Spring 2005 Entry Point Courses
Academic Writing as Inquiry
4 credits
Faculty: Emily
Decker Lardner, 867-6637
Tue, 6–9:30p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30433
This class is designed for students who want to practice academic writing—beginners
and experienced writers alike. It’s based on the premise that academic
writing begins with an inquiry—a question about ideas or practices
that matter to the writer and to other readers. Since good academic writing
depends on careful thinking, careful reading and good conversation, we
will spend time practicing all three, as well as working on writing directly.
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Cornerstone
4 credits
Faculty: Hirsh
Diamant, 867-6736
Thur, 5:30–9:30p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30125
For beginning, continuing and returning students, this class will reawaken
the joy, adventure and wonder of learning. Students will learn about human
development, identify their educational goals and create an academic plan
of study. Students will also explore the five foci of the Evergreen curriculum:
personal engagement in learning; interdisciplinary study; collaboration
with faculty and peers; bridging theory and practice; and learning across
significant differences.
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The Practice of Writing
4 credits
Faculty: Steve
Blakeslee, 867-5740
Tue, 5:30–8:30p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30354
This course will give students a broad overview of prose writing, and
help them to broaden, deepen and improve their own writing practice. We
will explore every step of the writing process, learning to brainstorm,
structure, draft, critique, rewrite, polish and “share out”
in ways large and small. The course will also address key principles of
good writing, challenges such as procrastination and writer’s block,
and ways to develop productive writing routines.
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Spring 2005 Culture, Text and Language Courses
Academic Writing as Inquiry
4 credits
Faculty: Emily
Decker Lardner , 867-6637
Tue, 6–9:30p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30433
This class is designed for students who want to practice academic writing—beginners
and experienced writers alike. It’s based on the premise that academic
writing begins with an inquiry—a question about ideas or practices
that matter to the writer and to other readers. Since good academic writing
depends on careful thinking, careful reading and good conversation, we
will spend time practicing all three, as well as working on writing directly.
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American Sign Language II
4 credits
Faculty: Anne
Ellsworth, 867-5341 (voice mail only)
Tue & Thur, 3–5p
Prerequisite: ASL I or equivalent
Enrollment: 30
CRN: 30350
Students will focus on broadening their vocabularies, conversation skills
and using appropriate and accurate ASL grammar, with emphasis on the non-manual
aspect of communication. There is a continued study of deaf culture and
invitations to deaf events in this area.
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American Sign Language III
4 credits
Faculty: Anne
Ellsworth , 867-5341 (voice mail only)
Tue & Thur, 5:30–7:30p
Prerequisite: American Sign Language II or equivalent
Enrollment: 30
CRN: 30351
Students continue to focus on broadening their vocabularies, conversation
skills and using appropriate and accurate ASL grammar, with emphasis on
the non-manual aspect of communication. There is a continued study of
deaf culture and invitations to deaf events in this area.
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Arabic, Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Joe Fahoum, 867-6588
Tue & Thur, 5:30–7:30p
Prerequisite: Arabic, Beginning II or equivalent
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30352
In this yearlong course, students will learn the Arabic alphabet and to
read and write in modern, or Classical Arabic Standard, the language spoken
in most of the 22 Arabic states and most Islamic countries. Students will
learn to speak at a novice level, mixing in some conversational Arabic.
We will also learn a few short poems and stories.
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Autobiography
4 credits
Faculty: Steve
Blakeslee, 867-5740
Thur, 5:30–9p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30353
This course will introduce students to the challenges and possibilities
of autobiographical writing. Through a combination of seminars and intensive
writing workshops, students will delve into the rich and intricate issues
of memory, authority, persona, and truth that face every self-portraying
writer. Students will read and discuss a variety of autobiographical works,
keep personal journals, and compose their own memoir-essays.
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Communication and Gender
4 credits
Faculty: Lori
Blewett, 867-6590
Sat, 9a–1p
Special Expenses: $25 for reading packet and VHS tape
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30486
This course will look at the relationship between gender and communication
in both public and private spheres. We will analyze the social construction
of gendered talk in interpersonal relationships, in the workplace, in
education, and in the media. We will look at feminist rhetorical theories
and at intersections between gender hierarchies and other forms of social
oppression. Students will practice interpersonal and public speaking skills
with the goal of improving male/female interactions and becoming more
effective speakers and listeners. This course satisfies communication
credit for selected MIT endorsement areas.
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Cornerstone
4 credits
Faculty: Hirsh
Diamant, 867-6736
Thur, 5:30–9:30p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30125
For beginning, continuing and returning students, this class will reawaken
the joy, adventure and wonder of learning. Students will learn about human
development, identify their educational goals and create an academic plan
of study. Students will also explore the five foci of the Evergreen curriculum:
personal engagement in learning; interdisciplinary study; collaboration
with faculty and peers; bridging theory and practice; and learning across
significant differences.
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French, Advanced Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Judith
Gabriele, 867-5487
Tue & Thur, 5–6:45p
Prerequisite: A minimum of two quarters of college-level
French or two to three years of high school French or the equivalent
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30440
This is a continuing course from winter quarter. The primary objectives
will be communicative interaction in French and development of grammatical
proficiency. Students will practice all four language skills: listening,
speaking, reading and writing, with particular emphasis on oral practice.
This course is designed for those who already have a working knowledge
of basic structures. Students will concentrate on study of a short novel
or short stories which will be used as the basis for theater scenes and
discussion. Classes are conducted entirely in French.
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French, Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Judith
Gabriele, 867-5487
Tue & Thur, 7–9p
Prerequisite: At least one quarter of college-level French
or two to three years of high school French or the equivalent
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30439
This is a continuing course from fall quarter. We will continue to emphasize
acquisition of grammar, listening and conversational skills. Within this
context there will be an emphasis on accurate pronunciation, useful vocabulary
and situational role-play. This quarter students will read a book of short
legends and tales from Francophone countries that will be used for development
of reading skills and short theater scenes. Classes are conducted entirely
in French and will continue to include a multi-dimensional approach to
learning through use of film, music, poetry and art.
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French, Intermediate III
4 credits
Faculty: Judith
Gabriele, 867-5487
Mon & Wed, 6–8p
Prerequisite: A minimum of four quarters of college-level
French or three to four years of high school French or the equivalent
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30438
This is a continuing course from winter quarter for students who have
a good working knowledge of structures and ability to carry on discussions
in French. We will continue to emphasize development of grammatical proficiency
through all skills, particularly interaction in French. This quarter students
will concentrate on plays and theater scenes which will be used as the
basis for oral practice, discussion and writing. Classes are conducted
entirely in French and continue to include a multi-dimensional approach
to learning through use of film, music, literature and art.
