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BL381
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AP Biology 1/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an intensive two-term, college-level sequence in biology, entailing broad coverage of the entire subject area including biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology, population biology, ecology, behavior, bio-diversity, and evolution. Laboratories include all or most of the recommended AP labs, plus additional laboratories of the instructor's choice. Other sequences of courses may also enable the student to cover the AP Biology curriculum and prepare students to sit for the College Board exam. Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Biology Department. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL 101 and BL102 or equivalent. Additional prerequisites for sophomores: 1 prior chemistry course (0.5 CU). AP Chemistry can count as chemistry prerequisite credit if taken concurrently with APBio.
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BL382
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AP Biology 2/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an intensive two-term, college-level sequence in biology, entailing broad coverage of the entire subject area including biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology, population biology, ecology, behavior, bio-diversity, and evolution. Laboratories include all or most of the recommended AP labs, plus additional laboratories of the instructor's choice. Other sequences of courses may also enable the student to cover the AP Biology curriculum and prepare students to sit for the College Board exam. Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Biology Department. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL 101 and BL102 or equivalent. Additional prerequisites for sophomores: 1 prior chemistry course (0.5 CU). AP Chemistry can count as chemistry prerequisite credit if taken concurrently with APBio.
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BL384
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AP Environmental Science 1/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a two-term interdisciplinary course. The course provides students with scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. The course considers environmentally based issues such as pollution, habitat degradation, and resource conservation. This course requires a keen interest in issues concerning the welfare and sustainability of the earth. Many of the labs conducted will involve issues relating to pollution and energy. Completion of this course prepares students for the AP Environmental Science exam. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL385
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AP Environmental Science 2/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a two-term interdisciplinary course. The course provides students with scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. The course considers environmentally based issues such as pollution, habitat degradation, and resource conservation. This course requires a keen interest in issues concerning the welfare and sustainability of the earth. Many of the labs conducted will involve issues relating to pollution and energy. Completion of this course prepares students for the AP Environmental Science exam. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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CH201
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AP Chemistry 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: AP Chemistry is a three term sequence designed to introduce the student to current theory and practice in Chemistry and to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry Test. Topics which are discussed include the structure of atoms and molecules, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermodynamics, and stoichiometry. Prerequisites: CH090, CH101/102 or passing score on qualifier.
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CH202
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AP Chemistry 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: AP Chemistry is a three term sequence designed to introduce the student to current theory and practice in Chemistry and to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry Test. Topics which are discussed include the structure of atoms and molecules, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermodynamics, and stoichiometry. Prerequisites: CH090, CH101/102 or passing score on qualifier.
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CH203
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AP Chemistry 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: AP Chemistry is a three term sequence designed to introduce the student to current theory and practice in Chemistry and to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry Test. Topics which are discussed include the structure of atoms and molecules, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermodynamics, and stoichiometry. Prerequisites: CH090, CH101/102 or passing score on qualifier.
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CS110
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Fundamentals of Programming H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The fundamental concepts of programming are applied to solving problems using computational techniques. Language concepts learned include data types, variables, sequencing, selection, iteration, arrays, functions, and classes. The student will learn debugging techniques to produce clear, well-designed programs. Programming will be primarily in Python and C#. This course builds on programming concepts learned in CSP. Prerequisites: CS101 (Computer Science Principles)
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CS116
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Data Science with Python H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Students extend Python programming skills to solving data science problems. Learn about powerful ways to import, store, wrangle, analyze, interpret, and visualize complex data using statistical methods and Python tools: numPy, pandas for DataFrame manipulation, matplotlib for data visualizations, beautiful soup for web scraping and more. Prerequisite: CS110 (Fundamentals of Programming).
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CS117
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Microcomputer Applications H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course provides an overview of common business office technology usage, including operating systems functions, Internet technologies, and productivity suites. The course focuses on basic working knowledge and hands-on experiences in word processing, spreadsheet processing, relational database processing, and presentation software. Prerequisites: CS101 (Computer Science Principles)
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CS140
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App Development H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Flutter is Google's UI toolkit for building beautiful, natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. This course will allow programmers to create software applications for the Android and Apple operating systems. Prerequisites: CS110 (Fundamentals of Programming)
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CS201
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Computer Security Fundamentals H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Delve into the following cybersecurity topics: threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks; cryptography, biometrics, and authentication; fundamentals of linux, networking, and hardening your operating system; and social engineering tactics and malware. Learn with projects, real-world case studies and labs on the US Cyber Range. Participation in cybersecurity competitions will be encouraged. Pre- or Corequisite: CS101 (Computer Science Principles) or department approval.
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CS210
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Database Design & SQL H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Database Design and SQL (Structured Query Language) will be introduced in this course using relational databases. Students will be introduced to a history of database management covering hierarchical, network, relational and object-oriented models with a focus on the relational model and its operators. Students will be presented with a methodology for relational database design using Entity Relationship Diagrams and normalization of data. An overview of the functions of the Database Management System (DBMS) and of a Database Administrator (DBA) will also be presented. Prerequisites: CS101 (Computer Science Principles)
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CS216
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Advanced C# H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Advanced C# is designed for C# programmers who wish to deepen their expertise in the language and explore a range of advanced topics. This comprehensive course delves into crucial concepts and techniques that enable students to develop high-performance, scalable, and robust applications. Participants will gain hands-on experience with essential C# features, data structures, and programming paradigms, culminating in the creation of real-world projects using Blazor. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex C# programming challenges confidently. Prerequisites: CS110 (Fundamentals of Programming).
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CS220
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Web Development H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Every webpage on the internet is written in a language called HTML. You can think of HTML as the skeleton that gives every webpage structure. In this course, we'll learn HTML syntaxes such as paragraph tags, headings, images, and links to add to a webpage. Then, we'll combine that with CSS to create visually engaging webpages, user interfaces for web applications, and user interfaces for many mobile applications. We'll explore Bootstrap and use its capabilities to create stunning websites. With these skills, you'll be able to bring your website design to life! Prerequisites: CS110 (Fundamentals of Programming)
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CS245
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Computer Ethics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Students reflect on ethical issues related to networking and the internet, censorship and free speech, intellectual property, information privacy, and cybersecurity. They consider the common ethical and public policy problems that have arisen and how they could be resolved. The social and professional impact of computer technology is reviewed and discussed through an ethical lens. Prerequisite: CS101 (Computer Science Principles)
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CS311
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AP Computer Science A I
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level programming course emphasizing object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language. Students learn to design solutions to solve problems, use data structures to organize large sets of data, develop algorithms to process data and discover new information, and analyze and test their code. First in a three-quarter sequence, students are expected to take the AP CSA exam in the Spring. Pre- or Co-requisite: Fundamentals of Programming.
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CS312
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AP Computer Science A II
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level programming course emphasizing object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language. Students learn to design solutions to solve problems, use data structures to organize large sets of data, develop algorithms to process data and discover new information, and analyze and test their code. Second in a three-quarter sequence, students are expected to take the AP CSA exam in the Spring. Pre-requisite: AP Computer Science A I.
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CS313
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AP Computer Science A III
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level programming course emphasizing object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language. Students learn to design solutions to solve problems, use data structures to organize large sets of data, develop algorithms to process data and discover new information, and analyze and test their code. Third in a three-quarter sequence, students are expected to take the AP CSA exam in the Spring. Pre-requisite: AP Computer Science A II.
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CS321
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Advanced Java H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This comprehensive version covers GUI programming, event listeners, input and output, data structures, algorithms, sorting, binary search trees, and hashing. It is designed to prepare students to become proficient Java programmers. Prerequisites: CS311, CS312, and CS313 (AP Computer Science A)
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AR110
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Studio Art (.25)
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Studio Art is a general introductory Visual Arts course. Students elect to work in one of the available areas of study in the Art Studio. Assignments in this class are introductory exercises designed to develop basic skills and a foundation for further studies in the Visual Arts. This course is half the normal class time. Full .5 credit is acquired over two terms. This course was created to make the Art Studio accessible to students with demanding schedules or involved in athletics.
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AR111
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Studio Art (.50)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Studio Art is a general introductory Visual Arts course. Students elect to work in one of the available areas of study in the Art Studio. Assignments in this class are introductory exercises designed to develop basic skills and a foundation for further studies in the Visual Arts.
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AR120
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Introduction to Photography
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course introduces students to the history, techniques, and design elements of photography. Specific emphasis will be placed on the study of photography as an art form. A brief introduction to the history of photography will lead to an in depth study of various types of cameras, composition, color theory, lighting, scanning, image editing, and printing. Some critical writing related to the formal analysis of design and personal expression will be expected. Through selected readings students will also be expected to become familiar with current trends in photography and art. Students may use either film or digital cameras. Image editing and printing will be done with computers. Prerequisite: none
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AR331
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AP Studio Art 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence is designed for students who are interested in experiencing college-level content in the visual arts. The course involves the study of art history, design theory (the formal analysis of information communicated visually), learning technical skills, and the development and use of techniques for creative thinking. Students choose to work primarily in one of the specific areas of study offered: drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramic sculpture, pottery, computer graphics, book arts, and interactive multimedia. Students who wish AP credit are strongly advised to take the entire sequence. Prerequisite: AR102. Corequisite: AR201. AP Art is recommended for senior year; juniors may enroll with instructor approval.
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AR332
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AP Studio Art 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence is designed for students who are interested in experiencing college-level content in the visual arts. The course involves the study of art history, design theory (the formal analysis of information communicated visually), learning technical skills, and the development and use of techniques for creative thinking. Students choose to work primarily in one of the specific areas of study offered: drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramic sculpture, pottery, computer graphics, book arts, and interactive multimedia. Students who wish AP credit are strongly advised to take the entire sequence. Prerequisite: AR102. Corequisite: AR201. AP Art is recommended for senior year; juniors may enroll with instructor approval.
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AR333
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AP Studio Art 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence is designed for students who are interested in experiencing college-level content in the visual arts. The course involves the study of art history, design theory (the formal analysis of information communicated visually), learning technical skills, and the development and use of techniques for creative thinking. Students choose to work primarily in one of the specific areas of study offered: drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramic sculpture, pottery, computer graphics, book arts, and interactive multimedia. Students who wish AP credit are strongly advised to take the entire sequence. Prerequisite: AR102. Corequisite: AR201. AP Art is recommended for senior year; juniors may enroll with instructor approval.
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MU055
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Jazz/Lab Band
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Jazz / Lab Band gives band students an opportunity to experience the jazz/rock/swing musical genres. Students will learn proper jazz articulations, read jazz charts, play in a variety of styles, learn basic jazz choreography, and solo techniques. Students will also learn the history of jazz-one of the truly original American contributions to music. This is a full year course. Prerequisite: basic proficiency on an instrument played in the jazz band. These instruments are Alto, Tenor, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drum Set, and Auxiliary Percussion.
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MU063
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Garage Band
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Garage Band is a unique course that gives students the basics of performing in a rock and-roll band. Typical instrumentation is lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, vocals, drum set and sound-system set-up and management. Augmentation to this instrumentation will be at the discretion of the band director. This is a full year course. Prerequisite: This course is not for beginners. Students should already know how to read music and/or tab and be proficient on their instrument.
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MU064
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Chamber Ensembles
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Chamber Ensembles are offered according to the instrumentation in the band. Examples of past chamber ensembles are: Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Brass Quintet, String Quartet, and Percussion Ensemble. These ensembles are designed to develop skills that will aid the individual in effectively performing ensemble literature that challenges his/her abilities. Prerequisite: Proficiency on the instrument for which the chamber ensemble is designed.
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MU066
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String Ensemble
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: String Ensemble is a course that gives students the opportunity to perform in a string ensemble setting. This is a full year course. This course is not for beginners. Students should be able to play their instrument and read music.
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MU111
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Concert Choir
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Choir is designed to provide opportunities to learn correct vocal technique, anatomy of the singing instrument, pitch and rhythmic accuracy, intonation, diction, musicality, and the joy of creating wonderful music. This is accomplished by giving the students the opportunity to experience performing vocal music of the traditional to contemporary styles. Activities include: singing, listening, reading music, and movement. Students learn to read music through a practical, organized, and sequential system. It requires no prior music reading experience on the student's part. Emphasis is placed on performance and participation. This is a full-year course. Prerequisites: none.
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MU114
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Guitar
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Guitar lessons offer students of any level of development opportunities to expand his/her knowledge of the guitar and of music theory as applied to the guitar. Students will learn music notation, chord construction and progression, scales, and various left and right hand techniques. These lessons will be beneficial to developing the student's musical artistry when applied to any style of music. Prerequisites: none.
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MU115
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Voice
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Voice lessons are for students who participate in Concert Choir and want to have additional training in standard Classical or Musical Theatre solo repertoire. Instruction focuses on correct vocal technique including posture, breath support and vowel placement. One 30-minute lesson per week and daily practice are required. Students must read music or be enrolled in MU121. Prerequisites: audition and permission of the instructor.
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GE129
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Yearbook
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Yearbook teaches a variety of skills, including journalism, publishing and photography. The end result is a yearbook that students will keep for years. Students plan, organize and design our yearbook, conducting interviews with faculty and fellow students and covering all aspects of school like in words and pictures.
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GE500
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Special Projects
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Special Projects are week-long programs designed to encourage intellectual excitement and experiential growth for both students and faculty in a context often not possible in ordinary classroom situations. They complement the regular academic offerings and may include intensely focused programs, travel, and integration of disciplines. All Special Projects are supervised by faculty. Supervising faculty will define appropriate academic requirements according to the goals of each project. Special Projects week is typically scheduled between winter and spring terms.
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GE501
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Work Service
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Carnegie 0 Course Detail: As part of their privilege to attend ASMS, students are required to complete satisfactorily two (2) hours of work service every week for the duration of their time at ASMS. Work service enables students to contribute to the cost of their education and to demonstrate commitment to the school. All work service assignments are essential contributions to the ASMS community. Work Service assignments are made according to the needs of the school and seniority of students. Incoming students are placed in maintenance for the first year. Efforts are made to place returning students in office positions.
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GE502
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Orientation
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: All incoming sophomores and juniors are to complete satisfactorily the Orientation Program into which they are scheduled. Topics for this class include study skills, library research and plagiarism issues, time management, and stress management.
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HS300
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AP US History 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Advanced Placement program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials of United States history. The course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college survey courses. In this pursuit, the acquisition of factual knowledge is the beginning point of the process, not the end. Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the relative significance of primary and secondary source material, and to present their evidence and conclusions clearly and persuasively in an essay format. The course will focus on the changing aspirations and behavior of ordinary Americans as well as the transformative achievements of the powerful and famous. The objective is to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. Prerequisites: HS 101 and HS 102, or approval of instructor.
