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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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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 Required: Evening Observing
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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BIOC 301 Biochemistry 6 credits
This course applies the principles of chemistry to explore the molecular basis of biological processes. It provides students with a foundational knowledge of biochemistry, with an emphasis on the structure and function of biological macromolecules including nucleic acids and proteins. Topics include enzyme catalysis and kinetics, bioenergetics, and the organization and regulation of metabolic pathways. Biology majors must also complete BIOC 311 in order for BIOC 301 to count towards the Biology major.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIOL 126 or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency AND CHEM 224 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Chemistry 224 Requisite Equivalency AND CHEM 234 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Chemistry 234 Requisite Equivalency.
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BIOC 301.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Joe Chihade 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WWeitz Center 235 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWeitz Center 235 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 101 Human Reproduction and Sexuality 6 credits
The myths surrounding human reproduction and sexuality may outweigh our collective knowledge and understanding. This course will review the basic biology of all aspects of reproduction–from genes to behavior–in an attempt to better understand one of the more basic and important processes in nature. Topics will vary widely and will be generated in part by student interest. A sample of topics might include: hormones, PMS, fertilization, pregnancy, arousal, attraction, the evolution of the orgasm, and the biology of sexuality.
Sophomore priority
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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BIOL 101.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Matt Rand 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THAnderson Hall 036 1:15pm-3:00pm
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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.
- Winter 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
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency or CHEM AL (Cambridge A Level Chemistry Exam) with a grade of B or better.
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BIOL 210 Global Change Biology 6 credits
Environmental problems are caused by a complex mix of physical, biological, social, economic, political, and technological factors. This course explores how these environmental problems affect life on Earth by examining the biological processes underlying natural ecological systems and the effects of global environmental changes such as resources consumption and overharvesting, land-use change, climate warming, pollution, extinction and biodiversity loss, and invasive species.
Sophomore Priority
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One Introductory (100-Level) BIOL or CHEM or GEOL course with a 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 or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or received a score of 3 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Chemistry IB exam.
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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.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for BIOL 234 and BIOL 235, but would like to waitlist for a second BIOL 235 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to BIOL 234, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 1 with a grade of B or better AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 2 with a grade of B or better.
- BIOL 235: Microbiology Laboratory
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BIOL 234.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Zoe Hansen 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WLeighton 426 9:50am-11:00am
- FLeighton 426 9:40am-10:40am
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Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 235
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BIOL 240 Genetics 6 credits
A study of the transmission of genetic information between generations of organisms, and of the mechanism of expression of information within an individual organism. The main emphasis will be on the physical and chemical basis of heredity; mutational, transmissional and functional analysis of the genetic material, and gene expression.
Spring Term Sophomore Priority,
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 241.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for BIOL 240 and BIOL 241, but would like to waitlist for a second BIOL 241 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to BIOL 240, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following courses: BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or received a Carleton Biology 125 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 1 with a grade of B or better AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Biology 126 Requisite Equivalency or completed Biology A Level Test 2 with a grade of B or better.
- BIOL 241: Genetics Laboratory
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BIOL 240.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Angel Solis 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WLeighton 304 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 304 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 241
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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 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better AND 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:24
- THulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
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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 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better AND either BIOL 240 or BIOL 280 with a grade of C- or better.
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BIOL 310.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Debby Walser-Kuntz 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WHulings 316 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FHulings 316 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 363 Seminar: Ecomechanics 6 credits
All organisms, from Common loons to Redwood trees to Basking sharks spend much of their lives bumping up against forces associated with the non-biological world. The manner in which ecological challenges are solved (e.g., moving around vs. staying put, finding food, avoiding predators) is often related to an individual’s biomechanical design. This class will challenge students to view their physical surroundings from the perspective of an organism. How do mussels feed in a fast stream vs. stagnant pond? Why do healthy trees uproot rather than break in half? How can a sea urchin with no eyes “see”? We will use primary scientific literature to examine the physical principles that underlie fundamental ecological processes.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIOL 125 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 or better on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam AND BIOL 126 with a grade of C- or better AND 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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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.
