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AFST 220 Color, Class, and Status in Black America 6 credits
As a racial category and identity, “Black” is often treated in a homogenous, monolithic way, obscuring the internal diversity and inequality within the black population in the U.S. In this course, we consider the inequalities within black communities and the black population living in the U.S., historically and through to the present. “Colorism,” or skin tone stratification, represents one status linked to class and ranking in society; but does colorism matter more than other statuses to class? Class differences are in fact profound within black communities, and they are correlated to multiple social statuses–skin tone, immigrant status, national origin, and even political orientation. We will examine how these status, color, and class interact, and how they shape class relations and tensions, lived experience, and notions of authenticity (“blackness”) in everday life and popular culture. Course topics include the Black middle class; education; neighborhood segregation; gender and sexuality; and media representations and popular culture.
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AFST 220.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Daniel Williams 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THLeighton 236 3:10pm-4:55pm
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AMST 215 Trains of Thought: Contemplating Local Commuter and Passenger Rail 6 credits
Meeting with mass-transit professionals, urban planners, and community organizers to discuss contemporary rail policy, students in this seminar will search local archives and develop public-facing informational materials about the Dan Patch Corridor, which passes through Northfield. This rail line was identified by MnDOT in 1998 as the most feasible southbound commuter-rail route for the Twin Cities. From 2002 until 2023, however, the state legislature prohibited it from further transportation studies. Meanwhile, grassroots rail advocates proposed reestablishing long-distance passenger service from Minneapolis to Kansas City. What are the arguments for and against reviving rail services? What does the community think?
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AMST 215.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Baird Jarman 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THBoliou 161 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ARCN 101 The Human Story: Archaeology and the Anthropocene 6 credits
What are the origins of our species? How did our ancestors evolve in Africa and disperse to nearly every corner of the globe? How did people create tools and homes, transform landscapes, and build cities? What are the origins of art? Of agriculture? Of mass-transport and communication technologies? Writing is about 5000 years old, meaning over 99% of the human past (c. 4 million years) is documented only through the material record of fossils, artifacts, and environmental impacts. This course examines the material worlds of humanity, and how archaeology provides a unique, “big-picture” story of our shared past.
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ARCN 101.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Alex Knodell 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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.
Sophomore priority
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ARCN 246.01 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Sarah Kennedy 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
- TAnderson Hall 121 1:00pm-5:00pm
- TAnderson Hall 122 10:10am-11:55am
- TAnderson Hall 122 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 121 1:15pm-3:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 122 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ARCN 246.02 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Sarah Kennedy 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
- TAnderson Hall 122 10:10am-11:55am
- THAnderson Hall 121 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 121 1:15pm-3:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 122 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 122 1:15pm-3:00pm
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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.
Extra time for evening observing
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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 2024, Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ASTR 100 – Argument and Inquiry or ASTR 110 – Introduction to Astronomy & Lab or ASTR 127 – Topics in Modern Astrophysics or ASTR 232 – Astrophysics I or ASTR 233 – Astrophysics II or PHYS 228 – Atomic & Nuclear Physics & Lab or PHYS 232 – Astrophysics I or PHYS 233 – Astrophysics II with a grade of C- or better.
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ASTR 113.01 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WGoodsell 104 7:00pm-10:00pm
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ASTR 113.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- WGoodsell 104 9:00pm-11:59pm
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ASTR 233 Astrophysics II 6 credits
A study of galactic and extragalactic astronomy with an emphasis on the physical principles underlying the observed phenomena. Topics include the structure and dynamics of the Milky Way Galaxy and other galaxies, the interstellar medium, quasars and active galaxies, clusters and superclusters, and cosmology.
- Spring 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 or PHYS 231 – Analytical and Computational Mechanics with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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ASTR 233.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 2:20pm-3:20pm
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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.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any 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 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.
Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the first day of sophomore registration.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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.
Sophomore Priority; Two seats held for Juniors and Seniors until the first day of sophomore registration.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 – Principles of Chemistry I, CHEM 124 – Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving or CHEM 128 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry 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.
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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 science lab course with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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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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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
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab 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 235
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BIOL 234.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WLeighton 426 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 426 9:40am-10:40am
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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.
Sophomore Priority, requires concurrent registration in BIOL 241
- Winter 2025, Spring 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
Sophomore Priority. Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 241
- Faculty:Angel Solis 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WLeighton 304 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 304 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 240.00 Spring 2025
Sophomore Priority
- Faculty:Stephan Zweifel 🏫 👤
- Size:48
- M, WLeighton 305 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 305 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 244 Biostatistics 3 credits
An introduction to statistical techniques commonly used in Biology. The course will use examples from primary literature to examine the different ways that biological data are organized and analyzed. Emphasis will be placed on how to choose the appropriate statistical techniques in different circumstances and how to use statistical software to carry out tests. Topics covered include variable types (categorical, parametric, and non-parametric), analysis of variance, generalized linear models, and meta-analysis. There will be an opportunity for students to analyze data from their own research experiences.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning 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 244.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
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BIOL 272 Integrative Animal Physiology 6 credits
This course explores biological functions from the biochemical level to the level of the whole organism. We will start with the regulatory systems exploring the function of neural and endocrine mechanisms. We will discuss the actions of a variety of toxins as adaptive components of venoms and pharmaceutical tools in human health research. Other topics include: muscle physiology, exercise and behavior; blood pressure regulation; salt and water balance in organisms from different environments; comparative reproduction, including human reproductive development and sexuality.
