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Your search for courses · during 2025-26 · meeting requirements for LS, Science with Lab · returned 59 results
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ARCN 222 Experimental Archaeology and Experiential History and Lab 6 credits
This course offers an experiential approach to crafts, technologies, and other material practices in premodern societies. Through hands-on activities and collaborations with local craftspeople, farmers, and other experts, this course will examine and test a variety of hypotheses about how people in the past lived their lives. How did prehistoric people produce stone tools, pottery, and metal? How did ancient Greeks and Romans feed and clothe themselves? How did medieval Europeans build their homes and bury their dead? Students will answer these questions and more by actively participating in a range of experimental archaeology and experiential history projects. Lab required.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One Archaeology Pertinent (tagged ARCN Pertinent) course with a grade of C- or better.
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ARCN 222.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Jake Morton 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 11:10am-12:20pm
- M, WAnderson Hall 122 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 12:00pm-1:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 122 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ARCN 222.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Jake Morton 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- THAnderson Hall 121 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 122 1:00pm-5:00pm
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ARCN 246 Archaeological Methods & Lab 6 credits
As a field that is truly interdisciplinary, archaeology uses a wide range of methods to study the past. This course provides a hands-on introduction to the entire archaeological process through classroom, field, and laboratory components. Students will participate in background research concerning local places of historical or archaeological interest; landscape surveying and mapping in GIS; excavation; the recording, analysis, and interpretation of artifacts; and the publication of results. This course involves real archaeological fieldwork, and students will have an opportunity to contribute to the history of the local community while learning archaeological methods applicable all over the world.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Sophomore priority
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ARCN 246.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Kennedy 🏫 👤
- TAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
- TAnderson Hall 122 10:10am-11:55am
- THAnderson Hall 121 1:15pm-3:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 122 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ARCN 246.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Kennedy 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 121 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 122 1:00pm-5:00pm
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ARCN 246.59 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Kennedy 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 121 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 122 8:00am-12:00pm
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ARCN 251 Greece at a Crossroads: History, Landscape, and Material Culture Program: Digital Archaeology and Virtual Reality 6 credits
Archaeological methodology has been changing at a revolutionary pace throughout the last decade. Today old ways of recording and interpreting archaeological data are being replaced by digital and computational methods, and virtual reality has become a key component of archaeological projects and cultural heritage management alike. The main aim of this course is for the student to develop a comprehensive understanding of the new possibilities offered by the most recent tools and methods in analyzing the past, as well as to acquire a practical skill set, which will be useful in both archaeological fieldwork and cultural heritage management projects.
Requires participation in OCS Program: Greece at a Crossroads: History, Landscape, and Material Culture
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Greece at a Crossroads program.
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ASTR 110 Introduction to Astronomy & Lab 6 credits
An introduction to current astronomy with an emphasis on how we know what we know. Topics include the solar system; the life cycles of stars; pulsars, quasars, and black holes; and the history and future fate of the universe. No mathematics background beyond high school algebra and trigonometry is assumed.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra Time Required: Evening Observing
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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ASTR 110.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
- M, WBoliou 104 11:10am-12:20pm
- FBoliou 104 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ASTR 113 Observational Astronomy 3 credits
Theory and practice of basic techniques in observational and laboratory astronomy. Certain problems involve the use of the 16-inch and 8-inch telescopes.
- Fall 2025, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ASTR 100 or ASTR 110 or ASTR 127 or ASTR 232 or ASTR 233 or PHYS 228 or PHYS 232 or PHYS 233 with a grade of C- or better.
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ASTR 113.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WGoodsell 104 7:00pm-10:00pm
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ASTR 113.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WGoodsell 104 9:00pm-11:59pm
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BIOC 311 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 credits
This course introduces students to fundamental biochemical laboratory techniques important to studying protein structure and function, such as the manipulation of nucleic acids, electrophoresis, protein purification, and functional assays. Students will apply these techniques to scientific problems drawn from faculty research.
BIOC 301 is a prereq; it cannot be taken concurrently with BIOC 311
- Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOC 301 with a grade of C- or better.
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BIOC 311.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOC 311.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
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BIOC 311.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOC 311.57 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
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BIOL 125 Genes, Evolution & Development & Lab 6 credits
Emphasizes the role of genetic information in biological systems. Under this theme, we cover subjects from the molecular to the population levels of organization, including genetics, structure/function of DNA, gene expression and regulation, the changing genetic makeup of species as they evolve, and the development of individual organisms from zygotes. The active learning format of this course allows time in class to apply new concepts with faculty present. Students enter Carleton from a wide variety of academic experiences and our introductory courses are designed to provide a level playing field for students regardless of previous science background.
Students register separately for the lecture and a corresponding lab section. However, the course is recorded as a single entry on the student's academic transcript.
Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the first day of sophomore registration.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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BIOL 125.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤 · Jennifer Ross-Wolff 🏫 👤
- M, WOlin 149 11:10am-12:20pm
- FOlin 149 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after Junior Priority registration.
Students register separately for the lecture and a corresponding lab section. However, the course is recorded as a single entry on the student's academic transcript.
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BIOL 125.52 Fall 2025
- Size:20
- THulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after Junior Priority registration.
Lab Section: During registration, register for the lecture section BIOL 125-01 and the one lab section.
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BIOL 125.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Annie Bosacker 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after Junior Priority registration.
Lab Section: During registration, register for the lecture section BIOL 125-01 and the one lab section.
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BIOL 125.59 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Annie Bosacker 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 8:00am-12:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after Junior Priority registration.
Lab Section: During registration, register for the lecture section BIOL 125-01 and the one lab section.
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BIOL 125.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Amanda Hund 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 125.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 125.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Owen Sullivan 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 8:00am-12:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 125.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Annie Bosacker 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 125.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 125.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Annie Bosacker 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 103 8:00am-12:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 126 Energy Flow in Biological Systems and Lab 6 credits
Emphasizes the role of energy flow (acquiring, storing, and using energy) in biological systems. Under this theme, we cover subjects from the molecular to the population levels of organization, including structure/function of proteins and enzymes, transport of molecules within biological systems, and links between organismal physiology and ecosystem function. The active learning format of this course allows time in class to apply new concepts with faculty present. Students enter Carleton from a wide variety of academic experiences and our introductory courses are designed to provide a level playing field for students regardless of previous science background.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the first day of sophomore registration.
- Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency or CHEM AL (Cambridge A Level Chemistry Exam) with a grade of B or better.
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BIOL 126.52 Winter 2026
- Size:20
- THulings 115 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 126.53 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- WHulings 115 2:00pm-6:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 126.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Andrea Kalis 🏫 👤 · Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 115 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 126.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Andrea Kalis 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 115 8:00am-12:00pm
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20 seats held until Monday, November 24, 2025.
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BIOL 126.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THulings 115 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 126.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Andrea Kalis 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 115 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior priority registration.
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BIOL 126.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Andrea Kalis 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- THHulings 115 8:00am-12:00pm
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Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the day after junior registration registration.
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BIOL 234 Microbiology 6 credits
A study of the metabolism, genetics, structure, and function of microorganisms. While presented in the framework of the concepts of cellular and molecular biology, the emphasis will be on the uniqueness and diversity of the microbial world. The course integrates lecture and laboratory, and will fulfill requirements of a microbiology course with lab for veterinary or pharmacy schools.
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 235.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a BIOL 235 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, BIOL 234, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 1 with a grade of B or better AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 2 with a grade of B or better.
- BIOL 235: Microbiology Laboratory
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BIOL 234.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Angel Solis 🏫 👤
- M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 338 Genomics and Bioinformatics 6 credits
The advent of next-generation sequencing technology has revolutionized biology, enabling transformative breakthroughs in fields ranging from agriculture to conservation to medicine. In this course, students will gain experience with the computational and bioinformatics tools needed to analyze “big data,” including sequence searching and alignment, assembly, gene calling and annotation. Students will learn to ask and answer their own scientific questions using sequence data, and to critically assess the conclusions of other genomics and bioinformatics studies. No prior computer programming experience is required. Associated laboratory will focus on wet lab methods for DNA/RNA extraction and preparation as well as computational analysis.
Requires concurrent registration in Biology 339.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a BIOL 339 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, BIOL 338, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better AND either BIOL 240 or BIOL 321 or BIOL 350 with a grade of C- or better.
- BIOL 339: Genomics & Bioinformatics Lab
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BIOL 338.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Rika Anderson 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
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Requires concurrent registration in Biology 339
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BIOL 352 Population Ecology 6 credits
An investigation of the properties of populations and communities. Topics include population growth and regulation, life tables, interspecific and intraspecific competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, the nature of communities, and biogeography. Expected preparation: previous experience with calculus is necessary, but no specific course is required. Statistics 120 or equivalent exposure to statistical analysis is recommended.
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 353.
Recommended course: Statistics 120 or equivalent exposure to statistical analysis.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a BIOL 353 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, BIOL 352, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 1 with a grade of B or better AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 2 with a grade of B or better.
- BIOL 353: Population Ecology Laboratory
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BIOL 352.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤
- M, WHulings 120 11:10am-12:20pm
- FHulings 120 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CGSC 232 Cognitive Processes 6 credits
Cross-listed courses CGSC 232/PSYC 232. An introduction to the study of mental activity. Topics include attention, pattern recognition and perception, memory, concept formation, categorization, and cognitive development. Some attention to gender and individual differences in cognition, as well as cultural settings for cognitive activities. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology/Cognitive Science 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.
