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Abstract Algebra
Mathematics 410An introduction to the theory of algebraic structures, including the elementary properties of groups, rings and fields.
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Acting for the Camera
Theatre 355Working in front of the camera every week with a professional film and television actor, students are trained in the specialized forms, processes, and vocabulary of this important aspect of performance.
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Acting I: Basic Performance Techniques
Theatre 235The course serves as a unifying introduction to acting and direction, with emphasis on dramatic spontaneity and on the visual and kinetic dimensions of the art.
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Acting II: Characterization for the Stage
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Acting II: Characterization for the Stage
Theatre 335Students learn techniques of character analysis and the interaction of roles in scenes.
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Acting III: Movement for the Stage
Theatre 435The emphasis of the course is on training in movement and period style for the theatre.
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Adapted Physical Education
Sport Studies Department 340This course will provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to plan and implement appropriate physical education programs in integrated settings for students with disabilities.
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Advanced Athletic Training
Sport Studies Department 360This is a theory and practical application course designed to provide the student with information on the identification, triage, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
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Advanced Biochemistry
Chemistry 453Students will learn techniques in protein purification, enzyme assays and molecular biology in the laboratory portion of the class.
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Advanced Cell Biology
Biology 320A study of the infrastructure and function of cells.
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Spanish 406Intensive practice in oral and written expression, with emphasis on original composition.
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Advanced Conducting
Music 424A detailed course in baton technique, score reading, rehearsal technique, and conducting larger ensembles.
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Advanced Ecology
Biology 345The study of plants and animals in a natural environment: interdependence of living organisms, plant and animal succession, population, food and energy, habitat and ecological niches.
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Advanced Experimental Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
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Advanced Experimental Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 472Advanced laboratory experiments: electrostatic measurements, magnetic hysteresis, Hall effect, inductance, A.C. circuits, etc.
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Advanced Experimental Physics: Mechanics and Light
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Advanced Experimental Physics: Mechanics and Light
Physics 470Advanced laboratory experiments on topics from mechanics and light.
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Advanced Experimental Physics: X-Ray and Nuclear Physics
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Advanced Experimental Physics: X-Ray and Nuclear Physics
Physics 471The course stresses principles and measurement of atomic crystalline arrangements. Identification and physical properties of metals, inorganics, minerals, etc., will be considered.
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Advanced Nutrition
Sport Studies Department 405This course is a study of the basic biological principles of human nutrition in health and disease.
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 403A course devoted to the study of stereochemistry, mechanisms, multi-step syntheses and newer synthetic methods.
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Advanced Projects in Directing
Theatre 540Under faculty supervision, the student will analyze, cast and stage a full-length production in the regular Tower Players’ season.
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Advanced Projects in Playwriting
Theatre 310Students who have completed 310 and wish to practice script-writing on larger projects or screenplays work together in a group setting.
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Rhetoric & Public Address 320The theory and process of preparing and delivering specialized forms of public speeches. Emphasis is placed on a variety of types of persuasive and ceremonial speeches. Students are provided the opportunity to develop a personal rhetorical style appropriate for impromptu, extemporaneous and manuscript speaking.
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Spanish 300A concentrated review of grammar with the aim of developing written proficiency in Spanish.
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Advanced Sport Psychology
Sport Studies Department 470This course looks into contemporary research topics in the field of psychology in sport and exercise settings.
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Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
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Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
Chemistry 504Possible topics to be covered include computational chemistry, surface chemistry, advanced group theory and crystallography, advanced spectroscopy and nuclear chemistry.
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Advanced Understanding Music
Music 206Provides students with prior experience in music, including the ability to read notation, with the foundational skills in aural and written music theory, an introduction to the repertoire of Western music, and practice in writing about music. Fulfills the Fine Arts Core requirement. Prerequisite: music reading skills.
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Journalism 404This course is for good writers who want to become great writers, and especially for students on the brink of careers in journalism, communications, and public relations.
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German 399A study and practice of idiomatic language through presentations, debate, essay writing, reading, and grammar.
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German 400A continuation of German 399.
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Philosophy 314An introduction to the most influential philosophical positions on the nature of the beautiful, both in art and in the natural world.
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Computer Science 310Introduction to the design and analysis of algorithms.
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Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 415Quantitative determinations using gravimetric analysis, titrations (acid-base and complexiometric), and spectrophotometry are a part of the laboratory portion of this course.
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Analytical Separation Science
Chemistry 419Particular emphasis will be placed on liquid chromatography (ion chromatography, size exclusion, reversed-phase, normal-phase, affinity and chiral separations) and capillary electrophoresis (free solutions, gels, micellar and isoelectric focusing).
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Anatomy and Physiology II
Biology 408Directed cadaveric dissections and advanced physiology lectures.
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History 450The history of the Christian Church from its origins to its rise as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.
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Philosophy 211A historical survey of ancient philosophy from Thales to St. Augustine.
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English 310A literary survey of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval literature in the context of its age.
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Animal Behavior
Biology 380The study of empirical, theoretical and conceptual foundations of animal behavior.
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Animal Histology
Biology 356The tools and techniques of the light microscope will be practiced, from tissue preparation to photomicroscopy and manuscript preparation.
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Animal Parasitology
Biology 390A survey of animal parasites, including their taxonomy, structure, life histories, and evolution.
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Applied Instruction in Composition
Music 030-040The student learns historically informed compositional techniques and applies creative musical concepts through weekly private instruction.
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Argumentation: Theory and Practice
Speech 310Analysis of the types of reasoning commonly employed in argumentative discourse.
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Art 101: Drawing I
A course for beginners as well as students with prior art background. Black-and-white art media (charcoal, pencil, markers) are employed. Emphasis on traditional approaches to drawing from observation balanced with concerns for design and personal expression.
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Art Internship
Art 350The student may arrange credit for art-intensive work experience in an organization such as an art museum, art gallery or publication office.
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Computer Science 470Overview of basic ideas in artificial intelligence.
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Artistic Anatomy
Art 323Exploration of human anatomy for the emerging artist.
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Assessment and Screening in Early Childhood Education
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Astronomy
Physics 120A study of the source of our information about the universe and our concepts of the solar system.
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Athletic Training
Sport Studies Department 260A basic athletic training class with emphasis placed on the application of knowledge.
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Ballet I
Dance 160Students will receive an introduction to the basic techniques and vocabulary of ballet.
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Ballet II
Dance 260Intermediate ballet sections will be for students who have had previous ballet training. They will combine rhythm, dynamics, alignment, strength and flexibility while developing artistry and working with more speed and with a more advanced movement vocabulary.
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Ballet III
Dance 360Continued development of ballet vocabulary. Further turning and jumping skills will be explored in depth. Musicality, artistry and expression will be emphasized.
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Basic Directing for the Theatre
Theatre 340Students will study the history of directing and the performance theories of several important directors.
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Basic Theatre Technology
Theatre 225The theatre craftsman as technician and problem solver.
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Beginning Conducting
Music 324Technique of the Baton; a workshop course in the fundamental theory and practice of conducting for students with little or no experience.
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French 101-102Two four-hour elementary courses stressing conversation as well as pronunciation, reading, and grammar.
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German 101-102These introductory courses span two semesters, emphasizing conversation, grammar, reading, and pronunciation.
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Classics 103An elementary course concentrating on the grammar, reading, and translation of Classical Greek.
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Classics 104This class will study basic Greek grammar and read selections from Plato's works.
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Classics 202Completion of the Greek grammar sequence with the opportunity to read selections of prose and poetry from major Classical authors.
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Classics 101An elementary course concentrating on the grammar, reading and translation of Classical Latin.
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Classics 102Students will complete their study of basic grammar in the first half of the term and spend the balance of the semester reading selections from Latin authors.
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Spanish 101-102Elementary Spanish course with emphasis on narration and description in the present tense.
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Biochemistry
Chemistry 452A descriptive study of the chemistry of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, hormones and enzymes.
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Biology Honors Thesis
Biology Honors ThesisPreparation, presentation, and defense of senior thesis.
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Biology Seminar
Biology 287Discussion of selected topics in evolution.
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Biomechanics and Advanced Kinesiology
Sport Studies Department 430This course is designed to help the student further understand the basics of human movement by applying mechanical principles to biological systems.
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Biostatistics
Biology 340An introduction to philosophy of science, logical structure of the scientific method and principles of univariate statistics for the biological sciences.
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German 401An applied study of communication skills, terminology, rhetorical devices, and the culture of German business.
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Business Topics for the Non-Business Student
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Calculus I
Mathematics 120A comprehensive study of limits, continuity and differentiation of functions of one real variable and their applications.
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Calculus II
Mathematics 220Techniques and applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series.
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Chamber Choir
Music 199An auditioned group of 28 voices which focuses on challenging a cappella repertoire.
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Chamber Music Ensembles
Music 170An opportunity for students to study chamber music for string, brass, woodwind or percussion ensembles.
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Chemical Research
Chemistry 590Laboratory and/or literature research in advanced chemistry, designed to develop independent research skills through the guidance of a research mentor on a specific chemical problem.
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Choreography and Improvisation I
Dance 220This course is an introduction to improvisation and its use as a basis for dance choreography.
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Choreography and Improvisation II
Dance 320Students will be challenged with more complex improvisations and will use improvisational material to create solo and group choreography.
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Religion 359This course examines the incongruities and distinctions between the Christian faith and its contemporary rivals: Marxism, Atheism, Humanism, and Post-Modernism.
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Class Instrumentation Instruction
Music 135Students wishing to learn an instrument at the beginning level will either sign up for private instruction or class instruction.
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French 423A close reading of major works of the 17th-century Golden Age.
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German 412A survey of Classical German literature through the study of major works by Lessing, Goethe, and Schiller.
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Philosophy 310A study of “first philosophy,” this course inquires into the nature of being, considered as such.
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College Choir
Music 190Open to all students desiring a choral ensemble experience.
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College Physics
Physics 101-102An introduction to mechanics, waves and thermodynamics is taught in 101. Electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern physics are taught in 102. Modern physics consists of relativity and quantum, atomic, nuclear and particle physics.
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English 360A survey of American literature from the Colonial period through 1865.
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Color Theory and Design
Art 355Explores principles, terminology and theories of color perception from Chevreul through Albers.
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Sociology 319This course is an overview of the field of comparative sociology, focusing on some of the common features and differences among human societies from prehistoric times through the present.
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Comparative Politics: 20th Century Founders
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Biology 303The weekly two-hour laboratories will involve dissections of lamprey, sharks, cats, and observation of a prosected human cadaver.
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Complex Analysis
Mathematics 405Students will study the theory of functions of a single complex variable.
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Condensed Matter Physics
Physics 520A study of the properties and physical processes taking place in the solid.
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Conservation
Biology 350Course includes field trip opportunities for hands-on learning that can be applied to environmentally responsible homestead management.
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Constitutional History of the United States Since 1877
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Constitutional History of the United States to 1865
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French 426A study of representative plays from the French theatre of the 20th century.
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Religion 320A study of the major theological positions developed in the 20th century, including Modernism, Neo-orthodoxy, Fundamentalism, and Liberation Theology.
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German 402A conversation course focusing on media, film, trans-Atlantic relations, etc.
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French 411Practice in oral and written expression, with study of grammar to develop an acceptable prose style.
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Core Principles in Biology
Biology 101Major themes will be consistent in each section offering, including historical aspects, principles of evolution, understanding science as “a way of knowing” and others, but most important is the connection made among man, his environment, society, and the scientific process used to discover what we know.
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Cosmology
Physics 140An introduction to modern theories of the structure of matter and energy in the universe, and its evolution from the Big Bang to the present.
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Counterpoint
Music 426A study of 16th and 18th century contrapuntal techniques.
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Sociology 329A general introduction to the sociological fields of criminology and criminal justice.
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Sociology 306An overview of cultural anthropology which aims to illustrate how the basic concepts, techniques and theories developed by cultural anthropologists help us to understand human cultures of various degrees of complexity, including our own.
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Dance Repertoire
Dance 210Students will learn and rehearse choreographic works of both Hillsdale faculty members and guest artists, culminating in a fully produced performance.
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Debate
Speech 251Open to all students interested in learning or in polishing and employing existing skills in the fundamentals of debate.
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Design for the Theatre I
Theatre 236An introduction to the various ideas and techniques of designing in the theatre.
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Design for the Theatre II
Theatre 336Students will build on the material from Design for the Theatre I to focus their learning in one of the three areas listed. Both artistic and practical drawings will be emphasized.
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Design I
Art 104A course in visual communication offering experience in using fundamental elements of design: line, space, texture, value, form, pattern and color.
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Developmental Biology
Biology 302An introduction to vertebrate development, including studies of germ cells, segmentation, and growth of the principal tissues and organs.
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Sociology 327A survey of deviance theory, and readings in the sociology of deviance and social control. Emphasis will usually be on types of deviance other than crime.
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Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
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Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
Mathematics 340A study of the techniques and theory of solving ordinary and partial differential equations.
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Digital Photography
Art 361Introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of digital photography.
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Dramaturgy
Theatre 410Students will embark on a rigorous study of the author, the author’s other works, the theatre history and the cultural history of the time period of the play.
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Drawing I
Art 101A course for beginners as well as students with prior art background.
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Drawing II
Art 302Intermediate-level problems in objective drawing techniques.
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Drawing III
Art 333Additional experience in figure drawing with an emphasis on anatomy and development of graphic proficiency.
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Early Childhood Education Instructional Programs
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Journalism 312This course helps students become better editors through writing and editing their own work and the work of their peers, focusing on clarity, accuracy, style, length, content, and deadline pressure.
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Religion 319An examination of Puritan theology and polity in 18th-century America and their formative influence upon subsequent American life and thought.
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Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 460An essential study of electric and magnetic phenomena, with emphasis on the fields in vacuo and in materials.
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Electrodynamics
Physics 506Applications of Maxwell’s equations to numerous practical situations in electrodynamics, including electromagnetic waves and radiation.
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Electronics
Physics 410Lectures deal with the understanding, design and use of basic electronic circuits, including passive networks, transducers, current and voltage amplifiers.
