College of Arts and Sciences
Literature in English Translation
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LIT 424 - Sex, Politics, Religion in Italian Literature College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Offered only in Florence. Sex, politics, and religion in Italian literature from the fourteenth to the twenty-first centuries, using various theoretical approaches. Explores the influence of Italian writers on British and American literature.
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LIT 442 - From Dante to Calvino: Italian Literature in Translation College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s)
Italian writers from the 14th century to the 20th century. Offered only in Florence.
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LIT 443 - Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s)
Early, central Italian literature and society. Dante’s “”Comedy,”” Petrarch’s “”Canzoniere,”” Boccaccio’s “”Decameron.”” Offered only in Florence.
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LIT 445 - Comedy in Italy: From Ancient to Modern Times College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s)
Crosslisted with: DRA 325
Offered only in Florence. Explore the lively comedic tradition that began in the late Roman Republican era and continues to flourish. From the commedia dell’arte of the Renaissance to comedies of manners in the 17th to 19th centuries to experimental drama during the 20th and 21st centuries.
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LIT 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable
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LIT 510 - Studies in Greek and Roman Literature in Translation College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Selected topics in Greek or Roman literature studied in English. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.
Repeatable
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LIT 521 - Mythhology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Greek, Roman, and Norse myths. Knowledge of foreign languages not required.
Law in the Liberal Arts
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LLA 200 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
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LLA 201 - Elements of Law College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Provides an introduction to law and legal institutions. The course is designed to prepare lower-division undergraduates for the further study of legal topics in departments across the College of Arts and Sciences.
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LLA 300 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable, 6 credits maximum
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LLA 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
Mathematics
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MAT 108 - Basic Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
An introductory statistics course designed to cover the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, including: sampling and experimental design, descriptive statistics and plots, confidence intervals, significance tests, and the basics of linear regression. Only available to students registered in the Online Associate in Arts or Bachelors of Professional Studies degree programs.
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MAT 109 - Basic Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts II College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The second of two introductory statistics courses designed to cover the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, including: sampling and experimental design, descriptive statistics and plots, confidence intervals, significance tests, and the basics of linear regression. Only available to students registered in the Online Associate in Arts or Bachelors of Professional Studies degree programs.
PREREQ: MAT 108
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MAT 112 - Algebraic Operations and Functions College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Algebraic operations. Linear and quadratic equations, applications. Exponents and logarithms. Credit not given for MAT 112 after receiving a C or better in MAT 183 or above.
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MAT 117 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
One course in three-course sequence. Number concepts and relationships (including concepts of numeration, operations, number theory). Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
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MAT 118 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
One course in a three-course sequence. Rational numbers, real numbers, patterns, and functions. Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
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MAT 119 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving III College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
One course in a three-course sequence. Probability, statistics, geometric and measurement concepts. Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
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MAT 120 - Supplemental Basic Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Irregularly
ls as needed for further coursework. Does not satisfy any part of the quantitative skills requirement.
COREQ: MAT 121 OR MAT 122 OR MAT 183 OR MAT 194
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MAT 121 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
First in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics by focusing on data and reasoning. Topics include displaying data, numerical measures of data, elementary probability, discrete distributions, normal distributions, confidence intervals. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 121 after completing STT 101 or any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better.
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MAT 122 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts II College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Second in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics focusing on data and reasoning. Topics include hypothesis testing, linear correlation, linear regression, nonparametric methods, statistical process control, solving liner equations, matrices, Markov chains. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 122 after completing any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better.
PREREQ: MAT 121
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MAT 180 - International Course College of Arts and Sciences
1-12 credit(s)
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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MAT 183 - Elements of Modern Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Linear equations, matrices, and linear programming. Introduction to mathematics of finance. Discrete probability theory. For students interested in management, finance, economics, or related areas.
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MAT 193 - Algebra-Infused Precalculus College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Irregularly
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Emphasis on algebra throughout the course. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 193 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194 .
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MAT 194 - Precalculus College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Every semester
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 194 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194.
