussion will gain experience in how to communicate, debate, and evaluate technology and its connections to society. Enrollment priority: Given to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Offered fall semester. CLA-Writing Intensive
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CSCI 300 - Independent Study in Computer Science 1-4 credits
An independent investigation of a topic selected in conference with the instructor and approved by the department. Admission by petition to or invitation from the department. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Prerequisite: Signature of the department. Offered every semester.
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CSCI 320 - Systems Programming and Tools 4 credits
Development of software in the C programming language. User-functionality of the UNIX operating system. Architecture of the UNIX operating system from a programmer’s perspective. Machine-level representation of data; assembly-level machine organization. Tools for large-scale software engineering including integrated development environments and code versioning systems. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 151 .
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CSCI 325 - Operating Systems 4 credits
The fundamentals of operating systems design and implementation. Basic structure; synchronization and communication mechanisms; implementation of processes, process management, scheduling, and protection; memory organization and management; file systems; machine-level representation of data; assembly-level machine organization; functional organization of computers. Meets: 150 minutes weekly. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 320 . Offered fall semester in even-numbered years.
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CSCI 330 - Information Management 4 credits
Theory and practice of information storage, management and retrieval, emphasizing relational database management systems. Case studies of small-scale (personal computing) and large-scale (corporate records on distributed systems) applications. Data modeling, database design and management, query processing, data integrity, and security. Legal and social contexts of data management; the responsibility of professionals to understand requirements, risks, and liabilities. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 151 and CSCI 210 .
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CSCI 340 - Software Engineering 4 credits
Software design; using APIs; software tools and environments; software processes; software requirements and specifications; software validation; software evolution; software project management; methods and tools of working in teams; social context of computing; professional and ethical responsibilities; risks and liabilities of computer-based systems. Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 117 , CSCI 210 , and CSCI 320 .
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CSCI 350 - Net-centric Computing 4 credits
Communication and networking; the social context of computing; intellectual property; network security; the web as an example of client-server computing; building web applications; network management; compression and decompression; wireless and mobile computing; virtual machines; knowledge representation and reasoning. Meets: weekly for at least 150 minutes. Prerequisite: CSCI 220 and C- or better in MATH 117 , CSCI 210 , and CSCI 320 .
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CSCI 370 - Algorithm Analysis and Computability 4 credits
Methods for the analysis of time and space efficiency, comparison of brute-force algorithms with divide-and-conquer algorithms, tree algorithms, graph algorithms, string algorithms, dynamic programming, and greedy methods. An introduction to NP-completeness and intractability. Turing machines, Church’s thesis, determinism and non-determinism, unsolvability and reducibility. Search and constraint satisfaction. Meets: weekly for three 65-minute periods. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 230 and C- or better in CSCI 220 . Offered spring semester.
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CSCI 390 - Topics in Computer Science 4 credits
Topics to be determined by current events in computing and opportunities presented by visiting faculty, etc. Course may be repeated for credit as topic varies. Meets: weekly for at least 150 minutes. Course may be repeated. Meets: Meets: weekly for at least 150 minutes. Prerequisite: Dependent on topic. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
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CSCI 400 - Applications of Computing to Other Disciplines 4 credits
Much of computer science is practiced through application of computing to other disciplines. In this capstone course, the instructor and students will develop a software solution to a problem arising in another field. Application areas include, but are not limited to finance, economics, biology, and law. We will explore strategies for learning in and contributing to inter-disciplinary teams, customer-client communication; software design, requirements, specification, and project management. Meets weekly for at least 150 minutes. Prerequisite: CSCI 220 , CSCI 230 , and C- or better in MATH 117 , CSCI 210 , and CSCI 320 . CLA-Capstone
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CSCI 410 - Specialized Honors I 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CSCI 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CSEM 100 - College Seminar 2 credits
Corequisite: CMHR 100 .