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Elementary Directed Teaching in Grades K-8
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Sociology 391A historical and philosophical examination of major figures in social theory during the period when sociology was emerging as a discipline (mid-1800s through early 1900s).
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Business 201An introduction to business through an examination of the evolution and function of the modern corporation.
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Entomology
Biology 370The study of insects, their classification, their physiology and structure, and their relationships to each other, to their environment and to man.
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Philosophy 312A critical review of recent developments in ethical and value theory.
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Evolution and Biological Diversity
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Evolution and Biological Diversity
Biology 201This course introduces the beginning biology student to all the major groups of organisms and to their fundamental taxonomic relationships.
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Exercise Physiology
Sport Studies Department 490This course provides a broad survey of the physiological mechanisms involved in the human response to exercise.
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Experimental Physics I
Physics 310Modern physics lab emphasizing experimental techniques.
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Experimental Physics II
Physics 311This course will continue work on statistical concepts in data and error analysis, scientific report writing, and measurement procedures.
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Exploring Health Careers
Chemistry 597-SpringThis course is geared towards freshmen and sophomores considering a career in healthcare. A combination of readings, speakers, and shadowing are used to give students exposure to a wide array of career options.
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Field Experience
Sport Studies Department 392This study is a laboratory experience in a health, sport studies, teaching, or athletic program which includes student assistantships in teaching, intramurals, club sports, and varsity athletics.
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Folk Dance
Dance 180Varying types and styles of folk dance may be the topic of any given semester of study: Scottish Highland Dance, African Dance, Contra and Square Dance are just a few examples of what the class might cover.
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French 460Work in a foreign country outside the borders of the United States.
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Forensics
Speech 261Open to all students interested in learning the fundamentals of competitive public speaking, or in polishing and employing existing skills.
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French 301A study of French life and culture from the Middle Ages to the Revolution of 1789.
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French 302A study of French life and culture from the Revolution of 1789 to the 20th century.
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French 414-417A weekly discussion class in French with topics drawn from current events in France, relationships between the French and American cultures, the French film and television media, l'informatique, etc.
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French 412French using international business usage and terminology as points of departure.
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French 452A study of complete versions of French masterpieces in English translation.
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Freshwater Biology
Biology 364An introduction to the ecology of inland waters, including lakes, ponds, wetlands and streams.
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Rhetoric & Public Address 201The theory and process of shaping ideas into an effective oral presentation. Particular attention is paid to selecting supporting materials, arranging ideas in a logical manner, and delivering the speech effectively. Emphasis is placed on an extemporaneous style of presenting informative and persuasive speeches, with opportunities provided for impromptu speaking experiences.
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Game Theory
Mathematics 375This course uses game theory to study incentives and strategic behavior in practical situations of inter-dependent decision making and negotiations.
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General Chemistry I and II
Chemistry 101-102These courses cover fundamental laws and theories: the atom and the nature of the chemical bond, stoichiometry, phases of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and an introduction to thermodynamics.
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General Ecology
Biology 250The course will demonstrate the role of evolution in ecosystem composition, structure, and function.
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Genetics
Biology 309The study of the principles of heredity, gene function and mutation, and growth and reproduction.
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German 303An intermediate intensive language course seeking to further the student’s writing skills, oral competence, and knowledge of grammar.
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German 304A continuation of German 303.
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German 420German culture and civilization reflected in great literary, philosophical, and religious writings.
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German 452Open to all students, this course covers great works of German literature in translation.
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Graphic Design I
Art 353A course involving visual design in computer applications. Involves Adobe Photoshop software and Macintosh hardware.
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English 201This course will introduce the student to Great Books of European literature from the Renaissance to modern times.
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English 105A continuation of English 104 but with a focus on Great Books in the British and American traditions.
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English 104This course will introduce the student to representative Great Books of the Western World from Antiquity to the Middle Ages and will teach the principles of close reading and literary analysis.
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Classics 200This class is a study of Greek and Roman literature and culture and its influences on the Western tradition.
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Classics 301This class is an in-depth study of Greek culture from Homer to Aristotle and its legacy in the West.
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Classics 425This class will read selections from Homer, archaic lyric, and Pindar in Greek.
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Classics 423This class is a close study of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon in Greek.
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Classics 401This is an intensive reading course of the important authors and genres of Greek literature in translation.
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Classics 351This class will read selections from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Thucydides.
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Classics 310This class is a study of the myths and legends concerning the gods and heroes of Greek and Roman antiquity as they appear in literature and art.
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Guitar Class
Music 120 A, B, CEmphasis on posture and procedures in holding the instrument and fundamentals of reading various forms of tablature and notation.
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Leadership 301The Civil War was a defining moment in the life of our College; it tested and crystalized our founding commitments and has ever since defined who we are, what we stand for, and what we have since become. This one-semester three-credit course educates students about the Hillsdale College Civil War experience. Using primary sources—letters, essays, speeches, battle reports—it offers rich personal insights into the lives of the Civil War generation and the values, principles, and virtues they learned, lived, fought and died for. The class is required for the Military Leadership minor and is open to all students interested in learning about our College and the experience and legacy of the Civil War generation.
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Historical Geology
Biology 318Emphasis is placed on developing skills in both spatial and temporal cognition.
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History and Literature of Music I
Music 322Survey of music and its development in Western civilization to about 1750.
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History and Literature of Music II
Music 323Survey of the development of music as an art in Western civilization from about 1750 to the present.
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History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
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History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
Sport Studies Department 335This course is designed to teach fundamental concepts and philosophy underlying physical education, fitness, and sport, as well as historical developments and their significance.
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History of American Art
Art 412A study of art and architecture of the geographic region of the United States from older Indian cultures through European colonial to modern American art.
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History of American Public Address
Speech 455The study of speeches influential in shaping public life in America, especially within the political sphere.
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History of American Theatre
Theatre 408American plays from the colonial period to the present will be examined in relation to changing political, social and cultural issues in the United States and to the search for—and development of—a distinctly “American” theatrical identity.
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History of Art: Prehistoric through Medieval
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History of Art: Prehistoric through Medieval
Art 203A survey of the visual arts of architecture, painting and sculpture in their developments from Paleolithic art through the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Christian Middle Ages.
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History of Art: Renaissance through Modern
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History of Art: Renaissance through Modern
Art 204A follow-up to Art 203, this course surveys Renaissance, Baroque and the parade of changing styles of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
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History of Baroque Art
Art 309An examination of the principal developments in Italian and northern European art of the 17th century.
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Religion 213The development of Christian philosophical and theological thought from the close of the New Testament to 1500 A.D.
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Religion 214A study of Christian intellectual and doctrinal history from 1500 to the present.
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History of Dance
Dance 215Students will be given an overview of dance forms from around the world and throughout history. The interrelatedness and impact of dance on other art forms, as well as its role in society, will be particularly emphasized. Students will gain this knowledge through lectures, readings and viewing live dance performance and films.
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History of Mathematics
Mathematics 390A study of the historical development of various branches of mathematics from antiquity through the end of the nineteenth century.
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History of Modern Art
Art 411An examination of both revolutionary and traditional styles of art and architecture during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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History of Opera
Music 404Surveys opera and related forms from the end of the 16th century to the present.
