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CHIN 199 - ShortTREC Program at the Introductory Level 1-8 credits
Focuses 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. CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-Immersive Experience
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CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I 4 credits
Intermediate spoken and written Chinese. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or equivalent.
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CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II 4 credits
Designed for students who have completed CHIN 201 and intend to finish two years of language training. Emphasizes speaking, vocabulary building, and the development of reading and translating skills. Teaching materials may include a textbook and newspaper/magazine articles. Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or equivalent.
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CHIN 250 - Topics in Chinese Culture 4 credits
An interdisciplinary and comparative introduction to important elements of both traditional and modern Chinese culture, including history, language, literature, art, philosophy/religion, family/marriage, and science/technology/medicine. Course is repeatable. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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CHIN 281 - Intermediate Intensive Speaking Chinese 4 credits
An intensive course in spoken Mandarin. Drills and exercises on pronunciation, intonation, and prosody of Standard Mandarin (putonghua). Intermediate sentence patterns and grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions of spoken Chinese. Conducted in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 . CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 282 - Intensive Chinese: Listening and Understanding 4 credits
An intensive course in the comprehension of Mandarin. Listening drills will feature situational Chinese spoken at a natural pace, both with and without regional accents. Some listening exercises will use popular and traditional songs, public announcements, radio and television broadcasts. Conducted Mostly in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 . CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 299 - ShortTREC Program at the Intermediate Level 1-8 credits
Focuses 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-Immersive Experience, CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International
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CHIN 300 - Independent Study in Chinese 1-4 credits
Individualized instruction, topic chosen by student and faculty member. Requires an approved individualized instruction request form. Course is repeatable. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
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CHIN 301 - Modern Chinese Society 4 credits
Advanced training in listening comprehension and oral expression through study of modern Chinese society. Writing skills will be developed through critical essays on readings.
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CHIN 302 - Classical Chinese Culture 4 credits
Advanced training in listening comprehension and oral expression through study of China. Introduces students to the basic classical Chinese language. Writing skills will be developed through critical essays on readings. Course is repeatable. Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or higher.
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CHIN 310 - Advanced Chinese Reading 4 credits
This is a second-semester course for the third-year of Chinese. 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 . 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. 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 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. Same as FILM 350 . Course is repeatable. 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. 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. Conducted in Chinese. 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. Conducted in Chinese. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 399 - ShortTrec Program at the Upper Level 1-8 credits
Focuses 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. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CHIN 410 - Specialized Honors I 4 credits
CLA-Capstone
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CHIN 411 - Specialized Honors II 4 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 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
Focuses 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-Immersive 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. 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 may 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 . 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 . 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, students consider what art and archaeology can tell about civilization and society and about themes such as public and private, sacred and profane, male and female, and relations between cultures.
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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. Course is repeatable as topic 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. Offered either for a full semester for 4 credits or a half-semester for 2 credits. Course is repeatable as topic varies. Not open to students who have taken two previous classics (CL) courses; they should register for CLAS 310 . 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.
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CLAS 275 - Law and Trials in Ancient Society 2-4 credits
Students study historic documents and accounts of trials from ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome, and act out several trials in class. Introduces principles of law, legal thinking, and the relation of law to society, that are relevant today. Takes a liberal arts approach to the subject; students consider landmark cases with a focus on critical thinking. Also provides a background survey of key features of civilization and their development over time. Topics may include: justice in ancient Egypt, Hammurabi’s code, speeches in the courts of Athens and Rome (showing the power of words and persuasion), the trial of Socrates, the trial of Jesus, the role of Roman emperors, the Code of Justinian, and more. No prior knowledge of the ancient world is required. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive
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CLAS 299 - ShortTREC Program at the Intermediate Level 1-8 credits
Focuses 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-Immersive 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. Signature of instructor required for registration.
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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 may 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. Same as REL 302 . Prerequisite: A previous Classics course (preferably CLAS 215 ) or a previous REL course. CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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CLAS 310 - Current Controversies in Classics 2 credits
Investigates selected topics in Classics, chosen to fit students’ interests. Students read recent works presenting different views of a current issue in the field. Students also 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 may 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. 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. 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 may 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 .
