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AFST 398 Africana Studies Capstone 3 credits
This three-credit course gives Africana Studies majors and minors the opportunity to reflect on their learning in Africana Studies and to prepare to apply this knowledge to future endeavors. In this capstone course, the student creates a portfolio of their work in Africana Studies and writes a five-ten page reflective essay tying these papers together. This course gives students an opportunity to seriously reflect about the courses they have taken and the work they have produced within and related to their AFST major/minor, and to draw connections among them.
- Winter 2025
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Open to students who have declared either Africana Studies Major or Africana Studies Minor.
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AFST 398.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chielo Eze 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WLeighton 301 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FLeighton 301 2:20pm-3:20pm
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AMST 345 Theory and Practice of American Studies 6 credits
Introduction to some of the animating debates within American Studies from the 1930s to the present. We will study select themes, theories, and methodologies in the writings of a number of scholars and try to understand 1) the often highly contested nature of debates about how best to study American culture; and 2) how various theories and forms of analysis in American Studies have evolved and transformed themselves over the last seventy years. Not designed to be a fine-grained institutional history of American Studies, but a vigorous exploration of some of the central questions of interpretation in the field. Normally taken by majors and minors in their junior year.
- Winter 2025
- IDS, Intercultural Domestic Studies No Exploration
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AMST 345.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Meredith McCoy 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THLeighton 202 10:10am-11:55am
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AMST 399 Senior Seminar in American Studies 3 credits
This seminar focuses on advanced skills in American Studies research, critical reading, writing, and presentation. Engagement with one scholarly talk, keyed to the current year’s comps exam theme, will be part of the course. Through a combination of class discussion, small group work and presentations, and one-on-one interactions with the professor, majors learn the process of crafting and supporting independent interdisciplinary arguments, no matter which option for comps they are pursuing. Students also will learn effective strategies for peer review and oral presentation.
- Winter 2025
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): AMST 345 – Theory and Practice of American Studies with a grade of C- or better.
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AMST 399.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Michael McNally 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THLeighton 303 8:15am-9:20am
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ARBC 102 Elementary Arabic 6 credits
This course sequence introduces non-Arabic speakers to the sounds, script, and basic grammar of Arabic–the language of 200 million speakers in the Arab world and the liturgical language of over a billion Muslims. Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Classes will incorporate readings and audio-visual material from contemporary Arabic media, as well as popular music.
- Winter 2025
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ARBC 101 – Elementary Arabic with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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ARBC 102.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Zaki Haidar 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 244 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 244 9:30am-10:35am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 244 9:40am-10:40am
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ARBC 205 Intermediate Arabic 6 credits
In this course sequence students will continue to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, while building a solid foundation of Arabic grammar (morphology and syntax). Students will develop their ability to express ideas in Modern Standard Arabic by writing essays and preparing oral presentations. Classes will incorporate readings and audio-visual material from contemporary Arabic media, as well as popular music.
- Winter 2025
- LP Language Requirement No Exploration
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Student has completed the following course(s): ARBC 204 – Intermediate Arabic with a grade of C- or better or equivalent .
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ARBC 205.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Yaron Klein 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 205 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 205 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ARCN 392 Independent Research
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
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ARTS 291 Independent Study
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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ARTS 391 Independent Study 6 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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ASTR 394 Directed Research in Astronomy 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
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BIOC 301 Survey of Biochemistry 6 credits
This course applies the principles of chemistry to explore the molecular basis of biological processes. It provides students with a foundational knowledge of biochemistry, with an emphasis on the structure and function of biological macromolecules including nucleic acids and proteins. Topics include enzyme catalysis and kinetics, bioenergetics, and the organization and regulation of metabolic pathways. Biology majors must also complete BIOC 311 in order for BIOC 301 to count towards the Biology major.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIOL 126 – Energy Flow of Biological Systems & Lab or equivalent and CHEM 224 – Principles of Chemistry II & Lab and CHEM 234 – Organic Chemistry II & Lab with a grade of C- or better.
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BIOC 301.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WWeitz Center 235 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWeitz Center 235 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 101 Human Reproduction and Sexuality 6 credits
The myths surrounding human reproduction and sexuality may outweigh our collective knowledge and understanding. This course will review the basic biology of all aspects of reproduction–from genes to behavior–in an attempt to better understand one of the more basic and important processes in nature. Topics will vary widely and will be generated in part by student interest. A sample of topics might include: hormones, PMS, fertilization, pregnancy, arousal, attraction, the evolution of the orgasm, and the biology of sexuality.
Sophomore priority
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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BIOL 101.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Matt Rand 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THAnderson Hall 036 1:15pm-3:00pm
Sophomore priority
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Sophomore Priority.
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BIOL 210 Global Change Biology 6 credits
Environmental problems are caused by a complex mix of physical, biological, social, economic, political, and technological factors. This course explores how these environmental problems affect life on Earth by examining the biological processes underlying natural ecological systems and the effects of global environmental changes such as resources consumption and overharvesting, land-use change, climate warming, pollution, extinction and biodiversity loss, and invasive species.