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MAT 200 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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MAT 221 - Elementary Probability and Statistics I College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Every semester
First of a two-course sequence. For students in fields that emphasize quantitative methods. Probability, design of experiments, sampling theory, introduction of computers for data management, evaluation of models, and estimation of parameters.
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MAT 222 - Elementary Probability and Statistics II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Continuation of MAT 221 . Further methods of statistical analysis emphasizing statistical reasoning and data analysis using statistical software. Basic concepts of hypothesis testing, estimation and confidence intervals, t-tests and chi-square tests, linear regression, analysis of variance.
PREREQ: MAT 221
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MAT 270 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Repeatable, 6 credits maximum
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MAT 284 - Business Calculus College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
One-variable differential and integral calculus. Applications to business and economics. MAT 284 may not be taken for credit after obtaining a grade of C or higher in MAT 285 or MAT 295.
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MAT 285 - Life Sciences Calculus I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Functions and their graphs, derivatives and their applications, differentiation techniques, the exponential and logarithm functions, multivariable differential calculus including constrained optimization. MAT 285 may not be taken for credit after obtaining a grade of C or higher in MAT 284 or MAT 295
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MAT 286 - Life Sciences Calculus II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Antidifferentiation; the definite integral and applications; first order differential equations with applications. Cannot be taken for credit after obtaining a grade of C or higher in MAT 296 .
PREREQ: MAT 285 or MAT 295
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MAT 290 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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MAT 295 - Calculus I College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Every semester
Analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, maxima-minima, related rates, graphs, differentials, exponential and logarithmic functions, mean-value theorem, L’Hospital’s rule, integration. For science majors. MAT 295 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 286 .
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MAT 296 - Calculus II College of Arts and Sciences
2-4 credit(s) Every semester
Integration: the definite integral and applications; trigonometric functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, elementary differential equations, parametric equations, polar coordinates.
PREREQ: MAT 295 WITH MINIMUM GRADE C-
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MAT 331 - First Course in Linear Algebra College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Linear equations, n-dimensional euclidean space, linear independence, bases, linear transformations, matrices and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Geometric aspects. Credit will not be given for both MAT 331 and 485.
PREREQ: MAT 286 OR MAT 296
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MAT 375 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Principles of symbolic logic, set theory, basic function theory, relations, and cardinality. Emphasis on developing proof-writing skills, including mathematical induction. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 375 and CIS 375.
PREREQ: MAT 295
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MAT 397 - Calculus III College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Every semester
Analytic geometry and vectors; functions of more than one variable, multiple integrals, partial differentiation, physical applications.
PREREQ: MAT 296 WITH MINIMUM GRADE C-
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MAT 412 - Introduction to Real Analysis I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the foundations of calculus covering topics from the following: the real number system, functions, limits, sequences, infinite series, continuity, and uniform continuity. Enrollment limited to mathematics majors.
PREREQ: (MAT 375 OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 397
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MAT 414 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
First order differential equations. Second order linear differential equations. Power series solutions. Bessel’s equations, Laplace transforms. Systems of first order differential equations. Applications. Credit will not be given for both MAT 414 and MAT 485 .
PREREQ: MAT 397 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 421 - Applied Probability and Statistics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Sample spaces, counting, random variables and their distributions, expected value, central limit theorem. Estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, analysis of variance and regression. MAT 421 does not count towards the Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken for credit after successfully completing MAT 521.
PREREQ: MAT 286 OR MAT 296
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MAT 422 - Statistical Computing Statistical Computing
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Characteristics of data, data preparation and reformatting, accessing data from various sources, programming principles for statistical computing, data summary and visualization, statistical study design aspects of sampling and randomization, introduction to statistical simulation.
PREREQ: MAT 222 or permission of instructor
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MAT 485 - Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra for Engineers College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Solution of ordinary differential equations, including series methods. Vector spaces, matrix algebra, rank, linear systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Credit not given for both MAT 485 and MAT 414, nor for both MAT 331 and 485. Does not count toward mathematics major.
