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Course of Study Bulletin
2020-2021
Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Effective June 2020 for the 152nd Academic Year.
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Table of Contents
Guidelines 3 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Academic Regulations
3 .....................................................................................................................................................................
Course Numbering and Abbreviations
19 .......................................................................................................................................
Degree Requirements
22 ....................................................................................................................................................................
Enrollment Information
37 .................................................................................................................................................................
General Information
51 .......................................................................................................................................................................
Graduate Studies
55 ............................................................................................................................................................................
Course Catalog 66 ........................................................................................................................................................................................
African American Studies
66 .............................................................................................................................................................
American Intercultural Studies
70 ....................................................................................................................................................
Arts, Letters, and Enterprise
73 .........................................................................................................................................................
Art and Art History
80 ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Biomathematics
103 ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Biology
106 ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Chemistry
120 .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Classical Studies
132 ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Comparative Literature
149 ...............................................................................................................................................................
Communication
155 ............................................................................................................................................................................
Communication Management
166 ...................................................................................................................................................
Computer Science
168 ........................................................................................................................................................................
East Asian Studies at Trinity
180 ......................................................................................................................................................
Economics
187 .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Education
200 .......................................................................................................................................................................................
English
232 ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Engineering Science
246 ....................................................................................................................................................................
Entrepreneurship
258 ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Environmental Studies
262 ................................................................................................................................................................
Film Studies
269 ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Geosciences
273 ..................................................................................................................................................................................
General Education
283 ........................................................................................................................................................................
Health Care Administration
288 ........................................................................................................................................................
Human Communication & Theatre
301 ...........................................................................................................................................
History
323 ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Interdisciplinary Second Major
340 ..................................................................................................................................................
International Studies
342 ....................................................................................................................................................................
Linguistics
363 ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Mathematics
367 .................................................................................................................................................................................
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
378 ..........................................................................................................................................
Mathematical Finance
383 .................................................................................................................................................................
Modern Languages and Literatures
386 .........................................................................................................................................
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Museum Studies
422 ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Music
425 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Neuroscience
445 ................................................................................................................................................................................
New Media
451 .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Physical Education
453 .......................................................................................................................................................................
Philosophy
461 .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Physics and Astronomy
474 ..............................................................................................................................................................
Political Science
486 ............................................................................................................................................................................
Psychology
495 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Religion
502 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Scientific Computing
512 ...................................................................................................................................................................
Sociology and Anthropology
515 ......................................................................................................................................................
Business, School of
533 ......................................................................................................................................................................
Sport Management
566 ......................................................................................................................................................................
Urban Studies
572 ................................................................................................................................................................................
Women's and Gender Studies
579 ...................................................................................................................................................
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CoSB Guidelines
Academic Regulations
Credit Hours
Academic Workload
Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses
Classification of Students
Grades
Grade Point Average
Grades in Major or Minor
Grades for Prerequisite Courses
Grade Reports
Pass/Fail Option
Incomplete Grades
Repeating of Courses
Grade Appeals
Dean’s List
Access to Records
Transcripts of Credit
Academic Standing
Probation and Dismissal
Dismissal From a Class and Student Attendance
Policy Regarding Disruption of Class
Final Exam Relief
Representation of the University by a Student
Internships
Credit Hours
One credit hour represents a minimum of three hours of student academic work per week for approximately fifteen
weeks for one semester, or an equivalent amount of student academic work distributed over a different time
period. Student academic work may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, applied and studio instruction,
laboratories, supervised fieldwork, as well as reading, writing, homework, research, community-engaged
experiences, practica, rehearsals, and performances.
The nature of the three hours of expected academic work and the way in which that work will be evaluated by
faculty will be documented in proposals to the University Curriculum Council for new or revised courses, and will be
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included in all course syllabi.
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a baccalaureate degree in most majors, except in Engineering
Science (129 credit hours), in Choral or Instrumental Music (132 credit hours), and in Music Performance or
Composition (141 credit hours).
Academic Workload
Payment of full tuition permits an enrollment of 12-18 hours per semester. An undergraduate student is regarded
as being enrolled full time if the student is registered for 12 credit hours of course work in the fall and spring
semesters, or for six hours of course work in the summer. Students who wish to take more than 18 hours during
one semester, or 36 credit hours in one nine-month academic year, must receive a waiver of the university policy
from the Office of Academic Affairs (prior approval needed from faculty adviser).
An undergraduate student in the final semester prior to his or her graduation is regarded as being enrolled full time
if the student is registered for one or more credit hours of coursework representing the remaining degree
requirement.
To be considered full time for financial aid purposes, an undergraduate must be enrolled in at least 12 hours at the
end of the add/drop period of each enrollment term (summer, fall, or spring), including the final semester prior to
his or her graduation. Financial aid may be available for undergraduate students who enroll for fewer than 12 hours
per term.
Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses
Students who have nearly completed the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Trinity are occasionally permitted
to enroll for a limited number of graduate courses.
Undergraduate students at Trinity will be permitted to enroll in 5000-level courses and receive credit toward their
baccalaureate degree under the following conditions: In order to qualify, a student must be within 30 hours of
graduation, have an overall grade point average of 3.50, and an average of 3.75 in his/her major field. The student
is required to have approval from the chair of his/her major department and also approval from the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. If a student wishes to enroll in a course in a department other than his/her major field,
additional approval from the chair of the department offering the course is needed. Students are limited to one
5000-level course each semester and are required to have separate approval for each semester in which they wish
to take a graduate course. They are not required to apply for graduate admission. The graduate credit hours may
not be applied to both the graduate and undergraduate degrees.
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Classification of Students
Students are classified on the following basis:
Graduate
Completion or near completion of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
and admission to one or more graduate classes for graduate credit.
Senior A minimum of 88 credit hours on record.
Junior A minimum of 58 credit hours on record.
Sophomore A minimum of 26 credit hours on record.
First Year Fulfillment of entrance requirements and less than 26 credit hours on record.
Postgraduate
Baccalaureate degree and enrollment in undergraduate courses for
undergraduate credit.
Special
A student taking courses at Trinity with temporary permission and not a
candidate for a degree from Trinity.
Noncredit
Recipient of full instructional attention and participation in class without
academic credit. No course taken as noncredit may subsequently count for
credit unless the course is repeated.
Grades
GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system at Trinity involves letter grades which are assigned a quality point value per credit hour as
follows:
A Excellent 4.000
A- 3.667
B+ 3.333
B Good 3.000
B- 2.667
C+ 2.333
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C Adequate 2.000
C- 1.667
D+ Poor 1.333
D 1.000
F Failure 0.000
I Incomplete
W Withdrew from Course
PP Passing in a pass/fail course
FF Failing in a pass/fail course
PR In progress (thesis course only)
All A, B, C, and D grades are passing grades. A grade of W is not included in computing grade averages. Grades of I
and PR are not included in the grade average. If the student is unable to finish the thesis during the second
semester, the thesis adviser upon evaluation of the work the student has completed to date can change the first
semester “PR” grade to “PP” or “FF”. Courses in which F and FF grades are received must be repeated at Trinity to
receive credit.
I, PR, W, FF and PP grades carry no grade point average. Hours earned with PP grade will count toward the
student’s total hours for graduation.
Grade Point Average
The student’s overall evaluation is stated in terms of a grade point average. This average is obtained by dividing
the number of grade points earned by the number of hours of work attempted in courses which carry grade points.
The student’s cumulative grade average is obtained by dividing all grade points earned throughout enrollment at
Trinity University by the number of credit hours attempted in courses that carry grade points. Only grades in
courses taken in residence at Trinity University will factor into the grade point average.
If a student repeats a course at Trinity that is not specifically designated as repeatable for credit, only the last
attempt for the course will be used in computing the grade point average (unless the grade for the last attempt is a
W, in which case the previous attempt will be used to determine credit and grade point average).
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Grades in Major or Minor
As part of a student’s degree requirements, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required on all
courses taken in each of the student’s major or minor disciplines.
A course taken for a student’s major (minor) in which the student earns a grade of D (for example) satisfies the
requirements for the major (minor), but the student must have an overall average on all courses for the major
(minor) of 2.0. Should the student choose to repeat a course in which a grade of D (for example) was earned, both
grades are included in determining the grade point average in the major (minor). If a student is a double major,
each major is considered separately and without regard to the other major in determining whether graduation
requirements are satisfied. If a course, such as a cross-listed course, is required for both majors, it is included in
the grade point calculation for each major.
Grades for Prerequisite Courses
A student may satisfy the prerequisites for any course at Trinity only by receiving a grade of C- or higher in each of
the prerequisite courses.
Grade Reports
Reports of grades for all students are available online from the Trinity University website at the close of each
semester. Hard copies of grade reports are available from the Office of the Registrar upon request by the student.
The semester grades become a part of the student’s permanent record. Mid-semester grades of C- and lower are
not permanently recorded but are posted online for information and guidance.
Pass/Fail Option
A student may register for an elective course on a Pass/Fail basis and not be in competition with majors in that
field for a course grade. This option is intended to encourage the student to explore new academic areas without
endangering the student’s grade average.
Limitations on Pass/Fail registration are:
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Only one course per semester may be taken Pass/Fail.A.
No course counted for the major or minor and no course being used to meet a Common Curriculum orB.
Pathways requirement may be taken Pass/Fail unless the course is offered exclusively on a Pass/Fail
basis.
Pass/Fail courses must be listed at the time of registration and may not be changed after the dateC.
specified in the academic calendar (15 days from start of classes) to a letter grade basis; conversely,
courses taken for a letter grade may not be changed subsequently to Pass/Fail after the 15th class day.
Not all departments permit Pass/Fail registration. Courses which may not be taken Pass/Fail are notated in the
Courses of Study Bulletin.
Incomplete Grades
An I, meaning “incomplete,” indicates that a student has done work of a passing grade in a course but has failed to
do some portion of the required work because of an emergency. An I grade may not be given solely to allow
additional time to complete a course. It is the student’s responsibility to have this deficiency removed before the
end of the first semester following the time of receiving the grade of I or the grade will be changed to F.
If no change has been made by the instructor after one semester has elapsed, the Registrar is authorized to
change all grades of I to F.
If the instructor involved is no longer connected with Trinity University and the Registrar is unable to communicate
with the instructor, the Registrar will record an automatic F.
For the purposes of determining scholastic probation, incomplete grades will not be counted as hours attempted.
Repeating of Courses
Any student who fails a course at Trinity University and then elects to repeat that course must do so at Trinity
University. Credit will only be awarded once for repeated courses unless the course has been designed as “may be
repeated for credit.”
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Grade Appeals
Trinity University recognizes that students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance
established for each course in which they are enrolled. However, the University also recognizes that students
should have protection through orderly procedures against prejudicial or capricious academic evaluation. In all
cases, the burden of proof rests on the student initiating the appeal to demonstrate it is more likely than not the
course instructor utilized inappropriate criteria in determining the grade or did not adhere to the stated grading
procedures. An appeal on any other grounds will be dismissed.
The procedures for student appeal of semester grades contain the presumption that student grades are the
responsibility of the course instructor. As a matter of academic principle, the process of appeal remains in the
hands of the teaching faculty. Except for the actions specified in Section 4 below, members of the Administration
are not involved in the grade appeal process.
Prior to initiating the appeal of a semester grade, the student will speak to the instructor about the student’s1.
concerns as soon as possible after receiving the grade. The instructor will consider the student’s concerns and
make a decision regarding whether or not to change the grade. If the student remains convinced that the
contested grade results from inappropriate criteria or failure to adhere to the stated grading procedures, then the
student may appeal the grade as set forth in step two below.
To initiate a grade appeal, the student must notify the instructor’s departmental Chair (or acting department1.
Chair) and explain in writing the grounds on which an appeal is being sought no later than the tenth (10th) class
day of the following semester. For all procedures specified hereafter, if the appeal is for an FYE course, then the
FYE Director will serve as the “Chair” and the instructors teaching in the corresponding FYE as the “department.”
The Chair will give the instructor a copy of the student’s written appeal and the instructor shall have ten (10)
class days to submit a written response to the appeal. The Chair will attempt to mediate a discussion between
the student and the instructor to clarify the matter and suggest possible resolutions. If the Chair happens also to
be the instructor involved, then the student may request that the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs:
Student Academic Issues and Retention ask another faculty member of the department to receive the student’s
appeal. The deadlines set forth in this step may be extended for good cause, as determined by the Chair (or the
Chair’s substitute).
If this mediation is unsuccessful, the Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) will appoint two tenured members of the1.
department to serve as a review committee and will notify the student and the instructor of this action. In the
case of a General Education or cross-listed course, the instructor’s Department will serve as the site for the
appeals process. If the student is a major or minor in the Department, the student may ask his or her adviser to
be an additional member of the committee. If a small department cannot provide two eligible faculty members to
serve on the committee, then the Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) will ask a faculty member from a department
similar in curriculum and academic evaluation to serve on this committee. Departmental review committees may
be convened only during an academic semester. The departmental review committee will receive the written
statements from both the student and the instructor, as well as copies of any graded work involved. The
departmental review committee will meet to discuss and make a determination within twenty (20) class days of
the matter being referred to the committee. Both the student and the instructor (and the student’s academic
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adviser, if requested) may be present for the duration of the meeting (prior to voting), during which both parties
may offer clarifying statements and answer any questions of the committee. The department Chair will also be
present at the meeting, but will not be involved in the determination of the appeal. After considering the written
statements, graded work, and information from the meeting, the committee will determine whether it is more
likely than not the course instructor utilized inappropriate criteria in determining the grade or did not adhere to
the stated grading procedures. The Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) will give written notification of this decision
to the student and the instructor within five (5) class days of the meeting. If the departmental committee
determines that there has been an improper evaluation, the Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) shall advise the
instructor to reconsider the student’s semester grade in a manner consistent with proper and stated procedures.
If the instructor rejects this advice or fails to comply in a manner satisfactory to the committee within five (5)
class days of the decision, then the committee may undertake an evaluation of the student work in question and
assign the grade it deems appropriate. The deadlines set forth in this step may be extended for good cause, as
determined by the Chair (or Chair’s substitute).
If either the student or the instructor contests the decision of the departmental committee, the student or1.
instructor may pursue an appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) by submitting a written
appeal within ten (10) class days of receiving notice of the departmental committee’s decision. The VPAA will
provide the other party a copy of the appeal and five (5) class days to submit a response. The VPAA may then
rule in one of three ways, the outcome of which will conclude the University process of grade appeal:
A. That the decision of the departmental committee will stand as rendered;
B. That the departmental committee reconsider its findings and render a decision based on the
reconsideration; or
C. That the Chair of the Faculty Senate, with the advice and consent of the Chair of the University Curriculum
Council, appoint a Faculty Grade Appeals Committee, composed of three tenured faculty members who have
not previously participated in the appeal. This committee will hear the appeal and render a final
determination regarding the semester grade, following the same procedure outlined for the departmental
review committee in paragraph 3, above.
The deadlines set forth in this step may be extended by good cause, as determined by the VPAA.
Dean’s List
In order to merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have completed 15 or more grade
point carrying hours of credit in one semester and have earned a grade point average of 3.65 or above. Names of
students achieving this distinction are published at the close of each semester.
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Access to Records
The University complies with the provisions of Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Prescribed educational records of students are open to their inspection upon formal request, in accordance with
federal regulations. Every effort is made, within the letter and the spirit of the law, to prevent release of data and
records to third parties, except upon specific request of the student.
Requests to inspect records should be addressed to the appropriate University official as follows:
Academic Records Registrar
Personal record of students Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Teacher education records Chair, Department of Education
Financial aid records Director of Financial Aid
Financial records Associate Vice President for Finance
Graduate personal records Chair of the department of graduate major
Letters of recommendation and student rating sheets supplied in the admission process are used as working
papers only and do not become a part of the permanent educational record of the student.
Transcripts of Credit
Transcripts of credit will be issued by the Registrar to all students and former students requesting them, subject to
certain conditions. One of these is that all amounts owed to the University must be paid. Official transcripts of
credits will be forwarded directly to the student or to a recipient designated by the student.
Because of limitations posed by privacy laws, transcript requests should be made in writing.
As a courtesy to current and former students, official transcripts will normally be prepared at no charge.
Transcripts usually require three full working days to be prepared and mailed. Rush delivery requests are accepted
but will incur a service fee of $10 plus any additional postage. At the end of a term, ten working days after the date
grades are due may be required to issue transcripts including current grades and graduation information.
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Academic Standing
Good Academic Standing
Good academic standing refers to the academic progress of students who are not on probation or on academic
dismissal. The minimum requirements for good academic standing are as follows:
1.80 cumulative GPA for first semester students who have attempted at least 12 credit hours.A.
2.00 cumulative GPA for students beyond the first semester who have attempted more than 12 creditB.
hours.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students who carry a full load of courses are expected to make satisfactory progress toward completion of aI.
degree within a reasonable time. The standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) are as follows:
Students must average at least 12 hours per semester.A.
Students must complete at least 24 hours per academic year unless on an officially approved leave.B.
Students who enroll mid-year must complete at least 12 hours prior to the start of the fall semester.C.
Summer hours earned after matriculation may be included in the calculation of SAP.D.
Credit by examination and transfer hours earned prior to matriculation may not be included in theE.
calculation of SAP.
Student-AthletesII.
For students who officially represent the University in intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National
Collegiate Athletics Association, Satisfactory Academic Progress will be evaluated by the Registrar once a year at
the end of the Spring semester. To be eligible to participate in NCAA-sanctioned athletics during a given academic
year, student-athletes must satisfy the standards for SAP prior to the beginning of the Fall semester; they must be
enrolled for at least 12 hours during the semester in which competition takes place; and they must be in good
academic standing.
Transfer StudentsIII.
A transfer student will be expected to fulfill the standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) asA.
stated above in Section I.
A transfer student’s good academic standing will be measured only on grades earned at Trinity University.B.
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Satisfactory Progress Requirements for Undergraduate Financial and
Recipients
In order to receive financial assistance, a student must be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree
in accordance with policies established by Trinity University as required by the Department of Education. For a full
definition of satisfactory academic progress for financial aid, please consult with Student Financial Services.
Probation and Dismissal
Only students whose scholastic averages are maintained at or above good standing will be permitted to continue
in the University.
Student records are reviewed by the Committee on Academic Standing at the end of each semester and the
summer session. Students are placed on probation when grade averages drop below the following standards:
1.80 cumulative -- for the first semester students who have attempted at least 12 credit hours.
2.00 cumulative -- for students beyond the first semester who have attempted more than 12 credit hours.
Students will be placed on probation after two consecutive semesters in which less than a 2.0 semester average is
achieved.
All courses, regardless of content, are used to determine classification although only those courses carrying grade
points are used in determining averages.
To remove the probation, the student must earn a 2.0 semester average the following semester and continue to
maintain the required cumulative average. Students who earn a satisfactory semester average (at least 2.0) and
make substantial progress toward achieving the required cumulative average (usually 2.0) in the next semester will
be continued on probation. Students who fail to remove probationary status and do not satisfy the requirements to
be continued on probation within one semester will be placed on temporary dismissal from the University for one
semester. Exceptions to this policy may be granted in extenuating circumstances on appeal from the student to
the Academic Standing Committee.
Students placed on temporary dismissal must apply to the Office of the Registrar for readmission at least one
month before the start of the semester for which they want to re-enroll. If readmitted, the probationary student has
one more semester of enrollment to achieve good standing or to make substantial progress toward achieving good
standing allowing an additional semester of enrollment.
A student dropped from enrollment a second time for scholastic deficiency is permanently barred from the
University.
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Students on probation may enroll for no more than 13 credit hours of courses carrying grade points.
Probation may not be removed by study done at another college. Students barred from Trinity University for
scholastic reasons may not transfer credit earned at another college or university during the time they are barred
from Trinity, unless they receive special written permission from the Vice President forAcademic Affairs to take the
work they propose to transfer.
A student dropped from the University for any duration by the Committee on Academic Standing may appeal the
decision, but the appeal must be made in writing by the student within ten days of the decision, stating reasons for
the appeal and explaining any extenuating circumstances. The appeal should be addressed to the Office of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students should request their faculty advisers to submit a recommendation
regarding their appeal.
If readmitted, the student will be notified in writing and the conditions of reinstatement will be stated in the
notification.
Dismissal From a Class and Student Attendance
The University expects regular class attendance by all students. The instructor in each course is expected to state
an attendance policy in the course syllabus. Each student is expected to familiarize himself or herself with this
policy at the beginning of each course.
Instructors then have the prerogative of informing the Registrar to drop or withdraw a student from a course for
nonattendance within the published deadlines for such actions. After the last date to withdraw, a student
dismissed from the class roll for excessive absences will receive an F in the course.
Absence from class does not constitute official withdrawal from the class or from the University. A student must
initiate withdrawal from the class or from the University in the manner prescribed for “Withdrawal from a Course”
or “Withdrawal from the University” in this bulletin.
Policy Regarding Disruption of Class
Students will not be permitted to behave in such a manner as to disrupt the orderly conduct of classroom
activities. When such behavior occurs, it is the responsibility of the instructor to discuss the matter with the
student involved, warning the student that continuation of such behavior may result in dismissal from the class. If
the behavior continues, the faculty member may drop the student from the class. Notification of such action shall
be communicated in writing to the student, the student’s faculty adviser, the department chair, and the Vice
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President for Academic Affairs. This notification must include a statement of the reasons for the decision and a
summary of the appeal procedures. The student has a period of two school days in which to file a written appeal
with the Vice President for Academic Affairs. A copy of the dismissal notification will remain in a file created for
this purpose in the Office of Academic Affairs; the copy will be destroyed when the student is graduated. If the
dismissal from class occurs before the published deadline for withdrawal from a class, the student will receive a
grade of “W” in the class; if it occurs after the deadline, the grade will be “F.”
Final Exam Relief
If a student has three final exams scheduled on the same calendar day, then the student is entitled to have one of
the three exams rescheduled. The student must make this request of their instructors at least three weeks prior to
the exam date. If such requests do not lead to the necessary accommodation, then the student should work with
their academic adviser, who will contact the Office of Academic Affairs. Academic Affairs will prioritize student
interests in resolving the issue.
Representation of the University by a Student
Any student who represents the University in any public manner as a member of a music or dramatic organization,
delegate to any association meeting or convention, or as an officer of any of these organizations must be enrolled
as a full-time student, must have a passing grade in at least 9 of these credit hours, and must have earned 9 credit
hours during the last semester attended.
Candidates for the athletic squads must be accepted and registered students before they may compete in
intercollegiate sports. Eligibility is carefully checked at the time of acceptance and reviewed at the end of each
semester in the same manner as all other students, in accordance with NCAA regulations.
Internships
Internships
Trinity University allows students to earn credit for internships that complement their academic program. Faculty
involvement is essential to ensure the internship effectively combines work experience with academic learning.
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Therefore, only work experiences that are pre-approved by an academic department will qualify for academic credit
or recognition on the academic transcript. The decision to award academic credit will be based on the educational
merits of the internship experience as determined by University faculty.
Description
The internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work experience with an accepted employer in the
private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be pre-approved by an academic
department and must include specific learning objectives. An internship is typically done by a student who has
attained sufficient preparation in an academic field. The experience may be paid or unpaid.
Academic Guidelines
Academic departments have the option to formally recognize professional work experiences undertaken1.
by students, but there is no institutional requirement to do so.
Departments that recognize internships will designate one or more faculty member(s) to act as the2.
internship instructor(s) prior to the student beginning the experience.
Departments that recognize internships will establish criteria and eligibility for student participation in the3.
internship program.
Academic credit is regulated as follows:4.
The recommended standard for awarding credit is at least 40 hours of work per one hour ofA.
academic credit.
A maximum of 6 credit hours per experience is allowed.B.
A maximum of 6 hours of internship credit may be applied to a Trinity degree.C.
If no credit is awarded, a department may create, with University Curriculum Council approval, aD.
zero credit internship course to be graded on a pass/fail basis as a mechanism by which to
recognize the experience on the academic transcript.
Prior to each internship for credit, the student will complete and submit a Learning Agreement to the5.
department chair and/or the supervising instructor. The Learning Agreement will include:
The student’s personal learning goals for the internship
The student’s academic responsibilities
Phone(s), address, and contact information for both the employer and supervisor
The Job Description, including number of work hours to be completed (provided by employer)
Student affirmation of good academic standing
Acknowledgment of receipt of the departmental internship guidelines
Number of credit hours
The document will be signed and dated by the student and approved by the intern- ship instructor,
the student’s advisor and/or department chair (as specified in the departmental internship
guidelines).
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Only courses that are clearly specified as internships in the Courses of Study Bulletin can be used for6.
internship credit (i.e., courses such as Independent Study, Directed Studies, etc., cannot be used).
The academic department will provide the student with guidelines that clearly specify the grading criteria7.
for the course. These guidelines will be a component of the Learning Agreement referred to above.
Internships will generally be graded on a pass/fail basis. Exceptions require departmental or program8.
chair approval.
Credit will generally not be given for internships that are served where either the owner or manager of the9.
host organization or the host supervisor/manager is an immediate relative of the student intern.
Student Guidelines
The responsibility for obtaining an internship lies solely with the student; students are encouraged to1.
utilize faculty, Career Services, and other personal and alumni networking resources.
Students must be in good academic standing in order to participate in an internship.2.
No internship for academic credit shall be permitted without a pre-approved Learning Agreement.3.
Students are responsible for officially registering for an internship course through the Office of the4.
Registrar. Credit will not be awarded retroactively.
The student will normally register in the internship course for the semester or summer term that5.
encompasses the start date of the work experience. However, if the internship or academic work following
the internship carries over into the next semester (or summer term), the course can be registered in that
following semester or summer term.
The university recognizes that internships will not necessarily conform to university semester and6.
summer schedules; there will be times that students must receive an Incomplete grade (“I”) until the
experience is completed.
Students will comply with all applicable state and federal employment laws; students will also comply7.
with the human resources policies of their work location.
Internship Instructor Guidelines
Approve and sign the Internship Learning Agreement form prior to the start of the internship.1.
Ensure the student is properly enrolled for the internship course.2.
Establish and communicate to the student specific learning goals, academic assignments and3.
expectations prior to the beginning of the internship (i.e., a substantial paper, project, presentation, work
journal, etc.).
Obtain and review employer feedback on student performance prior to issuing final grade.4.
Employment Site Guidelines
The employer must provide the name and contact information of a site supervisor/manager who is in1.
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charge of the internship program or the student’s supervisor for the duration of the internship. This
information is to be submitted on the Learning Agreement form.
The employer must submit a job description to the student, which will be a component of the Learning2.
Agreement.
The employer will inform the student, prior to the start of work, whether the position is paid or unpaid. If3.
paid, the student will be informed of the rate of pay.
When deemed appropriate by the academic department, the employer should, in con junction with the4.
student and internship instructor, review specific learning goals and assignments to be completed by the
student as specified in the Learning Agreement.
The employer is encouraged to submit an interim progress report and a final evaluation at the end of the5.
experience to the student’s internship instructor. Any significant deficiencies in the student’s performance
should be reported to the internship instructor.
Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success
The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS) has numerous resources to support the
establishment of internships and to improve efficiency in the management of interns. These services are available
to any academic department at its request.
At the department’s request, the CELCS will:
Assist with job development and employer/recruiter relations.1.
Assist with the development of internship guidelines, appropriate learning objectives, and employer2.
requirements.
Provide resources to students for obtaining internships including the use of TigerJobs for intern posting3.
and resume referral.
Provide assistance to employers wanting to develop, improve, or meet University criteria for an internship4.
program.
Assist employers with the intern recruitment process.5.
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Course Numbering and Abbreviations
Course Numbering
Course numbers at Trinity University consist of four digits. The first digit indicates the level of the course: 1 or 2
designates lower division, 3 or 4 designates upper division, 5 or 6 designates graduate level. The second digit
indicates the value of the course in semester hours (credit hours). The third and fourth digits identify specific
courses within the subject area.
Thus, a course numbered 1320 would be defined as follows:
1
(lower division)
3
(3 credit hours)
20
(specific course)
Faculty advisers or personnel in the Registrar’s Office can assist with explanation of course number meanings.
Course Abbreviations
African American Studies AFAM
Art and Art History:
- Art
- Art History
ART
ARTH
Arts, Letters, and Enterprise ALE
Biology BIO
Biomathematics BIMA
School of Business:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics and Technology- Business
- Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
ACCT
BAT
BUSN
FNCE
INTB
MGMT
MIS
MKTG
Chemistry CHEM
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Classical Studies:
- Classics
- Greek
- Latin
CLAS
GREK
LATN
Communication COMM
Comparative Literature CMLT
Computer Science CSCI
Economics ECON
Education EDUC
English ENGL
Engineering Science ENGR
Entrepreneurship ENTR
Film Studies FILM
First-Year Experience FYE
General Education GNED
Geosciences GEOS
Health Care Administration:
- Health Care Administration
- Executive Program
HCAD
HCAI
History HIST
Human Communication and Theatre:
- Human Communication
- Theatre
HCOM
THTR
Humanities HUMA
International Studies INTL
Languages across the Curriculum LAC
Linguistics LING
Mathematics MATH
Mathematical Finance MFIN
Medieval and Renaissance Studies MDRS
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Modern Languages and Literatures:
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- German Studies
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish
ML&L
ARAB
CHIN
FREN
GERM
GRST
ITAL
RUSS
SPAN
Music:
- Music
- Music Ensemble
MUSC
MUSE
Neuroscience NEUR
Philosophy PHIL
Physical Education PHED
Physics PHYS
Political Science PLSI
Psychology PSYC
Religion RELI
Scientific Computing SCOM
Sociology and Anthropology:
- Anthropology
- Sociology
ANTH
SOCI
Special Studies - U.S. and Abroad SPCL
Sport Management SPMT
Urban Studies URBS
Women's and Gender Studies WAGS
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Degree Requirements
Pathways: The Trinity Curriculum
Information Literacy at Trinity University
Graduation Requirements
Residency Requirements
Student Responsibility
Guidelines
Curricular Element I: The First-Year Experience
Curricular Element II: Approaches to Creation and Analysis
Curricular Element III: The Core Capacities
Curricular Element IV: The Discovery
Curricular Element V: The Major
Curricular Element VI: Fitness Education
Curricular Element VII: Experiential Learning
The Minor
Graduation with Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Preprofessional Programs
Guidance for Students Interested in Ministry
General Degree Regulations
Pathways: The Trinity Curriculum
Trinity University offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor
of Music degrees. The University is fundamentally committed to ensuring that all Trinity undergraduate degrees
represent the broad base of general learning with an underlying commitment to responsible participation in human
affairs, which is called a liberal education.
The Trinity Curriculum has six Curricular Requirements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences
for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the
necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate
lives. The requirements that must be completed in order to receive the bachelor’s degree are as follows:
The First Year Experience (FYE)1.
Approaches to Creation and Analysis2.
The Core Capacities3.
The Interdisciplinary Cluster4.
The Major5.
Fitness Education6.
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Three optional Curricular Elements can further enrich a Trinity education:
Experiential Learning7.
Minors8.
A Second Major9.
Students are especially encouraged to include Element 7, Experiential Learning, in their curricula.
Information Literacy at Trinity University
Information literacy is the ability to gather, critically evaluate, and use information creatively and ethically. During
their academic careers, Trinity students will receive systematic guidance and practical experience in order to
prepare them for the knowledge economy of the twenty-first century. Students will learn to access information
efficiently and to use it critically and competently. A systematic and coherent education in information literacy
teaches students to understand the information cycle, be aware of search tools and strategies across disciplines,
and to use the major resources in their majors.
Graduation Requirements
To receive an undergraduate degree a student must:
Complete at least 120 credit hours (129 credit hours for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science).
Complete the six Curricular Requirements listed above.
Complete at least 30 upper-division hours.
Earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in both the major and the entire program of study.
Satisfy the residency requirement. (See “Residency Requirement,” below.)
To become eligible for a second, and different, bachelor's degree, a student must earn a minimum of 30 additional
credit hours of work in residence beyond the requirements for one degree, at least 18 of which must be upper
division. He/she must also complete courses necessary to meet the specified requirements for the second degree
and major. In all the additional courses the student must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Two
undergraduate degrees can be awarded simultaneously to the same person. However, the two degrees must be of
different types, such as a B.A. and a B.S.
A student who completes the requirements for two majors without earning the additional credit required for a
second degree will receive a single degree with a double major.
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Residency Requirement
Trinity believes that its students should fulfill at least half of their degree requirements in residence. With this
principle in mind, the University establishes the following minimum residency requirements:
At least 60 credit hours must be earned in residence to complete a baccalaureate degree.
At least 15 credit hours of each major must be earned in residence, and at least 12 of those hours must be
upper division.
The last 30 credit hours before graduation must be earned in residence.
Exceptions for study abroad: Students with 60 or more credit hours earned at Trinity who wish to enroll in an
approved study abroad program in their senior year may be exempted from the last 30 hours-in-residence
requirement. Students who transfer to Trinity with 50 or more credit hours may count up to 15 credit hours of
approved study abroad credit toward the 60-hour residency requirement. These same exceptions apply to special
semester domestic programs approved by the Office of Study Abroad.
Student Responsibility
This Bulletin is designed to assist the student and academic adviser in planning and scheduling a degree program.
Each student at Trinity University should keep in mind, however, that he or she alone is ultimately responsible for
understanding and fulfilling all degree requirements.
Guidelines
To encourage students to experience a broad range of educational experiences, the University maintains the
following guidelines:
To earn a bachelor's degree from Trinity University, a student must successfully complete at least 3 credit
hours from each of 10 different academic disciplines. *
No course may be used to satisfy both the Approaches to Creation and Analysis and the Interdisciplinary
Cluster requirements.
The First-Year Experience (FYE) may not be used to satisfy any other graduation requirement.
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A minimum of 24 credit hours must be earned outside the major department and major requirements (n.b.,
only Engineering Science majors may include the FYE).
*An academic discipline is designated by a particular three- or four-letter subject code, such as "ART" or "ARTH,"
and excludes "PHED."
Curricular Element I: The First-Year Experience
Students should demonstrate the ability to analyze sophisticated texts and ideas through (1) reasoned discussion
of substantive issues; (2) oral presentations; (3) analytical and argumentative writing; and (4) locating and
evaluating diverse information sources to enhance their understanding of course materials.
Requirements:
All incoming students must complete one First-Year Experience during their first semester at Trinity. A new
transfer student with 26 credit hours of transfer credit or whose high school graduation date is a year or more prior
to his or her matriculation at Trinity is exempted from the First-Year Experience requirement. The total number of
hours required for any Trinity degree shall not be reduced by an exemption from the First-Year Experience.
Explanation:
The First-Year Experience includes substantial instruction in written and oral communication skills while engaging
a topic of widespread or enduring significance. For each topic, the First-Year Experience consists of multiple
sections linked by a common syllabus and a weekly common learning experience for all students and faculty. Each
section, comprised of approximately 15 students, is taught by two instructors from different departments, and is
the equivalent of two three-hour courses for students.
Curricular Element II: Approaches to Creation and Analysis
In order to master the skills of analysis, research, and creation, students should demonstrate the ability to use
disciplinary approaches characteristic of (1) the humanities, (2) the arts and creative disciplines, (3) the social and
behavioral sciences, (4) the natural sciences, and (5) quantitative disciplines.
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Requirements:
To qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree, a student must successfully complete one course (totaling no
fewer than 3 credit hours) from each of the following categories at Trinity:
Courses that enable students to understand the human condition through the study of the arts, literature,
history, philosophy, or religion (humanities);
Courses that enable students to create aesthetic artifacts or performances (creative expression);
Courses that enable students to engage in the scientific study of human behavior (social and behavioral
sciences);
Courses that enable students to engage in the scientific study of the natural world (natural sciences); and
Courses that enable students to solve problems within a structured mathematical framework (quantitative
reasoning).
Curricular Element III: The Core Capacities
Written, Oral, and Visual CommunicationA.
Students should demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and within a variety of
media.
Requirements:
To qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity, a student must fulfill the requirements for Written
Communication (WC) and Oral and Visual Communication (OVC) in the following ways:
A student must fulfill the Written Communication requirement by successfully completing two courses
designated with the abbreviation WC. Only one of these requirements may be satisfied by a creative
writing course.
A student must fulfill the Oral and Visual Communication requirement by successfully completing two
courses designated with the abbreviation OVC.
Explanation:
Every WC course requires extensive writing and provides substantial instruction in written communication.
Every OVC course requires significant oral presentation supported by visual products and provides substantial
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instruction in oral and visual communication.
Digital LiteracyB.
Students should demonstrate the ability to (1) investigate questions, solve problems, or engage in artistic
expression through the systematic manipulation of digital information; and (2) evaluate the design, function, or
cultural impact of a digital technology.
Requirements:
To qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity, a student must fulfill the Digital Literacy
requirement by successfully completing one course designated with the abbreviation DL.
Explanation:
Courses that carry a DL designation provide substantial instruction in principles and tools of digital information
manipulation and significant activities where students employ those principles and tools to satisfy the two
learning outcomes.
Global Awareness, Understanding Diversity, and Foreign LanguageC.
Students should demonstrate the ability to (1) identify and articulate the perspectives and values of diverse people,
groups, and cultures both within the United States and beyond its borders; (2) gather and evaluate information
from sources that facilitate cross-cultural understanding; (3) communicate in a foreign language at the
intermediate level or above.
Requirements:
To qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity, a student must fulfill the requirements for Global
Awareness (GA), Understanding Diversity (DV), and Foreign Language (FL), as follows:
A student fulfills the Global Awareness requirement by successfully completing one course (totaling no
fewer than 3 credit hours) designated with the abbreviation GA
or
by successfully completing an approved
study abroad program.
A student fulfills the Understanding Diversity requirement by successfully completing one course (totaling
no fewer than 3 credit hours) designated with the abbreviation UD or by successfully completing an
approved independent study project or an internship that substantially engages with the diversity issues
listed below.
A student fulfills the Foreign Language (FL) requirement by successfully completing an intermediate level
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or higher course in a foreign language sequence in a modern or ancient language taught at Trinity, or
demonstrating equivalent proficiency by examination.
Explanation:
Every GA course addresses the history and culture of a region other than the United States.
Every UD course addresses diversity issues involving, e.g., race, ethnicity, ability, social class, gender, religion, or
sexualities, primarily within the United States.
Every FL course focuses on cross-cultural understanding through the mastery and employment of foreign
language skills.
Curricular Element IV: The Discovery
Students should demonstrate the ability to explore a complex subject of enduring or contemporary significance by
employing multiple disciplinary methods.
Requirement:
To qualify for graduation with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity, a student must complete at least one
Interdisciplinary Cluster.
The Interdisciplinary Cluster must be fulfilled by successfully completing three courses (totaling no fewer than 9
credit hours) from three disciplines.* These courses may be structured as a part of a faculty-designed
Interdisciplinary Cluster or student-designed three-course learning experience that meets the above guidelines and
is approved by the University Curriculum Council. Courses in the Interdisciplinary Cluster must be taken at Trinity
University, with one exception: one course from a Trinity-approved Study Abroad program may be applied to a
student's Interdisciplinary Cluster with pre-approval by the Interdisciplinary Cluster Steering Committee. Only one
course in the cluster may be used to fulfill the requirements of the student’s primary major.
Students must declare their intention to complete a specific Interdisciplinary Cluster at the same time that they
apply for admission to their primary major. (See Curricular Element V: The Major.)
Note: ID Clusters hold great potential to integrate Trinity’s liberal arts and pre-professional programs and to
encourage productive collisions among disciplines. Courses used to fulfill the Interdisciplinary Cluster requirement
may also be used to fulfill Core Capacity requirements, a minor, or a second major.
*Each discipline is designated by a particular three- or four-letter subject code, such as "ART" or "ARTH."
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Curricular Element V: The Major
The major provides for in-depth study of a field of specialization. The requirements for each major are found in this
bulletin in the departmental listings. Students may elect multiple disciplinary majors or construct a second,
interdisciplinary major in consultation with their major advisers.
The candidate for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major in one of the departments or in
one of the interdisciplinary majors listed in the Courses of Study Bulletin. Official admission to a major program
occurs in the sophomore year, although the student may begin taking courses in the major department before
official admission. A student may apply to major in two departments or programs.
After students achieve sophomore standing and before achieving junior standing (58 credit hours completed), they
must apply for admission to the chair of the department in which they wish to major or to the chair of the
interdepartmental major. Students may be accepted without conditions or accepted on a provisional basis.
Provisional status, if imposed, should be noted on the form. At the end of the provisional period, the chair will notify
the student and the Office of the Registrar of the final decision of the department or program. As part of the
application process, students are strongly encouraged to complete an online evaluation of the first-year advising
program.
Curricular Element VI: Fitness Education
Students should possess basic knowledge, understanding, or skills that will help them to make good decisions
relating to health throughout life. The premise underlying this objective is that students will be more likely to
engage in a healthy lifestyle of exercise and physical activity throughout their lives if they:
possess the necessary skills to participate in a lifetime sport or activity, or
understand fitness and its importance, or
understand exercise and physical activity, and their importance.
This requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing one approved course.
Curricular Element VII: Experiential Learning
Learning OutcomesA.
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Upon successful completion of an EXL course, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
develop goals for and execute a specific project or experience that involves purposeful engagement
with the local, national, or global community or the natural environment outside of the formal
classroom *
apply skills, theories, or methodologies gained through their coursework (in this course or more
cumulatively) to solve problems or explore issues outside of the formal classroom *
Additionally, some courses may have a more specific designation as follows:
for a service-learning course designated EXL-SL
: reflect how service experience with community
partners connects to theories and concepts covered in class
for an internship, designated EXL-INT
: articulate how internship experience will improve knowledge
and skills needed to achieve personal, academic, and professional goals
for a research project, designated EXL-UGR
: articulate how their scholarly activity makes a
meaningful contribution to the discovery or interpretation of knowledge within the relevant
discipline(s)
for
a field study course, designated EXL-FS:
employ methodologies and make observations in the
field that contribute to the discovery or interpretation of knowledge within the relevant discipline(s)
for a study abroad course, designated EXL-SA:
reflect meaningfully on the connections between
their experiences abroad and the theories and concepts covered in class.
Course RequirementsA.
To be designated an EXL course, the course will:
require students to engage in at least one of the following:
significant interaction with a local, national, or global community, or the natural environment or
project-based learning experiences beyond the classroom*, or
the creation of artifacts that will be presented to or evaluated by an outside audience
be designed so that at least 20% of the course grade is determined by Experiential Learning (EXL)
curricular elements
Additional NotesA.
* References in the above to “outside” or “beyond” the formal classroom attempt to distinguish the spirit of
EXL activities from those recognized as a part of traditional lecture/lab coursework. The intention is to
identify work that can only be completed by engaging in activities whose impacts transcend Trinity’s
campus, whether by interacting with the outside world or by contributing to a body of scholarly knowledge.
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The Minor
A minor consists of at least 18 credit hours, no fewer than nine of which must be taken at Trinity, and no fewer than
nine of which must be upper division. (Exception: for the requirements for a minor in French, German, Russian, or
Spanish, see the Modern Languages and Literatures section of this bulletin; for the requirements for a minor in
Greek or Latin, see the Classical Studies section.) Consult the appropriate departmental section of this bulletin for
specific courses required for each minor. Courses counted toward a minor may not be taken Pass/Fail unless the
course is offered exclusively on a Pass/Fail basis. A minor is not required for the completion of any Trinity degree.
Graduation With Honors
Departmental/Major Honors
Students who have maintained their scholastic standing on high levels and who complete a thesis supervised by a
faculty member in the department of the major may be candidates for Departmental Honors. Not all departments
offer the opportunity for Departmental Honors; consult the course listings of the individual department or program
in this Courses of Study Bulletin.
The minimum requirements qualifying a student for Departmental Honors include a 3.33 grade point average, both
cumulatively and in the major. Individual departments may require a higher grade point average in departmental
courses, but not a higher overall grade-point average.
In addition to the grade-point requirements, a minimum of 6 hours of thesis credit must be acquired during the last
three semesters before graduation. This curricular option, entitled Thesis, may also be available to students who
are not candidates for Departmental Honors. In all cases the thesis provides students with the opportunity for
independent scholarly, scientific, or artistic work. Students may enroll for thesis credit only with the permission of
the instructor who will be the adviser. Grounds for faculty decisions may include faculty load, appropriate expertise
to guide the particular project, and the willingness of the faculty member to serve as adviser.
In anticipation of completion of the 6 hours of Thesis and the grade-point requirements, the student may become a
candidate for Departmental Honors by addressing a written request for consideration to the chair of the
department. The request must be received no later than the end of the first full week of the student’s final semester
at Trinity.
Additional requirements for candidacy vary according to the department but minimally include the oral and written
presentation of the thesis to a committee of no fewer than two members of the faculty: the adviser and a reader
with appropriate expertise in the area of the thesis. Based on the quality of these presentations, the committee
makes the recommendation to award Departmental Honors to the department chair. If the award is made by the
department, copies of the thesis are submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs. Students have three options for
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depositing their theses with the University, and each student should discuss these options with their thesis
adviser. The first option is the submission of the thesis in electronic format for deposit in the Trinity Digital
Commons. It will be accessible through the Internet to anyone and indexed by search engines like Google. For
those who would prefer that their theses not be viewable outside the Trinity campus, there are two other options.
(This may be a concern, for instance, if the student intends to submit the thesis for publication to a journal which
considers digital archiving to be “previous publication.”) One is for the library staff to add the thesis to the Digital
Commons but restrict its viewing to campus computers only, thereby treating the thesis as a traditional library
print copy. Only the thesis title and abstract will be available to Internet users off-campus. The final option is to
submit a traditional print thesis. The costs of binding will be paid by the student. The student can provide the
University with two bound copies of the thesis. The award will be indicated by a designation of Departmental
Honors on the student’s transcript. If the award of honors is denied, the thesis will be considered for non-honors
thesis credit.
University Honors
Students who have maintained their scholastic standing on high levels will graduate with Honors. Students
acquiring a grade-point average of 3.875 will receive their degrees summa cum laude; students acquiring a grade
point average of 3.750 will receive their degrees magna cum laude; and students acquiring a grade-point average
of 3.500 will receive their degrees cum laude. The grade-point average is determined by dividing the total number
of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted and the average is not rounded. Honors will
be determined on the basis of four years of undergraduate work, 60 credit hours of which must be taken at Trinity
University. Students transferring from other institutions will be required to submit all of their grades, but the
average grade for the purpose of determining honors shall not exceed the average of their work taken at
Trinity University. (Exception: Grades earned in approved Study Abroad programs are not included in the
calculation for graduation with Honors.)
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, founded in 1776, elects students
with broad cultural interests and scholastic achievement. The Epsilon of Texas Chapter at Trinity University,
installed in 1974, is one of 280 chapters at distinguished colleges and universities in the United States. Selection
of student members, or members-in-course, is generally made in the student’s senior year, although a few juniors
(usually three or four) are elected each year. The names of those elected are announced prior to graduation in the
spring semester. Students do not apply for election to Phi Beta Kappa; the Chapter screens student records.
Criteria for election to Phi Beta Kappa are determined by the Chapter under the guidelines of the national
organization. To be eligible for election, the student must satisfy certain minimum criteria:
Candidates pursuing a single major in Business Administration or a Bachelor of Music degree are not1.
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eligible. Those pursuing a single Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music ARE eligible.
Candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of primarily liberal arts coursework at Trinity by2.
graduation. Candidates for election as juniors must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of primarily
liberal arts coursework at Trinity at the time of the election.
Candidates must have completed at least one three-hour course in Mathematics at the level of calculus or3.
higher. Pass/Fail work is not accepted.
Candidates must have completed at least one course in a foreign language at the intermediate level or4.
higher. Pass/Fail work is not accepted.
Criteria 3 and 4 are not satisfied by high school experience. Advanced Placement and transfer credit are accepted.
Those who are eligible, based on the above minimum standards, are ranked on the basis of grade point average.
Those who do not meet the minimum criteria may be nominated for membership by individual members of the
chapter.
Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for further information.
Preprofessional Programs
Trinity University offers preprofessional programs in health professions and law. Many of the professions require
or recommend the completion of a liberal arts degree before the student begins his or her specialized work.
Variations in programs can be arranged to meet individual needs. Students who plan graduate work are urged to
make early selection of the graduate or professional school in order to meet the entrance requirements of the
chosen institutions. Current catalogs of graduate and professional schools are on file in the reference section of
the library.
Trinity University provides individual guidance for students who plan to enter professional schools. Students are
invited to contact the chair of the appropriate committee.
Health Professions Advisory Committee
The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) develops plans for students to progress through sequences of
preparatory work required for postgraduate study in the professions of medicine, dentistry, and certain allied health
fields. James Shinkle is the chair of the committee, and Jonathan King serves as associate chair.
The Health Professions Advisory Committee establishes the policies and procedures for students who plan to
enter the medically oriented professional schools. Applications to medical, dental, and veterinary schools are
routinely made through the HPAC administrative office. Certain other allied health schools also require that
applications be made through the HPAC. Students indicating preprofessional interests in medicine or related fields
will be assigned to a faculty member familiar with health professions curricula starting with the first advisement.
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Though medical schools and medically related professional schools do not require their entering students to have
majors in any particular fields, they do have specific entrance requirements and great care is exercised by the
committee in advising preprofessional students. For example, Texas state medical schools list the following
prerequisites: one year of college English; one-half year of college calculus; two years of biology; one year of
general and one year of organic chemistry; and one year of physics.
The science courses (biology, chemistry, physics) must be those designed for science majors and must include
laboratory work. A premedical or predental student should plan on taking two of these courses per semester for
one or two years of college, often beginning in the first year. All of the prerequisite science courses are usually
completed in six semesters. Admissions committees may waive some of these course requirements if competency
can be established on the basis of previous work. These decisions are made by individual professional schools on
a case-by-case basis, and the preparation of a request for waiver is done in consultation with the student’s
premedical adviser and the chair of the HPAC.
Prelaw Advisory Committee
The Prelaw Advisory Committee provides individual guidance and counseling for Trinity students who plan to enter
law schools. Students currently enrolled at Trinity who become interested in applying to law schools late in their
academic careers can request an appointment with the committee member closest to their major for review of
their academic achievements. John Hermann is the chair of the committee.
Law schools do not usually require specific courses as prerequisites to application. Therefore, advisers will
recommend courses that they consider useful for success in law school and law- related careers in light of each
student’s particular academic background.
Guidance for Students Interested in Ministry
The University Chaplain, Reverend Stephen Nickle, supports a program of exploration, guidance, and counsel for
Trinity students who are interested in careers in ministry. The program is one of vocational clarification tailored to
the needs and questions of individual students. It consists of exercises in faith development, participation in
initiatives in ministry, reflection on interactions with congregations, and accessing national resources for students
intrigued by such professions.
Seminaries and rabbinic schools do not usually require specific courses as prerequisites to application. Therefore,
the Chaplain will discuss disciplines that will prepare students for success in ministerial education and careers in
light of each student’s particular academic background.
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General Degree Regulations
Awarding of Degrees
Upon the recommendation of the faculty and the approval of the Board of Trustees, Trinity University confers the
degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music. (For graduate degrees, see the section on
Graduate Studies.) Only those candidates who have fulfilled all scholastic requirements for a degree and who have
met their financial obligations to the University will be recommended for the degree.
Application for Degree
A candidate for an undergraduate degree must file an application for the degree in the Office of the Registrar.
Dates are specified in the University calendar as deadlines for applying for degrees. Candidates for degrees at
winter commencement must apply by the last class day in April; candidates for spring commencement must apply
by the first day of classes in December; and candidates for summer graduation must apply by the last day in June.
Candidacy for a degree is not complete until all financial obligations are met. A degree candidate must be
registered in the semester or summer term in which the degree will be awarded. If the student is not registered for
credit or for study abroad, the student will register for SPCL 4099.
A degree candidate must be present for commencement exercises unless he/she submits a written request for
permission to graduate in absentia to the Registrar at least two weeks prior to commencement.
Bulletin Requirements
A candidate for an undergraduate degree must meet the requirements as outlined in the Courses of Study Bulletin
for the year of his/her first enrollment at Trinity University or any subsequent bulletin under which work is taken. In
all cases, however, a candidate must complete work for his/her degree within a period of seven years from the date
of the bulletin selected. The degree requirements with which a candidate complies must come from a single
bulletin.
Music Ensembles
Ensembles may be repeated for credit but no more than 8 credit hours (all ensembles combined) may be applied to
a degree.
Interpretation of Degree Requirements
The interpretation of all degree requirements is the responsibility of the Office of Academic Affairs and the
Registrar. Problems related to degree requirements should be referred to the Registrar, the faculty adviser, or the
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department chair. For exceptions to policy in academic matters, students should consult with the Office of
Academic Affairs; new students and other students without a declared major may consult the Office of Academic
Affairs.
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Enrollment Information
Admission Policy
Admission Minimum Course Expectations
International Student Requirements
Temporary Withdrawal
Readmission to the University
Registration
Add/Drop Period
Withdrawal from a Course
Withdrawal from the University
Health Services, Health Record, and Insurance
Credit From Other Institutions and by Examination
Credit by Examination
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Program
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Program
Correspondence Study
Admission Policy
Trinity University’s admission policy, established by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the
administration, is to attract academically gifted and highly motivated undergraduate men and women students of
varied geographic, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds who are eager to learn and
develop their talents and leadership qualities.
Factors that influence the admission decision include grade point average unweighted on academic solids, course
rigor, class rank if reported, high school quality, writing, standardized test scores, recommendations from high
school counselors and teachers, special talent and creativity, and contributions to school and community.
Students who have attended other institutions of higher learning wishing to transfer to Trinity University will be
evaluated also on their academic achievement and courses completed at the prior institution. Final transcripts
including any work in progress at the time of admission or done subsequent to admission (such as summer
school) must be submitted as soon as available.
Within published requirements for admission, Trinity University does not and will not discriminate in admission of
students to study at the University, enrollment in classes, housing, or use of facilities in the academic program
because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (if otherwise qualified for admissions),
military/veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Students who have never attended Trinity University should contact the Office of Admissions at Trinity University,
One Trinity Place, San Antonio TX 78212-7200; (210) 999-7207; 1-800-TRINITY; or mailto: [email protected].
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Admission Minimum Course Expectations
Minimum secondary school course expectations include four years/credits of English; three years/credits of
college preparatory mathematics including algebra II and either trigonometry, precalculus, statistics, or other
advanced mathematics course approved by the Office of Admissions and the Department of Mathematics; three
years/credits of natural science (including two years of laboratory science); three years/credits of social science;
and two years/credits of a single foreign language. An average of C- or better is expected in each course.
International Student Requirements
Citizens of countries other than the United States, whose first language is not English, are encouraged to submit
results from the TOEFL (with a recommended score of 250 CBT, 600 Paper, or 100 iBT). In addition, international
applicants must submit International Student Financial Certification demonstrating one’s ability to fund a Trinity
education (contact International Programs Office for current demonstrated funds requirements). Students should
submit certified English translation of documents. Trinity University will issue Form I-20, Certificate for Eligibility
for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status, only upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit indicating acceptance of an
offer of admission and required financial certification.
Temporary Withdrawal
A student may request a temporary withdrawal from the university for one or two semesters. The form applying for
temporary withdrawal must be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and filed with the Registrar following
consultation with the student’s faculty adviser and the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of
Students or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Temporary withdrawal for more than two semesters can be
taken only with approval of both the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs and will be granted only for compelling reason. A student on temporary withdrawal
may register for the semester of return at the time of the November or April registration, but the student is
responsible for establishing contact with the Office of the Registrar and the faculty adviser in order to achieve such
registration.
If the purpose of the temporary withdrawal includes study at another college or university, permission for the
temporary withdrawal requires the approval of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the
justification must be the student’s access to curricula not available at Trinity that is central/critical to the student’s
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program of study. Permission to transfer credit is to be sought in the same manner as for summer school at
another institution, and the student is not eligible to receive financial aid, including state or federally funded
programs, through Trinity University. Reenrollment at Trinity for students on this type of term is dependent on
satisfactory performance at the college attended. Behavior that would be deemed grounds for dismissal from
Trinity will also be grounds for denial of reenrollment. A temporary withdrawal that includes study elsewhere is not
to be confused with approved Study Abroad or approved specialized Special Studies: U.S. semesters for which
credit approval and eligibility for financial aid is arranged through the International Programs Office. Note:
Students receiving aid from Trinity, particularly students who have borrowed student loans, should consult with the
Office of Financial Aid prior to taking a temporary withdrawal to determine what impact a temporary withdrawal
may have on aid eligibility.
Readmission to the University
Former Trinity students who have not been in attendance for one or more regular semesters must file an
application for readmission. Readmission forms may be requested from the Registrar.
Applications for readmission must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar at least two months prior to the
beginning of the semester in which the student applying for readmission wishes to enroll. The Committee on
Academic Standing reviews applications for readmission from students who are not in good standing. Students
readmitted to the University are responsible for making arrangements for housing and financial aid. Contact the
Offices of Student Life and Financial Aid for more information.
Students on approved temporary withdrawal from the University or doing approved study abroad or special studies
semesters are not required to apply for readmission.
Registration
Registration for continuing students will take place during the preceding semester. All continuing students
planning to enroll for the upcoming semester must register during this period.
Registration for new students will be held on the opening days indicated on the Academic calendar.
No student who is registered in a course for which all required prerequisites have been met or waived by the
instructor or the department chair shall have the registration dropped or changed without the student's prior
voluntary consent unless approved by the Registrar or the Office of Academic Affairs. Students may, however, be
involuntarily dropped from a course by a faculty member for non-attendance or disruption of class (see
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Academic Regulations).
Add/Drop Period
Students may add courses to their schedule through the sixth day of classes of a regular semester and through the
fifth day of classes of a summer term. Students enrolled in a course that has not officially met before the end of
the drop period (e.g., Monday only courses) have until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the first meeting of that
course to drop a course. After those dates, which are specified in the Academic calendar, a student may not enter a
new course and no further registration for the term will be accepted.
Students may drop courses from their schedule through the sixth day of classes of a regular semester and through
the fifth day of classes of a summer term. Students enrolled in a course that has not officially met before the end
of the drop period (for instance, Monday-only courses) have until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the first meeting of
that course to drop the course. After those dates, which are specified in the Academic calendar, a student may only
withdraw from a class with a grade of W.
Withdrawal from a Course
The University Registrar establishes a course withdrawal deadline for each semester and summer session. The
last day to withdraw from a course shall be during the tenth full week of classes in fall and spring semesters and
during the fourth full week of classes in the summer term. If a student withdraws from a course after the Add/Drop
period, a grade of W will be entered on the student’s transcript.
Withdrawal deadlines for classes offered for a portion of a semester are established as follows. A student may
withdraw from such a class with a grade of W until the end of the fourth week of the course during the fall or spring
semester, or the second week during the summer semester.
After these dates, withdrawal may be made only with approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. The Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs: Student Academic Issues shall consult with the instructor before approving
exceptions to withdrawal policies. After the withdrawal deadline no student may withdraw from a class except in
an emergency such as hospitalization.
Withdrawal forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. Students failing to file proper withdrawal forms by the
appropriate deadline must complete classes for which they are registered or receive an F.
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Withdrawal from the University
An honorable dismissal will be granted to any student who may desire to withdraw from the University if he/she is
in good academic standing, is not subject to discipline, has made satisfactory arrangements for settling his/her
financial account, and has had the requisite exit interviews by the residential life staff and student loan officer (if
applicable).
After the established withdrawal deadline, students who withdraw from the University will receive grades of F in all
courses for which they are registered except for students withdrawing as a result of an emergency such as
hospitalization as certified by the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students or Vice President
for Academic Affairs.
A student who wishes to withdraw from the University must submit an application for complete withdrawal, signed
by his or her adviser, to the Registrar. Official withdrawal from the University for an upcoming semester must be
completed by the last day of add/drop in order to receive full refund of tuition. Refund of tuition and other charges
will be in accordance with the schedule of reduced costs. (See Student Expenses and Financial Aid.)
Students who stop attending classes without officially withdrawing will forfeit claim to honorable dismissal and
will be given failing grades.
Students who have registered for classes but then choose not to attend the University must notify the Office of the
Registrar in writing or submit an application for complete withdrawal prior to the start of classes. If written
notification is not received by the Office of the Registrar prior to the end of the Add/Drop period, grades of W will be
recorded on the official transcript.
Students who withdraw from the University during a term will have their financial aid reviewed and adjusted as
applicable in accordance with federal, state, institutional, and external regulations, rules, and policies.
Health Services, Health Record, and Insurance
Upon admission to Trinity University, students are required to submit a health record form which includes the
student’s medical history, documentation of a physical examination, immunization records, and a statement of
consent for treatment and confidentiality. The University also requires students to have health insurance.
All students enrolled for nine or more hours of study will be billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan, annually.
This ensures that all students are insured, facilitating treatment in the community, when necessary, and minimizes
the financial risk associated with serious illness or injury.
Students with personal health insurance may waive the charge by completing an online waiver before the end of
Add/Drop. New students will receive the required health record form by mail from Admissions or may obtain it
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from the web page Vital Information for New Students, under the “Forms and Digital Copies” tab. The Health Record
should be completed by the student and a healthcare provider and returned to Health Services before moving onto
campus.
Texas law requires all students under 22 years of age to have received the Meningococcal vaccine at least 10 days
before class starts and within the 5 years prior to the first day of class. Students who fail to meet these
requirements may not be permitted to register for classes.
The Trinity University Health Services is a health care facility for students in need of medical consultation. The
service is staffed by registered nurses, and physicians hold clinics four days a week, by appointment. The range of
services includes nursing assessment and care of illness, injuries and minor emergencies; administration of
vaccines; laboratory testing; medical evaluation and treatment by a physician during clinic hours; and appropriate
medical and dental referrals.
Credit From Other Institutions and by Examination
Transfer Credit
Trinity University evaluates, and may accept, credit earned at other regionally accredited educational institutions.
The basis for approval of transfer credit is that the courses are appropriate to the Trinity curriculum. Thus credit
may be given to courses whose content is such that they are or could be appropriately offered at Trinity University.
Transfer credit will be evaluated and posted to the academic record only for students currently enrolled at Trinity
University. Courses with a grade of D+ or lower will not be accepted for transfer credit. Courses completed at
another institution at the lower-division level, including all courses completed at a community or junior college, will
transfer as lower-division credit even if the closest equivalent Trinity University course is at the upper division.
The University does not recognize the Associate of Arts degree for a set number of hours of credit. Each course is
evaluated separately to determine if it can apply toward a Trinity degree.
Transfer credit must be reported on official transcripts sent directly to Trinity University by the other institution.
Hand carried transcripts are not accepted as official documents.
Trinity students who plan to take courses at another institution during the summer or during a semester’s absence
and wish to transfer credit to apply toward a degree must have signed approval in advance from their faculty
adviser, the chair of the department for the course being transferred, and the Registrar. Approval forms are
available from the Registrar. In the case of foreign institutions, see the procedure under Study Abroad (below).
Trinity University does not limit the number of credit hours that may be accepted as transfer credit. However, the
University does require students to complete courses fulfilling the Approaches to Creation and Analysis and the
Interdisciplinary Cluster in residence at Trinity. Exceptions to this rule are made for transfer students, whose
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transfer credit may be applied to the Approaches to Creation and Analysis requirements and will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis.
Students should be aware of the following residency requirements:
At least 60 credit hours must be earned in residence to complete a baccalaureate degree.
At least 15 credit hours of each major must be earned in residence, and at least 12 of those hours must be
upper division.
The last 30 credit hours before graduation must be earned in residence.
Exceptions for study abroad: Students with 62 or more semester hours earned at Trinity who wish to enroll in an
approved study abroad program in their senior year may be exempted from the last 30 hours-in-residence
requirement. Students who transfer to Trinity with 50 or more credit hours may count up to 15 semester hours of
approved study abroad credit toward the 62-hour residency requirement. These same exceptions apply to special
semester domestic programs approved by the Office of Study Abroad.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Study
Trinity University believes that living and studying in another culture can be an essential part of a liberal arts
education. Opportunities for such study are available to all Trinity students including those in the natural sciences
and professional disciplines. Approximately 40 percent of Trinity students in the most recent graduating classes
have spent a semester or academic year abroad.
Most academic majors are directly enriched through foreign study. This is the case for professionally oriented
majors such as business, communication, music, theater, and even engineering, as well as for disciplines more
traditionally associated with overseas study such as history and languages. Natural science students may take
advantage of the opportunity to approach their disciplines through a different, more specialized, educational
system in foreign universities (usually in English-speaking countries), although some natural science majors
choose instead to focus for a semester on language or cultural studies. A growing number of specialized
programs, internship programs, and field studies programs offer additional opportunities.
A wide choice of Trinity approved programs (many taught in English) allow for a semester or year abroad in the
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Russia, and other European countries, in Mexico,
Costa Rica, and South America, in China, Japan, and other Asian countries, in Africa, in Australia and New Zealand,
and in Israel and Egypt. Trinity is an affiliate of the distinguished Institute for the International Education of
Students (IES), a coordinating institution for Denmark’s International Studies Program (DIS), a member of the
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (Rome) and of the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE),
and maintains close relationships with a number of other programs and universities. Trinity most directly sponsors
programs as a member of Associated Colleges of the South (ACS). Trinity also has direct exchanges with the TEC
de Monterrey in Mexico and several schools in East Asia, including Lingnan University in Hong Kong, National
Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, and Ewha and Yonsei Universities in Korea.
What particularly distinguishes Trinity’s program for study abroad, however, is its determination to place each
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individual student in whatever program is most appropriate to the specific needs, interest, and abilities of that
individual. To that end Trinity provides a comprehensive set of resources for information and advising. Any
interested student should begin by visiting the International Programs Office, preferably as early as possible in his
or her academic career. Most forms of financial aid may be applied toward the costs of the semester abroad.
Students with financial aid should consult the Study Abroad Office and the Office of Financial Aid.
A Trinity student planning to study abroad and transfer the credits to Trinity must obtain approval for the program
in advance. The deadline for processing program applications and approval is October 25, for Spring semester
applicants; March 25, for Fall semester, Summer term, and Academic Year applicants. Students intending to study
abroad should discuss this interest with their academic advisers as well as with the Study Abroad Counselors. In
addition to providing for transfer of credit, approval to study abroad maintains one’s status as a currently enrolled
Trinity student during the period abroad and provides for residence hall eligibility and arrangements for
registration.
Study Abroad policies and procedures apply to a number of special programs that a Trinity student may pursue in
the United States. These include the American University Washington Semester and the Semester in
Environmental Sciences at Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole in Massachusetts (both of them formal
Trinity affiliates), a United Nations semester, urban semesters in Chicago or Philadelphia, an art semester in New
York, and semesters at major national research laboratories in several of the physical and biological sciences.
Dual Credit
Trinity University accepts dual credit (college courses taken as part of the secondary school curriculum) only if the
courses taken were not used to satisfy Trinity’s expectations for admission as outlined in the Admission Minimum
Course Expectations section and have met all other mandated transfer requirements as stated in the Transfer
Credit section.
Credit by Examination
All credit by examination is recorded on the student’s permanent record as credit (CR) without a grade and
becomes part of the official transcript. No credit is valid without the student’s enrollment for credit at Trinity
University. Transfer credit will not be allowed for credit by examination which does not meet Trinity’s own
requirements.
All credit by examination must be earned in disciplines in which the student does not already have credit more
advanced than the level of the examination. Credit by examination may not be duplicated by subsequent
enrollment in an equivalent course for credit. Upon recommendation of the student’s faculty advisor and with the
approval of the appropriate department, the Registrar may delete credit by examination from the permanent record
to allow the student to take the equivalent course for credit. Credit earned by examination satisfies degree
requirements in the same way as does credit earned by passing the course, except that it does not count as credit
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earned in residence. Trinity does not accept credit earned by examination at another institution.
College Board Advanced Placement Program
Trinity University allows students to earn credit prior to entrance through the College Board Advanced Placement
Program. Trinity awards credit for most AP examination scores of 4 or 5. A current list of AP examinations showing
the equivalent credit awarded by Trinity is available from the Registrar. The granting of credit is automatic upon
receipt of official score reports.
Cambridge University International Examinations
Trinity University recognizes some Cambridge University International Examinations, and students may contact the
Registrar for further details regarding placement credits in individual academic disciplines.
International Baccalaureate Program
Trinity University allows students to earn credit prior to entrance through the International Baccalaureate Program
sponsored by the International Baccalaureate Organization of Geneva, Switzerland and the International
Baccalaureate North American regional office in New York. Trinity awards credit for most IB Higher Level
Examination scores of 5, 6, or 7. A current list of IB examinations showing the equivalent credit awarded by Trinity
is available from the Registrar. Credit will be granted upon receipt of an official IB transcript.
Departmental Examinations
Departmental examinations in specific courses are available to qualified students upon approval of the chair of the
department in which the examination is to be taken. Approval forms are available from the Registrar. After
approval, but prior to taking the examination, the student must pay the nonrefundable departmental examination
fee (see Fees for Special Purposes) to the Business Office. The appropriate faculty member then administers and
grades the examination. Credit for the course will be granted provided the student passes the examination with a
grade of B or higher and completes 24 semester credit in residence. The student must be in good standing when
the examination is requested.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Program
General:
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered at Trinity University through a Crosstown
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Agreement with the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Trinity students may attend Air Force ROTC
classes at UTSA as part of their Trinity curriculum. Students who meet all Air Force ROTC standards will be
commissioned as officers in the United States Air Force upon degree completion from Trinity. The Air Force ROTC
program is offered regardless of a student’s major and does not of itself lead to a degree. A maximum of 16 credit
hours may be taken.
The Air Force ROTC program provides management and leadership training to prepare students to serve as officers
in the U.S. Air Force. The program is open to any U.S. citizen who meets the academic and physical standards.
The Air Force ROTC curriculum is comprised of four courses each semester conducted at the first year, sophomore,
junior, and senior levels. Speaking and writing skills are progressively developed in all four levels of instruction.
“The Foundation of the United States Air Force” is the one-hour first-year-level course. It introduces students to the
United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air
Force as well as introduction to communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory must be taken in
conjunction with the course. “The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power” is the one-hour sophomore-level course.
It features topics on Air Force heritage and leaders; introduction to air and space power through examination of
competencies and functions; and continued application of communication skills. A mandatory Leadership
Laboratory must be taken in conjunction with the course. “Air Force Leadership Studies” is the three-hour junior-
level course. Students learn advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is
placed on enhancing leadership skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory must be taken in conjunction with the
course. “National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty” is the three-hour senior-level course. It provides
students with the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of
the complex social and political issues facing the military profession. As with the previous courses, a mandatory
Leadership Laboratory must be taken in conjunction with the course. The Leadership Laboratory is approximately
one hour and forty-five minutes; all cadets attend the laboratory, which is held once a week during the semester.
Four-Year Program:
The General Military Course (GMC) is open to all Trinity students, and is generally taken during the first and second
years. There is no obligation incurred by nonscholarship GMC cadets. Cadets will learn the history, role and
structure of the U.S. Air Force, and basic military skills. Veterans who have been honorably discharged may be
granted credit for part or all of the GMC.
The Professional Officer Course (POC) is the upper division portion of the Air Force ROTC program. Admittance to
the POC is based on competitive criteria and the needs of the Air Force. Prior to entering the POC, applicants will
normally attend a four-week field training encampment. The POC is normally taken during the junior and
senior years. All POC students are enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and receive a subsistence allowance. Upon
completion of the POC and all degree requirements, cadets are commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and serve a
minimum of four years on active duty. A maximum of 12 hours is allowed for the POC.
FLIGHT TRAINING:
The AFROTC has a very competitive program for qualified people who desire to become a pilot or navigator. There
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are particular physical qualifications, which include vision, height/weight, Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores,
and health history. AFROTC pilot candidates attend Introductory Flight Training, which pays for a private pilot’s
license if the member does no have one already.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND REMUNERATION:
Air Force ROTC offers 4-, 3.5-, 3-, 2.5-, and 2-year competitive scholarships. Four-Year Program cadets may
compete for all scholarships, while Two-Year Program applicants can apply for 2-year scholarships. All
scholarships provide tuition and fee assistance, a book allotment, plus $250-$400 a month subsistence allowance.
These scholarships are awarded solely on academic merit. Students interested in applying for a scholarship should
contact the Professor of Aerospace Studies at UTSA.
All students enrolled in the POC and contracted to the U.S. Air Force will be paid a $350-$400 a month subsistence
allowance.
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT:
All uniforms, textbooks, and other equipment will be issued to students enrolled in Air Force ROTC courses.
Students are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all items issued them.
Air Force ROTC Offices (210-458-4624) are located in the North Paseo Building (1.220) on the University of Texas
at San Antonio campus.
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Program
The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered at Trinity University through a crosstown
agreement with St. Mary’s University. Trinity students may attend Army ROTC classes at St. Mary’s as part of their
Trinity curriculum. Students who meet all Army ROTC standards will be commissioned as officers in the United
States Army upon degree completion from Trinity. The Army ROTC program is offered regardless of a student’s
major and does not of itself lead to a degree. A maximum of 18 credit hours may be taken.
In addition to the courses described below, a Leadership Laboratory is held every Wednesday afternoon for two
hours to further the development of leadership skills through a varied program consisting of field trips, practical
exercises, and visits to military installations.
The Professor of Military Science at St. Mary’s University and the Army ROTC offices are located at the bottom
floor of Treadaway Hall at St. Mary’s. The telephone numbers are 210-436-3415 (ROTC Recruiting Operations
Officer) and 210-379-1997 (ROTC Enrollment Officer). The e-mail address is mailto:[email protected].
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Four-Year Program:
The Basic Course, usually pursued concurrently with the freshman and sophomore years, is voluntary for students
who are physically qualified for military training. There is no obligation incurred by nonscholarship cadets.
Veterans who have served on active duty for a period of over one year and who have received an honorable
discharge, or High School students who have completed 3 or 4 years of JROTC, may be granted credit for the basic
course with concurrence of the Professor of Military Science.
The Advanced Course may be pursued by students who are physically qualified and have met the standards
prescribed by the Professor of Military Science in scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Cadets
are normally enrolled in the Advanced Course during their Junior and Senior Year or Graduate students pursuing a
Master’s Degree. They are required to attend a five-week ROTC Leadership Development Assessment Course
(LDAC) the summer following their junior year. Upon satisfactory completion of LDAC and the academic work
required for a degree, students are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Regular Army, the
Army Reserves, or the Army National Guard.
The Basic Course consists of MS courses at the 1000 and 2000 level. The Advanced Course consists of MS
courses at the 3000, 4000, or 5000 level.
Two-Year Program:
In addition to the standard four-year course outlined above, the St. Mary’s University Military Science Department
offers a two-year program for those who did not have or take the opportunity to complete the normal Basic Course.
In order to enroll in the Advanced Course, a student must successfully complete four weeks of leadership training,
provided at the Leadership Training Course (LTC) during the summer months prior to beginning their junior year or
their first year in graduate school. If students desire to take advantage of this opportunity, they should
communicate directly with the Professor of Military Science not later than March 1 of the year preceding the last
two years at Trinity University.
Scholarship and Remuneration:
The Department of the Army offers 4-, 3-, and 2-year competitive scholarship assistance to qualifying ROTC
students. This assistance consists of payment of 100% of tuition and fees and a $1,200 a year book allotment, plus
a grant to the ROTC cadet of $300 to $500 a month during the period of enrollment (not to exceed 40 months). The
student need not be enrolled in the ROTC program prior to competing for a scholarship. Students interested in
competing for scholarship assistance under this program should contact the Army ROTC Enrollment Officer.
Formally enrolled Advanced Course students who are not under the scholarship program will be given a grant at
the rate announced annually by the Secretary of the Army (currently this rate is $450 to $500 per month) not to
exceed 20 months. During LDAC, all students are paid at the rate of one-half of the base pay per month of a second
lieutenant in lieu of subsistence allowance.
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Uniforms and Equipment:
All uniforms, textbooks, and other equipment will be issued to students enrolled in Army ROTC courses. Students
are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all items issued to them.
Courses:
Students may register for the following courses through St. Mary’s University and other participating colleges and
universities.
MS 1101 FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 1 SEM. HOUR
Organization of the Army and ROTC; career opportunities for ROTC graduates, and the military as a profession.
Customs and traditions of the service. Development of leadership potential, First Aid, and Introduction to Map
Reading.
MS 1102 FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 1 SEM. HOUR
Leadership studies of problems facing junior leaders in today’s Army in non-combat situations. Effects of
technological and sociological change on the military. Continuation of customs and traditions of the service.
Development of leadership potential. Basic military skills training.
MS 2201 SELF/TEAM DEVELOPMENT 2 SEM. HOURS
Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of
effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning events, coordination of
group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and basic military tactics.
MS 2202 APPLIED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 2 SEM. HOURS
Military use of maps and terrain analysis with emphasis on practical experiences. Introduction to the leadership
techniques required to conduct patrolling, offensive and defensive tactical missions.
MS 3301 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3 SEM. HOURS
Performance oriented instruction in preparation for Advanced Camp. Analysis of psychological, physiological, and
sociological factors which affect human behavior. Analysis of leadership and management processes. Techniques
in planning, presenting, and evaluating performance-oriented instruction.
Prerequisites: MS 1101, 1102, 2201, and 2202, or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
MS 3302 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3 SEM. HOURS
Performance-oriented instruction in preparation for Advanced Camp. Development of the student’s ability to
express him/herself clearly and accurately, with emphasis on the analysis of military problems, and the
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preparation and delivery of logical solutions. Analysis of the leader’s role in planning, directing, and coordinating
the efforts of individuals and small units in the execution of offensive and defensive tactical missions.
Prerequisites: MS 3301 or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
MS 4301 SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3 SEM. HOURS
Analysis of selected leadership and management problems. Responsibilities of the Commander and staff in the
areas of administration, personnel, operations and logistics. Introduction to military justice and the Army training
system.
Prerequisites: MS 3302 or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
MS 4302 SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3 SEM. HOURS
Analysis of selected leadership and management problems with a concentration on management problem analysis
and decision making, planning and organizing, delegation and control, and interpersonal skills required for effective
management. Seminars in the role of the officer in the conduct of personal affairs and ethics.
Prerequisite: MS 4301 or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
MS 5301, 5302 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN MILITARY ISSUES I, II 6 SEM. HOURS
Analysis of various topics concerning the principles of war and the contemporary operating environment. Analysis
and discussion of various topics pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a 2nd Lieutenant. Additional course
options are special projects and Ranger Challenge participation based on guidance and approval of the Professor
of Military Science.
Prerequisite: MS 4301 or 4302 or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
Correspondence Study
Trinity University does not offer undergraduate academic work by correspondence and does not accept such work.
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General Information
Mission
Independent Status, Charter, Covenant
Accreditation
Non-Discrimination and Diversity Policy
Security Policy Statement
Electronic Communication
Mission
Trinity University is a transformational liberal arts and sciences university with selected professional and pre-
professional programs. In pursuit of this mission, Trinity is committed to the highest levels of academic and
professional excellence in teaching, research, learning, service, leadership, and personal integrity. Trinity embraces
innovation in all pursuits: rigorous and relevant courses, supportive mentoring relationships, and a wealth of
learning opportunities wherever they occur. Trinity prepares its graduates to pursue lives of meaning and purpose.
Independent Status, Charter, Covenant
Trinity University is an independent university founded in 1869 by Presbyterians, an institution that served a full
century as “the college of The Synod of Texas.” In 1969 a covenant was adopted between the Synod and the
University, and the previous legal ties were dissolved. Trinity’s covenant with The Synod of Texas was reaffirmed in
1973 by the newly organized Synod of the Sun. The covenant is one of mutual trust and obligation in which the
Board of Trustees commits itself to continue to pursue the purposes for which Trinity University was founded. The
church pledges itself to continue its interest in and support of the University. The covenant was reaffirmed with the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 1983, 1989, and again in 2000.
The amended charter creates a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees consisting of thirty-six persons who have
complete control and management of the institution. The legal purpose of the corporation is to maintain and
operate a coeducational institution and to confer degrees upon graduating students and other deserving persons.
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Accreditation
Trinity University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to
award bachelors and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Trinity University. The
Commission requests that they be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s
significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Normal inquiries about Trinity University, including
inquiries regarding admissions requirements, financial aid, and educational programs, should be addressed directly
to Trinity University and not to the Commission’s office. For more information about the Commission, please visit
their web site at http://www.sacscoc.org/.
Texas state teachers’ certificates are issued to those students who fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education
Agency. The University is a member of The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and is
accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for the preparation of elementary
teachers, secondary teachers, and school service personnel, with the master’s degree.
A chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is active on the Trinity campus. In addition, Trinity University is approved and
accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the United States Office of Education. The Department of Chemistry
is approved by the American Chemical Society. The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and the Bachelor of
Science degree in Biochemistry are certified by the American Chemical Society.
Trinity’s undergraduate Engineering Science Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). EAC/ABET is the only national agency that
accredits engineering programs.
The Department of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business International (AACSB International).
The Department of Health Care Administration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation Healthcare
Management Education (CAHME) for its health care administration program.
The University is a corporate member of the American Association of University Women, and its women graduates
are eligible for membership in this organization.
Non-Discrimination and Diversity Policy
Within published requirements for admission, Trinity University does not and will not discriminate in admission of
students to study at the University, enrollment in classes, housing, or use of facilities in the academic program
because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (if otherwise qualified for admission),
military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by federal,
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state, or local laws.
Trinity University does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (if otherwise qualified for the job), military/veteran status,
sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The University is committed to
making employment-related decisions according to an applicant or employee’s experience, talent, and
qualifications, without regard to his/her race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (if otherwise
qualified for the job), military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Compliance Officer of the University is the Director of Human Resources. Any questions or complaints relative
to discrimination should be referred to the Office of Human Resources. The Section 504/Americans with
Disabilities Act Compliance Officer is the Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration. Students with
disabilities who desire accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services, preferably before the
beginning of each semester. Any questions or complaints relative to facilities, services, and accessibility should be
referred to the Office of Finance and Administration.
Security Policy Statement
Trinity University’s campus security program is an ongoing process that includes the development and
enforcement of regulations, procedures, and practices to provide a reasonable level of security for property,
information, and for the personal safety of employees, students, and visitors.
Administrative and supervisory personnel are responsible for the incorporation of security principles and
procedures in their respective areas of operations.
Each member of the faculty, staff, and student body is responsible for carrying out campus regulations,
procedures, and practices and shall comply with federal, state, and local laws related to security matters while on
the campus or in the course of representing or conducting University activities.
In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Security Act of 1990, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, additional information regarding security policies and crime statistics is
available from the Office of the Director of Campus Security, Trinity University, (210) 999-7070. This information is
also available at the internet website:
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Electronic Communication
Trinity University supplies every student and employee with an e-mail address. Students, faculty, and all employees
of the university are expected to monitor their e-mail on a regular basis. E-mail is an official means of
communication and will be utilized to conduct business and to supply information to students, staff, and faculty. E-
mail is also a critical and primary communication
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Graduate Studies
Trinity University offers four graduate degrees: the Master of Arts (Education: School Psychology); the Master of
Arts in Teaching; the Master of Education (Education: School Leadership); and the Master of Science (Accounting
and Health Care Administration). Graduate work was instituted at Trinity University in 1950. The objective of the
Graduate Program is to provide students with opportunities to engage in study at an advanced level and to develop
professional competence in the area of their specialization, with emphasis upon the development of analytical
thinking, independent and original research, and effective communication.
Commission on Graduate Studies
Graduate Faculty
Admission
Advising and Registration
Readmission
Minimum Hour and GPA Requirement
Applicable Bulletin
Additional Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Academic Load
Transfer of Graduate Credit
Independent Study
Grades and Minimum Performance Requirements
Grade Appeals
Completion of Credit Courses
Time Limit
Withdrawal
Commission on Graduate Studies
The Commission on Graduate Studies serves as the academic policy committee for graduate students on all
matters related to graduate degrees and programs. The Commission consists of representatives from each
graduate program, two students appointed by the Graduate Student Association, the Registrar, and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs or his or her representative.
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Graduate Faculty
As a liberal arts university with selected professional degree programs, Trinity does not maintain a separate
graduate faculty. Faculty members selected to teach graduate-level courses will have an earned doctorate (or
other terminal degree) in their teaching field and demonstrated research capability, or will be practitioners with at
least a master’s degree and appropriate training and experience in the professional field they are teaching. The
Department Chair is responsible for determining whether a faculty member’s qualifications meet the requirements
for graduate-level teaching. Eligibility to teach at the graduate level is periodically reviewed in order to maintain
viable programs and specialized and regional accreditation.
Admission
Required Documentation
Persons interested in doing graduate work at Trinity University should submit the following items:
Application form and fee.1.
An official transcript or transcripts of all previous college and university work. These transcripts must be2.
not more than one year old. All transcripts become a part of the University’s files and will not be returned.
Test scores not over five years old on the Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management3.
Admission Test, or other examinations required by the graduate program.
One or more letters of recommendation if specified by the graduate program.4.
The application deadline is one month prior to the beginning of the semester or as established by the program.
Persons outside the United States should submit their applications at least three months prior to the semester
they plan to enter the University. Registration is not permitted until application for admission has been approved.
Citizens of countries other than the United States, whose first language is not English, are encouraged to submit
results from the TOEFL (with a recommended score of 250 CBT, 600 Paper, or 100 iBT). In addition, international
applicants who are not permanent residents of the United States must submit the Statement of Financial Support,
or signed, certified bank documents demonstrating one’s ability to fund a Trinity education. (Contact the
International Programs Office for current financial certification requirements.) Applicants should submit certified
English translations of documents. (See Foreign Studies Evaluation, below.) Trinity University will issue Form I-20,
Certificate for Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status, only upon receipt of a nonrefundable deposit
indicating acceptance of an offer of admission.
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Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
Graduates holding the bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting
organization and fulfilling all other requirements listed in this bulletin may be considered for regular admission to
graduate study. Graduates of colleges that are not accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting organization
may be considered for provision admission. (For students who hold degrees from institutions outside the United
States, see Foreign Studies Evaluation, below.)
Prerequisite Course Requirements
The requirement for background work varies with each graduate program at Trinity. The department chair or
program director may recommend that prerequisites be waived for superior students or, in certain cases, that
prerequisites be taken on the graduate level. Consult individual department listings for specific requirements.
Requirements for Regular Admission
To be considered for regular admission, an applicant must submit all required documentation and present evidence
of the following:
A grade point average of 3.00 or better on the last 60 hours of undergraduate level work or a grade point1.
average of 3.00 or better on all courses taken in the undergraduate major or any relevant concentration.
(Students who have earned at least 18 hours of graduate level credit must have a GPA of 3.00 or better on
all graduate course work attempted. Graduate course work may be considered in lieu of undergraduate
course work.)
Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination or Graduate Management Admission Test, as2.
articulated by the individual program or department.
In evaluating an application for graduate study, the department chair or program director will consider the
applicant’s commitment to and suitability for the relevant profession. Applicants who meet the requirements for
regular admission may nonetheless be denied admission if significant academic, ethical, or dispositional concerns
are identified as part of the admission process.
Requirements for Provisional Admission
Applicants who fail to meet the requirements for regular admission may be considered for provisional admission.
Students admitted provisionally are considered to be fully admitted to their respective graduate programs.
The final decision on provisional admission is made by the Office of Academic Affairs after receiving the
recommendation of the department chair or program director.
Students admitted provisionally shall be reviewed after completion of their first 6 hours of graduate study. Those
with a grade point average below 3.00 shall be dismissed from the graduate program.
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Non-Degree Admission
Upon the approval of the appropriate academic department, students not pursuing a degree may be admitted on a
non-degree basis to enroll in graduate courses.
Students who have been admitted to a program on a non-degree basis and who later decide that they would like to
become degree candidates must apply for admission to degree status and provide all required information
including test results. There is no guarantee that courses taken on a non-degree basis will later apply for credit
toward a graduate degree.
Foreign Studies Evaluation
All foreign academic credentials submitted for transfer credit or for admission to the graduate program must be
accompanied by a professional evaluation performed by an approved evaluation service, including an English
translation if not in English. Course descriptions or syllabi may also be required. It is the student’s responsibility to
procure the evaluation and to assume financial responsibility for it. Because of the importance of this information,
Trinity only accepts evaluations certified as official and received directly from the American Association of
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) or from other approved service providers. Contact the
Office of the Registrar or visit the web site for a list of approved foreign credentials evaluation services.
Evaluations should include an explanation that the institution is recognized by the ministry of education in the
home country and is generally considered to offer at least the equivalent of U.S. higher education credit. In
addition, the evaluation must include an explanation of the credits, the grading system and course levels, and a
course-by-course evaluation. Trinity is under no obligation to award credit on the basis of an outside agency’s
evaluation. The professional evaluation will be used as a tool in the overall credit evaluation process.
Advising and Registration
After admission has been approved, degree students should confer with the graduate program director of the
major department or with an adviser appointed by the program director to arrange a complete program of graduate
studies. Students admitted to graduate study will follow the regular university procedures for registration.
Readmission
A former graduate student who chooses to seek readmission after being dismissed from the University for any
reason, or who chooses to seek readmission after withdrawing from the University for any length of time, must
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submit an application for readmission no later than one month prior to the beginning of the term. Official
transcripts from any colleges or universities attended during the time since the student last attended Trinity
University must be submitted as part of the application for readmission. No new application fee is required.
The decision to readmit or not to readmit a student shall be made by the academic department or program at its
discretion. In making this decision, the department may consider, among other things, the student’s performance
within the program and his or her commitment to and suitability for the relevant profession. The department may
require the student to submit updated application materials, including updated test scores and letters of
recommendation.
If a department denies an application for readmission, the student may appeal to the Commission on Graduate
Studies. The Commission may choose to gather evidence and to interview any parties whom the Commission
deems relevant. The Commission may decide to uphold or to overturn the department’s decision, and the
Commission’s decision shall be final.
Minimum Hour and GPA Requirement
A minimum of thirty semester hours is required for the master’s degree.
A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required for the master’s degree. No more than 6 hours of courses
graded C can apply toward a master’s degree.
Applicable Bulletin
Students have the option of completing degree requirements as specified in the Trinity University Courses of Study
Bulletin in effect at the time of matriculation provided all requirements are completed within six years (see Time
Limit) or following requirements of any later bulletin that satisfies the six-year time limit.
Additional Requirements
Some graduate programs may require one or more of the following:
Thesis;
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Applied research project;
Portfolio;
Internship or residency;
Licensing examination.
Graduation Requirements
Each student must secure from the Office of the Registrar an application for graduation. The student is responsible
for returning the graduation application on or before the date listed in the calendar.
A degree candidate must be present for commencement exercises unless he or she has notified the Registrar of
his or her intention to graduate in absentia.
A degree candidate must be registered in the semester or summer term in which the degree will be awarded. If the
student is not registered for credit or thesis extension, the student will register for SPCL 6099.
Academic Load
A graduate student taking at least 9 semester hours of graduate work per semester is considered a full-time
student. The maximum load during the summer session is 9 semester hours. A graduate student registered for
thesis credit, required internship, or residency is also considered a full-time student without regard to the number
of credit hours. The first semester of thesis extension will be considered full-time enrollment, but subsequent
semesters of thesis extension will be considered as less than one-quarter time.
Transfer of Graduate Credit
Ordinarily, all work for the master’s degree must be done at Trinity University. Under some circumstances
acceptance of graduate credit for work done in other regionally accredited institutions may be approved by the
chair of the department concerned. No course completed with a grade lower than a B will be approved. Up to 10
semester hours but no more than twenty percent of the total degree requirement can be transferred to apply
toward a graduate degree. No hours earned toward a completed or previously awarded graduate/professional
degree may be transferred. However, students with a previously awarded graduate/professional degree may have
up to 10 semester hours but no more than twenty percent of the total degree requirement waived by the chair of
the department. Students granted such a waiver may not transfer any credit to apply toward a graduate degree,
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except on petition to the Commission on Graduate Studies. Furthermore, the GPA of transferred credit will not be
applied to meet the GPA requirement for a graduate degree at Trinity. No transfer credit will be accepted or waiver
approved until the student has earned 12 semester hours of graduate credit at Trinity University. The six-year limit
applies to transfer work as well as to courses taken in residence.
Courses offered by accredited universities at extension centers or other off-campus locations, or in online formats,
will be evaluated individually by the Department Chair. Such courses will be accepted only when course
requirements and quality standards comparable to regular on-campus offerings can be demonstrated. Credit for
work done by correspondence will not be accepted for the graduate degree.
In some graduate programs, students may obtain academic credit for from 3 to 12 hours of graduate work on the
basis of previous academic preparation and/or successful experiences. In order to obtain this credit, the student
must demonstrate the attainment of objectives identified for the particular course or courses in the program.
Candidates may demonstrate the attainment of these objectives by satisfactorily completing a written and/or oral
examination administered by the department. The academic credit will be placed on the student’s permanent
record.
Independent Study
No more than 6 semester hours of credit in independent study/problems courses may be applied to the student’s
degree program.
Grades and Minimum Performance Requirements
The grading system for all graduate courses is as follows:
A Excellent, Superior Performance
B Good, Solid Performance
C Fair, Marginal Performance
F Failure, not meeting course requirements
I Incomplete
PR In Progress, for thesis or special study/research courses
PP Pass in a pass/fail course
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FF Failure in a pass/fail course
NC Non-credit
Pass/Fail
Departments desiring to offer selected courses only on a Pass/Fail basis may
do so with prior approval of the Office of Academic Affairs.
W
Withdrawn – Graduate students may withdraw from a graduate course with a
grade of W any time up to the time that mid-semester grades are due for that
semester or during the first two weeks of summer session. Such withdrawal
must be filed at the Office of the Registrar. Nonattendance does not constitute
withdrawal from a class. Students may withdraw with a grade of W up to final
examination week. However, such withdrawal must be approved by the
Department Chair or Graduate Program Director in consultation with the
instructor.
Unless the instructor specifies an earlier completion date, grades of “Incomplete” will be changed automatically to
“F” in the Registrar’s Office after one year. Under unusual circumstances, an extension of time may be granted by
the Office of Academic Affairs upon request of the instructor.
No credit course may be changed to “non-credit” after the last day of registration.
Probation and Dismissal:
Probation:
A graduate student will be placed on academic probation following any term in which the student fails to achieve a
grade point average of at least 3.00 or receives a grade of “F” in any course, regardless of the level of courses
taken and the cumulative grade point average. A student on probation may not hold a graduate assistantship.
Academic probation is removed when the student completes a subsequent term and achieves a term grade point
average of at least 3.00 with no grade of “F” in any course and a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in all
graduate level courses completed at Trinity University.
Dismissal:
A graduate student will be dismissed from the graduate program following any term in which the student1.
earns a grade point average of less than 2.00, regardless of the level of courses taken and the cumulative
grade point average.
A graduate student placed on academic probation will be dismissed from the graduate program if the2.
student fails to meet the requirements to be removed from probation after attempting nine semester
hours.
Students dismissed from the graduate program have the option to appeal to the faculty members of the3.
Commission on Graduate Studies. The appeal must be made in writing by the student within 10 days of
notification of the decision. When making a decision on an appeal, the Commission will consider the
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recommendation of the student’s academic department.
Grade Appeals
Trinity University recognizes that students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance
established for each course in which they are enrolled. However, the University also recognizes that students
should have protection through orderly procedures against prejudicial or capricious academic evaluation. In all
cases, the burden of proof rests on the student initiating the appeal.
The procedures for student appeal of semester grades contain the presumption that student grades are the
responsibility of the course instructor. As a matter of academic principle, the process of appeal remains in the
hands of the teaching faculty. Except for the actions specified in Section 5 below, members of the Administration
shall not influence the outcome of the grade appeal process.
All parties in a grade appeal shall make every reasonable effort to complete the appeals process in a timely
manner. If any party is absent from campus (for example, if a faculty member is on academic leave or if a student
is studying abroad), the appeals process may be deferred until all relevant parties have returned to Trinity. In this
case, however, the appellant must still meet the stated deadline by submitting written notification of his or her
intention to appeal.
An instructor who has pieces of student work in his or her possession shall retain those pieces of student work
until they can no longer be relevant to a grade appeal.
To initiate the appeal of a semester grade, a student must submit a written appeal to the instructor no1.
later than ten (10) business days after the beginning of the following semester. The instructor shall notify
the student of the outcome of his or her review of the grade no later than five (5) business days following
receipt of the written appeal.
If the student wishes to contest the instructor’s decision in step one, he or she may request a mediated2.
discussion involving the student, the instructor, and the Department Chair. To initiate this step in the
appeals process, the student must submit a written appeal to the instructor’s Department Chair no later
than ten (10) business days following receipt of the instructor’s decision. The instructor shall receive a
copy of this statement.
The Chair will attempt to mediate a discussion between the student and the instructor to clarify the matter
and suggest possible resolutions. If the Chair happens also to be the instructor involved, then the student
may request that the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Curriculum and Faculty Development
ask another faculty member of the department to receive the student’s appeal.
If the student wishes to contest the outcome of the mediated discussion in step two, he or she may3.
request a departmental review. To initiate this step in the appeals process, the student must submit a
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written appeal to the instructor’s Department Chair no later than ten (10) business days after receiving the
outcome of the mediated discussion.
The Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) will appoint two tenured members of the department to serve as a
review committee, and will notify the student and the instructor of this action. In the case of a General
Education course or cross-listed course, the instructor’s department will serve as the site for the appeals
process. If the student is a major or minor in the department, the student may ask his or her adviser to be an
additional member of the committee. If a small department cannot provide two eligible faculty members to
serve on the committee, then the Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) will ask a faculty member from a
department similar in curriculum and academic evaluation to serve on this committee. Departmental review
committees may be convened only during an academic semester.
The departmental review committee will receive written statements from both the student and the
instructor, as well as copies of any graded work involved. In addition, both the student and the instructor
(and the student’s academic adviser, if requested) may be present for the duration of the hearing (prior to
voting), during which both parties may offer clarifying statements. The Department Chair will also be present
at the meeting, but will not be involved in the determination of the appeal. If, after considering these
statements, the committee decides that the grade was not based on prejudicial or capricious evaluation, the
Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) will give written notification of this decision to the student and the
instructor.
However, if the departmental committee determines that the grade was indeed based on prejudicial or
capricious evaluation, the Chair (or the Chair’s substitute) shall advise the instructor to reconsider the
student’s semester grade in a manner consistent with proper and stated procedures. If the instructor rejects
this advice or fails to comply in a manner satisfactory to the committee, then the committee may undertake
an evaluation of the student work in question and assign the grade it deems appropriate.
If the student or the instructor wishes to contest the outcome of the departmental review in step three, he4.
or she may request a further review by the Commission on Graduate Studies. To initiate this step in the
appeals process, the student or the instructor must submit a written appeal to the Chair of the
Commission no later than ten (10) business days after receiving the outcome of the departmental review.
The Commission may collect any evidence it deems necessary, including any written statements that have
been generated in the previous stages of the appeals process. The Commission may choose to interview the
concerned parties, and it may also choose to conduct a formal hearing.
For the purposes of this process, the voting members of the Commission shall include the faculty
representatives on the Commission as well as the Registrar or his or her designee. No faculty member who
belongs to the department in question may participate in the Commission’s deliberation or decision making.
If the Commission decides that the grade was not based on prejudicial or capricious evaluation, the Chair of
the Commission shall give written notification of this decision to the student and the instructor. If the
Commission determines that the grade was indeed based on prejudicial or capricious evaluation, the Chair
of the Commission shall advise the instructor to reconsider the student’s semester grade in a manner
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consistent with proper and stated procedures. If the instructor rejects this advice or fails to comply in a
manner satisfactory to the Commission, then the Commission may undertake an evaluation of the student
work in question and assign the grade it deems appropriate.
If either the student or the instructor wishes to contest the outcome of the Commission’s review in step5.
four, the appellant may petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs for further consideration. To
initiate this step in the appeals process, the student or the instructor must submit a written appeal to the
Vice President no later than ten (10) business days after receiving the outcome of the Commission’s
review. The Vice President may then rule in one of two ways:
That the decision of the Commission on Graduate Studies will stand as rendered;A.
That the Commission on Graduate Studies reconsider its findings and render a decision basedB.
on the reconsideration.
This review is the final step in the grade appeals process.
Completion of Credit Courses
Credit will not be allowed for a graduate course unless the work of that course shall have been completed and so
reported to the Office of the Registrar within one year after official ending of the course.
Time Limit
A student is allowed six years in which to complete the master’s degree. Under certain circumstances, the student
may revalidate by examination courses that are outdated by the time limit. This can be done only with permission
of the Department Chair, the graduate program director of the department, and the Commission on Graduate
Studies. It is not possible to revalidate courses that have been transferred from another institution and that are out
of date.
Withdrawal
After a student has been duly enrolled in a class, he or she is considered a member until he or she has been
dropped from the class or has withdrawn from the school. Merely discontinuing class attendance does not
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constitute a drop or withdrawal. Withdrawal from the University or from a course must be submitted to the Office
of the Registrar before final examinations begin.
After mid-semester or the first two weeks of a summer session, a student may withdraw with grades of W only with
the approval of the Graduate Program Director. Withdrawal without approval will result in grades of F and dismissal
from the graduate program.
Course Catalog
African American Studies
Faculty
William T. Burke III, J.D. , Associate Professor, Business Administration
Anene Ejikeme, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, History
Carey H. Latimore IV, Ph.D , Associate Professor, History; Co-Director
Kimberlyn Montford, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Music; Co-Director
David Rando, Ph.D. , Professor, English
Michael Soto, Ph.D. , Professor, English
Claudia Stokes, Ph.D. , Professor, English
Angela Tarango, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Religion
Wilson Terrell Jr., Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Engineering Science
Overview
The minor in African American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the history and culture of
persons of the African Diaspora, and in so doing, examines issues of critical importance to the making of the
modern world. While focused primarily on the American experience, the program looks beyond U.S. borders to
consider the connections between black persons in Africa, Europe, and the Americas as a whole. In addition, the
program hopes to foster closer ties between the University and the African American community in San Antonio.
Completion of the program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation “Minor in African
American Studies.” Students interested in the minor should submit an application to the chair of the Faculty
Advisory Committee, who will assign a faculty adviser to the student.
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Requirements
The requirements of the African American Studies minor are as follows:
I. Completion of 18 credit hours in the following distribution:
A. Completion of at least 9 hours from the core curriculum:
AFAM 1310 Introduction to African American Studies
ANTH 3327 Race in America (also listed SOCI 3327)
ENGL 2373 African American Literature
HIST 1300 The African Experience
HIST 1370 The African American Experience Through Reconstruction
HIST 1371 The African American Experience Since Reconstruction
HIST 3304 Religion in African History
HIST 3372 Black Images in Film
MUSC 1349 African-American Music
RELI 3482 African Religions in the Americas
SOCI 3327 Race in America (also listed as ANTH 3327)
B. Completion of remaining hours from the supporting courses:
AFAM 3310 African American Studies Internship
COMM 3325 Special Topics in Communication Media: Race and Class in Media
ECON 3343 Slavery and the Atlantic Economy (also listed as HIST 3384)
ENGL 2303 American Literature: Colonization to 1900
ENGL 2304 American Literature: New Realism through the Moderns
ENGL 3371 American Literature of the Nineteenth Century: The Turn of the Century
ENGL 4323 Studies in American Literature: The Circum-Atlantic World
ENGL 4323 Studies in American Literature: Harlem Renaissance
ENGL 4326 Seminars on Individual Authors: Thomas Pynchon and Toni Morrison
ENGL 4325 Seminar in Literary Periods: Turn-of-the-Century African American Literature
HIST 1340 Latin American Cultural Traditions
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HIST 1360 The History of the United States Through Reconstruction
HIST 1361 The History of the United States Since Reconstruction
HIST 3300 Gender Matters in African History
HIST 3374 The Old South
HIST 3384 Slavery and the Atlantic Economy (also listed as ECON 3343)
MUSC 1346 Jazz History and Styles
PLSI 3352 Civil Rights and Liberties
SPMT 1312 Sport in Society
II. Additional guidelines for the selection of coursework:
At least 9 hours of the total shall be upper division courses.
No more than 12 hours of the coursework (including cross-listed courses) can be taken from one
department to fulfill the requirements of the minor.
When departments offer a relevant “special topics” or “variable content” course, the Faculty
Advisory Committee may designate such a course as meeting a relevant requirement for the minor.
III. All students are strongly encouraged to enroll in AFAM 1310—Introduction to African American Studies and
HIST 1300—The African Experience
*In special circumstances, students may petition the program’s Faculty Advisory Committee for an exemption to a
component of the requirements for the minor.
Courses
AFAM-1310 Introduction to African American Studies
An exploration of key issues in African American studies from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Topics may
include black literature, Afrocentrism, race and social justice, rap and "world" music, blacks in prison, African
American film and visual art, black families, the black middle class, black internationalism, and gender, among
others.
AFAM-3310 African American Studies Internship
Supervised on and off campus work in an institution serving the African American community in the greater San
Antonio area. The particular institution and internship experience must be arranged and approved by the student,
the professor, and the institution selected. Supervision and contact with the professor must be maintained
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throughout the semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit. Pass/ Fail only.
AFAM-3-90 Special Topics in African American Studies
From time to time, the program will offer special topics courses not described in the Courses of Study Bulletin.
Topics may be in any area(s) of African American Studies and will be offered at the initiative of faculty members.
Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary
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American Intercultural Studies
Faculty
William T. Burke III, J.D. , Associate Professor, Business Administration; Director
Peter O'Brien, Ph.D. , Professor, Political Science
Richard K. Reed, Ph.D. , Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Overview
The minor in American Intercultural Studies is designed to develop in students the qualities and skills necessary
for intercultural understanding and cooperation in today’s diverse society. The minor recognizes that certain
historical events and experiences involving race and/or ethnicity in America continue to have a major impact upon
the nature and development of intercultural relationships. While underscoring the inextricable connection that
exists between the past and the present intercultural dynamic, the minor seeks to enhance positive associations
with and among the people of various multicultural communities.
Perspectives coursework focuses on events, conditions, circumstances, major figures and/or movements that are
significant to understanding a particular minority group’s experience and viewpoint in America.
Dynamics coursework reveals and analyzes the particular contexts that influence or impact intercultural
understanding and intercultural relationships.
Completion of the program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation “Minor in American
Intercultural Studies.”
Students interested in the American Intercultural Studies minor should submit an application to the chair of the
Faculty Advisory Committee, who will assign a faculty adviser to the student.
Requirements
The requirements of the American Intercultural Studies minor are as follows:
I. Completion of 18 credit hours in the following distribution:
A. Completion of the nine-hour Required Curriculum.
Three hours in either: ANTH 1301—Introduction to Anthropology OR SOCI 1301—Introduction to1.
Sociology
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SOCI/ANTH 3327—Contemporary Minorities2.
HCOM 3372/ANTH 3332—Intercultural Communication3.
B. Nine additional hours from the Core Curriculum (see below), including at least three hours in Perspectives
coursework and at least three hours in Dynamics coursework.
II. Guidelines for selection of coursework:
A. At least nine hours of coursework in the American Intercultural Studies minor must be upper division.
B. No more than 12 hours of the coursework (including cross-listed courses) can be taken from one
department to fulfill the requirements of the minor.
American Intercultural Studies Core*
Perspectives Coursework
ENGL 2373 African American Literature
ENGL 4323 Studies in American Literature: The Harlem Renaissance
ENGL 4323 Studies in American Literature: The American Bildungsroman
GNED 3325 The U.S. Latino Experience
GNED 3326 U.S. Latino Cultural and Artistic Expression
HIST 1340 Latin American Cultural Traditions
HIST 1370 The African American Experience Through Reconstruction
HIST 1371 The African American Experience Since Reconstruction
HIST 3340 Latin American Perspectives
MUSC 1346 Jazz History and Styles
Dynamics Coursework
ANTH 3343
Relaciones fronterizas México-Estados Unidos (bilinguë) (also listed as
SOCI/INTL 3343)
HIST 1360 The History of the United States Through Reconstruction
HIST 1361 The History of the United States Since Reconstruction
HIST 3363 Early American Social History
HIST 3368 Modern American Culture
INTL 3343
Relaciones fronterizas México-Estados Unidos (bilinguë) (also listed as
SOCI/ANTH 3343)
PLSI 3352 Civil Rights and Liberties
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Dynamics Coursework
PSYC 2341 Social Psychology
RELI 1360 Religion in the United States
SOCI 2328 Social Inequality (also listed as URBS 2328)
SOCI 3343
Relaciones fronterizas México-Estados Unidos (bilinguë) (also listed as
ANTH/INTL 3343)
URBS 2328 Social Inequality (also listed as SOCI 2328)
*When departments offer a relevant course coded under a “special topics” or “variable content” designation, the
Faculty Advisory Committee may approve such course for inclusion within the core curriculum of the minor.
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Arts, Letters, and Enterprise
Faculty
Jeanna Balreira, B.A. , Strategic Communications and Marketing
Carl Leafstedt, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Music; Co-Director
Jack Leifer, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Engineering Science
Luis E. Martinez, Ph.D. , Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Adam Schreiber, M.F.A. , Assistant Professor, Art and Art History
James Shinkle, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology
Jacob K. Tingle, Ed.D. , Assistant Professor of the Practice of Business Administration; Co-Director
Overview
The Arts, Letters, and Enterprise program is designed as an efficient guided way to couple business literacy with
any major at Trinity. Two paths exist for students to pursue interest in this area: a Minor and Certification. The
requirements for each path are listed below.
Requirements
Minor
Certification
The Minor
The minor in Arts, Letters, and Enterprise is an interdisciplinary program in which students explore various aspects
of administering complex organizations in the modern world. The program is designed to afford students the
opportunity to further develop the critical thinking, writing, public speaking, leadership, and business literacy skills
used in traditional business environments and by those in the arts, theatre, non-profit, technology, and
governmental sectors.
Students studying Arts, Letters, and Enterprise are strongly encouraged to study a foreign language beyond the
minimum required by the university. Students beginning this minor are also encouraged to take ACCT 1300 prior to
MGMT 2301.
Specifically, the Arts, Letters, and Enterprise minor requires:
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I. Completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours as follows (9 of which must be upper division):
A. Required Courses:
ACCT 1300 Understanding the Language of Business
MGMT 2301 Management of Organizations
and one of the following courses:
ANTH 3368 Anthropological Ethics
COMM 3364 Ethics and the Mass Media
NEUR 3310 Neuroethics
PHIL 1350 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 1354 Ethics
PHIL 1359/BUSN 1359 Professional Ethics
PHIL 2456 Applied Ethics
B. Elective Courses (At least twelve credit hours.
At least three credits must be taken from each of the
following three categories.):
Please note that the courses listed here are a representative selection of possible courses. Many other
courses taught at Trinity may also satisfy certain components in the minor. Students may propose a course
not listed below for inclusion in the minor. To do so, they must submit a completed proposal form to the ALE
program chair (forms can be obtained from chair). The proposal should detail how the course fits with the
ALE minor and requires consent from a faculty member who teaches the course.