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
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 122 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 3 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 123 on the Carleton Chemistry Placement exam. NOT open to students who have taken CHEM 128 or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton CHEM 123 Requisite Equivalency. CHEM 123 and CHEM 124 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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CHEM 123.52 Winter 2025
- 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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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
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CHEM 123.57 Winter 2025
- 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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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
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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 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 3 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 123 on the Carleton Chemistry Placement exam. NOT open to students who have taken CHEM 128 or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton CHEM 123 Requisite Equivalency. CHEM 123 and CHEM 124 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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CHEM 124.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Matt Whited 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 11:10am-12:20pm
- T, THAnderson Hall 329 9:30am-10:35am
- THAnderson Hall 221 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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
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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.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency or CHEM AL (Cambridge A Level Chemistry Exam) with a grade of B or better.
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CHEM 224.54 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:22
- 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 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.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 or CHEM 128 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency or CHEM AL (Cambridge A Level Chemistry Exam) with a grade of B or better.
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CHEM 233.54 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 149 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 149 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 233.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Gretchen Hofmeister 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WOlin 149 9:50am-11:00am
- THAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 149 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
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 233 with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 234.52 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WLeighton 305 9:50am-11:00am
- TAnderson Hall 321 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FLeighton 305 9:40am-10:40am
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CHEM 234.57 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris Calderone 🏫 👤
- Size:22
- M, WLeighton 305 9:50am-11:00am
- TAnderson Hall 321 8:00am-12:00pm
- FLeighton 305 9:40am-10:40am
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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 or completion of CHEM 344
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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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Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 344
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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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Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 344
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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 with grade of C- or better.
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CHEM 306.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Kaz Skubi 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 325 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 1:10pm-2:10pm
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Classroom and laboratory sessions will be held predominantly during the first five weeks of the term
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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.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CHEM 331 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CHEM 330, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): CHEM 224 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Chemistry 224 Requisite Equivalency AND CHEM 233 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Chemistry 233 Requisite Equivalency.
- CHEM 331: Instrumental Chemical Analysis Laboratory
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CHEM 330.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Deborah Gross 🏫 👤
- Size:36
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
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Requires concurrent registration in Chemistry 331
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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.
Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CHEM 331 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CHEM 330, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- CHEM 330: Instrumental Chemical Analysis
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CHEM 331.53 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Steven Drew 🏫 👤 · Deborah Gross 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- WAnderson Hall 213 2:00pm-6:00pm
- WAnderson Hall 225 2:00pm-6:00pm
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Requires concurrent registration in 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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Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 330
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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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Requires concurrent registration in CHEM 330
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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 or CHEM 124, or CHEM 128 or received a score of 4 or better on the Chemistry AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Chemistry IB exam or received a Carleton Chemistry 123 Requisite Equivalency AND MATH 120 or Math 211 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Math 211 or better Requisite Equivalency AND 6 credits from Physics Courses 131 to 165 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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CHEM 344.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Daniela Kohen 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WLeighton 236 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 236 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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.
- Winter 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 200 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 with a grade of C- or better or a score of 4 or better on the Computer Science A AP exam or received a Carleton Computer Science 111 Requisite Equivalency. Not open to students that have taken CS 201.
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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.
- 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 with a grade of C- or better or a score of 4 or better on the Computer Science A AP exam or received a Carleton Computer Science 111 Requisite Equivalency. Not open to students that have taken CS 200.
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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 or CS 201 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Computer Science 201 or better Requisite Equivalency.
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CS 314.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Bridger Herman 🏫
- Size:34
- M, WLeighton 304 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 304 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 or CS 201 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Computer Science 201 or better Requisite Equivalency.
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CS 344.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jean Salac 🏫 👤
- Size:34
- M, WWeitz Center 235 9:50am-11:00am
- FWeitz Center 235 9:40am-10:40am
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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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DGAH 110.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Austin Mason 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- T, THLeighton 304 1:15pm-3:00pm
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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.
- Winter 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 IB Economics exam with a score of 6 or better. Students who plan to take upper-level economics courses must review additional material in lieu of ECON 110. If you would like to waive your AP or IB test score in order to take ECON 110, please contact the Registrar's Office for options.
