Professor HOFFMAN (on leave); Associate Professors HAUTZINGER, MONTAÑO (chair); Assistant Professor TORRES-ROUFF; Adjunct Associate Professor L. WATKINS; Visiting Assistant Professors HANEY, JACOBSON, SCANDLYN, WILSHUSEN; Visiting Instructors FISH, VONFELDT; Riley Scholar ENG
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Students majoring in anthropology must complete the following requirements:
12 units of course work in the department, distributed in the following categories: A minimum of one course in each of the 4 subfields (archaeological, biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology); at least three anthropology courses at the 300-level.
Two required, discipline-wide courses: AN215 Research Design — Method and Theory and AN315 Advanced Integrative Seminar.
A senior paper (AN450, a non-credit course number).
Major requirements may be satisfied by no more than: two units of off-campus credit; two units of independent Readings/Research (400), and one cross-listed unit taught by non-departmental faculty (e.g., folklore, ethnomusicology, cultural ecology).
Note: Anthropology majors may use no more than one anthropology course to satisfy their Scientific Inquiry distribution requirement. The department awards Distinction in Anthropology to students who present evidence of distinguished work. Consult the Majors Handbook for Distinction guidelines.
THE MINOR (FIVE UNITS):
A minor in anthropology will consist of a minimum of five units of coursework, to include the following:
Courses in (at least) two of the four major sub-disciplines (biological, cultural, archaeological, and linguistic anthropology) as described in the major requirements;
At least one course at the 300-level;
Independent research courses (AN400) may not be counted toward the minimum five units of the minor;
Minor requirements may be satisfied by no more than one cross-listed course unit taught by
non-departmental faculty (e.g., folklore, ethnomusicology, cultural ecology); one unit of off-campus credit.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student may concentrate in studio art or art history. An art major requires a minimum of 14 units of art courses. The art studio concentration consists of four units of art history, 411 (a two-unit course), and eight additional units of studio art. Selected courses may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. The art history concentration consists of four units of art studio, a two-block introductory survey (111, 112, 113, or 114), 412 and 415 and six additional art history courses, five of which must be at the 200 level or above. One course must be taken from each of four areas:
Ancient and Medieval Art: 205, 207, 208, 210, 211, or their equivalent;
Renaissance and Baroque Art: 221, 223, 228, 231, 232, or their equivalent;
Modern and American Art: 240, 242, 243, 245, 248, 342, or their equivalent;
Asian Art: 254, 255, 265, or their equivalent.
Art majors are expected, depending on the concentration, either to submit a developed paper demonstrating their abilities to use the methods of art history or to prepare an exhibition of their studio work during their senior year. Distinction in Art is granted by vote of the art faculty to graduating seniors who have done consistently excellent work in art courses, contributed to departmental activities, and presented an outstanding senior thesis or exhibition.
THE MINOR — ART HISTORY (6 UNITS):
AH 111 (Introduction to Architecture), or AH 112 (Introduction to Art History), or AH 113 (Introduction to Asian Art), or AH 114 (Art East and West); three additional art history units at the 200 or 300 level; one unit of studio art (at the 100 level or at a more advanced level with the permission of the instructor). Open only to non-art majors.
The two-unit introductory course provides a broad chronological and geographical introduction, with some methodological focus. The three units of more advanced work encourage concentrated and/or comparative study in one or more areas or periods. The unit of studio art is in keeping with the philosophy of the art department that serious study of art history must involve some direct experience of studio art.
THE MINOR — ART STUDIO (6 UNITS):
Five studio art units and one unit in art history. Three of the studio art units have to be above the 100 level. Open only to non-art majors. The first two 100-level units provide both a conceptual and technical introduction to studio practices. The remaining three units allow each student to investigate specific disciplines, such as painting, video, or printmaking, at a more advanced level. The unit of art history is in keeping with the philosophy of the art department that serious study of studio art must involve some knowledge of art history.
Professors KAPURIA-FOREMAN (adviser), LEE, LEVINE; Associate Professors ERICSON (director and adviser), GARDINER (adviser), JIANG (adviser), WANG (adviser), WATERS (adviser); Assistant Professors BENTLEY (adviser), BHATTACHARJYA (adviser), COLEMAN (adviser), J. WILLIAMS (adviser); Instructors ENGELN, LASMAWAN, MARUYAMA, ZHANG
The development and life of Asian cultures from the perspectives of history, humanities, and the social sciences, with emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, or South Asia. 6 units minimum.
Students pursuing a minor in Asian studies must successfully complete a minimum of six blocks of Asian Studies courses. These courses include two units of beginning language study (Chinese, Japanese, or other Asian languages which are taught through officially affiliated study-abroad programs.) In addition, students must select three additional courses listed under the Asian Studies program. One of these three courses can be an Asian language course at the 200 level. Students are expected to choose their courses with a consideration for coherence and relation to the Asian language they studied.
The Integrative Experience: PA 406. Students will work on independent projects and meet as a group to discuss their work in progress. In addition, a central text may be discussed through the semester.5 units.
Students majoring in Asian Studies must successfully complete a minimum of 11 blocks of Asian Studies and related courses. These courses will include six (eight if Elementary language is included) required courses. In addition, students must take at least five electives. Including Elementary Language, the total will be 13 blocks.
The structure of the major is as follows: There must be a minimum of two blocks of language (at the Intermediate level or beyond), the one block interdisciplinary core course, Studying Asia (PA 290), a disciplinary methods course, five electives, the senior seminar (PA 406), and one block of senior thesis.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Two blocks of an Asian language at the Intermediate level or beyond;
The interdisciplinary core course, PA 290: Studying Asia;
One methodological perspective outside Asia that exposes students to existing disciplinary approaches. This course should be selected from the disciplinary methods courses offered
by various departments/majors on campus. Please consult the Asian Studies Web site for approved courses;
Five elective courses from at least two disciplines/majors (three of these courses should be directly relevant to the Asian language the student has studied; two of the electives must be at the 300 level; one of these five courses may be a 300 level language course relevant to the major);
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student majoring in biology must complete a minimum of nine courses in biology, including:
two courses from 105, 107, 108, 109;
either 108, 202, 203, 208, 410, or 412;
210;
361; and
at least four other approved elective courses, of which three must be at the 300 or 400 level & three units must have a “BY” designation. Any of the biology department courses listed in this catalog, except Biology 100, 104, 210, 361, or the January half-block courses are approved elective courses.
Also, a student may receive up to one unit credit from one of the following courses in another department in lieu of a course in [e] above: Anthropology 201, 202 Chemistry 382; Environmental Science 422; Geology 300; Mathematics 117; Physics 151; Psychology 299, or 412; Sport Science 203, 206, 207, 300, 301, 302.
In addition to the above requirements, a biology major must take at least six units outside the biology department, distributed as follows:
Chemistry 107, 108, and 250;
either Mathematics 125, 126, 117, Biology 220. Mathematics 117, Biology 220 may NOT satisfy both the mathematics requirement and count as an approved elective;
two courses in one department from these options:
Physics 141 and 142;
Physics 241 and 242;
Geology 130 (2 units);
Geology 140 and one additional course in Geology requiring 140 as a prerequisite;
Chemistry 251 and one course from Chemistry 345, 351, or 382;
two mathematics courses from MA 128, 203, 217, 220, 315, 340, or 417. These courses may not count BOTH as an elective and for this requirement.*
Computer Science 122, 222.*
*Students may combine one course from group “f.)” and one course from group “g.)”
Of the 15 total required units for the biology major, at least the two 100-level units of introductory biology, Biology 210, and Chemistry 107 and 108 should be completed before admission to the major by the end of the sophomore year. Students may declare the biology major at any time, but are strongly urged to speak with a biology faculty member about the major before declaring. During the senior year a student majoring in biology must take a comprehensive examination and present five written abstracts of departmental seminars.
All potential or declared biology majors should read the Biology Majors Handbook on the departmental Web site. Because of the large number of courses required for the major, students are urged to schedule their classes carefully and in consultation with a biology faculty member. Students in pre-health programs and those interested in graduate programs should note that a second unit of calculus, a second unit of organic chemistry (i.e., CH 251), and two units of physics (i.e., 141 and 142, or 241 and 242) may be required for admission to a program.
A senior biology major may wish to attempt to graduate with “Distinction in Biology,” in part by writing a senior thesis and presenting the thesis orally. Details of the distinction option and department requirements can be found in the Biology Majors Handbook. Students seeking off-campus credit toward the major should consult the Biology Majors Handbook for guidelines.
Professors BOWER, DROSSMAN, H. JONES, KESTER, LINDEMAN, MEYER; Associate Professor GROVER (chair); Assistant Professors BRASUEL, DAUGHERTY, PONGDEE; Visiting Associate Professor HAGEDORN
THE MAJORS — REQUIREMENTS:
A CHEMISTRY major must receive credit for courses equivalent to Chemistry 107, 108, 250, and 251; Mathematics 126, 128; Physics 241, 242; Chemistry 241, 351, 366, 367, 475, 490 and one additional credit selected from the following chemistry courses: 301, 342, 382, 401, or 467. Computational modeling, programming and statistical analysis are integrated in the majors, but more experience may be useful. The department recommends a significant research experience for students intending to pursue graduate study.
A BIOCHEMISTRY major must receive credit for courses equivalent to Chemistry 107, 108, 250, and 251; Mathematics 126, 128; Physics 241, 242; Chemistry 345, 366, 382, 490 and Biology 210, 361 and two additional credits selected from the following courses: One credit of Investigations (CH301, CH401, or CH403), Chemistry 342, 351, 367, 383, 475, Biology 301, 304, 360, 364, 464, or 465 in years when they are taught with a significant lab component. An undergraduate research experience is required. The research requirement can be satisfied with appropriate summer research that is reported on in the Senior Seminar or with Chemistry 301, 401 or 403, or with Biology 403.
Students interested in graduation with distinction in Chemistry or Biochemistry should discuss the requirements with a department advisor by spring of their junior year. Distinction involves research and a significant thesis or publication. Students interested in receiving American Chemical Society certification should also consult an adviser within the department.
THE MINOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A CHEMISTRY minor must receive credit for courses equivalent to Chemistry 107, 108, 250, and 251 and two additional credits selected from 210, 241, the 300 and 400 level Chemistry and Biochemistry courses in this catalog (with their prerequisites).
Professors CRAMER, DOBSON (Classics); Adjunct Assistant Professor HUGHES (English); Visiting Associate Professor FITZGIBBON; Riley Scholar THAKUR; Cooperating Faculty — Associate Professor GRACE (Political Science), Professor KOLARIK (Art)
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
This major starts from the observation that English and classics reinforce each other. Classical genres underlie modern poetry, drama, and fiction. Most writers in English, into the 20th century, have studied classical languages (at least Latin) and literature, so that classics is an important interpretive context for them. Moreover, English literature responds to classics in ways that are important for classics itself. We therefore allow students to complete slightly less work in each department than they would need to graduate with the single major. Normal requirements are between 10 and 14 units as follows: Introduction to Literary Study and to Poetry: English 250/Comparative Literature 210 Introduction to Literary Theory (one unit) and English 221 Introduction to Poetry; English 480 (Senior Seminar, one-two units) plus either English 485 (Senior Project) or Classics 431 (Senior Thesis); the classics department written and oral examination over the department’s reading list; English courses at the 300 or 400 level covering three of the following five periods: Medieval-Renaissance, Shakespeare, 1660–1830, 1830–1914, 20th century; English or classics courses covering the genres of poetry, drama, and narrative fiction; one year’s work beyond the intermediate level in one classical language (normally two.5 unit courses at the 300 level in extended format).
