Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to some of the major perspectives, themes and issues in the field of Afro-American studies. The focus is on the economic, social and political aspects of cultural production, and how these inform what it means to read, write about, view and listen to Black culture.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of the broad contours of the history of African American people in the United States from ca. 1600 to 1960. Particular emphasis is given to how African Americans influenced virtually every aspect of U.S. society, slavery and Constitutional changes after 1865, debates on the meaning of freedom and citizenship, and the efforts to contest discrimination, segregation and anti-Black violence.

Crosslist(s): AMS, HST
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines historical, critical and theoretical perspectives on the development of Black feminist theory/praxis. The course draws from the 19th century to the present, but focuses on the contemporary Black feminist intellectual tradition that achieved notoriety in the 1970s and initiated a global debate on Western and global feminisms. Central to the exploration is the analysis of the intersectional relationship between theory and practice, and of race, gender and class. The course concludes with the exploration of various expressions of contemporary Black feminist thought around the globe as a way of broadening our knowledge of feminist theory.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as AFR 170 and ENG 235. An introduction to the themes, issues and questions that shaped the literature of African Americans during its period of origin. Texts include poetry, prose and works of fiction. Writers include Harriet Jacobs, Frances Harper, Charles Chesnutt, Frederick Douglass and Phillis Wheatley.

Crosslist(s): AFR, ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Designed to introduce students to the methods of inquiry used for research in Africana Studies. Through intensive study of a single topic (past examples: Toni Morrison's Beloved, the American South, The Black Seventies) students consider the formation of the field, engage canonical texts, attend lectures and learn from scholars whose work is based in a variety of disciplines. Focus is on the challenges and opportunities made possible by doing multi- and interdisciplinary research: how and why scholars ask and approach research questions and have conversations with each other. Students may explore and develop their own research project. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: AFR 202 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Black artist-activists have long used art and media as a means of chronicling, demanding and inducing change. Examining film, photography, visual art, theater, literature and social media, among other forms, this course considers the work of Black artists and activists, their relationship to the political and the reception of their work. The course critically engages performances and representations of Blackness to explore Black subjectivity and think through how artists and activists craft space for Black agency. The work is animated by key questions surrounding the relationship between art and politics, media and activism, and Black art and survival. Restrictions: AFR 202 may be taken for credit a total of three times with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The course introduces students to the main theoretical interpretations of culture in the Caribbean and gives an overview of Caribbean cultural history. Students are expected to analyze the impact of colonialism, race, class, gender and sexuality in the formation of Caribbean cultural practices, and to interpret cultural expression in its broadest political sense. Key theoretical terms that are central to any understanding of Caribbean cultural thought – the plantation, diaspora, creolization – are addressed in detail in the course. These key terms in Caribbean cultural thought are mobilized in order to give students the analytical tools to consider a wide variety of Caribbean cultural practices, identity formations and ways of interpreting social reality in the region. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is the role of magic, supernaturalism and psychic power in the lives of Africana people? This seminar critically interrogates how race, coloniality, sexuality and gender shape the social construction of the paranormal through narratives, representations and belief systems invoked by people of African descent. Drawing upon a diverse range of accounts and interdisciplinary perspectives, the class examines the historical, religious, philosophical, political and literary dimensions of Black spiritualism, divination, ghosts, mediums, psychics, conjurers, witches, shamans, superheroes and alien encounters. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 15. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course looks closely at a series of canonical black texts. The intention is to examine these texts in their specific historical context with careful attention to their place within Africana intellectual history. This course either focuses on a series of intensive investigations of a set of major texts within Africana studies, or it operates thematically. A thematic treatment of the course involves taking one leading critical figure within the field – for example Frantz Fanon, Toni Morrison, Aimé Césaire, Paule Marshall or Kamau Brathwaite – and constructing the course around a reflection on their work and influence on the field of Africana studies. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 15. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): AFS, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to understanding the concept and practice of human rights in Africa, including comprehending the historical context of these issues. In this regard, several questions are addressed including: What are human rights? Within the African context, are human rights universal or relative? Are human rights viewed as individual or collective in Africa? What is the international framework that affects the enforcement of human rights in Africa? What are the regional and national regimes for safeguarding human rights in Africa? What are some current human rights issues in Africa? Enrollment limited to 40. (E)

Crosslist(s): GOV, SWG
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 51
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An interdisciplinary introduction to Canada taught by Canadian Smith College faculty. Canada was the United States' best friend with the longest undefended border in the world until it was recently taunted to become the 51st state and threatened with a trade war. What, if anything, distinguishes Canadian identities from American? In each weekly session, faculty present a short lecture and then engage in dialogue with the course moderator and students. S/U only. (E)


First half of semester course.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to American Studies through the interdisciplinary study of American history, life and culture. Students develop critical tools for analyzing cultural texts (including literature, visual arts, music, fashion, advertising, social media, buildings, objects and bodies) in relation to political, social, economic and environmental contexts. The course examines the influence of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality and transnationality on conceptions of citizenship, and struggles over what it means to be an “American,” and how this has shaped the distribution of power, resources and wellbeing in the United States.

Crosslist(s): LSS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

National Parks loom large in the public imagination of the United States. They have come to symbolize the greatness of America through the beauty of its vast and varied terrain and the expansive freedom these spaces imbue. While National Parks have generated a sense of national belonging since the creation of Yellowstone in 1872, they have also been spaces of Indigenous dispossession and racial exclusion. Using the tools of cultural studies, media studies, Indigenous studies, environmental history, and more, this course addresses how National Parks have shaped and have been shaped by shifting ideas about the human relationship to the nonhuman environment through an exploration of conflicts over land use, conservation, ecology, and the idea of “nature” itself. Enrollment limited to 25. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Comedy has been a primary site for enacting and contesting citizenship in the United States. This course presents a history of comedy from the nineteenth century to the present to analyze the role of humor in shaping racial and gender stereotypes, as well as expressions of solidarity, resistance and joy among marginalized groups. Case studies include blackface minstrelsy, stand up comedy, sit-coms, satirical news, social media posts and cancel culture debates. This course applies cultural studies, affect theory, media studies, feminist studies and critical race studies to analyze the social, political, psychological and emotional work of comedy. Enrollment limited to 40

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How does one care for themselves and their communities when government or other structural supports are no longer available—and perhaps never have been? What strategies of resilience have people developed in the USA in response? This course examines past and current economies of care such as: seed saving (including by enslaved Africans); queer and trans mutual aid; class-based neighborhood associations; Latinx sanctuary; Jewish farming groups, food cooperatives; Asian American women’s giving circles; fair trade and ethical consumerism; and disability careshift collectives. Students hone critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, and leadership skills using AMS methods. Enrollment limited to 18. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ENG 384rc and AMS 351rc. This nonfiction writing seminar uses the concept of ownership as an entry point for artful explorations of the social landscape. Writing in the essayistic tradition of James Baldwin and Joan Didion, the course interprets “ownership” broadly, including the literal ownership of property and the metaphorical ownership of a national identity, a self, and a narrative. Students' work is informed by visits to special collections, the art museum, and the botanic garden, while also incorporating personal experience. Students study the techniques of innovative essayists writing on various aspects of ownership, including this country’s history of holding people as property. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): AMS, ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

What does it mean to be human? What is culture, and how does it shape the way humans see the world? Why are some forms of cultural difference tolerated, while others are not? As the holistic study of the human experience, cultural anthropology addresses these questions in a world shaped by human migration, climate change, capitalist extraction and global inequality. This course provides an overview of the discipline’s history, its distinctive method of ethnography and the breadth of topics it addresses, including public health, race, the environment, gender, language, nationalism, software design, the body, music, cities, government and more. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What does it mean to be human? What is culture, and how does it shape the way humans see the world? Why are some forms of cultural difference tolerated, while others are not? As the holistic study of the human experience, cultural anthropology addresses these questions in a world shaped by human migration, climate change, capitalist extraction and global inequality. This course provides an overview of the discipline’s history, its distinctive method of ethnography and the breadth of topics it addresses, including public health, race, the environment, gender, language, nationalism, software design, the body, music, cities, government and more. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ANT 135 and ARC 135. This course studies past cultures and societies through their material remains and explores how archaeologists use different field methods, analytical techniques and theoretical approaches to investigate, reconstruct and learn from the past. Data from settlement surveys, site excavations and artifact analysis are used to address economic, social, political and ideological questions across time and space. This course is taught from an anthropological perspective, exploring key transitions in human prehistory, including the origins of food production, social inequality and state-level societies across the globe. Relevance of archaeological practice in modern political, economic and social contexts is explored. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ANT, ARC, HSC, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: ANT majors only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the variety of methods of inquiry used for research in anthropology. Throughout the semester, students are introduced to methods of locating and analyzing information and sources, developing research questions and writing. Normally taken in the spring of the sophomore or junior year. Prerequisite: ANT 130. Restrictions: Anthropology majors only. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Are humans truly different than other animals? The animal turn in cultural anthropology presents possibilities for questioning the longstanding assumption of the distinction between humans and animals. How might the conception of humanity change when animals are centered alongside humans in ethnographic research? What ramifications and possibilities are revealed? This course explores the myriad of human relationships with animals, ranging from the material, economic, political, emotional, embodied, social, and spiritual to consider these questions. Restrictions: Not open to first-years. Enrollment limited to 25. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is a general introduction to anthropological analysis of politics and the political. Through a broad survey of anthropological texts and theories, this course explores what an ethnographic perspective can offer to the understandings of power and government. Special emphasis is placed on the role of culture, symbols and social networks in the political life of local communities. Examples are drawn from a number of case studies in Africa, East Asia, Latin America and the United States, and range in scale from studies of local politics in small-scale societies to analyses of nationalism and political performance in modern nation-states. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): GSD
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 29
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Museums are dynamic sites of collecting, conserving, analyzing, interpreting, and displaying cultural objects, both ancient and contemporary. This course uses insights from cultural anthropology, archaeology, and heritage studies to explore the history of museums, their diverse formats and audiences, the ethical and legal frameworks guiding their operations, and ongoing debates about their roles as sites of cultural contact, conflict, reconciliation, and restitution. Students gain hands-on experience working with Five College museum collections–primarily archaeological materials from Latin America–and visit other area museums during the semester. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ARC, LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Today there is a consensus in physical anthropology that there is no conclusive biological basis to the groupings commonly referred to as “races.” That is, “racial” categories are constituted socially, and naturalized through different cultural processes. However, anthropology has also been part of a long history of seeking biological bases for racial difference, and of using these supposed biological bases to justify different hierarchies and forms of exploitation. This course surveys some of the key moments of this history, focusing on how different “scientific” theories of race have impacted the lives of marginalized groups. Special emphasis is placed on how traces of these older, debunked theories of race continue to emerge in ways that impact public discourse.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is a general introduction to the relationship between indigenous societies and the state in Mesoamerica. Taking a broad historical perspective, the course explores the rise of native state-level societies, the transformations that marked the process of European colonization, and the relationship of local indigenous communities to post-colonial states and transnational social movements. Texts used in the course place special emphasis on continuities and changes in language, social organization, cosmology, and identity that have marked the historical experience of native groups in the region.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course harnesses students’ current and previous coursework to address a real life ethnographic design problem. Working in conjunction with students enrolled in ANT 200, students help to design and carry out a qualitative research project led by an anthropology faculty member and gain insight into anthropology’s practical applications. Students are expected to take leadership roles, think creatively and concretely, work well collaboratively and see projects through to completion. Enrollment limited to 10. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 11
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

From air pollution to atmospheric carbon, from extreme weather events to respiratory viruses, the earth's atmosphere is currently intensely palpable. While these topics are typically the purview of natural scientists, they are also cultural phenomena worthy of anthropological exploration. This seminar explores this contemporary atmospheric moment while situating it in a historical context with readings that provide a multidisciplinary perspective traversing the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Readings draw from anthropology, the history of science, literary studies, climate science, botany, and more. Discussions include wind, breathing, evapotranspiration, climate change, and utopia. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ANT 135 and ARC 135. This course studies past cultures and societies through their material remains and explores how archaeologists use different field methods, analytical techniques and theoretical approaches to investigate, reconstruct and learn from the past. Data from settlement surveys, site excavations and artifact analysis are used to address economic, social, political and ideological questions across time and space. This course is taught from an anthropological perspective, exploring key transitions in human prehistory, including the origins of food production, social inequality and state-level societies across the globe. Relevance of archaeological practice in modern political, economic and social contexts is explored. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ANT, ARC, HSC, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Hillyer 103 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores how art and architecture have profoundly shaped visual experiences and shifting understandings of the past and present. Featuring different case studies, each section includes work with original objects, site visits and writings about art. Unifying themes include: (1) materials, techniques and the patterns deployed to create space; (2) the design, function and symbolism of images and monuments; (3) artistic production and its relation to individual and institutional patronage, religion, politics and aesthetics; (4) issues turning on artists’ fame versus anonymity and uniqueness versus reproducibility; and (5) cross-cultural exchanges. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 103 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores how art and architecture have profoundly shaped visual experiences and shifting understandings of the past and present. Featuring different case studies, each section includes work with original objects, site visits and writings about art. Unifying themes include: (1) materials, techniques and the patterns deployed to create space; (2) the design, function and symbolism of images and monuments; (3) artistic production and its relation to individual and institutional patronage, religion, politics and aesthetics; (4) issues turning on artists’ fame versus anonymity and uniqueness versus reproducibility; and (5) cross-cultural exchanges. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ARH 110 or one FYS (Art History)
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Hillyer 109 Instructional Method: In-Person

The meanings ascribed to art and architecture from any culture or period turn upon the interpreter’s preoccupations and methods. This course examines contemporary debates within the discipline, locating them within the field’s own history. The class asks: what kinds of knowledge do historians of art and architecture produce and legitimize? What kinds of questions do they ask, and what means do they use to answer them? Considering art and architectural history as a living field, the focus falls on recent scholarship, with an eye to the dynamic ways in which it builds on and/or departs from the history of the discipline. Prerequisites: ARH 110 or a first-year seminar taught by a member of the department. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Hillyer 319 Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as POR 201 and ARH 201. This course serves as an introduction in English to contemporary and modern Brazilian art. Course materials and class discussions address such topics as public vs. private art spaces, national vs. global identities, the role of art as agency for social change and as site of memory, activism, resistance and transformation.

Crosslist(s): ART, LAS, SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 35
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is antiquity in the Americas? To explore this question, this class focuses upon visual cultures and urban settings from across the Americas. Emphasis rests upon recent research especially about the Inka, the Aztec and their ancestors, but the course also studies the current debates in art history and archaeology. Discussions include: sacrifice and rulership, representations of human and deified beings, the symbolic and economic meanings of materials, and the ethics of excavation and museum display. Case studies include architectural complexes, textiles, ceramics and sculpted works from Peru, Mexico, the Caribbean and the U.S. Southwest. Counts for ARU

Crosslist(s): ARC, LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 31
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Hillyer Graham Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines global artistic tendencies since 1945 in their art-historical and socio-historical contexts. The class considers such developments as American abstraction and the rise of New York, neo-dada, pop, minimalism, conceptual art, earthworks, the influence of feminism, postmodernism, the politics of identity, conceptions of the site and the institution, global publics and the global culture of art, and the theoretical issues and debates that help to frame these topics.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 28
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines intersections of art and medicine from the late 18th century to the present. Considering a variety of texts and objects, from wax medical models and public health posters to Mona Hatoum’s cell-like sculptures and photographic coverage of the 2014 Ebola epidemic, the course disentangles how medical understandings of the body filter into artistic production and popular thought and vice versa. While course material is primarily from Europe and the United States, the course attends to the ways medical imaginings of the body engage with imperialism and geopolitical boundaries, as well as race, gender, ability, class and sexuality. (E)

Crosslist(s): HSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ARH 290 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / Hillyer 319 Instructional Method: In-Person

How did Chinese artists respond to a century of national decline, foreign invasion, urban transformation, and revolution? Why were women--both as artists and as visual icons--critical to the remaking of modern China? This course traces the history of modern Chinese art from the final decades of the Qing dynasty through the Republican period, examining a variety of media including painting, printmaking, photography, film, and architecture. The course explores how artists negotiated tradition and modernity, nationalism and colonialism, masculinity and femininity, with a special focus on the representation of women and the emergence of female artists. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): EAL, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ARH 290 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 319 Instructional Method: In-Person

This class covers the history of prints from the 15th century through the present day, mainly in the West. The course follows a chronology that allows students to understand the lineage of prints through time and to gain a familiarity with notable practitioners, the aim is to understand printmaking in the context of broader currents in art, culture, and technology. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ARH 290 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 109 Instructional Method: In-Person

How should ancient East Asian painting and calligraphy, created primarily with ink and brush, be read? What were the typical themes and styles? Who were the artists and their audiences? Why did they venerate certain works of art over others? To answer these questions, this course examines masterpieces of Chinese painting and calligraphy from the Six Dynasties (220-589) to the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). This course includes a few studio sessions to give students basic hands-on experience with ink and brush. Restrictions: ARH 290 may be taken for credit a total of 4 times with different topics. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): EAL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 14
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 218 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the use of digital media in the context of contemporary art practice. Students explore content development and design principles through a series of projects involving text, still image and moving image. This class involves critical discussions of studio projects in relation to contemporary art and theory. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 14. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years are Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permission course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.  

Crosslist(s): ATC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Hillyer 203 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to visual experience through a study of the basic elements of drawing. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years are Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permission course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.   

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM / Hillyer 203 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to visual experience through a study of the basic elements of drawing. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years are Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permission course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.   

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 203 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to visual experience through a study of the basic elements of drawing. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years are Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permission course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.   

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

This cross-disciplinary studio course involves two-dimensional, three-dimensional and time-based approaches. Students are introduced to a range of conceptual and practical frameworks for making and thinking about art. This course is strongly recommended for students considering the art major. By emphasizing visual thinking, risk-taking and critical reflection, this course also has relevance for other disciplines. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 15. Priority given to first years. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years: Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

This cross-disciplinary studio course involves two-dimensional, three-dimensional and time-based approaches. Students are introduced to a range of conceptual and practical frameworks for making and thinking about art. This course is strongly recommended for students considering the art major. By emphasizing visual thinking, risk-taking and critical reflection, this course also has relevance for other disciplines. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 15. Priority given to first years. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years: Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

This cross-disciplinary studio course involves two-dimensional, three-dimensional and time-based approaches. Students are introduced to a range of conceptual and practical frameworks for making and thinking about art. This course is strongly recommended for students considering the art major. By emphasizing visual thinking, risk-taking and critical reflection, this course also has relevance for other disciplines. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 15. Priority given to first years. Instructor permission required.


Entering (first semester) first-years may register. All other class years: Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 207E Instructional Method: In-Person

Throughout this 7-week course, students work towards developing an understanding of decolonization as it pertains to the camera and photographic processes. They spend time with texts that engage the camera and its role in the creation and upholding of systems pertaining to race and power. The readings are supplemented by rigorous experimentation with alternative photographic processes, including, but not limited to cameraless processes such as cyanotypes, solar prints, and anthotypes. This course approaches decolonization through experimentation thus revealing the expansive possibilities held within the image-making process when experimentation and abstraction are centered. When multiple workshops are offered, students may take different topics during the first and second half of the semester for a total of 4 credits. Up to 4 credits of workshops may count toward the Studio Art Major. No prerequisites. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12. (E)


First half of semester course.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 207E Instructional Method: In-Person

Throughout this 7-week course, students work towards developing an understanding of decolonization as it pertains to the camera and photographic processes. They spend time with texts that engage the camera and its role in the creation and upholding of systems pertaining to race and power. The readings are supplemented by rigorous experimentation with alternative photographic processes, including, but not limited to cameraless processes such as cyanotypes, solar prints, and anthotypes. This course approaches decolonization through experimentation thus revealing the expansive possibilities held within the image-making process when experimentation and abstraction are centered. When multiple workshops are offered, students may take different topics during the first and second half of the semester for a total of 4 credits. Up to 4 credits of workshops may count toward the Studio Art Major. No prerequisites. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12. (E)


Second half of semester course.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer L18 Instructional Method: In-Person

This 7-week studio intensive engages topics of social justice as central to the discussion and visual inquiry. Through studio work, artist research, class excursions, and short readings, students use drawing as an expansive medium to conceptualize and relate their ideas. This course is experimental in nature and has no defined emphasis on traditional drawing techniques, instead the course takes an expanded/interdisciplinary media approach to drawing, to explore how critical questions of social justice can be developed into impactful artworks. Studio Art Workshops allow students with any level of experience to explore a thematic, expanded approach to art practice. When multiple workshops are offered, students may take different topics during the first and second half of the semester for a total of 4 credits. Up to 4 credits of workshops may count toward the Studio Art Major. No prerequisites. Majors and non-majors welcome. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.


First half of semester course.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer L18 Instructional Method: In-Person

This 7-week studio intensive engages topics of social justice as central to the discussion and visual inquiry. Through studio work, artist research, class excursions, and short readings, students use drawing as an expansive medium to conceptualize and relate their ideas. This course is experimental in nature and has no defined emphasis on traditional drawing techniques, instead the course takes an expanded/interdisciplinary media approach to drawing, to explore how critical questions of social justice can be developed into impactful artworks. Studio Art Workshops allow students with any level of experience to explore a thematic, expanded approach to art practice. When multiple workshops are offered, students may take different topics during the first and second half of the semester for a total of 4 credits. Up to 4 credits of workshops may count toward the Studio Art Major. No prerequisites. Majors and non-majors welcome. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.


Second half of semester course.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 14
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 218 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course builds working knowledge of multimedia digital artwork through experience with a variety of software, focusing on video and time-based media. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 14. No prerequisites. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Crosslist(s): ATC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: ARS 163 - Drawing I
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Hillyer 211 Instructional Method: In-Person

Various spatial and pictorial concepts are investigated through the oil medium. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Prerequisite: ARS 163 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: ARS 163
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Hillyer L03 Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course, students take a materialist approach to painting. With a focus on oil and water-based pigments, students explore mixed-media and experimental painting methods, and learn varied traditions of color theory and surface techniques through prompt-based assignments. This class includes working with sites and collections on campus--like the Botanic Garden, Smith Archives, or Design Thinking--to practice idea generation and consider ways to incorporate different themes and visual resources into our studio practice. Prerequisite: ARS 163. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may add yourself to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver. 

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: ARS 163 or 172
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer L04 Instructional Method: In-Person

The human figure and other natural forms. Work in modeling and plaster casting. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 15. Prerequisite: ARS 163, ARS 172 or equivalent. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to different installation strategies (e.g., working with multiples, found objects, light and site-specificity, among others). Coursework includes a series of projects, critiques, readings and short writing assignments. Students may require additional supplies and are responsible for purchasing them directly. Enrollment limited to 12. Prerequisite: ARS 172 or equivalent. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 212 Instructional Method: In-Person

Investigates the structure of the book as a form and examines the formal, symbolic, and linguistic nature of the Latin alphabet. The course explores traditional and non-traditional typography using manual typesetting and letterpress printing, including some digital applications. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Crosslist(s): BKX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not ARS 283
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 106 Instructional Method: In-Person

In nurturing architecture’s foundational principles of visual, material and conceptual experimentation, this course lays the foundation for subsequent studios, lifelong learning and curiosity for architectural design processes. It probes the material, organizational and spatial qualities of the ground, a shared horizontal territory inhabited by plants, people and buildings--one that is as much cultural as it is natural. Through iterative and analog processes, students integrate drawing and making to construct and reconstruct lines in the ground. Probing the physical and conceptual ground for natural or constructed patterns, students develop foundation-level design skills within the context of larger environmental and cultural discourses. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken ARS 283. Enrollment limited to 15. Prerequisite: ARH 110 or equivalent. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 218 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to visual experience through a study of the basic elements of photography as an expressive medium. Each section involves either black and white or a combination of darkroom and digital processes. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 15. Prerequisite: ARS 162 or ARS 172 or equivalent. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: ARS 272, 277, 268 or 269
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer L08 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an opportunity for students to expand upon their existing printmaking knowledge and learn how to combine multiple processes such as intaglio, relief, monotype and lithography. The class pays attention to the unique marks made by each process; considers the relationship between drawn, digital and photographic images in print; and uses the capacity to print multiples as a means to construct physical, social or narrative forms. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Prerequisite: at least one 4-credit 200-level printmaking course or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Hillyer 106 Instructional Method: In-Person

This research-based architectural design studio utilizes digital processes to analyze and reinterpret canonical architectural precedents, linking the digital to fluid conceptual ideas which are both historic and contemporary. In particular, the studio probes the spatial qualities of the moving body—as a site of both deep interiority and hyper-connectivity. In a return to the territory of the ground (see ARS 280), and within the larger context of ecologically and geopolitically induced migration and displacement, this studio investigates themes related to mobility and transience and the ways in which the body traverses territories of ground. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Enrollment limited to 15. Prerequisites: ARS 280 and ARS 281 or equivalent. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. This course is a permissions course, meaning all students are initially placed on the waitlist. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the listed prerequisites (if any). During November/April registration: The instructor will review the class roster and be in touch about enrollment once all students have had a chance to waitlist. There is nothing else you need to do in the meantime. Please do not submit a course waiver unless requested. During add/drop (Sept/Jan): You may register to the waitlist and contact the instructor about attending the first day of class. If you receive permission to take the course, you should submit a Course Eligibility Waiver.     

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ARS majors only; SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 320 Instructional Method: In-Person

This capstone course is required for all senior ARS majors. Students use the framework of the course to focus, challenge and re-conceptualize their studio work in media of their choice. Critiques, readings, written assignments, presentations and discussions support the development of an inventive and rigorous independent art practice. The semester culminates in a group exhibition. Core studio materials are provided. Students are responsible for the purchase of additional supplies required for individual projects. Restrictions: Seniors only; Smith College ARS majors only.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 35
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Wednesday | 4:10 PM - 5:50 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is a lecture series that serves as a “gateway” course to the Archives Concentration and an introduction to the methods and discoveries of archival research. The talks feature faculty members, archivists, scholars, and writers describing their own journeys, practices and insights in encountering archival materials. S/U only.


First half of semester course.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 50
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 39
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / McConnell 404 Instructional Method: In-Person

Discover how the forces of nature shape our understanding of the cosmos. Explore the origin, structure and evolution of the Earth, moons and planets, comets and asteroids, the Sun and other stars, star clusters, the Milky Way and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Designed for nonscience majors. Enrollment limited to 50.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 23
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM / McConnell 406 Instructional Method: In-Person

Discover how astronomers know about the universe by observing the light that comes to us from distant objects. View the sky with your naked eye, binoculars, and a small telescope. Take pictures with a professional telescope, and examine astronomical images. Designed for non-science majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / McConnell 406 Instructional Method: In-Person

A comprehensive introduction to the study of modern astronomy, covering planets their origins, orbits, interiors, surfaces and atmospheres; stars their formation, structure and evolution; and the universe its origin, large-scale structure and ultimate destiny. This introductory course is for students who are planning to major in science or math. Prerequisite: MTH 111 or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / McConnell 406 Instructional Method: In-Person

A calculus-based introduction to the observations and theoretical understanding of the structure and evolution of stars. Topics include astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, the Planck function of thermal emission, cause of spectral emission and absorption lines, Boltzmann and Saha distributions of atomic energy levels and ionization states, the Hertzprung Russell diagram, binary stars and stellar mass determination, nuclear energy generation in stars, hydrodynamic equilibrium, equations of state, and the fates of stars. Prerequisites: [(PHY 117 and PHY 118) or PHY 119] and MTH 112.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM / McConnell 406 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to the techniques of gathering and analyzing astronomical data, with an emphasis on optical observations related to studying stellar evolution. Students use Smith’s telescopes and CCD cameras to collect and analyze their own data, using the Python computing language. Topics covered include astronomical coordinate and time systems; telescope design and optics; instrumentation and techniques for imaging and photometry; astronomical detectors; digital image processing tools and techniques; atmospheric phenomena affecting astronomical observations; and error analysis and curve fitting. Prerequisites: AST 226 or AST 235; and one physics course at the 200-level. Previous experience in computer programming strongly recommended.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: BCH 252, CHM 223, CHM 224 & BIO 202
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Chemical dynamics in living systems. Enzyme mechanisms, metabolism and its regulation, energy production and utilization. Concurrent registration in BCH 353 is required for biochemistry majors. Prerequisites: BCH 252, CHM 223, CHM 224 and BIO 202.

Crosslist(s): CHM
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BCH 352 - Biochem II: Biochem Dynamics Enforced Requirements: BCH 252, CHM 223, CHM 224 & BIO 202
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:10 PM - 5:00 PM / Ford 220 Instructional Method: In-Person

Investigations of biochemical systems using experimental techniques in current biochemical research. Emphasis is on independent experimental design and execution. Corequisite: BCH 352. Prerequisite: BCH 252, CHM 223, CHM 224 and BIO 202. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BCH 352 - Biochem II: Biochem Dynamics Enforced Requirements: BCH 252, CHM 223, CHM 224 & BIO 202
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 5:00 PM / Ford 220 Instructional Method: In-Person

Investigations of biochemical systems using experimental techniques in current biochemical research. Emphasis is on independent experimental design and execution. Corequisite: BCH 352. Prerequisite: BCH 252, CHM 223, CHM 224 and BIO 202. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 29
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An explicitly multidisciplinary introduction to the challenges, data , tools, and frameworks surrounding global health in the 21st century. Open to students of all majors, this course examines the biological, environmental, social, and political factors that dictate healthspans and lifespans at local, national, regional, and global scales. Students also explore the ways in which notions of health and disease are constructed, and the extent to which these definitions vary over time and culture. Most of the work in this course is done by small interdisciplinary groups. Enrollment limited to 40. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 32
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 31
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 121 - Hort: Plants in Landscape Lab
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Course focuses on the intersection of plants and people. Topics include introduction to landscape plants and their usage, plants as food, plants as urban green infrastructure, garden design history and current issues such as the colonial history of botanic gardens, native vs. disruptive species, and community gardening. Course includes lectures, guest lecturers and in-class discussions. Corequisite: BIO 121. Enrollment limited to 32.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 120 - Hort: Plants in the Landscape
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Lyman 111 Instructional Method: In-Person

Identification, morphology and use of landscape plants including annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, groundcovers and tropical plants. Use of the Botanic Garden outdoor collection as well as field trips are important components of the course. Course requirements include landscape design activities and creation of a Field Guide to plant materials covered in the course. Corequisite: BIO 120. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 120 - Hort: Plants in the Landscape
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Lyman 111 Instructional Method: In-Person

Identification, morphology and use of landscape plants including annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, groundcovers and tropical plants. Use of the Botanic Garden outdoor collection as well as field trips are important components of the course. Course requirements include landscape design activities and creation of a Field Guide to plant materials covered in the course. Corequisite: BIO 120. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 69
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the origin, nature, and importance of the diversity of life on Earth, key ecological processes, and interactions that create and maintain communities and ecosystems, principal threats to biodiversity, and emerging conservation strategies to protect the elements and processes upon which humans depend. Throughout the semester, the course emphasizes the relevance of diversity and ecological studies in conservation. Concurrent registration in BIO 131 is recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 23
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the origin, nature, and importance of the diversity of life on Earth, key ecological processes, and interactions that create and maintain communities and ecosystems, principal threats to biodiversity, and emerging conservation strategies to protect the elements and processes upon which humans depend. Throughout the semester, the course emphasizes the relevance of diversity and ecological studies in conservation. Concurrent registration in BIO 131 is recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 23
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the origin, nature, and importance of the diversity of life on Earth, key ecological processes, and interactions that create and maintain communities and ecosystems, principal threats to biodiversity, and emerging conservation strategies to protect the elements and processes upon which humans depend. Throughout the semester, the course emphasizes the relevance of diversity and ecological studies in conservation. Concurrent registration in BIO 131 is recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 23
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the origin, nature, and importance of the diversity of life on Earth, key ecological processes, and interactions that create and maintain communities and ecosystems, principal threats to biodiversity, and emerging conservation strategies to protect the elements and processes upon which humans depend. Throughout the semester, the course emphasizes the relevance of diversity and ecological studies in conservation. Concurrent registration in BIO 131 is recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM / Sabin-Reed 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Students pull on their boots and explore local habitats that may include the Mill River, MacLeish Field Station, Smith campus Botanic Gardens and local hemlock forests. Students gain experience with a diversity of organisms by conducting research projects that can enhance their understanding of ecology and conservation. Students practice the scientific process and document their work in a lab notebook. Research skills developed include hypothesis development, data collection, statistical analysis and presentation of results. Because research projects vary seasonally, please see the Department of Biological Sciences website for more information. Concurrent registration in BIO 130 recommended.Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Students pull on their boots and explore local habitats that may include the Mill River, MacLeish Field Station, Smith campus Botanic Gardens and local hemlock forests. Students gain experience with a diversity of organisms by conducting research projects that can enhance their understanding of ecology and conservation. Students practice the scientific process and document their work in a lab notebook. Research skills developed include hypothesis development, data collection, statistical analysis and presentation of results. Because research projects vary seasonally, please see the Department of Biological Sciences website for more information. Concurrent registration in BIO 130 recommended.Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Students pull on their boots and explore local habitats that may include the Mill River, MacLeish Field Station, Smith campus Botanic Gardens and local hemlock forests. Students gain experience with a diversity of organisms by conducting research projects that can enhance their understanding of ecology and conservation. Students practice the scientific process and document their work in a lab notebook. Research skills developed include hypothesis development, data collection, statistical analysis and presentation of results. Because research projects vary seasonally, please see the Department of Biological Sciences website for more information. Concurrent registration in BIO 130 recommended.Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Students pull on their boots and explore local habitats that may include the Mill River, MacLeish Field Station, Smith campus Botanic Gardens and local hemlock forests. Students gain experience with a diversity of organisms by conducting research projects that can enhance their understanding of ecology and conservation. Students practice the scientific process and document their work in a lab notebook. Research skills developed include hypothesis development, data collection, statistical analysis and presentation of results. Because research projects vary seasonally, please see the Department of Biological Sciences website for more information. Concurrent registration in BIO 130 recommended.Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 78
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 41
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 78.


This section requires concurrent registration in discussion section BIO 132-D01, -D02, -D03 or -D04.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment for this section limited to 40.


This section requires concurrent registration in discussion section BIO 132-D05.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 78.


This section requires concurrent registration in lecture section BIO 132-01.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:25 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 78.


This section requires concurrent registration in lecture section BIO 132-01.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 19
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 78.


This section requires concurrent registration in lecture section BIO 132-01.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 19
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 4:10 PM - 5:25 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 78.


This section requires concurrent registration in lecture section BIO 132-01.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the structure, function and physiology of cells; the properties of biological molecules; information transfer from the level of DNA to cell-cell communication; and cellular energy generation and transfer. The development of multicellular organisms and the physiology of selected organ systems is also explored. In addition to attending lectures, each student participates in discussion sections that focus on data analysis and interpretation while integrating mechanisms across scales. Concurrent registration in BIO 133 recommended but not required. Enrollment for this section is limited to 40.


