Winter 2004
190 Course Descriptions
Anthropology 190: Anthropology of Education
The study of educational systems from a cross-cultural perspective. Special attention is paid to social organization, the inter-generational transfer of knowledge and the processes of enculturation and socialization in pre-state societies. The focus is also on educational systems in contemporary non-Western societies. The course is an applied anthropology course. The principal objective is to develop a broad perspective on education and explore other systems as a source of ideas that might be helpful in the effort to address current issues in American education, primarily K-12.
Art 190: EC Pinch, Coil & Slab
Use the age-old techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create ceramic art. Results may be totally functional or wildly sculptural and decorated however your imagination chooses. You can assist in firing the kiln as well:: First class mtg. Is Feb. 10th at 3:30 pm in Art 137.
CSIS 190: Computer Literacy
A wide variety of computer skills are required for successful learning in college. This course teaches students how to operate a computer, use email and navigate the Internet, and use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
ED 190: EC Project Wild
If you work with kindergarten through grade 1232 kids in schools, after school, in camps, scouts or other activities, you will love the activity-filled books that come with this class. This outstanding outdoor education curriculum is designed to help you teach about the environment through hands-on and outdoor activities that are fun and stimulate thought. Students must purchase a $10 textbook. First meeting time will be Tuesday, February 10th 4:30-5:00 p.m. in EBH 219.
ED 190: Supporting Disadvantaged Students
This course is offered in conjunction with the SUN Education Conference in Cortez each year. This year’s theme is supporting disadvantaged youth by utilizing the home culture of the students.
ENGL 190: EC The Literature of War
Have you ever wondered whether there are other viewpoints on military conflict than those of political leaders and the media? This course surveys responses to different conflicts of the twentieth century by British and American writers with an emphasis on poetry. From Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen in WWI to the Poems Against the War in Iraq, we will examine the various strategies writers have adopted to make sense of the convulsive experiences of conflict both on the battleground and the home front.
GS 190: EC Get out of Debt
The average college student has three credit cards and owes a balance of $3,066. At graduation, this same average student will owe $20,402 in credit card and student loan debt. Are you like this student? Do you have a plan to get out of debt, if not now, after graduation? This course will introduce you to a systematic method to getting out of debt and help you make sound financial decisions. This is NOT a “get out of debt quick” scheme. This course will require lots of soul-searching and difficult decision-making. In order for this course to work for you, you must be willing to rethink the way you approach and handle your money. Topics we will cover include: Evaluating your debt, tracking your money, not all credit cards are created equal, confronting money emergencies and credit scores.
GS 190: Exploring the Liberal Arts
This course, designed for students undecided about a major, helps students take steps to realize the possibilities of a liberal arts education. This course addresses the historical role of the liberal arts college, the role it plays in our society, and how liberal education helps students develop transferable skills that are valued in the word of work. The course includes an introspective component in which students look at their interests, talents, passions and strengths as well as a research component in which students investigate the knowledge and abilities developed through selected liberal arts disciplines’ programs of study.
GS 190: EC American Sign Language
Learn how to talk with your hands! This course will benefit people who are kinesthetic learners, visual learners, artistic, musically-inclined, lover of languages or just interested in learning sign language. Students will also learn about Deaf Culture. One must appreciate the culture to really learn the language!
GS 190: Freshman Seminar
This course is designed to enhance first-semester students’ engagement within the intellectual work of college. Open only to freshmen admitted in Winter 2004.
Math 190: College Algebra Success
This course is intended for students who want extra help with Math 110 College Algebra. It will include a review of basic math skills as well as an overview of general college survival skills with an emphasis on mathematics class skills. This course will meet the first seven weeks of the trimester and be graded on a pass/fail basis.
ML 190: Intermediate French I Lab
This course is to be taken concurrently with ML 247.
ML 190: EC Latin American Cinema
The purpose of this class is to expose students to Latin American culture through films produced in Latin America, by Latin Americans or that deal with Latin American issues. During our meetings we will read and analyze selected material about Latin American cinema, attend screenings of 5 films (subtitles) and discuss each of these films. All discussions will be held in English. Written reports will be required that review three of the films watched. Extra written work will be required of students taking this course for 390 credit.
ML 190: Conversational Spanish for Beginners I
The beginning Spanish conversation course is for individuals who have little or no experience with the Spanish Language. Students will build vocabulary and learn to ask and answer basic questions. Oral communication, understanding and responding, and introduction to present tense verbs will be emphasized in this course.
ML 190: Conversational Spanish for Beginners II
The beginning Spanish conversation course is for individuals who have little or no experience with the Spanish Language. Students will build vocabulary and learn to ask and answer basic questions. Oral communication, understanding and responding, and introduction to present tense verbs will be emphasized in this course.
Music 190: Vocal Diction
This course will provide vocal students with a thorough understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and practice in singing in French, German, Italian and English. Course requirements will include written assignments, class participation in correct pronunciation, solo performance of songs in the original language and a demonstrated working knowledge of IPA.
Physical Science 190: Physical Science Lab
No description.
Physics 190: EC Complex Problem Solving
A course for students planning to pursue biology, chemistry, physics, geoscience, engineering or computer science post-graduate education. An introduction to locating, installing and running problem-solving software of Unix computer systems as well as an introduction to problem solving on massively parallel supercomputers.
PS 190: EC Tax Cuts and the War
The optimism of the late 1990s has given way to gloom. What do the economy, September 11th, and the election of G.W. Bush have to do with it? We will read opinions including Paul Krugman’s book “The Great Unraveling” searching for answers to these and related questions. Extra written work will be required of students taking this course for 390 credit.