16 seats held for Cognitive Science majors until the day after junior priority registration.
Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CGSC/PSYC 233 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CGSC/PSYC 232, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or CGSC 100 or CGSC 130 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.
- CGSC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes, PSYC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes
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CGSC 232.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
- M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
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Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233
16 seats held for Cognitive Science majors until the day after junior priority registration.
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CGSC 233 Laboratory in Cognitive Processes 2 credits
Cross-listed courses CGSC 233/PSYC 233. Students will participate in the replication and planning of empirical studies, collecting and analyzing data relevant to major cognitive phenomena. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both CGSC/PSYC 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Requires concurrent registration in CGSC 232 or PSYC 232.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CGSC/PSYC 233 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CGSC/PSYC 232, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- CGSC 232: Cognitive Processes, PSYC 232: Cognitive Processes
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CHEM 123 Principles of Chemistry I & Lab 6 credits
An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Placement into Chemistry 123 and 124 is determined by the Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 122 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 3 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 123 on the Carleton Chemistry Placement exam. NOT open to students who have taken CHEM 128 or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton CHEM 123 Requisite Equivalency. CHEM 123 and CHEM 124 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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CHEM 123.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Jun Jiang 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 223 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 123.57 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Jun Jiang 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 221 8:00am-12:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 223 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 123.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Maraia Ener-Goetz 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 223 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 123.53 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤 · Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- WAnderson Hall 221 3:00pm-7:00pm
- WAnderson Hall 223 3:00pm-7:00pm
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Placement into Chemistry 123 and 124 is determined by the Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
Waitlist Only
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CHEM 123.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Maraia Ener-Goetz 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 221 8:00am-12:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 223 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 123.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 223 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 123.57 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 221 8:00am-12:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 223 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving and Lab 6 credits
An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students may only receive credit for one of Chemistry 123, 124, and 128. This section of Chemistry with problem solving is periodically offered for students who wish to further develop their general analytical and critical thinking skills. The smaller section will have additional class meetings for problem solving and review. Chemistry 124 is appropriate for students who would like to have more scheduled time to work with a faculty member on developing their scientific reasoning skills and understanding of the foundations of chemistry.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Students may only receive credit for one of Chemistry 123, 124, and 128.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 122 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 3 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 123 on the Carleton Chemistry Placement exam. NOT open to students who have taken CHEM 128 or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton CHEM 123 Requisite Equivalency. CHEM 123 and CHEM 124 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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CHEM 124.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THAnderson Hall 329 9:30am-10:35am
- FAnderson Hall 223 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 124.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 223 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 224 Principles of Chemistry II & Lab 6 credits
A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123, 124 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency or CHEM AL (Cambridge A Level Chemistry Exam) with a grade of B or better.
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CHEM 224.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 224.59 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 224.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 224.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 224.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 224.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 233 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 6 credits
Theoretical aspects of carbon chemistry are examined with reference to structure-reactivity relationships, functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work concentrates on modern techniques of organic chemistry, inquiry-based projects, and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency or CHEM AL (Cambridge A Level Chemistry Exam) with a grade of B or better.
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CHEM 233.02 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 233.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 323 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 233.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 323 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 233.57 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 323 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 233.59 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 323 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 233.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- M, WLeighton 305 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 305 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 233.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 323 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Sophomore Priority
3 seats held for Chemistry majors until the day after junior priority registration.
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CHEM 233.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- TAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 323 8:00am-12:00pm
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Sophomore Priority
3 seats held for Chemistry majors until the day after junior priority registration.
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CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry II and Lab 6 credits
The chemistry of functional groups is continued from Chemistry 233, and is extended to the multifunctional compounds found in nature, in particular carbohydrates and proteins. The laboratory focuses upon inquiry-based projects and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week. During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following course(s): CHEM 233 with a grade of C- or better or has received a Carleton Chemistry 233 Requisite Equivalency.
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CHEM 234.53 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- WAnderson Hall 321 3:00pm-7:00pm
- WAnderson Hall 323 3:00pm-7:00pm
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CHEM 234.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 323 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 234.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 323 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 234.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 323 1:00pm-5:00pm
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3 seats reserved for Chemistry majors until the day after Junior Priority registration.
Sophomore Priority
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CHEM 234.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- THAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 323 8:00am-12:00pm
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3 seats reserved for Chemistry majors until the day after Junior Priority registration.
Sophomore Priority
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ENTS 225 Carbon and Climate 6 credits
This course will focus on the interconnections between the Earth’s carbon cycle and climate system. Particular interest will be given to how Earth system processes involved in the carbon cycle operate on geologic timescales and how these systems are responding to anthropogenic emissions. Required weekly laboratories will explore carbon cycle processes in local environments and will include outdoor field work, lab analyses, and computer modeling.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): One Lab Science course with grade of C- or better.