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ECON 110.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Michael Hemesath 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- T, THWillis 204 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 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.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Not open to students who have completed any of the following exams: AP Microeconomics exam with a score of 5 or IB Economics exam with a score of 6 or better. Students who plan to take upper-level economics courses must review additional material in lieu of ECON 111. If you would like to waive your AP or IB test score in order to take ECON 111, please contact the Registrar's Office for options.
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ECON 111.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Lafky 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWillis 204 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 204 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 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
- IS, International Studies QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ECON 111 with a grade of C- or better or ECON AL (Cambridge A Level Economics) with a grade of B 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 or received an ECON 111 requisite equivalency.
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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 264 Healthcare 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 with a grade of C- or better or ECON AL (Cambridge A Level Economics) with a grade of B 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 or received an ECON 111 requisite equivalency.
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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 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 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam or received a ECON 110 requisite equivalency AND ECON 111 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam or received ECON 111 requisite equivalency 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 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 with a grade of C- or better or ECON AL (Cambridge A Level Economics) with a grade of B 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 or received an ECON 111 requisite equivalency.
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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 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 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics AP exam or received a ECON 110 requisite equivalency AND ECON 111 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Microeconomics AP exam or received ECON 111 requisite equivalency 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 211 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWillis 211 12:00pm-1:00pm
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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.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 or received a score of 5 or better on the Macroeconomics AP exam or received an ECON 110 requisite equivalency AND ECON 111 or received a score of 5 or better on the Microeconomics AP exam or received an ECON 111 requisite equivalency or received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam AND MATH 101 or MATH 111 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 or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND either STAT 120 or STAT 250 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 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Mark Kanazawa 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWillis 204 10:10am-11:55am
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ECON 331 Intermediate Macroeconomic 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
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): ECON 110 or received a score of 5 or better on the Macroeconomics AP exam or received an ECON 110 requisite equivalency AND ECON 111 or received a score of 5 or better on the Microeconomics AP exam or received an ECON 111 requisite equivalency or received a score of 6 or better on the Economics IB exam AND MATH 101 or MATH 111 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 or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND either STAT 120 or STAT 250 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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GEOL 215 Paleoclimate & Lab 6 credits
This course focuses on reconstructing climate and environmental conditions of the past using local archives of climate. Lab and some class time will be dedicated to group research projects. Weekly laboratories and one Saturday field trip included.
Extra time for one Saturday field trip
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level GEOL course with grade of C- or better.
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GEOL 215.54 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Dan Maxbauer 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- T, THAnderson Hall 123 10:10am-11:55am
- THAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
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HIST 233 The Byzantine World and Its Neighbors 750-ca. 1453 6 credits
The Byzantine world (eighth-fifteenth centuries) was a zone of fascinating tensions, exchanges, and encounters. Through a wide variety of written and visual evidence, we will examine key features of its history and culture: the nature of government; piety and religious controversy; art and music; the evolving relations with the Latin West, Armenia, the Slavic North and West, and the Dar al-Islam (the Abbasids and Seljuk and Ottoman Turks); gender; economic life; and social relations.Extra Time for special events and a group project (ecumenical council).
Extra Time for special events and a group project (ecumenical council).
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HIST 233.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:William North 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WLeighton 304 8:30am-9:40am
- FLeighton 304 8:30am-9:30am
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HIST 245 Ireland: Land, Conflict and Memory 6 credits
This course explores the history of Ireland from Medieval times through the Great Famine, ending with a look at the Partition of Ireland in 1920. We examine themes of religious and cultural conflict and explore a series of English political and military interventions. Throughout the course, we will analyze views of the Irish landscape, landholding patterns, and health and welfare issues. Finally, we explore the contested nature of history and memory as the class discusses monuments and memory production in Irish public spaces.