WRITING AND ANALYSIS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Courses in the Writing and Analysis section must have a substantial writing component and analytical
component. Typically, courses will include a minimum of 15-20 pages of written work. Depending on the
faculty member’s preference, this total may include multiple shorter papers, one longer paper, or work
involving revision in response to faculty or peer critique. One course may be counted towards your major
and the ALE minor.
ANTH 3464 Morality and the Marketplace
ART 3314 Issues in Contemporary Art*
ENGL 3414 Advanced Exposition and Argument*
ENGL 3335 Rhetorical Analysis*
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FREN 3305 Introduction to French Literature I*
FREN 3306 Introduction to French Literature II*
FREN 4304 Topics in French Literature of the Eighteenth Century*
FREN 4305 Topics in French Literature of the Nineteenth Century*
MUSC 3341 Music History 1: Ancient Greece to Mozart*
MUSC 3342 Music History 2: Classical Era to the Present*
PHIL All upper division courses**
PLSI 3352 Civil Rights and Liberties
PLSI 3361 Classical Political Thought
PSYC 2401 Statistics and Research Methods
PSYC 3451 Clinical Psychology*
RELI 1320 Ethical Issues in Religious Perspective
RELI All upper division courses*
SPAN 3321 Spanish Cinema*
Principles of Organizations and Communities
BUSN/HCOM
3362
Organizational Communication
HCOM 1300 Theories of Communication
HCOM 1333 Public Speaking
HCOM 2304 Interpersonal Communication
HCOM 3360 Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
HCOM 3364 Communication and Effective Leadership
PLSI 3303 Elections and Campaigns*
THTR 1343 Improvisation
APPLICATIONS
ALE 3301 Grant Writing and Fundraising*
ALE 4-90 Internship
ART 1410 Design
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ART 3314 Issues in Contemporary Art*
ART 2314/ENGL
2340/GNED
2340/MUSC
2340/THTR 2340
Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
BAT 2301/ECON
2320
Statistics for Business and Economics
BUSN 3335 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning*
ENTR 2190 Exploring Entrepreneurship Opportunities*
ENTR 3340 Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship*
ENTR 3341 Entrepreneurial Planning and Strategies*
MKTG 2301 Principles of Marketing
MKTG 3382 Integrated Marketing Communications *
MUSC 4321 Applied Music Pedagogy
SPMT 3316 Leadership for Sport Professionals
THTR 3342 Stage Management
THTR 3343 Arts Management
*This course has at least one prerequisite.
**Excluding PHIL 3-90, PHIL 3-91, and PHIL 4-90.
Distribution Requirement:
No more than six (6) of the elective credit hours used to satisfy the minor requirements may come from any
one department. Additionally, ALE minors who are also pursuing any major in the School of Business may
not use any Business course other than MGMT 2301 to fulfill this minor.
Certification
The Arts, Letters, and Enterprise Certification gives students an opportunity to build knowledge while also gaining
practical experience in an internship off campus. This path requires fewer hours than the Minor. ALE Certification
is especially suited for students pursuing a degree in clinical sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences, or
those interested in non-profit management. It requires completion of at least 12 credit hours, as listed below, plus a
supervised internship of one-semester duration or the equivalent.
Students may not receive both an ALE minor and certification.
The program offers a certification as a supplement to traditional majors and minors. Students earn the certification
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by:
I. Successfully completing a minimum of four of the “Arts, Letters, and Enterprise” courses as detailed below:
A. Required courses (must complete three of the four listed courses):
GNED 2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
ACCT 1300 Understanding the Language of Business
ALE 3301 Grant Writing and Fundraising
MGMT 2301 Management of Organizations
One of the following courses:
ANTH 3368 Anthropological Ethics
COMM 3364 Ethics and the Mass Media
NEUR 3310 Neuroethics
PHIL 1350 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 1354 Ethics
PHIL 1359/BUSN
1359
Professional Ethics
PHIL 2456 Applied Ethics
B. Elective courses (At least three credit hours; one course from the following list):
WRITING AND ANALYSIS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Courses in the Writing and Analysis section must have a substantial writing component and analytical
component. Typically, courses will include a minimum of 15-20 pages of written work. Depending on the
faculty member’s preference, this total may include multiple shorter papers, one longer paper, or work
involving revision in response to faculty or peer critique.
ANTH 3464 Morality and the Marketplace
ART 3314 Issues in Contemporary Art*
ENGL 3414 Advanced Exposition and Argument*
ENGL 3335 Rhetorical Analysis*
FREN 3305 Introduction to French Literature I*
FREN 3306 Introduction to French Literature II*
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FREN 4304 Topics in French Literature of the Eighteenth Century*
FREN 4305 Topics in French Literature of the Nineteenth Century*
MUSC 3341 Music History 1: Ancient Greece to Mozart*
MUSC 3342 Music History 2: Classical Era to the Present*
PHIL All upper division courses**
PLSI 3352 Civil Rights and Liberties
PLSI 3361 Classical Political Thought
PSYC 2401 Statistics and Research Methods
PSYC 3451 Clinical Psychology*
RELI 1320 Ethical Issues in Religious Perspective
RELI All upper division courses
SPAN 3321 Spanish Cinema*
*This course has at least one prerequisite.
**Excluding PHIL 3-90, PHIL 3-91, and PHIL 4-90.
II. Completion of ALE 4-90 or another preapproved internship experience
Completion consolidates and integrates the learning from ALE with coursework from the student’s primary
academic discipline. Students taking this class will work for various scientific, governmental, social agency, arts, or
non-profit offices as interns. Their responsibilities will be determined by those offices and by supervising faculty.
They will then complete a writing assignment in which they relate their experiences in the internship to the goals of
the ALE Certificate program.
Courses
ALE-3301 Grant Writing & Fundraising
Application in principles and processes involved in fundraising and grant-seeking. Emphasis is on the not-for-profit
sector, but the course is also appropriate for students interested in the arts, teaching, and research who anticipate
a need for grant & fundraising expertise in their planned careers. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ALE-4-90 Internship
Students enrolled in ALE 4x90 will serve as interns for various scientific, governmental, social agency, arts, or non-
profit offices on the basis of individual preferences and the availability of assignments. Responsibilities will be
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determined by those offices and by supervising faculty. The student's responsibilities begin with the exploration for
and creation of the internship; the nature of the responsibilities and accomplishments will vary with the internship
involved. The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed, from 0 to 6
hours. A maximum of 6 hours of internship credit may be applied to a Trinity degree. The course is only offered on
a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Consent of program director.
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Art and Art History
Faculty
Laura Agoston, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art History
Douglas Brine, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art History
Lisa Endresen, M.A. , Curator of Visual Resources and University Collections, Art and Art History
Mark B. Garrison, Ph.D. , Alice P. Brown Distinguished Professor of Art History
Jessica Halonen, M.F.A. , Associate Professor, Art
Jongwon Lee, M.F.A. , Associate Professor, Art
Benjamin McVey , Gallery Manager
Kathryn O'Rourke, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art History; Director, Architectural Studies
Kate Ritson, M.F.A. , Professor, Art; Chair
Adam Schreiber, M.F.A. , Associate Professor, Art
Michael Schreyach, Ph.D. , Professor, Art History
Randy Wallace, M.F.A. , Studio Manager, Art
Elizabeth Ward, M.F.A. , Professor, Art
Overview
The Department of Art and Art History is home to two distinct programs, one in art history, the other in studio art. It
also houses the architectural studies minor. The art history program explores art and architecture in their historical
contexts, while the studio art program teaches the technical and conceptual components of artistic creation.
Requirements
The Major
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art or Art History are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
Art
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A. 40 credit hours of Studio Art, including ART 1410 Design, 2430 Drawing 1, 3314 Issues in Contemporary
Art*, 4394 Senior Seminar, and 4297 Senior Studio.
At least 16 hours are to be completed in upper-division studio art courses with at least onei.
advanced level course in one or more of the following areas: Painting/Drawing, Sculpture,
Photography/Digital, and Printmaking.
A minimum of 4 hours are required from at least two of the following areas: Painting/Drawing,ii.
Sculpture, Photography/Digital, and Printmaking.
B. ARTH 1408 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern is required. It is strongly recommended that Studio Art
majors take an additional Art History course. Suggested courses: ARTH 1407, 3357, 3360, 3461, 3363, 3364,
3465.
C. Completion of ART 4394 and ART 4297 in the senior year. During the senior year, Studio Art majors are
required to have a public exhibition of art works, selected in consultation with the Studio Art faculty of the
Department of Art and Art History. Student participation is contingent upon faculty portfolio review. In
preparation for this exhibition, students will enroll in ART 4394 in the fall and ART 4297 in the spring
semester.
*NOTE: ART 3314 may be replaced by one of the following courses: ARTH 3357, 3360, 3461, 3363, 3464, or
3365. However, the substitution will not count toward credit hours in Studio Art.
Art History
A. 40 credit hours of Art History, including ARTH 1407, 1408, 4394, and 28 hours, as follows:
16 credit hours concentrating on art produced before 1800.i.
12 credit hours concentrating on art produced after 1800. ii.
One of these courses must address non-Western art (ARTH 1309, 1310, 1311, 1413, 2428, 3345, andiii.
applicable special topics courses).
One of these courses must focus on architectural history (ARTH 1412, 1413, 1314, 3322, 3325,iv.
3452, 3454, 3464, 3365 and applicable special topics courses).
At least 16 credit hours must be upper-division courses. v.
B. Completion of ARTH 4494 in the senior year. The course is generally offered every spring semester.
C. Students contemplating graduate study are encouraged to develop reading expertise in at least one
foreign language (French, German, Spanish, Italian, and, depending on specialization, Latin, Greek, Russian,
Chinese, Japanese), and to include a period of study abroad in their program. Two semesters of chemistry
are strongly recommended for students considering careers in art conservation.
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II. University requirements:
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.
Admission to Major Status
Art
Prior to the declaration of an Art Major, the student must complete the following three courses with a grade of C or
better:
ART 1410 and 2430. I.
One other ART course at the 1000 or 2000 level. II.
Art History
Prior to the declaration of an Art History Major, the student must complete at least three courses in Art History or
Studio Art with a grade of C or better. At least two of these must be courses in Art History.
The Minor in Studio Art
24 credit hours in Studio Art, including ART 1410 and 2430. At least 12 credit hours are to be completed inI.
upper-division studio courses.
1 course in Art History. II.
The Minor in Art History
24 credit hours in Art History including ARTH 1407, 1408, 2 upper-division courses concentrating on art produced
before 1800, and 2 upper-division courses concentrating on art produced after 1800.
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The Minor in Art and Art History
This interdisciplinary program shared between the Art and Art History programs is designed to help students relate
an understanding of artistic creativity to their major field of study.
Requirements:
24 credit hours in Studio Art and Art History, 12 hours of which must be in Art History and 12 hours of which must
be in Studio Art.
Architectural Studies Minor
The minor consists of at least 24 credit hours, 9 of which must be upper division.
The following courses are required:
ART 2430 Drawing I
ARTH 3464 Twentieth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
URBS 1310 The Urban Experience
And one of the following:
ARTH 1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe
ARTH 1412 Art and Architecture in Latin America Since the Sixteenth Century
ARTH 1413 Art and Archeology of Ancient Egypt
Remaining hours may be fullfilled by successfully completing courses from the following list:
Studio Art
ART 2450 Photography I
ART 3450 Photography II
ART 2470 Sculpture: Clay: Handbuilding
ART 2474 Sculpture: Wood
ART 2495 Outdoor Studio
ART 3430 Drawing II
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ART 4430 Drawing III
Applicable special topics courses
Art History
ARTH 1407 Art History I
ARTH 1408 Art History II
ARTH 1412 Art and Architecture in Latin America Since the Sixteenth Century
ARTH 1413 Art and Archeology of Ancient Egypt
ARTH 1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe
ARTH 3325 Roman Art and Architecture
ARTH 3452 Nineteenth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
ARTH 3454 Mexico City
ARTH 3365 Contemporary Architecture
ARTH 4398 Honors Thesis
ARTH 4399 Honors Thesis
Applicable special topics courses
Engineering
ENGR 1313 Mechanics I (prerequisites: MATH 1311 AND PHYS 1311)
ENGR 1381 Engineering Analysis and Design I
ENGR 3339 Mechanics of Materials (prerequisite: ENGR 1313)
Environmental Studies
ENVI 1301 Introduction to Environmental Studies
ANTH 2357 Humans and the Environment
ANTH 3363 Water, Culture, and Power
Physics
PHYS 1309 General Physics I (prerequisite: MATH 1311 or 1307; corequisite: PHYS 1111)
PHYS 1311 Introduction to Mechanics (prerequisite: MATH 1311 or 1307; corequisite: PHYS 1111)
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Urban Studies
HIST 3333 History of Paris
URBS 3330 Economics and the Environment (prerequisite: ECON 1311)
URBS 3334
Urban Economics (prerequisite: ECON 1311 and 3 upper division hours in ECON or
URBS)
URBS 3340 Urban Geography
URBS 3365 Research Methods: GIS
Human Communication and Theatre
THTH 2310 Principles of Design
THTR 2312 Experiential Learning
Applicable special topics courses
The Honors Program
I. University requirements
II. Departmental requirements:
Art
The requirements for Honors in Art are the same as the university requirements, except that the 6 credit hours
taken during the senior year are to be devoted to artistic work accompanied by prose explication. A full description
of the program is available in the departmental office.
Art History
The requirements for Honors in Art History are the same as the university requirements, except that the required
10 credit hours consist of ARTH 4494--Theories and Practice of Art History, taken during the senior year, plus 6
credit hours for the Honors Thesis (ARTH 4398, 4399), taken during the senior year. A full description of the honors
program in Art History is available in the departmental office.
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Courses
Art - General Studies
ART-1410 Design
Studio practice in dealing with 2-D and 3-D compositional problems, integrating the visual elements with aesthetic
principles and an emphasis on creative solutions. Students may not register for both ART 1410 and THTR 2310.
ART-2314 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
This course encourages students to synthesize a theoretical and experimental approach to the creative process as
studied through the visual arts, music, creative writing, and theatre. Students enter into the creative process as
means to develop creative self-expression, aesthetic sensibility, and an understanding of the arts. The nature and
drive of artistic endeavor is explored through studies of the lives of significant thinkers and artists, examinations of
art works, guests lectures, and projects. Students will engage in activities and projects that will enable them to
access and develop their own creative thinking skills in concert with traditional, analytic modes. (Also listed as
GNED 2340, THTR 2340, ENGL 2340 and MUSC 2340.)
ART-2495 Outdoor Studio
Outdoor Studio consists of working excursions to outdoor sites in and around San Antonio. Students in Outdoor
Studio create works of art on site and gather information to create or complete work in studio. Traditional
landscape media, contemporary strategies, and new technologies are explored. Course includes readings and
lectures addressing pertinent environmental questions to enhance understanding of the Texas landscape and to
investigate the complex issues surrounding the landscape of today. (Offered every Spring.)
ART-3113 Guest Artist Workshop
A four-week studio course taught by visiting artists encompassing the sharing of skills and philosophical
approaches to artistic problems.
ART-3314 Issues in Contemporary Art
A seminar in contemporary visual art exploring art theory, practice, and history. The thematic structure will blend
historical and contemporary art criticism, exhibitions, and studio practice. The fundamental theories of art making
throughout the twentieth century will be explored through the study of drawing, painting, architecture, photography,
film, ceramics and sculpture. Prerequisite: ARTH 1407 or 1408.
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ART-3478 Alternative Studio Practices
Alternative Studio Practices is a course that addresses art traditions that are experimental in their media, method
and manifestation. Participants will explore methods of art making that are ephemeral and social in nature from
within a cooperative/collaborative unit. (Offered every year.)
ART-1309 Advanced Placement Credit in Studio Art
Students earning a 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Studio Art will receive AP credit through this course.
Art - Drawing
ART-2430 Drawing I
The presentation and investigation of the technical, conceptual, and aesthetic elements of drawing as they relate
to the development of ideas. The study of human figure may be included. (Offered every semester.)
ART-3430 Drawing II
A continuation of Art 2430. Prerequisite: ART 2430
ART-4430 Drawing III
A continuation of ART 3430. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. (Offered every year.)
Prerequisite: ART 3430.
Art - Painting
ART-2440 Painting I
A basic course in beginning painting techniques and issues in contemporary painting. Prerequisite: ART 1410 or
2430
ART-3440 Painting II
A continuation of ART 2440. Prerequisite: ART 2440.
ART-4440 Painting III
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A continuation of ART 3440. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 3440.
Art - Photography
ART-2450 Photography I
A basic course in beginning black and white traditional film/darkroom photographic techniques and issues in
photography. Preference will be given to Art and Art History majors and minors . (Offered every Year.)
ART-2451 Thinking Photography
A course rooted in Roland Barthes' notion of the pensive image: "Ultimately, photography is subversive, not when it
frightens, repels, or stigmatizes, but when it is pensive, when it thinks." Students will produce, interpret, discuss,
and display collaborative work and individual projects. Topics of focus include history of optics; site specificity and
the camera obscura; experimental, improvised cameras; the still and the moving image; the unfixed image; the
unique image; the beautiful document. (Offered every year.)
ART-3450 Photography II
This course builds on foundational photographic processes. With an emphasis on aesthetic and conceptual uses
of the camera, students explore processes of analog and digital overlap. Additionally, this course explores
historically established uses of the photographic medium and their relation in contemporary contexts. (Offered
every semester.) Prerequisites: ART 2450 or 2452.
ART-3452 Photography III
This course builds on photographic processes involving film and digital overlap. Emphasis is on deliberate and
experimental use of camera format, creation of an efficient and beneficial workflow, and the production of a
cohesive body of photographic prints using a range of inkjet printers. Additionally, this course explores historically
established uses of the photographic medium and their relation in contemporary contexts. Prerequisite: Art 3450
ART-4450 Advanced Photography Projects
ART 4450 Advanced Photography Projects explores advanced aspects of photographic capture, creation, and
output. Emphasizing process-oriented engagement with digital and analog tools, students explore possible forms
of photographic objects. (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: at least two courses in photography or consent of the
instructor.
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Art - Digital Photography
ART-2452 Digital Photography I
This course introduces students to the digital camera and editing platforms as tools for creative and expressive
use of the photographic medium. Deliberate use of camera capture functions and file management will be explored
in tandem with editing strategies using Adobe software. Exhibition-grade inkjet printing will be introduced in a fully
equipped Mac lab. This course emphasizes the concepts, theory, and history of the photographic medium within
the context of contemporary art. Students will produce photographs by a variety of digital means and engage in
meaningful discussion and critical analysis of images and image aesthetics. (Offered every semester).
ART-4-52 Advanced Digital Photography
A continuation of ART 3452. Credit may vary from 1-3 semester hours. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9
credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 3452.
Art - Printmaking
ART-2460 Lithography and Monotype
An introduction to the process and chemistry of lithography and monotype technique through studio experience. 4
studio hours and at least 8 hours outside preparation per week required. May be repeated up to 3 times. (Offered
every year.)
ART-2462 Intaglio and Relief
Introduces the technical and aesthetic characteristics of Intaglio and Relief through studio experience. We will
address larger issues of printmaking, and develop a personal vocabulary while exploring these versatile print
media. 4 studio hours and 8 hours outside preparation per week required. May be repeated up to 3 times. (Offered
every year.)
ART-2464 Screen Printing
Experience Screen Printing through a hands-on studio class, including hand-drawn and photomechanically applied
stencils, color separations, paper/substrate choices and discussions of issues in contemporary printmaking. 4
studio hours and 8 hours outside preparation per week required. May be repeated up to 3 times. (Offered every
year.)
ART-2466 Papermaking
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A hands-on studio course in the history and techniques of Asian and European papermaking. The impact of the
discovery of paper on the world and its contemporary uses are contextualized through the aesthetics and technical
exploration of hand-made paper. 4 studio hours and 8 hours outside preparation per week required. May be
repeated up to 3 times. (Offered every year.)
ART-2468 Bookbinding
Presenting the book-as-object, this course is an exploration of bookbinding through studio practice supported by
investigation of the history of the book and evolution of binding styles. With an emphasis on technical skills, we
will work with a variety of binding styles and materials to understand how structure and content play off of each
other, and explore the definition of what constitutes a book. 4 studio hours and at least 8 hours of outside
preparation per week are required. May be repeated up to 3 times.
ART-3462 Digital and Photo Printmaking
This in-depth studio course uses digital and photographic tools and techniques to develop images in conjunction
with and for direct use in hand printmaking. Using the computer as an imagemaking tool, this class combines old
and new media and provides an exploration of contemporary printmaking. 4 studio hours and 8 hours outside
preparation per week required. May be repeated up to 3 times. (Offered every year.) Prerequisites: ART 2460, 2462,
2464, or consent of Instructor.
ART-3-60 Topics in Intermediate Printmaking
This course is designed for students who have already taken a course in printmaking and wish to experience a
particular printmaking technique in greater depth. The course may be taken more than once, as long as course
content changes. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 semester hours. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit
hours. Prerequisite: ART 2460, 2462, 2464, or consent of instructor.
ART-4-60 Topics in Advanced Printmaking
This course is designed for students who have already taken ART 3-60 and desire to hone their technical skills and
conceptual expression at the advanced level. The course may be taken more than once, as long as course content
changes. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 semester hours. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite: ART 3-60 or consent of instructor.
Art - Sculpture
ART-2470 Sculpture: Clay: Handbuilding
A beginning level course in sculpture focusing on clay handbuilding techniques, electric kiln firing, and glaze
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processes. Issues in contemporary clay sculpture are explored through guided assignments and student research.
ART-2474 Sculpture: Wood
A beginning-level course in sculpture focusing on construction techniques in wood. Issues in contemporary
sculpture will be explored. The class is designed to serve as an introduction to basic visual concepts and
applications as they apply to the creation and evaluation of sculptural artwork composed primarily of wood
material. Students of all skill levels are welcome to enroll. Research assignments will incorporate concepts of
visual literacy and terminology as they apply to sculpture. (Offered every year.)
ART-3472 Topics in Sculpture
From time to time special topics courses in sculpture will be offered. The course may be taken more than one, as
long as the course content changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ART-2471 Sculpture: Clay: Slip Casting
Slip Casting incorporates the use of prototypes, plaster molds, and clay slip to create and shape complex
sculptural forms. Issues in contemporary clay sculpture are explored through guided assignments and student
research.
ART-3471 Sculpture: Advanced Clay Projects
Sculpture: Advanced Clay Projects is focused on porcelain clay and porcelain clay slip. It will develop the student's
conceptual and technical interests associated with portfolio development. A series of guided assignments based
on hand building, mold making, and casting techniques, are sequenced to explore contemporary issues in art.
Research assignments will build on concepts of visual literacy and terminology. May be repeated up to 3 times.
Prerequisites: ART 2470 or 2471
ART-3473 Sculpture: Contemporary Concepts and Materials
This sculpture class will introduce visual concepts and applications as they apply to the creation and evaluation of
art works composed of mixed materials. Processes will emphasize construction of armatures, additive
applications, body casting, and surface treatments. Materials introduced include but are not limited to wood,
plaster, found object, and synthetic materials. Students of all skill levels are welcome to enroll. (Offered every year.)
Art - Independent Study
ART-3-90 Special Work in Studio Art
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Not to exceed 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ART-4-91 Advanced Study in Studio Art
Research and critique in studio work. Not to exceed 12 hours. Prerequisite: Upper-division major in the department
or consent of instructor.
Art - Special Topics
ART-3-91 Topics in Studio Art
From time to time special topic courses not described in the Courses of Study Bulletin will be offered. The course
may be taken more than once, as long as course content changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ART-3-97 Internship
Internships are offered in a variety of professional visual art venues such as museums, galleries and other art
institutions. Such work will not exceed 10 hours per week. 1-3 hours per semester, maximum 6 semester hours.
Pass/Fail only. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing art major or minor and consent of department chair.
ART-3398 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
ART-4394 Senior Seminar
A combination of seminars, readings, and museum/gallery visits in preparation for portfolio development, senior
exhibition, graduate study, and other art related professions. Fall semester only. ART 4394 and ART 4297 are
required in the Senior Year. Prerequisite: Senior standing with major in Studio Art.
ART-4396 Gallery Practicum
Gallery Practicum is a hands-on course offering instruction and experience in all aspects of the organization and
installation of art exhibitions. Students will learn professional gallery management practices by researching
exhibition content, arranging loans of artwork, and creating checklists, didactic labels and brochures. Through
organizing and installing exhibitions in the university gallery, they will gain valuable experience in the selection,
proper handling, placement, hanging and lighting of works of art in exhibitions. Prerequisite: At least one course in
Studio Art or Art History.
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Concentrated advanced study in studio art in preparation for the senior exhibition. Coursework includes: critiques;
museum, gallery and/or artist studio visits; and hands-on experience in organization and installation of the annual
senior art major exhibition. ART 4394 and ART 4297 are required in the senior year. Prerequisite: ART 4394.
Corequisite: Highest-level studio art course in the area of the student's concentration. Senior standing with major
in Studio Art or consent of instructor.
ART-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
ART-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
Art History - Lower Division
ARTH-1306 Advanced Placement Credit in Art History
Students earning a 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Art History will receive AP credit through this course.
ARTH-1407 Art History I: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art
This course provides an introduction to Art History through a survey of major buildings, archaeological sites, and
artworks from Prehistory to the late Middle Ages, focusing on Europe, the Mediterranean, and their fringes. It
examines material from various contexts, including Paleolithic France, Pharaonic Egypt, Imperial Rome, and
Christian Europe, concluding with Gothic art produced on the eve of the Renaissance. A wide range of sites,
structures, and objects in various media are considered in relation to their social, cultural, political, religious and
historical contexts. (Offered every semester.)
ARTH-1408 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern Art
The course is a continuation of ARTH 1407, though it may be taken independently. Art History II is a selective
survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the late Gothic period to the rise of Modernism. Beginning in
the 14th century, the course surveys works of art and architecture created in a variety of contexts, spanning the
periods of Renaissance and Baroque Europe, the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolutions, Neoclassicism and
Romanticism, and the artistic movements of the 19th century. ARTH 1408 concludes with Modern art and
architecture in Europe, Mexico, and America. Following a roughly chronological order, the course considers the
social, sacred, historical, and political functions of art, techniques of production, artistic styles, iconography, and
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patronage. (Offered every semester.)
ARTH-1310 Introduction to Asian Art: China
The origins and development of art and architecture in China set within the religious, political and social context.
ARTH-1412 Art and Architecture of Latin Americas Since the 16TH Century
This course examines the rich and diverse art of the Americas since the arrival of Europeans in the sixteenth
century. It considers the architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, and planning of this region with the aim of
understanding the distinctive elements of Latin American art as well as its commonalities with the art of Europe
and the United States. The course will consider works in relations to the dramatic social and political changes of
the last five centuries and the ways in which the study of the art of Latin America complicates established art
historical narratives. (Offered every year.)
ARTH-1413 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
A survey of the major monuments and sites of ancient Egypt, with a focus on the Predynastic period, the Old
Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. (Offered every year.)
ARTH-1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe
This course examines the art and architecture of the Middle Ages in Europe, from the earliest Christian imagery of
the fourth century to late Gothic court art, produced around 1400. The geographical range extends from the
northern fringes of the British Isles to the borders of the Byzantine world, and a wide selection of buildings and
objects will be considered in relation to their social, political and historical contexts, with a particular focus on the
development of the Christian tradition. (also listed as GRST 1314) Common Curriculum: This course will only count
towards Greco-Roman, Jewish, and Christian Traditions through the Early Modern Period.
ARTH-1415 Art and Architecture of Mexico
An examination of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other arts in Mexico since the sixteenth century. (Offered
every year.)
ARTH-1416 Art and Architecture of South America And the Caribbean
An examination of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other arts in South America and the Caribbean since the
sixteenth century. (Offered every year.)
ARTH-2428 Art and Archaeology of Mesopotamia and Persia
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A survey of the major monuments and sites of ancient Mesopotamia and Persia, modern day Iraq and Iran
respectively, with a focus on the visual expression of royal power in art and architecture.
ARTH-2430 Art and Patronage At the Court of Burgundy
This course provides an introduction to the visuals arts at the Burgundian court, from its inception in the late 14th
century under Philip the Bold to the regency of Margaret of Austria in the early 16th century. During this era, the
area now known as northern France, Belgium, and the Netherlands was governed by the dukes and duchesses of
Burgundy and their Habsburg successors. Under their rule, it became the dominant force in northern Europe and
the court's dazzling splendor set the standard for princely magnificence throughout the Renaissance. The political,
social, and religious concerns of the Burgundians will be explored through the paintings, sculptures, textiles,
metalwork, and manuscripts they commissioned from Sluter, Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, and their contemporaries.
(Offered every other year.)
ARTH-2432 This Is America: Rethinking American Art At the San Antonio Museum of Art
Borrowing its name from hip hop artist Childish Gambino's Grammy-winning song and music video, this course
asks students to rethink American history, art, and borders through the study of objects in the San Antonio
Museum of Art collection. This experiential course meets weekly at the San Antonio Museum, allowing students to
engage closely with objects and artworks. Students will approach canonical works of American art with a critical
lens and discover works by lesser-known American artists. Our inquiry spans time, media, and geography, including
Latin American, Texas, and Chicano art, animation, abstraction, and folk art from the pre-Columbian period to
contemporary. Students will also gain understanding of a functioning museum, engaging with curators and staff
and viewing works of art in storage. (Offered every Spring.)
Art History - Upper Division
ARTH-3320 The Minoan-Mycenaean Civilization
This course deals with the rediscovery of the Aegean Bronze Age civilizations of the Crete and Mycenae, using an
interdisciplinary approach based on material from archaeology, anthropology, and the Homeric epics. Prerequisite:
Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3325 Art and Power in Ancient Rome
This course examines major works of art and architecture of Ancient Rome, from both the city and the provinces of
its empire. Taking the collections of the San Antonio Museum of Art as its starting-point, the course focuses on a
range of objects in various media, including sculpture, painting, metalwork, coinage, and mosaics, together with a
selection of buildings and archaeological sites. These will be considered in relation to their social, cultural, political,
religious and historical contexts, with a particular emphasis on the use of art and architecture to express and exert
power in its various forms. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or
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sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3330 Art and Architecture in the Late Classical World
This course will consider the art and architecture of Roman, Jewish, Christian, and early Islamic communities from
the later Roman Empire to the seventh century CE. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course
in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3335 Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica
This course is a survey of the art of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. It will examine the art of a variety of
major groups, including the Olmec, the Maya, the Toltec, the Zapotec, the Mixtec, and the Aztec, as well as other
indigenous peoples of Western Mexico and the Gulf Coast. (Same as ANTH 3335.)(Offered every other year.)
ARTH-3343 Italian Baroque Art
This course will examine the art and architecture of Italy in the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with
emphasis on the major figures and cultural factors associated with Baroque movements. In addition, this course
may follow the impact of Italian Baroque art and architecture elsewhere in southern and northern Europe. (Offered
occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of
instructor.
ARTH-3345 Spanish Colonial Art and Architecture In Mexico
A study of the arts of Mexico from Conquest to Independence (1521-1821), with special attention to architecture
and to architectural painting and sculpture. The study also includes the Spanish sources of this art (the Late
Gothic, Plateresque, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neo-Classical stylistic periods) and the persistence of indigenous
forms, images, and sensibilities. The course includes original material at hand: the San Antonio Missions and
works in the San Antonio Museum of Art. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art
History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3357 History of Photography
This course examines the artistic practices and the critical accounts which constitute the history of photography,
from the 1830s to the present. Emphasis is given to the historical contextualization and visual analysis of key
technologies, techniques, movements, styles, artists, and artworks, combines with close readings of primary and
secondary texts. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore
standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3360 Twentieth-Century Art: Cubism to Conceptualism (c.1900-1970)
This course introduces students to the major twentieth century artists, works, movements, and art theories in
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Europe and the United States, circa 1900 to 1970. While concretely investigating a diversity of art practices, the
course also considers the central relationship during this period between art and critical theories of modernism
and postmodernism. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore
standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3363 Contemporary Art and Culture Since 1945
This course examines the artistic practices and critical accounts which constitute contemporary art, from the
1940s to the 1990s. Relationships between avant-garde artistic activities and social, cultural, and political critique
are a central focus. Since this is not a survey class in the traditional sense, extensive reading in both historical and
critical materials will be required. Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or
consent of instructor.
ARTH-3365 Contemporary Architecture
This course covers architecture and urban development from the 1960s through the present. Emphasis on the
artistic, ideological, theoretical, and political factors that shape contemporary built environments, with primary
focus on the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one
course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3376 Contemporary Chinese Art
This course covers the development of art in China from 1976 (post-Cultural Revolution) to the present, including
performance art, easel painting, concept art, women's art, etc. Aesthetic and stylistic changes will be examined in
historical, societal, intellectual, and cultural contexts. (Also listed as CHIN 3376.) (Offered every Spring.)
ARTH-3-90 Independent Study in Art History
Independent study in selected areas. 1 to 3 semester hours; may be repeated for a total of no more than 6 hours.
Prerequisites: 6 advanced hours in Art History and consent of instructor.
ARTH-3391 Topics in Art History
From time to time special topic courses not described in the bulletin will be offered. Topics will generally cut
across the chronological divisions of period courses, dealing instead with broader issues in Art History. May be
repeated on different topics. Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or
consent of instructor.
ARTH-3392 Women's Studies in Art History
Course content will vary depending on the instructor but may include some of the following: women as artists and
architects, images of women in art and society, feminist methodology, or women as patrons of art. Course may be
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repeated with different topics for a maximum of six semester hours. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite:
Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3393 Museum Studies
This course will focus on specific topics in the history, nature, and operation of the art museum. Specific issues
may include: connoisseurship, documentation, the impact of the museum on the development of art, the nature of
arts patronage, the function and purpose of the museum, and debates over the issues of censorship and/or
community responsibility. Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent
of instructor.
ARTH-3395 Colloquium in Museum Studies
This course will provide an experiential overview of the artistic, educational, and commercial functions of the
modern art museum in a colloquium setting. Students will have the opportunity to work in the classroom and on-
site with museum professionals in San Antonio and the region. Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art
History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3-97 Internship
Internships are offered in conjunction with museums, art agencies, and art professionals in the San Antonio
community and beyond, or may involve an introduction to visual resources management in the Department's Visual
Resources Collection. Each internship must be directed by a faculty member who will draw up an agreement
between the sponsoring institution or office, the student, and the department outlining the scope and requirements
of the course. 1-3 hours per semester, maximum 6 semester hours. Elective credit only. Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisite: Approval by Department Chair.
ARTH-3439 Art at the Courts of Europe, C. 1330 - 1416
This course examines artistic patronage at the papal, imperial, royal, and ducal courts of northern and central
Europe in the fourteenth century. Often collectively labeled as "International Gothic," the sumptuous artworks
commissioned by the courts range from paintings and sculpture to textiles, manuscripts, and goldsmiths' work.
The course addresses various issues relating to these objects, including: taste, luxury, and display; the changing
role of female patrons; technical innovation and expertise; and the hierarchies and interrelations of different media.
One key theme is the emergence of individual artists' identities and so particular consideration is given to
ambitious patrons' relationships with their most talented artists, including Simone Martini, Jean Pucelle, and the
De Limbourg brothers (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or
sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3440 Northern Renaissance Art in the Fifteenth Century
The 15th Century saw an explosion in artistic production in Northern Europe. Technical advances, increasingly
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sophisticated markets, and an unquenchable thirst for images, meant that commissioning and owning works of art
were no longer the preserve of kings and popes. The course explores this phenomenon by considering how art was
made, valued, and viewed in France, Germany, and the Netherlands, from c. 1400 to c. 1500. Key themes, including
the role of the altarpiece, popular devotion, technical innovations, and the international demand for Northern art,
are explored through the work of Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, Memling, Schongauer, and their contemporaries. (Also
listed as GRST 3440.)(Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or
sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3441 Early Renaissance Art in Italy
This course is a selective introduction to the art of Italy in the early renaissance, the period of the late thirteenth to
the late fifteenth centuries. The course will pay particular attention to the cultural identity of Florence as well as
Siena, Rome, and Venice. We will be studying the visual arts in relation to politics, religion, literature, and
philosophy of the period as a distinctive cultural accomplishment. We will trace the careers of major artistic
figures, such as Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Botticelli not as isolated examples of genius but
within the religious, social, economics, political, and historical contexts in which they functioned. The association
of art and power dominates this period, and we will consider the interrelationship of structures of patronage within
the church, the formulation of civic identity, gender, the imagery of political rule among leading families,
particularly the Medici, and the changing status of the artist. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of
one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3442 Age of Leonardo: Art and Architecture in Italy 1475 - 1568
Art History 3442 is a selective introduction to the art and architecture of Italy from 1475-1568. The course will pay
particular attention to the major artistic centers of Florence, Rome, Milan and Venice. We will be studying the visual
arts in relation to the politics, religion, culture and society of the period as a distinctive accomplishment. We will
trace the careers of major figures of the period (Leonardo, Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian and Palladio)
within the religious, social, economic, political, and historical contexts in which they functioned. (Offered every
other year). Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3446 Jan Van Eyck and His Legacy
The course investigates the life, work and reputation of Jan van Eyck and his place within the history of Western
art. Incorporating the latest research on the artist and a range of methodological approaches, the course explores
the intended audience, function and meaning of van Eyck's paintings, together with those of his workshop, his
followers and his imitators in the Burgundian Netherlands. Particular attention will be paid to the historical, social
and religions contexts of his artworks, and the later history of their reception. (Offered every other year).
Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3447 Michelangelo: A Media-based Approach
Media, the plural of medium, refers to the materials from which a work of art is made. ARTH 3447 approaches the
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body of Michelangelo's work by media: drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Additionally, we will consider
the artist's poetry and letters in detail. Michelangelo was distinctive in his period for his mastery across the media
and the course is designed to consider his technical accomplishments. ARTH 3447 will introduce students to the
major monuments of the artist's career but also some of the most important social, cultural, political, philosophical
and theological movements that occurred in fifteenth and sixteenth century Italy. We will also consider the image
of the artist constructed in contemporary biographies. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of one
course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3448 Caravaggio and Artemisia: Painting, Gender, Fiction, Film
Caravaggio's bold naturalistic style and innovative approach to religious narrative transformed painting with
immediate impact on art across Europe. Artemisia Gentileschi is celebrated as the creator of powerful images of
heroic women and female nudes. Violence was a significant factor in the lives of both Caravaggio and Artemisia.
Both artists attracted fame, criticism, and controversy in their lifetimes and we will consider both the historical
sources and paintings in detail. Caravaggio and Artemisia also played leading roles in the rise of queer studies and
feminist art history in the 1970s and 1980s. The course will also consider the continuing fascination with these two
legendary artists in popular culture and analyze the exhibitions, films, novels, and creative responses to these two
painters right up to the present day. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art
History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3451 Nineteenth-Century European Art
This course investigates European art from the French Revolution to Impressionism. During this time, rapid
modernization of industry and technology, combined with social and political transformations, caused equally
radical changes to occur in many aspects of visual arts, from its formal appearance to its significance for society.
Emphasis is given to understanding the interrelationships between various historical contexts and visual form.
(Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or
consent of instructor.
ARTH-3452 Nineteenth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
An examination of the architecture and urban development of Western Europe and the United States from the late
eighteenth century to the 1890s, with special attention to the theoretical, social, and political contexts in which
major works were created. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or
sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3454 Mexico City
This course examines the architectural and urban history of Mexico City, analyzing its founding by the Aztecs in
the fourteenth century, its transformation into a center of Spanish colonial splendor, and its re-invention as a
booming twenty-first century mega-city. The course will also consider how travelers, artists, and critics have
represented this dynamic metropolis throughout its 700-year history. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite:
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Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3458 Abstract Expressionism
This course offers an in-depth analysis of Abstract Expressionism in the United States, circa 1940-1960 by
examining the most significant critics and artists associated with "New York School" painting at mid-century
(among them, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Helen Frankenthaler). The class investigates the complex origins
of the movement out of the intersection of various spheres: from politics to social history, philosophy to biography,
intellectual history to mass culture. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art
History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3459 Modernism in the Visual Arts
This course examines the artistic practices and the critical accounts which constitute "Modernism" in the visual
arts, from the mid-nineteenth century. Emphasis is given to the historical contextualization and visual analysis of
key modernist artworks, combined with close readings of primary and secondary texts. (Offered every other year.)
Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3461 Public Art Across the Border
This course considers the public art of Mexico and the United States, and the rich cross-border exchanges between
and among Mexican and U.S. artists in the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The course will examine the
work of several artists in depth, explore the intimate relationship between public art and social and political reform,
and analyze the changing place of public art in popular and art historical discourses. Special attention will be given
to Mexican Muralism and its influences. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art
History, or sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3464 Twentieth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
This course covers architecture and urban development from the 1890s to the 1960s. Emphasis on ideological,
theoretical, national, and popular architectural movements, primarily in Western Europe and the United States.
(Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of
instructor.
ARTH-4395 Seminar in Art History
From time to time courses will be offered that will provide an in-depth study of selected artists or problems.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
ARTH-4396 Gallery Practicum
Gallery Practicum is a hands-on course offering instruction and experience in all aspects of the organization and
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installation of art exhibitions. Students will learn professional gallery management practices by researching
exhibition content, arranging loans of artwork, and creating checklists, didactic labels and brochures. Through
organizing and installing exhibitions in the university gallery, they will gain valuable experience in the selection,
proper handling, placement, hanging, and lighting of works of art in exhibitions. Prerequisite: At least one studio art
or art history course.
ARTH-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters.
ARTH-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters.
ARTH-4494 Theories and Practice of Art History
This seminar, required of majors in their senior year (and recommended for minors), will give historical and
methodological perspectives on the discipline of Art History. The leading approaches used in the field will be
studied, using art historical writings from the Renaissance to the present. The course is generally offered each
Spring semester. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore
standing, or consent of instructor.
ARTH-3444 Albrecht Durer and His World: Painting and Printmaking in the Age of Reform
This course examines the life and work of Albrecht Dürer in the context of Northern European art of the late
fifteenth and the sixteenth centuries. Taking Trinity's copy of the Nuremburg Chronicle as its starting-point, the
course explores developments in both printmaking and painting during this period. Topics such as the challenge of
the Reformation, the discovery of the Americas, and the impact of Italian art, are explored through the work of
Dürer, his contemporaries, and his followers, including Grünewald, Cranach, and Holbein. The class will include a
field trip to study Dürer prints at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin. (Also listed as GRST 3444.)(Offered
occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of
instructor.
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Biomathematics
Faculty
Farzan Aminian, Ph.D. , Professor, Engineering Science
Eduardo Cabral Balreira, Ph.D. , Professor, Mathematics; Co-Director
Kevin Livingstone, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Biology; Co-Director
David Ribble, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology
Overview
The Biomathematics minor is an interdisciplinary program designed primarily for students majoring in math or
biology who are interested in the expanding field of mathematical modeling of biological phenomena.
Requirements
The Minor
The requirements for a Biomathematics minor are as follows:
I. The Core (21 hours)
BIOL 1311 Integrative Biology I
BIOL 1111 Introductory Biology Laboratory
BIOL 2312 Cells and Cell Systems
BIOL 2112 Cell Systems Laboratory
BIOL 3413 Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics
MATH 1311 Calculus I
MATH 1320 Statistical Methods
MATH 2308 Introduction to Analytical Models
II. Advanced Interdisciplinary Study (7 hours)
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Complete one of the following pairs of courses. The BIOL course should be taken first for either option, as the
MATH course will build on the knowledge from the BIOL course. The two MATH courses are offered alternate years,
so students should check with the MATH department to
ensure they can complete their desired option.
Ecology option
BIOL 3434 Ecology
MATH 3328 Mathematical models in Life Sciences
or
Genetics option
BIOL 3450 Genetics
MATH 3327 Probablistic Models in Life Sciences
III. Contemporary Topics and Research in Biomathematics (at least 2 hours)
Complete all of the following:
BIMA 2094 Seminar in Biomathematics I
BIMA 3-90 Independent Research in Biomathematics (at least one hour)
BIMA 3194 Seminar in Biomathematics II
Courses
BIMA-2094 Seminar in Biomathematics I
This discussion format course focuses on contemporary subjects in biomathematics chosen by the instructor and
students. (Offered every fall.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
BIMA-3-90 Independent Research in Biomathematics
Individual Research in biomathematics conducted with faculty. Course credit will depend on the nature and scope
of the proposed research project. Prerequisites: consent of the faculty research mentor and the minor director.
BIMA-3391 Special Topics in Biomathematics
Advanced study of a topic or field not covered by other courses. May be repeated for credit for different topics.
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(Offered occasionally). Prerequisites: consent of instructor
BIMA-3194 Seminar in Biomathematics II
This discussion format course focuses on contemporary subjects in biomathematics chosen by the instructor and
students. Students will also be expected to present the results of their own research project, including relevant
background from the literature. (Offered every fall.) Prerequisite: BIMA 2094 and Consent of instructor
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Biology
Faculty
Gerard Beaudoin III, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Frank Healy, Ph.D. , Professor
Michele Johnson, Ph.D. , Professor
Jonathan King, Ph.D. , Professor
Kevin Livingstone, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Kelly Lyons, Ph.D. , Professor
Troy Murphy, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Gabriela Rennebeck, Ph.D. , Lecturer
David Ribble, Ph.D. , Professor; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
James Shinkle, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Bethany Strunk, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Overview
The Department of Biology engages and supports students in a dynamic learning environment that promotes a
broad, integrated, and interdisciplinary understanding of biological systems. The introductory biology curriculum
emphasizes the core concepts and competencies described by the National Science Foundation in Vision and
Change, and upper-division courses provide an opportunity to develop greater depth in select areas. The
department supports a variety of interdisciplinary programs and encourages joint student-faculty research
projects.
Requirements
The Major
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Honors in Biology
Minor in Biology
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Teacher Certification in Biology
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The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology are a Follow:
I. A minimum of 32 credit hours of biology distributed as follows:
A. Area A: BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, and 3413.
B. Area B: Students complete one of the following concentrations.
Ecology and Evolution. BIOL 3301 and three courses from the following list: BIOL 3420, 3426, 3427,1.
3424, or 3435.
Cellular and Molecular Biology. BIOL 3302 and three courses from the following list: BIOL 3450,2.
3451, 3457, 3458, 3459, 3462, 3463, 3466, or 3474.
Individualized Program. BIOL 3301 or 3302 and three additional courses selected in consultation3.
with the student's advisor from the lists in 1 or 2.
C. 3 additional hours in biology at the 2000 level or higher.
D. BIOL 4201 or BIOL 4399
II. CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, and 2119; MATH 1311; and MATH 1320 or PSYC 2401.
III. One of the following options:
A. CHEM 2320 and 2220 and one of the following: CHEM 3330, CHEM 3334, or ENGR 2311.
B. PHYS 1309, 1111, 1310, and 1112.
C. CSCI 1320, MATH 1312 or MATH 2308, and an upper division MATH or CSCI course approved by the
student’s advisor.
D. GEOS 2400 and one course from GEOS 2401, 2304, 3402, or 3310.
IV. Completion of BIOL 4001 and 4002
V. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance in the major is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
Completion of BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, and 2112 with grades of C- or better in each class.1.
Completion of CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, and 2119 with grades of C- or better in each class.2.
An overall grade point average of at least 2.0.3.
Students who do not meet the above criteria may be granted provisional acceptance if it is judged that there is a
reasonable expectation they can complete the degree program.
Honors in Biology
Biology majors are eligible to enroll in the Honors Program if they satisfy the University requirements that are
described elsewhere in this bulletin. During their junior year, honors candidates should identify a faculty mentor
and meet with the Department Chair. Completion of the Honors Program includes six hours of research courses
(BIOL 4398 and 4399). Honors candidates must submit to the Department Chair a written proposal to graduate
with Honors in Biology prior to starting BIOL 4398. The decision to confer or not to confer honors will be made by
the departmental faculty and will be based on the quality of the written thesis and the oral presentation of that
thesis.
Minor in Biology
A student may minor in Biology by satisfying the following requirements:
Completion of BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, and 3413. I.
Completion of either BIOL 3301 or 3302 II.
Completion of one additional four credit hour course from Area B. III.
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology
The requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are as
follows:
Departmental requirements I.
A. At least 47 credits in chemistry and biology, distributed as follows:
Core Courses. BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, 3413, 3474, CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220,1.
3330, 2130, 3131, 3334, and 4340; BIOL 3000 or CHEM 3000 (1 semester).
Advanced Electives. Two courses chosen from the following list (representing two different2.
departments): BIOL 3450, 3458, 3466, CHEM 3432, 4346, 4347, or the combination of 3321 and
3121, PHYS 3311.
B. Math 1311, 1312
C. PHYS 1309, 1111, 1310, 1112
University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124II.
credit hours.
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
Completion of CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220 and BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, and 3413 withI.
grades of C or better.
Completion of MATH 1311 with a grade of C or better.II.
A grade point average of at least 2.0 on all other university work.III.
Provisional acceptance may be granted if it is apparent that an applicant can meet the requirements for full
acceptance by the end of the semester in which application is made.
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Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Students may undertake honors under the direction of faculty in either the Biology or Chemistry Departments. The
procedures and requirements will be determined by the department affiliation of the research mentor. These are
described in the Biology and Chemistry sections of this bulletin.
Teacher Certification in Biology
Students majoring in biology can receive certification to teach biology in grades 4-8 and grades 8-12. In order to
receive certification, students major in biology, complete 11-14 undergraduate hours of education coursework, and
complete the Master of Arts in Teaching graduate program at Trinity. After this course of study, students would
have a B.S. in Biology, a master’s in teaching, and teacher certification in Texas. For more information and specific
requirements, see the Education Department’s program description in the course catalogue.
Courses
BIOL-1307 Biological Impact and Issues
The content of this course will deal with the impact of biological knowledge on the issues of society and culture.
Examples of the topics to be discussed are as follows: the influence of the concepts of evolution on human
thought and society; medical science and its manipulation of the human body; gene pool alteration and the
resultant restructuring of life; agricultural science and its effect on nutrition and human population; impact of the
alteration of the environment on the biological world. (Offered every year).
BIOL-1308 The Microbial Mothership
Chemical, geological and fossil data suggest that the earth is about 4.5 billion years old, and that bacterial life was
present on earth for at least 3 billion years before any evidence of humans is found. The emergence of complex
multicellular organisms such as humans has taken place in intimate association with microbial communities; and
the present-day human-microbe association, the "metaorganism", is the product of an expansive and complex
coevolutionary process. We have only recently begun to recognize the complexity and importance of the
interrelationships that have evolved over millennia between human and animal cells and their associated microbial
communities. In this course we will develop a framework to aid our understanding of the species diversity and
critical interspecies dependencies (microbe-microbe and microbe-human) that comprise the human microbial
mothership. We will explore the tools and technologies used to characterize and analyze complex microbial
communities. We will examine how microbial community composition influences such things as autism and
diabetes. We will also explore the impact of perturbations to metaorganismal communities on health and well-
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being, for example the effect of antibiotics and dietary changes. (Offered every other year).
BIOL-1309 The Nature of Cancer
This course is a survey of cancer biology examining the development, progression and treatment of the disease(s).
A major emphasis will be on using a scientific framework to understand the disease along with the many myths
and misperceptions. The course is designed as a studio course that includes both lectures and laboratory
experiments during the class period. Additionally, there will be four required field trips during the semester that will
require a total of sixteen hours on weekends. A minimum of one half of the course meeting times will be laboratory
activities. (Offered every other year).
BIOL-1320 The Darwinian Revolution
Populations change through time, and understanding how and why they change is central to the study of biology.
But, this wasn't always the case. In the Nineteenth Century, as Charles Darwin was developing the theory of
evolution by natural selection, most scientists and the public alike believed that plants and animals were static, not
changing since the time of creation. Thus, the writings of Darwin transformed our understanding of the dynamic
natural world. His ideas have further shaped the fields of medicine, agriculture, and social policy, and motivated
great works of art and literature. This discussion-based course will explore the development of Darwin's
revolutionary ideas through a survey of his life, his major written works, and the influence of his writing on modern
thinking. (Offered every year).
BIOL-1322 The Ecology and Bioconservation of China
The course will focus on the fundamentals of ecology and how these are important in determining the current
distribution and abundance of plants and animals in China. The course will also examine the current human
impacts on native biodiversity in China and what conservation practices are in place. Through this course students
will engage in a collaborative group project in which they will collect data on a particular element of biodiversity
near the United International College (UIC), Zhuhai, China. (Offered Occasionally).
BIOL-2301 Advanced Placement Biology
Students earning a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Biology exam or a 5, 6, or 7 on the Higher-Level International
Baccalaureate Exam will receive credit for this course.
BIOL-2305 The Science of Novel Environments
This course explores the scientific background supporting the literature studied in CMLT 2301, World Literature
and the Environment, and CMLT 2350, Science Fiction. Two themes are emphasized: 1) ecological and physical
approaches to studying the environment; and 2) the organismal biology, genetics, and molecular biology of crop
plants as related to global agriculture and genetically modified organisms. This course is organized around a
mixture of lectures and discussion. Hands-on/laboratory experiences are incorporated. Prerequisite or Corequisite:
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CMLT 2301 or 2350.
BIOL-2306 Infectious Diseases
This course will examine the biology of infectious diseases and the role of these diseases in global and public
health policy. The lecture will consider disease organisms ranging from viral to helminthic and their associated
vectors. The laboratory component of this lab/lecture course could focus on a number of aspects such as: 1)
transmission of disease by water, 2) the role of sanitation in disease prevention, and 3) examination of selected life
cycles of infectious agents as the contribute to disease. Trips to local public health sites are required and will take
place outside of the regular class schedule. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: BIOL 1311 and 1111
Area A: The Core
BIOL-1311 Integrative Biology
This course is designed to introduce students to the wide range of knowledge in the biological sciences and to the
methods that have built this knowledge base. The course is organized around a series of topic-based modules,
each of which will integrate modern biological approaches at the cellular, organismal, and population levels.
Modules for this first semester course include global change, the evolution of sexual reproduction, or other
contemporary topics. (Offered every Spring) Corequisite: BIOL 1111
BIOL-1111 Introductory Biology Lab
This is an introductory course that provides an understanding of the scientific methods used to investigate
biological questions and how the results of these studies are communicated. The semester is divided into
investigative modules in which student groups learn a technique, conduct an experiment or study, and write their
results in the form of a scientific paper. (Offered every Spring.) BIOL 1311 must be taken concurrently.
BIOL-2112 Cells and Cell Systems Lab
Laboratory experiences that support the Cells and Cell Systems course. Emphasis on development of laboratory
abilities including the design, execution and analysis of a biological investigations. Students will also be expected
to demonstrate competency in techniques such as liquid handling, microscopy, data acquisition, and data analysis.
(Offered every Fall). Prerequisites: BIOL 1311/1111 and CHEM 1318 or 1300 Corequisites: BIOL 2312
BIOL-2312 Cells and Cell Systems
This course addresses structure and function of cells using selected examples from biological systems to
illustrate core biological concepts and motivate development of science competencies. Students will be expected
to learn how cells regulate processes; how these processes relate to system function; how the physical world
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influences cell behavior; how to analyze and interpret experimental findings from both primary data and research
literature; and how to predict cell and cell system behavior. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisites: BIOL 1311/1111 and
CHEM 1318 or 1300 Corequisites: BIOL 2112
Area B: Courses
BIOL-3301 Experiential Learning in Ecology and Evolution
This is a field-based, inquiry-driven course that emphasizes hypothesis-testing in the natural world. In close
collaboration with biology faculty in an ecological field setting, students will design and conduct field experiments
on a variety of topics in ecology and evolution. The objectives of the course are for students to gain hands-on
experiences with organisms in the field; develop the skills, techniques, and methods of analysis required to
conduct biological field studies; communicate the results of scientific studies; and gain an appreciation for natural
history. This course will enhance students' ability in critical thinking in the context of their upper division courses in
ecology and evolution. Class time will be used to learn important techniques and means of analysis for field
studies. Students will be required to participate in two overnight field trips and one four-day field excursion in mid-
to late-March. (Offered every Spring). Prerequisites: Biol 3413, Chem 1318, 1118, and one upper division biology
course in the ecology and evolution area (3420 through 3435) or Microbiology (Biology 3458). A statistics course is
highly recommended. This course may not be taken simultaneously with BIOL 4201.
BIOL-3302 Experiential Learning in Cell and Molecular Biology
The course focuses on modern laboratory techniques in cell and molecular biology. Research skills are developed
through hypothesis generation, experimental design, implementation, data analysis, and scientific communication.
Students will conduct guided-¬-inquiry projects utilizing technologies such as flow cytometry, confocal
microscopy, gene expression analysis, and quantitative modeling. Students will be required to complete 3
hours/week in lab and 1 hour weekly in recitation. Students will be expected to maintain projects outside
scheduled laboratory sections. (Offered every Spring). Prerequisites: one upper-¬-level Area B Biology course in the
cell and molecular area (BIOL 3450-¬-3474). This course may not be taken simultaneously with BIOL 4201.
BIOL-3413 Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics
This course uses a single biological theme, for example human-viral interactions, to illustrate core biological
concepts and motivate development of science competencies. Students are expected to learn how the structures
of biological molecules relate to their functions; how biological information is stored and retrieved in diverse
organisms; how mutation and selection have led to genetic changes and what molecular evidence supports
evolution through time; how biological systems interact; and how to construct mathematical models that lead to
testable predictions. Prerequisite: BIOL 2312/2112
BIOL-3420 Animal Behavior
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This course will investigate both evolutionary and proximate aspects of animal behavior. Using the logical
framework of the four levels of analysis, we will cover: 1) the adaptive value of specific behaviors and the role of
natural selection in maintaining behaviors; 2) how behaviors have evolved over time; 3) how behaviors develop
within an individual; and 4)the neural, hormonal, and physiological mechanisms underlying behaviors. Lectures will
cover a variety of topics, including: natural selection and evolution; genes and the environment; animal learning
and cognition; hormones and their role in mediating behavior; neural mechanisms; foraging behavior; predator-prey
interactions; sexual selection; animal communication; courtship and mate choice; and social behavior. In addition
to lectures, we will develop skills to understand and interpret primary literature, which will be facilitated through
group-discussions of journal articles. The laboratory will focus on developing skills of hypo-deductive inquiry, and
on the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments that will be carried out in the laboratory and field. As
part of the laboratory, students will develop a sophisticated and in-depth review of the literature focusing on a
specific topic of animal behavior, culminating in a final paper and a presentation to the class. Prerequisite: BIOL
3413, CHEM 2319, 2119
BIOL-3426 Vertebrate Biology
This course is an evolutionary survey of vertebrates that will focus on major evolutionary innovations and
systematic relationships, and major features of the anatomy, physiology, life history, and behavior of vertebrate
taxa. The laboratory includes studies of evolutionary adaptations, surveys of taxa, field trips, and identification of
local vertebrates. Grades for the course will be determined from lecture exams, laboratory practicals, one
comprehensive final exam, and a series of presentations in lecture and lab sessions. One weekend field trip is
required. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: BIOL 3413, CHEM 2319, 2119.
BIOL-3427 Plant Biology
This course is a comprehensive study of plants from a variety of perspectives including plant morphology,
anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. The course will also cover plant ethnobotany, biogeography, and the
taxonomy of several notable plant families. The laboratory is designed to give students experience with live and
preserved specimens and laboratory and field techniques frequently associated with the study of plants. Students
will apply skills learned in the core courses to the processes of experimental design and hypothesis testing by
conducting experiments that are pertinent to the current literature. Some experiments will require time outside of
scheduled lab for care of experimental subjects. The course includes two week-day and one weekend field trip.
(Offered every Spring) Prerequisite: BIOL 3413, CHEM 2319, 2119
BIOL-3434 Ecology
This course is designed to facilitate students' understanding of how biotic and abiotic factors determine
abundance and distribution of organisms in natural communities and how scientists study these phenomena.
Principal ecological theory serves as a framework for the course. This course is also designed to facilitate student
learning of laboratory and field techniques to make observations; design experiments; and measure and analyze
information about the biotic and abiotic world. Exams and assignments are designed to assess if students have
learned how to 1) analyze information across levels of ecological organization and apply what they learn to new
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situations, 2) critically evaluate published research, 3) develop sound ecological questions and hypotheses, 4)
design and implement experiments to test hypotheses, 5) analyze and interpret data, and 6) communicate findings
in written and oral format to the class and in a manner that would translate to the scientific community. The
course is constructed as a combination of interactive discussions and activities designed to reinforce student
engagement with an electronic textbook and field-based laboratory. Students will be outside for most laboratory
sessions and are required to attend a weekend field trip. (Offered every year). Prerequisites: Biol 3413, Chem 2319,
2119. Strongly recommended: PSYC 2401 or MATH 1320.
BIOL-3435 Evolution
This course will survey the history of evolutionary thought, the mechanisms and patterns of evolutionary change,
and the methods scientists use to study evolution. Topics to be explored include evolution by natural and sexual
selection, neutral drift, fitness and adaptation, modes of speciation, phylogenetics, extinction, and applications of
evolution in modern medicine. The laboratory portion of the course will include methods to describe and measure
diversity, to experimentally create diversity, and to use evolutionary statistics to address broad biological
questions. Some experiments will require time outside of scheduled lab. (Offered every Year). Prerequisites: BIOL
3413, CHEM 2319, 2119. Strongly Recommended: MATH 1320 or PSYC 2401
BIOL-3440 Costa Rican Ecology
Middle America, the region extending from central Mexico to Colombia, is one of the most biologically diverse
regions of the world with a high degree of endemism (species found nowhere else). This diversity and endemism
have resulted from a complex tectonic and climatic history that has promoted the evolution of different species.
The objective of this course is to explore this diversity across different ecoregions of Costa Rica, focusing on the
diversity and abundance of small to medium-sized mammals at elevations ranging from sea-level rainforests and
dry forests to high-elevation cloud forests. The course will begin by studying rainforest ecology at the Osa
Peninsula and then transitioning up the coast of Costa Rica to sea-level dry forests and the highlands of the
Monteverde area to study the biodiversity on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the Tilaran mountains. While
the focus will be surveying and sampling mammals, students will also study the flora, fauna, and cultural elements
in these different regions. Additionally, we will explore the unique Costa Rican cultural character and some of the
reasons for this uniqueness and engage in a service project in the Monteverde area. (Offered every other year).
Prerequisites: BIOL 3413, CHEM 1318, 1118 .
BIOL-3450 Genetics
An understanding of genetics is fundamental to most studies in biology because of the central role of heredity in
life and evolution. This course will use a text and primary literature to study the following subjects and principles:
Mendelian inheritance of qualitative and quantitative characters and probabilistic analysis of heredity; the
molecular nature of genes, including the basic classes and functions of genes and regulation of transcription in
both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems; and the behavior of genes in populations, including mathematical
treatments of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and the five evolutionary forces (mutation, migration, selection, drift, and
non-random mating). The laboratory will use model systems to investigate these basic principles. Some
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experiments will require time outside of schedule lab hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3413, CHEM 2319, 2119
BIOL-3457 Neurobiology
Neurobiology focuses on the organization and function of nervous tissues and systems. The course begins with an
anatomical overview, followed by an examination of neural system function at the level of signaling and synaptic
transmission, sensory systems, and central system integration and control. With this foundation, the course
explores brain development and plasticity. Additional hours are required to monitor experiments. (also listed as
NEUR 3447.) (Offered every year). Additional Prerequisites: BIOL 3413, NEUR 2310, and CHEM 2319, 2119
BIOL-3458 Microbiology
The study of microbial organisms is of tremendous importance in our world today. This course emphasizes the
basic biology of bacteria, including their varied morphology, growth and nutritional requirements, cell motility, gene
regulation, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, and bacterial interactions as populations and with other
organisms. Other topics covered include viruses and the Archaea. The impact of microbes on medicine, public
health, agriculture and biotechnology are discussed. In addition to exams, a research paper on a recent topic from
the primary research literature in microbiology is required. The laboratory covers diverse techniques on
manipulation and growth of bacterial cultures, microscopy, testing of environmental samples, bacterial genetics
and molecular biology, and identification of unknown organisms. Multiple experiments are run concurrently.
Students are expected to visit the lab on days other than the assigned period to monitor experiments. (Offered
every Spring) Prerequisites: BIOL 3413 and CHEM 2319, 2119.
BIOL-3459 Endocrinology
A study of the function of the endocrine system and how it regulates the metabolic processes of living organisms.
The course begins with a hormone synthesis/action and then progresses through the functional endocrine
systems including stress, reproduction, pregnancy, energy, balance and bone. Attention will also be given to neuro-
endocrine mechanisms involved in regulating these systems. 3 class hours, 3 laboratory hours a week for one
semester. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: BIOL 3413 and CHEM 2319, 2119
BIOL-3462 Animal Physiology
This course is a study of the principles of homeostasis with emphasis on major vertebrate organ systems. This
course begins with a detailed molecular investigation of excitable membrane physiology (nerve and muscle)
followed by a systematic investigation of endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal
physiology. Integrative problem sets are assigned to address the complex interactions between organ systems.
Laboratory experience involves experimentation with sophisticated physiological equipment and computerized
data acquisition systems to reinforce concepts presented in lecture. Lecture examinations, laboratory reports,
homework problem sets, and a research paper with presentation will be used to assess student understanding in
this course. Prerequisites: Biol 3413, Chem 2319, 2119.
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BIOL-3463 Developmental Biology
Through integration of information from various biology subdisciplines, course topics include the following:
vertebrate body plan pattering, genetic control of the Drosophila body plan, early morphogenesis, cell
differentiation, organogenesis, gamete formation, and fertilization. The laboratory follows development using
microscopy and through special projects involving several animal systems, including avian. Course assessment
includes in-class examinations, oral presentations, and group projects. Additional laboratory hours are required to
monitor experiments. Prerequisites: Biol 3413, Chem 2319, 2119.
BIOL-3466 Cell Biology
Cells form the basic working units of organs and the systems that organs comprise. This course is designed to
build an understanding of the fundamental processes that govern the operations of cells. Cells face challenges of
maintaining boundaries, communicating with neighboring cells, transporting essential components across barrier
membranes, generating chemical energy, regulating cell phenotype, and maintaining cell structure. In order to
function as part of a specialized tissue or organ, cells elaborate specific subsets of organelles to dedicate
themselves to performing specific functions. The course will provide the background to understand the cellular
mechanisms of specialized cells, and allow one to predict the underlying cellular physiology of most tissue
systems. The laboratory takes an investigative approach, introducing microscopic, molecular, and biochemical
tools for studying cells. Grades for the course are to be determined by in-class examinations and laboratory
reports. Additional Prerequisite: BIOL 3413, CHEM 2319, 2119; at least one Area B course or CHEM 3330
BIOL-3474 Molecular Biology
The focus of this course is the gene. The lecture portion of the course considers the major topics of gene structure,
expression, duplication, and recombination. The laboratory takes an investigative approach and offers
experimentation in protein electrophoresis, northern blotting, reporter gene expression, PCR-based gene cloning
and sequencing, and microarray screens. Lecture and laboratory principles are reinforced through computer-based
problem-solving projects using genome databanks. Grades for the course are to be determined by in-class
examinations, the projects, and laboratory reports. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3458, 3466, or CHEM 3330.
Area C: Technique and Research Concentration
BIOL---91 Selected Topics
Study of a topic or field not covered by other courses. Lower division offerings will provide an introductory
approach to a topic. Upper division courses will involve in-depth analysis of a specific area and will usually require
prerequisite courses, at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for credit on different topics.
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BIOL-3000 BCMB Seminar
Students must attend a minimum of 10 scientific seminars. Appropriate seminars are those offered by the
Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Neuroscience
Program, and/or seminars presented as part of the Distinguished Scientist Lecture Series. (Same as CHEM 3000)
Pass/Fail.
BIOL-3-90 Independent Study
Individual work arranged with a faculty member on research questions in biology, as determined by the student's
preparation and interests. Regular attendance at the weekly Biology Seminar (or other seminars related to the
student's work) is expected. Credit may range from 1 to 3 hours per semester, and the course may be repeated up
to a total of no more than 6 cumulative credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIOL-3-92 Research Internship
Off-campus study in a research laboratory arranged by the student. Prior written approval of a faculty member and
departmental permission are required. Guidelines are available in the departmental office. May be repeated for a
maximum of 3 credit hours. Graded only on a pass-fail basis.
BIOL-3-93 Practical Internship
Off-campus study in a professional biology setting arranged by the student. Credit will be granted for internships,
externships and shadowing limited to those that incorporate academic biology content. Prior written approval of a
faculty member and departmental permission are required. Guidelines are available in the departmental office. May
be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Credit for BIOL 3-93 may not be used to
satisfy the "three additional hours in biology at the 2000 level or higher" component of the requirements for the
Biology major.
BIOL-4201 Biology Senior Seminar
Built around the Biology Department's seminar series, students will interact with seminar speakers visiting campus
to discuss readings provided by the speaker the week before. Students will maintain a journal that briefly
summarizes the readings and logs thoughts about the significance of the work, how it extends what has been
learned in biology classes at Trinity, and what major questions the work raises. After the discussion, students will
attend the seminar to learn about the broader context of the work. Prerequisite: Senior standing and biology major.
This course may not be taken simultaneously with BIOL 3301 or BIOL 3302.
BIOL-4351 Conservation Biology
This course will explore the cross-disciplinary nature of conservation biology, which is the applied science of
maintaining the earth's biological diversity. Students will lead weekly discussions on the various sub-disciplines of
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conservation biology and their applications, including evolution, ecology, genetics, and economics. A detailed case
history analysis of a local conservation issue will be required. Prerequisite: An upper division course in biology or
consent of instructor.
BIOL-4398 Senior Seminar and Thesis Research I
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of a thesis.
Attendance at the weekly Biology Seminar, which consists of presentations of original research from diverse fields
of Biology, is required. A formal research proposal must be submitted to the department chair by the end of the
add/drop period during the semester of enrollment in the course. (Offered every semester) Prerequisites: Senior
standing and approval of the supervising faculty member.
BIOL-4399 Senior Seminar and Thesis Research II
This course is a continuation of student projects begun in BIOL 4398. Students are required to write a thesis and
make an oral presentation of their research project to the students and faculty of the department. Attendance at
the weekly Biology Seminar is also required. Prerequisite: BIOL 4398 and approval of the supervising faculty
member.
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Chemistry
Faculty
Bert D. Chandler, Ph.D. , Professor
Christina B. Cooley, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Ryan Davis, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Laura M. Hunsicker-Wang, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Brittany E. Long, Ph.D. , Lecturer
Corina Maeder, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Jason Shearer, Ph.D. , Semmes Distinguished Professor
Adam R. Urbach, Ph.D. , Professor
Marilyn D. Wooten, Ph.D. , Lecturer
Overview
Six degree programs are offered to students interested in a major in chemistry:
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry with High School Teaching Certification
The Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry are four-year courses of study designed for those
students who plan to be professional chemists and biochemists. Both of these programs meet the standards set
by the American Chemical Society to train chemists for industry and graduate programs in chemistry and
biochemistry.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is offered jointly with the Department of
Biology, and meets the needs of students preparing for graduate studies at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Course offerings in this program are balanced between Chemistry and Biology, whereas the B.S. in Biochemistry
coursework is primarily in Chemistry.
The Bachelor of Arts program is suitable for students who desire a core degree in Chemistry and provides the
flexibility to couple that desire with other interests and opportunities. Students earning the B.A. in Chemistry can
go on to graduate study, and this degree is appropriate for students interested in art conservation, premedical
training, secondary school teaching, and interdisciplinary studies such as biophysics, environmental sciences,
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oceanography, and toxicology. The B.A. in Chemistry with High School Teaching Certification provides the
necessary coursework to enter into secondary school teaching or to enter professional training programs like
Trinity’s MAT program.
All students interested in a major are encouraged to begin research involvements during their first and sophomore
years. The course offering “Research Techniques and Applications” (CHEM 1190) provides students with the
opportunity to be engaged in the ongoing research programs of chemistry faculty, and a significant component of
this experience will involve the use of sophisticated instrumentation for specific research applications. The junior-
senior course “Independent Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry” (CHEM 3-90) then allows experienced
students to undertake suitably challenging projects with faculty.
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Bachelor of Arts Degree with High School Teaching Certification
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Chemistry
Guidelines for the Acceptance of Majors
The Minor
Honors in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in chemistry are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
31-32 credits in chemistry: CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220, 3330, 2130, 3001, 3432, 3334, 3135,A.
3321, 3121, and one upper division course selected from CHEM 3335, 4242, 4340, 4346, or 4347.
MATH 1311, 1312.B.
PHYS 1111, 1112, 1309 or 1311, 1310 or 1312.C.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Bachelor of Arts Degree with High School Teaching
Certification
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in chemistry with 8-12 teacher certification are as
follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
32 credits in chemistry including CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220, 3330, 2130,3001, 3432, 3334,A.
3335, 3135, 3321, 3121.
MATH 1311, 1312.B.
PHYS 1111, 1112, 1309 or 1311, 1310 or 1312.C.
EDUC 2203, 3320, 3331.D.
The recommended full Education Course of Study to teach high school chemistry is: (a) EDUC 1105 and
1106 for first year students; (b) EDUC 2202, 2203 or 3303, 3320, 3331, 3342; (c) EDUC 4100.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
44 credits in chemistry: CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220, 3330, 2130, 3001, 3101, 3190, 3432,A.
3334, 3135, 3321, 3121, 3335, 4242, 4250 and two courses selected from 4340, 4346 and 4347. Students
may substitute an advanced course in molecular biology, engineering science, or physics for one of the
two advanced electives in chemistry. This substitution must be approved by the department chair.
MATH 1311, 1312, plus one additional course from MATH 2321 or 3316.B.
PHYS 1111, 1112, 1309 or 1311, 1310 or 1312.C.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
39 credits in chemistry: CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220, 3330, 2130, 3001, 3101, 3131, 3432,A.
3334, 3135, 3321, 3121, 4242, 4340, and one course chosen from 3335, 4346, and 4347.
BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, 3413.B.
CHEM 3190 or BIOL 3190.C.
PHYS 1111, 1112, 1309 or 1311, 1310 or 1312.D.
MATH 1311, 1312.E.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Chemistry
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in applied chemistry are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
34 credits in chemistry, including CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220, 3330, 2130, 3190, 3001, 3101,A.
3432, 3334, 3135, 3321, 3121, 3335.
ENGR 2311, 4366, 4357 or 4358, one additional course selected from ENGR 2359, 3323, 4357, 4358, 4341.B.
One additional advanced elective course selected from CHEM 4340, 4242, 4250 or an upper divisionC.
engineering science course.
MATH 1311, 1312, 2321, 3316.D.
PHYS 1311, 1111, 1312, 1112.E.
ECON 1311.F.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Guidelines for the Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
Completion of CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220 with grades of C or better.I.
Completion of MATH 1311 with a grade of C or better.II.
A grade point average of at least 2.0 on all other university work.III.
Provisional acceptance may be granted if it is apparent that the applicant can meet the requirements for full
acceptance by the end of the semester in which application is made.
Transfer students will be accepted provisionally pending completion at Trinity of at least one upper division
chemistry course, which includes lab, with a grade of C or better.
The Minor
A minor in chemistry may be obtained by successful completion of a minimum of 20 hours in chemistry, to include
CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220, 2130, and at least 6 additional hours in upper division courses. CHEM
3001 and 3101 cannot be used towards satisfying the upper division course requirement.
Honors in Chemistry
In addition to the minimum requirements for an honors thesis described earlier, the Department of Chemistry has
the following requirements:
Application and Procedures
Students planning to write an Honors Thesis in Chemistry should discuss research opportunities with at
least three faculty members. Normally the choice of research director will be made in the first semester of
the Junior year, although students with extraordinary research experience, including research during a
summer, may defer the choice of research director for one or two semesters.
Requirements
The Honors Program in Chemistry requires a minimum of nine credit hours of research normally arranged
over three semesters. At least six of these hours must be taken in the senior year and devoted to the thesis
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research. If a student has worked full-time on research related to the thesis for a minimum of ten weeks
during one summer, the department may waive the requirement for three of the nine credit hours.
Submission of the final research report for the summer is required for this waiver.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology
The requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are as
follows:
I. Department requirements
A. At least 47 credits in chemistry and biology, distributed as follows:
Core Courses. BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, 3413, 3474, CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320,1.
2220, 3330, 2130, 3131, 3334, and 4340; BIOL 3000 or CHEM 3000 (1 semester).
Advanced Electives. Two courses chosen from the following list (one from each department):2.
BIOL 3450, 3458, 3466, CHEM 3432, 4346, 4347, or the combination of 3321 and 3121.
B. MATH 1311, 1312
C. PHYS 1309, 1111, 1310, 1112
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
Completion of CHEM 1318, 1118, 2319, 2119, 2320, 2220 and BIOL 1311, 1111, 2312, 2112, and 3413 withI.
grades of C or better.
Completion of MATH 1311 with a grade of C or better.II.
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Provisional acceptance may be granted if it is apparent that an applicant can meet the requirements for full
acceptance by the end of the semester in which application is made.
Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Students may undertake honors under the direction of faculty in either the Biology or Chemistry Departments. The
procedures and requirements will be determined by the department affiliation of the research mentor. These are
described in the Biology and Chemistry sections of this bulletin.
Courses
CHEM-1118 General Chemistry Laboratory
Emphasis is placed on the development of laboratory skills that are fundamental to experimental chemistry.
Laboratory operations include the use of modern potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods of analysis as
well as traditional gravimetric and volumetric procedures. Corequisite: CHEM 1318.
CHEM-1190 Research Techniques and Applications
Involvement in ongoing research programs with individual faculty. Information retrieval, chemical and instrumental
methods, and experimental design for the solution of specific problems are emphasized. 6 laboratory hours a week
for 1 semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CHEM-1300 Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry including the mole, stoichiometry, balanced reactions,
electronics structure, chemical bonding, and intermolecular interactions with modern examples. An emphasis will
be placed on problem solving involving mathematics. CHEM 1300 provides a thorough preparation for CHEM 1318.
Lecture, 3 hours per week.
CHEM-1303 Chemistry in Everyday Life
The study of fundamental chemical concepts and the role chemistry plays in our everyday life. Topics will include
atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonds, acids and bases, liquids and solids, energy, medicinal chemistry,
and food chemistry. This course is designed as a studio course which includes both lectures and laboratory
activities during the class period. This course is intended for students who major in a non-science discipline. Credit
for CHEM 1303 will not be given to those students who have already completed another CHEM course. (Offered
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occasionally.)
CHEM-1301 The Chemistry of Crime
The study of forensic chemistry, with an emphasis on the scientific basis for the various techniques used in solving
crimes. The course is designed as studio course which includes both lectures and laboratory experiments during
the class period. The course will contain a minimum of 25 hours of laboratory activities. Two field trips on Friday
afternoon/Saturday morning may be required. This course is intended for students who major in a non-science
discipline. No student who has already fulfilled (or who is currently enrolled in a course fulfilling) the Using
Scientific Methods section of the Understanding Natural Science and Technology portion of the Common
Curriculum.
CHEM-1305 The Chemistry of Art
The study of the chemical foundation of the art world. Topics range from a study of the historical development of
technical innovations and discoveries which impacted the evolution of art, to the chemical and physical properties
of artists' materials, to an introduction to conservation and the analysis of works of art. The course is designed as
a studio course which includes both lectures and laboratory experiments during the class period. A minimum of
one half of the course meeting times will be laboratory activities. This course is intended for students who major in
a non-science discipline. Credit for CHEM 1305 will not be given to those students who have already fulfilled (or
who are currently enrolled in a course fulfilling) the Using Scientific Methods section of the Understanding Natural
Science and Technology portion of the Common Curriculum.
CHEM-1318 General Chemistry
Fundamental concepts in chemical science, taught from perspectives of chemistry in the modern world, with
emphasis placed on quantitative problem solving. Course content will include stoichometry and mass
relationships, properties of solutions, atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, intermolecular forces,
chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics and kinetics. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Credit for the Common Curriculum
will not be granted for both CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1318. Prerequisite: Passing the Chemistry Placement exam or
CHEM 1300. Co requisite: CHEM 1118.
CHEM-2119 Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry
The laboratory stresses modern techniques for the preparation and analysis of organic compounds. Infrared
spectral analyses and chromatographic separations are introduced. Laboratory, 3 hours per week. Corequisite:
CHEM 2319. Prerequisite: CHEM 1118 or equivalent.
CHEM-2130 Advanced Chemical Principles Laboratory
Emphasis is placed on the development of foundational laboratory techniques and skills, including attention to
details and precision. Utilizing quantitative instrumental techniques, students build a deeper level of
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experimentation and problem solving skills while becoming increasingly independent. Laboratory, 3 hours per
week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320
CHEM-2220 Chemical Synthesis Laboratory
Continued development of student laboratory experience with emphasis on organic and inorganic syntheses.
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, use of Chemical Abstracts, and technical writing are emphasized.
Laboratory, 5 hours per week, alternate weeks; discussion session 1 hour each week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM
2320. Prerequisite: CHEM 2119.
CHEM-2319 Organic Chemistry I
Introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry through studies of the structures, properties, and
reactions of carbon-based compounds. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 2119. Prerequisite: CHEM
1318 or equivalent.
CHEM-2320 Organic Chemistry II
The continuation of Chemistry 2319 with emphasis on structure-activity relationships, mechanisms, and synthesis
of complex organic compounds. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2319
CHEM-2340 Application of Chemical Principles
Application of chemical structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics to a broad range of problems, including acid-
based reactions, redox reactions, and energy production. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2319
CHEM-3000 BCMB Seminar
Students must attend a minimum of 10 scientific seminars. Appropriate seminars are those offered by the
Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Neuroscience
Program, and/or seminars presented as part of the Distinguished Scientist Lecture Series. (Same as BIOL 3000)
Pass/Fail.
CHEM-3001 Chemistry Seminar I
Exposure to the breadth of chemistry through attendance at the department seminar. Students will have the
opportunity to interact with the speaker and discuss the work in greater detail. Short essays based on the lectures
and reading from the chemical literature will be assigned for the student to assess the significance of the work and
place it into the larger scientific context. Pass/Fail only.
CHEM-3101 Chemistry Seminar II
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Exposure to the breadth of chemistry through attendance at the department seminar. Students will have the
opportunity to interact with the speaker and discuss the work in greater detail. Short essays based on the lectures
and readings from the chemical literature will be assigned for the student to assess the significance of the work
and place it into the larger scientific context. Course may be repeated up to three times. Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3001
CHEM-3121 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Synthesis, spectroscope characterization, and reactivity studies of inorganic compounds. Students will develop
advanced synthesis and characterization techniques, and will become familiar with the Inorganic Chemistry
literature. In the second half of the semester, students may be able to develop individual projects relating to the
broader fields of interest. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite CHEM 2220, 3334. Pre-or Corequisite: CHEM
3135, 3321, or consent of instructor.
CHEM-3131 Biochemistry Laboratory
An introduction to modern experimental biochemistry. The course emphasizes analytical and physical methods
used in isolating and determining the properties of proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3330, 2220.
CHEM-3135 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Experimentation in physical and biophysical chemistry using modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
The emphases of the course are to illustrate physical chemistry principles and to develop careful and critical
experimental expertise. Topics covered include chemical kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium. Laboratory, 3
hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3334, 3432
CHEM-3321 Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry of the main group and transition metal elements, with emphasis on the application of fundamental
chemical principles to trends in stability and reactivity. Topics include atomic theories, bonding, molecular
structure, symmetry and group theory, acid-base theories, thermodynamic properties, kinetics and reactivity, redox
properties, coordination compounds, organometallic chemistry, solid state chemistry, catalysis and bioinorganic
chemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320, 3334. Corequisite: CHEM 3121.
CHEM-3330 Biochemistry I
The structure and function of biological molecules. The course emphasizes protein and nucleic acid structure and
metabolism, mechanisms of enzyme action, membrane structure and dynamics, and energy production, storage,
and utilization. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320
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CHEM-3334 Physical Chemistry I
Emphasis is placed on the effect of temperature, pressure, volume and chemical composition on chemical
equilibrium and reaction rates through the development of fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics
and reaction kinetics. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: PHYS 1309 or 1311. Prerequisites: CHEM
1318; MATH 1312.
CHEM-3335 Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 3334 with emphasis on quantum mechanical approaches to chemical structure and
dynamics, statistical mechanics, and theoretical developments in chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Pre- or
Corequisite: PHYS 1310 or 1312. Prerequisite: CHEM 3334.
CHEM-3380 Chemistry Peer Tutor
Peer tutoring in a lower division chemistry course. Under the guidance and supervision of the course instructor,
tutors will assist students in learning chemical concepts and in developing problem solving skills. Office hours and
class attendance required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. (Offered occasionally.)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
CHEM-3-90 Independent Research in Chemistry & Biochemistry
Analyses directed to the solution of a problems having mutual student and faculty interest. All available
instrumental and technical resources appropriate to this research are employed. Oral and written communication
of results are required. 6 laboratory hours a week per credit hour. An end of semester written report is required.
Attendance at departmental seminars is expected. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CHEM-3398 Honors Reading
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. May be taken for up to three hours of credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CHEM-3432 Analytical Chemistry
Principles of quantitative chemical analysis. Discussions will include topics such as sampling, statistical analysis,
experimental design and optimization, chemical equilibrium, volumetric and gravimetric techniques,
electrochemistry, and elementary instrumental analysis. Typical laboratory experience includes volumetric analysis
and elementary instrumental analysis. 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-2319
CHEM-4242 Advanced Analytical Methods
Principles of modern instrumental analysis, with emphasis on separation methods and mass spectrometry. Both
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theory and practical experience are addressed. Appropriate laboratory experience emphasizes use of sophisticated
chemical instrumentation. Equivalent of 1 lecture hour and 3 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3432.
CHEM 3334 is recommended.
CHEM-4250 Senior Integrated Laboratory
Advanced experimentation in chemistry and biochemistry. A team-taught course designed to bring the
perspectives of multiple disciplines to bear on advanced laboratory problems. The emphasis in the course will be
on the use of emission and absorption spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, electrochemistry, and computational
chemistry to study complex chemical and biochemical problems. Equivalent of 1 lecture hour and 6 laboratory
hours per week. (offered every Fall). Prerequisites: CHEM 3334, 3335, 3135.
CHEM-4340 Biochemistry II
The continuation of CHEM 3330 with emphasis on metabolism, biosynthesis, and gene expression. Lecture, 3
hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3330, 3334.
CHEM-4346 Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics-Fall
Advanced topics in chemistry, with an emphasis on modern approaches in interdisciplinary areas. Topics will vary
from semester to semester and may include physical inorganic, physical organic, bioinorganic, bioorganic,
organometallic chemistry or the chemistry of materials. Lecture, 3 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3334
CHEM-4347 Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics-Spring
Advanced topics in chemistry, with an emphasis on modern approaches in interdisciplinary areas. Topics will vary
from semester to semester and may include physical inorganic, physical organic, bioinorganic bioorganic,
bioanalytical, organometallic chemistry, or the chemistry of materials. Lecture, 3 hours per week, Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3334.
CHEM-4395 Thesis Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Written communication of research performed at Trinity University in thesis form. Course enrollment requires a
minimum of two semesters of research involvement in a research project and the permission of the department
chair.
CHEM-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both terms of their Senior year. Includes participation in
Senior Colloquium where students present reports on their Thesis work.
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Classical Studies
Faculty
Timothy O'Sullivan, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Erwin Cook, Ph.D. , T. Frank Murchison Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies
Nicolle Elise Hirschfeld, Ph.D. , Professor
Thomas E. Jenkins, Ph.D. , Professor; Director of the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching
Lawrence Kim, Ph.D. , Professor
Corinne Ondine Pache, Ph.D. , Professor
Overview
The Department of Classical Studies encompasses the study of all aspects of the Ancient Mediterranean world.
The program is highly interdisciplinary in nature, bringing together the fields of history, literature, religion,
philosophy, human communication and theatre, art history, archaeology, anthropology, political science, and so
forth. The Department offers four majors: Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages.
Ancient Mediterranean Studies is a major in ancient culture and does not require a language, although language
courses do count toward this degree. Courses offered through the Departments of Art and Art History, History,
Human Communication and Theatre, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology and Anthropology form
part of the program of the Department of Classical Studies. The program offers an excellent focus for a liberal arts
education and combines well with majors in other fields in both the humanities and sciences.
Students interested in graduate work in Classical Studies or related fields should be advised early on that a
knowledge of both languages is essential for work in a good graduate school. The requirements for the major are
only a minimum, and students preparing for graduate study should start language courses as soon as possible.
Note that courses credited towards the major in one field (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Greek, Latin, or Classical
Languages) may also be credited toward a minor in another but may not be credited towards a second major in the
Department.
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Greek
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Latin
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Classical Languages
The Minor
The Honors Program
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Language Skills
Classics Courses in English
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Ancient Mediterranean Studies are as follows:
Departmental requirements: 30 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics CoursesI.
in English, Greek, or Latin, including 18 upper division hours. At least 12 hours must be CLAS hours. This
major does not require a language, although language courses do count for this degree. Greek and Latin
courses credited towards the Ancient Mediterranean Studies major may also be credited towards the
minor in Greek or Latin.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at
least 120 credit hours.
Greek
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Greek are as follows:
Departmental requirements:I.
A. Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (12 hours) or the equivalent in
Greek.
B. 27 additional hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek,
or Latin, including 13 upper division hours of Greek. (Courses in Latin credited towards the Greek major may
also be credited towards the minor in Latin.)
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Latin
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Latin are as follows:
Departmental requirements:I.
A. Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (14 hours) or the equivalent in Latin.
B. 26 additional hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek,
or Latin, including 12 upper division hours of Latin. (Courses in Greek credited towards the Latin major may
also be credited towards the minor in Greek.)
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Classical Languages
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Classical Languages are as follows:
Departmental requirements:I.
A. Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (27 hours) or the equivalent in both
Greek and Latin.
B. 22 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English, Greek, or Latin,
including 15 upper division hours of either Greek or Latin, with at least 6 hours of each.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
Classical Studies at Trinity is highly interdisciplinary in nature, bringing together the fields of history, literature,
religion, philosophy, speech and drama, art history, archaeology, anthropology, political science, and so forth. The
Department of Classical Studies offers three minors: Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Greek, and Latin. Ancient
Mediterranean Studies is a minor in ancient culture and does not require a language, although language courses do
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count toward this degree. In addition to the University’s regulations for minors, students should complete the
following Departmental requirements.
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Completion of at least 18 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Classics Courses in English,
Greek, or Latin, of which at least 9 hours must be in the upper division. At least 6 hours must be CLAS hours.
Ancient Mediterranean Studies is a minor in ancient culture and does not require a language, although language
courses do count toward this degree. No more than 3 hours may overlap with the student’s major. A minimum of
12 hours toward the minor must be completed at Trinity.
Greek
Completion of at least 18 hours in Greek, of which at least 6 must be in the upper division. A minimum of 12 hours
toward the minor must be completed at Trinity.
Latin
Completion of at least 18 hours in Latin, of which at least 6 must be in the upper division. A minimum of 12 hours
toward the minor must be completed at Trinity.
The Honors Program
I. University requirements
II. Departmental requirements:
The Department of Classical Studies offers an Honors Program in Classics. The requirements for Honors in
Classical Studies are the same as the University requirements. For further information, please consult the
chair of the department as early as possible in the first semester of the junior year.
Language Skills
All courses under the heading Classics Courses in English are taught through the medium of English translation
and no knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Courses under the headings Greek and Latin are directed to the
acquisition of those languages, respectively.
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Classics Courses in English
The following courses from other departments are accepted as Classics Courses in English.
ANTH 1304 Introduction to Classical Archaeology
ANTH 1309 Pirates, Merchants, and Marines: Seafaring in the Ancient Mediterranean
ANTH 4-72 Archaeological Practicum
ARTH 1407 Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval Art
ARTH 1413 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
ARTH 2428 Art and Archaeology of Mesopotamia and Persia
ARTH 3320 The Minoan-Mycenean Civilization
ARTH 3321 Greek Vase Painting
ARTH 3322 Greek Architecture
ARTH 3325 Roman Art and Architecture
ARTH 3330 Art and Architecture in the Late Classical World
ARTH 3391 Topics in Art History (where appropriate)
ARTH 4395 Seminar in Art History (where appropriate)
HIST 1310 Ancient Greece and Rome
HIST 1311 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World
HIST 1312 Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians
HIST 3310 Archaic and Classical Greece
HIST 3314 The Mediterranean World in the Hellenistic Age
HIST 3318 The Roman Empire
HIST 3-92 Special Topics in History (where appropriate)
HCOM 2350 Classical Rhetorical Theory
ITAL 3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
FREN 3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
PHIL 3410 Classical Greek Philosophy
PHIL 3411 Hellenistic Philosophy
PHIL 3361 Theorizing Myth
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PLSI 3361 Classical Political Thought
RELI 3338 Greek Religious Experience
RELI 3353 The Gospels, Jesus, and Christian Origins
RELI 3454 The Letters of Paul
RELI 3455 Early Christian Literature Beyond the Canon
SPAN 3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
THTR 3335 Greek and Roman Drama
Courses
Classical Courses in English - Lower Division
CLAS-1301 Topics in Classical Studies
Study of topics related to the ancient Mediterranean world and its legacy, such as Latin and Greek elements in the
English language, classical civilization, etc. May be taken more than once, provided that topics vary.
CLAS-1302 Literary Classics of Ancient Greek World
A study of certain major works of ancient Greek literature in their entirety, and a survey of the major Greek authors
and of their contribution to European literature. All works will be read in English translation.
CLAS-1303 Literary Classics of the Roman World
A study of certain major works of Latin literature in their entirety, and a survey of the major Latin authors and of
their contribution to European literature. All works will be read in English translation.
CLAS-1304 Introduction to Classical Archaeology
An introduction to the history of archaeological activity in the Mediterranean, and archaeological theory and field
techniques. Course will also examine major sites and monuments of ancient Greece and Rome. (Also listed as
ANTH 1304.)
CLAS-1305 Classical Mythology
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An introductory survey of the major myths of the classical world, drawing on evidence from ancient literature and
art. Course may also explore modern theoretical approaches (anthropological, historical, political, linguistic,
feminist, psychological, etc.) to the study of myth in general, and how these modern theories have been applied to
classical myth.
CLAS-1307 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World
An examination of the roles of women and men in the society, religion, and culture of the ancient world. Readings
will include historical, religious, medical, legal, philosophical, and literary texts. Representations of men and women
in the visual arts will also be considered. (Also listed as HIST 1311.)
CLAS-1308 Daily Life in Ancient Rome
An introduction to the Roman world by way of the daily life of its inhabitants, with a focus on the urban experience.
Evidence will include literary texts, inscriptions, epitaphs, graffiti, painting, sculpture, wills, letters, and the art and
architecture of domestic space.
CLAS-1309 Pirates, Merchants, and Marines: Seafaring in the Ancient Mediterranean
This course explores how human relations with the sea affected the social, economic, military, political, and
technological aspects of life in the ancient Mediterranean littoral. Evidence includes hulls and cargoes of
shipwrecks, harborworks, inscriptions, graffiti, wall painting and mosaics, literary texts, and gravestones. A central
focus will be an introduction to the methodology and technologies of archaeology, but the subject matter of this
course and the nature of the discipline of maritime archaeology incorporate methodologies and substance also
from the fields of Anthropology , Ethnography, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Art History, History, and Geography.
(Also listed as ANTH 1309.)
CLAS-1310 Daily Life in Ancient Greece
An introduction to the ancient Greek world by way of the daily life of its inhabitants, with a focus on the urban
experience. Evidence will include literary texts, inscriptions, epitaphs, painting, sculpture, and the art and
architecture of domestic public space.
CLAS-1312 Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians
This course gives students an opportunity to examine the cultures and achievements of peoples labeled
"barbarians" by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Students will use a broad selection of historical documents
originating from the Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome, as well as the results of archaeological research, for
investigating the social structures and values of these cultures. Critical methods for interpreting ancient and
modern evidence about these societies will also be discussed. (Also listed as HIST 1312.)
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CLAS-1315 Afterlives of Antiquity: Underworlds in The Western Tradition
In this course we trace an important, recurrent theme in the Western tradition, in which journey into the underworld,
or katabasis, is closely linked to the encounters with the dead, or nekyiai. Each variation on that theme represents a
way of asking, How might we respond to the fact of mortality, of death, in the immortal fictions of literature and
art? Centering our study around the influential depiction of the underworld in Virgil's great epic, the Aeneid, we
consider a wide range of authors and texts. (Offered every other year).
CLAS-1317 Classical Traditions in Science Fiction
In this course we explore how science fiction (SF), the genre perhaps most characteristic of the modern world,
draws on and departs from ancient Greek and Roman literature, philosophy, myth, history, and art: in other words,
how SF forms part of 'classical traditions' and constitutes a rich site for 'classical receptions,' both transmitting
and transmuting ancient materials. Beginning with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818), evoking antiquity in its
subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, we consider a wide range of materials--mainly literature and film--from several
theoretical perspectives in the fields of SF studies and Classics. Readings from modern authors including Kafka,
Borges, Herbert, Le Guin, and Dick; ancient authors including Homer, Aeschylus, Lucretius, Ovid, and Lucian; and
screenings from directors including Wilcox, Tarkovsky, Kubrick, Cronenberg, and Scott. (Also listed as CMLT 1317.)
CLAS-1318 Ancient Athletics: From Olympians to Gladiators
This course examines the sports and spectacles of ancient Greece and Rome through the close study of
archaeological, artistic, and literary evidence relating to athletes, competitions, and festivals-e.g., ancient training
facilities and performance spaces, statues, mosaics, coins, graffiti, inscriptions, and literary texts. The goal is a
deeper understanding of the cultural values and practices associated with athletics in antiquity (including the
differences between Greece and Rome) as well as of the general relationship between sports and their historical
circumstances. Comparison of ancient and modern athletic practices and ideologies will be a regular feature of
discussions and assignments. (Once every four semesters).
CLAS-2406 Technology and the Classical World
Surveys the technological achievements of the Greek and Roman civilizations, and how and why ancient attitudes
differed from ours today. This course is intended to accomplish three objectives: (1) To expose participants to the
breadth of this topic: the range of ancient Greek and Roman technologies, the varieties of evidence (ancient,
comparative, scientific/analytic), and the different methodologies of modern inquiry. (2) That participants explore a
specific topic in depth, and (3) That participants develop an effective oral and visual presentation of what they
discover in the course of their explorations.
Classical Courses in English - Upper Division
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CLAS-3161 Early Book and Manuscript Lab
In this humanities lab students undertake substantial original research in premodern and early modern literature.
Students will learn how to transcribe and edit previously unpublished Greek or Latin manuscripts and early print
material and prepare their work for electronic publication. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. (Offered every
semester.) Prerequisite: LATN 1301 or GREK 1301 or Consent of Instructor.
CLAS-3301 Advanced Topics in Classical Studies
Advanced study of topics related to the ancient Mediterranean world and its legacy, such as Neronian culture,
ancient scripts, Hellenistic and Greek Imperial literature, the Byzantine world. May be taken more than once,
provided that topics vary. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
CLAS-3302 Greek and Roman Epic
A study of such epics as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid, read in English, with attention to changes
in concepts of heroism and the self. Discussions will also focus on how the epics reflect cultural and political life.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
CLAS-3403 Greek and Roman Drama
A study of Greek and Roman tragedies and comedies, read in English, with attention to how the plays reflect
contemporary and enduring social, theatrical, and political concerns. Students will also produce, adapt, direct,
and/or act in a performance of Greek or Roman drama (Same as THTR 3335). Prerequisite: sophomore standing or
consent of instructor.
CLAS-3404 The Ancient Novel
A study of ancient prose fiction, which focuses largely on love and adventure. Discussions emphasize social,
religious, and aesthetic issues raised by individual works, and special attention is paid to the ancient romance's
relation to the medieval romance and the modern novel. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or consent of instructor.
CLAS-3405 Antiquity and Modernity
Antiquity and Modernity explores the ways in which the ancient world is constructed through the lenses of modern
art, literature, and scholarship, focusing especially on contemporary media. Topics to be covered include the
influence of classical texts on modern constructions of sexuality; the links between the avant-garde of both the
ancient world and the modern; the political uses and abuses of antiquity; and the production of 'camp.' The course
also serves as an introduction to reception theory, a subfield of cultural criticism. All readings are in translation.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
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CLAS-3407 The Homeric Iliad
The Homeric Iliad provides an intensive examination of a fundamental text of antiquity, including its historical,
archaeological, and anthropological contexts. All readings are in English translation. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or Consent of Instructor.
CLAS-3408 The Homeric Odyssey
The Homeric Odyssey provides an intensive examination of a fundamental text of antiquity, including its historical,
archaeological, and anthropological contexts. All readings are in English translation. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or consent of Instructor.
CLAS-3409 Epic Journeys
A comparative study of epic traditions in literature and film. In the first half of the course, we focus on traditional
epics, such as Gilgamesh, Homer's Odyssey, the Intuit tradition of the Fast Runner, and the Korean song tradition
of Chunhyang, focusing especially on themes such as the heroic journey, exile and homecoming. In the second half
of the course, we examine the reception of traditional epic in the modern Western literacy tradition and films. (Also
listed as CMLT 3309.) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
CLAS-3310 Antiquity and Diversity in Contemporary Literature
In this seminar, we explore how contemporary American literature articulates issues in diversity and identity via
themes, stories, and images drawn from classical (Greek and Roman) antiquity. Far from being 'dead letters'
belonging solely to 'dead white men,' the classics are important sources of inspiration and creativity--as well as
controversy and debate--for authors representing diverse American identities today, including African-American,
Latinx, LGBTQ, Native American, religious minorities, regional identities, and more. To consider diversity in such
categories as race and ethnicity, social class, gender and sexuality, immigration, regional identity, and religion, we
focus on American literature since World War II, in connection with the most relevant ancient sources, in
comparison with films, and in contexts of scholarship and criticism. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing or consent of instructor; coursework in, or demonstrated knowledge of, classical or
contemporary literature and relevant scholarly methods desirable but not required.
CLAS-3319 The World of Late Antiquity
A study of the political, cultural, and religious life of the Roman Empire from the second to the fifth centuries CE-a
vital transitional period between the classical and medieval worlds. Beginning with the "golden age" of the
Antonine emperors, this course examines the military and political "crisis" of the third century, the Christianization
of the empire in the fourth, and the religious and cultural conflicts that accompanied the fragmentation of power in
the fifth. (Also listed as HIST 3319.) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor
CLAS-3338 Greek Religious Experience
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A study of Greek religious festivals designed to produce a coherent image of a year in the religious life of the
ancient Greeks. Through a combination of archaeological and literary evidence, we will attempt to reconstruct the
rituals performed at the various festivals and explore the ways in which they organized and articulated the
community through shared religious experience. We shall also consider the ways in which religion organized civic
space and gave it meaning. (Also listed as RELI 3338.) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
CLAS-3350 Theorizing Myth
A survey of theoretical approaches to myth from the eighteenth century to the present. This survey begins with the
transition from renaissance belief that myth is a form of moral instruction conveyed by allegory to the romantic
belief that myth is a symbolic mode of discourse offering insight into transcendental reality. We will then chart the
evolution of this approach, beginning with its inspiration in Kantian metaphysics and early formulations by German
romantics such as Schiller and proceeding on to Freud and Ricoeur. A second strand begins with Hegel's theories
of "false consciousness" that would in time develop into interpretations of myth as ideology , under the influence of
Marx, Adorno, and Althusser. A final strand begins with the earlier folklorists, the brothers Grimm, and would in
time develop into functionalist approaches to myth by anthropologists such as Malinowski, Boas, and Levi-Strauss.
The resulting big picture is as much an intellectual history of modernity as a history of theorizing myth. (Also listed
as PHIL 3361.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
CLAS-3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
A study of the science of language as it applies to those tongues having their origin in spoken Latin, principally
French, Italian, Portuguese, Rumanian, and Spanish. Attention will be given both to historical developments and to
the current situations of such languages.(Same as FREN 3371, ITAL 3371, and SPAN 3371.) Prerequisite: two years
or the equivalent of Latin, ancient Greek, or a Romance language.
CLAS-3-72 Archaeological Practicum
Participation in an approved excavation in the Mediterranean world, Western Europe, or the Near East. Students
will be expected to receive instruction in excavation techniques and in the recording and study of the site and the
material. Two weeks' work will normally be counted as equivalent to 1 credit, up to a maximum of 3 credits. (Also
listed as ANTH 3-72.) (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisites: Approval of the department chair and of the excavation
director.
CLAS-3377 Reimagining Tragedy
This course explores the historical evolution and interpretation of classical and contemporary tragedy with a
special emphasis on creativity as an interpretative tool. This course will feature performance, adaptation, and
design as an integral part of the analysis and discussion of the dramatic texts. Texts and authors to be covered
include Euripides, Sophocles, Seneca, Shakespeare, Anouilh, and O'Neill. (Also listed as THTR 3377.) (Offered every
other year.)
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CLAS-3-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once as content
varies. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair.
CLAS-3398 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
CLAS-4302 Advanced Seminar in Classical Studies
A seminar on selected special topics in Classical Studies. May be taken more than once, as topics vary.
Prerequisite: Classical Studies major with senior standing.
CLAS-4-72 Archaeological Practicum II
Students who have already taken CLAS 3-72 may obtain credit for one further season of work on the same
conditions as for 3-72. (Also listed as ANTH 4-72.) (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisites: CLAS 3-72 and approval of
the department and of the excavation director.
CLAS-4-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content
varies. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair.
CLAS-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be taken more than once as content varies. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair.
CLAS-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
CLAS-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
CLAS-4397 Museum Internship
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Participation in a program of study to be determined by the Department and the Curator of the Ancient Art
collection at the San Antonio Museum of Art. The program will focus on conservation, museum administration,
original research on holdings in the San Antonio Museum of Art, and object display. Each internship must be
directed by a faculty member who will draw up an agreement between the sponsoring institution, the student, and
the Department outlining the scope and requirements of the course. One to 3 hours per semester, maximum 6
semester hours. Elective only. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair.
CLAS-3160 Roman World Lab
This humanities lab offers students research opportunities relating to Latin literature and Roman culture, with two
main points of focus: ancient Roman religious culture and Latin literature. Students work together with faculty on
long-term research projects, including the production of scholarly commentaries on ancient texts and the
development of databases and other tools for philological and rhetorical analysis. Students in this course will work
with texts in English translation, using the research methods of classical studies. This course typically meets in
conjunction with LATN 3160 and RELI 3160. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
CLAS-3311 Ancient Worlds in Film & Television
In this seminar, we explore how ancient stories are transmitted and transmuted in film, television, and related
media. Stories from the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds have been important sources for cinema
since the invention of film as a medium in the late 19th century, and likewise movies, television shows, and other
video formats have been among the most influential vehicles for modern imaginations of antiquity. We explore this
rich area by considering roughly a dozen feature-length films, several episodes of television shows, and shorter
pieces all spanning 120 years of cinema (including early and silent films), in connection with a wide range of
ancient texts (mostly Greek and Roman, some Near Eastern) and in context of modern scholarship (classical-
reception studies, film studies). Coursework in, or demonstrated experience with, Classical Studies or Film Studies
recommended. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: upperclass standing or special permission of instructor
Greek - Lower Division
GREK-1301 Elementary Classical Greek I
3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Spring
GREK-1302 Elementary Classical Greek II
3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Fall. Prerequisite: GREK 1301 or the equivalent.
GREK-2301 Intermediate Classical Greek
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3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Spring Prerequisite: GREK 1302 or the equivalent.
GREK-2402 Readings in Classical Greek Literature
Selections from Greek authors; emphasis on developing reading skills. Fall. Prerequisite: GREK 2301 or the
equivalent.
GREK-2303 Readings in the New Testament
Selections from the Greek New Testament. Emphasis on developing reading skills in Biblical Greek. Fall, as
required. Prerequisite: GREK 2301 or the equivalent. May either substitute for or be taken in addition to GREK 2302.
Greek - Upper Division
GREK-3401 Homer and Greek Epic
Selections from the Iliad and Odyssey. May also include other epic poets. Prerequisite: GREK 2402, 2303, or the
equivalent.
GREK-3402 Attic Prose
Readings in Attic prose writers, especially Plato, Xenophon, and the orators. Prerequisite: GREK 2402, 2303, or the
equivalent
GREK-3403 Greek Drama
Readings from Greek drama. Prerequisite: GREK 2402, 2303, or the equivalent.
GREK-3404 Greek Historians
Readings in Greek historians, especially Herodotus and Thucydides. Prerequisite: GREK 2402, 2303, or the
equivalent.
GREK-3405 Greek Lyric
A survey of Greek lyric texts in both their historical and literary contexts. Authors to be considered include Sappho,
Theocritus, Theognis, and Pindar. Prerequisite: GREK 2402, 2303, or the equivalent.
GREK-3-90 Directed Studies
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Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content
varies. Prerequisites: GREK 2402, 2303, or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.
GREK-4-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content
varies. Prerequisites: GREK 2402, 2303, or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.
GREK-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variation in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be taken more than once, as content varies. Prerequisites: GREK 2402, 2303, or the equivalent, and
consent of the department chair.
GREK-3-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variation in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be taken more than once, as content varies. Prerequisites: GREK 2402, 2303, or the equivalent, and
consent of the department chair.
Latin - Lower Division
LATN-1401 Elementary Latin I
3 class hours a week for 1 semester.
LATN-1402 Elementary Latin II
3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Spring. Prerequisite: LATN 1401 or the equivalent.
LATN-2301 Intermediate Latin I
3 class hours a week for 1 semester. Fall Prerequisite: LATN 1302 or the equivalent.
LATN-2302 Intermediate Latin II
Selections from Latin authors; emphasis on developing reading skills. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: LATN
2301 or the equivalent.
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Latin - Upper Division
LATN-3301 Latin Prose Composition
Drill in Latin grammar through the writing of Latin. Comparison of rhetorical devices of Latin with similar usages in
English. Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.
LATN-3402 Virgil and Latin Epic
Selected readings from the Eclogues, the Georgics, and/or the Aeneid together with consideration of Virgil's
sources and his impact upon the pastoral, didactic and epic. May also include other epic poets. Prerequisite: LATN
2302 or the equivalent.
LATN-3403 Latin Prose to 43 B.C.
Study of prose writers of the Late Republic, such as Caesar, Cicero, Nepos, or Sallust. Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or
the equivalent.
LATN-3404 Lyric & Elegiac Poets
Selections in lyric and elegiac poetry, from authors such as Catullus, Horace, Ovid, Propertius or Tibullus.
Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.
LATN-3405 Latin Prose from 43 BC
Study of prose writers from the Augustan Age onwards, such as Livy, Pliny, Tacitus, or early Christian writers.
Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.
LATN-3406 Comedy & Satire
Selections in comedy and in satire, from authors such as Plautus, Terence, Horace, Juvenal, Martial or Petronius.
Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent.
LATN-3407 Imperial Roman Literature
A study of Imperial Roman Literature in its social and historical contexts, with a special emphasis on post-
Augustan texts. Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent
LATN-3408 Ovid
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An intensive study of the poetry of Ovid, with a particular emphasis on the poet's engagement with Augustan
ideology. Texts may include a variety of genres, including epic, elegy, exile poetry, and epistolary fiction.
Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent
LATN-3409 The Roman Novel
An intensive investigation of Petronius' Satyrica and Apuleius' The Golden Ass, with special attention paid to
issues of genre, religion, gender, and influence. Prerequisite: LATN 2302 or the equivalent
LATN-3-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be repeated more than once, as
content varies. Prerequisites: LATN 2402 or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.
LATN-4-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under supervisor in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once, as content
varies. Prerequisites: LATN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the department chair.
LATN-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be taken more than once, as content varies. Prerequisites: LATN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of
the department chair.
LATN-3160 Roman World Lab
This humanities lab offers students research opportunities relating to Latin literature and Roman culture, with two
main points of focus: ancient Roman religious culture and Latin literature. Students work together with faculty on
long-term research projects, including the production of scholarly commentaries on ancient texts and the
development of databases and other tools for philological and rhetorical analysis. Students in this course will work
with texts in English translation, using the research methods of classical studies. This course typically meets in
conjunction with CLAS 3160 and RELI 3160. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
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Comparative Literature
Faculty
Erwin Cook, Ph.D. , T. Frank Murchison Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies
Ruben R. Dupertuis, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Religion
Stephen Lee Field, Ph.D. , J. K. and Ingrid Lee Endowed Professor of Chinese Language and Literature, Modern
Languages and Literatures
Jinli He, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Thomas E. Jenkins, Ph.D. , Professor, Classical Studies
Timothy O'Sullivan, Ph.D. , Professor, Classical Studies
Corinne Ondine Pache, Ph.D. , Professor, Classical Studies
Michael Soto, Ph.D. , Professor, English
Heather Sullivan, Ph.D. , Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures; Director
Michael Ward, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Overview
Comparative Literature is an interdisciplinary program designed for students who want to pursue the study of
literature unrestricted by national boundaries and conventional demarcations of culture. Comparative Literature
recognizes that all literary texts exist within the framework of world cultures and emphasizes the importance of
bringing a multicultural perspective to the understanding of literary traditions. It includes reading literature in the
original language as well as in translation.
Completion of this program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation “Minor in Comparative
Literature.”
Students interested in a Comparative Literature minor should contact the Chair of the Committee, who will assign a
faculty adviser to the student.
Students considering going on to graduate work in comparative literature are strongly encouraged to start studying
one or more foreign languages (classical and/or modern) as soon as possible and to continue throughout their
undergraduate career.
Requirements
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The Minor
The requirements for a minor in Comparative Literature are as follows:
Two courses from each of the three categories below (A, B, and C), for a total of six courses. I.
At least three of the total shall be upper division courses. II.
No more that two of the total may overlap with the student's primary major. These courses shall be chosen
as follows:
A. Two courses in the literature of a language other than English. All materials in these courses must
be in the original language. These courses include the following:
In the Department of Classical Studies:
GREK 2302 Readings in Classical Greek Literature
GREK 2303 Readings in the New Testament
GREK 3301 Homer and the Greek Epic
GREK 3302 Attic Prose
GREK 3303 Greek Drama
GREK 3304 Greek Historians
LATN 3302 Virgil and Latin Epic
LATN 3303 Latin Prose to 43 B.C.
LATN 3304 Lyric and Elegiac Poets
LATN 3305 Latin Prose from 43 B.C.
LATN 3306 Comedy and Satire
In the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures:
CHIN 3312 Chinese Cinema: A Historical and Cultural Perspective
CHIN 4321 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature
CHIN 4351 Classical Chinese
FREN 3305 Introduction to French Literature I
FREN 3306 Introduction to French Literature II
FREN 4303 Topics in French Literature of the Seventeenth Century
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FREN 4304 Topics in French Literature of the Eighteenth Century
FREN 4305 Topics in French Literature of the Nineteenth Century
FREN 4306 Topics in French Literature of the Twentieth Century
FREN 4307 French Cinema
GERM 3305 Introduction to German Literature I
GERM 3306 Introduction to German Literature II
GERM 4301 Genre Studies in German Literature
GERM 4310 Seminar in German Literature
RUSS 3305 Introduction to Russian Literature I
RUSS 3306 Introduction to Russian Literature II
RUSS 4301 Genre Studies in Russian Literature
RUSS 4310 Seminar in Russian Literature
SPAN 3321 Spanish Cinema
SPAN 3322 Spanish American Cinema
SPAN 3331 Introduction to Spanish Literature since 1700
SPAN 3332 Introduction to Spanish American Literature
SPAN 4331 Medieval Spanish Literature
SPAN 4332 Spanish Golden Age Literature
SPAN 4333 Don Quixote
SPAN 4334 Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature
SPAN 4335 Hispanic Modernism
SPAN 4336 Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature
SPAN 4338 Spanish Women Writers
SPAN 4342 Spanish American Literature before Modernism
SPAN 4343 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Poetry
SPAN 4344 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Novel
SPAN 4345 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Short Story
SPAN 4346 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Drama
SPAN 4347 National and Regional Literatures of Spanish America
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SPAN 4348 Spanish American Women Writers
SPAN 4349 Sexualities in Literature and Film
B. Two literature courses in a language other than that chosen for A.
These may include courses listed above for A, literature and film courses in translation offered in the
Department of Classical Studies and in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures,
German Studies courses listed as “GRST,” courses in American or British literature offered in the
Department of English, and the course in American drama offered in the Department of Human
Communication and Theatre. These may also include the following courses offered in the Department
of Religion: RELI 3351— Narratives in the Hebrew Bible, and RELI 3352 - Poetry in the Hebrew Bible.
C. CMLT 1300, and one additional course to be chosen from the following list of courses with strong
comparative components.
ARTH 2301
International Cinema (also listed as COMM 2301, FILM 2301, and ML&L
2301)
CLAS 1305 Classical Mythology
CLAS 1307 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World
CLAS 1314 The Art of Losing
CLAS 1315 Underworlds
CLAS 3302 Greek and Roman Epic
CLAS 3310 Antiquity and Identity in Contemporary Literature
CLAS 3377 Reimagining Tragedy (also listed as THTR 3377)
CLAS 3403 Greek and Roman Drama (also listed as THTR 3335)
CLAS 3404 The Ancient Romance and Novel
CLAS 3405 Antiquity and Modernity
CLAS 3409 Epic Journeys
COMM 2301
International Cinema (also listed as ARTH 2301, FILM 2301, and ML&L
2301)
CMLT 1300 Introduction to Comparative Literature (REQUIRED)
CMLT 2350 Science Fiction and the Environment
CMLT 3409 Epic Journeys (also listed as CLAS 3409)
ENGL 2305 World Literature
ENGL 3429 Jewish Literature
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ENGL 3359 Medieval Literature
ENGL 3375 Postmodern Literature
ENGL 3385 The Continental Novel
ENGL 4427 Literature of the Holocaust
FILM 2301
International Cinema (also listed as ARTH 2301, COMM 2301, and ML&L
2301
GRST 3311 Fairy Tales
ML&L 2301
International Cinema (also listed as ARTH 2301, COMM 2301, and FILM
2301)
PHIL 2425 Existentialism
PHIL 3460 Philosophy of Literature
PLSI 1332 Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
THTR 3335 Greek and Roman Drama
THTR 3336 Modern Drama
THTR 3337 Contemporary Drama
THTR 3377 Reimagining Tragedy (also listed as CLAS 3377)
Courses
CMLT-1300 Introduction to Comparative Literature
Examines with a cross-cultural perspective texts from around the world. The course provides an introduction to the
interdisciplinary field of comparative literatures.
CMLT-1317 Classical Traditions in Science Fiction
In this course we explore how science fiction (SF), the genre perhaps most characteristic of the modern world,
draws on and departs from ancient Greek and Roman literature, philosophy, myth, history, and art: in other words,
how SF forms part of 'classical traditions' and constitutes a rich site for 'classical receptions,' both transmitting
and transmuting ancient materials. Beginning with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818), evoking antiquity in its
subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, we consider a wide range of materials--mainly literature and film--from several
theoretical perspectives in the fields of SF studies and Classics. Readings from modern authors including Kafka,
Borges, Herbert, Le Guin, and Dick; ancient authors including Homer, Aeschylus, Lucretius, Ovid, and Lucian; and
screenings from directors including Wilcox, Tarkovsky, Kubrick, Cronenberg, and Scott. (Also listed as CLAS 1317.)
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CMLT-2301 World Literature and the Environment
This course examines literary texts from around the world with an emphasis on environmental issues and a global
perspective. The emphasis on literary and cultural perspectives develops similar themes to those explored through
a scientific lens in its partner course, BIOL 2305. Corequisite: BIOL 2305.
CMLT-2350 Science Fiction and the Environment
An introduction to science fiction with an emphasis on the literary exploration of environmental issues.
CMLT-3409 Epic Journeys
A comparative study of epic traditions in literature and film. In the first half of the course, we focus on traditional
epics, such as Gilgamesh, Homer's Odyssey, the Intuit tradition of the Fast Runner, and the Korean song tradition
of Chunhyang, focusing especially on themes such as the heroic journey, exile and homecoming. In the second half
of the course, we examine the reception of traditional epic in the modern Western literacy tradition and films. (Also
listed as CLAS 3409.) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
CMLT-3416 Topics in Horror
This seminar will critically and creatively explore the horror genre (literature, film, and other forms of popular
culture) from a thematic, interdisciplinary methodology. Through close analysis of primary texts and engagement
with scholarly materials, students will examine how the horror genre uses both narrative structure and textual form
to present and construct cultural and individual fears and anxieties about issues including identity, place, gender,
race, class, and death. The production and performance of creative projects will feature as an integral part of the
course analysis and discussion. Students are required to attend both the seminar portion and the accompanying
lab (for film screenings and creative workshops). Specific topics (such as the home in horror, zombies, and crossed
genres and remakes in horror) will be offered on a rotating basis. May be taken more than once, provided topics
vary. (Offered every other year.)
CMLT-3-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under faculty supervision not covered by other courses. May be repeated up to six hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of CMLT 1300 and approval of program chair.
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Communication
Faculty
Aaron Delwiche, Ph.D. , Professor
Rebecca Densley , Assistant Professor
Sarah E. Erickson, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Patrick Keating, Ph.D. , Professor
Zhaoxi Liu, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Melissa McMullen , Assistant Professor
Camille Reyes, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Requirements
Major in Communication
Minor in Communication
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. To be accepted as a major in Communication, a student must have successfully completed COMM 1301
(Mass Media) and 2302 (Media Texts).
B. Thirty (30) hours (of which at least 15 must be upper division) of course work in the Department of
Communication including:
Nine (9) credit hours in core courses (COMM 1301, 2302, 3303) 1.
Nine (9) credit hours consisting of one course from each of the following three areas of study.2.
These courses will be chosen in consultation with faculty adviser.
Three (3) credit hours in media studies (COMM 3321, 3322, 3323, 3325, 3326, 3328, 3-98,a.
4-90, 4398, 4399)
Three (3) credit hours in media messages (COMM 3-40, 3-41, 3-42, 3-43, 3-44, 3- 45,b.
3-46)
Three (3) credit hours in media management (COMM 3360, 3361, 3362, 3363, 3364) c.
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Nine (9) credit hours in electives in the Department of Communication 3.
Three (3) credit hours in the Communication Capstone Seminar (COMM 4395). 4.
C. A minimum of eighteen (18) hours of course work in another department or program planned to meet the
student’s interests and approved by adviser.
D. Courses in the Department of Communication exceeding 36 hours must be over and above the 120 hours
required for graduation.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor in Communication
The minor in Communication is designed for students who seek to enrich their liberal arts education with a greater
understanding of communication.
Requirements for the minor are: Twenty-one credit hours to include COMM 1301, 2302, 3303 and four (4) three-hour
elective courses; at least (9) credit hours of the total 21 credit hours required must be upper division.
Classes
Core
COMM 1301 Mass Media
COMM 2302 Media Texts
COMM 3303 Media Audiences
Capstone
COMM 4395 Communication Capstone Seminar
Media Studies
COMM 3120 La Telenovela en Am´erica Latina
COMM 3321 Arts Criticism
COMM 3322 International Communication
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COMM 3323 Environmental Communication in Asia
COMM 3325 Special Topics in Communication Media
COMM 3326 History of Mass Media
COMM 3328 Media, Culture, and Technology
COMM 3-98 Honors Readings
COMM 4-90 Directed Studies in Communication
COMM 4398,
4399
Honors Thesis
Media Messages
COMM 3-40 Media Writing
COMM 3-41 Audio Communication
COMM 3-42 Visual Communication
COMM 3-43 Print Communication
COMM 3-44 Interactive Multimedia Communication
COMM 3-45 Media Communication Workshop
COMM 3-46 Video Communication
Media Management
COMM 3360 Principles of Public Relations
COMM 3361 Principles of Advertising
COMM 3362 Media Law and Policy
COMM 3363 Media Management
COMM 3364 Ethics and the Mass Media
Apprenticeship and Practice
COMM 1194 Internship Experience
COMM 1110, 1120,
1121, 1122, 1130,
1131, 1140, 1150,
1160, 1170
Apprenticeship in Communication Media
COMM 3300 Media Management Practicum and Study
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Electives
COMM 1302 Introduction to Film Studies
COMM 2301 International Cinema
COMM 3300 Media Management Practicum and Study
COMM 3354 Quantitative Research Methods
COMM 3357 Sport Media
Courses
Lower Division
COMM-1110 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: Publication Production
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1120 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: KRTU Radio Host/Trainee
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1121 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: KRTU News
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
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COMM-1122 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: KRTU Sports
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1123 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: KRTU Audio Production
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1130 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: Digital Editing
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1131 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: TigerTV production
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1140 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: Webpage Production
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
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Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1150 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: Public Relations
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1160 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: Underwriting and Development
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1170 Apprenticeship in Communication Center Media: Media Management
Positions for students in one of the student- managed media organizations that provide news and entertainment
services and programming for the campus and San Antonio area media. Assignments in writing, reporting,
electronic production, and other positions are based on client needs and apprentices' interests, experience, and
performance. Time and performance requirements depend on the structure and nature of each organization.
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of student managers, faculty, and staff advisors. Pass/Fail.
Apprenticeship may be repeated up to 3 hours.
COMM-1-94 Internship Experience
Supervised, off-campus work experience in media-related field. Consent of department chair required. May be
repeated for up to 3 credit hours. This course may be taken for either zero credit or for one credit. (offered every
semester.)
COMM-1301 Mass Media
Study of the communication process and critical analysis of the structural relationships within mass media
industries.
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COMM-1302 Introduction to Film Studies
This course is an introduction to the artistic, cultural, and scholarly importance of film. The course focuses on the
development of film as a complex art form, the evolution of narrative as part of a formal system, the development
of the industry and film genres, critical and cultural approaches to film analysis, and the construction of the
audience. Students will read excerpts from primary texts as well as more general texts dealing with film
interpretation and criticism. (Also listed as FILM 1301.)
COMM-2301 International Cinema
This course focuses on the cultural and critical analysis of international films as an expression of particular artistic
genres and/or styles within specific historical, ideological, and cultural contexts. Films selected have achieved
wide, critical acclaim; others reveal unique and important visions of human experience; while still others are
selected for their political, ideological, or sociological significance. Students should develop an awareness that the
medium of film has a history and that its history is not confined to national boundaries. (Also listed as FILM 2301.)
COMM-2302 Media Texts
A critical study of the aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism of media messages.
Upper Division
COMM-3303 Media Audiences
A study of audiences, how they use and are affected by media. Prerequisites: COMM 1301 and 2302 or Consent of
Instructor
COMM-3321 Arts Criticism
Integration and understanding of the role of the artist, the audience, and the critic in relation to the arts.
COMM-3322 International Communication
Studies communication as an essential component of international organizations and relations. Surveys major
topics in international communication and international decision-making, comparative media systems and national
philosophies, and Third World issues and policy development. (Also listed as HCOM 3374.) Prerequisite: COMM
1301 or permission of instructor.
COMM-3323 Environmental Communication in Asia
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This class analyzes media discourses, including news media and social media, about prominent cases of pollution,
clean up, or other issues related to the environment in an Asian country, such as China. Through such analysis, this
class explores the relationships among the media, government, public, and environmental groups within the
context of that particular country. It provides a close look at the country's environmental issues and how various
social forces contest over the discourse of the issues. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: COMM 1301 or
Consent of instructor
COMM-3325 Special Topics in Communication Media
Study and analysis of contemporary communication media topics offered at the initiative of the faculty. Past
topics have addressed issues of representation in media, media effects, political communication, media criticism,
and the role of various media in society. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: COMM 1301 or Consent
of Instructor
COMM-3326 History of Mass Media
A survey and analysis of American mass media from the rudimentary colonial newspaper through the 20th century
development of radio, television and film. Media contributions to the flow of information, opinion and culture will be
studied as a counterpoint to changes in social and political processes. Prerequisite: COMM 1301.
COMM-3328 Media, Culture and Technology
Examines the economic, historical and social context of evolving communication technologies and how media help
to structure, maintain, and alter power relations in contemporary society. Special attention is given to the creation
and maintenance of subcultural groups by and through the media. Prerequisites: COMM 1301 and Junior status.
COMM-3-40 Media Writing
Understanding and using the written word by conceptualizing, gathering information, researching, writing, and
editing a variety of material. Classes may stress one or more genres, formats, or themes. Past topics have covered
magazine writing, news writing, broadcast writing, public relations writing, public affairs reporting, Internet
journalism, and cultural affairs reporting. May be repeated when topics vary. Will be offered for either 3 or 4
semester hours. Prerequisite: COMM 2302 or consent of instructor.
COMM-3-41 Audio Communication
Understanding and using audio through conceptualizing, gathering information, writing, editing, and producing
aural communication. Classes may stress one or more genres, formats, or themes. Past topics have addressed
community radio and alternative communication. May be repeated when topics vary. Will be offered for either 3 or
4 semester hours. Prerequisite: COMM 2302 or consent of instructor
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COMM-3-42 Visual Communication
Understanding and using visual communication techniques through conceptualizing, creating, and editing visual
media productions. Classes may stress one or more genres, formats, or themes. Past topics have addressed
narrative fictional video production, documentary, and theory and practice of montage. May be repeated when
topics vary. Will be offered for either 3 or 4 semester hours. Prerequisite: COMM 2302 or consent of instructor.
COMM-3-43 Print Communication
Understanding and using print editorial techniques and graphics through conceptualizing, gathering information,
writing, editing, and producing print publications. Classes may stress one or more genres, formats, or themes. Past
topics have covered magazine production/publishing, and newsletter production. May be repeated when topics
vary. Will be offered for either 3 or 4 semester hours. Prerequisite: COMM 2302 or consent of instructor.
COMM-3-44 Interactive Multimedia Communication
Understanding and using interactive multimedia techniques through conceptualizing, gathering information,
writing, editing, and producing content for the Internet and the World Wide Web. Classes may stress one or more
genres, formats, or themes. Past topics have addressed web design, virtual world promotions, game design, and
ethnography of massively multiplayer online games. May be repeated when topics vary. Will be offered for either 3
or 4 semester hours. Prerequisite: COMM 2302 or consent of instructor
COMM-3-45 Media Communication Workshop
Media communication production and procedures, to be offered at initiative of the faculty and announced during
preregistration. Course may be repeated with department approval. 1-6 semester hours. Prerequisite: COMM 2302
or consent of instructor
COMM-3-46 Video Communication
Workshop on the theory and practice of video production. Students write, photograph, and edit short video projects,
while considering the relationship between audiovisual style and meaning. May be repeated when topics vary. Will
be offered for either 3 or 4 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: COMM 2302
COMM-3354 Quantitative Research Methods
This course provides an overview of quantitative research methods and statistical analysis. Students will learn the
basic elements of social scientific inquiry, including: 1) quantitative research design and methodologies; and 2)
statistical analysis and hypothesis testing procedures. Students will display their knowledge by applying
quantitative research methods to help understand and predict social phenomena . (Also listed as HCOM
3354.)(Offered every semester).
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COMM-3357 Sport Media
This course will critically examine the relationship between sport media issues such as race, gender, sexuality,
nationalism, capitalism/consumerism, violence, and civic life. Ethical implications and the impact of social will also
be explored. (Also listed as SPMT 3317.) Prerequisite: COMM 1301 or SPMT 1312 or Consent of Instructor
COMM-3360 Principles of Public Relations
Covers both principles and techniques of public relations from the management and social science viewpoint of
managing ideas, publics, corporate or personal images. Prerequisite: COMM 1301.
COMM-3361 Principles of Advertising
Advertising fundamentals in relationship to modern marketing activities, audience analysis, and the planning of
advertising campaigns. Prerequisite: COMM 1301.
COMM-3362 Media Law and Policy
Study of issues in the contemporary media policy environment with special focus on "freedom of the press" in
relation to emerging electronic communication technologies. The course adopts a broad historical and cultural
approach to the role of the First Amendment in a democratic system (including defamation and libel), and
emphasizes the study of the legal relationships that govern the interaction of individuals, groups, and institutions.
COMM-3363 Media Management
A survey of major management concerns in the print and electronic media. Specific areas to be covered include
personnel, organization, programming and content policies, regulation, finance, sales, audiences, and
administrative problems in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cable, and Internet. Prerequisite: COMM 1301.
COMM-3364 Ethics and the Mass Media
A study of the ethical decisions, going beyond mere legal restrictions, that media practitioners must face in the
range of material they present to the public. Survey of literature and case studies. Prerequisite: COMM 1301.
COMM-3372 Intercultural Communication
An introductory survey of the basic theories, research, and applications aimed at understanding and improving
communication across racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural differences. It focuses on local, national, and global
contexts with attention to the challenges created by identity, language, and nonverbal codes in achieving mutual
understanding. (Also listed as HCOM 3372.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: COMM 1301
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COMM-3-98 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. May be taken for up to three hours of credit.
Prerequisite: Admission to the departmental Honors Program.
COMM-4-90 Directed Studies in Communication
Independent study that allows advanced students to work on specified projects under the supervision of
departmental faculty. 1-6 semester hours. Prerequisites: Advanced students who demonstrate competence in
specific areas of study in communications; upper-class standing and permission of instructor.
COMM-4395 Communication Capstone Seminar
Students will select one of three options to demonstrate their understanding of communication theories and
practices: (1) A traditional research paper; (2) A professional paper that investigates a communication issue or
serves a client; (3) A significant creative project. In all options, a major component of the capstone course is
research and analysis. Prerequisites: Senior or rising senior standing and COMM 1301, 2302, and 3303.
COMM-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an honors
thesis. To be taken only by senior honors students in both terms of their senior year. Includes participation in
senior colloquium where students present reports on their Thesis work.
COMM-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an honors
thesis. To be taken only by senior honors students in both terms of their senior year. Includes participation in
senior colloquium where students present reports on their Thesis work.
COMM-3180 Research Lab: Healthy Relationships
This course is geared toward the development and application of advanced research skills; such as, literature
review writing, study design, data collection, and manuscript writing. Students will participate in ongoing faculty-
led research projects. The course will meet one hour per week, with 2 additional hours devoted to various research
activities. This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis, and may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours. (Also listed
as HCOM 3180.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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Communication Management
Faculty
J. Charlene Davis, Ph.D. , Professor, Business Administration
Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Ph.D. , Professor, Communication
Yi Liu, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Business Administration
John McGrath, Ph.D. , Professor, Human Communication and Theatre
Camille Reyes, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Communication; Director
Overview
The minor in Communication Management is an interdisciplinary program that studies both advertising and public
relations as part of the management of communication processes by combining mass media, human
communication, marketing, and business principles. Students interested in declaring a Communication
Management minor should contact Professor J. Charlene Davis; each student will then be assigned to a minor
adviser.
Requirements
The Minor
The requirements for a minor in Communication Management are:
24 credit hours consisting of 15 hours in required courses and 3 hours in each elective area.
Required Courses: 15 hours
COMM 3360 Principles of Public Relations
HCOM 3334 Persuasion
HCOM 3360 Small Group Communication
MGMT 2301 Management of Organizations
MKTG 2301 Principles of Marketing
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Communication Elective: 3 hours
COMM 3362 Media Law and Policy
COMM 3363 Media Management
COMM 3364 Ethics and the Mass Media
Business Elective: 3 hours
MGMT 3371 Human Resources Management
MGMT 3372 Organizational Behavior
MKTG 3381 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 3382 Integrated Marketing Communications
MKTG 4381 Marketing Management
Human Communication Elective: 3 hours
BUSN 3311 Organizational Communication (also listed as HCOM 3362)
HCOM 1333 Public Speaking
HCOM 3362 Organizational Communication (also listed as BUSN 3311)
HCOM 4397* Human Communication Internship
* As approved by minor adviser.
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Computer Science
Faculty
Seth Fogarty, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Albert Xin Jiang, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Matthew Hibbs, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Thomas Hicks, Ed.D. , Associate Professor
Britton Horn , Assistant Professor
Mark C. Lewis, Ph.D. , Professor
Berna Massingill, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Paul Myers, Ph.D. , Caruth Professor of Computer Science
Sheng Tan, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Yu Zhang, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Overview
The department offers several programs designed to serve a range of student interests and needs:
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is a four-year degree program intended to prepare students
for either a career requiring a thorough background in the field or for graduate school. It is modeled to
some extent on the curricular recommendations of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and
provides both considerable breadth and depth.
Computing as a Second Major is also a four-year degree program, but one that (like the Interdisciplinary
Second Major) cannot serve as a primary (stand-alone) major. It is intended for students whose primary
interest is in another field but who also need or want thorough preparation in using computers. Such
students will combine a primary major in the chosen field with Computing as a Second Major.
The Minor in Computer Science is designed to provide students with elementary skills in computing as
well as a substantial computing background for graduate studies in fields where computers have become
primary research tools.
The Minor in Management Information Systems is intended for business-oriented students and is
designed to give them the technical background needed to manage and transmit information through the
use of computers.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computing as a Second Major
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Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Management Information Systems
Senior Thesis
Honors in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements: 49 credit hours including:
A. Core Principles: CSCI 1120, 1320, 1321, 1323, 2320, 2321, 2322, 3320, 3321, 3322.
B. Departmental Colloquium: Four semesters of CSCI 2094.
C. Curricular Groups: At least three hours from each of the following groups:
Applications Group: CSCI 3311, 3342, 3343, 3344, 3352, 3353, 3366, 3-95 i.
Systems Group: CSCI 3323, 3-96 ii.
Design Group: CSCI 3312, 3345, 3362, 3-97 iii.
D. Capstone: One of the following options:
Senior Software Project: CSCI 4385 and 4386. i.
Senior Thesis: CSCI 3398, 4398, and 4399 plus additional requirements listed in the section "Seniorii.
Thesis" below.
E. Electives: Additional upper-division computer science hours sufficient to total at least 49 credit hours.
II. Mathematics requirement:
Six hours from the following: any MATH course (excluding 1301, 1310, 1330, 3194, 3195); CSCI 2324; PHIL 3340,
3343.
III. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 hours.
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Computing as a Second Major
The requirements for Computing as a Second major are as follows:
I. Completion of a first major from another department.
II. Departmental requirements: 34 hours of computer science including:
Required courses: CSCI 1120, 1320, 1321, 1323, 2320. A.
Departmental Colloquium: two semesters of CSCI 2094.B.
21 additional hours of computer science including at least 18 upper-division hours. C.
III. Mathematics requirement:
Six hours from the following: any MATH Course (except 1301, 1310, 1330, 3194, 3195); CSCI 2324; PHIL
3340, 3343; PSYC 2401; BAT 2301. At most one of the following courses may be counted for this
requirement: MATH 1320, PSYC 2401, and BUSN 2301.
IV. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Minor in Computer Science
The requirements for the Minor in Computer Science are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements: 22 hours of Computer Science including:
Required courses: CSCI 1120, 1320, 1321, 1323, 2320.; A.
Departmental Colloquium: one semester of CSCI 2094; B.
Nine additional hours of upper division Computer Science C.
II. Mathematics requirement: As described for Computing as a Second Major.
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Minor in Management Information Systems
The requirements for the Minor in Management Information Systems are:
I. Completion of a B.A., B.S., or minor in Business Administration.
II. Departmental requirements: 16 hours of Computer Science including:
CSCI 1120, 1320, 1321, 2320; A.
Departmental Colloquium: one semester of CSCI 2094; B.
Two upper division Computer Science courses from the following list: CSCI 3311, 3321, 3342, 3343,C.
3345
Senior Thesis
Requirements:
I. Overall grade point average of 3.0 or better at the time the thesis option is selected.
II. Grade point average in computer science of 3.0 or better at the time the thesis option is selected.
III. Successful completion of CSCI 3398, and 4399 (normally taken in consecutive semesters beginning in
the Spring semester of the junior year).
IV. Selection of a faculty committee consisting of a thesis chair chosen from the computer science faculty
and two additional faculty members during the semester in which CSCI 3398 is taken.
V. A public formal presentation and defense of the thesis during the semester in which CSCI 4399 is taken.
Honors in Computer Science
To be eligible for the distinction of graduation with Honors in Computer Science the requirements are:
I. Completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
II. Completion of the requirements for the Senior Thesis described above.
III. Grade point average of at least 3.33 or better in all courses prior to the semester of graduation.
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IV. Grade point average of 3.33 or better in all computer science courses prior to the semester of graduation.
V. A written request for honors consideration, submitted to the department chair in the semester prior to the
semester of graduation.
The decision of whether or not to confer the honors designation will be made by the departmental faculty and will
be determined by departmental vote. The criteria include quality of the written thesis, quality of the oral
presentation, and contribution to the field.
When a thesis receives the honors designation, this designation is so noted on the student’s transcript and
announced at graduation.
Students who successfully complete CSCI 4399 with a grade of C or better, but fail to achieve honors status or fail
to meet the deadline for submitting a thesis for departmental honors will be considered to have met the capstone
requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provided that they submit a completed thesis by the
end of the semester.
Courses
CSCI-1120 Low-Level Computing
Seminar on concepts of computing that are close to the machine level. The course teaches skills such as
command line processing and programming in a language that exposes more of the underlying machine. Internal
data representations will also be explored. Prerequisite: CSCI 1311 or 1320, or consent of instructor
CSCI-1300 Essential Information Technology
Introduction to computers and technology in an academic environment, including critical analysis regarding the
nature of information itself. Computing hardware, software, files, and formats. Text processing and quantitative
analysis. Information management. Graphics, image processing, and visualization. Communication, networking,
and the internet. Information ethics, privacy, and legal use of software and data. Solution of problems in these
areas with emphasis on information literacy. No credit after completion of CSCI 1321.
CSCI-1304 Computers and Society
An examination of the impact of computer technology on issues of society and culture. The course will contain
several components: an introduction to computing (software and hardware concepts); an introduction to problem-
solving using one or more high-level languages/software applications to include information retrieval and
processing (numeric, text, and graphics); computer communications; and discussions of the uses and ethical
issues surrounding computers in our society. No credit after completion of CSCI 1300, 1320 or 1321.
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CSCI-1311 Introduction to Programming Logic
Introduction to the basics of computer programming and algorithmic thinking for non-science majors. The course
focuses on the logic and problem decomposition skills that are critical for understanding computation. Use of a
high-level programming language will stress creativity in problem solving using computation, and impart a hands-
on understanding of the process of programming. The course will cover many of the most important concepts in
programming and computer science, including choice, repetition, and abstraction. No prior experience in
programming is necessary. This course assumes familiarity with high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
CSCI-1312 Introduction to Programming for Engineering
Introduction to programming and algorithmic thinking, taught using tools that emphasize an understanding of the
hardware. Top-down design and analysis of algorithms. Computer organization and data representation. Computer
programming solutions to several laboratory exercises.
CSCI-1320 Principles of Computer Science I
Intended for Computer Science majors and others who need this specific course to meet requirements in other
departments. The course is a concept--oriented introduction to programming and algorithmic problem solving
principles. Topics include top--down design; searching and sorting strategies; recursion; computational complexity
and analysis of algorithms; and the limits of computation. Aspects of computer organization; computer solutions
to problems in graphics, user interfaces, and file manipulation. Computer programming solutions to several
laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: First--Year or Sophomore standing; or consent of instructor.
CSCI-1321 Principles of Computer Science II
Focus on object-oriented programming and the development of software to solve larger problems that can benefit
from this approach. Abstraction, polymorphism, multithreading, and networking. Program correctness and program
verification, algorithm analysis, and computational complexity. User defined structures, data types. Abstract data
types including stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and heaps. Computer programming solutions to several
laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: CSCI 1320 or consent of instructor.
CSCI-1323 Discrete Structures
Elements of discrete mathematics of particular importance in computer science: propositional and predicate logic;
proof techniques, including mathematical induction; recursive functions, definitions, and algorithms; proofs of
program correctness; algebra of sets; relations and functions; and elements of the theory of directed and
undirected graphs. Application of these structures to various areas of computer science. Prerequisite: CSCI 1311,
1320, or consent of instructor.
CSCI-2094 Computer Science Colloquium
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Departmental Colloquium on research, professional issues, ethics, and other topics.
CSCI-2195 Competitive Programming
Approaches to algorithmic problem solving; practice with problems that are commonly found in programming
competitions. Focuses on the languages and tools used in the annual ACM International Collegiate Programming
Competition. May be taken a maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: CSCI 1320 or knowledge
of programming
CSCI-2320 Principles of Data Abstraction
Abstract data types and their implementation in an object-oriented environment. Axiomatic systems describing the
classical computer science data structures: stacks, queues, lists, trees, graphs, and the like. Analysis of the
computational complexity of alternative implementation strategies in the context of the typical algorithmic
applications. Prerequisite: CSCI 1321 and 1120
CSCI-2321 Principles of Computer Design
A study of computer organization and design including emphasis on logical design, the role of performance, the
structure of instructions, computer arithmetic, processor control, and methods of performance enhancement.
Some attention will also be given to assembly programming. Prerequisite: CSCI 1321,CSCI 1120.
CSCI-2322 Principles of Functional Languages
An introduction to functional programming. Functional composition, recursion, and iteration. Procedure and data
abstraction using functions. Managing state, streams, delayed evaluation, and continuations. Using functional
languages as an analytic notation for reasoning about programs. Solution of several laboratory problems.
CSCI-2323 Scientific Computing
Numerical and text processing methods with problems chosen from the sciences and mathematics. Focuses on
the general idea of how computational science has expanded the realm of what is possible in the sciences. Builds
on basic programming knowledge to give students understanding and skills as to how computers are used in the
sciences. Prerequisite: CSCI 1320, MATH 1311.
CSCI-2324 Numerical Calculus
Introduction to the numerical algorithms fundamental to scientific computer work. Elementary error analysis,
interpolation, quadrature, linear systems of equations, and introduction to the numerical solution of ordinary
differential equations. (Also listed as MATH 2324.) Prerequisites: CSCI 1320, MATH 1311.
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CSCI-3311 Information Assurance and Security
A contemporary introduction to the broad area of security in computing systems, exploring issues that abound
when attempting to secure information in an interconnected society. An information- based examination of risk
modeling, assessment and management; ethics; policies and behaviors; cryptography; code security; data
security; operating system security; and network security. Approaches to assure information confidentiality,
integrity, and availability(CIA). Prerequisite: CSCI 1321 or BAT 2302
CSCI-3312 Introduction to Game Development
An introduction to the various aspects of the computer game creation process including coding, game play,
narrative development, and artwork. Students will explore the tools and methods of game design and will also work
in groups to design and implement a two-dimensional, non-networked game. Prerequisite: CSCI 2320, 3321 is
recommended.
CSCI-3320 Principles of Theoretical Computer Science
Core topics from finite automata, languages and the theory of computation. The Chomsky hierarchy, abstract
machines and their associated grammars. Models of computation (e.g., Turing machines), Church's thesis,
unsolvability, and undecidability. Computational complexity, intractability, and NP-completeness. Prerequisites:
CSCI 1323
CSCI-3321 Principles of Software Engineering
Issues involved in developing large-scale software systems. Models for the software lifecycle; techniques and
tools of analysis, design, programming, testing, debugging, and maintenance. May include formal methods, CASE,
expert systems, case studies. Prerequisites: CSCI 2320, 1323, and Junior standing.
CSCI-3322 Principles of Algorithms
Exploration of standard algorithm construction methods for solving varied problems including a comparison of the
different efficiencies of these algorithms when implemented using different data structures. Methods will include
branch and bound, backtracking, memoization, greedy algorithms, and dynamic programming. Heuristic-based
methods to find non-optimal solutions are also explored, especially for intractable problems. Prerequisite: CSCI
2320
CSCI-3323 Principles of Operating Systems
Introduction to operating systems. Role and purpose of operating systems. History of operating systems.
Processes and process management, including a discussion of concurrency and related issues. Memory
management. Input/output and device management. File systems. Operating system security. Prerequisite: CSCI
2321.
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CSCI-3342 Computer Networks
Local area networks, high-speed networks and bridges. Wide area networks and internetworking. Network
protocols including OSI protocols. Network security, reliability and performance. Laboratory experience with one or
more network protocols. Prerequisite: CSCI 2320.
CSCI-3343 Database Systems
The goals of DBMS including data independence, relationships, logical and physical organizations, schema and
subschema. Entity relationship diagrams. Hierarchical, network, and relations models. Data definition and data
manipulation languages. Query languages, relational algebra, and relational calculus. Data normalization
techniques, data security integrity, and recovery. Case studies of several existing systems. Prerequisite: CSCI 2320.
CSCI-3344 Artificial Intelligence
The purpose of this course is to update the student on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence concepts, such as
heuristic programming, state-space search techniques, and/or graphs for problem solving, game playing
techniques, theorem proving procedures for propositions and first-order logic, knowledge representation, and
examples of knowledge-based systems. Prerequisites: CSCI 1323, 2320.
CSCI-3345 Web Application Design
An introduction to the development of Web applications and cloud computing. Basics of information sharing on the
web and an introduction to a standard Web application framework. Students will work in groups to analyze, design,
and implement a Web application. Prerequisites: CSCI 2320, 3321 is recommended
CSCI-3351 Numerical Analysis I
Methods of solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, simultaneous linear algebraic equations, numerical
integration and differentiation, initial and boundary value problems or ordinary differential equations. (Also listed
as MATH 3351.) Prerequisites: CSCI 1321, MATH 3316.
CSCI-3353 Graphics
Survey of display devices, display data structures, graphics input, 2D transformations, windowing, clipping, viewing,
3D transformations, perspective, depth, hidden line removal. Graphics programming techniques and several
laboratory problems using available graphics devices. Prerequisites: MATH 1311, CSCI 2320.
CSCI-3354 Big Data and Machine Learning
This course explores the field of big data computation and machine learning using appropriate frameworks for
processing large datasets across clusters of computers. Students will learn the mathematical underpinnings of a
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variety of machine learning models and use machine learning to do predictive analysis on various datasets.
(Offered every fall.) Prerequisites: CSCI 1321 and MATH 2308
CSCI-3361 Analysis of Algorithms
Complexity of algorithms, time and space requirements, and trade-offs. Searching and sorting, mathematical
algorithms, graph and combinational algorithms. Divide and conquer, branch and bound, dynamic programming,
exhaustive search. Limitations, intractability and NP-completeness, approximation algorithms. Prerequisites: CSCI
1321, 1323.
CSCI-3362 Effective Programming Techniques
Effective strategies for programming in contemporary languages, including material on design patterns and other
techniques that improve abstraction and reusability of code. Includes a significant group project that requires
students to apply material learned in the course. Prerequisite: CSCI 2320, 3321 is recommended
CSCI-3366 Parallel and Distributed Programming
An introduction to parallel and distributed programming with particular emphasis on algorithm development.
Comparison between sequential and parallel algorithm development. Survey of hardware and software for parallel
and distributed computing. Comparison of different architectures and programming models. Design, analysis, and
development of parallel algorithms. Students will be expected to implement several projects in one or more
suitable parallel programming environments. Prerequisites: CSCI 2320
CSCI-3368 Principles of Programming Languages
An introduction to the syntax and semantics of programming languages. This will include a study of data
structures and control structures, proof of programs, a comparison of functional and imperative programming
languages, parameter passing, storage allocation schemes, and concurrent language features. Prerequisite: CSCI
2320.
CSCI-3-90 Directed Study
Credit will vary depending on work done. Prerequisites: CSCI 1323, 2320, and Junior standing
CSCI-3-93 Special Topics in Theory
Topics will vary depending on student and faculty interest. May be taken for a maximum of six (6)semester hours
of credit. Prerequisite: CSCI 1321 and 1323, or consent of instructor.
CSCI-3-94 Seminar
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Topics will vary depending on student interest. May be taken for a maximum of six (6) semester hours of credit.
Prerequisites: CSCI 1323, 2320, and junior standing.
CSCI-3-95 Special Topics in Applications
Topics will vary depending on student and faculty interest. May be taken for a maximum of six (6)semester hours
of credit. Prerequisite: CSCI 1321 and 1323, or consent of instructor.
CSCI-3-96 Special Topics Systems
Topics will vary depending on student and faculty interest. May be taken for a maximum of six (6) semester hours
of credit. Prerequisite: CSCI 1321 and 1323, or consent of instructor.
CSCI-3-97 Special Topics in Design
Topics will vary depending on student and faculty interest. May be taken for a maximum of six (6) semester hours
of credit. Prerequisites: CSCI 1321 and 1323, or consent of Instructor; CSCI 3321 is recommended
CSCI-3398 Thesis Reading
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Thesis. Spring. Prerequisites: Junior standing, CSCI 1323
and CSCI 2320 and Consent of Instructor.
CSCI-4312 Advanced Game Development
A deeper exploration of the concepts presented in CSCI 3312 that provides a setting for students to work in groups
on the design and implementation of a three-dimensional or networked game. Includes discussion of 3-D graphics
options as well as networking options. Groups will be subdivided into coding, game play, and art subgroups and
will work in a structure intended to model professional game studios. Prerequisite: CSCI 3312
CSCI-4353 Advanced Graphics
Geometric modeling, algorithms for hidden surface removal, shading models, rendering, texture mapping,
reflectance mapping, ray tracing, and radiosity. Introduction to animation. Several laboratory programming
problems using available graphics devices. Prerequisite: CSCI 3353.
CSCI-4365 Advanced Theoretical Computer Science
Advanced topics in theory. Closure properties, ambiguity, contact-sensitive and recursively enumerable languages,
alternate models of computation, non-determinism, decidability, Ackermann's function, computational complexity
speed-up. Prerequisite: CSCI 3320.
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CSCI-4385 Senior Software Project I
The analysis and design of an actual large-scale software system. Application of the analysis and design tools
within the software life cycle presented in CSCI 3321 (Principles of Software Engineering). Students work in teams
under direct supervision of the faculty. Prerequisite: 21 hours of Computer Science
CSCI-4386 Senior Software Project II
The implementation, testing, and maintenance of the large-scale software systems designed in CSCI 4385.
Students working in teams under direct supervision of faculty implement and demonstrate the deliverable software
package. Prerequisite: CSCI 4385.
CSCI-4398 Thesis I
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of a senior
thesis. To be taken only by students committed to the preparation of a thesis and those who wish to earn the
Honors in Computer Science designation. Serves as a part of the departmental capstone requirement. Fall.
Prerequisite: CSCI 3398 and Consent of Instructor.
CSCI-4399 Thesis II
Continuation of CSCI 4398. Must be taken by students who desire honors in computer science. Serves as a part of
the departmental capstone requirement. Thesis presentation to departmental faculty and students and a separate
thesis defense are requirements for the completion of this course. Prerequisite: CSCI 4398 and Consent of
Instructor.
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East Asian Studies at Trinity
Faculty
Stephen Lee Field, Ph.D. , J. K. and Ingrid Lee Endowed Professor of Chinese Language and Literature, Modern
Languages and Literatures; Co-Director
Dan Lehrmann, Ph.D. , Gertrude and Walter Pyron Professor of Geosciences
Zhaoxi Liu, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Communication
Randall L. Nadeau, Ph.D. , Professor, Religion
Hyon Joo Yoo, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Political Science
Jie Zhang, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures; Co-Director
Shage Zhang, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Finance and Decision Sciences
Overview
East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program that combines the
intensive study of East Asian languages and cultures with the study of the social sciences and business in an East
Asian context. For each student, the study of the language will be fully integrated with the study of other
disciplines through each year of the college career, ensuring that the graduate will not only be proficient in the
language, but that he or she will have achieved an advanced level of understanding across the curriculum.
Requirements
Major in Chinese Studies
Minor in East Asian Studies
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor Science with a major in Chinese Studies are as follows:
I. A core curriculum in East Asian culture (12 credit hours; at least one course from each of the following
categories):
A. Art History, Cinema, and Literature
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ARTH 1310 Introduction to Asian Art: China
CHIN 2311 Chinese Civilization
CHIN 3312 Chinese Cinema: A Historical and Cultural Perspective
CHIN 3313 Cities of Strangers: Trans-Cultural Chinese Cinema
EAST 2315 East Asian Heroes
B. Civilization and History
CHIN 2311 Chinese Civilization
HIST 1320 History of China
HIST 1324 Modern East Asia
C. Philosophy and Religion
PHIL 1302 Introduction to Asian Philosophy
CHIN 3428 The Philsophies of China (also listed as PHIL 3428)
EAST 2316 The Folk Ecology of Fengshui
PHIL 3428 The Philosophies of China (also listed as CHIN 3428)
RELI 1330 Asian Religions
II. The concentration in Chinese studies:
A. Completion of 21 credit hours of upper division Chinese language and literature courses taught in
Chinese.
CHIN 3401 Advanced Chinese I
CHIN 3402 Advanced Chinese II
CHIN 4130 Global Business Culture
CHIN 4310 Advanced Conversation and Composition I
CHIN 4311 Advanced Conversation and Composition II
CHIN 4321 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature
CHIN 4322 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Cinema
CHIN 4351 Classical Chinese
CHIN 4390 Reading and Conference
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CHIN 4391 Selected Topics
LAC 3114 Zhongguo Gudai Sixiang (Classical Chinese Thought)
or the equivalent study abroad coursework in Chinese.
B. Completion of 9 credit hours of upper division electives. At least one course must be taken from each of
the following categories. Courses not focused solely on China must contain at least one-third of their
content on the subject of China.
Art History, History, Political Science, and Religion 1.
ARTH 3466 Contemporary Chinese Art (also listed as CHIN 3466)
CHIN 3320 The Rise of Modern China (also listed as HIST 3320)
CHIN 3433 Chinese Religions (also listed as RELI 3433)
CHIN 3343 Chinese Foreign Policy (also listed as PLSI 3343)
CHIN 3366
Governance and Public Policy in Contemporary China (also listed as PLSI
3366 and URBS 3366)
CHIN 3466 Contemporary Chinese Art (also listed as ARTH 3466)
HIST 3320 The Rise of Modern China (also listed as CHIN 3320)
HIST 3324 History of Korea
HIST 4420 Seminar in Asian History
PLSI 3341 East Asian Security
PLSI 3343 Chinese Foreign Policy (also listed as CHIN 3343)
PLSI 3366
Governance and Public Policy in Contemporary China (also listed as CHIN
3366 and URBS 3366)
RELI 3413 Religion and Science in Asia
RELI 3432 Buddhist Ecology
RELI 3433 Chinese Religions (also listed as CHIN 3433)
Business and Economics 2.
CHIN 3367
Comparative Views of Modern China (also listed as BUSN 3367, ECON 3367,
and URBS 3367)
BUSN 3367
Comparative Views of Modern China (also listed as ECON 3367, CHIN 3367,
and URBS 3367)
BUSN 4130 Quanqiu Shangwu Wenhua-Zhong-Mei Jiaodian (Global Business Culture)
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BUSN 4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property (also listed as CHIN 4364)
CHIN 3330 Global Business Culture (also listed as INTB 3330)
CHIN 3363 International Business Research (also listed as INTB 3363)
CHIN 4130
Quanqiu Shangwu Wenhua-Zhong-Mei Jiaodian (Global Business Culture)
(also listed as BUSN 4130)
CHIN 4362 International Branding (also listed as INTB 4362)
CHIN 4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property (also listed as BUSN 4364)
III. Completion of at least one semester abroad in a Chinese-speaking country.
IV. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
Students who want to explore the languages and cultures of East Asia in some depth but whose primary interests
lie elsewhere may choose a minor in East Asian Studies. If the following requirements are met, the student’s
diploma will record the successful completion of a minor in East Asian Studies.
I. A core curriculum in East Asian culture (6 semester hours; one course from at least two of the following
categories):
A. Art History and Literature
ARTH 1310 Introduction to Asian Art: China
ARTH 1311 Introduction to Asian Art: Japan
EAST 2315 East Asian Heroes
B. Civilization and History
CHIN 2311 Chinese Civilization
HIST 1320 History of China
HIST 1324 Modern East Asia
C. Philosophy and Religion
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RELI 1330 Asian Religions
II. The concentration in an East Asian language:
A. Completion of 12 credit hours of upper division language and literature courses taught in the target
language.
CHIN 3401 Advanced Chinese I
CHIN 3402 Advanced Chinese II
CHIN 4130 Global Business Culture
CHIN 4310 Advanced Conversation and Composition I
CHIN 4311 Advanced Conversation and Composition II
CHIN 4321 Topics in Modern Chinese Literature
CHIN 4322 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Cinema
Or similar coursework in an approved study abroad program in an East Asian country
B. Completion of 6 semester hours of upper division electives taught in English
BUSN 4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property (also listed as CHIN 4364)
CHIN 3320 The Rise of Modern China (also listed as HIST 3320)
CHIN 3330 Global Business Culture (also listed as INTB 3330)
CHIN 3433 Chinese Religions: Unity and Diversity (also listed as RELI 3433)
CHIN 3343 Chinese Foreign Policy (also listed as PLSI 3343)
CHIN 3363 International Business Research (also listed as INTB 3363)
CHIN 3376 Contemporary Chinese Art (also listed as ARTH 3376)
CHIN 4362 International Branding (also listed as INTB 4362)
CHIN 4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property (also listed as BUSN 4364)
HIST 3320 The Rise of Modern China (also listed as CHIN 3320)
HIST 3324 History of Korea
INTB 3330 Global Business Culture (also listed as CHIN 3330)
INTB 3363 International Business Research (also listed as CHIN 3363)
INTB 3396 Internship in International Business (with adviser approval)
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INTB 4362 International Branding (also listed as CHIN 4362)
PLSI 3331 Political Economy of the U.S., Europe, and Japan
PLSI 3341 East Asian Security
PLSI 3343 Chinese Foreign Policy (also listed as CHIN 3343)
RELI 3433 Chinese Religions: Unity and Diversity (also listed as CHIN 3433)
RELI 3434 Japanese Literature of the Spirit World
When departments offer a relevant course coded under a "special topics" or "variable content" designation, the
EAST Committee may approve such courses for inclusion within the major or minor.
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
Completion of the fourth semester of an East Asian language, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better. I.
Completion of the East Asian Studies core curriculum with grades of C or better. II.
Provisional acceptance may be granted if it is apparent that an applicant can meet the requirements for full
acceptance by the end of the semester in which application is made.
Courses
EAST-2315 East Asian Heroes
This course Introduces literary works that have contributed to discourses about heroes in contemporary East Asia.
We will study how the portrayals of heroes reflect historical, social, and cultural changes. Classical and early
modern literary texts are analyzed in the contexts of contemporary cultural products. Discussions focus on how
narratives of heroes have been one of the most indispensable sources for the construction of political and cultural
identities. We also examine how narratives about heroes have evolved to express historically and culturally specific
experience and agendas. (Offered every year).
EAST-2316 The Folk Ecology of Fengshui
This course will survey the environmental history of China, then will delve into the theory and practice of both Form
School and Compass School fengshui, and finally will analyze the proposition that fengshui is a type of "folk"
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ecology. (Offered every other year)
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Economics
Faculty
Dennis Ahlburg, Ph.D. , Professor
Nels Christiansen, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
John H. Huston, Ph.D. , Professor
David A. Macpherson, Ph.D. , E. M. Stevens Professor; Chair
Shana McDermott, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Maria Pia Paganelli, Ph.D. , Professor
Ricardo Manuel Santos, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Roger Spencer, Ph.D. , Vernon F. Taylor Distinguished Professor
Richard Salvucci, Ph.D. , Professor
Edward J. Schumacher, Ph.D. , Professor of Health Care Administration
Ben Vaughan , Associate Professor of the Practice of Economics
Requirements
Major in Economics
Minor in Economics
Honors in Economics
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
Economics majors may choose among six separate curricula:
A. General Economics
Students desiring to major in Economics without selecting a concentration must complete 30 credit
hours in Economics, including ECON 1311, 1312, 2301, 3325, and 3326. (MATH 1320 or 3335* may be
substituted for ECON 2301.)
Recommended: MATH 1311.
B. Concentration in Theoretical Economics
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This concentration emphasizes mathematics and economics theory. It is recommended as the
appropriate preparation for Ph.D. programs in economics.
Departmental Requirements:
1. 30 credit hours in Economics, including:
ECON 1311, 1312, 3325, 3326, 4365, 4367, and 4370;
2. MATH 1311, 1312, 2321, 3316 or 3323, 3326, 3334, 3335, and 3360. (This combination satisfies the
requirements for the minor in mathematics.) In addition, MATH 3338 and CSCI 1320 are strongly
recommended.
C. Concentration in Economics and Law
This concentration stresses the application of economic theory to questions of the legal and social
policy. It is especially appropriate for those planning to enter law school.
Departmental Requirements:
30 credit hours in Economics, including ECON 1311, 1312, 2301, 3325, 3326, and 3339. (MATH 13201.
or 3335* may be substituted for ECON 2301.)
ECON 3330 or 3335 or 3356. 2.
Three courses, approved by the adviser, from departments other than Economics: 3.
A course stressing the case method of legal instruction (e.g., BUSN 3302, PLSI 3351);a.
An appropriate course in logic, writing, or speech communication (e.g., ENGL 3314,b.
HCOM 1333, PHIL 1341);
A course that views the law from a perspective other than that of economics (e.g., PHILc.
3453).
Recommended: Math 1311
D. Concentration in Economics and Business
This concentration is a liberal arts curriculum designed for students planning to enter graduate
schools of business administration. In addition to a solid grounding in Economics, this concentration
provides an introduction to many of the basic business subjects that students will encounter in MBA
programs.
Departmental Requirements:
30 credit hours in Economics, including: 1.
ECON 1311, 1312, 2301, 3325, and 3326 (MATH 1320 or 3335* may be substituted fora.
ECON 2301);
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ECON 3329 or 3362;b.
ECON 3335 or 3328 or 3356;c.
ECON 3347 or 3348 or 3361. d.
18 credit hours outside Economics, including: 2.
ACCT 1301, BUSN 3302, BAT 2302, MKTG 2301, FNCE 3301, and MGMT 2301.
Recommended: MATH 1311 and MATH 1312.
E. Concentration in International Economics
The focus of this concentration is the analysis of two general phenomena: a) economic transactions
across international borders, and b) the role of international institutions in shaping international
economic life. Besides a firm basis in economic theory, international economics provides an ideal
analytical framework for those students interested in any area of international and comparative
studies.
Departmental Requirements:
A. 33 credit hours in Economics, including:
1. ECON 1311, 1312, 2301, 3325, 3326, 3347, and 3348. (MATH 1320 or 3335* may be
substituted for ECON 2301.)
2. ECON 3340 or 3341 or 3342 or 3343 or 3361.
B. Three upper division credit hours in a modern foreign language.
C. Two courses, approved by the adviser, that emphasize current sociopolictical aspects of:
A foreign country; 1.
A group of foreign countries; and/or2.
The relations between several countries or areas of the world. 3.
Recommended: MATH 1311.
F. Concentration in Economics and Public Policy
This concentration emphasizes the application of economic analysis to the design and
implementation of public policy. It is especially appropriate for students intending to pursue careers
and/or graduate study in public policy or public administration.
Departmental Requirements:
A. 33 credit hours of Economics including:
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ECON 1311, 1312, 2320, 3323, 3325, 3326, and 3330 (MATH 1320 or 3335* may be1.
substituted for ECON 2320);
Two of ECON 3334, 3335, 3328, and 3339 (with approval of the adviser, ECON 3340 or 33472.
may be subsituted for one of these).
B. A course taught by the case method of instruction (e.g., BUSN 3302, PLSI 3351) .
C. Two courses that examine the analysis of implementation of public policy from a perspective other
than that of economics (e.g., HCAD 3350, PLSI 3413, URBS 3336/PLSI 3316).
D. PLSI 1301.
Recommended (strongly recommended for students planning on advanced degree in public policy/
public administration): MATH 1311, MATH 1312, ECON 3334, and ECON 4370.
Prospective majors should note that the Department has requirements for admission to the major. Full acceptance
will be granted when the student has completed both Principles courses (ECON 1311 and 1312) with an average
grade of C or better. Successful completion of the major also requires at least a C average across the four
Principles and Intermediate Theory courses (ECON 1311, 1312, 3325, and 3326).
* Students intending to use MATH 3335 to fulfill this requirement should note that MATH 1311, 1312, 2321, and
3334 are prerequisites for that course.
II. University requirements:
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.
The Minor
Students who wish to explore Economics in some depth but whose primary interests lie elsewhere may choose a
minor in Economics. The minor requires 18 credit hours of Economics, including ECON 1311, 1312, and either 3325
or 3326. At least half the 18 credit hours must be in upper division courses, and at least nine credit hours must be
taken at Trinity. None of the courses used to satisfy these requirements may be taken Pass/Fail.
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Honors in Economics
The Economics Department offers an honors thesis option to its majors. Candidates must have a 3.5 grade point
average in economics, approval by a majority of the economics faculty and permission of the faculty member
directing the thesis. The six hours for the thesis must be in addition to the hours required for the major. Please see
the Chair of the Department for further details.
Courses
Economics - Lower Division
ECON-1311 Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to the economic organization of society, with emphasis on how markets, prices, profits and losses
guide and direct economic activity. Throughout the course, economic analysis is applied to a wide range of
contemporary problems and issues.
ECON-1312 Principles of Macroeconomics
The theory and measurement of changes in the levels of prices, employment, national income and other
aggregates. Topics addressed include money and the banking system, international economics, unemployment
and inflation, and government stabilization policy. Prerequisite: ECON 1311
ECON-2301 Statistics for Business and Economics
Applications of statistical techniques to business and economics. Sampling, tests of hypotheses, regression and
other statistical techniques and their implementation using modern statistical software. (Also listed as BAT 2301)
(Offered every semester).
ECON-2310 Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations
By exploring Adam Smith's An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776), this course will
evaluate Smith's leading theories regarding the economy, government, and society and will test these theories
against our contemporary understandings. The course will engage such questions as, What is wealth? What is an
empire? What are the proper functions of government?
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Economics - Upper Division
ECON-3315 Iceland - Its Unique Geological, Economic and Cultural History
This course will expose students to the unique economic, geologic, and cultural history of Iceland. The economic
aspects will focus on the role of financial markets and monetary institutions in economic booms and crashes
using Iceland as a case study, possible solutions to public good problems such as the Icelandic fishing quota,
business practices which often prioritize protection of the environment and social responsibility, and the role of
international trade in development of a small country. The geological history will emphasize Iceland's plate
tectonic setting, volcanism, glacial history and related hazards, geothermal energy, and the effects of climate
change. The cultural portion will explore the fundamental role of literature in a country with virtually no illiteracy,
and the role of the sagas in the transmission of culture, language, and the law in the country with the oldest
parliament in the world. Depending on the student's selection of their research topic, three hours of upper division
credit in Economics, Geosciences, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, or Political Science may be
earned, contingent upon approval from the relevant department. (Also listed as BUSN 3315, GEOS 3315, INTL 3315,
and PLSI 3315.) (Offered every other year).
ECON-3320 Strategies and Games
An introduction to strategic thinking and the basic concepts of Game Theory, according to which a participant's
action depends critically on the actions of other participants. The course emphasizes the application of those
concepts in a wide variety of areas, including finance, management, marketing, law, political science, biology,
anthropology, and psychology. Topics include but are not limited to games with perfect information, games with
asymmetric information, auctions, uncertainty and risk, and evolutionary stable strategies. Prerequisites: ECON
1311 and sophomore standing or permission of the instructor
ECON-3323 The Economics of Government
Microeconomics analysis of governmental decision-making and the democratic process. Emphasis is on
evaluating the economic efficiency of taxation and expenditure decisions of policymakers, and on how institutional
arrangements of majority voting, representative democracy, political parties, bureaucracies and special-interest
groups affect the decisions. Prerequisite: ECON 1311
ECON-3325 Intermediate Microeconomics
An analytical study of decentralized economic decision-making, with primary emphasis on markets and prices. The
range and precision of the analytical techniques developed in Economics 1311 are expanded substantially; these
techniques are applied to a variety of economic situations, issues and problems. Attention is given to the economic
efficiency consequences of different market structures in both product and input markets, and of various kinds of
government intervention in market processes. Prerequisite: ECON 1311
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ECON-3326 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Theoretical analysis of changes in national income, price level, employment, and the international value of the
dollar. Evaluation of alternative stabilization policies. Introduction to economic forecasting. Prerequisites: ECON
1311 and 1312.
ECON-3327 Sports Economics
The utilization of economic methods to study sports. The economic tools employed come from the fields of labor
economics, industrial organization, public finance, fame theory, and econometrics. Particular attention will be paid
to real world applications to sports issues. Topics will vary over time. Examples of topics: optimal game strategy;
player compensation and incentives; government subsidization of the construction of new stadiums; optimal
pricing strategies; the mechanisms used by sports leagues to achieve their goals; labor market discrimination; and
the causes and consequences of monopsony power in sports. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: ECON 1311
ECON-3328 Monetary Policy Mkts & Banking
An introduction to the financial system and the impact of money and monetary policy on the economy. Major
topics include: the economics of financial markets, the Federal Reserve and fundamentals of the money supply
process, and the macroeconomic effects of monetary policy. (Offered every year.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and
1312
ECON-3329 Labor Economics and Labor Relations
Theories of the demand for and the supply of labor. Analysis of human capital formation, labor force participation,
income distribution, unemployment, and unions. Case studies in labor relations. (Also listed as MGMT 3311.)
Prerequisite: ECON 1312 and 3325. ECON 3325 may be taken concurrently.
ECON-3330 Economics and the Environment
The economic problem of coping with a finite environment. Study of the interrelationships among economic
growth, environmental quality, urban concentration, and resource constraints. Economic analysis of pollution
control and other environmental policy problems. (Also listed as URBS 3330.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311
ECON-3333 Health Economics
An introduction to the application of the tools of microeconomics to issues in the organization, delivery, and
financing of health care. Economic analysis will be utilized to better understand critical issues in health care such
as the level and growth of health expenditures, the role of the government versus the private sector in financing
care, the relationship between doctors, hospitals, insurance providers, patients, and employers, and the role of
society in providing for the uninsured. (Also listed as HCAD 3333.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311 or consent of the
instructor.
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ECON-3334 Urban Economics
Analytical study of the reasons for cities to exist, the location of economic activity, the economic base of urban
areas and the functioning of urban land markets. Economic analysis of selected urban policy issues such as local
economic development, zoning and growth controls, housing, transportation, poverty, crime, and the provision of
local public services. Attention is paid to the urban experience outside as well as within the U.S. (Also listed as
URBS 3334.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311, and three hours of upper-division credit in either Economics or Urban
Studies.
ECON-3335 Industrial Organization
The determinants of market structure and the effects of market structure on firm and industry behavior. The
relationship between industry characteristics and desirable economic performance. Frequent applications to
particular American industries. Prerequisite: ECON 1311
ECON-3338 Government Regulation of Business
Economic analysis of direct government regulatory activity. The course first explores how regulation arises from
the political process. These insights, and the tools of microeconomic theory, are then applied to analyze public
policy in such fields as electricity, telecommunications, broadcasting, transportation, and safety. (Also listed as
BUSN 3338.) Prerequisite: Three hours of upper division Economics, or consent of instructor.
ECON-3339 Economic Analysis of Law
Economic analysis of such basic legal concepts as property, contracts, torts and crime. Economic theory is also
applied to the legal system itself, including an examination of such matters as law enforcement, civil procedure,
and the effectiveness of legal sanctions. Prerequisite: ECON 3325
ECON-3340 Economic Growth and Development
An inquiry into the desirability, the methods of measurement, alternative strategies for, and the impact of
individuals and groups within society on economic development. A survey of theories of economic development.
Case studies in comparative perspective. Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and 1312.
ECON-3341 Economic Development of Mexico
Economic aspects of Spanish colonialism; the transition to national independence; difficulties associated with the
period through 1876; industrialization and development through the Revolution; the takeoff of the modern
economy after 1940; contemporary issues. Prerequisite: ECON 1311 and 1312.
ECON-3342 Latin American Economic History
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A selective survey of the principal currents of economic growth and change in Latin America since the sixteenth
century. Special attention given to the uneven formation of market economies and to problems associated with
colonialism and neo-colonialism; with international financial crises and adjustment; and with ideologically diverse
models of development. (Also listed as HIST 3348.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and 1312.
ECON-3345 Economic and Business History of the United States Since 1865
A study of the development of American business and the economy from the U.S. Civil War to the present. (Also
listed as BUSN 3345 and HIST 3361.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and 3 hours of U.S. history or consent of
instructor.
ECON-3346 La economia espanola y la Union Europea (The Spanish Economy and the European
Union)
An examination of Spain's economic development and its position within the European Union. The business,
economic, and political transformation of Spain from a struggling nation with an authoritarian regime to an
economic power with an open and democratic society are studied. The course also examines the development of
European Union, with a special focus on its influence on the Spanish business environment. The experiential
component of the course includes visits to businesses, government agencies, and NGO's in Spain. (Also listed as
INTB 3346, SPAN 3346, and LAC 3346.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in
business or economics, SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the instructor.
ECON-3347 International Trade
A study of the economic theory of international trade and the development of the practices of commercial policy.
Emphasis is on the economic analysis of a variety of protectionist policies, the international institutions involved in
trade and protectionist issues, the importance of trade for development, issues in international capital flows, and
multinational corporations. Practice is provided in reading and understanding published sources of data and
analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 1312 and 3325
ECON-3348 International Monetary Systems
A study of the principles and practices of foreign exchange, international money markets, the balance of payments,
payments adjustment mechanism and the national policies for achieving both domestic and international
objectives. Coverage includes the description and history of the relevant national and international institutions.
Practice is provided in understanding recent international economic events and current policy issues. (Also listed
as FNCE 3348.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and 1312.
ECON-3351 Development of Economic Thought
A survey of the "Great Books" of Economics from Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations to John Maynard Keynes's
General Theory. The course is intended to acquaint students with the ideas of the creators of economic theory in
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an effort to understand the intellectual forces that have shaped modern economic thought. Classical, Marxian,
Neo-Classical, Institutional and Keynesian theory will be studied and analyzed against the backdrop of the times in
which the ideas were developed. Prerequisite: ECON 1311 and 1312
ECON-3356 Financial Institutions and Markets
Analytical investigation of the structure, efficiency, and regulation of financial markets and institutions. Topics
include determination of the level and structure of interest rates, asset valuation, and the flow of funds between
markets, theory and practice of financial intermediation, and the social utility of the financial sector. (Also listed as
FNCE 3351.) Prerequisites: ECON 1312.
ECON-3361 International Finance
This course emphasizes the study of the global exchange rate and associated derivatives markets with particular
emphasis on foreign risk hedging; the study of financial equilibrium relations and their effects on the international
capital markets, and the potential arbitrage opportunities that result in the absence of equilibrium; and the use of
case studies to illustrate the application of theoretical tools on the multinational corporate environment. (Also
listed as FNCE 3361.) Prerequisites: FNCE 3301 or Consent of Instructor
ECON-3362 The American Corporation
This course acquaints the student with organization theory, corporate decision-making, and the role of the
corporation in society. Contemporary corporate issues are discussed and analyzed through readings and the
application of fundamental principles to case studies. (Also listed as BUSN 3313.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311
ECON-3365 Behavioral and Experimental Economics
Uses experimental findings to test existing theories and motivate the development of new ones. Students
participate in both the design and running of experiments. Analyzes the impact of behavioral theories on such
topics as trust, reciprocity, time discounting, portfolio choice, and altruism. Behavioral Economics incorporates
psychological findings into both traditional economic and game theoretic models of decision making. Experimental
Economics studies the design and methodology of economic experiments. Prerequisite: ECON 3325 or permission
of the instructor.
ECON-3366 The Globalized Economy: America and Japan in the 21st Century
The course examines issues such as the interconnection between politics and economics, globalization,
multinational corporations, tariffs, free trade agreements and the World Trade Organization, economic
development, world financial market crisis, East Asian socioeconomic issues, the Japanese economy, the creation
of wealth, and rising economic inequality. All of these issues are essential for an understanding of life in the 21st
century, and they are all particularly salient in Japan and the United States of America. The course will also
compare marketing and management paradigms in both countries, as well as a description of Japanese lean
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manufacture production models. (Offered every year). (Also listed as BUSN 3366.) Prerequisite: Consent of
Instructor
ECON-3367 Comparative Views of Modern China
This course represents an overview of the most important economic relationship of the twenty-first century. The
global financial crisis that started in 2008 revealed just how much the strategic relationship between China and the
United States represents the heart of the world's economy. China has recently surpassed Japan to become the
world's second largest economy and America's third largest commercial partner. The rise of China has brought
about a reorganization of the global economy and the international balance of power. This new world order carries
challenges and opportunities. China remains a communist country with a significant legacy of a command
economy. It is also a market economy. Understanding this mixture - capitalism with Chinese characteristics or the
Chinese variety Capitalism - is the major aim of this course. We also cover topics relevant to the economic
relationship between China and the USA, including international trade and the balance of trade, the Chinese
currency system, the growth of China and its growing influence in the international sphere. (Also listed as URBS
3367, CHIN 3367, and BUSN 3367.)
ECON-3-71 Internship
Internships may be arranged with businesses, non-profit institutions, and government agencies. Economic analysis
must be performed during the course of the internship, with work load requirements similar to those of a typical
Economics course carrying the same number of hours of credit. The sponsoring institution develops a work
program, to include written economic analysis, in conjunction with the supervising faculty member and the
student. Students are limited to a maximum of six hours' credit for internship experiences. Prerequisites: Six
semester hours of economics and permission of the Department Chair.
ECON-3372 Practica profesional en Espana (Internship in Spain)
A supervised summer internship in Spain. Students enrolled in ECON 3372 will serve as interns with various firms,
trade groups, governmental agencies, or public interest groups where they will work and gain experience related to
the Spanish economy and business world. The nature of the student's responsibilities will vary with the internship
involved and be subject to the approval of the supervising faculty member. (Also listed as INTB 3372, SPAN 3372,
and LAC 3372.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in business or economics,
SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.
ECON-3-90 Research Topics
Supervised independent study on selected topics in economics. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 3.0 grade average
in economics, and permission of instructor.
ECON-3-98 Honors Readings
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Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. May be taken for up to three hours of credit.
ECON-4349 Seminar in Economic Issues
Use of economic analysis and reasoning to better understand current economic issues. Topics vary.
Representative selection includes economics of the stock market, Social Security, welfare reform, and topics
selected by students from articles in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Emphasis is on oral and written
analysis of economic issues, class discussion and debate, and reading of articles by leading economists from
sources other than textbooks. Focus is on the questions being asked by economists and the approaches taken to
address these questions - that is, what economists do and how they do it. Prerequisites: Six hours of upper-division
Economics and Junior standing.
ECON-4365 Game Theory
The science of strategic thinking. A study of the strategic aspects of situations in which a person's choice depend
critically on what other people may choose. Topics include static games with complete information, dynamic
games, games with uncertainty and games with incomplete information. Emphasizes the application of game
theoretic tools to a broad array of economic issues. Prerequisites: ECON 3325, MATH 1312, and ECON/BAT 2301
(or equivalent) or consent of instructor
ECON-4367 Advanced Microeconomic Theory
This course acquaints the student with classical microeconomic theory and enables him or her to construct
mathematical economic models. Topics include: consumer theory; theory of the firm; multimarket equilibrium;
decision-making under certainty; optimization over time; theoretical and applied welfare economics. Prerequisite:
ECON 3325 and MATH 2321
ECON-4370 Econometrics
The development of statistical techniques of measurement and inference especially suited to empirical
economics. The course covers linear regression, maximum likelihood estimation, and significance tests. The main
emphasis is on the proper formulation and testing of hypotheses. Prerequisites: ECON 1312, ECON 3325; ECON
2301 (or equivalent), and MATH 1312 or permission of instructor.
ECON-4397 Seminar in Economics
Study of theoretical and empirical work in economics from scholarly books and periodicals. Independent research
and group discussion. May be repeated when topics differ. Topic A: Microeconomics Topic B: Macroeconomics
Topic C: Labor Economics Topic D: Selected topics Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ECON-4-98 Honor Thesis
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Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their Senior year.
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Education
Faculty
Laura Van Zandt Allen, Ph.D. , Professor; Director of Certification and Assessment; Co-Chair
Ellen Barnett, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Angela Breidenstein, Ed.D. , Professor
Courtney Crim, Ed.D. , Associate Professor
Rocio Delgado, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Oscar Jimenez-Castellanos, Ph.D. , Murchison Professor and Chair
Laurie McGarry Klose, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Director of School Psychology
Juan Sepulveda, J.D. , Lillian Radford Visiting Professor
Heather Haynes Smith, Ph.D , Associate Professor
Overview
Overview
The Department of Education offers select undergraduate coursework, including a minor in Education, that allows
students to explore teaching as a profession and fulfills the prerequisites for admission to the Master of Arts in
Teaching degree program, which leads to Texas teacher certification. In addition, the department offers two other
masters-level programs, which include the Master of Education in School Leadership and the Master of Arts in
School Psychology. Each of these programs is described below.
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program offers preparation and certification in Elementary Teaching,
Secondary Teaching, and All-Level music. All students entering one of the teaching programs must have earned a
bachelor’s degree. For elementary, a broad core content basis for the degree is required. For secondary, students
must possess a bachelor’s or higher degree in the subject area that they plan to teach or participate in a transcript
review with an Education adviser to identify an approved teaching field. Supplemental certificates in Special
Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) are also available. The Master of Arts in Teaching program is
cohort-based and consists of a summer and two semesters, where, upon successful completion, students will earn
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a Master of Arts in Teaching degree as well as state certification.
Master of Education in School Leadership
The School Leadership program is designed to prepare candidates as innovative and transformational school
leaders of elementary, middle, or high schools in today’s school settings. Emphasis is given to the development of
the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of school leaders in a rapidly changing educational context.
Candidates will pursue courses in school leadership, instructional leadership, school law and policy, as well as
courses in management, finance, design, and innovations in teaching and learning. An extensive, school-based
clinical practice experience will be provided in partnership with the candidate’s local school district. The Master of
Education degree in School Leadership may be earned by completing 36 credit hours. Upon completion of
coursework, clinical practice, and the requisite state certification exam, students will receive Texas’ Principal
certificate.
Master of Arts in School Pyschology
Trinity University offers a three-year, 60-credit-hour program in School Psychology that prepares graduates to work
in schools helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs) are responsible for collaborating with educators, parents, and
other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning communities for all students. The Trinity
School Psychology Program addresses knowledge, skills, and experiences in the areas of student evaluation,
intervention, and counseling. Consultation and collaboration with parents and teachers is also an important focus
of the program. Graduates are prepared to collect and compile data to assist in educational decisions at multiple
levels from individual student to the larger class and school environments.
Military and Experience Policy
In accordance with 19 TAC 228.35(a)(5), the Department of Education at Trinity University evaluates, and may
accept, military service, training, or education toward fulfillment of program prerequisite admission requirements.
Military service, training, or education must be directly related to the certificate being sought and may not take the
place of certification examinations. To be eligible, individuals must meet one or both of the following requirements:
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Honorably discharged from the U.S. military, or
Completed a minimum of two years of service in the U.S. military and have been discharged as a result of a
service-related disability.
Applicants should include a Joint Services Transcript or other verifiable documentation of military service, training,
or education with their application to graduate study.
Applicants who are not military service members or military veterans can request the Department of Education to
evaluate previous service, training, or education toward fulfillment of program prerequisite admission
requirements. Service, training, or education may not count as part of internship, clinical teaching, or practicum
requirements, must be directly related to the certificate being sought, and must be provided by an approved EPP or
accredited institution of higher education within the past five years. Applicants should include official transcripts
or other verifiable documentation with their application to graduate study.
For more information, contact Dr. Laura Allen at [email protected] or (210) 999-7598.
Requirements
Minor in Teaching
Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) Program
Admission to the Master of Education in School Leadership
Master of Education In School Leadership Requirements
Admission to the Master of Arts in School Psychology
Master of Arts in School Psychology Requirements
Application for Certification
Certification for Elementary Education
Certification for Secondary Education
Certification for All-level Music
Supplemental Certification for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Special Education
Fifth Year Graduate Course of Study
Minor in Teaching
The Minor in Teaching allows students to select a focus on either elementary education (23 hours) or secondary
education (20 hours) with a concentration on working with students with special needs or who are English
language learners. Completion of the minor fulfills the prerequisites for admission to the M.A.T. program; however,
prerequisites can be fulfilled with select coursework outside of the minor (see M.A.T. prerequisites). The minor is
designed for students who are preparing to become teachers or who are interested in teaching English abroad or
pursuing service opportunities such as the Peace Corps or City Year.
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I. Core Courses for the Minor: (6 hours)
EDUC 1331 Understanding Learners with Exceptionalities in School and Society
EDUC 3320 Child and Adolescent Development
II. Plus two courses in either English as a Second Language (ESL) or Special Education:
A. ESL Concentration: (6 hours)
EDUC 3344 Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom
EDUC 3345 Principles and Practices for Teaching English Learners
B. Special Education Concentration: (6 hours)
EDUC 3332 Reading Difficulties with Diverse Populations
EDUC 3330 Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioral Problems
III. Students will then select either the Elementary or Secondary Pathway:
A. Elementary Pathway: (11 required hours)
EDUC 2201 Practicum: Early Childhood Teaching Exploration
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EDUC 3341 Teaching Science in Elementary School
EDUC 3351 Mathematics in Elementary School
B. Secondary Pathway: (8 required hours)
EDUC 2202 Practicum: Secondary Teaching Exploration
EDUC 3302 Field Seminar in Secondary
Plus 3 additional hours of electives from among the following courses:
EDUC 4102 Secondary Advanced Field Seminar (up to 3 hours of credit allowed)
EDUC 1310 Seminar on Urban Education Policy and Practice
EDUC 4338 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
EDUC 3342 Teaching Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools
HIST 3388 Methods of Instruction in History
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Other ESL or Special Education courses not taken for the concentration (above)
Requirements
Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Program
Students apply to the M.A.T. program in mid-January of their senior year (by the published deadline) or as post-
baccalaureate candidates if they have an earned bachelor’s degree or higher. Candidates submit a single,
combined electronic application for admission to both the M.A.T. program and Trinity University Graduate Studies.
The online application is available at https://admissions.trinity.edu/apply/.
In addition to completing the online application, other items required for consideration for entry to the program
include:
Required Education courses for the elementary program are: EDUC 1331, 3320, 2201, 3301, 3341, 3351,I.
and CSCI 1300-7 or equivalent. Required Education courses for the secondary program are: EDUC 1331,
3320, 2202, 3302, and CSCI 1300-7 or equivalent. Required Education courses for the All-Level Music
program are: EDUC 1331, 3320, 2204, 2205, and CSCI 1300-7 or equivalent. Please note that students may
apply without all prerequisite coursework completed; however, all requirements must be completed by
July 1st before the M.A.T. program begins.
Official transcripts documenting a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher overall, and/or on theII.
last 60 undergraduate hours; and in major coursework (GPAs of 2.75 – 2.99 can be considered through an
exceptions process and will possibly require additional coursework or assessment).
Official GRE score report (if applicable). Currently enrolled Trinity students and applicants possessing aIII.
bachelor’s degree from Trinity and/or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution are
exempt from this requirement.
Four (4) references obtained via the online application process, with one from each of the followingIV.
categories: (a) a faculty advisor within the applicant’s major and/or proposed teaching field; (b) an
education professor who has overseen the applicant’s field experience or coursework; (c) an individual
who has observed the applicant’s work with children or youth; and (d) an individual who has supervised
the applicant in a job or volunteer position.
Electronic Portfolio documenting the applicant’s work with students and any coursework in educationV.
(format and examples will be provided).
A group interview process as well as an individual interview with a faculty panel where the applicantVI.
presents his/her electronic portfolio as well as answers questions.
Written essay completed at the time of the interview.VII.
Demonstration of deep content knowledge via transcript review and/or exam scores. Depending upon theVIII.
strength of a candidate’s content preparation in his/her proposed teaching field, the university may
request that a candidate take the TExES exam for his/her respective content teaching area to
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demonstrate the content area proficiency required by the State of Texas for teaching certification.If
accommodations are required for any part of the application process due to a special learning need,
please provide documentation to the Education Department in advance so that appropriate arrangements
can be made.Please note that all candidates admitted to the M.A.T. program will be required to pass a
criminal background check with the local school district in which they will intern before receiving an
internship placement. Failure to pass this background check will result in the candidate’s dismissal from
the program since significant coursework is required to be completed within the assigned school setting.
As part of the admission process, candidates will be asked to sign a statement indicating their
understanding of this requirement.
All application materials will be reviewed by the Council on Teacher Education, a multi-disciplinary university
committee that serves as the admission decision-making body for the Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Admission to the Master of Education in School Leadership
Interested candidates must receive an initial recommendation from their respective school district or charter
organization in order to apply for the program. Once recommended, candidates will complete the online application
for graduate studies, including the provision of letters of recommendation, GRE scores (if applicable), and an
official transcript. All candidates will be scheduled for a phone interview with a panel of assessors. Candidates
who demonstrate a readiness for leadership in the program will then be invited to participate in a daylong
leadership simulation held at the university. Once all elements of the admission process are completed, the twenty
members of the cohort will be selected, in partnership with their nominating district/charter organization, and
offered admissions to the program.
Admission to the Master of Arts in School Psychology
Applicants to the School Psychology Program are expected to have the following:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate major of psychology or
education is preferred, although the program welcomes applications from candidates with other majors.
A grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 credit hours taken. Students with a GPA of 2.6 or higher are
eligible for provisional admission.
A minimum composite score of 300 (verbal and quantitative sections) on the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). Candidates who already possess a master’s degree are exempt from this requirement.
Strong academic and professional references (three required).
An interview with the Program Director.
Applicants must complete an on-line application, submit all required material, and participate in an interview (either
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on campus or by telephone if out of state) by February 1st for admission to the class beginning in August.
Application for Certification
It is necessary to apply for a Texas teacher certificate through the Texas Education Agency upon completion of the
Master of Arts in Teaching program. This process will be facilitated by the Director of Certification in the
Department of Education. Application for certification must be made during the semester in which the student will
complete degree requirements.
All Teacher and Administrator Preparation Program graduates applying for state certification must pass
proficiency tests and the TExES examinations in their fields of certification, and pay all applicable fees related to
state certification. Candidates in the School Psychology program are required to take and pass the Praxis
examination in order to complete their national accreditation.
Certification for Elementary Education
Students seeking certification to teach at the Early Childhood-Grade 6 level should complete any academic major
and other requirements, as follows:
Note: An asterisk (*) indicates a course that fulfills a common curriculum requirement.
I. Education Course of Study
A. EDUC 1110 and 1210 (recommended).
B. EDUC 1331*, 2201, 2202, 3301, 3320*, 3341, and 3351 are required. EDUC 3302 is recommended.
C. CSCI 1300-7* or equivalency is required.
II. Recommended Courses: In preparation for certification as an EC-6 Generalist, students are strongly
encouraged to take as many of the courses listed below as possible, most of which satisfy Common
Curriculum requirements.
ART 2314*
Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process (also listed as ENGL 2340, GNED
2340, MUSC 2340, and THTR 2340)
CLAS 1305* Classical Mythology
COMM 2302* Media Interpretation and Criticism
ECON 1311* Microeconomics
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ECON 3115 Economists in the Elementary School
EDUC 3330 Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems
EDUC 3332 Reading Difficulties with Diverse Populations
ENGL 2303* American Literature: Colonization to 1900
ENGL 2304* American Literature: New Realism through the Moderns
HIST 1360* The History of the U.S. Through Reconstruction
HIST 1361* The History of the U.S. Since Reconstruction
HIST 3376 History of Texas
HIST 3388 Methods of Instruction in History
HCOM 3360* Small Group Communication
HCOM 3372* Intercultural Communication
MUSC 2361 Music in Childhood
MUSC 2362 Music in Early Childhood
PLSI 1301* American Politics
PLSI 1331* Comparing Countries
PSYC 1300* Principles of Psychology
SOCI 1301* Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 1316* Places and Regions and Global Context (also listed as URBS 1316)
Certification for Secondary Education
Students seeking certification to teach at the secondary grades (grades 7-12) in Texas should complete the
following undergraduate requirements: Note: An asterisk (*) indicates a course that fulfills a common curriculum
requirement.
I. Education Course of Study
Teaching Core Courses (required): EDUC 1331 and EDUC 3320.A.
Secondary Teaching Pathway Courses (required): EDUC 2202 and 3302.B.
Technology Applications: CSCI 1300 or equivalency (required).C.
Minor in Teaching and Learning (Secondary Pathway) is highly recommended but not required.D.
II. Teaching Fields/Area of Certification
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Students seeking secondary certification (grades 7-12 or EC-12 depending on the state certificate)
will be certified in one or more teaching fields (the content area) at the end of the Master of Arts in
Teaching graduate program. At the undergraduate level, students must complete a major in order to
graduate from the university. This major (and additional courses where noted) forms the basis of the
requirements for the teaching field and prepares students for the certification content exam.
Students may complete more than one major (with any additional content area requirements) in order
to attain certification in more than one area. Students need at least one teaching field from among
the certificate fields listed below as well as the required education coursework. Trinity only offers
certification in the fields listed. Students with a major other than their intended teaching field should
speak with a faculty member about certification options.
Courses listed after the major have been identified as important courses that meet the content
standards for Texas certification. Some students will be able to take these courses within the major
(“including”), while other students will need to take the courses in addition to the major (“plus”). Major
advisers and the supplemental adviser within the education department will be able to advise
students in each area.
Certification Areas:
Art EC-12 Certification
Art Major, including ART 2470; two (2) of the following courses: 3330, 3340, 3350, 3- 60,
3472 or 3380
Chinese Early Childhood—Grade 12 Certification
Chinese Studies Major
All language candidates must pass an oral proficiency exam given by the Education
Department for program admission.
Chemistry 7-12 Certification
Chemistry Major, plus EDUC 3342
Computer Science 8-12 Certification
Computer Science Major, including CSCI 3343
(Note: CSCI 1307 is required of all candidates for certification, including Computer
Science candidates.)
English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 Certification
English Major, including ENGL 3346 and EDUC 4338. ENGL 3304, GNED 3328, SOCI
3331, LING 1300, and PSYC 2330 are recommended but not required.
French Early Childhood—Grade 12 Certification
French Major
All language candidates must pass an oral proficiency exam given by the Education
Department for program admission.
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German Early Childhood—Grade 12 Certification
German Major, including GERM 3305*
All language candidates must pass an oral proficiency exam given by the Education
Department for program admission.
History 7-12 Certification
History Major, including HIST 3376 and 3388, plus 1 course from U.S. History, 1 course
from European History, and at least 1 course each from 3 of the following 4 fields:
African History, Asian History, Latin American History, and Middle East History
URBS 1316/SOCI 1316 (recommended)
Journalism 7-12 Certification
Communication Major, including COMM 3340; two (2) of the following courses: COMM
3341, 3342, 3343, 3344; and two (2) of the following: COMM 3321*, 3322, 3326, 3328,
3362, 3364
Latin Early Childhood—Grade 12 Certification
Latin Major, including LATN 3301; plus HIST 3318
Life Science 7-12 Certification
Select from one of the following options:
Biology Major, including BIOL 3430, plus EDUC 3342
Neuroscience Major, plus BIOL 3430 and additional upper division Biology courses to
equal 24 hours total in Biology, plus EDUC 3342
Mathematics 7-12 Certification
Mathematics Major, including MATH 3334, plus EDUC 3342 (MATH 3341, 3343, and
3355 are strongly recommended, but not required)
Physical Science 6-12 Certification (Student is certified to teach Chemistry and Physics)
Select from one of the following options:
Chemistry Major
Plus Physics [PHYS 1111*, 1309*, 1112*, 1310*, 3323 (prerequisite waived)]
Plus Geoscience [GEOS 1304* or 1407*; and 2401* (lab prerequisite required)]
Plus EDUC 3342
Physics Major
Plus Chemistry (CHEM 1118*, 1318*, 2119*, 2319*; 2220, and 2320)
Plus Geoscience [GEOS 1304* or 1407*; and 2401* (lab prerequisite required)]
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Plus EDUC 3342
Geoscience Major
Plus Chemistry (CHEM 1118*, 1318*, 2119*, 2319*; 2220, and 2320)
Plus Physics [PHYS 1111*, 1309*, 1112*, 1310*, 3323 (prerequisite waived)]
Plus EDUC 3342
Physics/Mathematics 7-12 Certification
Select from one of the following options:
Physics Major
Plus MATH 1320 or 3334 (MATH 3341, 3343, 3355 are strongly recommended), and
EDUC 3342
Mathematics Major
Plus PHYS [1111*, 1309*, 1112*, 1310*, 3323 (prerequisite waived)], and EDUC 3342
Social Studies 7-12 Certification
Select from one of the following options:
History Major, including HIST 3376 and 3388, plus 1 course from U.S. History, 1 course from
European History, and at least 1 course each from 3 of the following 4 fields: African History,
Asian History, Latin American History, and Middle East History
Plus Economics (ECON 1311*, 1312*, 3117) [ECON 2301 and one (1) upper division economics
course are recommended]
Plus Political Science (PLSI 1301* and 1331*)
Plus one of the following courses: URBS 1316/SOCI 1316, PSYC 1300*, or SOCI 1301*
Economics Major, including ECON 2301 and 3117
Plus History (HIST 3376 and 3388, plus 1 course from U.S. History, 1 course from European
History, and at least 1 course each from 3 of the following 4 fields: African History, Asian
History, Latin American History, and Middle East History
Plus Political Science (PLSI 1301* and 1331*)
Plus one of the following courses: URBS 1316/SOCI 1316, PSYC 1300*, or SOCI 1301*
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Political Science Major, including PLSI 1301* and 1331*
Plus History (HIST 3376 and 3388, plus 1 course from U.S. History, 1 course from European
History, and at least 1 course each from 3 of the following 4 fields: African History, Asian
History, Latin American History, and Middle East History
Plus Economics (ECON 1311*, 1312*, 3117) [ECON 2301 and one (1) upper division economics
course are recommended]
Plus one of the following courses: URBS 1316/SOCI 1316, PSYC 1300*, or SOCI 1301*
Sociology Major, including SOCI 1301*
Plus History (HIST 3376 and 3388, plus 1 course from U.S. History, 1 course from European
History, and at least 1 course each from 3 of the following 4 fields: African History, Asian
History, Latin American History, and Middle East History
Plus Economics (ECON 1311*, 1312*, 3117) [ECON 2301 and one (1) upper division economics
course are recommended]
Plus Political Science (PLSI 1301* and 1331*)
Plus URBS 1316/SOCI 1316 (Human Geography) or PYSC 1300*
Spanish Early Childhood—Grade 12 Certification
Spanish Major, including SPAN 3311 or 3312*
All language candidates must pass an oral proficiency exam given by the Education
Department for program admission.
Speech 7-12 Certification
Human Communication Major, including HCOM 1333, 3330, 3360* or 3362, 3372*, 4350,
4-80
Theatre Arts EC-12 Certification
Theatre Major, including THTR 1330, 2352 or 2356, 2354 and 3340. In addition, HCOM
2313 is recommended, but not required.
Certification for All-level Music
(Early Childhood-Grade 12) Students pursue a major in music including courses for certification. Students will be
certified to teach music to students age 3 to grade 12. Students should complete the following undergraduate
requirements:
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I. Education Course of Study
A. 2 practicum courses are required (EDUC 2204, 2205).
B. EDUC 1331* and 3320* are required.
C. CSCI 1300-7* or equivalency is required.
II. Music major, including
A minimum of 72 credit hours in music. Students may choose from a choral or an instrumental option.
Choral emphasis
: 1000 (7 semesters), 1203, 1103, 1113, 1204, 1104, 1114, 2203, 2103, 2113, 2204,
2104, 2114, 3121, 3223, 3225, 3341, 3342, 4301; 18 credits of applied music in one area (14 of
which must be at the level of 22-- or above); four (4) credits of applied music in a secondary area; 8
credits of large ensemble, 1161, 3162, 4321, 4361, 4363; and 1 credit of music electives.
Instrumental emphasis
: 1000 (7 semesters), 1203, 1103, 1113, 1204, 1104, 1114, 2203, 2103, 2113,
2204, 2104, 2114, 3121, 3223, 3224, 3341, 3342, 4301; 18 credits of applied music in one area (14 of
which must be at the level of 22-- or above); 1122 (or 1 credit of applied music in a secondary area);
8 credits of large ensemble, 1161, 2161, 2162, 2163, 2164, 4264, 4361, 4362; and 2 credits of music
electives.
Elementary emphasis
: 1000 (7 semesters), 1203, 1103, 1113, 1204, 1104, 1114, 2203, 2103, 2113,
2204, 2104, 2114, 3121, 3223, 3224 or 3225, 3341, 3342, 4301, 18 credits of applied music in one
area (14 of which must be at the level of 22-- or above) and 4 credits of applied music in a
secondary area, 8 credits of large ensemble, 1161, 3162, 4321, 4361, 4364, and 1 credit of music
electives.
Supplemental Certification for English as a Second Language (ESL) and
Special Eduation
Our program offers courses leading to supplemental certificates in special education and/or ESL..
I. Special Education
Students may add a supplemental certificate in Special Education by completing the following
undergraduate courses (EDUC 1331*, 3330, and 3332/3335) and specialized courses during the graduate
year.
II. English as Second Language (ESL)
Students may add a supplemental certificate in English as a Second Language by completing the following
undergraduate courses: EDUC 3344, and EDUC 3345 and specialized courses during the graduate year.
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Students seeking elementary or secondary certification are encouraged to pursue Special Education and/or ESL
supplemental certification. In secondary, the supplemental certificate attaches to the content area certificate.
Fifth Year Graduate Course of Study
The fifth year of the M.A.T. program consists of a summer session and two semesters (30 hours). Upon completion
of the fifth year, students receive a M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching), a professional degree.
Those students seeking Certification EC-6
I. During the graduate year of study, students in general education will complete the following: Summer:
EDUC 5350, 5351; Fall: 5339, 5360, 5661; Spring: 5263, 5352, 5763.
II. During the graduate year of study, students pursuing a general education and a supplemental Special
Education certificate will complete the following: Summer: EDUC 5350, 5351; Fall: 5339, 5360, 5661; Spring:
5263, 5340, 5464, 5352, 5337.
Those students seeking Secondary Certification
I. During the graduate year of study, students in general education will complete the following: Summer:
EDUC 5350, 5351; Fall: 5339, 5370, 5671; Spring: 5273, 5352, 5773.
II. During the graduate year of study, students pursuing a general education and a supplemental Special
Education certificate will complete the following: Summer: EDUC 5350, 5351; Fall: 5339, 5370, 5671; Spring:
5273, 5340, 5474, 5352, 5337.
Those students seeking Certification All-Level Music
During the graduate year of study, students in general education will complete the following: EDUC 5339, 5349,
5350, 5351, 5346, 5647, and 5948.
Master of Education in School Leadership
The School Leadership program is designed to prepare candidates as innovative and transformational school
leaders of elementary, middle, or high schools in today’s school settings. Emphasis is given to the development of
the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of school leaders in a rapidly changing educational context.
Candidates will pursue courses in school leadership, instructional leadership, school law and policy, as well as
courses in management, finance, design, and innovations in teaching and learning. An extensive, school-based
clinical practice experience will be provided in partnership with the candidate’s local school district. The Master of
Education degree in School Leadership may be earned by completing 36 credit hours. Upon completion of
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coursework, clinical practice, and the requisite state certification exam, students will receive Texas’ Principal
certificate.
The course of study includes:
ELED 5390 Educational Leadership
ELED 5391 School Management and Finance
ELED 5392 Leadership in Elementary and Secondary Schools
ELED 5393 Research, Assessment and Data-Driven Decision Making
ELED 5394 Clinical Practice—Leadership
ELED 5395 Instructional and Curricular Leadership
ELED 6390 School Law and Policy Analysis
ELED 6393 Community Building and Civic Engagement
ELED 6394 Systems Design and Implementation
ELED 6395 Innovations in Teaching and Learning
ELED 6693 Clinical Practice—Advanced Internship
Master of Arts in School Psychology
Trinity University offers a 60-credit hour specialist program in school psychology that is approved by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The Master of Arts in School Psychology is awarded after completing
60 credit hours including two years of full-time study and a third-year internship.
The third-year internship (6 credit hours) consists of a minimum of 1200 clock-hour placement in a school setting.
This full-time experience occurs over two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring) and provides interns with
opportunities for supervised work in assessment, counseling, consultation, and program evaluation.
Upon completing the 60-credit hour program, students are eligible for national certification by NASP. The Trinity
University program meets the certification and licensure requirements by states that have adopted NASP
standards such as Texas.
The course of study includes:
EPSY 5379 Psychological Assessment: Cognitive and Academic II
EPSY 5380 Biosocial Basis of Behavior and Emotion
EPSY 5381 Human Development and Learning
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EPSY 5382 Psychological Assessment: Cognitive and Academic I
EPSY 5384 Behavior Management and Special Education
EPSY 5385 Research Methods I—Advanced Statistics
EPSY 5386 Psychological Assessment: Emotions and Personality
EPSY 5187 Emotional/Personality Assessment Lab
EPSY 5388 Neuropsychological Assessment and Remediation
EPSY 5389 Counseling Theory and Methods
EPSY 6380 Consultation Theory and Methods
EPSY 6381 Research Methods II: Design and Application
EPSY 6382 Group and Family Interventions
EPSY 6185 Developmental Assessment Lab
EPSY 6385 Developmental Assessment: Infants and Young Children
EPSY 6386 Supervised Practicum—School Psychology
EPSY 6388 Legal and Ethical Issues
EPSY 6183 Interventions Lab
EPSY 6384 School Psychology Practice
EPSY 5390 Educational Administration and Organization
EPSY 7380 School Psychology Internship: Part I
EPSY 7381 School Psychology Internship: Part II
EPSY 6389
(Optional Elective) Psychological Assessment II: Emotions and
Personality Advanced
Courses
EDUC-1105 Seminar on Current Issues in Education
A study of the principal issues in public education that affect teaching and learning. Sessions include field trips to
selected institutions in the San Antonio community.
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EDUC-1106 Seminar on School and Community
A study of selected schools and the communities they serve. Seminar includes field trips to school and community
sites.
EDUC-1110 Service Learning in Education
This course will allow undergraduates to design and execute a service learning project in partnership with an area
school or community site. In consultation with a faculty advisor, participants will design a suitable project
comprising significant volunteer service. Students will prepare a written proposal outlining the intended project,
document their field experience, and summarize contributions in a reflective paper. May be take more than once
provided project differs. Prerequisite: Departmental Chair approval required.
EDUC-1310 Seminar in Urban Education Policy and Practice
This seminar focuses on critical issues involved in urban education in America. The course will introduce students
to a broad framework for considering educational equity and accountability that includes schools, teachers,
students, parents and community, government, and the broader society. The class will feature field experiences
and dialogue introducing students to the primary policy debates in urban education including: the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act, school desegregation and re-segregation, charter schools, assessment and evaluation,
teacher quality, the dropout problem, and culturally responsive teaching. School Visits and field site research will
be integral course activities. (Offered every Fall.)
EDUC-1331 Understanding Learners With Exceptionalities in School and Society
An introduction to the causes, characteristics, strategies, trends, and issues in teaching students with
exceptionalities. Identification, assessment, and instruction for learners with exceptionalities, including English
Language Learners, are discussed. Students will engage in studies of human exceptionality and explore the legal
and theoretical foundations for supporting diverse learners. Students will learn about planning and providing
instruction that is differentiated, inclusive, and incorporates universal design principles, technology and
instructional tools with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions. This course includes a field
placement working with students with exceptionalities in a range of educational and community settings. (Offered
every semester).
EDUC-2201 Practicum: Early Childhood Teaching Exploration
An introduction to the development needs of young children in conjunction with a field placement in one or more
early childhood classrooms. Study will include learning and teaching in early childhood classrooms. (Offered every
Spring).
EDUC-2202 Practicum: Secondary Teaching Exploration
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This course provides an exploration in secondary teaching and a foundation for continued study in the Master of
Arts in Teaching program. It focuses on adolescent learners and their development, as well as teacher and school
best practices. The course provides experiences in secondary classrooms and schools. (Offered every Fall).
EDUC-2204 Practicum: Music EC-6
An introduction to music in the preschool through the fourth grade in conjunction with a field placement in a pre-
kindergarten or elementary music classroom.
EDUC-2205 Practicum: Music 5-12
An introduction to music in the middle schools and high schools in conjunction with a field placement in a middle
or high school band, orchestra, or choral music program.
EDUC-3301 Field Seminar in Elementary Literacy
A study of literacy learning and instruction in the elementary school that integrates theory (seminars) and practice
(field experiences). (Offered every Fall). Prerequisite: EDUC 2201.
EDUC-3302 Secondary Field Seminar
A study of innovation and best practice in secondary school teaching and organization. The course integrates
theory (seminars, reading and research) with practice (school and classroom experiences). (Offered every Spring).
EDUC-3320 Child and Adolescent Development
The cognitive, emotional, and social factors influencing children and adolescents in contemporary society will be
explored. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of current theories in human development and learning
related to the family, school, and peer groups. (Offered Every Semester)
EDUC-3321 Schooling in America
A study of the American school and its role in contemporary society. Includes an analysis of the literature related
to effective schools and successful teaching and learning practices.
EDUC-3330 Teaching Students With Learning and Behavior Problems
The purpose of this course is to develop skills and knowledge relative to providing instruction, interventions, and
leadership in curricular and instructional methods and strategies appropriate for use with individuals who exhibit
learning and behavior problems. Issues and trends in the identification, systems, and assessment of students with
learning and behavior problems will also be addressed. This course includes a 20-hour field experience, where
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emphasis is placed on learning about strategies and specialized methods of instructing students with learning and
behavior differences. (Offered every Fall).
EDUC-3332 Reading Difficulties With Diverse Populations
This course focuses on learning about reading theory, assessment, materials, and strategies for instructing diverse
elementary school students with reading difficulties. On-site supervised experiences will focus on conducting
assessments and developing instructional plans for students. Credit may not be earned for both EDUC 3332 and
3335. Prerequisite: EDUC 1331
EDUC-3333 Positive Behavioral Supports for Students With Challenging Behavior
An introduction to the principles of positive behavioral supports and their application to designing effective
classrooms for students with challenging behaviors. This course includes a field placement where teachers will
learn strategies to reduce behavior challenges of students with and without identified disabilities.
EDUC-3335 Reading Difficulties With Diverse Population in the Middle School
This course focuses on learning about reading theory, assessment, materials and strategies for instructing middle
school students with reading difficulties. On-site supervised experiences will focus on conducting assessments
and developing instructional plans for students. Credit may not be earned for both EDUC 3335 and 3332.
Prerequisite: EDUC 1331
EDUC-3341 Teaching Science in Elementary School
This course is designed to introduce pre-service elementary teachers to the principles of curriculum design and
instruction for teaching science to elementary school teachers. Pre-service teachers in the course explore relevant
research, national and state science standards, and curricular resources in an effort to understand the history,
goals, and methods of science education. Class work throughout the semester is organized around the
development of a project-based science unit that may be enacted in pre-service teachers' future classrooms.
EDUC-3342 Teaching Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools
This course is designed to introduce undergraduate pre-service teachers to the principles of teaching science and
mathematics to middle and high school students. The course will examine the state and national content
standards, discuss results from recent research on learning, and explore the implications of standards and
research on curriculum design, instruction, and assessment practices in secondary science and mathematics
classrooms. Class work throughout the semester is organized around the development of a project-based science
unit that may be enacted in pre-service teachers' future classrooms. (Offered every Spring).
EDUC-3344 Teaching in the Bilingual (English/Spanish)classroom
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An introduction to the education of second language learners in the context of bilingual education and English as a
second language (ESL) programs. This course includes field experience in working with bilingual and ESL
populations in an educational setting. (Also listed as LAC 3344.)
EDUC-3345 Principles and Practices for Teaching English Learners
This course is designed for students who would like to add the English as a Second Language (ESL) supplemental
certification to their teaching credentials in the MAT program or for students who may wish to teach English
abroad through international programs such as the Peace Corps or teaching abroad programs. The course will
focus on the design and application of ESL instruction using research-based ESL strategies and the identification
and use of appropriate ESL materials.
EDUC-3351 Mathematics in Elementary School
This course examines key content, strategies and skills as well as methods of teaching and learning mathematics
at the Early Childhood - Grade 6 level. The pre-service teachers in this course will reflect on their beliefs about
teaching and learning mathematics and beliefs about how children learn mathematics. Assignments will
familiarize students with the state and national instructional standards for Early childhood - Grade 6 level
mathematics.
EDUC-4100 Senior Seminar
In this capstone course, students will integrate their experiences in the undergraduate course of study in education
and the liberal arts and sciences. Individually and collectively, students from EC-4, 4-8, and 8-12 certification levels
will examine issues in education from multiple perspectives through seminars and discussions, inquiry and
research, and the on-going development of a portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with a
faculty member and peers to organize, integrate, and extend their knowledge of schooling in the United States. This
course fulfills the Senior Experience requirement of the University's Common Curriculum. Prerequisite: Senior
Standing.
EDUC-4102 Secondary Advanced Field Seminar
The course provides students who have completed the Secondary Field Seminar (EDUC 3302) the opportunity for
additional school-based experience via a placement with a secondary teacher. This course can be repeated for up
to 3 credits with different school-based placements. (Offered every semester). Prerequisite: EDUC 3302
EDUC-4338 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
The study of literacy and learning in Grades 4-8 with an emphasis on the development of reading and writing
processes as well as teaching reading in the content areas. (Offered every Fall).
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EDUC-4341 Workshop in Education
Intensive study into some facets of the school curriculum. Equivalence of 3 class hours a week for 1 semester;
may be taken more than once provided content differs.
EDUC-4-90 Problems in Education
Independent study in selected areas. One to six semester hours. Prerequisites: Departmental approval and six
semester hours of Education.
ELED-5397 Curricular and Instructional Leadership In Grades Ec-6ýIn Grades EC-6
This course will focus on the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for school-based leadership in an early
childhood, elementary or K-8 academy setting. Leading at the EC-6 grade level will be the lens through which
students will review the State standards and TEKS for EC-6, experience research-based instructional and
assessment practices for the early years, understand the science of reading and language acquisition, examine
brain research, developmental milestones and their impact on schooling, and research specific schooling models
that support high quality early learning. (Offered every Spring.)
Master of Arts in Teaching
EDUC-5038 Teaching Reading in the Secondary Grades I
Beginning study of literacy and reading in Grades 6-12 with an emphasis on the development of reading and writing
processes, as well as teaching reading in the content areas. May only be taken pass/fail. (Offered every Fall.)
EDUC-5334 Curriculum Inquiry and Practice in Special Education
A study of the historical and recent curriculum development trends; the impact of national curriculum studies and
movements; and current issues in curriculum planning and assessment as they relate to creating and modifying
curricula for students with academic deficiencies.
EDUC-5335 Teaching Inquiry and Practice in Special Education
Presentation of curriculum and instructional approaches to teach special education and high-risk students. Study
of methods, strategies, and materials to remotivate, reinforce, and instruct students with academic deficiencies in
the least restrictive setting. Field placement required.
EDUC-5336 Clinical Practice in Special Education
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Exploration of programming techniques appropriate for students with learning problems. Topics include
interpretation of assessment as it relates to learning styles, individualization of instruction, classroom
management, and interaction with teachers, administrators, and aides. On-site observation and participation. Fall
semester.
EDUC-5337 Advanced Clinical Practice-Special Education
Demonstration of special education teaching methods and behavior management approaches in the classroom.
Study of evaluation procedures to determine program and individual progress in special education and related
services. Students will be assigned to a special education classroom for the student teaching experience.
EDUC-5338 Teaching Reading in the Secondary Grades II
Advanced study of literacy and reading in Grades 6-12 with an emphasis on the development of reading and writing
processes, as well as teaching reading in the content area. EDUC 5038 is a prerequisite. Prerequisite: EDUC 5038
EDUC-5339 Teaching Diverse Learners
This course examines programming and instructional strategies to facilitate effective instruction of culturally and
linguistically diverse (CLD) students with and without disabilities. Applied experience incorporated into the Master
of Arts in Teaching's fifth-year internship.
EDUC-5340 Advanced Seminar in Special Populations
This course supplements M.A.T. interns' clinical practice for those pursuing supplemental certificates in special
education and/or English as a second language (ESL). The course provides an opportunity for students to
experience the continuum of placements in which special populations receive services.
EDUC-5342 Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading
Methods of diagnosing and remediation of reading disabilities in individual pupils. Remedial reading is considered
from the viewpoint of prevention as well as correction.
EDUC-5-45 Independent Study
Independent study in selected areas. One to six semester hours. Approval of advisor and instructor.
EDUC-5346 Music Pedagogics
A field-based course dealing with music education in the elementary, middle and high schools.
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EDUC-5647 Clinical Practice in Music
A supervised internship in music education in the elementary, middle and high schools.
EDUC-5948 Advanced Clinical Practice in Music
An independent, but supervised, internship in music education in the elementary, middle, and high school.
Prerequisite: EDUC 5647.
EDUC-5349 Advanced Music Pedagogics
A field-based course dealing with the administration and supervision of programs in music education in the
elementary, middle, and high schools. Prerequisite: EDUC 5346
EDUC-5350 Curriculum Inquiry and Practice
A study of the historical and recent curriculum development trends; the impact of national curriculum studies;
current issues in curriculum planning and assessment; competing theories of curriculum design; and in-depth
study of the content taught in public schools focusing on Early Childhood - Grade 6, Grades 4-8, or Grades 8-12.
EDUC-5351 Teaching Inquiry and Practice
An analysis of the research on teaching and models of teaching, contingency theories of teaching, the role of the
teacher as decision maker and the nature of reflective practice. Emphasis is given to how scientific knowledge and
context-specific knowledge can be used to inform professional judgment and to create knowledge in use.
