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  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed especially for non-science majors. Explores how new sciences of fractals, chaos and complexity are changing ways in which we describe, predict and understand nature and art. Topics include population models, world economy, weather, biological systems, evolution and aesthetic appreciation of art and music. Prerequisites: math categories M1<>QA and M2<>QB of University Studies Program.
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Permits students to contribute in the areas of their expertise and gain hands-on experience that will help to bridge the gap between academia and the real world of work. Specific arrangements must be made in advance to identify the academic component of the internship and the grading criteria. Such planning will involve the internship agency, the student's academic adviser and the associate dean of the college. Prerequisite: approval of adviser, head of the major department and an associate dean of A&S. (Offered both semesters)
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Affiliated with the Washington Center, a private, nonprofit, educational organization which provides comprehensive learning opportunities in the nation's capitol for both undergraduate and graduate students. Includes placement (in congressional offices, executive agencies, judicial institutions, public and special interest groups and community programs), supervision, evaluation, orientation, housing, seminars, counseling, a lecture and debate series, special events and other support services. See associate dean, College of Arts and Sciences, for details, but plan on a six-month lead time. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered both semesters)
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Taken in conjunction with the Washington Center internship program (A&S 4500). Extension of internship experience via discussion-sized groups, led by faculty who are practitioners functioning in the same contexts of action as the internship. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered both semesters)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Courses of broad general appeal and an interdepartmental flavor will be offered from time to time under this title. Permits utilization of unusual faculty expertise and provides highly-specialized and particularly pertinent, timely subject matter. See current class schedule for topics. Prerequisites: junior standing. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Offers the advanced student the opportunity to pursue an individualized topic of interest with the assistance and direction of an instructor. Prerequisites: junior/senior standing and consent of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Surveys African presence in America. Selected teachings are designed to give the student a concise understanding of the heritage of African people in America. Prerequisite: WA or COM1
  • 3.00 Credits

    Appropriate for students interested in diversity and social justice. Topics covered through an interdisciplinary study of people and society range from identity, critical thinking, empowerment, role models, stereotyping, institutional discrimination, and tolerance. The key lynchpin is active participation in the development and maintenance of just communities. Cross listed with AMST/LTST/WMST/INST/NAIS 1030. Enrollment preference will be given to We The People FIG students. Prerequisite: WA or COM1
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    Surveys African societies in their traditional and modern settings. Explores structure, function, and process in African social institutions (family, kinship, gender, economy, politics, education, law, and religion). Analyses impact of Western contact of these institutions and other internal and external processes that have culminated in the present African condition. Cross listed with SOC 2140.