Total units required: 10–14, assuming that Latin or Greek is begun in college, that the classical reading courses are done in extended format, and that the genres are covered in courses that also count under the period or classical reading requirement. Both departments strongly recommend study of a modern language to a level allowing literary reading.
THE MINOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Students minoring in classics will complete:
A two-block introductory sequence, normally chosen from our classics/history/First-Year Experience offerings;
Two units of Greek and/or Latin language, including one unit at the intermediate level;
One further unit at the 300 level or above, as a capstone for the minor; and
A paper or project, normally submitted in the capstone course, which should draw on the student’s whole classical studies experience.
The department will provide formal or informal colloquia to bring together the studies of advanced students and faculty. Distinction in classics will be awarded for the theses of an excellence beyond the mere grade of A.
Professor CRAMER (Classics); Adjunct Assistant Professor HUGHES (English)
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
This major starts from the observation that English and classics reinforce each other. Classical genres underlie modern poetry, drama, and fiction. Most writers in English, into the 20th century, have studied classical languages (at least Latin) and literature, so that classics is an important interpretive context for them. Moreover, English literature responds to classics in ways that are important for classics itself. We therefore allow students to complete slightly less work in each department than they would need to graduate with the single major. Normal requirements are between 10 and 14 units as follows:
Introduction to Literary Study and to Poetry: English 250/Comparative Literature 210 Introduction to Literary Theory (one unit) and English 221 Introduction to Poetry; English 480 (Senior Seminar, one-two units) plus either English 485 (Senior Project) or Classics 431 (Senior Thesis); the classics department written and oral examination over the department’s reading list; English courses at the 300 or 400 level covering three of the following five periods: Medieval-Renaissance, Shakespeare, 1660–1830, 1830–1914, 20th century; English or classics courses covering the genres of poetry, drama, and narrative fiction; one year’s work beyond the intermediate level in one classical language (normally two.5 unit courses at the 300 level in extended format).
Total units required: 10–14, assuming that Latin or Greek is begun in college, that the classical reading courses are done in extended format, and that the genres are covered in courses that also count under the period or classical reading requirement. Both departments strongly recommend study of a modern language to a level allowing literary reading.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
The Classics–History–Politics major offers students interested in the Western intellectual tradition the opportunity for multi-disciplinary study supported by training in languages central to that tradition. It culminates in a senior thesis requiring students each to address a major problem in the history of ideas in its historical context. The CHP major is highly flexible, allowing students to fulfill its requirements through varied options within the respective departments. Individuals’ programs, however, must be carefully chosen in consultation with CHP staff so that courses within the constituent disciplines form an integrated whole fully supportive of their eventual senior projects.
All students opting for this major will complete an array of courses establishing their familiarity with the major political, social and intellectual developments of the Mediterranean and Europe from antiquity to the contemporary world. Further, all will explore the Western tradition’s ways of interpreting its past by attention to both classical and subsequent models. Students’ historical and historiographical coursework will be distributed among the three constituent departments. Meanwhile, they will develop skills in at least one classical and one modern language to the point that they are able to use each in independent reading and research. Declared CHP majors in all undergraduate years will participate in an informal seminar meeting once a block, in which they establish intellectual community with their peers and advisers in discussion of significant texts outside their course material.
Finally, all CHP majors will complete substantial projects of research and criticism integrative of their experience throughout this program; their respective theses will be enriched by consideration of the primary sources in which they are based in the original languages, where possible. Students may choose as primary advisers for their respective thesis projects any faculty members in a constituent department; other members of the College faculty may be invited to consult on or advise theses by student petition and approval of the CHP staff. One of the major’s core advisers, however, will always serve as first or second reader of thesis work, and advisory faculty will annually approve and, as appropriate, grant honors for all theses in Classics–History–Politics.
REQUIREMENTS:
Entry (2 units):
Students may enter the major by fulfillment of the College’s “West in Time” requirement by courses in Classics, Political Science, History, or the cognate disciplines of Art History, Philosophy, or Religion.
Ancient and modern language (to level of proficiency as individually determined by CHP faculty):
Normally, language proficiency will be understood to be the ability to read and respond to literary, historical and philosophical works in either classical Greek or Latin (or, if appropriate to students’ interests, Hebrew or Arabic) and a modern European language.
History of ideas (6 units):
Students’ historical requirement will regularly be fulfilled by the completion of at least one unit in each of four periods (antiquity, Middle Ages and Renaissance, modernity and the contemporary world), including at least two units of Political Science. Because suitable Political Science courses frequently address multiple historical periods, students will consult with their advisers about the appropriateness of particular syllabi to the respective period requirements, sometimes fulfilling two historical requirements with paired, parallel political theory courses. Although students may petition to substitute courses omitted below — for instance topics courses of special interest — for elements among the core CHP offerings, the following list will optimally support their development through the program:
Antiquity: History 213/Classics 250 Greek Foundations/Athenian Democracy, Classics/History 215 Hellenistic Foundations, Classics/History 216 Roman Foundations, Classics 222/Political Science 234 Freedom and Empire: The Drama of Ancient Politics.
Middle Ages and Renaissance: History 274 The Middle Ages: The Making of Europe, History 275 Renaissance and Reformation: Crisis and Dissent, History 312 Faith, Reason, and Medieval Society.
Modern Period: History 252 Origins of Modern Science, History 277 Early Modern Europe, History 278 Europe from 1789–1848, History 287 Enlightenment Culture, History 288 Intellectual History of Modern Europe, Political Science 205 Foundations of Political Economy, Political Science 292 American Political Thought, Political Science 270 Liberty and Equality, Political Science 205 Foundations of Political Economy.
Contemporary Period: History 280 20th-Century Europe, Political Science 242 Conservatism and Liberalism, Political Science 372 Contemporary Political Theory, Political Science 392 Interpretations of Modern History.
The following courses are also appropriate to the major, and may be used to fulfill requirements in one or more of the respective chronological categories, depending on a given year’s syllabus, by permission of the respective instructors and the CHP advisers: History 410 Advanced Seminar, Political Science 265 Religion and Politics, Political Science 299 Politics and Friendship, Political Science 344 Problem of Law and Justice, Political Science 408 Tutorial in Political Theory, Political Science 419 Seminar in Political Philosophy.
Theory of History (2 units): Students may fulfill the historiographical requirement by completing both Classics 221/History 302 (Invention of History) and any of the following History or Political Science courses treating
the tradition of historical analysis: History 399 Studying History, or History/Political Science 303
The Uses of the Past, offered as an independent study or summer readings course by Professor Fuller or Neel.
Major Seminar: The seminar meets regularly throughout the academic year. It may offer presentations by CHP faculty and students or their guests, as well as common readings and discussions. Although the seminar offers no credit, regular participation will be considered part of the major’s requirements.
Senior Thesis (2 units): Declared majors must submit well-developed thesis proposals to the CHP advisory group by the end of the junior year. Their two-block thesis requirement must be completed by Block 7 of the senior year, and may be designated on their transcript by the appropriate course number in the adviser’s discipline: Classics 322 or 401, 402, 411, 412 and 431; History 409 and 415; or Political Science 402 and 450.
The Maytag Professors — Associate Professor SCHEINER (director), Associate Professor DAVIS; Assistant Professor HUGHES; Professor CRAMER (Classics); Associate Professor EVITT (English); Professor SARCHETT (English)
Comparative methods in literary studies can be seen as the contribution by the humanities to a broad transformation of university disciplines beginning in the early 19th century; a new perception of phenomena in the life sciences (anatomy, psychology), and social sciences (jurisprudence, linguistics, anthropology). The change of perspective was motivated by the need for more systematic relationships within already existing bodies of knowledge, as well as for new connections between objects apparently foreign, alien to one another. Finally, in what might be felt as an ethical dimension, one desires to relativize one’s own parochial certainties, and to rethink these from a cosmopolitan, an international, viewpoint.
The comparative literature program is true to these traditions, while attentive to the necessity of revision, change, renewal, of its offerings on the basis of the experience of the multiplicity of literary forms, as well as current work in literary theory and criticism.
The program insists that every course examine works from different linguistic and cultural areas and periods and/or from different disciplines. We call attention to the origin and diffusions of genres, themes, and movements, and the relation between literary and other art forms. We require reading fluency in original languages (as well as translations) for all upper-division studies (seminars, thesis), and expect that students become acquainted with and capable of employing critical methods of textual analysis.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Eleven units (in addition to language courses below level 306, and in addition to senior thesis work other than 431) required:
100 Introduction to Comparative Literature — 2 units.
Two units in courses listed (or cross-listed) as Comparative Literature 200, 220, 351, or 352 — 2 units.
210 Introduction to Literary Theory or EN 250 Critical Practices — 1 unit.
300 Practice in Comparison — 1 unit.
310 Junior–Senior Seminar — 1 unit.
Two courses above 300 level in literature, including one course in a foreign language at level 306 or above and either a second such course in a foreign language or an advanced English course — 2 units.
391 Advanced Literary Theory or 390 Theory and Practice of Translation — 1 unit.
431 Senior Thesis. Prerequisite: Comparative Literature 310 — 1 unit.
Senior students will be permitted to do a creative writing project or a translation project as a thesis under certain conditions and with approval of the program adviser.
LITERATURE AND OTHER DISCIPLINES TRACK:
Comparative literature majors who have a special interest in the study of literature and other disciplines may elect this program. They must fulfill all the requirements of the comparative literature major AND:
a minimum of three units in the other discipline appropriate to their program of study including an introductory or methodological course (one or two units) in the other discipline;
students are strongly encouraged to take topics courses listed as CO 220 or CO 352;
the thesis must reflect the course of study; and
all of the above courses and the thesis topic must be approved by the program adviser.
Professor JANKE; Associate Professor BREDIN; Visiting Assistant Professor TOMPKINS
The department of mathematics and computer science offers a major in computer science; computer science courses are designated by CP. For details about the mathematics major and a list of mathematics (MA) courses, see the listing under mathematics elsewhere in the catalog.
In addition to the general college requirements, a major in computer science must complete:
122, MA 126 and MA 128;
222 and either MA 201 or MA 251 (a student should complete these before declaring the major);
270 and 275;
one unit from 342 and 344;
one unit from 360, 365, and 341;
405 and 407.
A student majoring in computer science must also attend at least four departmental seminars or department-approved talks after declaring the major, and submit a one-page summary of each to the department chair within two weeks of the seminar. This should be completed by the end of Block 7 of the student’s senior year.
To be considered for graduation with Distinction in Computer Science, a student must complete two additional units selected from the Computer Science courses 342, 344, 365, 248, 398, and the mathematics courses MA 201, MA 220, MA 251, MA 315, MA 318, MA 325, MA 227. In addition, such students must complete a senior project and be approved by a vote of the department faculty. Further information is available from the department.
THE MINOR:
To minor in computer science, a student must complete each of the following:
222, 270, and 275;
two additional units of computer science at the 300 or 400 level;
obtain approval of the choice of courses from a member of the mathematics and computer science department.