EDUC-5352 School Leadership, Supervision and Evaluation
A study of basic concepts, techniques and practices for understanding school leadership as it affects teacher
professionalism and school improvement. Emphasis is given to the teacher's leadership role in collegial and
clinical supervision, mentoring, staff development and evaluation. Concepts and practices are examined from
political and nonrational perspectives of how schools as organizations work.
EDUC-5353 Elementary Reading and Literacy
An introduction to the essential components of reading instruction, including vocabulary, comprehension, fluency,
phonics, and phonemic awareness. Emphasis will be placed on how to effectively teach reading to diverse
populations by exploring the meaning of reading, assessing students' reading progress, and identifying
instructional strategies to help students grow as readers. (Offered every year.)
EDUC-5360 Pedagogics: Early Childhood-Grade 6
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The study and application to teaching and learning of elementary school curriculum and methodology. Experiences
in the university and the public schools are used to interpret, apply, and evaluate elementary school teaching and
learning practices. Planning and teaching through various modalities and techniques is researched and developed
to enhance individual teaching and learning styles.
EDUC-5661 Clinical Practice: Early Childhood- Grade 6
A supervised internship in elementary school sites where comprehensive experiences involving the school and
community are provided. Students work with a team of professors, classroom teachers, and other school
personnel to research, assess, and assimilate the teaching-learning process. These teams rotate through a variety
of settings in the elementary schools. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 5360.
EDUC-5263 Graduate Intern Seminar: EC-6
This weekly seminar is designed to help interns prepare for and make sense of their classroom-based experiences.
Interns engage in action research, develop an exit portfolio, examine student work through use of protocols, and
discuss professional readings. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 5763 or EDUC 5464.
EDUC-5763 Advanced Clinical Practice: Early Childhood - Grade 6
An internship in elementary school sites where students assume full responsibility for teaching and classroom
management in an independent, but supervised experience for a full semester.
EDUC-5464 Advanced Clinical Practice: Early Childhood - Grade 6
An internship in elementary school sites where students assume full responsibility for teaching and classroom
management in an independent, but supervised, experience for a full semester. To be taken concurrently with
EDUC 5337.
EDUC-5370 Pedagogics: Secondary
The study and application to teaching and learning of middle grades and secondary school curriculum and
methodology. Experiences in the university and the public schools are used to interpret, apply, and evaluate grade-
specific teaching and learning practices. Planning and teaching through various modalities and techniques are
researched and developed to enhance individual teaching and learning styles at either the middle grades or
secondary level. (Offered every Fall).
EDUC-5671 Clinical Practice: Secondary
A supervised internship in secondary school sites where comprehensive practical experiences involving the school
and community are provided. Students work with a team of professors, classroom teachers, and other school
personnel to research, assess, and internalize the teaching-learning process. These teams rotate through a variety
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of settings in the secondary schools.
EDUC-5273 Graduate Intern Seminar: Secondary
This weekly seminar is designed to help interns prepare for and make sense of their classroom-based experiences.
Interns engage in action research, develop an exit portfolio, examine student work through the use of protocols,
and discuss professional readings. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 5773 or EDUC 5474.
EDUC-5773 Advanced Clinical Practice: Secondary
An internship in secondary school sites where students assume full responsibility for teaching and classroom
management in an independent, but supervised, experience for a full semester.
EDUC-5474 Advanced Clinical Practice: Secondary
An internship in secondary school sites where students assume full responsibility for teaching and classroom
management in an independent, but supervised, experience for a full semester. To be taken concurrently with
EDUC 5337.
EDUC-5387 Independent Study: Problems in Practice
This course will help students to link theories of school leadership with actual administrative practice during their
last semester of the two- year program, while they are immersed in their internship. In solving real and simulated
problems, students will have the opportunity to practice and refine skills that they have begun to develop.
Problems will be aligned to NCATE standards that require field experience so that students can document their
solutions as evidence in their portfolios.
EDUC-5636 Clinical Practice in Special Education
Exploration of programming techniques appropriate for students with learning problems. Topics include
interpretation of assessment as it relates to learning styles, individualization of instruction, classroom
management, and interaction with teachers, administrators, and aides. Activities will include on-site observation
and participation. Students will spend extended time in two different field placements.
EDUC-5-99 Problems in Education
A conference course in education. The student pursues independent research in the area in which he/she is
concentrating. Credit can vary according to work prescribed. May be taken more than once provided content
differs. Prerequisite: Approval of advisor and instructor.
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Master of Education in School Leadership
ELED-5390 Educational Leadership
Administrative theory as a means for directing attention to process and relationships. Organization of American
public education. Principles and concepts of educational administration and leadership as related to the major
administrative tasks. Knowledge of organizational patterns and administrative process, particularly as needed for
the development and operation of special and compensatory education. Communication with the public. Examines
components of administration and boards of control. Planning as a prerequisite to the implementation of programs
and changes.
ELED-5391 School Management and Finance
This course deals with the basic management functions required for the successful organization and operation of
schools and school districts. An overview of administrative responsibility as it relates to school personnel,
students, facilities, and the general public is provided.
ELED-5392 Leadership in Elementary and Secondary Schools
A study of administration of elementary and secondary schools with emphasis upon organizing techniques,
program management, and student and parent involvement. Stress is upon skills needed by a principal for success
at each level.
ELED-5393 Research, Assessment, and Data-Driven Decision Making
This course focuses on statistical and research methods underlying psychological and educational research and
analysis, and its application to understanding and utilizing the wealth of data available in schools regarding
students, student performance, and trends of achievement over time in order to improve student achievement as
well as the overall performance of the school.
ELED-5394 Clinical Practice - Internship
This course focuses on the application of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of a school leader in a diverse
school-based setting. Structured learning activities, aligned to state and national standards, will comprise the
applied portion of this course paired with reflective, analytical written entries of the experience which will be
included in candidate's professional portfolio.
ELED-5395 Instructional and Curricular Leadership
An examination of modern curricular programs and instructional methodologies, analyzing philosophical
backgrounds, purposes, and implications for implementation in schools. Studies include a major look at
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instructional needs, practices, new programs of instruction, how these programs operate at the elementary and
secondary school levels, and how they are influenced by national and state entities.
ELED-5396 Problems in Administration
Students are required to do in-depth reading in a variety of areas, make field trips to observe model programs in
school administration, and conduct field studies.
ELED-6390 School Law and Policy Analysis
This class focuses on the laws, rules, structures and processes that define education in Texas and how to change
them through analysis and argumentation. Students will: 1) explain the constitutional, statutory and organizational
framework of the Texas public educations system; 2) apply their understanding of school law in response to
common demands made on school administrators by parents, students, school employees and other stakeholders;
3) analyze and develop arguments for changes in education policies and administrative structures, processes and
programs; and 4) research school related court cases, statutes and administrative policies.
ELED-6391 Advanced Problems in Administration
Problem solving and inductive inquiry themed to live and persistent problems of administrative practice through
case study and simulation.
ELED-6392 Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching
Emphasis is on supervision as a means to improve teaching by promoting reflection, action research, and
enhanced staff development. Students review the research on teaching and examine philosophical and moral
issues. Clinical supervision, portfolio development, and other evaluation techniques are developed and practiced.
ELED-6393 Community Building and Civic Engagement
It is no longer sufficient for school leaders to solely focus on the operations of their school. They must interact
with and form partnerships with the varying constituencies that impact their schools across the community, region
and nation. This course will focus on the examination of these constituencies and will analyze successful school
programs across the nation and beyond that leverage community and civic partnerships to add value to the
educational experience for students and the success of the school in general.
ELED-6693 Clinical Practice - Advanced Internship
Field work in school administration under the direction and supervision of both a public school administrator and a
university staff member.
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ELED-6394 Systems Design & Implementation
This course is designed to introduce a variety of school design and redesign structures and processes to equip
prospective principles with a diverse set of tools to use in school transformation work. Topics will include: design
thinking, principles of strategic planning, systems thinking and system dynamics, research related to school
turnaround, and developing an entrepreneurial stance regarding school system design and redesign.
ELED-6395 Innovation in Teaching and Learning
This course is designed to engage school leadership candidates in an exploration of the current models of
innovation that are most prevalent in the field of education. Topics may include: computer-mediated curriculum,
blending learning, global education, "classrooms without walls", expeditionary learning, and other evolving
educational models. Students will visit, in person or virtually, a variety of these models and analyze the strengths,
challenges, and possible impact of the innovations in the maximizing of student learning.
Master of Arts in School Psychology
EPSY-5379 Psychological Assessment: Cognitive and Academic II
The second course in the series of addressing the assessment of student cognitive and academic functioning.
Focus is on the analysis of data and conveying results in a meaningful report with relevant recommendations for
the intended audience. Prerequisite: EDUC 5382 Psychological Assessment: Cognitive and Academic I
EPSY-5380 Biosocial Basis of Behavior and Emotion
A critical study of disorders of thought, behavior, and emotions throughout the lifespan. The impact of both social
and biological factors on abnormal development are examined. The taxonomies to classify emotional and
behavioral disorders are presented.
EPSY-5381 Human Development and Learning
A consideration of the major contribution of scientific research to an understanding of human development and
learning. Emphasis on the biological, social, cultural, and psychological factors determining individual differences
in children and adolescents. The major learning theories are studied in relation to their implications for teaching,
and counseling and assessment.
EPSY-5181 Human Development and Learning Lab
Practice in the application of human development and learning theories. The lab project addresses a selected case
study's theoretical development stage and the construction of an intervention from learning theories. Monitoring,
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graphing, and development conclusions will be conducted throughout the semester. Must be taken in conjunction
with EDUC 5381.
EPSY-5382 Psychological Assessment: Cognitive and Academic I
The first in the two-course sequence in the assessment of cognitive and academic functioning. This course begins
with a study of the theory of intelligence and achievement testing. Practice in administration, scoring,
interpretation, and report writing using a variety of norm-referenced individual tests. Presentation of assessment
strategies to assure reliable and valid appraisal of students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
EPSY-5378 Ethics, Standards and Procedures in School Psychology
This course is the introductory course to the School Psychology Program. Students will acquire knowledge of
school psychology professional roles, ethics, standards, laws, rules and regulations, and historical foundations of
the profession. Students will engage in projects, class discussions, research and presentations to learn and apply
foundational knowledge for the practice of school psychology. (Offered every Fall.)
EPSY-5183 Cognitive Academic Assessment Lab
Practice in the administration and scoring of mental abilities tests. Course must be taken in conjunction with EDUC
5382.
EPSY-5384 Behavior Management and Special Education
Study of behavior management systems that are based on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and
developmental theoretical orientations. Specific intervention strategies are presented to reduce the behavioral and
learning problems that interfere with achievement and psychosocial functioning.
EPSY-5184 Behavior Management Intervention Lab
Supervised Lab on writing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Management Plans for students with
learning and emotional problems. The plans are developed based on actual cases that the student will observe and
test. This lab must be taken in conjunction with EDUC 5384.
EPSY-5385 Research Methods I - Advanced Statistics
This course, the first in the graduate research methods sequence, covers major statistical procedures and their
associated knowledge paradigms, including: 1) descriptive and correlational statistics; 2) inferential statistics; 3)
nonparametric statistics; and 4) univariate and multivariate procedures.
EPSY-5386 Psychological Assessment: Emotions and Personality
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A study of test and interview-based assessment methods to assess psychosocial development. Focus on how
diagnostic formulation is used to prepare comprehensive intervention plans. Intensive training in administration,
scoring, and interpretation of projective personality tests. Must be taken in conjunction with EDUC 5187.
EPSY-5187 Emotional/Personality Assessment Lab
This class consists of various exercises and activities designed to provide students with opportunities to practice
scoring, formulate interpretive hypothesis , synthesize and integrate data from a variety of assessment measures,
and prepare written reports. Must be taken in conjunction with EDUC 5386.
EPSY-5388 Neuropsychological Assessment and Remediation
A study of brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychological-based learning disorders most commonly seen in
youth. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of neuropsychological tests with emphasis on how to modify
instruction to teach and counsel individuals with learning disabilities.
EPSY-5389 Counseling Theory and Methods
Theories of counseling and psychotherapy are presented. Counseling methods and approaches are studied and
demonstrated according to the major theoretical paradigms in Psychology. Multicultural issues are discussed in
implementing counseling services in schools.
EPSY-6378 Interventions and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
The course covers a range of prevention and intervention strategies for children and adolescents to address
academic and behavioral concerns in their developmental contexts such as family, peer, school and community.
Students will learn to critically evaluate evidence based practices and techniques for assessing the effectiveness
of interventions. In addition, students will review the basic academic instruction strategies for reading, math and
writing and social emotional learning. Students will explore the role of the school psychologist in a multi-tiered
system of support including assessment, consultation and direct intervention. (Offered every Fall.)
EPSY-6380 Consultation Theory and Methods
The types of school and mental health consultation are presented. The role of the consultant at all phases of the
consultation process is studied. Specific techniques for case, program, and consultee-centered consultation are
discussed and simulated.
EPSY-6381 Research Methods II: Design and Application
The second course in the sequence focuses on issues related to research methods for applied settings and the
practice of making empirically-supported decisions related to underlying psychological and educational research.
Topics addressed include: 1) the philosophy of science underlying research; 2) ethical issues in research, 3)
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challenges to internal and external validity; 4) research designs for applied settings; and 5) appropriate operations
on different types of measurement scales.
EPSY-6382 Group and Family Interventions
Current theories, methods, and applications of group and family interventions are studied. Recognition of the
influence of small group dynamics and process on learning and communication are analyzed. Must be taken in
conjunction with EDUC 6183.
EPSY-6183 Interventions Lab
Practice in group and family interventions. Must be taken in conjunction with EPSY 5389.
EPSY-6384 School Psychology Practice
Overview of the legal, ethical, and professional issues in the practice of school psychology. Examination of the role
of the school psychologist in culturally and socially diverse educational and community organizations. Exploration
of the interrelationship of the school psychologist to the campus student services personnel.
EPSY-6385 Developmental Assessment: Infants and Young Children
Presentation of methods and theory in the developmental/psychoeducational assessment of infants and young
children. Mastery of skills to administer and interpret psychological tests to identify cognitive, language, motor,
adaptive, and socioemotional problems in the birth-5 age group (with an emphasis on children ages 3-5).
Community/family/school collaboration and educational/behavioral interventions for young children will be
discussed. Must be taken in conjunction with EDUC 6185.
EPSY-6185 Developmental Assessment Lab
Practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting various instruments designed for the evaluation of
cognitive, adaptive, social/ emotional, language, and motor skills of young children will be provided. Preparation of
informative written reports that include appropriate recommendations for early childhood interventions will be
emphasized. This lab must be taken in conjunction with EDUC 6385.
EPSY-6386 Supervised Practicum-School Psychology
Required for certification and/or licensure. Consists of supervised experiences in appropriate institutions and/or
agency settings. Credit may vary. Open to a limited number of qualified students in School Psychology. Practicum
placement is in a multi-cultural setting.
EPSY-6387 Educational Planning for the Exceptional Student
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Seminar and applied practice based upon state and federal education laws and their implementation in the school
setting. Includes principles and methods to write psychoeducational evaluation reports, treatment plans, and
individualized education plans (IEP). Lecture, case study, and field assignment.
EPSY-6388 Legal and Ethical Issues
Advanced Seminar and applied practice based upon state and federal regulations, compliance standards, and their
implementation in the public school setting. Specific cases are utilized to study the legal and ethical requirements
for professionals in education and specifically in school psychology. Collaboration with other professionals is
emphasized.
EPSY-6389 Psychological Assessment Ii: Emotions And Personality Advanced
This course builds upon information and work in EDUC 5386 Psychological Assessment: Emotions and Personality
and EDUC 5187 Emotional/Personality Laboratory. Graduate students participate in an advanced study and
application of several instruments utilized to assess emotional functioning and personality characteristics in
children and adolescents. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of these assessments are taught and applied
in several cases. Recommendations for school and family settings are also included. (Offered every Fall.)
Prerequisites: EDUC 5386 and 5187
EPSY-6390 Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop a multicultural awareness as they explore the
impact of an increasingly diverse society in the United States. Particular emphasis will be placed on gaining self-
awareness around issues of cultural diversity. The course is designed to help professionals in educational settings
(as well as other settings) have a knowledge base for working more effectively with children and adults of varying
cultural backgrounds. Students will become familiar with race and ethnicity concepts, cultural identity, and issues
surrounding a variety of other psychosocial and psychoeducational variables.
EPSY-7380 School Psychology Internship: Part I
Supervised internship in the practice of school psychology. Experience provides opportunities for counseling,
assessment, and consultation in school systems and community agencies.
EPSY-7381 School Psychology Internship: Part II
Supervised internship in the practice of school psychology. Experience provides opportunities for counseling,
assessment, and consultation in school systems and community agencies.
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English
Faculty
Victoria Aarons, Ph.D. , Professor; O.R. & Eva Mitchell Distinguished Professor of Literature
Peter H. Balbert, Ph.D. , Professor
Jenny Browne, M.F.A. , Associate Professor
Kelly Grey Carlisle, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Duane Coltharp, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Michael R. Fischer, Ph.D. , Janet S. Dicke Professor of Public Humanities
Andrew Kraebel, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Shaj Mathew, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Andrew Porter, M.F.A. , Professor
David Rando, Ph.D. , Professor
Willis Salomon, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Kathryn Santos, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Michael Soto, Ph.D. , Professor; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Claudia Stokes, Ph.D. , Professor
Betsy Winakur Tontiplaphol, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Chair
Requirements
The Major
The Minor
The Minor in Creative Writing
The Senior Thesis and Honors Program
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in English are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements
A. Thirty-nine (39) hours in the Department of English
B. Lower-division requirements:
At least twelve (12) hours of lower-division courses including:
Three out of four historical survey courses:
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ENGL 1311 The Beginnings of British Literature
ENGL 1312 British Literature from the French Revolution to the Present
ENGL 1313 The Beginnings of American Literature
ENGL 1314 American Literature: Twentieth Century and Beyond
and
ENGL 2311 Literary Methods
C. Additional requirements:
At least twenty-seven (27) hours of ENGL courses, including:
At least two (2) upper-division courses covering literary periods before 1800; 1.
Courses pre-1800 include: 3456, 3457, 3460, 3470, 4401, 4402, 4403, 4404, 4419, 4420, 4421,
4460.
At least two (2) upper-division courses covering literary periods after 1800; 2.
Courses post-1800 include: 3427, 3429, 3466, 3471, 3472, 3475, 3480, 3481, 3484, 4422, 4423,
4425, 4427.
At least three (3) additional elective ENGL courses, two (2) of which must be upper-division3.
courses. Acceptable lower-division ENGL elective courses include the following: 1311, 1312,
1313, 1314, 2308, 2401, 2402, 2403. No more than one (1) of the three (3) elective courses may
be in creative writing.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
A minor in English consists of a minimum of twenty-one (21) credit hours of English, of which at least twelve (12)
credit hours must be upper-division.
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The Minor in Creative Writing
The minor in Creative Writing consists of a minimum of Twenty-one (21) credit hours from the following list of
courses, with a maximum of two (2) courses in literature and with a maximum of two (2) courses in
Communication.
ART 2468 Bookbinding
COMM 3340 Media Writing: Magazine Writing
COMM 3340 Media Writing: Scriptwriting
COMM 3340 Media Writing: Digital Journalism
COMM 3343 Print Communication
COMM 3-46 Video Communication: Narrative Video Production
COMM 3-46 Video Communicaton: The Video Essay
THTR 3360 Playwriting
THTR 4-92 Special Topics in Performance: Advanced Playwriting
ENGL 3401 Non-Fiction Writing
ENGL 3402 Fiction Writing
ENGL 3403 Poetry Writing
ENGL 3411 Advanced Non-Fiction Writing
ENGL 3412 Advanced Fiction Writing
ENGL 3413 Advanced Poetry Writing
ENGL 3-16 Writing Internship
ENGL 3-17 Experiential Learning in Editing and Publishing
ENGL 3-90 Directed Studies—Junior Level
ENGL 4-90 Directed Studies—Senior Level
ENGL 3427 Contemporary Literature*
ENGL 3435 Rhetorical Analysis*
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ENGL 3475 Postmodern Literature*
ENGL 4305 Topics in Creative Writing
ENGL 4423 Studies in American Literature: The American Short Story*
GNED 2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
GRST 3311 Fairy Tales
ML&L 3350 Genres in Creative Writing
When departments offer a relevant “special topics” or “variable content” course, the Chair of the English
Department may designate such a course as meeting a relevant requirement for the minor. ENGL 4305 may be
taken and applied toward the minor more than once as long as the topic of the course varies.
*This course is considered a literature course
The Senior Thesis
The senior thesis may be either an in depth and original piece of creative writing or an analytical argument of
approximately 40 pages. The 6-hour thesis program (ENGL 4398 and 4399) may be undertaken by any English
major with the consent of an appropriate instructor, and it is required of all students wishing to graduate with
departmental Honors.
A student wishing to graduate with Honors in English must complete all of the following:
Maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.33.I.
Maintain a grade point average of at least 3.7 in English.II.
Enroll in ENGL 4398 (in the first semester of the senior year) and 4399 (in the second semester of theIII.
senior year) with an appropriate faculty member who has approved the student’s project and has agreed
to serve as the student’s thesis adviser.
Submit a proposal for the thesis to the thesis adviser in the semester in which the student is enrolled inIV.
ENGL 4398.
Include a significant scholarly component to the thesis, including a creative thesis.V.
Complete ENGL 4398 and 4399 with a grade of “A.”VI.
Declare his or her intention to be considered for Honors by requesting approval from the chair of theVII.
department, with prior approval from the thesis adviser.
Submit a completed draft of the senior thesis to the thesis adviser and to a second faculty reader.VIII.
Submit the completed senior thesis to the departmental Honors committee, with the consent of the thesisIX.
adviser.
Make an 10-15 minute oral presentation of the senior thesis to the honors committee. The presentationX.
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will be followed by discussion with the honors committee concerning both conception and execution of
the thesis.
After evaluating the quality of the senior thesis, the Honors committee will decide whether or not to confer
departmental Honors.
Courses
ENGL-1302 Writing Workshop
A course in composition that stresses expressive, analytical and persuasive writing with emphasis on rhetorical
strategies in relation to aims and audience. The course is designed to refine student skills in critical reading,
analysis, and judgment.
ENGL-1303 Intermediate Writing
Students who have exempted from ENGL 1302 with a score of 4 or 5 on the Language and Composition AP
examination or a score of 5 on the Literature and Composition AP Examination but who wish to take 1302 may
register for this section and attend a 1302 section after receiving the consent of the instructor. Students registered
for 1303 will be expected to do work beyond the requirements of 1302. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ENGL-1311 The Beginnings of English Literature
An examination of British literature from its beginnings to 1800. (Offered every semester.)
ENGL-1312 British Literature From the French Revolution to the Present
An examination of the literary expressions of cultural changes from The French Revolution to the present, with a
primary concentration on British writers. (Offered every semester.)
ENGL-1313 The Beginnings of American Literature Colonization to 1900
An examination of American literature from the nation's colonization and settlement to the late nineteenth century.
(Offered every semester.)
ENGL-1314 American Literature: Twentieth Century and Beyond
An examination of the literary expressions of cultural changes in America from 1900 to the present. (Offered every
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semester.)
ENGL-2305 World Literature
A course designed to complement the American and British Literature offerings. Includes, primarily , texts from
European, Asian, African, and Central and South American cultures written in the past 2,000 years in all major
genres.
ENGL-2306 Advanced Placement I
Students entering with a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition examination
or a 6 on the Higher-Level International Baccalaureate English exam will receive credit for this course.
ENGL-2307 Advanced Placement II
Students entering with a score of 5 on the Literature and Composition examination or a 7 on the Higher-Level
International Baccalaureate English exam will receive credit for this course. These credits are in addition to the
credits received for ENGL 2306, for a total of 6 credits.
ENGL-2308 The Literary Imagination
This course introduces students to a variety of topics in the study of literature. Individual offerings emphasize
historical, thematics, or genre approaches to reading and writing about literary texts (consult appropriate Class
Schedule for details). Prerequisite: First- or Second-year status is required, or consent of instructor.
ENGL-2311 Literary Methods
Introduction to the practice of literary studies. Special attention will be paid to evaluating and interpreting both
primary literature (in its major genres) and a variety of secondary critical arguments. Frequent writing assignments
will include major essay that demonstrates an awareness of important critical work on the subject. Topics vary.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-2315 Introduction to Professional Writing
Intensive writing workshop concentrating on individual writing concerns with relation to specific professions.
Focus on audience, structure, and professional expectations.
ENGL-2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
This course encourages students to synthesize a theoretical and experiential approach to the creative process as
studied through the visual arts, music, creative writing, and theatre. Students enter into the creative process as a
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means to develop creative self-expression, aesthetic sensibility, and an understanding of the arts. The nature and
drive of artistic endeavor is explored through studies of the lives of significant thinkers and artists, examinations of
art works, guest lectures, and projects. Students will engage in activities and projects that will enable them to
access and develop their own creative thinking skills in concert with traditional, analytic modes. (Also listed as ART
2314, THTR 2340, GNED 2340 and MUSC 2340.)
ENGL-2373 African American Literature
Survey of African American literature from the early slave narrative to the present. Examines the history, culture,
and intellectual traditions informing this literature, as well as the political and aesthetic debates that shaped the
tradition.
ENGL-2401 Introduction to Non-Fiction Writing
Study in the theory, technique, and practice of non-fiction writing.
ENGL-2402 Fiction Writing
Study in the forms of fiction with a primary focus on writing the short story.
ENGL-2403 Poetry Writing
Study of the theory, techniques, and practice of poetry writing.
ENGL-3161 Early Book and Manuscript Lab
In this humanities lab, students undertake substantial original research in premodern and early modern literature.
Students will learn how to transcribe and edit previously unpublished manuscripts and early print material and
prepare their work for electronic publication. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. (Offered every semester.)
ENGL-3304 Writing Tutors/Writing Workshop
Writing tutors assigned by permission of instructor to individual sections of ENGL 1302. At the discretion of the
instructor, tutors assist students in the process of producing written essays. Office hours and class attendance
required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ENGL-3414 Advanced Exposition and Argument
Intensive writing workshop concentrating on individual projects and focusing on the traditional rhetorical principles
of invention, structure, and style. (Offered every Spring). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
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ENGL-3347 The History of the Book
This course introduces students to some of the major stages in the history of the book through the seventeenth
century, and to the question of how changes in this technology responded to, caused, reflected, or were otherwise
related to changes in the texts these books contain. We approach the book in its entirety, examining (for example)
changes in the construction and preparation of pages, new technologies for binding, and the invention of the
printing press, as well as changes in scripts used to copy texts and strategies for reading these sometimes quite
alien graphic signifiers. And we will consider, throughout, what careful attention to texts in their various material
instantiations can offer to the study of literary history. Corequisite: ENGL 3161 or CLAS 3161
ENGL-3-16 Writing Internship
Supervised work on individually specified projects under the supervision of departmental faculty. Each project
involves work on literary publications. The number of internships varies with available opportunities. Pass/Fail
only.
ENGL-3-17 Experiential Learning in Editing and Publishing
Directed consideration of issues in literary and scholarly publishing, including acquisitions, editing, production,
indexing, or design. Students may work with a faculty member on the production of a monograph, collection, or
journal issue. (Offered every semester)
ENGL-3427 Contemporary Literature
Selected studies in contemporary literature in English and English translation. May be repeated for up to 8 hours
when topics vary. (Offered every semester).
ENGL-3429 Jewish Literature
A survey of major Jewish literary figures, including Kafka, Babel, I.B. Singer, Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth, Bellow,
Malamud, Paley, and Wiesel, in response to Jewish literary and cultural traditions, rooted in Hebrew scripture.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3440 Nineteenth-Century British Literary Culture
A study of nineteenth-century British literature within particular cultural and historical contexts. Subjects may
include the city, medicine, visual arts, and performance history. This course counts toward the Interdisciplinary
Cluster "The Spirit of Our Age: Nineteenth Century Science and Culture." (Offered every other year). Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3441 Nineteenth-Century American Literary Culture
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A study of nineteenth-century American literature within particular cultural and historical contexts. Subjects may
include religion, gender, class, and race. This course counts toward the Interdisciplinary Cluster "The Spirit of Our
Age: Nineteenth Century Science and Culture." (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one
English course.
ENGL-3346 History of the English Language
Traces the history of modern English varieties of language from the their common Indo-European origin. Emphasis
upon the relation between cultural changes and changes in English vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and
spelling. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3452 American Literary Sentimentalism
A study of nineteenth-century American literary sentimentalism, with a particular focus on the movement's
constitution of gender, power, and race. We will read such major bestselling novels as Harriet Beecher Stowe's
Uncle Tom's Cabin and will also consider the impact of sentimentalism on other forms such as lyric poetry and the
slave narrative. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3456 The Epic Legacy: Imagining Antiquity in The Middle Ages
This course surveys the legacy of classical epic, especially the matter of Troy and Thebes, in medieval literature.
Major themes include the relationship between epic and romance, the status of the vernacular (especially English)
relative to Latin, the status of pagan religion and philosophy in the hands of medieval (Christian) writers, and the
place of women in these imagined antique worlds. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least
one English course.
ENGL-3457 Medieval Christian Mysticism
A survey of writings in the tradition of medieval Christian mysticism, from Augustine (d. 430) to John of the Cross
(d. 1591). Major themes include the use of violent and erotic imagery, the move from Latin to vernacular languages
like English, German, Spanish, and French, the importance of gender (whether the author's or the audience's) in the
shaping of this literature, and the relevance of medieval mysticism to modern thought. (Also listed as RELI 3458)
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 1 English course.
ENGL-3460 Introduction to Shakespeare
An introduction to Shakespeare's plays and poetry with special attention to genre and the historical and cultural
contexts that produced them. (Offered every year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3465 19th-Century British Poetry
This course examines the poetry of nineteenth-century Britain, emphasizing the major authors and trends
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associated with the Romantic and/or Victorian eras. Course readings may be themed or selected according to
another constraint (e.g. the sonnet, Pre-Raphaelitism, etc.); students may repeat the course as topics vary. (Offered
every year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3466 19th-Century British Fiction
This course examines the fiction of nineteenth-century Britain, emphasizing the major authors and trends
associated with the Romantic and/or Victorian eras. Course readings may be thematically-linked or selected
according to another constraint (e.g. historical fiction, women writers, etc.); students may repeat the course as
topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3470 Early American Literature
Examines the literature of the colonies and early republic, up to 1830. Considers literature in the light of Puritan and
Enlightenment attempts to build a nation as well as the social conflicts that undermined those projects.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1313 or consent of instructor.
ENGL-3471 American Literature of the Nineteenth Century
Study of particular periods, literary movements, authors, themes, or genres of nineteenth century American
literature. Students may repeat the course as topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3372 American Literature, 1900 - Present
Studies in major American writers and literary movements. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3473 The Jewish Graphic Novel
A Study of the Jewish graphic novel focusing on the developing history of the genre of the graphic novel and the
intersection of visual and textual narratives. The readings will be informed by a diversity of theoretical
perspectives, including visual culture studies and the graphic novel as cultural product and practice. (Offered every
other year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3475 Postmodern Literature
Major authors and issues involved with the postmodern aesthetic. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3480 The Modern Novel
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This course examines the development of the British and American novel after 1900, with an emphasis on how the
works reflect the changing concepts of time, space, and personality. Topics include literary experimentation,
Freudian theory, The Great War, stream of consciousness, American expatriation, selfhood, solipsism, and sexual
aesthetics. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3381 Modern Poetry
Examines the major figures and movements of poetry written in English during the twentieth and twenty-first
centuries. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3484 The American Novel
This course examines the formal and thematic development of the American novel from the early national period to
the present, focusing on the evolution of American readers, the novel's engagement with historical controversy and
pressing social issues, and the changing place of literary print culture in relation to wider shifts in technology.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3385 The Continental Novel
Study of a selection of novels in translation from French, Russian, and German literatures. Includes Balzac, Hugo,
Dostoevsky, Koestler, Hesse, and Boll. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-3-90 Directed Studies - Junior Level
Independent Study. Discretion of Instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ENGL-4401 Geoffrey Chaucer
Examines the work of Geoffrey Chaucer. Texts may include the Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, or other
works. (Offered every year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4402 Shakespeare
An introduction to Shakespeare's plays with special attention to genre, periodization, and topical issues that
situate Shakespeare's plays within their cultural context. Topics will vary and the course may be repeated for up to
six hours of credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4403 Milton
Examines Milton's major poetry and prose in historical, theological, and political contexts. (Offered every other
year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
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ENGL-4304 Restoration Drama
Examines English drama from 1660 to 1800. Covers heroic drama, tragedy, comedy, and satire. Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4405 Topics in Creative Writing
Extensive writing in a specific form or genre. Maybe repeated once when topics vary. (Offered every year).
ENGL-4411 Advanced Writing of Creative Nonfiction
Extensive writing in forms and techniques of creative nonfiction (memoir, travel writing, nature writing, etc.).
Courses alternate by semester between memoir/personal essay and more research-driven work. May be repeated
for up to 6 hours of credit when topic vary. Prerequisite: ENGL 2401 or consent of Instructor
ENGL-4412 Advanced Fiction Writing
Extensive writing in forms and techniques of fiction. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit with the permission
of instructor. Prerequisite: ENGL 2402 or consent of instructor.
ENGL-4413 Advanced Poetry Writing
Extensive writing in forms and techniques of poetry. May be repeated for up to 8 hours credit with permission of
instructor. Prerequisite: ENGL 2403 or consent of instructor.
ENGL-4417 Seminar in Literary Methods
Literary works from more than one historical period examined in relation to a selected thematic or generic topic.
May be repeated when topics vary; if appropriate, may count toward a distribution requirement (in which case it
does not count as an elective). (Offered occasionally) Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4418 Seminar in Literary Theme Or Genre
Literary works from more than one historical period examined in relation to a selected thematic or generic topic.
May be repeated when topics vary; if appropriate, may count toward a distribution requirement (in which case it
does not count as an elective). (Offered every other year).
ENGL-4419 Studies in Medieval Literature
Selected topics concerning the intersection of literature and culture in medieval England in the context of current
critical theory and debate. Topics vary, including selected topics, genres, and cultural issues of Anglo-Saxon and
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Late Medieval English Literatures. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one
English course.
ENGL-4420 Studies in Early Modern British Literature
Selected topics concerning the intersection of literature and culture in sixteenth and earlier seventeenth-century
England in the context of current critical theory and debate. May be repeated when topics vary. (Offered
occasionally). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4421 Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth- Century British Literature
A study of selected topics in the literature and culture of Restoration and eighteenth-century Britain in the context
of current critical theory and debate. May be repeated when topics vary. (Offered every year). Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4422 Studies in 19th-Century British Literature
This course examines special selections of nineteenth-century British literature, with an emphasis on particular
genre-crossing themes (e.g. Orientalism) and/or less frequently studied single genres (e.g. non-fiction). Students
may repeat the course as topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4423 Studies in American Literature
Course examines selected topics, genres, and cultural issues of American literature. Includes the Harlem
Renaissance; Theory and Practice of American Gothic; The American Short Story. May be repeated when topics
vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4425 Seminars in Literary Periods
Examines issues and authors within their specific historical periods. May be repeated when topics vary. (Offered
every year). Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4426 Seminar on Individual Authors
In-depth study of one or more major figures. May be repeated when authors vary. (Offered every year). Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4427 Literature of the Holocaust
Examines cultural, generational, and literary perspectives of the Holocaust.
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ENGL-4330 Studies in Literary and Cultural Theory
Selected topics and issues in contemporary theory, examining major texts of feminism, new historicism, marxism,
deconstructionism, psychoanalysis, and literary canons and traditions. May be repeated when topics vary.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2311 or consent of instructor.
ENGL-4440 Digital Approaches to English Literature
Digital technologies provide new opportunities for literary studies, allowing scholars to mine texts and advance
quantitative claims that would otherwise be impossible to support, to present texts in creative new formats, and to
access, organize, and process archival material dispersed around the world. This course will introduce students to
some of these possibilities and equip them to use a digital skillset in their study of the humanities. We will survey
and assess the current state of the field of the digital humanities, learn some of the skills needed to undertake
work in this field, and use those skills to create major digital projects. (Offered every year.) Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one English course.
ENGL-4-90 Directed Studies - Senior Level
Independent study. Discretion of instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
ENGL-4398 Senior Thesis I
Individual scholarly or creative projects under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of a Senior Thesis. To
be taken only by prospective Senior Honors students in the first semester of their senior year. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
ENGL-4399 Senior Thesis II
Individual scholarly or creative projects under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of a Senior Thesis. To
be taken only by students in the second semester of their senior year. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: ENGL
4398 and Consent of instructor.
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Engineering Science
Faculty
Farzan Aminian, Ph.D. , Murchison Term Professor of Engineering Science; Chair
Peter Kelly-Zion, Ph.D. , Professor
Jack Leifer, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Kevin Nickels, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Dany Munoz Pinto, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Joshua D. Schwartz, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Wilson Terrell Jr., Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Emma Treadway , Assistant Professor
Mahbub Uddin, Ph.D. , Professor
Deryck Young , Visiting Assistant Professor
Overview
Mission
The mission of the Engineering Science Department at Trinity University is to provide students with a broad-based
undergraduate engineering education by offering a design-oriented, multi-disciplinary engineering science
curriculum in the context of the University’s traditions of the liberal arts and sciences.
Objectives
The Engineering Science Department graduates are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years
after graduation:
Successful practice of engineering design and analysis in their field;1.
Application of a broad background in liberal arts and sciences when solving engineering problems with2.
humanistic dimensions in their professional practice;
Advancement in their engineering careers with increased responsibility and leadership roles;3.
Effective oral and written communication with diverse groups of people;4.
The pursuit of continuing or advanced education relevant to professional interests.5.
The curriculum emphasizes an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of the physical sciences, mathematics,
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and engineering science that form the foundation for technical work in all fields of engineering. Some
specialization is available through elective courses in Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, taken
during the junior and senior years. The program provides significant hands-on experience in engineering
laboratories and participation in engineering design projects throughout the eight-semester engineering design
course sequence. The emphasis on fundamentals is intended to prepare students for dealing with the rapid pace of
technological change and the interdisciplinary demands of today’s, and tomorrow’s, engineering practice. The
laboratory and design portions of the program provide the student with a balanced perspective of the realities and
limitations required for practical problem solving. The professional practice of engineering requires skill and
resourcefulness in applying science and technology to the solution of problems in our complex technological
society. The successful engineer must possess a thorough understanding of social and economic forces and have
an appreciation of cultural and humanistic traditions. The Trinity Engineering Science Program encourages the
development of this kind of graduate by providing a broad technical background and a significant liberal education
in the humanities and social sciences.
Accreditation
Trinity's undergraduate Engineering Science Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Requirements
Admission to the Engineering Science Major
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science Degree
Four-year class schedule
Prerequisite Requirement
Admission to the Engineering Science Major
I. Students will normally apply for acceptance to the Engineering Science major during the second semester
of their sophomore year. Those students who do not apply in this period, but do apply later, will be handled
as transfers. The transfer criteria for acceptance are consistent with those listed below, and they generally
apply to all courses taken up to the time of application.
II. For full acceptance a student must ordinarily satisfy the following requirements:
A. Completion of MATH 1311, 1312, and 3316 with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
B. Completion of PHYS 1311, 1111, 1312, 1112 and CHEM 1318 and 1118 with a minimum grade of C-
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in each course and an average of 2.0 or better.
C. Completion of ENGR 1381, 1382, 1313, 2314, 2320/2120, and 2181 with a minimum grade of C- in
each course and an average of 2.0 or better.
D. A grade of C or better in ENGR 1313, 2314, 2320/2120 (No more than 4 credits taken at another
institution after matriculation at Trinity may be used to satisfy this requirement).
E. Approval by the Chair of the Department.
III. Provisional acceptance may be granted to applicants with no more than two grades of C- in the courses
listed in 2d.
IV. After completing ENGR 2311, 2364/2164, 3355/3155, and 3327, the progress of provisional students will
be reviewed. Upon recommendation of the faculty advisor and approval by the Chair of the Department, full
acceptance will be granted.
V. Requests for exceptions to this policy will be considered by the Chair of the Department.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science Degree
Engineering students normally follow programs of study specifically tailored to long term career objectives. Each
program is composed of a combination of required and elective courses. The electives are chosen through required
consultation with the engineering science adviser.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science degree are as follows:
I. Engineering Science departmental requirements:
A. ENGR 1313, 1381, 1382, 2181, 2182, 2309, 2311, 2314, 2320/2120, 2364/2164, 3181, 3182,
3323/3123, 3327, 3355/3155, 4326/4126, 4341, 4381, and 4382, totaling 54 credit hours.
B. MATH 1311, 1312, 2321, 3316, 3320, 3357; PHYS 1311/1111 and 1312/1112; CHEM 1318/1118
and a basic science or math elective (any course in biology or geosciences or a 2000 level course or
higher in mathematics, physics, or chemistry) for a total of at least 33 credit hours.
C. CSCI 1312 or an equivalent course approved by the department chair.
II. Electives necessary to bring the total credit hours earned for the degree to 129.
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Four-year class schedule
The suggested arrangement of courses for a four-year program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Engineering Science should be determined in conference with the student’s adviser. The recommended first-year
program is shown below.
First Year
Fall Semester Credit Hours
ENGR 1381 3
MATH 1311 3
PHYS 1311 3
PHYS 1111 1
First-Year Experience 6
Total 16
Spring Semester Credit Hours
ENGR 1382 3
ENGR 1313 3
MATH 1312 3
PHYS 1312 3
PHYS 1112 1
Pathways 3
Total 16
Prerequisite Requirement
The Engineering Science Department enforces the University’s policy on prerequisites.
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Courses
ENGR-1313 Mechanics I
Forces and couples acting on rigid bodies in equilibrium using vector analysis including equivalent force systems,
free body diagrams, truss analysis, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Prerequisites: MATH 1311 and
PHYS 1311.
ENGR-1381 Engineering Analysis & Design I
Introduces students to the engineering design process utilizing a competitive design project. Small groups of
students conceive, design, build, and test a structure or device to best achieve specified performance criteria under
realistic constraints. Emphasis is placed on Computer Aided Design (CAD). Supporting topics include sketching,
construction and testing techniques, measurement concepts, data analysis, communication, and time
management.
ENGR-1382 Engineering Analysis & Design II
Continues the introduction to engineering design with another interactive team-oriented design project. Emphasis
is placed on numerical analysis using computational software. Supporting topics include programming
mathematical models of physical systems, and data gathering, analysis, and presentation. Consideration of
alternate and past solutions. Prerequisite: ENGR 1381.
ENGR-2181 Engineering Design III
Continues the development of students' design skills through a project emphasizing constraints including: ethics,
health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability, economics, the environment, and social and political issues.
Supporting topics include project management, literature search and communication skills. Oral and written
reports are required. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
ENGR-2182 Engineering Design IV
Continuation of ENGR 2181: final design, construction, testing, and evaluation. Engineering economics and life-
cycle costs are introduced in support of the project. Multimedia presentations are required. Prerequisite: ENGR
2181.
ENGR-2309 Professional Practice
This is a course designed for future professionals whose fields involve a technological component including
aspiring engineers, scientists, managers, and others in technology-oriented fields. This course explores topics of
enduring significance and with humanistic dimensions, specifically targeting future professionals whose fields
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involve a technological component. The course prepares students for making ethically and financially informed
decisions in the workplace environment. Topics include: finance for professionals; the ethical dimensions of
professional practice; industrial workplace safety; and contemporary issues in technological fields. Prerequisite: At
least Sophomore standing
ENGR-2311 Mass and Energy Balances
Conservation of Mass and Energy concepts applied to open and closed systems with and without chemical
reactions. Phase equilibria. (Offered every year). Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing
ENGR-2314 Mechanics II
Accelerated rigid body motion including kinematics and kinetics of particles and bodies, work and energy, linear
and angular impulse and momentum, and vibrations. Prerequisite: ENGR 1313 Corequisite: MATH 1312
ENGR-2320 Electric Circuits
An introduction to the techniques of analysis and design of elementary linear electric circuits. Topics include mesh,
node and equivalent circuit analyses, DC resistive circuits, operational amplifiers, modeling of RLC circuits using
differential equations, transient responses and AC steady state. Prerequisite: MATH 1312 Corequisite: ENGR 2120.
ENGR-2120 Electric Circuits Laboratory
Laboratory course accompanying ENGR 2320. An introduction to the measurement of voltage and current, uses of
simulation and experimentation for analysis and design, and the design of elementary electric circuits. The writing
of technical reports and the interpretation and documentation of experimental results is emphasized. Corequisite:
ENGR 2320.
ENGR-2359 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering
Engineering analysis and design of treatment processes for industrial pollution of air, water, and soil. Topics
include contaminates, their sources, and cleanup. Economic and legal consideration. (Offered every other year).
Prerequisite: CHEM 1318 and Sophomore standing.
ENGR-2364 Electronics I
An introduction to the techniques of analysis, design, and understanding of elementary electronic devices and
circuits. Modeling of linear and non-linear electronic devices and systems such as diodes, bipolar junction, and
field effect transistors, operational amplifiers, and digital logic devices. Analysis and design of circuits using device
and system models. An introduction to digital logic, including analysis and design techniques. Prerequisite: ENGR
2320. Corequisite: ENGR 2164.
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ENGR-2164 Electronics I Laboratory
Laboratory course accompanying ENGR 2364. A continuation of the topics in ENGR 2120, with emphasis on
electronic devices and systems. Experiments and design projects employing diodes, transistors, operational
amplifiers, and combinational and sequential digital logic. Corequisite: ENGR 2364.
ENGR-3181 Engineering Design V
Builds on the students' background in electrical engineering with emphasis on the design of digital logic based
systems. Supporting topics include combinatorial and sequential circuits, programmable logic, finite state
machines, microprocessor-based systems, introductory programming, and functional block diagrams. (Offered
every year). Prerequisites: ENGR 2364 and 2164.
ENGR-3182 Engineering Design VI
Introduces students to the fundamentals of instrumentation and mechanical measurements that support thermal
fluids designs. Students conduct measurements of quantities such as temperature, strain, pressure, and fluid flow.
Topics include: operating principles, calibration procedure and techniques for obtaining measurements;
computerized data acquisition, analysis, and visualization. Includes development of projects and other preparation
for Senior Design. Oral and/or written reports are required. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: Junior Standing
ENGR-3321 Signals and Systems
The analysis of signals and linear systems in the time and frequency domains using transform methods. Topics
include: methods of modeling signals and systems, convolution, frequency response, impulse response, the Fourier
and Laplace transforms, and transfer functions as applied to circuits and general linear systems. Prerequisites:
ENGR 2320 and MATH 3316.
ENGR-3121 Signals and Systems Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany ENGR 3321. A mix of experiments and short design projects intended to motivate,
illustrate, and apply concepts from ENGR 3321. Modern methods of simulation and computer-aided design of
linear systems are introduced. Corequisite: ENGR 3321.
ENGR-3323 Fluid Mechanics I
An introduction to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, including hydrostatics, conservation of mass, momentum,
and energy for a control volume, dimensional analysis and similarity, flow measurement, and pipe flow.
Prerequisites: ENGR 3327 and 2314. Corequisites: ENGR 3123 and MATH 3357.
ENGR-3123 Fluid Mechanics I Laboratory
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Experimental investigations in fluid mechanics including instrumentation and measurements, analysis, design, and
reporting of results. Corequisite: ENGR 3323
ENGR-3327 Thermodynamics I
Basic principles of macroscopic thermodynamics including pressure-volume-temperature relationship of pure
substances, work, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy and the degradation of energy,
thermodynamic system analysis, computer-aided design, and analysis of simple power and refrigeration systems.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2311
ENGR-3339 Mechanics of Materials
Stresses and deflections of structural elements including stress strain relations, Mohr's circle, tierods, columns,
beams, torque tubes, and statically indeterminate systems for both elastic and plastic stress levels. Prerequisite:
ENGR 1313.
ENGR-3355 Control Systems
Techniques of modeling and analyzing mechanical and electrical systems, linear systems including feedback
control systems, solutions to system differential equations using classical techniques, both analytical using the
Laplace transform, and numerical methods; transfer functions, transient and steady-state response, stability, and
frequency response. Prerequisites: ENGR 2320, MATH 3316. Corequisite: ENGR 3155.
ENGR-3155 Control Systems Laboratory
Experimental observation of the behavior of physical systems and comparison with the mathematical models.
Construction and analysis of simple control systems with examples taken from the thermal, fluid, mechanical, and
electrical sciences. Corequisite: ENGR 3355.
ENGR-4326 Heat Transfer
A study of conduction, convection, and radiation separately and in combination; steady and unsteady states;
analytical and numerical methods including explicit and implicit finite differences. Prerequisites: ENGR 3323,
MATH 3357. Corequisites: ENGR 4126.
ENGR-4126 Heat Transfer Laboratory
Experimental investigations in heat transfer including instrumentation and measurements, analysis, design, and
reporting of results. (Offered every year). Corequisite: ENGR 4326.
ENGR-4328 High-Frequency Electromagnetics
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The fundamental theory of electromagnetic waves is developed and applied to the design of high-frequency
electrical circuits. Topics include: how electromagnetic waves travel and are usefully directed; how to design
signal transmission lines, filters and couplers; analysis of high-frequency circuit networks, and high-frequency
circuit concepts such as distributed impedance. Students will also prepare an individually researched assignment
on a subject of their choice exploring an emerging technology in the electrical engineering area. (Also listed as
PHYS 4328.) Prerequisite: MATH 2321 and either ENGR 2320 or PHYS 2131.
ENGR-4341 Engineering Materials
Principles underlying the structure-property-application relationships of various engineering materials including
metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, composites, semiconductors, and superconductors. Analysis of material
microstructures with respect to thermal, mechanical, electrical, optical, magnetic, and chemical properties. The role
of material selection in engineering design. Laboratory work includes material testing, uses of x-ray diffractometer
and the electron scanning microscope. Supplemental of x-ray diffractometer and the electron scanning
microscope. Supplemental movies on advances in engineering materials. Individual project.
ENGR-4342 Bioengineering Science
Structure, function, and modeling of transport systems in the human body with emphasis on cardiovascular,
pulmonary, and related systems. Mathematical modeling and system responses to environmental changes.
Homeostasis and control systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 1318 and MATH 1311.
ENGR-4356 Modern Control System Design
Selected topics from the broad range of modern methods of control system analysis and design, such as: state-
space and modern transfer function models and methods; discrete-time and/or nonlinear systems; multivariable
systems; computer-aided control system design.
ENGR-4357 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Chemical reaction kinetics and its relationship to the design and scale-up of chemical reactors. Mathematical
analysis of batch, mixed flow and plug flow reactors, advanced topics including multireaction analysis, heat and
mass transfer in chemical reactors and catalytic reactors. Computer simulation. Prerequisites: ENGR 2311
ENGR-4358 Biochemical Engineering
The fundamentals of analysis and design of bioprocesses. Topics include enzyme kinetics, immobilized enzyme
reactors, cell cultivation, growth kinetics, and bioreactor design. Prerequisite: ENGR 2311.
ENGR-4365 Digital Logic Design
A comprehensive study of digital logic design and analysis techniques for combinational and sequential circuits.
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Small-scale and medium scale integrated circuits as well as several varieties of programmable logic are used as
design components. Includes a case study of complex sequential circuit such as a microprocessor.
ENGR-4165 Digital Logic Design Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany ENGR 4365. A series of short design projects intended to motivate, illustrate, and apply
design techniques taught in ENGR 4365. Projects are implemented using various programmable logic devices.
Corequisite: ENGR 4365.
ENGR-4366 Unit Operations
Mass transfer in multi-component systems and its relationship to fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Techniques of
design of transfer operations including distillation, gas absorption, liquid extraction and cooling towers. Computer
aided design and simulation. Prerequisite: ENGR 2311
ENGR-4367 Mechatronics
This course surveys topics underlying the design of mechatronic systems such as electronics, system modeling
and control, and computer control systems. Components supporting system design such as sensors, actuators,
and data acquisitions are also covered. Case studies of mechatronic systems, including discussion of tradeoffs
between mechanical, electrical, electronic, and microcomputer control, are studied. A final project involving the
design and implementation of a mechatronic system puts these principles into practice. Prerequisites: ENGR 2314,
2364, and 3355.
ENGR-4369 Embedded Microcomputer Systems
Study of microprocessor and microcontroller systems: hardware, including basic system architectures, processors,
memory, and peripheral devices; software, including assembly language programming; and system design,
including electrical and mechanical applications. Hands-on experience in a typical development environment,
including interfacing and programming. Includes a case study of a typical embedded system.
ENGR-4370 Mechanics of Continuous Media
Mechanics of solids including elasticity, plasticity, advanced strength of materials, energy methods, experimental
stress analysis, and an introduction to the finite element method. Prerequisite: ENGR 3339.
ENGR-4371 Machine Design
Topics chosen from among static and fatigue theories of failure, fracture, probabilistic design, shafts and shaft
components, springs, welded and bolted connections, and gear design. Prerequisite: ENGR 3339
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ENGR-4372 Computational Methods in Engineering
Application of contemporary numerical methods to problems in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Formulation of governing differential equations, weighted residuals, finite-difference, and control volume finite-
element methods. Prerequisite: MATH 3316
ENGR-4373 Thermal/Fluid Applications
This course covers advanced topics in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Applications in which
the interdependence of these fields is critical to the understanding of engineering systems will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: ENGR 3327.
ENGR-4375 Structural Dynamics
Free and forces vibrations of single and multiple degree of freedom systems with and without damping, structural
response to dynamic loads, eigenvalue problems, energy methods, differential equation methods, forcing functions,
and numerical analysis. Prerequisites: ENGR 2314 and MATH 3316
ENGR-4377 Electronics II
Analysis and design of digital electronic circuits using MOS transistors; analysis and design and operational
amplifiers; feedback amplifiers and frequency response of amplifiers. Prerequisite: ENGR 2364.
ENGR-4177 Electronics II Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany ENGR 4377. Computer-aided design of integrated circuits and verification of design
using simulation and/or laboratory experimentation. Corequisite: ENGR 4377.
ENGR-4381 Engineering Design VII
A capstone design experience with small groups of students, each group advised by a designated faculty member.
Includes the establishment of objectives and criteria, modeling, analysis and synthesis, and synthesis, and
aesthetics for the preliminary design stages of each group's project. Projects will involve realistic design
constraints such as ethics, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability, economics, the environment, and
social and political issues. Oral and written reports and design journals are required. Prerequisite: Full admission to
the major; two of ENGR 3327, 3355, and 3323; ENGR 3155 or 3123; and ENGR 3181 or 3182.
ENGR-4382 Engineering Design VIII
The capstone experience continued, including final design, construction, testing, and evaluation of the projects
started in ENGR 4381. Oral and written reports and design journals are required. Prerequisite: ENGR 4381 or
consent of Department Chair.
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ENGR-3-90 Directed Research
Individual research conducted under faculty supervision. Oral and written communication of results is required,
including an end-of-semester written report. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours. The course may be repeated for
additional credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and the department chair.
ENGR-1-90 Directed Research - Introductory Level
Individual research conducted under faculty supervision. Oral and written communication of results is required,
including an end-of-semester written report. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours. The course may be repeated for
additional credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair.
ENGR-2-91 Problems in Engineering
Independent work on problems in engineering as indicated by the student's preparation and interest. 1 to 6
semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
ENGR-4-91 Problems in Engineering
Independent work on problems in engineering as indicated by the student's preparation and interest. 1 to 6
semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair.
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Entrepreneurship
Faculty
Luis E. Martinez, Ph.D. , Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Overview
The Entrepreneurship minor is designed to cultivate, coordinate, and integrate Trinity’s diverse resources for the
development and application of more creative entrepreneurial behavior and achievement. It builds on the overlap of
three clusters of programs: arts and humanities, science and engineering, and business and social sciences.
The Entrepreneurship minor provides students an interdisciplinary approach to the process of creativity and
entrepreneurship. This minor focuses on the process of creativity, opportunity identification and evaluation, design
and innovation, financing, strategy, marketing, and new venture development. This minor offers an opportunity for
students to form multidisciplinary entrepreneurship project teams (E-Teams) for transforming creative ideas into
practical realities, and to interact with alumni entrepreneurs.
This minor requires twenty-one hours of coursework with at least nine hours at the upper-division level.
Students who wish to go beyond the minimum required of this minor should investigate the possibility of an
Interdisciplinary Second Major and prepare an expanded plan that integrates more of these courses. A form that
describes the Interdisciplinary Second Major is available in the Office of the Registrar.
Requirements
The Minor
Entrepreneurship Core (14 hours)
ENTR 2111 Introduction to Entrepreneurship I
ENTR 2112 Introduction to Entrepreneurship II
ENTR 3340 Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship
ENTR 3341 Entrepreneurial Planning and Strategies
ENTR 4360 Entrepreneurial Sales
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BUSN 4355 Entrepreneurial Venture Planning
Required Supporting Courses (9 hours)
ACCT 1300 or Understanding the Language of Business
ACCT 1301 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
MKTG 2301 Principles of Marketing
MGMT 2301 Management Organizations
Elective Courses
Along with members of the advisory committee, students will select three elective courses that meet the following
criteria: (1) the specific courses selected should encourage students to develop essential skills for their
entrepreneurial development or lead students to investigate broader areas of social concern; and (2) the courses
must be approved by the advisory committee of the minor.
Courses
ENTR-1342 Arts Entrepreneurship Mindset
Artists create! Do they see themselves as entrepreneurs? How do they create value for customer/client? How do
they deliver that value to a customer/client? How they capture the worth of that value? Specifically designed for
performers, writers, composers, musicians, conductors, designers, painters, photographers, sculptors, theatre
directors, artistic directors, actors, poets and other creatives, this class offers a framework, tools, and a community
of peers and mentors to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The students will start from the craft they know, learn
the craft they need to create value. Students will examine the breadth of professional opportunities available in the
Creative Economy and in the individual's field of arts practice, and explore strategies for pursuing them. (Also listed
as THTR 1342).
ENTR-2111 Introduction to Entrepreneurship I
This course serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship, focusing on the process of brainstorming, recognizing
and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities and developing a preliminary business model around that opportunity.
Designed for all majors, prior business experience or previous coursework in business is not required. Students
residing in Entrepreneurship Hall should enroll in this class for credit. (Offered every semester)
ENTR-2112 Introduction to Entrepreneurship II
This course serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship, focusing on the process of brainstorming, recognizing
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and evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities and developing a preliminary business model around that opportunity.
Designed for all majors, prior business experience or previous coursework in business is not required. Students
residing in Entrepreneurship Hall should enroll in this class for credit. (Offered every semester) Prerequisite: ENTR
2111
ENTR-3340 Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship
This course focuses on the process of innovation and design for entrepreneurial venture development. In this
course students learn to develop a persuasive structure to make innovative ideas attractive and defensible. Design
is an essential step in transforming innovative ideas into practical reality. This course focuses on the use of design
as a form of expression, including development of functional prototypes of innovative ideas potentially leading to
entrepreneurial ventures. In this course students are required to form multidisciplinary design teams. Students
develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to developing innovative ideas, design methodologies, use of
appropriate information, materials, tools, and technology for entrepreneurial ventures. Prerequisites: GNED 2340
(also listed as ART 2314 and THTR/ENGL/MUSC 2340) and Junior standing, or consent of instructor.
ENTR-3341 Entrepreneurial Planning and Strategies
This course focuses on entrepreneurial planning and strategies with emphasis on the areas of financing,
management, and marketing. Major topics include attracting seed and growth capital from sources such as
individuals, venture capital, investment banking, and government and commercial banks; creating marketing plans
for a new venture; entrepreneurial or opportunity oriented management, strategic control, operational functions,
and organizational management; short- and long- range planning; and measurement of economic performance.
Prerequisite: ENTR 3340
ENTR-3-90 Directed Studies: Junior Level
Independent study under faculty supervision with emphasis on the latest developments in entrepreneurship and
preparation of the E-Team projects. May be repeated up to three hours. Prerequisites: GNED 2340 (also listed as
ART 2314 and THTR/ENGL/MUSC 2340)and Junior standing, or consent of instructor.
ENTR-3-95 Internship
An off-campus internship with an accepted employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. This structured and
supervised professional work experience must be pre-approved and include a relevant deliverable assignment,
service, or project for the company or non-profit. The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit
according to the work performed, from 0 to 6 hours. A maximum of 6 hours of internship credit may be applied to a
Trinity degree. Must be taken Pass/Fail. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
ENTR-4360 Entrepreneurial Sales
Compared to established firms, startups face significant challenges identifying their ideal customers, personalizing
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messaging to those audiences, acquiring initial customers and retaining customers. This course examines
representative challenges and tools for enabling new ventures the ability to sell. Prerequisites: ENTR 3341
ENTR-4-90 Directed Studies - Senior Level
Independent Study under faculty supervision with emphasis on completing the major project of the
entrepreneurship program. May be repeated for up to three hours. Prerequisite: ENTR 3340 and Senior Standing
ENTR---91 Special Topics in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Study of a topic or field not covered by other courses. Lower division offerings will provide an introductory
approach to a topic. Upper division courses will involve in-depth analysis of a specific area, and will usually require
prerequisite courses, at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite:
Consent of Instructor
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Environmental Studies
Faculty
Kelly Grey Carlisle, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, English
Greg Hazleton, Ph.D. , Visiting Assistant Professor
Glenn Kroeger, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Geosciences
Kelly Lyons, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology
Jennifer P. Mathews, Ph.D. , Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Shana McDermott, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Economics
Troy Murphy, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Biology
Judith Norman, Ph.D. , Professor, Philosophy
Richard K. Reed, Ph.D. , Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
David Ribble, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology; Director
Heather Sullivan, Ph.D. , Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Benjamin Surpless, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Geosciences
Elizabeth Ward, M.F.A. , Professor, Art and Art History
Overview
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the environment and humans’ relationship with
it. The program incorporates a variety of approaches in the arts and humanities, the natural sciences, social
analysis, and social policy. Students may choose an Environmental Studies major to explore the environment from
a scientific perspective or to prepare for a career in one of the many fields that seek to monitor, shape, or interpret
our relationship with it. Environmental Studies majors have extensive interaction with the natural world in research,
class projects, and internships.
Requirements
The Major
The Minor
Honors in Environmental Studies
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The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Environmental Studies are at least 42 credit
hours, including at least 18 upper division credit hours, as follows:
I. The Introductory Course (3 credit hours):
ENVI 1301 Introduction to Environmental Studies
II. Fundamentals (13-15 credit hours)
In addition to the Introductory Course, the Fundamentals provide foundational knowledge and skills for
students engaged in Environmental Studies. Students must take at least one course from each of the
categories below.
A. Enviromental Science
BIOL 1311 Integrative Biology (with BIOL 1111 Introductory Biology Lab) or
GEOS 1409 Earth's Environmental Systems
B. Environmental Policy
ANTH 2357 Humans and the Enviroment or
ECON 1311 Principles of Microeconomics
C. Environmental Arts and Humanities
PHIL 1350 Environmental Ethics or
CMLT 2350 Science Fiction and the Enviroment
D. Quantative Skills
MATH 1320 Statistical Methods or
GEOS 3408 GIS and Remote Sensing or
URBS/SOCI 3465 Research Methods: GIS
III. Environmental Science core (11-12 credit hours)
Take at least 3 of the following:
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BIOL 2312 Cells and Cell Systems (with BIOL 2112 Cells and Cell Systems Lab)
BIOL 3413 Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics
BIOL 3434 Ecology
BIOL 3435 Evolution
BIOL 4351 Conservation Biology
CHEM 2319 Organic Chemistry I (with CHEM 2119 Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry)
GEOS 2400 Solid Earth Processes
GEOS 2402 Earth Surface Processes
GEOS 3310 Global Climate Change
GEOS 3411 Hydrogeology
GEOS 3421 Environmental Geochemistry
IV. Environmental Policy core (6 credit hours)
Take at least 2 of the following:
ANTH/SOCI 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment
BUSN 3314 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Global Concern
ECON/URBS 3330 Economics and the Environment
ECON/URBS 3334 Urban Economics
PLSI 3413 Policy Analysis and the Policymaking Process
SOCI 3340 Urban Geography
V. Environmental Humanities and Arts core (6 credit hours)
Take at least 2 of the following:
ART 2495 Outdoor Studio
CMLT 2301 World Literature and the Environment
COMM 3323 Environmental Communication in Asia
ENVI 3301 Enviromental Literature
VI. Beyond Trinity
Although not required for the major, students are encouraged to engage in off-campus internship
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opportunies or to gain experience writing grants and fundraising to support environmental not-for-
profit organizations.
ALE 3301 Grant Writing and Fundraising
ENVI 4395 Environmental Studies Internship
VI. Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (3 credit hours)
ENVI 4301 Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies
VIII. University requirements:
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit
hours.
The Minor
The Environmental Studies minor is an interdisciplinary study of the Earth’s environment and human interaction
with that environment. The required courses address environmental issues from natural science, economic, and
sociocultural perspectives. At least nine hours need to be upper-division courses. In addition, it is recommended
that Environmental Studies Minors complete ENVI 4301, Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies.
Given the breadth of this minor, a significant overlap with a student’s choice of Pathways courses is both expected
and encouraged. To that end, courses that fulfill an understanding are indicated (*) in the following lists.
Requirements for the minor are listed below, including at least 12 hours of lower division and 9 hours of upper
division courses.
I. Required Courses
ENVI 1301* Introduction to Environmental Studies
BIOL 1311* Integrative Biology
BIOL 1111 Introductory Biology Lab
ECON 1311* Principles of Microeconomics
GEOS 1409 Earth's Environmental Systems
GEOS 2400 Solid Earth Processes
ECON 3333* Economics and the Environment (also listed as URBS 3333)
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II. One course from the following list (check catalog for prerequisites)
BIOL 3434 Ecology
BIOL 3420 Animal Behavior
CHEM 2319* Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2119* Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry
ENGR 2311 Mass and Energy Balances
GEOS 2402 Earth Surface Processes
GEOS 3411 Hydrogeology
GEOS 3408 GIS and Remote Sensing
GEOS 3421 Environmental Geochemistry
III. One course from the following list (check catalog for prerequisites)
ANTH 2357 Humans and the Environment
ANTH 3464 Morality in the Marketplace
ANTH 4354 Seminar on Primatology
CMLT 2301 World Literature and the Environment
ECON 3318 ThebGlobal Economy
ECON 3334 Urban Economics (also listed as URBS 3334)
ENVI 3301 Environmental Literature
ENVI 4390 Topics in Environmental Policy
HIST 3382 The City in History (also listed as URBS 3305)
PLSI 3413 Policy Analysis and the Policymaking Process
URBS 3305 The City in History (also listed as HIST 3382)
URBS 3334 Urban Economics (also listed as ECON3334)
ENVI 4301 Recommended: Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies
The course is available to seniors and may be taken only once for credit.
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Honors in Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies majors are eligible to receive Honors if they have completed two semesters of Senior Thesis
credit and presented a senior thesis or project, which has been evaluated and approved by Environmental Studies
faculty. In addition, students must attain an overall 3.3 grade point average cumulatively and in the major. Prior to
registration for their senior year, Environmental Studies Honors candidates must meet with the Environmental
Studies program Director and arrange for the faculty thesis director and two additional faculty members to act as
an Honors Advisory Committee. Students must submit to the program Director a written request to graduate with
Honors in Environmental Studies no later than the first full week of the student's final semester before graduation.
The decision to confer or not to confer Honors will be made by the program Director, the Honors Committee and
two additional faculty from the Environmental Studies Committee, based on the quality of the written thesis or art
work and the oral presentation of that material.
Courses
ENVI-1301 Introduction to Environmental Studies
Students study an interdisciplinary approach to environmental inquiry and action, which spans three areas: the
natural sciences, social policy, and the humanities. Students engage in readings, discussions, and field trips from
biology, geosciences, economics, social justice, art, ethics, and literature. This approach introduces students to the
broad field of Environmental Studies and to the specific tracks of the major. (Offered every year.)
ENVI-1305 Advanced Placement Credit in Environmental Science
Students earning 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Environmental Science or earn at least a 5 in the
International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies course will receive AP credit through this
course.
ENVI-2-10 Environmental Studies Field School
Students will analyze the changing face of geological systems, flora and fauna, and human society over time and
space. Particular attention will be paid to land use over time and space, using skills of the natural sciences and
policy analysis, as well as perspectives of art and literature.
ENVI-3301 Environmental Literature
This course introduces students to environmental literature, including traditional nature writing from the
nineteenth century to the present and more contemporary literary expressions about environment that reach
beyond nature writing. Students will explore how literary works and critical theories help shape environmental
understanding and how literary practices relate to other kinds of environmental discourses, such as those in the
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sciences and policy arenas. (Offered every Spring.)
ENVI-3-90 Environmental Studies Independent Study
Individual research in a selected area or of a selected topic. A student may repeat the course for a maximum of six
semester hours. A project proposal must be submitted to and approved by the professor supervising the research
prior to registration. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ENVI-4301 Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies
An in-depth synthesis of special topics from the Environmental Studies curriculum, with application to current
environmental problems. Student work will integrate the three primary areas of environmental studies: the natural
sciences, policy analysis and arts and humanities. Prerequisites: Senior standing
ENVI-4390 Topics in Environmental Policy
The course examines environmental policy as applied to specific cases of environmental problems and natural
resource management. Topics vary. A student may repeat the course for a maximum of six semester hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of the program chair required
ENVI-4395 Environmental Studies Internship
Field work experience in a setting arranged and approved by the student, a faculty member of the Environmental
Studies Advisory committee, and a non-University institution. Supervision and guidance will be provided by the
host agency and contact with the professor must be maintained. A student may repeat the course for a maximum
of six semester hours. This course is taken Pass/Fail.
ENVI-4398 Thesis Research
Independent scholarly, scientific, or artistic work conducted under the supervision of a faculty thesis director.
Course enrollment requires that the student submit a proposal, with the approval of a thesis director, to the
Environmental Studies program chair before classes commence in the semester of ENVI 4398 credit. That proposal
will be considered for approval by the program chair in consultation with the thesis director before the end of the
add-drop period. (Every semester)
ENVI-4399 Thesis Writing and Presentation
A continuation of student work begun in ENVI 4398. Students are required to complete the project and present
their work to students and faculty, the latter including the Environmental Studies program chair, the faculty mentor,
and at least two other faculty members. (Every Semester) Prerequisite: Senior status required and ENVI 4398
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Film Studies
Faculty
Aaron Delwiche, Ph.D. , Professor, Communication
Nina C. Ekstein, Ph.D. , Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Ph.D. , Professor, Communication
Rachel Joseph, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Human Communication and Theatre
Patrick Keating, Ph.D. , Professor, Communication; Director
Curtis Swope, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz, Ph.D. , Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Michael Ward, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Overview
The Minor
The minor in Film Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores film as a cultural, artistic, and commercial
product. Students will have the opportunity to study film principles through theory, history, and practice.
Requirements
The requirements for a minor in Film Studies are as follows:
I. Complete 21 credit hours in the following distribution:
A. FILM 1301 Introduction to Film Studies (also listed as COMM 1302)
B. One of the following eight courses:
CHIN 3312 Chinese Cinema
CHIN 3313 Cities of Strangers: Trans-Cultural Chinese Cinema
FILM 2301 International Cinema (also listed as COMM 2301)
ML&L 3311 French Cinema
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ML&L 3321 German Cinema
ML&L 3344 Russian Cinema
SPAN 3321 Spanish Cinema
SPAN 3322 Spanish American Cinema
C. Six additional hours taken from at least two departments or languages from the Study Coursework list.
D. Three hours from the Practice Coursework list.
E. Six hours of electives chosen from either the Study or Practice Coursework list.
II. Guidelines for selection of coursework:
A. At least nine hours of coursework in the Film Studies Minor must be upper division.
B. No more than nine hours of the coursework can be taken from one department to fulfill the requirements
of the minor.
Film Studies Core
Study Coursework
ARTH 3357 History of Photography
ARTH 3448 Caravaggio and Artemisia: Painting, Gender, Fiction, and Film
CHIN 3312 Chinese Cinema
CHIN 3313 Cities of Strangers: Trans-cultural Chinese Cinema
COMM 3325 Special Topics: Film Noir
FILM 1301 Introduction to Film Studies (required; also listed as COMM 1302)
FILM 2301 International Cinema (also listed as COMM 2301)
HIST 3372 Black Images in Film
ML&L 3311 French Cinema
ML&L 3321 German Cinema
ML&L 3344 Russian Cinema
MUSC 1347 Introduction to Film Music
PHIL 3457 Philosophy of Film
PLSI 2432 Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
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SPAN 3321 Spanish Cinema
SPAN 3322 Spanish American Cinema
RELI 3418 Religion and Film
THTR 2332 Play Structure and Analysis
Practice Coursework
ART 2450 Photography I
ART 3450 Photography II
ART 3452 Photography III
ART 4-50 Advanced Photography
ART 2452 Digital Photography I
ART 4-52 Advanced Digital Photography
ART 2380 Digital Art
ART 3380 Advanced Digital Art
COMM 3-40 Media Writing: Scriptwriting
COMM 3-42 Visual Communication
COMM 3-46 Video Communication
ENGL 2402 Fiction Writing
THTR 1320 Introduction to Production Techniques
THTR 1352 Acting I
THTR 2310 Principles of Design
THTR 2314 Principles of Stage Lighting
THTR 2352 Acting II: Scene Study
THTR 3340 Directing
THTR 3360 Playwriting
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Courses
FILM-1301 Introduction to Film Studies
This course is an introduction to the artistic, cultural, and scholarly importance of film. The course focuses on the
development of film as a complex art form, the evolution of narrative as part of a formal system, the development
of the industry and film genres, critical and cultural approaches to film analysis, and the construction of the
audience. Students will read excerpts from primary texts as well as more general texts dealing with film
interpretation and criticism. (Also listed as COMM 1302.)
FILM-2301 International Cinema
This course focuses on the cultural and critical analysis of international films as an expression of particular artistic
genres and/or styles within specific historical, ideological, and cultural contexts. Films selected have achieved
wide, critical acclaim; others reveal unique and important visions of human experience; while others are selected
for their political, ideological, or sociological significance. Students should develop an awareness that the medium
of film has a history and that its history is not confined to national boundaries. (Also listed as COMM 2301.)
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Geosciences
Faculty
Kurt Knesel, Ph.D. , Visiting Assistant Professor
Glenn Kroeger, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Dan Lehrmann, Ph.D. , Gertrude and Walter Pyron Professor of Geosciences
Diane Smith, Ph.D. , Imogene and Harold Herndon Professor of Geology
Benjamin Surpless, Ph.D. , Professor
Kathleen Surpless, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Brady Ziegler, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Overview
The department of Geosciences offers two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Earth Systems Science and a Bachelor
of Science in Geosciences. The Bachelor of Arts program prepares students interested in careers or disciplines
that require a fundamental understanding of Earth systems (e.g., environmental science, secondary eduation, law,
geography). This BA program offers flexibility, allowing students to pursue intensive study in other disciplines.
Requirements
Departmental requirements: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Earth Systems Science (ESYS)
Departmental requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Geosciences
The Minor
Honors in Geosciences
The Major
Departmental requirements: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Earth Systems
Science (ESYS)
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Earth Systems Science (a minimum of 46 credit
hours) are:
I. Required courses in geosciences:
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One of GEOS 1303, GEOS 1405, GEOS 1406, 1307, or 1409.A.
GEOS 2400, 2402, and 2403.B.
GEOS 3101.C.
GEOS 3120 is required for junior majors. Trip expenses, including transportation, must be paid by eachD.
student.
GEOS 4320 is required for senior majors.E.
II. At least 14 additional upper division hours in geosciences; no more than 3 hours of Directed Studies or Thesis
may be applied to this upper division hour requirement.
III. 12 additional credit hours from the following courses: ANTH 2310; BIOL 1311 and 1111; BIOL 2312 and 2112;
BIOL 3434; BUSN/ECON 2301; CHEM 1318 and 1118; CHEM 2319 and 2119; CHEM 3432; MATH 1311; MATH 1312;
MATH 1320; MATH 2308; CSCI 1320; CSCI 1321; PHYS 1309 or 1311, and 1111; PHYS 1310 or 1312, and 1112.
IV. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Geosciences
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Geosciences (a minimum of 56 credit
hours) are:
Required courses in geosciences:I.
One of GEOS 1303, GEOS 1405, GEOS 1406, 1307, or 1409.A.
GEOS 2400, 2402, and 2403.B.
GEOS 3101.C.
GEOS 3120 is required for junior majors. Trip expenses, including transportation, must be paid by eachD.
student.
GEOS 4320 is required for senior majors.E.
Geosciences and cognate courses to complete one of the following concentrations:I.
Geology Concentration:A.
GEOS 3401; GEOS 3422 or GEOS 3423.1.
MATH 1311; MATH 1312 or MATH 1320 or MATH 2308.2.
CHEM 1318 and 1118.3.
PHYS 1309 or 1311, and 1111; PHYS 1310 or 1312, and 1112.4.
Environmental Geosciences Concentration:B.
GEOS 3408 and GEOS 3411.1.
MATH 1311; MATH 1312 or MATH 1320 or MATH 2308.2.
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CHEM 1318 and 1118.3.
At least 8 credit hours from the following list: BIOL 1311 and 1111; CHEM 3432; PHYS 1309 or4.
1311, and 1111; PHYS 1310 or 1312, and 1112.
At least 10 additional upper division hours in geosciences; no more than 3 hours of Directed Studies or ThesisI.
may be applied to this upper division hour requirement.
It is strongly recommended that students take an accredited and departmentally approved summer field geology
course.
University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at leastI.
120 credit hours.
The Minor
Requirements
The requirements are at least 18 hours of geoscience courses including GEOS 2400 and at least 9 hours of upper-
division geoscience courses.
Honors in Geosciences or Earth Systems Science
Requirements
Six hours of Thesis credit, GEOS 4395 and 4396, must be completed over two semesters. Students may enroll for
thesis credit only with the permission of the thesis director. A formal written thesis proposal must be submitted to
the geosciences Chair before the end of the fourth week of classes during the first semester of enrollment for
thesis credit. Achievement of Department Honors will be determined by the quality of the thesis research, the
written and oral presentations, and satisfaction of University requirements.
Courses
GEOS-1303 Volcanology
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The study of volcanoes with emphasis on volcanic morphology, eruptive mechanisms, rock types, and magmatic
properties and processes. Volcanoes will be examined in the context of plate tectonic theory. Natural resources
produced by volcanic processes and geologic hazards associated with volcanism will be discussed. (Offered every
other year. )
GEOS-1405 Oceanography
An inquiry-based introduction to the geologic, chemical, physical and biologic aspects of the Earth's oceans.
Topics include plate tectonics, seawater composition, waves, tides, currents, marine habitats and ecosystems and
global climate change. Approximately one half of the course meeting times will be data analysis, laboratory or field
activities. Field trip required; field trip costs must be paid by each student. (Offered every year.)
GEOS-1406 History and Evolution of Life
An inquiry-based study of major events in the history and evolution of life. Topics include fundamentals of earth
systems, the origin of life, mechanics of evolution, diversification of life, the invasion of land, innovation of flight,
mass extinctions, evolution of mammals, primates and hominids, and how human activity may affect the future of
life. Three class hours each week, three full-day field trips, and out of class projects including analysis and
synthesis of data gathered on field trips. Field trips are required; field trip costs must be paid by each student.
(Offered every Spring)
GEOS-1307 Geology, Resources, and Environmental Issues of China and Southeast Asia
A survey of the basic geology, natural resources and environmental issues of China and southeast Asia. The
fundamental geologic context of China and southeast Asia will be presented in the context of plate tectonics, Earth
system processes and Earth history. A large part of the course will be in seminar format. Discussion topics will
focus on the unique geological features of China and southeast Asia, the geology of hydrocarbon, metallic and non-
metallic resources, and the unique environmental challenges China and southeast Asia face as a result of rapid
economic development.
GEOS-1409 Earth's Environmental Systems
An inquiry-based examination of the interaction of the Earth's natural systems and the role that humans play in
determining the evolution of those systems. Topics include plate tectonics, solid earth processes and resources,
surficial physical and chemical processes, energy resources, and global climate change. Field trips required; field
trip costs must be paid by each student. (Offered every year.)
GEOS-2400 Solid Earth Processes
An intermediate-level, inquiry-based study of the fundamental geological materials and processes of the Earth.
Topics include plate tectonics, geophysical studies of the subsurface, mineral properties and formation, rock
properties and formation, volcanic processes and landforms, earthquake processes, geologic map interpretation,
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cross section construction, and relative and absolute age dating. Three class hours and three laboratory hours
each week. Field trips are required; field trip costs must be paid by each student. (Offered every year).
Prerequisites: One lower division GEOS Course or fulfillment of the Natural Sciences Approach of the Pathways
curriculum.
GEOS-2401 Earth History
A study of the significance of time as reflected in the rock and fossil record, with emphasis on understanding
geological processes within a time framework. An analysis of time concepts, stratigraphic principles, and the
fundamentals of sedimentary geology including the historical development of geological concepts and the
recognition and reconstruction of ancient environments. Laboratory: study of minerals. rocks, and fossils;
interpretation of surface features and time relationships through the use of topographic and geologic maps, cross
sections, correlation diagrams, and aerial photos. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Field trips
are required; field trip costs must be paid by each student. Prerequisites: GEOS 2400
GEOS-2402 Earth Surface Processes
The course delves into the processes that shape our planet's dynamic surface. At their most fundamental, these
processes are controlled by force, the transport of mass, and the transmission of energy on the surface of our
planet. In addition to geoscience concepts, we will apply principles of physics, biology, chemistry, and
mathematics in order to understand the short- and long-term evolution of landscapes, soil systems, and
groundwater systems. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: GEOS 2400
GEOS-2403 Earth Materials
An introduction to the classification, identification, and formation of minerals, rocks, and soil. Students in the
course will be able to evaluate the processes responsible for the origin of minerals and rocks in solid earth and
surficial systems, and to appraise the role of minerals and rocks in the Earth system and society. The laboratory
emphasizes methodologies and techniques used to identify and classify common minerals and rocks in hand
specimen and thin section. Weekend field trip required; students are responsible for field trip expenses. Three class
hours and three laboratory hours per week. (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: GEOS 2400
GEOS-3400 Earth Materials
An introduction to the origin, classification, and identification of minerals and rocks, including topics related to
crystal systems and structures, bonding, mineral chemistry, the nature of magma, solidification of magma, magma
genesis and evolution, types of metamorphism, metamorphic mineral reactions, metamorphic zones and facies,
determination of metamorphic grade, and the importance of mineral and rock resources to society. The laboratory
emphasizes methodologies and techniques used to identify and classify common minerals and rocks in hand
specimen and thin section. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. (Offered every year.)
Prerequisite: GEOS 2400
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GEOS-3401 Structural Geology
A study of the mechanics of crustal deformation in the context of plate tectonics. An introduction to the
descriptive, kinematic, and dynamic analysis of structures such as folds, faults, joint systems, and foliation.
Emphasis on the application of structural cross-sections, stereonet analysis, graphical techniques, and computer
applications to problems involving stress and strain of earth materials. Three class hours and three laboratory
hours per week. Field trips required; field trip costs must be paid by each student. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisite:
GEOS 2401 or GEOS 3400.
GEOS-3402 Paleontology
A study of invertebrate fossils, their classification, morphology, and geologic history. Also included will be an
introduction to the principles of paleontologic investigation and their application to the study of geology. Three
class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Prerequisite: GEOS 2402
GEOS-3307 Planetary Geology
An introduction to the geologic processes that operate on the surfaces and within the interiors of rocky ice-rich
objects in the Solar System. Earth analogues, remote sensing, and the latest results from the robotic planetary
exploration are used to investigate the origin and geology of the solar system. Topics include nebular materials
and processes in the early solar system, orbital dynamics, meteorites and impact cratering, formation and
evolution of lithospheres and atmospheres, volcanism and tectonics, weathering phenomena, planetary
environments, space missions and the data sets they collect. Prerequisite: GEOS 2400
GEOS-3309 Tectonics
Study of the tectonic processes of the Earth with emphasis on the historical development of tectonic theory and
current research in tectonics. Topics include: geophysical and geochemical characterization of the Earth's interior,
plate kinematics and dynamics, earthquake mechanisms, the nature and origin of continental crusts and margins,
and the relationship between tectonics and rock-forming processes. Prerequisite: GEOS 3400
GEOS-3310 Global Climate Change
An intermediate-level study of the fundamental science of global climate change. Topics include an introduction to
the global climate system, a review of the fundamentals of energy transfer between earth systems, investigation of
the geologic evidence of natural climate change, and evidence for anthropogenic climate change. The course will
also delve into the present and future impacts of climate change on natural systems and human activities, and
students will investigate potential viable solutions to global climate change. (Offered every other year.)
Prerequisites: One lower division GEOS course.
GEOS-3411 Hydrogeology
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This course will focus on the fundamentals of groundwater, including groundwater recharge, movement, and
storage. Basic concepts covered will include aquifer properties, groundwater flow, aquifer heterogeneity, well
monitoring and sampling, chemical evolution of natural groundwater, and an introduction to contaminant fate and
transport. The laboratory component of this course will involve data collection, manipulation, and analysis, as well
as the use of physical and computational models to simulate groundwater flow and aquifer properties. Field trips
are required; field trip expenses must be paid by each student. Prerequisites: GEOS 2400. Recommended: CHEM
1318 and CHEM 1118. (Offered every other year.)
GEOS-3412 Applied Geophysics
An introduction to the use of physical principles and measurements in the study of the Earth's subsurface, with an
emphasis on applications in environmental science, engineering, mineral exploration and archeology. Topics
include Fourier analysis, seismic waves in elastic media, refraction tomography, reflection seismology,
multichannel analysis of surface waves, gravity, electrical resistivity and groundpenetrating radar. Three class
hours and three laboratory hours per week. Field trips are required; field trip expenses must be paid by each
student. (Also listed as PHYS 3412.) Prerequisite: PHYS 1310 or 1312 (may be taken concurrently).
GEOS-3315 Iceland - Its Unique Geological, Economic and Cultural History
This course will expose students to the unique economic, geologic, and cultural history of Iceland. The economic
aspects will focus on the role of financial markets and monetary institutions in economic booms and crashes
using Iceland as a case study, possible solutions to public good problems such as the Icelandic fishing quota,
business practices which often prioritize protection of the environment and social responsibility, and the role of
international trade in development of a small country. The geological history will emphasize Iceland's plate
tectonic setting, volcanism, glacial history and related hazards, geothermal energy, and the effects of climate
change. The cultural portion will explore the fundamental role of literature in a country with virtually no illiteracy,
and the role of the sagas in the transmission of culture, language, and the law in the country with the oldest
parliament in the world. (Also listed as BUSN 3315, ECON 3315, INTL 3315, and PLSI 3315.) (Offered every other
year.)
GEOS-3319 Field Geology in China
Field study of the evolution of sedimentary basins and mountain belts in China. Emphasis on developing
observational and interprative skills in the field. Additional goals are to gain an appreciation of Chinese culture,
language and history by working together with Chinese students and studying a variety of sites of historical and
cultural importance. Students interested in geosciences, environmental studies, anthropology, and Chinese
languages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Prerequisites: One course in geology, consent of instructor.
GEOS-3101 Geosciences Seminar
Attendance and participation in departmental seminars. Grade is based on participation, completion of
assignments, and attendance. Course may be repeated up to 3 times. Pass/Fail only. (Offered every year.)
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GEOS-3120 Majors' Field Trip
Field study of selected areas in Texas and surrounding regions: emphasis on developing observational and
interpretative skills in the field. May only be taken on a pass-fail basis. Field trip costs must be paid by each
student. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: Departmental major or by invitation of the department.
GEOS-3408 GIS and Remote Sensing
An introduction to computer-based mapping and spatial data analysis used in earth and life sciences and
environmental monitoring and management. Topics include: digital representation of data and images;
cartographic principles and the use of GPS; raster and vector based geographical information systems (GIS);
geostatistics, kriging, and visualization of geospatial data sets; acquisition and analysis of multispectral remote
sensing data, including principle component analysis and classification techniques. Three class hours and three
laboratory hours a week. (Offered every year.) Prerequisites: Completion of both the Natural Sciences and the
Quantitative Reasoning approaches within the Pathways curriculum.
GEOS-3421 Environmental Geochemistry
A study of the geochemical processes that occur at or near Earth's surface and their application in solving geologic
and environmental problems. Topics emphasized will include elemental cycling, thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-
base equilibrium, and redox reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 1318 and GEOS 2400 or consent of instructor.
GEOS-3422 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
The identification, description, and interpretation of sediments, sedimentary rocks, and sedimentary strata; an
introduction to the principles of stratigraphy and of sedimentary processes as they relate to modern depositional
systems and their ancient analogs. Emphasis will be place on the interpretation of depositional systems and
sequence stratigraphy. Three class hours and three laboratory hours a week. Field trips are required; field trip costs
must be paid by each student. Prerequisites: GEOS 2401 and 3400.
GEOS-3423 Basin Analysis
Application of stratigraphic concepts to the study of basin evolution and the environmental history and geometry
of sedimentary rock successions. Emphasis will be placed on tectonic evolution of basins, principles of
stratigraphic correlation, carbonate depositional systems, sequence stratigraphy, event stratigraphy, stratigraphic
modeling, and hydrocarbon systems. Laboratory experiments with outcrop sample suites, core and subsurface
geophysical data sets. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per a week. Field trips required; field trip costs
must be paid by each student. Prerequisites: GEOS 2401 and 3400.
GEOS-3-90 Directed Studies - Junior Level
Individual work under supervision. Credit may vary. Prerequisites: Major or minor standing and consent of project
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supervisor.
GEOS-3-91 Special Topics
An in-depth study of a topic in geosciences that is otherwise not covered in existing courses. May be repeated for
credit on different topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
GEOS-3-92 Internship
An off-campus internship in professional geoscientific practice. Internships may be arranged with businesses,
nonprofit institutions and government agencies and must be supervised by a faculty member. Geoscientific field
work, laboratory work or analysis must be conducted during the course of the internship. May be repeated for a
maximum of 3 credit hours. May only be taken on a Pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: Prior written approval of the
supervising faculty member and departmental permission.
GEOS-4001 Senior Comprehensive Examination
Geosciences and Earth Systems majors with senior standing will take a comprehensive exam. Students will be
required to attend a one-hour meeting held early in the Spring semester. The exam will be administered on a
Saturday in February. May only be taken on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: Departmental major and senior
standing.
GEOS-4-90 Directed Studies - Senior Level
Individual work under supervision. Credit may vary. Prerequisites: Major or minor standing and consent of project
supervisor.
GEOS-4320 Geosciences Senior Capstone Seminar
A synthesis of concepts and topics from the Geosciences curriculum. Students will integrate concepts from
multiple geologic disciplines to understand the geologic evolution of western North America, with particular
emphasis on the region to be explored during the Majors' Field Trip. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: Senior
standing in Geosciences
GEOS-4395 Thesis Research
Student research conducted under the supervision of a Trinity University faculty member leading to written
communication of the research in thesis format. Course enrollment requires planning with the thesis director
during the Junior year. A written thesis proposal must be submitted to the department. Prerequisites: Senior
standing and acceptance by a thesis director.
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GEOS-4396 Thesis Research and Presentation
A continuation of student project begun in GEOS 4395. Students are required to write and defend their thesis
according to University guidelines set forth in this Bulletin. An oral presentation of the thesis will be made to the
students and faculty of the department. Prerequisite: GEOS 4395.
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General Education
Courses
FYE-1600 First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience provides substantial instruction in written and oral communication skills while engaging
a topic of widespread or enduring significance. For each topic, the First-Year Experience consists of multiple
sections linked by a common syllabus and a weekly common learning experience for all students and faculty. Each
section is taught by two instructors and is the equivalent of two three-hour courses.
GNED-1100 Academic Success
This course introduces students to college-level expectations and to the techniques they need for academic
success in college. This course offers a safe and supportive environment to learn key academic success strategies
including, but not limited to, time and stress management, study skills, test-taking skills, and reading strategies.
Open to all students. (Offered every semester).
GNED-1101 Summer Math Bridge
A review of the math skills used most often in STEM courses, including systems of equations, logarithms and
exponents, trigonometry, vectors, and imaginary numbers. The course is designed to help build numerical intuition
and a foundation for an introduction to calculus. (Offered every year).
GNED-1300 First Year Seminar
An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on variable themes, required of all first-year students.
GNED-1306 Energy and Society
A study of the physics and technology of energy systems and their impact on society.
GNED-1341 Connected Science: Powering Our Lives
This course is intended primarily for students planning to become elementary school teachers or middle school
science teachers. The course emphasizes the interdisciplinary application of fundamental scientific principles,
practices, and ways of thinking to address questions relevant to everyday life. By exploring questions such as
"How do we power our cars?" and "Why do we cook our food?", students will explore and apply foundational
scientific concepts and processes by actively participating in scientific investigations and considering implications
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for curriculum design. Requirements: Consent of Instructor
GNED-1342 Connected Science: Change Over Time
This course is intended for students who are non-science majors who wish to deepen their conceptual
understanding of foundational biology and geoscience concepts, and is especially appropriate for students
interested in pursuing elementary or middle level teaching careers. The course emphasizes the interdisciplinary
application of fundamental scientific principles, practices, and ways of thinking to address questions relevant to
the natural world. The course is organized around two driving questions: 1) How has earth changed over time? and
2) How has life changed over time? We will explore these by actively participating in scientific investigations.
(Offered every Spring.)
GNED-2101 Chaos, Theory, and Careers
This course is designed to help participants identify their strengths as liberal arts students and develop the
professional skills necessary for meaningful pursuits after Trinity. The four central components of the course are:
(1) career development theory; (2) personal assessment of values, interests and skills; (3) exploration of career and
vocational options; and (4) professional skill development. By the end of this course students will be able to
conduct effective job and internship searches and respond to a changing world utilizing their liberal arts education.
(Offered every Spring)
GNED-2110 McNair Tutorial - Sophomore Level
An examination of research design, research ethics, the presentation of research findings, and related issues for
sophomore level participants in the McNair Scholars Program. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours
credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
GNED-2112 Academic Advising Literacy
An introduction to the theory and practice of academic advising. Students who complete the course will be eligible
to apply for the Advising Peer Mentorship program. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
GNED-2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
This course encourages students to synthesize a theoretical and experimental approach to the creative process as
studied through the visual arts, music, creative writing, and theatre. Students enter into the creative process as a
means to develop creative self-expression, aesthetic sensibility, and an understanding of the arts. The nature and
drive of artistic endeavor is explored through studies of the lives of significant thinkers and artists, examinations of
art works, guests lectures, and projects. Students will engage in activities and projects that will enable them to
access and develop their own creative thinking skills in concert with traditional, analytic modes. (Also listed as ART
2314, THTR 2340, ENGL 2340 and MUSC 2340.)
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GNED-3110 McNair Tutorial - Junior Level
An examination of research design, research ethics, the presentation of research findings, and related issues for
Junior level participants in the McNair scholars Program. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of two hours
credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
GNED-3-12 McNair Research Internship
Independent Study in connection with McNair Scholars Program research activities. May be repeated for a
maximum of four hours credit. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisite: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and
consent of instructor.
GNED-3315 The Mayor and The City: Seminar in San Antonio Problem-Solving
This course combines a study of power and politics within U.S. city and municipal structures, and engages
students as consultants to the Mayor of San Antonio to develop potential solutions and action strategies for some
of the city's thorniest problems. Stemming from an initial problem-solving challenge posed by San Antonio's mayor,
students will then engage in a semester-long learning and research initiative culminating in a presentation of an
action plan to the Mayor.
GNED-3321 Information, Identity, and Everyday Life
This course examines how people seek, encounter, and use information in their everyday lives and how this
impacts their identities. Grounded in studies of information behavior and practice, students will analyze and create
case studies related to different spheres of information seeking including but not limited to health, sports,
consumer life, relationships, religion, and hobbies. Readings and coursework will consider how identity is
constructed in response to information seeking activities and the impact of digital environments on this process.
(Offered every Spring.)
GNED-3325 The U.S. Latino Experience
An examination of the evolution of the Latino communities of the United States, with attention to the role of U.S.
foreign policy in creating Latino communities, the impact of domestic policy on the various sub-groups, continuity
and change in the Latino communities of the U.S. and the emergence of a trans-national Latino community and
culture in the U.S.
GNED-3326 U.S. Latino Culture and Artistic Expression
An examination and evaluation of U.S. Latino artistic/cultural expression, with specific attention to the artistic
production of U.S. Latino artists, and the development of a unique U.S. Latino artistic expression.
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GNED-3328 The Peer Tutor
Course for peer tutors to First-Year Experience.
GNED-3430 Moral Imagination and US Incarceration
This class will examine the ways in which the U.S. prison system challenges our moral imagination. What moral
challenges are posed by mass incarceration? We will read texts that grapple with these issues, and look for
creative ways to address and redress social harms. This course includes an experiential component in the form of
regular visits to nearby prison facilities to discuss literary works with people who are incarcerated. May be
repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.)
GNED-3-91 Special Topics in General Education
Nondepartment-specific special-topic courses. Each offering must be approved by the University Curriculum
Council. Students may repeat the course if on a different topic. There may be prerequisites.
GNED-4110 McNair Tutorial - Senior Level
An examination of research design, research ethics, the presentation of research findings, and related issues for
senior level participants in the McNair Scholars Program. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours credit.
Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
HUMA-1600 Readings From Western Cultures
An examination of persistently contested ideas in the history of Western cultures, focusing on the intellectual
heritage of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian strands of Western history. Involves readings from primary texts,
discussion of ideas in the texts both orally and in writing, and instruction in analytical and argumentative writing.
Huma 1600 combines sections of First- Year Seminar and Writing Workshop into an integrative academic
experience with one common theme, syllabus, and readings (Also listed as GNED 1300 and ENGL 1302).
HUMA-2301 Great Books in Western Modernity
An examination of persistently contested ideas in the history of Western cultures, concentrating on the intellectual
heritage of the post-classical world (from the Renaissance to the present). Involves readings from the primary texts
(literary, religious, philosophical, and political) and discussion of ideas in the texts both orally and in writing. All
sections share common theme, syllabus, and readings.
HUMA-3402 Texts on Trial: Literature, Law, and Justice
An examination of the interrelationship between literature and law, as well as a comparison of the ideologies that
underlie both literary and legal studies. Primary texts will include literary portrayals of the law and its systems;
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texts will represent a variety of genres, historical moments, and linguistic traditions. Legal texts may be also be
included. (Offered every other year).
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Health Care Administration
Faculty
Seongwon Choi , Assistant Professor
Amer A. Kaissi, Ph.D. , Murchison Term Professor of Health Care Administration
Jody R. Rogers, Ph.D. , Visiting Professor
Edward J. Schumacher, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Patrick Shay, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Overview
The Department of Health Care Administration offers an M.S. degree only, and does not have an undergraduate
major. The department does offer, however, three undergraduate courses. HCAD 3333 (Health Economics) and
HCAD 3350 (The U.S. Health Care System) fulfill a Common Curriculum requirement for Understanding Human
Social Interaction: Social Issues and Values. HCAD 3383 (Management of Health Care Organizations) is cross-
listed with MGMT 3383 and can be applied towards a Management concentration in Business Administration.
Requirements
On-Campus Program
Admission Requirements
Course of Study
Executive Program
Typical Course of Study in the Executive Program in Health Care Administration
On-Campus Program
The graduate program in Health Care Administration is designed to promote the development and refinement of
the conceptual, interpersonal, and technical skills necessary for understanding individual and community health
problems, for effective planning for and management of health care organizations and institutions, and for
leadership in the community at large. A detailed description of the On-Campus Program can be found at the
department's website.
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Admission Requirements
Any undergraduate major is carefully considered. The following items are required for admission to the program:
completed application for admission to graduate study and a $50 application fee, official transcripts from all
colleges previously attended, aptitude test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT), autobiographical sketch of educational and employment background, a brief
statement of purpose indicating specific reasons for selecting a career in health care administration, and two
letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with academic and/or employment performance. For
optimal consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by May 1.
The department also requires that applicants complete three prerequisite courses. These are three-hour
undergraduate courses in accounting, economics, and statistics. In general, the pre- requisites should be
completed in advance of the student’s registration. An applicant may fulfill the requirements in one or more of the
following ways:
Completion of three-hour undergraduate level courses in each of the three subject areas with a grade of AI.
or B. (C grades will be evaluated on an individual basis.)
Individual petition to the Admissions Committee for any exceptions. II.
An advance deposit of $200, which will be applied toward tuition, is required of applicants who have been accepted
for admission. Checks should be made payable to Trinity University and directed to the Health Care Administration
Department. Consult the Tuition and Fees section for details.
Course of Study
A Master of Science in Health Care Administration will be conferred by Trinity University upon completion of a
course of study that includes 16 months of on-campus study and an administrative residency, usually of 12
months. A class is admitted in the fall semester. Degree requirements may be met under either a thesis or non-
thesis alternative. Each plan requires 50 credit hours during the on-campus portion of the program, but the non-
thesis alternative substitutes 6 hours of coursework for 6 hours of thesis credit. Both plans require an
administrative residency that carries 6 hours of graduate credit. The specific courses for either of these plans shall
be determined by the student’s adviser and Chair of the Department of Health Care Administration after
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consideration of the student’s academic background and experience.
The following courses are recommended:
HCAD 5101 Seminar in Professional Development for Health Care Executives
HCAD 5102 Physicians and Physician Relations
HCAD 5220 Statistical Analysis in Health Care Organizations
HCAD 5221 Operations Management in Health Care Organizations
HCAD 5290 Problems: Clinical Decision Making
HCAD 5310 Health Services Organization and Policy I
HCAD 5311 Health Services Organization and Policy II
HCAD 5313 Economic Aspects of Health Care Administration
HCAD 5330 Health Care Organization Theory and Management
HCAD 5333 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
HCAD 5340 Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing
HCAD 5350 Seminar in Current Health Care Issues
HCAD 5351 Financial Management
HCAD 5365 Leadership and Conflict Management
HCAD 5373 Health Administration Ethics
HCAD 5380 Health Care Human Resource Management
HCAD 5383 Health Care Institutional Management
HCAD 5387 Health Information and Data Analytics
HCAD 5390 Problems: Performance Improvement in Health Care Organizations
FNCE 5351 Financial Analysis for Decision Making
Executive Program
Trinity University’s Health Care Administration Executive Program is designed to meet the educational needs of
those individuals currently holding responsible positions in a health care organization. The Executive Program is a
part-time, distance-learning experience designed for individuals employed full-time in the health care field. Because
students must have prior management-level experience, the program fosters learning opportunities that integrate
the theory and principles of health care administration with the richness of each participant’s practice setting. A
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detailed description of the Executive Program can be found at the department’s website.
The program requires 23 months to complete 41 credit hours. Students register for two to three courses (two to
three credit hours each) in each of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Each semester begins with a three- to
four-day intensive on-campus session followed by home study and supplemented by regular teleconferencing or
webinar sessions.
The following items are required for application to the program: completed Trinity University Graduate application,
completed departmental application, a $50 application fee, official transcripts from all previous colleges attended,
including evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, a resume, a brief statement of
purpose indicating the applicant’s reasons for selecting a career in health care administration, and two letters of
recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or employment performance.
The general deadline is July 1.
Provisional admission will be considered if the grade point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course
work is less than 3.0. Admission to the Executive Program assumes the applicant has basic knowledge of
accounting, statistics, and economics. Competency in computer spreadsheet applications (e.g., Excel) is strongly
encouraged prior to enrolling. An on-campus interview is required.
Trinity University regulations permit transfer of up to twenty percent of the total degree requirement of appropriate
graduate credit from an accredited institution after satisfactory completion of 12 credit hours at Trinity University.
Graduate courses taken at another accredited university will be transferred in accordance with the policies stated
in the Trinity University
Courses of Study Bulletin.
Typical Course of Study in the Executive Program in Health Care
Administration
First Year
Fall Semester
HCAI 5220 Statistical Analysis in Health Care Organizations
HCAI 5221 Operations Management in Health Care Organizations
HCAI 5330 Health Services Organization and Policy Spring Semester
Spring Semester
HCAI 5231 Health Care Organization Theory and Management
HCAI 5223 Information Technology
HCAI 5301 Managerial Accounting
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Summer Semester
HCAI 5353 Financial Management for Health Care Administration
HCAI 5340 Managerial Epidemiology
Second Year
Fall Semester
HCAI 55313 Economic Aspects of Health Care Administration
HCAI 5390 Problems: Performance Improvement
Spring Semester
HCAI 5351 Seminar in Strategic Management of Health Services
HCAI 5360 Leadership Effectiveness
HCAI 5356 Seminar in Strategic Planning and Marketing
Summer Semester
HCAI 5333 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
HCAI 5380 Health Care Human Resource Management
The Degree of Master of Science in Health Care Administration is conferred by Trinity University upon completion
of all coursework.
Courses
Undergraduate
HCAD-3333 Health Economics
An introduction to the application of the tools of microeconomics to issues in the organization, delivery, and
financing of health care. Economic analysis will be utilized to better understand critical issues in health care such
as the level and growth of health expenditures, the role of the government versus the private sector in financing
care, the relationship between doctors, hospitals, insurance providers, patients, and employers, and the role of
society in providing for the uninsured. (Also listed as ECON 3333.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311 or consent of the
instructor.
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HCAD-3350 The U.S. Health Care System
The course examines the development, organization, and evolution of the U.S. Health Care System and analyzes
the impacts of major changes in that system on the values and behavior of both consumers and providers of
health care services. Special emphasis is placed on the influence that our nation's second largest "business" has in
contemporary society, and on the human consequences of that influence. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
HCAD-3383 Management of Health Care Organizations
This course provides the unique knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively manage individuals
and groups in challenging health care organizations such as hospitals, medical group practices, and nursing
homes. The focus is on developing a theoretical and practical approach to managerial functions as related to
dealing with health care professionals and workers, developing a conceptual understanding of the health care
system in which the organization operates, and understanding the relationship between the organization, its
regulatory environment, and the reimbursement system. Case studies are used to provide real- world applications
relevant to health care management. (Also listed as MGMT 3383.) Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
HCAD-3-91 Special Topics
Special topics or contemporary issues in health care administration, including new forms of health services
organization, management, delivery, or financing. Permission of the instructor is required. May be repeated on
different topics.
Health Care Administration Courses
HCAD-5102 Physicians and Physician Relations
This course is designed to introduce students to the various roles and responsibilities that physicians assume in
the health care system. Topics will include physician education, physician culture, physician practice patterns,
physician executives, and the management of physician practices. Special emphasis will be on strategies to foster
effective relationships between physicians and health care management.
HCAD-5202 Clinical Decision Making
This course will introduce Health Care Administration students to the nature of clinical process and decision-
making in clinical care. The course will provide context for understanding the relationship between and among
clinicians in the rendering of care to patients. We will explore the nature of clinical care itself. Specifically, following
the model of case-based learning, and by participating in clinical presentation and analysis, administrators will gain
an understanding of the process, priorities, motivations, strengths, and limitations of clinical decision-making.
Administrators will also broaden their knowledge of and fluency in clinical terminology and communication.
(Offered every Fall. )
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HCAD-5220 Statistical Methods in Health Care Organizations
This course covers topics in basic statistical analysis designed to assist the future health leader in understanding
and interpreting data and in the role of decision maker. The course covers the collection, aggregation, and
presentation of data and basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will get hands-on instruction in the
application of spreadsheets and statistical software to the solution of various statistics problems.
HCAD-5221 Operations Management in Health Care Organizations
Applications of operations research techniques to health care planning, control, and decision making including,
deterministic and random models, mathematical programming, queuing, simulation, forecasting, and quality
improvement. Emphasis is placed on model formulation and computer solution of decision models.
HCAD-5310 Health Services Organization and Policy
An overview of the organization, delivery, financing, and evaluation of the U.S. health care system. Emphasis is on
major system components and their inter-relationships. Key concepts include: social values, health personnel,
health facilities, major financing mechanisms, and health policy.
HCAD-5311 Policy, Population and Innovation
An exam in at ion of policies in the U.S. health care delivery system addressing efforts to promote and manage the
health of populations and communities. Emphasis is on innovation and creative approaches to addressing
population health challenges. Key concepts include: population health management, managerial epidemiology,
disease management, and design thinking. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: HCAD 5310
HCAD-5313 Economic Aspects of Health Care Administration
Application of economic concepts to the health care sector. Demand and supply, elasticity, health insurance,
regulation, competition, and cost-effectiveness analysis. Emphasis on use of economic analysis for strategic
planning.
HCAD-5330 Health Care Organization Theory and Management
Cases, concepts, and research findings in heath care organizational behavior and administration. Analysis of the
impact of individuals, groups, organizational structure, and environment on management performance. Instruction
on formulating organizational strategy.
HCAD-5333 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
The legal principles and processes influencing health care providers. Basic instruction in contract law and tort law.
Focus on major health care liability producing areas and interface between law and ethics.
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HCAD-5340 Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing
An analysis of the strategic planning and marketing processes used by health care managers. The processes
examined include the uses of strategic planning models and marketing methodologies as they apply to patients,
physicians, and managed care buyers as separate markets for health care services.
HCAD-5350 Seminar in Current Health Care Issues
This is an integrative seminar where current topics in health care administration are examined in a broad context.
Skills and knowledge introduced earlier in the curriculum are used to analyze current health care issues, and
special efforts are made to include the perspective of practitioners.
HCAD-5351 Financial Management I
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the interrelationships of strategy and financing
within health care organizations from the management perspective. Upon completion of the course, the individual
should be able to effectively read, interpret, and analyze the financial position of an organization and its
components as well as develop and conduct presentations of financial material and respond to questions of a
financial nature. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of finance and accounting data in the health care setting in
support of organizational decision making. (Offered every Spring).
HCAD-5353 Financial Management II
Financial management concepts and techniques, with particular attention to differences between for- profit and
not-for-profit organizations and regulatory constraints in the health care sector. Topics include: ratio analysis, cost
accounting, rate setting, capital budgeting, sources of financing, cash management, variance analysis, and current
issues. (Offered every Fall)
HCAD-5360 Seminar in Contemporary Issues
Contemporary issues in health care administration including new forms of organization for health services delivery,
financing of health care, and increased governmental regulation of health services. May be repeated on different
topics.
HCAD-5361 Seminar in Contemporary Issues
Contemporary issues in health care administration. including new forms of organization for health services
delivery, financing of health care, and increased governmental regulation of health services. May be repeated on
different topics.
HCAD-5365 Leadership and Conflict Management
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An introduction to leadership and conflict management theories, models, and practices within health care
organizations. Areas to be covered include leadership models and theories common to organizations delivering
health care services, styles and their application in the health care industry, methods and techniques that can be
used to manage conflict within organizations, and exposure to current trends and conceptual models of leadership
and conflict management.