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History of Renaissance Art
Art 308A study of both sacred and secular art in Europe from about 1300 to 1550, the development of an individualistic spirit, the beginnings of scientific naturalism and classic revival during an age which laid the foundations of the modern world.
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History of the United States Presidency
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Honors Thesis
Mathematics 575Investigation of a mathematical topic, under faculty supervision, leading to the honors thesis option in mathematics or computational mathematics.
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How to Start and Manage a Business—A Seminar
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biology 308A study of the structure and function of the human body.
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Spanish 303A study of Latin American civilization and culture from pre-colonial times to the present.
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Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 406Topics include coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, organometallic compounds and descriptive chemistry.
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Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Chemistry 522A course that includes lecture and/or laboratory work in basic electronics, flame atomic emission and absorption spectroscopy, UV-Vis and IR molecular absorption, luminescence methods, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electrochemical analysis, and liquid and gas chromatography.
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Integrated Calculus I-A
Mathematics 112This course focuses on the concepts of functions, limits, continuity and differentiation, exploring them in the context of algebraic functions.
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Integrated Calculus I-B
Mathematics 113This course focuses on the Differential Calculus of transcendental functions, including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
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Intellectual History of the United States
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German 202An intensive language course whose reading segments place emphasis on themes in German culture and civilization.
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Spanish 202Intermediate Spanish course with specific focus on a more in-depth review of grammar as well as more intensive writing and reading.
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Intermediate Digital Photography
Art 362Continued exploration of technical processes in shooting and printing digital photographs.
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French 201A review of grammar, idioms, and vocabulary; practice in speaking and writing French; reading of modern French prose.
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German 201A review of grammar, expansion of vocabulary, practice of spoken and written German, and the study of a novel or other prose texts.
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Classics 201Selections of Latin prose and poetry from major classical authors.
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Intermediate Social Dance
Dance 250Building on the basics learned in Social Dance, the student will learn new dances and combinations, building confidence, rhythm and musicality.
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Spanish 201Intensive drill in conversation, supplemented with grammar review and composition.
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International Politics: The 21st Century
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Internship in Broadcasting
Speech 440Involves on-the-job experience at a commercial radio station and includes supervision by the station’s personnel.
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Journalism 340By working at a newspaper, magazine, media website, radio station, television channel, or other journalistic enterprise, students gain essential practical experience.
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Interpersonal Communication
Speech 285Students will examine the processes of interpersonal communication at the levels of theory, analysis and performance.
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Introduction to American Foreign Policy
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Interdisciplinary Studies 300The purpose of the course is to develop an integrated understanding of our American historical, literary, and political experience from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century.
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Rhetoric & Public Address 240Includes discussion of the development of the broadcast media in the U.S. and elsewhere, the regulatory function of the Federal Communications Commission, and the organization of the media, both at network and local levels. It provides some practical experience with writing and performing basic types of programming that are to be found on radio and television today.
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Introduction to Computational Physics
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Introduction to Computational Physics
Physics 350Computer techniques and methods to solve physical problems are taught.
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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Religion 356An introduction to some of the major Chinese, Indian, and Japanese religious traditions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Shintoism.
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Classics 350An introduction to reading Greek literature in the original with further exploration of the Greek language.
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Classics 220This class will study the meter, dialect, and genre of Homer’s epic, with attention to critical approaches to the lliad as a whole.
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Religion 355This course introduces the Muslim religion, its history, doctrine, and practice.
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Journalism 301-302This two-semester sequence focuses on journalistic writing and an ethical free press.
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Classics 320An introduction to reading Latin literature in the original with further exploration of the Latin language.
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French 300Reading and discussion of representative works of French literature, with special attention to compositional skills.
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Philosophy 207An introduction to the principles of valid reasoning designed to develop analytical skills and abilities.
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Philosophy 105A general introduction to the problems, methods, scope and history of philosophical inquiry as exemplified by the course of moral theory.
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Religion 105A study of the origins and development of religious thought and practice in the Western tradition, beginning with the Old and New Testaments and extending through modern theological developments in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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Religion 101A survey of the major religious traditions of the world.
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Religion 390A beginning course introducing the elementary grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible with a view toward reading and translation.
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Invertebrate Zoology
Biology 301The study of the structure and development of various invertebrate animals.
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Journalism 318A close examination of particular topics in journalism, such as investigative reporting, freedom of the press, and ethics.
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Philosophy 342Readings in contemporary theories and disputes in epistemology.
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Philosophy 343Readings in contemporary theories and disputes in metaphysics.
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Jazz Combos
Music 170 JSmall jazz combos focusing on the study of improvisation through scales, chord changes and jazz forms.
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Junior Seminar
Biology 590Introduction to research; group format.
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Classics 315This class is a study of the evolution of the concepts of justice and of the legal systems of the Greeks and Romans and their legacy to the Western tradition.
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Philosophy 435Readings from both philosophers and social scientists on the social dimensions of knowledge and cognition.
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Laboratory Assistantship
Chemistry 598Practical experience in setting up experiments and supervising laboratory work.
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Classics 403A study of the epic and lyric genres of Latin poetry.
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Classics 411-412Intensive work in composing Latin prose, with special attention to Latin syntax and prose style.
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Interdisciplinary Studies 597.01This one-hour course will introduce you to all of the things you should know if you are considering a career in law, including: the basics of the American legal system, what lawyers do, the law school admissions process, the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), and how to write a personal statement.
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Leadership in Group Dynamics
Speech 370Examines the role of communication in the productivity of task-oriented groups.
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Light
Physics 509Background and theory necessary to understand modern optical devices, instruments, techniques and phenomena.
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Linear Algebra
Mathematics 310The theory and applications of vector spaces, matrix algebra, linear transformations and eigenvalues.
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Classics 322Selections from Horace, Vergil, Livy, Propertius, Tibullus, and Ovid.
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Classics 321Selections from Plautus, Terence, Lucretius, Caesar, Cicero, and Sallust.
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Logic and Rhetoric in Classical Education
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Looking Backward: Fifty Years of American History
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Journalism 306A close, critical study of major figures: their lives, their work, and their impact.
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Makeup Design
Theatre 339Intended for the serious performer, this class will prepare students to proceed from character analysis to finished performance makeup.
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Mammalian Physiology
Biology 412A study of the functional properties of mammalian systems. Laboratory work includes experimental analysis of typical vertebrate systems.
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Mammalogy
Biology 383The lecture will present the diversity and biology of mammals from an evolutionary perspective.
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Marine Biology
Biology 368Lectures and laboratories are complemented with boat and snorkeling trips to coral reefs and other marine habitats in the vicinity of Long Key, Florida.
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Master Teachers in the Western Tradition
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Mathematical Modeling
Mathematics 380This course serves as an introduction to the formulation, analysis and interpretation of mathematical models in the study of problems in the natural, management and social sciences.
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Mathematics and Deductive Reasoning
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Mathematics and Deductive Reasoning
Mathematics 105This course is designed to explore the nature of mathematics and give the student an introduction to logic and mathematical reasoning as a means for that investigation.