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HS301
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AP US History 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Advanced Placement program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials of United States history. The course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college survey courses. In this pursuit, the acquisition of factual knowledge is the beginning point of the process, not the end. Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the relative significance of primary and secondary source material, and to present their evidence and conclusions clearly and persuasively in an essay format. The course will focus on the changing aspirations and behavior of ordinary Americans as well as the transformative achievements of the powerful and famous. The objective is to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. Prerequisites: HS 101 and HS 102, or approval of instructor.
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HS302
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AP US History 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Advanced Placement program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials of United States history. The course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college survey courses. In this pursuit, the acquisition of factual knowledge is the beginning point of the process, not the end. Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the relative significance of primary and secondary source material, and to present their evidence and conclusions clearly and persuasively in an essay format. The course will focus on the changing aspirations and behavior of ordinary Americans as well as the transformative achievements of the powerful and famous. The objective is to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. Prerequisites: HS 101 and HS 102, or approval of instructor.
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PE115
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Volleyball
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The course is designed to teach basic volleyball skills, rules, and strategies. Emphasis is also placed on officiating and competitive tournament play. Prerequisites: none.
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PE123
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Ultimate Frisbee.
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PE124
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Walking and Jogging
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to aid the student in the understanding and development of cardiovascular fitness through walking and jogging. The student will learn the benefits of aerobic fitness while enhancing their overall health.
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PE125
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Weight Training
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to teach basic weight training techniques to improve strength and fitness levels of students. Emphasis is placed on development of exercise routines, proper physical conditioning methods, an understanding of anatomy and the history of weight training. Prerequisites: none.
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PE129
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Circuit Training
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to improve the overall fitness of the student. The course will combine cardiovascular training and strength training for a full body challenge.
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PE131
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Interval Training
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to explore and practice interval training. Interval training involves alternating short bursts of intense activity with what is called active recovery.
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PE132
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Cardio Fitness Boxing
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to combine elements of cardio and boxing for a full body workout. Punch, kick and block your way through this fun and challenging class.
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PE200
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Varsity Basketball (Women's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity Basketball offers students the opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills, strategy, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork and fitness. Prerequisites: none.
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PE201
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Varsity Basketball (Men's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity Basketball offers students the opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills, strategy, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork and fitness. Prerequisites: none.
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PE202
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Varsity Cross Country (Men's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity cross-country offers students an opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on endurance training, running skills, strategy, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. Prerequisites: none.
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PE205
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Varsity Tennis (Men's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity Tennis offers students the opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills, strategy, fitness, discipline and sportsmanship. Prerequisites: none.
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PE206
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Varsity Tennis (Women's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity Tennis offers students the opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills, strategy, discipline, sportsmanship, group dynamics, task commitment and fitness. Prerequisites: none.
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PE207
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Varsity Volleyball (Women's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity Volleyball offers students the opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills, strategy, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork and fitness. Prerequisites: none.
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PE212
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Varsity Cross Country (Women's)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Varsity cross-country offers students an opportunity to compete interscholastically. Emphasis is placed on endurance training, running skills, strategy, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. Prerequisites: none.
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PE215
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Athletic Manager
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The course is designed to teach the skills and responsibility of athletic management. Prerequisites: none.
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PE216
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Cycling (Indoor)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The class is designed to use aerobic and anaerobic work on stationary bicycles as a method of managing weight, reducing stress, and enhancing wellbeing. During certain periods of the workout there will be opportunities to read, watch videos, and participate in lifelong learning while exercising. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as nutrition, exercise prescription and interdisciplinary learning. Prerequisites: none.
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CS101
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Computer Science: Principles H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Computation has changed the way people think, work, live, and play. Our methods for communicating, collaborating, problem solving, and doing business have changed and are changing due to innovations enabled by computing. Many innovations in other fields are fostered by advances in computing. Computational approaches lead to new understandings, new discoveries, and new disciplines. Students in this course will become familiar with many ways in which computing enables innovation, and they will analyze the potential benefits and harmful effects of computing in a number of contexts. Prerequisites: none.
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CS316
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Cybersecurity III H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A year-long elective course in the fundamentals of cybersecurity, students are introduced to the foundational concepts, principles, and tools of cybersecurity. Beginning with an exploration of early hacks, students move on to the complexity of cyberspace and its impact on society. Threat sources, vulnerabilities, and attacks are identified. Security controls to counteract them are introduced: authentication, cryptography, firewalls, access control and intrusion detection. Students build their technical knowledge from the basics of Linux and network scanning tools to secure software development, hardware security, and network security administration. Using models to access threats and risks, students also learn to conduct penetration testing. Contemporary relationships between cyberspace, cybersecurity, and cyberwarfare will be explored. Participation in CyberSecurity competitions is encouraged. Labs on the US CyberRange build student confidence and mastery. This course follows high school Cybersecurity Curriculum Guidelines (funded by the Cyber Center for Education and Innovation [CCEI]), and CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Objectives. Prerequisite: CS101; Corequisite: CS110.
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CS320
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Advanced Web Development H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course builds upon the concepts taught in CS 220 (Web Development). It covers Advanced CSS, Advanced JavaScript, NodeJS, React, PHP, and other web development tools. The student will be able to build JSON APIs using Node, Express, and MongoDB. Prerequisites: CS220 (Web Development)
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AR121
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Advanced Digital Photography
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course introduces students to digital photography, digital media editing and the principles of 2D design. Through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises students will learn and use all of the functions and menu items of a typical digital SLR. The software used in the class will be Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Topics include: camera and lens functions, media storage, file types, exposure, white balance, design, natural lighting, artificial lighting, image editing, printing and display. Upon completion of this class students should be able to take professional looking photos and know how to properly prepare them for use in printed or digital media. The course will consist of tests, assignments and hands-on evaluations. Prerequisite: none.
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AR328
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Advanced Art 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Advanced Art is for junior level students who are interested in taking A.P. Art in their senior year. The course prepares students for the Breadth section of A.P. exam. Students will work on projects that develop conceptual, design, and technical skills. The outline of projects is derived from the A.P. exam requirements. Projects completed in this class may be used for the A.P. portfolio. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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AR329
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Advanced Art 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Advanced Art is for junior level students who are interested in taking A.P. Art in their senior year. The course prepares students for the Breadth section of A.P. exam. Students will work on projects that develop conceptual, design, and technical skills. The outline of projects is derived from the A.P. exam requirements. Projects completed in this class may be used for the A.P. portfolio. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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AR330
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Advanced Art 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Advanced Art is for junior level students who are interested in taking A.P. Art in their senior year. The course prepares students for the Breadth section of A.P. exam. Students will work on projects that develop conceptual, design, and technical skills. The outline of projects is derived from the A.P. exam requirements. Projects completed in this class may be used for the A.P. portfolio. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MU119
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Vocal Ensemble (Lambda Singers)
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: The Lambda Singers are a small ensemble of twelve to sixteen singers selected from the Concert Choir by audition. Participation in Concert Choir is required. Singers in this group need good sight reading skills and the ability to carry a vocal line independently. This group specializes in a cappella singing and vocal jazz. This is a full year course. Prerequisite: MU111 and an audition.
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GE150
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Firewire
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Students will participate in the design and publication of the school newspaper, Firewire. Students will study the practices of journalism and then write and edit articles for publication. Photography and web design may be topics for the course. Firewire may be published online or in a printed format. Prerequisites: Sophomore English.
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PE126
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Gentle Stretching and Relaxation
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to emphasize stretching and relaxing the mind and body. Students will learn how to relax and relieve stress
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BL102
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Honors Biology 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a two-quarter sequence in honors high school biology, entailing broad introductory coverage of biology including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, organismal biology, population biology, ecology, behavior, biodiversity, and evolution. Laboratories are designed to reinforce the concepts introduced in lecture. The course is intended to supply an introductory biology for students who have not yet had an opportunity to take biology in high school and sets all students up with a strong foundation in biological concepts and systems. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites: Placement in this course is determined by performance on the Biology Placement Exam.
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BL210
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Botany and Plant Physiology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Botany and Plant Physiology gives students an introduction to basic principles of plant function and their interaction with and response to the environment. Broadly the term will include the evolutionary history of plants as organisms; physical processes like photosynthesis, water relations and transport processes; cell physiology and biochemistry covering mineral nutrition and assimilation; and lastly hormones, growth and development in the plant life cycle. Labs will cover botanical identification of common vascular plants. Typically offered during even academic years. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL220
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Ornithology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an advanced study of topics in modern avian biology and avian evolution. Emphasis will be placed on experimental approaches investigating the physiology (nutrition, energetics, osmoregulation), ecology (population and community organization), evolution (genomics, phylogenetics, fossil record) and behavior (foraging, breeding, and sociality) of different avian species. This course will also have a field component, with several field trips to observe avian behavior and participate in bird banding activities. Typically offered during odd academic years Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL307
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Classical Genetics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course begins with the fundamentals of cell division and focuses on modes of inheritance of traits, beginning with Mendel's pea plants and stressing extensions and exceptions to Mendel's principles. Laboratory activities, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are emphasized. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisite: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL310
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Marine Biology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The marine environment encompasses the majority of the Earth's biosphere and contains tremendous biological diversity. This one quarter course is an introduction to the common marine organisms of the ocean and examines the abiotic and biotic factors that influence their distribution and abundance. Topics include basic biological oceanography and ecology principles and investigations into the rocky intertidal zone, coral reefs, pelagic and deep-sea communities and ocean conservation. Offered during even academic years. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL311
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Anatomy & Physiology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The one-term Anatomy & Physiology course offers broad coverage of basic scientific concepts, gross anatomy, and human physiology with clinical applications and relevance to disease states and tissues. An independent research component and presentation is included in each unit. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between structure and function and units cover cellular and autonomic physiology; integumentary; endocrinology; neuromuscular and musculoskeletal physiology; cardiorespiratory physiology; and gastrointestinal and metabolic physiology. The course focuses on human anatomy with some comparative physiology mixed in. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102or equivalent.
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BL313
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Oceanography H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Oceanography serves as an introduction to physical and biogeochemical ocean processes. Specifically, this course enables students to understand the basic physical and biogeochemical processes and cycles that shape life in oceans and recognize how they differ from terrestrial systems; consider threats to the marine environment and the basics of marine conservation; understand how geology, physics, chemistry and biology interact in complex ways that are fundamental to the oceanic environment; and lastly understand how oceanic research is conducted. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent and CH090.
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BL314
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Biological Systems H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Oceanography serves as an introduction to physical and biogeochemical ocean processes. Specifically, this course enables students to understand the basic physical and biogeochemical processes and cycles that shape life in oceans and recognize how they differ from terrestrial systems; consider threats to the marine environment and the basics of marine conservation; understand how geology, physics, chemistry and biology interact in complex ways that are fundamental to the oceanic environment; and lastly understand how oceanic research is conducted. Generally offered during odd academic years. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent and CH090. This course does not satisfy the 1.5 CU graduation requirement. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in a biology elective w/lab that satisfies biology graduation requirements. This course does count towards a concentration or concentration with distinction in Biology.
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BL316
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Microbial Ecology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course focuses on understanding the diverse world of modern microbes. Students will demonstrate knowledge in comparative characteristics of microbial organisms, general bacteriology and microbial techniques, and collection and handling of laboratory specimens. This course will be accompanied by a lab portion where students will develop a research question aimed at understanding the role, distribution, and environmental controls of microbes etc. Offered during odd academic years. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL351
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Ecology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. Students will understand the major ecological principles, concepts, classical and contemporary hypotheses dominating the field of ecology by exploring topics such as biogeochemical cycles; the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems; regulation of the distribution and abundance of organisms; structure and function of ecosystems and the factors that govern interactions between organisms and their environment; metabolic diversity; productivity; trophic dynamics; models of population growth; and species interactions at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the scientific field of ecology, how ecologists conduct research, some of today's major ecological challenges, and the important research that is being done to address these concerns. The laboratory portion covers the four major areas of ecological study: organism, population, community, and ecosystem. Generally offered every academic year. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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CH090
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Introductory Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A one-quarter course designed to review and expand the math-based problem solving skills of sophomore students and to introduce some fundamental chemistry topics like atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, and pH. Problem solving requiring application of mathematical skills will be emphasized and will include the use of exponents, algebra, and log functions. Prerequisites: open to sophomore students only.
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CH101
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General Chemistry 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A two-quarter sequence providing a general survey covering the fundamentals of chemistry including, but not limited to, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nomenclature, acid/base chemistry and reaction types. Prerequisites: None
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CH102
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General Chemistry 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A two-quarter sequence providing a general survey covering the fundamentals of chemistry including, but not limited to, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nomenclature, acid/base chemistry and reaction types. Prerequisites: None
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CH204
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Advanced General Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A one-quarter chemistry elective designed for students who wish to pursue further studies in chemistry. It expands the student's background in the fundamental laws, facts, principles and applications of chemistry. Topics which might be covered include Lewis Structures, models of covalent bonding, colligative properties of solutions, REDOX Reactions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Prerequisites: CH102 or a passing score on qualifier.
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CH215
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Environmental Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to expand the student's background in chemistry. It is a one quarter course focusing on the environmental chemistry. It will include discussions about air, water, energy, plastics, drugs, and nutrition. Prerequisite: CH102 or a passing score on the qualifier.
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CH301
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Inorganic Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one quarter chemistry elective is designed for students to have a strong interest in chemistry. This course will expand the student's background in chemistry, focusing on the properties and reactions of the elements other than carbon. Topics presented may include symmetry operations, ionic & covalent bonding, 3-D molecular structures and crystal packing. Prerequisites: CH102 or CH202, or a passing score on qualifier. This class is not offered every year.
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CH303
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Introduction to Organic Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A one-quarter chemistry elective designed for students who have a serious interest in chemistry and/or the life sciences. This course covers fundamental topics such as functional groups, nomenclature, isomers, structure/physical property relationships and reaction types. Prerequisites: A grade of "B" or better in CH101, 102, completion of CH201, 202, 203 or permission of the instructor.
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CH306
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Introduction to Biochemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Establishes a foundation in the broad field of biochemistry. The structured-function relationship of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids will be discussed in class and explored in the laboratory. The metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids will be included. Prerequisites: A grade of "B" or better in CH101, 102 or CH201, 202, 203. Completion of CH303 and BL102 is recommended.
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CH307
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Organic Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A one-quarter chemistry elective for students who have a strong interest in chemistry or the life sciences. This course builds on the material covered in CH303 and provides a more in-depth study of the chemistry of organic compounds. Reactions of each functional group will be studied with an emphasis on 3-D structures and reaction mechanisms. Topics will include molecular models, compound & reaction stereochemistry, and multi-step synthesis. Prerequisites: CH303 or permission of the instructor.
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EN091
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Sophomore English H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: An introductory course in critical thinking, reading and writing, this course teaches students how to analyze both ideas and texts and how to communicate that analysis in clear, coherent prose. Various rhetorical strategies will be followed, and texts from a variety of areas will be studied. Emphasis is placed on the writing process itself: planning, execution, and revision. Students will also learn to evaluate the quality of sources on the web and in print. Required for Sophomores. Prerequisites: none.