- Fall 2024
- 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.
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BIOL 272.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Matt Rand 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WLeighton 305 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 305 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 280 Cell Biology 6 credits
An examination of the structures and processes that underlie the life of cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Topics to be covered include methodologies used to study cells; organelles, membranes and other cellular components; protein targeting within the cell; and cellular communication and division.
Concurrent registration in BIOL 281 required.
- Fall 2024
- 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 281
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BIOL 280.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 104 9:50am-11:00am
- FLanguage & Dining Center 104 9:40am-10:40am
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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 332 Human Physiology 6 credits
Human Physiology seeks to understand the fundamental mechanisms responsible for the diverse functions of the body. Course topics include the function and regulation of the various physiological systems (nervous, circulatory, endocrine, excretory, respiratory, digestive, etc.), biochemistry, cellular physiology, homeostasis and acid-base chemistry. The study of human physiology provides the principal groundwork for internal medicine, pharmacology, and other related health fields. The laboratory includes a variety of experiments focusing on the function and regulation of the human body.
BIOL 333 required. Students should waitlist for BOTH 333 (lab) and 332 (lecture) to be considered for enrollment from either waitlist.
- 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 333
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BIOL 332.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Fernan Jaramillo 🏫 👤
- Size:48
- M, WWeitz Center 235 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWeitz Center 235 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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
- Fall 2024
- LS, Science with Lab 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 321 – Ecosystem Ecology or BIOL 350 – Evolution with a grade of C- or better.
- BIOL 339
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BIOL 338.00 Fall 2024
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 339
- Faculty:Rika Anderson 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 350 Evolution 6 credits
Principles and history of evolutionary change in wild populations, with consideration of both microevolutionary and macroevolutionary time scales. Topics covered include causes of change in gene frequency, the nature of adaptation, constraints on evolutionary change, the evolution of genes and proteins, rates of speciation and extinction, and the major events in evolutionary history.
- Fall 2024
- 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.
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BIOL 350.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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
- Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning LS, Science with Lab
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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 353
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BIOL 352.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WHulings 316 11:10am-12:20pm
- FHulings 316 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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 365 Seminar: Topics in Neuroscience 6 credits
We will focus on recent advances in neuroscience. All areas of neuroscience (cellular/molecular, developmental, systems, cognitive, and disease) will be considered. Classical or foundational papers will be used to provide background.
Waitlist only
- Fall 2024
- 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.
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BIOL 370 Seminar: Selected Topics in Virology 6 credits
An examination of selected animal viruses. The course will focus on the most recent developments in HIV-related research, including implications for HIV-treatment and vaccines and the impact of viral infection on the immune system of the host. In addition to studying the structure and replication of particular viruses we will also discuss the current laboratory techniques used in viral research.
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 240 – Genetics, or BIOL 280 – Cell Biology with grade of C- or better.
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BIOL 370.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Debby Walser-Kuntz 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 323 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 378 Seminar: The Origin and Early Evolution of Life 6 credits
The Earth formed four and a half billion years ago. Evidence suggests that within 700 million years, life had gained a foothold on this planet. We will delve into the primary literature to explore fundamental questions about the origin and evolution of life: How did life arise from non-life on the dynamic young Earth? Where on Earth did life begin? Did life only arise once? What did the first living organisms look like? What was the nature of our last universal common ancestor? How did life alter the planet on which it arose? Could life originate elsewhere in the cosmos?
- Spring 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 385 Seminar: Microbial Pathology 6 credits
Microbes are the most abundant organisms on earth, and microbial pathogens have caused human and plant disease epidemics worldwide. This course will focus upon the pathogenic strategy of a variety of well-studied microbes in order to illustrate our understanding of the molecular and cellular nature of microbial disease. We will analyze current and seminal papers in the primary literature focusing on mechanisms employed by microbes to attack hosts.
Waitlist only
- Fall 2024
- 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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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 PSYC 232 or CGSC 232
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CHEM 113 Concepts of Chemistry and Lab 6 credits
A one-term chemistry course designed for non-science majors. In this course we examine what gives rise to three-dimensional shapes of molecules and we explore how the structure and composition of molecules gives rise to chemical reactivity. Our goal is to understand readily observable phenomena (e.g. removal of grease by soap, storage of toxins in fat tissues, cancer, viruses, etc.). Topics include those of current global interest such as anthropogenic forces on the environment and energy producing technologies. The course includes one four-hour lab per week.
- Fall 2024
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Not open to students that have taken any CHEM course EXCEPT CHEM 100 with a grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 113.52 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 11:10am-12:20pm
- TAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHEM 122 Introduction to Chemistry 6 credits
An introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry to prepare students to enter subsequent chemistry courses (Chemistry 123 or 124). Atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, and gases will be covered in the course. Although learning through discovery-based processes, small groups, and short laboratory experimentation will occur, this is not a lab course and does not fulfill the requirements for medical school. This course assumes competence with simple algebra, but no prior chemistry experience.
Placement into Chemistry 122 using the self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, Chemistry Home Page or permission of instructor. Students with high school chemistry will generally take Chemistry 123 or 124.
- Fall 2024
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has received a score of 122 on the Carleton Chemistry Placement Exam.
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CHEM 122.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THAnderson Hall 329 10:10am-11:55am
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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.
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 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 122 – Introduction to Chemistry 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 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry and 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. 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 2024
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 149 9:50am-11:00am
- TAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 149 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 123.57 Fall 2024
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 149 9:50am-11:00am
- TAnderson Hall 221 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 149 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 123.52 Winter 2025
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WLeighton 305 11:10am-12:20pm
- TAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FLeighton 305 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHEM 123.57 Winter 2025
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WLeighton 305 11:10am-12:20pm
- TAnderson Hall 221 8:00am-12:00pm
- FLeighton 305 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHEM 123.52 Spring 2025
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 141 12:30pm-1:40pm
- TAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 141 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 123.57 Spring 2025
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 141 12:30pm-1:40pm
- TAnderson Hall 221 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 141 1:10pm-2:10pm
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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.
Students may only receive credit for one of Chemistry 123, 124, and 128.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 122 – Introduction to Chemistry 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 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry and 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. CHEM 123 and CHEM 124 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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CHEM 124.00 Winter 2025
Placement into Chemistry 122, 123, and 124 is determined by a self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, see Chemistry Home Page for more details. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124
- Faculty:Matt Whited 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THAnderson Hall 223 9:30am-10:35am
- THAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 – Principles of Chemistry I, CHEM 124 – Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving or CHEM 128 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry 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.
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CHEM 224.54 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 141 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 141 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 224.59 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 141 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 141 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 224.54 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 141 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 141 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 224.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Rachel Horness 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WOlin 141 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 141 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 224.54 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 141 8:30am-9:40am
- THAnderson Hall 229 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 141 8:30am-9:30am
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CHEM 224.59 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WOlin 141 8:30am-9:40am
- THAnderson Hall 229 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 141 8:30am-9:30am
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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.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 – Principles of Chemistry I, CHEM 124 – Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving or CHEM 128 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry 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.
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CHEM 233.52 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WWeitz Center 235 12:30pm-1:40pm
- TAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FWeitz Center 235 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 233.54 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 233.57 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WWeitz Center 235 12:30pm-1:40pm
- TAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- FWeitz Center 235 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 233.54 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WWeitz Center 235 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FWeitz Center 235 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 233.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WWeitz Center 235 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- FWeitz Center 235 9:40am-10:40am
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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.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 233 – Organic Chemistry I & Lab with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 234.52 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 149 9:50am-11:00am
- TAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 149 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 234.57 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 149 9:50am-11:00am
- TAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 149 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 234.54 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 234.59 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 300.00 Chemistry Research 2 credits
An elective laboratory course involving mentored Chemistry research on a collaborative group project. The course involves regular scheduled class and laboratory meetings to introduce important topics and background literature relevant to the research, develop research strategies, and perform the project. The majority of the course will consist of laboratory research, with students submitting intermediate and final reports on their findings. This section will investigate the stereochemistry and sustainability of Suzuki cross coupling reactions.
Extra Time, Students admitted by application, waitlist only
- Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 224 – Principles Chemistry II & Lab and CHEM 234 – Organic Chemistry II & Lab with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 301 Chemical Kinetics Laboratory 3 credits
A mixed class/lab course with one four-hour laboratory per week and weekly discussion/problem sessions. In class, the principles of kinetics will be developed with a mechanistic focus. In lab, experimental design and extensive independent project work will be emphasized.
Classroom sessions will be held at the listed time primarily during the first five weeks of the term. Laboratory sessions will occur during the listed period for the entire term.
- Fall 2024
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 224 – Principles of Chemistry II & Lab AND CHEM 233 – Organic Chemistry I & Lab with a grade of C- or better AND MATH 120 – Calculus 2 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or equivalent.
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CHEM 301.01 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤 · Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 8:30am-9:40am
- TAnderson Hall 213 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 8:30am-9:30am
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CHEM 301.02 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤 · Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 8:30am-9:40am
- THAnderson Hall 213 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 8:30am-9:30am
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CHEM 301.03 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤 · Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 8:30am-9:40am
- WAnderson Hall 213 2:00pm-6:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 8:30am-9:30am
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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 306.54 Winter 2025
Classroom and laboratory sessions will be held predominantly during the first five weeks of the term
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 325 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 306.59 Winter 2025
Classroom and laboratory sessions will be held predominantly during the first five weeks of the term
- 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:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 323 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 331.54 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 343 Chemical Thermodynamics 6 credits
The major topic is chemical thermodynamics, including the First and Second Laws, the conditions for spontaneous change, thermochemistry, and chemical equilibrium. To showcase how chemists utilize energy concepts to solve problems, thermodynamics will be regularly applied to a number of real-world examples and scientific problems.