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HIST 245.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Susannah Ottaway 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WLeighton 426 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 426 1:10pm-2:10pm
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LING 219 Sociophonetic Analysis 6 credits
This course introduces participants to sociophonetics, a field of study that weds theories of phonetics (the study of the science of speech) to the methodological approaches of sociolinguistics, and which examines the relationships between linguistic variation and speaker identity. Participants consider the acoustic characteristics of vowels, consonants, and prosody; the variation that occurs across these; and how this variation impacts the production and perception of speech. Working with natural speech data, participants learn to use Praat to assess articulatory variation, and contextualize their findings against the backdrop of previous sociophonetic literature.
Not open to students who have taken LING 117 previously
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level Linguistics course with a grade of C- or better. Not open students who have completed LING 117.
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LING 219.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Andrew Bray 🏫
- Size:25
- M, WWillis 211 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FWillis 211 2:20pm-3:20pm
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LTAM 230 Ancient People of the Andes 6 credits
Who were the first settlers of South America? Was Caral the first city on earth? Who made the Nazca Lines? How did the Inka build Machu Picchu? Which societies flourished or collapsed in the Andean region of South America? This course will examine these questions using archaeology to understand the sociopolitical arrangements that existed among ancient Andean peoples prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Evidence used to explore these themes comes from a range of prehispanic societies, including the Chavin, Tiwanaku, Wari, Moche, Chimu, and Inka. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly. Students who have previously taken any 200-level LTAM social science or humanities course should register for LTAM 330; students who have not should register for LTAM 230.
Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly. Students who have previously taken any 200-level LTAM social science or humanities course or a 200-level ARCN course should register for LTAM 330; students who have not should register for LTAM 230.
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LTAM 230.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Sarah Kennedy 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THCMC 319 10:10am-11:55am
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Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels; coursework will be adjusted accordingly. Students who have previously taken any 200-level LTAM social science or humanities course should register for LTAM 330; students who have not should register for LTAM 230.
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LTAM 330 Ancient Peoples of the Andes 6 credits
Who were the first settlers of South America? Was Caral the first city on earth? Who made the Nazca Lines? How did the Inka build Machu Picchu? Which societies flourished or collapsed in the Andean region of South America? This course will examine these questions using archaeology to understand the sociopolitical arrangements that existed among ancient Andean peoples prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Evidence used to explore these themes comes from a range of prehispanic societies, including the Chavin, Tiwanaku, Wari, Moche, Chimu, and Inka. Expected preparation: Any 200 LTAM social science or humanities course.
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NEUR 127 Foundations in Neuroscience and Lab 6 credits
This course is an introduction to basic neural function. Topics include neural transmission, development of the nervous system, anatomy, sensory systems, learning and the corresponding change in the brain, and the role of the nervous system in behavior. Team-based learning will be used to understand the experiments that shape current knowledge.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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NEUR 127.62 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm
- T, THWeitz Center 235 10:10am-11:55am
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NEUR 127.63 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Joel Tripp 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm
- T, THWeitz Center 235 10:10am-11:55am
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PHYS 143 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits
This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. Descriptions of motion and change in motion of some simple systems at human speeds are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
First Year Priority
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or equivalents or received a Carleton MATH 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151. PHYS 142 and PHYS 143 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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PHYS 143.52 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WCMC 306 11:10am-12:20pm
- TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FCMC 306 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
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PHYS 144 Astrophysical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits
This course begins by reviewing Newtonian mechanics, with applications of vector analysis and the concepts of momentum and energy to large-scale gravitational phenomena in the universe. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
First Year Priority
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 120 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a Carleton Math 121 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151.
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PHYS 144.51 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- TAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 144.54 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤 · Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- THAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 165 Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics and Lab 6 credits
A study of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics with an emphasis on real-world applications to areas such as electronics, medicine, or materials science. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, electric potentials, DC and AC circuits and geometric and wave optics. Designed for science majors who want additional background in physics. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. One laboratory per week.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 with a grade of C- or better AND MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency or equivalent.