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German, Intensive Beginning
8 credits
Faculty: Marianne
Hoepli, 867-5509
Mon & Wed, 6–9:30p
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30377
We will focus on the practical use of German for travel and daily life.
Students will study essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. As
the quarter progresses, students will be encouraged to communicate in
spoken and written German. Through involvement in children's stories,
music and language games, students will become familiar with idiomatic
vocabulary and structures. Komm und lern Deutsch!
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Grantwriting and Fundraising: Ideas to Realities
2 credits
Faculty: Don
Chalmers, 867-6588
Sec. A: Thur, Mar 31, Apr 14, 28, May 19, Jun 2, 5:30–9:30p
Sec. B: Sat, Apr 2, 16, 30, May 21, Jun 4, 10a–2p
Enrollment: 25 each section
CRN: Sec. A: 30360; Sec. B: 30361
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of grantwriting
and fundraising. Students will learn how to plan realistic projects, identify
promising funding sources and write clear and compelling components of
a grant, based either on guidelines for an actual funder or a generic
one. Working individually or in small groups, students will develop a
project idea, conduct prospect research and frame a draft grant. We will
also explore current grantmaking trends and discuss numerous tips on the
grantwriter’s trade.
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Japanese, Advanced Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Tomoko
Hirai Ulmer, 867-5494
Mon & Wed, 5–7p
Prerequisite: One year of college-level Japanese or equivalent
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30388
In this intensive yearlong course, students will build on their skills
so they can function in Japanese in a variety of situations. You will
learn new vocabulary, verb forms and sentence structures as well as additional
kanji characters. Japanese culture and life will be presented throughout
the course.
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Japanese, Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Tomoko
Hirai Ulmer, 867-5494
Mon & Wed, 7–9p
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30387
In this intensive yearlong course, students will learn how to function
in Japanese in everyday situations by learning useful expressions, basic
sentence structures and verb and adjective conjugations. Students will
also learn how to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries as
well as elementary kanji characters. Japanese culture and life will be
presented throughout the course.
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Linguistics, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Rick
McKinnon, 867-6588
Sat, 10a–2p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30415
This class will introduce the study of language in a rigorous and scientific
manner, ultimately preparing students to evaluate and perform research
in this exciting field. We will focus initially on levels of linguistic
description (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics). Students
will become familiar with the terminology and argumentation associated
with linguistic analysis. This course will also focus on the identifying
and describing the various contributions of innateness and environment
to our knowledge of language.
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PLE Document Writing
4 or 8 credits
Faculty: Kate
Crowe , 867-6415
Wed, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Writing From Life and faculty signature
Enrollment: 30
CRN: 30365 (4 cr); 30366 (8 cr)
This course is designed to help students in the Prior Learning program
progress with their document writing. We will concentrate on writing essays
that address the learning language in the knowledge areas identified in
the Writing from Life course. Students will also create the structure
of their document by writing the Introduction, Table of Contents and Synthesis
of Learning Essay.
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Poets Alive
2 credits
Faculty: Kate
Crowe , 867-6415
Tue, 6–8p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30367
This poetry course is open to all students and will focus on the poetry
found in now music such as rap and hip-hop as well as poets who do not
use music to support their verse. Students will research and present a
live poet or songwriter of their choice to their peers. Students will
write poems collaboratively and individually to produce a portfolio of
work, and will put on a performance of their work at the end of the quarter.
Science students are especially encouraged to take this class.
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The Practice of Professional Tutoring
2 credits
Faculty: Sandra
Yannone, 867-6385, and Vauhn
Foster-Grahler, 867-5630
Mon, 4–6p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature
Enrollment: 40
CRN: 30474
This course combines a seminar with a practicum to prepare students to
become peer tutors in either the Quantitative Reasoning or the Writing
Centers. In seminar, we will explore tutoring theories, examine the role
of a peer tutor and develop effective tutoring practices. In the practicum,
students will observe peer tutoring and graduate to supervised tutoring.
The course also will address working with unique populations of learners.
Students considering graduate school in related fields will benefit from
this training.
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The Practice of Writing
4 credits
Faculty: Steve
Blakeslee, 867-5740
Tue, 5:30–8:30p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30354
This course will give students a broad overview of prose writing, and
help them to broaden, deepen and improve their own writing practice. We
will explore every step of the writing process, learning to brainstorm,
structure, draft, critique, rewrite, polish and “share out”
in ways large and small. The course will also address key principles of
good writing, challenges such as procrastination and writer’s block,
and ways to develop productive writing routines.
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Preparing for Study Abroad
2 credits
Faculty: Chris
Ciancetta, 867-6331
Tue, 4–6p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30400
This course is designed to acquaint students to cultural adjustment theory,
cross-cultural communication and analytical journal writing prior to study
abroad. Students will explore the meaning of culture, examine our own
cultural assumptions, learn effective methods for gathering information
in a different culture and consider the challenges associated with the
cultural adjustment process. Coursework will culminate with construction
of a plan for project work abroad.
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Quirky Characters and Sizzling Stories
4 credits
Faculty: Nancy
A. Parkes, 867-6737
Mon, 6–9:45p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30381
Developing rich, quirky characters is the key to writing sizzling stories,
and your life has been full of them. We will see how several authors develop
great characters. As we learn to develop our own characters, we'll see
what adventures they take us on. This is an all-level writing course for
fiction writing and creative non-fiction writing, with particular focus
on the short story. "Always wanted to write" students are welcome
along with more advanced writing students. Required: diligence in writing
and revising, and a playful willingness to let your quirky characters
take the wheel.
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Russian, Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Robert
Smurr, 867-5056, and Patricia
Krafcik, 867-6491
Sec. A: Mon & Thur, 4:30–6:30p
Sec. B: Tue & Fri, 9–11a
Prerequisite: Two quarters or one semester of college-level
Russian
Enrollment: 22 each section
CRN: Sec. A: 30378; Sec. B: 30379
This course will continue winter quarter’s work of building a foundation
for all the language skills. No new students will be admitted to the class
unless they have met the prerequisites. Please contact the faculty if
you have any questions.
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Senior Seminar: Reflections on Becoming Educated
4 credits
Faculty: Susan
Preciso, 867-6011, and Gillies
Malnarich, 867-6609
Tue, 6–9:30p
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30355
This course will give students who are finishing their undergraduate work
a time to reflect on what they have studied and learned. We will think
about connections between our academic work and its context, both to us
as individuals and to our communities. We will meet to discuss common
reading, to share reflections and to write. Students will also bring everything
they can collect from their undergraduate work. All students will write
a final reflection on their undergraduate education that may become their
summative self-evaluation, should they so choose.
