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CLAS 299 - ShortTREC Program at the Intermediate Level 1-8 credits
The course will focus on selected topics offered as shortTRECs through the Center for Global Education. Topics and location of the course will vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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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. 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 399 - ShortTREC Program at the Upper Level 1-8 credits
The course will focus on selected topics offered as shortTRECs through the Center for Global Education. Topics and location of the course will vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topic changes. Offering to be determined. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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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
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CLAS 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
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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. Offered every semester. CLA-Quantitative
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CSCI 149 - Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript 4 credits
How can we automatically solve problems using computers? By the end of this course, students should be able to implement solutions to solve basic computational problems using the JavaScript programming language. Students will learn to design, implement, document and test programs, as well as learn to apply language concepts such as iteration, decision, user-defined functions, and lists. 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 do not plan to take any additional computer science courses. CLA-Quantitative
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CSCI 150 - Introduction to Computer Science in Python 4 credits
How can we automatically solve problems using computers? By the end of this course, students should be able to implement solutions to solve basic computational problems using the Python programming language. Students will learn to design, implement, document and test programs, as well as learn to apply language concepts such as iteration, decision, user-defined functions, and lists. 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 do not plan to take any additional computer science courses. Offered every semester CLA-Quantitative
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CSCI 151 - Object Oriented Programming in Java 4 credits
Designing, writing and testing structured computer programs using Java. By the end of this course, students should be able to 1) decompose problems into actions and objects, 2) use inheritance to facilitate localized changes, and 3) design & implement an event-driven application. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 or CSCI 117 CLA-Quantitative
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CSCI 190 - Introductory Topics in Information Technology 4 credits
Selected introductory topics in computer science and information technology that require no prior programming experience. Topics vary based upon student and faculty interest. Course may be repeated when topics vary. 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 programs using data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, multidimensional arrays, trees, and dictionaries. Students will explore advanced programming concepts such as recursion, Big O, sorting, and searching. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 149 , CSCI 150 , CSCI 117 , or CSCI 151 . Offered every year.
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CSCI 260 - Computer Systems & Architecture 4 credits
Introduction to computer systems and architecture. Architecture concepts include machine-level representation of data, assembly language programming, von Neumann architecture, the memory hirerarchy and pipeplining (including instructions, data and thread level parallelism). Functions of the UNIX operating system from a user’s and programmer’s perspective. Introduction to C programming, pointers, and UNIX command line tools. Cannot receive credit for both CSCI 320 and CSCI 260. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 151 or CSCI 230 . Offered every year.
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CSCI 270 - Computing Technology, Society and Culture 4 credits
This course surveys the principal computing technologies that are in use today or on the horizon, as well as investigates individual topics in more technical and cultural depth. Topics vary based on technological advances in conjunction with emerging legal, political, and social issues, and may include broader questions such as how and why new computing technologies are developed and accepted. Students will regularly post essays to a course blog, and through written discussion will gain experience on how to communicate, debate, and evaluate technology and its connections to society. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Offered fall semester. CLA-Writing Intensive
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CSCI 290 - Introductory Topics in Computer Science 4 credits
Selected topics in computer science. Topics vary based upon student and faculty interest. May be repeated when topics vary. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 150 or CSCI 117
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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 305 - Research Studio 1-4 credits
Independent research project undertaken at the direction of a faculty member as part of a larger active research project. Permission of instructor required. Course can be repeated for credit with permission of Instructor/Dept. Chair. Enrollment Priority: Invitation by Instructor/Department.
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CSCI 305 - Research Studio
Independent research project undertaken at the direction of a faculty member as part of a larger active research project. Permission of instructor required.
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CSCI 330 - Databases & Information Management 4 credits
Theory and practice of information storage, management and retrieval, including 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, querying, data integrity, data mining 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 Offered fall in odd-numbered years.
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CSCI 335 - Functional Programming 4 credits
Functional programming goes beyond procedural programming and expands students’ abilities to approach problems. The course will focus on Haskell, a purely functional programming language. Topics include Lambda expressions, currying, lazy evaluation, referential transparency, polymorphism, and monads. Prerequisite: CSCI 230 Offered: Spring Term Odd years
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CSCI 340 - Software Engineering 4 credits
Creation and evolution of software systems, including: the software developmental process, design patterns, UI design, specifying requirements, estimating, understanding code, testing and debugging. Tools for large scale software engineering will be employed such as IDEs, git, automated debuggers, and test frameworks. Students will participate in a significant team-based software development project. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 230 . Offered every Fall.
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CSCI 345 - Mobile Application Development 4 credits
Developing apps for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Topics include the application life cycle, the model-view-controller pattern, GUI layouts, event handling, user experience issues, the adapter pattern, customizing an app for a diverse set of devices, programming with fragments, and connecting mobile apps to databases. A semester’s offering focuses on either the iPhone or Android platforms, but not both. A student who takes the course when one platform is emphasized may repeat the course when the other platform is emphasized. Prerequisite: CSCI 151 . Course Offering : Every Fall.
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CSCI 350 - Computer Networks & Security 4 credits
Overview of the underlying technologies that support the internet and its 5-layer model of protocols: Application Layer (HTTP & REST, DNS); Transport Layer (TCP, UDP, connection management, reliable data transfer, flow control, congestion control, sockets); Network Layer (routing algorithms, IP, DHCP, NATs); Data Link Layer (Ethernet, ARP, switches, CDMA), and Physical Layer (analog vs digital transmission, packet vs circuit switching, multiplexing, end-to-end delays). Students will investigate network and application-level security vulnerabilities, how to avoid them, as well as learn the fundamentals of cryptography. Prerequisite: CSCI 151 or CSCI 230 . Offered Spring in even-numbered years.
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CSCI 360 - Operating Systems 4 credits
The fundamentals of operating systems design and implementation, as well as systems programming in C and UNIX. Students will learn about fundamental operating systems concepts, including: processes, threads, mutual exclusion, synchronization, deadlocks, process and thread scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, and file systems in modern multiuser and multitasking operating systems such as UNIX. C program development using UNIX command line tools such as bash and make. Prerequisite: CSCI 260 or CSCI 320 Offered spring in odd-numbered years.
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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. Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 220 and CSCI 230 . Offered every Spring.
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CSCI 390 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science 4 credits
Advanced topics in computer science based on mature computational thinking skills. Topics vary based on student and faculty interest. Course may be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: CSCI 230 or CSCI 340 Offered spring semester.
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CSCI 400 - Computer Science Capstone 4 credits
Semester-long capstone project collaboratively implementing a solution for an external client. Student teams will identify a client (subject to instructor approval) and manage all client interactions, including: meeting with the client, working with the client to develop a specification, providing reasonable estimates, and delivering a working implementation. Students are expected to break a problem down into manageable parallel steps, evaluate potential solutions, independently learn new concepts and technologies, and build a working solution. To complete the capstone experience, students will submit a written report and give oral presentations on their progress. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 340 . Offered every Spring. CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing in the Major
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CSCI 410 - Specialized Honors I 0-8 credits
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CSCI 411 - Specialized Honors II 0-8 credits
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CSCI 540 - Fundamentals of Software Engineering 3 credits
Creation and evolution of software systems, including: software development life cycle management, software design principles, UI design, specifying requirements, using and creating APIs, understanding code, testing and debugging. Tools for large-scale software engineering will be employed, such as IDEs, code versioning systems, bug trackers, automated debuggers, and test frameworks. Students will participate in a significant team-based software development project. Includes a module to prepare students for additional masters coursework in software engineering. Permission of instructor required.
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CSCI 600 - Software Engineering Studio 3 credits
Semester-long capstone project collaboratively solving a problem using concepts that span multiple areas of computer science. The instructor will determine the problem area. Students are expected to break a problem down into manageable parallel steps, evaluate potential solutions, independently learn new concepts and technologies, and build a working solution. To complete the capstone experience, students will submit a written report and give an oral presentation summarizing their contribution and how it builds on several areas of computer science. The final presentation may be on a day different from a scheduled class day. Permission of the instructor required. Offered in Fall terms. CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing in the Major
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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 102 - Beginning Ballet 2 credits
Explores the movement principles, history, socio-cultural context, and technique of ballet, with particular emphasis on dynamic alignment. Explores ballet’s evolving relationship to space, time, shape, and effort, and place ballet in context to other dance forms. Students will be invited to find ways to make the technique their own, finding their own expressive qualities.
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DANC 155 - Introduction to Afro Fusion Dance and Culture 2 credits
The introductory study of basic dances of West Africa and the African Diaspora that connects the traditional West African roots to contemporary dance forms like Hip Hop, House and popular social dances. These forms are considered globally competitive and relevant in today’s field of dance. This is a studio-based course. 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 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. Same as: DANC 350 .
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DANC 255 - Afro Fusion Dance and Culture 2 credits
A continuing study of the dances of West Africa and the African Diaspora that connects the traditional West African roots to contemporary dance forms like Hip Hop, House and popular social dances. These forms are considered globally competitive and relevant in today’s field of dance. Students will be challenged and encouraged to generate their own movement, while accessing West African and African Diasporic movement vocabulary to create choreography for group projects and a culminating class performance; as well as the possibility of performing at campus wide events and the Dance show. This is a studio-based course. Prerequisite: DANC 155 CLA-Breadth/Arts
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DANC 299 - ShortTrec: Intermediate Level 1 to 8 credits
Selected topics in Dance offered as shortTRECs through the Center for Global Education. Topics and location of the course vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topic changes. OFFC-CLA-Off Campus Experience
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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. Requires extensive pre-production research and performance preparation. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 101 , DANC 155 , DANC 220 or instructor approval CLA-Breadth/Arts
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DANC 322L - Lab for Choreography and Performance Studies 2 credits
Laboratory section taken concurrently with DANC 322 For those students interested in Choreographing for the Theatre and Dance Department’s dance concert. Requires extensive pre-production research and performance preparation including production meetings, consulting with designers, and performing showings of choreographed pieces in process to be included in the concert. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 101 , or DANC 155 , or DANC 220 , or instructor approval. Corequisites: DANC 322 . CLA-Breadth/Arts
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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 399 - ShortTrec: Upper Level 1 to 8 credits
Selected topics in Dance offered as shortTRECs through the Center for Global Education. Topics and location of the course vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated as topic changes. OFFC-CLA-Off Campus Experience
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DATA 200 - Data Science: Introduction, History, and Case Studies 4 credits
An introduction to data science centered around small projects and case studies. Basic techniques for data acquisition, public data sources, privacy and security, ethical and legal issues. Case studies will include uses of data and data science in industry and public policy and examples of data journalism. CLA-Quantitative
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DATA 240 - Statistical Machine Learning 4 credits
This course provides students with an introduction to statistical machine learning techniques using the statistical programming language R. Emphasis will be on supervised learning methods such as linear and logistic regression, k-nearest neighbors, discriminant analysis, naïve Bayes, and decision trees, as well as model assessment tools such as cross-validation. Prerequisite: MATH 117 . Same as: STAT 240 . Course Offering : Every Fall.
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DATA 251 - Data Visualization 4 credits
A survey of techniques and tools for effectively visualizing small and large data sets in informative ways for a variety of audiences. Examples from a range of disciplines are used. Prerequisite: MATH 117 with a C- or higher.
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DATA 252 - Modeling and Simulation 4 credits
Techniques for modeling and simulating systems using a variety of techniques, including statistical models, Monte Carlo simulations, agent-based models, and machine learning. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 or STAT 120
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DATA 253 - Data Analysis 4 credits
Techniques for analysis of data using statistics and neural networks. Prerequisite: Minor requirements 1a (an introductory course in computer programming) and 1b (an introductory course in statistics. One of the two prerequisites may be taken concurrently with DATA 253. C- or better in MATH 117 and CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 or STAT 120
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DATA 299 - Data Science Across the Curriculum 1-4 credits
Students who wish to undertake a significant data science project may propose to enroll in DATA 299 in conjunction with a civic engagement project, an off-campus experience, a senior thesis, or a faculty research project. DATA 299 proposals must be approved by a faculty member with the requisite expertise who is willing to supervise the project and by the director of the minor. Open to students who have completed 16 credits in the Data Science minor. Instructor Approval Required. Prerequisite: C- or better in DATA 200
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DATA 330 - Information Management 4 credits
Theory and practice of information storage, management and retrieval, including 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, querying, data integrity, data mining 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 . Offered fall in odd-numbered years.
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DATA 390 - Applied Data Science 2 credits
A weekly seminar for advanced Data Science minors. Students present individual work from previous courses and collaborate to organize a poster session, and students participate in a (new) collaborative data science project in cross-disciplinary groups. Prerequisite: 16 credits toward the Data Science Minor.
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DIS 201 - Drew International Seminar 4 credits
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DREW 110 - Launch Workshop: Preparation for Career and Academic Success 1 credits
A guided experience designed to help students learn how their unique interests and goals can guide them in exploring potential academic and career directions. A series of carefully planned exercises and assignments will help students identify and further define their strengths, purpose, identity, and potential ways of responding to needs of the community and the world. Drew 110 will help students recognize and articulate the skills they are developing in their overall college experience and will assist them in building networks and relationships with mentors in support of their academic and career success. By the end of the course, students will have begun to develop an initial strategic action plan to prepare them for their success while at Drew and beyond. Offered every Fall and Spring Term.
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EAP 010 - Academic English Writing and Grammar I 0 credits
An introduction to writing and grammar in the English language. Development of writing skills and grammatical accuracy using a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach. The course is designed for students at the mid-beginning level. Letter Grade. Prerequisite: placement based on language proficiency assessment
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EAP 011 - Academic English Reading and Vocabulary 0 credits
An introduction to reading and vocabulary development in the English language. Development of reading skills and vocabulary using a communicative, proficiency-orientated approach. The course is designed for students at the mid-beginning level. Graded. Prerequisite: Placement based on language proficiency assessment.
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EAP 012 - Academic English Listening and Speaking I 0 credits
An introduction to listening and speaking in the English language. Development of listening and oral communication skills using a communicative, proficiency-orientated approach. The course is designed for students at the mid-beginning level. Graded. Prerequisite: placement based on language profiency and assessment. Offered every semester.
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EAP 020 - Academic English Writing and Grammar II 0 credits
Continuation of the introduction to writing and grammar in the English language. Progressive mastery of writing skills and grammatical accuracy using a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach. The course is designed for students at the high-beginning level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 010 or placement.
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EAP 021 - Academic English Reading and Vocabulary II 0 credits
A continuation of the introduction to reading and vocabulary development in the English language. Progressive mastery of reading skills and vocabulary using a communicative, proficiency-orientated approach. The course is designed for students at the high-beginning level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C ro better in EAP 011 or placement.
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EAP 022 - Academic English Listening and Speaking II 0 credits
A continuation of the introduction to listening and speaking in the English language. Progressive mastery of listening and oral communication skills using a communicative, proficiency-orientated approach. The course is designed for students at the high-beginning level. Graded. Pre-requisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 012 or placement.
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EAP 030 - Academic English Writing and Grammar III 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language writing and grammar series with a concentration on building academic writing skills and grammatical range and accuracy. The course is designed for students at the low-intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 020 or placement. Offered every semester.
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EAP 031 - Academic English Reading and Vocabulary III 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language reading and vocabulary series with a concentration on building academic reading skills and expanding vocabulary knowledge. The course is designed for students at the low-intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 021 or placement.
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EAP 032 - Academic English Listening and Speaking III 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language listening and speaking series with a concentration on building academic listening and speaking skills and greater range in oral expression. The course is designed for students at the low-intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 022 or placement.
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EAP 040 - Academic English Writing and Grammar IV 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language writing and grammar series with a concentration on greater mastery of academic writing skills and accuracy in more complex grammatical forms. The course is designed for students at the intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 030 or placement.
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EAP 041 - Academic English Reading and Vocabulary IV 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language reading and vocabulary series with a concentration on greater mastery of academic reading skills and independent vocabulary study strategies. The course is designed for students at the intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 031 or placement.
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EAP 042 - Academic English Listening and Speaking IV 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language listening and speaking series with a concentration on greater mastery of academic listening skills and accuracy and fluency in oral expression. The course is designed for students at the intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 032 or placement.
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EAP 050 - Academic English Writing and Grammar V 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language writing and grammar series with a concentration on development of advanced academic writing skills and accuracy in advanced grammatical forms. The course is designed for students at the high-intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 040 or by placement.
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EAP 051 - Academic English Reading and Vocabulary V 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language reading and vocabulary series with a concentration on development of advanced academic reading skills and precise academic vocabulary. The course is designed for students at the high-intermediate level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 041 or placement.
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EAP 060 - Academic English Writing and Grammar VI 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language writing and grammar series with a concentration on mastery of writing skills and grammatical accuracy at the university level. The course is designed for students at the advanced level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 050 or placement.
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EAP 061 - Academic English Reading and Vocabulary VI 0 credits
Continuation of the Academic English language reading and vocabulary series with a concentration on mastery of reading and vocabulary skills necessary for reading at the university level. The course is designed for students at the advanced level. Graded. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 051 or placement.
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EAP 071 - Academic English Special Topics I 0 credits
Development of beginning English language skills through the study of a specific topic not covered in depth in the English for Academic Purposes curriculum. Topics may include pronunciation, field study, American culture, or global issues. Designed for students at the beginning level. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Pass/Fail.
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EAP 072 - Academic English Special Topics II 0 credits
Development of intermediate English language skills through the study of a specific topic not covered in depth in the English for Academic Purposes curriculum. Topics may include pronunciation, intermediate vocabulary development, English through literature, presentation skills, current news topics, English through documentary film, or English through drama. Designed for students at the intermediate level. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Pass/Fail.
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EAP 073 - Academic English Special Topics III 0 credits
Development of advanced English language skills through the study of a specific topic not covered in depth in the English for Academic Purposes curriculum. Topics may include pronunciation and accent reduction, advanced vocabulary development, professional English, The Memoir, debate, or creative writing. Designed for students at the advanced level. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Pass/Fail.
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EAP 101 - English for Academic Purposes: Reading and Writing I 4 credits
Designed to provide international students substantive practice in reading and writing academic English at the advanced level. Students are expected to read, understand and discuss a variety of academic readings from the natural and physical sciences, the social sciences, the humanities and literature. Students will work on reading skills; vocabulary acquisition; library and research skills; paraphrasing and summarizing; and the organization, style and development of essays. Graded. EAP 040 with a minimum grade of C or by placement.
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EAP 102 - English for Academic Purposes: Listening and Speaking I 4 credits
Designed to provide international students substantive practice in listening and speaking academic English at the advanced level. Students will develop skills to improve comprehension and note-taking during lectures in an academic format. Students will work on discussion management strategies, presentation skills and using proper citation during an academic presentation. Graded. Prerequisite: EAP 042 with a grade of C or better or by placement.
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EAP 201 - English for Academic Purposes: Reading and Writing II 4 credits
Provides advanced practice in academic English and is designed to help students move into college work. Students will read more advanced academic texts; conduct extensive information searches; write bibliographies, critiques of articles/readings, and a short research paper; and practice taking essay exams. Graded. Prerequisite: EAP 101 with C- or better.
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EAP 202 - English for Academic Purposes: Public Speaking 4 credits
Provides advanced practice for international students in public speaking required in academic situations. Students will plan and deliver academic presentations; develop research and organizational skills; observe and critique classmates and native speakers; and improve their English accuracy. Graded. Prerequisite: EAP 102 with C- or better.
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ECON 101 - Economic Principles: Microeconomics 4 credits
An introduction to basic microeconomic analysis and institutions, with special emphasis on the roles markets play in an economy and the ways in which government can alter market activity. Includes such topics as consumer and firm behavior, competition and monopoly, poverty and justice, the environment, health care, and international trade. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Social Science, CLA-Quantitative
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ECON 102 - Economic Principles: Macroeconomics 4 credits
An introduction to basic macroeconomic analysis with special emphasis on problems of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. Topics include national income determination; money, financial markets, and monetary policy; fiscal policy and the economic role of government; the United States and the world economy. Offered every semester. CLA-Breadth/Social Science, CLA-Quantitative
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ECON 230 - The Economics of Health and Health Care 4 credits
This is an applied microeconomics class in the field of health and health care. It explores why individuals make decisions that affect their health including healthy and unhealthy behaviors and their demand for medical care. It also explores the supply of medical care from physicians, hospitals and technology development (both pharmaceutical and medical devices.) The class will use economic frameworks and econometric analysis to gain insights into the pressing public policy issues of health insurance coverage and access to medical care, medical care inflation, obesity and smoking, infections diseases (particularly AIDS in developing nations) and incentives for further research and development in medical care. CLA-Breadth/Social Science
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ECON 238 - Economics of Labor and Trade Unions 4 credits
An analysis of labor markets, including determination of wage levels, compensation and working conditions, the impact of international trade and foreign investment, investment in human capital, differential wages, labor migration and unions, strikes and collective bargaining. Examines current issues facing employees and unions. Prerequisite: ECON 101 . Offered spring semester.
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ECON 240 - Economics of the Third World 4 credits
Seeks to examine the different approaches to economic development (both theoretical and policy); particular development issues (e.g., population, food, industrialization, foreign investment, debt and environmental damage); and actual development experiences in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America to show the interconnections of the Third World to the developed industrial world. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years.
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ECON 241 - Global Economy 4 credits
An examination of the global economy focusing on economic geography, international trade in primary commodities, manufactures and services, foreign investment and transnational corporations, and the impact of regional economic blocs (such as the North American Free Trade Area) and treaties (such as the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs). The course covers theory and institutions of international economic activity and current issues of economic globalization. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. CLA-Diversity International
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ECON 242 - International Business 4 credits
An introduction to international business and economics for students who are interested in applying their skills as an economist to the business world. Examines the decision-making process confronting businesses operating on an international level. Explores international trade and investment along with economic development as related to business. Also focuses on international agencies (government and private) that affect international business along with the international monetary systems within which business operates. Prerequisite: ECON 101 and ECON 102 or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years.
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ECON 244 - Middle East Development 4 credits
The aim of this course is to gain a deeper understanding of development issues in the region known as the Middle East or South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), by studying and discussing economic, political and social theories and empirical analysis to provide a deeper understanding of conditions in the region. The course will examine the legacy of colonialism and the presence of oil in shaping political and economic outcomes, as well as looking into the links between demography, labor markets, gender, poverty and development. As it is impossible to understand the economy of the region without studying social, political, cultural and historical issues, the course will be taught with an interdisciplinary emphasis. Intstructor Signature Required. Equivalent Course: MEST 244 . CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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ECON 245 - Environmental Economics 4 credits
Economic analyses of environmental and ecological issues, focusing on both applied microeconomic analysis and ecological economics. Topics include the “polluter pays” principle, the valuation of natural resources, the role of the market and regulation in dealing with environmental issues, sustainable development, the environmental impact of international trade, and issues of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Prerequisite: ECON 101 . Offered alternate years. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary
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ECON 247 - Economics of Business and Sustainability 4 credits
This course considers the environmental challenges facing business. It will examine business responses to environmental regulation, competitive advantages of “green” business, consumer demand for green products, product life cycle analysis, industrial ecology, environmental partnerships between business and non-governmental organizations, natural capitalism, and business education. Environmental decision-making of both large corporations and small businesses will be included in the course. The course will include case studies, outside speakers from the business community and student presentations. Prerequisite: ECON 101 . Offered alternate years.
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ECON 250 - Selected Topics in Economics 2-4 credits
Recent topics have included the economics of food and nutrition, the economics of corporate downsizing, and the economics of financial market integration and comparative central banking. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: ECON 101 (and ECON 102 when topic merits it; see course listings each semester). Offering to be determined. CLA-Quantitative
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ECON 251 - Intermediate Open Topics: US Topics 2-4 credits
This course will focus on selected topics that examine economic outcomes in a US setting, with a focus on the role that globalization, income inequality, economic conflict, discrimination, migration and/or the environment, play in shaping economic conditions in the United States. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Course may be repeated. CLA-Diversity US
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ECON 252 - Intermediate Open Topics: International 2-4 credits
This course will focus on selected topics that examine economic outcomes in a non-US setting, with a focus on the role that globalization, income inequality, economic conflict, discrimination, migration and/or the environment, play in shaping economic conditions.
Amount of credit established at time of registration. Course may be repeated. CLA-Diversity International
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