Courses

Patterns and causes of Earth’s climate variability during the Quaternary Period (the last ~2.6 million years), an interval dominated by cycles of global glaciation. Astronomical theories of ice ages, Quaternary dating methods, ice core records, marine- and land-based paleoclimate records. Interplays between external forcings, feedbacks within the Earth system, and human activity.

Will explore several areas of mathematics to give the student an appreciation of the significance of mathematics, both in terms of its applications and of its place in the history of civilization. Subject matter drawn from virtually the entire spectrum of modern mathematics, including such areas as calculus, probability, game theory, number theory, set theory, logic, non-Euclidean geometry, topology, and group theory.

Identification and classification of common igneous and metamorphic rocks, in outcrop, hand specimen, and under the microscope. Magmatic and metamorphic processes in Earth’s mantle and crust in the context of Plate Tectonics, with implications for natural hazards and natural resources, such as mineral deposits and geothermal energy. Required all-day field trip(s).

An introduction to the visual interpretation of words using drawing, painting, collage or digital techniques for use in graphic design, publishing, and advertising. Previous study in drawing, ARTS151 or equivalent, is recommended.

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May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with permission of the department. Special Projects courses are designed for students who want more intensive work in any studio discipline, or to strengthen or advance their basic skills in illustration.

This intermediate course will research the application of photography and images to sculptural form. Students will become familiar with various processes of applying photography to 3 dimensional surfaces which include but are not limited to iron oxide transfer, water-slide decals for fired on ceramics, silk screening, cyanotype, polaroid lifts, and liquid emulsions on ceramics, glass, and wood.

An investigation into the culture, history and politics of the Middle East through a wide range of sources, with an emphasis on analyzing how our knowledge of a culture or region is both created and processed through different forms of representation.

The aim of this introductory photo-imaging survey course is to explore the myriad ways that politically committed image-makers have employed photographic media in support of social justice, community reform movements and political revolutions. Students will gain an understanding of how photo-based imagery is fundamental to diverse socially engaged art forms over the past 150 years.