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ENTS 225.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:40am
- FAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:30am
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ENTS 225.51 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- MAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
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ENTS 230 Remote Sensing of the Environment & Lab 6 credits
The advancement of aerial and satellite technology has allowed humans to view the planet in a unique light. This course dives deeply into the science of remote sensing to analyze Earth's dynamic surface and atmosphere. Students will learn to acquire, interpret, and apply imagery to detect environmental change and uncover spatiotemporal patterns. Topics include sensor systems, image processing, land cover classification, and change detection. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications in environmental studies, including human-environment interactions. Labs and projects build practical skills in remote sensing software and geospatial analysis. Ideal for students in ENTS, Geology, Physics, Biology, and related fields.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ENTS 120 with grade of C- or better.
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ENTS 230.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Karissa Pepin 🏫 👤
- M, WHasenstab 002 11:10am-12:20pm
- FHasenstab 002 12:00pm-1:00pm
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GEOL 110 Introduction to Geology & Lab 6 credits
An introduction to the fundamental and wondrous processes that shape the Earth. We approach learning through outdoor and laboratory problems, which are often complicated and messy, like the planet itself. Topics may include the formation of rocks, minerals, and mountains, the water cycle, plate tectonics, climate change, volcanoes, and earthquakes. One all-day weekend field trip is typically required. No previous outdoor experience or gear is needed.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
- Fall 2025, Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Not open to students who have taken another 100-level Geology course.
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GEOL 110.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Bereket Haileab 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 129 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 129 9:40am-10:40am
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GEOL 110.51 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Bereket Haileab 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- MAnderson Hall 129 2:00pm-6:00pm
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Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
18 seats held for First Years (FR01 and FR02) the day after first year priority registration.
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GEOL 110.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Bereket Haileab 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- TAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
Sophomore Priority
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GEOL 110.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 129 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 129 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
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GEOL 110.02 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Titus 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 129 10:10am-11:55am
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GEOL 110.51 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- MAnderson Hall 129 2:00pm-6:00pm
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Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
Sophomore Priority
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GEOL 110.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- TAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
First Year Priority
Any remaining seats on the morning after first year priority registration will become Sophomore Priority.
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GEOL 110.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Titus 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- THAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.
First Year Priority
Any remaining seats on the morning after first year priority registration will become Sophomore Priority.
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GEOL 125 Introduction to Field Geology & Lab 6 credits
This course introduces fundamental principles of geology and geological reasoning using the geology of southern Minnesota as a guide. Weather permitting, much of the classroom and lab time will be spent outdoors at nearby sites of geological interest. Using field observations, descriptions, data-gathering and interpretation, supplemented by lab work and critical reading, students will piece together the most important elements of the long and complex geologic history of southern Minnesota. Field trips, including one or two all-day weekend trips, and laboratories included.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra Time Required: Weekend field trips
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Not open to students who have taken another 100-level Geology course.
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GEOL 125.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 129 10:10am-11:55am
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GEOL 125.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- THAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Extra Time Required: Weekend field trips
18 seats held for First Years (FR01 and FR02) until the day after first year priority registration.
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GEOL 130 Geology of National Parks & Lab 6 credits
This course introduces fundamental principles of geology and geologic reasoning with natural examples from the National Park system. Topics may range from volcanic hazards of Yellowstone to the geologic history recorded in the walls of the Grand Canyon to the effects of climate change on the Everglades. A multiday field trip over mid-term break is required; no camping experience or equipment is required but students should be prepared to spend time outdoors. The field trip may include some strenuous hiking.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra Time for field trips
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Not open to students who have taken another 100-level Geology course.
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GEOL 130.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 129 10:10am-11:55am
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Extra Time Required: for field trips
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GEOL 130.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:21
- THAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Extra Time Required: for field trips
First Year Priority
Any remaining seats on the morning after first year priority registration will become Sophomore Priority.
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GEOL 210 Geomorphology and Lab 6 credits
A lab and field-focused introduction to water resources–the processes driving the water cycle, the methods used to quantify and understand the flow of water, and the relationship between humans and water. Weekly field trips to nearby locations such as streams, wellfields, caves, and water infrastructure to develop skills including streamflow measurements, water quality monitoring, pump tests, and measuring soil properties. No previous outdoor experience required.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level GEOL course with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 210.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 12:00pm-1:00pm
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GEOL 210.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- TAnderson Hall 123 2:00pm-6:00pm
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GEOL 210.53 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- WAnderson Hall 123 2:00pm-6:00pm
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GEOL 215 Paleoclimate & Lab 6 credits
This course focuses on reconstructing climate and environmental conditions of the past using local archives of climate. Lab and some class time will be dedicated to group research projects. Weekly laboratories and one Saturday field trip included.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra time for one Saturday field trip
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level GEOL course with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 215.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Extra Time Required: for one Saturday field trip
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GEOL 215.53 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- WAnderson Hall 123 1:30pm-5:30pm
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Extra Time Required: for one Saturday field trip
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GEOL 220 Tectonics and Lab 6 credits
This course focuses on understanding the plate tectonics paradigm and its application to all types of plate boundaries. We will explore the historical development of the paradigm, geophysical tools used for imaging the structure of the Earth and determining plate motions, and possible driving mechanisms of this global system. Students will independently explore a particular tectonic plate in detail throughout the term. Laboratories included.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level GEOL course with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 220.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Titus 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 123 9:40am-10:40am
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GEOL 220.53 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Titus 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- WAnderson Hall 129 2:00pm-6:00pm
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Sophomore Priority
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GEOL 230 Paleobiology and Lab 6 credits
Fossils: their anatomy and classification, evolution, and ecology. Special emphasis on the paleobiology of marine invertebrates. Field trips and laboratories included.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-level GEOL course or BIOL 125 or BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency.
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GEOL 230.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Clint Cowan 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 123 9:40am-10:40am
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GEOL 230.51 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Clint Cowan 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- MAnderson Hall 123 2:00pm-6:00pm
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GEOL 230.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Clint Cowan 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- TAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
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GEOL 250 Mineralogy and Lab 6 credits
The study of the chemical and physical properties of minerals, their geologic occurrence and associations. Topics include crystallography, crystal chemistry, x-ray analysis, phase equilibria, classification, optical mineralogy, and environments of formation. Laboratories are included. During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-level GEOL course or CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with a grade of C- or better or requisite equivalent.
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GEOL 250.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Bereket Haileab 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:40am
- FAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:30am
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GEOL 250.51 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Bereket Haileab 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- MAnderson Hall 123 2:00pm-6:00pm
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GEOL 250.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Bereket Haileab 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- TAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
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GEOL 255 Petrology and Lab 6 credits
An introduction to the fundamental physical, chemical and tectonic principles that are relevant to the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Labs emphasize description and interpretation of the origin of rocks based on hand specimen and thin section study. Field trips and laboratories are included.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra Time Required: For field trips.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): GEOL 250 with a grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 255.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:40am
- FAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:30am
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Extra Time Required: for field trips
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GEOL 255.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Extra Time Required: For field trips.
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GEOL 340 Hydrogeology: Groundwater & Lab 6 credits
The principles of groundwater flow through the subsurface, and the functioning of aquifers. Topics include the properties of porous media, hydraulic head gradients, contaminant transport, and fractured and karstified aquifers. Labs will include working with physical sandbox models and soil columns, as well as an outdoor pumping well test (weather permitting). We will simulate groundwater flow using simple numerical modeling, beginning with an introduction to Python coding, and develop an increasingly complex groundwater model over the course of the term. No previous programming experience required. Geology 210 recommended preparation.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level GEOL course with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 340.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 123 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 123 12:00pm-1:00pm
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GEOL 340.53 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chloé Fandel 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- WAnderson Hall 123 2:00pm-6:00pm
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GEOL 360 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy & Lab 6 credits
This course is based on field examination of outcrops of Lower Paleozoic sedimentary rock. We will interpret the processes involved in the creation, movement, and deposition of these ancient sediments, and try to determine their paleoenvironments. Also of interest are the transformation of these sediments into rock, and the analysis and correlation of strata. Weekly laboratories and two weekend trips are required. Please note the late laboratory times. Both paleobiology and geomorphology prepare students for work in sedimentology. This course is intended for upper-class Geology majors, and much of the work is done in teams.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra Time Required: Weekend field trips.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): Two 200 level GEOL courses with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 360.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Clint Cowan 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 123 10:10am-11:55am
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GEOL 360.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Clint Cowan 🏫 👤
- Size:21
- THAnderson Hall 123 1:30pm-5:30pm
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GEOL 365 Structural Geology & Lab 6 credits
This course focuses on rock deformation at scales ranging from the collision of continents to the movement of individual atoms within crystals. We will examine structures that develop within different layers of the Earth's lithosphere and discuss how and why these structures form. Reading, discussion, and presentation of scientific literature is expected throughout the term as we focus on deformation and tectonics in a single region. Laboratories and one weekend field trip are included.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Extra time for field trip
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): Two 200 level GEOL courses with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 365.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Titus 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 123 10:10am-11:55am
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Extra Time Required: for field trip
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GEOL 365.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Titus 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Extra Time Required: for field trip
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LING 280 Field Methods in Linguistics 6 credits
This course will introduce students to techniques of linguistic research and analysis through direct work with a native speaker of a language not taught at Carleton. Students will learn techniques for eliciting, organizing, describing, and analyzing data in an ethically responsible and scientifically rigorous manner. Our goal is to develop a description of the language–primarily, aspects of its phonology, morphology, and syntax–through working exclusively with a native speaker. Each student will investigate some aspect of the language in depth, culminating in a class presentation and research report.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-level LING course with grade of C- or better.