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EN092
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American Literature I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course in critical thinking and writing, required for Sophomores, is equivalent to a college-level course in composition and literature, and uses 19th Century American Literature as a point of reference. Students learn how to analyze texts and translate their ideas into the form of the standard college essay. Prerequisites: EN091.
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EN101
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American Literature II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course, required for Juniors, covers American literature published after 1900. Students will develop analytical skills and polish their writing techniques through research assignments that ask them to cite reliable web resources as well as print articles and scholarly books to support their own interpretations of American literary works. Prerequisites: none.
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EN201
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British Literature 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-term sequence is a college-level British literature survey covering major works and authors from the Old English period through the 21st century. Historical background and critical interpretation of works of poetry, drama, and prose are to be emphasized through web research and consultation of online databases. Further development of analytical writing techniques will take place through both short and long interpretive essay assignments. Prerequisites: EN 101 and one English elective in Junior year.
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EN202
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British Literature 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-term sequence is a college-level British literature survey covering major works and authors from the Old English period through the 21st century. Historical background and critical interpretation of works of poetry, drama, and prose are to be emphasized through web research and consultation of online databases. Further development of analytical writing techniques will take place through both short and long interpretive essay assignments. Prerequisites: EN 101 and one English elective in Junior year.
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EN204
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Journalism, Media Literacy and Mass Communication H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Students will study the fundamental principles of how journalists work: gathering, writing, reporting, and editing the news. Discusses the relationship between the media and society throughout history and the influence of one on the other. Explores various theoretical approaches to understanding and explaining the communication process and how it affects society. The course will also emphasize how to interact with news in the age of social media and ever-broadening technology, as well as how to tell the difference between truth and fiction. Prerequisites: None
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EN206
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Writing about Film: Analysis and Criticism H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: An introductory course in the analysis of film as a means of story-telling through the use of dramatic and pictorial technique. The only truly new art form since the dawn of history, the movies have shaped modern culture in remarkable ways. We will watch and discuss an array of American movies, representing a variety of genres, for both their literary qualities of character and theme, and the techniques of directing, acting and cinematography that produce them. Writing intensive. Prerequisites: none.
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EN211
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Shakespeare on Stage H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an approach to Shakespeare that combines literary analysis with dramatic performance. Characters and ideas will be studied, but so will their dramatic interactions, by taking key scenes and enacting them as well as reading them. Five plays will be selected from such favorites as Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, 1 Henry IV, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing and Richard II. Prerequisites: none. Recommended for second term Sophomores and above.
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EN217
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Gothic Studies: Gothic Literary Classics and their interdisciplinary contexts H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will survey classic works of Gothic Literature from the 19th century, while also exploring some of the historical, social, artistic, and even scientific and economic contexts of those classic texts. The course will include an exploration of classic film versions of these Gothic texts that were produced and released in the early 20th century. Therefore, this course will not only explore the original versions of classic works of Gothic literature and film, but it will also reveal some of the interdisciplinary origins and contexts of these Gothic classics that contributed to the still popular films of the Gothic that students are more familiar with in current popular culture. Texts may include Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818), Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886), Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897). Film versions and adaptations may include Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931/1941), and The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945). Prerequisites: Sophomore English.
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EN218
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African-American Literature H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this survey course, students will read several important works of African-American literature as they study the contributions of Black authors to American culture. They will examine how African-American lives continue to be impacted by the legacies of slavery, segregation, and prejudice. Students may read genres of texts from slave narratives to modern novels. Authors discussed may include Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Nella Larsen, Lorraine Hansberry, and Toni Morrison. Student writing will be a major component of the course. Prerequisite: EN091
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EN220
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Creative Writing H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course develops a student's talent in writing short stories and poetry. The workload includes regular exercises and assignments. Besides writing their own creative pieces, students will analyze literary works. Prerequisites: EN101.
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EN223
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Satire H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Satire requires a thorough understanding of argumentation and essay writing strategies, the specific issue for discussion, and how humor works. This class will be a study of all three of these topics and how they work together to produce a satirical piece of writing. The course will begin with a review of argumentation and research strategies before moving on to study the tools of satire, including irony, parody, exaggeration, hyperbole, and more. We will also discuss the importance of satire in western culture and the impact it has had historically and today by examining classic pieces of satire such as Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" and modern examples from movies, TV, and the internet. This is a writing intensive class. Prerequisites: Sophomore English.
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EN229
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Victorian Women's Studies H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course explores Victorian women's thoughts and feelings as evinced in their writings as well as their own lives. Students will explore class distinction/birthright and gender in relation to the design of a woman's life as well as the pull of duty and family obligation. Prerequisites: none.
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EN237
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Brave New Worlds: The Dystopian Novel H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Dystopian fiction is set in a world in which something has gone horribly wrong, leading to the dissolution of civilization or the corruption of society. In this course, students will read dystopian works by a variety of authors and explore the political, philosophical, and material consequences envisioned by such creators. Assigned works may include Nineteen Eighty-Four, Brave New World, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omegas," and other dystopian texts. Students should expect to complete several essays and projects for the course. Prerequisite: EN091
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EN238
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Out of the Canon H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course, students will discuss and study works of literature that are outside of the traditional literary canon because the authors' identities are considered "other" or non-normative. The class will also provide students with the chance to discuss what is subversive about these writers and how the time in which they were writing informed what they wrote. We will also be looking at how intersections of identity inform the construction of the self, especially in the face of repressive forces. Students will participate in seminar-style class meetings in which we will discuss the reading and their responses to it. There will also be a writing component that requires students to do close readings, make researched arguments, and reflect on their personal experiences. Throughout the course of the semester, students will also be introduced to examples of literary and critical theory, as well as specific writing surrounding the works we will be reading. Authors we read may include James Baldwin, Patricia Highsmith, Tony Kushner, and Oscar Wilde, among others. Prerequisites: AP Language and Composition OR American Literature II, or approval of instructor.
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EN239
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Speech Communications H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course, required for Juniors, introduces students to the fundamentals of public speaking while also helping them further develop their written communication skills. Students will use digital media to make presentations and projects that engage their audiences. Prerequisites: none.
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EN240
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Advanced Speech Communications H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course, students will further cultivate the skills acquired in Speech Communications as they prepare and deliver multimedia presentations on contemporary issues, their studies at ASMS, and, if applicable, their ongoing research projects. The coursework is intended to professionalize students by molding them into confident communicators. Prerequisites: EN239.
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AR103
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Graphic Design & Digital Photography H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course introduces students to methods of communicating and interpreting visual information, digital photography, digital media editing and the principles of 2D design. Through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises students will learn all the functions and menu items of a typical digital SLR. The software used in the class will be Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Topics include: balance, color harmony, visual unity, camera and lens functions, media storage, file types, exposure, white balance, design, natural lighting, artificial lighting, image editing, printing, and display. Upon completion of this class students should be able to take professional looking photos and create well designed visual presentations. The course will consist of tests, assignments, and hands-on evaluations. Prerequisite: None
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AR201
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Survey of Art H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Survey of Art starts with brief examination of design, followed by a chronological and stylistic survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture illustrated through lecture, slide presentations, class discussion, and film. Emphasis is placed on the principles and vocabulary of art criticism and aesthetics. Prerequisite: senior standing. Survey can only be taken as a junior with special permission form the instructor and counseling in preparation for AP art.
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HS116
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The Romantic Era in Europe and America H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: An interdisciplinary study of American and Anglo-European society and culture from 1770-1850, this course explores some of the great works of art, music and literature of the Western world in the context of the economic, social and political changes of the same period. The geographical focus is on France, Germany, England and America, which are bound together by ideas, values and leitmotifs characteristic of America and Western Europe in the nineteenth century: rebellion, individualism, celebration of the common man, nostalgia for the past, a desire to connect with the natural world, and a utopian search for an ideal life that seems forever lost to cities and factories.. How these motifs and interests emerge from western societies that are urbanizing, industrializing, developing consumer cultures and a sense of national identity makes this course one that illustrates the connection between art and life but also the strands of thought that connect American and Europe. Prerequisites: None
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MU120
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Jazz and the American Musical Theatre H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Jazz and the American Musical Theatre is a survey course that traces the development of two distinctly American musical genres that emerged simultaneously in the early 20th Century. Using historic recordings and films students hear and see the landmark works of composers and performers starting in 1890 with the field hollers of Southern farm workers and Vaudeville shows to present day. Prerequisite: none.
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MU121
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Introduction to Music Theory H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Introduction to Music Theory is a course in the basics of music reading, piano, and sight singing. It is designed for students interested in learning to read music but know either nothing or very little about it. Notation of pitch, rhythm, keys, and chords and their relationship to the piano keyboard will be studied and practiced. The basics of sight singing will help the student sing music notation without the aid of the piano. This course is highly recommended for choral students who do not currently read music. Prerequisite: none.
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MU122
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Sight Singing and Ear Training H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Audiation is the ability to look at written music and immediately hear it in your head. Sight Singing and Ear Training techniques develop this ability and are essential for acquiring fluency in reading music. Briefly introduced in MU121, this course focuses on in-depth study and practice of sight singing, music dictation, hearing chord progressions, and musical form. Prerequisite: MU12
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MU123
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Broadway, Blues & Jazz H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a survey course that traces the development of two distinctly American musical genres that emerged simultaneously in the early 20th Century. Using historic documents, recordings and films students trace the development of Blues and Jazz and its direct relationship to slavery, Reconstruction, and the Jim Crow Era in the American South. At the same time in New Your City the theatrical and musical heritage of European immigrants was giving rise to the Vaudeville variety show which evolved into the Broadway Musical. Prerequisite: None
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MU202
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Survey of Music H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The primary objective of this course is to give the student an understanding of the development of Western Music from the Middle Ages to the present day. The focus of the course will be study of musical literature with a high degree of emphasis on listening. Major works from all instrumental and vocal genres will be studies. This is a one term course. Prerequisites: Senior status.
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MU203
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Advanced Music Theory H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This series of courses is for the serious instrumentalist or singer who is already a proficient music reader. Students study in depth the principles of musical construction developed during the Common Practice Period in Western Music. Concepts covered are: major and minor scales and keys, chord construction and quality, harmonic analysis, chord progressions, melodic construction, voice leading in four parts, sight singing, and melodic and rhythmic dictation. Prerequisite: MU121/122 or permission of the instructor.
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MU204
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Advanced Music Theory 2/3 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This series of courses is for the serious instrumentalist or singer who is already a proficient music reader. Students study in depth the principles of musical construction developed during the Common Practice Period in Western Music. Concepts covered are: major and minor scales and keys, chord construction and quality, harmonic analysis, chord progressions, melodic construction, voice leading in four parts, sight singing, and melodic and rhythmic dictation. Prerequisite: MU121/122 or permission of the instructor.
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MU205
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Advanced Music Theory 3/3 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This series of courses is for the serious instrumentalist or singer who is already a proficient music reader. Students study in depth the principles of musical construction developed during the Common Practice Period in Western Music. Concepts covered are: major and minor scales and keys, chord construction and quality, harmonic analysis, chord progressions, melodic construction, voice leading in four parts, sight singing, and melodic and rhythmic dictation. Prerequisite: MU121/122 or permission of the instructor.
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TH151
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Theatre Arts I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Theatre Arts I is an introductory level course designed to give the beginning theatre student hands on experience in both the technical and performing areas of play production and performance. Students will learn how actors are trained through activities in pantomime, improvisation, voice production, stage movement, and the preparation and performance of short scenes and skits. The specialized areas of technical theatre will be explored through in class projects in costuming, lighting, properties, and set design. Emphasis is placed on the highly collaborative aspect of theatrical production. The Greek word drama means "to act" or "to do", so willing enthusiastic participation is essential. Prerequisites: none.
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TH152
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Theatre Arts II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Theatre Arts II explores the actor training method developed by Constantan Stanislavski in the early 1900's. Known as "The Method," the Stanislavski principles have become the basis for the current day teaching of acting. The course text not only explains these principles but provides acting exercises to practice them. Monologs, scenes, or a One Act play will be performed for the final. Prerequisite: TH151 or permission of instructor.
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TH153
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Theatre Production on Theatre Arts II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Theatre Arts II produces and performs a full length play on the West Campus stage. Students cast in the selected play will also be responsible for any work involved with props, costumes, scenery, lighting, makeup, and publicity. This class meets winter term and requires students to stay on campus to rehearse and perform for two weekends: the Martin Luther King holiday weekend and the following Thursday through Sunday. This course may be taken more than once with instructor's permission. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and TH151, previous participation in Special Projects "Curtain Up!" or audition.
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GE103
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ASMS Fellows Research Program H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Students will develop a plan of action to explore a problem in today's communities which allows for scientific discovery over the course of their Junior year. Successful completion will include a research paper, product, portfolio and presentation. Students will be able to demonstrate accumulated skills in time-management, research, problem-solving, human interaction, organization, public-speaking and self-sufficiency. Students must be enrolled for three terms to receive credit for this class. Students will receive a WF if they do not complete the entire sequence. .5 credits will be earned each term which will be awarded in full at the end of the third term. Requirement: Junior status, application process.
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GE107
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Mythology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: An introduction to world Mythology with emphases that can vary: Greek and Roman Myth, Egyptian, Hebrew, Hindu and Buddhist. Prerequisites: none.
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GE108
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Introduction to Psychology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course provides an introduction to the study of psychology. Students will be introduced to topics that offer insight into human thought and behavior. The course will survey introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, lifespan development, physiological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology, and research methods. Prerequisites: none.
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GE125
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Debate H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course offers a survey of both competitive and informal debate formats, including the classic Lincoln-Douglas model. While the course will emphasize oral communication, students will be expected to write short essays, research papers, and briefs in preparation for the debates. Prerequisites: none.
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GE201
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ACT Study Course H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course, students will study content knowledge and test-taking skills to help improve their performance on the ACT exam. They will take several practice exams over the course of the term. Prerequisites: None.
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HS099
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Introduction to Western Thought I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course considers some of the most persistent philosophical and existential questions in Western thought dating from the Ancient World to the Early Modern period. As both a history and philosophy course it examines the changing acquisition of knowledge, differing ways of knowing, and the knowledge areas of interest to educated people in the West whether they hold pagan, Muslim, Christian or secular world-views. The questions or topics that guide class discussion range from differing notions of reality and the origin and purpose of the universe to those relating to the human condition, human society, and the place of man in the larger universe, cosmologically speaking. While most of the readings date from the defined chronological time period, texts from modern thinkers will also be incorporated to illustrate how later scholars have responded to the same questions posed by their worthy predecessors. A number of movies and works of popular literature will also serve to illustrate the longevity of many Western ideas and concepts. Throughout the quarter there will be a concerted effort to incorporate popular beliefs as any study of intellectual change must acknowledge that concepts and ideas are cultural products that are created and diffused through various modes of discourse and a complex web of social relationships. It is the intention of the instructor to bridge science and the humanities in this course, therefore much of the reading and related work will be interdisciplinary. Prerequisites: None
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HS100
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Human Geography H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Human Geography is an historical and systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine past and present human social organization, migration patterns, demographics, geo-political considerations, economic and urban development as well as human impact on the environment. This class will use current GIS applications allowing students to learn the current methods and tools of professional geographers. Required for Sophomores.