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Spanish, Beginning III
4 credits
Faculty: Sheila
Gilkey, 867-6588, and Arleen
Sandifer , 867-6588
Sec. A: Tue & Thur, 6–8p
Sec. B: Mon & Wed, 6–8p
Enrollment: 22
CRN: Sec. A: 30374; Sec. B: 30375
This course will focus on practical themes of everyday life, personal
relationships, travel, political issues and diverse aspects of Latin American
cultures and society. Students will collaborate and participate actively
in group-centered conversation and partner practices, and will acquire
a substantial vocabulary. Written work includes creative writing and textbook
and workbook exercises. Grammar will include the subjunctive, commands
and more.
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Spanish, Intermediate III
4 credits
Faculty: Hugo
Flores, 867-6588
Mon & Wed, 6:30–8:30p
Prerequisite: One year of college-level Spanish or equivalent
Enrollment: 22
CRN: 30370
This course is designed as a comprehensive review of the subjunctive mode
and other selected grammatical topics. The main objective will be to prepare
students for conversational activities using several audio-visual and
reading materials to engage them in conversation. Songs from Latin America
will be used to introduce vocabulary.
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Transcendental Visions: Re-imagining the American Dream
4 or 8 credits
Faculty: Rebecca
Chamberlain, 867-6588
Thur, 6–10p
Special Expenses: $10 for supplies
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30461 (4 cr); 30462 (8 cr)
This course will explore the vision of American transcendentalists, poets,
naturalists and Native American writers. What are the competing visions
of the American dream? Manifest destiny or primeval garden? Capitalist
success or sustainable community? Horatio Algier or Henry David Thoreau?
What is the split in the American psyche that is both deeply connected
to and conflicted about the connection to the natural world? What conditions
sparked the genius of the transcendentalists? What forces shape our world
today? We will work as writers, poets and storytellers as we explore the
development of an alternative dream of America that embraces the natural
world, social justice, community and creativity.
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Writing from Life
4 credits
Faculty: Kate
Crowe , 867-6415
Thur, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature and sophomore standing
or above
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30364
This is a course designed to assist Prior Learning from Experience students
in writing their documents. We will explore various techniques for deriving,
clarifying and expressing meaning from life experience. Students will
identify the specific knowledge they have gained and will explore various
writing techniques available for self-expression. Students should be prepared
to work collaboratively on creating their document content as they work
in small groups to discuss ideas and give feedback on each other’s
writing.
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Spring 2005 Environmental Studies courses
After the Ice
4 credits
Faculty: Dennis Hibbert, 867-6588
Sat, 9a–1p
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above and one year
of college composition
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30458
We humans have always altered our environments, but beginning about 12,000
years ago, we learned to control our food supply and began to alter the
world irrevocably. We will study the origin and history of food production
worldwide, drawing on archaeology, paleoecology, history, genetics and
zoology. We will pay close attention to how we gather and interpret the
kinds of information that tell us about our topic.
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The Garden as Community
4 credits
Faculty: Laura
Worthen, 867-6588
Thur, 6–10p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30457
This course will investigate the uses of gardens that go beyond the aesthetic
aspects of design. We will look at the history of community gardening,
the literal and figurative maintenance of the garden space and the functions
that these environments play in varied populations and settings. Readings
will include both fiction and non-fiction and emphasis will be placed
on clarity in written and oral communication.
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Geographic Information Systems: Theory and Practice
4 credits
Faculty: Peter
Impara, 867-6543
Tue, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Ability to manage files in Windows
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30356 (UG); 30478 (GR)
This is an introductory course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Students will learn the theory behind and operation of GIS, as well as
cover applications in spatial analyses, especially for resource management
and planning. Students will perform labs using GIS software and will have
the opportunity to experiment with more advanced applications of GIS.
Lectures will cover GIS theory. Student evaluations will be based on labwork,
a lab practical and a final written exam.
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Spring 2005 Expressive Arts courses
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Afro-Brazilian Dance
2 credits
Faculty: Janelle Keane Campoverde,
867-6605
Sec. A: Sat, 10:30a–12:30p
Sec. B: Sat, 1–3p
Enrollment: 25 each section
CRN: Sec. A: 30358; Sec. B: 30359
With live drumming we will learn dances that originated in Africa and
migrated to Brazil during slavery. We will dance to the driving, rapturous
beat from Brazil known as samba. For the people of the villages surrounding
Rio de Janeiro, samba is considered their most intense, unambivalent joy.
In addition, we will dance and sing to contemporary cross-cultural beat
from Bahia: Samba-Reggae and the Candomble religious dances of the Orixas.
We will also learn dances from other regions of Brazil such as Baiao,
Frevo and Maracatu.
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Ballet, Beginning I
2 credits
Faculty: Jehrin Alexandria ,
867-6605
Wed, 5–6:30p
Special Expenses: Ballet slippers and $20 for pianist
and dance aid
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30357
In this course, students will learn fundamentals of ballet and gain greater
physical flexibility and coordination. In addition, we will practice developmental
movement therapy, Pilates and visualization exercises, and learn to apply
them to achieve heightened awareness of self through movement both in
and outside class. There is a small amount of lecture in this course.
Ballet slippers are required.
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Ballet, Beginning II
2 credits
Faculty: Jehrin Alexandria ,
867-6605
Wed, 12–2p
Special Expenses: Ballet slippers and $20 for pianist and dance aid
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30468
In this course, students will learn fundamentals of ballet and gain greater
physical flexibility and coordination. In addition, we will practice developmental
movement therapy, Pilates and visualization exercises, and learn to apply
them to achieve heightened awareness of self through movement both in
and outside class. There is a small amount of lecture in this course.
This course will move more quickly than Ballet I. Ballet slippers are
required.
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Black and White Photography, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Joanne
Kim, 867-5039
Tue & Thur, 5–7p
Special Expenses: Approx. $200 for film and materials
Enrollment: 24
CRN: 30467
In this class, students will learn to use a manual 35mm camera, process
black and white film, and create black and white photographic prints in
the darkroom. There will also be an introduction to digital photography,
though our focus will mostly be in darkroom photographic processes. A
variety of assignments will be given throughout the quarter, and students
are expected to finish a series of work by the end of the quarter. Students
will learn the technical foundations of photography and work to develop
their technical, aesthetic and conceptual image-making skills. We will
also view the work of other photographers.
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Butoh Dance Theater III
4 credits
Faculty: Doranne Crable, 867-6085
Thur, 4:30–7p
Prerequisite: Completion of fall and winter quarter Butoh
courses
Special Expenses: $15 for make-up and supplies
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30363
This is the final course in a yearlong series. Students will study and
practice advanced skills, design and co-choreograph a piece for Super
Saturday, and perform a faculty-designed piece at the end of the quarter.
No new students will be accepted.