PREREQ: MAT 397
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MAT 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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MAT 495 - Fundamentals of Data Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MAT 695
Fundamental methods for data science, such as regression, linear discriminant analysis, k-nearest neighbors, support vector machine, k-means, principal component analysis, and nonlinear dimension reduction. Performance evaluation and model selection. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: (MAT 331 AND MAT 521) OR (MAT 503 AND MAT 523)
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MAT 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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MAT 503 - Matrix Methods for Data Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Matrix methods required for data analysis with an emphasis on applications and using software. Matrix norms, orthogonality, eigendecomposition, SVD, LS, QRD, LDA, PCA. Not for math majors or minors. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 397
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MAT 511 - Advanced Calculus College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Partial derivatives, implicit functions, integration in several variables, line and surface integrals.
PREREQ: (MAT 331 AND MAT 397 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 512 - Introduction to Real Analysis II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Real-number system, set theory and elementary topological properties of the real line, continuity and differentiability, sequences and series, uniform convergence, Riemann integration, and improper integrals.
PREREQ: MAT 412 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 513 - Introduction to Complex Analysis College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Complex number system and its arithmetic, geometric representation. Linear transformations. Analytic functions and the Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integration and Cauchy’s theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, singularities, poles, and residues. Applications.
PREREQ: MAT 412 OR MAT 511 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 517 - Partial Differential Equations and Fourier Series College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Partial differential equations, boundary-value problems, Fourier series and orthogonal expansions, Bessel functions, and Legendre polynomials.
PREREQ: MAT 485 OR MAT 414 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 518 - Fourier Series, Transforms and Wavelets College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Orthogonal functions, Fourier series, Fourier transforms-continuous and discrete, Haar wavelets and multiresolution analysis, applications to signal processing. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 331 OR MAT 485 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 521 - Introduction to Probability College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Algebra of sets. Probability in finite sample spaces. Binomial and multinomial coefficients. Random variables. Expected value and standard deviation. Density functions. Statistical applications.
PREREQ: MAT 397 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 523 - Statistical Methods for Data Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Statistical methods (such as hypothesis testing, parameter estimation, regression, ANOVA, sampling, experimental design) required for data science. Emphasis on applications and using software. Additional work required for graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 397 AND (MAT 222 OR CIS 321 OR MAT 421 OR MAT 521)
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MAT 524 - Regression Analysis College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Concept, theory, methods, and applications of simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, and logistic regression models; Parameter estimation and testing, Prediction, Regression diagnostics and model adequacy checking, Variable selection and model building.
PREREQ: MAT 331 and (MAT 222 or MAT 421 or MAT 525)
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MAT 525 - Mathematical Statistics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Estimation and confidence intervals. Normal distribution and central limit theorem. Testing hypotheses, chi-square, t, and F distributions. Least squares, regression, and correlation.
PREREQ: MAT 521 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 526 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Discrete time Markov chains, Poisson process, continuous time Markov chains and other selected stochastic processes.
PREREQ: MAT 521 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 527 - Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
One-way, two-way, and multi-way analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, random/mixed effect models, repeated measure analysis, and special designs such as a randomized block design, an incomplete block design, Latin square, and a nested design.
PREREQ: MAT 222 or MAT 421 or MAT 525
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MAT 528 - Probability Models for Actuarial Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Applied probability focusing on distributions for actuarial applications. Conditional expectation. Moment generating functions. Limit theorems. Loss and Survival models. Parametric and Non-Parametric estimation. Model assessment. Benefit reserves and risk measures. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 521
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MAT 529 - Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Concepts of prior and posterior, Bayesian inference for binomial and Poisson distributions, Monte Carlo approximation, Bayesian inference for normal distribution, Gibbs sampling, hierarchical models, multivariate normal distribution, Metropolis-Hastings algorithms, linear regression models.
PREREQ: MAT 296 MAT 331 , MAT 422 , and MAT 525
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MAT 531 - Second Course in Linear Algebra College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Abstract vector spaces and inner product spaces, linear transformations and linear operators, eigenvalues and diagonalization. Primarily for mathematics majors.