Sophomore Priority
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One Introductory (100-Level) BIOL, CHEM OR GEOL course with a lab with a grade of C- or better.
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BIOL 210.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Martha Torstenson 🏫 👤
- Size:48
- T, THAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
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Sophomore Priority.
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BIOL 220 Disease Ecology & Evolution 6 credits
Parasites and pathogens play a central role in shaping the natural world, from the physiology and behavior of individuals to the dynamics of populations and the structure of ecosystems. This course will explore the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape host-parasite interactions. Topics include transmission of disease through host populations, the evolution of virulence, coevolution between hosts and parasites, how disease influences communities and food webs, how parasites shape host behavior and life history, and the ecology of newly emerging infectious diseases.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 – Genes, Evolution, and Development & Lab 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 – Energy Glow in Biological Systems & Lab with a grade of C- or better or equivalents.
- BIOL 221
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BIOL 220.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Amanda Hund 🏫 👤 · John Berini 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 235 Microbiology Laboratory 2 credits
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 234
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
- BIOL 234
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BIOL 235.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THHulings 203 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOL 235.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings 203 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOL 240 Genetics 6 credits
A study of the transmission of genetic information between generations of organisms, and of the mechanism of expression of information within an individual organism. The main emphasis will be on the physical and chemical basis of heredity; mutational, transmissional and functional analysis of the genetic material, and gene expression.
Spring Term Sophomore Priority, requires concurrent registration in BIOL 241
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 – Genes, Evolution, and Development & Lab 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 – Energy Glow in Biological Systems & Lab with a grade of C- or better or equivalents.
- BIOL 241
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BIOL 240.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Angel Solis 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WLeighton 304 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 304 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 241 Genetics Laboratory 2 credits
Requires concurrent registration in Biology 240
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
- BIOL 240
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BIOL 241.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Angel Solis 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THHulings 206 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOL 241.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Angel Solis 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings 206 1:00pm-5:00pm
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BIOL 294 Directed Research in Biology 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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BIOL 310 Immunology 6 credits
This course will examine the role of the immune system in defense, allergic reactions, and autoimmunity. Topics to be covered include the structure and function of antibodies, cytokines, the role of the major histocompatibility complex in antigen presentation, cellular immunity, immunodeficiencies, and current techniques used to study immune responses.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 125 – Genes, Evolution, and Development & Lab 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 – Energy Glow in Biological Systems & Lab with a grade of C- or better AND either BIOL 240 – Genetics or BIOL 280 – Cell Biology with a grade of C- or better.
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BIOL 310.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Debby Walser-Kuntz 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WHulings 316 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FHulings 316 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 363 Seminar: Ecomechanics 6 credits
All organisms, from Common loons to Redwood trees to Basking sharks spend much of their lives bumping up against forces associated with the non-biological world. The manner in which ecological challenges are solved (e.g., moving around vs. staying put, finding food, avoiding predators) is often related to an individual’s biomechanical design. This class will challenge students to view their physical surroundings from the perspective of an organism. How do mussels feed in a fast stream vs. stagnant pond? Why do healthy trees uproot rather than break in half? How can a sea urchin with no eyes “see”? We will use primary scientific literature to examine the physical principles that underlie fundamental ecological processes.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 125 – Genes, Evolution, and Development & Lab 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 – Energy Glow in Biological Systems & Lab with a grade of C- or better AND one 200 or 300 level BIOL course with a grade of C- or better.
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BIOL 363.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Mike Nishizaki 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THHulings 316 1:15pm-3:00pm
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BIOL 394 Directed Research in Biology 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
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BIOL 399 Critical Reading and Analysis of Primary Literature 3 credits
Guided instruction in reading and interpretation of contemporary primary literature in Biology.
Concurrent registration in BIOL 400 required.
- Winter 2025
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 125 – Genes, Evolution, and Development & Lab 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 – Energy Glow in Biological Systems & Lab with a grade of C- or better AND three (3) 200 or 300 level BIOL courses or BIOC 301 – Survey of Biochemistry and two (2) 200 or 300 level BIOL courses with grade of C- or better.
- BIOL 400
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CHEM 302 Quantum Spectroscopy Laboratory 2 credits
This lab course emphasizes spectroscopic studies relevant to quantum chemistry, including experiments utilizing UV-VIS, infrared absorption spectroscopy, and visible emission spectroscopy.
Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 344
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- CHEM 344
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CHEM 302.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Trish Ferrett 🏫 👤
- Size:8
- TAnderson Hall 213 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 302.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Trish Ferrett 🏫 👤
- Size:8
- TAnderson Hall 213 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 306 Spectrometric Characterization of Chemical Compounds 2 credits
This combined lecture and lab course teaches students how to use modern spectrometric techniques for the structural characterization of molecules. Lectures will cover topics and problems in the theory and practical applications associated with GC-Mass Spectrometry, ESI-Mass Spectrometry, Infrared, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H, 13C, and 2D experiments). Students will apply all of these techniques in the laboratory for the structural characterization of known and unknown molecules
Classroom and laboratory sessions will be held predominantly during the first five weeks of the term.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 234 – Organic Chemistry II & Lab with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 306.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 325 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 330 Instrumental Chemical Analysis 6 credits
This course covers the basic principles of quantitative instrumental chemical analysis. Course topics include chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry, analytical spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The background needed to understand the theory and application of these instrumental techniques will be covered. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore current research in the field of analytical chemistry through the reading and presentation of articles from the primary literature.
Requires concurrent registration in Chemistry 331
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 224 – Principles of Chemistry II and Lab and CHEM 233 – Organic Chemistry I and Lab with a grade of C- or better.
- CHEM 331
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CHEM 330.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Deborah Gross 🏫 👤
- Size:36
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 331 Instrumental Chemical Analysis Laboratory 2 credits
This laboratory provides students with experience in using instrumental methods for quantitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work consists of several assigned experiments that use instrumental techniques such as liquid and gas chromatography, UV spectrophotometry and fluorometry, mass spectrometry, and voltammetry. This laboratory concludes with an instrumental analysis project that is researched and designed by student groups.
Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 330
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- CHEM 330
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CHEM 331.53 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤 · Deborah Gross 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- WAnderson Hall 213 2:00pm-6:00pm
- WAnderson Hall 225 2:00pm-6:00pm
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CHEM 331.54 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 213 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 225 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 331.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 213 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 225 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 344 Quantum Chemistry 6 credits
This course introduces quantum mechanics with an emphasis on chemical and spectroscopic applications. The focus will be on atomic and molecular quantum behavior involving electrons, rotations, and vibrations. The objective is to develop both a deeper understanding of bonding as well as an appreciation of how spectroscopy provides insight into the microscopic world of molecules.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 – Principles of Chemistry I & Lab, CHEM 124 – Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving & Lab, or CHEM 128 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry & Lab 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 AND MATH 120 – Calculus 2 or Math 211 – Multivariable Calculus or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 on the Calculus BC exam AND 6 credits from Physics Courses 131 to 165 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CHEM 344.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WLeighton 236 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 236 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHEM 394 Directed Research in Chemistry 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation. Students conducting research that is not directly tied to ongoing faculty research programs should enroll in Chemistry 391/392.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese 6 credits
Continuation of Chinese 101.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 101 – Elementary Chinese with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CHIN 102.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Xuping Sun 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 243 8:30am-9:40am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 243 8:15am-9:20am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 243 8:30am-9:30am
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CHIN 205 Intermediate Chinese 6 credits
Continuation of Chinese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills the language requirement.
- Winter 2025
- LP Language Requirement No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 204 – Intermediate Chinese or CHIN 280 – Chinese Literacy with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CHIN 205.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Lin Deng 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 302 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 302 10:45am-11:50am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 302 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHIN 205.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Lin Deng 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 302 12:30pm-1:40pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 302 1:15pm-2:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 302 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHIN 347 Advanced Chinese: Reading the News 6 credits
This course uses readings of various Chinese language news sources to learn about multiple Chinese perspectives on current events, and to become conversant in the prose style that is a model for formal written Chinese. Emphasis is on vocabulary expansion, text comprehension strategies, and differences between colloquial and written usage. Active use of the language (including oral discussion and regular written compositions) will be stressed. Students will learn to become savvy, independent consumers of Chinese-language news media.
- Winter 2025
- LP Language Requirement No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHIN 206 – Chinese in Cultural Context with a grade of C- or better or satisfied the Chinese language requirement with a Carleton placement exam score of 300.
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CHIN 347.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Xuping Sun 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 205 9:50am-11:00am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 205 9:40am-10:40am
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CS 298 Reading and Analysis Associated with External Computing Experience 1 credits
An independent study course intended for students who require Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) to go with an external activity related to computer science (for example, an internship or an externship). The student will choose and read academic material relating to a practical experience (e.g., internship), and write a paper describing what the student learned from the reading, and how it related to the practical experience.
This requires an independent study form.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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CS 298.11 Winter 2025
- Grading:S/CR/NC
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CS 394 Directed Research in Computer Science 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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CS 399 Senior Seminar 3 credits
As part of their senior capstone experience, majors will work together in small teams on faculty-specified topics to design and implement the first stage of a project. Required of all senior majors. Students are strongly encouraged to complete CS 252 and CS 257 before starting CS 399.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student is a Computer Science major and has senior priority.