Professors ARNINK, BERG, LINDBLADE (chair), WANG; Associate Professor MANLEY; Adjunct Associate Professors AMES, DAVIS; Assistant Professors EDMONDS (by courtesy), SIFUENTES; Part-time Faculty HERMINJARD, MERCER; Lecturer BUTLER; Dance Technique Specialists ABANKWAH, I-FEN, LASMAWAN, SCHIFF, SMITH, TINSLEY; Department Coordinator QUINN; Technical Director MEDOVICH; Assistant Technical Director PRIEST; Costume Shop Supervisor AVRAMOV; Guests in Drama and Dance CRYER, ECKWALL, FRUGIA, HIJACK, WILLS, WOLCOTT; Emeritus Professors JOHNSON, MALCOLM
Drama
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Drama majors must complete a minimum of 12.25 units for the major, three units from theatre production (105, 110 or 111, 206) two units chosen from theatre backgrounds (220, 221, 222, 223) and one unit from diversity and globalism (224, 320, 321, 322). These six courses constitute the core requirement for the major. In addition, all majors are required to take either 225 or 332 or 406 and successfully complete the senior thesis/performance project 404. Students must also complete mandatory requirements in a dance adjunct (.25 unit), acting in a department production (.25 unit), and technical theatre jobs (.75 unit). The remaining three units may be chosen according to individual interests in acting, directing, literature, or design. Students are urged to study one or more foreign languages. Please consult the Handbook for Drama and Dance majors for further clarification of the major.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Dance majors must take a minimum of 12.25 units to complete the major. Of these, 2.5 units must be in upper-level technique 300–400 with at least.5 unit in upper-level ballet. Dance majors are required to take DR 110, DA 311, 221, 322, and 404. Majors must complete DS 321 (.50 unit) and also DA 223 (.25 unit) while taking 221 and must take the remaining two required units from dance courses other than dance technique classes. In completing DS 404, all majors must demonstrate their ability to do advanced work in the field. Outstanding work will be rewarded with distinction upon graduation. In addition, majors must complete a production participation requirement of 60 hours working technical support. Dance majors are urged to elect at least one unit in drama that will not count toward the units required for the major. Dance majors are also advised to study French as a basis for understanding much of the contemporary and historical vocabulary of dance. Please consult the Handbook for Drama and Dance majors for further clarification of the major.
THE MINOR:
The minor in dance consists of five units: DA 311, DA 221, DA 322, one unit of dance technique at the intermediate or advanced level, and one elective unit, to be chosen from DR 110 or 105, DR 206, or any dance theory course. In addition to course work, dance minors must complete 30 hours of crew work and complete an approved junior or senior integrative project associated with a regular block course.
Note on dance technique classes: Dance technique classes at Colorado College are developed to satisfy a wide range of student interest and expertise.
Students who have never danced before will find that the Beginning Modern class is an appropriate level for them. This class will provide an introduction to various dance styles, improvisation, and expression in movement, while simultaneously developing an awareness and appreciation for anatomically correct movement technique.
Beginning Ballet classes are recommended for students who have danced before and would like to continue in ballet, and for students who are taking more than one semester in dance.
Improvisation classes are useful for students wishing to do work in choreography, or for students who are curious about spontaneous process. Improvisation is also open to music students who would like to work with improvisational forms. Tai chi classes are open to all students, and are particularly useful for athletes who need to develop strength, flexibility and mental concentration.
Jazz classes are recommended for students who are interested in broadening their understanding of indigenous dance styles.
Since students often come to Colorado College with more than a few years of dance training, we advise students to register for the class that they think is most appropriate to their level, with the understanding that the teacher may advise the student to change to a different class once the course is begun.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
The department of Economics and Business offers a major in economics and supports several interdisciplinary majors including mathematical economics, international political economy, and environmental science. The college’s location, resources, and unique Block Plan calendar allow the faculty to offer students truly extraordinary learning experiences. Many of the department’s courses incorporate experiential learning opportunities, including guest lecturers, executives-in-residence, and field trips. Field trips range from one-day visits to Denver to visit with the executives of high-tech telecommunications firms and the front offices of professional sports franchises to extensive one- to two-week field trips throughout the Southwest to study environmental economics issues. A large percentage of students take advantage of opportunities to study at another college or university in the United States or to study abroad at institutions such as the London School of Economics and the University of Maastricht. The college also has an exchange agreement with the Jönköping International Business School in Sweden.
The department aims to provide students with rigorous grounding in economic principles and business concepts, providing excellent preparation for careers in business and public service. In addition, many of the department’s students attend some of the nation’s finest business and law schools, and pursue graduate study in economics, public policy, and environmental management at leading research universities.
To declare a major in economics, students must complete Principles of Economics (150 or 151 and 152) and Principles of Financial Accounting (160). Other courses required for the major include Methods I (200 or MA117 or 217 or BY220), Intermediate Microeconomic (207) and Macroeconomic (209) Theory, Methods II (303) or Econometrics (408), and three additional units of economics and business courses at the 300 or 400 level. All economics majors also complete an independent senior thesis research project (499 — two units) working closely with a faculty adviser. Majors must also take Mathematics 125 (two units) or 126.
The department regularly offers courses in international economics, environmental and natural resource economics, labor and sports economics, public finance, economic development, and comparative economic systems. For those students who wish to focus on business, the department offers many elective business courses including Intermediate (301) and Managerial (307) Accounting, Theory of Business Finance (316), Investments (317), Entrepreneurship (320), Business and Society (324), Consumer Marketing (326), and Business Policy and Strategy (405). Perspectives on Business in a Changing World — an ongoing program of guest speakers, executives-in-residence, and special programs and symposia — enriches departmental and college-community discussion of business and economics issues and challenges.
Students who excel in the major will find many opportunities to pursue independent research projects or to work collaboratively with department faculty, and the department and college have significant resources to support these research activities. Distinction at graduation and other prizes are awarded by the department faculty to majors on the basis of the senior thesis, overall performance in department courses, and performance in courses outside the department and social science division.
The education department offers courses that are designed to meet the interests and needs of students at a liberal arts college who are concerned with issues that comprise and challenge education as a discipline. The education department also offers courses that enable students to become teachers at either the elementary, K-12, or secondary levels, indicated below under “Teacher Licensure Programs.” Additionally, the department sponsors the education studies minor, which may be completed by selected courses in the section that follows (See Thematic Minors).
TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE:
Students who wish to pursue teacher licensure must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. After entering the college, a student interested in the program should obtain a description of the admission prerequisites, licensure requirements, and application procedure from the education department. Students applying to either elementary, K-12, or secondary licensure programs must complete an application in November of their junior year. Students will have to submit evidence of fulfilling the following prerequisites for admission: satisfactory completion of one enrollment in ED 100 and one enrollment in ED 120 (60 hours of observation and successful participation in local public schools); endorsement from two classroom teachers with whom the applicant has interacted as part of the 60-hour requirement; endorsement from the department chair of the applicant’s major field or teaching field. In addition, students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7, an average in the major or teaching field of at least 3.0, a score of at least 600 S.A.T./24 A.C.T. on the quantitative section or a passing grade on a specified mathematics course, and a passing grade on a specified course that deals with literacy/writing (please see Marsha Unruh in the education department for courses that meet the latter specifications). After receipt of completed application, the education department will schedule personal interviews for each student.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION:
Students who plan to teach at the elementary level (grades K–6) may major in any field. The student who plans to teach at the elementary level must take the following: Education 200, 320, 325, 326, 327, 328, 401(or 401 combined with 405; pending Block 8 faculty action), and 402; one course selected from: History 256, 257, Sociology 280 or Philosophy 208; Psychology 374 or 270. During the senior year, each student must complete at least three consecutive units of student teaching (ED 401) or four units (when 401 is taken for two units and 405 is taken for two units; pending Block 8 faculty action) in an elementary school. In addition, all student teachers must attend weekly seminars during the fall. Students must be knowledgeable in the following content: literacy, mathematics, civics, economics, geography, history, science, music, visual arts, and physical education. Guidance is available from the education department. Students in the Elementary Teacher Education Program must complete an “advising checklist” that summarizes compliance with these requirements. Please see TEACHER LICENSURE further down on this page.
K-12 EDUCATION:
Students who plan to teach art at the elementary and secondary level (grades K-12) normally major in art. In art, specific courses may be necessary in addition to those required for the departmental major. Students should obtain from the education department an “advising checklist” for K-12 art. In addition, prospective teacher candidates must be knowledgeable in both literacy and mathematics. Students who wish to be licensed to teach K-12 art must take the following courses: Psychology 374 or 270; one course selected from: History 256, 257, Sociology 280, or Philosophy 208; Education 200, 398, 399, 401, and 402. ED 401, student teaching, is completed in the senior year for a period of four blocks; ED 401 may also be completed for two blocks if complemented by ED405 for two blocks (pending Block 8 faculty action). Finally, all student teachers must attend weekly seminars during the fall. Please see TEACHER LICENSURE further down on this page.
SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Students who wish to be licensed at the secondary (grades 7–12) levels normally major in an academic department that coincides with their teaching field (e.g., English, French, German, Japanese, Latin, mathematics, music, science, social studies, Spanish). In some teaching fields, specific courses may be necessary in addition to those required for a particular departmental major. Students should obtain from the education department an “advising checklist” for their particular teaching field. In addition, prospective teacher candidates must be knowledgeable in both literacy and mathematics. Students who wish to be licensed to teach in middle/junior and senior high school must take the following courses: Psychology 374 or 270; one course selected from: History 256, 257, Sociology 280, or Philosophy 208; Education 200, 398, 399, 401, and 402. ED 401, student teaching, is completed in the senior year for a period of four blocks; ED 401 may also be completed for two blocks if complemented by ED405 for two blocks (pending Block 8 faculty action). Finally, all student teachers must attend weekly seminars during the fall. Please see TEACHER LICENSURE further down on this page.
NINTH SEMESTER PROGRAM:
Students who wish to be licensed at the elementary, K-12, or secondary levels may have difficulty in completing student teaching during the eight semesters of undergraduate coursework. Therefore, the College has established a “Ninth Semester Program” where student teaching can be completed, after graduation, with tuition at a fraction of the cost of a regular semester. Eligible students will have completed all graduation requirements and teaching licensure requirements except for student teaching and its related seminar. Please see Marsha Unruh in the education department for further information.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING PROGRAMS:
Colorado College offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary School Program in English, French, German, Latin, mathematics, music, science, social studies, or Spanish; a Master of Arts in Teaching K-12 Art Program; and a Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary School Program. Descriptions of the schedules and requirements of MAT programs may be obtained from Marsha Unruh in the education department.
TEACHER LICENSURE:
In order to be recommended for licensure, students must pass the appropriate state licensure exam in the content relevant to the area or discipline in which a license is sought. Students should seek information on the test, including test dates, locations, and fees, from the education program manager in the education department. Students who are accepted into the Teacher Education Program are advised that the recommendation for licensure is based on a final evaluation of each student’s record in coursework, tests, and student teaching (which requires at least a grade of C), and that no guarantee of licensure is made by Colorado College. Certification/licensure requirements vary from state to state. The Colorado College program satisfies the requirements in many states. Students wishing to teach outside Colorado should consult with the education program manager.
Note: Students not pursuing teacher licensure may take courses in the teacher licensure category (for consent of department, see Marsha Unruh). Courses that may be taken are: ED 100, 120, 200, 320, 325, 326, 327, 328, 398, 399 (various disciplines).
In compliance with Title II of the Higher Education Act, the following data for 2006–07 (the most recent reporting year) is provided: 42 students were enrolled in the teacher education program, the student-faculty ratio was 2.2 to 1, there were three full-time faculty, and there were 18 faculty
from other departments and part-time faculty in professional education involved. There were 11 supervising faculty for the teacher preparation program. Students participate in supervised student teaching for an average of 40 hours/week for a total of 12 weeks. The pass rate of teacher education students on the PLACE content test administered by National Evaluation Systems was 100 percent.