This section requires concurrent registration in discussion section BIO 132-02.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM / Sabin-Reed 328 Instructional Method: In-Person

This laboratory course introduces students to biological discovery and the biological research process. Students gain hands-on experience with the use of modern biological research methods by participating in ongoing research with a variety of organisms. This includes scientific discovery, hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, as well as presentation of discoveries and results. Research projects vary with each Instructor. Concurrent registration in BIO 132 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 120 Instructional Method: In-Person

This laboratory course introduces students to biological discovery and the biological research process. Students gain hands-on experience with the use of modern biological research methods by participating in ongoing research with a variety of organisms. This includes scientific discovery, hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, as well as presentation of discoveries and results. Research projects vary with each Instructor. Concurrent registration in BIO 132 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 120 Instructional Method: In-Person

This laboratory course introduces students to biological discovery and the biological research process. Students gain hands-on experience with the use of modern biological research methods by participating in ongoing research with a variety of organisms. This includes scientific discovery, hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, as well as presentation of discoveries and results. Research projects vary with each Instructor. Concurrent registration in BIO 132 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 120 Instructional Method: In-Person

This laboratory course introduces students to biological discovery and the biological research process. Students gain hands-on experience with the use of modern biological research methods by participating in ongoing research with a variety of organisms. This includes scientific discovery, hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, as well as presentation of discoveries and results. Research projects vary with each Instructor. Concurrent registration in BIO 132 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 120 Instructional Method: In-Person

This laboratory course introduces students to biological discovery and the biological research process. Students gain hands-on experience with the use of modern biological research methods by participating in ongoing research with a variety of organisms. This includes scientific discovery, hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, as well as presentation of discoveries and results. Research projects vary with each Instructor. Concurrent registration in BIO 132 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 42
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course students learn how animal bodies function from the molecular to the organismal level and how the physiology of animals, including humans, has been shaped by evolution to enable survival in a wide range of environments. Course content is organized by body system (cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, etc.). Assignments provide opportunities for students to practice applying their knowledge of physiology to real-life situations, predicting the outcomes of experiments, and interpreting and writing about the primary literature. Concurrent registration in BIO 201 is recommended but not required. Prerequisites: BIO 132/ BIO 133 and CHM 111 or CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 60.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: BIO 200 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct experiments in human and animal physiology. Emphasis is on developing hypotheses, designing experiments, graphing data, interpreting results, and communicating in the scientific style. Prerequisite: BIO 200, may be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: BIO 200 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct experiments in human and animal physiology. Emphasis is on developing hypotheses, designing experiments, graphing data, interpreting results, and communicating in the scientific style. Prerequisite: BIO 200, may be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 48
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The structure and function of eukaryotic cells. This course examines contemporary topics in cellular biology: cellular structures, organelle function, membrane and endomembrane systems, cellular regulation, signaling mechanisms, motility, bioelectricity, communication and cellular energetics. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 252. Prerequisites: BIO 132/BIO 133 and CHM 222. BIO 203 is recommended but not required. Discussion sections limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The structure and function of eukaryotic cells. This course examines contemporary topics in cellular biology: cellular structures, organelle function, membrane and endomembrane systems, cellular regulation, signaling mechanisms, motility, bioelectricity, communication and cellular energetics. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 252. Prerequisites: BIO 132/BIO 133 and CHM 222. BIO 203 is recommended but not required. Discussion sections limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 15
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The structure and function of eukaryotic cells. This course examines contemporary topics in cellular biology: cellular structures, organelle function, membrane and endomembrane systems, cellular regulation, signaling mechanisms, motility, bioelectricity, communication and cellular energetics. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 252. Prerequisites: BIO 132/BIO 133 and CHM 222. BIO 203 is recommended but not required. Discussion sections limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The structure and function of eukaryotic cells. This course examines contemporary topics in cellular biology: cellular structures, organelle function, membrane and endomembrane systems, cellular regulation, signaling mechanisms, motility, bioelectricity, communication and cellular energetics. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 252. Prerequisites: BIO 132/BIO 133 and CHM 222. BIO 203 is recommended but not required. Discussion sections limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 202 - Cell Biology
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 122 Instructional Method: In-Person

Inquiry-based laboratory using techniques such as spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics, bright field and fluorescence light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The emphasis is on student-designed projects. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 253. Corequisite: BIO 202. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 202 - Cell Biology
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 122 Instructional Method: In-Person

Inquiry-based laboratory using techniques such as spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics, bright field and fluorescence light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The emphasis is on student-designed projects. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 253. Corequisite: BIO 202. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 202 - Cell Biology
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 122 Instructional Method: In-Person

Inquiry-based laboratory using techniques such as spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics, bright field and fluorescence light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The emphasis is on student-designed projects. This course is a prerequisite for BCH 253. Corequisite: BIO 202. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: BIO 230 or 232 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 328 Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory designed to give students an introduction to genomics and the molecular biology of genetics. Students gain experience with a variety of classical and modern techniques used in human genetic analysis and several experiments using students' DNA are performed throughout the semester. Laboratory and computer-based projects include PCR, restriction analysis and DNA sequencing as well as contemporary bioinformatics and genome database analyses. Prerequisite: BIO 230 or BIO 232 must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: BIO 230 or 232 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 328 Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory designed to give students an introduction to genomics and the molecular biology of genetics. Students gain experience with a variety of classical and modern techniques used in human genetic analysis and several experiments using students' DNA are performed throughout the semester. Laboratory and computer-based projects include PCR, restriction analysis and DNA sequencing as well as contemporary bioinformatics and genome database analyses. Prerequisite: BIO 230 or BIO 232 must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, NSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 54
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Evolution frames much of biology by providing insights into how and why things change over time. For example, the study of evolution is essential to: understanding transitions in biodiversity across time and space, elucidating patterns of genetic variation within and between populations, and developing both vaccines and treatments for human diseases. Topics in this course include population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation, phylogenetics and macroevolution. Concurrent registration in BIO 231 recommended. Prerequisite: BIO 130 or BIO 132 or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 267 - Ecology: P&A Lab Enforced Requirements: BIO 130
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This general ecology course provides a conceptual foundation for understanding ecological processes from population dynamics to ecosystem function. Fundamental ecological concepts are covered within the context of current environmental challenges arising from global change. This framing illuminates how population dynamics, community composition and trophic interactions affect ecosystem function and ecosystem services. Corequisite: BIO 267. Prerequisite: BIO 130 or an equivalent course in ecology or environmental science. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 266 - Ecology: Principles&Apps
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 314 Instructional Method: In-Person

This general ecology laboratory course provides hands-on experience in the execution of ecological experiments in the field. Students participate in study design, data curation, analysis and interpretation. All statistical analyses is conducted in R. Corequisite: BIO 266. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 24
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 269 - Marine Ecology Lab
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The oceans cover over 75 percent of the Earth and are home to enormous biodiversity. Marine Ecology explores a variety of coastal and oceanic systems, focusing on natural and human-induced factors that affect biodiversity and the ecological balance in marine habitats. Using case studies, the class studies some successful conservation and management strategies, including Marine Protected Areas. This course uses a variety of readings, group activities and short writing assignments to develop vital skills such as effective oral, graphical and written communication; critical thinking; and problem solving. Enrollment limited to 24. Corequisite: BIO 269.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS, MSC
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 268 - Marine Ecology
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM / Sabin-Reed 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

The laboratory applies concepts discussed in lecture and uses several small-group projects in the field and laboratory to develop relevant skills for conducting marine-related research. Students learn to design and analyze experiments and to write in the scientific style. Field trips to Rhode Island and Cape Cod, MA provide hands-on experience with marine organisms in their natural habitats. Corequisite: BIO 268. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS, MSC
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 268 - Marine Ecology
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

The laboratory applies concepts discussed in lecture and uses several small-group projects in the field and laboratory to develop relevant skills for conducting marine-related research. Students learn to design and analyze experiments and to write in the scientific style. Field trips to Rhode Island and Cape Cod, MA provide hands-on experience with marine organisms in their natural habitats. Corequisite: BIO 268. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS, MSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Fundamental concepts of nervous system function at the cellular level (electrical signals, membrane potentials, propagation, synapses) and also the systems level (motor control, generating behavior, perception of visual form, color and movement). This course provides a strong foundation for BIO 310 and NSC 318. See website (tinyurl.com/bio300) for full syllabus. Prerequisites: BIO 200 or 202 or NSC 210.

Crosslist(s): NSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 27
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How does a single cell give rise to the complexity and diversity of cells and forms that make up humans? Developmental biology answers this question by spanning disciplines from cell biology and genetics to ecology and evolution. The remarkable phenomena that occur during embryonic development is presented in concert with the experiments underlying the current knowledge. This is an interactive class experience using “flipped classroom” approaches as well as web conferencing with the prominent developmental biologists whose research the class covers. Prerequisites: BIO 132 and (BIO 202 or BIO 230). BIO 130 recommended.

Crosslist(s): NSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 27
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How does a single cell give rise to the complexity and diversity of cells and forms that make up humans? Developmental biology answers this question by spanning disciplines from cell biology and genetics to ecology and evolution. The remarkable phenomena that occur during embryonic development is presented in concert with the experiments underlying the current knowledge. This is an interactive class experience using “flipped classroom” approaches as well as web conferencing with the prominent developmental biologists whose research the class covers. Prerequisites: BIO 132 and (BIO 202 or BIO 230). BIO 130 recommended.

Crosslist(s): NSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: BIO 314 Limit
Time/Location: Friday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 411 Instructional Method: In-Person

Instrument specific course highly recommended for students interested in using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques in research (special studies, honors, SURF, etc.). Participants get exposure to basic and advanced light and electron microscopy techniques available at Smith. Mechanical and optical components are reviewed. Operational parameters for improving image quality and data collection using digital imaging and image analysis techniques are discussed. Emphasis is on the use of these exciting technologies performing quality and up-to-date research in many disciplines ranging from the live science and geology to art and engineering. Evaluation is through engagement in assigned activities. 400-level work cannot overlap with this course work. S/U only. Restrictions: BIO 314 may not be repeated. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

While not considered living organisms, the recent COVID and recurrent and threatening influenza pandemics show the havoc viruses can wreak; these unique acellular microbes are the emphasis in this seminar. This course examines the impact of infectious diseases on society. New pathogens are constantly being identified while existing pathogens have warranted increased investigation for multiple reasons, including as causative agents of pandemics, chronic disease or cancer; as increased threats due to multidrug resistance or immune evasion of current immunotherapies; as disease agents that disproportionately impact certain populations; and as agents of bioterrorism. Specific emphasis on the molecular basis of virulence in a variety of organisms is addressed along with the diseases they cause and the public health measures taken to address these pathogens. Prerequisites: BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 230 or BIO 232, or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: BIO 337 - Genomics Lab
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Ongoing developments in high-throughput sequencing technologies have made genomic analysis a central feature of many scientific disciplines, including forensics, medicine, ecology and evolution. This course reviews the scope and applications of genome sequencing projects. After completing the course, students are prepared to design a high-throughput sequencing project and interpret the results of genomic analysis. Corequisite: BIO 337. Prerequisite: BIO 230 or BIO 232. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 336 - Genomics
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This lab covers genomic analysis pipelines from nucleic acid isolation to sequence analysis in Linux and R environments. Students independently design and execute a high-throughput sequencing experiment to measure genetic variation in natural populations. Corequisite: BIO 336. Prerequisite: BIO 230, BIO 232 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 24
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This colloquium explores a class of phenomena broadly categorized as “resistance.” Specifically, the course asks whether the heterogeneous settings in which that term arises suggest a single underlying mechanism leading to resistance, or conversely, whether disparate phenomena have been inappropriately grouped together under a single rubric. Resistance is a concept has been evoked at all levels of biological (and non-biological) organization, from the viral to the political. The class selects a subset of the settings in which resistance is seen as an important phenomenon and dissects the mechanisms responsible for the origin and spread of resistance. Students explore the phenomena from mechanistic, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives in hopes of detecting both important similarities and telling differences. Enrollment limited to 24. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

There is increasing evidence of epigenetic phenomena influencing the development of organisms and the transmission of information between generations. These epigenetic phenomena include the inheritance of acquired morphological traits in some lineages and the apparent transmission of RNA caches between generations in plants, animals and microbes. This seminar explores emerging data on epigenetics and discusses the impact of these phenomena on evolution. Participants write an independent research paper on a topic of their choice. Prerequisite: BIO 230, BIO 232 or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 15. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: *SDS 201, 210 or 220
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

Diverse fields from ecology to neuroscience rely on measures of animal behavior to reveal new insights into how individuals interact with their physical and social environments. Scientists integrate both high-tech (remote imaging, AI) and low-tech (human observation) solutions to record, track, and analyze patterns of behavior in the wild and in the lab. This course gives students experience with several methods of quantifying and analyzing animal behavior in both field-based and lab-based investigations. Students develop and conduct an independent research project and practice interpreting their own data.  Prerequisites: SDS 201, SDS 210, or SDS 220. Enrollment limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): NSC
Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 365 - Plant Ecology Lab
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Sabin-Reed 208 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course surveys the environmental factors, historical processes and ecological interactions that influence the distribution and abundance of plant species in the landscape and informs conservation of rare and threatened plant species. The class examines how plant communities are assembled and what processes influence their structure and diversity, including past and present human activities, climate change and exotic species. The class focuses in particular on plants and plant communities of the Northeast U.S., using examples from the local landscape to illustrate key ecological concepts and approaches to plant conservation. Corequisite: BIO 365. Prerequisite: a course in plant biology, ecology or environmental science; statistics is recommended (e.g., SDS 220). Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: BIO 364 - Plant Ecology
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 5:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 208 Instructional Method: In-Person

This lab course involves field and laboratory investigations of plant ecology and conservation, with an emphasis on Northeastern plant species and plant communities. The labs explore interactions between plants and insects, visit wetland and upland habitats and investigate plant population dynamics at sites around western Massachusetts. Students gain hands-on experience with descriptive and experimental research approaches used to investigate ecological processes in plant communities and inform conservation of plant biodiversity. Corequisite: BIO 364. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: BIO S.M. only
Time/Location: Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This seminar provides the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the other students in the BIO MS program, gain experience describing and sharing planned thesis research with others, and develop professional skills related to crafting research proposals, reading and critiquing scientific literature, and public presentation.  This course is required for graduate students and must be taken both years.  Restrictions: BIO graduate students only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as BKX 202 and PYX 202. This course focuses on various professional practice aspects of publishing, including manuscript submissions, selection, poetry craft and literary citizenship, through Nine Syllables Press, in partnership with the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center. Students learn about the publishing industry and contemporary US poetry landscape. Students have the opportunity to directly participate in reading and selecting manuscripts for a chapbook to be published by Nine Syllables Press. Preference given to Poetry and Book Studies concentrators. Cannot be taken S/U. ENG 112 or BKX 140 recommended but not required. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): BKX, PYX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 38
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the academic study of Buddhism through readings, lectures, and discussions. Students explore the ways that Buddhism is analyzed and interpreted through the perspectives of different academic disciplines, including anthropology, art, environmental humanities, gender studies, government, literature, philosophy, and religion. Each week features a different methodological approach. Materials to be considered include discourses of the Buddha, meditation manuals, painting, poetry, philosophical treatises, and more. This course meets during the first half of the semester only. S/U only.


First half of semester course.

Crosslist(s): REL
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Service learning, civic engagement, community-based participatory research and community service are familiar terms for describing forms of community-based learning (CBL) in higher education. Theorists and practitioners continue to debate how students and faculty can best join partners to support community-driven goals in areas nearby colleges and universities. Students consider these issues through exploring the literature of community engagement and learning from the experiences of those who practice its different forms. CCX 120 serves as a gateway course for the Community Engagement and Social Change Concentration. Students are introduced to the varied opportunities available at the college for engaging with communities. S/U only.

Crosslist(s): EDC, LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CCX 120 or SWG 150
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as SWG 245 and CCX 245. This course introduces students to key concepts, debates and provocations that animate the world of community, labor and electoral organizing for social change. To better understand these movements’ visions, students develop an analysis of global and national inequalities, exploitation and oppression. The course explores a range of organizing skills to build an awareness of power dynamics and learn activists’ tools to bring people together towards common goals. A central aspect of this course is practicing community-based learning and research methods in dialogue with community-based activist partners. Prerequisite: CCX 120 or SWG 150. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): CCX, SWG
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Using chemical reactions to make quantitative predictions is a foundational skill in chemistry. This skill is built on a set of quantitative approaches including dimensional analysis, reaction stoichiometry and physical measurement. Students build and refine these skills through both individual and group work in a small class setting. This course is a co- or prerequisite for CHM 111; students are recommended for this course on the basis of a short placement exam. For these students, successful completion of CHM 110 is required to enter any CHM courses with a CHM 111 prerequisite. Enrollment limited to 60.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab Enforced Requirements: Not CHM 118
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Discussions include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111L. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab Enforced Requirements: Not CHM 118
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Discussions include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111L. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 7
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab Enforced Requirements: Not CHM 118
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Discussions include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111L. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab Enforced Requirements: Not CHM 118
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Discussions include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111L. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab Enforced Requirements: Not CHM 118
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Discussions include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Enrollment limited to 16 per lab section. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111L. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 323 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 326 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 323 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 326 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Ford 323 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Ford 326 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 323 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 326 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 323 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 326 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 326 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 111 - Chemistry I: General
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 323 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab Section. The first semester of our core chemistry curriculum introduces the language(s) of chemistry and explores atoms, molecules and their reactions. Topics covered include electronic structures of atoms, structure shape and properties of molecules; reactions and stoichiometry. Multiple sections are offered at different times, as detailed in the Schedule of Classes. At the time of registration students must register for both a lecture and a lab section that fit their course schedule. Corequisite: CHM 111. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: CHM 118L - Advanced General Chemistry Lab Enforced Requirements: Not CHM 111 or 224
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is for students with a very strong background in chemistry. The elementary theories of stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, structure, energetics and reactions are quickly reviewed. The major portions of the course involve a detailed analysis of atomic theory and bonding from an orbital concept, an examination of the concepts behind thermodynamic arguments in chemical systems, and an investigation of chemical reactions and kinetics. The laboratory deals with synthesis, physical properties and kinetics. The course prepares students for CHM 222 and CHM 223, and replaces both CHM 111 and CHM 224. Corequisite: CHM 118L. Restrictions: Not open to students who have passed either CHM 111 or CHM 224. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 118 - Advanced General Chemistry
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 226 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab course for CHM 118.  This course is for students with a very strong background in chemistry and provides a foundation in basic lab technique, particularly for quantitative analytical measurements. It begins with an introduction to light as a tool for investigating aspects of chemical systems such as acid/base behavior and metal-ligand chemistry. The second half of the lab consists of a project module where students develop greater independence in their chemistry skills while investigating the behavior of one particular chemical system in depth. Each student also learns to keep a laboratory notebook, prepare scientific reports and presentations, and work safely in a chemical environment. Corequisite: CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 118 - Advanced General Chemistry
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 226 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab course for CHM 118.  This course is for students with a very strong background in chemistry and provides a foundation in basic lab technique, particularly for quantitative analytical measurements. It begins with an introduction to light as a tool for investigating aspects of chemical systems such as acid/base behavior and metal-ligand chemistry. The second half of the lab consists of a project module where students develop greater independence in their chemistry skills while investigating the behavior of one particular chemical system in depth. Each student also learns to keep a laboratory notebook, prepare scientific reports and presentations, and work safely in a chemical environment. Corequisite: CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 118 - Advanced General Chemistry
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 226 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab course for CHM 118.  This course is for students with a very strong background in chemistry and provides a foundation in basic lab technique, particularly for quantitative analytical measurements. It begins with an introduction to light as a tool for investigating aspects of chemical systems such as acid/base behavior and metal-ligand chemistry. The second half of the lab consists of a project module where students develop greater independence in their chemistry skills while investigating the behavior of one particular chemical system in depth. Each student also learns to keep a laboratory notebook, prepare scientific reports and presentations, and work safely in a chemical environment. Corequisite: CHM 118. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH, ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 40
Waitlist Count: 23
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223L - Chemistry III Lab: Organic Lab Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Prerequisite: CHM 222/222L. Corequisite: CHM 223L. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 40
Waitlist Count: 17
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223L - Chemistry III Lab: Organic Lab Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Prerequisite: CHM 222/222L. Corequisite: CHM 223L. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 34
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223L - Chemistry III Lab: Organic Lab Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Prerequisite: CHM 222/222L. Corequisite: CHM 223L. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Ford 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 226 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: CHM 223 - Chemistry III: Organic Enforced Requirements: CHM 222/222L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 223 Instructional Method: In-Person

Lab section. Material builds on introductory organic chemistry topics covered in CHM 222 and focuses more heavily on retrosynthetic analysis and multistep synthetic planning. Specific topics include reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; aromaticity and reactions of benzene; and cycloaddition reactions including the Diels-Alder reaction. Corequisite: CHM 223. Prerequisite: CHM 222/ CHM 222L, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 32
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: (CHM 118/118L or 224/224L) & MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 322 Instructional Method: In-Person

Quantum chemistry: an introduction to quantum mechanics, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, with applications in spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHM 118 or CHM224 and MTH 112 or MTH 114; strongly recommended: MTH 212 or PHY 210, and PHY 115 or PHY 117.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 29
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: CHM 118/118L or CHM 224/224L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 322 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to some common environmental chemical processes in air, soil and water, coupled with a study of the crucial role of accurate chemical measurement of these processes. Lecture and laboratory featuring modern chemical instrumentation for spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) high performance chromatographic separations (both gas and liquid), electrochemistry as well as microwave- and ultrasound-assisted sample preparation, and a short project linked to local faculty research interests. Oral presentations and formal laboratory reports required. Prerequisite: CHM 118 or CHM 224 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: CHM 118/118L or CHM 224/224L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 5:00 PM / Ford 322 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to some common environmental chemical processes in air, soil and water, coupled with a study of the crucial role of accurate chemical measurement of these processes. Lecture and laboratory featuring modern chemical instrumentation for spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) high performance chromatographic separations (both gas and liquid), electrochemistry as well as microwave- and ultrasound-assisted sample preparation, and a short project linked to local faculty research interests. Oral presentations and formal laboratory reports required. Prerequisite: CHM 118 or CHM 224 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: CHM 118/118L or CHM 224/224L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 5:00 PM / Ford 322 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to some common environmental chemical processes in air, soil and water, coupled with a study of the crucial role of accurate chemical measurement of these processes. Lecture and laboratory featuring modern chemical instrumentation for spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) high performance chromatographic separations (both gas and liquid), electrochemistry as well as microwave- and ultrasound-assisted sample preparation, and a short project linked to local faculty research interests. Oral presentations and formal laboratory reports required. Prerequisite: CHM 118 or CHM 224 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: CHM 118/118L or CHM 224/224L
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 5:00 PM / Ford 322 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to some common environmental chemical processes in air, soil and water, coupled with a study of the crucial role of accurate chemical measurement of these processes. Lecture and laboratory featuring modern chemical instrumentation for spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) high performance chromatographic separations (both gas and liquid), electrochemistry as well as microwave- and ultrasound-assisted sample preparation, and a short project linked to local faculty research interests. Oral presentations and formal laboratory reports required. Prerequisite: CHM 118 or CHM 224 or equivalent. Lab section enrollment limited to 10.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 36
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CHM 223 & (CHM 118 or 224)
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to the field of bioinorganic chemistry. Students learn about the role of metals in biology as well as about the use of inorganic compounds as probes and drugs in biological systems. Prerequisites: CHM 223 and either CHM 118 or CHM 224.

Crosslist(s): BCH
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is designed to be taken in parallel with an advanced group project-based course in any discipline. Students observe and act on group and project processes to develop and refine their skills as collaborators. Participants meet weekly as a cohort for support and coaching from the instructor and each other, and complete brief reflective journal entries. The final written reflection helps students articulate their experience as a collaborative leader on resumes, in job interviews, or in fellowship and graduate school applications. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 15. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the art, architecture and material culture of the Hellenistic period, spanning the years from 323 to 31 BCE and representing one of the most exciting and dynamic eras of Greek history. Beginning with the expansionist campaign of Alexander the Great and ending with the conquests of the future emperor Augustus, it is a time of fast-paced change, experimentation and diversity. In addition to examining the archaeology of this period, the course explores ideas about the accessibility of archaeological material and how this may be facilitated through digital collections and virtual reconstructions.

Crosslist(s): ARC, MUX
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

A year-long course in the fundamentals of Attic Greek, the dialect of Greek spoken in antiquity in the region of Attica and its capital, Athens, and used by canonical writers such as the tragedians Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, the historian Thucydides and the philosopher Plato. This course prepares students to read the works of these authors and a wide range of others through a combination of grammatical study, composition and graded reading practice, while learning about the history and culture of classical Greece. It also prepares them to make the transition to both the early Greek of Homeric epic and the later Greek (koine) of the New Testament. This course cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to different genres of prose and poetry in the Classical period with attention to linguistic differences over time and region. Readings are from works such as Herodotus' History of the Persian War, the poetry of Solon the wise Athenian lawmaker, the philosophical dialogues of Plato, the Athenian courtroom speeches of Lysias, the tragedies of Euripides. Prerequisite: GRK 100Y or equivalent.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The Latin language has had an extraordinarily long life, from ancient Rome through the Middle Ages to nineteenth-century Europe, where it remained the language of scholarship and science. Even today it survives in the Romance languages that grew out of it and in the countless English words derived from Latin roots. This course prepares students to read Latin texts in any period or area of interest through a study of the fundamentals of classical Latin grammar and through practice in reading from a range of Latin authors. Some attention is also given to Roman culture and Latin literary history. This is a full-year course and cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): MED
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Practice and improvement of reading skills through the study of a selection of texts in prose and verse. Systematic review of fundamentals of grammar. Prerequisite: LAT 100Y or equivalent.

Crosslist(s): ANS, MED
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The poetry of Martial and Statius offers glimpses of life in Rome under the emperor Domitian, who ruled from 81 to 96 C.E. Students read selections from Martial’s Epigrams, Statius’ Silvae, and modern scholarship, and explore issues of patronage, censorship, flattery, and artistic freedom. Domitian has gone down in history as a wicked tyrant, so did Martial and Statius really mean the flattering things they wrote? How much control did the imperial court have over literature—and when does literature become propaganda? What can the Epigrams and Silvae reveal about the relationship between class, gender, and power under Domitian? Prerequisite: LAT 214, or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 38
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as SDS 109 and CSC 109. The world is growing increasingly reliant on collecting and analyzing information to help people make decisions. Because of this, the ability to communicate effectively about data is an important component of future job prospects across nearly all disciplines. In this course, students learn the foundations of information visualization and sharpen their skills in communicating using data. This course explores concepts in decision-making, human perception, color theory and storytelling as they apply to data-driven communication. This course helps students build a strong foundation in how to talk to people about data, for both aspiring data scientists and students who want to learn new ways of presenting information. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): CSC, MTH, SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as SDS 109 and CSC 109. The world is growing increasingly reliant on collecting and analyzing information to help people make decisions. Because of this, the ability to communicate effectively about data is an important component of future job prospects across nearly all disciplines. In this course, students learn the foundations of information visualization and sharpen their skills in communicating using data. This course explores concepts in decision-making, human perception, color theory and storytelling as they apply to data-driven communication. This course helps students build a strong foundation in how to talk to people about data, for both aspiring data scientists and students who want to learn new ways of presenting information. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): CSC, MTH, SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not CSC 111
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

A gentle introduction to designing programs (recipes) for systematically solving problems. Students learn to build programs including designing, coding, debugging, testing and documenting them. An introduction to block-structured procedural control flow including branching, iteration and functions, using primitive and simple data types (lists). Students learn the high-level internal operation of computer systems (inputs, outputs, processing and storage) and their applications. Students are exposed to the social and historical aspects of computing. This course is recommended for those who have no prior experience in computer science at the high school, AP or college level. S/U only. May not be taken concurrently with CSC 120. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CSC 111. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not CSC 111
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

A gentle introduction to designing programs (recipes) for systematically solving problems. Students learn to build programs including designing, coding, debugging, testing and documenting them. An introduction to block-structured procedural control flow including branching, iteration and functions, using primitive and simple data types (lists). Students learn the high-level internal operation of computer systems (inputs, outputs, processing and storage) and their applications. Students are exposed to the social and historical aspects of computing. This course is recommended for those who have no prior experience in computer science at the high school, AP or college level. S/U only. May not be taken concurrently with CSC 120. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CSC 111. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not CSC 111
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

A gentle introduction to designing programs (recipes) for systematically solving problems. Students learn to build programs including designing, coding, debugging, testing and documenting them. An introduction to block-structured procedural control flow including branching, iteration and functions, using primitive and simple data types (lists). Students learn the high-level internal operation of computer systems (inputs, outputs, processing and storage) and their applications. Students are exposed to the social and historical aspects of computing. This course is recommended for those who have no prior experience in computer science at the high school, AP or college level. S/U only. May not be taken concurrently with CSC 120. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CSC 111. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not CSC 111
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

A gentle introduction to designing programs (recipes) for systematically solving problems. Students learn to build programs including designing, coding, debugging, testing and documenting them. An introduction to block-structured procedural control flow including branching, iteration and functions, using primitive and simple data types (lists). Students learn the high-level internal operation of computer systems (inputs, outputs, processing and storage) and their applications. Students are exposed to the social and historical aspects of computing. This course is recommended for those who have no prior experience in computer science at the high school, AP or college level. S/U only. May not be taken concurrently with CSC 120. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CSC 111. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course emphasizes computational problem-solving using a typed object-oriented programming (OOP). Students learn core computer science principles including: control flow, functions, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation and information-hiding, specification, recursion, debugging, unit testing, version control, using libraries and writing code in multiple files. Students also learn and apply the model-view-controller (MVC) architecture, the basics of graphics and GUIs, working with external files and foundations of algorithm design. Abstract data types and simple data structures are used to illustrate concepts of OOP and solve computational problems through regular programming assignments (in Java and Python). This course assumes prior programming experience including a basic understanding of branching (if-statements), iteration (loops), functions and simple data types (integers, strings, lists/arrays). Prerequisites: CSC 110 or equivalent. Cannot be taken concurrently with CSC 110. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course emphasizes computational problem-solving using a typed object-oriented programming (OOP). Students learn core computer science principles including: control flow, functions, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation and information-hiding, specification, recursion, debugging, unit testing, version control, using libraries and writing code in multiple files. Students also learn and apply the model-view-controller (MVC) architecture, the basics of graphics and GUIs, working with external files and foundations of algorithm design. Abstract data types and simple data structures are used to illustrate concepts of OOP and solve computational problems through regular programming assignments (in Java and Python). This course assumes prior programming experience including a basic understanding of branching (if-statements), iteration (loops), functions and simple data types (integers, strings, lists/arrays). Prerequisites: CSC 110 or equivalent. Cannot be taken concurrently with CSC 110. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 120 or 210
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 241 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course covers the fundamentals of programming for the web. Students explore client-side development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery to craft interactive and visually appealing web experiences. Next, the course transitions to server-side programming, using PHP and AJAX to build robust and responsive web applications. The course also covers foundational topics in software design and project development through both hands-on projects and guided instruction. Prerequisite: CSC 120 or CSC 210. Enrollment limited to 30. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 120
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

Explores elementary data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, maps, trees, graphs) and algorithms (searching, sorting, tree and graph traversal) in a variety of contexts. Using a typed object oriented programming language (e.g. Java), students develop their own implementations as well as more complex applications based upon existing, standard data structures libraries. Not open to students who have taken CSC 212. Prerequisite: CSC 120. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 28
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 120
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

Explores elementary data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, maps, trees, graphs) and algorithms (searching, sorting, tree and graph traversal) in a variety of contexts. Using a typed object oriented programming language (e.g. Java), students develop their own implementations as well as more complex applications based upon existing, standard data structures libraries. Not open to students who have taken CSC 212. Prerequisite: CSC 120. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 210 or 212
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the architecture of the Intel Pentium class processor and its assembly language in the Linux environment. Students write programs in assembly and explore the architectural features of the Pentium, including its use of the memory, the data formats used to represent information, the implementation of high-level language constructs, integer and floating-point arithmetic, and how the processor deals with I/O devices and interrupts. Prerequisite: CSC 210 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

Beginning with the basics of circuitry and electronic diagrams, the class studies several components commonly used in electronics, combining them in different ways through labs designed for hands-on learning. After the class has covered the basics, students design and build a creative hardware project of their own creation using an Arduino microcontroller. Prerequisite: CSC 231. Enrollment limited to 30. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

Automata and finite state machines, regular sets and regular languages, push-down automata and context-free languages, linear-bounded automata, computability and Turing machines, nondeterminism and undecidability. Prerequisites: CSC 110 and MTH 153. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 28
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 210, MTH 111 & MTH 153
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Ford 241 Instructional Method: In-Person

Covers algorithm design techniques ("divide-and-conquer," dynamic programming, "greedy" algorithms, etc.), analysis techniques (including big-O notation, recurrence relations), useful data structures (including heaps, search trees, adjacency lists), efficient algorithms for a variety of problems and NP-completeness. Designation: Theory. Prerequisites: CSC 210, MTH 111 and MTH 153. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 231
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 241 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the functions of an operating system and their underlying implementation. Topics include file systems, CPU and memory management, concurrent communicating processes, deadlock, and access and protection issues. Programming projects implement and explore algorithms related to several of these topics. Designations: Programming, Systems. Prerequisite: CSC 231. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 210 & MTH 111
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

Images fill the media, and most are processed by computer at some point or another. This course examines a variety of algorithmic image processing techniques, exploring implementation and applications, as well as some of the social impact and ethical issues surrounding their use. Prerequisites: CSC 212 and MTH 111. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CSC 210, MTH 111 & MTH 153
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 241 Instructional Method: In-Person

Topics include the core of the field: polygons, convex hulls, triangulations and Voronoi diagrams. Beyond this core, curves and surfaces, and computational topology are covered. Throughout, a dual emphasis is maintained on mathematical proofs and efficient algorithms. Students have a choice of concentrating their course work in mathematics or toward computer science. Designations: Theory, Programming. Prerequisites: CSC 210, MTH 111 and MTH 153.

Crosslist(s): MTH
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ford 241 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to artificial intelligence including an introduction to artificial intelligence programming. Discussions include: game playing and search strategies, machine learning, natural language understanding, neural networks, genetic algorithms, evolutionary programming and philosophical issues. Designations: Theory, Programming. Prerequisite: CSC 210 and MTH 111, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 30.


All seats reserved for CSC majors. Others may waitlist.

Crosslist(s): MTH
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only, EGR & CSC majors only; Prereqs: (CSC 110, 120, 210, 220 or CSC 205/ MTH 205) & (EGR 220 or CSC 231)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 143 Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as CSC 328 and EGR 328. Previously EGR 390dc. Digital circuits are everywhere, from basic thermostat controls and stop light sequencers to smart phones, computers and even Mars Rovers! This course covers the basic building blocks for all electronics. Students investigate basic logic circuits, combinatorial logic and sequential logic with an introduction to the basic digital circuits such as encoders and multiplexers. The second part of the semester focuses on microprocessors, using the Arduino. Students build a variety of circuits with input (from a computer, or from the environment via sensors) and programmed output (LEDs, sound, data sent to a computer), in order to learn how information from our analog world can be converted into digital data. Prerequisites: one of CSC 110, CSC 120, CSC 205/MTH 205, CSC 210 or CSC 220; and either EGR 220 or CSC 231. Restrictions: Junior and seniors only; Engineering and computer science majors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): CSC, EGR
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ford 342 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the intersection of computer science and biomedical research. In the genomic era, biological and clinical research generates vast amounts of omics data, much of which is publicly available. Students examine the scientific literature to learn about ways that researchers are harnessing this data to make new discoveries in biomedical domains. This course also discusses the challenges that biomedical big data presents in terms of storage, access and analysis. Finally, students engage in hands-on, project-based learning where they implement the approaches discussed to mine biological repositories, develop their own algorithms and test their own hypotheses. Working knowledge of biology or machine learning recommended. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 12
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

The field of high-performance computing (HPC) leverages the largest and most powerful computers on the planet to enable cutting edge scientific breakthroughs that help us understand fundamental research questions. These machines and programs push the limits of speed and scalability and require a practical understanding of the entire computing stack as well as familiarity with novel and emerging hardware platforms. In this course, students learn and apply both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. This includes exposure to both foundational texts and ideas along with cutting-edge research, and culminates in a student-directed group project that leverages both the technologies and techniques learned in this course. By the end of the semester, students are able to design, execute and evaluate potential parallelization strategies in a target domain. Prerequisites: CSC 210 and CSC 252. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Bass 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores how computing can enhance accessibility and how disability studies can guide effective solutions. Students learn to assess and improve the accessibility of documents, websites, apps, and advanced technologies like AR/VR and AI/ML. The course covers practical skills, including evaluating accessibility and implementing inclusive design, and addresses future-oriented topics such as intersectional issues, accessible healthcare, and disaster response. The course culminates in a major project focusing on access technology, while also covering disability justice and advocacy. Ideal for those creating interactive technologies and committed to fostering inclusivity. CSC 256 strongly recommended. Prerequisite: CSC 212. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: DAN 101 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM / Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides students with a practical and theoretical understanding of the relationship between the strength, flexibility and mobility of the body. Through experiential methods students learn how the connective tissues of the body function both as an interconnected web which facilitates movement, alignment and coordination, as well as proprioception. Students develop an individualized practice throughout the semester drawing from various movement systems and dance training methods. Students examine the relationship between strength, flexibility and agility as applied to dancing. Restrictions: DAN 101 may be taken for credit a total of 3 times with different topics. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: DAN 113 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Berenson Cook Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Restrictions: DAN 113 may be taken for credit a total of 3 times with different topics. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

A duet form of movement improvisation. The technique focuses on work with gravity, weight support, balance, inner sensation, outer awareness and touch, to develop spontaneous fluidity of movement in relation to a partner. May be repeated once for credit. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Beginning study of the basic principle and vocabularies of classical ballet. Class covers both Barre and Center. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, the development of whole-body movement and musicality. The basics of more advanced steps, from turns to jumps, are introduced. Primary concepts such as outward rotation, weight shifts and physical safety are emphasized. Two to three semesters are recommended at the beginning level before advancement to Intermediate levels. May be repeated up to three times. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Berenson Cook Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

This course serves as an accessible dance course for all students interested in dance, regardless of ability and dance experience. Throughout the semester, students are introduced to a variety of dance forms and approaches (contemporary dance, salsa, jazz/funk, improvisation). The course promotes the development of dancing skills, aesthetic appreciation, community connection and cultural literacy. In these studio classes, students learn dance techniques while cultivating physical competencies, artistic creativity and bodily expressivity as a part of a community experience. Assignments, class discussions and movement material are designed to foster critical analysis of contemporary issues related to the interaction of dance and society. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Berenson Leeds Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is structured to introduce students to the art of tap dance. This course focuses on developing technical and improvisational skills. In addition, it also delves into the historical and cultural context of the art form. Specifically, students hone their practice of technical building blocks, such as toe taps, heel drops, shuffles, pullbacks, and ball changes. Students also experiment with various time signatures, polyrhythms, tones, volumes, and tempos to familiarize themselves with the complexities possible in the form. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Berenson Cook Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Hip hop is a popular form of Afro-diasporic cultural production and, for many, a lifestyle. In this studio course for beginner dancers, students learn movements from the poppin', lockin', house and breakin’ dance techniques. This study of movement vocabulary is contextualized in analyses of hip hop’s history, culture and current trends. May be taken three times for a total of six credits. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AFR
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Theatre 207A Instructional Method: In-Person

This course excavates the artistic, social and cultural trends that have driven the histories of ballet, jazz dance, modern dance and postmodern dance throughout the 20th & 21st centuries. The course looks critically at artists such as Isadora Duncan, Rudolf Laban, George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Katherine Dunham, Alvin Ailey, Anna Halprin, Pina Bausch and Bill T. Jones. Through readings, discussions, dance viewings, movement activities and sessions in the Museum of Art, Josten Library and Sophia Smith Collection, students examine how notions of race, nationality, gender, sexuality and political ideology inform dance. Students conduct historical research on a topic of their choice. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory course based on the preparation and performance of department productions. Students may elect to fulfill course requirements from a wide array of production related responsibilities, including stage crew. It may not be used for performance or choreography. Students who wish to register for two credits in the same semester should register for two separate sections of DAN 200. Restrictions: May be taken four times for credit, with a maximum of two credits per semester.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory course based on the preparation and performance of department productions. Students may elect to fulfill course requirements from a wide array of production related responsibilities, including stage crew. It may not be used for performance or choreography. Students who wish to register for two credits in the same semester should register for two separate sections of DAN 200. Restrictions: May be taken four times for credit, with a maximum of two credits per semester.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an in-depth exploration of aesthetic and interpretive issues in dance performance. Through experiments with improvisation, musical phrasing, partnering, personal imagery and other modes of developing and embodying movement material, dancers explore ways in which a choreographer’s vision is formed, altered, adapted and finally presented in performance. May be taken three times for credit. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM / Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an in-depth exploration of aesthetic and interpretive issues in dance performance. Through experiments with improvisation, musical phrasing, partnering, personal imagery and other modes of developing and embodying movement material, dancers explore ways in which a choreographer’s vision is formed, altered, adapted and finally presented in performance. May be taken three times for credit. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM / Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