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DGAH 392 Independent Research
Form required
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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ECON 398 Advanced Research in Economics 6 credits
This course is designed to support majors in developing advanced skills in economic research and communication. Through a combination of class discussion, small group work, and/or one-on-one interactions with the professor, majors learn the process of constructing strong, theoretically-grounded arguments through primary research, secondary research, or both. Students will also learn and practice strategies for engaging critically with contemporary scholarship and effective techniques of peer review and the oral presentation of research.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 395 – Advanced Topics in Economics with a grade of C- or better.
- ECON 400
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EDUC 367 Culture Wars in the Classroom 6 credits
This course examines past and present school controversies, including school prayer, banned books, and student protests. Who controls the curriculum? How do we teach contentious issues such as evolution, racism, and climate change? To what extent do teachers and students enjoy the right to free expression? These are the kinds of questions “Culture Wars in the Classroom” will explore, as we consider the purpose of public education in a diverse, multicultural nation.
- Winter 2025
- IDS, Intercultural Domestic Studies No Exploration
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EDUC 367.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jeff Snyder 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THWillis 114 10:10am-11:55am
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EDUC 391 Independent Study 4 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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ENGL 109 The Craft of Academic Writing 6 credits
This course is designed to demystify the practice of academic writing and to introduce students to the skills they’ll need to write effectively in a variety of academic disciplines and contexts. Students will learn how to respond to other authors’ claims, frame clear arguments of their own, structure essays to develop a clear logical flow, integrate outside sources into their writing, and improve their writing through revision. All sections will include a variety of readings, multiple writing assignments, and substantial feedback from the course instructor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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ENGL 220 Arts of Oral Presentation 3 credits
Instruction and practice in being a speaker and an audience in formal and informal settings.
First five weeks
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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ENGL 279 Living London Program: Urban Field Studies 6 credits
A combination of background readings, guided walks and site visits, and individual exploration will give students tools for understanding the history of multicultural London. Starting with the city’s early history and moving to the present, students will gain an understanding of how the city has been defined and transformed over time, and of the complex cultural narratives that shape its standing as a global metropolis. There will be short written exercises (creative and analytical), informal mini-presentations, and a final group presentation focused on a specific urban site.
Requires participation in OCS Program: Living London
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration IS, International Studies
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Living London Program.
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EUST 101.01 Elementary Italian 3 credits
Instruction in spoken and written Italian with particular attention given to developing conversational ability.
13 spots held for students participating in the Carleton OCS Program in Rome
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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EUST 101.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:William North 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWillis 114 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 114 9:40am-10:40am
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EUST 101.02 Elementary Italian 3 credits
Instruction in spoken and written Italian with particular attention given to developing conversational ability.
13 spots held for students participating in the Carleton OCS program in Rome.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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EUST 101.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:William North 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WWillis 114 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 114 1:10pm-2:10pm
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FREN 102 Elementary French 6 credits
Building on the material covered in French 101, this course introduces complex sentences and additional verb tenses. Students apply the tools of narration in context through the reading of short literary and cultural texts. The focus of the course is on all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Taught five days a week in French.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): FREN 101 – Elementary French with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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FREN 102.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Stephanie Cox 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 330 8:30am-9:40am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 205 8:15am-9:20am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 330 8:15am-9:20am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 330 8:30am-9:30am
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FREN 102.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Anthony 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 242 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 205 10:45am-11:50am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 330 10:45am-11:50am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 242 12:00pm-1:00pm
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FREN 102.03 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Anthony 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 330 12:30pm-1:40pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 205 1:15pm-2:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 330 1:15pm-2:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 330 1:10pm-2:10pm
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GEOL 285 Geology in New Zealand: North Island 6 credits
In this course, participants will study modern and ancient geologic systems in the North Island with a view to understanding the tectonic, volcanic, and sedimentary history of New Zealand. The course will include projects in a wide range of geological settings.
Participation in Carleton OCS New Zealand Program
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Geology in New Zealand Program and student has completed any of the following course(s): Any 100 Level Geology course and at least one 200 Level Geology course with a grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 286 Geology in New Zealand: Topics in North Island Geology 2 credits
This course is tied to the North Island half of the program. Readings and discussions will cover a broad range of topics appropriate to North Island geology.
Participation in Carleton OCS New Zealand Program
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Geology in New Zealand Program and student has completed any of the following course(s): Any 100 Level Geology course and at least one 200 Level Geology course with a grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 287 Geology in New Zealand: South Island 6 credits
In this course, students will study the tectonic evolution of the South Island. Participants will work in small teams to hone their field observation skills, make structural measurements, and develop their mapping skills in several field sites across the South Island. Visits to additional field sites such as glaciers, fjords, and the Alpine fault are possible.
Participation in Carleton OCS New Zealand Program
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Geology in New Zealand Program and student has completed any of the following course(s): Any 100 Level Geology course and at least one 200 Level Geology course with a grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 288 Geology in New Zealand: Topics in South Island Geology 2 credits
This course is tied to the South Island half of the program. Readings and discussions will cover a broad range of topics appropriate to South Island geology.