HCAD-5373 Health Administration Ethics
An analysis of health care issues through lecture, case study, and practitioner involvement. Emphasis on
overseeing the moral mission of health institutions while at the same time maintaining the economic viability of
those institutions.
HCAD-5380 Health Care Human Resources Management
Analysis of health manpower; professional, technical, and continuing education; credentialing; and emerging
directions in strategic human resource management. The recruitment, selection, compensation, retention, and
performance evaluation of health manpower; the role of independent contractors of services; and the impact of
federal legislation such as NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, EEOA, and ERISA.
HCAD-5383 Health Care Institutional Management
The organization and management of health care institutions in an era of change in the health care system. The
course covers the major systems in organizations delivering health care service, involving organizational design,
governance, executive functions, clinical systems, and support systems.
HCAD-5385 Quality Control Management in Health Care Administration
Conceptual framework and practical tools for measuring and improving the quality of care in health care settings;
role of JCAHO and other regulators in quality assurance; the organizational setting of quality management
functions; cost/quality relationships; and patient and consumer involvement in quality improvement functions.
HCAD-5387 Health Information and Data Analytics
This course deals with the role of health information in two ways. The first is to provide a survey of the history and
current status of management information systems in health services, including electronic medical records, health
information exchanges, and clinical decision support tools. Current and proposed policy surrounding health
information systems is also covered. Next, the course gives the students exposure to advanced Excel and other
data management software. The focus is on how to convert data into information with an emphasis on how to
display and present that information to a broad audience. (Offered every year).
HCAD-5-90 Problems
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Independent reading and research. Credit varies from 1 to 6 semester hours, based on the scope and depth of the
proposed work. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours in health care administration and consent of instructor.
HCAD-5395 Health Care Performance Improvements
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of guiding and sustaining health care organizational
performance improvement, including the topics of leadership, culture, employee onboarding and engagement,
customer relationship management, and contemporary performance improvement concepts, tools, and techniques.
(Offered every Fall.)
HCAD-6000 Thesis Renewal Administration
HCAD-6099 Degree Requirements in Progress
HCAD-6201 Administrative Residency
Field experience in a health care organization under the supervision of a selected preceptor and a university faculty
member. The student is oriented to the total operations of the institution and participates in administrative
activities in preparation for major administrative responsibilities. The preparation of three reports is required during
the residency to demonstrate the integration and application of theory and management skills to practical
problems of health care institutions.
HCAD-6202 Administrative Residency
Field experience in a health care organization under the supervision of a selected preceptor and a university faculty
member. The student is oriented to the total operations of the institution and participates in administrative
activities in preparation for major administrative responsibilities. The preparation of three reports is required during
the residency to demonstrate the integration and application of theory and management skills to practical
problems of health care institutions.
HCAD-6203 Administrative Residency
Field experience in a health care organization under the supervision of a selected preceptor and a university faculty
member. The student is oriented to the total operations of the institution and participates in administrative
activities in preparation for major administrative responsibilities. The preparation of three reports is required during
the residency to demonstrate the integration and application of theory and management skills to practical
problems of health care institutions.
HCAD-6300 Thesis Administration
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Health Care Administration Executive Program Courses
HCAI-5220 Statistical Methods in Health Care Organizations
This course covers topics in basic statistical analysis designed to assist the future health leader in understanding
and interpreting data and in the role of decision maker. The course covers the collection, aggregation, and
presentation of data and basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will get hands-on instruction in the
application of spreadsheets and statistical software to the solution of various statistics problems.
HCAI-5221 Operations Management in Health Care Organizations
This course covers topics in basic applications of operations research techniques to health care planning, control,
and decision making, including deterministic and random models, mathematical programming, queuing,
simulation, forecasting, and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on model formulation and computer solution
of decision models.
HCAI-5231 Health Care Organization Theory and Management
Cases, concepts, and research findings in health care organizational behavior and administration. Analysis of the
impact of individuals, groups, and organizational structure and environment on management performance. The
topics of power and leadership are covered in other required courses. Available only to two-year Executive Program
students.
HCAI-5233 Information Technology and the Management of Health Care Organizations
As information systems and information technology continue to evolve, health care managers must have a
conceptual and operational understanding of the ways that technology can enhance both the delivery and
management of health care services. This course will explore how health care organizations can utilize information
systems and technology to integrate strategic management with clinical and web-based functions, assess
organizational effectiveness, improve clinical care, and achieve patient safety goals.
HCAI-5270 Health Administration Ethics
An analysis of health care issues through lecture, case study, and practitioner involvement. Emphasis on
overseeing the moral mission of health institutions while at the same time maintaining the economic viability of
those institutions. Available only to two-year Executive Program students.
HCAI-5301 Managerial Accounting
Concepts and techniques of managerial accounting for generalist health care administrators. Emphasizes
managerial accounting applications for using financial data as a tool for management planning and decision
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making in health care. Topics covered include financial accounting, cost accounting, source of revenues, budgeting
and control, pricing, and profitability determination. Available only to two-year Executive Program students.
HCAI-5313 Economic Aspects of Health Care Administration
Application of economic concepts to the health care sector. Demand and supply, elasticity, health insurance,
regulation, competition, and cost-effective analysis. Emphasis on use of economic analysis for strategic planning.
HCAI-5330 Health Services Organization and Policy
An overview of the organization, delivery, financing, and evaluation of the U.S. health care system. Emphasis is on
major system components and their inter-relationships. Key concepts include social values, health personnel,
health facilities, major financing mechanisms, and health policy.
HCAI-5333 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
The legal principles and processes influencing health care providers. Basic instruction in contract law and tort law.
Focus on major health care liability producing areas and interface between law and ethics.
HCAI-5340 Managerial Epidemiology
Managerial epidemiology is the application of the principles and tools of epidemiology to the decision-making
process. It applies analytic techniques to the management of health services through the study and measurement
of the health of populations. Topics include population health appraisals, determinants of health and disease,
health status measurement, health service use, and design and evaluation of health care interventions. Available
only to two-year Executive Program students.
HCAI-5351 Seminar in Strategic Management of Health Services
This integrative seminar focuses on the management of health care organizations from a strategic perspective.
The various tenets of strategic management will be explored and then applied to various health care organizations.
Special emphasis is placed on organization responses to new trends and changing circumstances. Students will
be expected to draw on skills and knowledge introduced earlier in the curriculum. They will also analyze and reflect
on the individual Integrated Field Experience required prior to graduation. (Offered every Spring).
HCAI-5353 Finance Management for Health Care Administration
Practical and theoretical aspects of the decision- making process in the financial management of health care
facilities and systems. Topics include: price level problems; financial statement analysis and interpretation;
evaluation of methods of hospital financing.
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HCAI-5356 Seminar in Strategic Planning and Marketing
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills pertaining to the function of strategic planning, marketing,
and business plans in the health care setting. These will be applied to the line or staff manager in the health care
setting whose responsibilities center upon management functions other than an assignment as a planning or
marketing specialist. This course only available to two-year Executive Program students. (Offered every Spring).
HCAI-5360 Leadership Effectiveness
This course will analyze managerial leadership models and the exercise of power in the health care setting. These
managerial concepts will be assessed for their effectiveness in guiding managerial behavior in professional-
dominated organizations and in assisting health care managers in carrying out essential tasks dealing with conflict
in organizations and effecting organizational change. This course available only to two-year Executive Program
students.
HCAI-5380 Health Care Human Resource Management
Analysis of health manpower; professional, technical, and continuing education; credentialing and emerging
directions in strategic human resource management. The recruitment, selection, compensation, retention, and
performance evaluation of health manpower; the role of independent contractors of services; and the impact of
federal legislation such as NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, EEOA and ERISA.
HCAI-5395 Health Care Performance Improvement
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of guiding and sustaining health care organizational
performance improvement, including the topics of leadership, culture, employee onboarding and engagement,
customer relationship management, and contemporary performance improvement concepts, tools, and techniques.
(Offered every Fall.)
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Human Communication & Theatre
Faculty
Stacey Connelly, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Theatre
Timothy Francis, M.F.A. , Technical Director and Lighting Designer, Theatre
Kyle Gillette, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Theatre; Director of Theatre
Andrew Hansen, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Human Communication; Chair
Rachel Joseph, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Theatre
Jodi Karjala, M.F.A. , Costume Designer/Costumer, Theatre
John McGrath, Ph.D. , Professor, Human Communication
William Jensen , Associate Professor, Human Communication; Director of Debate
Scott Neale, M.F.A , Assistant Professor, Theatre
Roberto Prestigiacomo, M.F.A. , Associate Professor, Theatre
Nathaniel Stith, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Human Communication
Erin M. (Bryant) Sumner, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Human Communication
Jamie Thompson, M.Ed. , Director, Student Involvement
Amanda Zuckman, B.A. , Coordinator of Theatre Arts, Theatre
Requirements
The Major
The Minor
The Honors Program
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Human Communication or Theatre are as
follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. The Human Communication major consists of 30 credit hours to be taken as follows:
1. Required core consists of 15 credit hours.
a. Within Human Communication (12 credit hours):
HCOM 1300 Theories of Human Communication
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HCOM 2304 Interpersonal Communication
HCOM 3334 Persuasion
HCOM 3350 Rhetorical Criticism (also listed as ENGL 3334)
b. Select one of the following in quantitative research methods:
HCOM 3354 Quantitative Research Methods (also listed as COMM 3354)
BAT 2301 Statistics for Management and Economics
MATH 1320 Statistical Methods
PSYC 2422 Statistics and Methods I
SOCI 3460 Research Methods: Social Statistics
2. Controlled electives consist of 9 credit hours. At least 3 credit hours must be chosen from each of the
following areas:
a. Public Communication
HCOM 1333 Public Speaking
HCOM 2140 Forensics
HCOM 3374 International Communication (also listed as COMM 3322)
HCOM 4350 Political Communication (also listed as PLSI 3304)
HCOM 4391 Special Topics in Public Communication
b. Rhetorical and Communication Theory
HCOM 2350 Classical Rhetorical Theory
HCOM 2352 Modern Rhetorical Theory
HCOM 3330 Argumentation
HCOM 3352 Rhetorical Analysis (also listed as ENGL 3335)
c. Communication and Social Context
HCOM 3360 Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
HCOM 3362 Organizational Communication (also listed as BUSN 3311)
HCOM 3364 Communication and Effective Leadership
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HCOM 3372 Intercultural Communication
3. General Human Communication Electives consist of at least 6 more hours of Human Communication
courses to achieve greater focus in the major.
4. At least 18 hours of the Human Communication major must be upper-division coursework.
B. The Theatre major consists of 37 credit hours to be taken as follows:
1. Required core consists of 28 credit hours.
a.. Theatre Practicum (4 hours):
University
Theatre
Company
(four semesters for a total of four credit hours; at least one semester
must be taken in THTR 1101)
THTR 1100
University Theatre Company I—Acting, directing, dramaturgy,
choreography. May be repeated up to 3 times.
THTR 1101
University Theatre Company II—Construction, running crew, stage
management, design. May be repeated up to 4 times.
b. Technology and Design (6 Hours):
THTR 1320 Introduction to Production Techniques OR
THTR 1330 Principles of Costume Technology
THTR 2310 Principles of Design OR
ART 1410 Design
c. Performance (3 Hours):
THTR 1350 Introduction to Acting
d. Directing and Playwriting (6 Hours):
THTR 3340 Directing
THTR 3360 Playwriting
e. Literature and History of Theatre (9 hours):
THTR 2332 Play Structure and Analysis
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THTR 3331
History of Theatre I: The Classical Stage to the Theatre of the
Enlightenment OR
THTR 3332 History of Theatre II: Romanticism to Performance Art
THTR 3337 Contemporary Theatre
f. 9 additional hours of Theatre electives of which no more than 3 credit hours of directed studies or
special topic courses may be applied toward the required 37 hour major.
g. At least 18 hours of the Theatre major must be upper-division coursework.
h. Additional courses in Theatre may be taken, but not substituted for those listed to fulfill the major
requirements.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
Two minors are available in the Department of Human Communication and Theatre. In both minors at least 9 hours
must be upper-division coursework.
Human Communication: Minor consists of 18 credit hours to be taken as follows:
6 of the 18 hours must be selected from the required core of Human Communication courses for theI.
major.
3 hours must be selected from each of the three controlled elective areas of the major.II.
Theatre: The Theatre Minor consists of 20 hours to be taken as follows.
I. Required core consists of 11 credit hours.
THTR 1100 University Theatre Company I (two semesters for a total of two credit hours)
An additional 9 hours to be selected from the following courses:
THTR 1304 Introduction to Theatre
THTR 1314 Introduction to Dramatic Literature
THTR 1320 Introduction to Production Techniques
THTR 1330 Principles of Costume Technology
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THTR 1350 Introduction to Acting
THTR 2100 Stage Makeup Design
THTR 2310 Principles of Design OR
ART 1410 Design
THTR 2332 Play Structure and Analysis
THTR 2354 Vocal Performance for the Actor (also listed as HCOM 2313)
THTR 2356 Physical Performance for the Actor
THTR 3331
History of Theatre I: The Classical Stage to the Theatre of the Enlightenment
OR
THTR 3332 History of Theatre II: Romanticism to Performance Art
II. 9 additional hours of Theatre electives of which no more than 3 credit hours of directed study or special
topic courses may be applied.
The Honors Program
I. University Requirements
II. Department requirements:
The Department of Human Communication and Theatre offers a major Honors Program in both Human
Communication and Theatre. A description of the program is available in the departmental office.
Courses
Human Communication - Lower Division
HCOM-1104 Effective Listening
Effective listening is central to information exchange and the development of successful interpersonal
relationships. This course will provide an opportunity to assess one's strengths and weaknesses and to develop
the skills for more active listening behavior.
HCOM-1160 Parliamentary Procedure
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An overview of modern parliamentary practice as set forth in the standard work on the subject, Robert's Rules of
Order, most newly revised. Consideration will be given to the purpose and functions of parliamentary procedure, the
types of assemblies that employ it, and the significant differences between the standard rules of procedure and the
specialized rules utilized by legislative bodies.
HCOM-1162 Interviewing
Examines the goals, techniques, and interpersonal dynamics of the interviewing process. This course focuses on
communication skill development in employment, journalistic, counseling, appraisal, persuasive, and research
interviews.
HCOM-1170 Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy is a one-credit comprehensive leadership course for first-year and sophomore students. It is
an experiential leadership course where students learn leadership essentials and explore how their leadership
impacts others. The course requires individuals to explore their own leadership through theory-to-practice
transformational leadership activities, small and large group discussions, and reflection. Leadership Academy
concludes with a service project.
HCOM-1300 Theories of Human Communication
Examines the concepts, principles, and applications of human communication theory and research with emphasis
on the formats, roles, strategies, and constraints on human communication in varied social contests.
HCOM-1305 Foundations of Linguistics
Examines the foundations of human language including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. (Also
listed as LING 1300.)
HCOM-1310 Applied Linguistics
Examines applications of linguistics in psycholinguistics (language acquisition and language processing),
sociolinguistics (language development and change in groups and organizations), the interaction of language and
culture, and analytical procedures (discourse and text analysis). (Also listed as LING 1310.)
HCOM-1323 Oral Interpretation
Examines the performative and other critical approaches to the study of literature. Investigates and explores
critical methods for analyzing texts and their application to the oral study and performance of a variety of literary
genres. (Same as THTR 1306.)
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HCOM-1333 Public Speaking
A basic course in the theory and practice of public speaking. Emphasizes the preparation and adaptation of
messages for effective public presentation. Also addresses the development of critical thinking and listening skills.
Not available for P/F option.
HCOM-2133 Advanced Public Speaking
Allows student to extend public speaking skills by refining all aspects of the public presentation of their character
and material. This course focuses on the creation and delivery of organized discursive presentations for a public
and oral venue. Prerequisite: HCOM 1333 or permission of instructor.
HCOM-2140 Forensics
Independent research and analysis as well as group brainstorming on issues involved in the current national policy
debate resolution. Offered in conjunction with participation in the intercollegiate debate program. May be repeated
for no more than six credits. Prerequisite: Admission by consent of instructor only.
HCOM-2304 Interpersonal Communication
A basic course in the theory and practice of interpersonal communications with emphasis on intrapersonal
concerns, development and maintenance of interpersonal relations through communication, and the practical skills
necessary for interpersonal effectiveness.
HCOM-2312 Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication is a course designed to familiarize students with theoretical concepts and research
centered on the nonverbal aspects of meaning making. Nonverbal Communication refers to everything we use to
communicate besides words themselves. This includes ways we use our voices, faces, bodies, and clothing, to
create meaning, as well as the ways we use time, space, and touch. So much of communication happens in place
of and alongside the use of language. Students will learn about these modes of communication as well as their
evolutionary and social origins.
HCOM-2313 Voice and Speech
Students will develop a foundation for voice work that focuses on freeing the instrument from tension as well as
improving overall diction, articulation, tone, quality, and volume. By developing breath awareness and enhancing
the responsiveness of the vocal resonating chambers, students will develop and strengthen their articulation,
identify and address personal speech issues, and cultivate a free and expressive voice to address any audience.
(Offered every year) (Also listed as THTR 2354.)
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HCOM-2350 Classical Rhetorical Theory
Traces the emergence of rhetoric as a theory of public discourse developed by the Greeks and adapted by the
Romans. Examines the works of such theorists as Plato, Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian.
HCOM-2352 Modern Rhetorical Theory
Examines the evolution of rhetorical theory from the Renaissance to the present, focusing on the works of such
leaders as Locke, Campbell, Richards, Burke, and Perelman. Also, studies associated movements such as
epistemology, form and genre, and dramatism.
Human Communication - Upper Division
HCOM-3330 Argumentation
A study of the theoretical basis of argument as a rhetorical device for critical decision-making. Includes, but is not
limited to, consideration of the types of propositions; questions of definition; uses of evidence; reasoning and
delivery; and procedural issues including the burden of proof, and the nature of the decision to be made.
HCOM-3332 Computer Mediated Communication and Social Relations
This course examines the role of computer-mediated communication in social relationships. Students will gain
practical and theoretical understanding of how communication technologies (e.g., email, social media, and mobile
devices) are utilized to initiate, develop, maintain, and dissolve interpersonal and group communication.
Additionally, students will gain knowledge regarding how traditional interpersonal communication concepts can be
augmented to understand the increasingly mediated nature of social interaction. Such understanding will enable
students to become more mindful regarding the positive and negative outcomes of using communication
technology in such areas as constructing individual or multiple self-presentations, in managing interpersonal
impressions and relations, in considering communication privacy, and in providing social support.
HCOM-3334 Persuasion
Examines theory, research, and practice in persuasive communication with an emphasis on the interaction of
rhetorical and social scientific approaches. Considers the development of strategies and tactics for application in
various contexts, especially campaigns and social movements. Addresses ethical issues and questions
throughout.
HCOM-3350 Rhetorical Criticism
Examines approaches to the critical analysis of rhetorical discourse with emphasis on methodological issues as
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well as techniques for doing scholarly criticism.
HCOM-3354 Quantitative Research Methods
This course provides an overview of quantitative research methods and statistical analysis. Students will learn the
basic elements of social scientific inquiry, including: 1) quantitative research design and methodologies; and 2)
statistical analysis and hypothesis testing procedures. Students will display their knowledge by applying
quantitative research methods to help understand and predict social phenomena . (Also listed as COMM 3354.)
(Offered every semester).
HCOM-3360 Communicating in Small Groups & Teams
The Theory and practice of small group and team dynamics including the examination of such concepts as group
problem solving; discussion making; normative behavior; roles; leadership; conflict; group cohesion; group climate;
and teamwork.
HCOM-3362 Organizational Communication
Studies the theory and practice of communication within organizations. Includes the fit of communication into
organizational theory; communication climate and cultures; leadership and management styles; information
networking; and the diagnosis and evaluation of communication problems. (Also listed as BUSN 3311.)
HCOM-3364 Communication and Effective Leadership
An examination of the theories and skills necessary for the development of effective communication and
leadership. The course includes opportunities for evaluating leaders, leadership behavior and communication in a
variety of civic and non-profit contexts.
HCOM-3372 Intercultural Communication
An introductory survey of the basic theories, research, and applications aimed at understanding and improving
communication across racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural differences. It focuses on local, national, and global
contexts with attention to the challenges created by identity, language, and nonverbal codes in achieving mutual
understanding. (Also listed as COMM 3372.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: COMM 1301
HCOM-3374 International Communication
Studies communication as an essential component of international organizations and relations. Surveys major
topics in international communication and emphasizes communication and international decision-making,
comparative media systems and national philosophies, and Third World issues and policy development. (Also
listed as COMM 3322.) Prerequisite: COMM 1301 or permission of instructor.
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HCOM-3398 Honors Reading
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
HCOM-3-90 Directed Studies
Independent work under faculty supervision. The nature of the project will be agreed upon by the student and
participating faculty member prior to registration. Credit varies from 1 to 4 semester hours, depending on the
scope of the project. Prerequisites: 15 hours in the discipline of Human Communication, documentation of ability
to undertake study, consent of instructor.
HCOM-4340 Gender and Human Communication
Gender is both personal and social. It is personal because it infiltrates our daily lives; it plays an important part in
our identities, our relationships, the goals we set for ourselves, the things we value, and the ways we communicate.
Gender is social in that it exists in and is created and sustained by social interactions, positions, and roles, as well
as by cultural discourses and institutions. In this course, we will seek out the ways that gender is communicated
and the ways communication is gendered.
HCOM-4350 Political Communication
Studies communication aspects of the political processes in a democratic society with an emphasis on
contemporary political campaigns; presidential and congressional rhetoric; and less public forms of
communication in the policy-making process. (Also listed as PLSI 3304.)
HCOM-4-80 Teaching Speech and Directing Forensics Activities
Through extra- and co-curricular study, this course examines the philosophy, methods, and problems of teaching
speech communication. Emphasis is given to the administration of high school forensic programs, including
debate, oratory, extemporaneous speaking, and oral interpretation. Credit varies from 1 to 4 semester hours,
depending on responsibilities and/or scope of the project. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit
hours. Prerequisite: 12 hours of Human Communication or consent of instructor.
HCOM-4-85 The Human Communication Peer Tutor
Functioning as a peer mentor in introductory human communication courses, students will examine the
philosophy, methods, and challenges of teaching speech under the direction of the human communication
instructor for the course. Credit varies from 1 to 3 semester hours, depending on responsibilities and/or scope of
the project. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours of Human
Communication or consent of instructor.
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HCOM-4-90 Directed Studies
Independent work under faculty supervision. The nature of the project will be agreed upon by the student and
participating faculty member prior to registration. Credit varies from 1 to 4 semester hours, depending on the
scope of the project. Prerequisites: 15 hours in the discipline of Human Communication, documentation of ability
to undertake study, consent of instructor.
HCOM-4391 Special Topics in Public Communication
An in-depth study of special topics in public communication including, but not limited to, the Rhetoric of the
Women's Movement, American Public Address, British Public Address, and Social Movement Rhetoric. May be
repeated when subject varies. Maximum credit is six credit hours.
HCOM-4394 Seminar in Human Communication
A variable content seminar emphasizing selected topics in human communication theory, research, and/or
application. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Maximum credit is nine credit hours.
HCOM-4-97 Human Communication Internship
Supervised on- and off-campus experience in human communication appropriate to the student's specialty.
Specific guidelines are available in the departmental office. Credit varies with responsibilities. May be repeated for
a maximum of six hours of credit. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of Human Communication coursework and
permission of instructor.
HCOM-4398 Honors Readings
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
HCOM-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honor students in both semesters of their senior year.
HCOM-3180 Research Lab: Healthy Relationships
This course is geared toward the development and application of advanced research skills; such as, literature
review writing, study design, data collection, and manuscript writing. Students will participate in ongoing faculty-
led research projects. The course will meet one hour per week, with 2 additional hours devoted to various research
activities. This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis, and may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours. (Also listed
as COMM 3180.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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HCOM-3440 Conflict and Human Communication
Conflict is an inevitable part of our daily lives, and occurs in multiple contexts. Many people view conflict as
inherently destructive, yet this need not be the case. If handled correctly, conflict can serve as the basis for positive
transformation and relational growth. This course will discuss how people can improve their communication skills
to manage personal, professional, and social conflicts in a constructive manner.
Theatre - Lower Division
THTR-1100 University Theatre Company I
Course focuses on specific responsibilities assigned by faculty and staff regarding University Theatre Productions.
Included are performance, assistant directing, dramaturgy, choreography, and a weekly course meeting. May be
repeated for three credit hours. Students working in University Theatre Productions who are neither theatre majors
nor minors are encouraged to enroll in THTR 1100 but are not required to do so.
THTR-1101 University Theatre Company II
Course focuses on specific responsibilities assigned by faculty and staff regarding University Theatre Productions.
Included are performance, construction, running and operating crews, assistant stage management, and a weekly
course meeting. May be repeated for four credit hours. Students working in University Theatre Productions who are
neither drama majors nor minors are encouraged to enroll in THTR 1101 but are not required to do so.
THTR-1154 Dance for Theatre
Dance for theater is for students of various levels of expertise in dance, ranging from beginner to advanced, to
acquire and polish their skills and convey character through dance. The topic varies based on production needs
within the department, but all courses will be primarily skill-based and performance oriented, with short
choreography and dance appreciation segments. Topics may include: jazz, tap, modern, ballet, choreography, and
other pertinent dance forms. Course is repeatable for up to six credit hours.
THTR-1304 Introduction to Theatre
A hands-on approach to the fundamentals of theatre including literature, acting, directing, and design. Intended as
a survey, this course will provide an overview of theatre's numerous components, from the page to the stage, so
that the beginning student may better understand the theatrical world.
THTR-1306 Oral Interpretation
Examines the performative and other critical approaches to the study of literature. Investigates and explores
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critical methods for analyzing texts and their application to the oral study and performance of a variety of literary
genres. (Same as HCOM 1323.)
THTR-1320 Introduction to Production Techniques
Introduction to traditional stagecraft, including backstage organization, scenery construction, theatrical lighting,
sound design, scene painting and drafting. May be taken instead of THTR 1330 as core credit towards the major.
THTR-1330 Principles of Costume Construction
An introductory course that explores the fundamentals of costume construction, patterning and draping, textiles,
and related crafts such as millinery and fabric painting and dyeing. May be taken instead of THTR 1320 as core
credit toward the major.
THTR-1342 Arts Entrepreneurship Mindset
Artists create! Do they see themselves as entrepreneurs? How do they create value for customer/client? How do
they deliver that value to a customer/client? How they capture the worth of that value? Specifically designed for
performers, writers, composers, musicians, conductors, designers, painters, photographers, sculptors, theatre
directors, artistic directors, actors, poets and other creatives, this class offers a framework, tools, and a community
of peers and mentors to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The students will start from the craft they know, learn
the craft they need to create value. Students will examine the breadth of professional opportunities available in the
Creative Economy and in the individual's field of arts practice, and explore strategies for pursuing them. (Also listed
as ENTR 1342).
THTR-1343 Improvisation
This course teaches students to increase spontaneity and intuition. Students will practice generating scenes and
creating hypothetical worlds without scripts or pre-planning. Using exercises drawn from theatre as well as from
music, visual art, storytelling, writing, extemporaneous speaking, and dance, students will learn to develop the
spontaneous aspects of creativity and to collaborate effectively with peers.
THTR-1350 Introduction to Acting
This class will provide the beginning acting student with basic acting techniques and vocabulary through
exercises, monologues, and scene work. (Not available for P/F option.) Students may not receive credit for both
THTR 1350 and 1352.
THTR-2100 Stage Makeup Design
Introductory course that studies the theory and practice of makeup design and application for the stage, including
the creation of special effects.
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THTR-2301 American Musical Theater
Studies of the source materials, stage and film adaptations, and integration of musical and dramatic elements that
led to the development of the Broadway musical as an American tradition. (Also listed as MUSC-2301).
THTR-2310 Principles of Design
This course is an experiential introduction to the art of design. Students explore 2-D and 3-D compositional
problems and practice integrating visual elements with aesthetic principles to communicate creative solutions.
Students may not receive credit for both ART 1410 and THTR 2310.
THTR-2312 Experiential Design
Experiential Design is a discussion and projects based course which studies the various interactive, immersive and
experience based attractions that utilize theatre design as a basis. This includes theme parks, public art, museum
exhibits, escape rooms, tradeshows and corporate events, and retail. Students will develop analytical and
interpretive skills for devising environments that portray storylines to guests, customers, and audiences, while
stressing research skills. We will also explore different methods of design presentation as a means to
communicate one's visual interpretation of design ideas through sketching, collage making, Sketchup models and
Photoshop. Basics tutorials for computer software will be given in class. Each student will be expected to develop
basic creative communication and collaboration, research, sketching, collaging and presenting skills. Classes will
be a combination of lectures, discussions, in class Studio work, and critiques. Through class presentations and
discussions of their work, as well as evaluating choices made by the professional designers, students will develop
skills for critical evaluation of their own work and that of others. Completion of THTR 2310 is recommended but
not required. (Offered every Spring.)
THTR-2313 Introduction to Scene Design
Introduction to Scene Design is a discussion and project-based course which studies the skills, techniques,
communication and collaboration, thought process, and presentation that goes into designing scenery for the
stage at an introductory level. The course will examine the work of prominent scenic designers and their relevant
works as well as looking at other types of careers that a scenic design background can nurture. Students will be
challenged to conceptualize, develop, and curate the "world of the play" through their own thoughtful analysis and
interpretation of the script. Research, rendering, drafting, model building, storyboarding, and presentation skills will
be explored through the various projects. (Offered every other year.)
THTR-2314 Principles of Stage Lighting
An introductory course that explores the use of light as an artistic medium in theatrical productions. This overview
course acquaints the students with the equipment, design elements, and conceptual processes employed in
lighting design.
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THTR-2332 Play Structure and Analysis
This course will introduce students to multiple theatrical models and methods used to understand dramatic
structure and to analyze specific plays. This course seeks answer to the question: How can we discover the ways
in which plays work? (Also listed as GRST 2332.)
THTR-2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
This course encourages students to synthesize a theoretical and experimental approach to the creative process as
studied through the visual arts, music, creative writing, and theatre. Students enter into the creative process as a
means to develop creative self-expression, aesthetic sensibility, and an understanding of the arts. The nature and
drive of artistic endeavor is explored through studies of the lives of significant thinkers and artists, examinations of
art works, guests lectures, and projects. Students will engage in activities and projects that will enable them to
access and develop their own creative thinking skills in concert with traditional, analytic modes. (Also listed as ART
2314, GNED 2340, ENGL 2340, and MUSC 2340.)
THTR-2352 Acting II: Scene Study
This course will focus on scene work from a variety of periods and playwrights, and in class exercises to further
develop the acting student's ability. (Also listed as GRST 2352) Prerequisites: THTR 1350 or 1352, and at least
Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
THTR-2354 Voice and Speech
Students will develop a foundation for voice work that focuses on freeing the instrument from tension as well as
improving overall diction, articulation, tone, quality, and volume. By developing breath awareness and enhancing
the responsiveness of the vocal resonating chambers, students will develop and strengthen their articulation,
identify and address personal speech issues, and cultivate a free and expressive voice to address any audience.
(Offered every year) (Also listed as HCOM 2313.)
THTR-2356 Physical Theatre Laboratory
Drawing together movement, dance, text, mask, song, fiction, and design, students will develop a creative
vocabulary that will lay the foundation of a physical approach to theatre. By recalling the traditional popular theatre
forms of commedia dell' arte and clowning, as well as mask performance and puppetry, the students will explore
the creation of a performance which breaks the boundaries of individual disciplines.
THTR-1303 Advanced Placement Credit in Theatre
Trinity First Year students who complete the IB HL Exam in Theatre with a score of 5 can be granted Theatre 1303.
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THTR-2315 Scene Painting for Theatre
This course introduces students to the study of color theory, various scenic painting methods, faux finish
techniques, and painting styles practiced in the theatre, film, and museum industries and beyond.
THTR-2316 Dramatic Literature
A survey of dramatic literature in the western canon from Ancient Greeks to the contemporary era. Students will
read and discuss a significant number and range of plays in their theatrical, social, and cultural contexts.
Theatre - Upper Division
THTR-3301 Theatre Graphics
An examination of current graphic techniques used to communicate designer concepts for the theatre and related
fields, which include perspective drawing for the stage, costume drawing, scenic and costume rendering, and an
understanding of selected computer-assisted design softwares.
THTR-3311 History of Dress & Style
A study of the evolution of western dress from the Greeks to the present, focusing on how, within each era, the
social, political, and cultural environment shaped the fashions of rich and poor. In the course of the semester,
students will learn how sex, politics, and self-expression have influenced dress throughout the ages.
THTR-3312 Costume Design
Costume design for theatrical productions. This course acquaints the student with the artistic techniques and
principles used to create costume designs. Students will analyze play scripts in terms of their dramatic
components and visual environment and use this information to create appropriate theatrical costume designs.
Emphasis is placed on the visual interpretation of literary works using character study, period research, and script
analysis. Prerequisite: ART 1310 or THTR 2310 or consent of instructor.
THTR-3313 Advanced Scene Design
Rooted in the discipline of theatre, this course explores the art of conceptualization, visualization, and creativity.
Problem solving activities include the use of metaphor to communicate literature for live performance, the creation
of sculptural installations for plays and poetry, and the management of scenic design projects. The course
examines the various means necessary to communicate a design to a producer, director, or client (sketching,
drafting, painter elevations, and model making). Prerequisite: THTR 2313 Intro to Scene Design or THTR 2310
Principles of Design
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THTR-3215 Design Project
Students design costumes, lights, or scenery which is actualized in a university mainstage production Admission
to course by consent of Theatre Faculty and Staff.
THTR-3320 Advanced Production Techniques: Computer Aided Design
Course will explore the increasing use of computer technology in the theatrical production. The course will
acquaint the student with computer aided drafting, computer control of theatrical lighting, computer control and
manipulation of sound for the theatre, and computer control of mechanized scenery. The course will also explore
the potential integration of these systems. Prerequisite: THTR 1320 or consent of instructor
THTR-3227 Stage Management Project
Provides the students with the opportunity to stage manage a university theatre production. Admission to course
by consent of the Theatre Faculty and Staff.
THTR-3330 Dramaturgy
Dramaturgy combines advanced play analysis with writing, production research, collaboration with directors, and
the presentation of written and visual materials to enhance a theatre company's and audience's understanding and
appreciation of a dramatic text. Prerequisite: THTR 2332
THTR-3331 History of Theatre: The Classical Stage To the Theatre of Enlightenment
This course explores the development of Western Theatre, covering Greek, Roman, medieval, Renaissance, and
Enlightenment theatre and drama. Using historical and critical writings, dramatic texts, photography, and video
resources, the course analyzes theatrical movements in their historical, aesthetic, and social context. (Offered
every Spring.)
THTR-3332 History of Theatre II: From Romanticism To Performance Art
This course explores influential developments in theatre of the past two centuries, including romanticism,
melodrama, realism, futurism, dada, expressionism, epic theatre, Broadway and West End musicals, American
family drama, regional repertory theatres, international theatre festivals and late twentieth century experimental
performance art. Using historical and critical writings, dramatic texts, photography and video resources, the course
analyzes theatrical movements in their historical, aesthetic, and social contexts. (Also listed as GRST 3332.)
(Offered every Spring).
THTR-3336 Modern Theatre
This course explores the ways modern theatre has served as a laboratory for interrogating psychology and politics
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or imagining possible worlds. Class meetings focus on important plays and manifestos, particularly those of the
European avant-garde from the late nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth. The class aims to deepen
students' understanding of the stakes of experimental theatre, its relationship to modernism in literature and visual
art, and the ways theatre can be understood theoretically. In addition to essays and discussions, students will give
presentations that synthesize critical and creative thought. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: sophomore
standing or consent of instructor
THTR-3337 Contemporary Theatre
Study of trends in dramatic literature from World War II through the present as manifested in the United States,
Great Britain, Europe, and representative Third World Countries.
THTR-3340 Directing
This course will teach and develop the skills necessary for directing. These include: reading a script, casting,
rehearsing, and staging. Class time will be divided between lecture/discussion and presentation of student
prepared scenes.
THTR-3342 Stage Management
A study of the art of stage management, from the organizational paperwork to the running of a theatrical
production. This course examines the necessary project management skills to communicate effectively with
producers, directors, actors, designers, and technical staff. This class will identify and discuss the various
responsibilities of theatrical stage managers and effective stage management techniques. Students will
understand the working relationships with other theater professionals and unions, and learn proper stage
management procedures for Trinity University Theater and other theater organizations.
THTR-3343 Arts Management
Principles of Art Management is an introductory course designed to acquaint students with essential behind-the-
scenes and administrative responsibilities necessary for theater, opera, and museum management. The course is
recommended for Business, Theater, Art and Music majors who are interested in understanding professional
opportunities beyond performance. The course will also introduce to Business and other majors new venues and
opportunities where their talents and interests may be applied.
THTR-3352 Advanced Acting: Verse Drama
Verse Drama offers the advanced student scene work in plays from Classical antiquity, Elizabethan drama,
Seventeenth Century drama, and other verse dramas from various periods and styles. Exercises explore scansion,
rhyme, and period movement. Prerequisites: THTR 1350 or THTR 1352 and THTR 2352
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THTR-3353 Advanced Acting: Non-Realistic Drama
Non-realistic Drama offers experience in acting scenes from non-realistic texts from nineteenth and twentieth-
century European and American drama. Course includes exercises in voice, movement, and performance
theory/art. Prerequisites: THTR 1350 or THTR 1352 and THTR 2352
THTR-3354 Stage Dialects
Students learn to use International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as an effective tool for identifying individual sounds of
speech. This knowledge improves articulation, contributes to the development of good Standard American Speech,
and provides the actor with an ability to play a range of performance roles. The course employs the use of visual
and audio technology as well as phonetics to analyze, create, and perform stage dialects.
THTR-3355 Theater for Social Change
Theater for Social Change investigates the critical issues and creative process that chart the field of community-
based theater. The critical investigation is framed by the following questions: What happens when theater gets into
the community? How might we define "community"? Can theater stimulate political and social change? What is the
role of the artist in relationship to the community? How can performance serve raise consciousness? The
collaborative creative process will primarily draw upon August Boal's work and will consist of learning exercises
taken from the Image Theater, Invisible Theater, and Forum Theater. This is a participatory and hands-on course.
THTR-3360 Playwriting
This course investigates and practices systematic methods for developing dramatic ideas and turning them into
dramatic literature through readings, discussions, and exercises. Each student will, at the end of the semester,
have written a one-act play.
THTR-3377 Reimagining Tragedy
This course explores the historical evolution and interpretation of classical and contemporary tragedy with a
special emphasis on creativity as an interpretative tool. This course will feature performance, adaptation, and
design as an integral part of the analysis and discussion of the dramatic texts. Texts and authors to be covered
include Euripides, Sophocles, Seneca, Shakespeare, Anouilh, and O'Neill. (Also listed as THTR 3377.) (Offered every
other year.)
THTR-3-90 Directed Studies
Independent work under faculty supervision. The nature of the project will be agreed upon by the student and
participating faculty member prior to registration. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours depending on the scope of the
project. Maximum credit three hours. Prerequisites: 15 hours in Theatre, documentation of ability to undertake
study, consent of instructor.
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THTR-3-97 Theatre Internship
Supervised off-campus experience in theatre production and/or management appropriate to the student's
specialty. Credit varies with responsibilities, but maximum is three credit hours.
THTR-3398 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
THTR-4215 Design Project
Students design costumes, lights, or scenery which is actualized in a university mainstage production. Admission
to course by consent of the Theatre Faculty and Staff.
THTR-4227 Stage Management Project
Provides the students with the opportunity to stage manage a university theatre production. Admission to course
by consent of the Theatre Faculty and Staff.
THTR-4340 Directing II
Builds on the fundamentals studied in Directing I to explore further the process of directing for the theatre, from
image to context to created word. Special attention will be paid to working with essential elements of the stage,
and developing resources into a created space of interaction. Image, time, space, text, character, relationship,
rhythm, sound, will all be addressed as means of creating theatrical environment. The course is taught through
practical work and developed presentation of short dramatic pieces. Prerequisite: THTR 3340 or consent of
instructor.
THTR-4-85 The Theatre Peer Tutor
Functioning as a peer mentor in introductory theatre courses students will examine the philosophy, methods, and
challenges of teaching theatre arts under the direction of the theatre instructor for the course. Credit varies from 1
to 3 semester hours, depending on responsibilities and/or scope of the project. Course may be repeated for a
maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours of Theatre or consent of instructor.
THTR-4-90 Directed Studies
Independent work under faculty supervision. The nature of the project will be agreed upon by the student and
participating faculty member prior to registration. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours depending on the scope of the
project. Maximum credit three hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours in Theatre, documentation of ability to undertake
study, consent of instructor.
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THTR-4-91 Special Topics in Design
An in-depth study of select design topics. May be repeated once when subject varies. Maximum credit is six
semester-credit hours.
THTR-4-92 Special Topics in Performance
An in-depth study of select performance topics. May be repeated when subject varies. Maximum credit is six credit
hours.
THTR-4393 Capstone for Theatre Majors
Theatre majors with senior standing will create a portfolio of Theatre coursework and production experiences,
research career opportunities for the potential application of this portfolio, and present this synthesis to the
Theatre faculty, staff, and students. Applicable guidelines are available from Theatre advisors. Prerequisite: Senior
status
THTR-4-97 Theatre Internship
Supervised off-campus experience in theatre production and/or management appropriate to the student's
specialty. Credit varies with responsibilities, but maximum is three credit hours. Prerequisite: 12 semester credits
of Theatre coursework and consent of instructor
THTR-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
THTR-4394 Seminar in Theatre
An in-depth study of selected plays, dramatists, and/or movements. May be repeated when subject varies.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or consent of instructor
THTR-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
THTR-3356 Advanced Acting: Performing the Song
This course will explore the role of the actor on the musical theatre stage. Using musical theatre librettos and
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scores, students will apply acting, singing, and movement techniques to bring three-dimensional characters to life
on the stage through solos, small group numbers, and large ensemble pieces. In addition, the course will examine
the musical theatre audition, including a focus on choosing material, creating a repertoire book, the unique aspects
of the musical theatre audition, and the business of musical theatre. Students will leave the class with an
expanded repertoire and a deeper understanding of how to use dialogue, lyrics, and music to create a fully realized
character on the musical theatre stage. (Offered every other year.)
THTR-3444 Performing Human Rights
Through the analysis of forms of artistic expression and contemporary questions about human rights violations,
this course will assess the impact performance has on the understanding of human rights violations, on the
reconciliation of societal conflicts and on the restitution of human dignity to victims of repression. This course
typically includes a study abroad component. (Also listed as PLSI 3440.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
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History
Faculty
Emilio De Antunano, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Anene Ejikeme, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Chair
Jason Johnson, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Erin Kramer, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Carey H. Latimore IV, Ph.D , Associate Professor
David Lesch, Ph.D. , Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History
Kenneth Loiselle, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Nicole Marafioti, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Gina Tam, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Lauren Turek, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Requirements
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in history are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A minimum of 31 credit hours in history including:
Four lower-division courses, including at least two 1000-level courses and at least one 2400-level
seminar.
Four 3000-level courses, at least two of which must be worth four credit hours.
One 4400-level seminar that serves as the capstone course for the major.
One course from each of these three areas: (a) United States history; (b) European history; (c)
Asian, Middle East, Latin American, and African history.
II. University requirements:
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.
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The Minor
The requirements for a minor in history are as follows:
18 credit hours in history.I.
At least 9 hours must be from upper division.II.
The Honors Program
I. University Requirements
II. Departmental requirements:
A. Admission to the program
3.33 overall Trinity University G.P.A.1.
3.66 average department G.P.A.2.
3.66 average in the following courses:3.
HIST 3381: Historians and Their CraftA.
Seminar (HIST 4400, 4420, 4430, 4440, 4450, 4460, or 4470)B.
Two upper-division courses in the student’s field of specialtyC.
Applications will be made by May 54.
B. Requirements
Successful completion of a senior thesis written in a fall and spring (HIST 4498, 4499).
A full description of the program is available in the department office.
Criteria for Social Studies 4-8 and 8-12 Certification
History Majors seeking certification in Social Studies 4-8 and Social Studies 8-12 must take HIST 3376, HIST 3388,
and one course each from three of the following four fields: African History, Asian History, Latin American History,
and Middle East History.
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Courses
Lower Division - African History
HIST-1300 The African Experience
This course introduces students to aspects of African history and their relation to contemporary issues. The
approach is interdisciplinary and incorporates visual and literary documents. Topics may include the politics of
antiquity, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the historical development of Islam, Christianization, colonization and
decolonization, with particular attention to West Africa and the Ethiopian region.
HIST-1301 The African Experience 2
This is an introduction to Africa since 1800. The course will use a mix of lectures and classroom discussions to
study African history, focusing on Africa's connections with other parts of the world, including the Americas; topics
will include the trans-Atlantic slave trade and European imperialism and the African diaspora. Reading
assignments will include primary sources. (Offered every Spring.)
Lower Division - Ancient Greece and Rome
HIST-1310 Ancient Greece and Rome
A historical introduction to selected aspects of the political, cultural, and intellectual life of the Greek and Roman
world, with particular attention to the Greek and Roman contribution to western civilization.
HIST-1311 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World
An examination of the roles of women and men in society, religion, and culture of the ancient world. Readings will
include historical, religious, medical, legal, philosophical, and literary texts. Representations of men and women in
the visual arts will also be considered.(Also listed as CLAS 1307.)
HIST-1312 Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians
This course gives students an opportunity to examine the cultures and achievements of peoples labeled
"barbarians" by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Students will use a broad selection of historical documents
originating from the Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome, as well as the results of archaeological research, for
investigating the social structures and values of these cultures. Critical methods for interpreting ancient and
modern evidence about these societies will also be discussed. (Also listed as CLAS 1312.)
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Lower Division - Asian History
HIST-1320 History of China
China from the bronze age through the communist revolution, with special emphasis on institutions, social and
family life, philosophy and religion, and the effects of revolution and modernization. Survey readings supplemented
by primary sources and a research component.
HIST-1324 Modern East Asia
A survey of the East Asian region since 1800 that addresses the modern histories of China, Japan, Korea, and
Vietnam. The course begins with late traditional patterns and covers the stresses of imperialism and colonialism,
the emergence of revolutionary independence movements, Communism, and the ordeals of war and economic
modernization.
Lower Division - European History
HIST-1332 Medieval Europe
Europe from fall of Roman Empire through the 14th century; rise of Christianity; barbarian invasions; development
of feudalism; rebirth of urban civilization and achievements of medieval culture. Attention to social and political
developments and major thinkers of the period. Lecture and discussion format.
HIST-1333 Medieval Christianity: Tradition and Transformation, 200-1200
This course will focus on the emergence, spread, and development of Christian religion and culture in western
Europe between 200 and 1200. Topics may include: Christianity in the Roman Empire; missionary activity in the
early Middle ages; biblical and theological writings; growth of the western Church and papacy; traditions of
worship and belief, including saints' cults and monasticism; Christian kingship and holy war; and interactions with
non-Christians and heretics.
HIST-1334 Early Modern Europe (1500-1815)
Chief cultural and political developments from the Renaissance through the Napoleonic Empire, including the
Reformation, Counter Reformation, Thirty-Years War, Puritan Revolution, rise of absolute monarchy, the
Enlightenment, and the French Revolution. Special emphasis on religion and social change, church-state relations,
ideals of religious reform, and critiques of religion itself.
HIST-1335 Modern Europe
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Chief economic, political and social developments in European society since 1815, including the Industrial
Revolution, Marxism, the Russian Revolution, political and economic imperialism, World Wars I and II, the Great
Depression and the rise of totalitarian states.
HIST-2430 Medieval Kingship: Power, Patronage, and Propaganda, 750 - 1035
This writing-intensive seminar-style course will introduce historical methods and skills through the study of three
medieval kings: Charlemagne, Emperor of the Franks; Otto I, Emperor of Germany; and Cnut the great, King of
England, Norway, and Denmark. We will examine primary sources, conduct secondary research, and develop our
own historical hypothesis about the significance of these kings and their reigns. Writing assignments will include
source analyses, secondary critiques, and a final research project.
HIST-2432 European Frontiers 1848 - Present
Analyzes the shifting borders of Modern Europe, ones often accompanied by deadly consequences in the eastern
two-thirds of the continent. In particular, this course will examine how physical and societal borders have been
redrawn to create categories of inclusion and exclusion in Modern Europe. (Also listed as GRST 2432.) (Offered
every other year).
HIST-3431 Early Medieval England: 500-1100
This course explores the history and culture of early medieval England, from c.500 through the eleventh century-an
era traditionally known as the Anglo-Saxon period. Themes may include invasion and conquest; kingship and
government; art, archaeology, and manuscript production; Old English language and literature; and religious
history, notably the development of Christian practices and institutions in the British Isles. The course will be
structured around student discussion, research, and writing. (Offered every other year.)
HIST-3432 Vikings, Saxons, and Franks: the Barbarian North, 500-1300
This discussion-driven course examines concepts of barbarism and civilization among three medieval populations:
the Vikings, Saxons, and Franks. Students may analyze medieval histories and chronicles, pagan myths and saints'
lives, epic poetry and sagas, and modern historical scholarship. Classroom discussions and student research will
focus on how these three societies constructed their own identities by recording and narrating their past.
HIST-3433 The Middle Ages in Film
This discussion-driven course examines how medieval history has been portrayed on the big screen. Our
classroom discussions will focus on the historical foundations of three films and consider how the events they
depict were understood by people living in the Middle Ages. Readings assignments will consist of medieval primary
sources and secondary scholarship by modern authors; additional requirements include three research projects
and an in-class research presentation. (Offered occasionally).
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Lower Division - Latin American History
HIST-1340 Latin American Cultural Tradition
Beginning with the first Americans and ending with contemporary Latin America, this course provides a synthetic
overview of the emergence of distinctive cultural traditions in Latin America. The "old" worlds of Pre-Columbian
American, Iberia, and Africa are studied as are the historical processes that created "new" world cultural traditions
in Latin America.
Lower Division - Middle East History
HIST-1350 Medieval Islamic History, 570 - 1517
Historical developments in the Middle East from the life of the Prophet Muhammad to the establishment of the
Ottoman Empire: the initial expansion of Islam, the Umayyad and Abbasid empires, Islamic Spain, the Crusades,
Fatimid and Mamluk Egypt, and the Turco-Mongolian migrations and conquests.
HIST-1351 The Modern Middle East
Historical developments in the Middle East from the Ottoman conquest of Cairo in 1517 to the present: the
Ottoman empire during the age of Sulayman the Magnificent, European imperialism in the Middle East and
Ottoman reform efforts, the rise of Arab nationalism and of Zionism, World War I and the creation of the modern
Arab state system, the development of oil, the Cold War in the Middle East, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the
Persian-Arabian Gulf arena.
Lower Division - United States History
HIST-1360 The History of the United States Through Reconstruction
An integrative survey of major political, economic and social developments in the history of the United States of
America from colonial settlement through the post-Civil War era of Reconstruction.
HIST-1361 The History of the United States Since Reconstruction
An integrative survey of the political, economic and diplomatic history of the United States of America from
Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing those factors most influential in shaping contemporary society.
HIST-1370 The African American Experience Through Reconstruction
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This course focuses on the social, cultural, and political history of African Americans from approximately 1619 to
1877. Topics may include the genesis and evolution of Black slavery and freedom, the Revolutionary War, Nat
Turner's Rebellion, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. Particular emphasis is placed on changing ideals of
freedom and how African Americans struggled both to achieve and then redefine ever-evolving conceptions of
freedom, whether understood politically, socially, or economically.
HIST-1371 The African American Experience Since Reconstruction
This course focuses on the social, cultural, and political history of African Americans from approximately 1877 to
the present. Topics may include the genesis and evolution of Jim Crow, Black urban migration, the Harlem
Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Black Power Movements. Particular emphasis is placed on
changing ideals of freedom and how African Americans struggled both to achieve and then redefine ever-evolving
conceptions of freedom, whether understood politically, socially, or economically.
HIST-2436 Native American History Since Removal
From Tonto to Moana, U.S. popular culture is filled with mythological images of Native Americans that scarcely
resemble real Indigenous peoples and their complex identities. This course in modern Native American history
offers a corrective to such mythologies by emphasizing the historical experiences and perspectives of Indigenous
peoples. Together we will examine topics as diverse as: Indigenous slavery, the debate over U.S. citizenship,
boarding schools, sovereignty and casinos, forced sterilization, and the complicated relationships with the U.S.
environmentalist movement from "Iron Eyes Cody" to Standing Rock. We will explore the historical reasons why
tropes like the "noble savage" supplanted the particular histories of Indigenous peoples and the ways in which
those myths continue to overshadow our understanding of Native communities today. (Offered every other year.)
HIST-2440 U.S. Society and Politics Since 1945
This writing-intensive seminar-style course will introduce historical methods and skills through a study of the
United States since 1945. We will explore how politics, foreign policy, and culture interacted to shape American
society and the role of the United States in the world. Social movements, hot button political issues, and global
conflict will feature prominently in our course readings and discussions. We will examine primary sources, conduct
secondary research, and develop our own historical hypotheses about this period. Writing assignments will include
primary source analyses, secondary critiques, and a final research project. (Offered every other year.)
HIST-2435 Native American History Through Removal (before 1830)
This course broadens the scope of U.S. history to include the complex societies that predated European
colonization and uses interdisciplinary methods to revive the histories of America's diverse Indigenous populations
before removal became official U.S. policy and the reservation system restricted Native American mobility and
sovereignty. We will consider in depth the ways in which historians and museums have presented pre-Columbian
and colonial Indigenous history to the public and the approaches with which we can recover marginalized
perspectives. (Offered every other year.)
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Upper Division - African History
HIST-3304 Religion in African History
Focuses on the role of religious identity in African history. Topics may include the histories of specific religious
movements, the ways in which gender and leadership have intersected in new religious movements, the spread of
Islam, Sufi orders, European missionary activities, African responses to non-African Christian missionizing, African
missionary activities, and the interactions of different religious traditions and communities. Focus is on the period
since 1800. Prerequisite: HIST 1300 or consent of instructor.
HIST-3400 Gender Matters in African History
Focuses on the history of women in Africa from 1800 to the present. Topics may include the family, marriage,
childhood, education, sports, and recreation, work and the workplace, politics and political life, labor movements,
and women's movements.
Upper Division - Ancient Greece and Rome
HIST-3310 Archaic and Classical Greece
A study of Greek history from the age of colonization to the death of Alexander the Great (c. 750-323 B.C.), with
emphasis on the social and political institutions of Athens and Sparta, relations between Persia and the Greeks, the
period of the Peloponnesian War, and the rise of Macedon.
HIST-3314 The Mediterranean World in the Hellenistic Age
A study of the Hellenistic world, including Rome and Carthage, Ptolemaic Egypt, and other Hellenistic kingdoms,
with emphasis on the range of Hellenistic culture and the growing power of Rome, from the death of Alexander to
the battle of Actium (323-31 B.C.).
HIST-3318 Ancient Rome: Late Republic and Early Empire
A study of the political, social, and cultural history of ancient Rome, with particular emphasis on the late Republic
and early Empire (ca. 150 B.C.E. to 150 C.E.). (Offered every other year.)
HIST-3319 The World of Late Antiquity
A study of the political, cultural, and religious life of the Roman Empire from the second to the fifth centuries CE-a
vital transitional period between the classical and medieval worlds. Beginning with the "golden age" of the
Antonine emperors, this course examines the military and political "crisis" of the third century, the Christianization
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of the empire in the fourth, and the religious and cultural conflicts that accompanied the fragmentation of power in
the fifth. (Also listed as CLAS 3319.) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor
Upper Division - Asian History
HIST-3320 The Rise of Modern China
Studies of modern Chinese history since 1800, with emphasis on the processes of modernization, the major
phases of the Chinese revolution from the experience with Western imperialism through the Republican period and
the emergence of the People's Republic of China. Class methods emphasize reading primary sources in translation
and research and writing. Course taught in English. (Also listed as CHIN 3320.) Prerequisite: HIST 1320 or consent
of instructor.
HIST-3420 Masculinity and Femininity in China, 1500-Present
This class will critically examine changing notions of masculinity and femininity in China from the Ming dynasty to
the present. In it, students will grapple with the following questions: How have culture and history shaped the
categories of "woman" and "man"? What are the lines we draw between these categories, have the relationships
among them changed over time ? How have class, status, and divisions of labor influenced the shaping of
normative gender roles and sexualities, as well as actual patterns of behavior? How has gender performance
interacted with the body? Who has the power to define masculine and feminine traits? (Offered every other year.)
HIST-3426 Race and Ethnicity in East Asia
This class applies an historical lens to the categories of race and ethnicity as they developed in China, Japan, and
Korea from 1800 to the present, drawing as well upon the experience of Southeast Asia for comparison. At its core,
this class will approach race and ethnicity not as a priori concepts, but as historically contingent categories that
emerge, evolve, and, most importantly, have the capacity to transform reality. We will investigate ethnicity and race
from multiple perspectives-from the local and regional, to the national and global-as well as how they intersected
with other subjectivities, such as gender, class, and national identities. (Offered every other year).
HIST-3454 The Modern History of the Persian Gulf Region Since 1500
Examination of the history of the Persian-Arabian Gulf region from the rise of the Safavid Empire to the present;
focus on political developments in Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf Sheikdoms. Prerequisite: HIST 1350, 1351
or consent of instructor.
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Upper Division - European History
HIST-3333 History of Paris
This course progresses chronologically from Gallo-Roman Paris to present, and explores the continuation and
changes in these 2000 years of Parisian history. Students will be introduced to social movements, revolutions,
wars, painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic art, music and literature as well as the geography and history of the
city. Students will read representative texts from every period. (Offered every other year.)
HIST-3334 Modern Germany
History of Modern Germany, including the Second Empire, Weimar Republic, National Socialism, two post-World
War II German states, and the unified Federal Republic. (Also listed as GRST 3334.)
HIST-3337 The French Revolution
History of France from the middle of the eighteenth century to the coup of Napoleon in1799. The course will focus
on the political, fiscal, and intellectual origins of the French Revolution (1789-1799), the unfolding of the Revolution
in Paris and in the provinces from the calling of the Estates-General to the Reign of Terror, international war
between France and Europe, and the Revolution's long-term consequences for French and European history.
(Offered every other year.)
HIST-3338 History of the Holocaust
This course explores the origins, implementation, and legacy of the Nazi murder of six million Jews in Europe
during World War II. Special attention will be paid to the motivations and actions of the perpetrators, the
perspectives of the victims, and historiographical debates concerning the genocide. (Also listed as GRST 3338.)
HIST-3435 The Enlightenment
This course examines the Enlightenment as both an intellectual and cultural watershed moment in the eighteenth
century life in the West. Students will explore the social and political thought of the period, looking at a variety of
topics such as natural law theory, religious toleration, and the critique of absolute monarchy. Time will also be
devoted to examining the emerging cultural institutions in which such ideas took form and circulated from the
second half of the seventeenth century to the French Revolution.
HIST-3434 History of Paris
This course progresses chronologically from Gallo-Roman Paris to present, and explores the continuation and
changes in these 2000 years of Parisian history. Students will be introduced to social movements, revolutions,
wars, painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic art, music and literature as well as the geography and history of the
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city. Students will read representative texts from every period. (Offered every other year.)
HIST-3436 French Empire in the Americas, 1500-1800
Examination of French exploration and settlement in the Americas from the fifteenth century to the reign of
Napoleon. Topics may include political, economic, and cultural explanations for exploration, interaction with
indigenes and slaves, daily life in the colonial era, and the growing tensions between France and other imperial
powers.
HIST-3439 The World War II Era
Rise of the dictators and the road to war, 1919-1939; World War II in Europe, Africa and Asia; major Cold War events
from 1945 to the death of Stalin.
HIST-3452 Modern History of Syria
After a brief survey of Syrian history going back to the Assyrians, Romans, Umayyads, Fatimids, Crusades, and
Mamluks, this course will focus on a political, cultural and social examination of the modern history of Syria from
the Ottoman period through the present, including Syria's vital role in the disposition of the Middle East during and
after World War One, the French Mandate, the post-World War Two rise of Arab nationalism intertwined with the
Arab and superpower cold wars, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and post-cold war peace efforts and political transitions in
Syria itself under the Asad family.
Upper Division - Latin American History
HIST-3340 Latin American Perspectives
An examination of Latin American history through a study of 19th and 20th century texts from different social and
ethnic groups; special attention to interpretations by Native Americans and African Americans. Prerequisite: HIST
1340 or consent of instructor.
HIST-3344 Modern Brazil
The history of Brazil form 1500 to present. Topics include: slavery and race relations; family life; Indians and the
Amazon; the changing Catholic Church.
HIST-3346 Modern Mexico
Mexico since independence with emphasis on Juarez and the Reform, the Diaz regime, the Revolution, relations
with the United States, and major developments since 1920.
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HIST-3348 Latin American Economic History
A selective survey of the principal currents of economic growth and change in Latin America since the sixteenth
century. Special attention given to the uneven formation of market economies, and to problems associated with
colonialism and neo-colonialism; with international financial crises and adjustment; and with ideologically diverse
models of development. (Also listed as ECON 3342.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311 and 1312
Upper Division - United States History
HIST-3361 Economic and Business History of the United States Since 1865
A study of the development of the American economy from the U.S. Civil War to the present. (Also listed as ECON
3345 and BUSN 3345.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and 3 hours of U.S. history or consent of instructor.
HIST-3363 Early American Social History
Discussion-oriented course focusing on the everyday life of ordinary people from the initial cultural contacts
among Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans brought to the New World down through the Revolutionary
period. Emphasis on the development and maturation of diverse mainland and island communities in British North
America, as well as regional and temporal variations in gender, race, and class relations. Prerequisite: At lease one
lower-division course in US History through Reconstruction or Consent of Instructor.
HIST-3465 The American Revolution
Historical interpretations of the period 1763-1793 with focus on the Stamp Act crisis, the final break and war with
Great Britain, and state and national constitution-making. Prerequisite: At least one lower-division history course in
US History through Reconstruction or Consent of Instructor.
HIST-3366 U.S. Intellectual History Since the Civil War
This discussion-based course focuses on significant changes in American thought from 1865 to the 1990s. Topics
may include changing ideas about religion, science, modernity, democracy, social reform, race, and gender. The
course will stress critical analysis of primary texts. Prerequisites: At least one lower-division course in U.S. history
since the Civil War, or consent of instructor
HIST-3469 U.S. Foreign Relations
A survey of key events, policies, personalities, and ideas that shaped American foreign relations between the late
nineteenth century and the present. (Offered every year)
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HIST-3370 Free Blacks in America
This course traces the lives of free blacks in America from the early seventeenth century to the Civil War. The
course examines free blacks in relation to the origins of American slavery, the Revolutionary War, black radicalism,
community development, antebellum slavery, and the American Civil War. Attention will be given to issues of class,
gender, and identity. Prerequisite: At lease one lower-division US History course, or Consent of Instructor.
HIST-3372 Black Images in Film
Examines the depictions of blacks in America cinema from 1915 to present. This course introduces students to the
history of blacks in film and examines how film has been used as a tool of social and political commentary.
Attention will be given to issues of race, color, class, and gender. Prerequisite: At least one lower division U.S.
history course or consent of instructor.
HIST-3374 The Old South
Historical developments in the South from the late sixteenth century through the Civil War. This course will
examine the South in relation to such major topics as the Revolutionary War, slavery, and the rise and fall of the
Confederacy. Attention will be given to issues of race, class, gender, identity, and political ideology. Prerequisite: At
lease one lower-division US History course, or Consent of Instructor.
HIST-3375 The Civil War and Reconstruction
This course focuses on the Civil War and Reconstruction as dramatic and defining episodes in American history.
Student will examine the emerging sectional conflicts that led up to the war, the military and social history of the
war itself, and Reconstruction, with particular attention given to the construction of "freedom" following the
upheaval. The class will focus on race, class, gender, and the shaping of individual and collective identities.
Prerequisite: At lease one lower-division US History course, or Consent of Instructor.
HIST-3376 History of Texas
Spanish and Mexican periods; revolution and the Republic; social, political, and economic changes since
statehood.
HIST-3464 Politics and Protest in Early America
This course will examine American political history from the earliest colonial settlements through the antebellum
era, emphasizing the informal political speech of those outside formal structures of governance. We will explore
the ways in which ordinary people--pirates and mutineers, Indigenous activists, religious reformers, petitioners,
vigilantes, pamphleteers, runaway slaves, anonymous newspaper columnists, boycott organizers, and rebels--used
their political voices to demand a "redress of grievances" from governing authorities, sometimes turning to
violence when words did not achieve their ends. Approaching early American politics from diverse perspectives
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allows us to consider from many historical angles: why the right to free speech and petition was the first freedom
enshrined in the Bill of Rights, how individuals interpreted and attempted to expand the definition of "we the
people," and what role a free press played in the founding of the United States. After taking this course, you will
have a historical basis for understanding the ethical, social, and political questions raised by the rights enshrined
in the First Amendment that continue to shape public discourses today. (Offered every other year.)
Historiography, Thematic, and Comparative History
HIST-3382 The City in History
Cross-cultural examination of urban life in the pre-industrial, industrial, and contemporary cities of Asia, Europe,
and the Americas with special emphasis on the U.S. urban experience. Interdisciplinary perspective drawing upon
history, political science, sociology, and urban planning for an understanding of the complexity of urbanization.
(Also listed as URBS 3305.)
HIST-3468 Public History, Memory, and Interpretation
This course will provide students with practical experience in public history, material and visual culture, and oral
history methods. It will familiarize students with the work historians do to interpret the past and share their
interpretations with the public in museums, historic homes, archives, government agencies, private corporations,
and the media. Requirements include regular in-class presentations, an exhibition critique, and a proposal for a
historical exhibition on a topic of the student's choosing. (Offered every other year).
Special Topics and Honors
HIST-1392 Topics in History
From time to time, the department will offer lower division courses not described in the Courses of Study Bulletin.
May be repeated on different topics
HIST-3388 Methods of Instruction History
Examination of various ways to teach history at the elementary, secondary, or college levels with special emphasis
on the inquiry process. Students will work with both original and secondary sources and develop an extensive
teaching unit as a final project. Topics may include Texas, U.S., or world history.
HIST-3-90 Independent Study
Independent study in selected areas. 1 to 6 semester hours. Prerequisites: 6 advanced hours in history and
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consent of instructor.
HIST-3-92 Special Topics in History
From time to time the department will offer special topic courses not described in the Courses of Study Bulletin.
Announcement of such courses will be by special prospectus. May be repeated on different topics.
HIST-4498 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in their first semester of their senior year.
HIST-4499 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in their second semester of their senior year.
HIST-3-94 Public History Internship
The Public History internship is a structured and supervised professional work experience with an accepted
historical or cultural institution, non-profit organization, or history-related sector within a private business
enterprise. To be recognized, the experience must be preapproved and must include specific learning objectives,
weekly and final reflections from the intern, and evaluations from the employer. An internship is typically done by a
student who has attained sufficient preparation in the academic field of history. The experience may be paid or
unpaid. Variations in credit according to hours performed, from 0 to 6 hours. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
(Offered every semester). Prerequisite: Consent of the internship coordinator and the History Department chair.
Seminars
HIST-4400 Seminar in African History
Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
HIST-4420 Seminar in Asian History
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Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
HIST-4430 Seminar in European History
Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
HIST-4440 Seminar in Latin American History
Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
HIST-4450 Seminar in Middle East History
Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
HIST-4460 Seminar in United States History A
Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
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HIST-4470 Seminar in United States History B
Seminars require advanced work both in the classroom and in the library. Classes are devoted to common readings
and are designed to help the student master the major secondary works and the research methods appropriate to
the topic; work in the library is to be devoted to the development of individual topics, research, and writing. The
outcome of a seminar is a major research paper that represents the student's contribution to the broader historical
debates within the particular field. Students may take a second seminar with the same course number if the topic
offered under that number is different. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
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Interdisciplinary Second Major
Faculty
Duane Coltharp, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, English; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Natasa Macura, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Mathematics
Mario Gonzalez-Fuentes, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Business Administration
David Rando, Ph.D. , Professor, English
Brian Bondari, D.M.A. , Associate Professor, Music
Harry Wallace, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Psychology
Overview
The Interdisciplinary Second Major (ISM) allows students to pursue a unique learning path that integrates material
from several disciplines. Working with a variety of faculty members, each student designs a comprehensive
curriculum for rigorous study of a specific topic or intense training in a closely defined area.
The ISM is designed for students who have already declared a primary major in an existing program. Students may
not use the ISM to achieve a second, and different, bachelor’s degree.
Requirements
Requirements
Each proposed major must have an advisory committee of three faculty members representing two or moreI.
different disciplines, one of whom will be chair.
The advisory committee will help the student prepare a proposal for the major, select courses, and develop aII.
course that synthesizes the diverse work of the major (normally, an existing three-hour independent study course
directed by a member of the faculty advisory committee).
In order to submit a proposal for an Interdisciplinary Second Major, a student must have already declared a firstIII.
major.
The proposal should identify at least nine (9) hours of courses that will serve as a core for the major and an arrayIV.
of supporting courses from which the remaining credits will be chosen. In addition, the proposal should identify
one synthesis course (at least 3 hours), normally taken during the student’s senior year after the core courses
have been completed.
The minimum number of hours for an interdisciplinary major is thirty-six (36). Of that number, at least eighteenV.
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(18) must be upper-division. No more than eighteen (18) hours may be taken from a single discipline. No more
than nine (9) hours may be selected from courses that are used towards any other major.
The selection of courses must ensure depth in the area of study as well as breadth of exposure to variedVI.
perspectives.
Procedures
A student who wishes to pursue an Interdisciplinary Second major must submit a proposal before the end of theI.
second semester of the junior year. The proposal form may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
The Interdisciplinary Second Major Committee will consider this proposal and, if approved, will recommend it toII.
the University Curriculum Council for final approval.
The advisory committee will monitor the student’s progress toward the major, provide guidance, and evaluateIII.
any changes to the course of study.
During the semester in which the student completes the coursework for the major, he or she will make a publicIV.
presentation to his or her advisory committee in order to demonstrate a mastery of the interdisciplinary topic.
This presentation must be organized in conjunction with the student’s synthesis course.
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International Studies
Faculty
Dania Abreu-Torres, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures; Director, Mexico the Americas,
and Spain (MAS)
Rosa Aloisi, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Co-Director; Coordinator, International Affairs
Anene Ejikeme, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, History; Coordinator, African Studies
Mario Gonzalez-Fuentes, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Business Administration
Nanette C. Le Coat, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures; Coordinator, European Studies
Alfred Montoya, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology; Coordinator, Global Health Studies
Katsuo A. Nishikawa Chávez, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Political Science; Director for the International Engagement
and Coordinator, International Development
David Ribble, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology; Coordinator, International Environmental Studies
Sussan Siavoshi, Ph.D. , Una Chapman Cox Distinguished Professor of International Affairs, Political Science
Curtis Swope, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Hyon Joo Yoo, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Political Science
Overview
International Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program that combines broad approaches to
world affairs, foreign language learning, experience abroad, and specialized studies in one of the regional or
functional concentrations.
Requirements
The Major
The Concentrations
Concentration Course Requirements
Diplomacy, Security, War, and Peace Studies
Global Health
International Development
The Senior Experience
The Minor
Courses in the Languages Across the Curriuculum Program
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The Major
The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in International Studies are as follows:
I. Program Requirements
No fewer than 33 credit hours, at least 21 of which must be upper-division.A.
Advanced Language study (at least 6 upper division hours in the same language).B.
One of the following courses: HIST 3469 (U.S. Foreign Relations), PLSI 1342 (International Politics), orC.
ANTH/SOCI 3349 (Globalization and Social Change)..
Completion of INTL 4104 (Senior Portfolio).D.
Completion of any concentration (15-18 hours including courses taken while abroad).E.
At least one semester abroad in a program approved by the International Studies committee. F.
International Studies concentrations are individual programs of study designed by students in consultation
with the assigned adviser. A student may propose courses from the concentration list (below), or with the
approval of the adviser and program director, from among courses taken abroad or unlisted courses taken
while at Trinity.
While not required, students may select the Internship Course option (INTL 4-01; maximum 3 hours).
While not required, INTL 4-00 (Senior Research Project) may be taken by students wishing to pursue an
international studies project independently or in conjunction with an upper division course.
Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in the Languages across the Curriculum Program.
II. Unversity requirements: Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at
least 120 credit hours.
The Concentrations
International Studies concentrations are individual programs of study that are designed by students in
consultation with the appropriate concentration adviser. A student may substitute courses taken abroad or special
offerings that are not shown on the lists upon recommendation of the adviser and approval by the program
director.
Concentrations and Faculty (*concentration coordinator and head adviser)
Diplomacy, Security, War, and Peace Studies: Professor Rosa Aloisi*
Global Health: Professors Alfred Montoya*, Jonathan King, Benjamin Sosnaud
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International Development: Professor Katsuo Nishikawa Chávez*
Concentration Course Requirements
Concentrations (*coordinator and head adviser)
Global Health (Professor Alfred Montoya, Jonathan King, Benjamin
Sosnaud*)
Description: Increasing international connectedness, local, regional, and international conflicts, and global climate
change are contributing factors to morbidity and mortality around the globe. This concentration deals with the
biology of disease as well as the social, political, and economic conditions that structure disease distributions
among given populations around the world. Global Health captures the intersections of human processes and
nature, seeking to understand the origins and drivers of, and solutions for, population health issues.
Students in the Global Health Concentration will learn how the tools and approaches of the social sciences,
humanities, and natural sciences can be used to address global health challenges, as well as to analyze the
effectiveness of global health policy. Students graduating from this concentration will be prepared to pursue a
variety of opportunities in the global and public health fields.
The basic requirements for the International Studies major are listed above (“The Major.”) To complete the Global
Health Studies concentration within this major, students must take: INTL 3301 Global Health, a minimum of 15
hours, at least nine of which must be upper division, and at least one class in each of the following topical areas:
Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Methods.
Social Sciences
ANTH 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment (also listed as SOCI 3345)
ANTH 3355 HIV/AIDS: Nature, Power, Populations (also listed as SOCI 3355)
SOCI 2339 Health, Illness, and Society (also listed as ANTH 2339)
SOCI 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment (also listed as ANTH 3345)
SOCI 3355 HIV/AIDS: Nature, Power, Populations (also listed as ANTH 3355)
ANTH 2339 Health, Illness, and Society (also listed as SOCI 2339)
ANTH 3327 Race in America (also listed as SOCI 3327)
ANTH 3448 Modern South Asia: India, Pakistan, and Beyond
ANTH 3449 Globalization and Social Change (also listed as SOCI 3449)
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ANTH 3452 Global Cities: Africa, Asia, and the Americas
ANTH 3464 Morality in the Marketplace
ANTH 3445 Understanding Refugees (also listed as SOCI 3445 and URBS 3445)
ECON 3333 Health Economics
ECON 3343 Slavery and the Atlantic Economy (also listed as HIST 3343)
INTL 3316 Gender, Race and Healthcare in Contemporary Cuba
PLSI 1331 Global Politics
PLSI 3333 Latin American Politics
PLSI 3334 State, Society, and Change in the Middle East
PLSI 3441 East Asian Security
PLSI 3448 International Human Rights
PLSI 4341 International Political Economy
RELI 3403 Death and Beyond
SOCI 1110 Service Learning: Homelessness
SOCI 1310 Urban Experience
SOCI 2311 Sociology of Gender
SOCI 3327 Race in America
SOCI 3329 Sexuality and Society
SOCI 3428 Gender Transgressions
SOCI 3340 Urban Geography (also listed as URBS 3440)
SOCI 3445 Understanding Refugees (also listed as ANTH 3445 and URBS 3445)
URBS 3340 Urban Geography (also listed as SOCI 3340)
URBS 3445 Understanding Refugees (also listed as ANTH 3445 and SOCI 3445)
Humanities
HIST 1300 The African Experience
HIST 1324 Modern East Asia
HIST 1351 The Modern Middle East
HIST 3343 Slavery and the Atlantic Economy (also listed as ECON 3343)
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PHIL 1350 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 1354 Ethics
PHIL 2456 Applied Ethics
PHIL 3459 Biomedical Ethics
WAGS 2351 Introduction to Queer Studies
WAGS 2352 Introducation to Gender Studies
WAGS 3401 The History of Sexuality
Natural Sciences
BIOL 2306 Infectious Diseases
BIOL 3413 Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics
BIOL 1322 Ecology and Bioconservation in China
Methods
ANTH 3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics (also listed as SOCI 3460)
MATH 1320 Statistical Methods
PSYC 2401 Statistics and Methods I
SOCI 3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics (also listed as ANTH 3460)
ALE 3301 Grant Writing Fundraising
ANTH 3365 Research Methods; GIS (also listed as SOCI 3365)
Diplomacy, Security, War, and Peace Studies (Professor Rosa Aloisi*)
Description: The Concentration in Diplomacy, Security, War, and Peace Studies offers students the opportunity to
develop a cultural, historical and political perspective on the interactions among nations. Students will focus on
issues surrounding international cooperation, international law, and foreign policy. The concentration emphasizes
topics related to international organizations, human rights, economic relations, as well as historical and cultural
analyses of the political interactions of nations around the globe.
The basic requirements for the international studies major are listed above (“The Major”). To complete the
concentration in Diplomacy, Security, War, and Peace Studies within this major students must take the following
courses:
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1) PLSI 1342 Introduction to International Politics
2) Reseach Methods (one of the following courses)
ANTH 3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics (also listed as SOCI 3460)
MATH 1320 Statistical Methods
PSYC 2401 Statistics and Methods I
SOCI 3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics (also listed as ANTH 3460)
ALE 3301 Grant Writing and Fundraising
ANTH 3365 Research Methods: GIS (also listed as SOCI 3365)
PLSI 3372 Research Methods in Political Science
3) No fewer than 15 credit hours, at least nine of which must be upper division, distributed across the following
topical areas
Humanities (at least two courses)
HCOM 2330 Conflict and Human Communication
HCOM 3372 Intercultural Communication
HCOM 3374 International Communication
HCOM 4350 Political Communication
CMLT 2301 World Literature and the Environment
CHIN 3330 Global Business Culture
CHIN 4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property
HIST 1300 The African Experience
HIST 1324 Modern East Asia
HIST 1334 Modern Europe
HIST 1340 Latin American Cultural Tradition
HIST 1351 The Modern Middle East
HIST 2432 European Frontiers 1868-Present
HIST 3300 Gender Matters in African History
HIST 3304 Religion in African History
HIST 3320 The Rise of Modern China
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HIST 3326 Race and Ethnicity in East Asia
HIST 3334 Modern Germany
HIST 3338 History of the Holocaust
HIST 3339 The World War II Era
HIST 3340 Latin American Perspectives
HIST 3344 Modern Brazil
HIST 3346 Modern Mexico
HIST 3368 Latin American Economic History
HIST 3352 Modern History of Syria
ENGL 4427 Literature of the Holocaust
Social Sciences (at least two courses)
ANTH 1301 Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment
ANTH 3449 Globalization & Social Change
ANTH/SOCI/URBS
3345
Understanding Refugees
SOCI 1316 People and Placesin Global Context
ECON 1311 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 1312 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 3318 The Global Economy
ECON 3340 Economic Growth and Development
ECON 3347 International Trade
INTB 2301 International Business Environment
INTB 3361 International Business Law
INTB 3330 Global Business Culture
INTL 3357 Contemporary Japanese Politics and Society
PLSI 1331 Global Politics
PLSI 1342 International Politics
PLSI 1361 Politics & Morality
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PLSI 2432 Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
PLSI 3333 Latin American Politics
PLSI 3434 State, Society, and Change in the Middle East
PLSI 3435 Global City Berlin*
PLSI 3441 East Asian Security
PLSI 3442 International Law
PLSI 3446 War and Alliance
PLSI 3447 International Criminal Justice*
PLSI 3448 International Human Rights
PLSI 3430 European Politics
PLSI 4341 International Political Economy
PLSI 3444 The Middle East and the World
PLSI 3441 East Asian Security
Environmental Studies (at least one course)
ENVI 1301 Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVI 3302 Environmental Literature
GEOS 1307 Geology, Resources, and Environmental Issues of China and Southeast Asia
GEOS 1409 Earth's Environmental Systems
GEOS 3310 Global Climate Change
International Development (Professor Katsuo Nishikawa Chávez*)
Description: Students in the International Development concentration will gain a deep understanding of issues that
communities face in the pursuit of development. Students will study contemporary social issues and foundational
theories of development. To complement this knowledge, students will gain the practical skills needed to run a
Social Change Organization (SCO). SCOs may include non-profits, social enterprises, Benefit Corporations, or
related organizations that have a primary goal of creating social value.
The basic requirements for the International Studies major are listed above (“The Major”). To complete the
International Development concentration within this major, students must take the following courses, nine of
which must be upper division courses:
1) Research Methods (at least three credits)
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ANTH 3365 Research Methods: GIS (also listed as SOCI 3365)
ANTH/SOCI/URBS
3460
Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics
HCOM/COMM 3354 Quantative Research Methods
PLSI 3372 Research Methods in Political Science
2) Contemporary Issues and Critical Understanding (at least six credits)
ANTH/SOCI 3327 Race in America
ANTH/SOCI 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment
ANTH/SOCI 3431 Language, Culture, & Society
ANTH/SOCI 3449 Globalization & Social Change
ANTH/SOCI/URBS
3445
Understanding Refugees
ECON 1311 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 1312 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 3318 The Global Economy
ECON/URBS 3330 Economics and the Environment
ECON/URBS 3334 Urban Economics
ECON 3340 Economic Growth and Development
ENVI 4390 Topics in Environmental Policy
GEOS 3310 Global Climate Change
INTL/BUSN/ECON/G
EOS/PLSI 3315
Iceland-It's Unique Geological, Economic and Cultural History
INTL 3357 Contemporary Japanese Politics and Society
PHIL 2456 Applied Ethics
PLSI 1331 Global Politics
PLSI 2432 Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
PLSI 3431 Comparative Political Economy of North America, Europe, and East Asia
PLSI 3448 International Human Rights
PLSI 4341 International Political Economy
RELI 1330 Asian Religions
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RELI 3431 The Hindu Tradition
RELI 3442 Global Christianities
RELI 3443 Islamic Worlds
SOCI 1110 Service Learning: Homelessness
SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology
SOCI/URBS 1316 People and Places in Global Context
SOCI 2311 Sociology of Gender
SOCI 2314 Social Problems and Human Values
SOCI/URBS 2328 Social Inequality
SOCI 1313 Social Movements
SOCI/URBS/LAC
3343
Relaciones fronterizas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue)
UBRS/SOCI 1310 The Urban Experience
URBS/PLSI 3416 Urban Politics
WAGS 2310 Introduction to Women's Studies
WAGS 2350 Introduction to Feminist Theory
3) Social Change Organization (SCO) in Practice (at least six credits)
ACCT 1300 Understanding the Language of Business
ALE 3301 Grant Writing & Fundraising
BUSN/PHIL 1359 Professional Ethics
BUSN 2101 Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Values
BUSN/LAC Doing Business in Latin Amer
BUSN 4301 Strategic Management
CHIN/INTB 3330 Global Business Culture
COMM 3322 International Communication
ENTR 2111 Intro to Entrepreneurship I
ENTR 3341 Entrepnrl Planning & Strategies
ENTR 3391 Special Topics Social Innovation
FNCE 3301 Fundamentals of Financial Mgmt
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HCOM 1170 Leadership Academy
HCOM 1333 Public Speaking
HCOM 3360 Communicating in Small Groups & Teams
HCOM 2330 Conflict and Human Communication
HCOM 3362 Organizational Communication
HCOM 3364 Communication and Effective Leadership
HCOM 3372 Intercultural Communication
INTB 2301 International Busn Environment
MGMT 2301 Management of Organizations
MGMT 3372 Organizational Behavior
MKTG 2301 Principles of Marketing
The Senior Experience
The Senior Experience offers various ways for students to reflect on and unify their interdisciplinary coursework in
International Studies.
The Minor
The requirements for a minor in International Studies are as follows:
Completion of no fewer than 21 credit hours. At least 9 hours shall be lower division; at least 12 hours must beI.
upper division.
The lower division sequence in an appropriate foreign language (the equivalent of four college semesters). II.
One of the following courses: HIST 3469 (U.S. Foreign Relations), PLSI 1342 (International Politics), orIII.
ANTH/SOCI 3349 (Globalization and Social Change).
Concentrations (12-15 hours including courses taken while abroad). International Studies concentrations areIV.
individual programs of study designed by students in consultation with the appropriate assigned adviser. A
student may select courses from the concentration list (below), or with the approval of the adviser and program
director, from among courses taken abroad or unlisted courses taken while at Trinity.
At least one semester abroad program approved by the International Studies committee or alternatively anV.
approved summer program or a "beyond the classroom program." Summer programs or "beyond the classroom
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programs" listed in the concentrations are clearly marked with an asterisk. A student may propose an unlimited
summer program or beyond the classroom program taken at Trinity with the approval of the adviser and program
director.
While not required students may select the Internship Course option (INTL 4-01; maximum 3 hours)
Courses in the Languages Across the Curriculum
Program
Qualified Trinity students are eligible to enroll in the Languages across the Curriculum (LAC) Program, which gives
them practice in using professional and academic Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, German, or French in
special courses in the humanities, social, and natural sciences. Some of these courses are coordinated with
existing upper-division courses that are taught in English, and students may enroll in both. Other LAC courses are
taught separately as “stand-alone” courses. All LAC courses make extensive use of the target foreign language and
most use it as the medium of instruction. Offerings vary from semester to semester and are listed in the
preregistration course schedule under International Studies.
Students may earn a Spanish across the Curriculum certification by successfully completing advanced work in
Spanish and a series of courses listed in the Spanish across the Curriculum program. This certification will be
indicated on the student’s official transcript. The requirements are:
SPAN 3301 (Advanced Grammar) or the equivalent
3 credit hours of upper-division Spanish electives
4 Spanish across the Curriculum courses or 7 credit hours in Spanish across the Curriculum courses
Courses
INTL-1100 International Student Orientation
A one-credit course to assist new international students in successfully adjusting to Trinity University. It will
provide: 1)an overview of the U.S. higher education system, including basic student and faculty roles; 2)a review of
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key academic differences with other educational systems from around the world; 2)an introduction to cultural
adjustment and culture shock; and 4)a review of laws and legal structures that affect immigration status.
Assignments may include readings, interviews of students, staff members, and faculty, and brief reports and
reflexive essays. The course is required of all incoming, first-year international students who are not U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
INTL-2102 Preparing for Study Abroad
A one-credit course for students preparing to study abroad (or away) for academic credit. Includes academic
planning including written proposals for student abroad; program selection and logistical planning for the time
away; pre-departure orientation; studies of cross-cultural communication and adjustment; guided individual
country studies and studies of US relations with the proposed host country. The course should be taken the
semester immediately preceding the planned study abroad (or away) experience. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
INTL-2103 Alternative Spring Break
Faculty led course that will introduce students to contemporary issues as well as cultural and historical
background materials to prepare students for service learning projects in specific national and international
destinations. Cross-cultural competencies and sensitivities will be developed prior to field experiences. The course
is offered on a Pass/Fail basis only. Repeatable for credit.
INTL-3100 International Studies Colloquium
The Colloquium consists of a weekly meeting of all majors and minors in the program. Under the direction of an
assigned faculty member the session topics include discussions of world affairs; presentations by student faculty
members and other guests; reports from affiliated student groups; presentations on careers and graduate school
opportunities; and reports from seniors about their seminars and tutorial projects. Offered each semester.
Required of all International Studies majors and minors while in residence in the program up to a maximum of six
hours credit, only three of which may be counted toward the major. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
INTL-3103 Returning From Study Abroad
A one-credit course for students returning from study abroad that is designed to help students maximize the
benefit of their study abroad experiences and to help them readjust to the U.S. and university culture. Students will
reflect upon and integrate their experiences in relation to their academic interests and various facets of university
life. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
INTL-3301 Global Health
This three-hour course considers critical concepts associated with global health including the importance of
culture to health, determinants of health, and how the organization of health systems affects health. The
relationship of demographics to epidemiology will be discussed as they define the global burden of disease.
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Specific topics introduced in the course include the environment and health, children and maternal health, both
communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and unintentional injuries. A semester-long project will consider
how policy and programs can be brought together to address a global health issue. (Also listed as ANTH 3301 and
SOCI 3301.)
INTL-4-01 International Studies Internship
Between zero and six hours of credit may be arranged for appropriate international internships that are undertaken
while abroad if they meet academic criteria set by the Committee. Credit may also be arranged for internships in
San Antonio during the school year and away, during the summer, with the approval of the International Programs
Director. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
INTL-4-02 Special Topics in International Studies
From time to time the International Studies program will present special topic courses not described in the
Courses of Study Bulletin. Announcements of such courses will be by special prospectus. May be repeated on
different topics.
INTL-4103 Model United Nations
Students chosen for the Trinity delegation to national Model United Nations competitions are required to register
for this one-hour course. The course involves participation in parliamentary training sessions, learning about the
country being represented by the Trinity delegation, and research and writing on the topics before the various
Model United Nations committees. May be repeated for credit in successive years. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
INTL-3001 Studying Abroad
A course for students arranging to study abroad (or away) for academic credit. Includes academic planning
including written proposals for study abroad; program selection and logistical planning for the time away; pre-
departure orientation; studies in cross-cultural communication and adjustment; and guided individual country
studies and studies of US relations with the proposed host country. This course will be offered in the Fall of each
year for students studying abroad in the Spring and in the Spring for students to study abroad in the Fall.
INTL-3315 Iceland - Its Unique Geological, Economic and Cultural History
This course will expose students to the unique economic, geologic, and cultural history of Iceland. The economic
aspects will focus on the role of financial markets and monetary institutions in economic booms and crashes
using Iceland as a case study, possible solutions to public good problems such as the Icelandic fishing quota,
business practices which often prioritize protection of the environment and social responsibility, and the role of
international trade in development of a small country. The geological history will emphasize Iceland's plate
tectonic setting, volcanism, glacial history and related hazards, geothermal energy, and the effects of climate
change. The cultural portion will explore the fundamental role of literature in a country with virtually no illiteracy,
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and the role of the sagas in the transmission of culture, language, and the law in the country with the oldest
parliament in the world. (Also listed as BUSN 3315, ECON 3315, GEOS 3315, and PLSI 3315.) (Offered every other
year).
INTL-4-00 Senior Research Project
A course for seniors who wish to pursue an international studies project -- either independently or in conjunction
with an existing, upper-division course -- with the permission of and under the supervision of a faculty member.
INTL-4104 Senior Portfolio
A required course for majors in the senior year to prepare a selective, self-reflexive portfolio that draws on
achievements in the major and explains them in terms of personal development and professional and scholarly
goals and objectives.
INTL-3316 Gender, Race and Healthcare in Contemporary Cuba
This course explores the historical changes that have labeled Cuba as an island "lost in time" by focusing on three
topics that are crucial for Cuba's global acknowledgement: gender, race and healthcare. These topics are deeply
interrelated and in constant exchange with Cuba's economy and politics, as women and LGBT communities
challenge their social participation, Afro-Cubans claim their space, and healthcare becomes threatened due to
Cuba's slow movement to globalization. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: SPAN 2301 and Consent of
Instructor
INTL-3357 Contemporary Japanese Politics and Society
This is a faculty-led, study abroad course that includes summer travel to Japan. The course exposes students to
(A) Japan's historic and contemporary socioeconomic position in the region, (B) Japan's role as the technological
and business innovation-hub of Asia, and (C) the rich fabric of Japanese culture, both traditional and
contemporary. Students will meet with academic and business leaders; interact with Japanese college students;
and participate in site visits to factories, museums, schools, and temples around Japan. (Offered every Spring.)
Corequisites: BAT 3394
Courses in the Languages Across the Curriculum Program
LAC-2101 Biblical Hebrew
The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to ancient Hebrew so they will be able to read parts of the
Hebrew Bible in the original language. This course begins with an introduction to the Hebrew alphabet and vowel
system and therefore requires no prior knowledge of Hebrew. (Also listed as RELI 2101.)
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LAC-3101 Mujeres Cineastas de España Y Las Américas
An exploration of themes of gender, sexuality, and identity as approached by the most distinguished women
filmmakers in Spain and the Americas. The films covered in this course do not duplicate any materials covered in
SPAN 3321 or SPAN 3331. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or equivalent
LAC-3102 En Blanco Y Negro: Raza Y Cine En America Latina
An examination and analysis of Latin American films in terms of the performance and representation of race. The
course introduces discourses of whiteness and mestizaje in terms of the hierarchies and social expectations that
they advanced through film. Course is taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 2302 or equivalent
LAC-3103 Cultura Popular Espanola (spanish Popular Culture)
Spanish Popular Culture focuses on recent cultural production that includes film, television, periodicals, and
recently published literature. This course is taught in Spanish and students will gain practice in reading, writing,
speaking, and listening comprehension. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302, the equivalent, or Consent of Instructor
LAC-3104 La Experiencia Latina En Los Estados Unidos (The U.S. Latino Experience)
An examination of the historical experience and cultural expression of the Latino population of the United States,
with attention to the role of U.S. foreign policy in creating Latino communities, the impact of domestic policy on
the various subgroups, the evolution of U.S. Latino cultural expression, and the changing relationship of Latinos to
U.S. society and its institutions. This course will be taught entirely in Spanish and is designed to accompany GNED
3325. Prerequisites SPAN 2302, the equivalent, or the consent of the instructor; and students must have
completed, or be enrolled in, GNED 3325.
LAC-3105 La Opinion Publica Del in Migrante: Trabajo de Campo Sobre Migracion Mexicana
(public Opinion of Immigrants: Fieldwork on Mexican Migration)
This course combines the study of issues surrounding the immigration debate in the United States with training in
the design of field experiments and the methods of survey research. Students participate in empirical research by
conducting surveys in Spanish. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302, the
equivalent, or consent of the Instructor.
LAC-3106 Los Cubano-Americanos
This course explores significant cultural, artistic, cinematic, musical, sociopolitical, and literary representations
from 1960 to the present. A principal objective is to analyze and deconstruct stereotypes about Cuban-Americans.
This course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302, the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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LAC-3108 Tradiciones Culturales En América Latina
This is a companion course to HIST 1340, Latin American Cultural Traditions. It offers students the opportunity to
augment the themes of the course through the perspectives of Spanish language authors who write about
personal and/or national histories. Readings will be in Spanish, but discussions will be in both English and Spanish
depending on the proficiency of class members. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or equivalent Corequisite: Concurrent or
previous enrollment in HIST 1340
LAC-3109 Madrid: Una Historia Cultural
This course explores significant cultural, cinematic, musical, sociopolitical, urban, theoretical, and literary
representations of the city of Madrid. The interdisciplinary approach draws on film, music, and television as well as
literary, critical, and theoretical texts. Prerequisites: SPAN 2302 or equivalent
LAC-3110 La musica popular latinoamericana (Latin American Popular Music)
A study of Latin American culture through popular music, this course will explore both musical forms and lyrics.
Musical forms include bolero, tango, balada, cumbia, salsa, rumba, merengue. The multilayered messages in the
lyrics will be analyzed for social and political insights into Latin American culture. This course will be conducted
entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302, the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
LAC-3111 Narody Rossii (The Peoples of Russia)
A companion course to ML&L 3342, which introduces Russian culture from medieval through modern times,
including not only the Russians, but also the peoples of southern and eastern Russia. The course will emphasize
religion, folklore, and art through a series of short Russian-language readings and weekly discussions. The course
will be conducted entirely in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or the equivalent. INTL 3111 is designed to be taken
concurrently with ML&L 3342, (The Peoples of Russia), although it may be taken separately with consent of the
instructor.
LAC-3112 Shangye Zhongwen (The Practice of Business in China)
A study of cultural concepts and customs that have influenced contemporary Chinese business practices and
behaviors, through the use of readings and weekly discussions. The course will be conducted entirely in Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHIN 2302 or the equivalent.
LAC-3113 Reality TV in China
This course explores Chinese language, society, and culture through the lens of reality television audition tapes
submitted to "Chinese Idol." Video clips are unscripted and spontaneous conversations that represent individuals
from a variety of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. (Offered every other year). Prerequisites: CHIN 2302
or equivalent
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LAC-3114 Zhongguo Gudai Sixiang (Classical Chinese Thought)
A study of traditional Chinese thought as manifested in the language of selected classical texts of history,
philosophy, poetry, and religion. All readings will be conducted in classical Chinese. No prior knowledge of Chinese
is required. Co-requisite: Simultaneous enrollment in a Chinese civilization, literature, history, philosophy, political
science, or religion course, or consent of instructor.
LAC-3115 Chinese Popular Songs
An examination of Chinese popular songs and music videos as cultural texts to develop listening, conversation,
oral presentation, writing, reading, and online research skills. Genres explored may include Mandopop, Tawain Hip-
Hop, and Chinese Rock 'n Roll. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: CHIN 2302 or equivalent.
LAC-3118 Historia, resistencia, y rebelion en la musica chicana (History, Resistance, and
Rebellion in Chicana/o Music)
A study of important historical events and issues of resistance against racism, classism, and the economic
exploitation of Chicanas and Chicanos through samples of the music produced by them throughout the 20th
century. The course will analyze both musical forms and lyrics. The musical genres will include corridos (ballads),
Pachuca and Pachuco (zootsuiter) music, Rock 'n' Roll, Civil Rights movement music, Chicana/o Punk, Mariachi,
Tejano, and Conjunto music among other styles. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite:
SPAN 2302 or equivalent.
LAC-3119 Identidades juveniles en Latinoamerica: musica contemporanea y expresiones
artisticas urbanas (Youth Identities in Latin America: Contemporary Music and Urban Artistic
Expression)
This course will examine how contemporary music from different Latin American singers (or groups) and popular
arts play a significant role in the process through which youth cultures configure their worlds. The class will be
exclusively in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or the equivalent.
LAC-3120 La Inquisicion Y Hoy: 4 Judios de Monterrey
An exploration of various aspects of the "judeomexicana" (Mexican Jewish) experience in two key periods: the
most repressive (the Inquisition) and the most florescent (the contemporary republic). This exploration will proceed
primarily by exploring four key players, all of whom are connected to the city of Monterrey. (Offered every other
semester.) Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or equivalent
LAC-3123 Deutsche Politik (German Politics)
This course offers and overview of German politics. It seeks to familiarize students with important theories about,
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actors, and institutions in, and developments of German politics. After completing the course students should feel
confident and comfortable conversing about German politics with German-speaking instructors. Prerequisite:
GERM 2302, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
LAC-3124 L'histoire francaise: un parcours cinematographique (French History through Film)
Moving chronologically through the centuries, this course will explore key historical moments in French culture
through film. This course will be conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: French 2302 or the equivalent
LAC-3125 Russian Basics: Language and Culture for Non-Specialists
INTL 3125 offers an introduction to Russian language and culture for non-specialists. Topics include the Cyrillic
alphabet, basics of Russian grammar and pronunciation, and Russian bibliographic, computing and conversation
skills. INTL 3125 is open to all students and has no prerequisites.
LAC-3133 La Republica Dominicana: Una Introduccion (An Introduction to the Dominican
Republic)
As an introduction to the Dominican Republic, this course includes information on the history, politics, economy,
society, literature, arts, and culture of the island nation. The course draws on academic and literary texts in
Spanish, as well as on slides, audiovisual recordings, food, and other resources to explore the various themes. This
course will be entirely conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302, the equivalent, or consent of instructor
LAC-3134 Culture, Identity, and Language in Contemporary Brazil
In this course we will critically examine iconic representations of Brazilian identity, including choro, samba, Afro-
Raggae, and Cinema Novo, all of which have served as significant forms of self-expression within the broader
framework of Brazilian culture. Through this examination, students will develop a deeper appreciation of Brazilian
culture that goes beyond the stereotypical images of Brazil as the tropical land of Carnival and the country of
soccer. Although the medium of instruction of this class is Spanish, students will develop reading skills in Brazilian
Portuguese using their knowledge of Spanish.
LAC-3301 Paris: the Biography of a City (Paris: La Biographie D'une Ville)
This course covers the political, social, economic, and cultural history of Paris from the Middle Ages to the present.
The course draws on a variety of sources in French, including film and television. Prerequisite: FREN 3305, 3306 or
the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
LAC-3308 Una breve historia de America Latina en el siglo XX a traves de su musica Popular (A
Concise 20TH Century History of Latin America Through its Popular Music)
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This 3-hour regular course will survey major events and characters that have shaped Latin American history in the
20th century using musical renditions deeply rooted in the collective memory of Latin Americans. Prerequisite:
SPAN 2302
LAC-3340 Haciendo Negocios En Latinoamerica (Doing Business in Latin America)
This course is both a language and an applied business course. On the language part, it is intended to increase the
Spanish proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. The other aspect of the course includes a thorough
understanding of cultural, political, and economic aspects of the Latin American business environment. Moreover,
the course will immerse the student in the intricacies of exporting to, importing from, establishing a new business
in, or operating a foreign branch in a Latin American country. (Also listed as BUSN 3340.) Prerequisites: ECON
1311, Spanish proficiency, and consent of instructor.
LAC-3343 Relaciones fronterizas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue)
In the seminar we will examine a variety of social, cultural, political, and economic phenomena that characterize
the Mexico-United States border region. Include an optional overnight excursion to communities located on the
international boundary itself. This course is conducted bilingually in Spanish and English, i.e., in both languages of
the Mexico-U.S. border region. Competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in both Spanish and English
is a requirement for participation in the course. (Also listed as ANTH 3343 and SOCI 3343.)(Offered occasionally.)
Prerequisites: SPAN 2302 or equivalent Spanish competence
LAC-3344 Teaching in the Bilingual (English/Spanish)classroom
An introduction to the education of second language learners in the context of bilingual education and English as a
second language (ESL) programs. This course includes field experience in working with bilingual and ESL
populations in an educational setting. (Also listed as EDUC 3344.)
LAC-3346 La economia espanola y la Union Europea (The Spanish Economy and the European
Union)
An examination of Spain's economic development and its position within the European Union. The business,
economic, and political transformation of Spain from a struggling nation with an authoritarian regime to an
economic power with an open and democratic society are studied. The course also examines the development of
European Union, with a special focus on its influence on the Spanish business environment. The experiential
component of the course includes visits to businesses, government agencies, and NGO's in Spain. (Also listed as
INTB 3346, ECON 3346 and SPAN 3346.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in
business or economics, SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the instructor.
LAC-3372 Practica profesional en Espana (Internship in Spain)
A supervised summer internship in Spain. Students enrolled in INTL 3372 will serve as interns with various firms,
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trade groups, governmental agencies, or public interest groups where they will work and gain experience related to
the Spanish economy and business world. The nature of the student's responsibilities will vary with the internship
involved and be subject to the approval of the supervising faculty member. (Also listed as ECON 3372, INTB 3372,
and SPAN 3372.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in business or economics,
SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.
LAC-4130 Quanqiu Shangwu Wenhua-Zhong-Mei Jiaodian (Global Business Culture)
A companion course to BUSN/CHIN 3330 which examines the diverse business culture in China in comparison to
that in other countries, particularly in the United States. This course must be taken concurrently with BUSN/CHIN
3330 and will be taught entirely in Chinese. Students must have the ability to write and converse in Chinese. (Also
listed as CHIN 4130 and BUSN 4130.) Prerequisites: Senior Standing, CHIN 3302 or the equivalent, and consent of
instructor Corequisite: BUSN/CHIN 3330
LAC-4-02 Special Topics in Languages Across the Curriculum
From time to time the LAC program will present special topic courses not described in the Courses of Study
Bulletin. Announcements of such courses will be by special prospectus. May be repeated on different topics.
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Linguistics
Faculty
Jane Childers, Ph.D. , Professor, Psychology; Director
Rocio Delgado, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Education
Andrew Hansen, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Human Communication and Theatre
Mark C. Lewis, Ph.D. , Professor, Computer Science
Michael Ward, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Overview
The minor in Linguistics provides students an opportunity to study the principles involved in the most basic and
universal of human symbol systems. Classical and modern languages share with the disciplines of anthropology,
computer science, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and speech pathology an interest in the nature
of language: how it is acquired, how it is used, and how it changes across time and space. The minor allows the
student to learn the basics of linguistics and to pursue the application of these tenets in a variety of fields.
Completion of this program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation “Minor in Linguistics.”
Requirements
Students interested in a Linguistics minor should submit an application to the chair of the Committee, who will
assign a faculty adviser to the student.
The requirements for a Linguistics minor are as follows:
Eighteen (18) credit hours including at least nine (9) hours from the Primary Curriculum—three (3) hours
from the Core area and three (3) hours each from any two other areas—and the remaining nine (9) hours
from the Primary Curriculum and/or the Supporting Curriculum. At least nine (9) hours must be upper
division.
Primary Curriculum
Core
HCOM 1305 Foundations of Linguistics (also listed as LING 1300)
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HCOM 1310 Applied Linguistics (also listed as LING 1310)
LING 1300 Foundations of Linguistics (also listed as HCOM 1305)
LING 1310 Applied Linguistics (also listed as HCOM 1310)
Acquisition
PSYC 2350 Language Development
PSYC 3321 Cognitive Development
Syntax
FREN 3301 Advanced Grammar
GERM 3301 Advanced German I
LATN 3301 Latin Prose Composition
MATH 3326 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
RUSS 3301 Advanced Russian I
RUSS 3302 Advanced Russian II
SPAN 3301 Advanced Grammar
Semantics
PHIL 3433 Philosophy of Language
HCOM 3352 Rhetorical Analysis (also listed as ENGL 3352)
Supporting Curriculum
Classical Studies
CLAS 3371
Introduction to Romance Linguistics (also listed as FREN 3371, ITAL 3371, LING
3371, and SPAN 3371)
GREK 3402 Attic Prose
GREK 3404 Greek Historians
LATIN 3403 Latin Prose to 43 B.C.
LATIN 3405 Latin Prose from 43 B.C.
Communication
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COMM 3322 International Communication (also listed as HCOM 3374)
Computer Science
CSCI 3320 Principles of Theoretical Computer Science
CSCI 3368 Principles of Programming Languages
CSCI 3-94 Seminar: Provability
English
ENGL 3346 History of the English Language
French
FREN 3371
Introduction to Romance Linguistics (also listed as CLAS 3371, ITAL 3371, LING
3371, and SPAN 3371)
Human Communication
HCOM 3374 International Communication (also listed as COMM 3322)
Italian
ITAL 3371
Introduction to Romance Linguistics (also listed as CLAS 3371, FREN 3371, and
SPAN 3371)
Linguistics
LING 3-90 Directed Studies—Junior Level
LING 4-90 Directed Studies—Senior Level
Philosophy
PHIL 2340 Symbolic Logic I
PHIL 3431 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 3340 Symbolic Logic II
Psychology
PSYC 2330 Fundamentals of Cognition
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PSYC 3431 Memory and Cognition
Sociology and Anthropology
ANTH 3331 Language, Culture, and Society (also listed as SOCI 3331)
Spanish
SPAN 3303 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
SPAN 3371
Introduction to Romance Linguistics (also listed as CLAS 3371, FREN 3371, ITAL
3371, and LING 3371)
Departmental topics courses, readings courses, and seminars on linguistic topics are acceptable as approved by
the Linguistics Committee chair.
Courses
LING-1300 Foundations of Linguistics
Examines the foundations of human language including its phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. (Also
listed as HCOM 1305.)
LING-1310 Applied Linguistics
Examines applications of linguistics in psycholinguistics (language acquisition and language processing),
sociolinguistics (language development and change in groups and organizations), the interaction of language and
culture, and analytical procedures (discourse and text analysis). (Also listed as HCOM 1310.)
LING-3-90 Directed Studies - Junior Level
Independent work under faculty supervision. The nature of the project will be agreed upon by the student and
participating faculty member prior to registration. Credit varies from 1 to 4 semester hours, depending on the
scope of the project. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
LING-4-90 Directed Studies - Senior Level
Independent work under faculty supervision. The nature of the project will be agreed upon by the student and
participating faculty member prior to registration. Credit varies from 1 to 4 semester hours, depending on the
scope of the project. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
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Mathematics
Faculty
Eduardo Cabral Balreira, Ph.D. , Professor
Ryan C. Daileda, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Saber N. Elaydi, Ph.D. , Professor
Julio Roberto Hasfura-Buenaga, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Chair
Eddy Kwessi, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Natasa Macura, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Brian K. Miceli, Ph.D. , Professor
Hoa Nguyen, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Requirements
The Major
Acceptance into Program
The Honors Program
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in mathematics are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
Mathematics core: MATH 1311, 1312, 2321, 3323, 3326, 3360, 3362.A.
Seminar/Writing: MATH 2094, 3194, 3195.B.
Mathematics electives: Eighteen (18) additional MATH credit hours numbered above 3320. At least threeC.
(3) of them must be numbered 4xxx.
Programming proficiency: CSCI 1320.D.
Completion of the capstone courses: MATH 4394, or MATH 4398 and 4399.E.
The appropriate choice of courses beyond those in the core depends on the student’s interests and career plans
and should be determined in consultation with the academic adviser. Further course suggestions and other
information appear on the department’s Web site.
II. University Requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Acceptance into Program
FULL ACCEPTANCE is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
MATH 1311, 1312, 2321, 3323 with grades of C or better.I.
Grade point average of at least 2.0 in all mathematics courses.II.
Completion of at least one mathematics course required for the major while enrolled at Trinity University.III.
CSCI 1320 with a grade of C or better.IV.
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE may be granted if the Department of Mathematics is convinced that the applicant has
promise of graduating with a degree in mathematics. In cases of provisional acceptance, courses and performance
standards will be specified so that the applicant may be granted full acceptance.
The Minor
A mathematics minor must complete MATH 1307 or 1311, 1308 or 1312, 2321, and nine (9) hours of upper division
mathematics.
The Honors Program
Objectives
The Mathematics Department offers an Honors Program to provide students the opportunity to develop their
capacity for mathematical skill and knowledge by completing a senior honors thesis. The thesis may be written in
collaboration with any other university department that offers instruction. Specifics for interdisciplinary thesis
must be worked out on an individual basis with the department. The Honors Program requires a minimum of nine
credit hours arranged over two or three semesters. Six of these hours must be taken in the senior year and devoted
to work on the thesis. The remaining three hours must be taken in an upper division course completed by the end
of the junior year in the area in which the thesis is to be written. The specific upper division course will be chosen
with the consent of the adviser.
Application and Procedures
Application for admission to the Honors Program is made through the department in the fall of the junior year. The
University requires a 3.3 overall grade point average and two faculty letters of recommendation for admission to
the program. In addition, the mathematics department requires at least 15 hours of work in mathematics courses
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as well as a 3.2 average on all work attempted in the department.