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PHYS 165.52 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Trevathan 🏫
- Size:24
- M, WOlin 149 8:30am-9:40am
- TAnderson Hall 027 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FOlin 149 8:30am-9:30am
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PHYS 165.59 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jonathan Trevathan 🏫
- Size:24
- M, WOlin 149 8:30am-9:40am
- THAnderson Hall 027 8:00am-12:00pm
- FOlin 149 8:30am-9:30am
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PHYS 231 Analytical and Computational Mechanics 6 credits
An analytical and computational treatment of classical mechanics and dynamics. We start from a reconsideration of complicated Newtonian problems and also develop the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism of classical mechanics. A variety of systems, including some whose equations of motion cannot be solved analytically, will be explored. Possible examples include harmonic oscillators, central-force problems, chaotic dynamics, astrophysical systems, and medieval siege engines.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 with a grade of C- or better AND has completed or in the process of completing MATH 210 or MATH 211 or greater with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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PHYS 231.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 036 9:40am-10:40am
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PHYS 312 Astronomical Detection and Measurement 6 credits
A study of astronomical detection and measurement across the electromagnetic spectrum, encompassing both the underlying physical principles and their application. Building on a foundation of radiometry, optics, and measurement statistics, this course will explore the design and function of modern electromagnetic measurement systems. Possible topics include high-dispersion spectroscopy, spatial interferometry, and the analysis of sensitivity and noise in electromagnetic detection for coherent and incoherent detectors.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 with a grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 335 Quantum Mechanics 6 credits
An examination of the structure of non-relativistic quantum mechanics and how this theory differs from those of classical physics. Topics include the mathematics of Hilbert space, the postulates of quantum mechanics, the motion of a particle in one dimension (including the free particle and the simple harmonic oscillator), the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and spin. Multidimensional applications will include the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom. Approximation techniques and applications will be presented.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 AND PHYS 231 AND MATH 134 or MATH 232 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Math 232 Requisite Equivalency.
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PHYS 335.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jay Tasson 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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POSC 122 Politics in America: Liberty and Equality 6 credits
An introduction to American government and politics. Focus on the Congress, Presidency, political parties and interest groups, the courts and the Constitution. Particular attention will be given to the public policy debates that divide liberals and conservatives and how these divisions are rooted in American political culture.
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POSC 230 Methods of Political Research 6 credits
An introduction to research method, research design, and the analysis of political data. The course is intended to introduce students to the fundamentals of scientific inquiry as they are employed in the discipline. The course will consider the philosophy of scientific research generally, the philosophy of social science research, theory building and theory testing, the components of applied (quantitative and qualitative) research across the major sub-fields of political science, and basic methodological tools. Intended for majors only.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): STAT 120 or STAT 230 or STAT 250 or PSYC 200 or SOAN 239 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Statistics AP exam.
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POSC 230.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Ryan Dawkins 🏫 👤
- Size:18
- M, WHasenstab 002 9:50am-11:00am
- FHasenstab 002 9:40am-10:40am
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POSC 232 PS Lab: Agent-Based Models 3 credits
Linear modeling using statistical techniques and equilibrium-centered, game-theoretic approaches are standard methods in quantitative social science. However, research into complex systems suggests that dynamic, chaotic and non-linear processes are common in networked, multi-actor systems. Equilibrium may also be difficult to achieve in a world of adaptive or evolutionary agents. How do these concepts apply to our political world? In this class we will explore agent-based models related to political, social and policy questions while student build their own models using the open-source NetLogo language. Prerequisite: POSC 230
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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POSC 232.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Greg Marfleet 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THHasenstab 002 3:10pm-4:55pm
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POSC 232 PS Lab: Hacking the Case Study 3 credits
This course explores the case study method for investigating important political science questions. We will begin by discussing the philosophy of science, causality, theory building and testing; this will provide us with the grounding to think critically about the uses, strengths, and limitations of case study methods. We will then explore the core issues of case study research design, including methods of comparison, case selection, process tracing, and building cases into mixed method studies. We will also explore how various techniques such as interviews, participant observation, and archival research contribute to building case studies.
- Winter 2025
- SI, Social Inquiry
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POSC 232.03 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Huan Gao 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- THasenstab 109 1:15pm-3:00pm
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POSC 265 Public Policy and Global Capitalism 6 credits
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to comparative and international public policy. It examines major theories and approaches to public policy design and implementation in several major areas: international policy economy (including the study of international trade and monetary policy, financial regulation, and comparative welfare policy), global public health and comparative healthcare policy, institutional development (including democratic governance, accountability systems, and judicial reform), and environmental public policy. Recommended Preparation: STAT 120 is strongly recommended.