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HS101
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Advanced American Studies 1 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course includes the political, socio-cultural, and economic factors in the development of America as a nation from European colonial settlements to the end of the Civil War. The course will focus on the changing aspirations and behavior of ordinary Americans as well as the transformative achievements of the powerful and famous. The objective is to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. Prerequisites: none.
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HS102
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Advanced American Studies 2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course includes the political, socio-cultural, and economic factors in the development of America as a nation from Reconstruction to the present day. The course will focus on the changing aspirations and behavior of ordinary Americans as well as the transformative achievements of the powerful and famous. The objective is to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. Prerequisites: HS101.
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HS103
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Western Thought II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course in Western thought explores the relationship between man and the natural world. From the philosophers of antiquity to today's historians of ecology, the physical environment has been for humankind many things: a retreat from the stresses of urban life, a landscape to paint, a habitat to modify and a precious resource to protect. It has inspired composers but has also been used to validate certain political ideologies. Through the centuries civilized man has widened the distance between himself and the natural world but has never wanted to be disconnected from it entirely, for he as a human being is organically and spiritually connected to it. This class takes a chronological view at man's changing attitudes and behavior towards nature and the living creatures found within it. Class texts are primary sources which encompass everything from pre-Christian sacred groves and temples to personal journals, religious writings, medieval bestiaries, Renaissance gardens, paintings, scientific treatises and our own national parks. Lecture and discussion, group activities. Published digital scrapbook is final project. Prerequisites: None
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HS107
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The American West H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course covers the history of the American West, from European contact through the late 20th century, with focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will explore the myths that impelled countless Americans from all walks of life to join in westward expansion. More importantly, we will study the variety of myths produced by the experience of westward expansion, including stories of pony express riders, social bandits, Indian fighters, schoolmarms, prostitutes, homesteaders, and railroad barons. We will contrast this mythology against the backdrop of the "reality" of Western history by looking at the lives of "neglected people" who settled the West (such as women and minorities), the genocidal destruction of Native American societies, and the role of big businesses and capitalism in Westward expansion. Prerequisites: none.
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HS114
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Special Topics in World History: The Modern Middle East H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course studies the emergence of the Middle East in the modern period, roughly from the late eighteenth century to the present. It begins with state-building as structured by European powers during the post WWI period and traces political change and ideological trends in the region with an eye to better understanding political relationships that have developed both within and external to the region. Topics covered will be nationalism and independence; the Arab-Israeli Conflict and the quest for peace in the Middle East, the Saudi-U.S. relationship, America's relationship with Israel, the Iranian Revolution and Islamic fundamentalism, as well as the politics of oil. Special attention will be given to how the Cold War, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf War, the Iraq War and the War on Terror have shaped today's Middle East, politically, economically, and socially. Prerequisites: HS102
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HS120
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Ethics and Government Policy H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an examination of the role that ethical and moral principles play in the formulation and execution of public policy by lawmakers and other public officials. Students will study the foundational theories of ethics and morality in politics, and will be introduced to various decision-making models, such as the utilitarian approach, fairness and justice approach, common good approach and the rights approach. These theories will be used to study government policy in the areas of the family, care for the elderly, affirmative action, income inequality and poverty, civil liberties, immigration and others. Prerequisites: HS101
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HS121
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History of Religion: Comparative Religions H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an introduction to the comparison of the major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The first part of the course begins with a discussion of the development of each religion in its historical context. The remainder of the course delves deeper into topics such as perceptions of God, human will, God's grace and salvation/enlightenment. Respect is shown to all. Prerequisites: none.
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HS201
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Economics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course reviews topics in both microeconomics and macroeconomics with emphasis on the pervasive debate between the free market and government intervention. Topics to be covered include Classical economic theory, Keynesian economic theory, demand and supply, fiscal policy, monetary policy, income inequality and international trade. This course will prepare students to study economics at a more comprehensive level in college. Prerequisites: senior standing.
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HS202
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Advanced American Government H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course introduces the history, general principles, policies, and problems of national government in the United States. The course will also examine the fundamentals of American democracy, including the Constitution, the nature of federalism, and the institutions and processes of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The role of public opinion, the media, and the participation of interest groups, social movements, and political parties in the U.S. political system are also emphasized. Prerequisites: senior standing.
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HS206
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A Social History of Rock and Roll H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course presents a study of the history of Rock and Roll and its connection and contribution to popular culture and social history. The evolution of Rock and Roll and the many influences of that evolution will be examined against the backdrop of historical and social issues from post-World War II America until the end of the Cold War. Historical issues like race, class, sexism, the Civil Rights Movement, American involvement in Vietnam, and the rise of the counterculture, Watergate, and the Reagan era will be examined for their connection to Rock and Roll and popular culture. Prerequisites: none.
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HS207
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Heroes and History H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This team-taught course in American Popular Culture is a study of comic books as a medium of communicating American cultural beliefs, ideas and values. Comic books reflect the changing interests of the creative teams that produce them but they also reflect changes in American society, politics, and the way Americans perceive the world. Originating in the 20th century, comic book characters and storylines reveal the hopes and fears of American citizens as much as they convey a strong sense of national identity and national purpose. In this class, comic book superheroes become a window into the crime of the 1930s, the adversaries America faced in World War II, the fear of Communism, increasing doubts as to whether government can protect us and the ways in which America changed as a people and society after the events of 9/11. Prerequisites: none.
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HS208
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Post-1945 U.S. and the World H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course entails study of pivotal events in the history of United States foreign policy since World War II. It particularly examines America's relationship with the larger world with an eye to better understanding today's political conflicts and issues. Selected areas of study will include the Cold War, the Vietnam War, Nixon and Detente, American Foreign Policy during the Carter and Reagan Administrations and America's post Cold War relationships with the newly emerging power centers of China and the European Union. An excellent elective for those students who wish a better understanding of America's global role and national policy in the late 20th C. Prerequisites: HS102.
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HS209
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African American History H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course explores the major themes in African American history, from its roots in fifteenth-century West Africa to contemporary U.S. society. Course materials cover the major political, economic, social and cultural factors that have shaped the African and African American experience in the United States. Prerequisites: None.
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HS211
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Terror and Violence in the Modern Age H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course takes an historical look at the troubling phenomena of genocide, terror, and violence around the world in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. A number of case studies will be examined to better understand why and how terror has been deliberately employed by political leaders such as Joseph Stalin and Cambodia's Pol Pot to extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Covered will be crimes of war, genocide, state terror, and hate crimes as well as the terrorism associated with extreme religious views both in the United States and abroad. Lecture, discussion and a final project. Prerequisites: HS102.
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HS214
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Women of the Renaissance H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Moving away from the traditional survey approach to the field, this course will focus on the Renaissance from a feminist perspective. Did women have a Renaissance? The reality is that most did not, and for the majority of women, the Renaissance was a time when women were both denied equal protection under the law, and held to standards of beauty and behavior overwhelmingly determined and shaped by men. Synonymous with social, economic, and political change, the Renaissance for most women served to reinforce female submissiveness and patriarchic control but surprisingly it is an age that produced the first women artists and a number of powerful female monarchs. In this class, women of the Renaissance will be studied and it is their lives that become our window into this perpetually fascinating period of European history. Seminar with assigned readings and class project. A history elective for those interested in women's studies and the culture of the Renaissance. Prerequisites: None.
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HS216
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A Little Revolution Every Now and Then H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: While peace and stability are always desirous, it is revolutions that largely have created the world as we know it today. The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century helped create the political climate that produced England's Glorious Revolution, while the American and French Revolutions of the eighteenth century inspired the many uprisings and nationalist movements of the nineteenth century. In the twentieth century, all of these, as well as the Bolshevik revolution in Russia, became the model for those nations and peoples seeking self-determination and an end to colonial rule. This course will take a closer look at the concept of revolution as a means of bringing social, economic, and political change. This is an elective for those students who desire to know how ideology translates into "realpolitik". Discussion/Lecture plus collaborative learning experiences via group projects. Prerequisites: HS102.
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HS217
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America in the 1950's H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course examines the decade of the 1950s in America from a socio-historical perspective. We will analyze the dichotomy of the nostalgic view of the decade as a time of economic prosperity, solid family values, and political and cultural harmony, compared to a revisionist perspective that illuminates the decade's social tensions and countercultural movements. Prerequisites: none.
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HS218
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America in the 1960's H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course explores the political, social, and cultural history of 1960s America. The "Sixties" is something of a misnomer. The period was defined less by the borders of a single decade than by movements and issues that emerged in the 1940s and were only partially resolved by the time Richard Nixon resigned the presidency in 1974. There also is no consensus about the era's meaning or significance—the 1960s continue to be the subject of passionate debate and political controversy in the United States. It was, many have said, a time of revolution, but whose revolution and who won? The times they were ‘a-changin', but why, how, and to what end? In exploring this turbulent decade, the course examines what did and what did not change in the 1960s. Topics include: the presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard M. Nixon; the triumph and breakdown of postwar liberalism; the resurgence of conservatism; the many insurgent political and social movements of the decade; and the Vietnam war. We will investigate these and other issues in a mix of printed, visual, audio, and multimedia sources such as speeches, correspondence, newspapers and magazines, photographs, television, movies, and music. Prerequisites: none.
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HS220
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History of Religion: Saints East and West H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: An introduction to the meaning of saints or "holy persons" in various backgrounds. Famous saints are selected for up- close study with their historical circumstances, their claims to holiness, etc. Francis of Assisi and Mother Teresa have been featured among Christian saints, and Ali, Buddha, Gandhi, and Shankara have been some of the eastern figures. Prerequisites: none.
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HS229
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The New South H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course examines the modern South from the end of the Civil Rights movement (Early 1970s) to the present day. Particular emphasis will be placed on contemporary Southern politics, identity, and culture to determine how much has changed and how much has remained bound by tradition. Topics will include economic trends, demographic changes, and the rise of suburbanization, the emergence of the Republican Party's political dominance, southern neo-conservatism and values as well as re-segregation. This class will be conducted primarily as a seminar and features a number of experiential learning activities, the participation of guest speakers, and a field research project. Prerequisites: none.
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HS230
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Special Topics in World History: History of Modern China H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course explores modern China—its government, society, economy and culture. China is emerging as the economic superpower of the twenty-first century and Americans need to understand the Chinese people and the society as a whole since virtually every sector of American life is influenced by our relationship with this country. This course is for the serious student of history, economics and cultural studies. This class is student-centered, conducted as a college-level seminar with students leading class discussions every week and expected to participate daily in discussion of assigned readings. Prerequisites: HS102.
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HS278
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The Civil War H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will examine one of the most pivotal and defining moments in American History: the American Civil War. Grim, brutal, and personal, the Civil War (also called the War Between the States) pitted countrymen against countrymen and claimed more American lives than any other war fought during any time in our nation's history. Students will study the time period stretching from the Compromise of 1850 to the Presidential election of 1876, as well as the various reasons for the war, the combat, the eventual outcome, and the Reconstruction Period. Prerequisites: HS101
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HS279
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World War I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: World War I fundamentally changed the world. It forever changed the way we look at warfare, the idea of empire, the significance of alliances, even the value of human life. This course expands on what is typically taught in a survey course to fully explore the politics that led to war on a global scale, acquire in-depth knowledge of the key battles on the Western Front and elsewhere around the globe, to better understand the experience of battle for those that fought in it, especially in the light of the trench warfare that so characterized WWI, to develop greater awareness of the war's imperial or colonial aspects and finally to consider the consequences of the Great War or its aftermath. Lecture, discussion, student research project. Prerequisites: HS102
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HS280
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World War II in Global Context H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This class on World War II begins with origins of the global conflict and follows the war through both the European and Pacific theatres. It presents the war from an international perspective as much as possible, covering the history and politics of the war in Germany, Japan, and Italy, as well as that of the United States. Major battles, policy decisions, and personalities of the key participants are covered as well as the impact of the war on the home-front. While Germany's Third Reich is studied, the course does not provide an in-depth study of the Holocaust. Prerequisites: HS102.
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MA061
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Geometry 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Geometry I is an introduction to Euclidean Geometry, including the nature of reasoning and proof involved in the study of geometry. Topics covered include congruent and similar figures, parallel lines, and planes, plus an introduction to the study of area, volumes and transformations involving both investigations and deductive proof. Prerequisite: none.
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MA062
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Geometry 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Geometry II involves Euclidean Geometry of the circle and associated concurrence theorems, the study of analytic geometry of the various conic sections, and an investigative approach to the study of elementary topology, fractal geometry and nonEuclidean geometry. Prerequisite: MA061.
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MA101
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Accelerated Algebra H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Accelerated Algebra covers, in greater depth, many of the topics that are introduced in Intermediate Algebra. Additional topics covered include complex numbers, quadratic and rational inequalities, and inverse functions. The course is equivalent to a typical college algebra course. Prerequisite: MA100 or equivalent score on math placement test.
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MA103
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Trigonometry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Trigonometry studies trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, vectors, complex number representations, solving triangles and trigonometric equations, and applications. Prerequisite: MA101 or equivalent score on math placement test. The course must be completed by the end of the junior year.
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MA104
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Precalculus H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Precalculus is a survey of topics necessary for calculus, including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem. Prerequisite: MA101 or equivalent score on math placement test.
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MA110
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Finite Math H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is intended to provide a deeper understanding of finance, logic, and set theory. The topics included are Matrices, Linear Programming, The Simplex Method, Sets and Counting, and Probabilities. Prerequisites: MA101, or permission of the Math Department.
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MA200
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Math Problem Solving H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Problem Solving Seminar/Mathematics Circle is designed to teach mathematics as a thinking tool more than as a computational tool. As such it will benefit students, whose studies lead them into any problem solving discipline, including fields as far removed from mathematics as economics, chemistry, engineering, or even business. The mission of the Problem Solving/ Mathematics Circle/Math Team Preparation is to introduce students to mathematics as a creative thinking tool through problem solving. Prerequisites: none.
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MA201
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Differential Calculus H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This introduction to the theory, techniques, and applications of differential calculus includes functions, limits, derivatives, related rates, maximum/minimum problems, and curve sketching, derivatives related to exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Prerequisites: ‘B' or better in both MA103 and MA104 or permission of the department.
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MA202
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Integral Calculus H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This introduction to the theory, techniques, and applications of integral calculus includes indefinite and definite integrals, area, volume, work, fluid force, integrals related to exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, and integration techniques. Prerequisite: ‘B' or better in MA201 or permission of the department. NOTE: Students who plan to take the AP Calculus AB exam should complete MA201 and MA202.