Before an application is submitted, the candidate must obtain the consent of a full time department member to
serve as the thesis adviser. The application is then submitted to the thesis adviser who determines if the
documentation merits further consideration. Given the judgment by the thesis adviser that the student is a good
candidate for the thesis, the student, in collaboration with the adviser, prepares a description of the work proposed
along with a bibliography. These documents are forwarded to the department faculty for approval. Given a positive
recommendation from the faculty, the student is then an official candidate for departmental honors. At this point
the department, in collaboration with the thesis adviser, recommends a thesis committee to the Office of Academic
Affairs. The committee will consist of the thesis adviser, another mathematics department faculty member who
serves as reader, and a third member who may be from another department or an expert from outside the
University.
Requirements
The Honors Program requires a minimum of nine credit hours arranged over two or three semesters. Six of these
hours must be taken in the senior year and devoted to work on the thesis. The remaining three hours must be taken
in an upper division course completed by the end of the junior year in the area in which the thesis is to be written.
The specific upper division course will be chosen with the consent of the adviser.
A final presentation of the completed thesis will be made to the department during the second semester of the
student’s senior year. After the presentation and a reading of the final thesis, the department will determine its
acceptability for departmental honors. The accepted thesis will be sent to the Office of Academic Affairs for
binding. The student will pay the cost of the binding. The completed thesis will be bound and placed in the Trinity
University library.
For further information, contact the department at (210) 999-8205.
Courses
MATH-1190 Putnam Exam Seminar
This course involves preparation for the Putnam Exam. Topics include problem-solving applications of geometry,
calculus, mathematical introduction, counting techniques, and more. The course may be repeated up to four times
for credit. Fall. Prerequisite: MATH 1311 or consent of instructor.
MATH-1301 Pre-Calculus
Equations and inequalities; systems of linear equations. Polynomial and rational functions; trigonometric functions
and identities; and transcendental functions. MATH 1301 provides a thorough preparation for Calculus 1.
MATH-1305 Mathematics for Business and Economics
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The focus of the course will be to master mathematical principles such as derivatives and integrals and how these
are related to applications for business and economics. Students will learn about mathematical rigor, basic
algebraic properties of sets and functions. The course will also cover topics on optimization, the mathematics of
finance, and introduce students to basic ideas of operations research, such as systems of linear equations and
linear programming. No student who has completed MATH 1312 may register for this course.
MATH-1311 Calculus I
A study of functions including transcendental and trigonometric: Limits and continuity; differential and integral
calculus; and applications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of either MATH 1301 or the equivalent. Students
who have completed the equivalent of MATH 1301, as opposed to taking MATH 1301 at Trinity, must take the
Mathematics Placement Exam to determine readiness for this course.
MATH-1312 Calculus II
A study of methods of integration, series, and an introduction of differential equations. (Offered every semester).
Prerequisite: MATH 1311 or the equivalent.
MATH-1320 Statistical Methods
Methods of analyzing data, statistical concepts and models, estimation, tests of significance, and regression.
MATH 1320 and 3320 cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisite: MATH 1311, or equivalent.
MATH-1330 Introduction to Modern Mathematics
A survey of modern mathematics. Topics to include infinity and infinities, the fourth dimension, fractional
dimensions, fractals and chaos, pitfalls of statistics, and objects with fewer than the expected number of sides.
MATH-2117 Sports Analytics Seminar
This course introduces basic tools used by data scientists in the field of Sports Analytics. The course covers the
principles of research methodology used to gather and clean databases. It also explores basic methods in the
mathematical theory of sports analytics such as ranking methods and predictive analysis of outcomes. (Offered
every semester). Prerequisites: MATH 1305 or MATH 1311 or Consent of instructor
MATH-2308 Mathematics for Data Science
An introduction to the formulation, interpretation, and predictive analyses of models arising in the life, physical, or
social sciences. Mathematical topics will include differential equations modeling with continuous and discrete
time models, linear algebra models, regression analysis, and introduction to standard models in Big Data such as
ranking systems and recommendation systems. The necessary mathematical and scientific background will be
developed as needed. (Offered every Spring) Prerequisites: MATH 1305 or MATH 1311
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MATH-2321 Calculus III
The study of partial differentiation, multiple integrals, and vector calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 1312
MATH-2324 Numerical Calculus
Introduction to the numerical algorithms fundamental to scientific computer work. Elementary error analysis,
interpolation, quadrature, linear systems of equations, and introduction to the numerical solution of ordinary
differential equations. (Also listed as CSCI 2324.) Spring. Prerequisites: CSCI 1320 and MATH 1311
MATH-2094 Majors' Seminar
Attendance at the departmental seminar. Grade based on attendance. This course cannot be taken concurrently
with MATH 3194, 3195, or 4394.
MATH-3310 The Mathematics Peer Educator
Peer tutoring or peer-led instruction in a mathematics course. Under the guidance and supervision of the course
instructor, peer educators will assist students in learning mathematics concepts and in developing problem solving
skills. Office hours and class attendance required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
MATH-3316 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
The theory and applications of first order equations, linear second order equations, linear systems of equations,
Laplace transforms, the eigenvalue problem, matrix algebra, and vector spaces. MATH 3316 and MATH 3336 may
not both be taken for credit. Prerequisite: MATH 1312
MATH-3320 Probability and Statistics for Engineers And Scientists
An introduction to statistics specifically for engineers and scientists. Topics include probability, random variables
and their distributions, univariate and multivariate distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis
tests, confidence intervals, simple and multiple regression, analysis of variance, and reliability. Prerequisite: MATH
2321.
MATH-3323 Linear Algebra
A study of the theory and computations of linear algebra. Topics include matrix and vector operations, least
squares, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisite: MATH 1312 or consent of instructor.
MATH-3326 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
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This course begins with an elementary survey of logic and set theory. From there, the course introduces the
concept of the mathematical proof, framed in introductions to the real line, point set topology, and modern algebra.
This course is offered every semester. Prerequisite: Math 1312 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
MATH-3327 Probabilistic Models in Life Sciences
An introduction to probabilistic modeling with emphasis on its use in biology. Fundamental concepts such as
conditional probability and conditional expectation are studied in depth in order to prepare for an introduction to
the theory and applications of Markov chains. Applications in biology may include birth-and-death processes,
branching processes, sequence alignment, population genetics, epidemic processes, molecular evolution, and
phylogenetic tree construction. (This course or MATH 3328 will be offered every other year.) Prerequisite: MATH
1320 or MATH 3320 or MATH 3334.
MATH-3328 Mathematical Models in Life Sciences
The course is designed to introduce advanced tools to study discrete mathematical models in the life sciences
including their practical applications. The focus will be on understanding the processes, implications, and results
of modeling phenomena in life sciences in the laboratory setting or field. The course investigates exponential
growth and logistic models, competitive and predatory-prey models, age structured models, harvesting models, and
epidemiological models. The integrated laboratory experience consists of several experiments on model organisms
such as bacteria and protists. In addition, human epidemiological data will also be utilized. (This course or MATH
3327 will be offered every other year) Prerequisite: MATH 1311 and 1312.
MATH-3334 Probability
This course covers the basic concepts of probability, including counting methods, events, conditional probability,
discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions, multivariate distributions, commonly used
discrete and continuous distributions, functions of random variables, expectation, variance, and correlation. Fall.
Prerequisite: MATH 2321
MATH-3335 Mathematical Statistics
This course covers the basic concepts of statistics, including samples, statistics, estimation, sampling distribution
of estimators, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, significance, power, and simple linear regression.
Additional topics may include Bayesian statistics, analysis of variance, and nonparametric methods. Spring.
Prerequisite: MATH 3334
MATH-3336 Differential Equations
Introduction to the basic quantitative and qualitative concepts of differential equations. Topics include first order
differential equations, second order differential equations and applications, Laplace transforms, and systems of
differential equations. MATH 3316 and MATH 3336 may not both be taken for credit. Offered occasionally.
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Prerequisite: MATH 3323
MATH-3338 Mathematical Modeling
Formulation, analysis, and interpretation of models arising in the life, physical, or social sciences. The actual
source for the models will depend upon the interests of the instructor. Mathematical topics will include one or
more of the following areas: linear algebra, differential equations, difference equations, numerical analysis,
statistics, stochastic processes, and optimization. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisites: MATH 2321; CSCI 1320 or
knowledge of computer programing; or consent of instructor.
MATH-3341 Number Theory I
A study of the arithmetic properties of the ring integers. Topics may include factorization, modular arithmetic,
solution of polynomial congruences, the law of quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, and applications to
cryptography. Prerequisite: MATH 3326 or consent of instructor.
MATH-3343 Combinatorics I
A study of the theory and problem-solving techniques of algebraic and enumerative combinatorics. Topics include
basic enumeration and the combinatorial proofs, the binomial theorem, recurrence relations, generating functions,
and inclusion-exclusion. Fall, alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 3326 or consent of instructor.
MATH-3351 Numerical Analysis I
Methods of solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, simultaneous linear algebraic equations, numerical
integration and differentiation, initial and boundary value problems of ordinary differential equations. (Also listed
as CSCI 3351.) Spring. Prerequisite: CSCI 1321, MATH 3316
MATH-3352 Numerical Analysis II
Direct and iterative solution of linear systems of equations, approximation theory, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
solution of non-linear systems of equations, boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations, numerical
solutions of partial differential equations. Irregular. Prerequisite: MATH 3351.
MATH-3355 Non-Euclidean Geometry
Topics include the fifth postulate of Euclid, hyperbolic geometry of Lobachevsky, elliptic geometry of Riemann.
Spring, alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 3326 or Consent of Instructor.
MATH-3357 Partial Differential Equations
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The heat, wave and Laplace equations and boundary value problems, the method of separation of variables, special
functions, orthogonal expansion, Sturm-Liouvulle theory, the Fourier and Laplace transform methods. Additional
topics may include Green's functions, Poisson's integral formula for the disk and variational calculus if time
permits. Prerequisites: MATH 2321 and 3316 or 3336.
MATH-3359 Difference Equations
Dynamics of first order difference equations, difference equations of higher order, stability analysis, methods of Z-
transform. Offered infrequently. Prerequisites: MATH 3316 or 3323
MATH-3360 Real Analysis I
An introduction to the real number system, elementary topology of Euclidean spaces, calculus of real-valued
functions of one and several variables including a rigorous development of limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration. Fall. Prerequisite: MATH 3326.
MATH-3362 Modern Algebra I
A study of the theory of groups, rings, and fields. Fall. Prerequisites: MATH 3326.
MATH-3370 Financial Mathematics
Problems that arise in the area of finance and the mathematics of their solutions. Examples include portfolio
selection, option pricing, arbitrage, single-agent optimization, the Fundamental Theorem of Asset Pricing, and the
Black-Scholes formula. Prerequisites: MATH 1320 or 3320 or 3334 and MATH 3316 or 3323
MATH-3-90 Reading and Conference
Course will vary in credit according to scope of work included. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MATH-3391 Special Topics
Special topics not covered by courses described in the Course of Study Bulletin. Announcements of this course will
be made by special prospectus. The course may be repeated for credit on different topics.
MATH-3194 Junior Writing Workshop
Students work to improve their mathematical skills as well as their writing and presentation skills. They will be
required to submit computer solutions to several math problems. They will attempt to solve a mathematical
problem and will present their findings in both written and oral form. Attendance at the Major's Seminar (MATH
2094) is required.
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MATH-3195 Junior Technology Workshop
Students work to improve their mathematical software skills as well as their writing and presentation skills. They
will be required to submit computer solutions to several mathematical problems. They will also be required to read
a referred mathematics journal article and present their findings in both written and oral form. Attendance at the
majors seminar (MATH 2094) is required. Prerequisite: MATH 3194
MATH-4324 Linear Algebra II
Topics beyond MATH 3323, which may include canonical forms, spectral decompositions, analysis of linear
systems, and matrix norms, Fall, alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 3323 or consent of instructor
MATH-4336 Stochastic Processes
An Introduction to the theory and applications of stochastic processes. Topics may include processes, random
walks, Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, branching processes, queuing systems. and Brownian
motion. Spring, alternate years. Prerequisite: Math 3320 or 3334 or consent of instructor.
MATH-4342 Number Theory II
Topics beyond MATH 3341, which may include the theory of fractional ideals in number fields, arithmetic functions
and Dirichlet series, distribution of primes, and the prime number theorem. Spring, alternate years. Prerequisite:
MATH 3341 and MATH 3360 or 3362, or consent of instructor.
MATH-4344 Combinatorics II
Topics beyond MATH 3343, which may include Polya counting, partition theory, special functions, the R-S-K
algorithm, combinatorial species, and other advanced topics in algebraic and enumerative combinatorics. Spring,
alternate years. Prerequisite: Math 3343 or Consent of Instructor.
MATH-4361 Real Analysis II
Topics beyond MATH 3360, which may include measure, Lebesgue theory, Banach and Hilbert spaces, manifolds,
and differential forms. Prerequisite: MATH 3360.
MATH-4363 Modern Algebra II
Topics beyond MATH 3362, which may include field and ring theory, representation theory, Galois theory, additional
algebraic structures, and applications to other branches of mathematics. Fall, alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH
3362 and 3323.
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MATH-4364 Theory of Complex Variables
A study of functions of a single complex variable including properties of complex numbers, analytic functions,
contour integration and Cauchy's theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, the calculus of residues and applications.
Additional topics may include conformal mappings, analytic continuation, Rouche's theorem, and infinite products.
Fall, alternate years. Prerequisites: MATH 3360 or Consent of Instructor.
MATH-4365 Topology
Introduction to the study of basic topological concepts including topological spaces, continuous functions,
homeomorphisms, separation properties, connectedness, and compactness. Additional topics may be chosen from
algebraic or geometric topology. Fall, alternate years. Prerequisite: MATH 3360 or 3362, or consent of instructor.
MATH-4367 Dynamical Systems
Topics beyond MATH 3336, which may include chaos theory, bifurcation, and discrete continuous systems. Offered
occasionally Prerequisites: MATH 3360 and 3336, or consent of instructor.
MATH-4391 Special Topics
This course will treat special topics not covered by courses described in the Courses of Study Bulletin.
Announcements of such courses will be by special prospectus. This course may be repeated for credit on different
topics.
MATH-4194 Majors' Seminar II
Seminar for senior majors. Seniors write reports on lectures and present senior projects. May be repeated for a
maximum of two credit hours.
MATH-4394 Senior Project
Independent project under faculty supervision. Oral and written presentation of results and attendance at the
majors' seminar (MATH 2094) are required. Prerequisite: MATH 3195 and senior standing
MATH-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their Senior year. Prerequisite: Senior
Standing.
MATH-4399 Honors Thesis
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Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their Senior year. Prerequisite: Senior
Standing.
MATH-4-90 Research and Conference
Course will vary in credit according to scope of work included. This course cannot be used to satisfy the 4000-level
Mathematics major elective requirement. May be repeated when topics vary. One to three credit hours. (Offered
Occasionally). Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Faculty
Laura Agoston, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art History
Douglas Brine, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art History; Co-Director
Andrew Kraebel, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, English
Nicole Marafioti, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, History; Co-Director
Willis Salomon, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, English
Michael Ward, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages & Literatures
Overview
The minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies is an interdisciplinary program with the following objectives: (a)
discovery and re-examination of knowledge about the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and (b) employment of a
variety of methods of historical and theoretical analysis as models for such scholarship.
Completion of this program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation “Minor in Medieval and
Renaissance Studies.”
Students interested in a Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor should contact the director of the Medieval and
Renaissance Studies Program.
Requirements
The requirements for a minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies are as follows:
I. A minimum of 18 credit hours:
a. At least 12 credit hours must be fulfilled by courses in the Primary Curriculum, including at least 3
of the following courses in 3 different disciplines:
ARTH 1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe (M)
ARTH 2430 Art and Patronage at the Court of Burgundy (MR)
ARTH 3344 Northern Renaissance Art in the Sixteenth Century (R)
ARTH 3441 Early Renaissance Art in Italy (R)
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ARTH 3442 Age of Leonardo: Art and Architecture in Italy, 1475-1568 (R)
ARTH 3447 Michelangelo: A Media-based Approach (R)
ENGL 3347 The History of the Book (MR)
ENGL 3457 Medieval Christian Mysticism (M)
ENGL 4401 Geoffrey Chaucer (M)
ENGL 4420 Studies in Early Modern British Literature (R)
HIST 1332 Medieval Europe (M)
HIST 1333 Medieval Christianity: Tradition and Transformation, 200-1200 (M)
HIST 1350 Medieval Islamic History, 570-1517 (M)
HIST 2430 Medieval Kingship: Power, Patronage, and Propaganda (M)
PHIL 3412 Late Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (M)
b. The remaining credit hours may be fulfilled by courses in either the Primary or Supporting
curriculum.
At least 6 hours from the Primary Curriculum must be in Medieval (M or MR) courses and at least 6 hours fromII.
the Primary Curriculum must be in Renaissance (R or MR) courses.
At least 9 credit hours of the total to be in upper division courses.III.
No more than 8 credit hours to overlap with the student’s primary major.IV.
No more than 12 credit hours to be taken in any one department.V.
Students are encouraged to prepare themselves in modern European languages (normally French, German, Italian,
and/or Spanish), as well as in Latin and/or Greek.
I. Primary Curriculum
M = counts toward the Medieval requirement
R = counts toward the Renaissance requirement
MR = counts toward either the Medieval or the Renaissance requirement
ARTH 1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe (M)
ARTH 2430 Art and Patronage at the Court of Burgundy (MR)
ARTH 3339 Art at the Courts of Europe, c. 1330-1416 (M)
ARTH 3440 Northern Renaissance Art in the Fifteenth Century (MR)
ARTH 3441 Early Renaissance Art in Italy (R)
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ARTH 3442 Age of Leonardo: Art and Architecture in Italy, 1475-1568 (R)
ARTH 3344 Northern Renaissance Art in the Sixteenth Century (R)
ARTH 3446 Jan van Eyck and His Legacy (MR)
ARTH 3447 Michelango: A Media-based Approach (R)
ARTH 3392 Women’s Studies in Art History: Gender and Sexuality in Early Modern Italy (MR)
ENGL 2301 British Literature: Epic to Romantic
ENGL 3161 Early Books and Manuscripts Lab (MR)
ENGL 3346 History of the English Language (MR)
ENGL 3456 The Epic Legacy: Imagining Antiquity in the Middle Ages
ENGL 3456 The Epic Legacy (M)
ENGL 3457 Medieval Christian Mysticism
ENGL 3457/RELI
3457
Medieval Christian Mysticism (M)
ENGL 3358 Medieval and Early Renaissance Drama (MR)
ENGL 3359 Medieval Literature: The World of King Arthur (M)
ENGL 3460 Shakespeare (R)
ENGL 3362 Early Modern British Literature, 1485-1603 (R)
ENGL 3363 Early Modern British Literature, 1603-1660 (R)
ENGL 4401 Geoffrey Chaucer (M)
ENGL 4302 Elizabethan and Jacobean Playwrights (R)
ENGL 4403 Milton (R)
ENGL 4419 Studies in Medieval Literature (M)
ENGL 4420 Studies in Early Modern British Literature (R)
HIST 1332 Medieval Europe (M)
HIST 1333 Medieval Christianity: Tradition and Transformation, 200-1200 (M)
HIST 1350 Medieval Islamic History, 570-1517 (M)
HIST 2430 Medieval Kingship: Power, Patronage, and Propaganda, 750-1035 (M)
HIST 3431 The Anglo-Saxons: Scholars, Saints and Warriors (M)
HIST 3432 Vikings, Saxons, and Franks: The Barbarian North (M)
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HIST 3433 The Middle Ages in Film (M)
PHIL 3412 Late Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (M)
PHIL 3422 Early Modern Philosophy (R)
SPAN 4331 Medieval Spanish Literature (M)
SPAN 4332 Spanish Golden Age Literature (R)
SPAN 4333 Don Quixote (R)
SPAN 4391 Special Topics: History of the Spanish Literature (MR)
II. Supporting Curriculum
ARTH 1407 Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval Art
ARTH 1408 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern Art
ARTH 3325 Art and Power in Ancient Rome
ARTH 3330 Art and Architecture in the Late Classical World
ARTH 3343 Italian Baroque Art
ARTH 3345 Spanish Colonial Art and Architecture in Mexico
CLAS 3404 The Ancient Romance and Novel
FREN 3305 Introduction to French Literature I
FREN 4303 Topics in French Literature of the Seventeenth Century
GERM 3305 Introduction to German Literature I
GREK 2303 Readings in the New Testament
HIST 1334 Early Modern Europe
HIST 3314 The Mediterranean World in the Hellenistic Age
HIST 3318 The Roman Empire
MUSC 3341 Music History I
PLSI 3361 Classical Political Thought
RELI 3441 Creating Judaism
RELI 3442 The Christian Tradition
RELI 3443 Islamic Worlds
RELI 3454 The Letters of Paul
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RUSS 3303 Russian Culture
RUSS 3305 Introduction to Russian Literature I
SPAN 3311 Spanish Civilization
SPAN 3331 Introduction to Spanish Literature
SPAN 4301 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
SPAN 4341 Literature of Colonial Spanish America
THTR 3333 History of Theatre and Drama
Courses
MDRS-2-01 Special Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
From time to time, the program will offer special topic courses not described in the Courses of Study Bulletin.
Topics may be in any area(s) of Medieval and Renaissance Studies and may be offered at the initiative of faculty
members or upon the petition of students. The course will be announced by special prospectus. 1 to 4 credit hours.
May be repeated on different topics.
MDRS-3-01 Special Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
From time to time, the program will offer special topic courses not described in the Courses of Study Bulletin.
Topics may be in any area(s) of Medieval and Renaissance Studies and may be offered at the initiative of faculty
members or upon the petition of students. The course will be announced by special prospectus. 1 to 4 credit hours.
May be repeated on different topics.
MDRS-3-90 Directed Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Individual work in areas not covered by other courses. 1 to 4 credit hours. May be taken more than once as content
varies. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
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Mathematical Finance
Faculty
Eduardo Cabral Balreira, Ph.D. , Professor, Mathematics; Director
Julio Roberto Hasfura-Buenaga, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Mathematics
John H. Huston, Ph.D. , Professor, Economics
Ricardo Manuel Santos, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Economics
Eugenio Dante Suarez, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Finance and Decision Sciences
Shage Zhang, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Finance and Decision Sciences
Overview
The Mathematical Finance major is an interdisciplinary study of financial markets. Increasingly, firms of all types,
and financial institutions in particular, rely on sophisticated mathematical models to understand financial markets,
to evaluate financial instruments, and to measure and manage risk. To understand and utilize these models,
students need specific capabilities that can be only gained from study in the fields of economics, finance, and
mathematics. The major is specifically designed for students considering graduate studies and careers in Finance,
Applied Financial Economics, Mathematical Finance, Applied Mathematics, or Actuarial Science.
Requirements
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematical Finance are as follows:
1. Required Courses
ACCT 1301 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
FNCE 3301 Corporate Finance
ECON 1311 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 1312 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 3325 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 4367 Advanced Microeconomic Theory
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ECON 4370 Econometrics
MATH 1311 Calculus I
MATH 1312 Calculus II
MATH 2321 Calculus III
MATH 1320 or
BAT 2301
Statistical Methods or Statistics for Business and Economics*
MATH 3370 Financial Mathematics
MATH 3316 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
* MATH 3334
Probability, may be substituted for MATH 1320/BAT 2301. That substitution is
essential for those seeking a career in actuarial science.
2. Three Additional Elective Courses from the following:
FNCE 3351/ECON
3356
Financial Institutions and Markets
FNCE 3352 Investments I
FNCE 3353 Investments II
FNCE 3363 Student Managed Fund I
FNCE 3361/ ECON
3361
International Finance
FNCE 3362 Equity Valuation
FNCE 4362 Derivatives
3. Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.
For full admission into the major, students must have credit for Calculus II (MATH 1312), Financial Accounting
(ACCT 1301) and Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 1312) with a grade of at least a C in each. Students who
have not yet completed those three classes may still declare the major but are “provisionally accepted.”
Courses
MFIN-3-71 Internship
Internships may be arranged with businesses, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies. The job must
include analysis based on tools learned in the course of completing the MFIN major. The workload requirements
are expected to be similar to those of typical MFIN courses carrying the same number of hours of credit. Must be
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taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: ACCT 1301, ECON 1312, MATH 1312 and permission of the program chair.
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Modern Languages and Literatures
Faculty
Dania Abreu-Torres, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Spanish
Danny J. Anderson , Professor, Spanish; President of the University
Carlos X. Ardavin Trabanco, Ph.D. , Professor, Spanish
Alan Astro, Ph.D. , Professor, French
Rosana Blanco-Cano, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Spanish
Norma Cantu, Ph.D. , Norine R. and T. Frank Murchison Professor of the Humanities, Spanish
Jesus Castro Gorfti, Ph.D. , Lecturer, Spanish
Nina C. Ekstein, Ph.D. , Professor, French
Stephen Lee Field, Ph.D. , J. K. and Ingrid Lee Endowed Professor of Chinese Language and Literature
Jinli He, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Chinese
Bruce T. Holl, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Russian; Chair
Maria Holl, M.A. , Lecturer, Russian
Nanette C. Le Coat, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, French
Pablo A. Martinez, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Spanish
Ana Maria Mutis, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Spanish
Debra Ochoa, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Spanish
Nicholas Reynolds, Ph.D. , Lecturer, German
Bladimir Ruiz, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Spanish
J'Leen Manning Saeger , Lecturer, Spanish
Heather Sullivan, Ph.D. , Professor, German
Curtis Swope, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, German
Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz, Ph.D. , Professor, Spanish
Carlos Martin Velez Salas , Lecturer, Spanish
Michael Ward, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Spanish
Ginger Wu, Ph.D. , Lecturer, Chinese
Jie Zhang, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Chinese
Overview
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with
a major in Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Spanish. Programs are also available in French, German, and
Spanish as teaching fields under the interdepartmental major for teachers in secondary schools. Arabic, Italian,
and Japanese are occasionally offered on the elementary and intermediate levels. Courses in Greek and Latin are
the responsibility of the Department of Classical Studies.
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Global Latinx Studies is an interdisciplinary analysis of the Latinx experience from the past to the present, in an
interdisciplinary space that includes modern languages, and spans the humanities, the natural sciences, and the
social sciences. The major encompasses, but is not confined to, the communities of the Americas, the Iberian
Peninsula, and the Caribbean. It especially focuses on the Latinx diasporas throughout the world, including
communities with a shared colonial past with Spain and Portugal.
Students develop their knowledge of and commitment to Latinx Studies through coursework in leadership
development, intercultural capacities, and linguistic fluency as well as disciplinary courses in history, economics,
cultural studies, and religion.
In addition, the program fosters close ties between the University and the Latinx community in San Antonio
through internships, service-learning, and other opportunities. Majors are strongly encouraged to participate in
study-abroad programs.
A signature aspect of the major will be a senior portfolio that ties together the many strands of a Global Latinx
major’s course of study. This reflects on the interdisciplinary links between at least three different courses and
represents the culmination of personal and professional growth in the understanding of Latinx communities in
the Americas and beyond.
Requirements
The Major
Chinese
French
German Studies
Global Latinx Studies
Russian
Spanish
The Minor
Transfer Credit
The Honors Program
Self-Instructional Language Program
Modern Languages and Literatures
The Major
In order to be granted full acceptance for admission to a major in Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Spanish, a
student must have completed the 3301 course in that language with a grade of C or better.
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Chinese
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Chinese are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. Completion of 21 credit hours of upper division taught in Chinese, including CHIN 4351.
B. Completion of one of the following additional requirements:
Nine additional credit hours of upper division courses in Chinese. 1.
Three upper division credit hours in another language plus six additional credit hours in other2.
courses approved by the major advisor and the department chair.
C. Completion of at least one semester or summer abroad in a Chinese-speaking country.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
French
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in French are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. Completion of 21 credit hours of upper division courses, including:
FREN 3301
This course, with a grade of “C” or above, is required for admission to the French major. It must be taken at
Trinity University with the following exception:
A student takes an advanced French grammar course elsewhere (including abroad) and then takes the final
exam for FREN 3301 at Trinity and passes it with a grade of “C” or above. Students will receive advanced
French credit for such courses taken elsewhere, but the course will not be designated as FREN 3301 unless
they take the final exam for FREN 3301 and receive at least a “C.”
B. Completion of one of the following additional requirements:
Nine additional credit hours of upper division courses in French; OR 1.
Three upper division credit hours in another language plus six additional credit hours in other2.
courses approved by the major advisor and the department chair.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
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120 credit hours.
German Studies
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in German Studies are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
Completion of 21 hours of coursework taught in German at the level of GERM 2302 or higher, includingA.
GERM 3301 and either GERM 3305 or GERM 3306.
Completion of 9 additional hours of upper-division German (GERM) or of any of the accepted GermanB.
Studies courses taught in English (GRST).
The accepted German Studies courses are as follows:
GRST 1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe (also listed as ARTH 1314)
GRST 2332 Play Structure and Analysis (also listed as THTR 2332)
GRST 2432 European Frontiers, 1848-Present (also listed as HIST 2432)
GRST 2352 Acting II: Scene Study (also listed as THTR 2352)
GRST 3401 Yiddish Language, Culture, and Film (also listed as ML&L 3401)
GRST 3307 Berlin: From Cabarets to Communists
GRST 3310 German Cinema
GRST 3311 Fairy Tales
GRST 3315 Decadence: German Literature around 1900
GRST 3332
History of Theatre II: From Romanticism to Performance Art (also listed as
THTR 3332)
GRST 3334 Modern Germany (also listed as HIST 3334)
GRST 3338 History of the Holocaust (also listed as HIST 3338)
GRST 3341 Music History I: Ancient Greece to Baroque (also listed as MUSC 3341)
GRST 3342 Music History II: Classical Era to the Present (also listed as MUSC 3342)
GRST 3343 Mozart (also listed as MUSC 3350)
GRST 3370 European Politics (also listed as PLSI 3330)
GRST 3371 Political Economy of U.S., Europe, and Japan (also listed as PLSI 3331)
GRST 3372
Masters of Suspicion: Contemporary Political Thought (also listed as PLSI
3363)
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GRST 3401 Yiddish Language, Culture, Film (also listed as ML&L 3401)
GRST 3435 Global City Berlin (also listed as PLSI 3435)
GRST 3440 Northern Renaissance Art in the 15th Century (also listed as ARTH 3440)
GRST 3460 German Idealism (also listed as PHIL 3423)
GRST 3461 Nietzsche and German Philosophy (also listed as PHIL 3426)
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Global Latinx Studies
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Global Latinx Studies are as follows:
34 credit hours, at least 18 of which must be upper division.
I. Language requirement:
SPAN 2302 or higher (with a grade of C or better).
II. Core courses:
Choose 9 credits from this list of core courses:
ARTH 1412 Art and Architecture of Latin America
EDUC 3344 Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom
HIST 1340 Latin American Cultural Traditions
LAC 3343 Relaciones fronterizas México-Estados Unidos (bilingual)
GNED 3325 U.S. Latino Experience
GNED 3326 U.S. Latino Cultural and Artistic Expression
RELI 3480 United States Latino Religious Practices and Traditions
SPAN 3311 Spanish Civilization
SPAN 3312 Latin American Civilization
III. Concentration in GLXS Studies:
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A total of 21 credits from the concentrations listed below. At least 12 credits must be from ONE single
concentration.
1) History and Society
ANTH 1305 Introduction to Pre-historical archaeology
ANTH 3356 Seminar on Ancient Maya
ANTH/SOCI 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment (GLS)
ANTH/SOCI 3449 Globalization and Social Change
ECON 3341 Economic Development of Mexico
ECON 3343/HIST 3384 Slavery and the Atlantic Economy
ECON 3346
La economía española y la Unión Europea (The Spanish Economy and the
European Union)
HIST 1340 Latin American Cultural Trad
HIST 3340 Latin American Perspectives
HIST 3344 Modern Brazil
HIST 3346 Modern Mexico
HIST 3336 French Empire in the Americas
HIST 3348 Latin American Economic History
HIST 4440 Seminar in Latin American History
PLSI 3333 Latin American Politics
And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee
2) Diversity & Social Justice
ANTH/SOCI 3331 Language, Culture, and Society
ANTH 3367 South American Indigenous Peoples
ANTH/SOCI 3327 Race in America ANA
LAC 3106 Los Cubano-Americanos: Cuban Americans: Between Two Worlds
And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee
3) Arts and Culture
ARTH 3454 Mexico City
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ARTH 3461 Public Art Across the Border
ARTH/ANTH 3335 Pre-Columbian Art—Mesoamerica
INTL 3134 Culture, Id, & Lang in Brazil
LAC 3308 A Concise 20TH Century History of Latin America Through its Popular Music
LAC 3103 Cultura Popular Espanola
LAC 3109 Madrid: Una Historia Cultural
LAC 3118 History, Resistance, & Rebellion in Chicana/o Music
SPAN 3321 Spanish Cinema
SPAN 3322 Spanish American Cinema
SPAN 3331 Intro to Span Lit Since 1700
SPAN 3332 Intro to Spanish American Lit
And special topics courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee
IV. Senior capstone:
GLXS 4100 Senior Portfolio (1 credit hour)
V. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Russian
I. Departmental requirements:
A. Completion of 21 credit hours, of which no more than 3 may be lower division (2302). The following
courses will count towards this requirement.
RUSS 2302
RUSS 3301
RUSS 3302
RUSS 3303
RUSS 3305
RUSS 3306
RUSS 3398
RUSS 4301
RUSS 4-90
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RUSS 4-91
RUSS 4398
RUSS 4399
LAC 3111
Appropriate study-abroad or domestic immersion courses as approved by the major advisor and
the ML&L department chair
B. Completion of one of the following additional requirements:
Nine additional credit hours of upper division courses in Russian from the above list OR
Nine credit hours from the following courses:
ML&L 3342
ML&L 3343
ML&L 3344
ML&L 3401
ARTH 3362
HIST 3338
HIST 3339
Appropriate study-abroad or Trinity courses as approved by the major advisor and the ML&L department
chair.
Three upper division credit hours in another language plus six additional credit hours in other courses
approved by the major advisor and the department chair.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculm and at least
120 credit hours.
Spanish
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. Completion of 21 hours, of which no more than 3 mat be lower division (2302) and no more than 3 may be
taken as Internship. Upper division hours will include:
SPAN 3301 1.
SPAN 3330 or 3331 2.
SPAN 3332 3.
B. Completion of one of the following additional requirements:
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Nine additional credit hours of upper division courses in Spanish (students have the option of1.
substituting up to three hours of Spanish across the Curriculum courses); OR
Three upper division credit hours in another language plus six additional credit hours in other2.
courses approved by the major advisor and the department chair.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
The requirements for a minor in Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish are as follows: Completion of at
least 18 credit hours, of which no more than 6 may be lower division. A minimum of 12 hours toward the minor
must be completed at Trinity.
Transfer Credit
In conjunction with the Registrar’s Office, transfer credit for language courses must be evaluated and approved by
the language section in addition to the chair of the department. Such evaluation may include, but need not be
limited to, the syllabus for the course and the test required of students showing competency in the language.
The Honors Program
I. University requirements
II. Departmental requirements:
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers an Honors Program in Chinese, French,
German, Russian, and Spanish. The requirements for Honors in Modern Languages and Literatures are the
same as the university requirements. A full description of the program is available in the departmental
office.
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Modern Languages and Literatures
Taught in English and works read are in English.
Plan of Lower Division Language Courses
1000-level courses are beginning courses. Emphasis is on the spoken language, with extensive use of dialogues
and drills designed to illustrate the basic structural features of the language and to develop oral proficiency.
Courses numbered 1402 are a continuation of 1401 and will generally complete the study of the basic grammatical
features of the language.
Courses numbered 2301, 2401, 2302, or 2402 consist of intermediate level language study, focusing on speaking,
reading, grammar, writing, and comprehension.
Language courses 1401, 1402, 1403, 1600, 2301, or 2401 may be taken pass/fail unless the student is using them
to satisfy the foreign language requirement of the Pathways curriculum.
No credit will be given for any prerequisite course in the four-semester lower-division sequence once a student has
received credit for a more advanced course.
Courses
Modern Languages and Literature
ML&L-3310 French Literature in Translation
A study of major works of French literature in the context of Western literary, political, and cultural history, and
literary criticism.
ML&L-3311 French Cinema
This course will examine a variety of French films from the 1930s to the present, focusing on developing an
understanding of the aesthetic qualities of the individual films, while also examining the history of French cinema,
how cinema conveys meaning, and how the specificity of French culture is depicted in the films. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing or above.
ML&L-3330 Japanese Literature in Translation
Japanese culture through the major works in Japanese literature and its major religions, Shinto and Buddhism. The
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interrelationship of the art/architecture is also highlighted. Reading include early poetry and novels, the rise of
drama, haiku, and twentieth century novels.
ML&L-3340 Russian Literature in Translation I
A study of major works of Russian literature from the early 1900s. RUSS 3305 and ML&L 3340 cannot both be
taken for credit.
ML&L-3341 Russian Literature in Translation II
A study of major works of Russian literature from the early 1900s to the present day. RUSS 3306 and ML&L 3341
cannot both be taken for credit.
ML&L-3342 The Peoples of Russia
An introduction to Russian culture from medieval through modern times, including not only the Russians, but also
the peoples of southern and eastern Russia. The course will emphasize religion, folklore and art. Prerequisite:
None.
ML&L-3343 The Culture of Russia
A survey of religion, music, architecture, folklore, and fine arts in European Russia 988-1917 CE through lectures,
discussions and readings from primary sources.
ML&L-3344 Russian Cinema
A survey of Russian films from a variety of periods with an emphasis on how the films reflect Russian history and
culture, and how they illustrate the development of Russian cinema.
ML&L-3401 Yiddish Language, Culture and Film
A survey of fundamentals and research topics in Yiddish language and its history, as well as the culture of Eastern
European Jewry in its pre-Holocaust homelands and its countries of immigration. Language, scholarship and film
will be vehicles of entry into the universe of a language classified by UNESCO as "seriously endangered." (Also
listed as GRST 3401.) (Offered occasionally).
ML&L-3-91 Selected Topics
Special Study in fields not covered by other courses. May be repeated on different topics.
ML&L-3350 Genres in Creative Writing
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Study in the theory, technique, and practice of a variety of creative writing genres. Individual offerings may focus
on poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. May be repeated when topics vary. ML&L 3350 and SPAN 4301 cannot
both be taken for credit if the topic is the same. (Offered every year).
Arabic
ARAB-1401 Beginning Modern Standard Arabic I
Beginning Modern Standard Arabic I. 4 class hours a week.
ARAB-1402 Beginning Modern Standard Arabic II
Beginning Modern Standard Arabic II. 4 class hours a week. Prerequisite: ARAB 1401 or the equivalent.
ARAB-2301 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I
Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I. 3 class hours a week. Prerequisite: ARAB 1402 or the equivalent.
ARAB-2302 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II
Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II. 3 class hours a week. Prerequisite: ARAB 2301 or the equivalent
Chinese - Lower Division
CHIN-1100 Conversational Chinese I
A lower division course in conversational Chinese for students enrolled in the Trinity-sponsored faculty-led study
abroad program. (Offered every Spring)
CHIN-1401 Elementary Chinese I
Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). 4 class hours a week. (Not open to native speakers of Mandarin.)
CHIN-1402 Elementary Chinese II
Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). 4 class hours a week. (Not open to native speakers of Mandarin.)
Prerequisite: CHIN 1401 or the equivalent.
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CHIN-2401 Intermediate Chinese I
Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). 4 class hours a week. (Offered every semester) Prerequisite: CHIN 1402 or
the equivalent.
CHIN-2402 Intermediate Chinese II
Modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). 4 class hours a week. (Offered every semester) Prerequisite: CHIN 2401 or
the equivalent.
CHIN-2311 Chinese Civilization
A topical approach to the study of both traditional and modern Chinese thought systems, with readings drawn
mainly from original sources in translation. Course taught in English.
Chinese - Upper Division
CHIN-3300 Advanced Placement Credit in Chinese
Credit for a 4 or 5 on the Chinese Language AP exam.
CHIN-3100 Conversational Chinese II
An upper division course in conversational Chinese for students enrolled in a Trinity sponsored faculty-led study
abroad program. Prerequisites: CHIN 2402 or the equivalent, or Consent of Instructor
CHIN-3401 Advanced Chinese I
Continued study of Chinese grammar and colloquial speech patterns. 4 class hours a week. (Offered every
semester) Prerequisite: CHIN 2402 or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
CHIN-3402 Advanced Chinese II
Continuation of CHIN 3401. 4 class hours a week. (Offered every semester). Prerequisite: CHIN 3401 or the
equivalent, or consent of instructor.
CHIN-3305 The Culture of Taiwan
This course will focus on aspects of the culture of Taiwan from the prehistoric period down to the present.
Lectures and discussion will address the important topics of colonial and post-colonial history and politics, but will
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also cover such aspects of Taiwanese culture as linguistic diversity, folk religion, architecture, art, and cuisine.
Course taught in English.
CHIN-3310 Chengyu Tales
This course will introduce the contemporary use of "chengyu," or classical idiom, by analyzing the tales from which
the phrases originated in ancient China and discussing their function in modern speech. (Offered every Spring.)
Prerequisite: CHIN 3401
CHIN-3311 Reading Chinese Newspapers
This course develops students' newspaper reading skills in Chinese. It focuses on the history, convention, and
changing face of Chinese newspapers and introduces the syntactic features of Chinese news writing. (Offered
every other year.) Prerequisite: CHIN 3401
CHIN-3312 Chinese Cinema: a Historical and Cultural Perspective
A study of Chinese culture and socio-political changes in the modern history of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
through viewing, discussing and analyzing contemporary films. Course taught in English.
CHIN-3313 Cities of Strangers: Trans-Cultural Chinese Cinema
A cinema course with a focus on genres contributing to the popular imagination about cities such as Beijing,
Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Examples will be drawn from martial arts films, gangster films, ghost stories, and
"exile" films. Major theoretical concerns are cultural stereotyping, politics of representation, and the appropriation
of gender discourses. Courses taught in English.
CHIN-3320 The Rise of Modern China
Studies of modern Chinese history since 1800, with emphasis on the processes of modernization, the major
phases of the Chinese revolution from the experience with Western imperialism through the Republican period and
the emergence of the People's Republic of China. Class methods emphasize reading primary sources in translation
and research and writing. Course taught in English. (Also listed as HIST 3320.) Prerequisite: HIST 1320 or consent
of instructor.
CHIN-3376 Contemporary Chinese Art
This course covers the development of art in China from 1976 (post-Cultural Revolution) to the present, including
performance art, easel painting, concept art, women's art, etc. Aesthetic and stylistic changes will be examined in
historical, societal, intellectual, and cultural contexts. (Also listed as ARTH 3376.) (Offered every Spring)
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CHIN-3428 The Philosophies of China
A study of the three major indigenous philosophical movements in China: Confucianism, Taoism, and Neo-
Confucianism. Special attention will be paid to themes and problems common to all three movements, including:
the metaphysics of harmony and conflict, the individual and society, the cultivation of human viruses and human
perfectibility, and humankind's relation to nature. Course taught in English (Also listed as PHIL 3428.) Prerequisite:
Any course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
CHIN-3330 Global Business Culture
This course provides students with a critical and comprehensive understanding of culture-related theories and how
they are applied in practice from the perspective of international managers. Emphasis is on the business culture in
China in comparison to that in other countries, particularly to that in the United States. Course taught in English.
(Also listed as INTB 3330.)(Offered once a year). Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of Business
Administration or 6 hours of Chinese or consent of instructor.
CHIN-3433 Chinese Religions: Unity and Diversity
Chinese 3433 explores Chinese religion through an in-depth study of its formative texts and historical evolution to
the modern era. Emphasizing original sources in translation as well as critical studies by modern scholars, the
course examines the cosmological framework of Chinese religion as well as attitudes towards religious belief and
practice reflected in scripture, commentaries, and philosophical works. Students will conduct original research on
Chinese religion in its contemporary manifestations. (also listed as RELI 3433.) Prerequisite: RELI 1330 or consent
of instructor
CHIN-3443 Chinese Foreign Policy
An examination of Chinese foreign policy by focusing on leadership, economic conditions, political settings, public
opinion, and China's relations with other countries. Includes a brief exploration of the historical role of China in
International Politics. Taught in English. (also listed as PLSI 3343).
CHIN-3366 Governance and Public Policy in Contemporary China
This course covers most significant issues of contemporary policies and public policy in China. It explores the
forces changing the lives of nearly a fifth of humanity, the 1.1 billion people of China. This course is designed to be
experimental in both subject and teaching methodology. In order to explore the political, economic, and social
processes of liberalization that have created this new era of the increased circulation of people, ideas,
commodities and technologies across national boundaries, seminar participants must use materials and methods
from many scholarly disciplines and traditions: urban studies, political science, sociology, history, anthropology,
economics, and media/cultural studies. In order to study these increasingly mobile populations that often fall
outside the boundaries of conventional area studies approaches, students must develop innovative comparative
case study and survey methodologies. (Also listed as PLSI 3366, URBS 3366).
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CHIN-3367 Comparative Views of Modern China
This course represents an overview of the most important economic relationship of the twenty-first century. The
global financial crisis that started in 2008 revealed just how much the strategic relationship between China and the
United States represents the heart of the world's economy. China has recently surpassed Japan to become the
world's second largest economy and America's third largest commercial partner. The rise of China has brought
about a reorganization of the global economy and the international balance of power. This new world order carries
challenges and opportunities. China remains a communist country with a significant legacy of a command
economy. It is also a market economy. Understanding this mixture - capitalism with Chinese characteristics or the
Chinese variety Capitalism - is the major aim of this course. We also cover topics relevant to the economic
relationship between China and the USA, including international trade and the balance of trade, the Chinese
currency system, the growth of China and its growing influence in the international sphere. (Also listed as ECON
3367, BUSN 3367, and URBS 3367.)
CHIN-4310 Advanced Conversation and Composition I
An advanced course in Chinese conversation and composition. (Offered every Fall) Prerequisite: CHIN 3402 or the
equivalent.
CHIN-4311 Advanced Conversation and Composition II
Continuation of CHIN 4310.
CHIN-4321 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature
A study of selected works of modern Chinese literature. May be taken more than once, provided topics vary.
Prerequisite: CHIN 3402 or the equivalent.
CHIN-4322 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Cinema
This course provides a focused study of ten well-known films produced within recent decades by filmmakers from
Mainland China and Taiwan. The films explore both urban and rural life, covering a wide range of topics such as
education, family, revolution, modernization, and gender. Students will discuss, in both written and spoken Chinese,
a variety of social topics central to studies of China. They will also complete an independent project and learn to
appreciate films as historical and artistic constructs. Prerequisite: CHIN 3402 or the equivalent, or permission of
instructor.
CHIN-4130 Quanqiu Shangwu Wenhua-Zhong-Mei Jiaodian (Global Business Culture)
A companion course to BUSN/CHIN 3330 which examines the diverse business culture in China in comparison to
that in other countries, particularly in the United States. This course must be taken concurrently with BUSN/CHIN
3330 and will be taught entirely in Chinese. Students must have the ability to write and converse in Chinese. (Also
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listed as BUSN 4130 and LAC 4130.) Prerequisites: Senior Standing, CHIN 3302 or the equivalent, and Consent of
Instructor Corequisite: BUSN/CHIN 3330
CHIN-4351 Classical Chinese
A study of classical Chinese grammar with selected readings form classical Chinese literature. Prerequisite: CHIN
2402 or the equivalent.
CHIN-4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property
Examines theories and strategic significance of intellectual property within a global environment. Intellectual
property such as patents, marks, industrial designs, and trade secrets are examined with an emphasis placed upon
strategic and managerial intellectual property issues between the United States and China. Course taught in
English. (Also listed as BUSN 4364.) Prerequisites: Senior standing and Consent of Instructor
CHIN-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be taken more than once, provided topics vary.
CHIN-4-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under faculty supervision not covered by other courses. Prerequisites: 6 upper division hours in
Chinese and approval of Department Chair.
CHIN-4-97 Chinese Internship
Supervised activities in Chinese appropriate to the students' abilities and interest. In the case of local internships,
this will include periodic on-campus meetings with the internship supervisor to integrate internship experience with
study of Chinese language. Internships abroad will require periodic reports by email or facsimile. All internships
must lead to the creation of a final product such as an oral or written report. Up to 3 hours of credit. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Approval of the internship supervisor.
CHIN-3314 Chinese Literature in Translation
This course provides an in-depth study in at least one of these genres in classical and modern Chinese literature
through English translations : poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama. Major literary forms, themes, and rhetorical
devices will be covered, as well as issues in literary translation. (Offered occasionally.)
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French - Lower Division
FREN-1401 Elementary French I
4 class hours a week for one semester.
FREN-1402 Elementary French II
4 class hours a week for one semester.
FREN-2301 Intermediate French I
Prerequisite: FREN 1402 or equivalent.
FREN-2302 Intermediate French II
Prerequisite: FREN 2301 or the equivalent.
French - Upper Division
FREN-3300 Advanced Placement Credit in French
Credit for a 4 or 5 on the French AP exam.
FREN-3301 Advanced Grammar
Intensive review of the rules of French grammar, as well as exceptions thereto; practical application through
written and oral exercises and through reading of text materials suitable to the needs of the class. Prerequisite:
FREN 2302 or the equivalent.
FREN-3302 Advanced Conversation and Composition
This course focuses on developing and improving speaking and writing skills in a variety of contexts, with a focus
on style. Students will develop a broad and fairly sophisticated range of French vocabulary. (Offered every third
semester.) Prerequisite: FREN 2302 or the equivalent
FREN-3303 French Civilization
A study of contemporary France through a variety of perspectives, including historical background, cultural,
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intellectual, and political traditions, and the Francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 2302 or the equivalent, or
consent of instructor.
FREN-3305 Introduction to French Literature I
A study of major works of French literature through the eighteenth century in the context of Western literary,
political, and cultural history, and literary criticism. Prerequisite: FREN 2302 or consent of instructor.
FREN-3306 Introduction to French Literature II
A study of major works of French literature from the nineteenth century to the present in the context of Western
literary, political, and cultural history, and literary criticism. Prerequisite: FREN 2302 or consent of instructor.
FREN-3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
A study of the science of language as it applies to those tongues having their origin in spoken Latin, principally
French, Italian, Portuguese, Rumanian, and Spanish. Attention will be given both to historical developments and to
the current situations of such languages. (Same as CLAS 3371, ITAL 3371, and SPAN 3371.) Prerequisite: two
years or the equivalent of Latin, Ancient Greek, or a Romance language.
FREN-3-98 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
FREN-4303 Topics in French Literature of the Seventeenth Century
May be taken more than once, provided topics vary. Prerequisites: FREN 3305, 3306, or the equivalent, or consent
of instructor.
FREN-4304 Topics in French Literature of the Eighteenth Century
May be taken more than once, provided topics vary. Prerequisites: FREN 3305, 3306, or the equivalent, or consent
of instructor.
FREN-4305 Topics in French Literature of the Nineteenth Century
May be taken more than once, provided topics vary. Prerequisites: FREN 3305, 3306, or the equivalent or consent
of instructor.
FREN-4306 Topics in French Literature of the Twentieth Century
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May be taken more than once, provided topic vary. Prerequisites: FREN 3305, 3306, or the equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
FREN-4307 French Cinema
This course will examine a variety of French films from the 1930s to the present, focusing on developing an
understanding of the aesthetic qualities of the individual films, while also examining the history of French cinema,
how cinema conveys meaning, and how the specificity of French culture is depicted in the films. Prerequisite: 6
upper-division hours in French
FREN-4308 Four Works of Nineteenth-Century Fiction
An intensive study of works of fiction by Balzac, Constant, Flaubert and Merimee. (Offered occasionally).
Prerequisite: FREN 3301 or consent of instructor
FREN-4309 Survey to Francophone Literature
Introduction to Francophone Literature explores the literary works of French-speaking writers from three parts of
the world: the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia). It also considers
the critical, social, and cultural questions posed by a literary tradition that was born in the Colonial and Post-
Colonial era. Some questions addressed will be: How do the writings of French-speaking authors from these
regions define an independent national identity? How do these texts challenge the values and social norms of
Colonial and Post-Colonial society? What relationship exists between these francophone authors and the French
"metropole?" What narrative and stylistic innovations do these authors introduce? And, in what way have these new
voices succeeded in transforming and enriching contemporary literature? Prerequisite: FREN 3305, 3306 or the
equivalent, or consent of instructor.
FREN-4-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under faculty supervision in areas not covered by other courses. Prerequisites: 6 upper division
hours in French and approval of department chair.
FREN-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. Prerequisites: 6 upper division hours in French
FREN-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
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FREN-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
German - Lower Division
GERM-1401 Elementary German I
4 class hours a week.
GERM-1402 Elementary German II
4 class hours a week. Prerequisite: GERM 1401 or the equivalent.
GERM-2301 Intermediate German I
Prerequisite: GERM 1402 or the equivalent.
GERM-2302 Intermediate German II
Prerequisite: GERM 2301 or the equivalent.
German - Upper Division
GERM-3300 Advanced Placement Credit in German
Credit for a 4 or 5 on the German AP exam
GERM-3301 Advanced German I
Emphasis on conversation as well as composition and grammar. Text material may reflect either literary, scientific,
or business German suitable to the need of the class. Prerequisite: GERM 2302 or the equivalent.
GERM-3302 Advanced German II
Emphasis on conversation as well as composition and grammar. Text material may reflect either literary, scientific,
or business German suitable to the needs of the class. Prerequisite: GERM 3301 or the equivalent.
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GERM-3305 Introduction to German Literature and Culture I
A study of exemplary works of German literature, theater, and art that illustrate major cultural changes in German
history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Prerequisite: GERM 2302.
GERM-3306 Introduction to German Literature and Culture II
A study of exemplary works of German literature, theater, and film that illustrate major cultural changes in German
history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Prerequisite: GERM 2302
GERM-3398 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
GERM-4301 Genre Studies in German Literature
The study of a major genre such as the novel, drama, poetry, or the short story. May be taken more than once,
provided topics vary. Prerequisite: GERM 3301 or the equivalent
GERM-4310 Seminar in German Literature
The in-depth study of a single theme, movement, or author in German literature. May be taken more than once,
provided topics vary. Prerequisite: GERM 3301 or the equivalent.
GERM-4-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under faculty supervision in areas not covered by other courses. Prerequisites: 6 upper division
hours in German and consent of department chair.
GERM-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be taken more than once, provided topics vary. Prerequisites: 6 upper division hours in German
GERM-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honors student in both semesters of their senior year.
GERM-4399 Honors Thesis
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Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by Senior Honor students in both semesters of their senior year.
German Studies
GRST-1314 Art and Architecture of Medieval Europe
This course examines the art and architecture of the Middle Ages in Europe, from the earliest Christian imagery of
the fourth century to late Gothic court art, produced around 1400. The geographical range extends from the
northern fringes of the British Isles to the borders of the Byzantine world, and a wide selection of buildings and
objects will be considered in relation to their social, political and historical contexts, with a particular focus on the
development of the Christian tradition. (Also listed as ARTH 1314) Common Curriculum: This course will only count
towards Greco-Roman, Jewish, and Christian Traditions through the Early Modern Period.
GRST-2332 Play Structure and Analysis
This course will introduce students to multiple theatrical models and methods used to understand dramatic
structure and to analyze specific plays. This course seeks answer the question: How can we discover the ways in
which plays work? (Also listed as THTR 2332.)
GRST-2432 European Frontiers 1848 - Present
Analyzes the shifting borders of Modern Europe, ones often accompanied by deadly consequences in the eastern
two-thirds of the continent. In particular, this course will examine how physical and societal borders have been
redrawn to create categories of inclusion and exclusion in Modern Europe. (Also listed as HIST 2432.) (Offered
every other year).
GRST-2352 Acting II: Scene Study
This course will focus on scene work from a variety of periods and playwrights, and in-class exercises to further the
acting student's ability. (Also listed as THTR 2352). Prerequisite: THTR 1350 or 1352 and at least Sophomore
standing or consent of instructor
GRST-3401 Yiddish Language, Culture and Film
A survey of fundamentals and research topics in Yiddish language and its history, as well as the culture of Eastern
European Jewry in its pre-Holocaust homelands and its countries of immigration. Language, scholarship and film
will be vehicles of entry into the universe of a language classified by UNESCO as "seriously endangered." (Also
listed as ML&L 3401.) (Offered occasionally).
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GRST-3307 Berlin: From Cabarets to Communists
This course examines Berlin's urban development and representation in art and literature from 1900 to the present.
Students will explore how the city was made into a showpiece by governments with different ideologies and how
writers and artists have represented it as a site of political and social struggle.
GRST-3310 German Cinema
This course will examine German films from the silent period in the early 1920's to the present. The course will
introduce basic concepts of critical film analysis, while also examining the history of German cinema, how cinema
conveys meaning, and how German culture and history are reflected in films.
GRST-3311 Fairy Tales
This course studies German fairy tales within the broad context of tales from around the world. Taught in English
GRST-3315 Decadence: German Literature Around 1900
German and Austrian writers from 1890 to 1910 plumbed the depths of the human psyche and chronicled social
conditions from working class neighborhoods to boarding schools for the elite. They saw their culture as
profoundly decayed and sought to reveal how violence and lust seethed just below society's civilized surface. This
course explores how key German-language authors during this period used different literary approaches, from
realism to naturalism to expressionism, to address the burning psychological and political questions of their time
from the role of sexual desire in the formation of self to the possibility (or threat) of working-class revolution.
GRST-3332 History of Theatre II: From Romanticism To Performance Art
This course explores influential developments in theatre of the past two centuries, including romanticism,
melodrama, realism, futurism, dada, expressionism, epic theatre, Broadway and West End musicals, American
family drama, regional repertory theatres, international theatre festivals and late twentieth century experimental
performance art. Using historical and critical writings, dramatic texts, photography and video resources, the course
analyzes theatrical movements in their historical, aesthetic, and social contexts. (Also listed as THTR 3332.)
(offered every Spring)
GRST-3334 Modern Germany
History of Modern Germany, including the Second Empire, Weimar Republic, National Socialism, two post-World
War II German states, and the unified Federal Republic. (Also listed as HIST 3334.)
GRST-3338 History of the Holocaust
This course explores the origins, implementation, and legacy of the Nazi murder of six million Jews in Europe
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during World War II. Special attention will be paid to the motivations and actions of the perpetrators, the
perspectives of the victims, and historiographical debates concerning the genocide. (Also listed as HIST 3338.)
GRST-3341 Music History I: Ancient Greece to Baroque
A survey of music in the Western art music tradition, beginning with ancient Greece and continuing through the
music of the eighteenth century. Important composers covered include Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi, and
Josquin. Although designed as Part I of a two-semester history sequence, this course may be taken independently.
(Also listed as MUSC 3341.)(Offered every Fall). Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 or consent of instructor.
GRST-3342 Music History II: Classical Era to Present
A survey of important figures and developments in Western art music from the early Classical era through the
present, beginning with the music of Haydn, Mozart, and other representative figures from the later eighteenth
century. Topics to be studied include the rise of the symphony genre, nineteenth-century opera, Wagner, and the
influence of Beethoven on later composers. The course concludes with a sustained overview of the modern era
from Mahler to Ligeti. Although designed as a continuation of Music History I, this course may be taken
independently. (Also listed as MUSC 3342.)(Offered every Spring). Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 or consent of
instructor.
GRST-3343 Mozart
Two centuries after his death, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart remains one of the most compelling figures in the music
history due to the extraordinary quality of the music he wrote and to the numerous legends which swirled about
him from childhood onward. This course is a critical examination of Mozart's life and works. Using biographies,
Mozart's own letters, and evidence in the music itself, we will explore how the image of a divinely-inspired child
genius arose during his lifetime, and how that image continued to shape his reputation for later generations of
listeners, including our own. (Also listed as MUSC 3350.) Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 or Consent of Instructor
GRST-3440 Northern Renaissance Art in the Fifteenth Century
The 15th Century saw an explosion in artistic production in Northern Europe. Technical advances, increasingly
sophisticated markets, and an unquenchable thirst for images, meant that commissioning and owning works of art
were no longer the preserve of kings and popes. The course explores this phenomenon by considering how art was
made, valued, and viewed in France, Germany, and the Netherlands, from c. 1400 to c. 1500. Key themes, including
the role of the altarpiece, popular devotion, technical innovations, and the international demand for Northern art,
are explored through the work of Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, Memling, Schongauer, and their contemporaries. (Also
listed as ARTH 3440.)(Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Completion of 3 semester hours of Art History, or
Sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.
GRST-3460 German Idealism
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A study of important thinkers and movements at the beginning of the 19th century. We will focus initially on Kant,
and investigate how German Idealism and Romanticism developed in the aftermath of Kant's critical philosophy.
After an extended treatment of Hegel, we will look at the young Hegelians and Marx. The course will focus on
issues in metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of history and the problem of subjectivity. (Also listed as PHIL
3423.) (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any course in philosophy or consent of instructor.
GRST-3461 Nietzsche and German Philosophy
A study of the important thinkers and movements at the end of the 19th century. We will focus initially on Kant
before seeing how Schopenhauer and finally Nietzsche developed on the basis of the Kantian philosophy. After an
extended treatment of Nietzsche, we will look at how Freud and psychoanalysis grew out of this tradition. The
course will focus on issues in epistemology, the philosophy of art, the philosophy of nature, and the development
of the notion of the unconscious. (Also listed as PHIL 3426.) Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or consent of
instructor
GRST-3470 European Politics
A study of the successes and failures, strengths and weaknesses of parliamentary democracy in various European
countries during this century. (Also listed as PLSI 3430.) (Offered every other year).
GRST-3471 Comparative Political Economy of North America, Europe, and East Asia
A comparative study of the relationship between the public and private sectors in North America, Europe, and East
Asia, with special emphasis on the extent to which government intervenes in the economy. (Also listed as PLSI
3431.) (Offered every other year.)
GRST-3472 Masters of Suspicion: Contemporary Political Thought
A study of many of the sharpest contemporary thinkers who have been opposed to democracy or pessimistic
about its prospects. This course examines some of these thinkers and then takes up the work of other prominent
contemporaries who have sought to defend democracy. (Also listed as PLSI 3463). (Offered every other year).
GRST-3435 Global City Berlin
An examination of the political tensions surrounding increased immigration to and diversity in Berlin and Germany
during the past and the present. (Also listed as PLSI 3435.) (Offered every other year.)
GRST-3444 Albrecht Durer and His World: Painting and Printmaking in the Age of Reform
This course examines the life and work of Albrecht Dürer in the context of Northern European art of the late
fifteenth and the sixteenth centuries. Taking Trinity's copy of the Nuremburg Chronicle as its starting-point, the
course explores developments in both printmaking and painting during this period. Topics such as the challenge of
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the Reformation, the discovery of the Americas, and the impact of Italian art, are explored through the work of
Dürer, his contemporaries, and his followers, including Grünewald, Cranach, and Holbein. The class will include a
field trip to study Dürer prints at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin. (Also listed as ARTH 3444.) (Offered
occasionally.) Prerequisite: Completion of one course in Art History, or sophomore standing, or consent of
instructor.
Global Latinx Studies
GLXS-4100 Senior Portfolio
This course is intended for seniors who are majoring in Global Latinx Studies. Majors are required to complete a
portfolio as a reflective assignment that analyses two main themes: power relationships and diversity and
inequality. Students will reflect on how GLXS will serve them in the future. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites:
Senior standing in GLXS Major
Italian - Lower Division
ITAL-1401 Elementary Italian I
4 class hours a week.
ITAL-1402 Elementary Italian II
4 class hours a week. Prerequisite: ITAL 1401 or equivalent.
ITAL-2301 Intermediate Italian I
Prerequisite: ITAL 1402 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
ITAL-2302 Intermediate Italian II
Prerequisite: ITAL 2301 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Italian - Upper Division
ITAL-3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
A study of the science of language as it applies to those tongues having their origin in spoken Latin, principally
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French, Italian, Portuguese, Rumanian, and Spanish. Attention will be given both to historical developments and to
the current situations of such languages. (Also listed as CLAS 3371, FREN 3371, and SPAN 3371.) Prerequisite:
Two years or the equivalent of Latin, Ancient Greek, or a Romance language.
ITAL-4-90 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. Prerequisites: ITAL 2302
Russian - Lower Division
RUSS-1401 Elementary Russian I
4 class hours a week.
RUSS-1402 Elementary Russian II
4 class hours a week. Prerequisite: RUSS 1401 or the equivalent.
RUSS-2301 Intermediate Russian I
Prerequisite: RUSS 1402 or the equivalent.
RUSS-2302 Intermediate Russian II
Prerequisite: RUSS 2301 or the equivalent.
Russian - Upper Division
RUSS-3301 Advanced Russian I
An intensive review of Russian grammar, including grammatical exceptions and advanced material not covered in
earlier courses. The course will consist of written and oral exercises and reading materials that illustrate the
grammar. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or the equivalent.
RUSS-3302 Advanced Russian II
Students choose and read articles from the Russian Press, summarize them in written form, give presentations
based on their articles, and discuss the articles with classmates. The instructor provides pre-reading materials and
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grammar explanations as necessary. (Offered every Spring). Prerequisite: RUSS 2302, or the equivalent (as
determined by the Department of Modern Language and Literatures). Prospective students with a background in
Russian who have not taken RUSS 2302 should speak to one of the Russian instructors prior to registration.
RUSS-3303 Russian Culture
A survey of the development of Russian culture from medieval through modern times. Art, architecture, music, and
folklore will be emphasized. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or the equivalent.
RUSS-3305 Introduction to Russian Literature I
A study of major works of Russian literature from its beginning through the early 1900s. RUSS 3305 and ML&L
3340 cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or the equivalent.
RUSS-3306 Introduction to Russian Literature II
A study of major works of Russian literature from the early 1900s to the present day. RUSS 3306 and ML&L 3341
cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or its equivalent.
RUSS-3398 Honors Reading
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
RUSS-4301 Genre Studies in Russian Literature
The study of a major genre such as the novel. drama, poetry, or the short story. May be taken more than once,
provided topics vary. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or the equivalent
RUSS-4310 Seminar in Russian Literature
The in-depth study of a single theme, movement, or author in Russian literature. May be taken more than once,
provided topics vary. Prerequisite: RUSS 2302 or the equivalent.
RUSS-4-90 Readings and Conference
Individual work under faculty supervision in areas not covered by other courses. Prerequisites: RUSS 2302 or the
equivalent and approval of department chair
RUSS-4-91 Selected Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
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hours. Prerequisites: RUSS 2302 or equivalent
RUSS-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honor
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
RUSS-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors students in both semesters of their senior year.
Spanish - Lower Division
SPAN-1600 Intensive Beginning Spanish
6 class hours a week
SPAN-1403 Review of Elementary Spanish
A course designed for students who have had two to three years of high school Spanish but are not qualified for
SPAN 2301. A review of the material covered normally in SPAN 1600. SPAN 1600 and 1403 cannot both be taken
for credit. Prerequisite: Two to three years of high school Spanish, or the equivalent.
SPAN-2301 Intermediate Spanish I
Prerequisite: SPAN 1600, or 1403 or the equivalent.
SPAN-2302 Intermediate Spanish II
Prerequisite: Span 2301 or the equivalent.
SPAN-2601 Spanish Language Immersion
The course contains an integrated study of the language and cultures of Spain and the Americas. Designed to help
students adquire and strengthen Spanish language skills and cultural competence, the course will implement a
systematic four-skills practice (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and include a variety of literary and
cultural readings as well as short films from Spanish speaking countries. This is a six-credit course that will be
taken abroad (Spain or Latin America) as part of a Trinity faculty-led semester abroad. The class seeks to
incorporate some of the planned academic experiences that students in the semester abroad will have. Successful
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completion of this course will fulfill the Foreign Language requirement within the Pathways curriculum. (Offered
every Fall.) Prerequisite: SPAN 1600, or 1403 or the equivalent.
Spanish - Upper Division
SPAN-3301 Advanced Grammar
Intensive review of Spanish grammar, practical application through written and oral exercises, and through reading
of appropriate text materials. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or the equivalent.
SPAN-3302 Advanced Composition and Conversation
Emphasis on study of style and vocabulary. Written and oral reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or the
equivalent.
SPAN-3303 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
An introduction to Spanish phonetics and phonology involving both theoretical bases and practical applications.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-3311 Spanish Civilization
A survey of the social, political, and culture history of Spain. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or the equivalent or consent
of instructor.
SPAN-3312 Latin American Civilization
A topical approach to the study of the area of Latin America, with readings and lectures on people and landscape,
races, revolution, and reform, and expression through art. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
SPAN-3321 Spanish Cinema
An examination of a variety of Spanish films from 1960 to the present with a focus on their artistic qualities, the
history of Spanish cinema, and the depictions of Spanish culture and literature in the films. Prerequisite: SPAN
2302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-3322 Spanish American Cinema
An examination of a variety of Spanish American films with a focus on their artistic qualities, the history of Spanish
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American cinema, and the depictions of Spanish American culture and literature in the films. Prerequisite: SPAN
2302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-3330 Introduction to Spanish Literature to 1700
An examination of major literary movements, authors, and works of Spanish Peninsular literature from the Middle
Ages to 1700. Prerequisite: 3 upper division hours in Spanish or consent of instructor
SPAN-3331 Introduction to Spanish Literature Since 1700
An examination of major literary movements, authors and works of Spanish Peninsular literature from 1700 to the
present. Prerequisite: 3 upper division hours in Spanish or consent of instructor.
SPAN-3332 Introduction to Spanish American Literature
An examination of major literary movements, authors and works of Spanish American literature from 1492 to the
present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3301, 3302, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-3341 Peoples of Spain
This course will examine some of the historical, political, social, and cultural dynamics of Spain focusing in
particular on different social actors from the past and the present. We will pay special attention to Christians,
Jews, and Muslims during the "Reconquista" and women, immigrants, and LGBTQ subjectivities in the present
times and how they are represented in texts and cultural narratives. (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: SPAN 2302
or permission by instructor
SPAN-3346 La economia espanola y la Union Europea (The Spanish Economy and the European
Union)
An examination of Spain's economic development and its position within the European Union. The business,
economic, and political transformation of Spain from a struggling nation with an authoritarian regime to an
economic power with an open and democratic society are studied. The course also examines the development of
European Union, with a special focus on its influence on the Spanish business environment. The experiential
component of the course includes visits to businesses, government agencies, and NGO's in Spain. (Also listed as
INTB 3346, LAC 3346, and ECON 3346.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in
business or economics, SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the instructor.
SPAN-3371 Introduction to Romance Linguistics
A study of the science of language as it applies to those tongues having their origin in spoken Latin, principally
French, Italian, Portuguese, Rumanian, and Spanish. Attention will be given both to historical developments and to
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the current situations of such languages.(Same as FREN 3371, ITAL 3371, and CLAS 3371.) Prerequisite: two years
or the equivalent of Latin, Ancient Greek, or a Romance language.
SPAN-3372 Practica profesional en Espana (Internship in Spain)
A supervised summer internship in Spain. Students enrolled in SPAN 3372 will serve as interns with various firms,
trade groups, governmental agencies, or public interest groups where they will work and gain experience related to
the Spanish economy and business world. The nature of the student's responsibilities will vary with the internship
involved and be subject to the approval of the supervising faculty member. (Also listed as INTB 3372, ECON 3372,
and LAC 3372.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in business or economics,
SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.
SPAN-3-91 Special Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. May be repeated, provided that topics vary. Prerequisite: SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
SPAN-4-91 Special Topics
Special study in fields not covered by other courses. Variations in credit according to work performed, from 1-6
hours. Prerequisites: 6 upper division hours in Spanish
SPAN-3398 Honors Reading
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.
SPAN-4331 Medieval Spanish Literature
A study of the masterpieces of medieval Spanish literature up to 1500. Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 or SPAN 3331 or
consent of instructor.
SPAN-4332 Spanish Golden Age: Drama
A study of major works of Spanish Golden Age drama. Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 or SPAN 3331 or consent of the
instructor.
SPAN-4333 Don Quijote
A study of Cervantes Don Quijote de la Mancha in its literary and historical context from a variety of critical
perspectives. In addition to the novel itself, the course will include considerable study of secondary sources.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 or SPAN 3331 or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4334 Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature
A study of important works of Spanish Romanticism and Realism from a variety of perspectives. Authors studied
include Espronceda, Zorrilla, Larra, Perez Galdos, Pardo Bazan, and Becquer. Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 or SPAN
3331 or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4335 Hispanic Modernism
A study of major authors and works of hispanic modernism and the Generation of '98. Prerequisite: SPAN 3330 or
SPAN 3331 or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4336 Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature
A study of important works of Spanish literature of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3331 or the
equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4338 Spanish Women Writers
A study of important works by Spanish women authors with emphasis on the place of these texts in the larger
Spanish literary tradition. Prerequisite: SPAN 3331 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4342 Spanish American Lit Before Modernism
A study of works from the Colonial and Postcolonial period to Modernism from a literary, historical and cultural
perspective. The focus of this course will be the transition from the colonial period to the formation of national
identities. Prerequisite: SPAN 3332 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4343 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Poetry
A study of important works of major poets of the twentieth century from Modernismo and Vanguardismo to the
end of the century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3332 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4344 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Novel
A study of important works of novelists of the latter half of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3332 or the
equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4345 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Short Story
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A study of the important works of major short story writers of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3332 or
the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4346 Twentieth-Century Spanish American Drama
A study of important works of Spanish American drama of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SPAN 3332 or the
equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4347 National and Regional Literature of Spanish America
A study of works from specific nations or regions of Spanish America.
SPAN-4348 Spanish American Women Writers
A study of important works by Spanish American women authors with emphasis on the place of these texts in the
larger Spanish American literary tradition. Prerequisite: SPAN 3332 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4349 Sexualities in Literature and Film
A study of contemporary literary and cinematographic works by authors focused on issues of gender and sexuality.
This course will be taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 3331 and 3332 or the equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
SPAN-4350 History of the Spanish Language
An examination of the development of modern Spanish out of spoken Latin. Emphasis will be placed both on
external developments and their linguistic consequences, and on internal change affecting the tongue.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4351 Transnational Mexican Popular Culture
A study of important Mexican popular cultural productions (literature, film, music, television programs) from the
1930's (Post Revolutionary period) to the present through a transnational approach. This course is taught in
Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 3332 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
SPAN-4-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under faculty supervision in areas not covered by other courses. Prerequisites: 6 upper division
hours in Spanish and approval of Department Chair.
SPAN-4-97 Internship
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Supervised off-campus experience in Spanish appropriate to the students' abilities and interests. Includes periodic
on-campus meetings with instructor to integrate internship experience with study of Spanish language and culture.
Up to 3 hours credit. Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and major advisor.
SPAN-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
thesis. To be taken only by senior Honor students in both semesters of their Senior year.
SPAN-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
thesis. To be taken only by senior Honors Students in both semesters of their Senior year.
SPAN-4301 Genres in Creative Writing
Study in the theory, technique, and practice of a variety of creative writing genres. Individual offerings may focus
on poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. May be repeated when topics vary. ML&L 3350 and SPAN 4301 cannot
both be taken for credit if the topic is the same. (Offered every year).
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Museum Studies
Faculty
Douglas Brine, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art and Art History
Ms. Colleen Hoelscher , Assistant Professor, Library
Carey H. Latimore IV, Ph.D , Associate Professor, History
Jennifer P. Mathews, Ph.D. , Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Kathryn O'Rourke, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art and Art History
David Ribble, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology
Robert F. Scherer, Ph.D., SPHR , Dean, School of Business
Lauren Turek, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, History; Director
Overview
The Museum Studies minor provides foundational knowledge of the history, theory, and practice of museums and
their collections. Students learn to think critically about how museums and their collections have defined history,
culture, and art. The minor also introduces students to practical skills in museum management, educational
programming, and grant writing. The primary courses provide opportunities for experiential learning about the
curation, interpretation, preservation, and display of works of art and anthropological, historical, and scientific
artifacts. The courses in the secondary curriculum provide essential content knowledge for successful museum
internships and graduate work.
Requirements
The requirements for the minor in Museum Studies are as follows:
Completion of 18 credit hours, including at least 9 upper-division credit hours:
I. Completion of at least 12 credit hours from the primary curriculum:
A. HIST 3468 or ARTH 3393
B. ALE 4-90, ANTH 4-71, ARTH 3-97, CLAS 4397, or HIST 3-92; internship locations must be preapproved by
the Director of the minor in Museum Studies.
C. Remaining course work from the following list of courses:
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ANTH 1304 Introduction to Classical Archaeology (also listed as CLAS 1304)
ANTH 1305 Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology
ANTH 1309 Pirates, Merchants, and Marines (also listed as CLAS 1309)
ANTH 2310 Human Evolution
ANTH 3335 Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica (also listed as ARTH 3335)
ARTH 1407 Art History I
ARTH 1408 Art History II
ARTH 1413 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
ARTH 3325 Art and Power in Ancient Rome
CLAS 1304 Introduction to Classical Archaeology (also listed as ANTH 1304)
CLAS 1309 Pirates, Merchant and Marines (also listed as ANTH 1309)
CHEM 1305 The Chemistry of Art
HIST 1360 U.S. History through Reconstruction
HIST 1361 U.S. History Since Reconstruction
HIST 2435 Native American History through Removal
ALE 3301 Grant Writing and Fundraising
ART 4396 Gallery Practicum (also listed as ARTH 4396)
ARTH 3344 Northern Renaissance in the 16th Century
ARTH 3335 Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica (also listed as ARTH 3335)
ANTH 3356 Seminar on the Ancient Maya
ARTH 3444 Albrecht Durer and his World
ARTH 3395 Colloquium on Museum Studies
ARTH 4396 Gallery Practicum (also listed as ART 4396)
II. Completion of at least 6 credit hours from the secondary curriculum:
ACCT 1300 Understanding the Language of Business
ANTH 3368 Anthropological Ethics
ART 3314 Issues of Contemporary Art
ARTH 1412 Art & Architecture of Latin America Since the 16th Century
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ARTH 2431 This is America: Rethinking American Art at the San Antonio Museum of Art
ARTH 3452 19th Century Architecture
BAT 1101 Spreadsheet Based Modeling and Data Analysis
BAT 1102 Intermediate Spreadsheet Modeling and Analysis
BAT 2301 Statistics for Business and Economics
BUSN 3302 Legal Concepts of Business I
CLAS 1308 Daily Life in Ancient Rome
CLAS 1310 Daily Life in Ancient Greece
CLAS 2406 Technology in the Classical World
FNCE 3301 Fundamentals of Financial Management
HIST 1370 African American Experience Through Reconstruction
HIST 1371 African American Experience Since Reconstruction
HIST 2436 Native American History Since Removal
HIST 2440 U.S. Society and Politics
HIST 3333 History of Paris
HIST 4460 Seminar in U.S. History
MGMT 2301 Management of Organizations
MGMT 3371 Human Resources Management
MKTG 2301 Principles of Marketing
RELI 3456 Digging for the Truth: Archaeology, Bibles, and Popular Media
RELI 3481 Native American Religions
SPAN 3312 Latin American Civilization
SPMT 3314 History of American Sport
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Music
Faculty
Brian Bondari, D.M.A. , Associate Professor
David Heller, D.M.A. , Professor; Chair
Carl Leafstedt, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Chia-Wei Lee, D.M.A. , Associate Professor
Joseph Kneer, D.M.A. , Assistant Professor
Jacquelyn Matava, D.M. , Assistant Professor
Kimberlyn Montford, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Diane Persellin, Ed.D. , Professor
Gary Seighman, D.M.A. , Associate Professor
Carolyn True, D.M.A. , Professor
James Worman, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Overview
Degree and Degree Plans
Two degrees are offered in the field of music: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music. The degree Bachelor of Arts
offers a broad and comprehensive course of study in the liberal arts. The degree Bachelor of Music offers a plan of
specialization and the opportunity of attaining a high level of
accomplishment with majors in performance, composition, or a five-year music education program.
A student is admitted to candidacy for the degree of Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts with a major in music
only upon the approval of the Department of Music. Each student, with the aid of his/her adviser, will establish a
degree plan best suited to his/her own abilities and ambitions in music. Each student’s degree plan must be
reviewed by his/her adviser and approved by the Department of Music and the registrar by the end of the
sophomore year. At this time, the student must make formal application to continue studies toward a degree in
music. The sophomore year performance jury will determine upper division status and eligibility for the Bachelor of
Music degree.
Requirements for All-Level Music Teacher Certification include the Bachelor of Music degree in Choral, Elementary,
or Instrumental Music, and a summer and fifth year internship program, culminating in the Master of Arts in
Teaching degree. Music Education students must success- fully complete proficiency examinations in keyboard,
vocal, and secondary instruments before being assigned to internships.
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Requirements
The Degree - Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance
Bachelor of Music, Major in Composition
Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification), emphasis on either Choral, Instrumental, or Elementary Music
Minor in Music
Music Individual Instruction Courses
Department of Music Tuition
The Degree - Bachelor of Arts
The requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts with a major in music are as follows:
Departmental requirements:A minimum of 36 credit hours in music including: 1000 (7 semesters), 1103, 1104,I.
1113, 1114, 1203, 1204; 2103, 2104, 2113, 2114, 2203, 2204; 3223, 3341, 3342, 8 credits of Applied Music in one
area (4 of which must be at the level of 22-- or above), and 6 credits of large ensemble.
Electives sufficient to achieve 60 hours outside the Department.II.
University requirements completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124III.
credit hours (may include additional music study).
The Degree - Bachelor of Music, Major in Performance
Departmental requirements:A minimum of 64 credit hours in music including: 1000 (7 semesters), 1103, 1104,I.
1113, 1114, 1203, 1204; 2103, 2104, 2113, 2114, 2203, 2204; 3121, 3223, 3302, 3341, 3342, 4221, 4301, 4321,
4322, credits of applied music in one area (12 of which must be at the level of or above), 8 credits of large
ensemble, and 3 credit hours electives from upper division music courses.
Electives sufficient to achieve 60 hours outside the Department.II.
University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124III.
credit hours.
The Degree- Bachelor of Music, Major in Composition
Departmental RequirementsA minimum of 64 credit hours in music including: 1000 (7 semesters), 1103, 1104,I.
1113, 1114, 1203, 1204; 2103, 2104, 2113, 2114, 2203, 2204; 3121, 3223, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3341, 3342,
4301, 4302, 4303, 14 credits of applied music in one area (10 of which must be at the level of 32-- or above), 8
credits of large ensemble, and 10 credit hours elective from upper division music courses.
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Electives sufficient to achieve 60 hours outside the Department.II.
University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124III.
credit hours.
The Degree- Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification), emphasis on either
Choral, Instrumental, or Elementary Music
A four-year program leading to All-Level Teacher Certification upon completion of the degree, Master of Arts in
Teaching (fifth year).
I. Departmental requirements:
Choral emphasis:
A minimum of 64 credit hours in music including: 1000 (7 semesters), 1103, 1104, 1113, 1114, 1203, 1204;
2103, 2104, 2113, 2114, 2203, 2204; 3121, 3223, 3225, 3341, 3342, 4301, 10 credits of applied music in one
area (4 of which must be at the level of 42-- or above) and 2 credits of applied music in a secondary area, 8
credits of large ensemble, 1161, 3162, 4321, 4361, 4363, and 3 credits of music electives. In addition, 7 credit
hours in Education are required, consisting of EDUC.
Instrumental emphasis:
A minimum of credit hours in music including: 1000 (7 semesters), 1103, 1104, 1113, 1114, 1203, 1204;
2103, 2104, 2113, 2114, 2203, 2204; 3121, 3223, 3224, 3341, 3342, 4301, 10 credits of applied music in one
area (4 of which must be at the level of 42-- or above), 1122 (or 1 credit of applied music in a secondary
area), 8 credits of large ensemble, 1161, 2161, 2162, 2163, 2164, 4264, 4361, 4362, and 2 credits of music
electives. In addition, 10 credit hours in Education are required, consisting of EDUC 1331, 2204, 2205, and
3320.
Elementary emphasis:
A minimum of 64 credit hours in music including: 1000 (7 semesters), 1103, 1104, 1113, 1114, 1203, 1204;
2103, 2104, 2113, 2114, 2203, 2204; 3121, 3223, 3224 or 3225, 3341, 3342, 4301, 10 credits of applied music
in one area (14 of which must be at the level of 42-- or above) and 2 credits of applied music in a secondary
area, 8 credits of large ensemble, 1161, 3162, 4321, 4361, 4364, and 3 credits of music electives. In addition,
10 credit hours in Education are required, MUSIC | 319 consisting of EDUC 1331, 2204, 2205, and 3320.
II. Electives sufficient to achieve 60 hours outside the Department (including credits in Education). CSCI 1300 is
also required.
III. All-Level Certification requirements may be met by completing a summer session and a fifth year program of
studies leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. A minimum of 30 credit hours in Education are required,
including EDUC 5339, 5349, 5350, 5351, 5646, 5647, 5948.
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IV. University Requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124
credit hours.
Minor in Music
This course of study is designed for the student who wishes to continue an emphasis in music to complement a
major in another area. A minor in music requires a minimum of 25 hours including: 1000 (4 semesters), 1103, 1104,
1113, 1114, 1203, 1204; 3341, 3342, 4 credits of applied music in one area (2 of which must be at the level of 21-- or
above), 4 credits of large ensemble, and an additional 3 upper-division credits (which may be satisfied by either
applied music lessons or an upper-division music course).
Music Individual Instruction Courses
Individual instruction is provided as follows:
One three-quarter hour lesson per week for a semester earns 1 credit hour.I.
One hour lesson per week for a semester earns 2 credit hours.II.
Piano and organ practice rooms are provided without additional charge to full-time students taking private lessons.
Individual instruction in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, and orchestral instruments is required for all majors and
minors in music, and is available as elective study for other students. Placement in individual instruction courses is
determined by audition interview. Enrollment is subject to faculty availability, as determined by the Chair;
preference is given to music majors and minors. All students who enroll for private instruction in music will pay a
special applied music fee of $400.00 per semester.
All individual instruction students will attend group performance classes as scheduled by the instructor, in addition
to the individual lessons.
Individual instruction courses are designated with the prefix MUSI and a four-digit course number. As usual, the
first digit indicates the level and the second digit indicates the credit hours for the course. The third and fourth
digits indicate the instrument, as shown below, and also indicate whether the course is for majors and minors or
for non-majors and non-minors. The first pair of numbers in each instrument sequence indicates courses for
majors and minors, while the second pair in each sequence indicates courses for non-majors and non-minors.
Thus, for example, MUSI 2200 indicates a second year level, two credit hour individual instruction course in voice
for music majors/minors, while MUSI 2102 indicates a second year level, one credit hour individual instruction
course in voice for non-majors/non-minors.
Voice –00-03 French Horn –44-47
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Piano –04-07 Euphonium –48-51
Guitar –08-11 Tuba –52-55
Organ –12-15 Violin –56-59
Clarinet –16-19 Viola –60-63
Saxophone –20-23 Cello –64-67
Flute –24-27 Double Bass –68-71
Oboe –28-31 Harpsichord –72-75
Bassoon –32-35 Harp –76-79
Trumpet –36-39 Percussion –80-83
Trombone –40-43
Department of Music Tuition
Within the framework of a strong liberal arts curriculum, Trinity University provides an outstanding Department of
Music. In addition to those students seeking a Bachelor of Music degree, many students apply offerings in the
Department of Music toward the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Private instruction in piano, voice, organ, harpsichord, or orchestral instruments is required for all fulltime students
who major or minor in music and is available as elective study for all other students. Enrollment in applied music is
contingent upon the availability of instructional time as determined by the chair. All students who enroll for private
instruction in music will pay a special applied music fee of $400.00 per semester.
Approval for private instruction will be given by the chair of the Department of Music when time is available and in
the following order of preference.
Courses
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Music Ensembles
MUSE-1185 Trinity Choir
The Trinity Choir, a select group of singers, is open to all students by audition at the opening of each semester. In
addition to an annual concert tour, the Choir performs in concerts on campus and in the San Antonio area. The
music performed by the Choir includes the finest accompanied and a cappella choir music of all periods, both
sacred and secular. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1186 Voix d'Esprit
Voix d'Esprit is Trinity's premiere all-female vocal ensemble. Open to all women by audition, this ensemble explores
the case breadth of music written to display the beauty and power of the female voice. They remain active in
supporting a variety of women's issues on campus and throughout the San Antonio community through service-
learning. In addition, Voix d'Esprit performs at all of the main musical events on campus, including the fall and
spring choral concerts, the highly popular Christmas concert and Vespers Service, and a major choral-orchestral
masterwork with the Choral Union.
MUSE-1187 Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers is a group that performs music of a more highly specialized nature than that performed by
the other choral organizations. Frequent performances are given at campus and civic functions throughout the
year. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1188 Men's Glee Club
The Men's Glee Club is the premiere male chorus at Trinity University. Open to all male students, this ensemble
performs a wide variety of repertoire including classical, folksongs, spirituals, and popular arrangements. With a
focus on camaraderie and musical excellence, the Men's Glee Club gives regular campus and community
performances throughout the school year. They also perform annually with the combined choirs for the Christmas
concert, Vespers Service, and Spring Choral Union Masterwork.
MUSE-1189 Trinity Symphony Orchestra
A full orchestra, open to all qualified string, wind, and percussion students by audition. Standard orchestral
literature, guest soloists, accompaniment of choral and dramatic productions. Performs on and off campus. Open
to all students by audition.
MUSE-1190 Symphonic Wind Ensemble
A select ensemble open by audition to all instrumental students at Trinity University. The Wind Symphony plays
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selected music from the band repertoire and a wide variety of music for various sizes of wind ensembles. The Wind
Symphony performs both on and off campus. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1191 Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensembles perform both contemporary and traditional jazz. The ensembles play both on and off campus.
Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1192 Trinity University Handbell Ensemble
The Trinity University Handbell Ensemble studies the technique of English handbell ringing and performs literature
composed for this medium. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1193 Chamber Music Ensembles
Ensembles of string, wind, percussion, and/or keyboard instruments (with and without voices) meeting to read and
rehearse, giving performances as accomplishment is attained. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1194 Piano Ensemble
The preparation and performance under piano faculty supervision of the music literature involving a pianist with
another performer, e.g., music for one piano-four hands or for two or more pianos. Improvement of the pianist's
sight reading skills is stressed.
MUSE-1195 Opera Workshop
A course in which the principles and techniques involved in musical stage production are applied and result in
public performances. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1196 Collegium Musicum
A performance course in musics of all eras. Early musical instruments will be used when possible and
investigations into the performance practices of the time will be undertaken. Open to all students by audition.
MUSE-1197 Accompanying and Chamber Music for Pianists
The study of the skills of accompanying and chamber music. The preparation and performance under piano faculty
supervision of the music literature involving a pianist with another performer, e.g., piano in combination with
strings, wind, organ, percussion, and/or voice. Open to all students by audition. 1 hour credit. Prerequisites:
Consent of instructor
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Music Courses - Theory/Composition
MUSC-1103 Aural Skills 1
This course will focus on developing aural recognition of the basic elements of music, e.g., intervals, chords, and
rhythm, through a variety of exercises in music dictation and sight singing. Corequisites: MUSC 1203 and 1113 or
consent of Instructor. Pre Requisites: MUSC 1301 or placement exam.
MUSC-1104 Aural Skills II
A continuation of MUSC 1103. This course will continue to focus on developing aural recognition of the basic
elements of diatonic music through a variety of exercises in music dictation and sight singing. Corequisites: MUSC
1204 and 1114 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 1103 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-1113 Keyboard Skills 1
This course will develop basic skills in playing the keyboard that reinforce the topic presented in MUSC 1203. A
variety of exercises will cover scales, chords, and progressions. Corequisites: MUSC 1203 and 1103 or consent of
instructor. Prerequisite: MUSC 1301 or placement exam.
MUSC-1114 Keyboard Skills II
A continuation of MUSC 1113. This course will develop basic skills in playing the keyboard that reinforce the topics
presented in MUSC 1204. A variety of exercises will cover scales, chords, and progressions. Corequisites: MUSC
1204 and 1104 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 1113 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-1203 Music Theory I
Foundations for a study of music theory and Literature. This course will include a study of the elements and forms
of music, e.g., melody, harmony, and rhythm, through a variety of analytical tools that include notation.
Corequisites: MUSC 1103 and MUSC 1113 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MUSC 1301 or placement exam.
MUSC-1204 Music Theory II
A continuation of MUSC 1203. Foundations for a study of music theory and literature. This course will include a
study of the elements and forms of music, e.g., melody, harmony, and rhythm, through a variety of analytical tools
that include notation. Corequisite: MUSC 1104 and MUSC 1114 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 1203
or consent of instructor
MUSC-1301 Foundations of Communication Through Music
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Designed for students with little or no background in music theory, this course is an introduction to the rhythmic,
melodic, and harmonic rudiments used for communication through music in Western Europe and the New World.
Correlated materials in reading notation, ear-training, keyboard harmony, and original compositions are included.
MUSC-1302 Class Composition
An introduction to composition with emphasis on creativity and basic craftsmanship. The course will include
studies of selected compositions and compositional problems, and the creation of individual short works.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1301 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-2103 Aural Skills III
A continuation of MUSC 1104. This course will focus on developing aural recognition of the elements of music in
diatonic and chromatic harmony through a variety of exercises in music dictation and sight singing. Corequisites:
MUSC 2203 and 2113 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 1104 or consent of instructor
MUSC-2104 Aural Skills IV
A continuation of MUSC 2103. This course will focus on developing aural recognition of the elements of music in
diatonic, chromatic, modal, and tonal harmony through a variety of exercises in music dictation and sight singing.
Corequisites: MUSC 2204 and 2114 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2103 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-2113 Keyboard Skills III
A continuation of MUSC 1114. This course will develop basic skills in playing the keyboard that reinforce the topics
presented in MUSC 2203. A variety of exercises will cover scales, chords, progressions, and score reading.
Corequisites: MUSC 2203 and 2103 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 1114 or consent of instructor
MUSC-2114 Keyboard Skills IV
A continuation of MUSC 2113. This course will develop basic skills in playing the keyboard that reinforce the topics
presented in MUSC 2204. A variety of exercises will cover scales, chords, progressions, and score reading.
Corequisites: MUSC 2204 and 2104 or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2113 or consent of instructor
MUSC-2203 Music Theory III
A continuation of MUSC 1204. This course will focus on the trends of chromaticism in the nineteenth century
Western music. Continued study of melody, harmony, rhythm, and analysis. Corequisites: MUSC 2103 and 2113 or
consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 1204 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-2204 Music Theory IV
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A continuation of MUSC 2203. This course will focus on trends of chromaticism in the nineteenth century Western
music and uses of tonal and atonal materials in the twentieth century. Continued study of melody, harmony,
rhythm, and analysis. Corequisite: MUSC 2104 and 2114 or consent of instructor Prerequisite: MUSC 2203 or
consent of instructor
MUSC-3203 Composition
Weekly private composition lessons focusing on short forms for voice and chamber ensembles. Prerequisites:
MUSC 2204 and consent of instructor.
MUSC-3204 Composition
Weekly private composition lessons focusing on short forms for voice and chamber ensembles. Prerequisites:
MUSC 2204 and consent of instructor.
MUSC-3302 Counterpoint
A historical approach to contrapuntal techniques from Palestrina to the 20th century with special emphasis on the
polyphonic works of J.S. Bach. Analysis based on an aural and visual acquaintance with contrapuntal music as
well as practice in writing contrapuntal examples. Prerequisites: MUSC 2204.
MUSC-3305 Electronic Music
Instruction in the principles of electro-acoustic music, including analog and digital synthesis, sound modulation,
and sound reproduction; the production of individual and group compositions; discussion of related contextual
problems and a survey of recent electronic music.
MUSC-4-11 Composition
Guidance in solution of creative and practical problems attending the composition of one or more vocal,
instrumental, or music-dramatic works. Discussion of works in progress as related to classical principles and
contemporary practices. 1 to 6 semesters hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
MUSC-4-12 Composition
Guidance in solution of creative and practical problems attending the composition of one or more vocal,
instrumental, or music-dramatic works. Discussion of works in progress as related to classical principles and
contemporary practices. 1 to 6 hours semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
MUSC-4-13 Composition
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Guidance in solution of creative and practical problems attending the composition of one or more vocal,
instrumental, or music-dramatic works. Discussion of works in progress as related to classical principles and
contemporary practices. 1 to 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
MUSC-4-14 Composition
Guidance in solution of creative and practical problems attending the composition of one or more vocal,
instrumental, or music-dramatic works. Discussion of works in progress as related to classical principles and
contemporary practices. 1 to 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MUSC-4202 Composition
A continuation of MUSC 3203, 3204. Composition in larger forms and for larger aggregations of voices and
instruments. Prerequisites: MUSC 3204 and consent of instructor.
MUSC-4203 Composition
A continuation of MUSC 3203, 3204. Composition in larger forms and for larger aggregations of voices and
instruments. Prerequisites: MUSC 3204 and consent of instructor.
MUSC-4301 Orchestration and Arranging
A study of the families of instruments and voices, including their ranges, individual colors, special devices, and
methods of scoring for small and large combinations. Also, an introduction to stylistic developments in large
ensemble writing from Haydn to present. Activities include score analysis, listening, and scoring and arranging
exercises using selected works as models. Prerequisites: MUSC 2204
Applied Music
MUSC-1000 Performance Laboratory
Attendance at 10 designated musical events each semester is required of all students pursuing courses toward the
completion of a major (7 semester) or minor (4 semesters) in music.
MUSC-1121 Beginning Class Voice I
A study of the fundamentals of vocal production with lessons including breath control, posture, diction, tonal
concepts and phrasing. In addition, aspects of music notation and reading will be addressed. Techniques covered
in class are applied to the performance of basic solos and vocal functions in choral situations. This course does
not satisfy the Class Voice requirement as stated in the Instrumental Music Education (pre-certification)
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curriculum.
MUSC-1122 Beginning Class Voice II
This course is a continuation of MUSC 1121, with a particular emphasis on aspects of vocal production related to
the preparation and performance of ensemble voices in an educational setting. This course satisfies the Class
Voice requirement as stated in the Instructional Music Education (pre-certification) curriculum. Prerequisite: MUSC
1121, or consent of instructor.
MUSC-1123 Beginning Class Piano I
A study of the rudiments of piano performance designed for elementary education majors and other students who
have had no previous piano study. Competency in reading music, ensemble playing, and solo repertory are
stressed.
MUSC-1124 Beginning Class Piano II
A continuation of the studies initiated in 1123 along with the introduction of harmonization of short melodies and
transpositions. Spring. Prerequisite: MUSC 1123 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-1125 Beginning Class Guitar I
A study of the rudiments of guitar performance designed for education majors and other students who have no
previous guitar study. Competency in reading music, ensemble playing, and solo repertory is stressed.
MUSC-1126 Beginning Class Guitar II
A continuation of the studies initiated in 1125. The rudiments of reading, ensemble playing, and solo repertory in
guitar performance are presented in greater depth. Prerequisite: MUSC 1125 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-2221 Repertoire Development
The selection, study, and performance of music appropriate to the student's voice or instrument in preparation for
recital and public performance. May be repeated up to a total of four hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
MUSC-3121 Half Recital
One half of a shared program presented in public usually during the junior or senior year. Required of all Bachelor
of Music candidates. Composition students will present original works but not necessarily perform them.
Prerequisite: Applied music level of 33--.
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MUSC-3221 Diction for Singers I
A study of Italian, German, French, and English diction as used in vocal performance, emphasizing preparation of
selected literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 1201
MUSC-3222 Diction for Singers II
A study of Italian, German, French, and English dictation as used in vocal performance, emphasizing preparation of
selected literature. Prerequisites: MUSC 3221
MUSC-3223 Basic Conducting
Fundamentals of score reading, baton technique and expressive gestures, and principles of score interpretation
applied to selected examples of instrumental and choral literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 2204 or consent of
instructor.
MUSC-3224 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
As a continuation of MUSC 3223, areas of score study, form and analysis asymmetric meters, expressive
interpretation, and advanced conducting gestures will be explored in the context of the instrumental music
repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 3223
MUSC-3225 Advanced Choral Conducting
As a continuation of MUSC 3223, areas of score study, form and analysis, asymmetric meters, expressive
interpretation, and advanced conducting gestures will be explored in the context of the choral music repertoire.
Prerequisite: MUSC 3223
MUSC-4221 Full Recital
A full program presented in public usually during the senior year. Required for all Bachelor of Music students in
performance. Prerequisite: Applied music level of 43--.
MUSC-4321 Applied Music Pedagogy
Theories and techniques of individual music instruction applied to the teaching of performance skills on voice,
keyboard or orchestral instruments. Student teaching is supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit in
applied fields. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MUSC-4322 Applied Music Literature
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Principal composers, styles and types of performance skills on voice, keyboard or orchestral instruments. May be
repeated for credit in different applied fields. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
History/Literature
MUSC-1340 Introduction to Music History
An introduction to the history, styles, genres, and forms of the Western art music tradition from the Middle Ages to
the twentieth century. Important composers discussed include Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky.
Topics include the symphony, opera, sacred music, and the avant garde. Previous musical experience is not
necessary, but students will be expected to develop discriminating listening skills to enhance their understanding
and appreciation of the material.
MUSC-1341 Operas of Verdi and Wagner
A study of the life and works of two composers whose works epitomize the stylistic trends of the nineteenth-
century opera. Introduces basic concepts and conventions of the art form, while exploring and contrasting their
unique contributions to the genre and their influence on succeeding generations of operatic composers. Examines
the dramatic experience as a result of the nationalist, philosophical, and cultural traditions from which each
composer took inspiration, through such works as Otello, La Traviata, Tristan and Isolde, and Die Walkure. Previous
musical experience is not necessary, but students will be expected to develop discriminating listening skills to
enhance their understanding and appreciation of the material.
MUSC-1343 Introduction to Opera
A study of opera through an examination of selected works, beginning in the seventeenth century and continuing
through the present. Introduces the basic concepts and conventions of the art form, while investigating the
dramatic, musical, and literary qualities that make opera such an emotionally powerful theatrical experience .
Explores such operas as The Magic Flute, Carmen, and Wozzeck, as well as stagecraft, musical symbolism, and the
production design. Previous musical experience is not necessary, but students will be expected to develop
discriminating listening skills to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the material.
MUSC-1344 Nights At the Symphony
The symphony orchestra has been at the center of musical expression in western civilization for over three
hundred years. This course gives students an introduction to the world of the modern orchestra, as seen and heard
in the music performed live by the San Antonio Symphony. Students will regularly attend the San Antonio
Symphony's concerts during the semester. We will prepare for concerts by studying the music, composers, genres,
instruments, and historical developments represented on specific concert programs. In addition, throughout the
semester a handful of core repertory works such as Mozart's Overture to Don Giovanni, Beethoven's Fifth
Symphony, and Strauss's Death and Transfiguration will be studied. The course also introduces students to the
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business of running a modern orchestra through lectures and readings in arts management. (Offered every year).
MUSC-1345 Women and Music
A historical, sociological, and artistic study of the contributions of women to the history or music in the western
world from the ninth century to the present. Ability to read music is helpful. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or
MUSC 1301,1340.
MUSC-1346 Jazz History and Styles
A study of the origins, evolution, and emergence of jazz as one of America's significant contributions to world
music. The course will emphasize studies of representative works illustrating principal styles in the development of
jazz as an accepted form of musical expression in American culture.
MUSC-1347 Introduction to Film Music
An exploration of the psychology, theory, and practice of film music, this course studies the development of film
scoring and the relationship of music to meaning and expressiveness in film. The class includes evaluation of
different compositional styles and learning to listen critically to film scores. The course is designed so that a
background in music or film history or theory is not necessary. The main requirement is a willingness to listen
carefully and to articulate what you hear. (Offered every Fall).
MUSC-1349 African American Music
A survey of the African American influences on the musical heritage of the United States. Emphasis will be given to
the relation of musical style and performance to changing cultural, philosophical, and technological conditions.
Popular music styles as well as art music by African American composers will be discussed. Previous musical
experience is not necessary, but students will be expected to develop discriminating listening skills to enhance
their understanding and appreciation of the material.
MUSC-1351 Music Cultures of the World
An exploration of the music of various cultures around the world. Using a variety of approaches, including intensive
music listening and aural analysis, core readings, and case studies, students will learn about the music cultures of
selected regions within Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Each student will undertake a field project using
fundamental ethnomusicological fieldwork methods, culminating in an oral/visual class presentation. This is an
introductory course appropriate for non-majors as well as music students. No prior musical experience is required;
students will learn and employ a vocabulary of terms for describing musical sound.
MUSC-2301 American Musical Theater
Studies of the source materials, stage and film adaptations, and integration of musical and dramatic elements that
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led to the development of the Broadway musical as an American tradition. (Also listed as THTR-2301).
MUSC-2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
This course encourages students to synthesize a theoretical and experimental approach to the creative process as
studied through the visual arts, music, creative writing, and theatre. Students enter into the creative process as a
means to develop creative self-expression, aesthetic sensibility, and an understanding of the arts. The nature and
drive of artistic endeavor is explored through studies of the lives of significant thinkers and artists, examinations of
art works, guests lectures, and projects. Students will engage in activities and projects that will enable them to
access and develop their own creative thinking skills in concert with traditional, analytic modes. (Also listed as ART
2314, THTR 2340, ENGL 2340 and GNED 2340.)
MUSC-3341 Music History I: Ancient Greece to Baroque
A survey of music in the Western art music tradition, beginning with ancient Greece and continuing through the
music of late eighteenth century. Important composers covered include Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi, and
Josquin. Although designed as Part I of a two-semester history sequence, this course may be taken independently.
(Also listed as GRST 3341.) (Offered every Fall). Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-3342 Music History II: Classical Era to Present
A survey of important figures and developments in Western art music from the early Classical era through the
present, beginning with the music of Haydn, Mozart, and other representative figures from the later eighteenth
century. Topics to be studied include the rise of the symphony genre, nineteenth-century opera, Wagner, and the
influence of Beethoven on later composers. The course concludes with a sustained overview of the modern era
from Mahler to Ligeti. Although designed as a continuation of Music History I, this course may be taken
independently. (also listed as GRST 3342.)(Offered every Spring. Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-3344 Twentieth-Century Music
A stylistic study of major composers and compositional trends in music of the Twentieth Century. Prerequisite:
MUSC 1340 or consent of instructor
MUSC-3347 The Art Song
A historical survey of the development of the Art Song by nationality as well as stylistic periods from the 17th
century to the present. Ability to read music helpful. Prerequisite: MUSC 1301, 1340 or consent of instructor.
MUSC-3349 Music and Religion
An examination of the role of music in the worship practices of the major denominations of Judaism, Islam, and
Christianity. Particular emphasis will be given to the historical development within each group of liturgical forms,
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important religious festivals, liturgical books and materials, and doctrinal issues related to gender, propriety of
musical styles and practices, texts, and the use of instruments. The contributions of leading composers will be
discussed. Prerequisite: MUSC 1301 or MUSC 1203, or consent of instructor.
MUSC-3350 Mozart
Two centuries after his death, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart remains one of the most compelling figures in the music
history due to the extraordinary quality of the music he wrote and to the numerous legends which swirled about
him from childhood onward. This course is a critical examination of Mozart's life and works. Using biographies,
Mozart's own letters, and evidence in the music itself, we will explore how the image of a divinely-inspired child
genius arose during his lifetime, and how that image continued to shape his reputation for later generations of
listeners, including our own. (Also listed as GRST 3343.) Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 or consent of instructor
MUSC-3458 Philosophy of Music
In this course we will investigate several philosophical issues raised by music, from the question of what exactly
music is, through the nature of various musical objects (works, performances, recordings), to how we should
approach music, and what its value is. Throughout we will question how far the theories we discuss can be applied
beyond their (typical) application to Western classical music. Students will be expected to bring their experience-
as composers, performers, and listeners- to bear on the issues we discuss. (Also listed as PHIL 3458.) (Offered
every other year). Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or MUSC 1301 or MUSC 1203 or consent of instructor
MUSC-3-90 Directed Studies
Individual study and research in areas not covered by other courses. 1 to 4 semester hours. Prerequisites: 12
semester hours of music and approval of the Department Chair.
MUSC-3-91 Special Topics in Music
Special studies in areas not covered by other courses. May be taken more than once provided the topics vary.
Maximum credit six hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
MUSC-3398 Honors Readings
Independent study in selected areas in preparation for Honors Thesis. May be taken for up to three hours of credit.
MUSC-4-90 Directed Studies
Individual study and research in areas not covered by other courses. 1 to 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: 6
semester hours of music in the upper division and approval of the Department Chair.
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MUSC-4391 Workshop or Seminar
Topics will vary depending on student interest. Titles that may recur are: A. Organ Literature B. Studies in
Ornamentation. C. Performance Practice. D. Medieval and Renaissance Music. E. Curricular Developments in
Secondary School Music. F. Piano Music of the Classical Period. I. Piano Music of the Romantic Period. J. 20th
century Piano Music. K. Advanced Applied Music Pedagogy. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department
chair.
MUSC-4394 Workshop or Seminar
Topics will vary depending on student interest. Titles that may recur are: A. Organ Literature. B. Studies in
Ornamentation. C. Performance Practice D. Medieval and Renaissance Music. E. Curricular Developments in
Secondary School Music. F. Piano Music of the Classical Period. I. Piano Music of the Romantic Period. J. 20th
Century Piano Music. K. Advanced Applied Music Pedagogy. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Department
Chair.
MUSC-4398 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
MUSC-4399 Honors Thesis
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision leading to the preparation of an Honors
Thesis. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Music Education
MUSC-1161 Introduction to Music in American Schools
Objectives and procedures in learning and teaching music in the elementary and secondary schools through
presentations and in school observations. Prerequisites: MUSC 1301, 1203, or consent of instructor
MUSC-2161 Instrumental Fundamentals - Brass
A study of methods of teaching brass instruments. Through direct hands-on playing of instruments and a study of
applicable method books, students will develop a fundamental knowledge and basic technique of each instrument
in the brass section.
MUSC-2162 Instrumental Fundamentals-Percussion
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A study of methods of teaching percussion instruments. Through direct hands-on playing of instruments and a
study of applicable method books, students will develop a fundamental knowledge and basic technique of each
instrument in the percussion section.
MUSC-2163 Instrumental Fundamentals-Strings
A study of methods of teaching string instruments. Through direct hands-on playing of instruments and a study of
applicable method books, students will develop a fundamental knowledge and basic technique of each instrument
in the string section.
MUSC-2164 Instrumental Fundamentals-Woodwinds
A study of methods of teaching woodwind instruments. Through direct hands-on playing of instruments and a
study of applicable method books, students will develop a fundamental knowledge and basic technique of each
instrument in the woodwind section.
MUSC-2361 Music in Childhood
A study of the instructional approaches suited to the cognitive, physical, and affective development of children in
early and middle childhood. Students will acquire basic music skills and understandings in order to provide music
experiences in the classroom.