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Ceramics: Studio Projects
4 credits
Faculty: Mike Moran, 867-6988
Tue & Thur, 1–3p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature and one quarter college-level
ceramics course or equivalent
Special Expenses: $50–$100 for supplies
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30390
This course offers students with experience in ceramics the opportunity
to explore individual areas of interest in ceramics from sculpture to
throwing. Study will include basic glaze chemistry as an addition to independent
work in clay.
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Digital Production, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Allegra
Hinkle, 867-6249, and Amy
Greene, 867-6219
Tue & Thur, 5–7p
Special Expenses: $50 for tape, CDs and headphones
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30443
This course will introduce students to the basic tools for constructing
meaningful digital media presentations. This beginning-level course is
appropriate for students in any discipline interested in the mechanics
as well as the issues surrounding media production. Using new skills with
digital imaging and audio, each student will write and produce a short,
finished presentation incorporating primarily still images with a layered
audio track and be responsible for critical writings related to assigned
topics. Class workshops will include digital camera proficiency, Photoshop,
Peak DV and iMovie.
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Drawing and Painting the Figure
4 credits
Faculty: Mike Moran, 867-6988
Tue & Thur, 4–6:30p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature, portfolio, and Beginning
Drawing, Figure Drawing or equivalent
Special Expenses: $100 for supplies
Enrollment: 24
CRN: 30389
This course is a continuation of Figure Drawing and an introduction to
basic painting using the figure as subject. Study will include color theory
and use, as well as paint application techniques relevant to depicting
the human form from life.
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Evergreen Singers
2 credits
Faculty: Stephanie
Claire, 867-6588, and Marla Elliott, 867-6096
Thur, 8–10p
Special Expenses: $20 for recital costs
Enrollment: 70
CRN: 30362
This is a continuing performance ensemble. Students will learn the basics
of good voice production and rehearse and perform songs from a wide range
of musical idioms. Students will also have the option of working in smaller
ensembles from within the membership of the class. This class requires
excellent attendance and basic musicianship skills.
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Hybrid Music III
4 credits
Faculty: Peter Randlette, 867-6279
Tue, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature and attendance in Hybrid
Music II or equivalent. Please see the faculty for additional information
Special Expenses: $20–$80 for magnetic media
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30382
This continuing course will focus on building pieces from techniques of
synthesis introduced winter quarter, and learning new production oriented
controller, processor, and production skills. Members will complete two
projects which apply voices built in the lab composited with acoustic
lines and realtime analog manipulation. New techniques will include use
of the Kat percussion controller, MIDI-CV interface, and voice librarian,
sample, and signal processing editing applications. Members will attend
the weekly lecture/lab/demo, maintain journals, use a minimum of two weekly
independent studio times and present work to the group for critique.
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Illustrative Narrative
4 credits
Faculty: Jim
Blevins, 867-6228
Fri, 5–9p
Special Expenses: $100 for printing costs and guest speakers
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30487
This is a beginning graphics workshop that will examine the simple act
of storytelling through sequential images and text. We will also look
at the political and economic history of contemporary comics, zines and
graphic novels. The goal after ten weeks of class will be a group anthology
and/or individual, small zines with a focus on personal experience, vision
and style using both traditional and non-traditional methods.
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Metalworking, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Bob Woods, 867-6228
Tue & Thur, 4–6p
Prerequisite: Half the registration for this course is
reserved for freshmen and sophomores
Special Expenses: $100 for lab fees and materials
Enrollment: 12
CRN: 30404 (freshmen and sophomores); 30405 (open)
This course is an introduction to the tools and processes of metal fabrication.
Students will practice sheet-metal construction, forming, forging and
welding, among other techniques, while accomplishing a series of projects
that encourages student-centered design.
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Music Technology III, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Peter Randlette, 867-6279
Fri, 9a–1p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature and interest in exploring
different ways to create musical forms
Special Expenses: $50 for magnetic media
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30383
This continuing class will cover operation and application of the digital
audio editing and MIDI synthesis resources of the studio. Subjects covered
will include use of the Ensonic ASR sampler, learning synthesizer voice
structure editing with Unisyn, modifying digital audio files with Peak,
and intermediate sequencing using Digital Performer 4. The workshop will
meet weekly for lectures on the theory of operation and demonstrations
of the equipment in the small studio. Students will be assigned two (2),
four hour independent studio times. This time will be used to complete
design problems for class and for work on independent compositions. There
will be two projects due by the end of the quarter. Students will keep
a journal for lecture notes, studio and project documentation, and composition
design.
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Musicianship: Piano and Voice
2 credits
Faculty: Marla Elliott , 867-6096,
and Stephanie
Claire, 867-6588
Thur, 6–7:45p
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30369
This piano and voice class will continue the work of fall and winter quarters.
Spring quarter will emphasize reading left-hand accompaniment and expressive
vocal blending. Regular daily practice will be required for everyone.
The quarter will culminate in a workshop and performance of both a piano
and a vocal piece. The final performance will be for other class participants,
invited family and friends.
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Orissi Dance, Beginning
4 credits
Faculty: Jamie
Lynn Colley, 867-6605
Mon & Wed, 5:30–7:30p
Enrollment: 15
CRN: 30124
Orissi, one of the major classical dance styles of India, combines both
rhythmic movement and expressive mime. This class will be devoted to the
principles of Orissi dance: the synthesis of foot, wrist, hand and face
movement in a lyrical flow to express the philosophy of yoga. Throughout
the quarter we will study tala (rhythm). Students will keep a journal
of class notes, discuss the readings and have cross-cultural dialogues.
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Orissi, Intermediate/Advanced
4 credits
Faculty: Ratna Roy, 867-6469
Mon & Wed, 3:30–5:30
Prerequisite: One or two quarters of Beginning Orissi
Special Expenses: Proper dance attire, costume cleaning
($20), tickets to performances and field trips
Enrollment: 14
CRN: 30385
Students entering this course should have completed or almost completed
one dance from the Orissi repertoire. This class will focus on perfecting
the dance for performance at different venues, including the Seattle Folklife
Festival. We will be working with nuances in wrist work, facial expressions
and torso work, along with honing dance criticism skills.
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Perfection of Form II
4 credits
Faculty: Daryl Morgan, 867-6228
Tue & Thur, 6–8p
Prerequisite: Perfection of Form I
Special Expenses: $100 for materials
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30465
An examination of the complexity, beauty, and visual harmony of traditional
Japanese architecture, this course will focus, first, on the history and
development of native architectural forms, the arrival of Buddhism and
its effect on structural design, and on the tools and techniques used
to create structures as complex as the great temples at Nara and as unpretentious
as a teahouse. Considerable time will be spent in the shop and the second
half of the course will be devoted to a group project, the construction
of a traditional Shinto Torii gate.
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Photographic Printmaking Methods
4 credits
Faculty: Colleen Cox, 867-6488
Sat & Sun, Apr 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24, 30, 12–6p
Prerequisite: One quarter of college-level printmaking
Special Expenses: $75–$125 for supplies and paper
Enrollment: 16
CRN: 30436
This is an intermediate-level printmaking course that will introduce students
to various methods of photographic printmaking including photolithography
and photopolymer gravure. Class time will be a balance of hands-on technical
demonstrations and independent work time. Each student will produce several
editions of prints for class exchange and critique. Participants must
attend and be punctual for all class sessions, as this course runs intensively
during the first half of the quarter. Students will become familiar with
most of the equipment in the printmaking studio. Slides and pertinent
readings will supplement studio work.
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Photography Techniques
4 credits
Faculty: Hugh Lentz, 867-6313
Mon & Wed, 5–7p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature and basic, college-level
photography. Students should bring their photography portfolio to the
Academic Fair
Special Expenses: $200 for film and print materials
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30409
This is an intermediate- to advanced-level photography class, where students
will learn the basics of 4x5 cameras, pinhole cameras, stat cameras, black-and-white
mural printing, cyanotypes, lith films and copystands. All assignments
and projects will be based in these processes. Students can work in black-and-white
or color or both.
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Radical Rides: Reconfiguring the Bicycle
4 credits
Faculty: Bob Woods, 867-6228
Tue & Thur, 7–9p
Prerequisite: Half the registration for this course is
reserved for freshmen and sophomores
Special Expenses: $100 for lab fees, materials and supplies
Enrollment: 12
CRN: 30427 (freshmen and sophomores); 30428 (open)
Utilizing old bicycles and their component parts, we will deconstruct,
retrofit and build, from various design sources (and their own imagination),
alternative forms of pedal powered transportation. From uni and tandem
to sidewinder and tall bikes, work will be accomplished while learning
appropriate metal shop machinery and fabrication methods including cutting,
fitting, welding and basic cycling mechanics. Open to beginners as well
as those with experience.
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Woodworking, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Daryl
Morgan, 867-6228
Mon & Wed, 6–8p
Special Expenses: $100 materials fee
Enrollment: 12
CRN: 30466
There is a sense of personal satisfaction and creative accomplishment
to be gained from making beautiful things from wood. The aim of this course
will be to provide a way to realize that intention through an understanding
of the basic principles of designing in wood, the physical properties
of the material and the fundamental skills necessary to shape timber to
a purpose.
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*CANCELED*
Writing for the Moving Image
4 credits
Faculty: Mark
Harrison, 867-6454
Tue, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and previous coursework
in creative writing, film making or media studies
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30446
This course is designed for students who want to explore the relationship
between words and visual images. We will examine different styles of written
expression as it has been and can be associated with moving images. We
will study selected scripts, analyzing their style, structure, character
development and theme. We will look at multiple forms of writing in documentary,
narrative and experimental film. We will also screen and discuss selected
films to better understand the relationship between treatments, scripts,
storyboards, narration and moving images. Students will develop their
writing skills through a series of short, varied assignments and will
be expected to participate in group discussion, analysis and critique.
Please note that this course teaches writing and will not support film
or video production.
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Spring 2005 Scientific Inquiry courses
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Advanced Web Design
4 credits
Faculty: Arlen Speights , 867-5076
Mon, 5:30–9:30p
Prerequisite: Familiarity with HTML and CSS
Enrollment: 23
CRN: 30483
This course will cover advanced topics in Web design. We’ll learn
and apply Javascript for Web interactivity and combine it with CSS and
Photoshop to make pages dynamic, user-oriented and visually layered, all
with an emphasis on Web standards and efficient code.
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Algebraic Thinking
2 or 4 credits
Faculty: Vauhn
Wittman-Grahler, 867-5630
Tue & Thur, 3–5p
Prerequisite: Fluency with numbers and an ability to
work with algebraic systems or intermediate algebra
Special Expenses: A graphing calculator is strongly recommended
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30371 (2 cr); 30372 (4 cr)
Topics in this course will include functions (linear, polynomial and exponential),
modeling, statistical reasoning and introductory trigonometry. Functions
will be represented verbally, graphically, algebraically, and numerically.
The mathematics is presented in a context-based, problem-solving format.
Collaborative learning is emphasized. This class is a good introduction
to college-level mathematics.
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Approaches to Healing
2 credits
Faculty: Betty Kutter, 867-6099, and
Cindy Beck, 867-6892
Mon, 5:30–8p
Special Expenses: $25 for copies and guest lecturers
Enrollment: 100
CRN: 30431
This guest lecture series will explore the theory, practice and politics
of such healing arts as midwifery, acupuncture and oriental medicine,
herbal medicine, Thai massage, nutrition, reflexology, Laban movement
analysis and naturopathic medicine. This year, there will be a special
emphasis on women’s health issues, thanks to the generosity of an
outside donor. Comparison and integration between standard medical practice
and complementary approaches will be emphasized. Each student will be
expected to also spend four hours weekly exploring and applying practices
related to health and healing.
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Calculus I
4 credits
Faculty:
Allen Mauney, 867-5458
Thur, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Precalculus
Special Expenses: A graphing calculator is recommended
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30475
Arguably, no scientific theory or work has had more influence on Western
European science than calculus. This course will introduce students to
the techniques and ideas of differential and integral calculus, but will
also provide broader context for the development and effects of calculus-based
science. Emphasis will be on the derivative but the integral will be fully
introduced. Class will be organized around group work and presentations.
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Calculus II
4 credits
Faculty: Olga Stride, 867-6588
Tue & Thur, 6–8p
Prerequisite: Calculus 1
Special Expenses: Approx. $100 for a graphing calculator
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30386
This course will cover fundamentals of differential and integral calculus,
and the implications of those fundamentals for the standard principal
functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and
trigonometric functions. The logical beauty of mathematics will be emphasized,
along with a variety of applications. Data interpretation and the graphics
calculator will be employed as appropriate to enrich students' grasp of
the main concepts.
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Chemistry, General III
6 credits
Faculty: Peter
Pessiki, 867-6892
Tue, 6–8:30p, and Thur, 6–10p
Special Expenses: $15 for lab supplies
Enrollment: 24
CRN: 30398
This course will begin with an in-depth investigation of equilibrium and
pH. We then will cover entropy and free energy, followed by an introduction
of electrochemistry. Our final topic will be transition metals and the
crystal field model. The lab will include pH titrations, absorption spectroscopy
and electrochemical measurements. New students should be aware that this
course is a continuation from the fall and winter quarters.
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Chemistry in Everyday Life
4 credits
Faculty: Bill
Green, 867-6588
Thur, 6–10p
Special Expenses: $10 for lab supplies
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30376
This is a basic chemistry course for those with no background in science
or mathematics. Discover the world around you, and find the answers to
questions such as: Why is water so important? Why does toothpaste prevent
cavities? The impacts of chemicals on society will be the seminar topic.
Come and satisfy your curiosity.
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Essential Programming Concepts II
4 credits
Faculty: Rick Brice, 867-6588
Mon & Wed, 6–8p
Prerequisite: Essential Programming Concepts I or experience
with C/C++
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30403
Learn effective techniques for exploiting the power of the C++ language.
We will study object oriented design and analysis by looking at the unified
model language (UML), design patterns, and application frameworks. We
will also utilize a cross platform application framework for graphical
user interfaces to reinforce the application framework concept and to
learn concepts of user interface design and implementation.
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Laboratory Methods
2 credits
Faculty: Peter Robinson, 867-6846
Mon, 6–9p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30384
Science students share the common experience of graduating while still
feeling less than capable in the lab: unprepared to correctly make up
solutions, properly use lab instrumentation, effectively analyze data
or use sound scientific methods. The few lab experiences they’ve
had have been insufficient to develop these skills. This yearlong class
will study scientific laboratory methods across the scientific disciplines,
through a hands-on, activity-based approach. The focus will be on helping
students gain competence and confidence before entering professional or
post-graduate lives.
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Plant Biology, Introduction to
4 credits
Faculty: Kevin
Hogan, 867-5078
Tue, 6–10p
Special Expenses: $10 for lab materials
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30471
Spring is the best time to study plants—when growth and flowering
are so dramatic. We’ll discuss evolutionary concepts and the diversity
and relationships of different types of plants. We’ll learn plant
structure and function, especially photosynthesis, which makes almost
all life on Earth possible. Our study of patterns of plant dispersal,
evolution and physiological ecology will help us understand the major
vegetation types of the Earth and why they occur where they do.
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The Practice of Professional Tutoring
2 credits
Faculty: Sandra
Yannone, 867-6385, and Vauhn
Wittman-Grahler, 867-5630
Mon, 4–6p
Prerequisite: Faculty signature
Enrollment: 40
CRN: 30474
This course combines a seminar with a practicum to prepare students to
become peer tutors in either the Quantitative Reasoning or the Writing
Centers. In seminar, we will explore tutoring theories, examine the role
of a peer tutor and develop effective tutoring practices. In the practicum,
students will observe peer tutoring and graduate to supervised tutoring.
The course also will address working with unique populations of learners.
Students considering graduate school in related fields will benefit from
this training.
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Precalculus
2 or 4 credits
Faculty: Vauhn Wittman-Grahler,
867-5630
Tue & Thur, 1–3p
Prerequisite: Intermediate algebra
Special Expenses: Graphing calculator
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30392 (2 cr); 30391 (4 cr)
This course will look at how symbols, graphs and numerical data model
change. The course will explore linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic,
rational and some trigonometric functions. Modeling, data analysis and
collaborative learning will be emphasized.
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Science Seminar
4 or 8 credits
Faculty: E.J. Zita, 867-6853
Mon & Wed, 5–7p
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above and decent
reading, writing, and thinking ability
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30084 (4 cr); 30083 (8 cr)
In this course, we will read, discuss and write about physics, astronomy,
and/or cosmologies. We will explore observations and ideas about the nature,
history, philosophy and implications of science. We investigate questions
such as: How is knowledge created or discovered? How can new ideas develop
into testable theories? How does scientific understanding change? We assume
no background in science or math. Details are available online at http://192.211.16.13/z/zita/scisem.htm.
Learning goals will include improved critical thinking, deeper qualitative
understanding of science, and improved communication skills, both oral
and written. Seminar students will work together with science students
to prepare before each seminar. Students will participate in one or two
seminars each week and complete short essays and online assignments.
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Statistics, Intermediate
4 credits
Faculty: Al Josephy, 867-6588
Wed, 6–10p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30473
In this course we will concentrate on developing the concept of statistical
inference by examining basic rules and tools of inference. We will introduce
probability and develop our understanding of the sampling distribution.
We will learn the difference in inference for means and inference for
proportions. Finally, we will examine several methods for calculating
statistical inference, including t-tests, simple Anova, and Regression.
The course will include homework, two exams including a comprehensive
final, and a simple group project.
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Spring 2005 Society, Politics, Behavior and
Change courses
Abnormal Psychology
4 credits
Faculty: Susan
Cummings, 867-6588
Mon, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology or college-level
equivalent
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30368
We will examine the current meaning of abnormal vs. normal behavior and
experience along several dimensions, including the philosophical underpinnings
of Western psychology, current views on abnormality and cultural differences
in the view and treatment of abnormal behavior. Classification of psychopathology
will be studied, including theories around etiology and treatment strategies.
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Alcohol, Drugs and Society
4 credits
Faculty: Jason
Kilmer, 867-6775, and Cindy
Beck, 867-6892
Wed, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology or equivalent
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30410
This course will explore a range of issues in the area of addictive substances.
Students will learn about the short- and long-term psychological and physiological
effects of alcohol and other drugs. The class will discuss policy and
political issues, and explore prevention efforts aiming to reduce risks
associated with substance use. We will assess the roles psychology and
physiology play in people’s experiences with substances. Models
of addiction and the therapies and treatments associated with these models
will be examined.
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Alternatives to Globalization
4 credits
Faculty: Dick
Meyer, 867-6588
Tue, 6–10p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30380
This course will be overview of current economic globalization patterns
from trade agreements, corporate power, and the policies of international
economic institutions, followed by an exploration of alternatives. These
alternatives will include, but not be limited to, fair trade and citizen
initiatives against sweatshops, for environmental stewardship, for land
reform, and to develop local and regional sustainability models.
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Case Mangement
4 credits
Faculty: Kari
D 'Aboy, 867-6588
Mon, 5:30-9:30p
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30509
An overview of general case management methods and processes, this course
will to help beginning practitioners and social services students develop
the skills they need to coordinate and provide direct services to a variety
of populations.
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Counseling II: Constructs and Practice
4 credits
Faculty: Candace
Vogler , 867-6588
Tue, 6–9:30p
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. Some prior exposure
to psychology, development or counseling will be useful
Special Expenses: Audio and/or video tapes
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30463
This is the second course of a two-quarter sequence that will focus on
preparation for careers involving human relationships—counseling,
social work, teaching, psychology, etc. This quarter, focus will be on
how to use interviewing and our own constructs and beliefs to do the work.
How do we practice? What is our goal in practice? What forms of practice
do we know? What are your next learning steps? Enrollment requires prior
experience equivalent to Counseling I. Please contact the faculty if you
have questions.
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Essentials of Energy: Resources, Policies and Politics
4 credits
Faculty: Howard
Schwartz, 867-6723
Thur, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Some college coursework in environmental
studies, politics, economics or history
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30430
Are we running out of oil or are we running out of environment? Are there
any constraints to energy consumption? Should there be? In the belief
that energy policies should be based on solid data, this course will try
to approach controversial questions and policies regarding energy by first
surveying current patterns of energy production and consumption, and,
second, examining various alternatives to the current system. Our goal
will be to determine which alternative energy resources are economically,
politically and technically feasible. We will look specifically at such
leading candidates as wind, solar, hydrogen and efficiency and use current
policy documents such as the 5th Northwest Power plan to guide us.
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Ethics and Law in Business
4 credits
Faculty: Theresa
Aragon, 867-6840
Thur, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30411
This course is designed to provide managers with a basic introduction
to business law and ethics. We will examine the structure of the U.S.
legal system and review key areas of business law. We will also examine
the role of the manager in distinguishing what is legal and what is ethical
and identify strategies that can be used to encourage ethical and legal
business practices.
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Ethnic Community Leadership Development
4 credits
Faculty: Thuy
Vu, 867-6588
Tue & Thur, 6–8p
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30460
This course will focus on the basic leadership skills critical to the
management of community-based organizations serving ethnic communities.
This course will include networking skills, coalition building, fundraising,
grant and service contract management, budgeting, volunteer coordination
and board/staff relationship. Students will participate in projects which
address issues of importance to a successful operation of ethnic community-based
organizations. This course will be particularly valuable for students
working with ethnic populations, and students doing internship with local
community-based organizations.
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Gateway Seminar
2 credits
Faculty: Carol J. Minugh, 864-6025, Carol
J. Minugh
Day and Time TBA
Prerequisites: Faculty signature
CRN: 30488
Students in this class will study current social issues related to inter-city
youth or controversial political issues. Students will be required to
maintain a daily free-write journal and a response paper each week. At
Maple Lane Students will be studying Hearts and Hands by Luis
Rodriguez while those at Green Hill will be studying Taking Sides:Clashing
Views on Controversial Political Issues, by George McKenna &
Stanley Feingold. This class is held at Maple Lane or Green Hill.
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The Politics of Taxation
4 credits
Faculty: Howard
Schwartz, 867-6723
Tue, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Some college-level coursework in politics,
government, history or economics
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30429
Taxes are the quintessential political issue. They affect everyone, but
not equally. They are needed in order to pay for almost all government
activities. They can be –and are—used as instruments of governmental
policy sometime consciously, sometimes inadvertently. We will survey the
kinds of taxes governments levy, how the tax burden and governmental benefits
are distributed in the United States and elsewhere, and how tax systems
are challenged and changed. Our learning objective will be to understand
how tax systems work and the interplay of quantitative and qualitative
reasoning in political discussions about them. In order to understand
how abstract issues get translated into concrete policies, we will focus
on current proposals to reform Social Security, the Federal tax system
and the Washington tax system.
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Spring 2005 MES and MPA electives
MES Electives
Corrections and updates are in red
The Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms
4 credits
Faculty: Gerardo
Chin-Leo, 867-6514
Wed, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and two quarters of college-level
biology. Junior standing or above with faculty signature.
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30441 (GR); 30442 (UG)
Microalgae account for most of the plant biomass and production in aquatic
systems. Recently, coastal waters worldwide have experienced an apparent
increase in the occurrence of large concentrations (blooms) of harmful
algal species. Blooms of toxic algal species (e.g. red tides) can cause
direct mortality of fish and shellfish. Other organisms, including humans,
can be indirectly affected through the consumption of contaminated sea
food. Large blooms of non-toxic species can also have negative impacts
on aquatic habitats by shading benthic plants and by interfering with
the activities of other organisms. Furthermore, if these algal blooms
are not grazed or diluted, their decomposition can deplete the dissolved
oxygen in the water causing the mortality of plants and animals. This
program will examine these interactions. We will study the taxonomy and
ecology of harmful algal species, the environmental factors controlling
the abundance and productivity of aquatic algae, and the possible role
of human activities in causing the increase of harmful algal blooms. In
addition, we will examine the efforts of scientists and government agencies
to monitor harmful algal blooms, and to control their impact on fisheries
and public health.
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Environmental Analysis—Using the Law
4 credits
Faculty: Cheri
Lucas-Jennings, 867-6782
Mon, 6–l0p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Junior standing or above
with faculty signature. Regularly enrolled grad students have preference
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30469 (GR); 30470 (UG)
What do air pollution or industrial pig farming stench have to do with
trespass? Many environmental issues, from water rights to global warming,
find their roots in regulatory law. While much is written about civil
(public) or criminal judiciai. Less discussed are aspects of executive
and legislative discretion (RCW) administered by federal, state and local
agencies; groups such as DOT, DNR, USFW, DOH who have the capacity to
govern, imposing fines, hearing appeals, redefining rules, with minimum
electoral oversight or intervention. As a group, working collaboratively,
we will identify key environmental issues facing the state or the nation.
In areas of environmental health, native rights or environmental justice,
students will complete a term long research project by visiting legislative
committees, following current bills, or conducting enforcement interviews
with agency officials “Environmental Analysis using Law” students
will analyze regulatory policy in order to contextualize an ecology-threatening
issue. These projects will establish both governing jurisdiction, and
any enforcement 'hammers', or executive latitude in a policies’
implementation. By these means this elective study will provide a legal
context by which to forecast future policy development.
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Environmental Policy Development and Implementation
4 credits
Faculty: Craig Partridge, 867-902-1028
Wed, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or senior standing with
faculty signature
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30480 (GR); 30481 (UG)
This course will introduce students to the important theoretical and practical
concepts and issues in making and carrying out U.S. environmental and
natural resource policy. Students learn several approaches to understanding
how, why, and by whom policy decisions are made, gaining experience with
policy analysis and evaluation methods and implementation issues. A process
approach is emphasized, aimed at students seeing themselves as future
practitioners. Faculty is policy director for a Washington State environmental
agency.
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Geographic Information Systems: Theory and Practice
4 credits
Faculty: Peter
Impara, 867-6543
Tue, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Ability to manage files in Windows
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30356 (UG); 30478 (GR)
This is an introductory course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Students will learn the theory behind and operation of GIS, as well as
cover applications in spatial analyses, especially for resource management
and planning. Students will perform labs using GIS software and will have
the opportunity to experiment with more advanced applications of GIS.
Lectures will cover GIS theory. Student evaluations will be based on labwork,
a lab practical and a final written exam.