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Measurements in Physical Education
Sport Studies Department 350A theory and methods course using statistical analysis of various physical tests in the area of health and physical education.
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Mechanics
Physics 421-422The study of statics and dynamics, essentially Newtonian mechanics.
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History 451Church history in Western Europe from late antiquity through the 15th century, with emphasis on trends in spirituality as well as institutional development.
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Classics 407Intensive reading of medieval Latin, with particular attention to medieval innovation in morphology and syntax.
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Philosophy 212A historical survey of medieval philosophy from St. Augustine to the late Scholastics.
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Religion 309This course traces the development of Scholasticism as a distinct movement in theology in the medieval period.
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Meteorology
Physics 110The behavior of the atmosphere is studied.
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Classics 400A methods and materials course for seniors in Latin teacher education.
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Methods in Field Biology
Biology 311An introduction to field biology with an emphasis on hands-on field research techniques.
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Methods of Outdoor Recreation
Sport Studies Department 292An outdoor experience in camping, canoeing, and cross-country skiing, plus an exposure to orienteering, shooting sports, angling, cycling and backpacking is included in the course.
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Methods of Rhetorical Analysis
Speech 463An exploration of the major methodological approaches to the explanation of the persuasive dynamics of rhetoric.
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Methods of Teaching Physical Education I
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Methods of Teaching Physical Education I
Sport Studies Department 320The student will examine the role and procedures of teaching Physical Education at the elementary school level.
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Methods of Teaching Physical Education II
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Methods of Teaching Physical Education II
Sport Studies Department 321The student will examine the role and procedures of teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School setting.
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Michigan Flora
Biology 315The study of Michigan’s native plants, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants and grasses.
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Microbiology
Biology 360The study of microorganisms, focusing on bacteria and viruses.
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Mock Trial
Speech 241Open to all students interested in learning or polishing skills in communication.
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Modern Dance I
Dance 190Students will learn principles of contemporary dance such as fall and recovery, contract and release, and improvisation, as well as a basic movement vocabulary.
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Modern Dance II
Dance 290Students will build on basic modern dance principles to execute more advanced movement phrases and musical rhythms.
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Modern Dance III
Dance 390This course is an advanced level modern dance technique class, designed to build upon the skills learned in Dance 290.
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Philosophy 213A historical survey of modern philosophy from Bacon to Kant.
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Modern Political Philosophy I: Social Contract Theory
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Modern Political Philosophy II: Idealism, Historicism, Nihilism
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Molecular Genetics and Cellular Function
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Molecular Genetics and Cellular Function
Biology 202An introduction to cellular structure and function and the biochemical basis for genetic control of cell function.
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Motor Learning and Kinesiology
Sport Studies Department 330This course is designed to help the student understand the basics of human movement and simple motor skills.
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Movies as Medium
Speech 301A historical and critical survey of the film as art in the 20th century.
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Multivariable Calculus
Mathematics 320Learn More about Multivariable Calculus
Fine Arts
Music Pedagogy
Music 310Students wishing to teach private studio instruction on their primary instrument will study the methods, materials and techniques of private instrument instruction.
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Music Since 1900
Music 425Analysis and interpretation of compositions written since 1900 with an emphasis on stylistic innovations and extensions of traditional principles.
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Musical Theatre
Theatre 404The class will trace the development of and trends in this particular theatrical form from the mid-19th century to the present.
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Musicianship Lab I
Music 201 LDevelops skills necessary to support concepts in theory and practical musicianship through singing with solfège, rhythmic drills, contextual listening exercises, and basic keyboard proficiency.
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Musicianship Lab II
Music 221 LContinues to develop skills necessary to support concepts in theory and practical musicianship through singing with solfège, rhythmic drills, contextual listening exercises, and basic keyboard proficiency.
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Musicianship Lab III
Music 321 LContinues to develop skills necessary to support concepts in theory and practical musicianship through singing with solfège, rhythmic drills, contextual listening exercises, and basic keyboard proficiency.
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History 476Since the end of World War II, the United States has sought to strengthen allies and alleviate suffering through foreign assistance programs ranging from military support to humanitarian aid. This course examines the theories underlying these programs, the implementation of programs, civil-military cooperation, and aid effectiveness.
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English 370A literary survey of late 19th-century and 20th-century literature in the context of the age.
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Religion 212A survey of the history and theology of the New Testament.
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Business 435Topics are covered from both the perspective of the investor and entrepreneurial leader.
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French 425A survey of the principal writers and literary movements of the 19th century.
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German 413A study of representative works of German Romanticism, Biedermeier, Realism, and Naturalism.
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Philosophy 217A study of the major philosophical developments in the 19th century.
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Non-Euclidean Geometry
Mathematics 360The course will pursue an in-depth investigation into the following topics: Hilbert’s postulates for Euclidean geometry, the parallel postulates, neutral geometry and non-Euclidean geometry.
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Nuclear and Atomic Physics
Physics 507An advanced study of nuclear and atomic physics.
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Numerical Analysis
Mathematics 406Problems in these topics are generally approached through structured algorithms.
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Nutrition
Sport Studies Department 305This course is a survey of the basic principles of nutrition in health and disease.
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Leadership 401American military officers share a common moral foundation and practice a common professional ethic that is rooted in the American military experience going back to George Washington and the “Minute Men” of the Revolution. This three-credit one-semester course introduces students to this distinctive American military tradition of officership—commissioned leadership. The course takes a historical approach focusing on a selection of generals and other officers who played significant roles in fighting our wars and shaping the beliefs, values, virtues, principles, and standards of excellence that constitute the moral foundation of American officership. The class is required for the Military Leadership minor but is open to all students with an interest in the military, military history, martial and civic virtue, professionalism, professional ethics and leadership.
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Officiating Sports
Sport Studies Department 144The techniques, methods, and science of officiating team sports.
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Oil Painting I
Art 206Introduction to various techniques in oil painting.
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Oil Painting II
Art 311Intermediate-level approaches in oil painting.
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Oil Painting III
Art 313Further work with still life and the figure as subjects, with possibilities for landscape.
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Oil Painting IV
Art 414Emphasis on developing multi-figured composition.
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Religion 211A study of the history and theology of the Old Testament.
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Spanish 310Intensive oral practice and composition on topics of current interest, based on readings from Spanish language periodicals.
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Orchestra
Music 180A full instrumentation college symphony orchestra performing advanced standard repertoire.
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Orchestration
Music 423Includes analysis of exemplary works for orchestra coordinated with a study of the instruments, including discussion of range, basic playing techniques, and characteristic tone colors of each.
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Organic Chemistry I and II
Chemistry 303-304Designed for preprofessional students in allied health fields, as well as for students working in this field of concentration.
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Organization and Administration
Sport Studies Department 410This course covers theories and methods of organizing and administering physical education, athletic, and recreational programs.
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Organizational Communication
Speech 356Through such techniques as role-playing, problem-solving and presentations, emphasis is placed on the communicative processes and functions of individuals in groups.
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Ornithology
Biology 402Early-morning field trips are arranged for the identification of birds by size, form, color, habit and song.