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MA203
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BC Calculus H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: BC Calculus studies a variety of calculus topics including infinite sequences and series, and parametric and polar equations. Other topics might include conic sections, introduction to differential equations and hyperbolic functions. Prerequisite: ‘B' or better in MA202 or permission of the department. NOTE: Students who plan to take the AP Calculus BC exam should complete the calculus sequence through MA203.
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MA205
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Introduction to Statistics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course focuses on the statistical methods and reasoning, which are used in the natural and social sciences. Topics include: organizing, classifying, and comparing data; probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MA104.
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MA206
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Discrete Mathematics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course studies the mathematical elements of computer science including propositional logic, predicate logic, sets, functions and relations, combinatorics, mathematical induction, recursion, algorithms, matrices, graphs, trees, and Boolean logic. Prerequisite: Precalculus MA104.
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MA207
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Visual Mathematics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This hands-on course emphasizes visual problem solving and teaches students how to research and write about the intersection of mathematics and the visual arts. Topics vary by term and may include but are not limited to: fractal geometry, linear perspective, tiling and tessellations, symmetry groups, knot theory, modular origami, compass and straightedge constructions, and classification of surfaces. Prerequisite: MA104.
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MA208
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Geometric Design H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will be a rigorous study of Euclidean ruler and compass construction. Students will learn theorems and techniques outlined in Euclid's Elements, and extend those techniques to analyze and recreate classical Islamic geometric patterns. This interdisciplinary course will equally focus on mathematical and artistic content, and includes a research component. Prerequisites: A in Visual Mathematics, A in ASMS Geometry I & II, or permission of the instructor.
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MA301
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Multivariable Calculus I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is the first half of a university-level course in multivariable calculus. This course includes the theory and application of vector functions and partial derivatives. Topics include: Vectors and the geometry of space, Vector–valued functions, Continuity and differentiability of functions of several variables, Gradients and directional derivatives, Extrema of functions of two variables, Lagrange multiplies. Prerequisite: ‘B' or better in MA202 or permission of the department.
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MA302
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Multivariable Calculus II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is the second half of a university-level course in multivariable calculus. This course includes the theory and application of multiple integrals and vector fields. Topics include: Multiple integrals, Jacobian and change of variables, Line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stoke's Theorem, Divergence Theorem. Prerequisite: ‘B' or better in MA301 or permission of the department.
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MA306
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Group Theory H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an introduction to group theory. Topics include groups, subgroups, finite groups, cyclic groups, permutation groups, and isomorphism. Prerequisite: MA104.
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MA307
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Topology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Topology is the study of surfaces in space and certain properties of those surfaces that remain unchanged under deformation. Students will learn proof techniques in point-set topology, learn how to classify surfaces based on genus, Euler characteristic, and other methods of geometric topology, and study topics in algebraic topology such as homeomorphism and homotopy. Because this course is proof-intensive, BC Calculus or Counting & Probability are recommended prior to enrollment, although not required. Prerequisites: "A" in Precalculus or permission of the instructor.
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MA321
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Advanced Geometry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed for incoming students who already took Elementary Geometry in their home school, or Geometry I and II at ASMS, and continues the study of geometry, building off the techniques to explore more advanced topics to prepare them for prestigious math contests and standardized exams. We will develop essential tools for working with circles, such as inscribed angles, cyclic quadrilaterals, and Power of a Point. We will consider Concurrency of Lines in a Triangle, some theorems connected with Collinearity of Points, Symmetric Points in a Triangle. A secondary goal of the course is to teach students the elements of good mathematical exposition. Students will complete a short exposition (project) of their own. Prerequisite: Geometry
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MA334
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Introductory Real Analysis I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical context of concepts encountered in the Calculus sequence. Topics include sequences and series of real numbers, suprema and infima, Cauchy sequences, open sets and accumulation points in Euclidean space, completeness, compactness, connectedness, continuity, Intermediate Value Theorem, differentiation of functions of one variable, integration of functions of one variable, pointwise and uniform convergence, Mean Value Theorem, Taylor's Theorem, Inverse Function Theorem, Implicit Function Theorem. Prerequisites: "A" in both MA201 Differential Calculus and MA202 Integral Calculus or permission of the instructor.
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MA335
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Introductory Real Analysis II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical context of concepts encountered in the Calculus sequence. Topics include sequences and series of real numbers, suprema and infima, Cauchy sequences, open sets and accumulation points in Euclidean space, completeness, compactness, connectedness, continuity, Intermediate Value Theorem, differentiation of functions of one variable, integration of functions of one variable, pointwise and uniform convergence, Mean Value Theorem, Taylor's Theorem, Inverse Function Theorem, Implicit Function Theorem. Prerequisites: "A" in both MA201 Differential Calculus and MA202 Integral Calculus or permission of the instructor.
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MA360
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History of Mathematics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Historical survey of the general development of mathematics with a balance of historical perspective and mathematical structure. This course features a significant writing component. Prerequisite: Differential Calculus or permission of the instructor. (Fulfills graduation requirement)
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MA401
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Differential Equations H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Differential Equations introduces the theory, techniques, and applications of ordinary differential equations. Topics include first and second order differential equations, linear equations of higher order, systems of differential equations, numerical methods, Laplace transform methods, and applications. Prerequisite: ‘B' or better in MA202 or permission of the department.
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MA402
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Linear Algebra H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Linear Algebra studies the theory, techniques, and applications of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, vector spaces, and eigenvalues/eigenvectors. Prerequisite: ‘B' or better in MA201 or permission of the department.
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MA403
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Complex Analysis H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an introduction to the analysis of complex functions. Topics covered: arithmetic of complex numbers; regions in the complex plane; limits, continuity, and derivatives of complex functions; elementary complex functions; mappings by elementary functions; contour integration; power series; Taylor series; Laurent series; calculus or residues; conformal representation; applications. Prerequisite: 'B' or better in MA202 or permission of the department.
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MA404
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Number Theory H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an introduction to classical number theory with a balance of theory and computation. Topics include mathematics induction, divisibility properties, and properties of prime numbers, the theory to congruencies, number theoretic functions, and continued fractions. Prerequisite: MA104.
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MA405
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Numerical Mathematics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an investigation of methods of numerical computation with an emphasis on application of numerical approximation techniques in the solution of problems frequently encountered in engineering and science. Topics will include error analysis, solutions of equations, interpolation, quadrature, and linear systems. Prerequisite: MA202.
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MA407
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Counting & Probability I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Topics covered include: Basic counting and probability techniques, Inclusion-exclusion, 1-1 correspondences, Pigeonhole Principle, Constructive expectation, Fibonacci and Catalan numbers, Recursion, Conditional probability, Generating functions , Graph theory. Prerequisite: MA104.
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MA408
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Counting & Probability II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this class students will continue their exploration of more advanced counting and probability topics. This class is the follow-up to Counting and Probability I. Topics include inclusion-exclusion, 1-1 correspondences, the Pigeonhole Principle, constructive expectation, Fibonacci and Catalan numbers, recursion, conditional probability, generating functions, graph theory, and much more. The class is structured to inspire the students to explore and develop new ideas. Important counting and probability techniques and powerful problem solving approaches are taught throughout the class. Prerequisite: MA104
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MA410
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AP Calculus Review H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will focus on preparation for the AP Calculus exam. Prerequisite: students who plan to take the AP Calculus AB exam should complete MA201 and MA202; students who plan to take the AP Calculus BC exam should complete the calculus sequence through MA203.
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MA420
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AP Statistics Review H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course follows the AP Statistics curriculum set by the College Board and is designed to prepare students for the AP Statistics exam. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will learn how to use graphing calculators and read computer output in an effort to enhance the development of statistical understanding. During this course, the student will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes and will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in: Exploring data: describing patterns and departures from patterns; Sampling and experimentation: planning and conducting a study; Anticipating patterns: exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; Statistical inference: estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. Prerequisites: MA205 or Permission by the Math Department.
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PH090
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Introduction to Physics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, students are introduced to the basic concepts of mechanics (kinematics, force, momentum, energy) in preparation for later studies in physics. Note that this course does not satisfy the 1.5 CU of physics required at ASMS. Prerequisites: MA100 or MA101 or passing score on the algebra placement exam.
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PH105
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Introduction to Astronomy H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, students are introduced to the motion of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the sky, as well lunar and solar eclipses, the tides, and the seasons. This course also covers the historical development of astronomy and astronomical models from the time of the ancient Greeks through Newton, as well as the properties of solar system bodies, including the sun and other stars. Prerequisites: None.
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PH109
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Lasers and Holography H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, students begin with the wave theory of light. They then study the propagation of waves through homogeneous and inhomogeneous media, the theory of holography and its practice, and application of lasers to surgery and other fields. Additionally, students complete practical lab work in laser techniques and holography. This class may not be taught every year. Prerequisite: PH101 or PH 200 or PH300, or permission of instructor.
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PH111
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Robotics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The ability to successfully work in teams to develop an idea is necessary in the advancement of various scientific technologies. In this one-term course (which can be repeated multiple times), students will improve their teamwork skills as they work together to build a robot that can successfully compete in a national robotics competition. In building this robot, students will be able to apply their scientific and engineering knowledge to analyze and solve various problems that arise during the designing and building processes. Students will learn how to use computer-aided designing (CAS) software and to program the robot using a blocks-based language, amongst other skills. Furthermore, students will develop their technical writing and oral presentation skills through reports documenting their progress and through the maintaining of a laboratory notebook. Previous robotics experience is not required. Prerequisites: None.
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PH207
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Introduction to 3D Printing H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term course covers the emerging technology of 3D printing in medicine, electronics, manufacturing, and engineering. Students will explore 3D printing in each of these fields, and they will learn to use computer-aided design with Autodesk Fusion. They will convert their designs to STL files and use 3D printers to create their designs. Scanning technologies will also be used to copy 3D shapes which can then be recreated as solid prints. Prerequisites: None.
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PH208
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Mechatronics 1 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term course introduces students to concepts of analogue electronics, electrical motors, and machine control. Students are introduced to programming using Arduinos, which will be used for data gathering, motor control, and sensors. Prerequisites: none.
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PH209
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Mechanical Engineering H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The principles of statics are essential in various engineering disciplines, such as mechanical engineering. In this one-term course, students are introduced to these principles and how they are used in real mechanical structures in preparation for future college courses. Students will be able to use these principles to analyze simplified real-world examples of mechanical structures, such as cables, beams, bridges, and machines, to determine the conditions necessary for static equilibrium. This class may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: PH090 or PH200.
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PH210
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Mechatronics 2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term course builds on Mechatronics 1 with the study of digital electronics and the structure of digital systems. Students will be given projects in which they will do meaningful embedded system design. Prerequisites: PH208.
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PH211
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Introduction to Materials Science H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Materials science is an interdisciplinary field in which physics, chemistry, and engineering intersect to explain why materials behave in the way they do. In this one-term course, students are introduced to the basic principles in the field of materials science, including the various classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors), and how their structures, properties, and engineering applications differ. This class may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: PH090 or PH200, CH101 or CH201.
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PH220
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Aerodynamics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, students analyze the forces involved in flight by applying the properties of fluid flow and gases. Drag, lift, and turbulence will be studied with a view of understanding how these forces affect flight performance and characteristics. Rockets, fixed wing aircrafts, and rotary wing aircrafts will be studies. Prerequisites: none.
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PH225
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Flight Studies H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term online/lecture course prepares students to pass the written FAA Pilot Knowledge Test required for private pilot certification. This course covers aerodynamics, aircraft performance, instruments, engines and systems, weight and balance, flight maneuvers, airports, airspace and ATC, navigation, aviation weather, Federal Air Regulations, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision making. Note that there is a fee required for this course. Prerequisites: PH090 or PH200, MA101, and MA103.
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PH230
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Nuclear Engineering H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term course provides students with an overview of nuclear fission, fusion, reactions, radioactive decay, and nuclear interactions, with an emphasis on nuclear energy. Starting with the basic physics of the nuclear process, this class includes discussions on nuclear reactor control, thermal hydraulics, fuel production, and spent fuel management for various types of reactors. Reactor characteristics and power production operations are also discussed in terms of macroscopic cross-sections and the six-factor formula. Prerequisites: none.
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PH231
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Introduction to Medical Physics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, students are introduced to the basic concepts in radiation dosimetry, the interaction of gamma and X-rays with matter, radiation therapy, radiological images, mammography, computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound imaging, radiation shielding, and radiation protection. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. This course may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: BL101, MA104, PH100 or PH200 or PH300, or permission of instructor.
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PH232
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Principles of Biophysics H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, the laws of physics are used to explain several functions of the human body, including the mechanics of muscles and body movements, fluid mechanics of blood and air flow, hearing and acoustic properties of the ears, vision and optics, heat and energy, and electrical signaling. To understand the biophysical processes of the human body, students will solve more numerical problems that they may in the pure biological sciences. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. This course may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: PH090 or PH200. Corequisites: MA201, BL101, or permission of instructor.
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PH305
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Astrophysics and Cosmology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a one-term course that introduces the fundamental particles that constitute matter and the universe, their interactions, and the properties of exotic astrophysical objects. Topics covered include space-time and gravity, the foundation of modern cosmology, dark matter, dark energy, the formation and evolution of white dwarfs, neutron starts, and black holes, and our current theoretical and observational understanding of the past evolution and eventual fate of the universe. This course may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: MA201, PH090 or PH200. Corequisite: MA202, or permission of instructor.
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PH308
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Quantum and Relativity H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, students are introduced to Einstein's theory of relativity and cover the quantum theory of light, particle-wave duality, and quantum mechanics. Historical experiments leading to quantum mechanics and relativity are performed in the lab. This class may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: PH201 or PH301, or permission of instructor.
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PH310
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Computational Materials Science H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this one-term course, the properties of crystalline and amorphous solid materials will be studied using computer simulatinos. Structural properties, bond angles, bond lengths, dihedral angles, pair-correlation functions, radial distribution functions, and the structure of simulated materials will be examined and compared with experimental results. A high-level programming skill is required for this course (students can use their other languages, but Python, Matlab, and Fortran are highly recommended for assignments and projects). A portable computer with Linux or OS operating system is required. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. This course may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: CS101 or CS216, or permission of instructor.
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LF101
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Beginning French 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence provides students with an introduction to the French language, and a lot of exploration of the culture, cuisine, and geography of the Francophone world. Although students will develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), French phonetics (the study of the production of speech sounds) are introduced with the goal of achieving native-like pronunciation. Special attention will also be given to the intricacies of the French orthography vis-à-vis French phonetics in order to develop interpretive listening and interpretive reading. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. As the terms progress, this course sequence moves towards increasing use of French. Prerequisites: LF 101: None LF 102: Successful completion of LF 101 or equivalent
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LF102
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Beginning French 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence provides students with an introduction to the French language, and a lot of exploration of the culture, cuisine, and geography of the Francophone world. Although students will develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), French phonetics (the study of the production of speech sounds) are introduced with the goal of achieving native-like pronunciation. Special attention will also be given to the intricacies of the French orthography vis-à-vis French phonetics in order to develop interpretive listening and interpretive reading. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. As the terms progress, this course sequence moves towards increasing use of French. Prerequisites: LF 101: None LF 102: Successful completion of LF 101 or equivalent
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LF201
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Intermediate French 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence is a continuation of the Beginning French sequence. Students will further develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with skills progressing from interpersonal and presentational speaking to descriptive and narrative writing, including the basics of French grammar taught comparatively. Geographical knowledge is connected to cultural insights. A wide variety of communicative, task-based approaches to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities (including culinary adventures) that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 201: Successful completion of LF 102 or equivalent LF 202: Successful completion of LF 201 or equivalent
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LF202
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Intermediate French 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence is a continuation of the Beginning French sequence. Students will further develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with skills progressing from interpersonal and presentational speaking to descriptive and narrative writing, including the basics of French grammar taught comparatively. Geographical knowledge is connected to cultural insights. A wide variety of communicative, task-based approaches to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities (including culinary adventures) that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 201: Successful completion of LF 102 or equivalent LF 202: Successful completion of LF 201 or equivalent
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LF301
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Advanced French 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-quarter sequence, students are exposed to many different styles of writing including prose, poetry, and non-fiction. Written proficiency is developed through compositions that focus on a variety of different writing styles including exposition, persuasion, narration, and description, and which solidify the grasp of more complex French grammar skills. An emphasis is placed on presentational speaking and increased class discussion. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 301: Successful completion of LF 202 or equivalent LF 302: Successful completion of LF 301 or equivalent.
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LF302
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Advanced French 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-quarter sequence, students are exposed to many different styles of writing including prose, poetry, and non-fiction. Written proficiency is developed through compositions that focus on a variety of different writing styles including exposition, persuasion, narration, and description, and which solidify the grasp of more complex French grammar skills. An emphasis is placed on presentational speaking and increased class discussion. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 301: Successful completion of LF 202 or equivalent LF 302: Successful completion of LF 301 or equivalent.
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LF401
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French IV I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of Francophone literature and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials (usually including an in-depth reading of The Little Prince) are examined through class discussions and written compositions. Written proficiency is developed through a comprehensive review of French grammar. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 401: Successful completion of LF 302 or equivalent LF 402: Successful completion of LF 401 or equivalent LF 403: Successful completion of LF 402 or equivalent
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LF402
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French IV II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of Francophone literature and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials (usually including an in-depth reading of The Little Prince) are examined through class discussions and written compositions. Written proficiency is developed through a comprehensive review of French grammar. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 401: Successful completion of LF 302 or equivalent LF 402: Successful completion of LF 401 or equivalent LF 403: Successful completion of LF 402 or equivalent
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LF403
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French IV III H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of Francophone literature and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials (usually including an in-depth reading of The Little Prince) are examined through class discussions and written compositions. Written proficiency is developed through a comprehensive review of French grammar. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in French. Prerequisites: LF 401: Successful completion of LF 302 or equivalent LF 402: Successful completion of LF 401 or equivalent LF 403: Successful completion of LF 402 or equivalent
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LG101
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Beginning German 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence provides students with an introduction to the German language, culture and geography. Although students will develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), German phonetics (the study of the production of speech sounds) are introduced with the goal of achieving native-like pronunciation, and grammar fundamentals are established comparatively with the goal of developing proficiency in presentational and descriptive writing. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. As the terms progress, this course sequence moves towards increasing use of German. Prerequisites: LG 101: None; LG 102: Successful completion of LG 101 or equivalent
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LG102
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Beginning German 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence provides students with an introduction to the German language, culture and geography. Although students will develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), German phonetics (the study of the production of speech sounds) are introduced with the goal of achieving native-like pronunciation, and grammar fundamentals are established comparatively with the goal of developing proficiency in presentational and descriptive writing. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. As the terms progress, this course sequence moves towards increasing use of German. Prerequisites: LG 101: None; LG 102: Successful completion of LG 101 or equivalent
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LG201
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Intermediate German 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence is a continuation of the Beginning German sequence. Students will further develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with skills progressing from interpersonal and presentational speaking to grammatically more comprehensive descriptive and narrative writing. Geographical knowledge is connected to cultural insights. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 201: Successful completion of LG 102 or equivalent LG 202: Successful completion of LG 201 or equivalent
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LG202
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Intermediate German 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence is a continuation of the Beginning German sequence. Students will further develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with skills progressing from interpersonal and presentational speaking to grammatically more comprehensive descriptive and narrative writing. Geographical knowledge is connected to cultural insights. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 201: Successful completion of LG 102 or equivalent LG 202: Successful completion of LG 201 or equivalent
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LG301
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Advanced German 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-quarter sequence, students are exposed to many different styles of writing including prose (including guided text work on authentic Grimm's fairy tales), poetry, and non-fiction. The sequence rounds out the study of structural complexities of the German language. Written proficiency is developed through compositions that focus on a variety of different writing styles including exposition, persuasion, narration, and description. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 301: Successful completion of LG 202 or equivalent LG 302: Successful completion of LG 301 or equivalent
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LG302
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Advanced German 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-quarter sequence, students are exposed to many different styles of writing including prose (including guided text work on authentic Grimm's fairy tales), poetry, and non-fiction. The sequence rounds out the study of structural complexities of the German language. Written proficiency is developed through compositions that focus on a variety of different writing styles including exposition, persuasion, narration, and description. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 301: Successful completion of LG 202 or equivalent LG 302: Successful completion of LG 301 or equivalent
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LG400
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Program Abroad: Germany H
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Carnegie 1.5 Course Detail: This cultural immersion program is designed for qualified students of German. Candidates selected to participate spend the fall quarter in Münster, Germany, attending the prestigious Gymnasium Paulinum and residing with a host family. The family of each participant from ASMS simultaneously hosts an exchange student from Münster. Although exchange students from Münster reside at ASMS for the duration of the program, ASMS host families enjoy time with their exchange student during official school breaks and other planned activities that contribute to a better understanding of life in the United States. Interested students should consult with their instructor to determine qualification. Interested parties should also consult the school-owned One Drive German Exchange Notebook. Qualified students are required to submit an application to the program director during fall quarter. Prerequisites: Permission of the program director. Elective credit for up to 1.5 CU will be determined upon return by the program director
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LG401
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German IV I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of German literature, film and media, and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials are examined through class discussions and written compositions. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 401: Successful completion of LG 302 or equivalent LG 402: Successful completion of LG 401 or equivalent LG 403: Successful completion of LG 402 or equivalent
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LG402
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German IV II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of German literature, film and media, and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials are examined through class discussions and written compositions. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 401: Successful completion of LG 302 or equivalent LG 402: Successful completion of LG 401 or equivalent LG 403: Successful completion of LG 402 or equivalent
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LG403
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German IV III H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of German literature, film and media, and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials are examined through class discussions and written compositions. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in German. Prerequisites: LG 401: Successful completion of LG 302 or equivalent LG 402: Successful completion of LG 401 or equivalent LG 403: Successful completion of LG 402 or equivalent
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LG501
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German V 1/3 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This Directed Reading is intended primarily for German students who have completed the Fourth Year German sequence and would like to continue studying German more independently. The topic and content will be determined jointly by the instructor and individual student(s) and could focus on current events, business German, post-WWII literature, Kafka or various other areas of study. Emphasis is placed on developing oral and written proficiency through self-guided reading, writing, and discussions in German. This Directed Reading is taught entirely in German, and may not be offered every quarter or every year. Prerequisites: Successful completion of LG 403 or equivalent
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LG502
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German V 2/3 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This Directed Reading is intended primarily for German students who have completed the Fourth Year German sequence and would like to continue studying German more independently. The topic and content will be determined jointly by the instructor and individual student(s) and could focus on current events, business German, post-WWII literature, Kafka or various other areas of study. Emphasis is placed on developing oral and written proficiency through self-guided reading, writing, and discussions in German. This Directed Reading is taught entirely in German, and may not be offered every quarter or every year. Prerequisites: Successful completion of LG 403 or equivalent
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LG503
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German V 3/3 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This Directed Reading is intended primarily for German students who have completed the Fourth Year German sequence and would like to continue studying German more independently. The topic and content will be determined jointly by the instructor and individual student(s) and could focus on current events, business German, post-WWII literature, Kafka or various other areas of study. Emphasis is placed on developing oral and written proficiency through self-guided reading, writing, and discussions in German. This Directed Reading is taught entirely in German, and may not be offered every quarter or every year. Prerequisites: Successful completion of LG 403 or equivalent
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LS101
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Beginning Spanish 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence provides students with an introduction to the Spanish language, culture and geography. Although students will develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), Spanish phonetics (the study of the production of speech sounds) are introduced with the goal of achieving native-like pronunciation, and grammar fundamentals are established comparatively with the goal of developing proficiency in presentational and descriptive writing. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. As the terms progress, this course sequence moves towards increasing use of Spanish. Prerequisites: LS 101: None; LS 102: Successful completion of LS 101 or equivalent
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LS102
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Beginning Spanish 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence provides students with an introduction to the Spanish language, culture and geography. Although students will develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), Spanish phonetics (the study of the production of speech sounds) are introduced with the goal of achieving native-like pronunciation, and grammar fundamentals are established comparatively with the goal of developing proficiency in presentational and descriptive writing. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. As the terms progress, this course sequence moves towards increasing use of Spanish. Prerequisites: LS 101: None; LS 102: Successful completion of LS 101 or equivalent
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LS201
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Intermediate Spanish 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence is a continuation of the Beginning Spanish sequence. Students will further develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with skills progressing from interpersonal and presentational speaking to grammatically more comprehensive descriptive and narrative writing. Geographical knowledge is connected to cultural insights. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS 201: Successful completion of LS 102 or equivalent LS 202: Successful completion of LS 201 or equivalent
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LS202
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Intermediate Spanish 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This two-quarter sequence is a continuation of the Beginning Spanish sequence. Students will further develop communicative competence across all modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing), with skills progressing from interpersonal and presentational speaking to grammatically more comprehensive descriptive and narrative writing. Geographical knowledge is connected to cultural insights. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS 201: Successful completion of LS 102 or equivalent LS 202: Successful completion of LS 201 or equivalent
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LS301
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Advanced Spanish 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-quarter sequence, students are exposed to many different styles of writing including prose, poetry, and non-fiction. Written proficiency is developed through compositions that focus on a variety of different writing styles including exposition, persuasion, narration, and description, and which solidify the grasp of more complex Spanish grammar skills. An emphasis is placed on presentational speaking and increased class discussion. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS301: Successful completion of LS202 or equivalent; LS302: Successful completion of LS301 or equivalent
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LS302
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Advanced Spanish 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-quarter sequence, students are exposed to many different styles of writing including prose, poetry, and non-fiction. Written proficiency is developed through compositions that focus on a variety of different writing styles including exposition, persuasion, narration, and description, and which solidify the grasp of more complex Spanish grammar skills. An emphasis is placed on presentational speaking and increased class discussion. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught almost entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS301: Successful completion of LS202 or equivalent; LS302: Successful completion of LS301 or equivalent
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LS400
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Program Abroad: Spain H
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Carnegie 1.5 Course Detail: This cultural immersion program is designed for qualified students of Spanish. Participants visit Seville, Spain during the fall quarter, residing with a host family. They attend classes at the prestigious Colegio Europa, while enjoying the culture of Seville in the company of their hosts and Spanish classmates. Seville counterparts attend ASMS, while residing at ASMS. American host families enjoy time with their "host" child during school breaks and other planned activities that would enhance the student's cultural understanding of life in the U.S. Qualified and interested students should submit an application to the program's director at the beginning of the school year. Prerequisite: Permission of the program's sponsor. Elective credit for up to 1.5 credits will be determined upon return by sponsor.
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LS401
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Spanish IV I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of Spanish language literature and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials are examined through class discussions and written compositions. Written proficiency is developed through a comprehensive review of Spanish grammar. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS401: Successful completion of LS302 or equivalent; LS402: Successful completion of LS401 or equivalent; LS403: Successful completion of LS402 or equivalent.
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LS402
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Spanish IV II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of Spanish language literature and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials are examined through class discussions and written compositions. Written proficiency is developed through a comprehensive review of Spanish grammar. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS401: Successful completion of LS302 or equivalent; LS402: Successful completion of LS401 or equivalent; LS403: Successful completion of LS402 or equivalent.
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LS403
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Spanish IV III H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This three-quarter sequence offers more in-depth guided exploration of Spanish language literature and culture. Cultural, historical or literary topics brought to light through a variety of materials are examined through class discussions and written compositions. Written proficiency is developed through a comprehensive review of Spanish grammar. The particular content focus is adaptable to the strengths and goals of each year's learner group and may not be replicated identically the following year. A communicative, task-based approach to language instruction is adopted in which students engage in communicative activities that require the exchange of real-world information with the goal of developing oral proficiency in the target language. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: LS401: Successful completion of LS302 or equivalent; LS402: Successful completion of LS401 or equivalent; LS403: Successful completion of LS402 or equivalent.
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BL101
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Honors Biology 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a two-quarter sequence in honors high school biology, entailing broad introductory coverage of biology including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, organismal biology, population biology, ecology, behavior, biodiversity, and evolution. Laboratories are designed to reinforce the concepts introduced in lecture. The course is intended to build a strong foundation in biological concepts and systems. This series serves as an introductory biology course for all students including those who have not taken biology in high school and those who lack strong foundations in biological concepts and systems. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites: Placement in this course is determined by performance on the Biology Placement Exam.
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BL304
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Zoology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The one-term course is designed as an overview of the field of zoology, the branch of biology that studies animals. The course emphasizes critical thinking and the scientific process by exploring the structural/functional adaptations and evolutionary history of vertebrates and invertebrates. Students explore the diversity and evolutionary relationships among major invertebrate and vertebrate phyla with an emphasis on morphological features, functional aspects, systematics, and life history for each phylum. The laboratory builds scientific skills experience by dissections and both microscopic and macroscopic examination with a diversity of organisms from structural, functional, and ecological perspectives. Offered during odd academic years. Prerequisites: BL101 and 102 or equivalent.
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BL308
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Molecular Biology H (DR)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course focuses on DNA. Beginning with Watson and Crick's double-helix model, the course focuses on DNA structure, replication, transcription and translation. Current topics in DNA technology, gene cloning and bioinformatics are discussed as well as the ethics of emerging genetic techniques and possibilities. Critical thinking skills, thoughtful data interpretation, and scientific writing are stressed. This is a non-lab course that will meet 4 days a week for one hour. Offered every odd academic year. Prerequisites: Completion of ASMS Biology credits in the same term. This course does not satisfy the 1.5 CU graduation requirement. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in a biology elective w/lab that satisfies biology graduation requirements. This course does count towards a concentration or concentration with distinction in Biology.