Colorado College’s Teacher Education Program is approved by the state. Additional information about the teacher education program can be found on the Web site, www.ColoradoCollege.edu/Dept/ED/.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student majoring in English must take between eight and 14 units in English. The English major must take English 250: Introduction to Literary Theory (or its equivalent) and English 221: Introduction to Poetry. These courses are prerequisites for most 300-level courses and for the required senior seminar (480). The department urges majors to take 250 and 221 early in their literary studies. Each major must also satisfy distribution requirements:
One departmental 300- or 400-level course in each of these categories:
Middle Ages and Renaissance, excluding Shakespeare;
Shakespeare;
1660–1830: 18th Century to English Romantics;
1830–1914: 19th Century;
20th Century;
A course in prose fiction;
An alternative literature course in minority, non-Western, or women’s literature.
Distinction in English is granted by vote of the English faculty to graduating seniors with outstanding records in English courses. For the study of foreign authors in translation, students are advised to see courses in classical, French, German, Russian, and Spanish literature in translation. A student planning to teach high school English should consult the education department. Besides completing the state secondary teaching certification requirements as defined by the education department, the student needs to take courses in the history of the English language, contemporary literature, British and American literature before 1900, children’s and adolescent literature, minority literature, Shakespeare, and oral communication.
CREATIVE WRITING TRACK:
English majors who have a special interest in writing either poetry or prose fiction and who have taken one of the beginning courses in creative writing (204, 282, or 283) may apply for this program. Students in this program must fulfill most of the regular requirements of the English major but have the opportunity to devote more of their coursework to creative writing. For a more complete description of this program, see the English department secretary, Professor Mason, or Professor Hilberry.
FILM TRACK:
English majors who have a special interest in the study of film may elect this program. They must fulfill most of the regular requirements of the English major but have the opportunity to pursue more fully their interest in this area. For students in this program their senior project will consist of a critical essay, a screenplay, or the production of a film. For a more complete description of this program, see the English department secretary or Professor John Simons.
The Minor:
The English minor requires five units: English 221 Introduction to Poetry, English 250 Introduction to Literary Theory; two literary period courses(one may be a 200 level, at least one must be a 300 level course), one course before 1700 (Medieval, Renaissance, Shakespeare), one 1700 or later (18th Century, Romanticism, 19th Century, 20th Century), and one further lective English course at any level.
Director — Associate Professor TABER (Education); Advisers — Professors BURNS (Physics), DROSSMAN (Environmental Science and Chemistry), HECOX (Environmental Science and Economics), JANKE (Mathematics), KELSO (Biology), LEONARD (Geology), VARGO (Biology), WHITTEN (Physics); Associate Professors FRICKE (Geology), McDOUGAL (Math), SNYDER (Biology); Assistant Professors HOURDEQUIN (Philosophy), KUMMEL (Environmental Science), PERRAMOND (Environmental Science and Southwest Studies), ROBERTS (Sociology); Distinguished Lecturer and Legal Scholar in Residence KANNAN (Environmental Science)
The Environmental Program includes coursework in Environmental Science and Policy. The Environmental Science major includes an integrated major with an interdisciplinary focus, as well as disciplinary tracks in Environmental Physics and Environmental Chemistry. The Environmental Policy major offers an integrated environmental major with emphasis on Political Science and Economics. All majors include three common interdisciplinary courses: Environmental Inquiry, Environmental Management, and Environmental Synthesis.
An environmental issues minor is available (see Thematic Minors) that can be used with any departmental major. There are also options under Environmental Studies LAS majors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR:
The Environmental Science major has three tracks:
Integrated Major
Chemistry Concentration
Physics Concentration
All Environmental Science majors require the following:
The integrated major or a major in Environmental Chemistry or Environmental Physics
A capstone experience that includes Environmental Inquiry (EV 221); Environmental Management (EV 321); Senior Seminar (EV 490); and either Environmental Synthesis (EV 421) or Senior Thesis (EV 499). (3 units)
THE INTEGRATED MAJOR (12 UNITS):
Introduction to Global Climate Change (EV 128); Calculus I (MA 126); Physical Geology (GY 140 or GY 130); Sustainable Development or Microeconomics (EV 141 or EC 151); Environmental Policy (EV 271 or PS 321); Environmental Ethics (EV281/PH 246 or EV 275 Nature & Society or EV 273 Environmental History or FG 215 Ecofeminism or EV 130 Environmental Sociology); Human Impacts on Biogeochemical Cycles (EV 211); Analysis of Environmental Data (EV 228 or BY 220 or MA 117 or MA 217); Energy: Environmental Thermodynamics and Energetics (EV 212); Ecology and the Environment (EV 209); Water: Hydrology, Aquatic Chemistry and Ecology (EV 311); and Air: Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry (EV 431).
CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (13 UNITS):
A student interested in a major in environmental science with an emphasis in chemistry is required to take Sustainable Development or Microeconomics (EV 141 or EC 151); Environmental Policy (EV 271 or PS 321); General Chemistry I & II (CH 107 and 108); Organic Chemistry I (CH 250); Analytical Chemistry or Bioanalytical Chemistry (CH 241 or CH 345); Calculus I and II (MA 126 and 128); Classical Physics I and II (PC 241 and 242) and any three of the following: Organic Chemistry II (CH 251); Environmental Chemistry (CH 210); Organic Chemistry III (CH 351); Instrumental Analysis (CH 342); Biochemistry I (CH 382), Biochemistry II (CH 383), Physical Chemistry I (CH 366); Physical Chemistry II (CH 367); Inorganic Chemistry (CH 475); Air: Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry (EV 431). Students are encouraged to take the three advanced classes as a concerted sequence that can lead to graduate studies or careers in areas such as toxicology: CH 251, CH 382, CH 383 with CH 345 or atmospheric chemistry: CH 366, CH 367, and EV 431. Research in Environmental Chemistry and a field biology or geology course are also recommended.
PHYSICS CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (12 UNITS):
A student interested in a major in environmental science with emphasis in physics is required to take Sustainable Development or Microeconomics (EV 141 or EC 151); Environmental Policy (EV 271 or PS 321); Calculus (MA 126, 128, and 203); Introductory Physics (PC 241, 242, and 251); Electronics (PC 261); Techniques of Experimental Physics (PC 361); Mechanics I (PC 341); and Air: Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry (EV 431). A field biology or geology course is also recommended. A student interested in graduate school or an environmental science career in fields such as Atmospheric Physics, Meteorology, Geophysics, and Oceanography should take additional courses, such as differential equations, computer science, chemistry, and more physics.
Introduction to Global Climate Change (EV128); Human Impacts on Biogeochemical Cycles (EV211); Calculus I (MA126); Analysis of Environmental Data (EV228) or Biostatistics and Experimental Design (BY220) or Probability and Statistics (MA117) or Probability and Statistical Modeling (MA217)
And one of the following:
Environmental Ethics (EV281/PH246) or Nature & Society (EV275) or Environmental History (EV273) or Ecofeminism (FG215) or Environmental Sociology (EV130);
Political Science and Economics (8 units);
Public Policymaking (PS321/EV373, 2 units); Principles of Economics (EC150, 2 units) or Principles of Microeconomics (EC151) and Principles of Macroeconomics (EC152); Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (EC207).
And one of the following:
Introduction to International Political Economy (PS375/EC375) or Democracy and Markets (PS 306) or Introduction to International Development (PS 253, pending course approval by the faculty) or Global Environmental Policy (PS 356, pending course approval by the faculty).
And one of the following:
Environmental Law and Policy for the Global Commons (EV374/ PS324) or Environmental Policy (EV271) or Environmental Health and Security (PS358, pending course approval by the faculty).
And one of the following:
Political Ecology of the Southwest (SW301) or Ecological Economics and Sustainability (EV341/EC341/SW341) or Global Environmental Economics(EC335) or Advanced Topics in Economics: Global Environmental Economics (EC390) or Economic Development (EC337) or Public Finance(EC330) or International Trade(EC342) or Natural Resource Economics (EC404).
And Core Capstone Experience (3 units):
Environmental Inquiry (EV 221); Environmental Management (EV 321); Senior Seminar (EV 490, 0 units); and either Environmental Synthesis (EV 421) or Senior Thesis (EV 499).
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES MINOR:
As an alternative to a major in Environmental Science, students may consider a minor in Environmental Studies. This thematic minor is intended to be a core of courses for a student wishing to address environmental issues in their lives. The following three categories provide some of the broad distribution needed to understand the interdisciplinary nature of the environmental problems (at least 6 courses are required for this thematic minor):
Category One: Social and Philosophical Dimensions (2 courses requirement);
Category Two: Scientific Dimensions (3 courses requirement); and
For more complete details and lists of specific courses please see the Thematic Minor Handbook available at the Registrar's Office and at the Environmental Science Program office (Tutt Science Building, Room 130A).
The feminist and gender studies curriculum consists of critical examination of theories about and attitudes toward women, gender, and sexuality both in Western culture and globally, with the goal of broadening our perspectives as well as of considering the conditions for the creation of a more equitable society.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Students majoring in feminist and gender studies must successfully complete a minimum of 11.75 units of feminist and gender studies courses. These courses must include 110, 200, 311, 404, 405, and 410. In addition majors must take a specialized theory course; e.g., 213, 216, 249, 250, or 310. Majors must also complete at least five electives, at least three of which must comprise a Thematic Concentration, which may be in one of several suggested areas or may be a self-designed “Thematic Connections” concentration. Feminist and gender studies majors are encouraged to study foreign languages and to select electives, both in feminist and gender studies and in other departments or programs that examine race, ethnicity and socioeconomic class.
THE MINOR:
A minor in feminist and gender studies is also offered. Please look under Thematic Minors.
SUGGESTED AREAS OF THEMATIC CONCENTRATION:
FEMINISM AND SOCIAL CHANGE:
Feminist and Gender Studies and Studies in Humanities 118 Gender and Communication; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 Feminist Political Thought; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 The Feminist Sex (and Gender) Wars; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 Women and Violence; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 Women in Global Perspective; Feminist and Gender Studies 210 and Race and Ethnic Studies 212 Race, Class, and Gender; Feminist and Gender Studies 216 Gender and Science; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and Russian 200 Russian Women The Search for Identity in Russian Film 1930s to the present Feminist and Gender Studies and Political Science 226 Gender and Politics; Feminist and Gender Studies and Anthropology 238 Gender and Class in Latin America; Feminist and Gender Studies and Anthropology 239 Women, Men, and “Others”: Gender Cross-culturally; Feminist and Gender Studies, Political Science, Race and Ethnic Studies 250 African-American Feminist Thought in Politics; Feminist and Gender Studies, Political Science, and Asian Studies 348 Women’s Liberation Movement in Communist China; Feminist and Gender Studies, Southwest Studies 280 and English 286 Poet as Witness to War; other appropriate courses, with the approval of the student’s feminist and gender studies major adviser.
FEMINISM IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
Feminist and Gender Studies and Psychology 142 Psychology of Gender; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 Women and the Politics of Health Care; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and Anthropology 211 Women in the Postcolonial World; Feminist and Gender Studies 215 and Environmental Studies 262 Ecofeminism; Feminist and Gender Studies 216 Gender and Science; Feminist and Gender Studies and General Studies 228 Human Sexual Behavior; Feminist and Gender Studies 285 Women and the Body; Feminist and Gender Studies 311 Feminist Research Methods; other appropriate courses, with the approval of the student’s Feminist and Gender Studies major adviser.
GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES:
Feminist and Gender Studies and Sociology 112 Gender Inequality; Feminist and Gender Studies 118 Gender and Communication; Feminist and Gender Studies and Psychology 142 Psychology of Gender; Feminist and Gender Studies and Psychology 160 Women and Madness; Feminist and Gender Studies and Philosophy 203 Philosophy and the Politics of Identity; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 The Feminist Sex (and Gender) Wars; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and Drama 200 Feminist and Queer Performance; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and French 316 Images of the Prostitute; Feminist and Gender Studies 206, Asian Studies and Japanese 250 Gender and Sexuality in Japanese Literature, Film, and Manga; Feminist and Gender Studies 225 and Classics 226 Empire and Power: Individual and Family in Ancient Rome; Feminist and Gender Studies and General Studies 228 Human Sexual Behavior; Feminist and Gender Studies and Anthropology 239 Women, Men, and “Others”: Gender Cross-culturally; Feminist and Gender Studies and Sociology 258 Contested Masculinities; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 259 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Literature; Feminist and Gender Studies and History 271 History of Sex: Traditions; Feminist and Gender Studies and History 272 History of Sex: Modernity; Feminist and Gender Studies 280 and English 306 Queer Theory; Feminist and Gender Studies 285 Women and the Body; other appropriate courses with the approval of the student’s feminist and gender studies major adviser.
WOMEN OF COLOR:
Feminist and Gender Studies 206 Women in Global Perspective; Feminist and Gender Studies 210 and Race and Ethnic Studies 212 Race, Class, and Gender; Feminist and Gender Studies 229, and Music 231 Performing Music Performing Gender; Feminist and Gender Studies 224, Asian Studies 222, and Chinese 221 Chinese Women Writers and Their Works; Feminist and Gender Studies and Anthropology 238 Gender and Class in Latin America; Feminist and Gender Studies 240 and Sociology 240 Women and Development; Feminist and Gender Studies 249 and Religion 251 Feminist Religious Thought; Feminist and Gender Studies, Political Science, Feminist and Gender Studies, Japanese, and Asian Studies 251 Japanese Women Writers; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 274 Literature of the “New Woman” Era; Feminist and Gender Studies 280 and English 380 Black Women Writers and Slavery; Feminist and Gender Studies, Political Science, and Asian Studies 348 Women’s Liberation Movement in Communist China; Feminist and Gender Studies, Religion, and Asian Studies 357 Women in Hinduism and Buddhism; Feminist and Gender Studies, Asian Studies, and Religion 363 Devi: Goddesses of India; Feminist and Gender Studies, English, and Race and Ethnic Studies 387 African-American Women Writers and Literary Tradition; other appropriate courses, with the approval of the student’s feminist and gender studies major adviser.
THEMATIC CONNECTIONS:
Any of the courses selected from any other area of concentration and/or other appropriate topics courses offered in a given academic year, with the approval of the student’s feminist and gender studies major adviser, to create a coherent concentration organized around an area of special interest to the student. Other courses in recent years that might be included are Feminist and Gender Studies and Economics 202 Households and Markets: Women and the Economy; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and Comparative Literature 200 Women on Top: Gender and Comedy; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and Southwest Studies 200 Cowgirls and the West; Feminist and Gender Studies 206 and History 200 European Families; Feminist and Gender Studies 206, Classics 223, Sociology 190, and History 200 Olympians and The Olympics: Ancient and Modern Sports Culture; Feminist Philosophies; Feminist and Gender Studies and Classics 220 Myth and Meaning; Feminist and and Gender Studies 225, Classics 226, and History 227 Empire and Power: Individual and Family in Ancient Rome; Feminist and Gender Studies and Sociology 235 Sociology of Family; Feminist and Gender Studies 249 and Religion 251 Feminist Religious Thought; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 280 Issues in nineteenth century Literature: Mary Shelley and Jane Austen — Monsters and Moralities; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 280 Issues in Medieval Literature: Joan of Arc; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 280 Morphing Bodies: Marie de France, Women and Medieval Romance; Feminist and Gender Studies 280 and English 310 Writing Medieval Women; Feminist and Gender Studies and Political Science 321 Public Policymaking; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 326 Studies in Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Women; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 360 Women Writers of the Romantic Period; Feminist and Gender Studies and Religion 363 Devi: Goddesses of India; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 370 nineteenth century American Women Writers; Feminist and Gender Studies and English 381 Major Authors: Edith Wharton; other appropriate courses, with the approval of the student’s feminist and gender studies major adviser.
THE MAJOR:
Students who have taken French, Italian, or Spanish in high school must take a computerized placement test before enrolling in a language or literature course in the French and Italian department. We strongly recommend that they take the 20-minute test at the Keck Humanities Laboratory upon their arrival at the college.
A student majoring in French has two French major options:
FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES:
all required courses: 305, 306, and 431; plus 432 for those students eligible to write a thesis;
six literature or culture courses at the 300-level;
one additional literature or culture course for those students who do not take 432.
TOTAL: 10 units
ROMANCE LANGUAGES (FRENCH MAJOR; SECOND LANGUAGE FOCUS IN SPANISH OR ITALIAN):
all required courses: 305, 306, and 431; plus 432 for those students eligible to write a thesis;
three literature or culture courses at the 300-level;
one additional literature or culture course for those students who do not take 432.
Courses for second language focus in SPANISH:
305 and two Spanish culture or literature courses.
elementary or more advanced Italian, Portuguese or Latin.
Courses for second language focus in ITALIAN:
305 and two additional Italian courses from 306, 309, 315, 316, 320, GS 221.
elementary or more advanced Spanish, Portuguese, or Latin. TOTAL: 11–12 unit
The department confers distinction based on senior thesis (432) and department work.
Students who study abroad on programs other than Colorado College’s must take at least two courses beyond 306, in addition to 431 and 432 (if student is eligible), at Colorado College, as well as completing the detailed major requirements described above, to receive a French degree from the college. Only 2 credits from any unaffiliated program abroad will be accepted into the major. Students who are not eligible for 432 must take an additional upper division course to satisfy the 10-unit French major requirement and the 11–12 unit Romance languages French major requirement.
Transferring students and students who have taken the Advanced Placement (AP) examination should contact the department before taking any language or literature course, since some of the requirements for the major may be waived.
THE FRENCH LANGUAGE MINOR (6 UNITS BEYOND FR 101):
The prerequisite for admission to the minor is 101 (2 units) or equivalent. Student must complete a minimum of six units, including the following: 201, 305, 306 and two courses at the 300 level. Students may count up to two units of French AP credit (i.e., the equivalent of 201) toward the minor. Students who initially place at the 300 level as a result of previous French, must complete four CC French courses at the 300 level. College transfer credit will be accepted, but at least three 300 level French courses must be completed at Colorado College. Only one credit from an unaffiliated program will be accepted into the minor.
PROGRAM ABROAD:
In addition to the courses taught on the Colorado College campus, the French and Italian department sponsors a semester program in France during blocks 5–8. The program is open to all students who have completed French 201 or the equivalent, or have the consent of the program director.
THE MAJOR:
Students who have taken French, Italian, or Spanish in high school must take a computerized placement test before enrolling in a language or literature course in the French and Italian department. We strongly recommend that they take the 20-minute test at the Keck Humanities Laboratory upon their arrival at the college.
A student majoring in Italian has two major options:
ITALIAN STUDIES:
All required courses: 305, 306, 431, and 432 for those students eligible to write a thesis, or 431 for those graduating seniors not eligible to write a thesis.
Two Italian courses from 307, 309, 320. If thesis requirement not met, one additional Italian course.
Electives, Four courses chosen from at least one, but not more than two, disciplines (art history, cinema, classics, history, international relations, linguistics, music). All courses must be directly relevant to Italian cultures and selected in consultation with advisor. Two electives must be at the 300 level; Two of these four courses may be 300-level Italian courses relevant to the major. For complete list of elective courses, see department.
ROMANCE LANGUAGES (ITALIAN MAJOR; SECOND LANGUAGE FOCUS IN FRENCH OR SPANISH):
All required courses: 305, 306, 431 and 432 for those students eligible to write a thesis, or 431 for those graduating seniors not eligible to write a thesis.
Three Italian courses from 307, 309, 320, General Studies 221. If thesis requirement not met, one additional Italian course.
Courses for second language focus in FRENCH:
305 and two French or Francophone culture or literature courses.
Elementary or more advanced Spanish, Portuguese, or Latin.
Courses for the second language focus in SPANISH:
305 or 312, and two Spanish culture or literature courses.
Elementary or more advanced French, Portuguese, or Latin. TOTAL: 11–12 units.
Distinction is awarded based on senior thesis (432) and departmental work.
Students who study abroad on programs other than Colorado College’s should consult both their advisors and the chair of the department for approval of transfer credit. Students must take at least two courses beyond 305, in addition to 431 and 432 (if student is eligible), at Colorado College, as well as completing the detailed major requirements described above, to receive an Italian degree from the college. Only two credits from an unaffiliated program will be accepted into the major. Students who are not eligible for 432 must take an additional upper division course to satisfy the 11–12 unit Romance languages Italian major requirement.
Transferring students and students who have taken the Advanced Placement (AP) examination should contact the department before taking any language or literature course, since some of the requirements for the major may be waived.
THE MINOR:
ITALIAN LANGUAGE MINOR (6 UNITS BEYOND IT):
The prerequisite for admission to the minor is 101 (2 units) or equivalent. Students must complete a minimum of six courses, including the following: 201, 305 and three additional courses from 306, 307, 309, 315, 316, 320, GS221. Students may count up to two units of Italian AP credit (i.e., the equivalent of 201) toward the minor. Students who initially place at the 300-level as a result of previous Italian, must complete four CC Italian courses at the 300 level. College transfer credit will be accepted, but at least three 300-level Italian courses must be completed at Colorado College. Only one credit from an unaffiliated program will be accepted into the minor.
PROGRAM ABROAD:
In addition to courses taught at Colorado College campus, the French and Italian department sponsors a summer program in Italy.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student majoring in Geology must pass the following Geology courses:
130 Introductory Geology or 140 – Physical Geology
201 Mineralogy
202 Introduction to Petrology
305 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
308 Introductory Geophysics
315 Introduction to Structural Geology
320 Surface Processes and Geomorphology
3 additional units at the 200, 300, or 400 level
All majors must also pass the following:
PC 141 Introductory Physics I or PC 241 Introductory Classical Physics I
CH 107 General Chemistry I
MA 117 or BY 220 or EV228 Probability and Statistics
MA 126 Calculus I
Independent Studies (207 and 307) and Research Topics (405) may NOT be counted toward the requirements of the major.
Majors are strongly encouraged to take:
210 Fundamental geological methods and Rocky Mountains evolution
400 Senior Seminar in Geology
Geology majors planning to pursue graduate work or a career in environmental geology should consider taking additional coursework in environmental science, mathematics, chemistry (especially CH 210 Environmental Chemistry), and biology; and include 250 — Hydrology in their coursework if schedules allow.
AP credit may not satisfy the outside science requirements. Students with AP credit or who have tested out of any of the above courses in PC, CH, or MA must take the next higher course in that department’s sequence.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student majoring in German may choose one of three options: a) the German language and literature track requires nine units above GR202,the intermediate level, including GR305, 315, and 316, and six additional 300-level courses (though GR210, 211, 220, or 229 may also be substituted for one of those six courses), as well as successful completion of the German Area Studies Test (generally taken in the final semester); b) the German combination track allows students to combine their study of German with another discipline such as economics, music, history, philosophy, etc.; c) the German studies track is an interdisciplinary major under the liberal arts and sciences program. Those students wishing to qualify for graduation “with distinction” will, after consultation with the German faculty, additionally be required to write a senior thesis. For details of requirements for the three German major options, see the German department.
German majors are encouraged to apply for one of the two annual stipends for a year of study at the Universities of Regensburg or Göttingen. The college’s own spring semester at the University of Lüneburg, Germany, is open to all students who have completed 201 or the equivalent. Qualified students may also take the examination for the internationally recognized Zertifikat Deutsch from the Goethe Institute. A student may also minor in German (details below); for students who participate in the Lüneburg semester, one additional 300-level German course after their return will fulfill the requirements for the German minor. In addition, a German studies thematic minor is available. (See catalog section on Thematic Minors for details.)
THE MINOR (6 UNITS BEYOND 101):
The prerequisite for admission to the minor is 101 (2 units) or the equivalent;
Students must complete a minimum of six courses, including the following: 201, 202, 305 and three 300-level courses, for a total of 6 units;
Students may count up to two units of German AP credit (i.e., the equivalent of 201 or 202) toward the minor. Students who initially place at the 300-level as a result of previous experience with German, must complete four CC German courses at the 300-level. College transfer credit will be accepted, but at least three German courses at the 300-level must be completed at Colorado College.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student majoring in history must take a minimum of 11 units, including an introductory course, courses from three world regions arranged in a 4-3-2 pattern, HY399 and a two-block exit-level sequence. One unit from the introductory level (HY 104, 105, 109, 110 or 120) and one from the senior level (HY 410) may be counted toward the appropriate region. The three regions are Europe, United States, and World (Latin America and Africa, Russia/Eurasia, and Asia). Students must take:
either HY 110 Historical Studies (1 unit) or HY 104 Culture, Society, and History (2 units), HY 105 Civilization in the West (2 units) or HY 120 The American Past (2 units);
HY 399 Studying History;
HY 410 Advanced Seminar;
HY 420 Senior Essay or 415/416 Senior Thesis;
at least one area course at the 300-level;
a coherent spread of courses in the various culture areas, including four in one region, three in another, and two in the third.
The objective of course distribution is to enable students to encounter histories of different parts of the world and to engage in advanced work in one major culture area. Students may submit a portfolio including transcript, HY399 essay, and a senior thesis or a senior essay for consideration of distinction. Foreign language competence beyond the second-year level — or, in the case of some research topics, relevant collateral competence such as statistics — is strongly advised as part of essay or thesis preparation.
The departments of history and philosophy offer a combined major. Admission to the major is by application and must be accomplished by the end of the first semester of the junior year. Each student develops an integrated program of study in conjunction with two advisers, one from each of the sponsoring departments. Students may develop a program of history and philosophy courses in a period (for example, the ancient world or the 19th century), or in an area (for example, American, European, or Asian history and philosophy), or on an issue (for example, the nature of historical knowledge or the historical and philosophical bases of political theory). This program of study must include at least six units in history, six units in philosophy, and a one unit senior thesis. The philosophy component must include PH 201: History of Modern Philosophy, and at least two units at the 300 level or above. The coherence of the courses and goals of this program should be explained in a written application, which must receive the approval of both advisers and both departments.
In the senior year, each student writes a thesis under the supervision of her or his advisers. Students writing a thesis ought to register for HY 415 Senior Thesis during the spring semester. A rough manuscript of the thesis should be finished prior to the beginning of the thesis block. Thesis block itself is devoted to rewriting and polishing an already drafted piece of work. To prepare, students may wish to conduct an independent study tutorial by registering for either HY 409: Directed Readings in History or PH 453: Readings. This preparation block may be counted as one of the six required units for the department in which it is conducted.
This major gives a student the opportunity to apply the perspectives of history and political science to an area of the world of his or her choosing.
ENTRY INTO THE MAJOR:
To enter this major, students must take either History 104 or 105, or Political Science 103.
REGIONAL CONCENTRATION:
Each student must then take four units in each of the departments. A concentration in United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, or Africa/Middle East satisfies the requirement. Students are strongly advised to consult the advisors for the major in each department in choosing courses relevant to each region in order to make sure that they fulfill all requirements. In Political Science: all four units must be taken within the chosen region of concentration. In History: a minimum of three units of the four required units must be taken within the chosen region of concentration. A student who wishes to do so may propose, subject to the approval of the advisors and the chairs of each department, a coherent program for the study of another world region other than those listed here.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:
Regional concentrations outside the United States must include the second-year or the equivalent in a foreign language appropriate to the area.
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT:
In addition, each student must complete the Colloquium in History/Political Science (330) and one unit of advanced research (History 420, or a tutorial in Political Science in the subfield area in which most political science courses were taken for the major).
THESIS:
Any History–Political Science major may apply to write a thesis instead of taking the unit of advanced research, subject to the approval of both departments. A student must submit a proposal outlining the subject and identifying general sources by the beginning of Block 8 of the junior year, or, if a student is off campus in the junior year, the proposal may be submitted at the beginning of Block 1 of the senior year. The thesis should be interdisciplinary in nature and include the use of primary materials. The proposal should be submitted to both departments.
Students who write theses both departments consider superior, and who maintain a 3.6 GPA in the major through Block 7 of the senior year, will be awarded distinction in History–Political Science. If only one department considers the work to be superior, students will be awarded distinction by that department. Students who wish to be considered for distinction must complete the thesis by the end of Block 7 of the senior year.
The majors’ advisors may approve credit toward the major for other special or advanced courses when appropriate to a student’s concentration. “Topics” courses in both History and Political Science are examples. Approval should be sought prior to taking the course.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
The major in international political economy prepares students for careers in government, international organizations, international business, or private foundations; for further study in international economics and politics; and for constructive citizenship in a world of increasing interdependence.
A student majoring in international political economy must complete a minimum of 16 units of credit, including the following requirements:
At least five units of credit in political science, including one theory course (PS205, 270, 265, or 292) AND PS 209 or 225. Either PS209 or 225 can be counted towards the IPE major, but not both. The remaining units must come from the comparative and international relations subfields, including one unit from each. Students may take a maximum of one pre-approved elective from outside the political science department;
At least five units of credit in economics, including: EC 150 (or 151 and 152), 207 or 209, 342 or 344, and 334 or 337 or 339 or EC 390 when applicable (e.g. Global Environmental Economics);
Demonstrate second-year college proficiency in a modern foreign language or earn at least three units of credit from an approved program of studies outside the United States;
EC/PS 375 (normally taken in the junior year);
Statistics (EC 200, MA 117 or BY 220);
Capstone Research Experience — student must complete one of the following: PS 470 (or 410 or 412), EC 498, or PS 450. Senior international political economy majors must also participate in a noncredit, extended-format seminar to present their project and discuss the projects of their peers.
Professors M. ANDERSON (assistant chair), JANKE, M. SIDDOWAY (chair), TINSLEY, J. WATKINS; Associate Professors BREDIN, McDOUGALL; Assistant Professors BROWN, ERICKSON, MELARA, PELAYO, A. TAYLOR; Visiting Associate Professor KOSEK; Emeritus Professors MERRILL, ROEDER
A student may major in either mathematics or in computer science; mathematics courses are designated by MA. For details about the computer science major and a list of computer science (CP) courses, see the listing under computer science elsewhere in the catalog.
In addition to the general college requirements, a major in mathematics must complete:
126 and 128 (or equivalent);
203, 220, and 251 (a student should complete these before declaring the major);
321 and 375;
322 or 376 or 417 (should be taken in the same year as its prerequisite whenever possible) or both 316 and 318;
three other 300–400 level one-unit courses, or two other 300-400 level one-unit courses and two other 200-level one-unit courses (not meeting one of the requirements above), excluding 255, 355, 455. EC 392 can also count as a 200-level elective.
A student majoring in mathematics must also complete the following:
Attend at least four departmental seminars or department-approved talks after declaring the major, and submit a one-page summary of each to the chair within two weeks of the seminar. This should be completed by the end of block 7 of the student’s senior year.
Complete one the following capstone experiences:
MA 405 — Capstone Seminar in Mathematics;
MA 408 — History of Mathematics;
A year-long project culminating in a summary paper and seminar during block 7. The student should select a faculty adviser for this project and submit a proposal by the end of block 3. (Consult the mathematics department for further details.)
To be considered for graduation with Distinction in Mathematics, a student must complete three courses with a 300-level prerequisite, one of which must be MA 410. In addition, such students must complete a distinction project and be approved by a vote of the department faculty. (The distinction project satisfies the capstone experience requirement.) Further information is available from the department.
THE MINOR:
To minor in mathematics a student must either:
successfully complete one of the “options for a minor in mathematics” listed on the department Web page www.coloradocollege.edu/dept/MA/
successfully complete a mathematics minor designed in consultation with a department member and approved by the department. A plan for a minor not covered in #1 must be approved by the department by the end of the first block of the student’s senior year.
Advisers — Professors BREDIN (Mathematics), FENN (Economics and Business), STINESPRING (Economics and Business)
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
The mathematical economics major provides strong training for students pursuing private-sector careers in investment banking, forecasting, applied mathematics, or finance, as well as graduate work in economics, operations research, and finance. Students majoring in mathematical economics must successfully complete no fewer than 15 units of listed courses in Mathematics (MA) and Economics and Business (EC), including a senior thesis. To solidify basic problem-solving skills, all majors must initially take a common set of required courses in economic theory, calculus, linear algebra, and/or differential equations. Depending on individual course prerequisites, majors may then directly fulfill the elective requirement, which undertakes a more advanced treatment of mathematical economics, and complete a sequence of courses that provide exposure to the statistical modeling of data.
Students desiring to major in mathematical economics are required to pass the following prerequisites prior to admission into the major: EC 150 (or 151 and 152), MA 126, and MA 128. In addition to those courses, all majors must complete MA 203, MA 220 or 315, EC 207, EC 209, MA 217, EC 408, EC 392, and EC 496, plus one approved MA elective course and one approved EC elective course. A list of approved electives may be obtained from either department or from the Economics and Business department Web site. Distinction in Mathematical Economics is awarded by action of the departments to up to the top 20 percent of graduating majors based on their GPA within the major, with the provision that they have also received an A in Senior Thesis.
Professors AGEE (chair), BEN-AMOTS (associate chair), M. GRACE, LEVINE, SCOTT; Assistant Professor BHATTACHARJYA; Emeritus Professors GAMER, JENKINS; Artist-in-Residence S. GRACE; Lecturer D. BRINK; Instructors ANDERSON,BALIAN, BOLGER, A. BRINK, BURNS, COOPER, EKBERG, HANAGAN, HANSEN, HEAD, HUNZIKER, JORGENSEN, KNIGHT, LASMAWAN, LISS, MASANGO, MATZKE, D. MILLER, M. MILLER, NAGEM, PENNINGTON, POLIFKA, REED, SHELTON, SIZER, STEVENS, SWEUM, TAYLOR, TESKE, VAN HOY, VIEIRA, C. WILSON, T. WILSON; Part-time Artist-in-Residence ROWLAND; Ensemble-in-Residence COLORADO VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE; Visiting Professors MACY, SCHORMANN, R. WILSON
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
All students who wish to major in music must complete the core curriculum, consisting of the following eight block courses: MU391, 392, 393, 411, 412 (western and comparative music theory, MU393, should be completed before the end of the junior year); MU315, 316 (music history); and MU301 or MU399 (creative component/music since 1945). Three other elective block courses from the department offerings, three of which must be from the 200-level or above, are also required (only one block of MU104, “World Music”, of MU150, “Music in Western Culture”, or MU202, American Music” can be applied toward the major). Senior majors must complete a capstone project by taking 435.
In addition, all music majors must complete at least one unit of private performance study, participate in an ensemble directed by the department for four semesters (one of these must be a world music ensemble, such as Balinese Gamelan or African music, taken before or during MU393). Majors must satisfy the piano proficiency requirement (all major and minor scales, one Bach two-part invention or the first movement of a classical sonatina, one Chopin prelude, and one 20th-century work of at least intermediate difficulty) no later than the beginning of the junior year, or take four semesters of piano lessons at Colorado College. Majors must also demonstrate knowledge of a music notation software system, through examination, an independent study block, or by taking MU200, or another course in the department that satisfies the requirement. Music majors who plan to satisfy state teaching certification requirements should consult with their advisors as early as possible in their college career.