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Classics 316This class is a study of the various interrelationships of the non-Christian and Christian in the ancient world, with readings from primary sources.
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Religion 302A study of the form and spirit of theology in the early Church fathers, from A.D. 100 to 600.
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Pep Band
Music 160-1Open to any student who plays a wind, brass or percussion instrument.
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Personal and Community Health
Sport Studies Department 300This course discusses and analyzes various aspects of nutrition, as well as a description of basic concepts of fitness.
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Philosophy 335This course explores the origins of the idea of “phenomenology” in late modern philosophy, and the popularizing of phenomenological method.
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Philosophy 360An investigation of the philosophical dimensions of educational theory and the educational dimensions of political theory.
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Philosophy 350An analysis of key issues in legal philosophy.
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Philosophy 410A study of contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind.
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Philosophy 420A philosophical examination of the nature of religious belief, experience and activity.
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Philosophy 451A survey of the major views on the nature and methods of science.
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Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
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Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Chemistry 501A study of thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structure and spectroscopy, with an emphasis on biological applications.
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Physical Chemistry I
Chemistry 502Topics include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, origin of spectra, molecular orbital theory, computational chemistry, laser spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance.
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Physical Chemistry II
Chemistry 503Topics include statistical thermodynamics, first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, molecular motion, chemical kinetics, photochemistry, and reaction dynamics.
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Physical Science
Science 101This lecture and laboratory course is a joint offering by the Physics and Chemistry Departments. It is designed to introduce students to the physical and chemical world and also lay the foundation for the succeeding course, Biology 101.
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Physical Wellness Dynamics
Sport Studies Department 180Students engage in a basic physical wellness program through physical conditioning, strength development, diet monitoring, and/or specific wellness activities.
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Physics of Sound and Music
Physics 130The course is a study of the nature of sound and the vibrating systems which produce sound.
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Pilates I
Dance 170Students will begin by learning Pilates fundamentals and essential mat work exercises, then work toward mastery of these basic skills.
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Pilates II
Dance 270A continuation of Pilates I, this class will focus on mastery of the essential matwork exercises learned in Pilates I, and then add new skills and intermediate matwork exercises.
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Pilates III
Dance 370A continuation of Pilates II, this class will focus on mastery of the intermediate matwork exercises learned in Pilates II, and then add new skills and advanced matwork exercises.
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Plant Anatomy
Biology 305The study of plant development, structure and function.
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Plant Morphology
Biology 317The study of plant evolution through the evaluation of morphology.
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Plant Physiology
Biology 306The study of physiological processes in plants. Laboratory work is included.
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Plant Taxonomy
Biology 316The study of the principles and practice of plant systematics.
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Playwriting: Sources and Methods
Theatre 310Intensive exercises in creating short scenes and one-act plays, with the goal, first, of learning a variety of dramatic forms and structures by “hands-on” application, and second, of increasing the student’s appreciation of drama as a flexible mode of artistic expression and communication.
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Journalism 315This course helps students improve as political reporters and commentators by writing stories on public figures and elections as well as op-eds on public-policy topics.
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Political Rhetoric and the Electronic Media
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Population Genetics
Biology 405The lecture will present both an introduction to theoretical studies, and discussion of actual molecular and phenotypic variation in natural populations and how processes such as mutation, recombination, and selection affect genetic variation.
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Portraiture
Art 413Developing competent likenesses and personal style in both drawing and painting media.
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Practicum in Broadcasting
Speech 340The course provides practical experience in the production of news, sports and entertainment programming in a laboratory situation.
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Private Conducting
Music 033-043Students who have completed Music 324, Beginning Conducting, and Music 424, Advanced Conducting, and who wish to continue the study of conducting may sign up for private conducting lessons.
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Professional Practices in Medicine
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Professional Practices in Medicine
Chemistry 597-FallThis course is designed for juniors and seniors who plan to apply to professional school. Through this course, students gain a better understanding of current issues in healthcare and become stronger professional school applicants. In addition, students work on writing personal statements and doing mock interviews.
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Professional Preparation for the Stage
Theatre 436Designed for students needing to prepare for professional or summer work, or prepare for graduate school admission, this course will help students ready themselves for the demands of auditioning, interviewing and portfolio presentation.
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Projects in Directing
Theatre 440Under faculty guidance, each student will choose, research, plan, cast and rehearse a sizable one-act play for public audiences.
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Projects in Theatre Design and Technology
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Projects in Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre 425Student scene-, costume- and lighting-designers will form a team with student technical craftsmen to research, conceive and realize all the visual and mechanical components of a major production, under faculty direction and guidance.
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Quantum Mechanics I
Physics 490The probabilistic theory of particles and their interactions has been very successful since its early forms treated quantization of radiation, electron photon interactions and atomic energies (Planck 1901, Einstein 1905 and Bohr 1913). Modern quantum mechanics deal with particles described as wave packets having a range of positions and momenta.
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Quantum Mechanics II
Physics 511This course continues the study of Quantum Mechanics, building upon the foundations presented in Physics 490, Quantum Mechanics.
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Readings in Classical Political Philosophy
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Classics 214This class will read selections from the Greek New Testament.
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Readings in Medieval Political Philosophy
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Readings in Modern Political Philosophy
Expand Readings in Modern Political PhilosophyReadings in New Testament Greek
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Religion 394An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of Koine Greek with emphasis upon building proficiency in reading the Greek New Testament.
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Classics 314This class will study the syntax, style, and content of Christian texts of the second through the sixth centuries, including works by Athanasius, Basil of Caesarea, and John Chrysostom.
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Readings in Power, Leadership, and Responsibility
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Religion 393An introduction to the special grammar and vocabulary of the Jewish Bible (Old Testament) in Greek, with an emphasis upon acquiring proficiency in reading selected texts.
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Real Analysis
Mathematics 403A rigorous treatment of the calculus of one variable, including limits, continuity, sequences, differentiation and Riemann integrals.
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Religion 373Readings in the study of religion from the perspectives of social theory and social science.
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English 320A literary survey of English Renaissance literature in the context of its age.
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Research in Magnetism
Physics 480, 481, 482, 483This course involves an introduction to the magnetism of metals and alloys and magnetic impurities in these systems.
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English 330A literary survey of Restoration and Romantic literature in the context of its age.
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Classics 311This class is a close reading in English translation of speeches and other rhetorical Greek and Roman literature.
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Religion 352A study of the major doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Classics 302This class is an in-depth study of Roman culture from the founding of Rome through the Empire and its legacy in the West.
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Classics 405Selections from Plautus, Terence, Seneca, Horace, and Juvenal.
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Classics 402This is an intensive reading course of the important authors and genres of Roman literature in translation.
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English 360A literary survey of American Romanticism, the American Renaissance, and Realism in the context of the age.
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Safety and First Aid
Sport Studies DepartmentThe course covers theory and techniques of accident prevention, emergency care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Sculpture I
Art 120An introduction to sculpting the figure in clay with an emphasis on the portrait bust.
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Sculpture II
Art 321Further work in sculpting the complete figure in clay, along with experiencing other techniques and materials in sculpture.
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Sculpture III
Art 322Exploring the subtractive method using various media and encouraging the student’s individual expression.
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Sculpture IV
Art 420Emphasis on developing multi-figured composition.
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Secondary Directed Teaching in Grades 7-12
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Sectionalism and the American Civil War
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Seminar
Mathematics 391An introduction to proof writing, oral presentations, literature research, and computer software applied to mathematics.
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Spanish 493A group study of a specific field of Spanish literature.
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German 493A seminar dealing with a specific aspect of German language, literature, or culture, such as a literary period, genre, an author, history, or linguistics.
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Classics 494A seminar dealing in depth with one or more Greek authors or a particular genre or period.
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Classics 493A seminar dealing in depth with one or more Latin authors or a particular genre or period.
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Philosophy 493A seminar on a historical figure or a major philosophical topic.
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Religion 493A seminar on special topics or problems in the study of religion, biblical studies, and Christian studies.
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Seminar in Sociology and Social Thought
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Seminar in Speech Studies: Variable Topics
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Seminar in Speech Studies: Variable Topics
Speech 393A seminar concerned with the interrelation of rhetorical theory and practice: questions of theory, politics, philosophy and cultural history.
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Seminar in Theatre Studies: Variable Topics
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Seminar in Theatre Studies: Variable Topics
Theatre 393A seminar concerned with the interrelation of dramatic theory and literature with theatrical practice: questions of style, genre, period, aesthetics, politics, philosophy and cultural history.
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Senior Exhibit and Portfolio
Art 500Preparation and installation of an exhibit featuring one’s best studio artwork from the undergraduate period.
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Senior Seminar
Biology 591Senior research project; group format seminar.
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Senior Thesis
Chemistry 575Preparation of a written thesis describing laboratory research performed by the student under the guidance of a mentor on a specific chemical problem.
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Religion 316A study of the theology of the major 16th-century Protestant Reformers and of the Roman Catholic Counter Reformation.
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Philosophy 313A philosophical examination of major social and political concepts such as authority, justice, law, obligation and rights.
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Social Dance
Dance 150Students will learn social dances of the 19th-20th centuries. Included forms are the waltz, foxtrot, ballroom, two-step and other partner dances.
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Leadership 418Despite over a hundred years of scientific study, we still lack a good answer to the problem of how to teach and learn leadership.
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Spanish 302Studies of the Spanish people and contributions to world civilization.
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Spanish 408Oral and written Spanish using international business usage and terminology as points of departure.
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Spanish 413The reading and discussion of representative works of literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the Golden Age.
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Spanish 414The reading and discussion of representative works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical, Romantic, and Realist periods and continuing into the Generation of ’98.
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Spanish 415The reading and discussion of representative works of Spanish literature from Post-Modernism to the contemporary period.
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Spanish 412The reading and discussion of representative works of Spanish-American literature from Modernism to the present.
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French 410A course designed to increase the student's range of self-expression in the speaking and writing of French.
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Special Problems
Chemistry 597Investigation of special problems under faculty supervision.
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Special Problems
Art 597An independent work course with individual instruction for the advanced art major in selected problems.
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Special Problems
Mathematics 597Investigation of special problems under faculty supervision.
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Special Problems
Biology 297An introductory elective course involving individual work on a topic selected in consultation with the faculty of the Department.
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Special Problems and Research
Speech 597Individual work on a topic or problem selected and supervised by the speech and theatre staff.
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English 402English 402 provides an upper-division study of the particular American authors, themes, and periods initiated in the 300-level courses.
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English 401English 401 provides an upper-division study of the particular British authors, themes, and periods initiated in the 300-level courses.
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English 404English 404 provides an upper-division study of one or more of the traditional genres: epic, lyric, tragedy, comedy, the essay, and the novel.
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English 403English 403 provides an upper-division study of the Western literary tradition.
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Speech Composition
Speech 325Through the study of rhetorical masterpieces, students learn elements of style and arrangement especially suitable for discourse written for oral communication.
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Sport Psychology
Sport Studies Department 370This course is designed for the undergraduate student interested in sport and exercise psychology as an academic discipline.
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Sports Studies Internship
Sport Studies Department 494This course provides extended experience in a sport-related business or activity.
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Journalism 317This course teaches students how to write about athletes and sporting events by covering national events on television (such as the Super Bowl) as well as games on campus.
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Statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln
Politics 401This course focuses on the political thought and actions of Abraham Lincoln and his contemporaries, including Stephen Douglas, John C. Calhoun and Roger Taney, and the political controversies of the ante-bellum and Civil War periods.
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String Orchestra
Music 180-01This ensemble focuses on repertoire for string ensemble.
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Religion 340An in-depth, exegetical study of a particular case or problem in the interpretation of biblical texts.
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Religion 341A literary and historical study of a selected, classical focus of theological debate.
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Religion 342A close study of a particular social and textual slice of the first—and second—century Hellenistic world with which the early Church interacted.
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German 350In this course, students travel to one of various locations in German-speaking countries and study from a broad range of topics.
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Spanish 350Travel during summer, spring break, or January interterm in a Spanish-speaking country.
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French 421The major themes and movements of each period are examined through representative works.
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Survey of Non-Western Art
Art 310This course studies art created outside the Western tradition, including China, India, Japan, Africa, and native American cultures.
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Symbolic Logic
Mathematics 303A thorough treatment of the techniques of formal reasoning.
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Teaching Methods in the Elementary School
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Teaching Methods in the Secondary School
Expand Teaching Methods in the Secondary SchoolThe Age of Enlightenment
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French 424Major concerns and themes of 18th century literature will be studied through representative works.
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He's been called “the Shakespeare of the lunatic asylum.” This course works through some of Dostoevsky's early writings to illustrate the seeds of his spiritual and psychological insights—and give way to the fruits of his prophetic vision. Prerequisites: a sturdy soul.
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Religion 374A survey of patterns of religious thought, practice, and social organization in the United States over the last few decades, as seen from a broadly sociological perspective.
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Classics 313This class is an intensive study of ancient epic from Gilgamesh through the Roman poet Lucan.
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Classics 380This is a study-abroad course that investigates the antiquities of Rome in Italy.
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History 473This course examines the static nature, yet changing character, of strategy in war.
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The Christian Humanist Historiographical Vision
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Journalism 380This repeatable course provides students with hands-on journalism experience at The Collegian, the campus weekly newspaper and website.
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Computer Science 340Introduction to applications-level software design principles with emphasis on writing efficient, maintainable, and reusable code.
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The History of Chamber Music
Music 405A study of the literature, composers, and cultural construct of chamber music from the Renaissance to the present day.
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Journalism 310This course combines a survey of journalistic literature with practical lessons in how to write well, in which students will aspire to bring historical subjects to life through vivid prose.
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Classics 406A textual study of the Latin Vulgate Bible.
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French 422A study of novels representing the literary currents of Realism, Naturalism, and Existentialism in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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The Performing Voice
Speech 275The course will be tailored both to the student of acting and to the student of platform (or microphone) oratory.
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The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics
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The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics
Mathematics 458A content-based course for the teaching of mathematics at the elementary level.
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English 453Topics in language, literature, and composition designed to equip prospective elementary and secondary school teachers.