Participation in Carleton OCS New Zealand Program
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Geology in New Zealand Program and student has completed any of the following course(s): Any 100 Level Geology course and at least one 200 Level Geology course with a grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 289 Geology in New Zealand: Basic Field Drawing 2 credits
Formal and informal instruction and opportunity to improve field drawing skills. This course will include an independent field drawing assignment during midterm break in New Zealand.
Participation in Carleton OCS New Zealand Program
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Geology in New Zealand Program and student has completed any of the following course(s): Any 100 Level Geology course and at least one 200 Level Geology course with a grade of C- or better.
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GERM 102 Elementary German 6 credits
Building on the material covered in German 101, this course introduces more complex structures and exposes students to short literary and cultural texts as well as other media. The focus of the course is on all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Students with course conflicts with a 5 day German language course can register for different sections for MWF and TTH sections. Use this form: https://www.carleton.edu/committees/academic-standing/petitions/forms/add-drop-card/
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): GERM 101 – Elementary German with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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GERM 102.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Kiley Kost 🏫 👤 · Chloe Vaughn 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 244 12:30pm-1:40pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 244 1:15pm-2:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 244 1:10pm-2:10pm
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GERM 102.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Kiley Kost 🏫 👤 · Chloe Vaughn 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 244 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 244 10:45am-11:50am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 244 12:00pm-1:00pm
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GRK 101 Elementary Greek 6 credits
From the triceratops (“three-horned-face”) to the antarctic (“opposite-the-bear-constellation”), ancient Greek has left traces in our language, literature (epic, tragedy, comedy), ways of organizing knowledge (philosophy, history, physics), and society (democracy, oligarchy, autocracy). It gives access to original texts from ancient Greece, early Christianity, and the Byzantine Empire, not to mention modern scientific terminology. In Greek 101 students will develop knowledge of basic vocabulary and grammar, and will begin reading short passages of prose and poetry. The class will meet five days a week.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Not open to students whose previous Greek language experience exceeds the requirements of GRK 101.
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GRK 101.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anastasia Pantazopoulou 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 302 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 302 9:30am-10:35am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 302 9:40am-10:40am
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GRK 204 Intermediate Greek Prose and Poetry 6 credits
The goal for Intermediate Greek Prose and Poetry is to gain experience in the three major modes of Greek expression most often encountered “in the wild”—prose, poetry, and inscriptions—while exploring the notion of happiness and the good life. By combining all three modes into this one course, we hope both to create a suitable closure to the language sequence and to provide a reasonable foundation for further exploration of Greek literature and culture.
- Winter 2025
- LP Language Requirement No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): GRK 103 – Greek Prose with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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GRK 204.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Clara Hardy 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WLibrary 344 9:50am-11:00am
- FLibrary 344 9:40am-10:40am
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GRK 285 Weekly Greek 2 credits
This course is intended for students who have completed Greek 204 (or equivalent) and wish to maintain and deepen their language skills. Students will meet weekly to review prepared passages, as well as reading at sight. Actual reading content will be determined prior to the start of term by the instructor in consultation with the students who have enrolled. There will be brief, periodic assessments of language comprehension throughout the term.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): GRK 204 – Intermediate Greek Prose and Poetry with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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GRK 285.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Alex Knodell 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- MLanguage & Dining Center 205 3:10pm-4:20pm
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GRK 290 Independent Reading 1 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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GRK 291 Independent Study 2 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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GWSS 400 Integrative Exercise
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student is a GWSS major and has Senior Priority.
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HEBR 101 Elementary Modern Hebrew 6 credits
Think beyond the Bible! Modern Hebrew is a vital language in several fields from religion and history to international relations and the sciences. This course is for students with no previous knowledge of Modern Hebrew or whose test scores indicate that this is an appropriate level of placement. We continually integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Hebrew, incorporating materials from the Israeli internet and films into level appropriate class activities and assignments.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Not open to students whose previous Hebrew language experience exceeds the requirements of HEBR 101.
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HEBR 101.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Stacy Beckwith 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 202 1:50pm-3:00pm
- TLanguage & Dining Center 202 3:10pm-4:15pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 202 2:20pm-3:20pm
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HIST 290 Urban History in Beijing and Beyond Program: Directed Reading: Approaches to Chinese Cities 2 credits
This is a self-directed course during spring break when participants will read selected works to cover certain persistent themes that cut across evolving patterns of Chinese (and Korean) cities they will visit. Students will write an interpretive essay on the common readings of their choice prior to departure and discuss it with other participants during the first week of the program.