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POSC 265.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Alfred Montero 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WHasenstab 105 8:30am-9:40am
- FHasenstab 105 8:30am-9:30am
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POSC 328 Foreign Policy Analysis 6 credits
Foreign policy analysis is a distinct sub-field within international relations that focuses on explaining the actions and choices of actors in world politics. After a review of the historical development of the sub-field, we will explore approaches to foreign policy that emphasize the empirical testing of hypotheses that explain how policies and choices are formulated and implemented. The psychological sources of foreign policy decisions (including leaders' beliefs and personalities and the effect of decision-making groups) are a central theme. Completion of a lower level IR course and the stats/methods sequence is recommended preparation.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning SI, Social Inquiry
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POSC 328.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Greg Marfleet 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THHasenstab 002 10:10am-11:55am
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PSYC 200 Measurement and Data Analysis in Psychology 6 credits
The course considers the role of measurement and data analysis focused on behavioral sciences. Various forms of measurement and standards for the evaluation of measures are explored. Students learn how to summarize, organize, and evaluate data using a variety of techniques that are applicable to research in psychology and other disciplines. Among the analyses discussed and applied are tests of means, various forms of analysis of variance, correlation and regression, planned and post-hoc comparisons, as well as various non-parametric tests. Research design is also explored.
Requires concurrent registration in PSYC 201.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for PSYC 200 and PSYC 201, but would like to waitlist for a second PSYC 201 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to PSYC 200, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam OR CGSC/PSYC 232 and CGSC/PSYC 233 with a grade of C- or better.
- PSYC 201: Measurement and Data Analysis Lab
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PSYC 200.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Violet Brown 🏫 👤
- Size:26
- M, WAnderson Hall 121 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 121 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PSYC 201 Measurement and Data Analysis Lab 2 credits
This lab course accompanies the lecture course, Psychology 200, and must be taken during the same term. The lab will provide an opportunity to explore lecture topics more deeply, and in particular emphasize data collection and computational skills.
Requires concurrent registration in PSYC 200.
Waitlist Information: If you have already registered for PSYC 200 and PSYC 201, but would like to waitlist for a second PSYC 201 lab section, you will need to remove the lecture section by clicking the Minus Sign icon next to PSYC 200, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.
- Winter 2025
- QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
- PSYC 200: Measurement and Data Analysis in Psychology
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PSYC 210 Psychology of Learning and Memory 6 credits
A summary of theoretical approaches, historical influences and contemporary research in the area of human and animal learning. The course provides a background in classical, operant, and contemporary conditioning models, and these are applied to issues such as behavioral therapy, drug addiction, decision-making, education, and choice. It is recommended that students enroll concurrently in Psychology 211. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 210 and 211 to satisfy the LS requirement.
It is recommended that students enroll concurrently in Psychology 211.
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or NEUR 127 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.
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PSYC 211 Laboratory Research Methods in Learning and Memory 2 credits
This course accompanies Psychology 210. Students will replicate classical studies and plan and conduct original empirical research projects in the study of human and animal learning and memory. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 210 and 211 to satisfy the LS requirement.
Required concurrent or prior registration in PSYC 210
- Winter 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
- PSYC 210: Psychology of Learning and Memory
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PSYC 211.01 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Julie Neiworth 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THHulings B12 10:10am-11:55am
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PSYC 211.02 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Julie Neiworth 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THHulings B12 1:15pm-3:00pm
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PSYC 211.03 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Julie Neiworth 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- T, THHulings B12 3:10pm-4:55pm
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PSYC 370 Behavioral Neuroimmunology 6 credits
The immune system directly influences the central nervous system and behavior during both health and disease. The course will have an emphasis on animal behavior (e.g., memory and sociability assays) and techniques in neuroimmunology that range from genetic engineering (e.g., CRISPR and DREADD) to immune cell function, detection of surface receptors, and protein expression (e.g., flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, immune cell migration assays, ELISA, and western blot.) The topics that will be covered range from how cytokines influence behavior to effects of gut microbiota in brain function and behavior. This course will primarily use empirical research that will help you develop a deeper understanding of molecular techniques, cell biology, and develop strong analytical skills of biological findings in immunology and its connection with animal behavior.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): NEUR 127 or PSYC 216 with grade of C- or better.