- Fall 2024
- 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 343.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Trish Ferrett 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
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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, WAnderson Hall 323 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHEM 348 Introduction to Computational Chemistry 6 credits
This class will introduce students to computational chemistry with a focus on simulations in chemistry and biology. This course will include hands-on experience in running classical molecular dynamics and quantum chemistry programs, an introduction to methods to simulate large systems, and demonstrations of the use of more sophisticated software to simulate chemical and biological processes. It will also include a survey of the current literature in this area, as well as lecture time in which the background necessary to appreciate this growing area of chemistry will be provided.
Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 349
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed all of the following course(s): CHEM 343 – Chemical Thermodynamics, CHEM 344 – Quantum Chemistry with grade greater than or equal to C-
- CHEM 349
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CHEM 348.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 12:00pm-1:00pm
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CHEM 349 Computational Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits
Credit for the laboratory portion of Chemistry 348.
Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 348
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- CHEM 348
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CHEM 349.54 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 327 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 349.59 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THAnderson Hall 327 8:00am-12:00pm
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CHEM 351 Inorganic Chemistry 6 credits
Symmetry, molecular orbital theory and ligand field theory will provide a framework to explore the bonding, magnetism and spectroscopic properties of coordination complexes. Topics in reactivity (hard and soft acids and bases), bioinorganic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and organometallic chemistry, will also be introduced.
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 224 – Principles Chemistry II & Lab and CHEM 234 – Organic Chemistry II & Lab with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 351.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CHEM 352 Laboratory in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 credits
Synthesis, purification and spectroscopic characterization of transition-metal complexes with an emphasis on methods for preparing and handling air-sensitive compounds. One laboratory per week.
Previous or concurrent registration in CHEM 351
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or is in the process of completing the following course(s): CHEM 351 – Inorganic Chemistry with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 352.52 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:6
- TAnderson Hall 325 1:00pm-5:00pm
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CHEM 352.57 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Isaac Blythe 🏫 👤
- Size:6
- TAnderson Hall 325 8:00am-12:00pm
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CLAS 123 Greek Archaeology and Art 6 credits
This course explores the archaeology and art of the Ancient Greek world. Beginning with prehistory, we will track the development of the material culture of Ancient Greece through the Classical and Hellenistic periods, and conclude by discussing aspects of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires that followed. We will focus throughout on aspects of archaeological practice, material culture and text, art and society, long-term social change, and the role of the past in the present.
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CLAS 123.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Alex Knodell 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 104 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 104 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CLAS 214 Gender and Sexuality in Classical Antiquity 6 credits
In both ancient Greece and Rome, gender (along with class and citizenship status) largely determined what people did, where they spent their time, and how they related to others. This course will examine the ways in which Greek and Roman societies defined gender categories, and how they used them to think about larger social, political, and religious issues. Primary readings from Greek and Roman epic, lyric, and drama, as well as ancient historical, philosophical, and medical writers; in addition we will explore a range of secondary work on the topic from the perspectives of Classics and Gender Studies.
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CLAS 214.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Clara Hardy 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THLanguage & Dining Center 104 1:15pm-3:00pm
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CS 111 Introduction to Computer Science 6 credits
This course will introduce you to computer programming and the design of algorithms. By writing programs to solve problems in areas such as image processing, text processing, and simple games, you will learn about recursive and iterative algorithms, complexity analysis, graphics, data representation, software engineering, and object-oriented design. No previous programming experience is necessary.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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NOT open to students who have completed any of the following course(s): CS 201 or greater with a grade of C- or better.
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CS 200 Data Structures with Problem Solving 6 credits
Think back to your favorite assignment from Introduction to Computer Science. Did you ever get the feeling that “there has to be a better/smarter way to do this problem”? The Data Structures course is all about how to store information intelligently and access it efficiently. How can Google take your query, compare it to billions of web pages, and return the answer in less than one second? How can one store information so as to balance the competing needs for fast data retrieval and fast data modification? To help us answer questions like these, we will analyze and implement stacks, queues, trees, linked lists, graphs, and hash tables. This version of Data Structures includes extra class time to support students’ problem solving by meeting five days per week, and is encouraged for students who may have struggled in CS111 or otherwise believe they would benefit from extra support. This course fulfills all requirements of CS 201, and students should take only one of CS 200 or CS 201.
Not open to students who have taken CS 201. This course meets 5 days a week
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science with a grade of C- or better or a score of 4 or better on the Computer Science A AP exam or equivalent. Not open to students that have taken CS 201– Data Structures.