Music majors must undertake a senior capstone project. Upon the successful completion of the project, the full-time faculty members of the department will take into account the student’s performance in departmental courses, the senior project, and presence in the department in judging whether distinction will be awarded. During the year the department will sponsor a series of performances by faculty and student ensembles and soloists, as well as extended visits by distinguished visiting artists. Music majors must attend 10 such department-approved concerts per semester in the semesters following the declaration of the major to broaden their understanding of the problems of the concert world and to gain a deeper understanding of performance and literature.
THE MINOR:
To fulfill requirements for a music minor at Colorado College, students must complete a minimum of 6 units of course work, including one unit of ethnomusicology (such as 104, 221, 222, 295, 393, etc.). In addition, students must take courses selected from three of the following four periods of the western classical tradition (please note that some courses cover more than one period and thus satisfy more than one of these requirements; however, 6 units total of academic course work in the department is still required): 1) Baroque music (150: Music in Western Culture; 210: Splendor of the Baroque; 227-8: other appropriate topics courses; 315: Music History I); 2) Viennese Classicism (150: Music in Western Culture; 204: From Mozart to Mahler; 212: Mozart and his Age; 223: Beethoven; 227-8: other appropriate topics courses; 315: Music History II); 3) Romanticism (150: Music in Western Culture; 204: From Mozart to Mahler; 207: Opera; 227-8: other appropriate topics courses; 316: Music History II); and 4) Music since 1900 (150: Music in Western Culture; 205: Jazz; 211: The Miles Davis Years; 227-8: other appropriate topics courses; 301: Composition; 399: Experimental Music). Also required is at least one-half unit in theory or composition (199: Pre-Theory; 200: Music @ the Computer; 228: Topics: Intro. to Jazz Theory; 301: Composition; 391: Theory I, or any subsequent course in the theory sequence; 399: Experimental Music). In addition, minors must complete one year of ensemble performance and/or studio music at Colorado College. Minors must also attend at least five department-approved concerts per semester following the declaration of the minor to broaden their understanding of the problems of the concert world and to gain a deeper understanding of performance and literature.
Students wishing to declare a music major or minor must obtain the appropriate form from the registrar or music department supervisor and meet with the music department chair.
African Music — HUNZIKER, MASANGO; Brass — VAN HOY, T. WILSON; Organ — SHELTON; Percussion — COOPER; Piano — ANDERSON, D. BRINK, S. GRACE, PENNINGTON, POLIFKA, C. WILSON; Strings — BOLGER, HEAD, JORGENSEN, KNIGHT, LISS, D. MILLER, M. MILLER, REED, SIZER, TAYLOR; Voice — A. BRINK, BURNS, HANSEN, ROWLAND; Woodwinds — BALIAN, EKBERG, MATZKE, NAGEM, STEVENS, VIEIRA
Private instruction by qualified professionals in voice and all instruments (12 private lessons of 40 minutes per semester) and class instruction in African music, guitar, piano, and voice are available for a fee. The instruction includes study of technique, tone production, interpretation, and repertoire depending on the student’s ability and degree of previous advancement. All students MUST register with the music department supervisor at the beginning of EACH semester. Private and class instruction are offered as adjunct courses for .25 unit per semester.
Performance – Ensembles
Instrumental Ensemble and Vocal Ensemble credits (only for non-music majors) may be counted toward a degree provided the student does not have a total of more than 2 units of work in all.
Director — Assistant Professor DRISCOLL (Psychology); Advisers — Professors BERTRAND (Biology), DROSSMAN (Chemistry), HATHAWAY (Biology), HORNER (Psychology), JACOBS (Psychology); Associate Professor ERDAL (Psychology)
The neurosciences investigate the development, organization, and functioning of the nervous system. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary undertaking with required courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and psychology. The major provides students with:
a broadly based yet integrated education focused on the relationship between human behavior and biology;
laboratory experience to help them develop scientific process skills (e.g., critical reading, writing, and thinking);
the opportunity to integrate information gained by studying the nervous system at different levels; and
the opportunity to engage in original research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students completing the major will have an interdisciplinary scientific background from which to pursue their particular interests in the neurosciences.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Students wishing to major in neuroscience complete a minimum of 14 courses (16 units) across four different departments. Required courses are: PSYCHOLOGY 100 (or 101 or 111), Introductory Psychology; 202, Research Design; 299, Neuroscience; 344, Cognition (or 332, Learning and Adaptive Behavior, or 362, Abnormal Psychology); and two of the following: 412, Neuropsychology; 417 Advanced Neuroscience Seminar; 433, Neuropharmacology. BIOLOGY 109, Biology of Vertebrates (or 108, Biology of Invertebrates); 210, Cell Biology; 361, Molecular and Classical Genetics (or Chemistry 382, Biochemistry I). CHEMISTRY 107–108, General Chemistry I, II; 250, Structures of Organic Molecules; 251, Reactions of Organic Molecules. MATHEMATICS 126, Calculus I.
Although not required, PC 141/142, Introductory Physics I, II (or PC 241/242, Introductory Classical Physics I, II) is highly recommended, especially for students planning to attend medical school. In addition, the following courses are also recommended: BY 244, Histotechnique; BY 465, Molecular Biology; PC 151, Biophysics: Physics and Living Things.
Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in the neurosciences are strongly encouraged to complete at least one block of relevant independent laboratory research under close faculty supervision from one of the following: PY 451–454; BY 309/409; CH 201/301/401. Note that such research projects must be conducted with one of the neuroscience advisers. If the adviser is in the psychology department, the student must complete a proposal the academic year before the research is to be conducted. Proposal forms are available on the psychology Web page.
Note: Before a student can declare a major in neuroscience, s/he must first complete five of the above courses, one of which must be PY 299, Neuroscience.
Professors GENOVA, J. LEE, RIKER (chair); Associate Professors FURTAK, HERNANDEZ-LEMUS; Assistant Professor HOURDEQUIN; Emeritus Professors CAUVEL, KRIMM; Adjunct Assistant Professor McENNERNEY
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Students majoring in philosophy must satisfactorily complete 12 units in philosophy. a) Five of these units are in the history of philosophy: Greek Philosophy (101), History of Modern Philosophy (201) (two units), 20th-Century Analytic Philosophy (301), and 20th-Century Continental Philosophy (302). b) Four units are meant to demonstrate breadth in the discipline of philosophy and involve taking one course in each of the following four areas: Knowledge and Reality, Value Theory, Philosophical Psychology, and Comparative Philosophy. c) The three remaining units are Junior Seminar (452), Senior Essay (475), and Senior Seminar (476). Independent reading courses cannot substitute for any of these requirements without written permission from the department. We urge students to take Greek Philosophy (101) and History of Modern Philosophy (201) prior to the end of their sophomore year, since they are the prerequisites for most upper-division courses in the department.
We also strongly recommend that students achieve at least second-year proficiency in a foreign language; French, German, Greek, and Latin are the most usual languages for the pursuit of higher degrees in Western philosophy.
THE MINOR:
Students minoring in philosophy must satisfactorily complete six units in philosophy, including 201 (two units) and at least two units of advanced work at the 300 or 400 level.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A student majoring in physics must receive credit for Physics 241 and 242. Physics majors must also complete Physics 251, 261, 361 (or 461–462), 450, and three units of physics numbered 262 or above. One block of Investigations in Physics (Physics 391 or 491) may be included, but Readings in Physics (Physics 270, 370 or 470) may not. Additional advanced courses in physics and mathematics are strongly recommended, especially for those who plan a career in physics, astronomy, or applied science. Students intending to pursue graduate study in physics should also take Physics 311, 341, 349, 353, 354, 441, and 442.
THE MINOR:
Students minoring in physics must receive credit for Physics 241 and 242 (Introductory Classical Physics I and II), Physics 251 (Modern Physics), Physics 261 (Electronics), plus one other course numbered 200 or above.
OTHER COURSES:
Courses 123 and 124 (Scientific Revolutions I and II) through 137 (Conceptual Physics) are intended primarily for students with no professional interest in the sciences, but a curiosity about what physicists and astronomers know about various aspects of the world and how they found out.
The Topics in Physics courses (120, 220, and 320) are experimental or occasional courses taught by visiting professors or permanent faculty. Courses offered under this rubric will vary year to year.
120, 220, 320 Topics in Physics. Experimental or occasional courses taught by visiting professors or permanent faculty. Courses offered under this rubric will vary year to year. .5 unit or 1 unit.
Professors CRONIN, DUNHAM, FULLER, HENDRICKSON, LEE (chair), LINDAU, LOEVY; Associate Professors GOULD, GRACE; Assistant Professors ITO, PRICE-SMITH; Emeritus Professors BROOKS, FINLEY; Distinguished Lecturer KANNAN; Visiting Professor CARTER
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Political Science prepares students for a variety of careers, public and private, some related directly to politics and some not, some based in graduate training and some not. Departmental requirements are designed not just to prepare students for graduate school, but to give all majors broad exposure to the discipline and to prepare them for responsible citizenship in the contemporary world.
A minimum of 10 units in the political science department is required, to include the following:
Two units in each of four subfields. The four subfields are: American Politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Students must take 200 in the American politics subfield; 209 or 225 in the international relations subfield; 236 in comparative politics; and either 205 or 270 or 265 or 292 in the political theory subfield. Either 209 or 225 can be counted towards the major, but not both.
A tutorial in one subfield selected for emphasis. Students who are admitted to write theses are exempt from the tutorial requirement.
One additional course to reach the 10-unit minimum. The elective may not be 231 or 233. In addition to the regular courses offered by the department, students may count as their elective one of the following courses: a topics in politics course (203), an independent study (402), or one course taken at another institution.
Distinction in political science will be awarded based on a graduating senior’s cumulative GPA in courses within the major. Proposals to write a senior thesis must normally be submitted by the beginning of the final block of the student’s junior year, but a student studying off campus at the end of the junior year may submit a proposal in the first week of block 1 of the senior year. The department strongly urges all its majors to achieve fluency in a foreign language and to take Principles of Economics and at least two courses in History. Students are strongly advised to take the prescribed courses at the 200 level before taking courses at the 300 level. Non-majors are welcome to sample departmental offerings at that level, but need consent of instructor or chair to so do.
Professors ERDAL, HORNER, JACOBS, T. ROBERTS; Associate Professors DRISCOLL, WATERS (chair); Assistant Professor CHAN; Visiting Instructors MARTIN, TRAVIS; Emeritus Professors FREED, JOHNS, C. ROBERTS, SHEARN, WEIR
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
Consistent with the liberal arts tradition, the psychology department at Colorado College is dedicated to providing an academic program that helps students develop the necessary skills and knowledge for achieving an intellectually-enriched life, preparing them for both graduate studies and professional work. The psychology department provides broad coverage of academic psychology, emphasizing empirical research literature and a scientific understanding of human and non-human animal behavior. Psychology majors are expected to obtain methodological competence in a variety of research techniques, which are introduced in statistics and research design and elaborated in the upper-level courses. Ethical responsibility is inherent in psychology, both in the treatment of research participants (human and non-human) and in the preparation of academic and professional work, and psychology majors are trained in understanding to uphold this responsibility. Psychology majors acquire a knowledge base in core areas of psychology, with an expectation for depth of inquiry in advanced study. Psychology majors are expected to demonstrate effective oral and written communication and to show critical evaluation of assumptions and evidence regarding psychological phenomena.