PREREQ: ((MAT 375 OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 331 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 532 - Applied Linear Algebra College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Factorization of matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality. Applications of matrices to such topics as least-squares approximation, fast Fourier transform, difference and differential equations, linear programming, networks, game theory.
PREREQ: MAT 331 OR MAT 485 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 534 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Theory of groups, rings, and fields, including the integers and polynomail rings.
PREREQ: MAT 531 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 541 - Introduction to Number Theory College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Prime numbers, greatest common divisors, congruences. Euler’s function, Fermat’s theorem, primitive roots, indices, quadratic residues, Legendre and Jacobi symbols, and the quadratic reciprocity law.
PREREQ: ((MAT 375 OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 331 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 545 - Introduction to Combinatorics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: CIS 545
Permutations, combinations, recurrence relations, generating functions, inclusion-exclusion and applications, introductory graph theory.
PREREQ: MAT 375 OR CIS 375 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 551 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Synthetic projective geometries. Coordinate systems for projective spaces. Algebraic representation of projective transformations; euclidean, non-euclidean, and affine geometries as real cases of projective geometry.
PREREQ: ((MAT 375 OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 331 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 554 - Differential Geometry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Theory of curves in three-dimensional space, including Frenet’s formula, Gaussian and mean curvature, geodesics, developable surfaces, special conformal mappings.
PREREQ: MAT 412 OR MAT 511 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 562 - Elementary Topology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Metrics and metric spaces, topologies and topological spaces, separation properties, compactness, connectedness, and continuity.
PREREQ: ((MAT 375 OR CIS 275) AND MAT 412 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 581 - Numerical Methods with Programming College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Approximation methods for solution of nonlinear equations. Interpolation problems. Numerical integration. Solution of ordinary differential equations. Error analysis and writing computer programs. Primarily for mathematics and engineering students.
PREREQ: MAT 397 OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 593 - History of Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Mathematical concepts in their historical perspective. Character and contributions of the great mathematicians and relation of mathematics to other sciences.
PREREQ: (MAT 397 AND AT LEAST TWO 500-LEVEL MATH COURSES) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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MAT 598 - Statistics Seminar Statistics Seminar
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
In-depth investigation of one or more statistical topics, applications of statistical methods and tools, real-world data analysis project using software, comprehensive presentation of project findings.
PREREQ: MAT 422 , MAT 524 ,MAT 525 , and MAT 527
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MAT 599 - Senior Seminar in Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Topic Chosen by the instructor. Permission of department.
Maxwell
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MAX 123 - Critical Issues for the United States College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Interdisciplinary focus on critical issues facing America. Perspectives of social science disciplines on the meaning of the American Dream, its past and its future.
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MAX 132 - Global Community College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Dynamics of worldwide society and its cultures. Global economy and political order. Tensions within these realms. Attempts by different communities to either participate in or to hold themselves aloof from “global culture.”
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MAX 201 - Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Skills necessary to analyze data and evaluate research: research design, sampling design, descriptive and inferential statistics, data sources for social science, constructing data sets, reading and constructing tables and charts.
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MAX 301 - Ethics, Justice, and Citizenship College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Seminar in ethics and political/social justice as they pertain to citizenship and civic action. Course covers historical and contemporary approaches to citizenship.
COREQ: MAX 310
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MAX 302 - Civic Engagement Research Seminar College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Readings and research on application of social science methodologies to concrete civic, political, and global issues. Initial focus on Maxwell-based research; case studies of academically informed civic engagement; final project proposal on topic of student’s choice.
PREREQ: MAX 301
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MAX 310 - Community Placement in Ethics, Justice and Citizenship College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introduces students to a variety of non-profit and governmental agencies through service-learning.
COREQ: MAX 301
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MAX 401 - Civic Engagement Action Plan Workshop College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Capstone course for Maxwell Citizenship/Civic Engagement Program. Design and implementation of ‘Action Plan’ to improve social, economic and/or political conditions at the local, state, federal or global level.
PREREQ: MAX 302
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MAX 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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MAX 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s)
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable
Middle Eastern Studies
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MES 165 - Discovering Islam College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: REL 165 , SAS 165
Islam as a faith and a civilization. Understanding its origins, beliefs, rituals, and the historical development of its intellectual traditions in the pre-modern and modern eras, and its geographic, cultural and theological diversity today.