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CS 201 Data Structures 6 credits
Think back to your favorite assignment from Introduction to Computer Science. Did you ever get the feeling that “there has to be a better/smarter way to do this problem”? The Data Structures course is all about how to store information intelligently and access it efficiently. How can Google take your query, compare it to billions of web pages, and return the answer in less than one second? How can one store information so as to balance the competing needs for fast data retrieval and fast data modification? To help us answer questions like these, we will analyze and implement stacks, queues, trees, linked lists, graphs, and hash tables. Students who have received credit for a course for which Computer Science 201 is a prerequisite are not eligible to enroll in Computer Science 201.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science with a grade of C- or better or a score of 4 or better on the Computer Science A AP exam or equivalent. Not open to students that have taken CS 200 – Data Structures with Problem Solving.
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CS 304 Social Computing 6 credits
The last decade has seen a vast increase in the number of applications that connect people with one another. This course presents an interdisciplinary introduction to social computing, a field of study that explores how computational techniques and artifacts are used to support and understand social interactions. We will examine a number of socio-technical systems (such as wikis, social media platforms, and citizen science projects), discuss the design principles used to build them, and analyze how they help people mobilize and collaborate with one another. Assignments will involve investigating datasets from online platforms and exploring current research in the field.
- Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 200 – Data Structures with Problem Solving or CS 201 – Data Structures with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CS 304.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Sneha Narayan 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CS 311 Computer Graphics 6 credits
Scientific simulations, movies, and video games often incorporate computer-generated images of fictitious worlds. How are these worlds represented inside a computer? How are they “photographed” to produce the images that we see? What performance constraints and design trade-offs come into play? In this course we learn the basic theory and methodology of three-dimensional computer graphics, including both triangle rasterization and ray tracing. Familiarity with vectors and matrices is recommended but not required.
- Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 208 – Intro to Computer Systems with grade of C- or better.
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CS 311.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Josh Davis 🏫 👤
- Size:34
- M, WLeighton 305 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 305 9:40am-10:40am
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CS 314 Data Visualization 6 credits
Understanding the wealth of data that surrounds us can be challenging. Luckily, we have evolved incredible tools for finding patterns in large amounts of information: our eyes! Data visualization is concerned with taking information and turning it into pictures to better communicate patterns or discover new insights. It combines aspects of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, design, and perceptual psychology. In this course, we will learn the different ways in which data can be expressed visually and which methods work best for which tasks. Using this knowledge, we will critique existing visualizations as well as design and build new ones.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 200 – Data Structures with Problem Solving or CS 201 – Data Structures with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CS 322 Natural Language Processing 6 credits
Computers are poor conversationalists, despite decades of attempts to change that fact. This course will provide an overview of the computational techniques developed in the attempt to enable computers to interpret and respond appropriately to ideas expressed using natural languages (such as English or French) as opposed to formal languages (such as C++ or Lisp). Topics in this course will include parsing, semantic analysis, machine translation, dialogue systems, and statistical methods in speech recognition.
- Fall 2024
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 200 – Data Structures with Problem Solving or CS 201 – Data Structures AND CS 202 – Mathematics of Computer Science or MATH 236 – Mathematical Structures with a grade of C- or better or equivalent. MATH 236 will be accepted in lieu of Computer Science 202.
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CS 322.00 Fall 2024
28 spots held for students in CS Match until 9:00 a.m. May 24
- Faculty:Eric Alexander 🏫 👤
- Size:34
- M, WLanguage & Dining Center 104 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLanguage & Dining Center 104 1:10pm-2:10pm
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CS 344 Human-Computer Interaction 6 credits
The field of human-computer interaction addresses two fundamental questions: how do people interact with technology, and how can technology enhance the human experience? In this course, we will explore technology through the lens of the end user: how can we design effective, aesthetically pleasing technology, particularly user interfaces, to satisfy user needs and improve the human condition? How do people react to technology and learn to use technology? What are the social, societal, health, and ethical implications of technology? The course will focus on design methodologies, techniques, and processes for developing, testing, and deploying user interfaces.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 200 – Data Structures with Problem Solving or CS 201 – Data Structures with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CS 344.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jean Salac 🏫 👤
- Size:34
- M, WLeighton 305 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 305 9:40am-10:40am
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CS 364 Computational Modeling and Simulation of Natural Systems 6 credits
Computational models have become a fundamental part of how we make sense of the world, doing everything from economic forecasting to simulating the birth of the universe. But we need to understand how to use models effectively. In this class we’ll explore computational models used across many disciplines, including: agent-based models to prevent forest fires, compartmental models to protect endangered species, N-body models to track the spread of germs from a sneeze, and more. We’ll learn about what problems are (and are not) suited for computational modeling and engage with extensive datasets to evaluate and refine models for practical use.
