Humanities and Sciences
Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
339-10400-11
Explores the diversity of the world's societies,
including "primitive" hunter-gatherer
societies, herding pastoralists, peasant agriculturalists, and industrial
peoples in rural and urban places. Emphasizes the role of culture
in shaping human adaptations and human actions, and promotes understanding
of other cultures. Examines the way anthropologists do fieldwork,
and looks at the contributions anthropology can make to an understanding
of modernization, social change, urbanization, race relations, and
cross-cultural communication. Reflecting the research experiences
of individual professors, different sections of this course emphasize
different cultures or regions of the world. 3 credits.
Archaeological Field School
339-27400-11
Introduction to archaeological fieldwork. Training in the basic
techniques of archaeological research design, reconnaissance, survey,
mapping, excavation, and basic field laboratory methods including
data processing, classification, and preliminary analysis. Also covered
are use of a transit, laying out of grids, and identification of
different kinds of archaeological data such as ceramics, lithics,
features, and ecofacts. Prerequisite: 339-10400 or 339-10700. 6 credits.
Summer only.
Advanced Readings in Anthropology
339-46000-51
Arrangements are initiated by the student interested in a topic
not covered by regular course offerings. Prerequisites: 339-10400;
three other anthropology courses; permission of instructor. 1 - 4
credits.
Ethnographic Fieldwork and Research
339-47500-51
Offered as an alternative to 339-47000 for advanced anthropology
students with a focus in cultural anthropology whose research plans
would benefit from a more individual approach. The research may be
conducted within or away from the Ithaca area under the supervision
of an anthropology faculty member. Prerequisites: 339-30200; consultation
with and permission of instructor. 1 - 6 credits.
Archaeological Fieldwork and Research
339-47600-51
An alternative to 339-47200 for advanced anthropology students with
a focus in archaeology whose research plans would benefit from a
more individual approach. The research may be conducted within or
away from the Ithaca area under the supervision of an anthropology
faculty member. Prerequisites: 339-30500; consultation with and permission
of instructor. 1 - 6 credits.
Fieldwork and Research: Special Projects
339-47700-51
An alternative to 339-47000 and 339-47200 for advanced anthropology
students with a focus other than archaeology or ethnography whose
research plans would benefit from a more individual approach. The
research may be conducted within or away from the Ithaca area under
the supervision of an anthropology faculty member. Prerequisites:
339-30200 or 339-30500; consultation with and permission of the instructor.
1 - 6 credits.
Art
Introduction to Drawing
326-13000-11
Training in perception and the imagination as they relate to drawing.
Exploration of several drawing media. 3 credits.
Computer Art and Animation
326-38000-11
An introduction to the creative use of computers as fine-arts tools,
building on techniques and concepts developed in traditional two-dimensional
studio coursework. This course addresses both the technical and conceptual
issues of artists working with this new technology through problems
specifically related to computer painting, printmaking, and animation.
Prerequisites: three studio art courses. 3 credits.
Computer Science
Introduction to Computers and Information Technologies
312-11000-11
Develops student expertise in the use of a computer and the major
software tools used for personal and professional productivity with
an emphasis on spreadsheets and database management systems. Includes
an introduction to the components of a computer system and to the
social and ethical issues surrounding the use of a computer. Prerequisites:
math placement in Group 1, 2, or 3. 3 credits.
Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
306-12100-21
Introduction to economics as a discipline and as an analytical approach
to problem solving. Macroeconomics includes the following topics:
production- possibilities frontiers, determination and measurement
of national income, business cycles, money and banking, federal reserve
system, fiscal and monetary policies, schools of economic thought,
business organizations, taxation, social vs. private goods, price
levels, and applications to current economic problems. 3 credits.
Principles of Microeconomics
306-12200-11
Introduction to microeconomics; examination of topics
such as determination of price by supply and demand, theory of consumer
demand and utility,
analysis of costs and supply, market structures and industry organization
including monopoly, distribution of income, pricing of productive
resources (wages, interest, profits, and rents), international economics,
comparative economic systems, and applications to current economic
problems. This is an online course. See "Summer
Study Online" for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, William
Kolberg, 607-274-3609. 3 credits.