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French 465A methods and materials course for the teaching of French, German, and Spanish at the elementary and secondary levels.
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The Teaching of Music in the Classroom
Music 417This course is intended to develop a detailed understanding of music teaching, organization, and administration procedures at the combined elementary and secondary school levels.
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The Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Content Areas
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The Teaching of Reading in the Secondary Content Areas
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The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
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The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
Mathematics 459A content-based course for the teaching of mathematics at the secondary level.
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The Theatre in History 1: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism of the Ancient World
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The Theatre in History 1: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism of the Ancient World
Theatre 210The theatre of the past is examined both for its own artistic techniques and for the light that it may shed on the cultural patterns and values of the societies in which it has served as a forum of the public imagination.
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The Theatre in History II: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism; Renaissance to Revolution (1500-1800)
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The Theatre in History II: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism; Renaissance to Revolution (1500-1800)
Theatre 215The history of drama and theatre in Europe from approximately 1500 to approximately 1800.
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The Theatre in History III: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism; Early Modern Drama (1800-1918)
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The Theatre in History III: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism; Early Modern Drama (1800-1918)
Theater 301A careful examination of the relationship of the development of social drama, Romanticism, Melodrama, Realism, Naturalism and the early anti-realist movements to the general trends of history and poetic theory between 1800 and the end of World War I.
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The Theatre in History IV: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism; Contemporary Drama (1918-present)
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The Theatre in History IV: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory, and Criticism; Contemporary Drama (1918-present)
Theatre 302A study of contemporary drama and dramatic theory, and its development from early 20th century models, with particular emphasis on contemporary dramatic theory.
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The Understanding of Music
Music 204Provides non-music majors with basic listening skills, the ability to discuss music intelligently, and a survey of historical styles and periods of music via the study of representative composers and works.
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The Western Tradition of Rhetoric I
Speech 290A survey of the major developments in the theory and practice of rhetoric in Western Civilization, beginning with the ancient Greek and Roman traditions.
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The Western Tradition of Rhetoric II
Speech 291A survey of the major developments in the theory and practice of rhetoric in Western Civilization, beginning with the Renaissance.
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Theatre Production
Theatre 205Open to all Hillsdale College students (including freshmen) interested in working on Hillsdale College theatre productions either as actors; as members of technical crews in set construction and painting, lighting, properties, costumes or makeup; or in promotion, ticket sales and house management.
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Religion 333This course will examine the tradition of Christian reflection on the triune God, arguably the foundational doctrine of Christianity.
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Theoretical Physics I
Physics 303An introduction to modern physics.
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Theoretical Physics II: Mathematical Methods for Physics
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Theoretical Physics II: Mathematical Methods for Physics
Physics 304Study of the mathematical methods needed for junior/senior level physics courses.
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Theories of Persuasion
Speech 401An investigation into the theoretical bases for understanding the dynamics of persuasive communication from the interpersonal to the social level.
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Theories of Rhetoric
Speech 453An extensive examination of contemporary ideas about the nature and function of rhetoric.
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Theory and Practice of Baseball
Sport Studies Department 311This course discusses the philosophy and techniques in coaching individual skills, team play, and strategy.
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Theory and Practice of Basketball
Sport Studies Department 312This course covers the philosophy and techniques in coaching individual skills, team play, and strategy.
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Theory and Practice of Football
Sport Studies Department 310Fundamentals and philosophy of coaching, with emphasis on best-known offensive and defensive systems are addressed.
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Theory and Practice of Track and Field
Sport Studies Department 313This course covers the philosophy and techniques in coaching various events, administrating and managing meets, and methods of training while considering factors that affect speed, endurance, and fatigue.
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Theory and Practice of Volleyball
Sport Studies Department 315Coaching and advanced skills are covered, along with the selection of a team, preparation, officiating, and conducting competitive events.
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Theory I
Music 201Introduces students to principles of melodic composition and voice leading in species counterpoint in all modes.
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Theory II
Music 221Extends the subjects and practices of Music 201 to include secondary dominants, tonicization, modulation, sequences, and Augmented Sixth and Neapolitan Sixth chords.
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Theory III
Music 321Relates whole movements and multi-movement works to compositional designs and historic genres through analysis of the large-scale treatment of rhythm, meter, harmony and voice leading, motivic transformation, phrase structure, and sectional repetition.
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Theory of Cycling
Sport Studies Department 318Classroom lecture and practical theory of personal and competitive cycling are covered.
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Theory of Numbers
Mathematics 330Properties of the integers, the Euclidean Algorithm, divisibility, diophantine equations, prime numbers, congruences and residues.
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Theory of Probability
Mathematics 370Introduction to the mathematical theory of probability.
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Therapeutic Modalities
Sport Studies Department 482This course focuses on the study of current theories and applications in the use of therapeutic modalities in the athletic training, clinical setting, or both.
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Thermal Physics
Physics 451A study of thermal and statistical physics incorporating a survey of classical thermodynamics.
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Topical Studies in the History of Science
Expand Topical Studies in the History of ScienceTopics in Advanced Greek Reading II
Expand Topics in Advanced Greek Reading IITopics in Advanced Greek Reading II
Classics 424Selections of Greek authors outside of Athens and outside of Classical Period. Authors may include Hesiod, Herodotus, Apollonius of Rhodes, or the lyric poets.
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Topology
Mathematics 430An introductory course in the fundamental concepts of general topology, including metric spaces, topological spaces, connectedness and compactness.
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French 350Travel during summer, spring break, or January interterm in a French-speaking country
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Philosophy 341A survey of the development of analytic philosophy from Frege and Russell to Quine and other contemporary analytic philosophers.
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Philosophy 340An examination of some of the main themes in recent philosophical thought in Europe.
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German 414A study of representative literary works of the 20th century, including the modern classical authors Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Robert Musil, and Stefan Zweig.
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Understanding Theatre
Theatre 200Readings, lectures, discussion, live performances, video presentations and creative projects provide the student with the basic concepts and terms necessary to appreciate the theatre as an art, and its development as an expression of Western culture.
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University Physics
Physics 201-202An introduction to mechanics and waves is taught.
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English 340A literary survey of Victorian and Modern literature in the context of its age.
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Voice Class
Music 130Emphasis on finding the student’s true voice, establishing proper resonance and singing effectively with an evenly placed melodic line, with stress on the projection and delivery of the text and foreign language reading.
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Voice for the Stage
Theatre 350Training in the physical and emotional techniques used in producing strong vocal characterizations for the stage.
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History 370This is the first of the three core course sequence, which confronts the complex topic of war and analyzes global culture during antiquity until AD 500.
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Water Safety Instructor
Sport Studies Department 200This course covers methods and techniques of teaching swimming.
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Watercolor Painting I
Art 207Introduction to various techniques in watercolor painting.
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Watercolor Painting II
Art 312Intermediate-level approaches in watercolor painting.
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Website Design
Art 354A course exploring digital communication on the Internet.
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Wind Symphony
Music 160-3Open to any student that plays a wind, brass or percussion instrument.
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Writing the Senior Thesis
Physics 575The defense and writing of the senior thesis based on research work carried on in earlier courses.
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