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LING 280.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Catherine Fortin 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWeitz Center 233 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FWeitz Center 233 2:20pm-3:20pm
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NEUR 127 Foundations in Neuroscience and Lab 6 credits
This course is an introduction to basic neural function. Topics include neural transmission, development of the nervous system, anatomy, sensory systems, learning and the corresponding change in the brain, and the role of the nervous system in behavior. Team-based learning will be used to understand the experiments that shape current knowledge.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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NEUR 127.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- T, THWeitz Center 235 10:10am-11:55am
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NEUR 127.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm
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NEUR 127.53 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm
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NEUR 127.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤 · Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
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NEUR 127.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤 · Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:14
- THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm
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NEUR 127.53 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤 · Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm
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NEUR 238 Neurons, Circuits and Behavior 6 credits
Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system. Molecular and cellular neuroscience seeks to understand the fundamental principles that govern how neurons function, how they communicate with each other, and how they assemble into circuits that generate behavior. This course focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of nervous system function from the level of genes and molecules to neural circuits and behavior. We will take an integrative approach to examine the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie neuronal communication, the molecular basis of sensation and innate behaviors, neural plasticity, and nervous system disorders. This course will emphasize the experimental evidence and techniques that have built our understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of behavior through team-based learning, analysis of primary literature papers and laboratory experimentation. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Neuroscience 238 and 239 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Requires concurrent registration in NEUR 239.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a NEUR 239 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, NEUR 238, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student must have completed and of the following course(s): NEUR 127 or BIOL 125 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or equivalent.
- NEUR 239: Neurons, Circuits and Behavior Lab
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NEUR 238.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
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PHYS 131 Introduction to Physics: Newtonian Mechanics and Lab 3 credits
A traditional introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. The kinematics and dynamics of some simple systems are investigated using Newton's laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
1st 5 Weeks
- First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or equivalents or greater or has received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or has received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145.
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PHYS 131.01 First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 131.52 First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 131.59 First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 142 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity with Problem Solving and Lab 6 credits
This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. Descriptions of motion and change in motion of some simple systems at human speeds are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work. This section of introductory physics with problem solving is periodically offered for students who wish to further develop their general analytical and critical thinking skills. The smaller section will have additional class meetings for problem solving and review. PHYS 142 is appropriate for students who would like to have more scheduled time to work with a faculty member on developing their scientific reasoning skills and understanding of the foundations of physics.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or equivalents or received a Carleton MATH 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151. PHYS 142 and PHYS 143 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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PHYS 142.57 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:40am
- TAnderson Hall 025 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 036 8:15am-9:30am
- FAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:30am
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Extra Time Required
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PHYS 143 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits
This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. Descriptions of motion and change in motion of some simple systems at human speeds are investigated using Newton's laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
First Year Priority
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or equivalents or received a Carleton MATH 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151. PHYS 142 and PHYS 143 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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PHYS 143.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
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PHYS 143.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
6 seats held for sophomores until the day after sophomore priority registration.
First Year Priority
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PHYS 143.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Melissa Eblen-Zayas 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 025 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 144 Astrophysical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits
This course begins by reviewing Newtonian mechanics, with applications of vector analysis and the concepts of momentum and energy to large-scale gravitational phenomena in the universe. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
First Year Priority
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 120 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a Carleton Math 121 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151.
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PHYS 144.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 144.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 145 Mechanics and Waves and Lab 6 credits
This course begins with the study of the motion of objects on the human scale using Newton's laws. The course provides the foundation for the study of conservation of energy and momentum, waves, and fluids. Biologic, medical, chemical, nuclear, and geologic applications may be considered. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144.
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PHYS 145.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 036 9:40am-10:40am
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PHYS 145.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 145.57 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 151 Introduction to Physics: Relativity and Particles and Lab 3 credits
An introduction to principles of physics in the realm of the very small and very fast. The course provides an introduction to special relativity where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
2nd 5 weeks
- Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND PHYS 131 AND has NOT taken PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144.
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PHYS 151.01 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 151.59 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 152 Introduction to Physics: Environmental Physics and Lab 3 credits
An introduction to principles of physics and their application to the environment. Topics include energy and its flows, engines, energy efficiency, energy usage and conservation in vehicles and buildings, the atmosphere, and climate change. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work or field trips.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
2nd 5 weeks
- Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or is in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND PHYS 131 or has completed PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 152.01 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 152.52 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 165 Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics and Lab 6 credits
A study of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics with an emphasis on real-world applications to areas such as electronics, medicine, or materials science. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, electric potentials, DC and AC circuits and geometric and wave optics. Designed for science majors who want additional background in physics. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. One laboratory per week. During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 with a grade of C- or better AND MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency or equivalent.
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PHYS 165.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 027 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 165.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 027 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 165.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 027 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 228 Atomic and Nuclear Physics and Lab 6 credits
An introduction to quantum mechanics and select applications that explore physics in the realm of the very small world or atoms and nuclei. Topics include wave-like and particle-like behavior of both light and matter, behavior of particles in confined spaces, material properties of solids, radioactive decay, and experimental techniques and instrumentation for exploring these optical, atomic, and nuclear processes. One laboratory per week.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): Math 120 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a Carleton Math 121 or better Requisite Equivalency AND the student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 151 with a grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 228.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 228.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 035 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 228.54 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Jay Tasson 🏫 👤 · Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 035 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 228.59 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Melissa Eblen-Zayas 🏫 👤 · Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 035 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 235 Electricity and Magnetism and Lab 6 credits
Electric and magnetic fields in free space, and their interactions with charges and currents. Topics include electric fields and magnetic fields of various charge and current distributions, induction, DC and AC circuits and Maxwell's equations. Weekly laboratory work explores course content in more practical detail.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
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PHYS 235.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 235.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- TAnderson Hall 027 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 235.54 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Ryan Terrien 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- THAnderson Hall 027 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 235.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- THAnderson Hall 027 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 342 Contemporary Experimental Physics and Lab 6 credits
This course develops laboratory skills and provides a deeper understanding of instrumentation, experimental methods, and data analysis in contemporary experimental physics. Emphasis is placed on the iterative process of building measurement systems, troubleshooting, and quantifying uncertainty. A central component is a self-directed project, which requires students to collaboratively manage the full lifecycle of an experiment, from initial conceptualization and apparatus construction to the analysis and presentation of results. One laboratory per week.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 AND PHYS 231 AND PHYS 235 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 342.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Melissa Eblen-Zayas 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 342.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Melissa Eblen-Zayas 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 035 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 342.59 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Melissa Eblen-Zayas 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 035 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 343 Electronics and Lab 6 credits
A study of the electrical circuits and electronics underlying modern physics instrumentation. Includes an introduction to microprocessor and microcomputer design. Approximately equal emphasis on analog and digital electronics. One laboratory per week.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 235 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 343.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 036 9:40am-10:40am
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PHYS 343.52 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- TAnderson Hall 027 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 343.59 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
- Size:10
- THAnderson Hall 027 8:00am-12:00pm
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PSYC 215 Neuropsychology of Aging Lab Practicum 2 credits
This lab practicum allows students registered in either Psychology 214 Neuropsychology of Aging or Sociology/Anthropology 252 Growing Up in an Aging Society to gain experience in studies of aging and physiological measures used in testing cognition. The practicum provides hand-on work; in the lab students learn to collect electrodermal activity (EDA) and electroencephalograms, EEG, on themselves and peers so that there is a deeper understanding of the data collected in published works in aging cohorts. Moreover, there are planned weekly field trips by which students will be able to join in games and social time with elderly clients at the local convalescent centers. Students will express ideas for research or programs for elderly clients by constructing an infographic based on their experiences and readings from class, and there is a public viewing of these infographics.
It is recommended that students enroll concurrently in PSYC 214. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both PSYC 214 and 215 to earn the LS requirement.
This course is not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 368.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed or is in the process of completing any of the following course(s): PSYC 214 or SOAN 252 with grade of C- or better. Not open to students who have taken PSYC 368.
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PSYC 218 Hormones, Brain, and Behavior 6 credits
In this course, students will learn about how hormones act in the brain and the body to affect behaviors. This course draws heavily on biological psychology and students learn about techniques in neuroendocrinology to better understand cellular function, neural circuits, and the display of behaviors. Team-based learning and case studies are used to explore the endocrine system, sexual differentiation, the stress response, thirst and digestion, and reproductive behaviors. The experimental evidence upon which our understanding of hormones, brain, and behavior is constructed is emphasized.
Enrollment in Psychology 219 is recommended. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 218 and 219 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Recommended preparation: PSYC 110 or NEUR 127 or BIOL 125.
- Spring 2026
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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PSYC 218.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WWeitz Center 235 9:50am-11:00am
- FWeitz Center 235 9:40am-10:40am
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PSYC 219 Laboratory Research Methods in Hormones, Brain, and Behavior 2 credits
The laboratory in Hormones, Brain and Behavior will consider the role of hormones in shaping the brain, the effect of experience on hormone levels, and neuroendocrine factors in the display of hormones. Students will learn common techniques in behavioral neuroendocrinology and will collect and analyze data. Psychology 219 requires current or prior registration in Psychology 218. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 218 and 219 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or is in the process of completing any of the following course(s): PSYC 218 with grade of C- or better.
