Summer & Continuing Studies 2013

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ANTH 1a - Introduction to the Comparative Study of Human Societies

4 credit hours
Instructor: Anna Jaysane-Darr
Requirements Fulfilled: ss, nw
M, T, Th 01:30 - 03:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
This course examines the ways human beings construct their lives in a variety of societies. Includes the study of the concept of culture, kinship and social organization, political economy, gender and sexuality, religion and ritual, symbols and language, social inequalities and social change, and globalization. Consideration of anthropological research methods and approaches to cross-cultural analysis. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2048
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

CHEM 11a 2 - General Chemistry I - Section 2 (Summer Ses. 2)

4 credit hours
Instructor: Michael Vela
Requirements Fulfilled: sn, qr
M, T, Th, F 09:00 - 10:50 AM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
This course may not be taken for credit by students who have passed CHEM 10a or 15a in previous years. The corresponding lab is CHEM 18a - Section 2, Sage class number: 2121. The small summer class size will allow the instructor to set the pace of the course in accord with the needs of students who have had varying previous exposure to chemistry. This course will cover the subject matter of a conventional Fall semester chemistry course, providing the student with an understanding of the principles and concepts underlying the molecular processes and macroscopic chemical changes of matter. Following an introduction to stoichiometry, a background of quantum theory and atomic structure will lead to an understanding of molecular bonding and structure, and states of matter and phase changes. The study of reaction energetics and kinetics will be followed by solution equilibria, electrochemistry and acid-base reactions. The course will conclude with applications to organic and inorganic chemistry. This course will provide students with the full range of chemical topics desired when only a single semester of chemistry is adequate for their needs.
You can view a syllabus for this class here.
PLEASE NOTE: This class will meet on Mondays from 9am-12noon to allow for an extra hour of instruction. Please plan your schedule accordingly.
Sage class number: 2117
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable, once per summer $50 registration fee.

CHEM 18a 2 - General Chemistry Laboratory I - Section 2 (Summer Ses. 2)

2 credit hours
Instructor: Michael Vela
M, Th 01:00 - 05:20 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
Corequisite: CHEM 11a-Section 2. Dropping CHEM 11a necessitates written permission from the lab instructor to continue with this course. May yield half-course credit toward rate of work and graduation. Two semester hour credits. This course may not be taken by students who have passed CHEM 19a in previous years.
The enrollment in this class is limited, allowing close supervision of each student's performance. Experiments are designed to illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 11a, including atomic spectra, stoichiometry, gas laws, and chemical reactions. This course will include gravimetric, volumetric, and synthesis and spectrometric analysis of an inorganic complex. Techniques of measurement and the assessment of errors will be stressed.
You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2121
Course Tuition: $1,550 plus a $100 laboratory materials course fee and a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

FA 3a - Introduction to Drawing I

4 credit hours
Instructor: Sean Downey
Requirements Fulfilled: ca
M, T, Th 11:00 AM - 01:20 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
This is an experiential learning art course for beginners. No previous drawing experience necessary. May be repeated once for credit if taught by different instructors.
A studio class that introduces a range of drawing materials and methods. Students will draw from direct observation of still-life, landscape, and the human figure. Drawing media may include graphite, charcoal, ink, and collage, as well as watercolor and pastel. The drawings of great artists throughout history will be studied to provide examples of what is possible within this broad and expressive visual language.
Sage class number: 2087
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a $40 Studio Art Fee and a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

FA 3b - Introduction to Drawing II: Wet Media

4 credit hours
Instructor: Alfredo Gisholt
Requirements Fulfilled: ca
M, T, Th 06:30 - 08:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
This is a art course for beginners. This course may be repeated once for credit if offered by different instructors.
This art course is an introduction to the materials and methods of drawing. A topic based course, this section of FA 3b will offer basic drawing instruction through focus on a particular theme: drawing with the "wet media" of ink and watercolor. Students will work from still life, the figure and landscape, and will consider how pens and brushes can be used in expressive and inventive ways.
Sage class number: 2060
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a $40 Studio Art Fee and a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

FILM 110a - Film Production I

4 credit hours
Instructor: Marc Weinberg
Requirements Fulfilled: ss, ca
M, T, Th 01:30 - 03:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of fictional narrative motion picture production. Students will take part in teams and produce two short films. The films will emphasize dramatic development and creative storytelling through image composition, camera movement, editing, and sound. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2062
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