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BL309
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Veterinary Medicine H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will provide students with an overview of the field of veterinary medicine. They will participate in a survey of topics typical in veterinary programs such as anatomy, parasitology, animal health, animal handling, etc. and explore the various career opportunities in veterinary science. Students will have a chance to tour a vet facility and talk to veterinary guest speakers. Laboratory sessions will work to build hands-on skills that are relevant in small animal clinics. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 or equivalent.
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BL315
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Evolution & Biodiversity H (DR)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A college-level study of biological diversity and the ecological, biogeographic, developmental, geological, taxonomic, anatomical, and molecular bases for the development of diversity over time, which comprises the science of evolutionary biology. This course stresses scientific discussion. This is a non-lab course that will meet 4 days a week for one hour. Offered during even academic years. Prerequisites: Completion of ASMS Biology credits in the same term. This course does not satisfy the 1.5 CU graduation requirement. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in a biology elective w/ lab that satisfies biology graduation requirements. This course does count towards a concentration or concentration with distinction in Biology.
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BL317
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History of Microbiology H (DR)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will have students take a journey through how microbes have intimately shaped our world, and the scientists responsible for the field of microbiology. Students will be expected to read and digest primary literature and emphasis is placed on scientific writing and communication. This is a non-lab course that will meet 4 days a week for one hour. Offered during even academic years. Prerequisites: BL101 and BL102 equivalent. This course does not satisfy the 1.5 CU graduation requirement. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in a biology elective w/lab that satisfies biology graduation requirements. This course does count towards a concentration or concentration with distinction in Biology.
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BL400
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Biology Research 1 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Biology Research course sequence gives students an understanding of the fundamentals of biological research. Broadly, this course covers finding your research interest, reading and writing papers, scientific methods for developing a hypothesis and research plan, research ethics, presenting your research plan, and professional skills. Students learn how to interpret, present, and discuss data from primary literature as part of their prospectus during the first term, followed by learning science as a visual language to communicate information in a clear, engaging, and objective fashion. Students participate in a Biology research project under the guidance of ASMS faculty and construct a logical set of experiments to address a biological question. Projects may entail competition participation, conference attendance, authoring a professional paper, Research Fellows work, or similar efforts. This course may be offered every academic year. Prerequisite: BL101, BL102 (or equivalent), GE101 and GE102, >3.25 GPA, and instructor approval. Generally, there will be a maximum of three students per teacher per year.
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CS314
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Cybersecurity I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A year-long elective course in the fundamentals of cybersecurity, students are introduced to the foundational concepts, principles, and tools of cybersecurity. Beginning with an exploration of early hacks, students move on to the complexity of cyberspace and its impact on society. Threat sources, vulnerabilities, and attacks are identified. Security controls to counteract them are introduced: authentication, cryptography, firewalls, access control and intrusion detection. Students build their technical knowledge from the basics of Linux and network scanning tools to secure software development, hardware security, and network security administration. Using models to access threats and risks, students also learn to conduct penetration testing. Contemporary relationships between cyberspace, cybersecurity, and cyberwarfare will be explored. Participation in CyberSecurity competitions is encouraged. Labs on the US CyberRange build student confidence and mastery. This course follows high school Cybersecurity Curriculum Guidelines (funded by the Cyber Center for Education and Innovation [CCEI]), and CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Objectives. Prerequisite: CS101; Corequisite: CS110.
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CS315
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Cybersecurity II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: A year-long elective course in the fundamentals of cybersecurity, students are introduced to the foundational concepts, principles, and tools of cybersecurity. Beginning with an exploration of early hacks, students move on to the complexity of cyberspace and its impact on society. Threat sources, vulnerabilities, and attacks are identified. Security controls to counteract them are introduced: authentication, cryptography, firewalls, access control and intrusion detection. Students build their technical knowledge from the basics of Linux and network scanning tools to secure software development, hardware security, and network security administration. Using models to access threats and risks, students also learn to conduct penetration testing. Contemporary relationships between cyberspace, cybersecurity, and cyberwarfare will be explored. Participation in CyberSecurity competitions is encouraged. Labs on the US CyberRange build student confidence and mastery. This course follows high school Cybersecurity Curriculum Guidelines (funded by the Cyber Center for Education and Innovation [CCEI]), and CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Objectives. Prerequisite: CS101; Corequisite: CS110.
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CS419
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DR: Computer Science Research H
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Students will take this DR in the Fall term to prepare for the CS Research course in the Winter term. Students are expected to determine a research project and begin performing the research. Prerequisites: CS116 (Data Science with Python) OR CS216 (Advanced C#) OR CS311 (AP Computer Science I)
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CS420
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Computer Science Research H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is offered to students who have performed research in the DR: Computer Science Research course. Students will work diligently to finish their research before the Winter break. After the Winter break, students are expected to create a project based on their research. Prerequisites: CS419 (DR: Computer Science Research)
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EN123
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AP English Language and Composition 1/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts and the development and revision of thoughtful, evidence-centered, analytical and argumentative writing. Students in this introductory college-level course read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging range of nonfiction prose selections, deepening their awareness of rhetoric and how language works. Through close reading and frequent writing, students develop their ability to work with language and texts with a greater awareness of purpose and strategy, while strengthening their own compositional abilities and awareness as writers. Course readings feature expository, analytical, personal, and argumentative texts from a variety of authors and historical contexts. Prerequisites: Junior year.
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EN124
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AP English Language and Composition 2/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts and the development and revision of thoughtful, evidence-centered, analytical and argumentative writing. Students in this introductory college-level course read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging range of nonfiction prose selections, deepening their awareness of rhetoric and how language works. Through close reading and frequent writing, students develop their ability to work with language and texts with a greater awareness of purpose and strategy, while strengthening their own compositional abilities and awareness as writers. Course readings feature expository, analytical, personal, and argumentative texts from a variety of authors and historical contexts. Prerequisites: Junior year.
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EN212
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AP English Literature and Composition 1/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The course is intended to prepare students wishing to take the AP English Literature exam. It will cover the more comprehensive AP reading list as well as train them for the particular tasks required by the standardized test itself. The course is a two term commitment. Students will also work with online scholarly databases to compose college-level research essays. The reading load is heavy; as a result, students are asked to sign up before the summer break so that they will be able to prepare. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.
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EN213
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AP English Literature and Composition 2/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The course is intended to prepare students wishing to take the AP English Literature exam. It will cover the more comprehensive AP reading list as well as train them for the particular tasks required by the standardized test itself. The course is a two term commitment. Students will also work with online scholarly databases to compose college-level research essays. The reading load is heavy; as a result, students are asked to sign up before the summer break so that they will be able to prepare. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.
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EN232
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Survey of World Drama H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will introduce the elements of drama and performance and will survey dramatic works from ancient Greece to modern day with an emphasis on how playwrights reflect the social, political, and cultural environments of their own time and place. Students will examine how human experiences that span time and geographical space are explored and expressed in representative works from around the globe. Authors discussed may include Sophocles, Christopher Marlowe, Aphra Behn, Henrik Ibsen, Samuel Becket, and August Wilson. Student writing will be a major component of the course. Prerequisite: EN091
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MU056
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Symphonic Band
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Symphonic Band gives band students an opportunity to experience the Symphonic Band concept. Students will perform traditional and modern concert band literature with an emphasis on that literature which lends itself to our unique instrumentation. This is a full year course. Prerequisites: basic proficiency on a concert band instrument.
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MU125
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Walt Disney's America H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Through art, animation, music, theme parks and media, Walt Disney and subsequently the Disney Corporation created an idealized picture of traditional American values that still pervades American Culture today. This course examines Walt Disney's personal values, imagination, innovations, and vision of the future that made the Disney name synonymous with wholesome family entertainment in the 1940's and 50's and the changes the company has made to stay in step with major changes in American society. Prerequisites: None
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GE101
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Introduction to Research Methods 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Introduction to Research Methods is a required course for all sophomores. This class meets once a week for two terms and is graded pass/fail. This course introduces students to research methods and their application across a variety of disciplines as preparation for lifelong inquiry. Students will learn qualitative and quantitative research approaches, experimental design, ethics in research, research communication, and how to critically consume research. Prerequisites: none.
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GE102
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Introduction to Research Methods 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: Introduction to Research Methods is a required course for all sophomores. This class meets once a week for two terms and is graded pass/fail. This course introduces students to research methods and their application across a variety of disciplines as preparation for lifelong inquiry. Students will learn qualitative and quantitative research approaches, experimental design, ethics in research, research communication, and how to critically consume research. Prerequisites: none.
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HS108
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Walt Disney's America H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Through art, animation, music, theme parks and media, Walt Disney and subsequently the Disney Corporation created an idealized picture of traditional American values that still pervades American Culture today. This course examines Walt Disney's personal values, imagination, innovations, and vision of the future that made the Disney name synonymous with wholesome family entertainment in the 1940's and 50's and the changes the company has made to stay in step with major changes in American society. Prerequisites: None
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HS117
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Special Topics in Human Geography: Urbanism: Creating an Inclusive and Sustainable City H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Continuing study in the discipline of Human Geography, this course will focus on the modern city. As 70% of the global population is expected to be city-dwellers by 2050, the study of the interaction between people and the cities or towns they live in is of historical interest, but more importantly relevant to the choices urban planners, municipal governments, civic groups, and city residents make every day. This class will be of interest to those who want a more experiential learning experience as the city of Mobile will, in effect, become our social science laboratory. It also is partnered with an accompanying Directed Research component which is for fieldwork off campus and earns students additional academic credit. Much of the class content can be used towards the requirements for the Fellows Program if the student so chooses but this is not required. Prerequisite: HS100; Corequisite: HS118
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HS118
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DR: ST in Human Geography: Urbanism H
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: The directed research for this DR consists of fieldwork in the city of Mobile and some independent research assignments. The fieldwork will consist of three to four Saturday morning activities and three after-school outings during the quarter. If we are out during lunchtime, lunch will be provided. Examples of fieldwork sites will be the Port of Mobile, city parks, downtown businesses, government agencies, community gardens, local libraries and museums. Corequisite: HS117
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HS210
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America and The World H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will survey and examine the foreign policies of the United States government from 1898 to the present, while emphasizing the deep and complex embeddedness of America with other regions of the world. Relations with East Asia and the Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe will be emphasized. A major theme will be the rise of nationalism around the world and the way that the United States has responded to this phenomenon and been affected by it during the era of ascendant American power. It is often said that the United States first became an empire in 1898 when it conquered the Philippines and other lands from Spain. Yet controversy has surrounded broader claims that the U.S. is an imperial power. This course will equip students to analyze and evaluate historical claims about the precise nature and extent of America's role in the world from 1898 to now. Prerequisite: HS101 and HS102
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MA098
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Algebra A H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Algebra A and Algebra B provide an in-depth analysis of polynomials, factoring, exponents and radicals, linear and quadratic equations, complex numbers, functions, graphs, systems of equations, and applications complex numbers, quadratic and rational inequalities, inverse functions, and conic sections.
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MA099
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Algebra B H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Algebra A and Algebra B provide an in-depth analysis of polynomials, factoring, exponents and radicals, linear and quadratic equations, complex numbers, functions, graphs, systems of equations, and applications complex numbers, quadratic and rational inequalities, inverse functions, and conic sections.
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MA209
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Introduction to Game Theory H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is an introduction to the theory of two-person games. It focuses on fundamentals of game theory including basic concepts and techniques and various ways of describing and solving games. It covers topics such as optimal responses to specific strategies, the maximum strategy, the minimax strategy, solutions of zero-sum games, dominance, symmetric games, mixed strategies for nonzero-sum games, and mixed Nash equilibria for 2x2 nonzero-sum games. It also introduces applications of game theory in economics, political sciences, business, and biology. Prerequisites: Precalculus or permission of the department.
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PE111
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Soccer Class (Men)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course introduces students to the basic skills and knowledge associated with soccer. Students will learn and practice basic soccer rules, skills, strategies, etiquette, and sportsmanship.
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PE112
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Soccer Class (Women)
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course introduces students to the basic skills and knowledge associated with soccer. Students will learn and practice basic soccer rules, skills, strategies, etiquette, and sportsmanship.
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PE133
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Pickleball
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Pickleball combines tennis, badminton, and table tennis into a fun game for all levels. Students will learn the basic rules and skills to play the game of pickleball.
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PH226
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Physics of Energy H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The implementation of renewable or alternative energy technologies is one of the best ways that society can combat both climate change and the ever-growing demand for energy resources. In this one-term course, students are introduced to the underlying physics, applications, and associated costs of various alternative energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and nuclear fission/fusion. This class may not be taught every year. Prerequisites: PH090 or PH200.
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BL320
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Paleontology H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will examine life of the geologic past as revealed by the fossil record. Students will gain an appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of paleontology by examining a broad range of topics including analytical approaches to identifying patterns in the fossil record, the extent of geologic time, and the contributions of data from stable isotopes, functional morphology, phylogenetics, and developmental biology. Students will examine the various methods paleontologists use to interpret the physical remains of organisms and preserved traces of their behavior to better understand the biology and behavior of extinct organisms. Emphasis will be given to the fossil record of Alabama. This course will have a field component, with several trips to locations in south Alabama to collect fossil material. This course is offered every academic year. Prerequisites BL101 and 102 or equivalent.
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HS104
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AP Human Geography 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a three-term Advanced Placement version of our regular Human Geography offering. Human Geography is an historical and systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine past and present human social organization, migration patterns, demographics, geo-political considerations, economic and urban development as well as human impact on the environment. This class will use current GIS applications allowing students to learn the current methods and tools of professional geographers. Required for Sophomores not taking HS100.
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HS105
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AP Human Geography 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a three-term Advanced Placement version of our regular Human Geography offering. Human Geography is an historical and systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine past and present human social organization, migration patterns, demographics, geo-political considerations, economic and urban development as well as human impact on the environment. This class will use current GIS applications allowing students to learn the current methods and tools of professional geographers. Required for Sophomores not taking HS100.
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HS106
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AP Human Geography 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a three-term Advanced Placement version of our regular Human Geography offering. Human Geography is an historical and systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine past and present human social organization, migration patterns, demographics, geo-political considerations, economic and urban development as well as human impact on the environment. This class will use current GIS applications allowing students to learn the current methods and tools of professional geographers. Required for Sophomores not taking HS100.
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PH200
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AP Physics 1 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a three-term course designed to prepare students who wish to take the AP Physics 1 exam. It is an algebra-based physics course in which students are introduced to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, and fluids. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. Prerequisites: MA103, PH090, or permission of instructor. Corequisites: MA104.