Prerequisite: Any topic of DAN 113 or previous dance experience. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:15 PM / Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

A duet form of movement improvisation. The technique focuses on work with gravity, weight support, balance, inner sensation, outer awareness, and touch, to develop spontaneous fluidity of movement in relation to a partner. Prerequisite: at least one previous dance technique course or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Intermediate study of the principle and vocabularies of classical ballet. Class covers both Barre and Center. The primary concepts from the beginning study are developed: body alignment, development of whole-body movement, musicality and embodiment of performance style. All types of turns and various jumps are developed, both petit and grand allegro. Two to three semesters at the intermediate level are recommended before auditioning for Advanced levels. Prerequisite: DAN 121 or equivalent. May be repeated up to three times. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to selected scientific aspects of dance, including anatomical identification and terminology, physiological principles, and conditioning/strengthening methodology. These concepts are discussed and explored experientially in relationship to the movement vocabularies of various dance styles. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:10 PM - 2:35 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on developing modern dance technique, specifically técnica cubana as conceptualized by Cuban choreographers Ramiro Guerra and Eduardo Rivero. This technique integrates elements from Graham, Cunningham, Limon, ballet, and Afro-Cuban dance, emphasizing improvisation and expressive breathing techniques. Through this course, students enhance their performance and creative skills by exploring various movement qualities, such as spine articulation, body isolations, awareness of gravity, and complex polyrhythms. The ability to take risks and work with others to investigate and analyse movement in depth from anatomical concepts as well as to explore one's own maximum capabilities are fundamental and supported in this course. Enrollment limited to 30. (E)

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / Berenson Cook Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

This course journeys through time and allows students to experience in their own bodies the evolution of Hip hop from its social dance roots to the contemporary phenomenon of commercial choreography that Hip hop has become. Using film and text in addition to studio work, this class creates a framework from which to understand and participate in the global culture of Hip hop dance. May be taken twice for a total of four credits. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AFR
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:30 PM - 2:55 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Course work emphasizes dance making, improvisation, and performance through generating and designing movement based studies and one fully realized performance project. Various devices and approaches are employed including motif and development, text and spoken language, collage and structured improvisation. Enrollment limited to 10. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Friday | 1:10 PM - 2:35 PM; Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 2:35 PM / Scott Dance Studio; Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an in-depth exploration of aesthetic and interpretive issues in dance performance. Through experiments with improvisation, musical phrasing, partnering, personal imagery and other modes of developing and embodying movement material, dancers explore ways in which a choreographer’s vision is formed, altered, adapted and finally presented in performance. In its four-credit version, this course also requires additional readings and research into broader issues of historical context, genre and technical style. Course work may be developed through existing repertory or through the creation of new work(s). May be taken twice for credit. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an in-depth exploration of aesthetic and interpretive issues in dance performance. Through experiments with improvisation, musical phrasing, partnering, personal imagery and other modes of developing and embodying movement material, dancers explore ways in which a choreographer’s vision is formed, altered, adapted and finally presented in performance. In its four-credit version, this course also requires additional readings and research into broader issues of historical context, genre and technical style. Course work may be developed through existing repertory or through the creation of new work(s). May be taken twice for credit. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Friday | 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Prerequisite: DAN 216. Enrollment limited to 25. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Audition and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 14
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM / Scott Dance Studio Instructional Method: In-Person

Advanced study of the principle and vocabularies of classical and contemporary ballet. Registration is allowed after passing a placement exam at the start of the academic year. Classes move at a rapid pace. A demonstrated understanding of body alignment and turnout are expected, along with directions of the body, the use of port de bras, and advanced “bravado” steps. Emphasis is placed on musicality and an embodiment of performance style. Pointe work is optional in class, at barre and center, with the instructor’s permission. May be repeated up to three times. Enrollment limited to 25. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: DAN M.F.A. only
Instructional Method: In-Person

First-year MFA students enroll in this course to fulfill the graduate performance requirement. Enrollment in DAN 505 takes place in the same semester as the performance. The requirement is met by participating in the choreography of a Five College Dance Department faculty member (including guest artists) or an MFA thesis. Students must attend the respective auditions. Restrictions: DAN graduate students only.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: DAN M.F.A. only
Instructional Method: In-Person

First-year MFA students enroll in this course to fulfill the graduate dance production requirement (usually stage managing a dance concert). Enrollment in DAN 507 takes place in the semester when the student completes the dance production assignment, as scheduled by the faculty. Restrictions: DAN graduate students only.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:00 AM - 12:05 PM / Crew House Instructional Method: In-Person

Advanced work in choreographic design and related production design. Study of the creative process and how it is manifested in choreography. Prerequisite: two semesters of choreography.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM / Theatre 207A Instructional Method: In-Person

This course seeks to expand the students’ knowledge of the literature in dance history and theory. It prompts discussions of historiography, writing, research methods, and cultural theory in dance studies. The readings trace the development of critical dance studies since the 1990s by surveying the field’s foundational texts as well as recent scholarship. These texts illuminate a variety of dance genres, time periods, and artists, while theorizing the body, movement, choreography, and performance from cultural, social, and ideological perspectives. Additionally, this course cultivates skills in dance research and writing. Students work on individual research projects throughout the semester.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An intensive introduction to spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, presenting basic elements of grammar, sentence structures and active mastery of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Emphasis on development of oral/aural proficiency, pronunciation, and the acquisition of skills in reading and writing Chinese characters. This course is suitable for students with no prior study of Chinese. Students with prior language experience should take the placement test before registering. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An intensive introduction to spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, presenting basic elements of grammar, sentence structures and active mastery of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Emphasis on development of oral/aural proficiency, pronunciation, and the acquisition of skills in reading and writing Chinese characters. This course is suitable for students with no prior study of Chinese. Students with prior language experience should take the placement test before registering. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An intensive introduction to spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, presenting basic elements of grammar, sentence structures and active mastery of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Emphasis on development of oral/aural proficiency, pronunciation, and the acquisition of skills in reading and writing Chinese characters. This course is suitable for students with no prior study of Chinese. Students with prior language experience should take the placement test before registering. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An intensive introduction to spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, presenting basic elements of grammar, sentence structures and active mastery of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Emphasis on development of oral/aural proficiency, pronunciation, and the acquisition of skills in reading and writing Chinese characters. This course is suitable for students with no prior study of Chinese. Students with prior language experience should take the placement test before registering. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Designed for students with previous Chinese language experience who have at least a Novice High oral proficiency, but whose reading and writing proficiency is at Novice Low or Novice Mid level. The course covers the same material as CHI 110 at an accelerated pace, helping students build grammar knowledge and reading and writing skills through interactive, communicative and task-based activities. This introductory course does not fulfill the foreign language requirement for Latin honors. CHI 120 and CHI 121 together fulfill the foreign language requirement for Latin honors. Enrollment limited to 15. Placement test and instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Continued emphasis on the development of oral proficiency and functional literacy in modern Mandarin. Conversation and narrative practice, reading exercises, short composition assignments and work with multi-media content, culminating in a creative digital project. Prerequisite: CHI 111 or placement test. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Continued emphasis on the development of oral proficiency and functional literacy in modern Mandarin. Conversation and narrative practice, reading exercises, short composition assignments and work with multi-media content, culminating in a creative digital project. Prerequisite: CHI 111 or placement test. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Continued emphasis on the development of oral proficiency and functional literacy in modern Mandarin. Conversation and narrative practice, reading exercises, short composition assignments and work with multi-media content, culminating in a creative digital project. Prerequisite: CHI 111 or placement test. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Continued emphasis on the development of oral proficiency and functional literacy in modern Mandarin. Conversation and narrative practice, reading exercises, short composition assignments and work with multi-media content, culminating in a creative digital project. Prerequisite: CHI 111 or placement test. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Building on the skills and vocabulary acquired in Chinese II, students learn to read simple essays on topics of common interest and develop the ability to understand, summarize and discuss social issues in contemporary China. Readings are supplemented by digital materials, and the semester ends with a creative digital project. Prerequisite: CHI 221 or placement test. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course mainly focuses on readings of cultural, political and social import. Through in-depth study and discussion of modern and contemporary texts and essays drawn from a variety of sources, students develop advanced reading, writing and discussion skills in Mandarin Chinese and increase their understanding of modern and contemporary China and Taiwan. Prerequisite: CHI 302 or placement test. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

China grounds its literary tradition in lyric poetry. One enduring definition of lyric, or shi, in the Chinese tradition is the natural, direct expression and reflection of one’s inner spirit as a result of a unique encounter with the world. This course is an introduction to masterworks of the Chinese lyric tradition from its oral beginnings through the Qing dynasty. Through close, careful readings of folk songs, poems, prose and excerpts from the novel Dream of the Red Chamber, students inquire into how the spiritual, philosophical and political concerns dominating the poets’ milieu shaped the lyric language through the ages. All readings are in English translation; no knowledge of Chinese required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces the historical, social and ideological background of "standard Japanese" and the Japanese writing system. The course looks at basic structural characteristics of the language and interpersonal relations reflected in the language, such as politeness and gender. The course also addresses fluidity and diversity of linguistic and cultural practices in contemporary Japan. This course is suitable for students with little knowledge about the language as well as those in Japanese language courses. All readings are in English translation. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): LNG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An exploration of representations of "otherness" in Japanese literature and film from the mid-19th century until the present. How was (and is) Japan’s identity as a modern nation configured through representations of other nations and cultures? How are categories of race, gender, nationality, class and sexuality used in the construction of difference? This course pays special attention to the role of "otherness" in the development of national and individual identities. The course also addresses the varied ways in which Japan is represented as "other" by writers from China, England, France, Korea and the United States. How do these images of and by Japan converse with each other? All readings are in English translation.

Crosslist(s): SWG, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers a survey of Korean film history in light of cinema's relationship to the masses. As a popular art form, cinema has always been in close contact with its audiences. Cinema has contributed to the emergence of modern masses. By examining how cinema has shaped its audiences and vice versa, this course charts the development of Korean cinema as a popular entertainment as well as an art form during the last hundred years. This course starts from the globalization of Korean cinema and its transnational audiences and chronologically harks back to the colonial period. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): FMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is a survey of modern Korean literature from the 1990s to the present. It charts the formal and thematic development of Korean literature by examining how literature illuminates Korea's history and politics. The class engages in the close reading of medium and full-length fictions in English translation, while considering their historical and cultural contexts.

Crosslist(s): WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Do you like love stories? Kung fu movies? Feel embarrassed admitting it and wonder why? This course investigates the cultural, political and aesthetic significance of romance and martial arts in Chinese popular fiction and some films from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Students read works in these two major genres, learn key frameworks from cultural studies and explore scholarship on the aesthetic and political interventions of Chinese romantic and martial arts fiction in local, national and global contexts. Students end the course as more knowledgeable, aware consumers of popular culture in general.

Crosslist(s): WLT
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM / Hatfield 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM / Hatfield 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM / Hatfield 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM / Hatfield 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM / Hatfield 205 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: JPN 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: JPN 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: JPN 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: JPN 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Development of high intermediate proficiency in speech and reading through study of varied prose pieces and audio-visual materials. Prerequisite: JPN 221 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on contemporary texts from different genres including newspaper and magazine articles, fiction and short essays from print and electronic media. This course further develops advanced reading, writing and discussion skills in Japanese and enhances students’ understanding of various aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Students work on group and individual projects such as translation of a text from Japanese to English. With the instructor’s permission, advanced language courses may be repeated when the content changes. Prerequisite: JPN 302 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Beginning Korean I is the first half of a two-semester introductory course in spoken and written Korean for students who do not have any previous knowledge of Korean. This course improves students’ communicative competence in daily life, focusing on the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Some of the activities include oral dialogue journals (ODJ), expanding knowledge of vocabulary, conversation in authentic contexts, in-depth study of grammar, listening comprehension, pronunciation practice, mini- presentations, Korean film reviews and Korean film making. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Beginning Korean I is the first half of a two-semester introductory course in spoken and written Korean for students who do not have any previous knowledge of Korean. This course improves students’ communicative competence in daily life, focusing on the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Some of the activities include oral dialogue journals (ODJ), expanding knowledge of vocabulary, conversation in authentic contexts, in-depth study of grammar, listening comprehension, pronunciation practice, mini- presentations, Korean film reviews and Korean film making. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Beginning Korean I is the first half of a two-semester introductory course in spoken and written Korean for students who do not have any previous knowledge of Korean. This course improves students’ communicative competence in daily life, focusing on the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Some of the activities include oral dialogue journals (ODJ), expanding knowledge of vocabulary, conversation in authentic contexts, in-depth study of grammar, listening comprehension, pronunciation practice, mini- presentations, Korean film reviews and Korean film making. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Intermediate Korean I is the first half of a two-semester intermediate course in spoken and written Korean for students who already have a basic knowledge of Korean. This course reinforces and increases students’ facility with Korean in the four language areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to expand their knowledge and take confidence-inspiring risks through such activities as expanding knowledge of vocabulary, role play in authentic contexts, in-depth study of grammar, students mini-presentations, various types of writing, Korean film reviews, skits and Korean film making. Prerequisite: KOR 102 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course helps students become proficient in reading, writing and speaking at an advanced level of Korean. This course is particularly appropriate for Korean heritage language learners, that is, those who have some listening and speaking proficiency but lack solid reading and writing skills in Korean. In addition, this course would fortify and greatly expand the skills of those who have studied Korean through the intermediate level or who have equivalent language competence in Korean. Class activities include (1) reading of Korean literature and current news sources; (2) writing assignments such as Korean-film responses, journal entries and letters; (3) expanding vocabulary knowledge; (4) practicing translation skills; (5) understanding Korean idioms; (6) learning basic Chinese characters. Prerequisite: KOR 202 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

How and how well do markets work? What should government do in a market economy? How do markets set prices, determine what is produced and decide who gets the goods? This course considers important economic issues including preserving the environment, free trade, taxation, (de)regulation and poverty. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How and how well do markets work? What should government do in a market economy? How do markets set prices, determine what is produced and decide who gets the goods? This course considers important economic issues including preserving the environment, free trade, taxation, (de)regulation and poverty. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 150
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course uses economic analysis to explore how gender differences can lead to differences in economic outcomes in households and the labor market. Questions to be covered include: How does the family function as an economic unit? How do individuals allocate time between the labor market and the household? How have changes in family structure affected women's employment, and vice-versa? What are possible explanations for gender differences in labor force participation, occupational choice, and earnings? What is the role of government in addressing gender issues in the home and the workplace? How successful are government policies that primarily affect women? Prerequisites: ECO 150. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 150 & ECO 153
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Why are so many people so poor, and what constrains them from catching up?  Why are health status, educational attainment, government quality, and many other indicators substantially lower in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries?  What strategies can be effective for poverty alleviation, economic growth, and development?  This course uses the tools of microeconomics to explore the issues of economic development in low- and middle-income countries.  Topics covered include poverty, inequality, health, education, credit and insurance markets, growth, institutions, agriculture, structural transformation, international trade, and globalization. Prerequisites: ECO 150 and ECO 153. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): GSD, SAS
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 55
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Summarizing, interpreting and analyzing empirical data. Attention to descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include elementary sampling, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. Assignments include use of statistical software to analyze labor market and other economic data. Prerequisite: ECO 150 or ECO 153. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 55.

Crosslist(s): ENV, SDS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 27
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Summarizing, interpreting and analyzing empirical data. Attention to descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include elementary sampling, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. Assignments include use of statistical software to analyze labor market and other economic data. Prerequisite: ECO 150 or ECO 153. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 55.

Crosslist(s): ENV, SDS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Summarizing, interpreting and analyzing empirical data. Attention to descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include elementary sampling, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. Assignments include use of statistical software to analyze labor market and other economic data. Prerequisite: ECO 150 or ECO 153. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 55.

Crosslist(s): ENV, SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 153
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

East Asia has become a center for trade, economic growth, and crucial part of international financial system. East Asian nations provide rich historical material, having recovered from the devastation of war and colonization to achieve rapid growth - three of them ranking as the world’s second, fourth, and twelfth largest economies by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of 2024. This course introduces the key characteristics of East Asian nations, which have been widely praised for their impressive growth. Discussions include growth accounting, growth theory, physical and human capital accumulation, structural change model, and case studies on land policy, industrial policy, and financial systems of the East Asian countries such as China, Japan, and Korea. This course also covers more recent developments, including financial crises, regional integration, and trade wars. Prerequisite: ECO 153. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): EAL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 40
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: (ECO 150 or 153) & (ECO 210, SDS 220 or SDS 291) & MTH 111
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an introduction to the basic principles of econometrics and the methods used to present and analyze economic data. Knowledge of statistical methods is essential for understanding and evaluating critically much of what is written about economics and social policy. The main goal of the course is for you to leave it as an informed and critical consumer of empirical studies and with the foundational skills to conduct your own original empirical research. Prerequisites: ECO 150, ECO 153, MTH 111 and either ECO 220, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 55
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 33
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 150 & (MTH 111, 112 or 212)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Focuses on the economic analysis of resource allocation in a market economy and on the economic impact of various government interventions, such as minimum wage laws, national health insurance and environmental regulations. Covers the theories of consumer choice and decision making by the firm. Examines the welfare implications of a market economy and of federal and state policies which influence market choices. Prerequisites: ECO 150 and MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 27
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 150 & (MTH 111, 112 or 212)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 2:05 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Focuses on the economic analysis of resource allocation in a market economy and on the economic impact of various government interventions, such as minimum wage laws, national health insurance and environmental regulations. Covers the theories of consumer choice and decision making by the firm. Examines the welfare implications of a market economy and of federal and state policies which influence market choices. Prerequisites: ECO 150 and MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 150 & (MTH 111, 112 or 212)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Focuses on the economic analysis of resource allocation in a market economy and on the economic impact of various government interventions, such as minimum wage laws, national health insurance and environmental regulations. Covers the theories of consumer choice and decision making by the firm. Examines the welfare implications of a market economy and of federal and state policies which influence market choices. Prerequisites: ECO 150 and MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 55
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 153 & (MTH 111 or 112)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Builds a cohesive theoretical framework within which to analyze the workings of the macroeconomy. Current issues relating to key macroeconomic variables such as output, inflation and unemployment are examined within this framework. The role of government policy, both in the short run and the long run, is also assessed. Prerequisites: ECO 153 and MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 27
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 153 & (MTH 111 or 112)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Builds a cohesive theoretical framework within which to analyze the workings of the macroeconomy. Current issues relating to key macroeconomic variables such as output, inflation and unemployment are examined within this framework. The role of government policy, both in the short run and the long run, is also assessed. Prerequisites: ECO 153 and MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 153 & (MTH 111 or 112)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Builds a cohesive theoretical framework within which to analyze the workings of the macroeconomy. Current issues relating to key macroeconomic variables such as output, inflation and unemployment are examined within this framework. The role of government policy, both in the short run and the long run, is also assessed. Prerequisites: ECO 153 and MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 55.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ECO 220 & 250
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of the combination of economists’ models and psychologists’ understanding of human behavior. This combination fosters new understanding of consumers’ and firms’ decision-making. Topics include decisions motivated by issues of fairness or revenge (rather than self-interest); decisions based on the discounting of future happiness; decisions based on individuals’ incorrect beliefs about themselves (such as underestimating the power of bad habits or cravings). This new understanding has implications for economic, political, legal and ethical issues. Prerequisites: ECO 220 and ECO 250. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

In 2012, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Sciences was awarded to Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley for their theoretical and practical work on the design of markets. This course provides an introduction to the field of market design, focusing on the functioning of specific markets and market mechanisms. Applications include but are not limited to: auctions, kidney exchange, medical match, school choice, course allocation and trading on the stock market. In addition, the class studies the market design aspects of new technologies that facilitate new types of marketplaces, such as cryptocurrencies and taxi-ride platforms. Prerequisite: ECO 250, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: ECO 250 and (ECO 220, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SDS 291)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Since 1965, the annual poverty rate in the United States has hovered between 10% and 15%, though far more than 15% of Americans experience poverty at some point in their lives. This course studies public policies intended to improve the well-being of the poor in this country. These policies include social insurance programs like Unemployment Insurance; safety net programs like Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, and housing assistance; education programs like Head Start; and parts of the tax code including the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Prerequisites: ECO 250; and ECO 220, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SDS 291. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: ECO 250 & (ECO 220, SDS 201, 210, 220 or 291)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How do competitive markets allocate natural resources? Do market systems result in excess pollution? Can market outcomes be improved in relation to the environment and natural resources? If so, what are the relative strengths and weaknesses of different approaches? This course examines these issues through discussion of the economic theories of externalities, common property and public goods, and their implications for the allocation of resources. The course explores these questions by analyzing specific policy issues and debates related to the environment and resource use including: climate change, pollution, biodiversity, energy, sustainability, land use and fishing rights. Through this exploration, the course touches upon a number of other theories and techniques including dynamic optimization and intertemporal choice, price vs. quantity regulation, nonmarket valuation, cost-benefit analysis and the use of incentive-based regulation. Prerequisites: ECO 250 and (ECO 220, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SDS 291). Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): ENV, GFX, LSS, PPL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: ECO 250 & (ECO 220, SDS 220 or SDS 291)
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is designed with two central goals. First, to use microeconomic and econometric tools to explore and understand crime and incarceration. Relevant topics include but are not limited to: Are criminals rational economic actors? What policies most efficiently mitigate the social costs associated with criminal activity? What role does incarceration play in deterrence incapacitation and rehabilitation? Second, to develop the key tools for economic work including analytical thinking and writing as well as research and presentation skills. Prerequisites: ECO 220, SDS 220 or SDS 291; and ECO 250. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines efforts to improve educational systems across three key areas: teaching and learning; youth, community, and policy; and international/global education. Students explore complex factors shaping educational practice and policy at classroom, school, and system levels. Through critical analysis of real-world case studies and current debates, the course cultivates understanding of educational reform challenges. Activities encourage students to draw on personal experiences while developing analytical skills. By examining questions about educational purpose, organization, and improvement, students gain tools to engage meaningfully with core issues in contemporary education. The course prepares students to think critically about challenges and opportunities in education. Enrollment limited to 35.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Knowledge of linguistics is a valuable tool for educators. Understanding the linguistic underpinnings of language, variation between spoken and written language, and sociolinguistic variation that exists in the classroom is beneficial in teaching reading and writing to all students and in understanding classroom discourse. Knowing how language works allows educators to recognize the linguistic issues they may encounter, including delays in reading; the effects of multilingualism on writing, speaking, and reading; and differences due to dialectical variation. This course provides a basic understanding of linguistic concepts, how written and spoken language interact and vary, and sociolinguistic variation in the classroom. Strand Designation: International/Global. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): LNG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 55
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 39
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is a study of the theories of growth and development of children, from prenatal development through adolescence. This course looks at basic considerations of theoretical application to the educative process and child study and involves directed observation in a variety of child-care and educational settings. Enrollment limited to 55.

Crosslist(s): BIO, MUX, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 31
Waitlist Count: 16
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course combines perspectives on cognition and learning to examine the teaching-learning process in educational settings. In addition to cognitive factors, the course incorporates contextual factors such as classroom structure, teacher belief systems, peer relationships and educational policy. Consideration of the teaching-learning process highlights subject matter instruction and assessment. Prerequisite: a genuine interest in better understanding teaching and learning. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): BIO, MUX, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the multicultural approach in education, its roots in social protest movements and its role in educational reform. The course aims to develop an understanding of the key concepts, developments and controversies in the field of multicultural education; cultivate sensitivity to the experiences of diverse people in American society; explore alternative approaches for working with diverse students and their families; and develop a sound philosophical and pedagogical rationale for a multicultural education. Strand Designation: International/Global. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): AFR
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Schools don’t just teach academic content to students. They also teach behavior, morals, norms and social hierarchy. This course examines the social processes through which students learn to “behave” in schools, including discipline and surveillance structures, student-teacher interactions and students’ interactions with peers. The course pays particular attention to how race, gender, disability and other systems of inequality shape behavioral expectations and disciplinary responses – and how these processes, in turn, exacerbate inequalities. Discussions include no-excuses charter schools, teachers’ racial and gender bias, bullying and behavioral modification methods typically used with disabled students. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines teaching and learning issues related to the reading process in the elementary classroom. Students develop a theoretical knowledge base for the teaching of reading to guide their instructional decisions and practices in the classroom setting. Understanding what constitutes a balanced reading program for all children is a goal of the course. Students spend additional hours engaged in classroom observations, study-group discussions, and field-based experiences. Prerequisite: EDC 238. Juniors, seniors and graduate students only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): BKX, LNG
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: EDC 338 - Children Learning to Read
Time/Location: Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students engage in field-based practice in public school settings where they are working with students around early literacy and meet weekly with experienced Literacy Specialists to provide context and reflective support. This course is a requirement for students who are pursuing educator licensure who are enrolled in EDC 338. This course makes explicit connections between what students are observing and practicing in field-based experiences in classrooms and the instructional content in EDC 338. This lab provides structured support for students working with a diverse range of learners, including learners with disabilities and multilingual learners, so that licensure candidates reach the Practice Level and take initial steps toward the Demonstrate Level for the Professional Standards for Teachers. S/U only. Corequisite: EDC 338. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

What does it mean to be a successful child or have a successful childhood in modern society today? This interdisciplinary course helps students develop a theoretically, historically and culturally informed perspective on childhood and child development and use this knowledge to think about and address the dilemmas that confront children and families in modern societies. Students examine how the experience of childhood is shaped by the interplay of family, schooling and wider culture by drawing on directed field observations and experiences. Prerequisite: EDC 235 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: EDC 345ms - Elem Curric&Meth: Math/Science
Time/Location: Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This lab accompanies the elementary student teaching internship course EDC 345ms. The focus of the lab is the examination of student teaching dilemmas for discussion and reflection. Student teachers are introduced to key topics germane to their internship while examining the student teaching experience. The course brings together content knowledge, professional dispositions and caring, instructional methods, assessment strategies, collaboration, diversity, classroom management and technology. In this lab, student teachers reflect on teaching and their plans for future learning, and work on building the portfolio of teaching required for state licensure. Only open to students in Smith's teacher education program. S/U only. Corequisite: EDC 345ms.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 5:15 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the elementary school curriculum and the application of the principles of teaching in the elementary school, focusing on mathematics and science. Two class hours and a practicum involving directed classroom teaching. Prerequisites: EDC 235, EDC 238 and one more EDC course; a grade of B- or better in education courses. Co-requisite: EDC 345L. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this class, the primary goal is to learn how to support disabled students in inclusive schooling environments. First, this course critically examines ableism and disability in schools, as well as intersections between ableism and other systems of inequality in education. The course also covers basic policies and procedures of special education in U.S. schools, so that students, as potential educators, understand their legal responsibilities to disabled students. For the second half of the semester, the course focuses on how to create inclusive, accessible environments for students with disabilities. Prerequisites: EDC 238.

Crosslist(s): BIO, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: EDC 347 - Classrooms for Disabled Students
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students engage in field-based practice in public school settings where they work with disabled students (including students with IEPs) and meet weekly with experienced Special Educators to provide context and reflective support for what they are learning. This course is a requirement for students who are pursuing educator licensure who are enrolled in EDC 347. This course makes explicit connections between what students are observing and practicing in field based experiences in classrooms and the instructional content in EDC 347, while supporting students in focused observation and reflective practice. This course provides structured support so licensure candidates reach the Practice Level and take initial steps toward the Demonstrate Level for the Professional Standards for Teachers. S/U only. Corequisite: EDC 347. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: EDC 352L - Secondary Stu Teach Lab
Time/Location: Tuesday | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Examining subject matter from the standpoint of pedagogical content knowledge. The course includes methods of planning, teaching and assessment appropriate to the grade level and subject-matter area. Content frameworks and standards serve as the organizing themes for the course. Corequisite: EDC 352L. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): BIO
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: EDC 352 - Methods of Instruction
Time/Location: Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This lab accompanies the secondary student teaching internship course EDC 352. The focus of the lab is the examination of student teaching dilemmas for discussion and reflection. Student teachers are introduced to key topics germane to their internship while examining the student teaching experience. The course brings together content knowledge, professional dispositions and caring, instructional methods, assessment strategies, collaboration, diversity, classroom management and technology. In this lab, student teachers also reflect on teaching and their plans for future learning, and work on building the portfolio of teaching required for state licensure. Only open to students in Smith's teacher education program. S/U only. Corequisite: EDC 352.

Crosslist(s): BIO
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR/GR Only
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Discussion of poetry, short stories, short novels, essays and drama with particular emphasis on the ways in which one might teach them. Consideration of the uses of writing and the leading of discussion classes. For upper-level undergraduates and graduate students who have an interest in teaching. Restrictions: Juniors, seniors and graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR/EDC M.A.T only
Time/Location: Thursday | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines trauma in the context of the Special Education learning environment, with a goal of equipping future educators to: 1) create trauma-informed special education classrooms that support learning and regulation for all students 2) engage in effective communication and productive collaboration with families 3) recognize and address the need for self-care in their role as a professional educator and 4) consider the larger sociopolitical context of trauma studies, preparing these future educators to act as critical consumers and productive contributors to the field of trauma informed education. Priority to M.A.T. students completing a SPED add on. Restrictions: Juniors, seniors and M.A.T. students only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EDC M.A.T. only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this class, the primary goal is to learn how to support disabled students in inclusive schooling environments. First, this course critically examines ableism and disability in schools, as well as intersections between ableism and other systems of inequality in education. The course also covers basic policies and procedures of special education in U.S. schools, so that students, as potential educators, understand their legal responsibilities to disabled students. For the second half of the semester, the course focuses on how to create inclusive, accessible environments for students with disabilities. Restrictions: EDC graduate students only.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: EDC 548 - Creating Classrms Disabld Stu
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students engage in field-based practice in public school settings where they work with diabled students (including students with IEPs) and meet weekly with experienced Special Educators to provide context and reflective support for what they are learning. This course is a requirement for students who are pursuing educator licensure who are enrolled in EDC 548. This course makes explicit connections between what students are observing and practicing in fieldbased experiences in classrooms and the instructional content in EDC 548, while supporting students in focused observation and reflective practice. This course provides structured support so licensure candidates reach the Practice Level and take initial steps toward the Demonstrate Level for the Professional Standards for Teachers. S/U only. Corequisite: EDC 548. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR 100 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ford 022; Ford 345 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores broadly how engineering design approaches can be used to address a variety of challenges in human health. Through readings, discussions, lab experiences, short design assignments, and a semester-long team design project, students work to identify open unmet biomedical needs and learn a process for how to develop solutions to meet those needs. The emphasis is on first gaining a thorough understanding of an unmet need and then on continually improving solution ideas, through testing and seeking feedback on the current set of possible solutions and learning from failure.Restrictions: EGR 100 may not be repeated. Enrollment limited to 20.


All seats reserved for first years.

Crosslist(s): ATC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR 100 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Ford 345 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on the global transition of energy systems toward sustainability and net-zero emissions. There is interest across the planet to transition to energy systems that emit zero pollutant emissions – but is this actually possible? Students learn about both the engineering elements of energy systems and the societal and government initiatives for The Energy Transition. Students work in teams to design sustainable energy systems, balancing the tradeoffs in cost, reliability, community needs, consumer responsibility and the environment, that are required to achieve “net-zero.” Students also learn about what it means to be an engineer, engineering science, ethics, decision making and how to navigate through the engineering program at Smith. Restrictions: EGR 100 may not be repeated. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR 100 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 345 Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate and design water resources infrastructure – for hydropower, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management and irrigation. Those technologies are introduced through historical and contemporary examples, along with a theme of the importance of place in engineering design. In contrast to design as invention, this course puts the emphasis on the adaptation of common designs to particular places, as influenced by climate, physical geography, culture, history, economics, politics and legal frameworks. Examples include the historic Mill River, Northampton’s water resources, Boston’s Deer Island wastewater treatment facility, San Francisco’s water supply system, California’s State Water Project and the Bay-Delta system, the Colorado River and water recycling and reclamation. Restrictions: EGR 100 may not be repeated. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ATC, ENV
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: (PHY 117 or 119) & MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces the basic theoretical concepts, procedures and methodologies needed to understand the mechanical behavior of objects in static equilibrium. Topics to be covered include 2d and 3d particle and rigid body equilibrium; analysis of frames, trusses, beams and machines; centroids; distributed loading; moment of inertia; internal forces and moments; and an introduction to stress and strain. In addition to developing competence in applying standard problem-solving procedures, students also apply their understanding in real world contexts. Prerequisites: PHY 117 and MTH 112 or equivalent. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: (PHY 117 or 119) & MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces the basic theoretical concepts, procedures and methodologies needed to understand the mechanical behavior of objects in static equilibrium. Topics to be covered include 2d and 3d particle and rigid body equilibrium; analysis of frames, trusses, beams and machines; centroids; distributed loading; moment of inertia; internal forces and moments; and an introduction to stress and strain. In addition to developing competence in applying standard problem-solving procedures, students also apply their understanding in real world contexts. Prerequisites: PHY 117 and MTH 112 or equivalent. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: (PHY 117 or 119) & MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces the basic theoretical concepts, procedures and methodologies needed to understand the mechanical behavior of objects in static equilibrium. Topics to be covered include 2d and 3d particle and rigid body equilibrium; analysis of frames, trusses, beams and machines; centroids; distributed loading; moment of inertia; internal forces and moments; and an introduction to stress and strain. In addition to developing competence in applying standard problem-solving procedures, students also apply their understanding in real world contexts. Prerequisites: PHY 117 and MTH 112 or equivalent. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: (PHY 117 or 119) & MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces the basic theoretical concepts, procedures and methodologies needed to understand the mechanical behavior of objects in static equilibrium. Topics to be covered include 2d and 3d particle and rigid body equilibrium; analysis of frames, trusses, beams and machines; centroids; distributed loading; moment of inertia; internal forces and moments; and an introduction to stress and strain. In addition to developing competence in applying standard problem-solving procedures, students also apply their understanding in real world contexts. Prerequisites: PHY 117 and MTH 112 or equivalent. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR majors only; Prereq: EGR 110 & MTH 212 (may be concurrent) & (CHM 111/111L or CHM 118/118L)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 143 Instructional Method: In-Person

Modern civilization relies profoundly on efficient production, management and consumption of energy. Thermodynamics is the science of energy transformations involving work, heat and the properties of matter. Engineers rely on thermodynamics to assess the feasibility of their designs in a wide variety of fields including chemical processing, pollution control and abatement, power generation, materials science, engine design, construction, refrigeration and microchip processing. Course topics include first and second laws of thermodynamics, power cycles; combustion and refrigeration; phase equilibria; ideal and nonideal mixtures, conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer. Prerequisites: EGR 110; CHM 111 or CHM 118; and MTH 212 (may be concurrent). Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR majors only; Prereq: EGR 110 & MTH 212 (may be concurrent) & (CHM 111/111L or CHM 118/118L)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ford 143 Instructional Method: In-Person

Modern civilization relies profoundly on efficient production, management and consumption of energy. Thermodynamics is the science of energy transformations involving work, heat and the properties of matter. Engineers rely on thermodynamics to assess the feasibility of their designs in a wide variety of fields including chemical processing, pollution control and abatement, power generation, materials science, engine design, construction, refrigeration and microchip processing. Course topics include first and second laws of thermodynamics, power cycles; combustion and refrigeration; phase equilibria; ideal and nonideal mixtures, conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer. Prerequisites: EGR 110; CHM 111 or CHM 118; and MTH 212 (may be concurrent). Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; JR/SR only; Prereq: EGR 220 & PHY 210
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 143 Instructional Method: In-Person

The concepts of linear system theory (e.g., signals and systems) are fundamental to all areas of engineering, including the transmission of radio signals, signal processing techniques (e.g., medical imaging, speech recognition, etc.) and the design of feedback systems (e.g., in automobiles, power plants, etc.). This course introduces the basic concepts of linear system theory, including convolution, continuous and discrete time Fourier analysis, Laplace and Z transforms, sampling, stability, feedback, control and modulation. Examples are utilized from electrical, mechanical, biomedical, environmental and chemical engineering. The course includes several short laboratory experiences to help understand the relevant concepts. Prerequisites: EGR 220 and PHY 210. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only; Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; JR/SR only; Prereq: EGR 220 & PHY 210
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / Ford 143 Instructional Method: In-Person

The concepts of linear system theory (e.g., signals and systems) are fundamental to all areas of engineering, including the transmission of radio signals, signal processing techniques (e.g., medical imaging, speech recognition, etc.) and the design of feedback systems (e.g., in automobiles, power plants, etc.). This course introduces the basic concepts of linear system theory, including convolution, continuous and discrete time Fourier analysis, Laplace and Z transforms, sampling, stability, feedback, control and modulation. Examples are utilized from electrical, mechanical, biomedical, environmental and chemical engineering. The course includes several short laboratory experiences to help understand the relevant concepts. Prerequisites: EGR 220 and PHY 210. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only; Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only, EGR & CSC majors only; Prereqs: (CSC 110, 120, 210, 220 or CSC 205/ MTH 205) & (EGR 220 or CSC 231)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 143 Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as CSC 328 and EGR 328. Previously EGR 390dc. Digital circuits are everywhere, from basic thermostat controls and stop light sequencers to smart phones, computers and even Mars Rovers! This course covers the basic building blocks for all electronics. Students investigate basic logic circuits, combinatorial logic and sequential logic with an introduction to the basic digital circuits such as encoders and multiplexers. The second part of the semester focuses on microprocessors, using the Arduino. Students build a variety of circuits with input (from a computer, or from the environment via sensors) and programmed output (LEDs, sound, data sent to a computer), in order to learn how information from our analog world can be converted into digital data. Prerequisites: one of CSC 110, CSC 120, CSC 205/MTH 205, CSC 210 or CSC 220; and either EGR 220 or CSC 231. Restrictions: Junior and seniors only; Engineering and computer science majors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): CSC, EGR
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereqs: EGR 270 or GEO 241
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

What is quicksand and can one really drown in it? Why is Venice sinking? In this seminar students are introduced to the engineering behavior of soil within the context of a variety of real-world applications that include constructing dams, roads and buildings; protecting structures from earthquake and settlement damage; and preventing groundwater contamination. Topics covered include soil classification, permeability and seepage; volume changes; and effective stress, strength and compaction. Students use a variety of approaches to learning including discussion, hands-on activities, labs, projects, field trips and in-depth explorations of topics chosen by the students. Prerequisite: EGR 270 or GEO 241. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): GEOS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; JR/SR only; Prereq: PHY 210
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

There are countless challenges in medicine that engineering can help to address, from the molecular scale to the level of the entire human body. This course introduces students to engineering problem solving approaches to explore important biomedical questions. The class integrates learning of underlying biological systems with developing engineering thinking to examine those systems. Students use mathematical tools to interpret and model the behavior of various biological phenomena. Upon completion of this course, students are able to identify open medical needs and propose ways in which engineering can contribute to understanding and meeting those needs. Prerequisites: PHY 210 or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only; Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: EGR 270 & MTH 212
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed to introduce students to fundamental theoretical principles and analysis of mechanics of continuous media, including solids and fluids. Concepts and topics to be covered in this course include intensive and extensive thermophysical properties of fluids; control-volume and differential expressions for conservation of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis; and an introduction to additional topics such as aerodynamics, open-channel flow and the use of fluid mechanics in the design process. Required concurrent laboratory. Prerequisites: EGR 270 and MTH 212. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: EGR 270 & MTH 212
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed to introduce students to fundamental theoretical principles and analysis of mechanics of continuous media, including solids and fluids. Concepts and topics to be covered in this course include intensive and extensive thermophysical properties of fluids; control-volume and differential expressions for conservation of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis; and an introduction to additional topics such as aerodynamics, open-channel flow and the use of fluid mechanics in the design process. Required concurrent laboratory. Prerequisites: EGR 270 and MTH 212. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; Prereq: EGR 270 & MTH 212
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ford 022 Instructional Method: In-Person

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed to introduce students to fundamental theoretical principles and analysis of mechanics of continuous media, including solids and fluids. Concepts and topics to be covered in this course include intensive and extensive thermophysical properties of fluids; control-volume and differential expressions for conservation of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis; and an introduction to additional topics such as aerodynamics, open-channel flow and the use of fluid mechanics in the design process. Required concurrent laboratory. Prerequisites: EGR 270 and MTH 212. Restrictions: Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; JR/SR only; Prereq: EGR 270, 290 & 374
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Computer simulations are an increasingly large part of engineering research and design, but how does one know if the results on the screen match reality?  This course is an introduction to finite element methods for the analysis of solids, fluids, and heat transfer.  Discussions include the creation of 1D, 2D, and 3D models of engineering problems in COMSOL Multiphysics (a commercial engineering program); comparison of modeled results to laboratory measurements; and the evaluation of modeled results.  An emphasis is not only on the creation of computer models, but also on how to validate those models with real world data. Prerequisites: EGR 270, EGR 290 and EGR 374. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only; Engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; SR only
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This two-semester course focuses on the engineering design process and associated professional skills required for careers in engineering. Topics include a subset of the following: the engineering design process, project definition, design requirements, project management, concept generation, concept selection, engineering economics, design for sustainability, design for safety and risk reduction, design case studies, teamwork, effective presentations, professional ethics, networking, negotiation and intellectual property. This course is required of all senior engineering students pursuing the B.S. in engineering science and must be taken in conjunction with EGR 421D, EGR 422D or EGR 431D. Restrictions: Seniors only; Engineering majors only.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 36
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: EGR 410D - Design & Professional Practice Enforced Requirements: EGR/EGN majors only; SR only; Prereq: EGR 100, 220, 270, 290, 374 & 300 level EGR
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This two-semester course leverages students’ previous coursework to address an engineering design problem. Students collaborate in teams on real-world projects sponsored by industry and government. Regular team design meetings, weekly progress reports, interim and final reports, and multiple presentations are required. This course requires an ability to work on open-ended problems in a team setting. Corequisite: EGR 410D. Prerequisites: EGR 100, EGR 220, EGR 270, EGR 290, EGR 374 and at least one additional 300-level engineering course, or equivalent. Restrictions: Seniors only; engineering majors only. Enrollment limited to 36.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 66
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ENG 112 and PYX 112. This course offers the opportunity to read contemporary poetry and meet the poets who write it. The course consists of class meetings alternating with public poetry readings by visiting poets. S/U only. Course may be repeated.