Students must earn a grade of C– or higher to pass in ALL courses taken to fulfill major requirements (whether within or outside of the psychology department). When a grade of D+ or lower is received in such a course, students must repeat the course for a passing grade. Although the D+, D, and CR grades fulfill graduation requirements, they do not fulfill major or prerequisite requirements. The Psychology section of the Colorado College Catalog of Courses is also reproduced on the Web address listed above.
The following outline presents the Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology course requirements for the declared psychology major, including major courses within and outside the department. Students majoring in psychology complete a minimum of ten courses in psychology including: 100 or 101 or 111, 202, 209 or 281, 299, 332 or 344, 362, 374, two 400-level seminars (408, 412, 413, 417, 420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 426, 427, 430, 433, 437, 441, 449), and a minimum of one unit of Final Project (451, 452, 453). In addition, majors must receive credit for two courses from the natural science division, and either Mathematics 125 or 126. Students interested in majoring in psychology are advised to take courses that will count toward the major by their second year. Students should have completed 100 or 101 or 111, and 202 before declaring a major in psychology. Details of the department’s requirements can be found in the Psychology Majors’ Handbook available on the Web address listed above.
The purpose of the academic study of religion is to analyze and interpret religious beliefs and practices through critical reflection on their cultural contexts and historical development, including ideas about the nature of reality, ideal forms of human society, rituals of individual and societal identity, and sources of authority in personal and social morality. The religious quest takes many forms and is shaped by, even as it shapes, a rich array of creative activities: art, music, literature, dance, family, politics, and poetry. Our department also respects the existential questions of meaning and purpose that students often bring to religious studies.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
The major in religion consists of at least 11 courses in religion, including the following:
Three 100-level courses in particular traditions, at least one of which must be chosen from religions originating in Asia (160, 170, 180) and at least one of which must be chosen from religions originating in the Middle East (120, 130, 140). These courses introduce students to basic skills and concepts in the academic study of religion, such as critical methods for the close reading of texts, the relation between religious beliefs and practices and their historical and cultural contexts, and basic elements of religion, including myth, ritual, devotion, theology, and ethics.
Two 200-level courses on topics in religious studies. These courses include material from two or more religious traditions, examine different interpretive approaches within a tradition, or compare patterns of the formation of religious identity or institutions in various traditions.
Three 300-level courses in advanced study of a topic or tradition. These courses carry prerequisites and demand greater depth of reading and higher quality of writing. Students will typically conduct independent research in the completion of a major project.
One course in biblical studies (111, 112, 213). The Bible is a central religious and literary text in the Western tradition and informs the music, literature, visual art, moral codes, architecture, political rhetoric, and social discourse of the cultural context in which our students are located.
Seminar in Theory and Method (302). This seminar examines theories about the origin and function of religion, as well as leading methods of religious studies, through close reading of classic and contemporary texts. Enrollment is limited to junior and senior majors.
One additional course in the department.
We strongly recommend that majors gain proficiency in a foreign language, classical or modern. We further recommend that majors take a course in the study of religion in the social science division. The department awards the graduation honor of Distinction in Religion for superior achievement in a Senior Thesis or cumulative excellence in departmental courses.
THE MINOR:
The minor in religion consists of a minimum of five courses, distributed as follows and chosen in consultation with an adviser in the department:
Two 100-level courses in particular religious traditions
Three upper-division courses, including at least one 200-level course on a topic in the comparative study of religion and at least one 300-level course in advanced study of a religious tradition for which the student has completed the prerequisite.
Russian and Eurasian Studies (RES) is an interdisciplinary program affiliated with the departments of history, political science, and German/Russian/East Asian languages. The focus of this program is the region that stretches from Central and Eastern Europe through the breadth of Russia and Central Asia into northeastern Eurasia. We study the histories, languages, politics, economies, and cultures of a significant part of the world long obscured by the intellectual and methodological tensions of the Cold War. The program provides a background for careers in law, teaching, public and foreign service, international business, and the domestic and international non-profit sector. It also prepares students for graduate training in area studies and language instruction. RES sponsors a variety of activities such as a speaker series, films, and other cultural events associated with the Russian language house. For more complete descriptions of the courses noted below, please refer to the catalog entries for the appropriate departments.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
To fulfill the program major, students must complete a total of 12 units:
Four units in a relevant language and 2 units in literature;
Three units in related courses in the Social Sciences division (at least one of these courses must be in the area history);
Two units in related courses in any division;
RS400 or PS tutorial (PS410; PS412; PS470);
All majors are strongly encouraged to take relevant courses in other disciplines beyond the immediate requirements of the program.
THE MINOR:
To fulfill the program minor, students must complete 6 units as follows:
Two units of relevant language;
One unit in area history;
Three units in related courses in any division.
AH 208 Byzantine Art. 1 unit — Kolarik. RS 200 Topics in Russian and Eurasian Studies. 1 unit — Gould,
Johnson, Kolarik, Pavlenko, Rittenberg, department. RS 400 Advanced Seminar in Russian and Eurasian Studies. 1 unit — Gould,
Johnson, Kolarik, Pavlenko, Rittenberg, department. RU 101 Elementary Russian. 2 units — Pavlenko, department. RU 103, 104 Elementary Russian Skill Maintenance. .25 unit each — department. RU 201, 202 Intermediate Russian. 2 units — Pavlenko,
department. RU 205, 206 Intermediate Russian Skill Maintenance. .25 unit
each — department. RU 255 Masterpieces of Russian Literature: From Chronicles to Romanticism
(1050s–1850s). 1 unit — Pavlenko. RU 256 Masterpieces of Russian Literature: From Realism to Postmodernism
(1860s–today). 1 unit — Pavlenko. RU 305, 306 Advanced Russian Language. 2 units — Pavlenko,
department. RU 311 Independent Reading. 1 unit — department. RU 312 Independent Study. 1 unit — department. RU 325 Topics in Russian Literature and Culture. 1 unit — Pavlenko. RU 350 Tolstoy in Translation. 1 unit — Pavlenko. RU 351 Dostoevsky in Translation. 1 unit — Pavlenko. HY 317 Central and Eastern Europe. 1 unit — Johnson. HY 318 Modern Russia and the Soviet Union. 1 unit — Johnson. HY 319 Central Asia and Eurasia. 1 unit — Johnson. PS 308 Comparative Politics Russia. 1 unit — Gould. PS 310 Comparative Politics Eastern Europe. 1 unit — Gould. PS 312 Balkan Politics. 1 unit — Gould.
RS 400 or PS Tutorial (PS410; PS412; PS470)Advanced Seminar in Russian
and Eurasian Studies. This course is required of all majors, and will
result in the completion of an extended essay or independent research project,
based on a significant body of original research and/or the student’s internship
experience in the region. Student will present this essay at an annual faculty-student
seminar. 1 unit — Gould, Johnson, Kolarik, Pavlenko, department.
Director and Major Adviser — Professor MEYER (Chemistry); Faculty Advisers DROSSMAN (Environmental Science), HECOX (Environmental Science), HILBERRY (English), HILT (Physics), HYDE (History), KANNAN (Environmental Science), KELSO (Biology), LEONARD (Geology), LEVINE (Music), LINKHART (Biology), MONROY (History), MONTAÑO (Anthropology), PADILLA (English), POPKIN (Sociology), D. TORRES-ROUFF (History), TUCKER (Art); Visiting Faculty MARTINEZ, VARELA, ZWINGER
Southwest studies examines the region of the greater Southwest (southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico) through a variety of lenses, encouraging students to see the complexity that diverse people have created in a specific place. This blend of peoples and histories living in distinctive landscapes provides a model for study applicable to any region. Using the tools of traditional disciplines in combination with interdisciplinary techniques, students will observe and analyze places and people and use these skills to solve real problems.
THE MAJOR — REQUIREMENTS:
A major in Southwest studies requires a minimum of 12.5 units and a maximum of 15.5 units:
Geography “core” course: SW 272 —1 unit;
Interdisciplinary study “core” course: SW 273 — 1 unit;
Language requirement: SP 201 or equivalent;
Appropriate Methods/Theory Course — 1 unit (many of these have prerequisites). AN 215; CO 300; CO 391; EN 250; EV 222; EV 228; HY 399; MU 393; PS 321;SO 229; SW 301;FG 311;
Six units of electives from approved list: a major must include one course from each of the three major concentrations. (See program advisers for current list);
Senior Capstone Project: SW 400–401 — 2 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; six units in the major and approved methods course;
Senior Seminar: SW 395 — .5 unit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
THE MINOR:
A minor in Southwest studies requires 5.5 units including:
FYE/SW 175 or SW 102 and SW 272, 273; OR SW 272 and 273;
Three units of electives from approved list (see program advisers for current list);
SW 395 — .5 unit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Integrative Experience for minors to be completed in this course.)
Chairs — Professors BLASENHEIM, CRAMER; Associate Professor MONTAÑO; Professors S. BIZZARRO, DANIELS, LOMAS; Assistant Adjunct Professor K. BIZZARRO; Assistant Professor MARINESCU; Visiting Instructor TALAYA
SPANISH MAJOR:
A student majoring in Spanish has two Spanish major options:
SPANISH — HISPANIC STUDIES:
All required courses: 305 or 312, 306, 431 and 432 for those students eligible to write a thesis, or 431 for those graduating seniors not eligible to write a thesis and:
One course from 327, 328;
One course from 331, 333;
One course from 324, 325, 326;
One course from 338, 339;
Two 300 level literature/culture courses. If thesis requirement not met, one additional Spanish course.
TOTAL: 10 units.
ROMANCE LANGUAGES (SPANISH MAJOR; SECOND LANGUAGE FOCUS IN FRENCH OR ITALIAN):
All required courses: 305 or 312, 306, 431, and 432 for those students eligible to write a thesis, or 431 for those graduating seniors not eligible to write a thesis and:
Three Spanish literature/culture courses;
If thesis requirement not met, one additional Spanish course.
Courses for second language focus in FRENCH:
305 and two French or Francophone culture or literature courses;
elementary or more advanced Italian, Portuguese, or Latin.
Courses for second language focus in ITALIAN:
305 and two additional Italian Literature or Culture courses;
elementary or more advanced French, Portuguese, or Latin.
TOTAL: 11–12 units.
Distinction is awarded based on senior thesis (432) and departmental work.
Students who study abroad on programs other than Colorado College’s must take at least 2 courses beyond 306 at Colorado College in addition to 431 and 432 (if student meets thesis requirements), as well as completing major requirements as described above, to receive a Spanish degree from the college. Students who are not eligible for 432 must take an additional upper division course to satisfy the 10-unit Spanish major requirement and the 11–12 unit Romance Languages Spanish major requirement.
Transferring students and students who have taken the Advance Placement exam should contact the department before taking any language or literature course, since some of the requirements for the major may be waived.
SPANISH MINOR — 6 UNITS BEYOND SP 201:
The prerequisite for admission to the minor is 101 (2 units) or equivalent. Student must complete a minimum of six courses, including the following: 201, 305, 306 and two 300-level courses. Students may count up to two units of Spanish AP credit (i.e., the equivalent of 201) toward the minor. Students who initially place at the 300-level as a result of previous Spanish, must complete four CC Spanish courses at the 300 level. College transfer credit will be accepted, but at least three 300-level Spanish courses must be completed at Colorado College.
PROGRAM ABROAD:
In addition to the courses taught on the Colorado College campus, the Spanish department sponsors a semester program in Mexico during blocks 1–4 with a ten-day orientation in Mexico during half-block. The program is open to all students who have completed Spanish 305 or the equivalent, or have the consent of the program director. Students participating in this program will receive a Mexico Today minor.