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PH201
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AP Physics 1 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a three-term course designed to prepare students who wish to take the AP Physics 1 exam. It is an algebra-based physics course in which students are introduced to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, and fluids. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. Prerequisites: PH200.
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PH202
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AP Physics 1 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a three-term course designed to prepare students who wish to take the AP Physics 1 exam. It is an algebra-based physics course in which students are introduced to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, and fluids. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. Prerequisites: PH201.
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PH101
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Honors Physics 1/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-term course, students are introduced to the concepts of mechanics (kinematics, force, momentum, and energy), thermodynamics (buoyancy, fluid motion, heat energy, engines), electromagnetism (electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic theory), and wave physics (oscillatory systems, sound waves, wave optics, and spectroscopy). This is taught at a level comparable to university courses. Prerequisites: MA103 and PH090. Corequisite: MA104.
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PH102
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Honors Physics 2/2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this two-term course, students are introduced to the concepts of mechanics (kinematics, force, momentum, and energy), thermodynamics (buoyancy, fluid motion, heat energy, engines), electromagnetism (electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic theory), and wave physics (oscillatory systems, sound waves, wave optics, and spectroscopy). This is taught at a level comparable to university courses. Prerequisites: PH101.
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PH300
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AP Physics C 1/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a three-term course designed to prepare students who wish to take the AP Physics C exams. It is a calculus-based course in which students are introduced to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, oscillations, and electromagnetism. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. Prerequisites: MA201, PH090 or PH202, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MA202."
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PH301
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AP Physics C 2/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a three-term course designed to prepare students who wish to take the AP Physics C exams. It is a calculus-based course in which students are introduced to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, oscillations, and electromagnetism. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. Prerequisites: PH300.
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PH302
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AP Physics C 3/3
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is a three-term course designed to prepare students who wish to take the AP Physics C exams. It is a calculus-based course in which students are introduced to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, oscillations, and electromagnetism. This course is taught at a level comparable to college courses. Prerequisites: PH301.
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EN210
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Magical Realism in Literature H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course, students will explore novels, plays, stories, and/or film that exemplify the 20th and 21st century genre of magical realism, broadly defined as an exaggerated narrative style in which historical accuracy and imaginative fantasy collide. While no one has pinned down the exact origins of this style of writing, its most distinct expression can be found in the fiction of several Latin American writers of the 1960s and 70s. Since then, the term has been applied to fiction, drama, and film from many parts of the world. Students in this course will read, discuss, analyze, and compare a broad sampling of these works by authors such as Franz Kafka, Gabriel García Márquez, Laura Esquivel, Maxine Hong Kingston, Salman Rushdie, Niki Caro, among others. Prerequisites: EN091 or approval of instructor.
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BL401
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Biology Research 2 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a continuation of Biology Research 1. The Biology Research course sequence gives students an understanding of the fundamentals of biological research. Broadly, this course covers finding your research interest, reading and writing papers, scientific methods for developing a hypothesis and research plan, research ethics, presenting your research plan, and professional skills. Students learn how to interpret, present, and discuss data from primary literature as part of their prospectus during the first term, followed by learning science as a visual language to communicate information in a clear, engaging, and objective fashion. Students participate in a Biology research project under the guidance of ASMS faculty and construct a logical set of experiments to address a biological question. Projects may entail competition participation, conference attendance, authoring a professional paper, Research Fellows work, or similar efforts. This course may be offered every academic year. Prerequisite: BL101, BL102 (or equivalent), BL400, GE101 and GE102, >3.25 GPA, and instructor approval. Generally, there will be a maximum of three students per teacher per year.
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BL402
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Biology Research 3 H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course is a continuation of Biology Research 2. The Biology Research course sequence gives students an understanding of the fundamentals of biological research. Broadly, this course covers finding your research interest, reading and writing papers, scientific methods for developing a hypothesis and research plan, research ethics, presenting your research plan, and professional skills. Students learn how to interpret, present, and discuss data from primary literature as part of their prospectus during the first term, followed by learning science as a visual language to communicate information in a clear, engaging, and objective fashion. Students participate in a Biology research project under the guidance of ASMS faculty and construct a logical set of experiments to address a biological question. Projects may entail competition participation, conference attendance, authoring a professional paper, Research Fellows work, or similar efforts. This course may be offered every academic year. Prerequisite: BL101, BL102 (or equivalent), BL400, BL401, GE101 and GE102, >3.25 GPA, and instructor approval. Generally, there will be a maximum of three students per teacher per year.
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CH210
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Nuclear Chemistry H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The objective of this one-term chemistry elective is to explore the fundamentals of nuclear and radiochemistry. Students will gain an understanding of nuclear instability, radioactive nuclides, types of nuclear decay, and the kinetics of decay processes. The interaction of radiation with matter will lead to studies on radiation detection and measurement followed by a survey of applications of nuclear chemistry in areas such as engineering, research, medicine, energy, food safety, and space. This class is not offered every year. Prerequisites: CH102 or CH202.
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CS108
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AP Networking Fundamentals 1/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The AP Networking Fundamentals course introduces students to the foundations of computer networking, critical to understanding cybersecurity concepts at a deeper level. Interweaving networking and cybersecurity concepts throughout the course, students learn about networks systems and topologies; routing, addressing, and firewalls; and the protocols that power digital communications. Network security, physical, and technical controls are examined to understand defense-in-depth. Prerequisites: CS101.
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CS109
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AP Networking Fundamentals 2/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The AP Networking Fundamentals course introduces students to the foundations of computer networking, critical to understanding cybersecurity concepts at a deeper level. Interweaving networking and cybersecurity concepts throughout the course, students learn about networks systems and topologies; routing, addressing, and firewalls; and the protocols that power digital communications. Network security, physical, and technical controls are examined to understand defense-in-depth. Prerequisites: CS101, CS108.
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GE109
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AP Psychology
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course based on College Board standards, students will explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. They will examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion and analyze data from psychological research studies. Students will: connect psychological concepts and theories to real-life scenarios; understand and interpret data; and analyze research studies in psychology. Prerequisites: none.
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GE110
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AP Psychology
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course based on College Board standards, students will explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. They will examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion and analyze data from psychological research studies. Students will: connect psychological concepts and theories to real-life scenarios; understand and interpret data; and analyze research studies in psychology. Prerequisites: none.
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GE210
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Philosophy of Science
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The sciences are fields of study where truth and objectivity are prioritized above all else. The methods used in the sciences to approach finding objective truth have developed over time, driven by the work of philosophers who have questioned and developed these methods of scientific inquiry. This course will delve into the history of scientific study ranging from the Ancient Egyptians, the Renaissance, up through modern perspectives. During this process, students will learn how the philosophy of science has progressed from the historical days of alchemy and other pseudoscience to the modern-day practices of skepticism, induction, and empiricism. Students will learn how ethical values changed in the sciences; not only in terms of research involving living subjects, but also involving the validity of scientific claims and the importance of accuracy when reporting data. To aid in the study of these topics, students will read passages by influential philosophers of science such as Thomas Kuhn, Alan Chalmers, and Karl Popper. Students will be encouraged to discuss their thoughts and opinions on these issues and, when appropriate, to debate the relative validity of the various schools of scientific thought. Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only.
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GE503
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College Admissions Seminar
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Carnegie 0.25 Course Detail: College Admissions Seminar is a required non-academic course for ASMS seniors. During weekly sessions, seniors will complete steps of the college admissions process while receiving guidance and feedback from ASMS staff. Throughout the term, students will prepare applications, write essays, learn about financial aid, and schedule mock interviews. Prerequisites: GE101, GE 102, and GE502.
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HS110
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AP World History 1/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course based on College Board standards, students will study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the world from c. 1200 CE to the present. They will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments. Students will: evaluate primary and secondary sources; analyze the claims, evidence, and reasoning they find in sources; put historical developments in context and make connections between them; and come up with a claim or thesis and explain/support it in writing. Prerequisites: none.
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HS111
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AP World History 2/2
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course based on College Board standards, students will study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the world from c. 1200 CE to the present. They will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments. Students will: evaluate primary and secondary sources; analyze the claims, evidence, and reasoning they find in sources; put historical developments in context and make connections between them; and come up with a claim or thesis and explain/support it in writing. Prerequisites: none.
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MA210
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Financial Mathematics I H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Financial mathematics involves applying mathematics to situations that involve financial transaction. This course provides an introduction to financial mathematics and a brief introduction to financial economics. Students will learn about the time value of money; annuities; loans; bonds; general cash flows and portfolios; immunization; general derivatives; options; forwards and futures; swaps; and hedging from the point of view of an actuarial scientist. A secondary goal of the course is to teach students the elements of good mathematical exposition. Students will complete a short exposition (project) of their own. Prerequisite: MA201.
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MA211
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Financial Mathematics II H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This is the second course in the Financial Mathematics sequence. Financial mathematics involves applying mathematics to situations that involve financial transaction. This course provides an introduction to financial mathematics and a brief introduction to financial economics. Students will learn about the time value of money; annuities; loans; bonds; general cash flows and portfolios; immunization; general derivatives; options; forwards and futures; swaps; and hedging from the point of view of an actuarial scientist. A secondary goal of the course is to teach students the elements of good mathematical exposition. Students will complete a short exposition (project) of their own. Prerequisite: MA210.
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MA409
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AP Precalculus Review H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This course will focus on preparation for the AP Precalculus exam and will cover a broad spectrum of function types. The student will develop a deep conceptual understanding of how these different functions can be used to model foundational situations in a multitude of disciplines – biology, business, data and health sciences, physics, and mathematics. The skills learned in this course are widely applicable to situations that involve quantitative reasoning and the evaluation of models' assumptions and limitations. Prerequisites: B or better in MA104 or permission of the Mathematics Department.
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PH094
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Introduction to Engineering H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term beginner-level course will emphasize the engineering design process and help students cultivate an engineering mindset. Students will engage in hands-on activities related to the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and more. Additional activities may include field trips to engineering sites and guest lectures by visiting engineers. Prerequisites: None.
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PH104
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Fundamentals of Engineering
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: This one-term intermediate-level course builds on the foundations of Introduction to Engineering and fosters student learning through a project-based instructional model. An additional emphasis will be placed on communication skills, professionalism, and budget management as students work for hypothetical clients to solve problems taken from real-world examples. Prerequisites: PH090 or PH200, PH094, or permission of instructor.
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LG404
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German for Engineering H
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: In this course, students are exposed to problem solving tasks and specific vocabulary from materials engineering, in collaboration with the physics department at ASMS. Students learn to communicate engineering work strategies, goals, questions and results through a communicative, task-based approach to language instruction in class, and perfect reading and writing proficiency by producing actual samples of their progress in physics in the target language also. Students planning to take part in a dual degree program German & Engineering in-state or out of state will be better equipped to pass the 200-level requirement for these college programs, and will be better able to make the most of their studies abroad, as well as gain real-world workplace skills early in life. This course is taught almost entirely in German. Prerequisites: Successful completion of LG301 or equivalent. This course may be offered during winter or spring term or both. This course does not take the place of Advanced German 2. Students can enroll in Adv2 and this course simultaneously for in-depth proficiency.
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EN236
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Science Fiction
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Science fiction, sometimes referred to as speculative fiction, is a literary genre in which authors refer to advanced technology and far-out concepts to address issues that hit much closer to home. From novels such as Frankenstein to television shows like Star Trek, creators have used the tropes and traditions of science fiction to ask powerful questions in entertaining ways. In this course, students will read and screen a variety of science fiction works from a selection of authors that may include Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, Orson Scott Card, N.K. Jemison, and more. They will compose essays, deliver presentations, and participate in process-oriented, writing-intensive activities. Prerequisites: Sophomore English or permission of instructor.
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BL208
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Introduction to Forensic Science
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: Introduction to Forensic Science is an advanced, interdisciplinary course designed for highly motivated ASMS students interested in science, medicine, criminal investigation, anthropology, psychology, law, ethics, and evidence interpretation. This course introduces students to the scientific principles underlying modern forensic science while emphasizing critical thinking, scientific validity, and communication. Rather than relying on television portrayals of crime scene investigation, students will be challenged to think like scientists and investigators by asking a central question: "How do we know what we think we know in forensic science?" Students will examine how forensic evidence is collected, analyzed, interpreted, challenged, and ultimately presented in legal settings. Through laboratory experiences, case studies, mock crime scenes, Innocence Project analyses, and courtroom-style testimony exercises, students will explore both the strengths and limitations of forensic science. Prerequisites: Honors Biology sequence or Biology Fundamentals or permission of instructor.
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HS249
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The Marvelous Middle Ages: Western European Medieval Period, 11th-15th Centuries
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Middles Ages, the Medieval Period. Neither title given to the expanse of centuries between the 10th century to the 15th century rings with any sort of excitement or thrill, yet the Western European Middles Ages reveals itself to be a time of continuous momentum and change. This span of 500 years, once considered a period to overcome and overlook, is foundational to the grandeur and prestige enjoyed in the following centuries. In this course, we will explore the fascinating world of medieval Europe, from the magnificent influence of the Roman Catholic Church to the struggles for power that contributed to the rise of kings and a few queens to the valiant knights and the essential common people populating this legendary world. We will discover how the legacy of the Medieval period actively shaped society, politics, religion, and culture of Western Europe. We might even run into a dragon or two along the way. Prerequisites: none.
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HS250
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The Tudors: English History from 1485 to 1603
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The English Tudor Dynasty contains some of the most famous and popular monarchs to grace the English throne. King Henry VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I are two of the most renowned monarchs in English and British history. But why? How did they come to be near-mythical figures in not only English history but American history too? In this course, we will explore how this dramatic dynasty gloriously established itself in 1485 and come to a whimpering end in 1603. These years experienced unprecedent discoveries, changes, and life-shattering events that continue to reverberate in today's world. From the profound infusion of newfound knowledge to the sudden divisive disruption of religious, political, and personal turmoil, the Tudor monarchs ruled over a realm that only superficially appeared unified. Prerequisites: none.
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HS251
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The Stuarts: From People of the British Isles to The British People, 1603 to 1714
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Carnegie 0.5 Course Detail: The Tudors were a tough act to follow. The dynasty that followed the infamous Tudors, however, managed to cultivate just as much, if not more, drama and infamy than the Tudors could have dreamed of causing. In this course, we will explore the reigns of the Stuart kings and queens and how their personalities, personal ambitions, and beliefs shaped the formation of the British Parliament and the union of Great Britain. From an intellectual king with severe trust issues about his nobility, to a king sentenced to execution by the commons, to a king who had between 13 to 21 illegitimate children, to the last Stuart monarch who oversaw the uniting of England and Scotland, the Stuarts were a dynasty of the deadliest of lows culminating in brutal civil war and magnificent highs that championed Enlightenment ideals. Their rule actively shaped not only the path of the British Isles but the future of its North American colonies too. Prerequisites: none.
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