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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 . CLA-Breadth/Humanities
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CLAS 340 - Archaeological Field Study 4 credits
An intensive three-to-four-week archaeological field school run by the Classics Department. Introduces students to archaeological field methods, including survey, excavation, and artifact recovery and processing. Instruction is through participation in an ongoing research project. Students participate actively in the excavation of a classical site, in addition to attending lectures and participating in site visits. Students may 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. Recommended: Relevant coursework prior to the field school is recommended though not required. CLA-Off Campus Experience
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CLAS 341 - Archaeological Field Study (Visitor/Auditor) 1-4 credits
Open only to non-matriculating auditors. Introduces students to archaeological field methods, including survey, excavation, and artifact recovery and processing. Instruction is through participation in an ongoing research project. Offers participation in 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 may 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.
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CLAS 399 - ShortTREC Program at the Upper Level 1-8 credits
Focuses 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-Immersive 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 . CLA-Capstone
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CLAS 410 - Specialized Honors I 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: CL 310 (formerly 128). Offered every Fall and Spring semester. CLA-Capstone
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CLAS 411 - Specialized Honors II 4 credits
CLA-Capstone
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CSCI 149 - Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript 4 credits
How can one automatically solve problems using computers? Students will have the opportunity to implement solutions to solve basic computational problems using the JavaScript programming language. Students may 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.
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CSCI 150 - Introduction to Computer Science in Python 4 credits
How can one automatically solve problems using computers? Students will have the opportunity to implement solutions to solve basic computational problems using the Python programming language. Students may 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.
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CSCI 151 - Object Oriented Programming in Java 4 credits
Designing, writing and testing structured computer programs using Java. Students will have the opportunity 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
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CSCI 230 - Data Structures 4 credits
An introduction to the study of abstract data types and the analysis of algorithms. Students will have the opportunity to write programs using data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, multidimensional arrays, trees, and dictionaries. Students may 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
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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 may 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 - Principles of Cybersecurity 4 credits
Introduction to common issues of cyber security. Aims to help students understand the enduring crisis of cyber security from both technical and social perspectives. Topics may 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.
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CSCI 260 - Computer Systems & Architecture 4 credits
An 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 .
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CSCI 270 - Cybersecurity: Philosophy and Ethics 4 credits
Introduces students to the social and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity in the broader context of western intellectual history. Explores how cyber-attacks reveal the limitations of current computational models as well as ethical issues related to data privacy and the relationship between individuals and social institutions. Engages students with the social, philosophical, ethical, and technical dimensions of cybersecurity and data privacy through case studies, culminating in designing a security policy for a real-world application. Students will have an opportunity to consider different laws and regulations on data collection, privacy protection, data storage and usage in their final policy design. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, 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. Course is repeatable as topic varies. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 149 , 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 as topic varies. Prerequisite: Signature of the department.
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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. Focuses on case studies of small-scale (personal computing) and large-scale (corporate records on distributed systems) applications. Includes data modeling, database design and management, querying, data integrity, data mining and security. Explores legal and social contexts of data management; the responsibility of professionals to understand requirements, risks, and liabilities. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 151
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CSCI 335 - Functional Programming 4 credits
Functional programming goes beyond procedural programming and expands students’ abilities to approach problems. Focuses on Haskell, a purely functional programming language. Topics may include Lambda expressions, currying, lazy evaluation, referential transparency, polymorphism, and monads. Prerequisite: CSCI 230
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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 have the opportunity to participate in a significant team-based software development project. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 230 . CLA-Immersive Experience
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CSCI 345 - Mobile Application Development 4 credits
Developing apps for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Topics may 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 .
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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 have the opportunity to 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 .
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CSCI 352 - Secure Code Analysis 4 credits
An extensive study of the principles and practice of program security auditing and automated analysis. Includes a course project to practice secure software development, security auditing and verification. Prerequisite: CSCI 260 .
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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
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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 have the opportunity to 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
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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 .
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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 is repeatable as topic varies. Prerequisite: CSCI 230 or CSCI 340 CLA-Immersive Experience
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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 may 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 have the opportunity to submit a written report and give oral presentations on their progress. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 340 CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing in the Major, CLA-Immersive Experience
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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 , CSCI 255 , and CSCI 260 CLA-Capstone, CLA-Writing in the Major
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CSCI 410 - Specialized Honors I 4 credits
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CSCI 411 - Specialized Honors II 4 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 have the opportunity to 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 have the opportunity to 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. 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. Prioritized registration to theatre majors and minors and dance minors. 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. Students explore ballet’s evolving relationship to space, time, shape, and effort, and place ballet in context to other dance forms. Students will have the opportunity to find ways to make the technique their own, finding their own expressive qualities. 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. CLA- Breadth/Arts
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DANC 155 - Introduction to Afro Fusion Dance and Culture 2 credits
An 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 may be challenged to achieve a high level of technical execution. They will have the opportunity to view selected videos on different dance techniques and submit written analyses. Course is repeatable. Prioritized registration to theatre majors and minors and dance minors. Prerequisite: DANC 101 . CLA-Breadth/Arts
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DANC 202 - Intermediate Ballet 2 credits
Explores the movement principles, history, socio-cultural context, and technique of ballet, with particular emphasis on dynamic alignment at an intermediate level. Students explore ballet’s evolving relationship to space, time, shape, and effort, and place ballet in context to other dance forms. Students will have the opportunity to find ways to make the technique their own at a more advanced level, finding their own expressive qualities.
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DANC 220 - Movement for the Musical Stage 2 credits
Exploration of dance in American musical theater. Students will have the opportunity to 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.” Course is repeatable for credit. Prioritized registration to theatre majors and minors and dance minors. 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. Same as DANC 350 . Course is repeatable as topic varies.
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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 as topic varies. Students who wish to pursue independent study in dance must petition the program director and instructor. Prerequisite: DANC 322 .
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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. Course is repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: DANC 101 , DANC 155 , DANC 220 or instructor approval CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-Immersive Experience
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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. Course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite: DANC 101 , or DANC 155 , or DANC 220 , or instructor approval. Corequisites: DANC 322 . CLA-Breadth/Arts, CLA-Off Campus Experience, CLA-immersive Experience
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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. Same as DANC 250 . Course is repeatable as topic varies. Signature of instructor required for registration.
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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. Practices basic techniques for data acquisition, public data sources, privacy and security, ethical and legal issues. Consists of case studies that may include uses of data, data science in industry, public policy, and examples of data journalism. CLA-Quantitative
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DATA 251 - Data Visualization 4 credits
Surveys techniques and tools for effectively visualizing small and large data sets in informative ways for a variety of audiences. Uses examples from a range of disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to articulate individual concepts in statistical analysis and in solving design problems. Encourages a critical awareness of the visual display of quantitative information in a historical context, through lectures, discussion, and critiques. Prerequisite: C- or higher in STAT 120 OR CSCI 149 OR CSCI 150 .
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DATA 252 - Modeling and Simulation 4 credits
Introduces techniques for modeling and simulating random systems that are otherwise complicated to study. Covers sampling from probability distributions, approximate sampling, Monte Carlo and MCMC methods, bootstrap, and simulation based inference. Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 or STAT 120 .
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DATA 253 - Applied Data Analysis 4 credits
Introduces applied techniques for the analysis of real-world data. Provides experience gathering, describing, and analyzing data, and using state-of-the-art tools from statistics and machine learning for data-driven decision-making. Translates data to actionable insights. Prerequisite: C- or better in STAT 207 AND ( STAT 120 or CSCI 149 or CSCI 150 ).
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DATA 299 - Data Science Across the Curriculum 1-4 credits
Undertakes a significant data science project, for which students may submit a proposal to enroll into, in conjunction with a civic engagement project, an off-campus experience, a senior thesis, or a faculty research project. 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. Prerequisites: 16 credits toward the Data Science Minor, C- or better in DATA 200 . Requires instructor signature for registration. CLA-Immersive Experience
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DATA 390 - Applied Data Science 2 credits
A weekly seminar for advanced Data Science minors. Enables students to present individual work from previous courses and collaborate with one another to organize a poster session. Students will have the opportunity to 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
Guides students in learning how their unique interests and goals can lead them in exploring potential academic and career directions. Assists in identifying and further defining students’ strengths, purpose, identity, and potential ways of responding to needs of the community and the world through a series of carefully planned exercises and assignments. Recognizes and articulates the skills students’ 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. Students will have the opportunity 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
Introduces students to the intellectual life of the liberal arts college. Revolves around an intellectual area of exploration, designed by the faculty member. A rigorous and analytical, engaging exploration of significant questions, mode of inquiries, or topics. 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 should 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.
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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. Designed for students at the mid-beginning level. 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-oriented approach. Designed for students at the mid-beginning level. 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. Designed for students at the mid-beginning level. Prerequisite: Placement based on language profiency and assessment.
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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. Designed for students at the high-beginning level. 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-oriented approach. Designed for students at the high-beginning level. Prerequisite: Grade of C or 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-oriented approach. Designed for students at the high-beginning level. Prerequisite: 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. Designed for students at the low-intermediate level. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 020 or placement.
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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. Designed for students at the low-intermediate level. 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. Designed for students at the low-intermediate level. 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. Designed for students at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EAP 030 or placement.
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