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MES 200 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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MES 208 - Middle East Since the Rise of Islam College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: HST 208
Beginning with the rise and spread of Islam through the reform era of the nineteenth-century, this course focuses on the social and cultural history of the Ottoman Empire.
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MES 209 - Modern Middle East College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: HST 209
A survey of modern Middle East history from roughly the 20th century, covering the nation-states from Iran to Morocco. Includes culture, social life, colonialism and nationalism, feminism, and political change.
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MES 308 - Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: JSP 308 , REL 308
Offered only in Madrid. Social, cultural, intellectual, and historical conditions which surrounded the birth of this new world religion in its ancient Mediterranean cradle–from Mesopotamia and Egypt to Greece and ancient Rome.
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MES 315 - Arab American Literature and Culture College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course is designed to familiarize students with the burgeoning field of contemporary Arab-American literature, highlighting the ways in which this literature portrays and complicates Arab-American identities and cultures.
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MES 317 - The Arab Revolutions College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s)
Crosslisted with: HST 317
An exploration of the social, economic, and political histories of select Arab countries since independence to understand the contexts and reasons for the revolutions that began in 2011.
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MES 318 - Middle East Since the Rise of Islam College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: HST 208
An introductory survey of Middle East history beginning with the rise of Islam. Includes culture, social life, women and politics, early Arab Empires, the Ottomans and Safavids, intellectual renaissance.
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MES 319 - The Middle East in the 20th Century College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: HST 319
Social and cultural history of the Middle East in the twentieth-century, including themes such as colonialism, anti-colonial nationalism, modernity, social movements, women and gender, and contemporary issues.
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MES 321 - Christians, Jews and Muslims College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: HUM 321 , JSP 321 , REL 321
Offered only in Madrid. Key historic encounters between the three versions of monotheism, with reference to the richness of past cultural and religious legacy rooted in the Mediterranean region.
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MES 335 - Israeli Literature and Culture College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: JSP 335, LIT 335, REL 335
Literary and cultural approach to the modern history of Israel, with special attention to conflicts that have arisen during the Zionist project.
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MES 336 - Arabic Cultures College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: ARB 336 , LIT 336
Arabic culture through geography, literature, religion (Islam and other religions), ethnic groups, social divisions, films, the media, music, art, food, gender issues, and everyday life.
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MES 338 - Middle East Media College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: HST 338
This course examines the history, politics, and culture of media in the Middle East.
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MES 340 - America and the Middle East College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: HST 336
This course examines the historical relationship between the United States and the Middle East from the late 18th century to the present.
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MES 342 - Religion and Politics in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: JSP 342 , PSC 342 , REL 342
Considers the extent to which religion matters in an enduring ethno-nationalist conflict. Approaches the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from an interdisciplinary perspective that explores the intersection of religion and politics.
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MES 344 - Politics of the Middle East College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PSC 344
Religious, political, economic, and social dimensions of life in modern Middle East. Legacy of Islam, encounter with Western modernity, Arab-Israeli conflict, and political economy of the region.
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MES 349 - Politics of Iran College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: PSC 349
Historical and theoretical understanding of modern Iranian politics and society from the late 19th century to the present time.
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MES 350 - Gender, Violence, and Sexualities in the “War on Terror” College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course analyzes the ways in which gender has been employed in developing narratives of US national security and the War on Terror after 9/11.
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MES 360 - Reading Gender and Sexualities: Gender and Sexuality in the Arab World College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
This course explores the ways in which gender and sexuality are represented in an array of visual, historical, and literary texts from the Arab world and its diaspora, starting from the pre-Islamic era up till the contemporary period.
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MES 364 - Enchanting Words: Muslim Poets, Singers and Storytellers College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: REL 364 , SAS 364
Understand the power of words and language in Muslim cultures expressed in oral and literary genres including poetry, humor, fables, folksongs and travel journals. Explore key themes such as virtue, reality, divine and human nature.
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