- Fall 2024
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CS 200 – Data Structures with Problem Solving or CS 201 – Data Structures with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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DGAH 110 Hacking the Humanities 6 credits
The digital world is infiltrating the academy and profoundly disrupting the arts and humanities, posing fundamental challenges to traditional models of university education, scholarly research, academic publication and creative production. This core course for the Digital Arts & Humanities minor introduces the key concepts, debates and technologies that shape DGAH, including text encoding, digital mapping (GIS), network analysis, data visualization, 3D imaging and basic programming languages. Students will learn to hack the humanities by making a collaborative, publishable DH project, while acquiring the skills and confidence necessary to actively participate in the digital world, both in college and beyond.
- Winter 2025
- HI, Humanistic Inquiry QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics 6 credits
This course gives students a foundation in the general principles of economics as a basis for effective citizenship and, when combined with 111, as a preparation for all advanced study in economics. Topics include analysis of the measurement, level, and distribution of national income; the concepts of inflation and depression; the role and structure of the banking system; fiscal and monetary stabilization techniques; implications of and limits to economic growth; and international economic relations.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Not open to students who have completed any of the following exams: AP Macroeconomics exam with a score of 5 or better or IB Economics exam with a score of 6 or better.
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ECON 110.01 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Michael Hemesath 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWillis 204 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 110.03 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Anthony Priolo 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 114 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 114 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 110.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Michael Hemesath 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWillis 203 8:15am-10:00am
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ECON 110.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Lhakpa Sherpa 🏫
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 204 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FWillis 204 2:20pm-3:20pm
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ECON 110.01 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Lhakpa Sherpa 🏫
- Size:30
- T, THWillis 203 10:10am-11:55am
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ECON 110.02 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Ethan Struby 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 203 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 203 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ECON 111 Principles of Microeconomics 6 credits
This course gives the students a foundation in the general principles of economics as a basis for effective citizenship and, when combined with 110, as a preparation for all advanced study in economics. Topics include consumer choice theory; the formation of prices under competition, monopoly, and other market structures; the determination of wages, profits, and income from capital; the distribution of income; and an analysis of policy directed towards problems of public finance, pollution, natural resources, and public goods.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Note open to students who have completed any of the following exams: AP Microeconomics exam with a score of 5 or better or IB Economics exam with a score of 6 or better.
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ECON 111.01 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Aaron Swoboda 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 204 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 204 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 111.02 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Jonathan Lafky 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWillis 204 10:10am-11:55am
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ECON 111.03 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Faress Bhuiyan 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 203 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 203 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ECON 111.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Lafky 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 211 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 211 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ECON 111.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Nathan Grawe 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 204 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 204 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 111.03 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Faress Bhuiyan 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 204 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 204 1:10pm-2:10pm
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ECON 111.01 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Lafky 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 203 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 203 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 111.02 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Mark Kanazawa 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 211 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 211 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ECON 111.03 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Aaron Swoboda 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 211 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 211 1:10pm-2:10pm
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ECON 240 Microeconomics of Development 6 credits
This course explores household behavior in developing countries. We will cover areas including fertility decisions, health and mortality, investment in education, the intra-household allocation of resources, household structure, and the marriage market. We will also look at the characteristics of land, labor, and credit markets, particularly technology adoption; land tenure and tenancy arrangements; the role of agrarian institutions in the development process; and the impacts of alternative politics and strategies in developing countries. The course complements Economics 241.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry IS, International Studies
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 240.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Faress Bhuiyan 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 211 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 211 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 244 Gender and Ethnicity in Latin American Economic Development 6 credits
Latin America has the highest level of inequality in the world, undergirded by significant ethnic and gender inequalities. The course will analyze key gender issues such as the feminization of poverty, female labor force participation and violence against women. We will also investigate how men can contribute to promoting gender equality and how public policy can promote healthy—rather than toxic—masculinities. We will explore what development means for indigenous peoples in the Americas, analyze different ways of measuring development with identity, and delve into how to promote better health and educational outcomes for indigenous peoples, in collaboration with indigenous communities and in ways that respect their worldview. This course is designed to be a combination of topics and tools. You will be equipped with a few useful tools from the economist’s toolkit, including using randomized controlled trials to measure the effectiveness of public policy and deploying nudges inspired by behavioral science to change behaviors in quick and low-cost fashion.
- Fall 2024
- IS, International Studies QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 244.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Andrew Morrison 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WLeighton 304 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 304 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 264 Health Care Economics 6 credits
This course will focus on the economics of medical care and how health care markets and systems work. We will consider both private health insurance markets and publicly provided social health insurance. The changes which demography, technology and the Affordable Health Care Act are bringing to health care delivery will be examined. Some time will be devoted to understanding the health care systems in other countries. This is a discussion course.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 264.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Nathan Grawe 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 203 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 203 1:10pm-2:10pm
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ECON 265 Game Theory and Economic Applications 6 credits
Game theory is the study of purposeful behavior in strategic situations. It serves as a framework for analysis that can be applied to everyday decisions, such as working with a study group and cleaning your room, as well as to a variety of economic issues, including contract negotiations and firms’ output decisions. In this class, modern game theoretic tools will be primarily applied to economic situations, but we will also draw on examples from other realms.
- Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 265.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Lafky 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 204 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 204 1:10pm-2:10pm
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ECON 267 Behavioral Economics 6 credits
This course introduces experimental economics and behavioral economics as two complementary approaches to understanding economic decision making. We will study the use of controlled experiments to test and critique economic theories, as well as how these theories can be improved by introducing psychologically plausible assumptions to our models. We will read a broad survey of experimental and behavioral results, including risk and time preferences, prospect theory, other-regarding preferences, the design of laboratory and field experiments, and biases in decision making.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam OR has received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 267.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Lafky 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 203 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FWillis 203 2:20pm-3:20pm
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ECON 269 Economics of Climate Change 6 credits
This course studies the relationship between climate change, government policy, and global markets. It explores the historical relationship between economic growth and greenhouse gasses, the cost-benefit analysis of policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the potential for adaptation to climate change. Through readings, discussions, and case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of the economic implications of climate change and the policies that can be used to mitigate its effects. By the end of the course, students will have developed a critical understanding of the complex relationship between economics and climate change and will be equipped to engage in meaningful discussions and analysis of this pressing global issue.
- Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam OR has received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 269.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Aaron Swoboda 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 203 8:30am-9:40am
- FWillis 203 8:30am-9:30am
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ECON 270 Economics of the Public Sector 6 credits
This course provides a theoretical and empirical examination of the government’s role in the U.S. economy. Emphasis is placed on policy analysis using the criteria of efficiency and equity. Topics include rationales for government intervention; analysis of alternative public expenditure programs from a partial and/or general equilibrium framework; the incidence of various types of taxes; models of collective choice; cost-benefit analysis; intergovernmental fiscal relations.
- Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam OR has received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 270.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jenny Bourne 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 203 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 271 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment 6 credits
This course focuses on environmental economics, energy economics, and the relationship between them. Economic incentives for pollution abatement, the industrial organization of energy production, optimal depletion rates of energy sources, and the environmental and economic consequences of alternate energy sources are analyzed.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 271.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Mark Kanazawa 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 211 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 274 Labor Economics 6 credits
Why do some people choose to work and others do not? Why are some people paid higher wages than others? What are the economic benefits of education for the individual and for society? How do government policies, such as subsidized child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit and the income tax influence whether people work and the number of hours they choose to work? These are some of the questions examined in labor economics. This course will focus on the labor supply and human capital decisions of individuals and households.
- Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam OR has received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 274.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Faress Bhuiyan 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 114 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 114 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ECON 275 Law and Economics 6 credits
Legal rules and institutions influence people’s behavior. By setting acceptable levels of pollution, structuring guidelines for contract negotiations, deciding who should pay for the costs of an accident, and determining punishment for crimes, courts and legislatures create incentives. How do economic considerations factor into legal rules, and how do laws affect economic output and distribution? In this class, we use court cases, experiments, and current legal controversies to explore such issues.
- Fall 2024
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 275.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Jenny Bourne 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 211 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 276 Money and Banking 6 credits
This course examines the role of money and monetary institutions in determination of income, employment, and prices in the domestic and world economies. It also examines the role of commercial banking and financial markets in a market-based economy.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam OR has received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 276.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Lhakpa Sherpa 🏫
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 204 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 204 12:00pm-1:00pm
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ECON 280 International Trade 6 credits
A study of international trade theories and their policy implications. Classical and neo-classical trade models, the gains from trade, the terms of trade and the distribution of income, world trade patterns, international factor movements, tariffs, and the impact of commercial policy on developing and developed countries are analyzed.
- Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or has received a score of 5 on the AP Microeconomics test or a score of 6 or better on the IB Economics test.
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ECON 280.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Prathi Seneviratne 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 204 9:50am-11:00am
- FWillis 204 9:40am-10:40am
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ECON 281 International Finance 6 credits
This course studies theories of the multi-faceted interaction between the balance of international payments and foreign exchange market and the general levels of domestic prices, employment and economic activity. Topics include the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, adjustment mechanisms in international payments, macroeconomic policies for internal and external balance, and international monetary systems.
- Fall 2024
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with grade of C- or better or has scored a 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam or has scored a 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 285 Computational Economics 6 credits
This course is an introduction to the use of computational methods for the analysis of economic models. After becoming familiar with the programming environment, we will explore the application of computational methods to constrained optimization, econometric estimation, and calibrating, solving, and simulating static and dynamic economic models.
Previous elective courses involving mathematical modeling in economics recommended.
- Fall 2024
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam OR has received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam.
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ECON 285.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Anthony Priolo 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 203 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 203 1:10pm-2:10pm
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ECON 329 Econometrics 6 credits
This course is an introduction to the statistical methods used by economists to test hypotheses and to study and quantify economic relationships. The course emphasizes both econometric theory and practical application through analysis of economic data sets using statistical software. Prior experience with R is strongly encouraged. Topics include two-variable and multiple regression, interval estimation and hypothesis testing, discrete and continuous structural change, parameter restrictions, model construction, experimental design, issues of functional specification, model overfitting and underfitting, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, and multicollinearity.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics or received a score of 5 or better on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics or received a score of 5 or better on the Microeconomics AP exam OR received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam. AND MATH 101 – Calculus with Problem Solving or MATH 111 – Introduction to Calculus or greater or received a 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 6 or better on the Mathematics IB exam AND either STAT 120 – Introduction to Statistics or STAT 250 – Introduction to Statistical Inference with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Statistics AP exam or equivalents.
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ECON 329.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Mark Kanazawa 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 203 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 329.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Mark Kanazawa 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 204 10:10am-11:55am
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ECON 330 Intermediate Price Theory 6 credits
An analysis of the forces determining relative prices within the framework of production and distribution. This class is normally taken by juniors. Sophomores considering enrolling should speak to the instructor.
- Fall 2024, Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Microeconomics AP exam OR received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam AND MATH 101– Calculus with Problem Solving or MATH 111 – Introduction to Calculus 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.
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ECON 330.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Jenny Bourne 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THWillis 211 10:10am-11:55am
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ECON 330.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jenny Bourne 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- T, THWillis 204 10:10am-11:55am
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ECON 331 Intermediate Macro Theory 6 credits
Analysis of the forces determining the general level of output, employment, and prices with special emphasis on the role of money and on interest rate determination. This class is normally taken by juniors. Sophomores considering enrolling should speak to the instructor.
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics or received a score of 5 or better on the Macroeconomics AP exam AND ECON 111 – Principles of Microeconomics or received a score of 5 or better on the Microeconomics AP exam OR received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam. AND MATH 101 – Calculus with Problem Solving or MATH 111 – Introduction to Calculus or greater or received a 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 6 or better on the Mathematics IB exam AND either STAT 120 – Introduction to Statistics or STAT 250 – Introduction to Statistical Inference with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Statistics AP exam or equivalents.
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ECON 331.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Ethan Struby 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 203 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 331.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Victor Almeida 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 204 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 395.01 Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics and Finance 6 credits
The seminar will explore contemporary approaches to the analysis of the macroeconomy and financial markets. Topics include tests of micro-founded models of consumer, worker, firm, and investor behavior; the analysis of business cycles and the dynamic response of the macroeconomy to exogenous shocks; proximate and fundamental theories of long-run growth across countries; and the design and effects of stabilization policies.
- Fall 2024
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 329 – Econometrics and ECON 330 – Intermediate Price Theory and ECON 331 – Intermediate Macro Theory with a grade of C- or better.
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ECON 395.01 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Ethan Struby 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THHulings 316 1:15pm-3:00pm
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ECON 395.02 Advanced Topics in Applied Microeconomics 6 credits
The seminar focuses on the advanced microeconomic analysis of real-world economic data. Through discussion of research papers and hands-on data analysis projects, we will explore techniques such as panel data analysis, instrumental variables, differences-in-differences, and regression discontinuity designs. Throughout the course we will focus on the application of these techniques to economic issues such as the effects of school quality, minimum wages, expansion of Medicaid, stock-price news event studies, and others according to student interest. A major goal of the course is to prepare students to write a COMPS research prospectus as required for the Economics major.
- Fall 2024
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 329 – Econometrics and ECON 330 – Intermediate Price Theory and ECON 331 – Intermediate Macro Theory with a grade of C- or better.
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ECON 395.02 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Aaron Swoboda 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WWeitz Center 231 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWeitz Center 231 1:10pm-2:10pm
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ENTS 232 Research Methods in Environmental Studies 3 credits
This course covers various methodologies that are used to prosecute interdisciplinary academic research relating to the environment. Among the topics covered are: identification of a research question, methods of analysis, hypothesis testing, and effective rhetorical methods, both oral and written.
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ENTS 232.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Mark Kanazawa 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- THWillis 204 8:15am-10:00am
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ENTS 289 Climate Change and Human Health 6 credits
This course will survey the relationship between climate change and human health. The course will begin by exploring the science of the Earth’s climate before turning to an exploration of topics that illuminate the intimate relationship between climate change and human health. These include short-lived climate forcers and the climate and health impact of mitigation measures, extreme heat/drought, mosquito-borne diseases, indoor air pollution/biomass combustion/cookstoves, and biodiversity conservation.
- Fall 2024
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 125 – Genes, Evolution and Development & Lab or BIOL 126 – Energy Flow in Biological Systems & Lab or CHEM 123 – Principles of Chemistry I & Lab or CHEM 124 – Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving & Lab or CHEM 128 – Principles of Environmental Chemistry & Lab or one 100 Level Geology course or 6 credits of Physics from courses 131-165 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.
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ENTS 289.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Deborah Gross 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WBoliou 161 9:50am-11:00am
- FBoliou 161 9:40am-10:40am
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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.
Extra time, weekend field trips.
- Fall 2024
- 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 125.52 Fall 2024
6 spots held for Sophomores; 6 spots held for first-year students. Extra time required, weekend field trips.
- Faculty:Clint Cowan 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- TAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
- T, THAnderson Hall 129 10:10am-11:55am