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PSYC 219.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings B11A 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PSYC 219.53 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- WHulings B11A 2:00pm-6:00pm
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PSYC 220 Sensation and Perception 6 credits
We will address the question of how humans acquire information from the world to support action, learning, belief, choice, and the host of additional mental states that comprise the subject matter of psychology. In other words “How do we get the outside inside?” We will initially consider peripheral anatomical structures (e.g., the eye) and proceed through intermediate levels of sensory coding and transmission to cover the brain regions associated with each of the major senses. Readings will include primary sources and a text. In addition to exams and papers, students will conduct an investigation into an area of personal interest. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 220 and 221 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.
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PSYC 220.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Violet Brown 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PSYC 232 Cognitive Processes 6 credits
Cross-listed courses CGSC 232/PSYC 232. An introduction to the study of mental activity. Topics include attention, pattern recognition and perception, memory, concept formation, categorization, and cognitive development. Some attention to gender and individual differences in cognition, as well as cultural settings for cognitive activities. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology/Cognitive Science 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.
16 seats held for Cognitive Science majors until the day after junior priority registration.
Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CGSC/PSYC 233 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CGSC/PSYC 232, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or CGSC 100 or CGSC 130 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.
- CGSC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes, PSYC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes
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PSYC 232.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
- M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
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Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233
16 seats held for Cognitive Science majors until the day after junior priority registration.
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PSYC 233 Laboratory in Cognitive Processes 2 credits
Cross-listed courses CGSC 233/PSYC 233. Students will participate in the replication and planning of empirical studies, collecting and analyzing data relevant to major cognitive phenomena. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both CGSC/PSYC 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Requires concurrent registration in CGSC 232 or PSYC 232.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CGSC/PSYC 233 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CGSC/PSYC 232, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- CGSC 232: Cognitive Processes, PSYC 232: Cognitive Processes
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PSYC 252 Personality 6 credits
An examination of analytic models that attempt to characterize and explain aspects of behavior, thought, and emotion that are central to our conceptions of ourselves as distinctly human beings and as individuals. Original theoretical statements and relevant empirical literature will be consulted. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 252 and 253 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.
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PSYC 252.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Neil Lutsky 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
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PSYC 253 Research Methods in Personality 2 credits
A laboratory to undertake research on topics in personality. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 252 and 253 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- PSYC 252: Personality
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PSYC 260 Health Psychology 6 credits
This course will examine how psychological principles can be employed to promote and maintain health, prevent and treat illness, and encourage adherence to disease treatment regimens. Within a biopsychosocial framework, we will analyze behavioral patterns and public policies that influence risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic pain, substance abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases, among other conditions. Additionally, students in groups will critically examine the effects of local policies on health outcomes and propose policy changes supported by theory and research. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 260 and 261 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.
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PSYC 260.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Gisel Flores-Montoya 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 2:20pm-3:20pm
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PSYC 261 Health Psychology Lab 2 credits
This course provides students with direct experience applying principles of health psychology. Students will engage in a term-long self-directed project aimed at increasing the frequency of a healthy behavior (such as exercising) or decreasing the frequency of an unhealthy behavior (such as smoking). Additionally, we will read and discuss case studies that relate to the current topic in the lecture portion of the course. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 260 and 261 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Requires concurrent registration in Psychology 260.
- Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- PSYC 260: Health Psychology
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PSYC 264 Relationship Science 6 credits
What makes two people attracted to one another? Why do some relationships last for decades, and others for just weeks? In what ways do our relationships influence our understanding of who we are? In this course, we will address questions like these by exploring the field of relationship science, a research area that leverages the scientific method to study interpersonal attraction and relationships. The content covered in this course will focus primarily on insights drawn from psychological research on romantic relationships, with particular attention to questions of how people across diverse backgrounds and identities experience their relationships.
A grade of C- or better must be earned in both PSYC 264 and PSYC 265 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Expected Preparation: Psychology 110
Requires concurrent registration in PSYC 265.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a PSYC 265 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, PSYC 264, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab
- PSYC 265: Relationship Science Lab
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PSYC 264.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Emma McGorray 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PSYC 265 Relationship Science Lab 2 credits
Students will replicate existing studies and collect and report on their own empirical data in the field of relationship science.
A grade of C- or better must be earned in both PSYC 264 and PSYC 265 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Requires concurrent registration in PSYC 264.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a PSYC 265 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, PSYC 264, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- PSYC 264: Relationship Science