MUSC-2362 Music in Early Childhood
Identifying, understanding, and guiding musical needs of young children. Methods and materials for program
development for students seeking kindergarten endorsement or interested in teaching primary grades.
MUSC-3162 Instrumental Music Techniques
An overview of beginning orchestral and band experiences. Students will be introduced to the four families of
instruments and will observe these instruments being taught in the middle schools. Prerequisite: MUSC 1161.
MUSC-4264 Marching Band and Jazz Instrumental Practices
A study of the unique stylistic, pedagogical, and organizational demands relative to marching bands and jazz
ensembles in the middle and secondary school setting. Students will develop an understanding of and personal
approach to teaching and rehearsing these unique groups in the context of a music education philosophy.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2204
MUSC-4361 Elementary Music Instructional Practices
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Music programming, instruction, and organization of music in general music classes, kindergarten through eighth
grade. Prerequisite: MUSC 1161
MUSC-4362 Secondary Instrumental Music Instructional Practices
A study of the organization, functions, materials, and instructional practices relative to instrumental music
ensembles in the middle and secondary school setting. Students will develop an understanding of and personal
approach to teaching and rehearsing music in the context of a music educational philosophy. Prerequisites: MUSC
1161, 3223, and Senior standing.
MUSC-4363 Secondary Choral Music Instructional Practices
A study of the organization, functions, materials, and instructional practices relative to choral music ensembles in
the middle and secondary school setting. Students will develop an understanding of and personal approach to
teaching and rehearsing music in the context of a music educational philosophy. Prerequisites: MUSC 1161, 3223,
and Senior standing.
MUSC-4364 Elementary Music Methods and Materials
This course will deal with the European and American music education methods such as Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly,
Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Comprehensive Musicianship, and Gordon. Music education technology, global music for
children, and early childhood music education will also be addressed. Prerequisite: MUSC 4361 and Senior
Standing
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Neuroscience
Faculty
Gerard Beaudoin III, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Biology
Kwan Cheng, Ph.D. , Williams Endowed Professor in Interdisciplinary Physics, Physics and Astronomy
Laura M. Hunsicker-Wang, Ph.D. , Professor, Chemistry
Kah-Chung Leong, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Psychology
Dany Munoz Pinto, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Engineering Science
Kimberley Phillips, Ph.D. , Professor, Psychology; Director
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience is a multi-disciplinary program designed to provide an understanding of
the nature and functioning of the nervous system from the molecular to the behavioral level. Courses, taught by
faculty from the Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, and Physics and Astronomy departments, offer a broad spectrum
of topics and approaches to the study of neural systems, structure, and function. The major offers an opportunity
for students to engage in supervised research in neuroscience and related areas and provides valuable experience
to students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions or graduate study. Double majors in
neuroscience and biology are not permitted.
Requirements
The Major
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Honors Program
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in neuroscience are as follows:
I. Specific degree requirements (52-56 credit hours)
A. Core curriculum in neuroscience (9 hours):
NEUR 2310 Introduction to Neuroscience
NEUR 2110 Neuroscience Laboratory
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NEUR 3457 Neurobiology
NEUR 4000 Neuroscience Seminar (three semesters)
NEUR 4100 Neuroscience Capstone Seminar
B. Supporting courses in biology (12 hours):
BIOL 1311 Integrative Biology I
BIOL 1111 Introductory Biology Laboratory
BIOL 2312 Cells and Cell Systems
BIOL 2112 Cell Systems Laboratory
BIOL 3413 Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics
C. Supporting courses in chemistry (8 hours):
CHEM 1318 General Chemistry
CHEM 1118 Introduction to Analytical Methods
CHEM 2319 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 2119 Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry
D. Supporting courses in psychology (11 hours):
PSYC 1300 Principles of Psychology
PSYC 2401 Statistics and Methods I
PSYC 2402 Statistics and Methods II
E. Four elective courses from the following (12-16 hours).
Students must, in consultation with a Neuroscience advisor, develop a program of study, provide a written
articulation of their academic and vocational goals, and discuss how their proposed program of study will
move them toward these goals. The program of study will be presented to the committee when the major is
declared. The committee will approve the program or suggest changes.
Biology
BIOL 3420 Animal Behavior
BIOL 3462 Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL 3463 Developmental Biology
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BIOL 3459 Endocrinology
BIOL 3466 Cell Biology
Chemistry
CHEM 3330 Biochemistry I
CHEM 4347 Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics: Neurochemistry
Neuroscience
NEUR 3310 Neuroethics
NEUR 4390 Research in Neuroscience
Philosophy
PHIL 3431 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 3432 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 3459 Biomedical Ethics
Physics
PHYS 3311 Principles of Biophysics
Psychology
PSYC 2330 Fundamentals of Cognition
PSYC 3311 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 3312 Principles of Learning
PSYC 3431 Memory and Cognition
PSYC 3340 Psychopathology
II. University Requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance in the major is granted when the following requirements are met:
Completion of NEUR 2310/2110 and PSYC 2401 with grades of C or better in each class.I.
Completion of BIOL 1311/1111 and CHEM 1318/1118 with grades of C- or better in each class. II.
An overall grade point average of at least 2.0.III.
A student may not earn a major in Neuroscience and another major in Biology. A student may not earn a major in
Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology. If a student wishes to major in both Neuroscience and Psychology, a
maximum of two Psychology elective courses can be used to satisfy requirements for the Neuroscience major.
Honors Program
To be eligible for graduation with Honors in Neuroscience, students must earn a grade point average of at least
3.33 in all courses taken prior to the semester before graduation, a grade point average in neuroscience courses
(core and supporting) of at least 3.50, and “A” in NEUR 4395 and NEUR 4396.
To apply for graduation with Honors in Neuroscience, students should address a written request for consideration
to the Faculty Advisory Committee. The request must be received no later than the first full week of the student’s
final semester before graduation. The decision to confer or not to confer Honors will be made by the Faculty
Advisory Committee and the Research Supervisor and will be based on the quality of the written thesis and its oral
presentation in a colloquium.
Courses
NEUR-2310 Introduction to Neuroscience
A survey of basic neuroscience, starting with fundamentals of neuronal structures and ending with higher brain
functions and their relations to mind and behavior. (Also listed as PSYC 2310.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300
NEUR-2110 Neuroscience Laboratory
The neuroscience laboratory provides students with a hands-on approach to understanding the scientific method
through neuroscientific techniques and data analysis, including anatomical electrophysiological, and computer
simulations. Students will engage in laboratory exercises as well as in solving problem sets. This course is
appropriate for both non-majors and science majors Spring semester only. (Also listed as PSYC 2110.) Prerequisite
or Corequisite: NEUR/PSYC 2310.
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NEUR-3310 Neuroethics
In this course students review and discuss ethical theories and principles, and then discuss ethical dilemmas
arising from several currently devoted topics relevant to the brain, cognition, and behavior. Relevant bioethical and
philosophical principles will be applied to each issue allowing students to acquired and develop skills in ethical
analysis. In addition, relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurotechnologies will be discussed. (Also
listed as PSYC 3310.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300 and PSYC/NEUR 2310 or Permission of
Instructor
NEUR-3360 Special Topics in Neuroscience
A specialized course periodically offered in Neuroscience Program and participating departments (Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and Psychology). May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
NEUR-3457 Neurobiology
Neurobiology focuses on the organization and function of nervous tissues and systems. The course begins with an
anatomical overview, followed by an examination of neural system function at the level of signaling and synaptic
transmission, sensory systems, and central system integration and control. With this foundation, the course
explores brain development and plasticity. Additional hours are required to monitor experiments. (also listed as
BIOL 3457.) (Offered every year). Prerequisites: BIOL 3413, NEUR 2310, and CHEM 2319, 2119
NEUR-3-90 Lab Experience in Neuroscience
This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in
Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data
collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total
of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.
NEUR-4000 Neuroscience Seminar
This course is built around student presentations of independent research in neuroscience (NEUR 4390) and
seminars from occasional external speakers. Neuroscience majors are required to register for this course each
semester of their junior and senior years. The course is also open to other students interested in neuroscience.
NEUR-4100 Neuroscience Capstone Seminar
During the Capstone Seminar students will reflect on their Program of Study, articulate any modifications or
additions made to this plan, and discuss the progress made toward meeting objectives and goals. Additionally,
students are expected to attend the Neuroscience Seminar each week, participate in discussion with guest
speakers, participate in professional development activities (such as preparing a c.v., personal statement), and
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give a presentation during Neuroscience Seminar. The underlying philosophy of the course is designed to
encourage reflection and critical thinking, and to enhance written and oral communication skills. (Offered every
semester.) Prerequisites: Graduating senior status and three semesters of NEUR 4000.
NEUR-4390 Research in Neuroscience
Independent empirical research arranged with a faculty member on problems in neuroscience. Results of the
project are presented in written and oral form. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, and
NEUR 3-90.
NEUR-4395 Thesis I
This course provides an opportunity for independent research and scholarly investigation in conjunction with
faculty supervisors within the Neuroscience program. With NEUR 4396, this will result in the preparation of a
written thesis. Students must submit a formal research proposal to the Program Chair prior to the semester of
enrollment in the course. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: NEUR 3-90, senior standing, permission of the
Program Chair
NEUR-4396 Thesis II
This course is a continuation of research projects begun under NEUR 4395. Students are required to write a thesis
and give an oral presentation of the project in the Neuroscience Seminar. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite:
NEUR 4395 and consent of instructor.
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New Media
Faculty
Brian Bondari, D.M.A. , Associate Professor, Music
Aaron Delwiche, Ph.D. , Professor, Communication; Director
Robert Huesca, Ph.D. , Carlos Augustus de Lozano Professor of Journalism, Communication
Paul Myers, Ph.D. , Professor, Computer Science
Adam Schreiber, M.F.A. , Assistant Professor, Art
Erin M. (Bryant) Sumner, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Human Communication and Theatre
Overview
Trinity’s interdisciplinary minor in New Media is designed to prepare students to function professionally,
academically, and personally in diverse new media environments. The required courses provide a foundation upon
which students build an understanding of New Media in relation to art, communication, computer science, art
history, English, engineering, philosophy, psychology, and/or music. The minor promotes new media
research, development, and design while preparing students for careers in new media and other fields being
transformed by evolving communication technologies. Students interested in declaring a minor in New Media
should contact Professor Aaron Delwiche; each student will then be assigned to a minor adviser.
Requirements
The Minor
The requirements for a minor in New Media are:
At least 19 credit hours, with no more than 10 hours in any one subject area, and at least 6 upper-division hours.
Required courses: 10 hours
ART 2452 Digital Photography
COMM 3344*
Interactive Multimedia Communication [one of three topics: 1) Web Design; 2)
Interactive Narratives; 3) Mobile Gaming]
CSCI 1311 Introduction to Programming Logic (or higher level CSCI course)
Elective courses: 9 hours with 6 hours in "Application" and 3 hours in "Context"
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Application: 6 hours
ART 3380 Advanced Digital Art
*COMM 3340 Media Writing: Reporting on/for the Internet
*COMM 3344
Interactive Multimedia Communication) [one of three topics not already taken:
1) Web Design; 2) Interactive Narratives; 3) Mobile Gaming]
CSCI 3353 Graphics
ENGR 1381 Engineering Analysis and Design I
MUSC 3305 Electronic Music
THTR 2313 Experiential Design
Context: 3 hours
ART 3314 Issues in Contemporary Art
ARTH 1408 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern Art
ARTH 3360 Twentieth-Century Art
ARTH 3365 Contemporary Architecture
CLAS 2406 Technology and the Classical World
COM 3328 Media, Culture, and Technology
HCOM 3332 Computer-Mediated Communication and Social Relations
PHIL 3431 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 2455 Aesthetics
PSYC 2330 Fundamentals of Cognition
PSYC 3341 Social Psychology
THTR 2310 Principles of Design
* Note: Courses are approved by the New Media minor committee only for the specific topic listed.
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Physical Education
Faculty
Joseph Shotland , Director, Physical Education
Requirements
The fitness education requirement can be fulfilled by completing one of the activity courses that are labeled PHED
11xx. In addition, PHED 1301 (Concepts of Lifetime Fitness), PHED 1106 (Sport Officiating Laboratory), and THTR
1154 (Dance for Theatre) may be used to fulfill the requirement. See the “Degree Requirements” section of the
Courses of Study Bulletin for a full description of the requirement.
Courses
PHED-1301 Concepts of Lifetime Fitness
An analysis of the basic components of physical fitness including scientific information pertinent to the
development of individualized exercise programs. Course content addresses cardiovascular endurance, muscular
endurance, strength, flexibility, and weight control.
PHED-2101 Apprentice Teaching
Provides the student with an opportunity to assist in teaching an activity course for one semester. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. (Note: This course may be taken three times in different activities.)
PHED-3310 Adapted and Developmental Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education develops beginning level knowledge and skills to meet individual needs in physical
education, recreation, sport, fitness, and rehabilitation settings.
PHED-3311 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
This course will focus on the basic principles underlying strength training and conditioning with particular
emphasis on the physiological adaptations that take place in the body as a result of this training.
PHED-3-90 Directed Study in Physical Education
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Independent study or research, or advanced selected topics in physical education that are not covered in other
classes. Variations in credit according to the work performed, 1 to 3 hours. Class may be repeated for a maximum
of 6 credit hour, provided the topic varies.
PHED-2-99 Wellness Practicum
The general objectives of the course are to have students learn how to implement, coordinate, and evaluate peer
led wellness programs. A key component of the wellness initiative on campus is to run programs that are led by
peers (i.e., peer educator model), which increases student investment in wellness and creates leadership
opportunities. The aim of this course is to provide more in depth experiential learning for students who assist in
the development, coordination, and assessment of peer led wellness programs on campus. Specifically, students
will gain first-hand experience with peer leader training, outreach, recruitment, social media skills, and fidelity
observations. Plus, students will track, input, and analyze data from wellness workshops. Lastly, students will
create and utilize partnerships and collaborations with other on campus groups.
Activity Courses
PHED-1101 Aerobic Dance
The use of dance steps and combinations to achieve aerobic fitness. Flexibility and muscular endurance are also
included.
PHED-1102 Aerobic Fitness
Evaluation, development and implementation of a personal fitness program with emphasis on circulatory fitness.
PHED-1103 Weight Training
Resistive training principles and methods. Isometric, isotonic and isokinetic procedures. Individual appraisal and
practice.
PHED-1104 Weight Management and Exercise
A course designed to help each student understand the basic information relative to weight management and
exercise. Based on an evaluation, each student will design and implement an exercise and nutrition program
designed to lose weight.
PHED-1105 Rape Aggression Defense
A basic self-defense course for women that provides them with the information, tactics, and skills that they can
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use to protect them from aggressive acts that they may encounter.
PHED-1111 Introduction to Swimming
Fundamentals of swimming including front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breast and side strokes.
Diving, treading, floating and elementary life-saving techniques are introduced.
PHED-1112 Fitness Swimming
Advanced swimming for cardiovascular endurance. Prerequisite: PHED 1111 or consent of instructor
PHED-1113 Life Guard Training
A course designed to teach the skills, techniques, and responsibilities of lifeguarding which fulfills the American
Red Cross Lifeguard certification requirements.
PHED-1121 Badminton
Fundamentals of badminton including overhead and underhand strokes, short and long serves, around the head
strokes, and service returns. Rules and strategies for singles and doubles play.
PHED-1122 Fencing I
Fundamentals of fencing including the lunge, advance and retreat, balestra, offensive and defensive positions and
strategies. Rules, officiating and scoring.
PHED-1123 Fencing II
Review of fencing, advanced fencing techniques and introduction of epee and saber. Prerequisite: PHED 1122 or
Consent of Instructor
PHED-1124 Golf I
Fundamentals of the grip, stance, swing, putting and sand shots. Club selection, rules, scoring and etiquette.
PHED-1125 Golf II
Review of fundamentals of golf. Participation at pitch and putt and local golf courses.
PHED-1128 Tennis I
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Fundamentals of tennis including forehand, backhand, volley, serve, and overhead. Rules and strategies for singles
and doubles play.
PHED-1129 Tennis II
Review of the basic strokes in beginning tennis and the addition of dropshot, approach shot, spins and serve
variations. Singles and doubles strategies for the intermediate player.
PHED-1130 Tennis III
Skills, strategies and drills for qualified students who wish to play at a competitive level. (student are responsible
for entry fees for playing local tournaments.) Prerequisite: Organized competitive experience.
PHED-1131 Trap and Skeet I
Fundamental skills of skeet and trap shooting including position, tracking, aiming, leading, and firing. Firearms
safety will be covered in relation to all firearm sports.
PHED-1132 Trap and Skeet II
Advanced techniques of trap and skeet shooting including the mental aspects of competition, advanced skills,
equipment care and safety factors. Prerequisite: PHED 1131 or consent of instructor
PHED-1133 Triathlon Training
A course designed to teach the skills, techniques, and training principles necessary to prepare for participation in
the sport of triathlon: swimming/cycling/running.
PHED-1134 Conditioning and Weight Training
A course designed to teach students how to develop and implement a comprehensive exercise program that
includes both aerobic fitness and weight training.
PHED-1135 Cardio Kickboxing
This course is designed to use intermediate techniques of cardio kickboxing skills to improve cardio respiratory
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, anaerobic threshold, and body composition. Training will consist of
intermediate to advanced techniques in cardio kickboxing and contact strikes using gloves and punching bags.
Traditional activities such as calisthenics, resistance training, jump rope training, and core muscle training will be
included. Principles of interval training will be taught as well as theories of weight management, chronic and acute
disease prevention, stress management, and basic anatomy and kinesiology.
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PHED-1136 Introduction to Hatha Yoga
This course teaches the basics of Hatha Yoga. Students learn techniques for developing strength flexibility, and
control through the use of basic postures, combinations and relaxation.
PHED-1138 Continuing Studies in Hatha Yoga
This course continues the study of Hatha yoga. The more intense practice will help each student increase strength,
flexibility and endurance. Students will gain a greater understanding of how to incorporate yoga into their lives.
new concepts, including strategies for a healthy lifestyle, will also be explored. Prerequisite: PHED 1136.
PHED-1139 Training for Speed, Power, and Agility
This course is designed to teach students how to develop and implement a comprehensive training program
designed specifically for development of speed, agility and power where the emphasis is on Plyometrics and other
high-intensity activities.
PHED-1141 Basketball
Fundamentals of basketball including passing, dribbling, shooting and rebounding. Offensive and defensive drills,
team play, rules and strategies.
PHED-1142 Soccer I
Beginning fundamentals of soccer including soccer techniques, soccer tactics, soccer fitness, soccer psychology,
rules and history.
PHED-1143 Soccer II
Review of basic fundamentals and advanced play. Prerequisite: PHED 1142 or consent of the instructor
PHED-1144 Volleyball I
Power volleyball: the skills of the pass, serve, set, attack, block and floor defense. Rules and strategies for team
play.
PHED-1145 Volleyball II
Review of basic skills of volleyball. Introduction to advanced skills and strategies.
PHED-1146 Roller Skating I
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This course is designed to teach students the basic skills they need to participate in Roller Skating as part of a
healthy active lifestyle.
PHED-1147 Roller Skating II
Introduction to advanced quad-roller skating techniques.
PHED-1151 Ballet I
History of ballet, basic technique, vocabulary, combinations and style. Local concerts and critiques.
PHED-1152 Ballet II
Advanced ballet technique, center combinations and variations. Comparison of major companies and performers.
PHED-1153 Ballroom Dance I
Basic steps and variations for the following dances: fox trot, waltz, swing, polka, rhumba, cha cha, samba tango,
mambo and merengue. Rhythmical analysis, music recognition and techniques of leading and following.
PHED-1154 Ballroom Dance II
Review of ballroom dance, advanced techniques and variations for American and Latin dances.
PHED-1155 Country/Western Dance I
Basic steps and variations for the following dances: cotton eyed joe, schottische, western two step, western waltz,
Texas two step, Texas two step swing, western swing, western polka, put your little foot and 10-step polka.
Rhythmical analysis and techniques of leading and following.
PHED-1156 Country/Western Dance II
A continuation of Country/Western Dance I. Includes advanced variations and sequenced combinations.
PHED-1157 Country/Western Dance III
Performance level of country/western dance. Audition required.
PHED-1158 Jazz
Beginning elements of technique, vocabulary and style. History of jazz, differing styles of technique and study of
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performers who have influenced jazz.
PHED-1159 Modern Dance I
Beginning techniques and composition of modern dance.
PHED-1160 Introduction to Running
Introduces the basic running principles of running and prepares students to complete a 5 kilometer race by the end
of the course.
PHED-1161 Half Marathon Challenge
Introduces the advanced training principles of running and prepares the student to complete a Half Marathon by
the end of the course.
PHED-1162 Cardio Tennis
In this course, students will improve their physical fitness as well as their tennis skills by engaging in dynamic, high
energy tennis drills in a group environment.
PHED-1163 Baseball
An introduction to the fundamentals of baseball including the history, rules, regulations, techniques, and
mechanics.
PHED-1164 Springboard Diving
An introduction to the fundamentals of springboard and dry-land diving.
PHED-1165 Intramural Programming
In this course, students will plan and participate in new recreational opportunities. Students will create an event
and teach their classmates the rules, regulations, and policies for that particular sport or recreation activity and
then participate in that event as a group. (Also listed as SPMT 1165.)
PHED-1166 Body Pump
This course combines strength training and aerobic conditioning in one class through the use of dumbbells, weight
bars, and a step platform. This course will be taught in a high-energy environment.
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PHED-1167 Cardio Bootcamp
This course is an intermediate form of physical conditioning which combines high energy cardio-respiratory
activity with military-style physical training to improve muscular endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance,
flexibility, and body composition.
PHED-1168 Pilates
This class focuses on physical conditioning based on the theories and principles of Joseph H. Pilates. Mat-work
principles incorporate exercises that increase muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, balance, and
coordination.
PHED-1169 Tap Dance
This course is designed for the beginning or intermediate tap dancer to learn or perfect tap dance technique.
PHED-1170 Lyrical Dance
Introduction into Lyrical style dance. This course is designed to teach continuing technique and terminology to the
intermediate dancer. The instructor hopes to educate dancers on the nuances of lyrical and allow students to form
a great appreciation of the style. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: PHED 1151, 1158, or consent of instructor
PHED-1171 Basketball II
Review of basic fundamentals and advanced play. Designed for students who have played previously and want to
continue in their development. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: PHED 1141 or consent of the instructor.
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Philosophy
Faculty
Curtis Brown, Ph.D. , Professor
Andrew Kania, Ph.D. , Professor
Steven Luper, Ph.D. , Professor
Judith Norman, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Ronni Gura Sadovsky , Assistant Professor
Requirements
The Major
The Minors
Departmental Honors Program
The Major
To be accepted as a major in philosophy, students must have taken three hours in philosophy. The requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in philosophy are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements
A. 34 hours in philosophy, at least 24 of which must be upper division.
B. All of the following three courses:
PHIL 2340 Symbolic Logic I
PHIL 3410 Classical Greek Philosophy
PHIL 3422 Early Modern Philosophy
C. One of the following two courses:
PHIL 3430 Metaphysics
PHIL 3439 Epistemology
D. One of the following four courses:
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PHIL 4491 Seminar on a Philosophical Problem
PHIL 4492 Seminar on a Philosopher
PHIL 4493 Seminar on a Philosophical Movement
PHIL 4395 Senior Thesis
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minors
Students may choose from the following four minors in philosophy:
I. Minor in Philosophy
The requirements for a minor in philosophy are as follows:
A. 18 hours in philosophy, 12 of which must be upper division.
B. One of the following two courses:
PHIL 3410 Classical Greek Philosophy
PHIL 3422 Early Modern Philosophy
II. Minor in Ethics
The requirements for a minor in ethics are as follows:
A. 18 hours in philosophy, of which at least 12 must be upper division.
B. Three of the following courses:
PHIL 1350 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2457 Meaning of Life
PHIL 3450 Metaethics
PHIL 3451 Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 3452 Ethical Theory
PHIL 3453 Philosophy of Law
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PHIL 3454 Philosophy of Gender
PHIL 3459 Biomedical Ethics
III. Minor in Philosophy of Art
The requirements for a minor in philosophy of art are as follows:
A. 18 hours in philosophy, of which at least 12 must be upper division.
B. Three of the following courses:
PHIL 2455 Aesthetics
PHIL 3457 Philosophy of Film
PHIL 3458 Philosophy of Music
PHIL 3460 Philosophy of Literature
IV. Minor in Logic and the Philosophy of Cognition
The requirements for the minor in logic and the philosophy of cognition are as follows:
A. 18 hours in philosophy, of which at least 12 must be upper division.
B. PHIL 2340 Symbolic Logic I
C. Three of the following courses:
PHIL 1341 Tools for Reasoning
PHIL 3431 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 3432 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 3439 Epistemology
PHIL 3340 Symbolic Logic II
PHIL 3343 Nonclassical Logics
V. Minor in the History of Philosophy
The requirements for a minor in the history of philosophy are as follows:
A. 18 hours in philosophy, of which at least 12 must be upper division.
B. PHIL 3410 Classical Greek Philosophy
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C. PHIL 3422 Early Modern Philosophy
D. At least 2 of the following courses:
PHIL 2425 Existentialism
PHIL 3411 Hellenistic Philosophy
PHIL 3412 Late Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 3423 German Idealism
PHIL 3426 Nietzsche and German Philosophy
PHIL 3429 Continental Philosophy
Departmental Honors Program
I. To be accepted into the Department Honors Program, students must be philosophy majors who have a
cumulative grade-point average of 3.33, and a grade-point average of 3.75 within the department, at the end of the
Fall semester of the Junior year. Such students may request admission to the Honors Program. The request should
be in writing and should be submitted to the chair of the department at the end of the Fall semester of the Junior
year. The request should be accompanied by a report from the Registrar’s Office, showing their grade-point
averages. The members of the philosophy department will decide which students are accepted.
II. To receive Departmental Honors, majors in philosophy must (i) have, at graduation, a grade-point average of 3.75
within the department and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.33; (ii) complete the requirements for the major;
(iii) take a comprehensive exam; and (iv) complete the following courses:
A. PHIL 3439 Epistemology
B. At least one of the following:
PHIL 3430 Metaphysics
PHIL 3431 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 3433 Philosophy of Language
C. At least one of the following:
PHIL 3450 Metaethics
PHIL 3451 Social and Political Philosophy
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PHIL 3452 Ethical Theory
D. At least one of the following:
PHIL 3423 German Idealism
PHIL 3426 Nietzsche and German Philosophy
PHIL 3429 Continental Philosophy
E. At least one of the following (preferably all three):
An intermediate-level course in German, French, or Greek1.
PHIL 3340 Symbolic Logic II2.
A course in mathematics at the level of MATH 1311 (Calculus I) or higher3.
F. PHIL 4396 Thesis I
G. PHIL 4397 Thesis II
Courses
Lower Division
PHIL-1301 Knowledge, Reality, and the Good Life
An introduction to philosophy, emphasizing central issues in epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics. Typical topics
include: the problem of evil, the mind-body problem, the possibility of knowledge, the existence of God, personal
identity, freedom and determinism, the good life, and what makes actions right or wrong.
PHIL-1341 Tools for Reasoning
Reasoning is the process of using the evidence available to us in order to make informed decisions about what to
believe and do. Good reasoning requires the ability to identify and assess deductive arguments; to formulate
hypotheses, test them, and choose those that are best supported by the evidence; and to assess which courses of
action are most reasonable given our beliefs and values. This class will introduce a number of tools that are useful
for reasoning, including deductive logic, probability and statistics, and decision theory. The course will also
consider problem-solving techniques and ways of evaluating the credibility of sources.
PHIL-1350 Environmental Ethics
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A study of the moral status of the things and creatures that make up the environment, and their moral relationship
to people. Particular attention will be given to the responsibilities of people to protect and preserve the
environment, and to conserve resources for future generations. (Offered every year).
PHIL-1354 Ethics
An introduction to traditional and contemporary problems and theories in ethics.
PHIL-1359 Professional Ethics
A critical Examination of ethics and ethical issues involved in professional life. Typical topics will include the
following: ethical theory, theory of justice, professional codes of conduct, corporate responsibility, harassment
policy, affirmative action, the moral status of animals, experimentation using animal and human subjects, the
physician-patient relationship, reproductive ethics, and health care policy. (Also listed as BUSN 1359.) PHIL 1354
and PHIL 1359 may not both be taken for credit.
PHIL-2425 Existentialism
The development of existential thought from the writings of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche to more recent work by
Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus. (Offered every other year).
PHIL-2438 Philosophy of Religion
A critical discussion of philosophical issues arising in religion and theology. Typical topics covered include:
religious language, arguments for God's existence, religious experience, miracles and revelation, the relationship of
faith and reason, the nature of God, the problem of evil, death and immortality. (Also listed as RELI 2460.)
PHIL-2340 Symbolic Logic I
An introduction to formal deductive logic, covering propositional logic (truth-functional logic) and first-order
predicate logic (quantification theory). Typical topics covered include: techniques of symbolization, truth tables,
validity and soundness, and techniques of natural deduction. Symbolic notation is used extensively. Does not
require 1341 as a prerequisite.
PHIL-2455 Aesthetics
A study of issues in the philosophy of the arts, through the examination of works of art and the reading of historical
and contemporary philosophers and critics. Topics to be discussed include: what makes something a work of art,
the nature of artistic representation, the evaluation of works of art, and problems peculiar to such specific art
forms as literature, painting, music, and film.
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PHIL-2456 Applied Ethics
An application of ethical theory to a particular moral issue. Each offering will focus on a specific issue or a set of
closely related issues; topics will vary from one offering to the next. Examples of topics which may be covered
include: abortion; genetic engineering; environmental justice; urban issues such as group discrimination, housing
restrictions, regulation of vice, and city planning; and truth in advertising and whistle blowing.
PHIL-2457 The Meaning of Life
A critical examination of a wide range of approaches to the question, "Does life have meaning?" Among the
philosophers to be covered are Aristotle, Tolstoy, Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Camus, Miguel de Unamuno, and
Thomas Nagel.
PHIL-2460 Ancient Science and Medicine
An overview of science and medicine in antiquity, with an emphasis on its relation to ancient philosophy. Topics
typically include: astronomy, cosmology, physics, biology, and medicine. The course will focus on such figures as
Anaximander, Hippocrates, Plato, Aristotle, Eudoxus, Hierophilus, Ptolemy, and Galen. (Offered every other year.)
Upper Division - History of Philosophy
PHIL-3410 Classical Greek Philosophy
A study of the major figures in ancient Greek philosophy from Thales to Aristotle, with a special focus on thinkers
of the high classical period: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or consent of
instructor
PHIL-3411 Hellenistic Philosophy
A study of the dominant philosophical schools after the death of Aristotle - Stoics, Epicureans,and Skeptics - with a
particular emphasis on ethics (virtue ethics, hedonism) and epistemology. Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy
or Consent of Instructor.
PHIL-3412 Late Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
A study of philosophical problems that arose in the historical and intellectual context of Late Antiquity and the
Middle Ages. The course will include topics in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, ethics, and mysticism. It will
emphasize the ancient origins of Medieval thought, and clarify the intellectual roots of Christianity by discussion of
the key notions, ideas and figures that crucially contributed to shaping Western culture. (Offered every other year).
Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
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PHIL-3422 Early Modern Philosophy
A study of the classical modern philosophers, including the Rationalists: Descartes, Leibniz, and Spinoza; the
Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley, and Hume; and the attempted synthesis of Kant. (Offered every year). Prerequisite:
Any course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL-3423 German Idealism
A study of important thinkers and movements at the beginning of the 19th century. We will focus initially on Kant,
and investigate how German Idealism and Romanticism developed in the aftermath of Kant's critical philosophy.
After an extended treatment of Hegel, we will look at the young Hegelians and Marx. The course will focus on
issues in metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of history and the problem of subjectivity. (Also listed as
GRST 3460.)(Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any course in philosophy or consent of instructor.
PHIL-3426 Nietzsche and German Philosophy
A study of the important thinkers and movements at the end of the 19th century. We will focus initially on Kant
before seeing how Schopenhauer and finally Nietzsche developed on the basis of the Kantian philosophy. After an
extended treatment of Nietzsche, we will look at how Freud and psychoanalysis grew out of this tradition. The
course will focus on issues in epistemology, the philosophy of art, the philosophy of nature, and the development
of the notion of the unconscious. (Also listed as GRST 3461.) (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any course in
Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL-3428 The Philosophies of China
A study of the three major indigenous philosophical movements in China: Confucianism, Taoism, and Neo-
Confucianism. Special attention will be paid to themes and problems common to all three movements, including:
the metaphysics of harmony and conflict, the individual and society the cultivation of human virtues and human
perfectibility, and humankind's relation to nature. Course taught in English. (Also listed as CHIN 3428.)(Offered
occasionally). Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL-3429 Continental Philosophy
A close reading of some of the major texts of twentieth-century French and German philosophy, with some
attention to their roots in nineteenth- century philosophy. Prerequisites: Any course in Philosophy or consent of
instructor
Upper Division - Metaphysics and Epistemology
PHIL-3430 Metaphysics
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A survey of traditional and contemporary philosophical issues about the nature of reality. Typical topics covered
include some of the following: the mind-body problem, personal identity, free will and determinism, causation, time,
fatalism, universals and particulars, essentialism, possible worlds. (Offered every other year). Prerequisites: Any
course in Philosophy or Consent of Instructor
PHIL-3431 Philosophy of Mind
A critical study of contemporary approaches to the mind-body problem, including dualism, behaviorism, the identity
theory, and functionalism. Also addressed will be such other issues as the nature of mental representation, the
possibility of artificial intelligence, and the sources of intentionality. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any
course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL-3432 Philosophy of Science
A study of philosophical views about the sciences. Topics may include: explanation, confirmation, the historical
development of science, realism vs. anti-realism, the relation between the natural and social sciences, and the
difference between science and pseudo-science. (Offered every other year). Prerequisites: Both PHIL 2340 and an
additional course in philosophy; or 9 hours in any one of the natural or social sciences
PHIL-3433 Philosophy of Language
A critical study of contemporary issues about language, meaning, reference, translation, and interpretation.
(Offered every other year). Prerequisites: Both PHIL 2340 and an additional course in philosophy or consent of
instructor
PHIL-3439 Epistemology
A critical study of problems in the theory of knowledge, such as: the difference between knowledge and belief; the
possibility of knowledge; the conditions under which a belief is rational. Prerequisites: Any course in Philosophy or
consent of instructor
Upper Division - Advanced Logic
PHIL-3340 Symbolic Logic II
PHIL 3340, Symbolic Logic II, Topics include: Review of first-order logic from a more abstract perspective than that
taken in PHIL 2340; introduction to set theory; basic metalogical results including soundness, completeness,
compactness, the Lowenheim-Skolem theorem, and Godel's incompleteness theorems; connections with issues in
computability theory and the foundations of mathematics. Prerequisite: PHIL 2340 or consent of instructor, or CSCI
1323.
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PHIL-3343 Nonclassical Logics
Extensions of, and alternatives to, classical logic. Possible topics include modal logic, intuitionistic logic, many-
valued logic, and fuzzy logic. Some attention is paid to connections between these logics and topics in philosophy,
computer science, and linguistics. Prerequisite: PHIL 2340 or consent of instructor
Upper Division - Value Theory
PHIL-3450 Metaethics
A study of contemporary attempts to answer the question of whether there are moral facts or whether any moral
claims are objective. (Offered every other year) Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or the consent of instructor.
PHIL-3451 Social and Political Philosophy
A critical study of philosophical views about society and politics, with particular attention to the concepts of
sovereignty, obligation, rights, justice, equality, and liberty. Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or consent of
instructor
PHIL-3452 Ethical Theory
A discussion of issues in normative ethics and metaethics. Typical topics covered include some of the following:
the meaning of ethical terms, the justification or moral principles and judgments, intrinsic and extrinsic value,
consequentialism and deontology, moral relativism, natural rights, theories of justice. Prerequisite: Any course in
Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL-3453 Philosophy of Law
A critical study of legal theory, legal reasoning, and the role of law in contemporary society. Prerequisite: Any
course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL-3454 Philosophy of Sex, Gender, & Sexuality
A study of issues in the philosophy of gender, through reading the work of historical and contemporary theorists.
Topics may include the ontology of sex, gender, and sexuality; the nature and goals of feminism; gendered
language; same-sex marriage; the ethics of consent; pornography; and prostitution. (Offered every other year).
Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or WAGS 2310, 2350, 2351, or 2352, or consent of instructor
PHIL-3458 Philosophy of Music
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In this course we will investigate several philosophical issues raised by music, from the question of what exactly
music is, through the nature of various musical objects (works, performances, recordings), to how we should
approach music, and what its value is. Throughout we will question how far the theories we discuss can be applied
beyond their (typical) application to Western classical music. Students will be expected to bring their experience-
as composers, performers, and listeners- to bear on the issues we discuss. (Also listed as MUSC 3458.) (Offered
every other year.) Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or MUSC 1301 or MUSC 1203 or consent of instructor
PHIL-3459 Biomedical Ethics
A study of ethical issues associated with the practice of medicine and the pursuit of biomedical research. Topics
may include: physicians' obligations and patients' rights; experimentation on humans and animals; assisted
suicide; euthanasia; abortion and parental rights; genetic engineering; and social justice and the right to health
care.
PHIL-3460 Philosophy of Literature
In this course we will investigate several philosophical issues raised by literature, such as what exactly literature is,
the nature of literary authorship and interpretation, why it is we respond emotionally to fictional characters, and
what the value of engaging with literature is. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any course in Philosophy or
six hours of English or consent of instructor
PHIL-3361 Theorizing Myth
A survey of theoretical approaches to myth from the eighteenth century to the present. This survey begins with the
transition from renaissance belief that myth is a form of moral instruction conveyed by allegory to the romantic
belief that myth is a symbolic mode of discourse offering insight into transcendental reality. We will then chart the
evolution of this approach, beginning with its inspiration in Kantian metaphysics and earliest formulations by
German romantics such as Schiller and proceeding on to Freud and Ricoeur. A second strand begins with Hegel's
theories of "false consciousness" that would in time develop into interpretations of myth as ideology , under the
influence of Marx, Adorno, and Althusser. A final strand begins with the early folklorists, the brothers Grimm, and
would in time develop into functionalist approaches to myth by anthropologists such as Malinowski, Boas, and
Levi-Strauss. The resulting big picture is as much an intellectual history of modernity as a history of theorizing
myth.(Also listed as CLAS 3350.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Seminars and Special Courses
PHIL-3-80 Philosophy for Children
This is a service learning class in which students learn the theory and practice of teaching philosophy to children.
Students will attend a weekly class at Trinity in which they study and discuss educational theory, and learn about
methods for teaching children philosophy. They also create and discuss various lesson plans. They then visit a
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public school where they meet with small groups of children and lead discussions of philosophy. May be repeated
for credit. 1 to 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: One course in Philosophy or Education or consent of instructor.
PHIL-3-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under faculty supervision. 1 to 4 semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PHIL-3-91 Internship in Law and Philosophy
Students taking this class will work for various law of government offices as interns whose responsibilities will be
determined by those offices and by supervising faculty. They will then complete a writing assignment in which they
relate their experience in the internship to issues in ethics, social and political philosophy, and/or the philosophy of
law. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
PHIL-4180 Readings in Philosophy
A close reading of a seminal philosophical text. Pass / Fail only. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: one class
in philosophy and consent of instructor
PHIL-4-90 Directed Studies
Individual work under faculty supervision. 1 to 4 semester hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PHIL-4491 Seminar on a Philosophical Problem
An in-depth study of a contemporary problem in philosophy. Prerequisite: 8 upper-division hours or consent of
instructor.
PHIL-4492 Seminar on a Philosopher
A careful analysis of the work of a particular philosopher. Topics may vary but include: A. Aristotle; B. Austin; D.
Descartes; E. Hegel F. Locke; K. Kant; M. Marx; P. Plato; W. Wittgenstein; Z. other figures. Prerequisite: 8 upper-
division hours in Philosophy of consent of instructor
PHIL-4493 Seminar on a Philosophical Movement
An intensive study of works of the philosophers in a particular philosophical school or movement. The seminar
may take a chronological approach or it may be topical in structure. Prerequisite: 8 upper-division hours in
philosophy.
PHIL-4395 Senior Thesis
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Research and classroom discussion culminating, for each student, in a thesis to be defended before Philosophy
Department faculty. Supervision for thesis provided by course instructor and a second faculty member with
expertise in student's area of research. Prerequisites: Senior Standing and consent of the department chair.
PHIL-4396 Thesis I
Taken during the Spring semester of the Junior year. Students draft a thesis under the supervision of a faculty
member. The completed draft will be defended before the members of the department, who will decide whether it
should be developed further. Students who do outstanding work in Thesis I will be invited to enroll in Thesis II.
Students who take Thesis II are not eligible to enroll in PHIL 4395 (Senior Thesis). Requires consent of chair and
Instructor.
PHIL-4397 Thesis II
Taken during the Fall semester of the Senior Year. In thesis II students will complete the theses that they drafted in
Thesis I. The completed essay will be defended before the members of the department, who will decide whether to
confer Departmental Honors. Requires Consent of Department chair and Instructor, and completion of PHIL 4396.
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Physics and Astronomy
Faculty
Kwan Cheng, Ph.D. , Williams Endowed Professor in Interdisciplinary Physics
Nirav Mehta, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
David Pooley, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Orrin Shindell, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Jennifer Steele, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Niescja E. Turner, Ph.D. , Charles A. Zilker Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Dennis Ugolini, Ph.D. , Professor
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physics
Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics
Teacher Certification in Physics
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Honors in Physics
Minor in Physics
Minor in Astronomy
The Major
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physics (45 hours)
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physics are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
The major: 30 credit hours in Physics, including the following or equivalent courses: PHYS 1111, 1112,A.
1311 (or 1309), 1312 (or 1310), 2231, 3322, 3323, 4221 or 4231, and at least four of the following courses:
3321, 3324, 3325, 3333, 3335, 3412, 4350, 4395 (at least one must be either 3333 or 3335).
Math requirements:B.
Math 1311, 1312, 2321i.
Either MATH 3316 or both MATH 3336 and 3323. ii.
Computer Science Requirements: Either CSCI 1312 or CSCI 1320.C.
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Seminar Requirement: Four semesters of PHYS 2094. Students double majoring in either MATH or CSCID.
may substitute up to 2 semesters of MATH 2094 or CSCI 2094.
Completion of Wagner Senior Assessment Exam in fall of the senior year.E.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124
credit hours.
The above are minimal requirements allowing students to supplement their programs with those courses best
suited to fulfill their particular needs and to further their professional growth.
Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics (56 hours)
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
At least 38 credit hours in Physics, including the following or equivalent courses: PHYS 1111, 1112, 1311A.
(or 1309), 1312 (or 1310), 2231, 3321, 3322, 3323, 3324, 3325, 3333, 3335, 4221, 4231, 4395. (Honors
students will take 3398, 4398, 4399 in place of 4395.)
At least one course from the following: PHYS 3336, 4343, 4346, or 4350.B.
Math requirements:C.
Math 1311, 1312, 2321i.
Either MATH 3316 or both MATH 3336 and 3323. ii.
Computer Science Requirements: Either CSCI 1312 or CSCI 1320.D.
Seminar Requirement: Four semesters of PHYS 2094. Students double majoring in either MATH or CSCIE.
may substitute up to 2 semesters of MATH 2094 or CSCI 2094.
Completion of Wagner Senior Assessment Exam in fall of the senior year.F.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Bachelor of Science Program is designed to prepare students for graduate work in Physics. The above are
minimal requirements allowing students to supplement their programs with those courses best suited to fulfill their
particular needs and to further their professional growth.
Teacher Certification in Physics
Students completing either the B.A. or B.S. physics major have two options to receive certification to teach physics
in grades 8-12 in Texas through Trinity’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Students can pursue (1) the
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Grades 8-12 Physics/Mathematics certification, which would enable a graduate to teach physics and mathematics
or (2) the Grades 8-12 Physical Science certification, which would enable a graduate to teach physics as well as
chemistry and 8th grade general science (this would require coursework in chemistry and geosciences in addition
to the physics major). Both options require undergraduate education coursework as preparation for entry into the
MAT program and to fulfill state requirements. Students who complete Trinity’s 5 year Teacher Education Program
will earn both a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Master of Arts in Teaching as well as teacher certification. For
more information and specific requirements, including middle school and elementary science teaching
opportunities as well, see the Education Department’s program description in the course catalog.
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance in the major is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
Completion of PHYS 1111, 1112, 1311 (or 1309), 1312 (or 1310), 3323 with grades of C or better;I.
Completion of MATH 1311, 1312 with grades of C or better; andII.
A grade point average of at least 2.0 on all university work.III.
Provisional acceptance in the major is granted if it is apparent that the applicant can meet the requirements for full
acceptance by the end of the semester in which the application is made.
Transfer students will be accepted provisionally pending completion at Trinity of at least one upper division course
with a grade of C or better.
Honors in Physics
A student in Physics may work toward Honors in Physics under the Bachelor of Science Degree program. The
requirement for Honors in Physics is the successful completion of the Bachelor of Science program except that an
honors student will take PHYS 3398, 4398, 4399 in place of 4395 and will be required to take a total of 44 hours of
physics. During the junior year, a student who is eligible for honors will, after consultation with the chair of the
Physics and Astronomy Department, enroll in 3398; part of the requirement of this course will be to prepare a
thesis proposal. In the second semester of the junior year, an honors student will present a thesis proposal and
credentials to the department faculty. Upon approval of the proposal, a student may enroll in PHYS 4398, 4399
during the senior year. By the end of the senior year, the thesis must be presented and defended before the Physics
and Astronomy Department faculty.
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The Minor in Physics
A minor in Physics will consist of 18 credit hours of Physics. At least 9 credit hours must be at the upper division
level. The minor will normally include the following or equivalent courses: PHYS 1111, 1112, 1311 (or 1309), 1312
(or 1310), 2094 (1 semester), 3323, plus seven additional hours of physics, six of which must be upper division.
The Minor in Astronomy
The minor in astronomy will consist of 19 credit hours. Of those, 10 hours will include:
PHYS 1103 Observatory Astronomy
PHYS 1304 Solar System Astronomy
PHYS 1305 Stars and Galaxies
PHYS 1310 or
1312
General Physics II or Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism
Three hours will include:
PHYS 3350 Intermediate Astronomy
PHYS 4350 Astrophysics
The remaining 6 upper-division hours are chosen from the following:
GEOS 3307 Planetary Geology
PHYS/GEOS 3412 Applied Geophysics
PHYS 3321 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 3322 Classical Mechanics and Nonlinear Dynamics
PHYS 3323 Introduction to Modern Physics
PHYS 3324 Math Methods in Physics
PHYS 3325 Waves and Optics
PHYS 3348 Atmospheric Physics
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PHYS 3128 Summer Research II
PHYS 4128 Summer Research III
PHYS 3-90 Directed Studies – Junior Level
PHYS 4-90 Directed Studies – Senior Level
Students may also choose one relevant 3-hour-upper-division course approved by the department
chair.
The combined total of hours for 3128, 4128, 3-90, or 4-90 may not exceed 3 hours for the minor. The chair of the
Department of Physics and Astronomy must approve the selected content of 3128, 4128, 3-90, or 4-90 as relevant
to the minor in astronomy.
Courses
PHYS-1103 Observational Astronomy
A laboratory course to accompany either PHYS 1304 or 1305. Basic use of a telescope, including celestial
coordinates and time systems. Visual observations of the Sun, Moon, planets and their satellites, stars, star
clusters, nebulae, galaxies. Further possible topics include photometry, spectroscopy, electronic imaging. One field
trip to a dark observing site may be required. May be taken only once for credit. Either PHYS 1304 or 1305 is a
prerequisite or a corequisite.
PHYS-1111 Introductory Physics Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany PHYS 1309 or 1311. Topics include: one-dimensional kinematics, elastic and frictional
forces, Kepler's Laws, collisions, rotational motion, oscillatory motion. Corequisite: PHYS 1311 or 1309 must be
taken concurrently.
PHYS-1112 Intermediate Physics Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany PHYS 1310 and 1312. Topics include: DC, AC, and transient circuits, magnetism,
geometric optics, interference and diffraction, blackbody radiation, spectroscopy, gamma ray absorption.
Corequisite: PHYS 1310 or 1312 must be taken concurrently.
PHYS-1194 Physics and Society Seminar
Discussion of the historical, sociological, philosophical implications and cultural context in which physics research
is done and the implications of that research. Prerequisite: PHYS 3323.
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PHYS-1302 Frontiers of Physics
An introduction to the methods and results and philosophical implications of modern physics. Topics include:
special and general relatively; the wave-particle theory of light and matter; atomic, nuclear and particle physics;
future explorations.
PHYS-1304 Solar System Astronomy
A survey of the nature of the Solar System. Topics include: scale of the Solar System, major and minor planets;
moons, asteroids, comets, and other solar system debris; gravity and orbital motion; the nature of light; lunar
phases; lunar and solar eclipses; solar wind and planetary magnetospheres; seasons, planetary atmospheres, and
comparative planetary climatology; evolution of planetary surfaces; extra-solar planets and the search for life
elsewhere in the Galaxy. May be taken without enrolling in PHYS 1103. (Offered every Year).
PHYS-1305 Stars & Galaxies
A survey of the properties of stars, galaxies, and the universe. Topics include: observed properties of stars; stellar
birth, evolution and death; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galactic structure and evolution;
supermassive black holes; large-scale structure of the universe; the Big Bang and inflation; life in the universe; the
nature of light. PHYS 1304 is not a prerequisite for PHYS 1305. May be taken without enrolling in PHYS 1103.
PHYS-1307 Introduction to Nanotechnology
An introduction to current nanotechnology fabrication methods and applications aimed at nonscience majors. This
course will explore how material properties change at the nanoscale and how these properties can be utilized in
technological applications and consumer products. Topics include scientific concepts behind nanotechnology,
microscopy at the nanoscale, medical applications, consumer applications, ethical concerns, and the
environmental impact of nanotechnology.
PHYS-1309 General Physics I
A calculus-level introduction to classical mechanics and its applications. Topics include: particle kinematics,
Newton's laws of motion, kinetic and potential energy, work, linear and angular momentum, torque, statics, simple
harmonic motion, mechanical waves, sound, fluids, thermal physics, and applications in biology, medicine, and
geology. This course is appropriate for biology, chemistry, and geosciences majors. Only one of PHYS 1309 or
1311 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: MATH 1311 or 1307 (either may be taken concurrently); Corequisite:
PHYS 1111 must be taken concurrently
PHYS-1310 General Physics II
A calculus-level introduction to electric fields, magnetic fields, light waves, and modern physics. Topics include:
electric fields, electric current, electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves,
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geometrical optics, physical optics, quantum physics, atomic physics, lasers, nuclear physics and applications in
biology, medicine, and geology. This course is appropriate for biology, chemistry, and geosciences majors. Only
one of PHYS 1310 or 1312 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: PHYS 1309 or 1311; PHYS 1112 is normally taken
concurrently but is not required.
PHYS-1311 Introduction to Mechanics
A calculus-level introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include: particle kinematics, Newton's laws of motion,
kinetic and potential energy, linear and angular momentum, torque, statics, simple harmonic motion, mechanical
waves, and sound. This course is appropriate for physics and engineering science majors. Only one of PHYS 1309
or 1311 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: MATH 1311 or 1307 (either may be taken concurrently). Corequisite:
PHYS 1111 must be taken concurrently
PHYS-1312 Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism And Waves
A calculus-level introduction to electric fields, magnetic fields, and light waves. Topics include: electric fields,
Gauss's Law, electric potential, magnetism, Ampere's Law, electromagnetic induction, Lenz's Law, Maxwell's
Equations, geometrical and physical optics. This course is appropriate for physics and engineering science majors.
Only one of PHYS 1310 or 1312 may be taken for credit. Prerequisites: PHYS 1311 (or 1309) and MATH 1312 (may
be taken concurrently). Corequisite: PHYS 1112 must be taken concurrently
PHYS-2-90 Directed Studies - Sophomore Level
Individual research under faculty supervision or independent study under faculty supervision in fields not covered
by other courses. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours. This course may be repeated for additional credit; however, no
more than 3 total hours may be counted toward a major in physics. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair.
PHYS-2094 Physics Seminar
Attendance at departmental seminars. Grade is based on attendance.
PHYS-2128 Summer Research I
Individual research participation during the summer research term under faculty supervision. (Offered every
semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair
PHYS-2231 Sophomore Experimental Physics
Rigorous experimental work, including data handling and scientific writing. Experiments are drawn from the areas
of mechanics, optics, nuclear, and modern physics. Meets 3 hours per week, with significant work outside of the
laboratory. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisites: PHYS 1111, 1112, 1312 (or 1310)
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PHYS-3128 Summer Research II
Individual research participation during the summer research term under faculty supervision. (Offered every
semester.) Prerequisite: PHYS 2128 and Consent of the Department Chair.
PHYS-3194 Speaking Physics
Speaking Physics is a junior level course designed to train physics majors to become effective communicators in
their field. Students will gain experience presenting technical research-style talks, with several opportunities for
feedback from the instructor and peers. (Offered every Spring)
PHYS-3311 Principles of Biophysics
This course introduces the use of physics principles to explore and understand complex biological systems on
different spatial and time scales. Questions addressed include: What are the forces that hold a molecule and a cell
together? What are the forces and energies involved in cell membrane structures and functions, DNA packing and
functioning, protein folding, and nerve-signal transmission? Emphasis will be placed on the use of spectroscopic,
imaging and computer simulation techniques to address some of these questions. This course spans the
molecular, cellular and tissue levels of biology and examines current topics of biophysics. (Offered every other
year.) Prerequisites: PHYS 1310 (or PHYS 1312) and one of the following courses: CHEM 3330, ENGR 3327, or
PHYS 3323
PHYS-3321 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
An introduction to the subjects of statistical mechanics, kinetic theory, thermodynamics and heat. Prerequisites:
PHYS 3323 and MATH 2321 (may be taken concurrently).
PHYS-3322 Classical Mechanics and Nonlinear Dynamics
Newtonian dynamics and kinematics utilizing the vector calculus. Topics include momentum, work and potential
energy, angular momentum, rigid body dynamics, harmonic oscillators, central force motion, non-inertial systems,
chaotic kinematics, and non-linear systems. Prerequisites: PHYS 1312 (or 1310), MATH 2321 (may be taken
concurrently).
PHYS-3323 Introduction to Modern Physics
A quantitative survey of modern physics. Topics include: special relativity, waveparticle duality, and Schroedinger
equation, identical particles, solid state, and high energy physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 1312 (or 1310), MATH 1312
PHYS-3324 Mathematical Methods for Physicists
This course is a survey of mathematical methods commonly used in the physical sciences. It covers essential
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aspects of complex variables, linear algebra, Fourier series and transforms, differential equations, and vector
analysis, including theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisites: PHYS 3323
(Modern Physics)
PHYS-3325 Optical Physics
An intermediate treatment of oscillations and wave mechanics and the nature of light as electromagnetic waves.
General topics include linear oscillators, traveling waves, representations by complex numbers, and Fourier
analysis. Topics from physical optics include sources of radiation, guided waves, interactions of light and matter,
reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction, and scattering from particles. (Offered every other year.)
Prerequisites: PHYS 1312 (or 1310) and MATH 2321.
PHYS-3333 Quantum Physics I
Introduction to the theory of quantum mechanics. Stationary states and time evolution of solutions to the
Schroedinger equation. Observables, operators and eigenvalues. The harmonic oscillator, angular momentum,
central potentials, and perturbation theory. Prerequisites: MATH 2321, PHYS 3323.
PHYS-3335 Electromagnetic Fields
An intermediate course on electromagnetic theory. Electrostatic field and potential, Gauss's law, conductors,
electric dipole and multipoles, solutions to Laplace's equation, method of images, dielectric media, electrostatic
energy, electric current. Magnetic field of steady currents, including the law of Biot and Savart, Ampere's law,
magnetic vector potential. Electromagnetic induction. Introduction to Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites: PHYS
3322, MATH 3316 (may be taken concurrently).
PHYS-3336 Advanced Topics in Physics and Astronomy
Advanced topics in physics and astronomy to be selected by the instructor. Various instances of the course may
cover topics such as particle physics, general relativity, advanced electricity and magnetism, fluid mechanics,
and/or advanced classical mechanics. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: Varies by topic. Consent of
instructor is required.
PHYS-3350 Intermediate Astronomy
The application of physics to understanding stars and systems of stars. Topics include: cosmic distance scale,
gravitational dynamics, statistical mechanics, electromagnetic processes, quantum effects, stars, cosmic gas and
dust, quasars, cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 1310 or 1312; PHYS 1304 or 1305 or permission of the instructor
PHYS-3-90 Directed Studies - Junior Level
Individual research under faculty supervision or independent study under faculty supervision in fields not covered
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by other courses. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours. This course may be repeated for additional credit; however, no
more than three hours may be counted toward a major in physics. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair
PHYS-3398 Honors Reading
Individual research and study under faculty supervision in preparation for Honors Thesis work. Prerequisite:
Consent of the Department Chair.
PHYS-3412 Applied Geophysics
An introduction to the use of physical principles and measurements in the study of the Earth's subsurface, with an
emphasis on applications in environmental science, engineering, mineral exploration and archeology. Topics
include Fourier analysis, seismic waves in elastic media, refraction tomography, reflection seismology,
multichannel analysis of surface waves, gravity, electrical resistivity and groundpenetrating radar. (Also listed as
GEOS 3412) Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Field trips are required; field trip expenses
must be paid by each student. Prerequisite: PHYS 1310 or 1312 (may be taken concurrently).
PHYS-4128 Summer Research III
Individual research participation during the summer research term under faculty supervision. (Offered every
semester.) Prerequisite: PHYS 3128 and Consent of the Department Chair.
PHYS-4191 Nanofabrication
This course is an introduction to nanometer scale aspects of chemistry, physics, and biology, and how these can
be combined to fabricate architectures with dimensions in the nanometer scale. Principles of fabrication
techniques that underpin this field will be presented with recent developments as case studies, including
nanoparticles, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), electromaterials, and other new materials. An extensive series
of hands-on laboratory activities is a central part of the course. Students will fabricate and characterize nanoscale
structures using a variety of techniques from biology, chemistry, physics, and materials science. In the first few
weeks of the semester, we will focus on principles, concepts, and instrumentation utilized in nonfabrication. During
the rest of the semester, students will choose a current paper from the literature and attempt to recreate the
fabrication process and all characterization techniques. (Offered occasionally). Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor
PHYS-4221 Electronics Lab
Rigorous experimental work covering RLC circuits, diodes, transistors, oscilloscopes, logic gates, and operational
amplifiers. There will be a significant expectation for work outside of class, whether on prelab preparation, circuit
building, or assignments for practicing specific skills. Meets 3 hours per week, with significant work outside of the
laboratory. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: PHYS 2231
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PHYS-4231 Advanced Photonics Lab
Advanced experimental techniques covering topics typically not addressed in coursework. Rigorous analysis of
experimental data and competent scientific writing form an integral part of the course. Topics include: atomic
physics, advanced optics, laser physics, and nanotechnology. There will be a significant expectation for work
outside of class, including pre-lab and writing activities. Meets 3 hours per week, with significant work outside of
the laboratory. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: PHYS 2231
PHYS-4328 High-Frequency Electromagnetics
The fundamental theory of electromagnetic waves is developed and applied to the design of high-frequency
electrical circuits. Topics include: how electromagnetic waves travel and are usefully directed; how to design
signal transmission lines, filters and couplers; analysis of high-frequency circuit networks, and high-frequency
circuit concepts such as distributed impedance. Students will also prepare an individually researched assignment
on a subject of their choice exploring an emerging technology in the electrical engineering area. (Also listed as
ENGR 4328.) Prerequisite: Math 2321 and either ENGR 2320 or PHYS 2131.
PHYS-4343 Quantum Physics II
A formal treatment of quantum mechanics emphasizing Dirac notation and matrix methods. Topics include: three
dimensional systems, angular momentum, multiparticle systems, identical particles, spin perturbation theory,
scattering, and an introduction to high-energy and particle physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 3333, 3335.
PHYS-4350 Astrophysics
The rigorous application of physics to understanding stars and stellar evolution, astrophysical sources of radiation,
compact objects, and gravitational lensing. Topics include: gravitational dynamics; star formation, stellar structure
and evolution; several radiative processes and phenomena such as blackbody, bremsstrahlung, synchrotron,
Compton, inverse Compton, self Compton, dispersion, and Faraday rotation; special relativistic effects in
astronomy such as Doppler shifts, aberration, and astrophysical jets; quantum effects in astronomy such as
degenerate gases, hyperfine transition, and Zeeman absorption; gravitational lensing. Only one of PHYS 3350 or
4350 may be taken for credit. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: PHYS 1310 or 1312; PHYS 1305; PHYS
3323.
PHYS-4346 Condensed Matter Physics
An advanced treatment of quantum theories of atoms and solids. Physics of solids and solutions, reciprocal
lattices and crystallography, thermodynamic properties of condensed systems. Properties of atoms and photon.
Laser cooling, coherent excitation, and atom optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 3333.
PHYS-4-90 Directed Studies - Senior Level
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Individual research under faculty supervision or independent study under faculty supervision in fields not covered
by other courses. Credit may vary from 1 to 3 hours. This course may be repeated for additional credit; however, no
more than 3 total hours may be counted toward a major in physics. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department Chair
PHYS-4395 Senior Project
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision. A written summary of results and
presentation at a department seminar are required. Required of all B.S. Physics Majors. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
PHYS-4396 Senior Thesis
Continuation of PHYS 4395 including written preparation of a thesis and oral presentation of results at a
department seminar. Not required of but highly recommended for B.S. Physics majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 4395.
PHYS-4398 Honors Project
Individual research and scholarly investigation under faculty supervision. A written summary of results and
presentation at a department seminar are required. Required for honors in physics. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
PHYS-4399 Honors Thesis
Continuation of PHYS 4398 including written preparation of a thesis and oral presentation of results at a
department seminar. Required for honors in physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 4398.
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Political Science
Faculty
Rosa Aloisi, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
David A. Crockett, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Jesse Crosson , Assistant Professor
John R. Hermann, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Katsuo A. Nishikawa Chávez, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Director of the Center for International Engagement
Peter O'Brien, Ph.D. , Professor
Sussan Siavoshi, Ph.D. , Una Chapman Cox Distinguished Professor of International Affairs
Hyon Joo Yoo, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Requirements
The Major
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
The Minor
Internships
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
34 credit hours in political science, at least 21 of which must be upper-divisionA.
9 credit hours in core courses (PLSI 1301, 1331, 1342)B.
At least one course in political theoryC.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Guidelines for acceptance of majors
Completion of two lower division courses with grades of C or better.I.
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An overall grade point average of at least 2.0.II.
The Minor
The requirements for the Minor:
A minimum of 18 credit hours of political science. Six hours shall be lower division; the remaining 12 shall be upper
division.
Internships
The department encourages majors and minors to actively pursue internship opportunities that are available
locally or through a variety of study abroad or Washington, DC programs, with or without credit. PLSI 3-97
Internship in Politics, Administration, and Law can only be taken Pass/Fail.
Courses
Lower Division
PLSI-1301 American Politics
A study of the institutions, processes, and behavior of American government, with an emphasis on how enduring
constitutional features impact contemporary concerns. This is the basic introductory course in American
government. (Offered every semester)
PLSI-1331 Global Politics
A comparative study of different political systems around the globe and the major issues faced by governments as
they manage the economy, immigration, climate change, and other issues. This is the basic introductory course in
comparative politics. (Offered every year)
PLSI-1342 International Politics
An introduction to the interaction among state and non-state actors in the international arena. This course reviews
international theory and examines important historical and contemporary issues in international relations. Topics
include international security, war, globalization, terrorism, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
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This is the basic introductory course in international relations. (Offered every semester)
PLSI-1361 Politics & Morality
An introduction to some of the most important moral issues persons confront as citizens of a given polity. For
example, when should one (dis)obey a law? Is the community's interest greater than the individual's? Students read
selected prominent thinkers who have taken positions on such questions and then formulate their own positions in
the context of their own situation. (Offered every year)
PLSI-2432 Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
An examination of challenges facing Third World societies through literature and film. Relying primarily on the
works of Third World artists and writers, the course will explore issues such as poverty, the plight of ethnic
minorities, the status of women, and the legacy of colonialism. (Offered every year)
PLSI-2150 Trial Procedure and Argumentation
An experiential study of courtroom trial and procedure. Students research and analyze elements of case law, rules
of evidence, and persuasive argumentation. This study culminates in the preparation and performance of fully
simulated trials, with students filling the roles of attorneys and witnesses. Offered in conjunction with participation
in the Mock Trial program. May be repeated for no more than six credits. (Offered every semester.) Admission by
consent of instructor only.
Upper Division - American Politics
PLSI-3301 Political Parties and Interest Groups
An analysis of the development, structure, functions, and activities of political parties and interest groups in the
American political system. In addition to an analysis of the interaction of these institutions, attention is given to
the role of parties and interest groups in organizing mass political behavior in the electoral and policy making
processes.
PLSI-3303 Elections and Campaigns
A study of the recruitment, nomination, and election of public officials in the United States with an emphasis on
election theory, the legal framework of elections, campaign strategy and tactics, voting behavior, political
advertising, and campaign finance.
PLSI-3304 Political Communication
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Studies communication aspects of the political processes in a democratic society with an emphasis on
contemporary political campaigns; presidential and congressional rhetoric; and less public forms of
communication in the policy-making process. (Also listed as HCOM 4350.)
PLSI-3306 The American Presidency
An examination of the Presidency in the constitutional order, including recruitment, powers, and responsibilities
and its relationship to the other major agencies of the state.
PLSI-3329 Special Topics in American Politics
Occasionally courses will be offered on special topics. Students are encouraged to bring to the attention of the
Department Chair topics they wish to have offered. Students may take this course more than once provided the
topics vary.
PLSI-3405 The U.S. Congress
An analysis of the U.S. Congress, with an emphasis on its historical roots and constitutional foundations, the
legislative process and policy outcomes, the development of institutional structures and organizations, and the
role of political parties, interest groups, and legislative behavior. (Offered every Spring)
PLSI-3413 Policy Analysis and the Policymaking Process
An examination of public policy from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students study public policies from a
historical, theoretical, institutional, political, and social perspective; they study how "problems" are identified and
which problems government responds to and why; and they learn how to examine the role of race, ethnicity,
gender, social class, and other differences when policies are analyzed, created, and implemented. (Offered every
Fall)
PLSI-3416 Urban Politics
An exploration of the urban space, including the politics, institutions, power centers, policies, and the people who
live in urban environments. Emphasis is given to why cities matter, how cities are organized, how cities operate as
an economic engine, and how cities shape identity and experiences while producing inequality. Contemporary
urban issues are considered, such as demographic changes, community power, and public transportation. (Offered
every Spring) (Also listed as URBS 3416.)
Upper Division - Comparative Politics
PLSI-3333 Latin American Politics
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A comparative survey of government and politics in Latin America, focusing on illiberal democracies, political
participation, and clientelism in the region.
PLSI-3339 Special Topics in Comparative Politics
Occasionally courses will be offered on special topics. Students are encouraged to bring to the attention of the
Department Chair topics they wish to have offered. Students may take this course more than once provided the
topics vary.
PLSI-3430 European Politics
A study of the successes and failures, strengths, and weaknesses of parliamentary democracy in various European
countries. (Also listed as GRST 3470.) (Offered every other year)
PLSI-3431 Comparative Political Economy of North America, Europe, and East Asia
A comparative study of the relationship between the public and private sectors in North America, Europe, and East
Asia, with special emphasis on the extent to which government intervenes in the economy. (Also listed as GRST
3471.) (Offered every other year.)
PLSI-3434 State, Society, and Change in the Middle East
A comparison of the political systems of major Middle Eastern countries, emphasizing the socio-economic and
cultural characteristics of selected cases. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
PLSI-3435 Global City Berlin
An examination of the political tensions surrounding increased immigration to and diversity in Berlin and Germany
during the past and the present. (Also listed as GRST 3435.)(Offered every other year)
Upper Division - International Politics
PLSI-3345 US Foreign Policy
An examination of US foreign policy and actions in a globalizing world. Prerequisite: PLSI 1342 or consent of
instructor.
PLSI-3349 Special Topics in International Politics
Occasionally courses will be offered on special topics. Students are encouraged to bring to the attention of the
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Department Chair topics they wish to have offered. Students may take this course more than once provided the
topics vary.
PLSI-3441 East Asian Security
An examination of core debates and arguments with respect to international security in East Asia. Topics include
important cases in past and current dynamics in East Asia, such as Chinese hierarchy, Japan's political role in Asia,
the Korean Peninsula, growing interactions in Southeast Asia, and U.S foreign policy in East Asia. (Offered every
other year)
PLSI-3442 International Law
An introductory survey of public international law as practiced by states and international organizations, with an
emphasis on philosophical and theoretical perspectives, and on different subfields of international law such as
international criminal law, law of the sea, human rights, economy, and international humanitarian law. (Offered
every Fall)
PLSI-3443 Chinese Foreign Policy
An examination of Chinese foreign policy by focusing on leadership, economic conditions, political settings, public
opinion, and China's relations with other countries. Includes a brief exploration of the historical role of China in
international politics. Taught in English. (also listed as CHIN 3343).
PLSI-3444 The Middle East and The World
An examination of international relations in the Middle East with an emphasis on domestic, regional, and global
factors in shaping the foreign policies of major countries of the region. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of
instructor.
PLSI-3446 War and Alliance
A study of theoretical and empirical studies on the nature of international conflicts and alliance. Topics include the
causes of war, crisis management, escalation of conflicts, termination of war, and the role of alliances in war and
peace. (Offered every other year) Prerequisite: One lower division course in Political Science or consent of
instructor.
PLSI-3447 International Criminal Justice: The Hague Program
An analysis of the birth and development of International Criminal Justice and the international crimes leading to
the creation of International Criminal Tribunals. (Offered every other year)
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PLSI-3448 International Human Rights
An examination of the historical, legal, and political evolution of international human rights law. Topics include the
history of human rights violations, the legal development of the major human rights instruments, and the work of
human rights activists. (Offered every other year)
PLSI-4341 International Political Economy
An examination of the relationship between international politics and international economy. Particular attention is
given to the explanation of political decisions based on economic determinants. Emphasis will be given to
concepts of power, interdependence, poverty, imperialism, justice, and development.
Upper Division - Public Law
PLSI-3351 Constitutional Law
A study of the U.S. Supreme Court's role in defining the nature and scope of national judicial, executive, and
legislative authority. Additional topics include federalism, commerce power, and economic substantive due
process. Emphasis on the development of basic legal research skills.
PLSI-3352 Civil Rights and Liberties
A study of the U.S. Supreme Court's role in defining the meaning of the Bill of Rights, selective incorporation,
privacy doctrine, and the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. Emphasis on the
development of basic legal research skills.
PLSI-3354 Judicial Process
An examination of the functions and roles of courts in the American political and legal system. Topics include legal
education/profession, group litigation strategies, methods of judicial selection, theories of judicial decision-
making, and judicial philosophy.
PLSI-3359 Special Topics in Public Law
Occasionally courses will be offered on special topics. Students are encouraged to bring to the attention of the
Department Chair topics they wish to have offered. Students may take this course more than once provided the
topics vary.
PLSI-3440 Performing Human Rights
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Through the analysis of forms of artistic expression and contemporary questions about human rights violations,
this course will assess the impact performance has on the understanding of human rights violations, on the
reconciliation of societal conflicts and on the restitution of human dignity to victims of repression. This course
typically includes a study abroad component. (Also listed as THTR 3444.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Upper Division - Political Theory
PLSI-3361 Classical Political Thought
An examination of the nature of politics, justice, and civic virtue in ancient Greek, Roman, Christian, and
Renaissance thought. Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and Machiavelli.
PLSI-3369 Special Topics in Political Theory
Occasionally courses will be offered on special topics. Student are encouraged to bring to the attention of the
Department Chair topics they wish to have offered. Students may take this course more than once provided the
topics vary.
PLSI-3462 Modern Political Thought
An examination of freedom, authority, and democracy through the writings of the great political thinkers of the
modern age. Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mill, and de Tocqueville, and feminist thinkers such as Mary
Wollenstonecraft and Simone de Beauvoir. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
PLSI-3463 Masters of Suspicion: Contemporary Political Thought
A study of many of the sharpest contemporary thinkers who have been opposed to democracy or pessimistic
about its prospects. This course examines some of these thinkers and then takes up the work of other prominent
contemporaries who have sought to defend democracy. (Also listed as GRST 3472.) (Offered every other year)
Upper Division - Special Courses
PLSI-3315 Iceland - Its Unique Geological, Economic and Cultural History
This course will expose students to the unique economic, geologic, and cultural history of Iceland. The economic
aspects will focus on the role of financial markets and monetary institutions in economic booms and crashes
using Iceland as a case study, possible solutions to public good problems such as the Icelandic fishing quota,
business practices which often prioritize protection of the environment and social responsibility, and the role of
international trade in development of a small country. The geological history will emphasize Iceland's plate
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tectonic setting, volcanism, glacial history and related hazards, geothermal energy, and the effects of climate
change. The cultural portion will explore the fundamental role of literature in a country with virtually no illiteracy,
and the role of the sagas in the transmission of culture, language, and the law in the country with the oldest
parliament in the world. (Also listed as BUSN 3315, ECON 3315, INTL 3315, and GEOS 3315.) (Offered every other
year)
PLSI-3366 Governance and Public Policy in Contemporary China
This course covers most significant issues of contemporary policies and public policy in China. It explores the
forces changing the lives of nearly a fifth of humanity, the 1.1 billion people of China. This course is designed to be
experimental in both subject and teaching methodology. In order to explore the political, economic, and social
processes of liberalization that have created this new era of the increased circulation of people, ideas,
commodities and technologies across national boundaries, seminar participants must use materials and methods
from many scholarly disciplines and traditions: urban studies, political science, sociology, history, anthropology,
economics, and media/cultural studies. In order to study these increasingly mobile populations that often fall
outside the boundaries of conventional area studies approaches, students must develop innovative comparative
case study and survey methodologies. (Also listed as CHIN 3366, URBS 3366)
PLSI-3372 Research Methods in Political Science
An introduction to quantitative political science with emphasis on epistemology, falsifiability, research design, and
statistical analysis. Students will produce an original empirical research paper by the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: One lower division course in Political Science or consent of instructor
PLSI-3-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under supervision. Varies in credit from one to six credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior standing with
6 hours upper division credit and consent of instructor
PLSI-3-91 Special Topics in Political Science
Occasionally courses will be offered on special topics. Students are encouraged to bring to the attention of the
Department Chair topics they wish to have offered. Students may take this course more than once provided the
topics vary.
PLSI-3-97 Internship in Politics, Administration, And Law
Students enrolled in PLSI 3-97 will be assigned to various party, governmental or law offices on the basis of
individual preferences and the availability of the assignments. The nature of the student's responsibilities will vary
with the assignment involved and subject to the approval of the supervising faculty. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
Permission from the instructor required.
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Psychology
Faculty
Carolyn Becker, Ph.D. , Professor
Jane Childers, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
William Ellison, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Paula Hertel, Ph.D. , Professor
Kah-Chung Leong, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Kevin McIntyre, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Kimberley Phillips, Ph.D. , Professor
Harry Wallace, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Charles White, Ph.D. , Professor
Carol Yoder, Ph.D. , Professor
Overview
The curriculum in psychology reflects both the diversity of its subdisciplines and the universality of their reliance
on methodological sophistication. All students who major in psychology are required to take courses that
represent the main topical areas within the psychological sciences, plus a year-long methods sequence (preferably
in the sophomore year). Through a rigorous advising program, students are encouraged to choose electives to
develop their particular interests. Students who intend graduate study are encouraged to choose research
experiences, as well as seminars related to their interests.
Requirements
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements: 38 hours in psychology, including:
PSYC 1300 A.
PSYC 2401 and PSYC 2402B.
One course in each of the following clusters:C.
Basic Physiological and Perceptual Processes: 2310, 33111.
Developmental Psychology: 2320, 2350, 3321, 33222.
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Social and Clinical Psychology: 2341, 3340, 33423.
Learning, Memory & Cognition: 2330, 3312, 34314.
At least 18 credit hours must be at the upper-division level.D.
Electives sufficient to total 38 hours in psychology (other cluster courses, companion courses, andE.
individual experiences). Students must complete at least 2 additional upper-division courses from cluster
courses or companion courses as part of these elective hours.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
Majors are encouraged to take courses from other disciplines that can serve to broaden their understanding of
specific areas within psychology (e.g., mathematics, biology, computer science, and anthropology/sociology).
The Minor
A minor in psychology may be obtained by successful completion of at least 18 credit hours. At least nine of these
hours must be at the upper-division level.
Guidelines for Acceptance of Majors
Full acceptance in the major is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application:
I. Completion of PSYC 1300 with a grade of C or better;
II. Completion of PSYC 2401 with a grade of C or better;
III. A grade point average of at least 2.0 on all university work.
Provisional acceptance in the major is granted if it is apparent that the applicant can meet the requirements for full
acceptance by their senior year. Transfer students will be accepted provisionally pending completion at Trinity of
at least one upper-division Psychology course with a grade of C or better.
Courses
Introduction, Methods, and Physiological Processes
PSYC-1300 Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the major domains of psychological knowledge, informed by biological, cognitive, environmental
and motivation perspectives. Emphasizes scientific theory and methods supplemented by applications to everyday
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experience.
PSYC-2401 Statistics and Methods I
Instruction in measurement processes, descriptive statistics, correlation and inferential reasoning and basic
statistical procedures. Students become acquainted with major procedures and issues involved in the framing of
psychological research. Instruction includes the use of computer-implemented statistical packages and the
method and style of writing about psychological research. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300 or BIOL 1311
PSYC-2402 Statistics and Methods II
Instruction in additional techniques in inferential reasoning, including analysis of variance, and major
nonparametric statistics. All topics are presented within the context of research design and methodology. Related
statistical packages for computer-assisted analysis and further instruction in writing are included. Prerequisite:
PSYC 2401 or consent of instructor.
PSYC-2310 Introduction to Neuroscience
A survey of basic neuroscience, starting with fundamentals of neuronal structures and ending with higher brain
functions and their relations to mind and behavior. (Also listed as NEUR 2310.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300
PSYC-2110 Neuroscience Laboratory
The neuroscience laboratory provides students with a hands-on approach to understanding the scientific method
through neuroscientific technique and data analysis, including anatomical, electrophysiological and computer
simulations. Students will engage in laboratory exercises as well as in solving problem sets. This course is
appropriate for both non-science majors and science majors. Spring semester only. (Also listed as NEUR 2110.)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSYC/NEUR-2310.
Cluster 1: Developmental Psychology
PSYC-2320 Lifespan Development
Overview of contemporary theoretical and empirical approaches to lifespan development. Biological, social, and
psychological dimensions of behavior will be examined from conception and infancy through late life.
PSYC-2350 Language Development
Examination of children's language acquisition. Topics include theories of acquisition, comparison of human
language with animal communication, infant speech perception, word learning and syntactic development.
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(Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: PSYC 1300 or consent of instructor
PSYC-3321 Cognitive Development
Examination of contemporary theoretical and empirical approaches to cognitive development from birth to
adolescence. Major areas of cognition (e.g. perception, categorization, memory, language) are studied from a
developmental perspective. Prerequisites: PSYC 1300
PSYC-3322 Social Development
Investigation of social development from infancy through adolescence. The course focuses on topics including
infant attachment, gender development, the understanding of race/ethnicity, the development of morality, and the
influence of peers, parents and the media on social development. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300.
Cluster 2: Social and Clinical Psychology
PSYC-2341 Social Psychology
Examination of how individuals think, feel, and behave in different social contexts. Explores the basic and applied
research on topics such as aggression, attitudes, attribution, prejudice, relationships, self-perception, and social
influence. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300.
PSYC-3340 Psychopathology
Examination of current theory and research findings concerning major psychological disorders. Causes, treatment,
and phenomenology of psychopathology are explored, with emphasis on relevant social, intrapsychic, and
physiological factors. Includes a critique of approaches to differentiating pathological and adaptive behavior.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1300.
PSYC-3342 Personality and Individual Differences
Examination of the following perspectives on personality process: psychoanalytic, trait, genetic, behavioral,
cognitive, and humanistic. Major research methods and issues of each perspective are stressed. Prerequisites:
PSYC 1300 and 2401.
Cluster 3: Cognition, Perception, and Learning
PSYC-2330 Fundamentals of Cognition
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An introduction to the principles of cognitive psychology. Topics include the development of the cognitive
paradigm, attention, higher order processes in perception, language, memory, problem-solving and human-
computer interaction. Application to other domains in Psychology and disciplines will be discussed. Prerequisite:
PSYC 1300
PSYC-3311 Sensation and Perception
Study of sensory and perceptual systems. Emphasis is on the relationship of neurophysiological and cognitive
principles. Major focus is on vision (visual neurophysiology, spatial vision, form, color, depth and motion) with
some discussion of psychophysical methods, audition, speech perception and the chemical senses.
Demonstrations and conducting experiments are part of the course. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300
PSYC-3312 Principles of Learning
Major principles of learning, derived from empirical research with a variety of organisms. Historically important and
contemporary theories of learning are introduced. Topics also include application to child rearing, education, and
psychotherapy and implications for issues concerning freedom and responsibility. Prerequisites: PSYC 1300 and at
least one additional course in Psychology
PSYC-3431 Memory and Cognition
Examination of the fundamental principles of memory and thought, the experimental evidence to support these
principles, and the theoretical perspectives used to understand them. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite:
PYSC 2402 or consent of instructor.
Companion Courses
PSYC-2360 Special Topics in Psychology
In depth study of theory and research on a topic that spans subdisciplines within psychology or relates psychology
to cross-disciplinary interests. (Offered occasionally) Prerequisites: PSYC 1300.
PSYC-3310 Neuroethics
In this course students review and discuss ethical theories and principles, and then discuss ethical dilemmas
arising from several currently devoted topics relevant to the brain, cognition, and behavior. Relevant bioethical and
philosophical principles will be applied to each issue allowing students to acquired and develop skills in ethical
analysis. In addition, relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurotechnologies will be discussed. (Also
listed as NEUR 3310.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300 and PSYC/NEUR 2310 or Permission of
Instructor
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PSYC-3451 Clinical Psychology
Exploration of the field of clinical psychology, with a focus on theories and practices of intervention. The major
approaches to intervention, including psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and systems, are
examined. These approaches are critically evaluated with attention to relevant research issues. Prerequisites:
PSYC 1300, 3340.
PSYC-3355 Behavioral Medicine
Examination of the basic psychological processes that influence health and illness. Specific behaviors, illnesses,
and physical conditions such as smoking, obesity, cancer, HIV, and hypertension are explored with a focus on
theoretical models and psychological interventions. Prerequisites: PSYC 1300
PSYC-3360 Special Topics in Psychology
In depth study of theory and research within a particular domain of psychology. May be repeated on different
topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PSYC-3368 Supervised Research
Independent research using empirical methods. Nine hours per week will be distributed across research activities,
colloquia attendance and student presentations. May be repeated twice with consent of instructor. (Offered every
semester.) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, PSYC 2-61, and PSYC 2401.
PSYC-4390 Senior Seminar in Psychology
In-depth study of theory and research on a topic that spans subdisciplines within psychology or relates psychology
to cross-disciplinary interests. Prerequisite: Senior status with a major in psychology or consent of instructor.
Individual Experience
PSYC-3357 Directed Field Practicum
Field work conducted as part of the academic curriculum. May be repeated once for credit on a different topic.
Pass/Fail basis only. Prerequisites: PSYC 3340 and consent of instructor
PSYC-3-61 Advanced Research in Psychology
This course is designed to allow students to develop advanced research skills (e.g., data analysis, manuscript
preparation), as well as provide students with the opportunity to complete ongoing research projects. For each
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credit hour, three hours per week will be distributed across research experiences. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisites: PSYC 3368, and consent of instructor.
PSYC-4395 Thesis I
Independent research and scholarly investigation conducted with faculty supervision and culminating (with PSYC
4396) in the preparation of a written thesis. Prerequisites: PSYC 2401, 2402, and consent of instructor.
PSYC-4396 Thesis II
Completion of research initiated in PSYC 4395 and the presentation of the written thesis according to departmental
guidelines. Prerequisites: PSYC 4395; consent of instructor.
PSYC-2-61 Lab Experience in Psychology
This course is designed to give students the background experiences needed to conduct research in Psychology.
Students will engage in research-related activities such as reading empirical papers, data collection, data coding,
and learning research protocols. May be taken for 1 or 2 credit hours. This course may be repeated once.(Offered
every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and PSYC 1300
PSYC-3-80 Psychology Peer Tutor
Peer tutoring in a psychology course for either 1 or 2 credits. Under the guidance and supervision of the course
instructor, tutors will assist students in learning psychological concepts and related skills taught in the course but
will have no grading responsibilities. Office hours and possibly class attendance required. The instructor will
determine the number of credits available. (Offered Occasionally.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300 and consent of
instructor
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Religion
Faculty
Kimberly Bauser McBrien , Visiting Assistant Professor
Gregory Clines , Assistant Professor
Ruben R. Dupertuis, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Chair
Sajida Jalalzai, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Matthew Milligan, Ph.D , Visiting Assistant Professor
Randall L. Nadeau, Ph.D. , Professor
Sarah K. Pinnock, Ph.D. , Jennie Farris Railey King Professor of Religion
Chad S. Spigel, Ph.D. , Professor
Angela Tarango, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Requirements
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Religion are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. 32 credit hours in Religion including at least one course from each of the following two groups:
RELI 1320, RELI 1330, or RELI 13601.
RELI 2354, RELI 2355, or RELI 2356 2.
B. RELI 2400: What is Religion?
C. At least 16 of the credit hours in Religion to be upper-division courses selected in consultation with a
faculty adviser in the Department of Religion.
D. RELI 4494: Religion Capstone.
E. A total of no more than 16 credit hours from RELI 3-90 and 3-91 may be counted toward the major without
approval of the adviser and the Department.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways Curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
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The Minor
The requirements for a minor in Religion are as follows:
At least 18 credit hours in Religion.I.
At least 12 of the credit hours in Religion to be upper-division courses selected in consultation with aII.
faculty adviser in the Department of Religion.
A total of no more than 8 credit hours from RELI 3-90 and 3-91 may be counted toward the minor withoutIII.
approval of the adviser and the Department.
Courses
Lower Division Courses at the 1000 Level
RELI-1320 Ethical Issues in Religious Perspective
Inquiry into the religious dimension of issues such as environmental pollution, violence, capital punishment,
economic injustice, hunger, homosexuality, feminism, pornography, abortion, and euthanasia.
RELI-1330 Asian Religions
A study of Hindu, Buddhist, and East Asian religious traditions in theory and practice; attention to such topics as
reincarnation, yoga and meditation, shamanism, ritual, salvation, personal religious experience, gender roles,
spiritual ideals of art, and the relation of humankind to nature and the cosmos.
RELI-1340 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
This course is an introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, surveying their formative histories, scriptures,
and core beliefs and practices-with each religion taken on its own terms but also considered in comparison and
connection with these and other Western traditions. (Offered every Fall.)
RELI-1360 Religion in the United States
A study of religious diversity in the United States with emphasis on the Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Islamic
traditions. Attention may be given to such topics as Native American religion, civil religion, new religious
movements, women in religion, and televangelism.
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Lower Division Courses at the 2000 Level
RELI-2400 What Is Religion?
This course examines the question of what religion is, including those aspects that today some people refer to as
spiritual. Attention will be given to such related questions as: How do you think about or define religion? How have
scholars thought about and defined religion? What are common elements of religious life found throughout the
world? What are the various functions of religion for societies and for individuals? How have scholars studied
religion? How does one study a religion, or religion, if one is an outsider or is non-religious?
RELI-2101 Biblical Hebrew
The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to ancient Hebrew so they will be able to read parts of the
Hebrew Bible in the original language. This course begins with an introduction to the Hebrew alphabet and vowel
system and therefore requires no prior knowledge of Hebrew. (Also listed as LAC 2101).
RELI-2354 The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
A study of the books of the Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures in English translation. Some of the books will be
read in their entirety, and substantial excerpts of most of the others will also be read so that all of the major types
of literature present in the Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures will be represented. The course will approach its
subject matter primarily as literature, but attention will be given to the historical, cultural, and religious aspects of
its production. The course will also consider the trajectory of its subject matter in Jewish and Christian thought,
and in Western Culture.
RELI-2355 The New Testament
A study of the writings that comprise the New Testament, with attention also to certain other early Christian
documents not included in the New Testament. Most of the writings are read in their entirety, and they are
examined with reference to their historical, cultural, religious, and literary contexts; their use as historical sources
for the reconstruction of Christian origins; their role as a basis for Christian belief and practice; and their wider
influence in Western and world cultures.
RELI-2356 The Qur'an
Islam and Muslims have been embroiled in some of the most searing controversies of our age, and the Islamic
scripture, the Qur'an, has been at the center of a number of these controversies. This course introduces students to
the Qur'an, and how it is perceived by Muslims themselves. Religion 2356 deals with the importance of this sacred
text for the religion of Islam, including its beliefs, rituals, and rites. The course also covers the history of the Qur'an
and engages with key themes of the scripture. Students will be introduced to the content of the primary text and a
selection of accessible secondary readings. Current hot-button questions such as "What does the Qur'an say about
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women?" or "Does the Qur'an legitimate violence?' will also be addressed.
RELI-2359 Pagans, Jews, and Christians
This course explores the development of early Christian and Jewish beliefs, practices and cultures in the contexts
of the larger Mediterranean world. Through a combination of readings and visits to archaeological sites and
museums in Rome and its surroundings, students will learn to locate emerging Jewish and Christian literature,
ideas, and debates within Roman imperial social and religious practices, institutions and ideology. This course is
part of a faculty-led study abroad program in Italy offered in the summer. Co-requisite: THTR 1343: Improvisation:
Performance and the City.
RELI-2460 Philosophy of Religion
A critical discussion of philosophical issues arising in religion and theology. Typical topics covered include:
religious language, arguments for God's existence, religious experience, miracles and revelation, the relationship of
faith and reason, the nature of God, the problem of evil, death and immortality. (Also listed as PHIL 2438.) (Offered
every other year).
RELI-2371 Introduction to Islam
This course is an introduction to the Islamic tradition. In addition to a survey of the historical and contemporary
development of the religion, we will examine the wide variety of beliefs and practices associated with Islam,
highlighting the diversity of global Muslim communities. Topics include the significance of the Prophet
Muhammad, the importance of the Qur'an, the development of Islamic law, theology, and philosophy, the Islamic
mystical tradition, and Shi`ism. Additionally, this course will investigate issues related to Islam and modernity.
(Offered every other year.)
Upper Division Courses at the 3000 Level
RELI-3401 Gender and Religion
An examination of the cultural expectations placed upon women and men in various religious traditions; the
historical prevalence of patriarchy and differentiated gender roles; feminist and liberation movements for gender
equality with a religious basis; challenges to heterosexism and the development of gay, lesbian, and transgender
religious perspectives. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: 1 course in Religion or consent of instructor
RELI-3403 Death and Beyond
An examination of the significance of death for human existence and how various religious traditions find meaning
in mortality; the ritual practices involved in the dying process, the disposition of the body, grieving, last rites, and
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the remembrance of the dead; cross-cultural concepts of heaven, hell, reincarnation, the soul, near-death
experience, good and evil, salvation, enlightenment, and the ethical implications of religious notions of death.
(Offered every other year). Prerequisite: 1 course in Religion or consent of instructor
RELI-3415 Economics of Religion
This class surveys how market forces have both shaped institutionalized religion(s) and have also been shaped by
institutionalized religion(s). Religion has often been studied and portrayed as either extremely hostile toward
economic concerns and practices or radically fundamental to such concerns and practices. In this class, students
will think of a middle way between these extremes and investigate ways religious and economic forces are
intertwined in premodern and modern contexts. Learning old and new theories pertaining to the economics of
religion, students will take a deep dive into three case studies from around the world to deploy the theories.
(Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: 1 course in Religion or consent of the instructor
RELI-3418 Religion and Film
This course introduces some of the many issues and theoretical perspectives in the study of religion and film. We
explore images of religion and religious people in film and trace a number of recurring religious themes in recent
popular films. We also examine popular films that do not have explicit religious themes through the lenses of
theories of religion, myth, and ritual. (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: 1 course in Religion or consent of
instructor.
RELI-3431 The Hindu Tradition
A study of the major developments and schools within the tradition, from ancient times to the present; attention to
mythological/theological perceptions and interpretations of the world, as well as to meditational, devotional, and
ritual practices. Emphasized throughout the course is the interplay between contemporary insider and outsider
perspectives. (Offered every other year) Prerequisite: RELI 1330 or consent of instructor
RELI-3432 Buddhist Ecology
This course explores a central teaching of the Buddha, as well as a primary focus of Engaged Buddhism or
Buddhist practice: the inter-relationship between humans and their environment. Buddhist Ecology examines the
foundations of Buddhist ecological thinking through analysis of the Buddhist scriptural and historical traditions, as
well as its applications in the modern world. Course texts include the sutras or discourses of the Buddha, the
monastic code, contemporary statements by Buddhist thinkers and activists worldwide, and scholarly treatments
of Buddhist thought and practice, Engaged Buddhism, and Buddhist Ecology. (Offered every other year)
RELI-3433 Chinese Religions: Unity and Diversity
Religion 3433 explores Chinese religion through an in-depth study of its formative texts and historical evolution to
the modern era. Emphasizing original sources in translation as well as critical studies by modern scholars, the
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course examines the cosmological framework of Chinese Religion as well as attitudes towards religious belief and
practice reflected in scripture, commentaries, and philosophical works. Students will conduct original research on
Chinese religion in its contemporary manifestations. (Offered every other year.) (also listed as CHIN 3433.)
Prerequisite: RELI 1330 or consent of instructor.
RELI-3434 Japanese Literature of the Spirit World
An examination of Japanese religions through the lens of Japanese literature, focusing on the modern period. The
course will focus on Japanese consciousness, whether this is expressed as supernaturalism (ghost stories and
other supernatural phenomena), religiously inspired aesthetic form (in poetic genres), mystical experience (in
Japanese magical realism), or religious vocation (monastic practice and new religious movement). (Offered every
other year.) Prerequisite: RELI 1330 or consent of instructor.
RELI-3435 Nonviolent Warriors: Jainism in South Asian Religious History
This course examines the religious beliefs and practices of the Jains, a minority tradition in India that has had a
profound impact on the religious, philosophical, artistic, and literary landscapes of South Asia. Beginning with the
teachings of Lord Mahavira and the basic doctrines of Jainism, the course will consider the historical foundations
of the Jain tradition through philosophical and doctrinal texts and the rich corpus of Jain narrative literature. The
course highlights how Jains, alongside their better-known Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim counterparts, participated
in and contributed to every major religious and philosophical innovation in South Asian history, including tantra,
yoga, and bhakti devotionalism. The course will also focus on contemporary Jain life and religious practice, both
monastic and lay, through examination of the religious lives of ascetics and Jain laity, ritual practices of temple
worship and pilgrimage, as well as sectarian movements within the tradition and the emerging Jain interest in
environmentalism. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: RELI 1330
RELI-3338 Greek Religious Experience
A study of Greek religious festivals designed to produce a coherent image of a year in the religious life of the
ancient Greeks. Through a combination of archaeological and literary evidence, we will attempt to reconstruct the
rituals performed at the various festivals and explore the ways in which they organized and articulated the
community through shared religious experience. We shall also consider the ways in which religion organized civic
space and gave it meaning. (Also listed as CLAS 3338.)
RELI-3441 Creating Judaism
This course introduces the student to the cultural, religious, political and social lives of Jews, covering the entirety
of Jewish history. Using historical and religious studies approaches, students in this course will discuss
Judaism(s) at different times and in different geographical locations focusing on questions of identifications and
definition. (Offered every Spring) Prerequisite: RELI 2354 or consent of instructor.
RELI-3442 Global Christianities
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A study of Christianity within its modern socio-historical contexts. Possible topics within the course include the
development of indigenous Christainites in the two-thirds world, the rise of global Pentecostal-charismatic
movements, the shift to the global south within Catholicism, the growth of post-communist Orthodoxy, mainline
Protestant missionary endeavors, and evangelical Christian influence on political and social policies worldwide.
(Offered every other year). Prerequisite: One Religion course
RELI-3444 Islam in North America
This seminar focuses on significant movements in the history of Islam in North America, including the forced
arrival of African Muslim slaves to the "New World," the evolution of various African American ethno-religious
communities, and various waves of Muslim immigration. We will look at processes of community building,
institution building, and constructions of diverse North American Muslim identities. This course also examines how
Islam has been and continues to be talked about and represented in North American society, for example, in
political rhetoric and in the media. Special attention will be given to the issues of race, gender, and citizenship.
(Offered every Spring.)
RELI-3445 Islam, Gender, and Power
Gender is crucial to understanding the religious, political, social, economic, and intellectual life of Muslim
communities throughout history. This course explores how gender impacts the construction of authority in public
and private domains. How are conceptions of gender and gender ideals interpreted from diverse authorative
sources of Islam, such as the Qur'an, the Sunna, and the classical intellectual tradition? How do contemporary
Muslim thinkers from the colonial and post-colonial eras uphold, reject, or negotiate these discourses? This course
thus uses gender as an analytical category to better understand Muslim thought and practice, as well as non-
Muslim perceptions of Islam. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: 1 Course in Religion or consent of instructor.
RELI-3452 Jewish & Christian Apocalyptic Literature
This course examines ancient Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature by (a) placing some of the texts that
make up the genre within their larger historical and cultural contexts, (b) studying some of its major Jewish and
Christian literary expressions, and (c) exploring its possible social, cultural and religious function. We also explore
the legacies of apocalyptic thought in Western culture, especially in recent political discourse and in film. (Offered
every other year). Prerequisite: 1 course in Religion or consent of instructor
RELI-3353 The Gospels, Jesus, and Christian Origins
A study of the earliest extant literary portrayals of Jesus, with attention to what can be known about his life,
message, activity, and fate as well as his significance for the origins of Christianity. Prerequisite: RELI 2355 or
consent of instructor.
RELI-3454 The Letters of Paul
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A study of the extant writings attributed to Paul and included in the New Testament, with attention to the historical,
cultural, religious, and literary context of these writings and to Paul's influence in early Christianity and in the
history of Christian thought. Prerequisite: RELI 2354 or RELI 2355 or consent of instructor.
RELI-3455 Early Christian Literature Beyond the Canon
This course explores the diversity of early Christianity in the first few centuries of the movement by examining
early Christian texts not included in what eventually becomes the canon of Christian scripture, the New Testament.
The course also explores the various methods and approaches used by scholars to study early Christian literature
and history. (Offered every other year). Prerequisites: RELI 2354, or RELI 2355, or consent of instructor.
RELI-3456 Digging for the Truth: Archaeology, Bibles, and Popular Media
This course explores the intersection of archaeology, the bibles, and popular media. More specifically, it explores
how the popular media uses archaeology and the bibles to create history, and how their process differs from an
academic approach. Some questions that will be addressed include: What is archaeology and how is it done? What
can archaeology teach us? What can't archaeology teach us? What role should the biblical literature play in writing
history? How does popular media's use of archaeology and the bibles differ from the historian's use of archaeology
and the bibles? What kinds of motives - political, economic and religious - factor into the equation? Prerequisite:
RELI 2354, or RELI 2355, or consent of instructor
RELI-3457 Jerusalem
This is a course about the city of Jerusalem and the roles it has played (and continues to play) in lives of Jews,
Christians, and Muslims. In order to learn about the city in this manner, we will explore not only the religious, but
also the cultural, political, economic, and architectural histories of Jerusalem. What does Jerusalem mean to
different religious communities? Has the meaning changed over time? How and why did this particular city become
central to Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
RELI-3458 Medieval Christian Mysticism
A survey of writings in the tradition of medieval Christian mysticism, from Augustine (d. 430) to John of the Cross
(d. 1591). Major themes include the use of violent and erotic imagery, the move from Latin to vernacular languages
like English, German, Spanish, and French, the importance of gender (whether the author's or the audience's) in the
shaping of this literature, and the relevance of medieval mysticism to modern thought. (Also listed as ENGL 3457)
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one English course.
RELI-3480 United States Latino Religious Practices and Traditions
This course examines the beliefs, theologies, and practices of diverse U.S. Latino communities. In addition to
Catholicism and Protestantism, the course will review the impact of African and Native American religious
traditions. The course critically examines how U.S. Latino religious experiences impact race, class, gender, and
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sexuality with a particular emphasis on examining the Latino community in San Antonio. (Offered every other year)
Prerequisite: RELI 1360 or consent of instructor
RELI-3481 Native American Religions
This course is an overview of Native American religious traditions in the United States. Topics covered may include
Native revitalization movements, traditional Pueblo and Sioux dances, Native Christianity, modern Native religious
thought, Peyote religion, issues of gender in Native American religion, boarding schools and Americanization, the
role of white Christian missionaries, and the modern Native American evangelical movement. (Offered every other
year.) Prerequisites: RELI 1360 or HIST 1360 or consent of instructor
RELI-3482 African American Religions
This course will explore a wide variety of African American faiths that have grown into a diversity of religious
traditions in the United States. This will include but not be limited to: African American Christianity, Voodou,
Hoodoo, Conjure, Black Hebrews, Santeria, Nation of Islam, Father Divine and more. The goal of this class will be to
introduce students to a variety of Afro-American traditions, explore issues of race and power within religious
institutions, examine how African Americans have adapted to the American religious marketplace, and expose
students to a variety of methods in the field of religion. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: RELI 1360 or
consent of instructor
RELI-3-90 Reading and Conference
Individual work under supervision in areas not covered by other courses. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours in
religion and approval of the department chair and instructor
RELI-3-91 Special Topics in Religion
From time to time, the department will offer special topic courses not described in the Bulletin. The topics may be
in any area and may be offered at the initiative of departmental faculty or upon petition of interested students.
Announcements of such courses will be by special prospectus. May be repeated on different topics. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor
RELI-3160 Roman World Lab
This humanities lab offers students research opportunities relating to Latin literature and Roman culture, with two
main points of focus: ancient Roman religious culture and Latin literature. Students work together with faculty on
long-term research projects, including the production of scholarly commentaries on ancient texts and the
development of databases and other tools for philological and rhetorical analysis. Students in this course will work
with texts in English translation, using the research methods of classical studies. This course typically meets in
conjunction with LATN 3160 and RELI 3160. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
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Upper Division Courses at the 4000 Level
RELI-4494 Religion Capstone
This course provides a capstone experience for students of Religion. During the semester students will: 1) reflect
on, analyze, and evaluate the different approaches to the study of Religion encountered and utilized in Religion
courses; 2) examine how experiences as a Religion major prepare students for the future; 3) develop their own
project that "caps" their academic experience; and 4) organize an end-of-semester Colloquium. (Offered every
year). This course is normally taken in the Junior or Senior year. Prerequisite: 4 courses in Religion
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Scientific Computing
Faculty
Farzan Aminian, Ph.D. , Professor, Engineering Science
Saber N. Elaydi, Ph.D. , Murchison Term Professor of Mathematics; Director
Julio Roberto Hasfura-Buenaga, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Mathematics
Mark C. Lewis, Ph.D. , Professor, Computer Science
Kevin Livingstone, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Biology
Natasa Macura, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Mathematics
David Ribble, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology
Dennis Ugolini, Ph.D. , Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Adam R. Urbach, Ph.D. , Professor, Chemistry
Overview
Scientific Computing is a multi-disciplinary program designed for science majors who wish to explore the
application of computing within the natural sciences. It is intended primarily for students majoring in one of the
natural sciences or engineering. The program of study brings together courses from Computer Science,
Mathematics, and disciplines in the natural sciences. Each student takes the required core courses in computer
science and calculus. After the core, two advanced-level courses selected from five options further hone
quantitative skills needed for scientific computing. Students should work with their advisers to identify courses
that are most appropriate for their backgrounds and goals. Finally, students bring their computation skills to their
major by selecting one upper-level course from a list of approved disciplinary courses that make use of
computation. Concurrent with this course, students enroll in SCOM 3199—Scientific Computing Project. Note:
These disciplinary courses have several prerequisites that are not listed among the requirements for a minor in
Scientific Computing—students majoring in a discipline among the natural sciences will have already fulfilled these
prerequisites as part of their major.
Students interested in a Scientific Computing minor will submit an application to the chair of the Committee, who
will assign a faculty adviser to the student. Completion of this program will be indicated on the student’s transcript
with the notation ”Minor in Scientific Computing.“
Requirements
A minor in Scientific Computing will consist of a total of 19 to 20 credit hours, depending on the upper-level course
selected in the major. The minor must include at least nine hours of upper-division courses in mathematics or
science. The requirements for a minor in Scientific Computing are as follows:
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The Core (9 hours)
I. Computation
CSCI 1320 Principles of Algorithm Design
CSCI 2323 Scientific Computing
II. Calculus
MATH 1311 Calculus 1
III. Advanced Quantitative Skills (6 hours) Take two of the following five courses:
CSCI 3352 Simulation Theory
MATH 3311 Probabilistic Models in Life Sciences
MATH 3320 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
MATH 3328 Mathematical Models in Life Sciences
MATH 3338 Mathematical Modeling
IV. Disciplinary Practice (4-5 hours depending on the chosen elective)
A. SCOM 3199—Scientific Computing Project [Must be taken in conjunction with one of the courses listed below.]
B. And one of the following courses:
BIOL 3420 Animal Behavior
BIOL 3434 Ecology
BIOL 3464 Molecular Biology
CHEM 3334 Physical Chemistry (includes lab CHEM 3135)
MATH 4394* Senior Project
PHYS 3321 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 3322 Classical Mechanics and Nonlinear Dynamics
PHYS 3325 Optical Physics
PHYS 3336 Advanced Theoretical Physics
PHYS 4343 Quantum Physics II
PHYS 4346 Advanced Modern Physics
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PSYC 3311 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 3431 Memory and Cognition
PSYC 3333 Simulation of Neural and Cognitive Processes
* This course requires completion of a 3000-level course in Biology or Psychology.
Courses
SCOM-3199 Scientific Computing Project
The course involves undertaking a project that expands one of the laboratory or classroom exercises to make
significant use of computers as a research tool. Students must work with a faculty mentor to develop an
appropriate project (usually the instructor in the course). Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in one of the
disciplinary practice courses approved for Section C of the requirements for this minor.
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Sociology and Anthropology
Faculty
Christine Drennon, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Sarah Beth Kaufman, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Jennifer P. Mathews, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Alfred Montoya, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Tahir H. Naqvi, Ph.d. , Associate Professor
Richard K. Reed, Ph.D. , Professor
Benjamin Sosnaud, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
David Spener, Ph.D. , Professor
Amy L. Stone, Ph.D. , Professor
Sheryl Tynes, Ph.D. , Professor; Vice President for Student Life
Requirements
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology or anthropology are as follows:
I. Departmental requirements:
A. The Sociology major consists of 33 credit hours to be taken as follows:
At least one lower division SOCI course.1.
Required courses: SOCI 2335 and 3359.2.
At least one of the following courses: SOCI 3460, 3365, or 3461.3.
At least 24 hours must be in upper division sociology courses chosen in consultation with the adviser. At4.
least 27 hours of the 33 hours required for the Sociology major must be completed in residence at Trinity
University. SOCI 2335, SOCI 3359, and SOCI 3460 or SOCI 3461 or SOCI 3365 must be completed in
residence at Trinity University.
B. The Anthropology major consists of 33 credit hours to be taken as follows:
ANTH 1301 and one of the following courses: ANTH 1305 or 2310.1.
Required courses: ANTH 2401 and 3359.2.
At least one of the following courses: ANTH 3361, 3365, or 3460.3.
At least one of the following courses in archaeology or physical anthropology: ANTH 3335, ANTH 3356,4.
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ANTH 3466, and ANTH 4354. ANTH 3394 and ANTH 4394 may also fulfill this requirement if approved by
the department chair.
At least one of the following courses in cultural anthropology: ANTH 2339, ANTH 2357, 3327, 3428, 3329,5.
3331, 3343, 3345, 3445, 3446, 3448, 3349, 3452, 3355, 3367, and 3464. ANTH 3394 and ANTH 4394 may
also fulfill this requirement if approved by the department chair.
At least 23 hours must be in upper division anthropology courses chosen in consultation with the adviser.6.
At least 27 hours of the 33 hours required for the Anthropology major must be completed in residence at
Trinity University. ANTH 2401, ANTH 3359, and ANTH 3460 or ANTH 3461 or ANTH 3365 must be
completed in residence at Trinity University.
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
Two minors are offered in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The department requirements are as
follows:
I. The Sociology minor consists of 18 credit hours to be taken as follows:
A. Completion of at least one of the following courses: SOCI 1301, 1316, 2306, 2311, 2312, or 2314.
B. At least 12 hours must be in upper division courses.
II. The Anthropology minor consists of 18 credit hours to be taken as follows:
A. Completion of at least two of the following courses: ANTH 1301, 1305, or 2310.
B. At least 12 hours must be in upper division courses.
Students in one of the two disciplines who choose to double major in the other may have no more than nine hours
of overlap between the two disciplines.
Honors in Sociology and Anthropology
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING WITH MAJOR HONORS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND
ANTHROPOLOGY
Students will be eligible to graduate with Major Honors if they have fulfilled all the following requirements:
maintained at least a 3.33 overall grade point average at Trinity;a.
maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average in their major in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology;b.
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completed a Senior Thesis over the course of two semesters, enrolling in and successfully completing ANTHc.
4395 or SOCI 4395 in two consecutive semesters prior to graduation.,
made an oral presentation of the Senior Thesis to the members of their Thesis Committee and the Chairpersond.
of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology; and
been unanimously recommended for graduation with Major Honors by the Thesis Committee and thee.
Chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
To be considered for graduation with Major Honors, students should address a written request for consideration to
the chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology no later than the end of the first full week of their
penultimate semester at Trinity.
Courses
Sociology Courses - Lower Division
SOCI-1301 Introduction to Sociology
A study of the nature of human society. Special attention will be given to the nature of culture, social organization,
personality development, institutions, and social stratification. (Offered every year.)
SOCI-1110 Service Learning: Homelessness
This course combines service-learning in the San Antonio community with sociological perspectives on housing,
hunger, and homelessness. Students in this course will analyze their experiences volunteering at San Antonio
service sites using insight gained from sociological readings, guest speakers, and lectures. This course includes
coverage of the sources of social inequality in the United States, social welfare and policies, and pressing issues in
different homeless demographic groups, including attention to homeless families, women, children, youth, and the
chronically homeless. Students in this course will be required to complete at least 30 hours of volunteer work over
the course of the semester at a pre-approved service site. (Offered every Fall.)