Crosslist(s): ENG, PYX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course familiarizes students with key aspects of structure and form in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Students focus in turn on such elements of creative writing as imagery, diction, figurative language, character, setting and plot. Students draft, workshop and revise three pieces of writing over the course of the semester, one each in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course familiarizes students with key aspects of structure and form in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Students focus in turn on such elements of creative writing as imagery, diction, figurative language, character, setting and plot. Students draft, workshop and revise three pieces of writing over the course of the semester, one each in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course familiarizes students with key aspects of structure and form in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Students focus in turn on such elements of creative writing as imagery, diction, figurative language, character, setting and plot. Students draft, workshop and revise three pieces of writing over the course of the semester, one each in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course familiarizes students with key aspects of structure and form in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Students focus in turn on such elements of creative writing as imagery, diction, figurative language, character, setting and plot. Students draft, workshop and revise three pieces of writing over the course of the semester, one each in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course familiarizes students with key aspects of structure and form in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Students focus in turn on such elements of creative writing as imagery, diction, figurative language, character, setting and plot. Students draft, workshop and revise three pieces of writing over the course of the semester, one each in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course familiarizes students with key aspects of structure and form in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Students focus in turn on such elements of creative writing as imagery, diction, figurative language, character, setting and plot. Students draft, workshop and revise three pieces of writing over the course of the semester, one each in the genres of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as WRT 136 and ENG 136. In this intellectually rigorous writing class, students learn how to craft compelling "true stories" using the journalist’s tools. They research, report, write, revise, source and share their work—and, through interviewing subjects firsthand, understand how other people see the world. The course considers multiple styles and mediums of journalism, including digital storytelling. Prerequisite: One WI course. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG, JNX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course teaches the skills to read literature with understanding and pleasure. By studying examples from a variety of periods and places, students learn how poetry, prose fiction and drama work, how to interpret them and how to make use of interpretations by others. This course seeks to produce perceptive readers well equipped to take on complex texts. This gateway course for prospective English majors is not recommended for students simply seeking a writing intensive course. Readings in different sections vary, but all involve active discussion and frequent writing. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course teaches the skills to read literature with understanding and pleasure. By studying examples from a variety of periods and places, students learn how poetry, prose fiction and drama work, how to interpret them and how to make use of interpretations by others. This course seeks to produce perceptive readers well equipped to take on complex texts. This gateway course for prospective English majors is not recommended for students simply seeking a writing intensive course. Readings in different sections vary, but all involve active discussion and frequent writing. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A selection of the most engaging and influential works of literature written in England before 1800. Some of the earliest survived only by a thread in a single manuscript, many were politically or religiously embattled in their own day, and some were the first of their kind in English. Fights with monsters, dilemmas of chivalry, a storytelling pilgrimage, a Faustian pact with the devil, a taste of the forbidden fruit, epic combat over a lock of hair: these writings remain embedded in American culture and deeply woven into the texture of the English language. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): MED
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ENG 202 and WLT 202. Considers works of literature, mostly from the ancient world, that have had a significant influence over time. May include: epics by Homer and Virgil; tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides; Plato’s Symposium; Dante’s Divine Comedy. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ANS, CLS, ENG, MED, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Workshop Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this creative writing course, students learn the techniques and craft concepts fundamental to fiction writing. Through short generative exercises and longer prompt-driven stories, students develop their fiction-writing skills and expand their imaginative dexterity. Special emphasis is placed on the practice of “reading like a writer” via the careful analysis of diverse works of contemporary fiction. Collaborative workshops support students through the revision process. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Workshop Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This workshop offers students a foundation in the fundamentals of poetic form through close reading of poetry from a variety of time periods and poetic traditions. It is intended for anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of poetry. Students write their own poems and share their work with the class. Through exploration of the form of poetry, students understand the ways in which formal choices create the ineffable effects of art. Students expand their abilities as writers and as readers, and develop a writing process. Assignments are comprised of reading responses, written discussion questions and comments, and poetry exercises. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A writer’s workshop that focuses on sharpening and expanding each student’s fiction writing skills, as well as broadening and deepening their understanding of the short and long-form work. Exercises concentrate on generative writing using a range of techniques to feed one's fictional imagination. Students analyze and discuss each other's stories, and examine the writings of established authors. May be repeated. Enrollment limited to 12. Writing sample required. Instructor permission required.


Writing Sample and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 31
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

A reading of Anglo-Saxon England’s most powerful and significant poem, invoking the world of barbarian Europe after the fall of Rome.

Crosslist(s): MED
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 27
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The knight in shining armor has long outlived the medieval chansons de geste in which s/he was born, riding forward into the modern Western, the fantasy novel, even the space opera. This course explores the premodern English chivalric romance alongside its afterlives, asking what has made this imaginary world—with its quests, duels, magicians, hippogriffs, crossdressing, lady knights—perennially entrancing for so many readers. The course considers the genre's standard features, development and influences; the course also explores the many subversions of this tradition and transgressions of its rules. Why was chivalric romance once considered dangerous reading material? What is heroism good for, and what is it less good at? What expectations and norms do these tales perpetuate, and what fantasies do they allow readers to realize? Discussions include: gender, sexuality, class and empire; Arthuriana; chivalry in art and film; cosplay; and YA fiction. Enrollment limited to 30. (E)

Crosslist(s): MED
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Workshop Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The crisis of climate change, according to many scholars, is a crisis of imagination. So how can fiction writers—as inventors of imagined worlds—be active participants in the fight for a sustainable future? In this creative writing course, students explore potential answers by learning the ins and outs of writing “Climate Fiction.” Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of contemporary authors, students practice different techniques for navigating environmental issues on the page, with short exercises building toward a longer workshopped story. In lieu of a final exam, students submit a portfolio of revised creative work. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course students read as writers and write as readers, analyzing the poetic devices and strategies employed in a diverse range of contemporary poetry, gaining practical use of these elements to create a portfolio of original work and developing the skills of critique and revision. In addition, students read and write on craft issues and attend Poetry Center readings and Q&A’s. May be repeated. Enrollment limited to 12. Writing sample required. Instructor permission required.


Writing Sample and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course traces the emergence of a 21st-century gothic tradition in American writing through texts including novels, films, and television shows. The course analyzes the shifting definitions and cultural work of the Gothic in contemporary American literature in the context of political and cultural events and movements and their relation to such concerns as race, gender, class, sexuality, and disability. From the New Mexican desert to the rural south, from New York City, San Francisco and the suburbs of Atlanta to cyberspace, these literary encounters explore an expanse of physical, psychological, intellectual, and imagined territory.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Shapes speak to people. Prose shapes people. From the picture book to the chapter book, this course explores the ways in which literature for children invents the child reading that literature. The course attempts to break through the natural nostalgia for works students know to rediscover their innovative and experimental nature. In so doing, students see these works work their magic on themes that become familiar throughout the semester: identity, nostalgia, interiors and exteriors, authority, independence and dependence, and the nature of wild things. Works may include Peter Rabbit, Where the Wild Things Are, Winnie-the-Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Secret Garden and The Giver.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as JUD 230 and ENG 230. Explores the significant contributions and challenges of Jewish writers and critics to American literature, broadly defined. Discussions include the American dream and its discontents; immigrant fiction; Yiddish in America; ethnic satire and humor; crises of the left involving 60s radicalism and Black-Jewish relations; after-effects of the Holocaust; and the novel as alternate history. Must Jewish writing remain on the margins, too ethnic for the mainstream yet insufficient for contemporary gatekeepers of diversity? No prerequisites.

Crosslist(s): AMS, ENG, JUD, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as AFR 170 and ENG 235. An introduction to the themes, issues and questions that shaped the literature of African Americans during its period of origin. Texts include poetry, prose and works of fiction. Writers include Harriet Jacobs, Frances Harper, Charles Chesnutt, Frederick Douglass and Phillis Wheatley.

Crosslist(s): AFR, ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Visionary London-based designer Grace Wales Bonner “sees research as a spiritual and artistic endeavor,” writes Museum of Modern Art curator Michelle Kuo. This course of interdisciplinary reading and writing explores “how Black people have thought through, imagined, and articulated freedom through artistic and cultural production,” an idea central to Wales Bonner’s Artist’s Choice exhibition, Dream in the Rhythm—Visions of Sound and Spirit in the MoMA Collection. How is spirituality defined and activated through contemporary art and poetry? How do Black artists innovate and improvise beyond the realm of organized religions? The class works toward a practice-based poetics, where creating is a way of working through these questions to arrive at new ideas. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AFR
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 28
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of England's first cosmopolitan poet whose Canterbury Tales offer a chorus of medieval literary voices, while creating a new kind of poetry anticipating modern attitudes and anxieties through colorful, complex characters like the Wife of Bath. The class reads these tales closely in Chaucer's Middle English, an expressive idiom, ranging from the funny, sly and ribald to the thoughtful and profound. John Dryden called Chaucer the "father of English poesy," but if so, he was a good one. Later poets laughed with him, wept with him and then did their own thing, just as he would have wanted. Restrictions: Not open to first-years.

Crosslist(s): MED, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 32
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Shakespeare has been both celebrated for his strong female roles—from independent heroines like Rosalind to formidable villains like Lady Macbeth—and condemned for the troubling politics of gender, class and race that he stages. Over the past fifty years, feminist scholars, writers and directors have grappled with this apparent contradiction via boundary-breaking criticism, radical imaginative work and transgressive productions of the Bard’s most difficult plays. Students explore what it means to interpret and perform Shakespeare through a feminist lens across eight fiercely debated plays; they also consider a number of Shakespearean adaptations and appropriations. Restrictions: Not open to first-years. (E)

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The body of literature written by Asian American women over the past 100 years or so has been recognized as forming a coherent tradition even as it grows and expands to include newcomers and divergent voices under its umbrella. What conditions enabled its emergence? How have the qualities and concerns of this tradition been defined? What makes a text--fiction, poetry, memoir, mixed-genre--central or marginal to the tradition and how do emergent writers take this tradition in new directions? writers to be studied may include Maxine Hong Kingston, Sui Sin Far, Cathy Song, Joy Kogawa, Jessica Hagedorn, Monique Truong, Jhumpa Lahiri, Ruth Ozeki, and more.

Crosslist(s): AMS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Taught by the Grace Hazard Conkling Poet in Residence, this advanced poetry workshop is for students who have developed a passionate relationship with poetry and who have substantial experience in writing poems. Texts are based on the poets who are reading at Smith during the semester, and students gain expertise in reading, writing and critiquing poems. ENG 216 or equivalent strongly recommended. Enrollment limited to 12. Writing sample required. Instructor permission required.


Writing Sample and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: ENG 206 or 245 (any topic)
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course helps more advanced fiction writers improve their skills in a supportive workshop context, which encourages experimentation and attention to craft. The course focuses on technique, close reading, and the production of new work. Students submit manuscripts for discussion, receive feedback from peers, and revise their work. They keep a process journal and practice mindfulness to cultivate powers of focus and observation. Students read Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose and short fiction by authors in different genres. Prerequisite: ENG 206 or any topic of ENG 245, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Writing sample required. Instructor permission required.


Writing Sample and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 30
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this class students closely read the novels of Jane Austen, focusing on her innovations in narrative form and style, while putting the novels in the context of early nineteenth-century British literature and culture. The discussions consider how Austen delineates the nuances of feeling, embodiment and attachment, her complex use of the marriage plot and her incisive and often ironic social commentary. At the forefront are issues of gender, power, politics, history, marriage, love and class, and a close and careful attention to narrative form, technique and style. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is poetry’s role in bearing witness to an age of seemingly unremitting emergency? How can poets represent and respond to ongoing crises such as collapsing public health infrastructure, racialized police brutality and environmental devastation? Conversely, what is poetry’s relationship to highly mediatized “crisis events” like 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina? Through literary and cultural analysis, this course explores and historicizes the concept of “emergency” in the United States. What is a state of emergency, and who gets to declare it? Moving between shorter, witness-based poems and longform documentary poems, the class considers how poetry can compel people to reimagine the terms upon which crises are rendered socially, politically and culturally legible. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What does it mean to be queer, feminist or Asian American at the turn of this century? How do contemporary Asian American writers respond to, resist and re-invent given understandings of gender and sexuality? What is the role of the Asian American literary imagination in the face of war, im/migration, trans- and homophobia, labor exploitation and U.S. militarism? This course explores these foundational questions through a sustained analysis of feminist and queer Asian American literature: novels, poetry, life-writing and film. Through a mix of scholarly and literary texts, students examine a range of topics at the intersection of Asian American and gender and sexuality studies: identity and (self) representation, the vestiges of war, diaspora and migration, family and kinship, the hyper- and de-sexualization of Asian Americans, labor, globalization and racial capitalism. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is the relationship between artistic creation and the economic, social, political and technological conditions broadly associated with late capitalism? How do contemporary artists reckon with increasing economic instability and inequality and the deadening impersonality and inhumanity of the workplace? As capitalism continues to encroach on daily life, what space remains for resistance, for imagining a future that is otherwise, for finding meaning and purpose? By reading key theoretical texts about late capitalism and neoliberalism alongside fictional works such as Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Ling Ma’s Severance, this course queries art’s capacity to engage with late capitalist society and produce anti-capitalist critique. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 7
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Ursula K. Le Guin is arguably the most important writer of science fiction and fantasy in the second half of the 20th century and certainly one of the best. Although the course stresses her experiments with the novel form, it also considers other genres in which she writes—short story, “suites” of longer stories, essays, poetry. Students study the formal experiments of her fiction and its accompanying thought-experiments with gender, identity, the good society, and the promise and fear of the other. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ENG 384rc and AMS 351rc. This nonfiction writing seminar uses the concept of ownership as an entry point for artful explorations of the social landscape. Writing in the essayistic tradition of James Baldwin and Joan Didion, the course interprets “ownership” broadly, including the literal ownership of property and the metaphorical ownership of a national identity, a self, and a narrative. Students' work is informed by visits to special collections, the art museum, and the botanic garden, while also incorporating personal experience. Students study the techniques of innovative essayists writing on various aspects of ownership, including this country’s history of holding people as property. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): AMS, ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 50
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Earth has entered a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene, characterized by the accelerating impact of human activities on the Earth’s ecosystems. All over the globe, humans have transformed the environment and have sometimes created catastrophic dynamics within social-ecological systems. Scientists have studied these phenomena for decades, alerting both the general public and policy-makers of the consequences of human actions. However, despite convincing evidence of environmental degradation, humans continue to radically transform their environment. This course explores this puzzle and asks how social-ecological systems can be remodeled to build a more sustainable and resilient future. Enrollment limited to 50.

Crosslist(s): LSS, MSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: ENV 202 - Researching Enviro Probs Lab
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Sabin-Reed 104 Instructional Method: In-Person

While focusing on topical environmental issues, students learn how to gather, analyze and present data using methods from the natural and social sciences. Data are drawn from multiple sources, including laboratory experiments, fieldwork, databases, archival sources, surveys and interviews. Emphasis is on quantitative analysis. Environmental topics vary in scale from the local to the global. Corequisite: ENV 202. Prerequisite: ENV 101. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): MSC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: ENV 201 - Researching Enviromentl Probs
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 104 Instructional Method: In-Person

In this laboratory complement to ENV 201, students use a variety of methods to gather and analyze different types of environmental data (quantitative, qualitative, spatial). Corequisite: ENV 201. Prerequisite: ENV 101. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): MSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ENV 101
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Why has the U.S. Congress failed to address so many environmental issues since the heyday of the 1970s? What can the current administration do on climate and environmental justice without Congress? Where is environmental policy being made if not in Congress? This course explores the political, economic, legal, ethical and institutional dimensions of the environmental policy making process. The focus is on understanding policy-making systems at a range of scales and how to influence and improve them. Prerequisite: ENV 101 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to research and application in the field of agroecology, with a focus on community-based approaches. The course covers both conceptual and practical content, including the evolution of the field of agroecology as it gained prominence in scientific, policy, planning, social movement, and farming practices. A special emphasis is placed in discussing the different expression of agroecology as a science, a social movement, and a practice across urban and rural regions. Integrating interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the challenges of our agrifood systems, the class covers community-engaged methods as an essential approach to agroecological research and practice. It also covers local, national, and international perspectives, through online conversations with agroecology practitioners faraway and through field visits to practitioners in the Connecticut River valley. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 16
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on the interpretation and communication of environmental issues and solutions from multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives. Using contemporary environmental issues as a foundation, this course emphasizes careful assessment of both message and audience to design effective communication strategies for complex issues. Students develop the ability to read, interpret and critique environmental research from a variety of disciplines; to consider the needs and motivation of their audience; to develop evidence-based arguments tailored to a particular audience; and to articulate those arguments clearly and concisely. Prerequisite: one semester of statistics. ENV 101 and ENV 201/ENV 202 are strongly recommended. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): MSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM; Tuesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is designed to develop a student’s abilities as an environmental problem-solver through practice. The problems come in two forms: a campus or local problem related to environmental sustainability or resilience and the problem of what to do with one’s life. To address each, students engage in a semester-long group project that addresses a real-world environmental issue or question (projects vary from year to year) and a more individualized examination of the student’s own values, career aspirations and skills. Prerequisites: ENV 101, ENV 201, ENV 202, a statistics course and ENV 311 (may be taken concurrently). Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 16. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This 1-credit lecture series introduces students to theory and practice in fields related to the environment, sustainability and climate change. Students gain insight into how their liberal arts education and skills in critical thinking and analysis apply to a variety of environmental issues and sustainability contexts. Speakers, including distinguished alumnae, are drawn from the five colleges, the Pioneer Valley and beyond. S/U only. This course can be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 11:05 AM / Ainsworth 152 Instructional Method: In-Person

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (1) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (2) implement proper procedures; (3) administer appropriate care; (4) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (5) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (6) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Thursday | 9:25 AM - 11:05 AM / Ainsworth 152 Instructional Method: In-Person

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (1) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (2) implement proper procedures; (3) administer appropriate care; (4) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (5) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (6) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 9:25 AM - 11:05 AM / Ainsworth 152 Instructional Method: In-Person

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (1) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (2) implement proper procedures; (3) administer appropriate care; (4) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (5) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (6) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the principles of coaching that are applicable to all sports. Content includes the following areas of sport science: pedagogy, leadership, psychology, physiology, recruiting, group dynamics, growth and development, and areas of health and wellness related to the well-being of athletes. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

The physical and psychological components of stress, identification of personal stress response patterns and techniques for daily stress management. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course helps students explore the way that sport overlaps with and directly influences many aspects of the "American Dream" such as politics, economics, and racial and gender based (in)equality. Students investigate historical and current trends in sport and have the opportunity to examine individuals who had an impact on sport and American society.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course, students employ mechanical principles to describe and quantify human motion in static and dynamic situations. Students are introduced to the biomechanical and neural elements that dictate movement and develop skills to analyze functional human movement activities in exercise and daily-living contexts. This course is recommended to students with an interest in athletics, physical or occupational therapy, orthopedics and biomechanics. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 30
Waitlist Count: 8
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Scott HPL Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Scott HPL Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as the special senses. This course emphasizes the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This course investigates the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: Bio 132, or one college-level biology, chemistry, or physics course with lab. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: ESS 210, PHY 111, PHY 117 or EGR 270
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This seminar focuses on the science underlying the technological, training, and adaptive advances that Olympic and Paralympic Athletes utilize to excel in their sports. The focus is to understand how technology and technique have capitalized on biomechanical principles to achieve superlative athletic achievements. Students read and discuss research findings from primary sources to understand how innovations in sport have been achieved and evaluate the effectiveness of new technology and techniques. Discussions alternate between winter and summer sports coinciding with Olympic and Paralympic cycles. Prerequisite: ESS 210, PHY 111, PHY 117, or EGR 270 or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A course focusing on current research papers in women’s health. Recent topics have included reproductive health issues, eating disorders, heart disease, depression, autoimmune disorders and breast cancer. Cannot be taken S/U. Prerequisites: ESS 140 or a strong biological sciences background. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:30 PM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces selected topics in ethics and philosophy of sport as they relate to coaching and the broader conception of sport in culture. Drawing on case studies and contemporary sources, the course examines beliefs about the value of competitive sport, its relationship to higher education and its implication for coaches. Students develop and articulate their own coaching philosophy and discuss related topics. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Thursday | 9:00 AM - 10:40 AM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the recruiting process across all three divisions of the NCAA. The course explores the entire recruiting process including identifying prospects, understanding the product, creating a brand, networking with allies, developing a recruiting strategy, recruiting through social media, understanding NCAA recruiting rules, generating strong communication with recruits and parents, attracting recruits from diverse backgrounds, implementing creative on campus visits, managing a recruiting budget and exploring recruiting software programs. This course is designed to help each student craft the beginning stages of their recruiting philosophy and to create an overall understanding of the process. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.


First half of semester course.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Experiential Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Thursday | 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

Assisting in the coaching of an intercollegiate team. Weekly conferences on team management, coach responsibilities and coaching aids. For first year graduate students. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Experiential Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Thursday | 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

Independent coaching and the study of advanced coaching tactics and strategy in a specific sport. This is a full-year course. For second year graduate students. Prerequisite: ESS 505D. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Monday | 10:50 AM - 12:30 PM / Ainsworth 152 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers the student a set of comprehensive skills to assist in identifying athletes who may be struggling with mental health challenges. Students learn about “red flags” or indicators that suggest an athlete may be struggling or needing outside emotional support. Symptoms related to (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance are specifically addressed. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:30 PM / Scott HPL Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is about a detailed study of the structure and the function of the human musculoskeletal systems. In addition, a few motor control and biomechanical principles that apply to musculoskeletal movement are introduced. Students learn the skeletal system and skeletal muscles involved in athletic movements and how joints and ligaments promote and limit these movements. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS majors & ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 10:40 AM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides the opportunity to explore the dynamic world of sports leadership through a national and international lens. Students are exposed to alternative perspectives of leadership including some contemporary collaborative models. Students build a personal model and philosophy of leadership that they can put to immediate use in their coaching. Restrictions: ESS majors and graduate students only.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: ESS S.M. only
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Ainsworth S150 Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of the theory and application of psychological skills training in sport from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Included are strategies that affect behavior, motivation, perception and self-beliefs. Leadership and group dynamics are also covered. Case studies are used to facilitate operationalizing theory. Restrictions: ESS graduate students only.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Ainsworth Pool Instructional Method: In-Person

The course focuses on the improvement of swimming skills. Performance goals include being able to swim Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and the turns associated with those strokes at a level that surpasses initial performance by the end of the semester. All students are assessed at the beginning and end of the end of the semester. Although this is not a conditioning class, the intermediate level student receive the same stroke technique instruction with an emphasis on a greater volume of swimming which prepares the student for the next level which is swim conditioning. The pool is divided to serve the differing levels. Prerequisite: ability to swim at least one length of the pool. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Ainsworth Pool Instructional Method: In-Person

A course in the development of basic swimming skills and conquering a fear of the water. Priority is given to establishing personal safety and enhancing skills in the water. Students in this course learn about the basic principles of swimming in terms of buoyancy and propulsion. The primary performance goals are survival swimming skills and comfort in the water. Restrictions: A person who can swim at least one length of the pool is not eligible for this course; maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM / Ainsworth 304 Instructional Method: In-Person

This beginner course in foil fencing covers basic footwork and bladework techniques for offense and defense. Students learn tactics, bouting, refereeing and use of electrical scoring equipment to prepare for a friendly in-class tournament at the end of the semester. Fencing is a fun and engaging lifelong sport that cultivates graceful fitness, quick thinking and lightning reflexes. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ainsworth ITT Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is designed for the beginning or novice archer and uses recurve target bows and equipment. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic techniques of target archery emphasizing the care and use of equipment, range safety, stance and shooting techniques, scoring and competition. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.


First half of semester course.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday | 9:25 AM - 11:40 AM / Ainsworth 304 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces the fundamentals of rock climbing to the beginner. It emphasizes smooth climbing technique as well as familiarity with the equipment, various knots, belaying and rappelling. Basic top-rope anchor building is also covered. Safety issues are a strong emphasis in this course. The majority of class time is spent on the Ainsworth Gym climbing wall but also includes off-campus trips. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 8
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday | 1:10 PM - 5:30 PM | 09/04/2025 - 10/28/2025 / Ainsworth 304 Instructional Method: In-Person

This active course quickly reviews the fundamentals of rock climbing and top-rope anchor building, then proceeds to introduce more advanced skills with a greater emphasis on lead sport climbing and traditional gear placement. Safety issues remain a strong emphasis in this course. The majority of class time takes place off-campus at nearby cliffs. Prerequisite: Rock Climbing I, or equivalent. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 8.


First half of semester course.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 29
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday | 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM; Wednesday | 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course students are able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 16
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course students are able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course students are able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

A course designed to teach the mat exercises of Joseph Pilates. These exercises increase core strength, increase joint mobility and stability, and increase muscle tone and flexibility. By the end of this course students are able to develop and maintain their own Pilates matwork program. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM / Ainsworth ITT Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the principles and methods of training to improve and maintain fitness. Each student designs and follows an individualized conditioning program. Programs are tailored to the needs of the student. Each individual is monitored throughout the semester and students are expected to do most of their exercise out of class. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM / Scott Weight Rm Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM / Scott Weight Rm Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM / Scott Weight Rm Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides an introduction to various methods of resistance training. The focus of this class is functional strength training. Students learn specific training methods. This is an ideal course for students interested in sport, applied sports medicine and rehabilitation. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM / Scott Weight Rm Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is focused on building upon skills learned in Weight Training I with a focus on learning and safely training more advanced techniques, including Olympic lifts, power lifting, bodybuilding, and crossfit style movements. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an introduction to rowing using the ergometer. All rowing occurs indoors on the ergometer. Instruction focuses on developing basic rowing proficiency related both to using the ergometer as well as those that would be transferable to water rowing. In addition, the course covers how to use the ergometer as a general fitness tool and a general overview of the sport of rowing. Enrollment limited to 12.


Second half of semester course. Classroom: Scott 178.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Ainsworth ITT Instructional Method: In-Person

Students are introduced to the basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). Singles and doubles play and basic positioning are presented. Tennis rules and etiquette are included in the curriculum. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Ainsworth ITT Instructional Method: In-Person

Students must have a working knowledge of the four basic tennis strokes (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves). The format for Tennis II is a “play and learn” environment. Emphasis is on positioning and basic strategies for singles and doubles. Lobs and overheads are introduced. In addition, tennis drills are presented to help students refine and practice the four basic strokes. Prerequisite: ESS 960ta. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 26
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

This gentle yoga concentration focuses on the body’s core and its multi-dimensionality. The self- care component combines contemporary and ancient understanding along with practices associated with yogic theory and anatomy, fascia anatomy and Polyvagal Theory of the Autonomic Nervous System (PTANS). Practices include: therapeutic/adaptive yoga, breathing/subtle energy techniques, awareness, soft foam rolling massage, contemplation and guided meditation. This body-positive class constellates to areas of compassion, focus, equanimity, courage and joy. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 26.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 26
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 11:05 AM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to yoga that is adaptive to the individual, gentle and slowly dynamic with a breath-centered approach. This is a practice designed to empower students, giving them tools to reduce stress and improve strength, flexibility and alignment. Injuries are accommodated. Gaining understanding from ancient yoga theory, students learn to embody experiences of focus, acceptance, courage and letting go.  This positive energy is tapped into through breathing techniques, yoga poses, contemplation, meditation and deep relaxation. Practicing at all levels bestows resilience and calm. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 26.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 26
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to yoga through basic postures, breath techniques, meditation and alignment. Designed to help students reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility, and cultivate the mind/body connection. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 26.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 26
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Exercise Performance Limit
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

This class introduces students to Iyengar method, focusing on balancing and aligning body and mind while developing strength, flexibility, endurance and optimal structural alignment. The method also develops self-awareness, intelligent evaluation, confidence and inward reflection. Students are introduced to a range of postures (asana) and breathing practices (pranayama) that address their own individual needs in addition to learning special sequences relieving symptoms of stress, fatigue and physical pain. Restrictions: maximum of 4 credits of Exercise & Sports Study performance classes may be counted towards the degree. Enrollment limited to 26.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 26
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Thursday | 2:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Ainsworth 151 Instructional Method: In-Person

Stories reside within the body, influencing bodily posture, emotions, autonomic nervous system (ANS) and outlook on life. Students learn how to strengthen their best self, mental immunity and transform uncertainty, fear and feeling of being stuck. This course helps to re-pattern internal narratives through practices tapping into the subconscious and ANS (where negative habits and beliefs reside) with playful yoga embodiment, free writing and more. The free writing is kept confidential. Yogic wisdom and neuroscience behind the practices are explained. Towards the end of each class, working individually, students create an embodied affirmation or short writing to empower mind/body possibilities, personal truths, love and resiliency. Enrollment limited to 26.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to FMS through units that pair scholarly approaches with influential media forms: the Aesthetics of Film, the History of Television, and the Technologies of Digital Media. Through these units, students ask: what human desires animate a relationship with media? For what purposes have people invented and evolved these technologies? How do makers use them, and what are audiences seeking in them? These questions help students see the fundamental forces that unite film, television, and digital media alongside the elements that distinguish them from each other. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to FMS through units that pair scholarly approaches with influential media forms: the Aesthetics of Film, the History of Television, and the Technologies of Digital Media. Through these units, students ask: what human desires animate a relationship with media? For what purposes have people invented and evolved these technologies? How do makers use them, and what are audiences seeking in them? These questions help students see the fundamental forces that unite film, television, and digital media alongside the elements that distinguish them from each other. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to FMS through units that pair scholarly approaches with influential media forms: the Aesthetics of Film, the History of Television, and the Technologies of Digital Media. Through these units, students ask: what human desires animate a relationship with media? For what purposes have people invented and evolved these technologies? How do makers use them, and what are audiences seeking in them? These questions help students see the fundamental forces that unite film, television, and digital media alongside the elements that distinguish them from each other. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 90
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to FMS through units that pair scholarly approaches with influential media forms: the Aesthetics of Film, the History of Television, and the Technologies of Digital Media. Through these units, students ask: what human desires animate a relationship with media? For what purposes have people invented and evolved these technologies? How do makers use them, and what are audiences seeking in them? These questions help students see the fundamental forces that unite film, television, and digital media alongside the elements that distinguish them from each other. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Oral history is a method of documenting a person or community’s memories through a recorded dialogue or interview in order to address absences in the historical record. This course investigates theories, histories and practices of oral history in relation to the moving image, from Zora Neal Hurston’s fieldwork films (1927) to the present, examining 1) the relationship between oral history and non-fiction filmmaking; 2) the use of oral history methods in the writing of film and media histories, including institutional histories and counter-histories; and 3) the use of oral histories in the creation of works of art. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Oral history is a method of documenting a person or community’s memories through a recorded dialogue or interview in order to address absences in the historical record. This course investigates theories, histories and practices of oral history in relation to the moving image, from Zora Neal Hurston’s fieldwork films (1927) to the present, examining 1) the relationship between oral history and non-fiction filmmaking; 2) the use of oral history methods in the writing of film and media histories, including institutional histories and counter-histories; and 3) the use of oral histories in the creation of works of art. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FMS 150
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Film, a dominant entertainment form in the twentieth century, has faced sweeping changes in the twenty-first. Digital technologies have widely replaced film cameras and projectors, theatrical exhibition continues to decline as audiences watch movies on ever-smaller screens, and the list of other entertainment forms competing for the public’s attention grows longer each year. Appropriating Peter Greenaway’s provocation, "Cinema is dead, long live cinema," this course considers the challenge digital media present to film’s primacy, but also the ways in which film has survived and thrived during this and previous periods of dramatic technological change. Prerequisite: FMS 150. Enrollment limited to 60.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FMS 150
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Film, a dominant entertainment form in the twentieth century, has faced sweeping changes in the twenty-first. Digital technologies have widely replaced film cameras and projectors, theatrical exhibition continues to decline as audiences watch movies on ever-smaller screens, and the list of other entertainment forms competing for the public’s attention grows longer each year. Appropriating Peter Greenaway’s provocation, "Cinema is dead, long live cinema," this course considers the challenge digital media present to film’s primacy, but also the ways in which film has survived and thrived during this and previous periods of dramatic technological change. Prerequisite: FMS 150. Enrollment limited to 60.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: FMS 150 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Hillyer 320 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides a foundation in the principles, techniques and equipment involved in making short videos, including: development of a viable story idea or concept, aesthetics and mechanics of shooting video, the role of sound and successful audio recording, and the conceptual and technical underpinnings of digital editing. Students make several short pieces through the semester, working towards a longer final piece. Prerequisite: FMS 150 (may be concurrent) or its equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Application and instructor permission required.


Application and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Course application here -  https://forms.gle/KkQAKsZ9n7Hz9MCS7.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FMS 280
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Hillyer 320 Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduction to the principles of motion picture and video post-production process: editing, workflow, and exhibition theories, techniques, and technologies. Topics include: montage theory, American continuity theory, history of editing forms, structural concepts in feature and short films, shot types, sequencing and pacing, the 180 rule, relationships between editing and performance, ethics of manipulation, non-linear editors, digital asset management and organization, post-production workflow, proxy workflows, sound editing, codecs and resolution, delivery and exhibition standards. Prerequisite: FMS 280. Enrollment limited to 12. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: FMS 150
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Trending their fandom’s names on Twitter, funding the big screen adaptation of their favorite shows via Kickstarter, and in some cases, getting out on the streets for physical protests--Media fans and fandoms have become more visible in the digital age. However, fan practices pre-date the widespread use of the internet. This course explores the past and the present of media fandom alongside the ways in which fans have been represented and studied. While surveying the history of fandom and fan studies, the course studies the notions of participation, engagement and activism in connection with fan practices. Priority given to FMS majors and minors. Prerequisite: FMS 150. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: FMS 150
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Trending their fandom’s names on Twitter, funding the big screen adaptation of their favorite shows via Kickstarter, and in some cases, getting out on the streets for physical protests--Media fans and fandoms have become more visible in the digital age. However, fan practices pre-date the widespread use of the internet. This course explores the past and the present of media fandom alongside the ways in which fans have been represented and studied. While surveying the history of fandom and fan studies, the course studies the notions of participation, engagement and activism in connection with fan practices. Priority given to FMS majors and minors. Prerequisite: FMS 150. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This elementary French course is designed to give students with no previous experience in French the opportunity to acquire the fundamentals of the French language and Francophone culture. It emphasizes communicative proficiency, the development of oral and listening skills, self-expression and cultural insights. Classroom activities incorporate authentic French material and are focused on acquiring competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students must complete both FRN 101 and FRN 103 to fulfill the Latin honors distribution requirement for a foreign language. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM; Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This elementary French course is designed to give students with no previous experience in French the opportunity to acquire the fundamentals of the French language and Francophone culture. It emphasizes communicative proficiency, the development of oral and listening skills, self-expression and cultural insights. Classroom activities incorporate authentic French material and are focused on acquiring competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students must complete both FRN 101 and FRN 103 to fulfill the Latin honors distribution requirement for a foreign language. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An intermediate language course designed for students with two or three years of high school French. Its main objective is to develop cultural awareness and the ability to speak and write in French through exposure to a variety of media (literary texts, newspaper articles, ads, clips, films, videos). Students completing the course normally enter FRN 220. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An intermediate language course designed for students with two or three years of high school French. Its main objective is to develop cultural awareness and the ability to speak and write in French through exposure to a variety of media (literary texts, newspaper articles, ads, clips, films, videos). Students completing the course normally enter FRN 220. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Review of communicative skills through writing and class discussion. Materials include two movies, a comic book and two novels. Prerequisite: three years of high school French, FRN 103, FRN 120 or equivalent. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Review of communicative skills through writing and class discussion. Materials include two movies, a comic book and two novels. Prerequisite: three years of high school French, FRN 103, FRN 120 or equivalent. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FRN 230 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

To what degree is being French synonymous with membership in a particular socio economic, cultural or ethnic category? Can marginalized populations (immigrants, peasants, workers, youth, etc.) acquire the necessary tools for social inclusion? What determines the meaning of French identity and who is excluded from the realm of Frenchness? By whom and for what reasons? The course explores the tensions that arise in the development and transmission of French cultural attitudes, tastes and values. Class readings include children’s literature, fiction and memoir. Restrictions: FRN 230 may not be repeated. Enrollment limited to 18. Course taught in French.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FRN 230 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

France is home to the largest overseas Chinese community in Western Europe. This course looks at how Francophone women writers and artists of Chinese origin critique and celebrate French culture in their work. Focusing on contemporary fiction, film and graphic art, students consider the role of canonical French literature during the Cultural Revolution, portrayals of Sinophone cultures in France and the relationship between language and stereotype. Through the lens of gendered and multigenerational immigration narratives, students also study such topics as translation, food, sexuality and exile. Restrictions: FRN 230 may not be repeated. Enrollment limited to 18. Prerequisite: FRN 220. Course taught in French.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of contemporary French social, economic, political and cultural issues through daily readings of French magazines and newspapers online such as Le Monde, Le Figaro and Libération. Course taught in French.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

From Paris to Fort-de-France, Montreal to Dakar, this class studies how various filmmakers from the Francophone world present urban spaces as sites of conflict, solidarity, alienation and self-discovery. How do these portraits confirm or challenge the distinction between urban and non-urban? How does the image of the city shift for “insiders” and “outsiders”? Other topics to be discussed include immigration, colonialism and globalization. Works by Sembène Ousmane, Denys Arcand, Mweze Ngangura and Euzhan Palcy. Course taught in French.

Crosslist(s): AFS, FMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In recent decades, as the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent, landscapes have come to be understood as those places not only that humans inhabit, but also that inhabit humans. This course examines literary and filmic texts that portray, interrogate and imagine the reciprocal relationship between humans and landscapes in contemporary French-speaking locales. Specifically, students consider how this exchange occurs over time by examining depictions of landscapes past, present and future. Course taught in French. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as FRN 299, ITL 299, POR 299 and SPN 299. The course explores the issues in world language instruction and research that are essential to the teaching of Romance languages. Special focus is on understanding local, national and international multilingual communities as well as theories, methods, bilingualism and heritage language studies. Discussions include the history of Romance languages, how to teach grammar and vocabulary, the role of instructors and feedback techniques. The critical framing provided helps students look at schools as cultural sites, centers of immigration and globalization. Class observations and scholarly readings help students understand the importance of research in the shaping of the pedagogical practice of world languages. Prerequisite: At least 4 semesters (or placement to equivalent level) of a Romance language taught at Smith (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or French). Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): EDC, FRN, GIT, LNG, SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FRN 380 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A survey of Francophone travel writing from the 16th to the 21st centuries. Students are exposed to a literary form that achieved popularity and cultural prestige early on, was then significantly challenged and diversified, and is presently enjoying a resurgence. The class considers fictional and nonfictional accounts reflecting different geographies of travel and migration. While early voyagers tended to assert the relative superiority of French culture, subsequent generations of travelers abandoned discovery for self-discovery and critiqued colonialism instead of indigenous cultures. Countries and regions surveyed include the Holy Land, Turkey, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Central and West Africa, the United States, Iran, France, Indonesia and Thailand. Course taught in French. Restrictions: ​FRN 380 may be repeated once with a different topic.

Crosslist(s): AFS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What do autobiographical, fantasy, horror, romance, superhero and war comics tell us about the human condition? Students read scholarship in psychology and the humanities to set the stage for exploring various topics in comic art and storytelling. How might psychoanalysis explain the popularity of superhero and romance comic books? Is there a link between pressures to conform and countercultural interest in horror comics? How might psychological theories of development inform our understanding of autobiographical graphic novels? Students use graphic novels and comic books as raw material to make sense of life in America in the 20th and 21st centuries. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How is technology shaping the world? This course explores the rapid advancement of technology and AI, examining its effects on society, the economy, and everyday life. From automation and job displacement to deepfakes and data privacy, the course analyzes both the benefits and risks of emerging technologies. Class activities and assignments are designed to enable students to improve their ability to communicate effectively through writing and speaking, and hone their analytical and reasoning skills. By the end of the semester, students gain a deeper understanding of how technology influences their lives and the world around them. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Why do people travel? This course explores how journeys—both literal and metaphorical—shape identity, perception, and place. The course begins with travel narratives from The Grand Tour to Kerouac’s On the Road, giving particular attention to themes of home, exile, language, migration, and belonging. How does travel transform people? How does it shape their understanding of foreign landscapes and home? What ethical responsibilities do travelers have? While especially valuable for students considering study abroad, this course is open to all who seek to explore the timeless urge to roam. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Does affirmative action in politics improve human rights conditions for African women or lead to tokenism? Are the decisions of religious African feminists to submit to their husbands or wear head coverings, choices that display female agency or choices steeped in oppression? This course considers some of the most controversial and hotly debated topics relevant to feminism in Africa today. In doing so, it aims to teach students how to identify both the core issues and points of divergence underpinning these debates and to be able to analyze and articulate their own positions on controversial issues. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): AFS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

In the 1970s, many Christian, Jewish and Buddhist communities in America began ordaining women as ministers, rabbis, priests and teachers. This change in policy provided women long-denied vocational paths, necessitated new theological self-understandings and ritual forms, and served as a proxy for larger culture war divisions in America. While focused on the last fifty years, this course provides a wider historical narrative for these developments, from the bold revivalism of colonial-era women preachers to anti-racist activism by contemporary Zen senseis. As part of a class project, students conduct interviews with ordained women and construct podcast episodes from these interviews. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): REL, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines what the Bible (and to some extent the broader Jewish and Christian traditions) have to say about controversial issues that have divided Americans in the past (e.g., slavery) and present (e.g., abortion). The aim is to give students the skills to assess critically various arguments that invoke the Bible or religious tradition and authority, wherever they come from on the political spectrum. Students are introduced to the Bible and biblical scholarship, as well as learn about different understandings of biblical authority and views of applying the Bible to contemporary political and ethical debates. This course counts toward the Jewish studies and religion majors. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): JUD, REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / Theatre 114 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the elements, history, and functions of criticism. How do reviewers form their critical responses to theatre performances as well as to films? The students attend live performances and film and video screenings, and write their own reviews and critical responses. This course counts toward the theatre major. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): JNX, THE
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Why is detective fiction so popular? What explains the continuing multiplication of mystery novels despite the seemingly finite number of available plots? This course will explore the worldwide fascination with this genre beginning with European writers before turning to more distant detective stories from around the world. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is “money” and what roles does it play in the economy and in society more broadly? This course explores the concept of “money” from multiple perspectives, drawing on insights from disciplines such as economics, sociology, history, government, and psychology. It incorporates some themes around money in a national and international context, including monetary policy and connections between money and national identity. It also engages with personal finance-related (and other) themes relevant to individual decision making that are likely of direct relevance to college students. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Trees and forests occupy prominent places in cultural imaginaries. While stories across the globe often stress kinship between humans and trees, European and US writers only recently began to explore narratives of interdependence. There is now a real paradigm shift, with books on the “wood-wide-web” and networks of reciprocity featured in bookstores and on bestseller lists. This course uncovers the sophistication of arboreal organization and forests’ renewed powerful presence in storytelling, while asking critical questions: What lessons, if any, can be drawn from these accounts? Is the “tree-genre” an elegy to a burning world? Do the texts engage with questions of racial, environmental and economic justice? And, maybe most importantly: how can humans relate to the forest with awe AND accountability? Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores what Toni Morrison in Beloved calls "the living activity of the dead": their ambitions, their desires, their effects. Often returning as figures of memory or history, ghosts raise troubling questions as to what it is they, or readers, have to learn. The course surveys a variety of phantasmagorical representations in poems, short stories, novels, films, spiritualist and scientific treatises, and spirit photography. This course counts toward the English major. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

“No gossip, no interiority,” writes novelist Cynthia Ozick, who provocatively reminds the reader of word-of-mouth’s close relationship to storytelling itself. People know that gossip can be toxic, immature, and dangerous—but can it have other, more complex purposes and effects? This course examines inside jokes, open secrets, call outs, and speculation in literature, art, music, film, and popular culture. From novels about manners and the sustaining (or tearing down) of communities, to chatty, genre-defying poetry and films, documentaries, and song lyrics, the course engages in a wide-ranging meditation on gossip as an art, a weapon, and an imaginative inter-relational tool. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the history of democracy in America. Students examine how political leaders and social movements have fought to expand the bounds of democratic citizenship ever since the American Revolution, and how others have fought to restrict it. Students trace the evolution of both defenses and critiques of democratic self-governance and consider how polarization, inequality and globalization strain modern democracy. The class reflects critically on what exactly democracy has looked like -- and can look like -- not only in formal politics, but also in economic and social life more broadly. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): HST
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Landscape studies is the interdisciplinary consideration of how humans view, define and use the land, whether it be a backyard, a moonscape or a national park. How does land become a landscape? How does space become a place? Scientists study and manipulate landscapes as do politicians, builders, hunters, children, artists and writers, among others. In this course, students examine how writers, in particular, participate in placemaking, and how the landscape influences and inhabits literary texts. The course includes some landscape history and theory, visits by people who study landscape from nonliterary angles, and the discovery of how landscape works in texts in transforming and surprising ways. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 24
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course, students learn by taking on roles, in elaborate games set in the past; they learn skills--speaking, writing, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork--in order to prevail in complicated situations. Reacting roles do not have a fixed script and outcome. While students adhere to the intellectual beliefs of the historical figures they have been assigned, they must devise their own means of expressing those ideas in papers, speeches or public presentations. Class sessions are run entirely by students; instructors guide students and grade their oral and written work. It draws students into the past, promotes engagement with big ideas and improves intellectual and academic skills. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 24.

Crosslist(s): HST, MED
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This first-year seminar examines the pleasures, passions, politics, economics and toxicities of food through the works of writers, chefs, artists and critics who celebrate and critique how food heals, harms, nourishes and pleases. Food plays a critical and dynamic role in fiction, poetry, mystery, memoir, film and recipe books. This course analyzes literary portrayals of and engagements with a range of foods, including fast food, desserts, holiday feasts, haute cuisine, street food and “junk food,” as well as issues involving abundance, scarcity and nutrition. Through study of food in literature and culture, this course also considers concerns central to critical food studies, including power, colonialism, capitalism, identity and the environment. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the many ways in which writing has been used to gain, maintain, and overturn power throughout Chinese history, from the prognosticating power of oracle bone script to the activist potential of social media. The course examines writing as a tactic of agency, a force for social change, and an instrument of state power; analyzes the changing role of literature; and considers the physical forms of writing and the millennia-long history of contemporary issues like censorship and writing reform. Finally, students work to make their own writing as powerful as possible. No knowledge of Chinese required. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): EAL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The ancient poet Sappho from the Greek island of Lesbos is the founding figure of female artistic genius and sexual deviance in Western civilization. Yet surprising little is known about the historical Sappho, whose work survives only as fragments. Scholars are unanimous on her influence, but differ significantly on the subjects of her sexuality, politics, class-background and race. This course reads Sappho’s fragments in English and analyzes how remediations of her work, and speculations about her life, have inspired generations of artists, animating significant debates about female authorship and sexuality across literature, theatre, painting, sculpture and cinema. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the social, cultural, and political history of late imperial Russia through Leo Tolstoy's iconic novel Anna Karenina. Students learn about the production of the novel but also focus on such themes as modernization and industrialization, gender and sexuality, social construction of family and marriage, empire, and colonialism. They also study the rise of realism in art and the ways in which the Russian educated classes used the new style as a form of social critique. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): HST, RES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Freedom and angst, affirmation and despair, life and decadence, authenticity and meaninglessness—these and related dimensions of the human condition are explored in this course through philosophical texts across the globe from antiquity to the contemporary world. Through this exploration, students engage European, African and Asian precursors to existential thought, turn to the European development of existentialism, and conclude with the postcolonial global response to existentialism and the specter of nihilism. On this journey, students closely examine texts and, through writing, engage with questions that address the search for meaning within the human condition. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): PHI
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores a wide range of literary scenarios that depict the collapse of civilization in the wake of plague-like disease or nuclear war. The motif of the post-Apocalyptic novel has become common, yet its roots go back as far (and further than) Jack London’s The Scarlet Plague and Mary Shelley’s The Last Man. Students witness the few characters who survive catastrophe attempt to create a new world or merely to live in a world in which the past casts a vast shadow over the present. The society that comes forth from these worlds can be anarchic, dystopic, utopian, or a combination of these. Some works the course explores include Alas, Babylon; On the Beach; Riddley Walker, The Postman, A Canticle for Leibowitz, The Chrysalids, The Road, and others. Film adaptations are shown as part of the course. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the theme of childhood in modern African literature. The course explores how representations of childhood in African literature are tied to gendered social, political and cultural histories; and to questions of self and of national identity. Discussions are informed by several questions: How do African narratives of childhood help to understand the shifting historical, political and cultural landscapes in contemporary Africa? How does the enforced acquisition of colonial languages and cultures affect children as they attempt to master the codes of alien tongues and cultures? How do narratives told from the point of view of children represent and deal with such complex issues? What are the relationships between childhood narratives and autobiographies? Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): AFS, SWG, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Finding Black girls in the literary archive is challenging, but not impossible. From the colonial era to the present, this course traces Black girls’ presence in the Black literary record – as inaugurators of a literary tradition and as central figures in the development and flourishing of that tradition. Organized thematically, the course presents students with a variety of literary genres that feature and center, in critical ways, the stories of Black girls. Select poems, short stories, novels, memoirs, and essays are accompanied by theoretical and historical texts to ground the understanding of the literature of Black girlhoods across space and time. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How have the last few generations organized for freedom and justice? This course explores this history from the 1950s to today, with a focus on working-class and poor women of color organizing in racial justice movements, including civil rights, welfare & labor rights, Indigenous sovereignty, immigrant justice, and feminism. Students also study the local and global histories that gave rise to these social movements, including shifts in capitalism, colonialism, imperialism, race, and gender, and the rise of mass migration, criminalization, incarceration, and deportation. Course materials include a combination of documentary film, oral history, memoir, art, music, archival materials, and historical scholarship. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): HST
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In his book Totemism, Claude Lévi Strauss wrote, “species are chosen not because they are good to eat, but because they are good to think with.” This course takes up this issue in the context of ancient Greece and Rome, examining how ancient ideas about non-human animals inform current ideas. Beginning with Homer, the course considers animals as they appear in various Greek and Latin texts as foods, friends, tools, symbols, and more. Ancient texts are supplemented with modern scholarship as the course explores how humans and animals have been both distinguished and connected, as well as why thinking about animals is so crucial to human culture. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): CLS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the trailblazing women who have changed the American social and political landscape through reform, mobilization, cultural interventions and outright rebellion. The course uses a variety of texts: No Turning Back by Estelle Freedman, primary sources from the archives and the SCMA, films, a walking tour and local events. The intention of this seminar is threefold: (1) to provide an overview of feminist ideas and action throughout American history, (2) to introduce students to primary documents and research methods, and (3) to encourage reflection and discussion on current gender issues. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the various forms of black "politics," broadly conceived, that emerged and developed in the wake of the modern civil rights movement to the present time. Major topics of concern include: black nationalism and electoral politics, black feminism, resistance to mass incarceration, the war on drugs, black urban poverty, the rise of the black middle class, reparations, the Obama presidency, Black Lives Matter and other contemporary social movements. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): AFR, HST
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What does collecting have to do with scientific innovation? Why have specimens and their display in museums, zoos, and botanical gardens been essential to the development of disciplines like natural history, botany, or biology? What role does visual representation play in making medical arguments?  This course explores practices of collecting and display, as well as the central place of images, objects, and human, plant, and animal bodies, in scientific and medical knowledge production, and the larger social and ethical consequences of these practices, exploring key debates from fields like science and technology studies, the health humanities, visual and material culture studies, art history, and museum studies. Students engage Smith’s own histories of scientific and medical collecting in the Special Collections and the Lyman Plant House. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): HSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the stereotype of the “ecological Indian”—a racial trope that has perpetuated the idea that Native North Americans are naturally closer to nature or are natural conservationists. The class looks at how this stereotype has shaped non-Native ideas about Indigenous peoples in what is now the United States and has affected Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. This course also examines the varied ways Indigenous peoples have thought about ecological relationships and the strategies they developed to live in relation with the environment. The class critically examines the relationship between settler colonialism and the environment and considers contemporary and historical case studies in which Indigenous peoples have fought to protect and care for their lands and waters in the face of the ongoing violence of settler colonialism. Restrictions: First-years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)

Crosslist(s): AMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Readings, discussions and student projects explore the transformation of a "Victorian" America into a "modernist" one by focusing on forms of expression and sites of conflict in 1925—the year of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Bessie Smith’s "St. Louis Blues," Alain Locke’s The New Negro (the foundational text of the Harlem Renaissance), Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, the Scopes evolution trial, and the emergence of powerful new ideas in the social sciences--to cite just a few examples. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY only; FYS Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Why do people collect things and what do they collect? Students explore these questions by focusing on local museums and exhibitions. From a behind-the-scenes look at the Smith College Museum of Art to an examination of hidden gems like the botanical sciences herbarium collection or that cabinet of curiosities which is Mount Holyoke’s Skinner Museum, students research the histories of these collections and analyze the rationale of varying systems for ordering objects. By learning the critical skills of visual analysis and by grappling with the interpretations of art historians, anthropologists and psychologists, students attempt to come to an understanding of how knowledge is constructed in the context of display and how visual juxtapositions can generate meaning. Restrictions: First years only; students are limited to one first-year seminar. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ART, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Geology is a study of the Earth. In this course, students examine the processes that formed the Earth and that have continued to change the planet during its 4.57 billion year history. In rocks, minerals and the landscape, geologists see puzzles that tell a story about Earth’s past. Students develop their geologic observation skills. The class investigates the origins of minerals and rocks and the dynamic processes that form volcanoes, cause earthquakes, shape landscapes, create natural resources and control the climate—today as well as during the Earth’s past. Students learn to view the Earth with a new perspective and appreciate how the planet is constantly changing, even if at extremely slow rates. Students planning to major in geosciences should take GEO 102 concurrently.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 17
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:10 PM - 4:50 PM / Burton 110 Instructional Method: In-Person

The Connecticut Valley region is rich with geologic features that can be reached by a short van ride from Smith. This is a field-based course that explores geology through weekly trips and associated assignments during which students examine evidence for volcanoes, dinosaurs, glaciers, rifting continents, and Himalayan-size mountains in Western Massachusetts. This class, when taken in conjunction with any other 100-level course, can serve as a pathway to the Geoscience major. Preference given to students taking GEO 101 concurrently and students who have previously taken a Geoscience course. Enrollment limited to 17.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 17
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:10 PM - 4:50 PM / Burton 110 Instructional Method: In-Person

The Connecticut Valley region is rich with geologic features that can be reached by a short van ride from Smith. This is a field-based course that explores geology through weekly trips and associated assignments during which students examine evidence for volcanoes, dinosaurs, glaciers, rifting continents, and Himalayan-size mountains in Western Massachusetts. This class, when taken in conjunction with any other 100-level course, can serve as a pathway to the Geoscience major. Preference given to students taking GEO 101 concurrently and students who have previously taken a Geoscience course. Enrollment limited to 17.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 17
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:50 PM / Burton 110 Instructional Method: In-Person

The Connecticut Valley region is rich with geologic features that can be reached by a short van ride from Smith. This is a field-based course that explores geology through weekly trips and associated assignments during which students examine evidence for volcanoes, dinosaurs, glaciers, rifting continents, and Himalayan-size mountains in Western Massachusetts. This class, when taken in conjunction with any other 100-level course, can serve as a pathway to the Geoscience major. Preference given to students taking GEO 101 concurrently and students who have previously taken a Geoscience course. Enrollment limited to 17.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides the basic scientific background on how human activity is altering the planet. The class examines the modern climate system, how it has changed throughout the course of Earth’s history, and how to predict what might happen in the future. Students answer questions such as “What did the planet look like the last time carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere were this high?” and “What on Earth is geoengineering?”. The goal of this class is to provide the context and scientific understanding needed to address climate change effectively.

Crosslist(s): ENV, LSS
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 101 Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of typical igneous and metamorphic rocks in the laboratory and in the field in search of clues to their formation. Lab work emphasizes the microscopic study of rocks in thin sections. The course normally includes a weekend field trip (e.g. Cape Ann or Vermont) which is an important part of the course. Prerequisite: GEO 108 or (any GEO 100-level course and GEO 102 (may be concurrent)); and GEO 221, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 102 Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of typical igneous and metamorphic rocks in the laboratory and in the field in search of clues to their formation. Lab work emphasizes the microscopic study of rocks in thin sections. The course normally includes a weekend field trip (e.g. Cape Ann or Vermont) which is an important part of the course. Prerequisite: GEO 108 or (any GEO 100-level course and GEO 102 (may be concurrent)); and GEO 221, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: GEO 108 or FYS 103 or (GEO 102 [may be concurrent] & any GEO 100 level) or (BIO 130 & 132)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the major evolutionary events in the history of life, with a special focus on marine invertebrates. Special topics include evolution, functional adaptations, paleoenvironments, the origin of life, mass extinction and origination, and how life has changed through time. One weekend field trip (optional). Prerequisite: GEO 101 and GEO 102; GEO 108; or GEO 102 with any other GEO 100-level course. GEO 102 can be taken concurrently; open also to students who have fulfilled the basis for the BIO major. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: GEO 108 or FYS 103 or (GEO 102 [may be concurrent] & any GEO 100 level) or (BIO 130 & 132)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the major evolutionary events in the history of life, with a special focus on marine invertebrates. Special topics include evolution, functional adaptations, paleoenvironments, the origin of life, mass extinction and origination, and how life has changed through time. One weekend field trip (optional). Prerequisite: GEO 101 and GEO 102; GEO 108; or GEO 102 with any other GEO 100-level course. GEO 102 can be taken concurrently; open also to students who have fulfilled the basis for the BIO major. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MSC
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 22
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: GEO 108 or (any GEO 100-level course & GEO 102 (may be concurrent))
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Sabin-Reed 101 Instructional Method: In-Person

A project-oriented study of the processes and products of sediment formation, transport, deposition and lithification. Modern sediments and depositional environments of the Massachusetts coast are examined and compared with ancient sedimentary rocks of the Connecticut River Valley and eastern New York. Field and laboratory analyses focus on the description and classification of sedimentary rocks, and on the interpretation of their origin. The results provide unique insights into the geologic history of eastern North America. Two weekend field trips. Prerequisites: GEO 101 and GEO 102; GEO 108; or GEO 102 with any other GEO 100-level course. GEO 102 can be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 22.

Crosslist(s): ARC, ENV, MSC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 22
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: GEO 108 or (any GEO 100-level course & GEO 102 (may be concurrent))
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 101 Instructional Method: In-Person

A project-oriented study of the processes and products of sediment formation, transport, deposition and lithification. Modern sediments and depositional environments of the Massachusetts coast are examined and compared with ancient sedimentary rocks of the Connecticut River Valley and eastern New York. Field and laboratory analyses focus on the description and classification of sedimentary rocks, and on the interpretation of their origin. The results provide unique insights into the geologic history of eastern North America. Two weekend field trips. Prerequisites: GEO 101 and GEO 102; GEO 108; or GEO 102 with any other GEO 100-level course. GEO 102 can be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 22.

Crosslist(s): ARC, ENV, MSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 101 Instructional Method: In-Person

A broadly-based examination of tectonics, the unifying theory of geology. The class discusses lithospheric plate movements, the creation and destruction of Earth’s crust, the formation of mountain belts and sedimentary basins, the dynamic coupling of crust and mantle, and how these processes have shaped the Earth through time. Emphases includes critical reading of the primary literature, communication of scientific ideas orally and in writing and the central role of tectonics in uniting diverse fields of geology to create a cogent picture of how the Earth works. Prerequisite: any two 200-level courses in geosciences, one of which may be taken concurrently.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:25 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This lecture series provides an overview of the financial system and the role of financial institutions in the global economy; domestic and international regulation; domestic and international banking. Faculty and guest lecturers reflect on contemporary developments and challenges in their fields. S/U only.


First half of semester course. Classroom: Conway center.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written German, and to the culture and history of German-speaking peoples and countries. Emphasis on grammar and practical vocabulary for use in conversational practice, written exercises, and listening and reading comprehension. By the end of the year, students are able to read short, edited literary and journalistic texts as a basis for classroom discussion and to compose short written assignments. Yearlong courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to spoken and written German, and to the culture and history of German-speaking peoples and countries. Emphasis on grammar and practical vocabulary for use in conversational practice, written exercises, and listening and reading comprehension. By the end of the year, students are able to read short, edited literary and journalistic texts as a basis for classroom discussion and to compose short written assignments. Yearlong courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An exploration of contemporary German culture through literary and journalistic texts, with regular practice in written and oral expression. A review of basic grammatical concepts and the study of new ones, with emphasis on vocabulary building. Prerequisite: GER 110Y or equivalent, or by placement. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the study of German literature and film, designed to develop skills in oral expression and the fundamentals of literary and film analysis. Students closely read works both entertaining and startling that deal with the mysteries of the human mind and with journeys experienced or imagined. Works by the Brothers Grimm, Hoffmann, Kafka, Freud and others provide the basis for discussions. Prerequisite: GER 250, GER 260 or by placement. (E)

Crosslist(s): WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of language, culture and politics in the German-language media; supplemental materials reflecting the interests and academic disciplines of students in the seminar. Practice of written and spoken German through compositions, linguistic exercises and oral reports. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GER 300 or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

One-year course that covers the basics of Italian language and culture and allows students to enroll in ITL 220 in the following year. Students entering in the spring need department permission and must take a placement exam. In the second semester, students may change sections only with instructor permission. Yearlong courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester. Cannot be taken S/U. Concurrent registration in ITL 135 strongly recommended. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

One-year course that covers the basics of Italian language and culture and allows students to enroll in ITL 220 in the following year. Students entering in the spring need department permission and must take a placement exam. In the second semester, students may change sections only with instructor permission. Yearlong courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester. Cannot be taken S/U. Concurrent registration in ITL 135 strongly recommended. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

One-semester course designed for students with a background in other foreign languages. It covers the material of the yearlong ITL 110Y in one semester. Students should enroll in ITL 220 the following semester. Does not fulfill the foreign language requirement for Latin honors. Cannot be taken S/U. Seniors may be granted an exception. Concurrent registration in ITL 135 strongly recommended. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 100
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 62
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines Italy’s varied geography, history, and artistic tradition to further appreciate Italy’s rich, delicious, yet simple cuisine. This course travels from the caffè to the pizzeria, to the trattoria, to the pasticceria, to the enoteca to probe the cultural impact Italian cuisine has on promoting a holistic philosophy for eating, drinking, and speaking best reflected by the now renowned Italian Slow Food Movement. Taught in English. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 100.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ITL 211 and POR 211. This course combines theories and techniques created by Augusto Boal for his "Theater of the Oppressed" with those of Paulo Freire in “Pedagogy of the Oppressed." It also involves transnational and educational perspectives that prompted Boal’s view of theater as a political act, including contributions from philosophers such as Aristoteles and Machiavelli and from playwrights such as Bertolt Brecht and Dario Fo. Students are exposed to critical pedagogy and performance theories in the first part of the course, and, in the second part, experiment with theatrical games based on Boal's approach. Course conducted in English. All course content is in English, but the students who can read Portuguese, Italian and German have the option of reading some texts in the original versions. Cannot be taken S/U. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): EDC, GIT, LAS, SPP, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Comprehensive grammar review through practice in writing and reading. Literary texts and cultural material constitute the base for in-class discussions and compositions. Students taking ITL 220 are strongly encouraged to take a conversation course. Taking both courses strengthens students’ confidence and ability to become proficient in Italian. Prerequisite: ITL 110Y or ITL 111 or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Comprehensive grammar review through practice in writing and reading. Literary texts and cultural material constitute the base for in-class discussions and compositions. Students taking ITL 220 are strongly encouraged to take a conversation course. Taking both courses strengthens students’ confidence and ability to become proficient in Italian. Prerequisite: ITL 110Y or ITL 111 or equivalent.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:25 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Designed to support Intermediate Italian students to help them improve their conversational skills, this course offers intensive practice in pronunciation, vocabulary, oral comprehension and conversation. It includes class discussions, role-playing and short oral presentations. Prerequisite: two semesters of ITL 110Y or by placement.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This interdisciplinary course examines the current migration across the Mediterranean to Europe within a larger context, using historical analysis, literature, film studies, postcolonial theory, political science, and anthropology. Together, these different approaches paint an image of the Mediterranean as a dynamic border area in which people of different cultures, languages, religions, and ethnicities have interacted with one another throughout time and space. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): GIT, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an in-depth study of Italian culture to broaden the students' understanding of Italian history, literature and customs. Through readings, discussions, interactions with native speakers and films, students gain a good understanding of Italian society. This course also intends to further develop students’ intermediate knowledge of the Italian language and prepare them for their study-abroad experience. Prerequisites: ITL 110Y or ITL 111, and ITL 220; or by placement.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as FRN 299, ITL 299, POR 299 and SPN 299. The course explores the issues in world language instruction and research that are essential to the teaching of Romance languages. Special focus is on understanding local, national and international multilingual communities as well as theories, methods, bilingualism and heritage language studies. Discussions include the history of Romance languages, how to teach grammar and vocabulary, the role of instructors and feedback techniques. The critical framing provided helps students look at schools as cultural sites, centers of immigration and globalization. Class observations and scholarly readings help students understand the importance of research in the shaping of the pedagogical practice of world languages. Prerequisite: At least 4 semesters (or placement to equivalent level) of a Romance language taught at Smith (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or French). Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): EDC, FRN, GIT, LNG, SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on Inferno, the first canticle of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265- 1321), the culture that originated it, and connections with today’s world. In particular, the course pays attention to Dante’s ties to classical and medieval Christian culture, his political views, his ideas on language, his involvement in contemporary intellectual debates, his efforts to use poetry for ethical and religious ends, and his literary experimentation. During the harrowing descent into the deepest spires of Hell, students understand Dante in light of medieval culture and medieval culture in light of Dante. As such, students experience Dante’s Inferno in its original beauty and make his fears, concerns, and desires theirs. Taught in Italian.

Crosslist(s): MED, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such issues as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government--democracy especially. Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in government are encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 36
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the structures of power in a constitutional democracy, exploring contests over authority from John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson to Donald Trump. Discussions include: the powers of the federal and state governments, the executive’s emergency powers, and the Supreme Court’s authority to nullify the acts of other branches. Under these general headings are to be found such issues as the power to regulate firearms, recognize foreign governments, overturn a judicial decision through congressional action, deprive citizens of rights during wartime, regulate immigration, and protect voting rights. By the end of the course, students should have an informed judgement on these questions.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 45
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines and analyzes American public opinion and the impact of the mass media on politics. Topics include political socialization, political culture, attitude formation and change, linkages between public opinion and policy, and the use of surveys to measure public opinion. Emphasis on the media’s role in shaping public preferences and politics. Designation: American.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This survey course examines the ever-changing political and economic landscape of the African continent. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the unique historical, economic and social variables that shape modern African politics, and introduces students to various theoretical and analytical approaches to the study of Africa’s political development. Central themes include the ongoing processes of nation-building and democratization, the constitutional question, the international relations of Africa, issues of peace and security, and Africa’s political economy. Designation: Comparative. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): AFR, AFS, GFX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores how women’s social movements emerge and sustain themselves in the Middle East and North Africa. The class covers issues ranging from women agitating for citizenship rights and the vote, to questions of personhood, family code, and women's labor rights. Throughout the class, students consider how mobilized women negotiate a world of both contemporary and traditional religious and secular values to pursue their agendas in the public arena. Students leave this course with a fuller appreciation of the variety of issues around which women mobilize in the region as well as an understanding of the diverse strategies they adopt to meet their chosen goals. Designation: Comparative.

Crosslist(s): MES, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the practical meaning of the term "development" and its impact on a range of global topics from the problems of poverty and income inequality to the spread of democracy, environmental degradation, urbanization, and gender empowerment. The course examines existing theories of economic development and considers how state governments, international donors, and NGOs interact to craft development policy. Designation: Comparative.

Crosslist(s): AFS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 34
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Judicial politics is the study of how political dynamics shape courts and how courts, in turn, shape politics and society. This course is an introduction to the comparative study of judicial politics, designed for students who want to learn more about the role of courts in the modern state and to better understand their growing importance as political actors. Students engage with different theories to compare and contrast how law, politics, and judiciaries interact around the world. Designation: Comparative.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Since the end of the Second World War, there has been an enormous growth in the number of NGOs active globally, some working across borders on issues as diverse as poverty, health, women’s rights and emergency relief. Both international and national NGOs have taken on new roles in areas once considered the government domain. This course elaborates on how NGOs became crucial actors in world politics. The course explores the definition and purpose of NGOs and their history, looks at case studies of NGOs worldwide and considers the critique of NGOs. Enrollment limited to 40. (E)

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 50
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to the theoretical and empirical analysis of the interactions of states in the international system. Emphasis is given to the historical evolution of the international system, security politics, the role of international norms in shaping behavior and the influence of the world economy on international relations. Not a course in current events. Designation: International Relations. Enrollment limited to 50.

Crosslist(s): ENV, GSD
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course begins with an examination of the broad theoretical paradigms in international political economy (IPE), including the liberal, economic nationalist, structuralist and Marxist perspectives. The course analyzes critical debates in the post-World War II period, including the role of the Bretton Woods institutions (World Bank group and IMF), international trade and development, the debt question, poverty and global inequality, and the broad question of "globalization." Designation: International Relations. Prerequisite: GOV 241 or equivalent. First-year students may enroll only if they have completed GOV 241. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): AFS, ENV, GFX, GSD, RES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines international human rights and the legal regime designed to protect them. Beginning with a theoretical inquiry into the justification of human rights, the course moves into an analysis of the contemporary system, from the UN to regional associations to NGOs. With that background in place, the course turns to specific topics, including the rights of vulnerable persons (women, children, minority communities, internally and externally displaced persons); human rights concerns arising from globalization and corporate responsibility; environmental concerns; and issues of peacekeeping. It concludes by examining enforcement strategies, from humanitarian intervention to political mobilization to judicial enforcement of rights in both domestic and international tribunals. Designation: International Relations.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Feminist political thought functions in two ways: first, to critique the masculinist and patriarchal forms of thought in mainstream political philosophy; and second, to generate forms of political thinking that advance the cause of liberation. This course develops these two strains of thinking. Students consider the politics of gender, sex and sexualities, law, formal and informal institutions, the political subject, and the roles that race, class, sexuality and nationality play feminist political thinking.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 24
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course studies different urban experiences across the world. The course introduces the process of urbanization and addresses the complex relationship between urbanization, globalization and inequality. Throughout the course, students explore a series of case studies to provide concrete examples of how different cities such as London, New York, Berlin, Shanghai, Stockholm and Istanbul responded to globalization by paying attention to different topics such as pandemics, migration and urban movements. In addition to the academic literature, students make use of newspapers and films to address the promises and political dilemmas of urban life. Designation: Comparative, International Relations. Enrollment limited to 24.

Crosslist(s): URS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is the origin and political meaning of capitalism, and might there be a better way to organize our common world? These are the broad questions of Marxism, which continue to press upon us today. This lecture course is a general introduction to the writings of Karl Marx, the diverse school of thought which goes by his name and a few friendly critics along the lines of race and gender. Although this course examines texts on history and political economy, this course treats Marx as a political thinker and Marxism as a school of political thought. Designation: Theory. Prerequisite: GOV 100. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of selected topics related to American political behavior. Themes include empirical analysis, partisanship, voting behavior and turnout, public opinion and racial attitudes. Student projects involve analysis of survey data. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How should political corruption be defined, and what can be done about it? This course explores the theoretical and practical dimensions of political corruption in a variety of different countries and contexts, and analyzes how governments, international organizations and activists have attempted to address the problem. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): GFX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course in political theory examines contemporary theories and practices of dissent, from civil disobedience to armed resistance to political exit. Are citizens morally obligated to obey unjust laws? What makes a law or political arrangement unjust? What kinds of protest actions are justified? What are the promises and limitations of nonviolence -- or violence? What effect do different forms of resistance have, and what is their political value? Is exiting -- quitting politics or leaving the polity -- a meaningful form of resistance? This course engages with these questions by reading contemporary texts from political science, sociology and philosophy alongside works by practitioners of forms of disobedience and resistance. Prerequisite: coursework in political theory or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A survey of the history of the ancient Greeks during their most formative period, from the end of the Bronze Age to the end of the Classical Age. The class examines the relationship between mythology, archaeology and historical memory; the evolution of the city-state; games and oracles; colonization, warfare and tyranny; city-states Sparta and Athens and their respective pursuits of social justice; wars with Persia; cultural interactions with non-Greeks; Athens' naval empire and its invention of Democracy; family and women; traditional religions and forms of new wisdom; and the trial and death of Socrates in 399 B.C. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ANS, ARC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This introductory course looks comparatively at the histories of China, Japan and Korea from the late 18th century to the present. It examines the struggles of these countries to preserve or regain their independence and establish national identities in a rapidly emerging and often violent modern world order. Although each of these countries has its own distinctive identity, their overlapping histories (and dilemmas) give the region a coherent identity. The class also looks at how individuals respond to and are shaped by larger historical movements.

Crosslist(s): EAL, GSD
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 27
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This introductory course looks comparatively at the histories of China, Japan and Korea from the late 18th century to the present. It examines the struggles of these countries to preserve or regain their independence and establish national identities in a rapidly emerging and often violent modern world order. Although each of these countries has its own distinctive identity, their overlapping histories (and dilemmas) give the region a coherent identity. The class also looks at how individuals respond to and are shaped by larger historical movements.

Crosslist(s): EAL, GSD
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 27
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This introductory course looks comparatively at the histories of China, Japan and Korea from the late 18th century to the present. It examines the struggles of these countries to preserve or regain their independence and establish national identities in a rapidly emerging and often violent modern world order. Although each of these countries has its own distinctive identity, their overlapping histories (and dilemmas) give the region a coherent identity. The class also looks at how individuals respond to and are shaped by larger historical movements.

Crosslist(s): EAL, GSD
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 27
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This introductory course looks comparatively at the histories of China, Japan and Korea from the late 18th century to the present. It examines the struggles of these countries to preserve or regain their independence and establish national identities in a rapidly emerging and often violent modern world order. Although each of these countries has its own distinctive identity, their overlapping histories (and dilemmas) give the region a coherent identity. The class also looks at how individuals respond to and are shaped by larger historical movements.

Crosslist(s): EAL, GSD
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This survey course examines Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East in the early medieval era, starting with the dissolution of the Roman Empire. Students study the turbulent nature of political and societal boundaries and the rise of Christianity in Europe before 900 AD, as well as the emergence of Islam as a religion and political power and its influence on the medieval European and Byzantine worlds. Students engage in the examination and discussion of early medieval notions of kinship, race, law and justice, popular piety, and political power. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): MED, MES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Women’s experience and constructions of gender in the commonly recognized major events of the 20th century. Introduction to major thinkers of the period through primary sources, documents and novels, as well as to the most significant categories in the growing secondary literature in 20th-century European history of women and gender. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Often seen as peripheral to the modern world, Africa and African peoples are often ignored in both popular and scholarly world histories traversing the last several centuries. This course aims to turn these narratives on their head by not only injecting African histories into world historical narratives, but by using these histories to detail Africa’s centrality to understanding the world. In doing so, the course examines the development of and African experiences with the varying forms of capitalism and trade that developed out of both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean trade networks, the genealogical roots of European imperialism and the ways in which African peoples navigated, resisted and transformed these broader global phenomena in the construction of the world around them. This course is open to all students and assumes no prior knowledge. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): AFR, AFS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Analysis of the historical realities, social movements, cultural expression and political debates that shaped U.S. citizenship from the Declaration of Independence to the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. From the hope of liberty and equality to the exclusion of marginalized groups that made whiteness, maleness and native birth synonymous with Americanness. How African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants and women harnessed the Declaration of Independence and its ideology to define themselves as citizens of the United States. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): AFR, AMS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the history of conservatism in the United States, from the 1920s to Trump. Students examine the key ideas, leaders, and movements that fueled and defined the rise of the modern right, broadly construed. The course goes beyond electoral politics, exploring the relationship between conservatism and American life – especially in the realms of race, gender, religion, and capitalism. Discussions include: Christian fundamentalism; white nationalism; corporate opposition to the New Deal; Cold War militarism; law and order politics; anti- feminism and the culture wars; Reaganomics; neoconservative foreign policy; and border politics. Enrollment limited to 40. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the history of the culture and history of the ancient Mediterranean world through the lens provided by Greek and Roman medical writers. The Greek Enlightenment in the sixth century B.C. ushered in a "scientific" approach to healing that continued to evolve throughout antiquity even as traditional methods retained their importance. Specific themes highlighted in this course include interactions between traditional temple healing, the magical arts and scientific medicine; the emergence of an epidemiology based largely on environmental factors; women as health practitioners; women's bodies in ancient medical theorizing and practice; and medicine and the ancient educational system. No previous background needed and first-year students are welcome. This is an R-designated course. Enrollment limited to 18

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as HST 208 and MES 208. This course examines the history of the modern Middle East from a global perspective. How have gender, economy, ecology and religion shaped Middle Eastern empires and nation-states within a broader world? The course begins with transformations in Egypt, Iran and the Ottoman Empire between 1800 and World War I. Next, it turns to experiences of colonialism, the rise of independent nation-states and the birth of new political movements. Students learn to appreciate the diversity of the region’s cultures, languages and peoples and to critically assess how the Middle East has been imagined from without and within. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): HST, MES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Examination of the factors leading to the war in Asia, the nature of the conflict and the legacy of the war for all those involved. Topics include Japan’s seizure of Korea, the invasion of China, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the war in the Pacific, the racial dimensions of the Japanese empire, the comfort women, biological warfare, the dropping of the atomic bombs and the complicated relationship between history and memory. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): EAL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 7
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The cultural context of fascism. Readings from Nietzsche, Sorel, Wilde, Pareto, Marinetti, Mussolini and Hitler, as well as studies of psychology, degenerate painting and music. Both politicians and artists claimed to be Nietzschean free spirits. Who best understood his call to ruthless creativity? This is an R-designated course. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as HST 271 and REL 271. Was Jesus a revolutionary socialist? Or did he preach an ethic of self-help? Is it holy to be poor? Or is prosperity a moral duty? This course focuses particularly on the relationship between religion and capitalism in the realms of economic and moral ideas, labor and working class politics, business history, and grassroots social movements. It covers such topics as: utopian communes; debates over slavery and free labor; the "lived religion" of the working class; Christian and Jewish socialism; "New Age" spirituality and the counterculture; liberation theology and racial capitalism; big business and the Prosperity Gospel; and conservative Christianity in the age of Chick-Fil-A. This is an R-designated course. Enrollment limited to 18. (E)

Crosslist(s): AMS, HST, REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course interrogates the intersection between current events and historical research. Exploring topics including race, debt, citizenship, democracy and reproductive justice, the course offers a comparative and transnational perspective of how historians and other historically focused scholars have approached topics that have dominated the recent news cycle, while thinking through the challenges and possibilities of doing historical research on subjects of contemporary importance. This is an R-designated course. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): AFR, AFS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to U.S. women's history with Black, Indigenous, Mexican and Puerto Rican women at the center. This course is also guided by the cultural and theoretical work of women of color to decolonize knowledge, history and the world. Discussions include colonialism, emancipation from slavery, racial segregation and exclusion, industrial and neoliberal capitalism, imperialism, mass migration, labor, feminism, civil rights and a range of liberation movements in the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasis on the oral tradition and working-class cultures. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): AMS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 8
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on the work of reconstruction, recovery and memorialization in the aftermath of war and considers how that work interacted with gendered experience. Primary questions include: Was the aftermath of war as gender-specific as war experience itself? What role did women take in postwar recoveries? How was the aftermath of war reflected in cultural production through fiction, film and visual art in the twentieth century? Primary focus is on Europe, but students can expect to actively engage with the transnational effects and sources. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): JUD, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The history of students of color at Smith College. Draws from readings about African American, Latinx, Asian American, Indigenous, international and other students of color in higher education. Explores the Smith College archives for documents, ephemera and oral histories. Students also familiarize themselves with archival materials compiled by student activists and scour The Sophian (Smith’s weekly newspaper) to uncover the histories of racial policy, racism, community-building, social justice and activism at Smith College. Students work to produce one original academic project such as a podcast, a digital timeline, another digital humanities project or a traditional research paper. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): AMS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR/EDC M.A.T only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A consideration of how the study of history, broadly conceived, gets translated into curriculum for middle and secondary schools. Addressing a range of topics in American history, students develop lesson and unit plans using primary and secondary resources, films, videos and internet materials. Discussions focus on both the historical content and the pedagogy used to teach it. Does not count for seminar credit in the history major. Restrictions: Juniors, seniors and graduate students only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Contact current History chair for more information.

Crosslist(s): EDC
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course offers an interdisciplinary, historical and critical examination of race in the United States. Although race is no longer held by scientists to have any biological reality, it has played a central role in the formation of legal codes, definitions of citizenship, economics, culture and identities. Where did the concept of race come from? How has it changed over time? What pressures does it continue to exert on our lives? By bringing together faculty from a variety of programs and disciplines, and by looking at a range of cultural texts where racial distinctions and identities have been constructed and contested, this class presents students an understanding of how and why race matters. S/U only.

Crosslist(s): AFR
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 104 Instructional Method: In-Person

This two-credit course designed to immerse students in drone avionics, photogrammetry, image processing, surveying/mapping and aerial photography and videography. The course encourages teamwork, curiosity, critical thinking, perseverance and creativity, as well as collaboration and etiquette regarding fieldwork and community-based research. Students learn practical techniques for acquiring and analyzing aerial data and have an opportunity to improve Smith’s approach to teaching and research with drones. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): LSS
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: AEMES Scholars Only
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on the transition from high school to college-level learning by facilitating processes of exploration, awareness, empowerment, communication and community. These are strengthening qualities--necessary for academic success at Smith. The seminar offers opportunities to continue to develop these strengths. The work of cultivating these strengths within the seminar take place when given opportunities to explore and share thought processes, biases and "real" and "false" beliefs, especially as they relate to ascribed social identities as well as chosen ones. This is done through extensive writing, discussion and activities facilitated by the instructor of the course and with the assistance of guest lecturers. S/U only. Restrictions: AEMES students only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: AEMES Scholars only; Prereq: IDP 115
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Personal Academic Tactical Help (PATH) is a course designed to help students find information and strategies to help them achieve their academic goals. The PATH curriculum explores strategies for success and ways to understand the underlying psychology (how students think) and biology (how human brains work) that can contribute to, or distract from, success. In this course, students learn strategies for effective learning while planning weekly applications of these strategies to their other courses. S/U only. Prerequisite: IDP 115. Restrictions: AEMES scholars only. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This class is for students who are starting their Smith journey, embarking on or returning from an immersive experience abroad, weaving their interests through a concentration or self-designed major, or wrestling with expressing what a Smith education has prepared them to do. Students test different integrative paths of their own design, tell their own story and create a digital portfolio to showcase their work. Students learn to articulate connections between their work in and outside of the classroom and explain how Smith is preparing them to engage with the world beyond. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.


Classroom: Seelye 210.

Crosslist(s): ENX, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This class is for students who are starting their Smith journey, embarking on or returning from an immersive experience abroad, weaving their interests through a concentration or self-designed major, or wrestling with expressing what a Smith education has prepared them to do. Students test different integrative paths of their own design, tell their own story and create a digital portfolio to showcase their work. Students learn to articulate connections between their work in and outside of the classroom and explain how Smith is preparing them to engage with the world beyond. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.


Classroom: Seelye 210.

Crosslist(s): ENX, MUX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 8
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides a theoretical foundation in critical dialogue around issues of power and systemic oppression in relation to socially just leadership and designing for social change. Students explore early messages, personal narratives, identity formation, the intersection of identity and leadership and how these categories relate to creating an equitable and inclusive community. This is Part One of a two-tiered cohort program: the Leading for Equity and Action-Based Design (LEAD) Scholars Program, a leadership program for students sponsored through the partnership of the Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI) and the Wurtele Center for Leadership (WCL). S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. First half of semester course.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: IDP 134
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides students with both a theoretical and practical foundation in facilitation and design for social change. Students learn human-centered and equity-centered design principles, as well as different modes of facilitation. This is Part Two of a two-tiered cohort program: the Leading for Equity and Action-Based Design (LEAD) Scholars Program, a new leadership program for students sponsored through the partnership of the Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI) and the Wurtele Center for Leadership (WCL). S/U only. Prerequisite: IDP 134. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Second half of semester course.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This six-week course teaches students to extend and refine their academic capacities to become autonomous learners. Course content includes research on motivation, learning styles, memory and retrieval, as well as application of goal setting, time management and study skills. Students who take this course are better prepared to handle coursework, commit to a major and take responsibility for their own learning. S/U only. Priority is given to students referred by their dean or adviser. Enrollment limited to 15.


Second half of semester course.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 11
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This integrative course explores the conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems. Topics include past land use history and its effect on current forest composition, evaluating forest ecological properties including keystone resources and species, theory and practical application of ecosystem restoration, and the design and management of protected areas. The legal and regulatory framework of resource conservation, conservation incentives and enforcement, and working with local constituencies is also considered. Held at MacLeish Field Station, the laboratory portion of the class provides hands on experience in data collection, mapping and restoration of habitats. Restrictions: Not open to first-years. Enrollment limited to 11. (E)

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 11
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 5:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This integrative course explores the conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems. Topics include past land use history and its effect on current forest composition, evaluating forest ecological properties including keystone resources and species, theory and practical application of ecosystem restoration, and the design and management of protected areas. The legal and regulatory framework of resource conservation, conservation incentives and enforcement, and working with local constituencies is also considered. Held at MacLeish Field Station, the laboratory portion of the class provides hands on experience in data collection, mapping and restoration of habitats. Restrictions: Not open to first-years. Enrollment limited to 11. (E)

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is for students who have completed IDP 132 or another Smith experience that allowed for reflection on curricular and experiential work, values and goals. Students begin to look outward. After reviewing and assessing important learning experiences, students conduct qualitative interviews to gain a multidimensional understanding of their discipline in the world. Students simultaneously create a "personal syllabus," a reflection on maintaining and pursuing curiosity. Finally, they make a narrative digital portfolio and gain experience with public voice through an op-ed, TED talk or other piece of media. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.


Classroom: Seelye 210.

Crosslist(s): ENX, IMX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR only
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday | 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM; Thursday | 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Course on research design and conduct. The development of research projects including question definition, choice of methodology, selection of sources and evidence evaluation. Participants present their research design and preliminary findings, study pedagogy and research methodologies across disciplines, develop professional skills to prepare for graduate study and participate in weekly peer progress reports. Course cannot be repeated for credit. S/U only. Restrictions: Juniors only; Recipients of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: SR only
Time/Location: Monday | 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM; Thursday | 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Advanced course on research design. Students refine their research methodologies and develop an academic and co-curricular plan with the goal of securing placement in a graduate program. Emphasis on the development of public speaking skills, peer-to-peer pedagogies across disciplines, peer mentoring. Limited to recipients of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships in their senior year. Normally, students enroll concurrently in a special studies course (minimum 4 credits) or departmental honors thesis on their research topic. S/U only. Restrictions: Seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The first half of a two-semester sequence introducing modern Hebrew language and culture, with a focus on equal development of the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Learning is amplified by use of online resources (YouTube, Facebook, newspapers) and examples from Hebrew song, television and film. No previous knowledge of modern Hebrew is necessary. This course is available to Mount Holyoke College students through a simultaneous video-conferencing option. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): MES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as REL 125 and JUD 125. Who are the Jews? What is Judaism? How have Jews understood core ideas and texts, and put their values into practice, from biblical times until today? An interdisciplinary introduction to the dramatic story of Jewish civilization and its conversation with different cultures from religious, historical, political, philosophical, literary and cultural perspectives, organized around different themes.

Crosslist(s): JUD, REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the world of midrash, a genre of rabbinic biblical interpretation. In this course, students define the word midrash, speculate about the origins of midrash and learn about various midrashic genres and techniques. Students see how the creation of midrash allowed the rabbis to explore vital moral, theological and literary concerns in daring and imaginative ways. Ultimately, the study shows how the rabbis transformed their Bible, the TaNaKh, into a living document that had continued relevance in their own times and which continues to be relevant today. (E)

Crosslist(s): REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as JUD 230 and ENG 230. Explores the significant contributions and challenges of Jewish writers and critics to American literature, broadly defined. Discussions include the American dream and its discontents; immigrant fiction; Yiddish in America; ethnic satire and humor; crises of the left involving 60s radicalism and Black-Jewish relations; after-effects of the Holocaust; and the novel as alternate history. Must Jewish writing remain on the margins, too ethnic for the mainstream yet insufficient for contemporary gatekeepers of diversity? No prerequisites.

Crosslist(s): AMS, ENG, JUD, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Magic is often considered incompatible with normative religious practice. However, a close examination of Jewish experience reveals a lively magical tradition which understands the world to be teeming with supernatural and semi-divine forces that could be controlled through magical objects, rituals, and incantations. This course explores a wide variety of sources, from canonical religious texts to spells, recipes, magic manuals, folk beliefs, material artifacts, and faith healers and mystics. Careful attention is paid to the role of gender in the practice of and attitudes towards magic. Students learn about the diversity of magic practiced by Jews in different cultural contexts, the contested relationship between magical and mainstream Jewish practice, and magic as a point of interaction between Jewish and non-Jewish cultures. (E)

Crosslist(s): REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is a multidisciplinary, thematically-organized introduction to the cultures and societies of Latin America and communities of Latin American descent in the United States that serves as a primary gateway to the Latin American Studies major. This course surveys a variety of topics in culture, geography, politics, history, literature, language and the arts through readings, films, music, discussions and guest lectures. The course is required for all majors in Latin American Studies.

Crosslist(s): SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This colloquium interrogates the social and cultural meanings of Black women’s hair as a lens to understand race, gender, class, and identity. Utilizing feminist theories of color, this course examines how Black and Afro-Latinx women’s embodied experiences with hair can be understood through broader systems of power, as well as community and individual agency. Through theoretical and empirical texts, short films, and classroom discussions, students critically analyze hair as a site of beauty, power, and resistance, focusing on the experiences of Black and Afro-Latinx women in the United States navigating U.S. beauty standards. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This seminar is an exploration of the relationship between industrialization, the environment, and political power. It aims to examine how industrial processes such as resource extraction, mechanization, and commodification were both influenced by and, shaped environments and sociopolitical structures. The course also addresses broader questions related to colonialism, inequalities, and the emergence of political ideologies. The course is structured into three main sections. The first examines foundational canonical interpretations of the Industrial Revolution as one of the most transformative processes in human history. The second focuses on the concepts of “transformation” and “acceleration” of the material world as key dynamics of industrialization. The final section grounds the preceding discussions in central Latin American issues. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): HST
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This introductory course explores the evolving and interdisciplinary field of landscape studies. Drawing upon a diverse array of disciplinary influences in the social sciences, humanities and design fields, landscape studies is concerned with the complex and multifaceted relationship between human beings and the physical environment. Students in this course learn to critically analyze a wide variety of landscape types from the scale of a small garden to an entire region, as well as to practice different methods of landscape investigation. It is a course designed to change the way one sees the world, providing a fresh look at everyday and extraordinary places alike. Priority given to first-year students, sophomores and LSS minors. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Students in this course investigate the production of the built environment and the landscape of cities, focusing on key actors such as neighborhood activists, real estate developers, city officials, and environmentalists, among other advocates and interested parties. Organized thematically and supplemented by readings in urban theory and related fields, the course tackles questions of how urban places are made, why different cities look and feel the way they do, and who shapes the city. Prerequisites: LSS 100 or LSS 105, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 14
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Burton 406 Instructional Method: In-Person

Landscapes guide their use and reveal their past. This landscape design studio asks students to consider the landscape as a location of evolving cultural and ecological patterns, processes and histories. Students work through a series of site-specific projects that engage with the narrative potential of landscape and critically consider the environment as socially and culturally constructed. A variety of media are used in the design process including drawing, model-making, collage and photography. Priority given to LSS minors and ARU majors. Enrollment limited to 14.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 8
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Burton 406 Instructional Method: In-Person

Communicating with images is different than communicating with words. By learning how the eye and brain work together to derive meaning from images, students take perceptual principles and translate them into design principles for effective visual communication. Course lectures, readings and exercises cover graphic design, visual information, information graphics and portfolio design. Students are introduced to graphic design software, online mapping software and develop skills necessary to complete a portfolio of creative work or a visual book showcasing a body or research. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic, using a proficiency-based approach to develop communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course begins with a focus on reading, pronouncing and recognizing Arabic alphabet, and progresses quickly toward developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiencies, and cultural competence using the Al-Kitaab series and a variety of authentic materials. Students acquire these skills through a combination of interactive classroom activities, take-home assignments and group work. Students should be at the Novice-Mid level by the end of this course. No prerequisites. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic, using a proficiency-based approach to develop communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course begins with a focus on reading, pronouncing and recognizing Arabic alphabet, and progresses quickly toward developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiencies, and cultural competence using the Al-Kitaab series and a variety of authentic materials. Students acquire these skills through a combination of interactive classroom activities, take-home assignments and group work. Students should be at the Novice-Mid level by the end of this course. No prerequisites. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a communication-oriented course in Arabic at the intermediate level, incorporating both Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic and providing students with an opportunity to hone their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students expand their ability to create with the language while reenforcing fundamentals and expanding their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and culture. In addition to in-class teamwork, students produce a variety of essays, presentations and skits throughout the semester. Prerequisite: ARA 101 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course students achieve an advanced level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic with an exposure to one Arabic colloquial variety using the four-skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) approach. Students read within a normal range of speed, listen to, discuss and respond in writing to authentic texts by writers from across the Arab world. Text types address a range of political, social, religious and literary themes, and represent a range of genres, styles and periods. All of these texts may include hypothesis, argumentation and supported opinions that covers both linguistic and cultural knowledge. This course covers Al-Kitaab Book 3, units 1-5, in addition to extra instructional materials. Prerequisite: ARA 202, or the completion of Al-Kitaab Book 2, or equivalent. Students must be able to use formal spoken Arabic as the medium of communication in the classroom. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as HST 208 and MES 208. This course examines the history of the modern Middle East from a global perspective. How have gender, economy, ecology and religion shaped Middle Eastern empires and nation-states within a broader world? The course begins with transformations in Egypt, Iran and the Ottoman Empire between 1800 and World War I. Next, it turns to experiences of colonialism, the rise of independent nation-states and the birth of new political movements. Students learn to appreciate the diversity of the region’s cultures, languages and peoples and to critically assess how the Middle East has been imagined from without and within. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): HST, MES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on the political economy of the Arab Middle East with emphasis on the social dimensions of economic development. It provides students with insight into the effects of shifting economic and social policies and economic conditions on the peoples of the Middle East and the social transformations that have accompanied post-colonial processes of state- and market-building. It explores how economic conditions shaped political activism, social movements, modes of protest and broader patterns of state-society relations. Students become familiar with theories of economic and social development and major analytic frameworks that are used to assess and make sense of society and development in the Middle East.

Crosslist(s): GOV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This upper-level seminar focuses on the durability of authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa. The course examines the emergence of authoritarian regimes in the Arab world; their consolidation into full-fledged systems of rule; patterns and variation in authoritarian governance among Arab states; the political economy of authoritarianism; state-society relations under authoritarian rule; and authoritarian responses to democratization, economic globalization and pressures for political reform. Prior course work on the history, politics, sociology, anthropology of the modern Middle East is useful. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): GOV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is for students who need additional preparation to succeed in courses containing quantitative material. It provides a supportive environment for learning or reviewing, as well as applying, arithmetic, algebra, and mathematical skills. Students develop their numerical and algebraic skills by working with numbers drawn from a variety of sources. This course does not carry a Latin Honors designation. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions graphs, verbal descriptions, tables and mathematical formulae. For students who intend to take calculus or quantitative courses in scientific fields, economics, government and sociology. Also recommended for prospective teachers preparing for certification. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

Discussions include rates of change, differentiation, applications of derivatives including differential equations and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

Discussions include rates of change, differentiation, applications of derivatives including differential equations and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

Discussions include rates of change, differentiation, applications of derivatives including differential equations and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

Discussions include rates of change, differentiation, applications of derivatives including differential equations and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Discussions include rates of change, differentiation, applications of derivatives including differential equations and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Techniques of integration, geometric applications of the integral, differential equations and modeling, infinite series, and approximation of functions. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Prerequisite: MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Techniques of integration, geometric applications of the integral, differential equations and modeling, infinite series, and approximation of functions. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Prerequisite: MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Techniques of integration, geometric applications of the integral, differential equations and modeling, infinite series, and approximation of functions. Written communication and applications to other sciences and social sciences motivate course content. Prerequisite: MTH 111 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to discrete (finite) mathematics with emphasis on the study of algorithms and on applications to mathematical modeling and computer science. Topics include sets, logic, graph theory, induction, recursion, counting and combinatorics. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to discrete (finite) mathematics with emphasis on the study of algorithms and on applications to mathematical modeling and computer science. Topics include sets, logic, graph theory, induction, recursion, counting and combinatorics. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to discrete (finite) mathematics with emphasis on the study of algorithms and on applications to mathematical modeling and computer science. Topics include sets, logic, graph theory, induction, recursion, counting and combinatorics. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to discrete (finite) mathematics with emphasis on the study of algorithms and on applications to mathematical modeling and computer science. Topics include sets, logic, graph theory, induction, recursion, counting and combinatorics. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 112 or (MTH 111 & 153)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

Systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations and vector spaces. Applications to be selected from differential equations, foundations of physics, geometry and other topics. Prerequisite: MTH 112 or equivalent, or MTH 111 and MTH 153; MTH 153 is suggested. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 112 or (MTH 111 & 153)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

Systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations and vector spaces. Applications to be selected from differential equations, foundations of physics, geometry and other topics. Prerequisite: MTH 112 or equivalent, or MTH 111 and MTH 153; MTH 153 is suggested. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 30
Waitlist Count: 12
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 112 or (MTH 111 & 153)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations and vector spaces. Applications to be selected from differential equations, foundations of physics, geometry and other topics. Prerequisite: MTH 112 or equivalent, or MTH 111 and MTH 153; MTH 153 is suggested. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Theory and applications of limits, derivatives and integrals of functions of one, two and three variables. Curves in two-and three-dimensional space, vector functions, double and triple integrals, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Path integration and Green’s Theorem. Prerequisites: MTH 112. MTH 211 suggested (may be concurrent). Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Theory and applications of limits, derivatives and integrals of functions of one, two and three variables. Curves in two-and three-dimensional space, vector functions, double and triple integrals, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Path integration and Green’s Theorem. Prerequisites: MTH 112. MTH 211 suggested (may be concurrent). Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 112
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Theory and applications of limits, derivatives and integrals of functions of one, two and three variables. Curves in two-and three-dimensional space, vector functions, double and triple integrals, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Path integration and Green’s Theorem. Prerequisites: MTH 112. MTH 211 suggested (may be concurrent). Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 30
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Topics to be covered include properties of the integers, prime numbers, congruences, various Diophantine problems, arithmetical functions and cryptography. Prerequisite: MTH 153 and MTH 211, or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 33
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to probability, including combinatorial probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions. Prerequisites: MTH 153 and MTH 212 (may be taken concurrently), or equivalent.

Crosslist(s): SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course gives an introduction to the theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. The course explores different applications in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and social sciences. Students learn to predict the behavior of a particular system described by differential equations by finding exact solutions, making numerical approximations, and performing qualitative and geometric analysis. Specific topics include solutions to first order equations and linear systems, existence and uniqueness of solutions, nonlinear systems and linear stability analysis, forcing and resonance, Laplace transforms. Prerequisites: MTH 112, MTH 212 and MTH 211 (recommended) or PHY 210, or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The topological structure of the real line, compactness, connectedness, functions, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiability, sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, introduction to Lebesgue measure and integration. Prerequisites: MTH 211 and MTH 212, or equivalent. MTH 153 is strongly encouraged. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

In this class students don’t do math as much as they talk about doing math and the culture of mathematics. The class includes lectures by students, faculty and visitors on a wide variety of topics, and opportunities to talk with mathematicians about their lives. This course is especially helpful for those considering graduate school in the mathematical sciences. Prerequisites: MTH 211, MTH 212 and two additional mathematics courses at the 200-level, or equivalent. May be repeated once for credit. S/U only.

Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM / Burton 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

In this course students work in small groups on original research projects. Students are expected to attend a brief presentation of projects at the start of the semester. Recent topics include interactions between algebra and graph theory, plant patterns, knot theory and mathematical modeling. This course is open to all students interested in gaining research experience in mathematics. Prerequisites vary depending on the project, but normally MTH 153 and MTH 211 are required. Restrictions: MTH 301rs may be repeated once.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Representation theory is used everywhere, from number theory, combinatorics, and topology, to chemistry, physics, coding theory, and computer graphics. The core question of representation theory is: what are the fundamentally different ways to describe symmetries as groups of matrices acting on an underlying vector space? This course explains each part of that question and key approaches to answering it. Discussions may include irreducible representations, Schur’s Lemma, Maschke’s Theorem, character tables, orthogonality of characters, and representations of specific finite groups. MTH 233 is recommended but not required. Prerequisite: MTH 211.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are tied to an unprecedented reshaping of the human experience throughout society, impacting the arts, literature, science, politics, commerce, law, education, etc. Despite these consequential effects, understanding of AI is mostly empirical. The state of knowledge of deep learning has been recently likened to a pseudo-science like alchemy. Progress in this direction rests on truly interdisciplinary approaches that are equally informed from mathematics, computer science, statistics and data science. The course goals are: (1) Understand the mathematical foundations of deep learning, (2) Develop proficiency in using mathematical tools to analyze deep learning algorithms, (3) Apply mathematical concepts to implement real-world applications of deep learning. Not recommended for first-years. Prerequisites: MTH 211 and MTH 212. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Topology is a kind of geometry in which important properties of a shape are preserved under continuous motions (homeomorphisms)—for instance, properties like whether one object can be transformed into another by stretching and squishing but not tearing. This course gives students an introduction to some of the classical topics in the area: the basic notions of point set topology (including connectedness and compactness) and the definition and use of the fundamental group. Prerequisites: MTH 280 or MTH 281, or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sage 15 Instructional Method: In-Person

Topics of MUS 100 especially designed for those with no previous background in music. They emphasize class discussion and written work, which consists of either music or critical prose as appropriate to the topic. Open to all students, but particularly recommended for first-year students and sophomores. An introduction to music notation and to principles of musical organization, including scales, keys, rhythm and meter. Limited to beginners and those who did not place into MUS 110. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Sage 215 Instructional Method: In-Person

This class is an introduction to music history that combines a close study of music from the Western classical tradition with research methodology and an orientation to the discipline of musicology. Organized by genres and concepts, the class looks at classical music as both a repertoire and an object of cultural study. In addition to covering a range of works, the course addresses their production, performance and reception through a study of their social and political context, and raises questions of power, representation and patronage. Students also examine their own ideas about the role of the artist, what it means to be a musician and the social future of this music. Students have the chance to do original research on a piece or topic of their choice and get a foundation in the College’s scholarly resources, especially the holdings at Josten Library and Special Collections.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Sage 15 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on connecting music theory concepts to musical experience. Ever wondered why certain harmonies seem to grab you by the ears? How do chord progressions work? This course provides an introduction to diatonic harmony in a range of tonal styles, including classical music and popular music. Students learn to apply technical theory knowledge flexibly and creatively to analysis, composition, and performance. Discussions include harmonic function, voicing and voice leading, dissonance treatment, non-chord tones, texture, cadences, and phrase structure. Course includes a required aural skills lab section (50 minutes per week). Prerequisite: MUS 100 or a placement test. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Thursday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM / Sage 15 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on connecting music theory concepts to musical experience. Ever wondered why certain harmonies seem to grab you by the ears? How do chord progressions work? This course provides an introduction to diatonic harmony in a range of tonal styles, including classical music and popular music. Students learn to apply technical theory knowledge flexibly and creatively to analysis, composition, and performance. Discussions include harmonic function, voicing and voice leading, dissonance treatment, non-chord tones, texture, cadences, and phrase structure. Course includes a required aural skills lab section (50 minutes per week). Prerequisite: MUS 100 or a placement test. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 10
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Thursday | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM / Sage 15 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on connecting music theory concepts to musical experience. Ever wondered why certain harmonies seem to grab you by the ears? How do chord progressions work? This course provides an introduction to diatonic harmony in a range of tonal styles, including classical music and popular music. Students learn to apply technical theory knowledge flexibly and creatively to analysis, composition, and performance. Discussions include harmonic function, voicing and voice leading, dissonance treatment, non-chord tones, texture, cadences, and phrase structure. Course includes a required aural skills lab section (50 minutes per week). Prerequisite: MUS 100 or a placement test. Enrollment limited to 20.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sage 16 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course considers connections between human movement and music from the perspective of performance, analysis, history and cognition. Discussions include music and gesture, music performance, the role of the body in listening, and the co-constitutive relationship between music and dance. Students develop a deeper awareness of music’s fundamentally embodied nature and learn about a variety of different ways in which movement-music interaction has historically shaped artistic practices. Course readings address a range of different styles including Western classical music, modernist and avant garde music, Hip hop, pop, country, gospel, West African music, Salsa and Gamelan. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Sage 215 Instructional Method: In-Person

The course focuses on the musics of Africa and the African diaspora through the lens of ethnomusicology. Concentrating on selected countries, including Benin, Brazil, Cuba, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United States, it examines the musical performance of gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality and the role of music in social and political movements. The course examines the global dimensions and resonances of Africanist musical aesthetics as enabled historically and sustained through ongoing transatlantic exchanges between Africa and the African diaspora. The course also explores the issues of representation and identity in iconic works like Black Is King & Lemonade by Beyoncé. Other topics include the adaptation of hip-hop in Africa and the phenomenal popularity of West African Afrobeats in the United States and globally. Workshops conducted by visiting professional musicians and discussions on the instructor's ethnographic research in West Africa, Brazil, Cuba, and the United States. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MUS 102 or 202
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Sage 216 Instructional Method: In-Person

How have social justice movements used music to mobilize people to fight for equality and rights? How have anti-democratic movements used music for reactionary ends? What is the role of music in sustaining—or eroding—democracies? This class examines a range of U.S. and global case studies, including Black Lives Matter, the abortion wars, global protest movements, and music and urban redevelopment. Through the study of national anthems, resistance songs like “Fight the Power,” and by examining the sounds of protest itself, students practice critical listening and reflect on how sound and music can press for social change--for better or worse. Students look at the role of music in democratic processes, the importance of music for belonging and citizenship, and whether and how music itself is significant to political participation. Prerequisites: MUS 102 or MUS 202. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MUS 110
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / Sage 215 Instructional Method: In-Person

Basic techniques of composition, including melody, simple two-part writing and instrumentation. Analysis of representative literature. No previous composition experience required. Prerequisite: MUS 110 or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 8
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Sage 4 Instructional Method: In-Person

A hands-on introduction to the basic concepts, equipment and software involved in modern music production. This course serves as an introduction to MIDI sequencing, Digital Audio Workstations, analog and digital audio, digital audio recording, mixing and basic studio techniques. Enrollment limited to 8. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

Exploration and coaching of varied repertory for duos and small ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Open to instrumental students. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 8
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: MUS 100fm (may be concurrent)
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:25 AM - 9:15 AM / Sage Recital Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a group ensemble course focused on violin playing at the beginner level. Students learn how to perform with proper technique in a group setting on violin as well as how to read music. Listening assignments highlight the versatility of violin playing throughout various time periods and musical styles. Prerequisite: Any topic of MUS 100 (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 8. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 8
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 8
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an introduction to basic keyboard skills for beginner pianists. Students develop technique and music-reading skills through solo repertoire and ensemble playing. Applied music theory such as major and minor scales, keyboard harmony and improvisation is also explored. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 100. Enrollment limited to 8. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Classroom: Sage 313.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 0
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MUS 914Y Department Application Required
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a full-year course. Credits: 4, at the completion of two semesters. Prerequisite: MUS 100 or equivalent. Department permission required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 0
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MUS 924Y Department Application Required
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a full-year course. Credits: 4, at the completion of two semesters. Prerequisite: MUS 914Y. Department permission required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 0
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MUS 930Y Department Application Required
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a full-year course. Credits: 4, at the completion of two semesters. Prerequisite: MUS 924Y. Department permission required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 0
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MUS 940Y Department Application Required
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Instructional Method: In-Person

Reserved for seniors who have been approved for the Music Major with a Focus in Performance. No early registration. Credits: 8, at the completion of two semesters. Audition required. Department permission required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 13
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Thursday | 4:10 PM - 5:25 PM / Sage Recital Instructional Method: In-Person

This class is designed for students with little to no musical experience. In this course, students develop a sustainable singing technique, expand their range and learn the basics of reading sheet music. Repertoire is selected based on student abilities and interests and has in the past included vocal jazz, classical choral pieces and folksongs. Interested students should email the instructor with a description of your musical interests and experience (if any). May be repeated once for credit. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 26
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 4:30 PM - 5:40 PM; Wednesday | 4:10 PM - 5:40 PM / Sage Sweeney Instructional Method: In-Person

Formed in 1885, the Smith College Glee Club performs annually at Commencement and Christmas Vespers, on Family Weekend, for Autumn Serenade and at college events including Opening Convocation and Rally Day. The Glee Club selects music from a diverse repertoire, including major works for treble voices, jazz, contemporary, folk music of the U.S. and from international traditions. Guest choirs from such universities as Harvard, Rutgers, Cornell, Michigan and Virginia regularly come to campus to collaborate on a major work. Auditions for Glee Club are normally held during orientation and in the first two weeks of classes in both semesters. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 12
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Tuesday | 5:40 PM - 6:40 PM; Monday/Tuesday | 5:40 PM - 6:10 PM; Wednesday | 5:40 PM - 6:40 PM / Sage Recital; Sage 15; Sage 215; Sage 16; Sage Sweeney Instructional Method: In-Person

Members of the Glee Club are eligible to audition for the highly selective Smith College Chamber Singers. The internationally known Chamber Singers have performed throughout the world since 1951. Touring normally every two years, the program provides financial assistance enabling all members to travel regardless of financial need. Auditions for Chamber Singers are held during orientation, in the first two weeks of classes in the fall semester and, occasionally, before the spring semester. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 15
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM / Sage Sweeney Instructional Method: In-Person

A symphony orchestra open to Smith and Five College students. The orchestra gives at least one concert each semester and performs at annual events such as Family Weekend and Christmas vespers. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

One concert per semester. Open (subject to space) to Smith and Five College students, faculty and staff. No prior experience necessary. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Classroom: Sage 312.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 17
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Sage Recital Instructional Method: In-Person

The jazz ensemble performs at least one concert per semester. Favoring traditional big band instrumentation and performing a variety of jazz styles, the ensemble is open to Smith and Five College students, faculty and staff (space permitting) with all levels of music training. Prior jazz experience is recommended but not required. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 20
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Sage Sweeney Instructional Method: In-Person

At least one concert per semester. Open to Smith and Five College students, faculty and staff with prior instrumental experience. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / Sage Recital Instructional Method: In-Person

At least one concert per semester. Open to Smith and Five College students, faculty and staff. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The choir performs at the Family Weekend Montage concert, the annual Advent Dinner for the Roman Catholic community, Christmas Vespers and the second semester Spring Ring. In addition, the choir occasionally performs in off-campus community concerts. S/U only. Instructor permission required. Enrollment limited to 15.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Classroom: JMG Handbell room.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Wednesday | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM / Sage Sweeney Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the modern Chinese ensemble and a variety of Chinese music styles. The course is designed to be hands-on and experiential, encouraging students to explore the basic ideas of Chinese music and culture through rehearsals, practices and performances. At least one concert per semester. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 18. Audition required. Instructor permission required.


Audition and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 8
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Friday | 4:10 PM - 5:25 PM / Sage Recital Instructional Method: In-Person

Designed for beginner and near beginner students interested in the electric guitar. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 8. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 8
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Sage Recital Instructional Method: In-Person

Designed for beginner and near beginner students interested in the electric guitar. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 8. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM / Sage Sweeney Instructional Method: In-Person

The Five College Collegium is the flagship ensemble of the Five College Early Music Program. The ensemble is made up of experienced singers and instrumentalists from the Five College Consortium, and prepares four large scale projects in the course of the academic year for public performance. The Collegium rotates its rehearsal residency among the schools in the Five College system, and focuses on repertoire from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Whenever possible, the Collegium invites professional musicians as guests to work with the ensemble on material that is relevant to the current project. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 31
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as NSC 130 and PSY 130. Introduction to brain-behavior relations in humans and other species. An overview of anatomical, neural, hormonal and neurochemical bases of behavior in both normal and clinical cases. Discussions include the biological basis of sexual behavior, sleep, emotions, depression, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD and neurological disorders. The course focuses on clinical cases in human neuroscience. Open to entering students. Enrollment limited to 60.


Not open to community auditors.

Crosslist(s): NSC, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No SR
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 410 Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory course exploring anatomical research methods, neurochemical techniques, behavioral testing, design of experiments and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 111 or CHM 118; and NSC 130/ PSY 130 or NSC 210 (may be concurrent), or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to seniors. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No SR
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory course exploring anatomical research methods, neurochemical techniques, behavioral testing, design of experiments and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 111 or CHM 118; and NSC 130/ PSY 130 or NSC 210 (may be concurrent), or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to seniors. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No SR
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 428 Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory course exploring anatomical research methods, neurochemical techniques, behavioral testing, design of experiments and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 111 or CHM 118; and NSC 130/ PSY 130 or NSC 210 (may be concurrent), or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to seniors. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No SR
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 428 Instructional Method: In-Person

A laboratory course exploring anatomical research methods, neurochemical techniques, behavioral testing, design of experiments and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 111 or CHM 118; and NSC 130/ PSY 130 or NSC 210 (may be concurrent), or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to seniors. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; NSC 312 Limit; Prereq: NSC 210
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Communication is an indispensable feature of everyday lives. To communicate, the brain must generate, receive, and interpret signals like speech and facial expressions. This seminar examines how this occurs, with a focus on visual and auditory mediums. Students examine early and current scientific literature to understand the neural mechanisms of communication from a variety of angles, from gene expression and cellular physiology to brain regions and brain-wide activity. Additionally, students examine what is currently known about the neural mechanisms behind communication disorders in humans. The course also examines animal systems that have developed methods of communication very different from humans. Prerequisite: NSC 210. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only; NSC 312 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course investigates how the brain regulates the production and release of hormones, as well as how hormones act on the brain to affect behaviors such as aggression, affiliation, parenting, sexual behavior, feeding and learning. Prerequisites: NSC 210 and one of BIO 200, BIO 202 or BIO 230, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): PSY
Credits: 3 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: (SDS 201, SDS 210 or 220) & one NSC course
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Animals perform a wide variety of behaviors, which are supported by patterns of neuronal firing, or spiking. This computational lab explores some of these behaviors and how neuronal firing supports this behavior at the individual and population level using available datasets. Students dive deep into primary literature to understand the theoretical basis for behavior, learn to measure some aspects of behavior, and gain experience in using specialized programming to apply to video and spiking data sets. The semester culminates with individual research projects utilizing publicly available data to apply the readings and experience from the lab to topics of student interest. Prerequisite: SDS 201 or SDS 220, and one neuroscience course. Enrollment limited to 12. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Formal logic and informal logic. The study of abstract logic together with the construction and deconstruction of everyday arguments. Logical symbolism and operations, deduction and induction, consistency and inconsistency, paradoxes and puzzles. Examples drawn from law, philosophy, politics, literary criticism, computer science, history, commercials, mathematics, economics and the popular press. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): LNG
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Formal logic and informal logic. The study of abstract logic together with the construction and deconstruction of everyday arguments. Logical symbolism and operations, deduction and induction, consistency and inconsistency, paradoxes and puzzles. Examples drawn from law, philosophy, politics, literary criticism, computer science, history, commercials, mathematics, economics and the popular press. Enrollment limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): LNG
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Discussion Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Thursday | 4:10 PM - 5:25 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Formal logic and informal logic. The study of abstract logic together with the construction and deconstruction of everyday arguments. Logical symbolism and operations, deduction and induction, consistency and inconsistency, paradoxes and puzzles. Examples drawn from law, philosophy, politics, literary criticism, computer science, history, commercials, mathematics, economics and the popular press. Enrollment limited to 15.

Crosslist(s): LNG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of Western philosophy from the early Greeks to the end of the Middle Ages, with emphasis on the pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics and Epicureans, and some of the scholastic philosophers.

Crosslist(s): ANS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Beyond the vague idea that scientific, claims, methods and results should not be "influenced" by particular perspectives, the notion of objectivity in the sciences has proven difficult to characterize. How should scientific objectivity be defined? Is it desirable? To what extent can scientists achieve it? What are the consequences for society of different conceptions of scientific objectivity? This course explores
these and other questions through examination of past and current scientific practice. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): HSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is knowledge? How is one justified in what they believe or know? How does one reconcile this with who they are as thinkers and their lived experience? This course is designed to acquaint students with some potential answers to these questions through a survey of contemporary analytic, virtue/vice, social, and feminist epistemology. The course examines theories of knowledge and justification alongside social and political contexts, and considers how these factors impact the ways people acquire and share knowledge individually and collectively. More specifically, the course considers how oppression, social identities, and liberation shape epistemic goals and responsibility for knowledge. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course provides a survey of major figures and developments in continental philosophy. Topics to be addressed include human nature and the nature of morality; conceptions of human history; the character and basis of societal hierarchies; and human beings’ relationship to technology. Readings from Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marx, Heidegger, Sartre, Beauvoir and others. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course surveys different accounts of human rights and theoretical concerns in the critical theory of human needs. In the first part of the course, the class focuses on the most important historical and philosophical theories of human rights to get a general sense of how the tradition of western philosophy has articulated this concept. Students also look at some decolonial and critical theories of this western tradition. In the second part, the class examines the tension between human rights and human needs. Students pay attention to the literature about the problem of “needs” as they feature in the critique of capitalist society.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Close examination of the different but converging ways in which moral, political and legal contexts shape the analysis of an issue. For example: questions about the status of a right to privacy; the history of disgust as a ground for laws governing human behavior.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Over the past few decades there has been an explosion of research on animal consciousness. This class examines three interrelated issues: (i) questions of animal consciousness, (ii) issues related to the study of animal consciousness, and (iii) how current understandings of animal consciousness should impact our treatment of animals. Discussions include: whether animals have beliefs and desires, whether animals have a conception of the self and others, problems of researching animal consciousness, which animals are sentient, the ethics of animal experimentation and captivity, and whether there is evidence of cognition in plants. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines philosophical conceptions of sex, gender, and sexuality in the context of contemporary ethical questions. In what ways are our conceptions of gender created and reinforced through cultural and social norms? How do assumptions about sex, gender, and sexuality shape and potentially limit research in natural and social sciences? In what ways are feminist and multiculturalist goals potentially at odds? Is sex and sexuality the public’s business? How do gender identities intersect with other identities? We will consider applications of these questions to a variety of contemporary debates concerning parenting, pornography, sex education, marriage, sexual harassment laws, and sexual or gender assignment or reassignment.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An investigation of ethical questions that arise in the world of business, including the business of the academy; and scrutiny of the moral principles that may enable people to cope successfully with these questions. Discussions include the responsibilities of businesses and the academy toward their various stakeholders, including society at large and the environment; the ethics of investment, including endowments; product liability; advertisement and the principle of caveat emptor; sexual harassment; employee rights; spirituality and the workplace; and special privileges of the academy (academic freedom, tenure, etc.). The case-study method is used. Restrictions: Not open to first-years. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An examination of the conceptual and moral underpinnings of sustainability. Questions to be discussed include: What exactly is sustainability? On what conceptions of the world (as resource, as machine, as something with functional integrity, etc.) does sustainability rely, and are these conceptions justifiable? How is sustainability related to future people? What values are affirmed by sustainability, and how can those values be endorsed? How does sustainability compare with environmental objectives of longer standing such as conservation? Preference given to majors in either philosophy or environmental science and policy. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): ENV, HSC, MSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not PHY 117
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / McConnell 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

First semester of an algebra-based introductory physics course with an emphasis on biological and chemical systems. Topics include: the modeling of physical interactions in terms of mechanical and electrical forces; random motion and diffusion; mechanical properties of cells; fluid flow, viscosity and surface tension; energy transfers due to mechanical movement; the formation and breaking of chemical bonds; and temperature gradients. This course includes a full lab component, integrated into the regular class meeting times, as well as in-class review of all necessary mathematics with a focus on the use of math to represent information in the physical world (physical modeling). Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHY 117. Enrollment limited to 28. (E)

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not PHY 117
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Friday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / McConnell 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

First semester of an algebra-based introductory physics course with an emphasis on biological and chemical systems. Topics include: the modeling of physical interactions in terms of mechanical and electrical forces; random motion and diffusion; mechanical properties of cells; fluid flow, viscosity and surface tension; energy transfers due to mechanical movement; the formation and breaking of chemical bonds; and temperature gradients. This course includes a full lab component, integrated into the regular class meeting times, as well as in-class review of all necessary mathematics with a focus on the use of math to represent information in the physical world (physical modeling). Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHY 117. Enrollment limited to 28. (E)

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: PHY 117 - Introductory Physics I
Time/Location: Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM / Sabin-Reed 305 Instructional Method: In-Person

Science blends physical knowledge with mathematical knowledge. This blending changes the meaning attached to math and even the way mathematical equations are interpreted. Learning to think about physics with math involves a number of scientific thinking skills that are rarely taught in introductory classes. Students in this course explicitly learn and practice these skills through individual and group work in a small class setting. Students are recommended for this course on the basis of a short placement test available before registration and again at the start of classes. Successful completion of PHY 115 or the placement test is required to enter any PHY courses with a PHY 117 prerequisite. S/U only. Prerequisite: PHY 117 must be taken concurrently. (E)

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not PHY 111 or 119; Prereq: PHY 115 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 305 Instructional Method: In-Person

The concepts and relations (force, energy and momentum) describing physical interactions and the changes in motion they produce, along with applications to the physical and life sciences. Lab experiments, lectures and problem-solving activities are interwoven into each class. In-class discussion sections offer additional help with mathematics, data analysis and problem solving. This course satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics I course with a lab. Prerequisite: PHY 115 (taken concurrently) or Physics math placement test; and MTH 111 or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHY 111 or PHY 119. Enrollment limited to 28.


For students who require registration in both PHY 115 and PHY 117, register for PHY 115 first.

Crosslist(s): ATC
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: Not PHY 111 or 119; Prereq: PHY 115 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 305 Instructional Method: In-Person

The concepts and relations (force, energy and momentum) describing physical interactions and the changes in motion they produce, along with applications to the physical and life sciences. Lab experiments, lectures and problem-solving activities are interwoven into each class. In-class discussion sections offer additional help with mathematics, data analysis and problem solving. This course satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics I course with a lab. Prerequisite: PHY 115 (taken concurrently) or Physics math placement test; and MTH 111 or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHY 111 or PHY 119. Enrollment limited to 28.


For students who require registration in both PHY 115 and PHY 117, register for PHY 115 first.

Crosslist(s): ATC
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Not PHY 113 or 119; Prereq: PHY 117 or (PHY 111 & 112)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / McConnell 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

The concepts and relations (force fields, energy fields and potentials) underlying electrical, magnetic and gravitational interactions, as well as an exploration of simple harmonic motion, oscillations and waves. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions and problem solving activities. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with lab. Prerequisite: PHY 115 or passing score on physics math placement exam; and PHY 117 or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHY 119. Enrollment limited to 28.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 28
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Not PHY 113 or 119; Prereq: PHY 117 or (PHY 111 & 112)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / McConnell 204 Instructional Method: In-Person

The concepts and relations (force fields, energy fields and potentials) underlying electrical, magnetic and gravitational interactions, as well as an exploration of simple harmonic motion, oscillations and waves. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions and problem solving activities. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with lab. Prerequisite: PHY 115 or passing score on physics math placement exam; and PHY 117 or equivalent. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHY 119. Enrollment limited to 28.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: MTH 212 & PHY 111, 117 or 119
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 308 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course covers a variety of math topics of particular use to physics and engineering students. Topics investigated in class include ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations and a review of multivariate calculus, with particular focus on physical interpretation and application. A working knowledge of differential and integral calculus, Taylor series expansions, complex numbers, and partial derivatives is assumed. Students can arrange to work independently with the instructor in a review of these prerequisites if needed. Prerequisites: MTH 212 and (PHY 111, PHY 117 or PHY 119) or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: (PHY 113 & 114) or PHY 118 or 119
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / McConnell 201 Instructional Method: In-Person

A semester of experiments in electronics, with emphasis on designing, building and trouble-shooting circuits. Discrete electronic components: physics and applications of diodes and transistors. Analog and digital IC circuits: logic gates, operational amplifiers, timers, counters and displays. Final individual design project. Prerequisite: (PHY 113 and PHY 114) or PHY 118 or PHY 119, or equivalent. Priority given to physics majors and minors, and students planning to major or minor in Physics. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: (PHY 113 & 114) or PHY 118 or 119
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / McConnell 201 Instructional Method: In-Person

A semester of experiments in electronics, with emphasis on designing, building and trouble-shooting circuits. Discrete electronic components: physics and applications of diodes and transistors. Analog and digital IC circuits: logic gates, operational amplifiers, timers, counters and displays. Final individual design project. Prerequisite: (PHY 113 and PHY 114) or PHY 118 or PHY 119, or equivalent. Priority given to physics majors and minors, and students planning to major or minor in Physics. Enrollment limited to 18. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: (PHY 111 & 112) or (PHY 113 & 114) or (PHY 117 or 119)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 4:30 PM - 6:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A course emphasizing the pedagogy in physics based on Physics Education Research (PER). Readings and discussion emphasize the research literature and strategies for implementing successful and effective methods of teaching physics at the introductory level in the classroom. May be repeated once for credit. S/U only. Prerequisites: (PHY 111 and PHY 112) or (PHY 113 and PHY 114) or (PHY 117 or PHY 119). Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Research Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Coreq: PHY 300 - Physics Pedagogy: Theory Enforced Requirements: (PHY 111 & 112) or (PHY 113 & 114) or (PHY 117 or 119)
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Instructional Method: In-Person

A practicum course involving actual classroom experience in implementing methods of teaching based on Physics Education Research (PER). Students have direct interaction with learners in the classroom during group activities, laboratory exercises and problem-solving. May be repeated once for credit. Corequisite: PHY 300. Prerequisites: (PHY 111 and PHY 112) or (PHY 113 and PHY 114) or PHY 117, PHY 118 or PHY 119. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: PHY 210 & 215
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM / Sabin-Reed 308 Instructional Method: In-Person

Newtonian and Lagrangian dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, oscillations and planetary orbits. Prerequisite: PHY 210 and PHY 215, or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: PHY 210 & 215
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Sabin-Reed 305 Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduction to (relativistic) local field theory.  Electrostatic and magnetostatic fields in vacuum and in matter, Maxwell’s equations of electrodynamics and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHY 210 and PHY 215, or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 22
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 31
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as NSC 130 and PSY 130. Introduction to brain-behavior relations in humans and other species. An overview of anatomical, neural, hormonal and neurochemical bases of behavior in both normal and clinical cases. Discussions include the biological basis of sexual behavior, sleep, emotions, depression, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD and neurological disorders. The course focuses on clinical cases in human neuroscience. Open to entering students. Enrollment limited to 60.


Not open to community auditors.

Crosslist(s): NSC, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 60
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 58
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The goal of social psychology is to understand and explain how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, and implied presence of others. At the heart of social psychology is the recognition that responses are dramatically influenced by social situations. The course provides students with an overview of research and theory in social psychology, focusing on the ways in which the study of social behavior is scientific. The course covers topics such as attitudes, persuasion, conformity, obedience, social self-concept, perception of others, stereotyping and discrimination, relationships, aggression, and helping behavior. Enrollment limited to 60.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental and survey methods. Sections differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. Priority is given to Smith College psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: PSY 100. PSY 201 recommended (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental and survey methods. Sections differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. Priority is given to Smith College psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: PSY 100. PSY 201 recommended (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental and survey methods. Sections differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. Priority is given to Smith College psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: PSY 100. PSY 201 recommended (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 27
Waitlist Count: 5
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Theory and research on human cognition, from the fields of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Topics include visual perception, attention, knowledge representation, memory, language, problem-solving and consciousness. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): NSC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: PSY 100, 201 & 202
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Exploring adolescents’ developing identity, psychosocial and cultural adjustment and their needs for acceptance, autonomy and intimacy in light of the major biological, cognitive and social changes of this phase. Emphasis is given to cultural concepts in adolescent/emerging adulthood psychology and development. Prerequisite: PSY 100, PSY 201 and PSY 202. EDC 235 or PSY 264 recommended. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 19
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: PSY 100
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How might psychology enhance the appreciation of literature and the understanding of self? This class reads multiple theories of personality development, including Erikson’s classic proposition that humans grow in stages according to shifting biological, psychological and social capacities. In contrast, contemporary theorists like McAdams view personality as a continuously developing narrative with story-like components. By synthesizing different theoretical approaches, the class is in a position to interpret fiction and autobiography from a psychological lens, focusing on characters whose stories emphasize internal struggle. How do protagonists create a sense of unity, purpose and meaning in their lives? Prerequisite: PSY 100. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: No FY; Prereq: PSY 100, 202 or SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of human development across the lifespan. In this course, students learn about milestones of human development from conception to death, discuss and critically evaluate current theories of developmental psychology, and investigate the interplay of biological, psychological and contextual factors that shape development over time. For students pursuing health professions, this course fulfills a lifespan development prerequisite course requirement. Not open to first years. Prerequisite: PSY 100, PSY 202 or SOC 101. Restrictions: Not open to first-years. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the human side of climate change. Drawing from the domains of social, cognitive, developmental and clinical psychology, as well as interdisciplinary theories related to human decision-making, behavior and motivation, the course explores questions raised by the American Psychological Association’s Task Force on global climate change. Prerequisites: PSY 100 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25. (E)

Crosslist(s): ENV, MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This colloquium offers a broad overview and in-depth study of the etiology, assessment, and treatment of the 10 personality disorders recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Some estimates suggest that roughly 15% of people in the general population meet criteria for a personality disorder. These disorders often go undiagnosed and untreated, and can lead to immense suffering and costs to the individual and society. This course emphasizes an integrative approach to personality disorders, which incorporates and analyzes theories and research from psychological, biological, interpersonal, and sociocultural perspectives using both text-based and empirical readings. Prerequisite: PSY 150. Enrollment limited to 25.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

One cannot turn on the radio or browse the internet today without encountering the latest fMRI findings or other technologically advanced results of contemporary psychological research. The primary goal of this course is to learn how to communicate such complex information to a non-specialist audience. Through a set of prescribed writing assignments, students develop skills in translating psychological theories and empirical evidence to the public. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 8
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How is the human brain studied, and how is the brain linked to cognitive function? This course introduces students to the research process in cognitive neuroscience. This course focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of memory and related functions, including imagination and creative thought. The cognitive neuroscience methods covered include functional magnetic resonance imaging, event-related potentials and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Students engage with all steps of the research process, including: literature review, study design, analysis, and scientific writing and presentation. Students gain research skills that can be applied outside of this course and learn to act and think like a scientist. Cannot be taken S/U. Prerequisite: PSY 202 or equivalent. Coursework in cognitive psychology or neuroscience recommended. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereqs: PSY 202 & (PSY 140 or 266)
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Research Seminar. In this advanced methods course, students study feminist empirical approaches to psychological research. The first part considers several key feminist empiricist philosophies of science, including positivist, experiential and discursive approaches. The second part focuses on conceptualizations of gender beyond difference-based approaches and their operationalization in recent empirical articles. The capstone is an application of feminist perspectives on psychological science to two group projects-quantitative and qualitative, respectively-in the domain of health and well-being. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and (PSY 140 or PSY 266). Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereqs: (PSY 100 & 150) or PSY 253
Curriculum Distribution: Natural Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Examination of the empirical and theoretical research relevant to anxiety disorders and their associated features in youth. Using a developmental perspective, the course focuses on risk factors, theoretical models and methods of assessment and intervention. Prerequisites: (PSY 100 and PSY 150) or PSY 253 or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12.  Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 13
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: PSY 100 & 202
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines both the psychological processes driving social change and prevention, and intervention strategies to promote social change. The first unit of the course explores social issues and social change from a psychological lens, with a focus on relevant psychological processes. The second half of the course explores strategies for intervention and engages with examples of interventions in areas of education, intergroup relations, and youth development. Additional previous coursework beyond the prerequisites in education, developmental psychology, or social psychology is recommended. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 66
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday | 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ENG 112 and PYX 112. This course offers the opportunity to read contemporary poetry and meet the poets who write it. The course consists of class meetings alternating with public poetry readings by visiting poets. S/U only. Course may be repeated.

Crosslist(s): ENG, PYX
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as BKX 202 and PYX 202. This course focuses on various professional practice aspects of publishing, including manuscript submissions, selection, poetry craft and literary citizenship, through Nine Syllables Press, in partnership with the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center. Students learn about the publishing industry and contemporary US poetry landscape. Students have the opportunity to directly participate in reading and selecting manuscripts for a chapbook to be published by Nine Syllables Press. Preference given to Poetry and Book Studies concentrators. Cannot be taken S/U. ENG 112 or BKX 140 recommended but not required. Instructor permission required. (E)


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): BKX, PYX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as REL 125 and JUD 125. Who are the Jews? What is Judaism? How have Jews understood core ideas and texts, and put their values into practice, from biblical times until today? An interdisciplinary introduction to the dramatic story of Jewish civilization and its conversation with different cultures from religious, historical, political, philosophical, literary and cultural perspectives, organized around different themes.

Crosslist(s): JUD, REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as REL 140 and RES 140. Often portrayed as hostile to the West, Vladimir Putin and the Russia he rules remain little known. Going beyond the headlines, this course examines contemporary Russia and historical events and figures that have shaped Putin-era Russia. The course traces the culture wars that have ensued in this post-communist and post-atheist state, across historical documents, art, film, literature and journalism. Discussions include state power and political opposition; the resurgence of religion and tensions between religion and the secular in the public sphere; debates over the Soviet past, including revolution, war and political terror; human rights; and "traditional values."

Crosslist(s): REL, RES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

What is religion really? Is it an explanation of the world, a vehicle for reaching divinity, or a system for social connection? Is it a by-product of human evolution, a reflection of economic practices, or a category created by colonialism? Is it somehow all of the above? And how does “religion” and its intersections with race, class, gender and politics inform one's place in the world? This course explores these questions by reading classic and contemporary scholars, drawing from disciplines such as anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, American studies and gender studies, and investigating what religion means and does for Smith students. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How do you go about acquiring wisdom and leading a meaningful life? The Bible and related ancient texts have long inspired religious, philosophical and artistic answers to these questions. In this course, students explore how moral and ethical ideas expressed in wisdom literature such as Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, love poetry in the Song of Songs, and narratives such as Ruth, Esther and Tobit may inform our lives today.

Crosslist(s): ANS, JUD
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 35
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Whether revered as the Mother of God or remembered as a single Jewish mother of an activist, Mary has both inspired and challenged generations of Christian women and men worldwide. This course focuses on key developments in the "history of Mary" since early Christian times to the present. How has her image shaped global Christianities? What does her perceived image in any given age tell us about personal and collective identities? Topics include Mary’s "life"; rise of the Marian cult; Marian apparitions (e.g., Guadalupe and Lourdes) and miracle-working images, especially in Byzantium and Russia; liberation and feminism; politics, activism, mysticism and prayer. Devotional, polemical and literary texts, art and film. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): MED, RES, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as HST 271 and REL 271. Was Jesus a revolutionary socialist? Or did he preach an ethic of self-help? Is it holy to be poor? Or is prosperity a moral duty? This course focuses particularly on the relationship between religion and capitalism in the realms of economic and moral ideas, labor and working class politics, business history, and grassroots social movements. It covers such topics as: utopian communes; debates over slavery and free labor; the "lived religion" of the working class; Christian and Jewish socialism; "New Age" spirituality and the counterculture; liberation theology and racial capitalism; big business and the Prosperity Gospel; and conservative Christianity in the age of Chick-Fil-A. This is an R-designated course. Enrollment limited to 18. (E)

Crosslist(s): AMS, HST, REL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores how American spiritual communities have produced radical social change and alternative visions for the future. Subjects include nineteenth-century Black prophets and abolitionism; Spiritualists and women’s suffrage; Latinx Catholics and labor activism; Black churches, Jewish liberals, and the Civil Rights movement; Native traditionalists and the Red Power movement; Mormon feminists and the ERA; radical Catholics and the anti-nuclear movement; the new religious left and LGBTQ rights; practitioners of green spirituality and the climate crisis; and spiritual-but-not-religious folks and the Black Lives Matter movement. As part of a class podcast project, students also interview contemporary activists. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 7
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This seminar surveys modern pilgrimage practices in traditional religions, new religious movements, and religion-like assemblages, such as fan scenes. In studies ranging from an ethnography of Jim Morrison’s Paris grave to a history of Birthright trips to Israel, the course examines the diverse ways that humans engage travel, shrines, and constructions of the sacred. In doing so, the course analyzes how pilgrimage intersects with issues of national identity, racialized hierarchies, gender and sexuality, religious orthodoxy and heterodoxy, migration, memory, and nostalgia.  Finally, it reflects on the limits and generative possibilities offered by pilgrimage as an academic category. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Hatfield 107 Instructional Method: In-Person

The four-skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) introduction to the Russian language with the focus on communicative skills development. Major structural topics include pronunciation and intonation, all six cases, all tenses and verbal aspect. By the end of the course, students are able to sustain conversation on basic topics, write short compositions, read short authentic texts, as well as develop an understanding of Russian culture through watching, discussing and writing on movies, short stories, folk tales and poems. This is a full-year course. Yearlong courses cannot be divided at midyear with credit for the first semester.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Hatfield 107 Instructional Method: In-Person

Populated with many unique and eccentric characters--from revolutionary socialists to runaway human noses--nineteenth-century Russian literature displays a startling experimentation and innovation that advanced Russia to the vanguard of Western literature. Encompassing poetry, fiction and journalism, this survey explores how authors such as Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Chekhov positioned literature at the center of public discourse, as a venue for addressing important philosophical, political, religious and social issues, including gender and class relations; personal and national identity; and the role of the writer in public life. Conducted in English. No previous knowledge of Russian is required.

Crosslist(s): WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Literature, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as REL 140 and RES 140. Often portrayed as hostile to the West, Vladimir Putin and the Russia he rules remain little known. Going beyond the headlines, this course examines contemporary Russia and historical events and figures that have shaped Putin-era Russia. The course traces the culture wars that have ensued in this post-communist and post-atheist state, across historical documents, art, film, literature and journalism. Discussions include state power and political opposition; the resurgence of religion and tensions between religion and the secular in the public sphere; debates over the Soviet past, including revolution, war and political terror; human rights; and "traditional values."

Crosslist(s): REL, RES
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Hatfield 107 Instructional Method: In-Person

The first half of a two-semester sequence. Students practice all four language modalities: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The course incorporates a variety of activities that are based on a range of topics, text types and different socio-cultural situations. Authentic texts (poems, short stories, TV programs, films, songs and articles) are used to create the context for reviewing and expanding on grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Prerequisite: RES 100Y or equivalent.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as RES 264 and WLT 264. Focuses on close reading of the major novels, short fiction and journalism of Dostoevsky, one of the greatest writers in modern literature. Combining penetrating psychological insight with the excitement of crime fiction, Dostoevsky’s works explore profound political, philosophical and religious issues, in a Russia populated by students and civil servants, saints and revolutionaries, writers and madmen. In a close reading of his fiction and nonfiction, the class traces the development of Dostoevsky’s style and ideas, considering how these texts engage with issues specific to nineteenth-century Russia, as well as the broader traditions of European literature and intellectual history. In translation.

Crosslist(s): RES, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Hatfield 107 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course aims at expansion of students' vocabulary and improvement of reading, writing and speaking skills. The course is intended for students who have completed at least four semesters of Russian or the equivalent. Heritage learners of Russian (those who speak the language) also benefit from the course. With a strong emphasis on integrating vocabulary in context, this course aims to help students advance their lexicon and grammar, increase fluency and overcome speaking inhibitions. The class reads and discusses a variety of texts in the original Russian including articles, short stories and poems. Prerequisite: RES 222 or equivalent. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 29
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 29
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Bass 002 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Bass 002 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Bass 002 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:25 PM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

The practice of data science rests upon computing environments that foster responsible uses of data and reproducible scientific inquiries. This course develops students’ ability to engage in data science work using modern workflows, open-source tools and ethical practices. Students learn how to author a scientific report written in a lightweight markup language (e.g., markdown) that includes code (e.g., R), data, graphics, text and other media. Students also learn to reason about ethical practices in data science. S/U only. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in any SDS 192, SDS 210, SDS 290 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 38
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as SDS 109 and CSC 109. The world is growing increasingly reliant on collecting and analyzing information to help people make decisions. Because of this, the ability to communicate effectively about data is an important component of future job prospects across nearly all disciplines. In this course, students learn the foundations of information visualization and sharpen their skills in communicating using data. This course explores concepts in decision-making, human perception, color theory and storytelling as they apply to data-driven communication. This course helps students build a strong foundation in how to talk to people about data, for both aspiring data scientists and students who want to learn new ways of presenting information. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): CSC, MTH, SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as SDS 109 and CSC 109. The world is growing increasingly reliant on collecting and analyzing information to help people make decisions. Because of this, the ability to communicate effectively about data is an important component of future job prospects across nearly all disciplines. In this course, students learn the foundations of information visualization and sharpen their skills in communicating using data. This course explores concepts in decision-making, human perception, color theory and storytelling as they apply to data-driven communication. This course helps students build a strong foundation in how to talk to people about data, for both aspiring data scientists and students who want to learn new ways of presenting information. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): CSC, MTH, SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to data science using Python, R and SQL. Students learn how to scrape, process and clean data from the web; manipulate data in a variety of formats; contextualize variation in data; construct point and interval estimates using resampling techniques; visualize multidimensional data; design accurate, clear and appropriate data graphics; create data maps and perform basic spatial analysis; and query large relational databases. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to data science using Python, R and SQL. Students learn how to scrape, process and clean data from the web; manipulate data in a variety of formats; contextualize variation in data; construct point and interval estimates using resampling techniques; visualize multidimensional data; design accurate, clear and appropriate data graphics; create data maps and perform basic spatial analysis; and query large relational databases. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to data science using Python, R and SQL. Students learn how to scrape, process and clean data from the web; manipulate data in a variety of formats; contextualize variation in data; construct point and interval estimates using resampling techniques; visualize multidimensional data; design accurate, clear and appropriate data graphics; create data maps and perform basic spatial analysis; and query large relational databases. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 38
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly SDS 201). An application-oriented introduction to statistical modeling, covering topics of descriptive statistics, data visualization, point and interval estimates, bivariate and multiple regression modeling, and inferential hypothesis tests using both distributional and resampling methods. Lectures include “hands on” demonstrations of statistical phenomenon, with labs and assignments that emphasize analysis of real data. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 38
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly SDS 201). An application-oriented introduction to statistical modeling, covering topics of descriptive statistics, data visualization, point and interval estimates, bivariate and multiple regression modeling, and inferential hypothesis tests using both distributional and resampling methods. Lectures include “hands on” demonstrations of statistical phenomenon, with labs and assignments that emphasize analysis of real data. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly SDS 201). An application-oriented introduction to statistical modeling, covering topics of descriptive statistics, data visualization, point and interval estimates, bivariate and multiple regression modeling, and inferential hypothesis tests using both distributional and resampling methods. Lectures include “hands on” demonstrations of statistical phenomenon, with labs and assignments that emphasize analysis of real data. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly SDS 201). An application-oriented introduction to statistical modeling, covering topics of descriptive statistics, data visualization, point and interval estimates, bivariate and multiple regression modeling, and inferential hypothesis tests using both distributional and resampling methods. Lectures include “hands on” demonstrations of statistical phenomenon, with labs and assignments that emphasize analysis of real data. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data Enforced Requirements: Statistical/Methods Course Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday/Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM / Sabin-Reed 301 Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly SDS 201). An application-oriented introduction to statistical modeling, covering topics of descriptive statistics, data visualization, point and interval estimates, bivariate and multiple regression modeling, and inferential hypothesis tests using both distributional and resampling methods. Lectures include “hands on” demonstrations of statistical phenomenon, with labs and assignments that emphasize analysis of real data. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 210, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Movies tell stories with data and about data. How is the understanding of data, data science, and the power of data science influenced and reinforced by popular media? Students explore the social, ethical, and cultural dimensions of data and data science using contemporary film and TV shows. Through close reading of visual media, students develop critical thinking about data provenance, data integrity, and the social stakes of data science. Students develop social, relational, and ethical analyses of contemporary uses of data science across domains like healthcare, law, and environmental science, and articulate the ways that data science is used to influence society. Prerequisite: SDS 192 or FMS 150. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): FMS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 11
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Movies tell stories with data and about data. How is the understanding of data, data science, and the power of data science influenced and reinforced by popular media? Students explore the social, ethical, and cultural dimensions of data and data science using contemporary film and TV shows. Through close reading of visual media, students develop critical thinking about data provenance, data integrity, and the social stakes of data science. Students develop social, relational, and ethical analyses of contemporary uses of data science across domains like healthcare, law, and environmental science, and articulate the ways that data science is used to influence society. Prerequisite: SDS 192 or FMS 150. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): FMS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SDS 192 and (CSC 110 or 111)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is not about data analysis—rather, students learn the R programming language at a deep level. Topics may include data structures, control flow, regular expressions, functions, environments, functional programming, object-oriented programming, debugging, testing, version control, documentation, literate programming, code review and package development. The major goal for the course is to contribute to a viable, collaborative, open-source, publishable R package. Prerequisites: SDS 192 and CSC 110, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SDS 192 and (CSC 110 or 111)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Bass 002 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course covers the skills and tools needed to process, analyze and visualize data in Python and work on collaborative projects. Topics include functional and object oriented programming in Python, data wrangling in Pandas, visualization in Matplotlib in seaborn, as well as creating a reproducible workflow: debugging, testing and documenting programs, and effectively using version control. The major goal for the course is to create a viable, open-source Python package like those in the Python Package Index (PyPI). Prerequisites: SDS 192 and CSC 110. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 3
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly MTH/SDS 290). A survey of statistical methods needed for scientific research, including planning data collection and data analyses that provide evidence about a research hypothesis. The course can include coverage of analyses of variance, interactions, contrasts, multiple comparisons, multiple regression, factor analysis, causal inference for observational and randomized studies and graphical methods for displaying data. Special attention is given to analysis of data from student projects such as theses and special studies. Statistical software is used for data analysis. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Prerequisite: One of the following: PSY 201, SDS 201, GOV 203, ECO 220, SDS 220 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): MTH
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Natural Science
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly MTH 291/ SDS 291). Theory and applications of regression techniques: linear and nonlinear multiple regression models, residual and influence analysis, correlation, covariance analysis, indicator variables and time series analysis. This course includes methods for choosing, fitting, evaluating and comparing statistical models and analyzes data sets taken from the natural, physical and social sciences. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Prerequisite: SDS 201, PSY 201, GOV 203, SDS 220, ECO 220 or equivalent or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Coreq: SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Natural Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

(Formerly MTH 291/ SDS 291). Theory and applications of regression techniques: linear and nonlinear multiple regression models, residual and influence analysis, correlation, covariance analysis, indicator variables and time series analysis. This course includes methods for choosing, fitting, evaluating and comparing statistical models and analyzes data sets taken from the natural, physical and social sciences. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Prerequisite: SDS 201, PSY 201, GOV 203, SDS 220, ECO 220 or equivalent or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): MTH, PSY
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SDS 291 & MTH 211 (may be concurrent)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

In the era of “big data,” statistical models are becoming increasingly sophisticated. This course begins with linear regression models and introduces students to a variety of techniques for learning from data, as well as principled methods for assessing and comparing models. Topics include bias-variance trade-off, resampling and cross-validation, linear model selection and regularization, classification and regression trees, bagging, boosting, random forests, support vector machines, generalized additive models, principal component analysis, unsupervised learning and k-means clustering. Emphasis is placed on statistical computing in a high-level language (e.g. R or Python). Prerequisites: SDS 291 and MTH 211 (MTH 211 may be concurrent). Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): GFX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: SDS 192 & one statistical methods course
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course applies methods from the statistical and data sciences to sports to address fundamental questions of interest to players, coaches, team executives, journalists, and fans alike. Simple questions (e.g., who are the best players?) are complicated by the interdependent nature of team sports, the omnipresence of randomness (i.e., luck), and frequent changes to personnel, rules, equipment, league alignments, and other structures. However, in many ways sports provides an ideal laboratory for applied statistical analysis, as many sports generate copious amounts of data under regularized conditions. Students explore the big ideas in sports analytics (e.g., expected points, win probabilities, team strengths, etc.) and how they manifest across a variety of different sports. They develop a working knowledge of the most prominent statistical models for sports analytics and apply them to a variety of public sources of sports data. Prerequisites: SDS 192 and (SDS 201 or SDS 210). Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SDS 390 Limit; Prereq: SDS 291 & [MTH 112 or (MTH 111 & 153)]
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Epidemiology concerns the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations, while biostatistics focuses on the development and application of statistical methods to a wide range of topics in biology, medicine and public health. This course focuses on foundational concepts in epidemiology, including measures of association and common epidemiological study designs, and statistical methods for public health data. Discussions include categorical data analysis (contingency table analysis, multinomial regression, ordinal regression and Poisson regression) and survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier estimators and Cox proportional hazards models). No background in biology is expected or required. Prerequisites: SDS 291 and [MTH 112 or (MTH 111 and MTH 153)]. Restrictions: SDS 390 may be taken a total of 3 times with different topics. Enrollment limited to 30.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 23
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: SDS majors only; Prereq: CSC 110 & SDS 192 & (SDS 291 or MTH 291)
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This one-semester course leverages students’ previous coursework to address a real-world data analysis problem. Students collaborate in teams on projects sponsored by academia, government or industry. Professional skills developed include: ethics, project management, collaborative software development, documentation and consulting. Regular team meetings, weekly progress reports, interim and final reports, and multiple presentations are required. Open only to Statistical and Data Science majors. Prerequisites: SDS 192, SDS 291 and CSC 111. Restrictions: Statistical and Data Science majors only. Enrollment limited to 20. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 24
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Perspectives on society, culture and social interaction. Topics may include the self, emotions, culture, community, class, race and ethnicity, family, gender and economy. Restrictions: first-years and sophomores only. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the course director. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Perspectives on society, culture and social interaction. Topics may include the self, emotions, culture, community, class, race and ethnicity, family, gender and economy. Restrictions: first-years and sophomores only. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the course director. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Perspectives on society, culture and social interaction. Topics may include the self, emotions, culture, community, class, race and ethnicity, family, gender and economy. Restrictions: first-years and sophomores only. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the course director. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 30
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Perspectives on society, culture and social interaction. Topics may include the self, emotions, culture, community, class, race and ethnicity, family, gender and economy. Restrictions: first-years and sophomores only. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the course director. Enrollment limited to 30.

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 5 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 24
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Statistical Methods Limit; Prereq: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This project-based course covers the study of statistics for the analysis of sociological data and the study of methods for quantitative sociological research more generally. Topics in statistics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, correlation, deduction and induction, error and bias, confidence intervals and simple linear regression. Topics in research methods include positivism, research design, measurement, sampling methods and survey design. All students participate in a lab which emphasizes the use of computer software to analyze real data. Students design and complete a survey research project over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, SDS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Statistical Methods Limit; Prereq: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This project-based course covers the study of statistics for the analysis of sociological data and the study of methods for quantitative sociological research more generally. Topics in statistics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, correlation, deduction and induction, error and bias, confidence intervals and simple linear regression. Topics in research methods include positivism, research design, measurement, sampling methods and survey design. All students participate in a lab which emphasizes the use of computer software to analyze real data. Students design and complete a survey research project over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, SDS
Credits: 0 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Laboratory Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: Statistical Methods Limit; Prereq: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Mathematics, Social Science
Time/Location: Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This project-based course covers the study of statistics for the analysis of sociological data and the study of methods for quantitative sociological research more generally. Topics in statistics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, correlation, deduction and induction, error and bias, confidence intervals and simple linear regression. Topics in research methods include positivism, research design, measurement, sampling methods and survey design. All students participate in a lab which emphasizes the use of computer software to analyze real data. Students design and complete a survey research project over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Restrictions: Students do not normally earn credit for more than one course on this list: ECO 220, GOV 203, MTH 220, PSY 201, SDS 201, SDS 220 or SOC 204. Enrollment limited to 40.

Crosslist(s): ENV, SDS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the sociological dimensions of urban life. Main areas of inquiry: the processes of urban change; the city as a locus of various social relationships and cultural forms; urban poverty and social conflict; homelessness; and strategies for urban revitalization. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): URS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the role of the state in the creation of both race and discipline as it exists in the contemporary U.S. Students begin to understand how these apparatuses allow for the creation and expansion of the U.S. empire. In particular, the course looks at the racialization of Muslims to see how race, discipline and empire are all collective processes and have clear examples of how these processes play out. Students look at how discipline itself is racialized and creates the scaffolding for expanding U.S. empire and then they imagine an alternative world, one without racialized discipline and U.S. empire. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Enrollment limited to 35. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 35
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the historical roots of mass incarceration and how it shapes multiple aspects of life and society. Students focus on the particular experiences of currently and formerly incarcerated women, with an emphasis on the overrepresentation of Black women; the major social, political and economic factors that have contributed to the rise of mass incarceration in the United States; the primary ways mass incarceration alters the lives of people and communities; and why eliminating racial oppression cannot be disentangled from eliminating mass incarceration. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Enrollment limited to 35.

Crosslist(s): AFR, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 40
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 26
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces majors to widely used theoretical perspectives that inform the sociological imagination. It focuses on how these perspectives analyze core facets of social life, such as structure and stratification, power and inequality, culture, agency, self and identity. Each topic is surveyed from several major perspectives, providing a comparative view so that students can make assessments of the insights each theory offers. Priority given to Sociology majors and minors. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Enrollment limited to 40.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Although emotions are often thought of as something universal, authentic and internal, careful study reveals that the conventions concerning emotional expression can change radically over time and vary tremendously from place to place. Emotions can thus be thought of as cultural constructs, determined as much by social norms as human nature. This course explores the roots of emotions like love, fear, anger, shame and empathy, and examines the social construction of mental health and illness. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: SOC 101
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Can you name numerous pop stars? Can you identify bird songs? Are you able to explain Einstein’s contributions to questions of general relativity? What information and ideas are in our heads and how did they get there?! In this course, we will examine knowledge production, transmission and acquisition as social processes. We will similarly consider ignorance as socially produced. As we investigate ‘western’ and science-based understandings, indigenous knowledge systems, and religious worldviews, we will ask what economic and/or cultural forces shape what is 'known' and what types of knowledge are produced and privileged. Is knowledge meant to help us better understand and perhaps improve the human condition? Is it intended to create new products and generate profits? Finally, what are the implications of new forms of knowledge production such as generative artificial intelligence? Prerequisite: SOC 101. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 16
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM / Hatfield 206 Instructional Method: In-Person

A one-semester introduction to Brazilian Portuguese designed for speakers of Spanish, aimed at basic proficiency in all four language modalities: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes are in Portuguese and students’ individual knowledge of Spanish supports the accelerated pace of the course, with contrastive approaches to pronunciation and grammar. The course also provides an introduction to aspects of the cultures of Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa, with discussion of authentic audio-visual materials and short texts. Prerequisite: SPN 220, by placement exam or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course serves as a comprehensive grammar review with a focus on Brazilian media. In addition to a grammar textbook, students use several other sources to stimulate class discussion, as well as to improve reading comprehension, writing skills, and vocabulary-building in Portuguese, including a selection of media forms and texts, websites, television, radio, and film. Prerequisite: POR 100Y, POR 110 or POR 125 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 18
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Hillyer 319 Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as POR 201 and ARH 201. This course serves as an introduction in English to contemporary and modern Brazilian art. Course materials and class discussions address such topics as public vs. private art spaces, national vs. global identities, the role of art as agency for social change and as site of memory, activism, resistance and transformation.

Crosslist(s): ART, LAS, SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ITL 211 and POR 211. This course combines theories and techniques created by Augusto Boal for his "Theater of the Oppressed" with those of Paulo Freire in “Pedagogy of the Oppressed." It also involves transnational and educational perspectives that prompted Boal’s view of theater as a political act, including contributions from philosophers such as Aristoteles and Machiavelli and from playwrights such as Bertolt Brecht and Dario Fo. Students are exposed to critical pedagogy and performance theories in the first part of the course, and, in the second part, experiment with theatrical games based on Boal's approach. Course conducted in English. All course content is in English, but the students who can read Portuguese, Italian and German have the option of reading some texts in the original versions. Cannot be taken S/U. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): EDC, GIT, LAS, SPP, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Hatfield 206 Instructional Method: In-Person

An introduction to popular music genres in Portuguese-speaking nations, the historical, socio-cultural and political forces that have shaped their emergence, and ways in which they communicate ideas of nationhood. The course also explores impacts of globalization on these genres and their transnational dissemination. The approach involves close readings of lyrics, analysis of musical form and influence, and attention to the broader cultural contexts surrounding songs, genres, and musicians. Genres may include bossa nova, MPB, and forró (Brazil); fado (Portugal); morna (Cape Verde); kuduro (Angola); marrabenta (Mozambique); and transnational forms such as rock and hop-hop. Course taught in Portuguese.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as FRN 299, ITL 299, POR 299 and SPN 299. The course explores the issues in world language instruction and research that are essential to the teaching of Romance languages. Special focus is on understanding local, national and international multilingual communities as well as theories, methods, bilingualism and heritage language studies. Discussions include the history of Romance languages, how to teach grammar and vocabulary, the role of instructors and feedback techniques. The critical framing provided helps students look at schools as cultural sites, centers of immigration and globalization. Class observations and scholarly readings help students understand the importance of research in the shaping of the pedagogical practice of world languages. Prerequisite: At least 4 semesters (or placement to equivalent level) of a Romance language taught at Smith (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or French). Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): EDC, FRN, GIT, LNG, SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 2
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Previously the first semester of SPN 112Y. This course is for students who have no previous experience with the language and emphasizes speaking, listening, writing and reading. Students work on developing linguistic proficiency as well as cultural knowledge. The course uses a student-centered, learner-driven, communicative approach to language learning. Prerequisite: Spanish Placement Exam. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: FY/SO only
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is for students who have some previous experience with the language and emphasizes speaking, listening, writing and reading. Students work on developing linguistic proficiency as well as cultural knowledge. The course uses a student-centered, learner-driven, communicative approach to language learning. Prerequisite: Spanish Placement Exam (https://www.smith.edu/aboutsmith/ registrar/ placement-exams) or successful completion of SPN 110. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 10
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The chief goals of the course are to expand vocabulary and conversational skills, strengthen grammar and learn about key social, cultural and historical issues of the Spanish-speaking world. Vocabulary and grammar are taught within the context of the specific themes chosen to enhance students’ familiarity with the realities of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPN 112Y, SPN 120 or Spanish Placement Exam. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

The chief goals of the course are to expand vocabulary and conversational skills, strengthen grammar and learn about key social, cultural and historical issues of the Spanish-speaking world. Vocabulary and grammar are taught within the context of the specific themes chosen to enhance students’ familiarity with the realities of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPN 112Y, SPN 120 or Spanish Placement Exam. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a high-intermediate course that aims at increasing students’ ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish (orally and in writing). The course explores an array of issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking world and prepares students to think more critically and in depth about those issues, with the goal of achieving a deeper understanding of the target cultures. Materials used in the class include visual narratives (film), short stories, poems, plays and essays. Prerequisite: SPN 200 or Spanish Placement Exam. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a high-intermediate course that aims at increasing students’ ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish (orally and in writing). The course explores an array of issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking world and prepares students to think more critically and in depth about those issues, with the goal of achieving a deeper understanding of the target cultures. Materials used in the class include visual narratives (film), short stories, poems, plays and essays. Prerequisite: SPN 200 or Spanish Placement Exam. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a high-intermediate course that aims at increasing students’ ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish (orally and in writing). The course explores an array of issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking world and prepares students to think more critically and in depth about those issues, with the goal of achieving a deeper understanding of the target cultures. Materials used in the class include visual narratives (film), short stories, poems, plays and essays. Prerequisite: SPN 200 or Spanish Placement Exam. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 11
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: SPN 230 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the realities and representation of women’s domestic labor from the thematic perspectives of precariousness (a condition and expression of subjectivity under globalization) and intimacy (understood as both an experience of affect and a condition of labor). This course uses short fiction, documentary and film from the Spanish-speaking world (the Americas and Spain) and the Portuguese-speaking world where appropriate, to explore the ways in which women’s transnational domestic labor has shaped new cultural subjects and political identities in the public as well as the private sphere. Students work on the theme of women’s domestic labor from the perspective of their choosing (for example, human rights, migration policies, racial and gendered labor regimes, neoliberal reforms and resistance). Prerequisite: SPN 220 or equivalent. Restrictions: SPN 230 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): LAS, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 16
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language
Time/Location: Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course enhances students' creative talents and communicative skills through written expression in Spanish. Students learn, engage with and practice the different particularities of an array of literary genres and subgenres. Looking at a number of classic and contemporary authors, students develop their critical ability to analyze and evaluate literary texts, as well as offer feedback on the work of their peers and their own. Students learn not only to write critically and creatively, but the course places an emphasis on the writing process learning itself. Prerequisite: SPN 220 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.


Fulfills the writing requirement for the major.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SPN 245 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Foreign Language, Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Focusing on the experiences and representations of women and girls of color in urban areas in Spain and Portugal, this transdisciplinary course explores topics such as gender, racism, sexual minorities, social movements and political activism in Iberian societies. Students also examine how digital technology and social media have influenced Portuguese and Spanish minorities' public participation. Prerequisite: 200-level SPN course or by placement. Restrictions: SPN 245 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): AFS, FMS, MED, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 19
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 9
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course examines the medieval understanding of sex and the woman’s body within an urban context. The class reads medieval texts on love, medicine and women’s sexuality by Iberian and North African scholars. This course investigates the ways in which medieval Iberian medical traditions have viewed women’s bodies and defined their health and illness. The course also addresses women’s role as practitioners of medicine, and how such a role was affected by the gradual emergence of “modern” medical institutions such as the hospital and the medical profession. Prerequisite: SPN 220 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 19.

Crosslist(s): AFS, MED, MES, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as FRN 299, ITL 299, POR 299 and SPN 299. The course explores the issues in world language instruction and research that are essential to the teaching of Romance languages. Special focus is on understanding local, national and international multilingual communities as well as theories, methods, bilingualism and heritage language studies. Discussions include the history of Romance languages, how to teach grammar and vocabulary, the role of instructors and feedback techniques. The critical framing provided helps students look at schools as cultural sites, centers of immigration and globalization. Class observations and scholarly readings help students understand the importance of research in the shaping of the pedagogical practice of world languages. Prerequisite: At least 4 semesters (or placement to equivalent level) of a Romance language taught at Smith (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or French). Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): EDC, FRN, GIT, LNG, SPP
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 12
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only
Curriculum Distribution: Foreign Language, Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Focusing on Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, this seminar provides students with critical tools to explore and analyze Afro-Latine histories and cultural production in Latin America from colonial times to the present. Centering diverse forms of artistic expression—literary, performance and visual art—in conversation with historical and intellectual debates, the course explores critical themes of African ancestry, Black Pacific and Black Atlantic memories, diaspora experiences, aesthetic innovation, and social justice. Key authors included are Juan Francisco Manzano (Cuba), Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda (Cuba), Nicomedes Santa Cruz (Peru), Mónica Carrillo (Peru), Mayra Santos-Febres (Puerto Rico), Rita Indiana Hernández (Dominican Republic), among others. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): LAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Students learn key concepts and theories of the field by analyzing the social construction of sex, gender and sexuality as they intersect with race, class, nationality and (dis)ability at the individual, institutional and ideological levels, and in national and global contexts. The course examines the historical roots of feminist movements and thinking, and engages with contemporary movements for social justice. Texts include archival materials, films, personal narratives, theory, scholarly works, poetry, fiction, art, and popular writing and culture. Students learn interdisciplinary methodologies of archival research, historical analysis, literary and visual analysis, and theoretical analysis. Primarily for first- and second-year students. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): CCX, ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Students learn key concepts and theories of the field by analyzing the social construction of sex, gender and sexuality as they intersect with race, class, nationality and (dis)ability at the individual, institutional and ideological levels, and in national and global contexts. The course examines the historical roots of feminist movements and thinking, and engages with contemporary movements for social justice. Texts include archival materials, films, personal narratives, theory, scholarly works, poetry, fiction, art, and popular writing and culture. Students learn interdisciplinary methodologies of archival research, historical analysis, literary and visual analysis, and theoretical analysis. Primarily for first- and second-year students. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): CCX, ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Students learn key concepts and theories of the field by analyzing the social construction of sex, gender and sexuality as they intersect with race, class, nationality and (dis)ability at the individual, institutional and ideological levels, and in national and global contexts. The course examines the historical roots of feminist movements and thinking, and engages with contemporary movements for social justice. Texts include archival materials, films, personal narratives, theory, scholarly works, poetry, fiction, art, and popular writing and culture. Students learn interdisciplinary methodologies of archival research, historical analysis, literary and visual analysis, and theoretical analysis. Primarily for first- and second-year students. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): CCX, ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This interdisciplinary course considers the issue of gender, race, sexuality and class in the juvenile justice system. Drawing on gender and sexuality studies, criminal justice and sociological literature, social critiques, policy papers, case law, documentary film, personal narratives and fiction, the course critically examines the history of the juvenile justice system; what it means to be in "the system"; the role of "justice" in the juvenile system; and reviews some of the major issues faced by the youth who are subject to this system. In addition, the course considers the role of youth action and resistance against the system. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 41
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores the impact of gender on law and policy in the United States historically and today, focusing in the areas of constitutional equality, employment, education, reproduction, the family, violence against women and immigration. Students study constitutional and statutory law as well as public policy. Topics include sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, pregnancy and caregiver discrimination, pay equity, sexual harassment, school athletics, marriage, sterilization, contraception and abortion, reproductive technologies, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and gender-based asylum. Students study feminist efforts to reform the law and examine how inequalities based on gender, race, class and sexuality shape the law. The class also discusses and debates contemporary policy and future directions.

Crosslist(s): AMS, GOV, PPL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SWG 150
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

An in-depth discussion of the history, debates, theory, activism and poetics of Black Feminism. Students study the conversations, ruptures and connections produced in dominant feminist scholarship by black feminist theory. The class reads foundational and emergent work in the field. Students learn the history of those scholarly interventions and examine the pervasive ways of knowing that are being disrupted through black feminist scholarship. Students develop an understanding of the relationship between black feminism, feminism, women of color feminism and queer theory. Topics covered using theoretical texts, works of cinema and popular culture. Students examine cultural texts alongside theory to practice close reading as a methodological tool. Students finish with the analytical and methodological skills to identify and critique structures of power that govern everyday experiences of gender, the body, space, violence and modes of resistance. Prerequisite: SWG 150. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): AFR
Credits: 2 Max Enrollment: 5
Course Type: Research Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Wednesday | 4:10 PM - 5:50 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This practicum course is an academic complement to the work students interning with the Meridians journal as Praxis interns, Quigley Fellows, STRIDE Fellows, MMUF, Meridians interns, etc. are doing. Run by the journal editor, the class discusses the scholarly, creative, artistic, archival and artistic work published in Meridians and how it is informed by - and contributes to - intersectionality as a paradigm and practice. Students also become familiarized with feminist journal production processes and ethics, promotion and marketing strategies, co-curricular events planning and archival research. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 5. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. Classroom: 22 Green St, Rm 109.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 36
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course analyzes the history, prevalence and current manifestations of the white supremacist movement by examining ideological components, tactics and strategies, and its relationship to mainstream politics. Students research and discuss the relationship between white supremacy and white privilege, and explore how to build a human rights movement to counter the white supremacist movement in the U.S. Students develop analytical writing and research skills while engaging in multiple cultural perspectives. The overall goal is to develop the capacity to understand the range of possible responses to white supremacy, both its legal and extralegal forms.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 20
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: CCX 120 or SWG 150
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies, Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as SWG 245 and CCX 245. This course introduces students to key concepts, debates and provocations that animate the world of community, labor and electoral organizing for social change. To better understand these movements’ visions, students develop an analysis of global and national inequalities, exploitation and oppression. The course explores a range of organizing skills to build an awareness of power dynamics and learn activists’ tools to bring people together towards common goals. A central aspect of this course is practicing community-based learning and research methods in dialogue with community-based activist partners. Prerequisite: CCX 120 or SWG 150. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): CCX, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: SWG 150
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on ongoing struggles, transnationally, to make knowledges for sociopolitical, ecological, and epistemic justice across geographical and institutional boundaries. It brings into conversation themes such as: land, rivers, crops; history, haunting, memory; bodies, dreams, agitations; and poetry, protest, hope. Students grapple with a range of texts, labors, and cocreations that seek to advance sociopolitical, ecological, and climate justice with a planetary consciousness. The course explores ways of coming together across diverse sites to generate transformative practices of unlearning, relearning, creating, and be(com)ing to struggle for a just world, and to find joy and momentum in that struggle. Prerequisite: SWG 150. Enrollment limited to 18.

Crosslist(s): CCX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 27
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of reproductive health, rights and justice in the United States, examining history, activism, law, policy and public discourses related to reproduction. A central framework for analysis is how gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, disability and nationality intersect to shape people’s experiences of reproductive oppression and their resistance strategies. Topics include eugenics and the birth control movement; the reproductive rights and justice movements; U.S. population control policies; criminalization of pregnant people; fetal personhood and birth parents’ citizenship; the medicalization of reproduction; reproductive technologies; the influence of disability, incarceration and poverty on pregnancy and parenting; the anti-abortion movement; and reproductive coercion and violence.

Crosslist(s): PPL
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This interdisciplinary course teaches students how to translate feminist scholarship for a popular audience. Students practice how to use knowledge and concepts they have learned in their women and gender studies classes to write publicly in a range of formats, including book and film reviews, interviews, opinion editorials and feature articles. The course explores the history and practice of feminist public writing, with particular attention to how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, disability and citizenship in women’s experiences of public writing. The course also considers some of the political and ethical questions relating to women’s public writing. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): JNX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 17
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: SWG 150
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Social Science
Time/Location: Tuesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course turns to disability justice, Black feminist, feminist-of-color and Marxist feminist thought in order to explore the revolutionary potential of care, love and rest. Additionally, the course examines the complications and contradictions of care work under U.S. racial capitalism. Rather than viewing practices of love and care as a sideline to activist movement work, the course takes these practices seriously by engaging a range of texts from the late 20th and 21st centuries. Discussions include mutual aid, disability justice, queer forms of kinship, Black feminist love-politics, global economies of care work and anti-work politics. Prerequisite: SWG 150. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Seminar Section Enrollment: 5
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: JR/SR only; Prereq: SWG 150
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Social Science
Time/Location: Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course explores feminist learning as an endless movement by centering the praxis, politics and poetics of collective knowledge production. How do one know what one knows? Who and what are served by that knowledge? How might a commitment to anti-coloniality and justice push one to imagine, make and move differently in relation to structures of violence that one seeks to transform? Students dive into these questions by engaging with over 25 years of organizing and co-creativity inspired by the Sangtin movement and Parakh Theater in India, and they make connections with these through embodied activities in the classroom. Prerequisite: SWG 150. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): CCX, SAS
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 14
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Theatre 100 Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduction to physical, vocal and interpretative aspects of performance, with emphasis on creativity, concentration and depth of expression. Enrollment limited to 14.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 14
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Theatre Studio 2 Instructional Method: In-Person

Introduction to physical, vocal and interpretative aspects of performance, with emphasis on creativity, concentration and depth of expression. Enrollment limited to 14.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Historical Studies
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Theatre 114 Instructional Method: In-Person

How does one “read” clothing? How accurate is the interpretation? What clues does one miss or misread, especially in dress from an era unfamiliar to them? What information can one look for to “explain” the significance or meaning of the garment? This course is an introduction to a methodology for the study of dress as material culture, examining physical structure, terminology, technology of production, and some of the historical, social and cultural variables shaping, and shaped by, these objects. It is a class using objects from the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection. Each student studies several similar garments, identifying common features as well as distinctions that may reflect different classes, aesthetic choices and industrial influences. Enrollment limited to 20 students.

Crosslist(s): MUX
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 25
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Historical Studies, Literature
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM / Theatre 114 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course surveys the history of theatre, drama and performance from Ancient Greece to the 18th century. The focus is on the theatres of Europe and Asia and their relationship to their respective cultures. Lectures and discussions are complemented by video screenings of productions of some of the plays under consideration.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 39
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a studio course which gives one credit for participation in a Theatre Department production. Most positions are designed for people with no previous experience. Offerings within the course cover all areas of theatre production, on stage and off, including positions as stage crew, light and sound board operators, dressers, stage managers, design assistants, box office assistants, props charges, electricians or actors. There is one general meeting at the beginning of the semester. Attendance is mandatory. Attendance at weekly production meetings may be required for some assignments. Students who wish to register for two credits in the same semester should register for two separate sections of THE 200. S/U only. Restrictions: May be taken four times for credit, with a maximum of two credits per semester.


Mandatory meeting Monday, September 8, at 4:30 pm in Hallie Flanagan Theatre.

Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Instructional Method: In-Person

This is a studio course which gives one credit for participation in a Theatre Department production. Most positions are designed for people with no previous experience. Offerings within the course cover all areas of theatre production, on stage and off, including positions as stage crew, light and sound board operators, dressers, stage managers, design assistants, box office assistants, props charges, electricians or actors. There is one general meeting at the beginning of the semester. Attendance is mandatory. Attendance at weekly production meetings may be required for some assignments. Students who wish to register for two credits in the same semester should register for two separate sections of THE 200. S/U only. Restrictions: May be taken four times for credit, with a maximum of two credits per semester.


Mandatory meeting Monday, September 8, at 4:30 pm in Hallie Flanagan Theatre.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 18
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM / Theatre 207A Instructional Method: In-Person

A survey of plays written in the 21st century from a dramaturgical perspective – i.e., how the play is constructed – and a discussion of the cultural, political and artistic context in which they were written. Students learn the fundamentals and vocabulary of dramaturgical analysis. Playwrights studied may include: Suzan-Lori Parks, David Henry Hwang, Kristoffer Diaz, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Paula Vogel, Martyna Majok, Jackie Sibblies Drury and Sanaz Toossi. Enrollment limited to 18.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 14
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: THE 242 Limit; Prereq: THE 141
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Theatre 100 Instructional Method: In-Person

An in-depth exploration of selected scenes from a range of theatrical works. The course covers character development and relationships through examination, analysis and lab-based performance exercises. Prerequisite: THE 141. Restrictions: THE 242 may be taken for credit a total of 3 times with different topics. Enrollment limited to 16.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; Wednesday/Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM / Theatre 109 Instructional Method: In-Person

The course develops overall design skills for designing sets for the theatre. After reading assigned plays, students learn to develop their designs by concentrating on character analysis and visualizing the action of the play. Visual research, sketches, basic drafting skills and model building are some of the areas in which students learn to develop their ideas. This course also emphasizes the importance of collaborating with every member of the creative team. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 4
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Theatre 109 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of stage lighting design. Over the semester, the course cultivates sensitivity towards the expressiveness of light and the relationship between light, form and space, eventually learning to manipulate light to articulate ideas. Through script analyses and design projects, students learn to understand the power of light in enhancing stage presentations, acquire skills in illuminating the drama and apply such skills to collaboration with the production team at large. Through hands-on exercises in the lab and in the theatres, students also become familiar with the mechanical aspects of lighting: instrumentation, control systems and safe electrical practice. Enrollment limited to 12.

Crosslist(s): ATC
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 15
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Theatre 109 Instructional Method: In-Person

The elements of line, texture and color, and their application to design and character delineation. Research of clothing styles of various cultures and eras. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Theatre 109 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of theatrical sound design, with additional relevance to sound design for dance, film and television. The course cultivates sensitivity towards the expressiveness of sound and the relationship between time, sound, actors, visuals and narrative. Through script analyses and design projects, students learn the power of sound–including music–in enhancing stage presentations, acquire skills in creating sound worlds and apply those skills to collaboration with the production team. Through hands-on exercises in the lab and in the theatres, students also become familiar with recording, editing, organizing and playback of sound. Enrollment limited to 12.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Workshop Section Enrollment: 0
Waitlist Count: 6
Reserved Seats: Yes
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM / Theatre 207A Instructional Method: In-Person

The means and methods of the playwright. Analysis of the structure and dialogue of a few selected plays. Weekly and biweekly exercises in dramatic writing. Goal for beginning playwrights: to draft a one-act play by the end of the semester. Writing sample required. Instructor permission required.


Writing Sample and Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Crosslist(s): ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 12
Course Type: Studio Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 1
Reserved Seats: Yes
Enforced Requirements: THE 141
Curriculum Distribution: Arts
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM / Theatre 100 Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses upon interpretative approaches to dramatic texts and how they may be realized and animated through characterization, composition, movement, rhythm and style. Prerequisites: THE 141. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 3
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course focuses on the global circulation of texts and ideas. With a historical arc that spans from the ancient world to the present, the course explores important cross-cultural influences and traces evolving ideas about “world,” “region,” and “nation” in the context of pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial history. The semester culminates by taking Nobel-prize winner Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude (a major text in the Latin Boom of the 60s and 70s) as a case study for thinking about the the textual, social, political, and economic dimensions of the dynamic and evolving category of “world literature." Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature, Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as ENG 202 and WLT 202. Considers works of literature, mostly from the ancient world, that have had a significant influence over time. May include: epics by Homer and Virgil; tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides; Plato’s Symposium; Dante’s Divine Comedy. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): ANS, CLS, ENG, MED, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

A study of the major writers and diverse literary traditions of Africa, with emphasis on the historical, political, social and cultural contexts of the emergence of writing, reception and consumption. The course pays particular attention to several questions: in what contexts did modern African literature emerge? Is the term "African literature" a useful category? How do African writers challenge Western representations of Africa? How do they articulate the crisis of postcoloniality? How do women writers reshape our understanding of gender and the politics of resistance?

Crosslist(s): AFR, AFS, ENG, SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 20
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Arts, Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This interdisciplinary course examines the current migration across the Mediterranean to Europe within a larger context, using historical analysis, literature, film studies, postcolonial theory, political science, and anthropology. Together, these different approaches paint an image of the Mediterranean as a dynamic border area in which people of different cultures, languages, religions, and ethnicities have interacted with one another throughout time and space. Enrollment limited to 20.

Crosslist(s): GIT, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 21
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as RES 264 and WLT 264. Focuses on close reading of the major novels, short fiction and journalism of Dostoevsky, one of the greatest writers in modern literature. Combining penetrating psychological insight with the excitement of crime fiction, Dostoevsky’s works explore profound political, philosophical and religious issues, in a Russia populated by students and civil servants, saints and revolutionaries, writers and madmen. In a close reading of his fiction and nonfiction, the class traces the development of Dostoevsky’s style and ideas, considering how these texts engage with issues specific to nineteenth-century Russia, as well as the broader traditions of European literature and intellectual history. In translation.

Crosslist(s): RES, WLT
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 9
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Literature
Time/Location: Wednesday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; Monday | 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This course serves as an introduction to a variety of practices and positions in critical theory. The first half of the course introduces major paradigms like psychoanalysis, Marxism, structuralism, and post-structuralism. The second half traces the influence of these approaches on fields like gender and queer studies, media studies, cultural studies, and postcolonial studies. Using a combination of literary case studies and examples from contemporary culture, the course treats theory as a crucial tool for understanding the world around us. Recommended for students interested in thinking critically about art, culture, and politics, and for students interested in graduate school in the humanities. Enrollment limited to 25.

Crosslist(s): ENG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 8
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: WRT 118 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

Nietzsche called maturity the rediscovered seriousness of a child at play. What is the meaning of comedy in light of this “seriousness of the child at play?” Why do people laugh, at what and in what way? How does one distinguish silly comedy from serious comedy? This course examines such questions on comic platforms including film, music, videos, short stories and cartoons. Students explore the “structure” of the comic moment as viewer or listener encounters surprise, transgression or enchantment, especially in 20th-century comedy, and the affectivity of the comic encounter from pure “clowning” to savage social commentary. Restrictions: WRT 118 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: WRT 118 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

How people speak – the words they choose, the way they structure their sentences, the pitch of their voices, even their gender while speaking – is constantly judged by those around them. Examining the interaction of gender and language leads to questions, such as how does gender shape the way people use language, how does gender affect others’ perceptions of speech (both written and verbal), what variation occurs across cultures with regards to gender and language? This course uses the topic of language and gender to expand upon and improve rhetorical and writing skills. Restrictions: WRT 118 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 15.


This section is designed for students who are bilingual or speak a language other than English as their first language.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 1
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: WRT 118 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

How people speak – the words they choose, the way they structure their sentences, the pitch of their voices, even their gender while speaking – is constantly judged by those around them. Examining the interaction of gender and language leads to questions, such as how does gender shape the way people use language, how does gender affect others’ perceptions of speech (both written and verbal), what variation occurs across cultures with regards to gender and language? This course uses the topic of language and gender to expand upon and improve rhetorical and writing skills. Restrictions: WRT 118 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 15.


This section is designed for students who are bilingual or speak a language other than English as their first language.

Crosslist(s): SWG
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: WRT 118 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

The human relationship with nature is one of the most important questions in the world. Are humans part of nature? Are humans destroying it? Can humans save it? Can nature save humanity? And what is nature, anyway? Is it the opposite of “human” or is it the truth at the core of humanity? This course delves into these philosophical and practical questions, entering into ongoing conversations in the humanities, science, literature and activism on topics ranging from the value of “wilderness” to controversies around GMOs and the question of what harm humans may do by “colonizing” uninhabited planets. Restrictions: WRT 118 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 15. (E)

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 6
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Enforced Requirements: WRT 118 Limit
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Monday | 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; Wednesday | 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This class explores the contemporary “remix culture” to ask pressing questions about creativity, originality and identity. Students explore the remix as a necessary tool for cultural transformation and look at their own experience of race, gender, sexual orientation, class and ability as an opportunity to reimagine and transform old ideas. Students make a case for the remix as a place for critical updates to the culture and discuss the possibilities of how remixing contributes to a richer production of cultural ideas. The work combines academic writing with multimedia “remix” projects and class discussion. Restrictions: WRT 118 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 15
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Writing Intensive
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Climate change affects everyone, but Black, Indigenous, and low-income populations are especially vulnerable to its impact. These populations have also led the efforts to combat climate change by protesting capitalist extraction, building food sovereignty and leading ecological restoration projects. This course centers Indigenous and Black climate action, especially efforts to restore traditional, anti-capitalist and decolonial practices of land and water stewardship, fishing and farming. This course includes visits to the Smith College Art Museum, the Botanic Garden, the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center and the MacLeish Field Station. Prerequisite: One writing intensive course. Enrollment limited to 15. (E)

Crosslist(s): ENV
Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 16
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 13
Waitlist Count: 4
Reserved Seats: No
Time/Location: Tuesday/Thursday | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

Offered as WRT 136 and ENG 136. In this intellectually rigorous writing class, students learn how to craft compelling "true stories" using the journalist’s tools. They research, report, write, revise, source and share their work—and, through interviewing subjects firsthand, understand how other people see the world. The course considers multiple styles and mediums of journalism, including digital storytelling. Prerequisite: One WI course. Enrollment limited to 16.

Crosslist(s): ENG, JNX
Credits: 1 Max Enrollment: 999
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 2
Waitlist Count: 10
Reserved Seats: Yes
Time/Location: Tuesday | 4:10 PM - 5:50 PM Instructional Method: In-Person

This class helps students become effective peer writing tutors. They explore the theoretical and practical relationships among writing, learning, and thinking by reading in the fields of composition studies, rhetoric, literacy studies, cognitive psychology, and education. Students gain the skills necessary for helping others with writing: they learn to draw on pedagogical techniques; become aware of the diverse ways in which other students write, learn, and think; and have a broader understanding of the conventions and expectations for writing in a range of disciplines. S/U only. Instructor permission required.


Permission Required/Registration by Waitlist. During Add/Drop, Waiver Required. First half of semester course.

Credits: 4 Max Enrollment: 25
Course Type: Lecture Section Enrollment: 7
Waitlist Count: 0
Reserved Seats: No
Curriculum Distribution: Social Science
Time/Location: Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM Instructional Method: In-Person

How should the media cover Donald Trump? How did the Internet, the 24- hour news cycle and polarization change the nature of journalism and lead to an era of “Fake News” accusations in which Americans exposed to different sources came away with different facts? This class studies the impact and consequences of today's digital and partisan media -- how to consume it and how to write for it. What is truth? What happens to democracy when Americans can’t agree on facts? Against the backdrop of the 2024 campaign, students examine how journalism arrived here and where it goes next. Enrollment limited to 25. (E)

Crosslist(s): JNX