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Grand Canyon: Natural and Unnatural History
4 credits
Faculty: Paul Butler, 867-6722, butlerp@evergreen.edu
Wed, Jan 5, 12, 19, Mar 2, 9, 6–10p, and a required river trip,
Mar 13–29
Prerequisites: Faculty signature and graduate standing.
Junior standing or above for undergraduates
Special Expenses: $1,600 for river trip, including round
trip airfare to Las Vegas and one night hotel accommodations.
Enrollment: 15
CRN: 20754 (Gr); 20755 (UG)
Please see the faculty for information on a Spring Quarter contract.
Grand Canyon is one of the geologic wonders of the world. Erosion by
the Colorado River exposes a history of change that goes back over a billion
years. Unfortunately, changes brought by human activities in the past
century are affecting the river corridor in ways that endanger this riparian
ecosystem. The debate over how to address the negative consequences of
human intervention along the Colorado River corridor is contentious, ongoing,
and far from resolved. This contract will allow students to experience
the magic of a 17-day dory trip down the Colorado River, and to see first
hand what is at stake if the ecological function of the riparian zone
is further compromised. In consultation with the faculty, each student
will select a topic to investigate prior to departure, and do in-depth
research to gain necessary background to make observations during the
trip. Upon return to campus, students will write a report comparing how
their observations match what has been portrayed by the various interest
groups. This class was originally scheduled as a winter elective
in the MES Program. Several spots are available for students interested
in writing a spring quarter individual learning contract. Contact Paul
Butler ASAP (butlerp@evergreen.edu or (360) 867-6722) if interested.
Contract Title: Grand Canyon: Natural and Unnatural History
Faculty: Paul Butler
Days/Times: March 13-29 for river trip.
Enrollment Max: 15
Special Needs: Estimated cost of river trip, including air fare (round
trip to Las Vegas) and one night hotel accommodations, $1600.
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Pesticides
4 credits
Faculty: John
Perkins, 867-6503
Mon, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or senior standing with
faculty signature.
Enrollment: 18
CRN: 30434 (GR); 30435 (UG)
This course will explore the complex relationships pesticides have with
environmental issues. Subjects covered will include the historical development
of the chemicals, the emergence of environmental controversy about them,
the methods of assessing their risks and regulating them, pesticides as
seen by farmers and farm workers, developing information about their use,
and the likely future of pesticides and pest control.
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Viruses: Infection and Ecology
4 credits
Faculty: Betty
Kutter, 867-6099
Wed, 6–10
Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate standing and
a solid background in molecular and cell biology
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30437 (UG); 30464 (GR)
We will explore the detailed infection processes, immunological responses
and historical impacts of major viral pathogens such as HIV, influenza,
hepatitis, Ebola, hanta, herpes and smallpox. We will also look at the
impacts and useful applications of viruses of plants, insects and bacteria
(bacteriophages) and the roles of human papiloma virus (HPV) and hepatitis
viruses in carcinogenesis. A combination of readings, discussions, lectures,
films and student presentations will be used. Research experience with
bacteriophages is possible through my four-credit introductory core of
Undergraduate Research.
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MPA Electives
Collective Bargaining and Civil Service Reform
2 credits
Faculty: Ann Daley, adaley@evergreen.edu, 867-6707
Wed, Mar 30, 6-8p, Wed, Apr 6, 13, 20, May 4, 18, 6-9p, and Sat, Apr 30,
9a-12p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or junior standing or
above
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30476 (GR); 30477 (UG)
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the theory and practice
of labor management relations in the public sector. We will focus primarily
on the implementation of the PSRA in Washington, within the context of
public sector labor relations and personnel management. Students will
become familiar with the history of the labor movement in the United States,
the fundamentals of the bargaining process, the policy and budgetary impacts
of the negotiated agreements, and the PSRA’s significant changes
to the state civil service rules, including the new authority of agencies
to contract out services traditionally provided by state civil service
employees.
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Education Policy and Applications in an Era of Change
4 credits
Faculty: Shirley McCune, smccune@ospi.wednet.edu
Mon, 6-10p
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Junior standing or
above with faculty signature
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30888 (GR); 30889 (UG)
Traditionally, schools and educational policies were the responsibilities
of local school boards and state legislatures and departments of education.
Since the passage of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 and the 1917 Smith-Hughes
Act, the influence of the Federal government has continued to increase
in education. Today, education is recognized as a critical sector of our
society. U.S. education systems have served the nation well, but economic,
technological, and demographic changes have continued to create pressures
for change and restructuring of education systems. This course will provide
a general background of educational policy—what it is, what it comes
from, how it is developed, and how it may be implemented—and will
use the rich array of education changes efforts at Federal and State levels
to reform and restructure schools and schooling as a means of observing
the effectiveness of policy implementation.
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Financial Management
4 credits
Faculty: Dick
Cushing, 867-6707
Wed, 6–10p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or junior standing or
above with faculty signature. Regularly enrolled graduate students have
preference
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30455 (GR); 30456 (UG)
This course focuses on budgeting and financial management in public and
nonprofit organizations with the public sector focus on state and local
government. Topics to be covered include: 1) operating budget preparation,
process and analysis; 2) capital projects analysis and financing including
debt financing; 3) the connection between budget, policy and politics;
4) financial policies and performance measurement; 5) long-term financial
and strategic planning. This course will include theoretical concepts
and their application.
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Public Law
4 credits
Faculty: Nita
Rinehart, 867-6129
Mon, Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, May 16, 23, 6–10p, and Sat, Apr 9, 16, 9a-5p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
or junior standing or above with faculty signature. Regularly enrolled
graduate students have preference
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30451 (GR); 30452 (UG)
Updated description:
The class is designed for students to:
1. Become aware of laws that apply to your work situation. Know the "red
flags" to watch for--e.g., public disclosure, ethics, employment
law.
2. Understand how laws are created, implemented and interpreted.
3. Acquire a basic knowledge of how to read laws, but not a "law
school" education.
4. Understand how the legal system works. Know alternatives to the legal
system.
5. Know when and how to seek legal advice (how to work with an attorney).
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Tribal Organization and Structure
4 credits
Faculty: Linda
Moon-Stumpff, 867-6845, and Alan Parker, 876-5075
Sun, Apr 24, 3-4p, Fri, May 13, Jun 3, 1–5p,
and Sat & Sun, May 14, 15, Jun 4, 5, 8a–5p
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or
junior standing or above with faculty signature
Enrollment: 32
CRN: 30449 (GR); 30450 (UG)
This course will focus on key aspects of the organizational structure
and operations of tribal governments. Students will look at ways to strengthen
tribal governments and increase capacity through administrative, managerial
and constitutional processes. Constitutions, codes and institutional settings
are covered. Learning to analyze specific practices and models will accompany
the emphasis on personnel and financial management.
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