SOCI-1310 The Urban Experience
An introduction to the city, its origins, contemporary form, and likely future. The course will present the city and
urban phenomena in both the American context and other national environments. The major emphasis will be
placed on understanding the physical, social, economic, and political systems that create and sustain urban areas.
(Also listed as URBS 1310.)(Offered every year.)
SOCI-1316 People and Places in Global Context
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A study of the complex ways in which modern social organization materializes geographically. Topics include the
distribution and movement of human populations, characteristics and distribution of cultural mosaics, patterns of
economic interdependence, and the forces of cooperation and conflict among peoples from both global and local
perspectives. (Also listed as URBS 1316.)
SOCI-2311 Sociology of Gender
An analysis of the social construction of gender and its intersections with other axes of inequality, such as race,
class, and sexuality, across social institutions and over time. (Offered every year).
SOCI-2314 Social Problems and Human Values
A documented and critical analysis of major social problems in the United States, in a global as well as national
context. This course aims at providing an understanding of the structure of society and of the underlying causes
and conditions that maintain social problems. Special attention will be given to how we think about social
problems: the social definitions of problems, the role of ideologies, the role of mass media, and the impact of these
social processes on social policy formation. Students will explore their personal values in response to social issues
in such areas as health, work, children's welfare, and the environment. (Offered every year.)
SOCI-2323 Deviance: Social and Personal
An analysis of the current theoretical perspectives on deviant behavior and an examination of deviance in the
context of the social-political conditions of contemporary society. Selected empirical studies will be used to
examine specific problems, theory, and societal definitions and responses to deviance. (Offered occasionally.)
SOCI-2328 Social Inequality
A study of the stratification of American society in terms of the unequal distribution of wealth, status, and power.
Theories on the origin and development of social classes as well as of the functional necessity of social inequality
will be examined along with empirical works dealing with inequality. (Also listed as URBS 2328). (Offered
occasionally.)
SOCI-2335 The Sociological Imagination
A critical survey of classical social theory of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The course will also examine the
subsequent emergence of theories regarding other dimensions of social life - such as race, gender, sexuality,
generational phenomena, and modern communication technologies - that classical theory did not adequately
address. (offered every Spring.)
SOCI-2339 Health, Illness, and Society
This course introduces students to medical anthropology and the sociology of health and illness. The course
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focuses on 1) factors influencing morbidity/mortality and health/well-being and the forces conditioning the uneven
distribution of these states; 2) cross-cultural experiences and meanings of health and illness; 3) the wide range of
strategies, techniques, ways of knowing and apprehending and treating of and preventing sickness, of which
contemporary biomedicine is but one. (Offered every Fall) (Also listed as ANTH 2339.)
SOCI-2435 The Sociological Imagination
A critical survey of classical social theory of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The course will also examine the
subsequent emergence of theories regarding other dimensions of social life - such as race, gender, sexuality,
generational phenomena, and modern communication technologies - that classical theory did not adequately
address. (offered every Spring.)
SOCI-2-91 Special Topics Seminar
Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. A student may repeat the course if the topics change.
This course has no prerequisites and is appropriate for first-year and sophomore students. (Offered occasionally.)
Sociology Courses - Upper Division
SOCI-3313 Social Movements
This course is an introduction to the theory and research on social movements with a focus on contemporary
American movements. The sociological study of social movements emphasizes how political, organizational, and
cultural factors shape social movement emergence and development. Movements studied in this class may
include the women's movements, gay/lesbian activism, environmental movement, the civil rights movement, and
disability activism. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology
SOCI-3424 Crime and Criminal Justice
This course examines the causes of crime, as well as how we treat the problem of crime and try to prevent it. We
will examine what crime and the criminal justice system look like in the United States in comparison to other
countries and what criminologist believe are the causes of different types of crime. Through case studies, we will
also look at some critical perspectives on mainstream beliefs about the causes of crime. (Offered every other
year.)(Also listed as ANTH 3424.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology
SOCI-3428 Gender Transgressions
What does it mean to transgress gender rules? This class charts the range of gender transgressions in
contemporary society, with attention to drag, intersex, and transgender practices and identities. It explores how
gender transgressive individuals operate within existing social institutions, such as work and the family, and
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covers theories of gender performance. (Also listed as ANTH-3428.) (Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any
one of the following courses: Any lower division SOCI course, ANTH 1301, WAGS 2310, 2350, 2351, or 2352, or
consent of instructor.
SOCI-3329 Sexuality and Society
An investigation of the social construction and regulation of sexuality across cultures and through time. This
perspective on sexuality looks at social, rather than biological or personal, explanations for how human sexuality is
practiced. Specific topics may include queer studies, queer communities, and HIV/AIDS in society. (Also listed as
ANTH 3329)(Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in ANTH or SOCI.
SOCI-3343 Relaciones fronterizas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue)
In this seminar we will examine a variety of social, cultural, political, and economic phenomena that characterize
the Mexico-US border region. Includes an optional overnight excursion to communities located on the international
boundary itself. This course is part of the Spanish across the Curriculum component of Trinity University's
International Studies Program It is conducted bilingually in Spanish and English, i.e., in both languages of the
Mexico-U.S. border region. Competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in both Spanish and English is a
requirement for participation in the course. (Also listed as ANTH 3343 and LAC 3343.) (Offered occasionally.)
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 2302 or equivalent Spanish competence
SOCI-3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment
This course explores social factors, such as inequality and power, in creating environmental conditions that affect
global health, focusing on marginalized regions and people. Case studies will explore historical colonization and
urbanization and control of natural resources, in their degradation of the environment, effects of climate change,
and risks to human and environmental health. (Also listed as ANTH 3345.)(Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: At
least 3 hours completed in ANTH or SOCI
SOCI-3445 Understanding Refugees
An interdisciplinary study of the refugee experience from global and local perspectives. The course will examine
how the human rights of refugees are understood from the points of view of international law, humanitarian
institutions, and of refugees themselves. The ways in which refugees negotiate the trauma of the past and the
demands of everyday life in cities in their host countries will also be examined. Includes a directed field research
experience. (Also listed as ANTH 3445 and URBS 3445.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours
completed in ANTH, SOCI, or URBS
SOCI-3446 Punishment and Society
While much of criminology is concerned with understanding why people commit crime, this course focuses on
society's response to crime. As such, the course is an introduction to the ways social scientists measure, think
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about, and theorize punishment. It introduces students to the American model of criminal punishment,
contextualizes the American system internationally, and critically analyzes concepts of punishment generally.
(Also listed as ANTH 3446.) (Offered every Spring).
SOCI-3350 Sociology of Law
The content and form of legal systems provide a framework for the examination of two key sociological concepts:
social organization and social control. This course will focus on sociological theories of law as developed by
Durkheim, Weber, and Marx. The course will also examine modern perspectives with a focus on sociological
jurisprudence and criminal law. Course materials will be supplemented with an examination of current issues in the
development and application of law. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in SOCI.
SOCI-3355 HIV/AIDS: Nature, Power, Populations
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It examines the biological, historical,
sociocultural, political, economic, ethical, and technological dimensions of the current epidemic, drawing from work
in anthropology, sociology, the history of science/medicine, philosophy, epidemiology, and public health. (Offered
every other Spring.) (Also listed as ANTH 3355.) Prerequisites: At least 3 hours completed in ANTH or SOCI.
SOCI-3159 Social Research Skills Workshop
A hands-on workshop integrating new research methods with emerging social scientific software. Attention will be
given to the analysis of qualitative, quantitative, and spatial data using computer software, along with developing
research skills in interviewing, survey collection, and creating databases. Must be taken concurrently with SOCI
3359. (Also listed as ANTH 3159.) (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisite: At least 6 hours completed in Sociology and/or
Anthropology.
SOCI-3359 Social Research Design
An introduction to the basic research techniques used in the social sciences with an emphasis on research design,
data collection, and analysis. This course will include an overview of common methods in the social sciences,
including ethnography, qualitative interviews, focus groups, historical comparative methods, experiments, and
survey methods. SOCI 3159 must be taken concurrently. (Also listed as ANTH 3359.)(Offered every Fall.)
Prerequisite: At least 6 hours completed in ANTH and/or SOCI
SOCI-3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake quantitative social research focused on
the design and completion of a semester long research project. A variety of statistical tools are addressed,
including descriptive statistics, tests of significance, linear regression, and correlation. The course goals
emphasize writing and rewriting, learning how to formulate and test research hypotheses, and understanding how
to present results in an accurate and effective manner.(Also listed as ANTH 3460 and URBS 3460.)(Offered every
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Spring.) Prerequisite: ANTH 3359 or SOCI 3356
SOCI-3461 Research Methods: Fieldwork
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake qualitative research through fieldwork,
focused on the design and completion of a semester long research project. The course goals emphasize survey
and interview techniques, writing and rewriting, and understanding how to present results in an accurate and
effective manner. (Also ANTH 3461.)(Offered every Spring) Prerequisites: SOCI/ANTH 3359
SOCI-3-91 Special Topics Seminar
Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. A student may repeat the course if the topics change.
(Offered occasionally.)
SOCI-3-71 Sociology Internship
Professional work experience with a government agency, private business, or non-profit organization in which
students apply their anthropological skills and knowledge. Students should contact the chairperson of the
Department of Sociology and Anthropology for more information about procedures to follow for arranging and
completing an internship. A student may repeat the course for a maximum of six semester hours. This course is
taken Pass/Fail. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
SOCI-3-90 Sociology Independent Study
Individual research in selected areas. A student may repeat the course for a maximum of six semester hours. A
project proposal must be submitted to and approved by the professor supervising the research prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
SOCI-4394 Senior Special Topics Seminar
Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. A student may repeat the course if the topics change.
(Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
SOCI-4395 Senior Thesis
Students will conduct research on a topic of their choice and produce a written thesis under the supervision of at
least two tenured or tenure-track members the Trinity University faculty, at least one of whom must hold a Ph.D. in
Sociology. To graduate with honors in the major, students must enroll in this course in each of their last two
semesters at Trinity. Students should contact the chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology
for more information about procedures to follow for writing a senior thesis. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites:
Consent of instructor and Senior standing.
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SOCI-3431 Language, Culture, and Society
Students will analyze the functions of language in everyday life in various cultures, including the role of language in
the social production and reproduction of power relations, stratification, gender roles, the formation of racial and
ethnic identities, and in the process of social change. (Also listed as ANTH 3431.)(Offered every other year.)
SOCI-3449 Globalization and Social Change
Study of the relationship between economic development and social change at the international level. Examines
the rise of capitalism as a global mode of production and its impact on local cultures in the contemporary period.
Special attention paid to the rise of transnational communities and grassroots movements for social justice. (Also
listed as ANTH 3449.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: At least 3 hours completed in ANTH, ECON, PLSI, or
SOCI.
SOCI-3465 Research Methods: GIS
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake spatial social research focused on the
design and completion of a semester-long research project. Spatial tools introduced emphasize geographic
information systems. The course goals include map making and the integration of information technology and
cartography. (Also listed as URBS/ANTH 3465). (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: SOCI 3359 or ANTH 3359
SOCI-3301 Global Health
This three-hour course considers critical concepts associated with global health including the importance of
culture to health, determinants of health, and how the organization of health systems affects health. The
relationship of demographics to epidemiology will be discussed as they define the global burden of disease.
Specific topics introduced in the course include the environment and health, children and maternal health, both
communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and unintentional injuries. A semester-long project will consider
how policy and programs can be brought together to address a global health issue. (Also listed as ANTH 3301 and
INTL 3301.)
SOCI-3427 Race in America
A study of relations between dominant and subaltern racial groups in the United States and other American
republics. Special attention will be paid to the social construction of racial categories and the ways in which
societies are stratified on the basis of nationality and racial group membership. The evolving dynamics of race
relations will be considered with regard to of matters of power, prestige, immigration, citizenship, and identity-
formation. Various forms of contemporary racism and means of combating them will also be examined. (Offered
every other year.) (Also listed as ANTH 3327.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology, Anthropology,
or Political Science
SOCI-3440 Urban Geography
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This course examines the history and contemporary processes of urbanization, primarily in the North American
context. In particular, we are concerned with the geography of these processes, resulting in differentiation of space
and the creation of distinct places. We will examine the geography of urbanization at several scales, ranging from
the development of the North American urban system to the experiences of neighborhoods within cities. (Also
listed as URBS 3440.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology.
Anthropology Courses - Lower Division
ANTH-1301 Introduction to Anthropology
Variation in human thought and behavior is viewed in diverse cultural settings. The anthropological perspective on
sociocultural processes at work in contemporary societies is presented. (Offered every semester.)
ANTH-1304 Introduction to Classical Archaeology
An introduction to the history of archaeological activity in the Mediterranean and archaeological theory and field
techniques. Course will also examine major sites and monuments of ancient Greece and Rome. (Also listed as
CLAS 1304.)
ANTH-1305 Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology
Introduction to the methods and theories of prehistoric archaeology and the study of the origin and development of
culture beginning with the earliest evidence and including the rise of complex societies known as civilizations in
the Old and New Worlds. (Offered every year.)
ANTH-1309 Pirates, Merchants, and Marines: Seafaring in the Ancient Mediterranean
This course explores how human relations with the sea affected the social, economic, military, political, and
technological aspects of life in the ancient Mediterranean littoral. Evidence includes hulls and cargoes of
shipwrecks, harbor- works, inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings and mosaics, literary texts, and gravestones. A
central focus will be an introduction to the methodology and technologies of archaeology, but the subject matter of
this course and the nature of the discipline of maritime archaeology incorporate methodologies and substance
also from the fields of Anthropology, Ethnography, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Art History, History and
Geography. (Also listed as CLAS 1309.)
ANTH-2310 Human Evolution
Human evolution studied through fossil and archaeological evidence; description and explanation of modern
human biological variation; and the study of non-human primates in order to develop perspectives on the human
capacity for culture. (Offered every year.)
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ANTH-2339 Health, Illness, and Society
This course introduces students to medical anthropology and the sociology of health and illness. The course
focuses on 1) factors influencing morbidity/mortality and health/well-being and the forces conditioning the uneven
distribution of these states; 2) cross-cultural experiences and meanings of health and illness; 3) the wide range of
strategies, techniques, ways of knowing and apprehending, treating, and preventing sickness, of which
contemporary biomedicine is but one. (Offered every Fall.) (Also listed as SOCI 2339.)
ANTH-2357 Humans and the Environment
The seminar will analyze humans' relationship with the natural environment. It will first focus on cultural
adaptation to natural resources, with case studies drawn from African foragers, South American gardeners, and
Asian farmers. The course will also analyze the effects of contemporary development, focusing on the destruction
of the rainforest. The class will try to create new models for development from indigenous peoples' use of tropical
resources. (Offered every year.)
ANTH-2401 The Anthropological Imagination
This course provides students a comprehensive understanding of anthropology as an academic discipline,
focusing on anthropologists and what they do. Rather than read a text or abstract debates, the class studies
specific anthropologists and the classic ethnographies they wrote concerning non-Western cultures, looking at
how each work was shaped by the particular life and time of the author. Classic studies will be chosen from each
of the major periods in anthropology's history : from functionalism and structuralism to more recent work in
Marxist, feminist, and interpretive anthropology. (Offered Every Spring)
ANTH-2-91 Special Topics Seminar
Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. A student may repeat the course if the topics change.
This course has no prerequisites and is appropriate for first-year and sophomore students. (Offered occasionally.)
Anthropology Courses - Upper Division
ANTH-3428 Gender Transgressions
What does it mean to transgress gender rules? This class charts the range of gender transgressions in
contemporary society, with attention to drag, intersex, and transgender practices and identities. It explores how
gender transgressive individuals operate within existing social institutions, such as work and the family, and
covers theories of gender performance. (Also listed as SOCI 3428.)(Offered every other year). Prerequisite: Any one
of the following courses: Any lower division SOCI course, ANTH 1301, WAGS 2310, 2350, 2351, or 2352. Or consent
of instructor.
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ANTH-3329 Sexuality and Society
An investigation of the social construction and regulation of sexuality across cultures and through time. This
perspective on sexuality look at social, rather than biological or personal, explanations for how human sexuality is
practiced. Specific topics may include queer studies, queer communities, and HIV/AIDS in society. (Also listed as
SOCI 3329)(Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology or Anthropology
ANTH-3335 Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica
This course is a survey of the art of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. It will examine the art of a variety of
major groups, including the Olmec, the Maya, the Toltec, the Zapotec, the Mixtec, and the Aztec, as well as other
indigenous peoples of Western Mexico and the Gulf Coast. (Also listed as ARTH 3335.) (Offered every other year.)
ANTH-3340 Eating and Drinking in the Nineteenth Century
This course focuses on food commodities of the 1800s to provide insight into the cultural traditions, politics,
working conditions, social class, gender, and racial tensions of the 19th century. Many of these edible goods have
deep histories beginning in prehistoric times, which come to a head during the 19th and early 20th century when
they become major food commodities on the world market. In this course, we will draw upon literature from
anthropology, history, and food studies to examine how food commodities reflect the revolutionary and tumultuous
times of the nineteenth century and reveal a great deal about the daily lives of their producers, traders, and
consumers. (Offered every other year.)
ANTH-3343 Relaciones Fronterzas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue)
In this seminar we will examine a variety of social, cultural, political, and economic phenomena that characterize
the Mexico-United States border region. Includes an optional overnight excursion to communities located on the
international boundary itself. This course is part of Spanish across the Curriculum component of Trinity
University's International Studies Program. It is conducted bilingually in Spanish and English, i.e. in both languages
of the Mexico-U.S. border region. Competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in both Spanish and
English is a requirement for participation in the course. (Also listed as LAC 3343 and SOCI 3343.)(Offered
occasionally.) Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 2302 or equivalent Spanish competence
ANTH-3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment
This course explores social factors, such as inequality and power, in creating environmental conditions that affect
global health, focusing on marginalized regions and people. Case studies will explore historical colonization and
urbanization and control of natural resources, in their degradation of the environment, effects of climate change,
and risks to human and environmental health. (Also listed as SOCI 3345.)(Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: At
least 3 hours completed in SOCI or ANTH.
ANTH-3445 Understanding Refugees
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An interdisciplinary study of the refugee experience from global and local perspectives. The course will examine
how the human rights of refugees are understood from the points of view of international law, humanitarian
institutions, and of refugees themselves. The ways in which refugees negotiate the trauma of the past and the
demands of everyday life in cities in their host countries will also be examined. Includes a directed field research
experience. (Also listed as URBS 3445 and SOCI 3445.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours
completed in ANTH, SOCI, or URBS.
ANTH-3446 Punishment and Society
While much of criminology is concerned with understanding why people commit crime, this course focuses on
society's response to crime. As such, the course is an introduction to the ways social scientists measure, think
about, and theorize punishment. It introduces students to the American model of criminal punishment,
contextualizes the American system internationally, and critically analyzes concepts of punishment generally.
(Also listed as SOCI 3446.) (Offered every Spring.)
ANTH-3448 Modern South Asia: India, Pakistan, and Beyond
This interdisciplinary course explores the historical, cultural, and political terrain of modern South Asia, a region
that includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: PLSI 1331
or at least 3 hours completed in ANTH.
ANTH-3452 Global Cities: Africa, Asia, and the Americas
This course offers theoretical and empirical tools for the study of urban processes in Asia, Africa, and the
Americas. It examines the major problems of housing and infrastructure confronting cities in these regions and
emphasizes the role of globalization in urban transformation. (Offered every other year). (Also listed as URBS
3452.) Prerequisite: URBS 1310 or at least 3 hours completed in ANTH.
ANTH-3355 HIV/AIDS: Nature, Power, Populations
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It examines the biological, historical,
sociocultural, political, economic, ethical, and technological dimensions of the current epidemic, drawing from work
in anthropology, sociology, the history of science/medicine, philosophy, epidemiology, and public health. (Offered
every other Spring.) (Also listed as SOCI 3355.) Prerequisites: At least 3 hours completed in ANTH or SOCI.
ANTH-3356 Seminar on the Ancient Maya
This course surveys the culture of the ancient Maya, including material culture, as well as mythology, calendrics,
art, and writing. It will cover several ancient Maya sites in depth, as well as the contact period and the
contemporary Maya. (Offered every other year.)
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ANTH-3159 Social Research Skills Workshop
A hands-on workshop integrating new research methods with emerging social scientific software. Attention will be
given to the analysis of qualitative, quantitative, and spatial data using computer software, along with developing
research skills in interviewing, survey collection, and creating databases. Must be taken concurrently with ANTH
3359. (Also listed as SOCI 3159.) (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisite: At least 6 hours completed in SOCI and/or
ANTH.
ANTH-3359 Social Research Design
An introduction to the basic research techniques used in the social sciences with an emphasis on research design ,
data collection, and analysis. This course will include an overview of common methods within the social sciences,
including ethnography, qualitative interviews, secondary data analysis, content analysis, and survey methods.
ANTH 3159 must be take concurrently. (Also listed as SOCI 3359.)(Offered every Fall.) Prerequisite: At least 6 hours
completed in SOCI and/or ANTH.
ANTH-3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake quantitative social research focused on
the design and completion of a semester long research project. A variety of statistical tools are addressed,
including descriptive statistics, tests of significance, linear regression, and correlation. The course goals
emphasize writing and rewriting, learning how to formulate and test research hypotheses, and understanding how
to present results in an accurate and effective manner. (Also listed as SOCI 3460 and URBS 4360.) (Offered every
Spring.) Prerequisite: ANTH 3369 or SOCI 3359.
ANTH-3461 Research Methods: Fieldwork
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake qualitative research through fieldwork,
focused on the design and completion of a semester long research project. The course goals emphasize survey
and interview techniques, writing and rewriting, and understanding how to present results in an accurate and
effective manner. (Also listed as SOCI 3461.) (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: ANTH/SOCI 3359
ANTH-3464 Morality in the Marketplace
The course explores rationality and morality in economic relations from a cross-cultural perspective. Lectures and
readings will draw on neoclassical, Marxist, and cultural ecological models and case studies in Southeast Asia and
Latin America. In addition to analyzing tribal and peasant economies, this course will study theories of global
economic development. In addition to 3 credit hours of lecture and discussion, this course will include a 1 credit
hour tutorial in anthropological research and writing. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours
completed in ANTH.
ANTH-3466 Anthropological Forensics
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This course is a broad overview of anthropological forensics, and will include laboratory projects in which students
catalogue human remains, determining age, sex, ancestry, and stature of a laboratory collection of human bones.
Specific attention is paid to forensics and human rights, forensic case studies, and techniques such as forensic
entomology and dental ontology. Students should be prepared for a strenuous work load, including extensive
readings, oral presentations, a major research paper, laboratory reports, and a significant amount of independent
lab work. Meets 4 hours per week. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: ANTH 2310
ANTH-3367 South American Indigenous Peoples: Conquest and Development
The impact of colonialism and development on tropical forest and Andean Indian societies in South America with
emphasis on the influence of native social and cultural systems in these groups' relations with national societies
and international economies. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in ANTH.
ANTH-3368 Anthropological Ethics
This course will analyze ethical case studies and their ramifications in socio-cultural anthropology, physical
anthropology, and archeology. Case studies will range from historical incidents that shaped the ethics of current
anthropology to ethical dilemmas of practitioners in the field today. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: At least 3
hours completed in ANTH.
ANTH-3-91 Special Topics Seminar
Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. A student may repeat the course if the topics change.
(Offered occasionally.)
ANTH-3-71 Anthropology Internship
Professional work experience with a government agency, private business, or non-profit organization in which
students apply their anthropological skills and knowledge. Students should contact the chairperson of the
Department of Sociology and Anthropology for more information about procedures to follow for arranging and
completing an internship. A student may repeat the course for a maximum of six semester hours. This course is
taken Pass/Fail. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ANTH-3-72 Archaeological Practicum
Participation in an approved excavation in the Mediterranean world, Western Europe, or the Near East. Students
will be expected to receive instruction in excavation techniques and in the recording and study of the site and the
material. Two weeks' work will normally be counted as equivalent to 1 credit, up to a maximum of 3 credits. (Also
listed as CLAS 3-72.) (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
ANTH-3-73 Archaeological Fieldwork
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Field work experience in a setting arranged and approved by the student, professor, and agency selected.
Supervision and guidance must be provided in the field. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
ANTH-3-90 Anthropology Independent Study
Individual research in selected areas. A student may repeat the course for a maximum of six semester hours. A
project proposal must be submitted to and approved by the professor supervising the research prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
ANTH-4-71 Anthropology Internship
Field work experience in a setting arranged and approved by the student, professor and agency selected.
Supervision and guidance must be provided in the field and contact with the professor must be maintained. A
student may repeat the course or a maximum of six semester hours. This course is taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor
ANTH-4354 Seminar on Primatology
Advanced study of human evolution, ecological conservation, and culture and behavior by investigation of humans'
closest living relatives, the non-human primates. Includes completion of a research project involving primate
observation and original data collection about primate behavior. (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: ANTH
2310.
ANTH-4-72 Archaeological Practicum
Participation in an approved excavation in the Mediterranean world, Western Europe, or the Near East. Students
will be expected to receive instruction in excavation techniques and in the recording and study of the site and the
material. Two weeks' work will normally be counted as equivalent to 1 credit, up to a maximum of 3 credits. (Also
listed as CLAS 4-72.) (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
ANTH-4394 Senior Special Topics Seminar
Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. A student may repeat the course if the topics change.
(Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ANTH-4395 Senior Thesis
Students will conduct research on a topic of their choice and produce a written thesis under the supervision of at
least two tenured or tenure-track members of the Trinity University faculty, at least one of whom must hold a Ph.D.
in Anthropology. To graduate with honors in the major, students must enroll in this course in each of their last two
semesters at Trinity. Students should contact the chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology
for more information about procedures to follow for writing a senior thesis. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites:
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Consent of instructor and Senior standing.
ANTH-3431 Language, Culture, and Society
Students will analyze the functions of language in everyday life in various cultures, including the role of language in
the social production and reproduction of power relations, stratification, gender roles, the formation of racial and
ethnic identities, and in the process of social change. (Also listed as SOCI 3431.)(Offered every other year.)
ANTH-3449 Globalization and Social Change
Study of the relationship between economic development and social change at the international level. Examines
the rise of capitalism as a global mode of production and its impact on local cultures in the contemporary period.
Special attention paid to the rise of transnational communities and grassroots movements for social justice. (Also
listed as SOCI 3449.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisites: At least 3 hours completed in ANTH, ECON, PLSI, or
SOCI.
ANTH-3465 Research Methods: GIS
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake spatial social research focused on the
design and completion of a semester-long research project. Spatial tools introduced emphasize geographic
information systems. The course goals include map making and the integration of information technology and
cartography. (Also listed as URBS/SOCI 3465.) (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: ANTH 3359 or SOCI 3359.
ANTH-3301 Global Health
This three-hour course considers critical concepts associated with global health including the importance of
culture to health, determinants of health, and how the organization of health systems affects health. The
relationship of demographics to epidemiology will be discussed as they define the global burden of disease.
Specific topics introduced in the course include the environment and health, children and maternal health, both
communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and unintentional injuries. A semester-long project will consider
how policy and programs can be brought together to address a global health issue. (Also listed as INTL 3301 and
SOCI 3301.)
ANTH-3424 Crime and Criminal Justice
This course examines the causes of crime, as well as how we treat the problem of crime and try to prevent it. We
will examine what crime and the criminal justice system look like in the United States in comparison to other
countries and what criminologist believe are the causes of different types of crime. Through case studies, we will
also look at some critical perspectives on mainstream beliefs about the causes of crime. (Offered every other
year.)(Also listed as SOCI 3424.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology
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ANTH-3427 Race in America
A study of relations between dominant and subaltern racial groups in the United States and other American
republics. Special attention will be paid to the social construction of racial categories and the ways in which
societies are stratified on the basis of nationality and racial group membership. The evolving dynamics of race
relations will be considered with regard to matters of power, prestige, immigration, citizenship, and identity-
formation. Various forms of contemporary racism and means of combating them will also be examined. (Offered
every other year.) (Also listed as SOCI 3327.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in SOCI, ANTH, or PLSI.
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Business, School of
Faculty
School of Business
Robert F. Scherer, Ph.D., SPHR , Professor, Dean of the School of Business
Department of Accounting
Ashley Douglass, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Amy Holmes, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Jared, Koreff, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Julie Persellin, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Chair
John Daniel Rice, J.D. , Associate Professor
Department of Business Administration
William T. Burke III, J.D. , Associate Professor
Mario Gonzalez-Fuentes, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Rita Drieghe Kosnik, Ph.D. , Professor
Yi Liu, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Dominic G. Morais, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
J. Charlene Davis, Ph.D. , Professor; Chair
Kim Robertson, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Jacob K. Tingle, Ed.D. , Assistant Professor of the Practice of Business Administration; Co-Director of the Center for
Experiential Learning and Career Success
Deli Yang, Ph.D. , Neidorff Family/Centene Corporation Endowed Professor; Associate Dean of the School of Business
Orhan Volkan Ozbek, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Department of Finance and Decision Sciences
Jorge Colazo, Ph.D. , Associate Professor; Chair
Tianxi Dong, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Eugenio Dante Suarez, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Diana Young, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Mauro Gonzaga de Oliveira, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Karl Pichler , Prassel Professor
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Shage Zhang, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Suning Zhu , Assistant Professor
Overview
The School of Business offers five Bachelor of Science degrees and one Bachelor of Arts degree. The Bachelor of
Science degrees are designed to accommodate those students who want to pursue specialized study in the
following areas: accounting, finance, business analytics and technology, international business, and business
administration (with concentrations in either marketing or management). The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed
to accommodate those students who do not wish to pursue an in-depth study of one of the areas in business, but
who also desire to undertake a double major, where one of those majors is business. These degree programs are
accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degrees complete a core of 28 credit hours with additional major-
specific requirements. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree complete a core of 28 credit hours and six
hours of electives beyond that core. A student who pursues either a major or a minor in the School of Business
must take at least 50% of the School of Business credit hours that apply toward his/her degree at Trinity
University. Furthermore, at least 50% of the credit hours identified as major or concentration requirements for the
Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Business must be taken at Trinity University.
The degree programs are designed to fulfill the needs of students who, upon graduation, intend immediately to
pursue careers in business, government, or the non-profit sector, as well as those students who plan to undertake
graduate study in business or law. The School of Business core includes those courses prospective employers are
most apt to require and that are generally required as prerequisites for most Master of Business Administration
degree programs, as well as being desired courses for graduate study in law.
Students should apply for admission to major in accounting, finance, business analytics and technology,
international business, or business administration early in the sophomore year so that they may be assigned a
major adviser. The advising process is important for all School of Business majors as it provides a basis for the
development of a comprehensive program that best meets both the academic and career objectives of the student.
The general requirements for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are listed below. For full
admission to any School of Business major, a student must first complete ACCT 1301, ECON 1311, BAT 2301, and
one of MATH 1305 or MATH 1311, all with grades of C or better. Provisional acceptance may be granted if it is
apparent that an applicant can meet the requirements for full acceptance by the end of the semester in which
application is made.
Requirements
The School of Business offers six majors (five Bachelor of Science majors and one Bachelor of Arts major):
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Arts in Business
The School also offers one Master of Science in Accounting, and four minors:
Minor in Business
Minor in Business Administration Legal Studies
Minor in Data Science
Minor in Global Supply Chain Management
Majors
All School of Business majors (B.Sc. or B.A.) require:
I. Requirements for admission to the majors:
For full admission to any School of Business major (B.Sc. or B.A.), students must first complete the
following courses from the core business curriculum with grades of C or better:
One of MATH 1305 or MATH 1311A.
ACCT 1301B.
ECON 1311C.
BAT 2301D.
Note: Department Chairs may grant provisional acceptance if it is apparent that an applicant can
meet the requirements for full acceptance by the end of the semester in which application is made.
II. Core business curriculum:
The core business curriculum includes courses that may reside within the School of Business or in
some other discipline and are foundational to all majors in the School.
All School of Business majors require the following classes (34 hours):
One of MATH 1305 or MATH 1311A.
ECON 1311, 1312B.
ACCT 1301C.
One of BAT 1101 or 1102D.
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BAT 2301,2302,3301E.
BUSN 3302, 4301F.
MGMT 2301G.
MKTG 2301H.
Note: ECON 1311 and ECON 1312 may not be taken on a pass/fail basis
III. Other general requirements:
Completion of an approved study abroad experience or the successful completion of aA.
modern foreign language course numbered 2302 or its equivalent.
Completion of electives sufficient to bring the total credit hours outside of the School ofB.
Business to at least 60.
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 124C.
credit hours.
IV. In addition to the general requirements for admission, the core business curriculum and other general
requirements, specific requirements for the different majors are:
A. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this degree plan is 58 (34 hours from
core business curriculum + 24 hours from specific courses).
Completion of this major involves the general requirements for admission, the core business
curriculum, other general requirements and:
Accounting major required courses (21 hours): ACCT 1302, 3303, 3341, 3342, 3343, 3344,1.
and 4344
Elective courses (3 hours): Students must complete at least three hours of2.
business electives that may include ACCT 4397, ACCT 4697, or any other upper division non-
core course offered or cross-listed by any department in the School of Business. Whenever
possible, students are encouraged to select courses that offer significant experiential
components.
Notes:
Although not a requirement for the major, the norm is that students also complete a paid
internship (ACCT 4697) during their senior year. Because the sequencing of courses is
critical for students to be able to do so and to otherwise complete the academic
requirements for the B.S. degree in four years, the following guidance is provided:
Year 1 & 2: Students should enroll in ACCT 1301, ACCT 1302. Students who intend to
study abroad as a part of their major requirements should plan on completing study
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abroad prior to their junior year or during a summer.
Junior: Fall semester – ACCT 3341, ACCT 3343; Spring semester – ACCT 3342, ACCT
3344.
Senior: Fall semester – ACCT 4344; Spring semester – ACCT 4697, ACCT 3303, and
BUSN 4301.
Note that a student intern will be enrolled for only 12 hours during the spring semester of the
senior year; therefore, it is imperative that a minimum of 112 hours have been completed by
the end of the fall semester senior year and that ACCT 3303 and BUSN 4301 be deferred until
the spring semester senior year.
Prospective students should also note that the State of Texas requires that a CPA candidate
complete a minimum of 150 credit hours in order to take the Uniform Certified Public
Accountant Examination. This major only partially satisfies those educational requirements,
so a student intending to sit for the CPA exam will also need to complete graduate study in
accounting. The Department of Accounting in the School of Business offers a two-semester
Master of Science in Accounting degree program which, in combination with the B.S. in
accounting, completes the hour credit and course requirements for CPA candidacy. Students
interested in learning more about the accounting program should contact the Chair of the
Department of Accounting for additional information.
B. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this degree plan is:
Management concentration: 46 (34 hours from core business curriculum + 12 hours
from specific courses)
Marketing concentration: 49 (34 hours from core business curriculum + 15 hours from
specific courses)
Completion of this major involves the general requirements for admission, the core business
curriculum, other general requirements and:
Management Concentration (12 hours): Students choosing this option should1.
complete MGMT 3371 and 9 hours from the courses that follow: MGMT 3361, MGMT
3372, MGMT 3383
Marketing Concentration (15 hours): Students choosing this option must complete2.
MKTG 3381, 3383, 4381 and an additional 6 hours from the courses that follow: MKTG
3361, 3382, INTB 3363, 4362. In order to enroll in MKTG 4381 in their Senior year,
students must complete 3381 and 3383 by the end of their Junior year.
C. Bachelor of Science in International Business Degree
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this degree plan is 58 (34 hours from
core business curriculum + 24 hours from specific courses).
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Completion of this major involves the general requirements for admission, the core business
curriculum, other general requirements and:
Required courses (15 hours): MGMT 3361, FNCE/ECON 3361, MKTG 3361, INTB 3361,1.
INTB 4361
International Business electives (6 hours):2.
At least 3 hours from INTB 3330, 3363, 3365, 4362, and/or BUSN 3340I.
Interdisciplinary international electives: COMM 3322/HCOM 3374, ECON 3318,II.
3347, FNCE 3348, and INTB 3346
International experiential requirement (3 hours): International Business Internship3.
(INTB 3396, INTB 3-97 or INTB 3372) with International Business Summer Program,
Madrid Program, Shanghai Policy Program, or other pre-approved internship
programs.
Note: University policy requires that all students intending to study abroad have a GPA
of 2.75 or above. To satisfy the experiential requirement for the major, a student must
have both an approved study abroad experience and an approved international
internship (a minimum of 120 hours of work experience with the sponsoring company
or organization). All students are strongly encouraged to complete their international
internship while they study abroad.
Language requirement: Foreign Language (3301 or 3302). Students must either1.
complete a modern foreign language course (minimum level 3301) or demonstrate
fluency in a foreign language.
D. Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and Technology Degree
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this degree plan is 56 (34 hours from
core business curriculum + 22 hours from specific courses).
Completion of this major involves the general requirements for admission, the core business
curriculum, other general requirements and:
Specific requirements for admission to the major: In addition to the requirements for1.
admission to any School of Business major, for full admission to this major, a student
must first complete the following courses with the grades specified below:
BAT 1101 or 1102 with C or better
BAT 2301 with B or better
BAT 2302 with B or better
BAT 3301 with B or better
MATH 2308 (3 hours)1.
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Business analytics and technology major requirements (4 courses; 10 hours): BAT2.
3303, 3305, 4102 and 4301
Nine credit hours of electives (9 hours). 3.
Although students may choose any combination of courses, depending on whether they
are interested in Data Science or Supply Chain Analytics they would typically choose
their nine hours from either one of the following two groups:
Interest in Data Science:
BAT 1102 if not taken as part of the business core
BAT 3302
BAT 3306
BAT 3390
BAT 3-97
Interest in Supply Chain Analytics:
BAT 1102 if not taken as part of the business core
One of either BAT 3304 or BAT 3394
BAT 3307
BAT 3390
BAT 3-97
Notes:
BAT 3394 can only be taken as part of Trinity's faculty-led study abroad summer program to
Japan, if available. Check availability of both the program and the course with the study
abroad office or the Department Chair.
BAT 3390 (Special Topics) can be taken up to two times as long as the topics are different,
each time requiring consent from instructor and department chair.
BAT 3-97 (Internship in Business Analytics and Technology) can be taken multiple times for
up to six credit hours in total.
E. Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this degree plan is 58 (34 hours from
core business curriculum + 24 hours from specific courses).
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Completion of this major involves the general requirements for admission, the core business
curriculum, other general requirements and:
Required courses (18 hours):1.
ACCT 3341
ACCT 3342
FNCE 3352
FNCE 3353
FNCE 3361
FNCE 3362
Elective courses (6 hours). Students can take these credit hours from any1.
combination of courses below but depending on whether the student's interest is
either Corporate Finance or Investments, typically the 6 credit hours will be taken from
either one of the following two groups (not all choices may be available in a given
year):
Corporate Finance: 6 hours from
FNCE 3351
FNCE 3366
FNCE 4362
FNCE 4366
Investments: 6 hours from
FNCE 3363
FNCE 3366
FNCE 4363
A grade of C or higher in FNCE 3301. 1.
F. Bachelor of Arts in Business Degree
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this degree plan is 40 (34 hours from
core business curriculum + 6 hours from elective courses).
Completion of this major involves the general requirements for admission, the core business
curriculum, other general requirements and:
Completion of a second major from a department outside of the School of Business at1.
Trinity University
Completion of six hours of electives in the School of Business 2.
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Graduate Degree
A. Master of Science in Accounting Degree
The Master of Science in Accounting program is a two-semester program that typically is
undertaken as a fifth year of study by students who have completed the Bachelor of Science
degree in Accounting. The program is structured to develop and perfect technical, theoretical, and
interpersonal skills required of accounting professionals. Upon completion of an undergraduate
accounting degree and the Master of Science in Accounting program, the student will have
satisfied the educational requirements for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in
the state of Texas.
The requirements for full admission to the program include:
Senior standing as an undergraduate student, or a baccalaureate degree.
Completion of six undergraduate Accounting courses: (ACCT 1301, 1302, 3341, 3342, 3343, 4344)
or their equivalent with acceptable grades. Students who do not have an undergraduate business
degree will need three additional business courses to meet CPA exam requirements in Texas.
A grade point average of 3.00 or better on the last 60 hours of undergraduate level work and
an average of 3.00 or better in upper division Accounting coursework.
Acceptable scores not more than five years old on the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT).
Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers regarding the applicant’s character,
motivation, and intellectual ability.
In evaluating an application for graduate study, the department chair or program director will
consider the applicant’s commitment to and suitability for the profession. Applicants who meet the
requirements for regular admission may nonetheless be denied admission if significant academic,
ethical, or dispositional concerns are identified as part of the admission process.
Students who do not meet the requirements for unconditional acceptance may be considered
for acceptance on a provisional basis.
Course of Study
Students are scheduled for five courses during each of the two semesters of graduate study.
Courses include:
ACCT-5341 Accounting Theory
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ACCT-5343 Seminar in Advanced Federal Tax
ACCT-5344 Advanced Auditing: Professional Standards and Practices
ACCT-5345 Advanced Managerial Accounting
ACCT-5346 Advanced Financial and Nonprofit Accounting
ACCT-5349 Seminar in Ethics and Professional Responsibility
ACCT-5390 Special Topics in Accounting (3)
MGMT-5372 Conflict Management
Minors
A. Minor in Business
In addition to the degree programs offered to business majors, the School of Business offers a
minor in Business to students who would like to explore the subject of business in depth but
whose primary interests lie elsewhere. The total number of credit hours from courses particular to
this minor is 27.
Requirements for the minor are:
Required courses: 1.
ECON 1311
ACCT 1301
BAT 2301,2302
BUSN 3302
MGMT 2301
MKTG 2301
FNCE 3301
One three-hour upper-division elective course within the School of Business1.
Notes:
None of the courses used to satisfy these requirements may be taken Pass/Fail
B. Minor in Business Administration Legal Studies
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The Minor in Business Administration Legal Studies is designed for students who would like to
develop a practical understanding of legal theory and the rules of law applicable to public and
private institutions, with emphasis on business enterprises. Students contemplating graduate
studies in business, law, medicine, or other professional areas and those who intend to serve in an
organizational leadership capacity would find that the Legal Studies Minor complements their
major field of study.
The total number of credit hours from courses particular to this minor is 18.
Requirements for the minor are:
The following three courses are required for completion of the minor:1.
ACCT 1301
BUSN 3302
BUSN 3341
At least one three-hour course in law focusing on business regulation: BUSN/ECON1.
3338, INTB 3361, ECON 3336, ECON 3339, or appropriate BUSN 3-90 or other course
approved by the minor adviser.
At least one three-hour course in law applicable to business from a perspective other2.
than business or economics: COMM 3362, PHIL 3453, PLSI 3351, SOCI 3350 or other
law course outside of business and economics approved by the minor adviser.
One additional three-hour course in law from either 1 or 2 above. 3.
Note: If a student wishes to pursue a minor in Business and a minor in Business
Administration Legal Studies, the courses required by one minor cannot simultaneously be
counted to fulfill the requirements of the other. Moreover, a student receiving any School of
Business major may not receive a minor in Business or a minor in Business Administration
Legal Studies.
C. Minor in Data Science
The Minor in Data Science is directed towards students who would like to achieve a basic yet
rigorous understanding of the fundamentals of Data Science, from data gathering and visualization
to analytic models. The minor typically requires 20 credit hours in the School of Business, three
hours in Mathematics and the successful completion of a primary major.
Requirements:
Students must take:
BAT 1101
BAT 1102
One of BAT 2301 or MATH 1320
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BAT 2302
BAT 3302
BAT 3303
MATH 2308
BAT 3305
BAT 3306
D. Minor in Global Supply Management
The Minor in Global Supply Chain Management addresses students who would like achieve a basic
yet rigorous understanding of the fundamentals of supply chain management in a global setting,
including topics such as operations, procurement, lean systems, sourcing, warehousing, supply
chain analytics and international logistics and distribution. The minor typically requires 20 credit
hours in the School of Business and the successful completion of a primary major.
Requirements:
Students must take:
BAT 1101
BAT 1102
One of BAT 2301 or MATH 1320
BAT 2302
BAT 3301
One of BAT 3304 or BAT 3394
BAT 3307
An additional 3 credit hours from one of the following, in all cases selected in agreement
with and pre-authorized by the Dept. Chair:
An appropriate upper level elective in the School of Business
BAT 3390, an independent study course, with a topic related to supply chain
management
BAT 3_97, an internship course, with a topic related to supply chain management
Courses
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Accounting
ACCT-1300 Understanding the Language of Business
An introduction to financial and managerial accounting for students who are not majoring in Business, but whose
future leadership roles in traditional business environments, non-profit organizations, and other sectors may
require and understanding of accounting information. Students will study the development of accounting
information and its use to communicate information for personal and organizational decision making. This course
does not satisfy curricular requirements for students majoring in Business, nor may students majoring in business
earn elective credit for this course subsequent to completion of ACCT 1301.
ACCT-1301 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
An introduction to business and the basic concepts of financial accounting. The course incorporates identifying,
analyzing, measuring, recording, and communicating financial information for businesses that are organized and
operated for profit. Emphasis is placed on applications of these concepts to real world situations.
ACCT-1302 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
An introduction to cost and managerial accounting with special focus on the application of cost accounting
techniques such as managerial planning, control, and decision making tools. A special effort is made to integrate
standards of ethical conduct for management accountants throughout the course. Prerequisite: ACCT 1301
ACCT-1341 Capitalism, Accounting, and Accountability
The purpose of this course is to investigate the importance of financial accounting and financial accountability to
Western economies and societies. The course uses readings from "Great Books" to inform discussions about
modern capitalist economies and then explores the importance of accounting and accountability in the success
(and failure) of organizations, economies, and empires from the 14th century to the present. The course also
includes discussions related to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. School of Business majors may
not earn business elective credit for this course.
ACCT-2141 The Accounting Profession and Professionalism
An overview of the accounting profession, with emphasis on areas of practice, professionalism, and ethical norms.
Must be taken on a pass/fail basis. (Offered every Fall.) Corequisite: ACCT 3341 and junior standing, or consent of
the instructor.
ACCT-3142 Introduction to Oil and Gas Accounting
The course focuses on the basic vocabulary, accounting, and reporting practices related to exploration, acquisition,
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development, and production of oil and gas resources. Must be taken on a pass/fail basis. (Offered every Spring.)
Corequisite: ACCT 3342 and junior standing, or consent of the instructor
ACCT-3303 Business Analytics
In this course we explore how to solve modern business problems using analytical and computational methods
that require sophisticated skills in quantitative analysis as well as in data storage, retrieval and manipulation. We
apply diverse analytical approaches to issues from different functional areas which require an integrative look at
the problem solving process. (Also listed as BAT 3303) (Offered every other Fall.) Prerequisite: BAT 1101, BAT
2301, BAT 2302 and MATH 2308.
ACCT-3341 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
A comprehensive study of the conceptual bases and standards of financial accounting. The course focuses on
analyzing transactions and internal events in terms of current accounting theory and applying this theory in
financial reporting. Prerequisites: ACCT 1301 and Junior standing or consent of instructor.
ACCT-3342 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
A continuation of ACCT 3341 with emphasis on accounting for shareholders' equity, debt securities, investments,
pensions, leases, and other contemporary accounting topics. Prerequisite: ACCT 3341.
ACCT-3343 Introduction to Federal Income Tax
An introduction to federal income tax law, primarily as it applies to individuals. Emphasis is placed on the various
facets of calculating tax liability, the conceptual and theoretical bases of tax law, and practical problems
encountered in its application. Prerequisites: ACCT 1301 and Junior standing.
ACCT-3344 Accounting Information Systems
This course investigates the components of accounting information systems (AIS) and dynamics of change in
those systems. Focus is placed upon changing computer and networking technologies in modern accounting
information systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 3341
ACCT-3-90 Studies in Accounting
Designed for students wishing to continue the study of accounting beyond regularly offered courses. Credit from
one to six hours. No more than a total of six hours credit may be earned in 3-90 courses in business administration.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Junior standing.
ACCT-4344 Auditing
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A study of accounting attestation standards and procedures. Topics include audit objectives, ethics, auditor's legal
liability, generally accepted auditing standards, audit planning, and internal audit functions. Prerequisite: ACCT
3342.
ACCT-4097 Accounting Internship
The accounting internship is a structured full-time eight-week internship under the supervision of accounting
professionals in either private or public practice. This not-for-credit internship requires employer documentation of
the internship objectives and nature of work assignments, submission of employer intern evaluations, and a
summary memorandum from the intern at the conclusion of the internship period. Course must be taken on a
Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Senior Standing, major in accounting and approval of the instructor.
ACCT-4397 Accounting Internship
The accounting internship is a structured full-time eight-week internship under the supervision of accounting
professionals in either private or public practice. This three-credit hour internship requires employer
documentation of the internship objectives and nature of work assignments, submission of employer intern
evaluations, bi-weekly intern journals, and a summary memorandum from the intern at the conclusion of the
internship period. Course must be taken Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: senior standing, concentration in accounting and
approval of the instructor.
ACCT-4697 Accounting Internship
A supervised internship where the student works with an accounting or business firm learning accounting
procedures and practices. The internship will normally be completed by working for an organization on a full-time
basis over a period of eight weeks during the spring semester of the senior year. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail
basis. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Business
BUSN-1359 Professional Ethics
A critical Examination of ethics and ethical issues involved in professional life. Typical topics will include the
following: ethical theory, theory of justice, professional codes of conduct, corporate responsibility, harassment
policy, affirmative action, the moral status of animals, experimentation using animal and human subjects, the
physician-patient relationship, reproductive ethics, and health care policy. (Also listed as PHIL 1359.) PHIL 1354
and BUSN 1359 may not both be taken for credit.
BUSN-3302 Legal Concepts of Business I
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Studies the American legal system, principles of the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, sales, and business
ethics. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
BUSN-3311 Organizational Communication
Studies the theory and practice of communication within organizations. Includes the fit of communication into
organizational theory; communication climate and cultures; leadership and management styles; information
networking; and the diagnosis and evaluation of communication problems. (Also listed as HCOM 3362.)
BUSN-3313 The American Corporation
This course acquaints the student with organization theory, corporate decision-making, and the role of the
corporation in society. Contemporary corporate issues are discussed and analyzed through readings and the
application of fundamental principles to case studies. (Also listed as ECON 3362.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311
BUSN-3315 Iceland - Its Unique Geological, Economic and Cultural History
This course will expose students to the unique economic, geologic, and cultural history of Iceland. The economic
aspects will focus on the role of financial markets and monetary institutions in economic booms and crashes
using Iceland as a case study, possible solutions to public good problems such as the Icelandic fishing quota,
business practices which often prioritize protection of the environment and social responsibility, and the role of
international trade in development of a small country. The geological history will emphasize Iceland's plate
tectonic setting, volcanism, glacial history and related hazards, geothermal energy, and the effects of climate
change. The cultural portion will explore the fundamental role of literature in a country with virtually no illiteracy,
and the role of the sagas in the transmission of culture, language, and the law in the country with the oldest
parliament in the world. (Also listed as GEOS 3315, ECON 3315, INTL 3315, and PLSI 3315.) (Offered every other
year.)
BUSN-3338 Government Regulation of Business
Economic analysis of direct government regulatory activity. The course first explores how regulation arises from
the political process. These insights, and the tools of microeconomic theory, are then applied to analyze public
policy in such fields as electricity, telecommunications, broadcasting, transportation, and safety. (Also listed as
ECON 3338.) Prerequisite: Three hours of upper division Economics, or consent of instructor.
BUSN-3340 Haciendo Negocios En Latinoamerica (Doing Business in Latin America)
This course is both a language and an applied business course. On the language part, it is intended to increase the
Spanish proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. The other aspect of the course includes a thorough
understanding of cultural, political, and economic aspects of the Latin American business environment. Moreover,
the course will immerse the student in the intricacies of exporting to, importing from, establishing a new business
in, or operating a foreign branch in a Latin American country. (Also listed as LAC 3340.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311,
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Spanish proficiency, and consent of instructor.
BUSN-3341 Legal Concepts of Business II
Provides the principles of the law of business organizations and regulation; agency, partnerships, corporations,
property, debtor-creditor rights, bankruptcy; additional topics include trusts, wills, business and professional
responsibility. Prerequisites: BUSN 3302 and Junior standing, or consent of instructor.
BUSN-3345 Economic and Business History of the United States Since 1865
A study of the development of American business and the economy from the U.S. Civil War to the present. (Also
listed as ECON 3345 and HIST 3361). Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and 3 hours of U.S. history or consent of
instructor.
BUSN-3366 The Globalized Economy: America and Japan in the 21st Century
The course examines issues such as the interconnection between politics and economics, globalization,
multinational corporations, tariffs, free trade agreements and the World Trade Organization, economic
development, world financial market crisis, East Asian socioeconomic issues, the Japanese economy, the creation
of wealth, and rising economic inequality. All of these issues are essential for an understanding of life in the 21st
century, and they are all particularly salient in Japan and the United States of America. The course will also
compare marketing and management paradigms in both countries, as well as a description of Japanese lean
manufacture production models. (Offered every year). (Also listed as ECON 3366.) Prerequisite: Consent of
Instructor
BUSN-3367 Comparative Views of Modern China
This course represents an overview of the most important economic relationship of the twenty-first century. The
global financial crisis that started in 2008 revealed just how much the strategic relationship between China and the
United States represents the heart of the world's economy. China has recently surpassed Japan to become the
world's second largest economy and America's third largest commercial partner. The rise of China has brought
about a reorganization of the global economy and the international balance of power. This new world order carries
challenges and opportunities. China remains a communist country with a significant legacy of a command
economy. It is also a market economy. Understanding this mixture - capitalism with Chinese characteristics or the
Chinese variety Capitalism - is the major aim of this course. We also cover topics relevant to the economic
relationship between China and the USA, including international trade and the balance of trade, the Chinese
currency system, the growth of China and its growing influence in the international sphere. (Also listed as ECON
3367, CHIN 3367, and URBS 3367.)
BUSN-3-90 Studies in Business
Designed for students wishing to continue the study of business beyond areas offered in regular classroom work.
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Credit from one to six hours. No more than a total of six hours credit may be earned in 3-90 courses in business
administration. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Junior standing.
BUSN-3-97 Internship in Business Administration
The Business internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work experience with an accepted
employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be preapproved and
must include specific learning objectives, weekly and final reflections from the intern, and evaluations from the
employer. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient preparation in an academic field.
The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed, from 0 to 6 hours per
semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: 15
hours of Core Business Curriculum, Consent of Internship Coordinator and appropriate School of Business
Department Chair.
BUSN-4130 Quanqiu Shangwu Wenhua-Zhong-Mei Jiaodian (Global Business Culture)
A companion course to INTB/CHIN 3330 which examines the diverse business culture in China in comparison to
that in other countries, particularly in the United States. This course must be taken concurrently with INTB/CHIN
3330 and will be taught entirely in Chinese. Students must have the ability to write and converse in Chinese. (Also
listed as CHIN 4130 and LAC 4130.) Prerequisites: Senior Standing, CHIN 3302 or the equivalent, and Consent of
Instructor Corequisite: INTB/CHIN 3330
BUSN-4301 Strategic Management
A study in which decision making is emphasized through the analysis of company operations in policy formulation
and administration. A course in which the student can apply knowledge acquired in other courses to business
problems. Prerequisites: Completion of all other Business Core courses, ECON 1312, and Senior standing.
BUSN-4355 Entrepreneurial Venture Planning
This capstone course takes a previously "vetted"business or social venture from concept to the potential launch of
a new business. This course explores the enrepreneurial process from the initial conception of an idea through the
exit strategy, with a emphasis on the evaluation and development of a formal, comprehensive business plan with
focus on legal structure, accounting, business ethics, marketing and finance. Prerequisites: ENTR 3341 or Consent
of Instructor
BUSN-4364 Internationalizing Intellectual Property
Examines theories and strategic significance of intellectual property within a global environment. Intellectual
property such as patents, marks, industrial designs, and trade secrets are examined with an emphasis placed upon
strategic and managerial intellectual property issues between the United States and China. Course taught in
English. (Also listed as CHIN 4364.) Prerequisites: Senior standing and Consent of Instructor
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BUSN-3314 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility: A Global Concern
This course explores the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, natural capital, and
human capital and their relationships to the global business environment. Student teams will partner with students
from a non-US university through a collaborative online international learning (COIL) component to expand
students' appreciation of the global nature of CSR issues. (Offered every Fall.)
Business Analytics and Technology
BAT-1101 Spreadsheet Based Modeling and Data Analysis
Spreadsheet software widely used to manipulate, explore and analyze data across enterprise. This hands-on
course will sharpen your analytical and software skills and prepare you to use spreadsheet software in a variety of
business scenarios. (Offered every other Spring).
BAT-1102 Intermediate Spreadsheet Modeling and Analysis
Spreadsheet software is widely used to manipulate, explore and analyze data across the enterprise. This hands-on
course will provide an in-depth exploration of intermediate and some advanced Excel functionality. (Offered every
semester). Prerequisite: BAT 1101 or consent of instructor
BAT-2301 Statistics for Business and Economics
Applications of statistical techniques to business and economics. Sampling, tests of hypotheses, regression and
other statistical techniques and their implementation using modern statistical software. (Also listed as ECON
2301.)(Offered every semester)
BAT-2302 Fundamentals of Information Systems
Systems theory, information quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are
introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications systems, are stressed. Concepts
of organizations, information systems growth, and process improvements are introduced.
BAT-3301 Operations Management
Provides a broad view into the scope of work, tools, and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, that the
modern Operations Manager should master, with application to both goods and services. Topics include
Operations Strategy, Forecasting, Facility Location and Layout, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Inventory
Management, Quality Management, Work Design, and current trends in Operations such as Six Sigma and Lean
Manufacturing. Prerequisite: BAT 2301, BAT 1101 and BAT 2302
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BAT-3302 Data Science
Storage, retrieval and analysis of data sets, with emphasis in "data wrangling" and the application of specialized
software, computational techniques and algorithms to practical scenarios. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite:
BAT 2301, BAT 2302
BAT-3303 Business Analytics
In this course we explore how to solve modern business problems using analytical and computational methods
that require sophisticated skills in quantitative analysis as well as in data storage, retrieval and manipulation. We
apply diverse analytical approaches to issues from different functional areas which require an integrative look at
the problem solving process. (Also listed as ACCT 3303.) (Offered every other Fall.) Prerequisite: BAT 1101, BAT
2301, 2302, and MATH 2308.
BAT-3304 Lean Process Improvement
Grounded in practices developed by Toyota Motor Corp., "Lean" is a system of tools, techniques and philosophies
that seek to relentlessly eliminate waste along the value added process in the creation of goods or services. Lean
is the "de facto" benchmark in production systems, and it is becoming so for administrative processes and health
care management. Through this course this will familiarize the student with the evolution of production systems,
provide them with an advanced tool set for the implementation of Lean across different industries and allow the
student to critically compare and contrast Lean with other production systems and philosophies. (Offered every
Fall). Prerequisites: BAT 3301 or Consent of Instructor
BAT-3305 Machine Learning
The study and implementation of machine learning algorithms to solve problems that involve big data sets in
business analytics and related applications. Topics include logistic regression, k-nearest neighbors, linear
discriminant analysis, classification trees, k-means clustering, principal component analysis, text mining and
sentiment analysis among others, as well as how to choose the best analytic strategy in different business
scenarios. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: BAT 3303, MATH 2308
BAT-3306 Databases
An overview of implementation and practical uses for different types of databases. Includes relational (SQL), non-
relational, and other databases. This course includes designing and implementing a database with real business
data on a provisioned server. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: BAT 2301, BAT 2302
BAT-3307 Global Supply Chain Management
This is a managerially oriented Global Supply Chain Management course. Topics include new product
development, procurement, contracting, materials supply coordination, manufacturing requirements planning,
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production planning and scheduling, warehousing, and forward and reverse logistics and distribution, all in the
context of global supply chains. (Offered Occasionally.) Prerequisite: BAT 3301
BAT-3390 Special Topics
From time to time, special topics courses may be offered in the area of Business Analytics and Technology. The
contents of the course will vary depending on the topic. This course may be taken up to two times, as long as the
course content changes. (Offered occasionally.) Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
BAT-3394 The Japanese Production System in Context
We examine the evolution of production systems from the Middle Ages to present times, focusing on the Lean
paradigm, or Toyota Production System (Toyota Seisan Hoshiki). We will learn the basics of production
management, and we will study, analyze, compare, and contrast Lean with other older and newer systems and
explore the social, cultural, and philosophical context that makes Lean the current benchmark in production quality
and efficiency. As part of the coursework, students will research some aspect of Lean and produce a research
report and presentation. (Offered occasionally.)
BAT-3-97 Business Analytics Internship
The Business Analytics and Technology internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work
experience with an accepted employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience
must be preapproved and must include specific learning objectives, weekly and final reflections from the intern,
and evaluations from the employer. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient
preparation in an academic field. The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work
performed, from 0 to 6 hours per semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Must be taken on a
Pass/Fail basis. (Offered every semester). Prerequisite: Consent of internship coordinator and Finance and
Decision Science department chair.
BAT-4102 Experiential Portfolio in Business Analytics and Technology
This course consists in producing under faculty guidance a coherent, professional physical or digital portfolio
including all experiential work undertook in the BAT major and an integrative summary narrative, in order to
promote self-reflection of the overall degree program and also to have a readily available body of evidence of
practical work for employment or graduate studies purposes. This course is to be taken concurrently with the
capstone experience in BAT and usually supervised by the same instructor. (Offered every Spring.) Corequisites:
BAT 4301
BAT-4301 Consulting Experience in Business Analytics and Technology
This is an experiential course in which teams of students conduct consultancy projects at the premises of host
organizations. Teams are guided by one or more faculty members and are evaluated by both faculty and the host
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organizations. Topics must be strongly related to current challenges in business analytics, technology, operations,
or information systems. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisites: BAT 3305 Corequisite: BAT 4102
BAT-1111 Data Visualization Lab
This lab offers hands-on instruction in data visualization design and implementation using state of the art software
solutions. This lab is open to students of all majors and may offer the opportunity to earn an external certification
if so desired by the student.
Finance
FNCE-1300 Personal Finance
This course cannot be used to satisfy any of the requirements for a Business degree. This course addresses the
major personal financial planning issues that individuals and households face, with an overview that includes all
aspects of personal financial management including budgeting, retirement planning, life and health insurance,
income taxes, auto and real estate transactions, estate planning and personal investments. Topics also include
establishing savings goals, using banking, credit, and other financial services, tax planning, making good
investments, and comparing insurance products.
FNCE-3301 Corporate Finance
An introduction to the key concepts of modern corporate finance. It covers the theory and applications of time
value of money, cash flow analysis and capital budgeting principles, financing choices, capital structure
considerations and working capital management. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: ACCT 1301, ECON 1311,
BAT 2301, and one of (BAT 1101 or BAT 1102).
FNCE-3348 International Monetary Systems
A study of the principles and practices of foreign exchange, international money markets, the balance of payments,
payments adjustment mechanism and the national policies for achieving both domestic and international
objectives. Coverage includes the description and history of the relevant national and international institutions.
Practice is provided in reading and understanding recent international economic events and current policy issues.
(Also listed as ECON 3348). Prerequisites: ECON 1311 and ECON 1312
FNCE-3351 Financial Institutions and Markets
Analytical investigation of the structure, efficiency, and regulation of financial markets and institutions. Topics
include determination of the level and structure of interest rates, asset valuation and the flow of funds between
markets, theory and practice of financial intermediation, and the social utility of the financial sector. (Also listed as
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ECON 3356.) Prerequisites: ECON 1312
FNCE-3352 Investments I
Analysis of financial instruments including securities and bonds, as well as macro and industry sector analysis.
(Offered every year.) Prerequisites: FNCE 3301.
FNCE-3353 Investments II
This course covers less common investment vehicles such as real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and venture
capital. (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: FNCE 3301
FNCE-3361 International Finance
This course emphasizes the study of the global exchange rate and associated derivatives markets with particular
emphasis on foreign risk hedging; the study of financial equilibrium relations and their effects on the international
capital markets, and the potential arbitrage opportunities that result in the absence of equilibrium; and the use of
case studies to illustrate the application of theoretical tools on the multinational corporate environment. (Also
listed as ECON 3361.) Prerequisites: FNCE 3301 or consent of instructor.
FNCE-3362 Equity Valuation
The objective of this course is to develop the ability to value a company's equity by analyzing its financial
statements and forecasting its financial performance. This class will look at differences in valuation approaches,
the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, and why different approaches are used depending on
the situation. Financial principles and procedures are applied in the analysis of real world data. (Offered every
year.) Prerequisites: FNCE 3301 and ACCT 3341
FNCE-3363 Student Managed Fund I
Combines study of the security analysis and portfolio management with practical demands of hands-on money
management. Provides opportunity to invest university endowment funds. Topics include economic, industry, and
company analysis; economic and financial forecasts; valuation models; portfolio theory; investment philosophy;
ethics in investing; capital market performance history; managing endowment funds; and portfolio performance
measurement. (Offered every Fall) Prerequisites: FNCE 3352, 3362 and consent of instructor.
FNCE-3366 Professionalism and Ethics in Finance
This course exposes students to a framework for making ethical financial decisions and to the professional culture
of Finance including professional etiquette. Students apply abstract ethical concepts to real-world financial
decisions and discuss the personal and professional penalties associate with failure to maintain the highest
ethical standards. (Offered every Fall.)
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FNCE-3-90 Studies in Finance
Designed for students wishing to continue the study of Finance beyond areas offered in regular classroom work.
Credit from one to six hours. No more than a total of six credit hours may be earned in 3-90 courses in Business
Administration. Prerequisites: FNCE 3301, consent of Instructor, and Junior Standing
FNCE-3-97 Finance Internship
The Finance and Decision Sciences internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work experience
with an accepted employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be
preapproved and must include specific learning objectives, weekly and final reflections from the intern, and
evaluations from the employer. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient preparation
in an academic field. The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed,
from 0 to 6 hours per semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail
basis. (Offered every semester). Prerequisite: 15 hours of Core Business Curriculum, Consent of internship
coordinator and Finance and Decision Science department chair.
FNCE-4362 Derivatives
Derivatives are financial assets that are now essential tools for investors, corporations and financial institutions to
manage risk. This course represents advanced study in the way that these assets are developed and marketed,
how they operate, and how they are used. Special emphasis is given to the understanding of how markets come to
price these sometimes complicated financial assets. This course provides tools necessary to manage rise, and to
value and utilize derivatives in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: FNCE 3352 - Investments
FNCE-4363 Student Managed Fund II
A continuation of FNCE 3363. Mentoring and leadership of FNCE 3363 students. Continued and advanced student
of security analysis and portfolio management with practical demands of hands-on money management. Provides
opportunity to invest university endowment funds. Advanced investments and portfolio management related
learning experience tailored to individual student interests. Prerequisites: FNCE 3363
FNCE-4366 Advanced Financial Management
A capstone corporate finance class focusing on advanced financial management decision-making in capital
budgeting, dividend policy, capital structure, and corporate restructuring. The format of the course is seminar style
in that the majority of the classes will be interactive and case-based. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisites: FNCE
3301 and FNCE 3362
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International Business
INTB-2301 International Business Environment
This course focuses on an issue that is of fundamental importance to the study of international business: external
relationships involving multinational firms. It provides participants with a theoretical and empirical understanding
of how these relationships cause multinationals to behave in certain ways and what the consequences of
particular courses of action might be. The course is designed to prepare students, in an integrated setting, to
assess the interactions between multinational organizations and institutions (e.g. International Trade Commission,
World Trade Organization). It helps participants develop awareness in the process of assessing corporate risks and
opportunities to survive and grow in global markets. (Offered every Fall).
INTB-3330 Global Business Culture
This course aims to provide students with a critical and comprehensive understanding of CEO behaviors and
cultural reasoning behind their success and/or failure. Emphasis is on comparative analysis of the business
culture between China and the US, and related global perspectives. Extensive case applications focus on
international CEO comparisons (e.g. American, Chinese, Latin American CEOs). This is a course to prepare students
to interact effectively with cross-cultural business partners when doing international business. (Also listed as CHIN
3330.)(Offered every Fall). Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of Business Administration or consent of
instructor.
INTB-3346 La Economia Espanola Y la Union Europea (The Spanish Economy and the European
Union)
An examination of Spain's economic development and its position within the European Union. The business,
economic, and political transformation of Spain from a struggling nation with an authoritarian regime to an
economic power with an open and democratic society are studied. The course also examines the development of
European Union, with a special focus on its influence on the Spanish business environment. The experiential
component of the course includes visits to businesses, government agencies, and NGO's in Spain. (Also listed as
ECON 3346, SPAN 3346, and LAC 3346.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in
business or economics, SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of the instructor.
INTB-3361 International Business Law
Surveys the law of international trade and investment, with an emphasis on: comparative features of the world's
various legal systems; international sales of goods and services; U.S. and international trade law and practice,
documentary sales and letters of credit; the law of international organizations such as the World Trade
Organization (WTO) and the European Union (EU); bilateral and multilateral treaties and international agreements
such as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP); laws and
regulations governing foreign direct investment (FDI), agency and distribution agreements, and protection of
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intellectual property rights (IPR's) at the international level. (offered every Spring). Prerequisite: BUSN 3302 or
consent of instructor.
INTB-3363 International Business Research
This course is offered to encourage undergraduate research. It provides a systematic examination of research as a
science and the diverse methods available to conduct international business research, including coverage of both
qualitative and quantitative techniques. Emphasis is upon fieldwork (e.g. interviews and surveys in China, US, Latin
America or Europe) to collect original data, conduct analysis and interpret results within the context of
international business. (Offered once a year). Prerequisite: Junior Standing and 15 hours of business core courses,
or Consent of Instructor.
INTB-3365 International Innovation
This course focuses on significant inventions and their patents, and their impact on society, industries, companies,
and individual inventors. It also examines how patent systems across nations work to promote and undermine
inventive activities. Case studies and data analysis form the main thrust to enhance learning by examining historic
landmarks and contemporary breakthroughs. Participants will also examine how patented inventions are often
accompanied by disputes. Participants in this course will also have opportunities to simulate a licensing
contract.(Offered every Spring). Prerequisites: junior standing and 15 hours of business core courses, or consent of
the instructor
INTB-3372 Practica profesional en Espana (Internship in Spain)
A supervised summer internship in Spain. Students enrolled in BUSN 3372 will serve as interns with various firms,
trade groups, governmental agencies , or public interest groups where they will work and gain experience related to
the Spanish economy and business world. The nature of the student's responsibilities will vary with the internship
involved and be subject to the approval of the supervising faculty member. (Also listed as ECON 3372, SPAN 3372,
and LAC 3372.) (Offered once a year). Prerequisites: ECON 1311, three additional hours in business or economics,
SPAN 2302 or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.
INTB-3-96 International Business Internship
The International Business internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work experience with an
accepted employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be
preapproved and must include specific learning objectives, weekly and final reflections from the intern, and
evaluations from the employer. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient preparation
in an academic field. The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed,
from 0 to 6 hours per semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail
basis. (Offered every semester). Prerequisite: 15 hours of Core Business Curriculum, Consent of internship
coordinator and Business Administration department chair.
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INTB-3396 Internship in International Business
This is a supervised, internationally oriented internship. Students registered for this course will serve as interns,
under a professional supervisor, in international firms, trade organizations, or governmental/non-governmental
agencies to gain experience related to a country other than their home country. The interns' responsibilities should
be international business in nature and be subject to the approval of the academic supervisor. This course must be
taken on a Pass/Fail basis. (Offered every semester). Prerequisites: Junior standing, completion of 15-hour
business core courses, and consent of the instructor
INTB-4361 International Business Strategy
This course examines how multinational enterprises strategize in the global marketplace. Participants will examine
global business, competitive and corporate strategies and their effect on firm performance. This is a core course in
international business to develop expertise of internationalization. Participants will also be guided to formulate
strategies for leading multinationals in the world. (Offered every Fall). Prerequisites: Senior standing and 18 hours
of business core courses, or consent of the instructor
INTB-4362 International Branding
This course centers on the strategic role that corporate and product brands have played in the success or failure of
multinational firms. Emphasis is on how they are managed and strategized globally. Participants will have
opportunities to examine many famous brands in the world in a comparative manner (e.g., brands from the U.S.,
China, and Latin America). They will also be guided to design and improve their own brands in the process of
learning. Case studies and brand valuation are throughout the semester. (Offered every Spring). Prerequisites:
Senior standing and 18 hours of business core courses, or consent of instructor.
Management
MGMT-2301 Management of Organizations
This course studies the management activities and processes required to successfully attain organizational goals.
It includes an introduction to the principles of decision making, leadership, motivation, conflict resolution,
managerial ethics, and social responsibility. Emphasis is placed on both theory and practical application in order to
prepare students for future managerial roles.
MGMT-3311 Labor Economics and Labor Relations
Theories of the demand for and the supply of labor. Analysis of human capital formation, labor force participation,
income distribution, unemployment, and unions. Case studies in labor relations. (Also listed as ECON 3329.)
Prerequisite: ECON 1312 and 3325. ECON 3325 may be taken concurrently.
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MGMT-3361 International Management
The global marketplace, its structure and dynamics, significant economic, political and cultural influences, and
global resource flows will be studied from the perspective of the management strategist. Within this context,
strategy formulation and implementation, the creation of an optimal portfolio of strategic business units, and the
analysis of global operating and financial flows will be studied, assuming the objective of maximizing shareholder
value. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
MGMT-3371 Human Resources Management
Examines by discussion and experiential learning techniques the major activities associated with the area of
Human Resource Management: equal employment opportunity, personnel planning and selection, training and
management development, employee discipline, labor-management relations, and current topics such as AIDS and
substance abuse in the workplace. Special emphasis is placed on practical application of this knowledge to
general management in all types of organizations.
MGMT-3372 Organizational Behavior
Examines the nature of interpersonal and group relations in work organizations using behavioral science and
modern management thought. A study of organizations as socio-technical systems with emphasis on
communication, motivation, leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational development. Prerequisites: MGMT
2301 and Junior standing.
MGMT-3383 Management of Health Care Organizations
This course provides the unique knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively manage individuals
and groups in challenging health care organizations such as hospitals, medical group practices, and nursing
homes. The focus is on developing a theoretical and practical approach to managerial functions as related to
dealing with health care professionals and workers, developing a conceptual understanding of the health care
system in which the organization operates, and understanding the relationship between the organization, its
regulatory environment and the reimbursement system. Case studies are used to provide real- world applications
relevant to health care management. (Also listed as HCAD 3383.) Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
MGMT-3-90 Studies in Management
Designed for students wishing to continue the study of management beyond areas offered in regular classroom
work. Credit from one to six hours. No more than a total of six hours credit may be earned in 3-90 courses in
Business Administration. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Junior standing.
MGMT-3-97 Management Internship
The Management internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work experience with an accepted
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employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be preapproved and
must include specific learning objectives, weekly and final reflections from the intern, and evaluations from the
employer. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient preparation in an academic field.
The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed, from 0 to 6 hours per
semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. (Offered every
semester). Prerequisite: 15 hours of Core Business Curriculum, Consent of internship coordinator and Business
Administration department chair.
MGMT-4381 Performance and Compensation Management
This course is designed for students with a defined interest in Management. It covers advanced human resource
management (HRM) topics such as designing and evaluating performance appraisal systems in modern
organizations, job evaluation, pay level and pay structure design, legally required and voluntary benefits programs,
and issues with compensating non-traditional work forces. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisite: MGMT 3371
MGMT-4382 Employee and Labor Relations
An academic and hands-on study of managing employee and labor relations through negotiations, collective
bargaining and alternative dispute resolution. (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisites: MGMT 3371
Marketing
MKTG-2301 Principles of Marketing
Introduction to the marketing function within an organization. This course examines the relationship of the
marketing process and the broader aspects of the economic, legal, technological, and competitive environments.
Coverage includes those strategies associated with product planning, pricing, promotion, distribution, consumer
behavior, and marketing research.
MKTG-3361 International Marketing
Examination of the international marketing environment from the perspective of a marketing manager. Includes the
study of the nature of and problems and opportunities in the global marketplace. Strategic application of marketing
principles to compete effectively in world markets. Prerequisites: MKTG 2301 and Junior standing, or consent of
instructor.
MKTG-3381 Consumer Behavior
The study of consumer decision making and the influence upon those decisions. Examines the behavior of
consumers throughout the range of prepurchase, purchase, and post purchase activities with reference to both
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internal psychological processes and external environmental influences on behavior. Prerequisites: MKTG 2301
and Sophomore standing.
MKTG-3382 Integrated Marketing Communications
A study of the integrated marketing communications of organizations with an emphasis on coordination of effort
among various advertising and promotional tools to create brand contacts that are relevant and consistent over
time. This course views IMC as a consumer-centric strategic marketing process specifically intended to ensure
that all messaging and communications efforts are unified and results oriented across all channels Prerequisite:
MKTG 2301 and Junior standing.
MKTG-3383 Marketing and Business Research
The application of both behavioral and quantitative research to business problems. Topics include: research
design, information sources, measurement techniques, questionnaire design, sampling, data analysis, and
applications within the marketing mix. (Offered every year) Prerequisites: MKTG 2301; one of BAT 2301, MATH
1320, PSYC 2401, SOCI 3360, ANTH 3360, or URBS 3360; and sophomore standing.
MKTG-3-90 Directed Studies in Marketing
Supervised independent study designed for advanced students wishing to continue the study of marketing beyond
areas offered in regular classroom work. Credit from one to six hours. No more than a total of six hours credit may
be earned in 3-90 courses in business. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: MKTG 2301, and junior
standing, and consent of instructor
MKTG-4381 Marketing Management
The role of marketing in business and society. The management of the marketing function and its interrelationship
with other functional areas within the organization. Problems, decisions and the decision-making process of
marketing managers. Strategy formation, execution, and control. (Offered every year). Prerequisite: MKTG 2301,
3381, 3383, and senior standing.
MKTG-4385 Marketing Consultancy
The marketing consultancy course offers students direct and meaningful experience in tackling real-world
consulting problems and projects. The class is oriented towards real-time problems and situations encountered by
actual small business and non-profit organizations. The nature of each client project may differ, but clients are
selected based on opportunities to integrate various aspects of marketing discipline, such as branding, strategic
market planning, and integrated marketing communication (Offered every Spring.) Prerequisite: Consent of
Instructor - Students must apply to be accepted to enroll in this course
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MKTG-3-91 Applied Marketing
Supervised project designed for students wishing to gain experience in applied research in marketing. Credit from
one to six hours. May be repeated for different projects. (Offered occasionally). Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
MKTG-3-92 Special Topics in Marketing
Classroom based instruction on topics not normally covered in other course offerings. Credit from one to six hours.
May be repeated when topics vary. (Offered occasionally). Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
MKTG-3-97 Internship in Marketing
The Marketing internship is to be a structured and supervised professional work experience with an accepted
employer in the private, public, or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be preapproved and
must include specific learning objectives, weekly and final reflections from the intern, and evaluations from the
employer. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient preparation in an academic field.
The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed, from 0 to 6 hours per
semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. (Offered every
semester). Prerequisite: 15 hours of Core Business Curriculum, Consent of internship coordinator and Business
Administration department chair.
Graduate Courses
ACCT-5341 Accounting Theory
This course will contrast financial and social accounting issues worldwide. It will review the history of accounting
and the trend toward increasingly complex capital markets and financial contracts. Positive theories as to why
certain practices evolved and normative theories regarding idealized practices will be contrasted.
ACCT-5342 Accounting Information Systems
This course investigates the components of accounting information systems (AIS) and dynamics of change in
those systems. Focus is placed upon changing computer and networking technologies in modern accounting
information systems.
ACCT-5343 Seminar in Advanced Federal Tax
Beginning with a discussion of the sources of tax law and the basics of tax research methodology, the course will
continue with coverage of corporation and shareholder taxation, taxation of partners, income taxation of trusts and
estates, and the federal donative transfer taxes. Additional topics will include tax law administration, nonprofit
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entities, and penalty taxes.
ACCT-5344 Advanced Auditing: Professional Standards and Practices
This course utilizes authoritative pronouncements, internet resources, case studies, and relevant academic
literature to provide an in-depth study of the various professional standards that shape the audit process including
those related to audit procedures, reporting responsibilities, and fraud.
ACCT-5345 Advanced Managerial Accounting
This course develops modern management accounting information systems for decision making and control in
complex organizations. The topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, linear programming, regression analysis,
activity-based costing, target costing, quality costing, and strategic cost management.
ACCT-5346 Advanced Financial & Nonprofit Accounting
This course introduces students to the accounting standards for business combinations along with applicable
accounting and reporting standards. Consolidated financial statements are the major focus of the course. Foreign
currency concepts are studied including foreign currency transactions, forward exchange contracts and translation
under the latest rules. Nonprofit accounting focuses on accounting for universities, hospitals, and government.
ACCT-5347 International Accounting
An analysis of the issues involved in accounting for multinational corporations, including environmental influences,
foreign currency translation, management accounting, and international accounting.
ACCT-5349 Seminar in Ethics and Professional Responsibility
This course provides an in-depth analysis of ethical theory and ethical decision-making in practice, with a focus on
issues that are likely to be faced by professional accountants.
ACCT-5390 Selected Topics in Accounting
Study of Selected Topics in accounting. May be repeated for up to 6 semester hours on different topics.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
ACCT-5097 Accounting Internship
A structured part-time one semester or summer internship under the supervision of accounting professionals in
either private or public practice. This not-for-credit graduate internship requires employer documentation of the
internship objectives and nature of work assignments, submission of employer intern evaluations, and a summary
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memorandum from the intern at the conclusion of the internship period. Course must be taken on a Pass/Fail
basis. Prerequisite: graduate standing and approval of the instructor. (Offered every semester)
BUSN-5390 Seminar in Business
Study of selected topics in business. May be repeated for up to six semester hours on different topics.
MGMT-5371 Human Resources Management
Critical analysis of the theoretical base and current developments related to personnel activities in organizations.
Recruitment and selection, remuneration and incentives, performance appraisal, and employee relations are
discussed in relation to current social trends and government regulations.
MGMT-5372 Conflict Management
A study of conceptual, analytical, and communication techniques instrumental to the management of chronic and
acute conflicts in a wide variety of settings. Principles and strategies of negotiation and mediation are introduced
through case studies.
MKTG-5390 Seminar in Marketing
Study of selected topics in marketing. May be repeated for up to six semester hours on different topics.
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Sport Management
Faculty
Carolyn Becker, Ph.D. , Professor, Psychology
Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Ph.D. , Professor, Communication
Rita Drieghe Kosnik, Ph.D. , Professor, Business Administration
John McGrath, Ph.D. , Professor, Human Communication and Theatre
Dominic G. Morais, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Jacob K. Tingle, Ed.D. , Assistant Professor of the Practice of Business Administration; Director
Requirements
The Minor
The minor in Sport Management is an interdisciplinary program that studies various aspects of administering a
sports organization or program, including: legal issues, sociological concerns, and a variety of management
functions. Students contemplating graduate school in Sport Management or a career in athletic management
would be well suited for this program.
Completion of the program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation, ”Minor
in Sport Management.“
Students interested in the minor should contact the Director of the Sport Management minor.
The requirement for the minor in Sports Management is the completion of 24 credit hours as follows (15 of which
must be upper division):
A.
Required courses:
MGMT 2301 Management of Organizations
SPMT 1312 Sport in Society
SPMT 3308 Sport Management*
SPMT 3309 Legal Issues in Sport
B.
Community Service Experience:
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Community Service combines volunteerism with pre-experience education and post experience reflection. An
essential element of sport management is understanding the important role sport plays in society. As such, minors
must complete a total of 50 community service hours. In order to successfully complete the requirement, students
are expected to complete an average of 12.5 community service hours over four semesters.
SPMT 3000 Community Service Experience*
C.
Six hours in elective Sport Management courses (to include no more than three hours in SPMT 3-90 or SPMT
3-99):
COMM 3357 Sport Media (also listed as SPMT 3317)*
PHED 1165 Intramural Programming (also listed as SPMT 1165)
SPMT 1165 Intramural Programming (also listed as PHED1165)
SPMT 1306 Sport Officiating
SPMT 1314 Athletic Facility and Event Management
SPMT 3108 Sport Sales Laboratory*
SPMT 3314 History of American Sport*
SPMT 3316 Leadership for Sport Professionals
SPMT 3317 Sport Media (also listed as COMM 3357)*
SPMT 3319 Sport and Sponsorship Marketing*
SPMT 3320 Strategic Management in the Sport Industry*
SPMT 3321 Tom Brown's School Days: Sport in London*
SPMT 3-90 Directed Study in Sport Management*
SPMT 3-99 Sport Management Internship*
SPMT 4301 Organizational Theory in Sport Management*
SPMT 4302 Seminar in Contemporary American Sport*
D.
Six elective hours from the following courses:
Communication and Marketing
COMM 3360 Principles of Public Relations*
COMM 3361 Principles of Advertising*
COMM 3364 Ethics in Mass Media*
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HCOM 1333 Public Speaking
HCOM 3360 Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
HCOM
3362/BUSN 3311
Organizational Communication
MKTG 3381 Consumer Behavior*
MKTG 3382 Integrated Marketing Communications
Business and Economics
BAT 3302 Data Science*
BAT 3303 Business Analytics*
BUSN 3314 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility
ECON 3327 Sports Economics
ECON
3329/MGMT
3311
Labor Economics and Labor Relations*
FNCE 3301 Corporate Finance*
MGMT 3361 International Management*
MGMT 3371 Human Resource Management*
This course has at least one prerequisite. See the course description for details.
Courses
SPMT-1106 Sport Officiating Laboratory
This laboratory is designed to provide students an opportunity for practical implementation of the practices and
skills learned in SPMT 1306. Prerequisite: SPMT 1306 or consent of instructor.
SPMT-1165 Intramural Programming
In this course, students will plan and participate in new recreational opportunities. Students will create an event
and teach their classmates the rules, regulations, and policies for that particular sport or recreational activity and
then participate in that event as a group. (Also listed as PHED 1165.)
SPMT-1306 Sport Officiating
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The purpose of this class is to provide students a meaningful educational experience of both a practical and
theoretical nature in the area of sports officiating.
SPMT-1312 Sport in Society
A study of contemporary issues in sport and the impact sport has on society. Topics that will be critically analyzed
included children and sport, sport and education, gender and racial issues, and deviance in sports.
SPMT-1314 Athletic Facility and Event Management
This course explores the basic concepts pertaining to the planning, organizing, and conducting of sporting events,
both amateur and professional. Additionally, the course will address the planning, development, and maintenance
of sport and leisure facilities.
SPMT-3000 Community Service Experience
This course combines community service at designated local non-profit sport agencies with pre-experience
education and post experience reflection. May be taken multiple times. Offered P/F only. (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
SPMT-3108 Introduction to Sport Sales
Explores the application of sport sales techniques, with an emphasis on group sales, in a professional team
setting. Students will have significant interaction with local ticket industry professionals and work in teams to
successfully sell group tickets to a local sporting event. Offered P/F only. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisite: MGMT
2301 Corequisite: Should be taken concurrently with SPMT 3308
SPMT-3308 Sport Management
Studies the foundation and application of sport management as it applies to athletics, business, and physical
education. Includes organizational theory, leadership, sport law, ethical concerns, budgeting, and marketing.
Prerequisite: MGMT 2301
SPMT-3309 Legal Issues in Sport
This course provides an understanding of the legal system, its terminology, and legal principles applied to
professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing legal issues affecting the sports
environment, such as contracts, tort law, regulation of sports agents, labor management relations, civil rights
legislations including Title IX, discrimination issues, and antitrust arbitration decisions.
SPMT-3314 History of Sport in the United States
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This course explores the historical evolution of American sports from colonization to globalization. The course
examines sport experiences in colonial America, the antebellum health reform movement, sport and social changes
during the progressive era, and the rise of modern sport. Emphasis will be given to the place of sport in the
university and the development of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Prerequisite: SPMT 1312 (Sport in
Society)
SPMT-3316 Leadership for Sport Professionals
This course explores the development of personal leadership skills for athletic directors, coaches, managers, and
others in the sport industry. An emphasis will be placed upon the relationship between goal development and
organizational culture as each relates to key approaches, models, and theories in the leadership field.
SPMT-3317 Sport Media
This course will critically examine the relationship between sport media issues such as race, gender, sexuality,
nationalism, capitalism/consumerism, violence, and civic life. Ethical implications and the impact of social will also
be explored. (Also listed as COMM 3357.) Prerequisite: COMM 1301 or SPMT 1312 or Consent of Instructor
SPMT-3319 Sport and Sponsorship Marketing
Explores the opportunities and evolving nature of the sports marketing industry, while studying and analyzing in-
market campaigns aligned with some of the world's most notable sports properties and brands. Prerequisites:
SPMT 3308; and MKTG 2301 or COMM 3360 or COMM 3361
SPMT-3320 Strategic Management in the Sport Industry
Strategic Management in the Sport Industry is an advanced and comprehensive course. The primary objective is to
introduce students to the analysis of strategic problems and challenges facing sport industry executives. The
course will require students to formulate strategies and consider implementation issues. To achieve the course
goals, students will learn design thinking, a process for creative problem solving. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisites:
One of the following: SPMT 3308, 3309, 3316, 3317, or 3319; and one of the following: BAT 3302, COMM 3357,
COMM 3360, COMM 3361, ECON 3327, FNCE 3301, HCOM 3360, HCOM 3362, INTB 3330, MGMT 3372, MGMT 3383,
MKTG 3382, or MKTG 3383
SPMT-3321 Tom Brown's School Days: Sport in England
The course explores the cultural, economic, political, and social forces which shape the British sport landscape.
England represents an ideal location because it gave birth to a multitude of sports which are popular globally and
because the notion of amateurism as a counterpoint to professionalism stems directly from the British class
system. This class introduces students to the major historical themes in British sport, acquaints students with the
British systems of organized sports organizations, and compares the American and British sport models. (Offered
every other year.) Prerequisites: SPMT 1312 and consent of instructor
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SPMT-3-90 Directed Study in Sport Management
Independent study or research, or advanced selected topics in sport management that are not covered in other
classes. Variations in credit according to the work performed, 1 to 3 credit hours. Class may be repeated once,
provided the topic varies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
SPMT-3-99 Sport Management Internship
The Internship is to be structured and supervised professional work experience with an accepted employer in the
private, public or non-profit sector. To be recognized, the experience must be pre-approved and must include
specific learning objectives. An internship is typically done by a student who has attained sufficient preparation in
an academic field. The experience may be paid or unpaid. Variations in credit according to the work performed,
from 0 to 6 hours. Must be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
SPMT-4301 Organizational Theory in Sport Management
Designed for those students who desire to study Sports Management in graduate school. The course examines the
structure and design of sport organizations. Special emphasis will be placed on organizational decision making,
power, and culture. Additionally, students will be introduced to research methods used in sport management and
required to develop a small scale research or assessment project. Prerequisite: SPMT 1312, 3308, and consent of
instructor.
SPMT-4302 Seminar in Contemporary American Sport
Discussion-oriented course focusing on the connection between sports, culture, and selected contemporary
American institutions. Using theoretical frameworks such as cultural hegemony, social capital, and new
institutionalism, students will explore the place of sports in educational institutions, the intersection of sports and
politics, the symbiotic relationship between sport and media, and the economic realities of modern sport.
Prerequisite: SPMT 3314 or Consent of Instructor
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Urban Studies
Faculty
Core Faculty
Christine Drennon, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Shana McDermott, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Economics
Tahir H. Naqvi, Ph.d. , Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Kathryn O'Rourke, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Art and Art History; Acting Director
Contributing Faculty
Nels Christiansen, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Economics
Kenneth Loiselle, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, History
Curtis Swope, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Carey H. Latimore IV, Ph.D , Associate Professor, History
Timothy O'Sullivan, Ph.D. , Professor, Classical Studies
Overview
Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the global phenomenon of urbanization as well as the
history and nature of cities. The program incorporates a wide variety of disciplinary approaches to the study of
urbanization, urban processes, urbanity, and urbanism. Students explore the city from multiple perspectives, which
prepares them for graduate work in several disciplines and careers in fields concerned with urban life. Urban
Studies majors have extensive interaction with the city in research, class projects, and internships. Students are
encouraged to shape their course of study according to their interests in consultation with their advisor.
Requirements
The Major
The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Urban Studies are as follows:
I. Specific major degree requirements (34-39 credit hours total):
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A. The Core Curriculum:
URBS/SOCI 1310 The Urban Experience
One methods class from the following list:
URBS/SOCI 3465 Research Methods: GIS
URBS/SOCI 3360 Research Methods: Social Statistics
SOCI 3353 Research Methods: Fieldwork
HIST 3381 Historians and Their Craft
GEOS 3308 GIS and Remote Sensing
The Senior Experience:
URBS 4494 Capstone in Urban Studies
B. The Interdisciplinary Curriculum: at least 24 credit hours from the following list (18 of which must be at
upper-division level):
ANTH 4352 Global Cities
ANTH 3445 Understanding Refugees
ARTH 1412 Art and Architecture of Latin America Since the Sixteenth Century
ARTH 3452 Nineteenth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
ARTH 3454 Mexico City
ARTH 3464 Twentieth-Century Architecture and Urbanism
CLAS 1308 Daily Life in Ancient Rome
ECON 3323 The Economics of Government
ECON/URBS
3334
Urban Economics
GEOS 1304 Environmental Geology
GRST 3307 Berlin: From Cabarets to Communists
HIST 1371 The African-American Experience since Reconstruction
HIST 3333 History of Paris
PLSI 3413 Policy Analysis and Policymaking
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PLSI 3416/URBS
3336
Urban Government and Politics
SOCI 2314 Social Problems and Human Values
SOCI 3340 Urban Geography
URBS 3370 Applied Urban Studies
URBS 4-91 Special Topics in Urban Studies (as appropriate)
II. University requirements: completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least
120 credit hours.
The Minor
Students may complete a minor in Urban Studies by meeting the following requirements:
I. Completion of 18 credit hours of Urban Studies courses, including:
A. URBS/SOCI 1310—The Urban Experience
Urban Studies electives (15 credit hours) chosen from the course list above.
Additional Requirements:
At least 9 hours of the total must be in upper-division courses.
No more than 12 of the hours used to satisfy the minor requirements (including crosslisted courses) may
come from any one department.
At least 9 hours of the total must come from URBS courses (including cross-listed courses).
No more than 3 hours of URBS 3-88/3-89 may be used to meet the minor requirements.
Courses
URBS-1310 The Urban Experience
An introduction to the city, its origins, contemporary form, and likely future. The course will present the city and
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urban phenomena in both the American context and other national environments. The major emphasis will be
placed on understanding the physical, social, economic, and political systems which create and sustain urban
areas. (Also listed as SOCI 1310.) (Offered every year.)
URBS-1316 People and Places in Global Context
A study of the complex ways in which modern social organization materializes geographically. Topics include the
distribution and movement of human populations, characteristics and distribution of cultural mosaics, patterns of
economic interdependence, and the forces of cooperation and conflict among peoples from both global and local
perspectives. (Also listed as SOCI 1316.)
URBS-2310 Urban Experience II
This course provides students a deeper understanding of the city using an interdisciplinary lens(es). Perspectives
on urban life and urbanism from economics, political science, and urban planning are examined, as well as theories
of urban form and the 'right to the city' movement. The course prepares students for upper-division work in Urban
Studies. Prerequisite: URBS/SOCI 1310
URBS-2328 Social Inequality
A study of the stratification of American society in terms of the unequal distribution of wealth, status and power.
Theories on the origin and development of social classes as well as the functional necessity of social inequality
will be examined along with empirical works dealing with inequality. (Also listed as SOCI 2328). (Offered
occasionally).
URBS-3305 The City in History
Cross-cultural examination of urban life in the pre-industrial and industrial cities of Asia, Europe and the Americas
from a historical perspective with special emphasis on the U.S. urban experience. Lecture and discussion format.
(Also listed as HIST 3382.)
URBS-3330 Economics and the Environment
The economic problem of coping with a finite environment. Study of the interrelationships among economic
growth, environmental quality, urban concentration and resource constraints. Economic analysis of pollution
control and other environmental policy problems. (Also listed as ECON 3330.) Prerequisite: ECON 1311.
URBS-3334 Urban Economics
Analytical study of the reasons for cities to exist, the location of economic activity, the economic base of urban
areas and the functioning of urban land markets. Economic analysis of selected urban policy issues such as local
economic development, zoning and growth controls, housing, transportation, poverty, crime, and the provision of
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local public services. Attention is paid to the urban experience outside as well as within the U.S. (Also listed as
ECON 3334.) Prerequisites: ECON 1311, and three hours of upper-division credit in either Economics or Urban
Studies.
URBS-3460 Research Methods: Applied Social Statistics
This course provides hands-on approach for learning how to undertake quantitative social research focused on the
design and completion of a semester long research project. A variety of statistical tools are addressed, including
descriptive statistics, tests of significance, and linear regression and correlation. The course goals emphasize
writing and rewriting, learning how to formulate and test research hypotheses, and understanding how to present
results in an accurate and effective manner. (Also listed as SOCI 3460 and ANTH 3460.)(Offered every Spring.)
Prerequisite: ANTH or SOCI 3359
URBS-3366 Governance and Public Policy in Contemporary China
This course covers most significant issues of contemporary policies and public policy in China. It explores the
forces changing the lives of nearly a fifth of humanity, the 1.1 billion people of China. This course is designed to be
experimental in both subject and teaching methodology. In order to explore the political, economic, and social
processes of liberalization that have created this new era of the increased circulation of people, ideas,
commodities and technologies across national boundaries, seminar participants must use materials and methods
from many scholarly disciplines and traditions: urban studies, political science, sociology, history, anthropology,
economics, and media/cultural studies. In order to study these increasingly mobile populations that often fall
outside the boundaries of conventional area studies approaches, students must develop innovative comparative
case study and survey methodologies. (Also listed as PLSI 3366, CHIN 3366).
URBS-3367 Comparative Views of Modern China
This course represents an overview of the most important economic relationship of the twenty-first century. The
global financial crisis that started in 2008 revealed just how much the strategic relationship between China and the
United States represents the heart of the world's economy. China has recently surpassed Japan to become the
world's second largest economy and America's third largest commercial partner. The rise of China has brought
about a reorganization of the global economy and the international balance of power. This new world order carries
challenges and opportunities. China remains a communist country with a significant legacy of a command
economy. It is also a market economy. Understanding this mixture - capitalism with Chinese characteristics or the
Chinese variety Capitalism - is the major aim of this course. We also cover topics relevant to the economic
relationship between China and the USA, including international trade and the balance of trade, the Chinese
currency system, the growth of China and its growing influence in the international sphere. (Also listed as ECON
3367, CHIN 3367, and BUSN 3367.)
URBS-3370 Applied Urban Studies
This course combines the academic study of Urban Studies with a service learning component; classroom work
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will be integrated with off-campus internships. Prerequisites: URBS 1310 and Urban Studies Major, or consent of
instructor.
URBS-3416 Urban Politics
An exploration of the urban space, including the politics, institutions, power centers, policies, and the people who
live in urban environments. Emphasis is given to why cities matter, how cities are organized, how cities operate as
an economic engine, and how cities shape identity and experiences while producing inequality. Contemporary
urban issues are considered, such as demographic changes, community power, and public transportation. (Offered
every Spring.) (Also listed as PLSI 3416.)
URBS-3440 Urban Geography
This course examines the history and contemporary processes of urbanization, primarily in the North American
context. In particular, we are concerned with the geography of these processes, resulting in differentiation of space
and the creation of distinct places. We will examine the geography of urbanization at several scales, ranging from
development of the North American urban system to the experiences of neighborhoods within cities. (Also listed as
SOCI 3440.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours completed in Sociology
URBS-3445 Understanding Refugees
An interdisciplinary study of the refugee experience from global and local perspectives. The course will examine
how the human rights of refugees are understood from the points of view of international law, humanitarian
institutions, and of refugees themselves. The ways in which refugees negotiate the trauma of the past and the
demands of everyday life in cities in their hose countries will also be examined. Includes a directed field research
experience. (Also listed as ANTH 3445 and SOCI 3445.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: At least 3 hours
completed in ANTH, SOCI, or URBS
URBS-3452 Global Cities: Africa, Asia, and the Americas
This course offers theoretical and empirical tools for the study of urban processes in Asia, Africa, and the
Americas. It examines the major problems of housing and infrastructure confronting cities in these regions, and
emphasizes the role of globalization in urban transformation. (Offered every other year.) (Also listed as ANTH
3452.) Prerequisite: URBS 1310 or at least 3 hours completed in ANTH
URBS-3465 Research Methods: GIS
This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake spatial social research focused on the
design and completion of a semester long research project. Spatial tools introduced emphasize geographic
information systems. The course goals include map making and the integration of information technology and
cartography. (Also listed as SOCI/ANTH 3465.) (Offered every year.) Prerequisite: SOCI 3359 or ANTH 3359
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URBS-3-88 Urban Studies Internship
Field-work experience in a setting approved by the student, professor, and the organization selected Supervision
and guidance will be provided by the host organization and the professor. The course must be taken on a graded
basis. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
URBS 3-89 Urban Studies Practicum
Field-work experience in a setting approved by the student, professor, and the organization selected. Supervision
and guidance will be provided by the host organization and the professor. This course must be taken on a
Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
URBS-3-90 Independent Study
Independent study in selected areas. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisites: 6 advanced hours in Urban Studies or consent of
instructor.
URBS-4391 Special Topics in Urban Studies
Announcement of each course will be by prospectus. May be repeated when topics vary.
URBS-4494 Senior Seminar
The Senior Seminar in Urban Studies is the capstone experience for the Urban Studies Major. It serves as a
synthesis course for the wide variety of courses taken in this interdisciplinary program. In it, students undertake
either a traditional research project, or community-based research project, for which they are responsible for
primary data collection, analysis, and presentation. Projects are true synthesis of the various discipline
perspectives of the city and urban issues.
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Women's and Gender Studies
Faculty
Dania Abreu-Torres, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Rosana Blanco-Cano, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Jenny Browne, M.F.A. , Associate Professor, English
Anene Ejikeme, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, History
Sarah E. Erickson, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Communication; Co-Director
Sajida Jalalzai, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Religion
Debra Ochoa, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
Willis Salomon, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, English
Amy L. Stone, Ph.D. , Professor, Sociology and Anthropology; Co-Director
Gina Tam, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, History
Angela Tarango, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Religion
Overview
The minor in Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the cultural construction of
gender and sexuality from a variety of academic perspectives. Classes investigate gender in relation to such topics
as race and class; women’s history and power; men’s studies; and queer studies and theory.
Students interested in declaring a Women’s and Gender Studies minor should contact the co-directors of the
Women’s and Gender Studies Committee.
Requirements
The Minor
Core Courses
Supporting Courses
The Minor
The requirements for a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies are as follows:
19 credit hours consisting of at least one core course and courses from at least two of the categoriesI.
listed under Supporting Courses: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Students may take
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up to four hours of Women’s and Gender Studies Colloquia.
No more than 6 hours can overlap with a student’s primary major.II.
No more than 6 hours can be taken from a single department listed below under Supporting Courses.III.
At least 9 hours must be upper-division courses.IV.
WAGS 3122—Women’s and Gender Studies Internship is strongly recommended for all WAGS minors.
Core Courses
CLAS 1307 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World (also listed as HIST 1311)
HIST 1311 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World (also listed as CLAS 1307)
MUSC 1345 Women and Music
SOCI 2311 Sociology of Sex Roles
WAGS 2310 Introduction to Women’s Studies
WAGS 2350 Introduction to Feminist Theory
WAGS 2351 Introduction to Queer Studies
WAGS 2352 Introduction to Gender Studies
Supporting Courses
Humanities
ARTH 3341 Early Renaissance Art in Italy
ARTH 3351 Nineteenth-Century Art: Romanticism and Impressionism (c. 1800-1900)
ARTH 3392 Women’s Studies in Art History
CHIN 3312 Chinese Cinema: A Historical and Cultural Perspective
CLAS 1307 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World (also listed as HIST 1311)
CLAS 3403 Greek and Roman Drama (also listed as DRAM 3325 and ENGL 3322)
CLAS 3404 The Ancient Novel
COMM 3325 Special Topics in Communication Media: Queer Theory and Mass Media
ENGL 3322 Green and Roman Drama (also listed as CLAS 3403 and THTR 3325)
ENGL 3427 Contemporary Literature
ENGL 3337 Literary Theory
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ENGL 3471
Studies in American Literature: American Women Writers of the Nineteenth
Century
ENGL 3375 Postmodern Literature
ENGL 4320
Studies in Early Modern British Literature: Shakespeare’s Sonnets and the
Subject of Sexuality
ENGL 4320
Studies in Early Modern British Literature: The Performance of Gender, Wyatt to
Shakespeare
ENGL 4423 Studies in American Literature: The Harlem Renaissance
ENGL 4423
Studies in American Literature: Literature and Culture on the Latino/a
Borderlands
ENGL 4423
Studies in American Literature: Sentimentalism: Nineteenth Century Literature
and American Femininity
ENGL 4423 Studies in American Literature: The New Woman
ENGL 4423 Studies in American Literature: Queering the Nineteenth Century
ENGL 4425 Seminar in Literary Periods: Modernism and Woman
ENGL 4426 Seminars on Individual Authors: George Eliot and Virginia Woolf
ENGL 4426 Seminars on Individual Authors: Jane Austen
ENGL 4426 Seminars on Individual Authors: Virginia Woolf
GERM 4301 Genre Studies in German Literature: Gender in the German Novella
GERM 4310 Seminar in German Literature: Frauenliteratur
GERN 4310 Seminar in German Literature: Women and War
HIST 1311 Gender and Identity in the Ancient World (also listed as CLAS 1307)
HIST 3300 Gender Matters in African History
HIST 3363 Early American Social History
HIST 3431 History of Sexuality in Modern Europe
HIST 4400 Seminar in African History: Life Histories of African Women
HCOM 4340 Gender and Human Communication
ML&L 3310 French Literature in Translation: Versions of Feminism
ML&L 3310 French Literature in Translation: The French Novel
MUSC 1345 Women and Music
PHIL 3454 Philosophy of Gender
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PLSI 1332 Film, Literature, and Politics of the Third World
RELI 3401 Gender and Religion
SPAN 4338 Spanish Women Writers
SPAN 4348 Spanish American Women Writers
SPAN 4348 Sexualities in Hispanic Literatures and Films
SPAN 4391 Special topics: Chicana Feminisms
THTR 3325 Greek and Roman Drama (also listed as CLAS 3403 and ENGL 3322)
WAGS 3401 The History of Sexuality: Sex and Gender in Modernity
Social Sciences
ANTH 2339 Health, Illness, and Society (also listed as SOCI 2339)
ANTH 3329 Sexuality and Society (also listed as SOCI 3329
ANTH 3331 Language, Culture, and Society (also listed as SOCI 3331)
ANTH 3345 International Issues in Health and the Environment (also listed as SOCI 3345)
ANTH 3428 Gender Transgressions (also listed as SOCI 3428)
COMM 3325
Special Topics in Communication Media: Popular Culture, Gender, and
Communication
PLSI 3349 Special Topics in International Politics: Women in Islam
PSYC 2323 Psychology of Gender
PSYC 3322 Social Development
SOCI 2311 Sociology of Sex Roles
SOCI 2312 Sociology of Marriage and the Family Experience
SOCI 3313 Social Movements
SOCI 3329 Sexuality and Society (also listed as ANTH 3329)
SOCI 3331 Language, Culture, and Society (also listed as ANTH 3331)
SOCI 2339 Health, Illness, and Society (also listed as ANTH 2339)
Colloquia
WAGS 3-17 Gender Studies Colloquium
WAGS 3-18 Women’s Studies Colloquium
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WAGS 3-19 Queer Studies Colloquium
Note: Special topics courses are approved by the advisory committee only for the specific topic listed.
Courses
WAGS-2310 Introduction to Women's Studies
A feminist perspective on work, family, sexuality, identity formation, class stratification, racial and cultural diversity,
and cultural representations of gender. Overview of the history of the women's movement and historical and
contemporary debate among feminists.
WAGS-2350 Introduction to Feminist Theory
An introduction survey of feminist theory, both as an intellectual, philosophical tradition and as a program of
political activism. At the discretion of the instructor, this course may entail a history of feminist theory; an
engagement in specific debates or school of criticism; and/or involvement in community activism.
WAGS-2351 Intro to Queer Studies
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Queer Studies. Topics may include a historical survey of
homosexuality and the Gay Rights movement; queer theory; psychoanalysis and psychology of sexuality; film and
media studies; discussion of current events.
WAGS-2352 Introduction to Gender Studies
An introductory survey of the interdisciplinary field of gender studies. Topics may include masculinity and men's
studies; feminism and the construction of femininity; sexuality and queer theory.
WAGS-3401 The History of Sexuality: Sex and Gender In Modernity
This course will examine the concept of sexuality (and related concepts like "gender" and "love") in a selection of
texts from the Greeks to the present day. It will trace two concepts of sexual desire that have competed in
European history: desire as dangerous and disorderly; and desire as productive, even revolutionary. In doing so, the
course will trace changing attitudes toward sexuality through some historical paradigm shifts in European history
and consider how the history of sexuality has evolved from an earlier marginalized status to a central place in
contemporary cultural thought. In this way, the course will define sexuality broadly as both individual identity and
cultural category and will include discussions of sexuality in its institutional and discursive contexts.
WAGS-3-17 Gender Studies Colloquium
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This course analyzes gender and sexuality by addressing topics organized under themes selected by participating
faculty through class discussions, lectures, student presentations, and visiting speakers. Students may enroll in
the colloquium no more than three times.
WAGS-3-18 Women's Studies Colloquium
The colloquium meets under direction of faculty of the Women's and Gender Studies Advisory Committee. Session
topic are organized around themes selected by the Advisory Committee, to be explored through class discussions,
faculty research, student presentations, and visiting lecturers. Students may enroll in the colloquium no more than
three times.
WAGS-3-19 Queer Studies Colloquium
The Queer Studies Colloquium analyzes the variety of gender identities and representations, including lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and transsexual topics. In addition, this course help understand conventional heterosexuality
within a broader context. Session topics are organized around themes selected by University faculty, to be
explored through class discussions, lectures, student presentations, and visiting speakers. Students may enroll in
the colloquium no more than three times.
WAGS-3122 Women's and Gender Studies Internship
Entails work experience with issues pertaining to women, gender, or sexuality. Students are expected to select a
suitable forum for such work, whether on or off-campus, and to arrange for their own employment. Students may
also apply to intern with the Women's History Month Planning Committee. Consent of Women's and Gender
Studies program co-chairs required.
WAGS-3-75 Science, Gender, and Sexuality Colloquium
This team-taught course investigates scientific approaches to sexuality and gender. To be taught by faculty from
various scientific disciplines. Prerequisite: WAGS 2350, 2351, or 2352, or consent of instructor.