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RELG 287 Many Marys 6 credits
Christianity, by its very name, focuses on Jesus. This course shifts the focus to Mary, his mother: her various manifestations and her contributions to the myriad experiences of peoples around the world. Race, gender, class, and feminist and liberation theologies come into play as Mary presents as: the Mother of God; queen of heaven; a Black madonna; a Mestiza madonna; an exceptional woman with her own chapter in the Qur'an; various goddesses in Haitian Vodoun, Hinduism, and Buddhism; a tattoo on the backs of U.S. prisoners–and so on. In addition to considering Miriam (her Jewish name) as she appears in literature, art, apparition, and ritual practice around the world, we will also consider Mary Magdalene, her foil, who appears in popular discourse from the Gnostic gospels to The Da Vinci Code.
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RELG 287.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Kristin Bloomer 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THLeighton 301 3:10pm-4:55pm
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STAT 120 Introduction to Statistics 6 credits
Introduction to statistics and data analysis. Practical aspects of statistics will be emphasized, including extensive use of programming in the statistical software R, interpretation and communication of results. Topics include: exploratory data analysis, correlation and linear regression, design of experiments, the normal distribution, randomization approach to inference, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Students who have taken Mathematics 211 are encouraged to consider the more advanced Mathematics 240/Statistics 250 Probability/Statistical Inference sequence.
Not open to students who have already received credit for Psychology 200/201, Sociology/Anthropology 239 or Statistics 250
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Not open to students that have taken PSYC 200 , PSYC 201, SOAN 239 or STAT 250.
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STAT 220 Introduction to Data Science 6 credits
This course will cover the computational side of data analysis, including data acquisition, management, and visualization tools. Topics may include: data scraping, data wrangling, data visualization using packages such as ggplots, interactive graphics using tools such as Shiny, an introduction to classification methods, and understanding and visualizing spatial data. We will use the statistics software R in this course.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): STAT 120 or STAT 230, or STAT 250 with a grade of C- or better.
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STAT 230 Applied Regression Analysis 6 credits
A second course in statistics covering simple linear regression, multiple regression and ANOVA, and logistic regression. Exploratory graphical methods, model building and model checking techniques will be emphasized with extensive use of statistical software R to analyze real-life data.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): STAT 120 or STAT 250 or PSYC 200 or SOAN 239 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Statistics AP exam.
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STAT 250 Introduction to Statistical Inference 6 credits
Introduction to modern mathematical statistics. The mathematics underlying fundamental statistical concepts will be covered as well as applications of these ideas to real-life data. Topics include: resampling methods (permutation tests, bootstrap intervals), classical methods (parametric hypothesis tests and confidence intervals), parameter estimation, goodness-of-fit tests, regression, and Bayesian methods. The statistical package R will be used to analyze data sets.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 240 with a grade of C- or better.
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STAT 285 Statistical Consulting 2 credits
Students will apply their statistical knowledge by analyzing data problems solicited from the Northfield community. Students will also learn basic consulting skills, including communication and ethics.
All interested students are encouraged to add to the waitlist and the instructor will reach out after registration. This course is repeatable, but if the instructor cannot admit every student on the waitlist, priority will be given first to Statistics majors who have not previously taken the course and then to other students who have not taken the course.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed the following course(s): STAT 230 with a grade of C- or better.
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STAT 330 Advanced Statistical Modeling 6 credits
Topics include linear mixed effects models for repeated measures, longitudinal or hierarchical data and generalized linear models (of which logistic and Poisson regression are special cases) including zero-inflated Poisson models. Depending on time, additional topics could include survival analysis or generalized additive models.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): STAT 230 AND STAT 250 with a grade of C- or better AND has completed or is in the process of completing MATH 134 or MATH 232 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Math 232 Requisite Equivalency.