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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. Equivalent: FILM 350 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 in Chinese Studies I 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone
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CHIN 411 - Specialized Honors in Chinese Studies II 0-8 credits
CLA-Capstone
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CLAS 101 - Introduction to Ancient Greece and Rome 4 credits
An introduction to the Greek and Roman cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, including their legacy to our own times. The course’s interdisciplinary approach explores politics, literature, art, philosophy, and religion; relations with neighboring cultures such as the Persians; democracy and imperialism; social life of women and slaves; the clash of paganism and Christianity. Studies the original words and physical remains of the ancients, as well as receive an introduction to modern scholarly interpretations. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International
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CLAS 199 - ShortTREC Program at the Introductory 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 215 - Classical Mythology 4 credits
A study of Greek and Roman myth and legend in literature, art, and religion ,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. Topics include the heroic palaces; the city-state; Classical Athens and Sparta; relations with Persia; social life, art, theater, and religion; the origins of philosophy and politics; the legacy of Greece. 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 themes such as public and private, sacred and profane, male and female, and relations between cultures. 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, Athenian tragedy, and ancient novels. 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 Law and Trials in Ancient Society; 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; Ancient Greece and Rome in Film; Greek and Latin roots of English. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offered either for a full semester for 4 credits or a half-semester for 2 credits. 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 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 275 - Law and Trials in Ancient Society 2-4 credits
In this course students study historic documents and accounts of trials from ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome, and act out several trials in class. This course introduces principles of law, legal thinking, and the relation of law to society, that are relevant today. The course takes a liberal arts approach to the subject; we consider landmark cases with a focus on critical thinking. The course also provides a background survey of key features of civilization and their development over time. Topics include: justice in ancient Egypt, Hammurabi’s code, the first trials in the west, speeches in the courts of Athens and Rome (showing the power of words and persuasion), the trial of Socrates, professionalization of the Civil Law in Rome, the trial of Jesus, the role of Roman emperors, trials for treason and magic, and the Code of Justinian (the basis of law for much of the world today). No prior knowledge of the ancient world is required. Offered every other year. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive
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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 in Classics 1-4 credits
Individualized instruction, topic chosen by student and faculty member. Requires an approved individualized instruction request form. Course is repeatable. 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
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. Pays 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. Concludes 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
CLA-Capstone
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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 have an opportunity to 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 could 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 STAT 120 CLA-Quantitative
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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 151 . or STAT 120 Offered every year.
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CSCI 235 - Quantum Computing 4 credits
Explores the reasons why quantum computing is so promising and examines algorithms that revolutionize our problem-solving
techniques. Topics include: introductory quantum theory such as quantization and superposition principle, classical logic gates, quantum gates,
matrix representation of qubits and operators, programming in Q#, quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, the Deutsch–Jozsa algorithm, Grover’s algorithm, and Shor’s algorithm. Prerequisite: MATH 220
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CSCI 250 - Web Application Development 4 credits
A survey of technologies for developing web-based software, such as client-server computing, visual design and user experience, front-end and back-end development, persistent data storage with databases, as well as an introduction to security issues in web applications. Prerequisite: CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 with a grade of C- or better.
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CSCI 255 - Introduction to Cybersecurity 4 credits
Introduction to common issues of cyber security. The aim of this course is to help students understand the enduring crisis of cyber security from both technical and social perspectives. Topics include technical and social constructions of cyberspace, malicious content, social media related risk, secure online activity, protection of privacy, as well as cultural and ethical dimensions of cyber security. Prerequisite: CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 with a grade of C- or better. Offered every other Fall.
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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 hierarchy and pipelining (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. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 151 or CSCI 230 . Offered every year.
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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 149 , or CSCI 150 , or STAT 120
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CSCI 300 - Independent Study in Computer Science 1-4 credits
Individualized instruction, topic chosen by student and faculty member. Requires an approved individualized instruction request form. Course is repeatable. 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. Course may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor or department chair. 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 357 - Cryptography 4 credits
Focuses on basic security issues in computer communication and information storage, classical cryptographic algorithms, symmetric key cryptography, public key cryptography, authentication, and digital signatures. Includes an overview of mathematical background needed for cryptography. Prerequisite: MATH 220 C-
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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 differ. 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 405 - System Vulnerability and Security 4 credits
An extensive study of security vulnerabilities in modern computing systems, ethical hacking methodologies, as well as threat mitigation strategies. A capstone project is included to practice penetration testing on a virtual web platform. Prerequisites: CSCI 250 C- and CSCI 255 C- and CSCI 260 C-. 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
This course explores the movement principles, history, socio-cultural context, and technique of ballet, with
particular emphasis on dynamic alignment. We will explore ballet’s evolving relationship to space, time, shape,
and effort, and place ballet in context to other dance forms. Students will find ways to make the technique their
own, finding their own expressive qualities. BART- CLA Breadth Arts
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DANC 103 - Tap
A practice driven beginner/mixed level tap dance class with a look into tap dance improvisation, basic music theory and the history of tap dance: its past, present and its significant key players. Students will have an opportunity to learn how to tap dance relative to their individual abilities and levels and perform, create and recognize tap steps and combinations along with their terminology. Additionally covers history of tap dance and some of the main tap dancers (past and present) in the field. The goal is to gain insight and an informed appreciation for this unique American art form.
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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
Exploration of dance in American musical theater. Students will analyze exemplars of musical theater; experience elements of dance and strategies of improvisation; and apply choreographic tools and processes to create, individually and collaboratively, original movement studies and compositions. This is not a technique class. No prior dance training required.” 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 300 - Independent Study in Dance 1-4 credits
Individualized instruction, topic chosen by student and faculty member. Requires an approved individualized instruction request form. Course is repeatable. 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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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 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: C- or higher in MATH 117
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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. Prepares students to gather, describe, and analyze data, and use advanced statistical tools to make decisions. Covers descriptive statistics, data visualization, spreadsheet models, Monte Carlo simulation, and decision analysis. One of the two prerequisites may be taken concurrently with DATA 253. C- or better in MATH 117 and C- or better in 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 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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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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DSEM 100 - Drew Seminar 4 credits
The Drew Seminar introduces students to the intellectual life of the liberal arts college. The seminars revolve around an intellectual area of exploration, designed by the faculty member. The Drew Seminar is rigorous and analytical, engaging explorations of a significant question, mode of inquiry, or topic. The goal is to help students develop the academic skills and habits of mind that are central to higher education; faculty share their intellectual passions and welcome students into the collaborative culture of the liberal arts college. The seminar will help students develop the following skills and habits of mind: critical thinking, writing skills, rhetorical knowledge, oral communication, and information literacy. Activities include formal and informal writing, discussion of readings, oral presentation, and writing revision. Offered in fall and spring terms
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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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