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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HIST 293 Small Group Study 1 credits
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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HIST 293.11 Winter 2025
- Faculty:William North 🏫 👤
- TLeighton 236 8:15am-10:00am
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IDSC 111 Perspectives on the Humanities 1 credits
What are the humanities? Come find out in eight class sessions exploring different humanistic fields and disciplines. Each week, a humanities professor will visit our class to discuss their work as well as exciting new trends in their disciplines. We’ll learn how different humanities disciplines think about evidence, make arguments, and conduct research in the service of exploring fundamental questions about what it means to be human. Students will discuss an array of humanistic topics in a low-stakes environment. This course is especially recommended for students interested in exploring the variety of possible majors and minors within the Humanities.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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IDSC 111.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Baird Jarman 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- MLeighton 304 3:10pm-4:20pm
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IDSC 198 FOCUS Colloquium 2 credits
This colloquium is designed to give students participating in the Focusing on Cultivating Scientists program an opportunity to learn and use skills in scientific study, reasoning, and modeling. The topics of this project-based colloquium will vary each term, and allow students to develop competencies in areas relevant to multiple science disciplines.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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IDSC 198.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm
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IDSC 198.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anna Rafferty 🏫 👤
- Size:17
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- MAnderson Hall 223 1:50pm-3:00pm
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IDSC 202 MMUF Research Seminar 2 credits
This seminar develops the skills needed to engage in and communicate advanced research. Each participant will work and present regularly on their ongoing research projects, and participate actively in an ongoing series of workshops and conferences. The seminar will also discuss in depth the nature of academia as institution and culture, and the role of diversity in the production of knowledge and teaching in American higher education. Open only to students with MMUF fellow status.
Must be MMUF Fellow
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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IDSC 250 Color! 6 credits
If you had to explain to a blind person the nature of color, how would you describe it? Is it a property of objects, oscillations of an electric field, a feature of how the eye generates electrochemical signals to send to the brain, or perhaps a property of the experiences themselves? This team-taught course takes a multidisciplinary approach to color, drawing from physics, psychology, and philosophy. We will explore topics such as the nature of light, visual anatomy, the process by which light is converted to a neural code, color mixing, linguistic differences in color processing, and how color leads us to confront the tension that sometimes exists between appearance and reality.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One Introductory PHIL or PSYC course higher than 110 or One Introductory PHYS course higher than 130 with a grade of C- or better.
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IDSC 280 Learning from Internships 1 credits
Carleton does not grant credit for internships, but valuable off-campus learning experiences can be integrated into the academic program. Although the specific nature of internship experiences will vary, internships are opportunities to apply and extend one's academic skills and interests into work in non-academic settings. This course will involve carefully monitored work experiences in which a student has intentional learning goals. Achieving these goals will be measured through reflective writing assignments, as well as written work in connection with assigned readings. Recommended Preparation: An internship and learning contract approved by the Career Center Director of Internships. The internship must be a minimum of 6 weeks and 180 hours and approved in advance by the instructor and the Career Center Internship Program Director.
Instructor Consent required
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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This course requires permission from the instructor.
To request permission, click this link and fill out the request form.
Please note: the link will open in a new window. Once you have received permission from the instructor, you will be able to return to this page to register for the course.
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IDSC 298 FOCUS Sophomore Colloquium 1 credits
This colloquium is designed for sophomore students participating in the Focusing on Cultivating Scientists program. It will provide an opportunity to participate in STEM-based projects on campus and in the community. The topics of this project-based colloquium will vary each term.
Open only to students who completed IDSC 198
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): IDSC 198 – Focus Colloquium with a grade of C- or better during their first year.
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IDSC 298.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Deborah Gross 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WAnderson Hall 036 3:10pm-4:20pm
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JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese 6 credits
Continuation of Japanese 101.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 101 – Elementary Japanese with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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JAPN 102.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chie Tokuyama 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 302 8:30am-9:40am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 302 8:15am-9:20am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 302 8:30am-9:30am
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JAPN 102.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chie Tokuyama 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 202 12:30pm-1:40pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 202 1:15pm-2:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 202 1:10pm-2:10pm
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JAPN 205 Intermediate Japanese 6 credits
Continuation of Japanese 204. Completion of this course with a C- or better fulfills language requirement.
- Winter 2025
- LP Language Requirement No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): JAPN 204 – Intermediate Japanese with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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JAPN 205.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Miaki Habuka 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 243 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 243 9:30am-10:35am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 243 9:40am-10:40am
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JAPN 205.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Miaki Habuka 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 243 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 243 10:45am-11:50am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 243 12:00pm-1:00pm
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LATN 102 Intermediate Latin 6 credits
Continuation of essential forms and grammar.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): LATN 101 – Elementary Latin with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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LATN 102.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jake Morton 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 242 1:50pm-3:00pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 242 3:10pm-4:15pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 242 2:20pm-3:20pm
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LING 291 Independent Study 2 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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MATH 106 Tour of Mathematics and Statistics 1 credits
The tour consists of a series of eight presentations given by a variety of Mathematics and Statistics department faculty. The course is intended for first- or second-year students considering a Mathematics or Statistics major or minor. The emphasis of these talks will be on presenting engaging ideas and research in various areas of mathematics and statistics, rather than on developing extensive knowledge or techniques in any particular subject area.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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MATH 297 Assessment and Communication of External Mathematical Activity 1 credits
An independent study course intended for students who have completed an external activity related to the mathematics major (for example, an internship or an externship) to communicate (both in written and oral forms) and assess their mathematical learning from that activity.