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CSEM 102 - College Seminar II 4 credits
Taken by transfer students who enter with first-year student standing and by entering first-year students who defer admission to the spring, College Seminar II combines the learning goals of the College Seminar and College Writing in a single 4-credit course. Like the College Seminar, the course emphasizes critical inquiry, analytical and creative thinking, critical reading, intellectual engagement with faculty and peers, and writing to learn. At the same time, it helps students to develop the essential skills taught in College Writing – their critical reading, writing, and research skills, and it strengthens all aspects of the writing process from invention to editing. Designed by a faculty member around a topic of his or her choice, the seminar is a lively discussion class in which students begin to acquire, to develop and to practice the skills associated with inquiry in the liberal arts. The seminar also begins to introduce students to appropriate uses of information from academic and non-academic sources. Fulfills the College Seminar and College Writing requirements for General Education. Offered Spring Semesters.
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DANC 101 - Beginning Movement Studies 2 credits
An exploration of dance technique through several current movement styles. Focuses on alignment, strength, and flexibility. Students develop the basic body connections necessary to execute more advanced movement sequences, while fostering body awareness and integration. Enrollment priority: theatre majors and minors and dance minors. Offered spring semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
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DANC 201 - Intermediate Movement Studies 2 credits
A continuation of the movement explorations of DANC 101 for students who want to develop their physical awareness, flexibility, and strength further as well as their awareness and experience of different dance techniques. Students will be challenged to achieve a high level of technical execution. They will also be required to participate in the Theatre Arts Department’s dance concert at the end of the semester and to view selected videos on different dance techniques and submit written analyses. Course may be repeated. Enrollment priority: theatre majors and minors and dance minors. Prerequisite: DANC 101 . Offered spring semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
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DANC 220 - Movement for the Musical Stage 2 credits
An exploration of various movement and dance styles utilized in musical theatre. The first half of the semester will focus on the technique of Jazz dance, exposing students to a specific anatomical use particular to that style and combinations influenced by the historical jazz genre. Among the other styles that may be included in the remainder of the semester are ballroom, swing, and tap. May be repeated once for credit. Enrollment priority: theatre majors and minors and dance minors. Offered fall semester. CLA-Breadth/Arts
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DANC 250 - Special Topics in Dance 2-4 credits
Study in dance related subjects at the Intermediate or Advanced level. Topics could include: Styles (jazz, tap, ballet etc.), dance on film, appreciation and critique, history of dance. Course may be repeated as the topic changes. Signature of instructor required for registration. Same as: DANC 350 . Offering to be determined.
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DANC 300 - Independent Study in Dance 1-4 credits
A tutorial course with meetings by arrangement and written reports, stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the instructor. Amount of credit established at registration. Students who wish to pursue independent study in dance must petition the program director and instructor. Prerequisite: DANC 322 . Offered every semester.
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DANC 322 - Choreography and Performance Studies 2 - 4 credits
Advanced technical composition and theoretical exploration through the preparation and performance of several choreographed pieces as part of the Theatre Arts Department’s dance concert at the end of the semester. Will require the development of extensive preproduction research and performance preparation work in conjunction with choreographed pieces in the concert. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 101 or DANC 220 .
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DANC 350 - Special Topics in Dance 2-4 credits
Study in dance related subjects at the Intermediate or Advanced level. Topics could include: Styles (jazz, tap, ballet etc.), dance on film, appreciation and critique, history of dance. Course may be repeated as topic changes. Signature of instructor required for registration. Same as: DANC 250 . Offering to be determined.
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DANC 410 - Specialized Honors I 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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DANC 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing Intensive
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DIS 201 - Drew International Seminar 4 credits
CLA-Off Campus Experience
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EAP 010 - Academic English I 0 credits
Development of basic English skills at a beginning level. Using topics from everyday life, the course will focus on vocabulary, developing spelling skills, writing simple sentences and paragraphs, and reading short passages. Students will learn basic English words, phrases and sentences, and will practice using them appropriately in practical, everyday contexts through short conversations and oral reports, reading short texts, and writing simple conntected text on general topics.
Meets 20 hours per week. By placement.
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