Internship in Economics
306-49000-51
Designed to provide applications of economic concepts. Business,
banking, law, government, and not-for-profit agencies provide the
settings. The student is expected to prepare a log of activities,
an interim report, and a final report consisting of an economic analysis
of the internship experience. Must be taken in the United States
or London. All guidelines of the School of Humanities and Sciences
must be followed. Prerequisite: senior standing as major in the department
or, with permission of the department, junior standing. 1 - 6 credits.
Independent Study in Economics
306-49900-51
Program of special reading and research under the supervision of
the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: 306-12100
- 306-12200; senior standing or the equivalent, or special permission
of the department. 1 - 4 credits.
English
Introduction to Poetry
307-11300-11
Critical discussion of poetry, covering a broad range of forms and
techniques, with emphasis on class participation. Recommended for
beginning English majors. 3 credits.
Literature of Horror
307-21000-21
Survey of horror literature from its commercial origins in the 18th
century through contemporary writers. Writers whose works are examined
include Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Franz Kafka, Bram Stoker, and
H. P. Lovecraft. Prerequisite: one course in literature. 3 credits.
Environmental Studies
Sustainable Land Use
335-33000-11
Introduces students to key concepts, skills, technologies, and processes
involved in working with land, on a neighborhood and small community
scale, in ways that foster the long-term well being of its human
and natural communities. It will ground students in both scientific
and community based models of sustainable land and water use by integrating
presentations, discussions, and readings with hands-on experience
of the land and the land use history, practices, and planning of
EcoVillage at Ithaca, a model sustainable community on 176 acres
of land just outside of Ithaca, New York. Prerequisites: three courses,
in any combination, of social and natural sciences. 3 credits.
History
Ethnic United States since the Civil War
311-20900-11
Exploration of the cultures and social structures
that various immigrant groups brought to the United States, their
interaction with the dominant
Anglo-Saxon culture, and the multiethnic society the United States
has built ("melting pot" or "tossed salad"). Prerequisites: one course
in the humanities or social sciences; sophomore standing. 3 credits.
Mathematics
Math for Decision Making
313-10500-11
Introduction to probability theory, mathematics of finance, and
linear |programming. Additional topics at the instructor's discretion.
Students may not receive credit for both 313-10500 and 313-10600.
Prerequisites: math placement in Group 1, 2, or 3. 3 credits.
Fundamentals of Applied Calculus
313-10700-11
Introduction to calculus, with emphasis on problems in business
and economics. Topics include modeling data with polynomial, exponential,
and other functions; rates of change and other applications of derivatives;
optimization; and the definite integral. Technology, such as graphing
calculators, will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: math
placement in Group 2 or 3. Completion of this course with a grade
of C - or better will move students in Group 3 to Group 2. Not open
to students who have taken 313-10800, 313-11100, or 313-11200. 4
credits.
Business Statistics
313-14400-21
Descriptive statistical techniques; introduction to probability;
statistical inference including problems of estimation and hypothesis
testing; correlation and regression analysis. Technology used in
this course may include graphing calculators and statistical software.
Prerequisite: math placement in Group 1 or 2. To obtain mathematical
maturity necessary for this course, students should complete a calculus
course first. Students cannot receive credit for this course and
670-39000. Not open to students who have completed 313-24300, 313-24400,
313-24402, or 313-31600. 4 credits.
Basic Statistical Reasoning
313-15500-11
Basic concepts involved in statistical reasoning, such as sampling
and experimental design, description of data, normal approximation
to data, correlation and regression, and probability. Emphasis is
on understanding the use of statistics rather than on how to do statistical
analysis. Prerequisites: math placement in Group 1, 2, or 3 and completion
of one course in the social or natural sciences. Not open to students
who have taken 313-10800, 313-11100, 330-20700, or 670-39000. 3 credits.
Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy: Problems
314-10100-11/21
Introduction to philosophy that focuses on perennial philosophical
problems such as the relation of the mind to the body, the possibility
of truth and objectivity, the purpose of human life, and the existence
of God. 3 credits.
Politics
Media and Politics
310-10200-11
The complex and subtle relationships between major political institutions
and major communication media. Reporting of significant information
about politics, both in the United States and Europe, and efforts
of governments to channel or control media; the American case of
the Pentagon Papers and the French ORTF; the Federal Communication
Commission as a focal point in the continuing conflict between government
and electronic media. 3 credits.
Pop Culture Politics
310-10500-21
How to interpret and critique messages and images
of politics that are communicated through popular media. These
include institutional
matters such as the portrayal of public officials; policy matters
such as the portrayal of the "war on drugs," or the "war on terrorism";
and the complicated and interconnected politics of race, class, and
gender. Students are encouraged to engage in ongoing political events
in the popular culture and will be exposed to critical analysis of
media through readings and class discussions. 3 credits.
Directed Study in Politics
310-49900-51
A reading program of materials of special interest to the student,
or a focused research project that the student develops and conducts.
The student works under faculty direction. Prerequisites: three courses
in social sciences or the equivalent, and permission of the instructor.
1 - 6 credits.
Psychology
Research Team Participation
330-30200 - 30400-11/21
Three consecutive semesters of participation in programmatic research
by teams of students under the direction of one or more faculty members.
A student may participate on more than one team. Prerequisites: prior
enrollment in 330-30800 and permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
Sociology
Introduction to Sociology
331-10100-11/21
Basic scientific concepts related to social systems,
recurring social processes, cultural factors, and social factors
in the development
of personality. This course is taught online from May 27 - August
1 for session I. See "Summer Study Online" for
computer requirements. Address inquiries
to the instructor, Julian Euell,
607-274-3522. 3 credits.
Juvenile Delinquency
331-20300-11
Analysis of juvenile delinquency and its social reality. Systematic
examination of issues in defining and measuring delinquency, theories
of cause, gang behavior, the juvenile justice system, and issues
and alternatives in response and treatment. Prerequisite: 331-10100.
3 credits.
Sociology of Signs, Symbols, and Collective Beliefs
331-20400-21
Exploration of the extent to which thoughts and actions are stories
about reality, and the ways these stories are supported by cultural
artifacts like television shows, advertisements, fashion, heroes,
criminals, and sex symbols. Prerequisite: 331-10100. 3 credits.
Race and Ethnicity
331-20700-21
Critical analysis of race and ethnic relations in the United States
from assimilationist, pluralist, and Marxist perspectives. Comparative
analysis of black, Latino, and white racial/ethnic experiences. Examinations
of race and ethnicity as dimensions of social stratification and
control. Specific concepts include prejudice, discrimination, institutional
racism, internal colonialism, and ethnic identification. Prerequisite:
one course in the social sciences or sophomore standing. 3 credits.
Sexual Oppression
331-21300-21
Examination of how sexuality is defined in our society, stressing
that it is cultural as well as biological and often defined in oppressive
ways. Students investigate how the intersection of gender with capitalism,
race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation has a strong impact on the
definition of sexuality. Prerequisite: one course in the social sciences
or sophomore standing. 3 credits.
Spanish
Literature in Translation
318-26600-11
A study of one or more principal works of major Spanish and/or Latin
American writers. Taught in English. Prerequisites: sophomore standing
and one course in the humanities. 3 credits.
Independent Study in Spanish
318-39900-51
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics,
supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only.
Prerequisites: 318-32200, 318-32300, or the equivalent; and permission
of instructor and chairperson. 1 - 3 credits.
Seminar: Spanish Culture through Images
318-49100-11
Study of selected topics in Spanish and/or Latin American literature
and/ or culture. Prerequisites: a minimum of two Spanish literature
courses numbered 318-33700 and above. May be repeated for a total
of 6 credits if content is different. 3 credits.
Speech Communication
Public Communication
319-11000-21
The student is exposed to a variety of speaking situations in order
to become a more comfortable, effective communicator. A brief unit
on language is followed by exercises in various kinds of influential
speaking. Emphasis on the ethical responsibilities of the speaker
and on the need for a critical posture by both speaker and listener.
Not open to students who have received credit for 319-11500. 3 credits.
Storytelling
319-13200-21
Introduction to the practice, history, and theories of storytelling
as a performing art. Students explore the cultural dimensions of
oral/folk narrative through the study of tales and traditions from
different cultures and ethnicities, as well as examine various situations
and functions for storytelling (e.g., bardic, theatrical, religious).
3 credits.
Theater Arts
Introduction to Acting I
305-13100-11/12/21/22
Introduction to the art of acting, with emphasis on acting technique
and study of scenes and/or monologues. 3 credits.
Introduction to Musical Theater Performance
305-13900-21
Introduction, exploration, and integration of basic musical and
theater performance skills through the selection, analysis, rehearsal,
and presentation of scenes from musicals. Not open to B.F.A. musical
theater majors; admission by audition. 3 credits.
Introduction to the Theater
305-16000-11
Survey of theater practices and principles in various aspects of
theatrical production. Examination of how plays are constructed using
examples from different eras of the world theater. Occasional guest
speakers. 3 credits.
Professional Internship in Theater Arts
305-49100-51
Internship with a professional performing arts organization. Student's
work monitored and evaluated by faculty adviser. Prerequisites: junior
standing and departmental permission. 1 - 9 credits.
Independent Study in Theater Arts
305-49900-51
Special reading and research under the supervision of the department.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of departmental
curriculum committee. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. 1
- 4 credits.
Writing
Academic Writing I
377-10600-21
Introductory, freshman-level course that teaches students how to
read perceptively and write coherently in college courses. Students
learn to comprehend, critique, and respond to college readings by
writing essays ranging from single-source papers to evaluations of
the claims and evidence in a number of readings. Typical assignments
include single-source critiques and multiple-source syntheses. Emphasizes
thoughtful and responsible use of sources. May satisfy departmental
and school requirements for a level 1 writing course. Prerequisite:
open only to freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. 3 credits.
Introduction to Creative Writing
377-17500-21
Elements and techniques of writing fiction and poetry introduced
through instruction, analysis of models, experimentation, and practice.
Fiction writing techniques include developing character and plot,
using dialogue, creating scenes, learning narrative structure, and
acquiring narrative voice. Poetry-writing techniques include traditional
poetic forms, poetic imagery, and descriptive and figurative language.
Prerequisite: any level 1 writing course other than 377-10100. Not
open to students who have received credit for 377-23600 or 377-23800.
3 credits.
Personal Essay
377-20500-11
Writing essays based on students' analysis of their experiences,
ideas, and feelings. Emphasis is on narrative, descriptive, and organizational
techniques, as well as development of style. Readings are intended
to deepen students' understanding of their own lives and provide
models for creative interpretations of their own experience. Prerequisite:
any level 1 composition course from 377-10600 through 377-16500.
3 credits.
Fiction Writing I: Short Story
377-23600-11
Workshop in writing fiction. Emphasizes plot, characterization,
dialogue, description, narration, mood, tone, and viewpoint. Analysis
of both professional and student writing. A final portfolio of revised
work is required. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or above, and
either 377-17500 or 377-20500. 3 credits.
Poetry Writing I
377-23800-11
Workshop in writing poetry. Students develop poetic strategies and
practice a range of poetic forms and modes. Analysis of published
models (both historical and contemporary) and student writing. A
final portfolio of revised work is required. Prerequisites: sophomore
standing or above, and 377-17500 or 377-20500. 3 credits.
Internship in Writing
377-45000-51
Work and study project designed by the student, in consultation
with a faculty sponsor and a practicing professional. The proposal
must include learning objectives, a detailed work plan, and a description
of student's written reports to faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: junior
standing or above, and three writing courses above level 1. 1 - 6
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