Permission of department chair and homework in advance of the external mathematical activity.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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This course requires permission from the instructor.
To request permission, click this link and fill out the request form.
Please note: the link will open in a new window. Once you have received permission from the instructor, you will be able to return to this page to register for the course.
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MATH 391 Independent Study 1 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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MATH 394 Directed Research in Mathematics 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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NEUR 394 Directed Research in Neuroscience 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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PE 316 Principles of Athletic Training 3 credits
Introduction to human anatomy as it pertains to athletic training and prevention and care of athletic injuries. Consists of lecture, practical experiences, and use of rehabilitative modalities. Requirement for athletic training student assistant.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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PE 316.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chad Alladin 🏫 👤 · Cassandra Haffner 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- T, THRecreation Center 226 10:10am-11:55am
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PHIL 291 Independent Study 3 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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PHIL 399 Senior Thesis 6 credits
The planning, preparation, and completion of a philosophical paper under the direction of a member of the department and as part of a seminar group.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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PHIL 399.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Allison Murphy 🏫 👤
- Size:9
- M, WLeighton 301 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 301 9:40am-10:40am
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PHIL 399.03 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Hope Sample 🏫 👤
- Size:9
- T, THLeighton 301 1:15pm-3:00pm
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PHYS 231 Analytical and Computational Mechanics 6 credits
An analytical and computational treatment of classical mechanics and dynamics. We start from a reconsideration of complicated Newtonian problems and also develop the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism of classical mechanics. A variety of systems, including some whose equations of motion cannot be solved analytically, will be explored. Possible examples include harmonic oscillators, central-force problems, chaotic dynamics, astrophysical systems, and medieval siege engines.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 131 – Introduction to Physics, PHYS 142 – Matter and Interactions and Lab, PHYS 143 – Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab or PHYS 144 – Astrophysical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab with a grade of C- or better AND has completed or in the process of completing MATH 210 – Calculus 3 or MATH 211 – Introduction to Multivariable Calculus or greater with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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PHYS 231.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 036 9:40am-10:40am
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PHYS 294 Directed Research in Physics 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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PHYS 312 Astronomical Detection and Measurement 6 credits
A study of astronomical detection and measurement across the electromagnetic spectrum, encompassing both the underlying physical principles and their application. Building on a foundation of radiometry, optics, and measurement statistics, this course will explore the design and function of modern electromagnetic measurement systems. Possible topics include high-dispersion spectroscopy, spatial interferometry, and the analysis of sensitivity and noise in electromagnetic detection for coherent and incoherent detectors.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 – Atomic and Nuclear Physics and Lab with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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PHYS 335 Quantum Mechanics 6 credits
An examination of the structure of non-relativistic quantum mechanics and how this theory differs from those of classical physics. Topics include the mathematics of Hilbert space, the postulates of quantum mechanics, the motion of a particle in one dimension (including the free particle and the simple harmonic oscillator), the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and spin. Multidimensional applications will include the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom. Approximation techniques and applications will be presented.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 – Atomic and Nuclear Physics & Lab AND PHYS 231 – Analytical & Computational Mechanics AND MATH 134 – Linear Algebra with Applications or MATH 232 – Linear Algebra with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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PHYS 335.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jay Tasson 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 394 Directed Research in Physics 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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POSC 235 The Endless War on Terror 6 credits
In the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. launched the Global War on Terror to purportedly find, stop,and defeat every terrorist group with a global reach. Without question, the Global War on Terror has radically shaped everything from U.S. foreign policies and domestic institutions to civil liberties and pop culture. In this course, we will examine the events of 9/11 and then critically assess the immediate and long-term ramifications of the endless Global War on Terror on different states and communities around the world. While we will certainly spend time interrogating U.S. policies from the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations, we will also examine reactions to those policies across both the global north and the global south.
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POSC 235.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Summer Forester 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WHasenstab 105 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FHasenstab 105 1:10pm-2:10pm
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POSC 392 Political Economy & Ecology of Southeast Asia: Field Research Experiences and Methods 6 credits
This course provides a comparative field research experiences for students. Students will carry out a project involving a combination of research techniques including questionnaires, interviews, and participant observation. Students will learn to develop quantitative reasoning and qualitative analyses based on field experiences. Students will write a short paper reflecting on their experience doing field research and present their findings to the class. An alternative assignment is to write a descriptive paper for a global audience to be published on Wikipedia.
Participation in Carleton OCS Political Economy and Ecology in Southeast Asia Program
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Political Economy and Ecology in Southeast Asia Program.
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POSC 394 Directed Research in Political Science 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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PSYC 370 Behavioral Neuroimmunology 6 credits
The immune system directly influences the central nervous system and behavior during both health and disease. The course will have an emphasis on animal behavior (e.g., memory and sociability assays) and techniques in neuroimmunology that range from genetic engineering (e.g., CRISPR and DREADD) to immune cell function, detection of surface receptors, and protein expression (e.g., flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, immune cell migration assays, ELISA, and western blot.) The topics that will be covered range from how cytokines influence behavior to effects of gut microbiota in brain function and behavior. This course will primarily use empirical research that will help you develop a deeper understanding of molecular techniques, cell biology, and develop strong analytical skills of biological findings in immunology and its connection with animal behavior.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): NEUR 127 – Foundations Neuroscience & Lab, PSYC 216 – Behavioral Neuroscience with grade of C- or better.
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PSYC 390 Independent Reading 3 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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PSYC 391 Independent Study 6 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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PSYC 394 Directed Research in Psychology 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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RELG 291 Independent Study 3 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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RUSS 102 Elementary Russian 6 credits
Continues Russian 101.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): RUSS 101 – Elementary Russian with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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RUSS 102.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anna Dotlibova 🏫 👤 · Victoria Thorstensson 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 242 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 242 9:30am-10:35am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 242 9:40am-10:40am
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RUSS 205 Russian in Cultural Contexts 6 credits
Students will study Russian in the context of contemporary life and culture of the Russophoneworld. In this course, they will continue developing their proficiency in conversation, listening comprehension, and writing, as well improving their grammatical skills by studying topics in Russian syntax, morphology, verbal aspect and verbal governance. The course draws on a variety of sources for reading and discussion, including contemporary literature, the periodic press, film, and music.
- Winter 2025
- IS, International Studies No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): RUSS 204 – Intermediate Russian with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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RUSS 205.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Anna Dotlibova 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 104 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 104 1:10pm-2:10pm
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SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish 6 credits
This course introduces complex sentences and various tenses and short literary and cultural texts. Students practice all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in Spanish. Taught five days a week in Spanish.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): SPAN 101 – Elementary Spanish with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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SPAN 102.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Vera Coleman 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 345 8:30am-9:40am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 202 8:15am-9:20am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 345 8:15am-9:20am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 345 8:30am-9:30am
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SPAN 102.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Claudia Lange 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 335 8:30am-9:40am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 242 8:15am-9:20am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 335 8:15am-9:20am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 335 8:30am-9:30am
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SPAN 102.03 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Claudia Lange 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 335 9:50am-11:00am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 202 9:30am-10:35am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 335 9:30am-10:35am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 335 9:40am-10:40am
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SPAN 102.04 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Beatriz Pariente-Beltrán 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 335 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 242 10:45am-11:50am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 335 10:45am-11:50am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 335 12:00pm-1:00pm
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SPAN 102.05 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Fernando Contreras Flamand 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 335 12:30pm-1:40pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 242 1:15pm-2:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 345 1:15pm-2:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 335 1:10pm-2:10pm
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SPAN 102.06 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Ingrid Luna 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 345 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 202 10:45am-11:50am
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 345 10:45am-11:50am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 345 12:00pm-1:00pm
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SPAN 102.08 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Ingrid Luna 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 345 12:30pm-1:40pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 243 1:15pm-2:20pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 335 1:15pm-2:20pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 345 1:10pm-2:10pm
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SPAN 102.09 Winter 2025
- Faculty:David Delgado Lopez 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 335 1:50pm-3:00pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 243 3:10pm-4:15pm
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 335 3:10pm-4:15pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 335 2:20pm-3:20pm
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SPAN 204 Intermediate Spanish 6 credits
Through discussion of literary and cultural texts and films, as well as a review of grammar, this course aims to help students acquire greater skill and confidence in both oral and written expression. Taught three days a week in Spanish.
- Winter 2025
- LP Language Requirement No Exploration
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): SPAN 103 – Intermediate Spanish with grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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SPAN 204.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Humberto Huergo 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 243 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 243 1:10pm-2:10pm
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SPAN 204.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jorge Brioso 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 242 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 242 1:10pm-2:10pm
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STAT 394 Directed Research in Statistics 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Winter 2025, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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STAT 399 Senior Seminar 6 credits
As part of their senior capstone experience, majors will work together in teams to develop advanced knowledge in a faculty-specified area or application of statistics, and to design and implement the first stage of a project completed the following term.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Students have completed any of the following course(s): STAT 230 – Applied Regression Analysis and STAT 250 – Introduction to Statistical Inference with a grade of C- or better and has a Statistics Program of Study and senior class standing.
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THEA 291 Independent Study 1 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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THEA 391 Independent Study 6 credits
Register for this course by submitting the Independent Reading/Study/Research Form, which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration