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Anatomy of a Philosophical Essay — PHI2145.01

Spring 2016
Instructor: Karen Gover
Credits: 1
This course will provide an in-depth look at a single model philosophy essay over seven course meetings, in order to gain a deeper understanding of its form, content, context, aims, and purpose.  Students will thereby obtain a deeper understanding of the academic research paper in general as a form in which scholars present, publish, and test their ideas.  Possible
Society Culture and Thought

Ancient Fashion — DRA2379.01) (cancelled 10/11/2024

Spring 2025
Instructor: Tilly Grimes
Credits: 4
Dive into the ancient world of fashion in this comprehensive class of making and meaning. Together we will explore the history of early textiles, weaving, and draping across multiple continents before working with some simple versions of those techniques ourselves. This course will be broken down into four sections: 1. Researching the history of how indigenous and early

Ancient Greek Philosophy — PHI2146.01

Spring 2016
Instructor: Karen Gover
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to Ancient Philosophy.  We will study the ideas and works of the Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. Using the course texts, in-class writing practices, class discussion, and group work students will gain familiarity with philosophical ideas from ancient Greek philosophy, some of which are complex
Society Culture and Thought

Ancient Greek Philosophy — PHI2124.01

Fall 2018
Instructor: Doug Kremm
Credits: 4
Ancient Greece produced some of the most provocative and influential thinkers in the Western philosophical tradition. In this course, we will read through some of the classic texts by these thinkers and grapple with the central questions they raise: What is justice? What is knowledge, and how does it differ from mere opinion? What makes an action, a person, or a whole society
Society Culture and Thought

Ancient Philosophy — PHI2135.01

Fall 2013
Instructor: Theresa Morris
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to Ancient Philosophy.  We will study the ideas and works of the Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. Using the course texts, in-class writing practices, class discussion, and group work students will gain familiarity with philosophical ideas from ancient Greek philosophy, some of which are complex
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Ancient to Modern Environments: Near and Far — ES4106.01

Spring 2023
Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Credits: 2
To study a planet’s climatic variation over geologic time we must look for subtle clues in the sedimentary rock record. We are currently doing this on two planets, and scientists have their sights set on more planetary bodies around the solar system. At the same time, the James Webb telescope is offering an unprecedented glimpse of what planets may look like outside of our
Science and Mathematics Environment

Ancient to Modern Environments: Near and Far — ES4106.01

Spring 2025
Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Credits: 2
To study a planet’s climatic variation over geologic time we must look for subtle clues in the sedimentary rock record. We are currently doing this on two planets, and scientists have their sights set on more planetary bodies around the solar system. At the same time, the James Webb telescope is offering an unprecedented glimpse of what planets may look like outside of our
Science and Mathematics Environment

Ancient to Modern Environments: Near and Far — ES4106.01

Spring 2027
Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Days & Time: WE 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

In this class we will do a group exploration of the history of Earth’s surface environment. Much of this material would have classically been included in an undergraduate Geology curriculum as “Historical Geology”. However, our current state of rapid human-caused climate change, coupled with unprecedented observation of planets both within and outside

Environment Earth Science

And Process for All — MED2110.01

Spring 2016
Instructor: Peter Pagnucco
Credits: 4
In American society, conflict resolution need not mean a punch in the nose-instead, we have process. This course is an experiential examination of two primary conflict resolution processes, litigation and mediation; and is intended for students willing to try things out. First, we will explore what society might want from a conflict resolution process and examine some of the
CAPA

And Process for All — MED2110.01

Spring 2014
Instructor: Peter Pagnucco
Credits: 4
In American society, conflict resolution need not mean a punch in the nose-instead, we have process.  This course is an experiential examination of two primary conflict resolution processes, litigation and mediation; and is intended for students willing to try things out.  First, we will explore what society might want from a conflict resolution process and examine
CAPA

And Process for All — MED2110.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Peter Pagnucco
Credits: 4
In American society, conflict resolution need not mean a punch in the nose-instead, we have process. This course is an experiential examination of two primary conflict resolution processes, litigation and mediation; and is intended for students willing to try things out. First, we will explore what society might want from a conflict resolution process and examine some of the
CAPA

Animal Social Behavior — BIO4307.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Betsy Sherman
Credits: 4
E. O. Wilson has said that “the organism is simply DNA’s way of making more DNA”. Are the elaborate, bizarre, (at times flamboyant), energy requiring social systems of animals simply adaptations which permit those animals to reproduce? Why is there so much diversity among animal social systems? Why are most mammals polygynous and most birds monogamous? Can we make predictions
Science and Mathematics Environment

Animal Social Behavior — BIO4307.01

Spring 2020
Instructor: Betsy Sherman
Credits: 4
E. O. Wilson has said that "the organism is simply DNA's way of making more DNA". Are the elaborate, bizarre, (at times flamboyant), energy requiring social systems of animals simply adaptations which permit those animals to reproduce? Why is there so much diversity among animal social systems? Why are most mammals polygynous and most birds monogamous? Can we make predictions
Science and Mathematics

Animal Tales: Fundamentals of Creative Writing — LIT2330.01

Spring 2019
Instructor: Anna Maria Hong
Credits: 4
What do writings about animals reveal about their lives and their interactions with human beings? How do human beings engage with mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds as food, competitors, and companions? We will explore these questions as we read excellent writings focusing on the real and imagined lives of animals from ancient fables through 21st-century stories, poems
Environment Literature

Animated Collage — MA2216.01

Spring 2019
Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 4
Half of the class will be working with an analogue process of creating forms, using the multiplane and or copystands to create the animation. The other half will be concerned with scanning and isolating forms digitally and using After Effects to animate. We will be looking at Martha Colburn, Terry Gilliam, Janie Geiser, John Heartfield, Hannah Höch in particular as well as
Visual Arts

Animated_Assemblage — MA2139.01

Spring 2022
Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 2
The class will include a mixture of creating assemblages in a variety of means and materials. Objects will be cut out with scissors or the laser cutter, animated with pins or digital pins in software (After Effects), layers will be used to create depth in three dimensions, a multi-plane or using the Z axis. Movement will be animated using software or an animation track and
Visual Arts

Animating the 2-Dimensional World — MA4101.01

Fall 2015
Instructor: Sue Rees
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
The class will be concerned with creating short animations utilizing two-dimensional imagery. Drawn, collaged, scanned, captured images and video footage will be manipulated with After Effects, Photoshop, and other software programmes. Original narratives, adopted stories, and historical references will be used for the animations. Various animators will be looked at. Students
Visual Arts

Animating the 2-Dimensional World — MA4101.01

Fall 2014
Instructor: sue rees
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
The class will be concerned with creating short animations utilizing two dimensional imagery. The animations will be created using After Effects. Scanned and captured images will be manipulated with After Effects, Photoshop, and other software programmes. Original narratives, adopted stories, and historical references will be used for the animations. Various animators will be
Visual Arts

Animation 1 — MA2105.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 4
The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by stop motion, drawings, and cut out collages. A variety of filmmakers and techniques will be looked at during the course of the semester. Students will be expected to produce a variety of short projects followed by a longer more sustained project based on current events and environmental issues. Students will be
Visual Arts

Animation 1 — MA2105.01

Fall 2020
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
Animation as a sequence of images will be explored from creating flipbooks, rotoscoping experiments, to silhouette animations through to creating short animated sequences in a variety of styles. Students will be instructed in using 'Dragonframe' Software, the Multiplane process, and video editing software.   This class will be in conjunction with the History of
Visual Arts

Animation 1 — MA2105.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 4
The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by stop motion, drawings, and cut out collages. A variety of filmmakers and techniques will be looked at during the course of the semester. Students will be expected to produce a variety of short projects followed by a longer more sustained project. Students will be instructed in using ‘Dragonframe’ Software, the
Visual Arts

Animation 1 — MA2105.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: Sue Rees
Credits: 4
The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by stop motion, drawings, and cut out collages. A variety of filmmakers and techniques will be looked at during the course of the semester. Students will be expected to produce a variety of short projects followed by a longer more sustained project. Students will be instructed in using ‘Dragonframe’ Software, the
Visual Arts

Animation 1 — MA2105.01

Fall 2014
Instructor: sue rees
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by stop motion, drawings, and cut out collages. A variety of filmmakers and techniques will be looked at during the course of the semester. Students will be expected to produce a variety of short projects followed by a longer more sustained project based on current events and environmental issues. Students will be
Drama Visual Arts

Animation 1 — MA2105.01

Fall 2015
Instructor: Sue Rees
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by stop motion, drawings, and cut out collages. A variety of filmmakers and techniques will be looked at during the course of the semester. Students will be expected to produce a variety of short projects followed by a longer more sustained project. Students will be instructed in using ‘Dragonframe’ Software, the
Visual Arts