IGS 10a - Introduction to International and Global Studies

4 credit hours
Instructor: Chandler Rosenberger
Requirements Fulfilled: ss
M, T, Th 01:30 - 03:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
"Globalization" touches us more every day. This course introduces the challenges that globalization presents to international governance, economic success, individual and group identities, cultural diversity and the environment. It explores globalization's impact on various regions and on inequalities within and between nations, as well as addressing questions of gender, race, and global security. A requirement for the IGS major or minor, this course offers to all students a familiarity with the major issues facing an increasingly complex and interdependent world. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2065
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MATH 8a - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

4 credit hours
Instructor: Tue Ly
Requirements Fulfilled: sn, qr
M, T, W, Th 09:00 - 10:50 AM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
This course will cover the following topics in mathematics: discrete probability spaces; random variables; expectation; variance; approximation by the normal curve; sample mean and variance; and confidence intervals. No calculus is required, but students are expected to be proficient in high school algebra and the graphing of functions.

If you are uncertain whether your previous mathematics study will prepare you for the courses you see listed here, please visit the Registrar's website at: Mathematics Calculus Placement Testing and scroll down to "Mathematics" for a copy of the University's Math placement exam. The exam is designed to be taken and graded by the student.
Sage class number: 2089
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MATH 10a - Techniques of Calculus (a)

4 credit hours
Instructor: Keith Merrill
Requirements Fulfilled: sn
M, T, W, Th 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade of C- or higher in MATH 5a or placement by examination. Students may not take MATH 10a if they have received a satisfactory grade in MATH 10b or MATH 20a. MATH 10a is an introduction to differential (and some integral) calculus of one variable, with emphasis on techniques and applications.
You can view a syllabus for this class here.

If you are uncertain whether your previous mathematics study will prepare you for the courses you see listed here, please visit the Registrar's website at: Mathematics Calculus Placement Testing and scroll down to "Mathematics" for a copy of the University's Math placement exam. The exam is designed to be taken and graded by the student.
Sage class number: 2066
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MUS 1a - Introduction to Music

4 credit hours
Instructor: Michele Zaccagnini
Requirements Fulfilled: ca
M, T, Th 01:30 - 03:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
This course is a general introduction to the materials and forms of music, and a study of musical literature. Students will be trained in the art of analytical listening, based on selected listening assignments. This course is open to non-Music majors who are assumed to have little or no previous knowledge of music. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2068
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

PHIL 6a - Introduction to Symbolic Logic

4 credit hours
Instructor: Matthias Jenny
Requirements Fulfilled: hum
M, T, Th 01:30 - 03:50 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
Symbolic logic provides concepts and formal techniques that elucidate deductive reasoning. This course covers sentence logic and predicate logic. Topics include truth-functional connectives, quantifiers, validity, truth, validity, and proof.

This course fulfills requirements for philosophy majors and non-majors. It is also of interest to any students interested in critical thinking and logic, for example, those planning to take the LSAT. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2092
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

PSYC 1a - Introduction to Psychology

4 credit hours
Instructor: Brittany Cassidy
Requirements Fulfilled: ss
M, T, Th 06:30 - 08:50 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
This course is a survey of contemporary psychology. Topics include brain and behavior, perception, memory, learning, cognitive processes, plasticity, intelligence, child and adult development, personality, social behavior, and the relationship between normal and abnormal behavior. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2095
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

THA 15b-1 - Public Speaking: The Art of Oral Communication (Section 1)

4 credit hours
Instructor: Jennifer Cleary
Requirements Fulfilled: ca, OC
M, T, Th 11:00 AM - 01:20 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
This is an experiential learning course.
This is an introductory course designed to present the basic concepts and techniques of making presentations to groups of people. Students will explore the principles of human communication and apply them to various situations and forms of spoken discourse. Students will develop a process for analyzing the audience, developing effective habits of vocal delivery, and for writing their own speeches. Content, research, personal style, and storytelling will also be examined. You can view a syllabus for this class here. Course enrollment is limited to 10 students.
Sage class number: 2103
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

THA 15b-2 - Public Speaking: The Art of Oral Communication (Section 2)

4 credit hours
Instructor: Jennifer Cleary
Requirements Fulfilled: ca, OC
M, T, Th 11:00 AM - 01:20 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
This is an experiential learning course.
This is an introductory course designed to present the basic concepts and techniques of making presentations to groups of people. Students will explore the principles of human communication and apply them to various situations and forms of spoken discourse. Students will develop a process for analyzing the audience, developing effective habits of vocal delivery, and for writing their own speeches. Content, research, personal style, and storytelling will also be examined. You can view a syllabus for this class here.Course enrollment is limited to 10 students.
Sage class number: 2104
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee