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Title	Offering	Standing	Credits	Credits	When	F	W	S	Su	Description	Preparatory	Faculty	Days	Multiple Standings	Start Quarters	Open Quarters
A Brief Survey of Western Art: From Cave Paintings to Urinals Amjad Faur aesthetics art history cultural studies history visual arts	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	This program is designed to introduce students to the historical trajectory of Western art through its turbulent succession of movements and practices. We will explore the early development of representational images and how ancient civilizations came to lay the groundwork for almost 2,000 years of European art. The program will look closely at the broader implications of how developments in visual representation and stylistic forms were almost always tied to social, political, religious, and sexual / gendered battles happening on the ground. The program will examine the sociopolitical implications of form and content in bodily and spatial representation in painting, sculpture, and photography. From Giotto's reintroduction of Greek Classicism and Humanism into 14th century religious painting to Neoclassicism's usurping of Rococo as a visual analogy of The Reign of Terror, and the total reorganization of artistic thought and practice brought about by Dadaism and photography, students will consistently seek to identify and contextualize the underlying factors of Western art's formal transformations. We will explore the disintegration of mimetic representation in the 19th and 20th centuries and the rise of abstraction, Modernism and Postmodernism. Students will be expected to write close, critical analysis of artists and movements covered in the program. Students will write a final paper investigating the critical responses to a post-19th century artist and explore the ramifications of that artist and the public/critical responses to their work.		Amjad Faur	Mon Tue Tue Wed Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Abnormal Psychology Susan Cummings psychology	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring		This course is designed to help students examine abnormal and normal behavior and experience along several dimensions. These dimensions include the historical and cultural influences in Western psychology, current views on abnormality and psychological health, cultural differences in the approach and treatment of psychopathology, and the role of healthy habitat in healthy mind. Traditional classification of psychopathology will be studied, including theories around etiology and treatment strategies. Non-traditional approaches will be examined including the role of eco-psychology in abnormal psychology. This course is a core course, required for pursuit of graduate studies in psychology.		Susan Cummings	Tue	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Academic Writing at Evergreen Emily Lardner writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				This writing intensive course has two purposes. The first is to help students develop as academic writers, to engage in writing as intellectual work. We will work on developing "rhetorical reading" skills--noticing not only what something is about, but also how it is put together. Building on common readings, students will experiment with writing about a topic for different audiences and purposes. We will also explore academic writing at Evergreen--how it is different from and similar to academic writing at other liberal arts colleges. This course can serve as an introduction to academic writing, or as a refresher for students with some prior experience.		Emily Lardner	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Adolescent Literature Terry Ford education literature	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Summer			Terry Ford	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Advanced Field and Laboratory Biology in Southwestern Ecosystems Dylan Fischer and Clarissa Dirks biology botany ecology field studies natural history outdoor leadership and education zoology Signature Required: Winter	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			The southwestern U.S. is unique in the diversity of habitats that can occur along with dramatic temperature and moisture gradients. Major advances in ecology have been made in these extreme environments, and important work in global change biology is currently being conducted in these ecosystems. This program will use field sites in the desert Southwest as living laboratories for investigating patterns in ecology, biology, microbiology and evolution. Students will learn about arid environments, plant ecology, field biology and molecular genetics. They will also conduct student-originated research projects in both laboratory and remote environments.We will use detailed studies of southwestern cottonwood trees, lichens, mosses, tardigrades (water-bears) and micromolluscs as examples that will let us dive deeply into laboratory and field experiments. We will pair those investigations with broader exploration of southwestern environments to learn about ecosystems and how climate change impacts organisms within them. Students will learn to conduct DNA analyses on plants and skills in microbiology and molecular biology so that they can apply these methods in new investigations. We will then travel to remote field sites in the Southwest to apply these techniques to questions about organisms in southwestern ecosystems. All students will participate in a mandatory two-week field ecology module each quarter where they will engage in major research projects examining the effects of desert-tree genetic diversity on ecosystems and the biodiversity of cryptic organisms. During the trips, students will learn to identify plant species of the Southwest and conduct field science experiments in these harsh habitats. We will also visit environmentally significant sites in the Southwest, including cactus forests, canyons, mountain peaks and water diversion projects. Students will use research conducted on these trips as the foundation for research papers they will write throughout both quarters. Students will receive specialized training in scientific writing, presentation, statistical analysis of data and techniques in laboratory and field biology.This program is designed for students who have a strong background in biology or ecology and are ready for advanced work. There will be an emphasis on student- and faculty-derived research projects, requiring students to do large amounts of lab and/or field work, reading of the literature, writing a research proposal and presenting their work at the end of the program. Students should be prepared for extensive time living and working in the field and should be committed to working through conflicts in group dynamics.If you are a student with a disability and would like to request accommodations, please contact the faculty or the office of Access Services (Library Bldg., Rm. 2153, PH: 360-867-6348; TTY 360-867-6834) prior to the start of the quarter. If you require accessible transportation for field trips, please contact the faculty well in advance of the field trip dates to allow time to arrange this.		Dylan Fischer Clarissa Dirks		Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Advanced Programming Languages Sheryl Shulman computer science	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Summer	This class will focus on developing programming techniques in a variety of programming languages. Possible languages include C, C++, Java, Haskell, ML, and OCAML. This is an opportunity to explore languages in more depth, increase you expertise in programming, prepare for more advanced work, and increase the depth and breadth of your programming background. In connection with the practical programming component we will also read papers on programming language design, emphasizing recent language innovations such as generics, multi-paradigm languages, the introduction of lambda terms and their role, and higher-order programming.	Computer Science	Sheryl Shulman	Tue Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Advanced Projects in Music: Experiments in Music and Poetry Arun Chandra literature media studies music	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				The creation and the performance of music involves the structuring of time (now this movement, then that sound, but first a grand entrance!), and an aesthetic goal (how does one perform an 'I don't care!' attitude? with what sound can one express hunger? Does one preclude the other?). In this program, we'll explore the performance of music, as mediated by what one can learn from poetry and theories of film. We'll read and study the poetry of T.S. Eliot (his ) and Aime Cesaire (a 20 century Caribbean poet) particularly his and his version of Shakespeare's We will also read and study essays on film composition by Sergei Eisenstein (an early 20 century Russian filmmaker and theoretician). From the work of these artists, we will create weekly performance assignments. Students, working in small groups will create responses to these assignments, and receive weekly feedback from the class and from the faculty. The assignments will address issues of montage, aesthetics, sequence, dynamics and other structural considerations. Students will be challenged to create music works starting from the poetry and the structural relations we study. During the final week of the quarter, some of the assignments will be chosen by the class for public performance.		Arun Chandra		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Advanced Projects in Music: Music and Theater Arun Chandra aesthetics cultural studies music theater	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Music can change the significance of a text, and a text can suggest the particular music with which its meaning is realized. In this program, we'll be exploring the range of potential relationships between music and text within the context of Western European theater. Some questions we'll address are: how does music change the meaning of the text? And how does a text reveal the range of musics that are compatible with it? During the first quarter, we'll be studying musicals and operas, and some instrumental works. To get deeper insights into them, we'll read the plays and short stories that they are based on. We'll seminar on what the composer did in the different musics and on the relationship(s) of the original theatrical works to the final musical works. In addition, we'll attend live performances in Seattle and/or Portland. Our class will also participate in performing music for a performance of the theater work, "The Visit" by Friedrich Durrenmatt, in conjunction with Rose Jang's program and will share some lectures with her class. Students will be asked write two analyses of musical works, particularly analyzing the way(s) in which music is used to change the significance of the text. At the end of the quarter, students will be asked to write the text for their own musical work, including a detailed description of what the music might do in their composition. During spring quarter, we'll work on creating and performing original works that combine music and theater. We'll study theoretical and aesthetic works, such as those by Bertolt Brecht and Antonin Artaud. Students (working in groups) will be asked to write three drafts of their final projects, which will be given a public performance during week 10 of spring quarter.		Arun Chandra	Mon Mon Tue Wed Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter Spring
Advanced Research in Environmental Studies Dylan Fischer, Gerardo Chin-Leo, Carri LeRoy, Abir Biswas, Erik Thuesen and Alison Styring agriculture botany community studies ecology environmental studies geography geology health hydrology law and government policy marine science zoology Signature Required: Fall Winter Spring	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	V	V	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Rigorous quantitative and qualitative research is an important component of academic learning in Environmental Studies. This independent learning opportunity is designed to allow advanced students to delve into real-world research with faculty who are currently engaged in specific projects. The program will help students develop vital skills in research design, data acquisition and interpretation, written and oral communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills—all of which are of particular value for students who are pursuing a graduate degree, as well as for graduates who are already in the job market. studies in nutrient and toxic trace metal cycles in terrestrial and coastal ecosystems. Potential projects could include studies of mineral weathering, wildfires and mercury cycling in ecosystems. Students could pursue these interests at the laboratory-scale or through field-scale biogeochemistry studies taking advantage of the Evergreen Ecological Observation Network (EEON), a long-term ecological study area. Students with backgrounds in a combination of geology, biology or chemistry could gain skills in soil, vegetation and water collection and learn methods of sample preparation and analysis for major and trace elements. studies marine phytoplankton and bacteria. His research interests include understanding the factors that control seasonal changes in the biomass and species composition of Puget Sound phytoplankton. In addition, he is investigating the role of marine bacteria in the geochemistry of estuaries and hypoxic fjords. studies plant ecosystem ecology, carbon dynamics and nutrient cycling in forests of the Southwest and western Washington. This work includes image analysis of tree roots, molecular genetics, plant physiology, carbon balance, nitrogen cycling, species interactions, community analysis and restoration ecology. He also manages the EEON project (blogs.evergreen.edu/eeon/). See more about his lab's work at: blogs.evergreen.edu/ecology. Students participating in this program work closely with ongoing research in the lab, participate in weekly lab meetings and develop their own research projects. conducts research on linkages between terrestrial and aquatic environments. She is trained as a freshwater ecologist and primarily studies in-stream ecosystem processes and aquatic communities. She and her students study leaf litter decomposition in streams as a major input of organic material to aquatic systems. In addition, she conducts research on aquatic macroinvertebrate community structure, aquatic fungal biomass and standard water quality and hydrology measurements in stream and river environments. studies birds. Current activity in her lab includes avian bioacoustics and avian monitoring and research in Evergreen’s campus forest and other nearby locations. Bioacoustic research includes field monitoring of local birds using bioacoustics methods and editing and identifying avian songs and calls from an extensive collection of sounds from the campus forest as well as tropical forest sites in Borneo. Local research projects in the campus forest and nearby locations include mapping and monitoring snags (standing dead trees) for wildlife use and monitoring bird populations and communities using a variety of standard approaches. conducts research on the ecological physiology of marine animals. He and his students are currently investigating the physiological, behavioral and biochemical adaptations of gelatinous zooplankton to environmental stress and climate change. Other research is focused on the biodiversity of marine zooplankton. Students working in his lab typically have backgrounds in different aspects of marine science, ecology, physiology and biochemistry.		Dylan Fischer Gerardo Chin-Leo Carri LeRoy Abir Biswas Erik Thuesen Alison Styring		Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Afro-Brazilian Dance (A) Janelle Campoverde dance	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend		W 15Winter			Accompanied by live drumming, we will learn dances originating in Africa and migrating 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.		Janelle Campoverde	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Afro-Brazilian Dance (A) Janelle Campoverde dance	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend	F 14 Fall				Accompanied by live drumming, we will learn dances originating in Africa and migrating 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.		Janelle Campoverde	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Afro-Brazilian Dance (B) Janelle Campoverde dance	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend		W 15Winter			Accompanied by live drumming, we will learn dances originating in Africa and migrating 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.		Janelle Campoverde	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Afro-Brazilian Dance (B) Janelle Campoverde dance	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend	F 14 Fall				Accompanied by live drumming, we will learn dances originating in Africa and migrating 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.		Janelle Campoverde	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
The Age of Irony: 20th Century America Susan Preciso and John Baldridge American studies geography history literature	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	12	12	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		What is history for? This year-long investigation of 20 Century American history and culture will be organized around the pivotal roles of wars and social movements as shapers of American life and thought, especially the development of our sense of irony as reflected in politics and culture. Fall quarter's work will focus on World Wars I and II and the Vietnam War. During winter quarter, we will study three key movements for social change: the Progressive movements of the early 20th century, the African American Civil Rights Movement of the mid-century, and the second wave of feminism of the 1960s and 1970s. Students will write articles based on their own historical research and will publish them in a program web-zine. During spring quarter's study of culture as history, we will see how these turning points were and are reflected in our cultural lives. This is an all-level program, ideal for returning and transfer students, especially those pursuing the “Upside Down” BA degree. It is a broad liberal arts program designed for students who want to improve their historical knowledge, research skills and (multi)cultural literacy. We especially encourage those who would like a supportive atmosphere for senior-level project work to attend. Credits may be awarded in twentieth-century American history, labor history, American literature, Geography, and academic writing. It will be possible in our work over three quarters to meet some endorsement prerequisites for the Master in Teaching program. *We strongly encourage students to plan to enter the program in the fall and stay with us for winter and spring. Evergreen is unique in that it gives students the chance to be engaged with a complex intellectual project over time. By the concluding quarter of an all-year program, students amaze us with the quality and complexity of their work.		Susan Preciso John Baldridge	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Agricultural Sciences Steven Scheuerell and Michael Paros agriculture biology botany physiology zoology Signature Required: Winter	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			A basic understanding of agriculture, with its central role in civilization, is a critical part of a liberal arts education. The United Nations recently announced that agricultural production should increase 70% by the year 2050 to meet development and consumption projections; do you understand the demand this will place on natural resources and the role of agricultural sciences in responding to this challenge? Can you explain the biology, chemistry, and technology that underlie agricultural production systems? Whatever your philosophical and political perspectives may be on food and agriculture, it is essential to have a fundamental understanding of agricultural sciences and technology to foster informed debate about one of the most critical and pressing planetary issues - agriculture.Focusing on key Northwest crop and livestock species such as orchard fruit, wheat, potatoes, cattle, and poultry, this program will teach the fundamentals of agricultural science. During fall quarter, day and overnight field trips will take students to a variety of agriculture operations and processing/storage facilities in the Pacific Northwest to learn about key species and to familiarize ourselves with intensification technologies commonly utilized by organic and conventional farms, such as mechanization, irrigation, herbicides, pesticides, and biotechnology. Students will study the anatomy and physiology of animals and plants in order to learn how things grow and function in response to nutrients and other environmental variables that are managed in farming systems. The basic chemistry required to understand plant and animal nutrition, nutrient cycling and fertilizers will be taught. Applied and environmental microbiology will be taught to learn about the role of microbes in nutrient cycling, and to show examples of how plant-microbe and animal-microbe interactions are managed to optimize the nutrition and health of crops and livestock.In winter quarter we will continue our disciplinary studies and integrate an understanding of plants, animals, microbes, and chemistry to learn the science of soil conservation. This will focus on organic matter management via the utilization of animal manure, compost, crop residues, cover crops, and conservation tillage. Taking a systems approach to combine learning in biology, chemistry, technology, and farm management, we will address on-farm energy flow and nutrient cycling to understand how farms may increase production while minimizing fossil fuel use, pollution, and soil loss. Program format will consist of lectures, readings, and labs that relate to what students see firsthand on fieldtrips. In Winter quarter, a week-long field trip to California’s vast agricultural production areas and the World Ag Expo will serve to integrate program themes. Students unable to participate in the California field trip will complete a case study project to remain eligible to earn full credit.		Steven Scheuerell Michael Paros	Tue Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Algebraic Thinking Vauhn Foster-Grahler education mathematics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day	F 14 Fall						Vauhn Foster-Grahler	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Algebraic Thinking Margaret Blankenbiller education mathematics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	Algebraic Thinking is ideal for students who want a broad overview of introductory college-level mathematics to prepare them for further study in mathematics, sciences, statistics, social sciences and education. Students in this course develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by using algebra to solve context-based problems. Problems are approached algebraically, graphically, numerically, and verbally. Topics include linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, right-triangle trigonometry, and data analysis. Collaborative learning is emphasized. A good foundation in intermediate algebra is required for the course. This course meets the MiT college algebra requirement.		Margaret Blankenbiller	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Algebraic Thinking Margaret Blankenbiller education mathematics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			Students who want a broad overview of introductory college-level mathematics to prepare them for further study, as well as students who are looking for a mathematics survey course are a good fit for Algebraic Thinking. The emphasis on collaborative learning, context-based problems and data analysis make this a good course for educators. The topics included in Algebraic Thinking are: functions (linear, polynomial, exponential), modeling, and introductory trigonometry. A good foundation in intermediate algebra is required for the course.		Margaret Blankenbiller		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Alternate Route Jennifer Gerend, Stokley Towles and Matthew Smith community studies environmental studies geography government history political science sustainability studies	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			Far more than simply a means of getting somewhere, our roads, trails and paths have significance beyond their everyday utility. From historic trading linkages to the design patterns of a city’s master plan, some routes achieve a permanence we appreciate today while others are eliminated or redirected altogether. We will consider historic and contemporary roads and trails in the U.S. and abroad, from ancient pilgrimage routes in Europe to scenic byways in the U.S. - or today’s planning goals to create “complete streets” (bicycles, cars and pedestrians). How do these routes affect us as human beings, and how do they shape cities and other landscapes?A wide variety of material will address larger theoretical concepts about the role of the street in urban, suburban and rural contexts as well as how roads, paths, and trails are planned and paid for in practice today. Moreover, we will explore formal and less formal arrangements of connecting places (e.g., neighborhood paths, rails-to-trails, and easements). This program theme will be approached from the disciplines of urban planning, political science, and history through readings, lectures, workshops and field trips. Student learning will be achieved through the close examination of texts, papers, explorations in the field, and group work.		Jennifer Gerend Stokley Towles Matthew Smith		Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Alternative Photographic Processes Julia Zay art history visual arts	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	Alternative Photographic Processes include a broad range of techniques rooted in 19th century photographic printmaking that predate traditional negative-to-positive gelatin silver printing. Contemporary photography is experiencing a revival of these traditional methods, now applied in hybrid and intermedia practices. This program is specifically designed to support students as they test the boundaries of the common understanding of “photography” and pursue informed experimentation with processes and materials. We’ll focus on the meaning and modes of cameraless photography and abstraction and explore the language of the photogram, a cameraless image closely related to the monoprint, in cyanotype and in the darkroom. We’ll also make paper and film negatives in the field with our own pinhole cameras and create negatives by hand with ink, paint, and more. Other processes covered include anthotypes (plant-based emulsions) and lumenprints. From hand-coating paper with emulsions to timing sun exposures, we will work together to better understand how to put these methods to use in your own creative practice. Classes will combine demonstrations, supervised studio work, group critique and discussion, and short lectures on historical and contemporary practices and artists. Students will be expected to do short readings, conduct research, and give a presentation. In the final weeks of the term, each will student write a project proposal and produce a small body of work for a final show. Students will submit a complete portfolio of all work made and participate in a final critique. This course is equally suited to students new to photography who want to learn basic photographic principles through experimental, low-tech methods; advanced photography students who are ready to incorporate non-silver, non-digital techniques in their practice and experiment with new materials; and students with a background in 2D media who are interested in exploring the rich intersections among drawing, painting, printmaking and photographic processes.		Julia Zay	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
American Sign Language I, II, III (A) Beth Schoenberg language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring				Beth Schoenberg	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
American Sign Language I, II, III (B) Beth Schoenberg language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring				Beth Schoenberg	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Anatomy and Physiology I Elizabeth Cumberland biology	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	6	06	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and of the organs and organ systems of a living body. Students will conduct scientific investigations using scientific knowledge and methodology that will enable them to make educated conclusions based on critical thinking and problem solving skills. The areas studied will be an integration of biology and chemistry and will include, but are not limited to: organization of the body, chemical basis for life, cells & tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, blood, circulatory system, lymphatic & immune systems, respiratory systems, digestive system & metabolism, urinary system, and reproductive system. An emphasis will be placed on real-world applications, and active-learning exercises will be included along with laboratory experiences. By the end of this course, students will have an even greater appreciation of the complexity and wonder of the human body.		Elizabeth Cumberland	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Anatomy and Physiology II Elizabeth Cumberland biology	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	6	06	Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and of the organs and organ systems of a living body. Students will conduct scientific investigations using scientific knowledge and methodology that will enable them to make educated conclusions based on critical thinking and problem solving skills. The areas studied will be an integration of biology and chemistry and will include, but are not limited to: organization of the body, chemical basis for life, cells & tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, blood, circulatory system, lymphatic & immune systems, respiratory systems, digestive system & metabolism, urinary system, and reproductive system. An emphasis will be placed on real-world applications, and active-learning exercises will be included along with laboratory experiences. By the end of this course, students will have an even greater appreciation of the complexity and wonder of the human body.		Elizabeth Cumberland	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Approaching Modern Theatre: Acting and Directing Rose Jang theater	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This program is focused on the study of modern theatre, primarily the twentieth-century theatre in the West, through both theoretical explorations and practical exercises. We will examine the history and theory of modern theatre, from the turn of the twentieth century to the early phase of postmodernity later in the century, with a special emphasis on the development of acting and directing. Major movements, pivotal happenings, influential artists, plays and playwrights from around the world, with their indelible marks on the modern stage, will inform the program inquiry and drive our own creative work at the same time. Workshop exercises, training regimen, and production work in acting and directing will be built on the foundation of serious historical and theoretical analyses. Students will constantly navigate between theory and practice: they will have ample opportunities to apply conceptual learning to actual work with acting and directing. In the winter quarter, the whole program will work with a faculty-directed production of by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, scheduled to be performed at the quarter’s end. Students do not need acting and directing credentials to join the program, but they have to participate in a two-part audition to be cast in the production. The first part of the audition process will take place at the end of previous fall and the second during the first week of winter. Students who participate in the two-part audition may have priority during casting. Interested students should come to the fall academic fair to get all the information on the dates and location of fall auditions. If you cannot make the academic fair or the fall audition, please contact the faculty directly through email to explain your situation. Students interested in stage management and some aspects of technical theatre are also welcome to talk to the faculty at the fall academic fair. Focused on acting experiments, the production will have the essentials of a college production with less emphasis on the technical effects. Spring quarter will start with serious reviews and reflections on the collective experience in . Students will then transfer their experiential knowledge gained from the winter production into a multitude of exercises and projects lasting through spring. These hands-on exercises and projects will allow them to directly attack the intricate arts of acting and directing. They will experiment with different acting styles and techniques in modern and postmodern theories; they will also exercise the sophisticated craft of directing through stages. At the end of the quarter, students will showcase their exemplary work in acting and directing within a series of small pieces for public viewing. The low-tech final presentation will give a clear indication of the extent of the students’ artistic command and intellectual understanding of acting and directing in modern theatre.		Rose Jang		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter Spring
Archaeological Field School: Excavating Olympia's First Homestead Ulrike Krotscheck anthropology history	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	In this program, students will learn the methods of archaeological field practice, including survey, mapping, excavation, and the recording and conservation of artifacts. The site under investigation is the homestead of George Bush and his wife Isabella. They were the first non-native settlers in this state, eventually establishing the community of New Market, which later became Tumwater. The Bush family and his wagon train had originally planned on settling in Oregon Territory, but were prevented by the "Lash Law": Bush was half African American, and this law prohibited him from settling in Oregon. As the first pioneers to settle in Washington Territory, George and his wife, Isabelle Bush, were important for the subsequent history of our state. They paved the way for other settlers of all ethnic backgrounds, whose increasing presence helped the United States claim this disputed territory over Great Britain in 1846. Bush's children and grandchildren continued to occupy the land he was granted, and the last residence was not torn down until 1970. The goal of the first season of this field school is to confirm the location of Owen Bush's house (one of George and Isabella's sons) through surface survey and archaeological excavation. The field school will start in the classroom, with an introduction of archaeological methods and the historical context of the site. Though the first few days and the final week of this program will be held on campus, the rest of the time students will be working outside in the field, and should therefore be prepared for physical exertion and inclement weather. Students will learn proper excavation and field recording methods. Students will also participate in individual or group research projects about an aspect of this site. In the final week of the program, students will learn to classify, record, clean, and conserve any artifacts found, and will have the opportunity to contribute to the writing and publication of the preliminary excavation report.		Ulrike Krotscheck	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
The Art and Science of Sport Mark Harrison and Allen Mauney American studies cultural studies mathematics media studies physics	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Evening and Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			-- Sport embodies an ideal of performance and meaningful action. Since ancient times, we have engaged in spectacles of play, utilizing formal and complex actions governed by rules (or conventions), rituals and aesthetics, and the laws of physics. As audiences, we derive meaning through winning and losing; we construct narratives and project values onto players and play. Through conflict, competition, and collaboration, sport reflects our deepest individual and cultural identities and desires. In its numerous iterations, sport is a singular form of human play where success and failure are by and large determined by numerical outcomes. In the last 100 years, statistical bookkeeping and quantitative analysis have played an increasingly important role in defining the quality of competiton and performance, of winning and losing. This trend points to societal values that displace human expression and cultural meaning in favor of outcomes drained of human involvement. The widespread intrusion of technology into sports training suggests that the athlete is increasingly viewed in part as a machine that can be retooled to achieve desired outcomes.Participants in this program will examine the human condition “cut to the bone” and be challenged to re-conceptualize the way we experience and think about sport through the perspective of art and science. Sport is born of human imagination and embodies deeply held ideas including competition, conflict, and collaboration. Sport is played on a moral stage with scripts taken from our culture. We will develop statistical tools to engage in increasingly data-driven conversations about sports. We will use human movement to study basic scientific descriptions of the operations of our world. Through sport we will be able to examine the psychology of play and playing, constructions of time and space, and the intersections of aesthetics, science, and technique. We will also consider the ways we mediate performance (through film, television, and other media) to generate excitement, meaning, and profits.Expect to engage through readings, films, discussions, writing and statistical assignments, and independent and collaborative work. Active learning in the form of workshops, exercises, and field trips to sporting events and performances will be a central focus of the program.		Mark Harrison Allen Mauney	Wed Sat	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Art for Art Therapists Gail Tremblay health visual arts	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	This course is designed to explore art projects that can be used in therapeutic settings with patients and clients. It will include readings and films about art used as therapy and students will make various kinds of hands-on art projects that explore a variety of media. They will read by Cathy A. Malchiodi. Students will also be required to write a short synthesis paper that explores what they have learned at the end of the summer session.		Gail Tremblay	Tue Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
The Art of Energy Medicine Mukti Khanna consciousness studies health somatic studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend				Su 15 Session II Summer	Energy Medicine works with balancing the subtle energies of the body, mind and spirit to promote well-being. This course explores Jin Shin Jyutsu self care practices, qigong for health and expressive arts therapy. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a physio philosophy practice that promotes harmonizing the body’s life energy. Qigong focuses on gentle physical movements combined with breath and awareness to restore the natural flow of energy in the body. Expressive arts therapies works with the arts as a process to explore change. The class will focus on the theory and practice of these modalities as part of integrative health care.		Mukti Khanna	Fri Fri Sat Sun Sun	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Art of Helping Mary Dean sociology	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				Doing well while doing good is a challenge. Whereas some kind of help is the kind of help that helps, some kind of help we can do without. Gaining wisdom to know the paths of skillful helping of self and others is the focus of this four-credit course. We will explore knowing who we are, identifying caring as a moral attitude, relating wisely to others, maintaining trust, and working together to make change possible.		Mary Dean	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
The Art of Mexico Ann Storey art history visual arts	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Evening		W 15Winter			This program will explore the exciting and radical artistic traditions of the 20th century in Mexico and the Chicano movement in the United States. We will study the post-revolutionary mural movement, women artists such as Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth Catlett, social protest art of the People's Graphic Art Workshop, and contemporary Mexican and frontera (border) art, including the glass sculpture of the de la Torre brothers. Studio art workshops will help us to understand Mexican and Chicano art in an experiential way. These will include linocut printmaking, collage and assemblage art.		Ann Storey	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
The Art of Writing Poetry Gail Tremblay literature writing	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			Poets use language to create an experience for the reader by using images, metaphors, similes, rhythm and sound like musicians use notes, sound and rhythm to tempt audiences to feel deeply what can be known about the roots of the human condition. In this writing-intensive program, students will read poetry by a wide variety of writers, study poetic form and explore a variety of strategies for writing poetry. Fall quarter, they will read by John Frederick Nims and David Mason, and will learn about the history of poetry and the development of different styles and techniques for writing poems. There will be assignments online that allow students to listen to poets and performers read poetry and study techniques for reading poetry as well as writing it. All students will be required to write at least two poems each week and to present those poems for discussion in a writers' workshop. They will continue to work on drafts throughout the quarter. Students will also be required to attend poetry readings, and to study poetry publications and strategies for publishing their work in a variety of magazines, journals and online sites. At the end of the quarter, they will hand in a portfolio that contains all the drafts and comments on their poems with a clean final draft on top. Winter quarter, students will have the opportunity to study a diverse collection of chapbook and book length collections of poems and to discuss how poets choose and arrange poems to prepare them for submission to a press. They will continue to hand in two poems a week for workshop and to work on drafts of their poetry throughout the quarter and submit new drafts to their faculty. They will study publishers of poetry books, and hand in a portfolio with all their drafts at the end of Winter quarter. They will also prepare poetry for submission to a journal before the end of the quarter.	creative writing, editing, and teaching English.	Gail Tremblay	Mon Mon Tue Tue Thu Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Art Practices: Exploring the Role of the Object Evan Blackwell and Susan Aurand aesthetics art history visual arts	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This studio arts program examines the role of the object in art history and contemporary artistic practice. Students will have the option to work either in painting or in ceramic sculpture and to combine 2- and 3-D approaches in their individual creative projects. Our thematic focus will be on the object, the “still life.” Our objects reflect and represent us; they embody our tastes, values, hopes, and identities. Through lectures, readings and seminars, we will examine how humans have historically used inanimate objects to present religious, allegorical, personal and political ideas. And through our own creative projects we will explore what role the object plays in contemporary art and the relationship between image and object. Students entering the program with an interest in painting must have a solid background in representational drawing. Students will have the opportunity to develop technical skills in the use of acrylics and oils and to learn about the history of painting. Each student in the program will create a series of creative works an individual theme related to the object over the course of the quarter. This program is designed for students who have a strong work ethic and self-discipline and who are willing to work long hours in the studio on campus in company with their fellow students.		Evan Blackwell Susan Aurand		Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Art Since 1500 Olivier Soustelle art history	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4, 6	04 06	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	Artists have always pushed the boundaries of the cultures in which they live. This class studies world art history since 1500 from the Renaissance to the 20th century, focusing on artistic innovations in paintings, sculpture, architecture and the decorative arts in Europe, North America, and Asia. Credit is possible in either art history or world cultures/civilizations. Students earn 4 credits during two weeks of intensive class meetings, June 23 to July 2, 2014. Students enrolled for 6 credits will then have the remainder of the summer session to research and write on topics they choose, with faculty guidance. This is a companion class to "Europe Since 1500."		Olivier Soustelle	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Artistic Inquiry: Relief Printmaking Lisa Sweet aesthetics art history visual arts Signature Required: Spring	Program	FR–JRFreshmen–Junior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		It is a commonplace that artistic practice emphasizes self-expression – the psychology or emotional landscape -- of the artist. While artists do express personal beliefs, fears, and aspirations, they often do so in the context of a research-driven practice. Said another way, today artists primarily ‘express’ their interests. Research-driven artistic work demands that the artist have expertise in at least two disciplines: (1) mastery of a medium or form, and (2) a deep understanding of a -art concept. As a result, artists engage in contemporary political and social issues, address historical themes and events, or translate philosophical, literary, and scientific concepts into visual forms. This program is a good fit for students who (1) have proficiency in relief printmaking (either linoleum cuts or woodcuts), have prior experience working in the Evergreen printmaking studios in another print medium, AND (2) are interested in creating an intermediate-level, interdisciplinary, research-based series of images through relief printmaking. The program welcomes students who may not identify themselves as ‘art emphasizers’, but are interested in a one-quarter exploration of artistic practice. Major learning objectives and activities will include: learning to integrate academic research into the creation of printed images, learning the skills necessary to organize and present a public lecture on one’s artistic inquiry, developing both independent thematic prints and unconventional collaborative works, and understanding the historical and current practices of printmaking.		Lisa Sweet	Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR	Spring	Spring
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain and America Susan Aurand art history visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			Emerging in England in the late 19th century, the Arts and Crafts Movement proposed a radical departure from Victorian practices of design and manufacture and a return to pre-capitalist forms of culture and society. This two-quarter series of courses will be an inquiry into both the social and artistic elements of the movement. During the first quarter we will examine the movement's philosophical underpinnings---its critique of industrial labor practices, its concerns with the degradation of craft and the de-skilling of workers, and the attempts of its artisans and designers to create counter-environments in which beauty, elegant design, honest materials, and fine workmanship would become the dominant arbiters of the public taste.		Susan Aurand	Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Arts and the Child: Early Childhood Hirsh Diamant education visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				All children enjoy singing, painting, and dancing, yet as we grow up this natural ability becomes suppressed and often lost. This sequence of courses will reach out to the inner child in students and provide opportunities to support children in need of care and education in the community. Lectures, studio arts, research, field trips and volunteer work with children in the community will develop students’ competency as artists, parents, and educators. The course will examine practices of education and self-cultivation from Eastern and Western perspectives. The fall course is designed with a focus on children of preschool age, 0-3 years old. Courses in winter and spring will focus on the elementary years and allow students to pursue further projects.Credit will be awarded in arts and human development.		Hirsh Diamant	Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Arts and the Child: Elementary School Hirsh Diamant education visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			All children enjoy singing, painting, and dancing, yet as we grow up this natural ability becomes suppressed and often lost. This sequence of courses will reach out to the inner child in students and provide opportunities to support children in need of care and education in the community. Lectures, studio arts, research, field trips and volunteer work with children in the community will develop students’ competency as artists, parents, and educators. The course will examine practices of education and self-cultivation from Eastern and Western perspectives. The winter course is designed with a focus on children beginning their formal schooling, K-3 grade. The course in spring will focus on grades 3-5 and above and allow students to pursue further projects.Credit will be awarded in arts and human development.		Hirsh Diamant	Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Arts and the Child: Grades 3-5 and above Hirsh Diamant education media arts visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring				Hirsh Diamant	Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Astronomy and Cosmologies EJ Zita and Rebecca Chamberlain astronomy history philosophy physics	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Evening			S 15Spring		Our goal in this program is to learn beginning to intermediate astronomy through lectures, discussions, interactive workshops and observation, using the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes. We will learn about the evolution and structure of our universe and celestial bodies. Students will build and take home astronomical tools such as spectrometers and position finders. Students will also research a topic of interest via observations and reading, and share their research with classmates.In our seminars we will discuss the idea of cosmologies: how people across cultures and throughout history have understood, modeled, and ordered the universe they perceived. We will study creation stories and worldviews, from those of ancient peoples to modern astrophysicists. Students will meet in small teams for pre-seminar discussion, and write essays and responses to the readings.Students taking this program must be willing to work in teams and use computers for online assignments. Students are invited to help organize an observation field trip to regions with clear skies. To view the syllabus, visit (academic.evergreen.edu).		EJ Zita Rebecca Chamberlain		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Astronomy and Cosmology: Stars and Stories Rebecca Chamberlain astronomy education field studies literature philosophy of science writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day, Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Session II Summer	This class is focused on fieldwork and activities designed for amateur astronomers and those interested in inquiry-based science education, as well as those interested in exploring mythology, archeo-astronomy, literature, philosophy, history, and cosmological traditions. Students will participate in a variety of activities from telling star-stories under the night sky to working in a computer lab to create educational planetarium programs. We will employ qualitative and quantitative methods of observation, investigation, hands-on activities, and strategies that foster inquiry based learning and engage the imagination. Through readings, lectures, films, workshops, and discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of the principles of astronomy and refine their understanding of the role that cosmology plays in our lives through the stories we tell, the observations we make, and the questions we ask. We will participate in field studies at the Oregon Star Party as we develop our observation skills, learn to use binoculars, star-maps, and navigation guides to identify objects in the night sky, and operate 8” and 10” Dobsonian telescopes to find deep space objects. We will camp in the high desert and do fieldwork for a week.		Rebecca Chamberlain		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Audio Recording I, II Zenaida Vergara media arts Signature Required: Fall Winter	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			This sequence of courses introduces the subject of audio production and its relation to modern media. Fall quarter will focus on analog mixers and magnetic recording with some work in digital editing. Main topics will include field recording, digital audio editing, microphone design and application, analog multi-track recording, and audio console signal flow. Winter continues this work while starting to work with computer-based multitrack production. Additional topics will include acoustics, reverb, and digital effects processing. Students will have weekly reading assignments and weekly lab assignments outside of class time.		Zenaida Vergara	Wed	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Avian Monitoring and Research Methods Alison Styring biology ecology environmental studies field studies natural history zoology	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			Birds are important indicators of habitat quality and are often the focus of conservation-oriented research, restoration, and monitoring. We will cover a variety of field and analytical methods commonly used in bird monitoring and avian research. Students will link theory to practice in the field and lab where they will develop skills in fieldwork, data management, and statistical analysis. Students will demonstrate their learning through active participation in all class activities; a detailed field journal; in-class, take-home, and field assignments; and a final project.An understanding of avian natural history is important to any successful project, and students without a working knowledge of the common birds in the South Puget Sound region are expected to improve their identification skills to a level that will allow them to effectively contribute to class efforts both in the field and in class.		Alison Styring		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Awakening the Leader Within Dariush Khaleghi business and management leadership studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				The notion of leadership that once resonated with greatness no longer inspires new dreams, compelling visions, and revolutionary actions. The unethical behavior, self-indulging decisions, and ego-driven conduct of many contemporary leaders have eroded the society’s trust in their corporate, public and political leaders. There is an urgent need for conscious and principled leaders who are driven by a set of universal virtues, a strong moral compass, and a deep desire to serve a global society and a sustainable world. This course teaches students critical concepts and skills to examine their passion and purpose, develop vision, mission, values, and a plan of action to serve their communities. This course provides students with the opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and learn through individual and group activities including self-evaluation, cases, discussions and seminars, and team projects.		Dariush Khaleghi	Wed Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Back in the Days: History through Hip Hop and Haiku Anthony Zaragoza African American studies American studies aesthetics art history classics cultural studies economics education gender and women's studies history international studies language studies linguistics literature music political economy political science sociology writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4, 8	04 08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	This course will explore history through the lens of two art forms that may seem completely different: hiphop and haiku. We’ll start with George Lipsitz’s idea that artistic expression reflects, responds to and shapes historical realities. Hip-hop begins in Africa, comes through the Caribbean, is born in New York, and grows into a global phenomenon. Haiku, a thousand years old, leaves its initial role as mood-setter for a longer work, appears solo as a linguistic snapshot, and flowers into Japanese popular art with global influence. We'll examine their histories, read and write poems, listen to music, watch films, and compare/contrast these global art forms.		Anthony Zaragoza	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Ballet and Contemporary Movement Jehrin Alexandria dance	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	In this course, students will be learning the basic steps and terminology of Classical Ballet as well as Contemporary Dance. In addition they will learn a series of exercises that help strengthen and develop their core muscular system. This course is excellent for those who want to learn basic anatomy and experience a greater self awareness via movement. Basic dance attire is required.		Jehrin Alexandria	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Be Wilder: Writing from Wilderness John Schaub literature outdoor leadership and education sustainability studies writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day and Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	Many cultures have traditions of teachers and students spending time in wilderness. We’ll let wilderness work in us, inspire us and help immerse us in writing. Carrying our own food and shelter will focus us, and open new outlooks on sustainability. We’ll live Leave-No-Trace ethics as we paddle to Squaxin Island and hike in the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, including Rainier and St. Helens. We’ll read, seminar, write and critique, with ongoing faculty feedback.This all-level program could be an orientation for incoming students, and a chance for anyone to engage deeply with writing, and/or produce a finished publishable manuscript.		John Schaub	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Being Mixed Tom Womeldorff African American studies Native American studies sociology	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	2	02	Day and Evening	F 14 Fall				We will focus on complexities facing mixed-raced individuals as they strive for clear identity in a culture characterized by binaries which push individuals towards identifying with only one race. We will explore racial identity development models, documents such as the , and anthologies of personal stories such as and . The class will be seminar-based. There will be short reflection papers associated with readings and class discussion.		Tom Womeldorff	Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Between Land and Sea: Observations on Biological and Cultural Change Heather Heying, Michelle Aguilar-Wells, Jeff Antonelis-Lapp, Andrew Buchman and Sarah Pedersen biology literature maritime studies media studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		What does it mean to observe? When things change—the stakes, the shoreline, or the technology, the observed or the observer—how does what we see change? How are vision and insight intertwined into representations of the natural world? Through the perspectives, methodologies and skills of artistic practice, field studies, literary criticism, evolutionary science, natural history, cultural studies and seamanship, we will study, interpret and communicate what we see, how we see and why. As we move between sea and shore, we will focus on borders and boundaries: physical, sensory and cultural; metaphorical and literal. Coastlines are both fixed, defining a transition between two other real things, and in constant flux. We will look for pattern and subtlety in the places in between the dichotomies, developing stories about the changes and the boundaries we’ve observed. We will consider what makes a good story in science, art and literature, and we will investigate how to create, tell, assess and destroy stories. The stories that we know to be true sometimes aren’t, and those that we know to be false are sometimes true; we will ask how the stories that we tell and believe are influenced not just by our eyes and other senses, but also by our histories, personal and cultural. What we want to see influences what we do see. Why do our brains deceive us and when?In fall, students will study and practice observation and representation in the fields of audio and video recordings of nature and culture, performance and visual art, evolutionary biology, literary studies and seamanship: Students will delve into art history, learn to analyze and create poems, songs, images and visual stories about the natural and cultural worlds that we inhabit.We will develop skills in observation, scientific philosophy and evolutionary logic. We will generate and test stories about the natural world and our study of natural systems will include aspects of human behavior such as deceit and myth. We will interpret works of poetry, fiction and nonfiction representing human experiences. We will focus on close reading and observe how language as a technology determines meaning and perspective. Following the framework of professional maritime training courses, we will learn to pilot, interpret charts and use tide tables as well as study marine weather systems, safety protocols, the physics of sail power and leadership and crew dynamics. We will apply this practical coursework to the sailing of a tall ship during our spring-quarter expedition. During winter quarter, students will extend their observational skills through a series of sit spot activities in conjunction with keeping a natural history journal. Observation skills and journaling will serve as foundational skills in the , a portion of the program that will enable students to learn 70 common birds of the region. Field trips to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and other nearby birding spots, coupled with weekly labs and lectures, will help students excel on identification quizzes and a final exam. Along the way, students will learn some of the natural history of select birds. Also during the winter, we'll explore the edges of the Olympic Peninsula on a multi-day field trip. We'll study indigenous navigators of the Pacific Islands, the ukulele, and chants and songs of island cultures. We'll learn about the Atlantic as a world of cultural and economic exchange and exploitation during the Age of Sail, including literatures and musics of the Caribbean region. Following the framework of professional maritime training courses, we will learn to pilot, interpret charts and use tide tables as well as study marine weather systems, safety protocols, the physics of sail power and leadership and crew dynamics. We will apply this practical coursework to the sailing of a tall ship during our spring-quarter expedition. Students will begin to plan independent projects to continue in the spring. In the spring we will focus on the Salish Sea and local maritime cultures. We will study regional maritime history as well as traditional and modern Native maritime work and contemporary maritime travel narratives. We will continue natural history studies, including birding and other projects. Students will have the option to go to sea for ten days in early spring aboard the schooner and/or join a 5-day terrestrial field trip tracing the Nisqually watershed from glacier to estuary. We will also explore how Native and settler cultures intersected and how we moved forward together and apart. We will study the evolution of vibrant indigenous cultures through the canoes and waterways (the highways of the times) and how revitalization of the canoe culture has affected tribes and local communities today. We will end the year with a days’ journey on local waters aboard Native canoes. Most students will undertake major research and creative projects on topics of their choice.		Heather Heying Michelle Aguilar-Wells Jeff Antonelis-Lapp Andrew Buchman Sarah Pedersen		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Black and White Photography: Summerwork Bob Haft aesthetics visual arts	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	"Black and White Photography: Summerwork" is an intensive, hands-on program for students of all skill levels wishing to learn the basics of the 35mm camera (or larger format), darkroom techniques, aesthetics, and a short history of photography. Expect to shoot at least 20 rolls of film for full credit and write five short responses to individual photographs. A final project involves production of a book of photographs; each student will receive a copy at quarter’s end. Emphasis is placed on learning to see as an artist does, taking risks with one’s work, and being open to new ideas.		Bob Haft	Mon Tue Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Bodies of Knowledge Donald Morisato and Rita Pougiales anthropology biology cultural studies literature philosophy of science Signature Required: Winter Spring	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		The human body has long been a natural locus of study, interpretation and storytelling. Corporeal existence has been conceptualized and experienced in radically different ways across time and across cultures, conceived as an irreducible whole by some and as an amalgam of separate systems or individual elements by others. How has our philosophical and biological conception of the body changed over time? How is the body used to find or express meaning? What is the relationship of the body to the mind and the soul?In this program, we will explore the nature and essence of the body and reflect on the experience of being human. Knowledge about the body and our lived experiences within our bodies has been created from the culturally distinct perspectives of biologists, social scientists, artists, philosophers and storytellers. We will read philosophical and historical texts and closely analyze some of the ideas that have helped shape our conception of the body. We will study the genetic development and biological function of the body, carrying out experiments in the laboratory to get a direct sense of the process of scientific investigation. Finally, we will read novels and look at visual images as other ways of engaging with the body, particularly the physical manifestation and representation of emotion. Throughout our inquiry, we will ask how we have come to know what we claim to know.Our investigations will follow a particular progression. In fall quarter, we will consider the body: the history of the conception of the body, images of the body, evolution of the body, the body as the site of meaning-making and genetic approaches to deciphering the development of the human organism. In winter quarter, we will examine aspects of the mind: the Cartesian dualism, the functional organization of the brain, processes of cognition, measuring intelligence, use of language and the importance of emotions. In spring quarter, we will explore the notion of the soul: death and burial rituals in different cultures, philosophical and literary investigations of the soul, ethics, beauty and religion. The program will use regular writing assignments, including essays and papers, to strengthen and deepen analytical thinking skills. We anticipate reading such authors as Michel Foucault, Rene Descartes, Martha Nussbaum, Thomas Kuhn, Oliver Sacks, Antonio Damasio, Clifford Geertz, Gregory Bateson, Paul Rabinow, Joao Biehl, Emily Martin, Virginia Woolf, Robert Musil, Kazuo Ishiguro and Jeffrey Eugenides.		Donald Morisato Rita Pougiales		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Book Arts Steven Hendricks aesthetics visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer			Steven Hendricks	Mon Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Botany: Plants and People Frederica Bowcutt and Lalita Calabria botany cultural studies environmental studies field studies history natural history writing Signature Required: Winter	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8, 16	08 16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			The fall portion of this program serves both full-time and half-time students who are looking for an opportunity to expand their understanding of plants and challenge themselves. Students will learn about plant anatomy, morphology and systematics. Lectures based on textbook readings supplement the laboratory work. The learning community will explore how present form and function informs us about the evolution of major groups of plants such as mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants. Students will get hands-on experience studying plants under microscopes and in the field. Students will also learn how to maintain a detailed and illustrated nature journal to develop basic identification skills of common species of plants. Field observational data sharing will occur through online citizen science venues. Quizzes, exams, and weekly assignments will help students and faculty assess learning. In fall there is no upper-division science credit. The part-time option only exists in fall.FULL-TIME ONLY: For students enrolled full-time in the program, this is a two-quarter program, which allows students to learn introductory and advanced botanical material in an interdisciplinary format. In winter, full-time students will study algae, seaweed herbarium specimen preparation, twig identification, and help build a database of phenological information on a variety of local natural events including bud burst. During both fall and winter, they will also focus on people's relationships with plants for food, fiber, medicine and aesthetics. Students will study economic botany through seminar texts, films and lectures that examine agriculture, basketmaking, forestry, herbology and horticulture. They will examine political economic factors that shape our relations with plants. Through economic and historical lenses, the learning community will inquire about why people have favored some plants and not others or radically changed their preferences, such as considering a former cash crop to be a weed. In our readings, we will examine the significant roles botany has played in colonialism, imperialism and globalization. Students will also investigate the gender politics of botany. For example, botany was used to inculcate "appropriate" middle- and upper-class values among American and European women in the 18th and 19th century. Initiatives to foster more socially just and environmentally sustainable relations with plants will be investigated. In fall, weekly workshops will help the full-time students improve their ability to write thesis-driven essays defended with evidence from the assigned texts in cultural studies. In winter, full-time students will write a major research paper on a plant of their choosing applying what they've learned about plant biology and economic botany to their own case study. Through a series of workshops, they will learn to search the scientific literature, manage bibliographic data and interpret and synthesize information, including primary sources. Through their research paper, students will synthesize scientific and cultural information about their plant. : The part-time option is fall only. Students electing to register for this option are encouraged to also register for Field Mycology (8-cr), also fall only.		Frederica Bowcutt Lalita Calabria	Mon Tue Wed Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Bouncing Back: Writing Personal Resilience Joli Sandoz literature writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8, 12	08 12	Weekend		W 15Winter			Resilience is about adaptability, buoyancy, hardiness, and strength. We’ll read about resilience as a concept that applies to both personal and community life, and identify and articulate our own experiences and observations of bouncing back.This is a writing program, which means it’s also a reading program; careful attention to published creative nonfiction about experiences of resilience will be one of two central foci of the program. The other focus will be the writing and polishing of several short creative nonfiction pieces based in observation and personal experience.In all program efforts, we will be especially attentive to the following lines of inquiry and their implications: effective communication of event and emotion, empathy as a mode of response, and the creation on the page of a robust and multi-dimensioned narrator. is designed for anyone interested in exploring ideas and experience in order to learn and write about human resilience. Prospective professionals in the human services, education and health-related fields, and people who want to acquire or sharpen skills applicable to producing vivid and interesting nonfiction writing, may find program content particularly relevant to their interests. Previous creative writing experience is not required. Reading, writing and responding to published and unpublished work of others will make up bulk of our work together. Program participants must be willing to share their writing with all program members for their response, in person and in a program-only space online. Please note that this is not a psychology program, although our focus on resilience certainly relates to working with people; we will draw on tools and methods of analysis from the fields of creative writing, journalism and literature as we do our work.		Joli Sandoz	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Branching Out: An Ethnobotanical Garden in Community Marja Eloheimo Native American studies botany community studies consciousness studies environmental studies health natural history sustainability studies writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	12	12	Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Working as a project team, this program has a mission. Students will continue to tend and refine habitat and theme areas in the Longhouse Ethnobotanical Garden, including the Sister Garden (patterned after a medicinal garden we created on the Skokomish Indian Reservation) as well as create valuable educational resources that contribute to the Evergreen community, local K-12 schools, local First Nations, and a growing global collective of ethnobotanical gardens that promote environmental and cultural diversity and sustainability. During , we will become acquainted with the garden and its plants, habitats, history, and existing educational materials. We will begin to engage in seasonal garden care and development, learning concepts and skills related to botany, ecology, Indigenous studies, and sustainable medicine. We will also establish goals related to further developing educational materials and activities, including a Web presence. Students will have the opportunity to select and begin specific independent and group projects that include learning knowledge and skills pertinent to their completion. During , we will focus on the garden's "story" through continued project work at a more independent level. Students will work intensively on skill development, research, and project planning and implementation. We will also be active during the winter transplant season and will prepare procurement and planting plans for the spring season. During , we will add plants to and care for the garden, wrapping up all of the work we have begun. We will establish opportunities to share the garden and our newly created educational materials, effectively enabling the garden to "branch out." This program requires commitment to a meaningful real-world project and strongly encourages yearlong participation. It also cultivates community within the program by nurturing each member's contributions and growth, and acknowledges the broader contexts of sustainability and global transformation.		Marja Eloheimo	Sat Sun	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Breaking the Grid: An Introduction to Graphic Design Melanie Valera visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Summer	This course is an exploration of the fundamental principles of graphic design through a series of weekly assignments and group critiques, supported by short readings and class discussions. The readings will introduce students to the vocabulary of design, exploring the human heritage of our imagery through history, with a focus on women graphic designers. This class concentrates on developing the skills to manipulate and merge core design elements such as type, shape and image to transmit content and values. We will investigate the use of elementary tools such as composition, color, hierarchy, scale, rhythm, and visual metaphor. In the first half of the course, you will work by hand and explore simple analogue processes such as collage techniques, photocopy machine, and letterpress printing. In the second half, we will transition to working with computer technology, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign software for a different approach to graphic design work. There will be a few workshops to help with this transition, however this is not a software-based course, and you will be responsible for teaching yourselves. Assignments are designed to help you develop a working process that leads to a body of accomplished visual work, as well as an analytic and critical vocabulary to engage that work, laying a solid groundwork for more study.		Melanie Valera	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Business and Culture Along the Silk Roads Hirsh Diamant and Thuy Vu business and management cultural studies education field studies study abroad Signature Required: Spring	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8, 12	08 12	Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Good training in business management and cultural competence are essential requirements for the development of successful and sustainable enterprises. This program will focus on the interconnections between business, economy, and culture, with a specific application to trade, cultural exchange, and community development along the Silk Roads.		Hirsh Diamant Thuy Vu	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Business and Management Strategies for a Global Society Theresa Aragon business and management	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	12, 14, 16	12 14 16	Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This year-long, weekend-intensive, business and management program will assess business, management, and leadership in the context of contemporary technological advances and globalization. Organizations will be examined within their economic, political, and social environment. Organizational development and management strategies will be analyzed in terms of current and future utility. Traditional elements of management such as decision making, strategic planning, organizational behavior, human resources, and conflict management are incorporated throughout the program. Application of theory and enhancement of critical thinking will occur through problem solving and case study analyses. Assignments will place a heavy emphasis on developing analytical, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills through dialogue, seminars, critical essays, training modules, research papers, and formal presentations. Managerial skills will be developed through scenario building, scripting, role-play, and case development among other techniques.Fall quarter will focus on managerial self-assessment, interpersonal management skills, leadership, strategic management, and conflict management. Learning objectives will include developing an understanding of leadership and global leaders, development of interpersonal managerial skills and team building skills, and strategic planning. Winter quarter will focus on strategic management theory and organizational development. Learning objectives will include developing an understanding of basic finance, economic concepts, and strategic management. Spring quarter will focus on applying managerial skills and strategic management concepts and analytical tools in the workplace via internships. Learning objectives will include developing an ability to apply managerial skills in the workplace; developing an ability to utilize core concepts and analytical tools in strategic management in the workplace; developing an understanding of change management and the ability to apply these concepts to change in a global corporation and to develop the ability to critique and apply literature on managing people and change management in the workplace		Theresa Aragon	Sat Sun	Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Business for Good Joseph Tougas and Russell Lidman business and management communication community studies economics leadership studies philosophy political economy	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				Most of our wants and needs are met through the activities of private business enterprises, and, to a lesser extent, of entrepreneurial nonprofits. You may be considering a career in business or entrepreneurship, or perhaps you are just exploring career options. This introductory program will provide perspective on and a foundation in skills essential for success in business and social entrepreneurship. A measure of this program’s success is whether it supports you in developing your talents and abilities, to enable you to play a positive role in these arenas. The content of this program includes economics and business statistics, as well as the study of ethics and values as they apply to leadership and decision-making. Students will acquire an understanding of the economy and its impact on firms, industries, communities, and households. They will be exposed to descriptive and inferential business statistics—necessary background for any subsequent work in marketing, finance, auditing and accounting. Students will be challenged with ethical problems that will require careful, analytical thought. In connection with the readings on ethical values, students will be encouraged to think through how their own sense of what makes life worthwhile would influence their decisions as a businessperson or community organizer. Students will need to squarely face the conflicts that inevitably arise in a pluralistic society, and learn to respond honestly and constructively in conflict situations. They will participate in team-building tasks which will provide perspective on working as part of a team, as well as independently. All of this will occur in the context of an interdisciplinary liberal education, oriented to the student’s intellectual and personal growth.The program will include lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lectures and field work. Our guest lecturers will come from successful local businesses and nonprofits. The field work will involve visiting a nearby community and producing a detailed analysis of its economic well-being. Reading for this program will include texts in economics, business statistics, and practical ethics, along with short stories and novels that illustrate the challenges of making business decisions that are both ethically and economically sound. Students will also develop practical skills working with the spreadsheet software Excel.		Joseph Tougas Russell Lidman	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Business: Innovation, Stewardship and Change David Shaw and Zoe Van Schyndel business and management economics leadership studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			What’s next for business? Pure profit-oriented approaches to business may fail socially, ethically and economically. Change is a constant in business, including innovation, value creation and responsibility for others. The roles we are asked to play in organizations and in business can and do vary. The desire to innovate drives the entrepreneurial spirit, whether to make money, underwrite a particular lifestyle, do good and/or create jobs for others. The managerial role, in contrast, demands one act on behalf of the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders and serve as the responsible steward for different interests. With multiple roles like these to juggle, how is it possible to find the proper balance, if any, among them? Students will answer these questions for themselves by participating in field trips, seminars, workshops, listening to guest speakers, watching movies and attending lectures.This program is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in business. We will take an introductory look at the business disciplines of accounting, finance, management, entrepreneurship, marketing and economics over two quarters. Students who successfully complete the program will develop a solid foundation for doing business, creating their own business or nonprofit, or working with or consulting with others founding or growing their own organizations. It will also help those interested in pursuing advanced studies in business or the social sciences, or seeking employment in the private sector, government or nonprofit organizations. Students should also leave the program with a deeper appreciation of emerging issues at the intersection between business and society.Students will find a basic level of quantitative competence, including the ability to create, use and interpret spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel), useful. Students who do not yet have these skills will have an opportunity to expand these skills in program assignments.		David Shaw Zoe Van Schyndel	Mon Mon Wed Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Business on the Brink: Ethics and the Financial Crisis Stephen Beck business and management philosophy political economy	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Evening	F 14 Fall				The financial collapse of 2007-2008 triggered the "Great Recession" in the U.S. and had devastating consequences on people worldwide. In this country, many people lost their houses through foreclosure and their jobs through the resulting contraction that rippled through the economy. While today the U.S. economy is officially in recovery, many people have yet to feel the recovery's benefits.Yet the financial collapse was no natural disaster. What was the role of people in power, both in business and in government, in making decisions and taking actions with far-reaching consequences? Taking as our starting point the principle that with power comes responsibility, in this program we will examine the ethical lessons of the financial crisis and its fallout. We will examine events surrounding the financial crisis in order to develop a preliminary understanding of it as well as to motivate our central questions: What ethical, political and social responsibilities people in various roles and positions of power have? Did ethical and political lapses in the way that we conceive of and conduct business and finance allow this crisis to unfold? And, perhaps most important, what kind of power can gain by coming to a greater understanding of these matters? Students will come to understand different ways to conceive of their ethical relationships to those close to them as well as to society and the world more broadly, and they will exercise their understanding in careful thinking about the recent financial crisis, to culminate in an ethical position essay. This program is preparatory to work and further study in ethics, politics, business, and social responsibility.		Stephen Beck	Wed Sat	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Calculated Fiction: Adventures in Structure Steven Hendricks, Brian Walter and Kathleen Eamon aesthetics literature mathematics philosophy writing	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This is an upper division program aimed to support interdisciplinary work among students with some experience in any of our disciplines: mathematics, the humanities, or creative writing. Together, and drawing on our respective backgrounds, we will explore how conceptual tools like philosophical terms, fictional narratives, and mathematical systems depend upon and challenge the structures of knowledge—edifices built up against the unknown. We'll see how practices in all three disciplines function to exceed or disrupt conventional thinking, and we'll pursue our own experiments in the use of constraints to help emancipate us from aesthetic traditions and generic structures of meaning.We’ll regard each of these disciplines as ongoing conversations that can both expand and limit what we can know and what we can imagine. For us, mathematics will be an imaginative, humanist endeavor: a study of patterns, a struggle for certainty and precision that yields a language of symbols that in turn reveals new possibilities for inquiry. Philosophy will help us both think about the conditions for the possibility of world-making and examine fictional worlds as aesthetic objects. In our study of literature, we’ll attend closely to structures in language and narrative that make meaning possible. We’ll read work by contemporary literary experimentalists working within the aesthetic and philosophical lineages of Borges and Calvino, story tellers for whom time, space, and being are of more interest than plot. Philosophical texts will likely include works by Kant, Benjamin, Adorno, and Lacan. We'll also read texts that describe the scope, content, and aesthetic of modern mathematical work, such as Davis and Hersh's .		Steven Hendricks Brian Walter Kathleen Eamon		Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Calculus 2 and 3 Allen Mauney mathematics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	The program is divided into two major topics: integral calculus and multivariable calculus. The integral is developed as the area under a curve and approximated using various numerical methods. The Riemann Integral is introduced rigorously. The connection between anti-differentiation and the definite integral is made via the FTC. A standard variety of integration techniques are used to solve applied problems in geometry and the physical sciences. Differential equations are introduced. Multivariable calculus including gradients and multiple integrals are formally developed and used to strongly reinforce the idea of the derivative and the integral. Taylor polynomials are briefly introduced.		Allen Mauney	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Calculus I, II, and III (A) Vauhn Foster-Grahler mathematics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Calculus I, II, and III is a year-long sequence of courses that will provide a rigorous treatment of the procedures, concepts, and applications of differential and integral calculus, multi-dimensional space, sequences, and series. This year-long sequence is appropriate for students who are planning to teach secondary mathematics or engage in further study in mathematics, science, or economics. During fall quarter, we will engage in a rigorous study of derivatives and their applications through multiple modes of inquiry. Winter quarter will focus on procedures and applications of integration. Spring quarter topics include introduction to multi-dimensional space, sequences and series. There will be an emphasis on context-based problem solving and collaborative learning. If you have questions about your readiness to take this class, please contact the faculty.		Vauhn Foster-Grahler	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Calculus I, II and III (B) Mario Gadea	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring				Mario Gadea	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Career Mapping Simona Sharoni	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend				Su 15 Session I Summer	Students will learn how to create a professional resume, identify appropriate jobs and write a cover. Fine tune your interviewing skills, learn to negotiate your job offer and salary, understand the role of mentoring and collegiality, map career transitions, prepare for retirement and post-retirement. Dates include 2 non consecutive weekends. June 26-28 and July 10-12.		Simona Sharoni	Fri Fri Sat Sat Sun Sun	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Ceramics: Figuratively Speaking Aisha Harrison visual arts	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Evening		W 15Winter			In this program we will explore the communicative possibilities of the human figure through making ceramic figure sculptures. We will look at cross-cultural uses of the figure over time searching for common themes that emerge as well as resolutions to sculptural issues. We will learn how to sculpt from photographs and will also have a live model for a portion of the class. Students will gain experience in deciding on a pose, working with a steel pipe armature, and hollowing and reconstructing clay figures. We will use both fired and cold temperature surfaces. In the professional practices portion of the class, we will conduct frequent critiques of student projects as well as review written artist statements. A major emphasis of these critiques/reviews will be to analyze if the work matches what the artist says and writes about it. Each student will research and finalize an application to a graduate program, residency, fellowship, or grant. The class will also take a field trip to the Portland Art Museum. Some previous figure drawing or clay experience is recommended.		Aisha Harrison	Tue Thu Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Ceramics: Form and Function Aisha Harrison visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring		In this class students will explore the sculptural and design potential of functional ceramic forms. Topics discussed will include elements of design, historical and cultural significances of functional forms, and integration of surface and form. Techniques will include wheel throwing, alteration of thrown forms, piecing parts to make complex or larger forms, and creating hand-built accoutrements.		Aisha Harrison	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Ceramics: Throwing Intensive Aisha Harrison visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4, 6	04 06	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	In this all-level throwing intensive, students will gain confidence and skill in creating functional objects on the potter's wheel. Students will embellish these objects with textures, glazes, slips, oxides, and stains. Students will be presented with a series of design challenges to be resolved based on each student’s ability and creativity. The class will incorporate many resources drawing on the rich history of ceramic functional objects including: lectures, articles, drawing, research, discussions, and critique.Advanced or highly motivated students may register for 6 credits to do additional independent work.		Aisha Harrison	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Chemistry Counts! Dharshi Bopegedera and Vauhn Foster-Grahler chemistry mathematics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This program will explore topics in chemistry at the introductory level. It is designed for students who are eager to gain an understanding of chemistry so that they can pursue further studies at the general chemistry level and for those who are seeking to broaden their liberal arts education. Program activities will include lectures, workshops, and laboratory experiments. We will begin the study of introductory chemistry by exploring the structure of the atom, the nature of the chemical bond, and proceed towards an understanding of molecular geometry.This will lead us to discussions of the periodic table, chemical reactions, mole concepts, and stoichiometry. In the laboratory we will develop bench skills and lab techniques. In particular we will focus on measurements, preparing solutions, titrations, and spectroscopy while learning how to use spreadsheet software for data collection and analysis. In chemistry workshops, students will work in small groups to solve problems that further their understanding of the topics covered in lectures. Collaborative learning will be expected and emphasized although students will be responsible for their individual work.In the mathematics workshops we will study linear, exponential, rational, and logarithmic functions using a problem-solving approach to college algebra. Collaborative learning will be emphasized. A graphing calculator is required.Students will have the opportunity to do an independent project to demonstrate their understanding of chemistry and mathematics by developing a hands-on lab activity to teach chemistry and math concepts to middle school children. Students will present these activities at the Annual Evergreen Science Carnival.		Dharshi Bopegedera Vauhn Foster-Grahler		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
The Chemistry of Living Systems Lydia McKinstry and Paula Schofield biochemistry chemistry Signature Required: Fall Winter	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			This upper-division science program will develop and interrelate concepts in experimental (laboratory) organic chemistry and biochemistry. It will cover the chemistry material that is usually offered in Molecule to Organism. Throughout both quarters we will integrate topics in both subjects to gain an understanding of the structure-property relationship of synthetic and natural organic compounds. We will also examine the key chemical reactions of industrial processes as well as those reactions that are important to the metabolic processes of living systems.There will be a significant laboratory component—students can expect to spend at least a full day in lab each week, maintain laboratory notebooks, write formal laboratory reports and give formal presentations of their work. Students will work collaboratively on laboratory and library research projects incorporating the theories and techniques of chemical synthesis and instrumental methods of chemical analysis. All laboratory work and approximately one half of the non-lecture time will be spent working in collaborative problem-solving groups. This is an intensive program. The subjects are complex, and the sophisticated understanding we expect to develop will require devoted attention and many hours of scheduled lab work each week. Each student will be expected to develop a sufficient basis of advanced conceptual knowledge and practical skills necessary for pursuing work in a chemistry-based discipline.	chemistry, biochemistry, industrial or pharmaceutical research, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, naturopathy, optometry and pharmacy.	Lydia McKinstry Paula Schofield		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Children's Literature Jon Davies education literature	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	Participants will engage in readings, discussions, written analyses, and workshops that address literary and informational texts for children from birth to age 12. Topics include an examination of picture and chapter books, multicultural literature, literature from a variety of genres, non-fiction texts across a range of subjects, and censorship. This course meets requirements for the Washington State reading endorsement.		Jon Davies	Mon Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Chinese, Beginning I, II, III Lin Crowley cultural studies history language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening and Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This introductory Chinese course will emphasize the standard Chinese pronunciation and the building of useful vocabularies. Students with no or little prior experience will learn Chinese pinyin system and modern Mandarin Chinese through interactive practice and continuous small group activities. Learning activities may also include speaker presentations and field trips. Chinese history and culture will be included as it relates to each language lesson.Students enrolling in this course may also use this as a prerequisite for a Chinese study abroad program. If you are interested in traveling to China in the summer, please be sure to contact the faculty for more information.		Lin Crowley	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Cinematography: Crafting the Moving Image David Cramton communication media arts media studies moving image visual arts	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	What makes a beautiful image? What images best tell a story? What separates phone vids from ? We will watch films, seminar around films, and create our own moving images. We will cover the art, technology and technique of the moving image. We will study how lighting, composition, and camera placement all affect and reflect the story, characters and landscapes that we capture. We will spend a significant amount of time working with cameras and watching our own creations as a group, plus a few field trips to Seattle and/or Portland to look at the tools and resources used by professional image creators.		David Cramton	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Climate Solutions Rob Cole environmental studies law and public policy sustainability studies	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			We will explore the causes of global climate change and study the many actions and social behaviors that we can take to minimize human contributions to it. We will examine the scientific evidence for global warming and the efforts to discredit that evidence. We will study the role of multinational corporations in global climate change and how they influence governmental policies and public opinion. We will focus on how to respond to global warming in a fashion that works toward sustainability and equity in the ecosystems that support life on the planet. We will pay particular attention to issues of justice between humans and how humans interact with other species.In order to understand actions we can take, this program will explore sustainable lifestyle strategies as well as how to resist corporate influence on consumer consumption. We will study the approaches of biomimicry, sustainable architecture, equitable distribution of food and shelter, minimal-impact industrial processes, local food production, less toxic methods of producing and a variety of low-impact lifestyles. We will examine the methods advocated by visionary groups like Second Nature, Climate Solutions and Cradle-to-Cradle. We will study current federal energy policy and its connection to climate change, as well as the more proactive policies adopted by hundreds of cities. Students will complete a series of audits of their personal consumption and carbon-generation patterns. We will study methods of computing carbon dioxide budgets including carbon sequestration methods, the intricacies of carbon capping and offsetting strategies and opportunities to reduce net carbon dioxide production. Students can expect to do research on emerging technologies and strategies that move us to carbon neutrality while fostering sustainability and justice.In addition to exploring how we can all lessen our impact on global climate change and move toward equity, students can expect to sharpen their critical reasoning, writing and speaking skills, as well as their ability to work with quantitative methods and to interpret quantitative data from a variety of sources.Students will be expected to make at least two small-group presentations on a climate solution of their own choosing and complete a term research paper on a topic of their choice.		Rob Cole	Mon Wed Thu	Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
College Physics Krishna Chowdary physics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	6	06	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	This algebra-based physics course introduces fundamental topics in physics including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, and conservation laws. We will focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and lab work. The course will provide a solid foundation for those working toward careers in the life sciences, environmental sciences, medicine or allied health fields, engineering, and the physical sciences. We will cover material traditionally associated with the first quarter of a year-long introductory physics course.		Krishna Chowdary	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
The (Colonial) Rise of the British Novel Trevor Speller cultural studies literature writing	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		What is a novel? How did this art form develop? It is perhaps hard for us to imagine a world without novels, where poetry, drama and nonfiction ruled the literary world. Grounded in British literature, this upper-division program will explore the rise of the novel. We will read examples ranging from speculative prose fiction in the 17th century to established examples of the novel in the 19th century. We will consider the novel as both an art form that establishes a genre and one that breaks genre boundaries.The intersection of colonialism, nationalism and the emerging novel will also be an important focus of our attention. Although we call these works "British novels," we might equally view them as an international art form, one concerned with the politics of colonialism, an emerging global empire and the shadowy figures of those who live outside the British Isles.In order to accomplish this, we will read works by Aphra Behn, Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, Maria Edgeworth, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë and Joseph Conrad. In addition to these novels, we will read excerpts from other works, critical views on the rise of the novel and contemporary theory concerning literature and colonialism. Film versions of the texts will be shown as required. By the end of the program, students will have a firm foundation in British literature, exposure to significant strands of literary theory and experience with upper-division literary research.In this program, students will be asked to prepare a 20-minute in-class presentation, to lead class discussions and to produce a long (15-plus pages) critical paper, in addition to regular minor assignments. The best work in this program will be useful for graduate school applications.		Trevor Speller	Tue Tue Wed Thu Thu	Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Community Capacity Planning and Organizing Michael Lane	Course	JR–GRJunior–Graduate	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	Community Capacity has become a central theme for the development field in recent years. This course will examine the different ideas relating to Community Capacity Building, utilize a workshop intensive method to engage in community capacity planning, and produce a Community Capacity Planning document. The focus will be upon local communities of interest.		Michael Lane	Tue Thu		Summer	Summer
Community Resilience: An Introduction to Public Policy Joli Sandoz health political economy political science	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend	F 14 Fall				The role of public policy in strengthening local communities will be our primary emphasis, as we explore ways we can help collective efforts to respond positively to change. Course participants will begin by investigating two key concepts: "community resilience" and "public policy." Then we'll shift our attention to how public policy is formulated and implemented, and also how process helps shape a policy’s effectiveness. Part of our work will take place in simulations and serious games, widely-accepted methods of research and field inquiry in a board range of fields, including the social sciences and natural resource management.Development and application of effective presentation-preparation skills, including thinking and writing, will be a major course emphasis. Participants will be expected to attend in person or to watch online a minimum of two public meetings relevant to our work, and to write a brief report about each. Additional written assignments will include several short weekly discussion papers to be shared with other course participants. As the quarter progresses, this writing will build into a final 10 minute in-course presentation with associated documentation, based on course readings and knowledge of a specific community, to explore a topic of each student’s choice. Credit will be awarded in Public Policy: Community Resilience.This course may be taken alone. It is informally linked (with minimal overlap of content) to , another four-credit course also taught on Saturdays by the same faculty. Students enrolled in both courses may choose to complete separate final projects on different topics, or to combine their projects into a single 12-15 page exploratory paper on a topic related to public policy and human health, accompanied by a short presentation of their work in .		Joli Sandoz	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Computability and Language Theory Sheryl Shulman, Richard Weiss and Neal Nelson computer science mathematics Signature Required: Winter	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			This program will explore what computers can do, how we get them to do it and what they can't do. It is designed for advanced computer science students and students with an interest in both mathematics and computer science. The program covers topics in formal computer languages, systems of formal logic, computability theory and programming language design and implementation. Students will also study a functional programming language, Haskell, learn the theoretical basis of programming languages and do an in-depth comparison of the properties and capabilities of languages in the four primary programming paradigms: functional, logic, imperative and object-oriented. Program seminars will explore selected advanced topics in logic, language theory and computability.These topics are offered in four distinct threads. The Formal Languages thread will cover the theoretical basis of language definitions, concluding with a study of what is computable. The Logic thread will cover traditional logic systems and their applications to programming languages and computer science. The Functional Language thread covers advanced programming techniques using the programming language Haskell. The Programming Language thread covers both the theoretical basis and practical implementation of programming languages by comparing the design and implementation of the four distinct programming language paradigms. Students will have a project opportunity to implement an interpreter for a small programming language.		Sheryl Shulman Richard Weiss Neal Nelson		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Computer Applications for the Fiber Arts: Pathways to Innovative Design Gail Tremblay and Richard Weiss art history computer science visual arts	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This interdisciplinary program links computational thinking with fiber arts. It is an opportunity for upper division students with expertise in either one of these fields to learn how to integrate that understanding with the other field. Students in this program will master a variety of techniques used by Fiber Artists to design both fine art and fine craftwork in the field. Everyone will design a warp, warp a loom, and draft and design treadling and weave patterns using a four-quadrant system to create color drafts on the computer. All students will weave a sampler, and learn a variety of off loom processes including felting, and a variety needle arts techniques in which they can use programmable Arduino LilyPad threads that will allow them to design art pieces which have elements that light up, make sound, or do other functions. Students will learn color theory, as it relates to design, and the history of Fiber Arts, in order to understand the evolution of the field over the past seventy-five years. Everyone will be required to design one major individual project and one major group project that they will exhibit at the end of the quarter. To create their projects students will be required to either use computer-aided design for drafting, apply computer science to a design problem, or use programmable threads as part of their projects. In the process, students will learn about the history of computer-aided design (CAD) in industrial and fine art production of fiber arts and robotics and automation. Students will investigate standard CAD tools, as well as theories needed to design programs to create original fiber arts designs. This history will start with the Jacquard loom first introduced in 1801 to allow weavers to automatically program brocade patterns by using a series of cards and end with modern computer driven looms that allow weavers to create complex multi-harness designs. Students will study computational thinking, which is the basis for all programming.Based on their prior experience with programming students will either learn the fundamentals of programming and algorithmic thinking, or for students who would like to do advanced work in computer science, there will be a weekly workshop on Machine Learning and Statistics. The work will include problem sets and programming.The program will include guest lectures by noted artists in the field and at least one field trip, All students will do a research paper and presentation on a fiber artist whose work combines computer applications for the development of fiber designs, and a short PowerPoint Presentation on their work to the class.;		Gail Tremblay Richard Weiss		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Computer Science Foundations Sheryl Shulman, Rik Smoody, Richard Weiss and Neal Nelson computer science mathematics Signature Required: Winter	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			In this program, students will have the opportunity to learn the intellectual concepts and skills that are essential for advanced work in computer science and beneficial for computing work in support of other disciplines. Students will achieve a deeper understanding of increasingly complex computing systems by acquiring knowledge and skills in mathematical abstraction, problem solving and the organization and analysis of hardware and software systems. The program covers material such as algorithms, data structures, computer organization and architecture, logic, discrete mathematics and programming in the context of the liberal arts and compatible with the model curriculum developed by the Association for Computing Machinery's Liberal Arts Computer Science Consortium.The program content will be organized around four interwoven themes. The computational organization theme covers concepts and structures of computing systems from digital logic to the computer architecture supporting high level languages and operating systems. The programming theme concentrates on learning how to design and code programs to solve problems. The mathematical theme helps develop mathematical reasoning, theoretical abstractions and problem-solving skills needed for computer scientists. A technology and society theme explores social, historical or philosophical topics related to science and technology.		Sheryl Shulman Rik Smoody Richard Weiss Neal Nelson	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Computers and Cognition Ab Van Etten computer science consciousness studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Evening			S 15Spring		What types of problems can be solved by computers? How do humans and computers differ in the types of problems they can solve? What is the future of computing, and will computers evolve an intelligence that includes what we would define as human thought? Can computers learn or create on their own? This program will explore the basics of computer science, how computers work, and their possibilities and limits. The program will include basic programming in Javascript, Web development, introductory computer electronics, and other computer science topics. We will contrast this with human cognition. We will then look at how computers will likely affect the way we live, work, and relate in the future. In seminar we will explore the issues surrounding machine vs human consciousness and strong artificial intelligence.		Ab Van Etten	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Conflict Management Lori Blewett	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Session II Summer			Lori Blewett	Mon Sat Sun	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Consciousness: Pathways to the Self Donald Middendorf and Terry Setter consciousness studies philosophy of science psychology Signature Required: Winter Spring	Program	FR ONLYFreshmen Only	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		What is the relationship between our understanding of consciousness and our self-understanding? This yearlong, interdisciplinary program will provide an opportunity for students who are interested in doing intensive work on the nature of consciousness to cultivate self-awareness through challenging readings, written and expressive responses to program materials and self-reflection. We will examine our beliefs about the nature of reality from a variety of disciplinary viewpoints, including physics, music, psychology and philosophy. Prospective students should have a strong interest in the experiential study of relationships between reality and consciousness as well as college-level skills in reading, writing and pursuing research topics. Sincere effort and self-motivation will be essential for succeeding in this yearlong community learning process.We will take an approach that welcomes and explores the complexity of many different views of consciousness as proposed by researchers, philosophers and spiritual leaders. We will read texts that cover many contemporary models of consciousness and we will examine topics from the basics of Jungian psychology through alternative areas of research, such as lucid dreaming and paranormal phenomena. Students will keep a structured journal of activities and practices that explores their developing understanding of the nature of consciousness. The fall quarter will include an overnight, off-campus retreat. During the winter and spring quarters we will integrate contemplative disciplines into our study as well as an in-depth study of dreams. This will include keeping a journal of experiences during contemplative practices and a dream journal. In spring, students will have the opportunity to pursue their interests in individually selected areas of activity for up to four credits.This is an experiential and rigorous full-time program in which students will be expected to participate in all program activities and to document at least 40 hours of work per week being invested in program related activities.		Donald Middendorf Terry Setter	Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Constitutional Law Can Be Fun Michael Lane	Course	JR–GRJunior–Graduate	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	This course is a journey through the wonderful world of Constitutions. Through the use of film, workshops and seminar, various Constitutions will be explored. This includes a better understanding of the United States Constitution, its relation to States and Indian Tribes; comparative Constitutions from other countries; organizational and trust Constitutions, and the role of Constitutional principles in Public Administration.		Michael Lane	Tue Thu		Summer	Summer
Contested Bodies: Representations of Martyrdom Elizabeth Williamson and Amjad Faur aesthetics cultural studies religious studies visual arts	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				How is the image of the martyr a revolutionary image? What is the function of the martyr’s body as a sign of her beliefs? This upper-division program will examine representations of martyrdom in a variety of historical and contemporary contexts, with a particular emphasis on colonialism and its aftermath. Students will deepen their skills in visual analysis through careful study of the visual languages of European (Christian) martyrdom, Shi’a martyrdom and contemporary Islamic martyrdom.Martyrdom is by no means an exclusively religious phenomenon—it has always been shaped by larger political struggles—but we will pay attention to the representational paradoxes involved in making images of martyrs within communities in which idol worship is technically forbidden. Most of all, we will seek to resist the stereotypical notion of the martyr as mindless fanatic. To do this, we will examine the conditions of oppression under which martyrdom becomes one of a small number of viable choices, as well as the individual martyr’s resistance to those conditions. The martyr’s body is a site of contestation between various ideological frameworks, but it can also be a site of empowerment.This program is ideal for students who wish to hone their analytical skills, especially in relation to the close reading of images within their historical contexts. Students will complete investigative assignments to supplement the case studies covered in lecture and will be asked to design a research-based independent project related to program themes. The reading load for this program will be heavy and will involve critical theory as well as essays on particular historical moments and images. There will be no studio instruction in photography. Students will benefit from previous study of art history and/or post-colonialism, but neither are required in order to succeed in the program.		Elizabeth Williamson Amjad Faur		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Core Ballet A Jehrin Alexandria	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend	F 14 Fall		S 15Spring				Jehrin Alexandria	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Spring
Core Ballet B Jehrin Alexandria	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening	F 14 Fall		S 15Spring				Jehrin Alexandria	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Spring
Cornerstone: Foundations for Success Stephen Beck education writing	Course	FR–JRFreshmen–Junior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall						Stephen Beck	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR	Fall	Fall
Cornerstone: Foundations for Success Leslie Flemmer cultural studies education writing	Course	FR–JRFreshmen–Junior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			For new and returning students, this class is designed to help develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be successful in your college experience. There are many kinds of academic learning and many ways of knowing. Students will have to make sense of lectures, discussions, literature, and research, all of which involve different approaches to learning. This course is designed to help you discover a pathway toward reading, writing and discussing critical issues relevant to your complex worlds. Students will examine how to increase their understanding and knowledge in relation to Evergreen's Five Foci (Interdisciplinary Study, Collaborative Learning, Learning Across Significant Differences, Personal Engagement, and Linking Theory with Practical Applications) as well as charting a course for a liberal arts degree that links career goals with lifelong learning.		Leslie Flemmer	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR	Winter	Winter
Cornerstone: Foundations for Success Lori Blewett education writing	Course	FR–JRFreshmen–Junior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring		What do you hope to gain from being in college? What will it take for you to succeed here? This 4-credit class is an opportunity for beginning and returning students to think deeply about their education, to develop skills that contribute to college success, and to chart a path toward career goals and life-long learning. We will begin by investigating the history and function of the Liberal Arts in society, with special attention given to the Five Foci of an Evergreen Education (Interdisciplinary Study, Collaborative Learning, Learning Across Significant Differences, Personal Engagement, and Linking Theory with Practice). In the process of our investigation, students will work to strengthen their academic reading, writing, note-taking, speaking, and critical reasoning skills. Students will identify areas of particular academic interest and need, and they’ll develop strategies to meet those learning goals in the future.		Lori Blewett	Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR	Spring	Spring
Counseling Methods and Strategies George Freeman psychology	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Weekend				Su 15 Summer	Counseling Methods and Strategies will introduce students to the world of therapeutic skills used in counseling and therapy. Students will develop their active listening skills, group leadership, and explore the counseling theories guiding therapeutic endeavors. Our reading will include personality theory, diagnoses and psychopathology, and ethics. Students will develop through experiential communication skills a range of approaches from behavioral to depth psychology.		George Freeman	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Counter Narratives: Songs and Stories Across Cultures Andrew Buchman, Woochan Shim and Leslie Flemmer American studies cultural studies gender and women's studies language studies media studies music sociology writing	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		Counter narratives are personal stories that alter our understanding of dominant cultural narratives. Detailed descriptions of the particular and the local convey unique personal experiences. Storytelling, songs, biographies, and ethnographies all enable us to engage imaginatively in the lives and experiences of people from different cultures, times, and places. Such counter narratives can document the daily encounters of marginalized people, generate knowledge, and build community. They can expand our understanding of reality, and help us to imagine future possibilities. The stories of young people who understand more than one culture through personal experience often undermine older ideas of social identity. Counter narratives can point us toward a future in which people from diverse cultural backgrounds can co-exist peacefully and learn from one another. How can different forms of literacy such as music or songs, media, and popular culture help generate counter narratives? In this unique and collaborative program between two institutions of higher education, Evergreen and Daejeon University in Korea, we will begin to investigate what it means to understand and tell our own stories, across different cultural domains, through music, storytelling, and learning in community. This program will also serve as an opportunity to support students developing more complex language skills through everyday encounters with each other. Evergreen students who engage with the participating group of visiting Korean students in their English language studies will acquire skills in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). How can examining and sharing stories enable us to develop greater social and academic language skills? Students will mentor each other and collaborate on in-class projects, including ethnographies, story-telling and songwriting workshops, lectures and seminars on films, books, and works of art, field trips and nature walks in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and other individual and small group creative and scholarly projects. Students in this program may earn credit in cultural studies and humanities, musicianship and story-telling, writing and language studies.		Andrew Buchman Woochan Shim Leslie Flemmer		Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Creating Community and Health Through Gardens Marja Eloheimo botany community studies field studies health	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	We will explore ways in which various types of gardens can contribute to community and health in this 8-credit summer class. We will spend much of our time outdoors, visiting medicinal, ethnobotanical, reservation-based, and urban food forest gardens, and engaging in hands-on and community-service learning experiences. We will also consider themes related to sustainability, identify plants, learn herbal, and horticultural techniques, and develop nature drawing and journaling skills. We will deepen our understanding through readings, lecture/discussions, and seminars as well as projects and research. This program is suitable for students interested in environmental education, community development, health studies, plant studies, sustainability, ethnobotany, and horticulture.		Marja Eloheimo	Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Creating Dance Here and Now Robert Esposito aesthetics art history dance somatic studies	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			This focused, one-quarter, dance-based program, involves progressive study in modern dance composition, theory, and technique. Prior dance experience at the beginner/intermediate level is advised.Activities will include regular classes in Nikolais/Louis dance technique, theory, improvisation, composition, performance forum, critique, and seminar. Students will engage in disciplined kinetic activities while studying basic anatomy and dance kinesiology, using a Pilates-based floor barre and Laban movement analysis. Deep somatic work will be based on Feldenkrais’ “Awareness Through Movement”, theories of Gestalt psychology, and principles of creative visualization. Regular work in dance improvisation and composition will encourage personal empowerment, artistic freedom, community, and the enjoyment of beauty through the art of motion. Students will learn basic craft principles of composition: the formal design of space, time, shape and motion, drawing content from their own life experience and past interdisciplinary study to create original dance theatre work. Compositions will be performed weekly in performance forums that include faculty and student-centered critique and analysis.Theory, texts, and seminars will review the history, development, and methodology of dance and movement as fine art, draw distinctions between art and psychotherapy, cultural expression, and compare the creative process in other art forms, such as drawing, painting, and poetry. Seminar will draw on texts in psychology, art history, linguistics, color theory, poetics, and neurophysiology, to develop skills in critical analysis and discourse, as well as situating texts, art and performance in their historical and sociocultural contexts. Writing will balance creative and analytical forms and research styles. The program culminates with a recital of selected student work.		Robert Esposito	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Crime and Punishment (online) Julianne Unsel and Arleen Sandifer law and government policy law and public policy political economy political science sustainability studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	12	12	Day, Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Summer	This program will take a critical look at controversial issues in the criminal justice system, including police misconduct and interrogation, mandatory minimum sentencing, decriminalization of marijuana and prostitution, needle exchange programs, the insanity defense, children tried as adults, privatization of prisons, and physician-assisted suicide. It will be taught via the Internet through the Canvas virtual learning environment , a chat room for live webinars, and e-mail. A one-time face-to-face orientation will take place 7:00 to 9:30 pm on Monday, June 22. Contact instructor for alternate arrangements for the orientation.		Julianne Unsel Arleen Sandifer		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Critical Reasoning Stephen Beck	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	In this intensive writing course, students will learn how to critically evaluate persuasive writing as well as how to craft well-reasoned, persuasive writing of their own. Students will study informal reasoning and develop their own abilities to give good reasons in writing for their own views. This quarter, we will focus on the theme of social media. Students will read various texts published over social media and apply their developing critical reasoning skills by writing a reasoned position paper in response to those texts.		Stephen Beck	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Critical Thought and Social Consciousness through Film Michelle Aguilar-Wells consciousness studies media studies	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				-Laura Bickford, Oscar nominated producer of "Traffic" Film can revolve around complex issues found in society and offer different perspectives on human and societal behavior. Students in the all level class will view and analyze a minimum of 20 films from the big screen, small screen, and documentary categories. The class will be divided into four topical areas: race relations, corporate influence and impacts, LGBT community issues, and a miscellaneous category. Examples of films that may be included are: Crash, Milk, American History X, Wall Street, Grand Torino, 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days, Traffic, Two Spirits, and How to Survive a Plague. Students will review critiques of the films, participate in seminars, use organizing techniques to identify concepts, and review competing and historical perspectives. In addition, students will analyze each film’s individual perspectives, techniques, and impacts. Students will produce reflections and/or film analysis, a final term paper that is a comparative analysis within one of the categories, deep reflective questions for each film, and research work associated with each film category. They will learn to apply critical modes of questioning to issues in their own communities. They will understand the meaning of social consciousness and the value of significant dialogue. Students should be prepared to enter into difficult discussions with civility and respect. Students can expect to examine their own beliefs in light of differing perspectives. Students can expect to receive credit in film analysis, critical thought, and social consciousness or justice. : students in this program must be prepared to view films that offer controversial subject matter and perspectives and may be rated R.		Michelle Aguilar-Wells	Mon Tue Wed	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Critical Thought and Social Consciousness through Film Michelle Aguilar-Wells consciousness studies political science	Program	FR–SOFreshmen–Sophomore	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			-Laura Bickford, Oscar nominated producer of "Traffic"Film can revolve around complex issues found in society and offer different perspectives on human and societal behavior. Students will view and analyze a minimum of 15 films from the big screen, small screen, and documentary categories. The class will be divided into four topical areas: race relations, corporate influence and impacts, LGBT community issues, and a miscellaneous category. Examples of films that may be included are: Crash, Milk, American History X, Wall Street, Grand Torino, Blackfish, Traffic, Missrepresentation, and How to Survive a Plague. Students will review critiques of the films, participate in seminars, use organizing techniques to identify concepts, and review competing and historical perspectives. In addition, students will analyze each film’s individual perspectives, techniques, and impacts. Students will produce reflections, comparative analyses, and a substantial (topic of choice) research paper, deep reflective questions for each film, and research work associated with each film category. They will learn to apply critical modes of questioning to issues in their own communities. They will understand the meaning of social consciousness and the value of significant dialogue. Students should be prepared to enter into difficult discussions with civility and respect. Students can expect to examine their own beliefs in light of differing perspectives. Students can expect to receive credit in political science, critical thought, social consciousness, or social justice. : students in this program be prepared to view films that offer controversial, uncomfortable, highly emotional, or trigger subject matter and perspectives and may be rated R.		Michelle Aguilar-Wells	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO	Winter	Winter
Cultivating Voice: A Writing Tutor's Craft Sandra Yannone education writing Signature Required: Spring	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Day			S 15Spring		This course combines a seminar with a practicum to prepare students to become peer tutors at Evergreen's Writing Center on the Olympia campus. 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 course.		Sandra Yannone	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Cultural Landscapes: Sustainable Communities, Environmental Justice and the Media Therese Saliba, Anne Fischel and Ted Whitesell community studies cultural studies environmental studies media studies sustainability studies Signature Required: Winter	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		How do different cultures, communities, classes, genders and other groups experience and utilize landscapes differently? How do peoples’ stories or histories converge or conflict in relationship to any given place? What are communities doing to build a more just and sustainable future? How do we read power relations in the landscape?Studying “cultural landscapes” means looking at how the land bears the imprint of generations of human cultures. We will learn to read landscapes as primary sources of information about culture, community identity and the relationship between humans and their environment.This program will focus on how the transformations of landscapes are linked to struggles for sustainability and justice. In the exploration of these questions, we will study the foundations of cultural, environmental, media and sustainability studies. Selected topics in sustainability studies will be introduced, including the study of complex systems, climate change, human population, environmental justice, energy and species extinction. We will look at the role of photography and film in shaping our understanding of people, places and resources. We will also learn how people in diverse political, economic and social situations are working to create just and sustainable communities, as we observe, analyze and engage with communities involved in these efforts.We will examine the histories of expansion, colonization, globalization and migration in the Middle East, the American West and the U.S./Mexico border region during fall quarter. In winter, we will examine specific contested landscapes through international case studies of Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Egypt Venezuela and Brazil. The centerpiece of spring quarter will be learning about landscapes of sustainability and justice through active engagement with the communities here in South Puget Sound.Each quarter, students will get hands-on field experience in the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Northwest, through multiple field trips lasting between one and three days. We’ll focus on the importance of regional river systems like the Columbia, Elwha and Duwamish Rivers and we’ll examine the controversies and struggles that different communities and cultures have engaged in regarding their use. We may also visit Mount Rainier, Whidbey Island and the cities of Seattle, Centralia, Shelton and Olympia. Students will learn skills in field observation through the use of field journals, descriptive writing and photography. Students will have the option to develop a practice of photography that reflects on what they have learned to see in the landscape and makes visible some of the contested histories and cultures of the places we are coming to know. Finally, students will gain skills in expository writing and analysis of cultural texts, including literature and films that explore the relationships of communities to their environments and how their identity is influenced by their sense of place.		Therese Saliba Anne Fischel Ted Whitesell		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Current Economic and Social Issues: Explanations, Actions and Solutions Peter Bohmer American studies communication economics media studies political economy political science sociology	Program	FR–SOFreshmen–Sophomore	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		The outcome of current social and economic problems will shape the future for us all. This program focuses on analyzing these problems and developing skills to contribute to debates and effective action in the public sphere. We will address major contemporary issues such as poverty and economic inequality, immigration, sexual violence, incarceration, climate change, and war on a global and national level. We will draw on political science, economics and political economy, sociology, and communication studies for our analysis, with particular attention to dimensions of class, race, gender, and global inequalities.We will build our analyses using data-driven descriptions, narratives of those directly affected, and theories that place issues in larger social and historical contexts. Students will be introduced to competing theoretical frameworks and perspectives for explaining the causes of social problems and their potential solutions (frameworks such as neoclassical economics, liberalism, Marxism, feminism, and anarchism). We will study how social movements have actively addressed the problems and investigate their short- and long-term proposals and solutions. We will also examine how alternative economic and social systems address these issues.Through critical analysis of media representations of current issues, students will learn to create alternative representations in the form of radio broadcasts or podcasts. Students will learn basic recording, editing, writing, and performance skills needed for audio interviews, commentaries, and documentaries.We will choose the specific issues to be addressed in the program as spring 2015 approaches, so that our study will be as relevant as possible. For each topic studied, we will combine readings with lectures, films, and workshops, along with guest speakers and field trips as appropriate to observe problems and responses first hand.Students will write short papers on each of the social and economic issues we are analyzing. You will also in groups examine in more depth and report on one of these areas.		Peter Bohmer	Tue Tue Wed Fri Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO	Spring	Spring
Dance Immersion Jehrin Alexandria dance theater	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	This two-week, Monday through Friday class is for dancers of any experience level. The morning session consists of Core Ballet using the Beamish Bodymind Balancing Technique. This technique, therapeutic in its effect, strengthens the core body muscular system. It is great for people who want more flexibility and strength. The afternoon session is a contemporary dance class, which brings together techniques and styles from ballet and modern dance.		Jehrin Alexandria	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Dangerous Ladies: An Investigation of Significant Women of American Identity in the 20th Century Tacoma Barbara Laners cultural studies gender and women's studies history sociology	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Summer	This class will examine the role of women in the development of America's social, economic, legal, and political history. It will focus on issues ranging from suffrage to the civil rights movement and beyond; all aspects of the gender gap in those spheres will be explored.		Barbara Laners	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Democracy and Free Speech Jay Stansell government law and government policy law and public policy political science	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				May racists burn crosses to express their supremacist views? May protesters burn flags to express their opposition to government policy? The First Amendment is most vulnerable to erosion when we fail to protect expression that some or many find unpopular, offensive, repugnant, indecent, subversive, unpatriotic, heretical, blasphemous, etc. This program will be a comprehensive and critical examination of the wide range of issues implicated by the protection and censorship of expression.We will use the case method to study every major free speech opinion issued by the courts. This intensive study necessarily focuses on the last 90 years, since it was not until well into the 20th century that the United States Supreme Court began to protect speech from governmental suppression. Our study of controversies will include the new challenges presented by hate speech, government-subsidized art, political campaign spending and virtual technologies. Students will be expected to examine critically the formalist free speech paradigms that have evolved and to question the continuing viability of the "free marketplace of ideas" metaphor.Working in legal teams, students will develop appellate briefs on real free speech cases decided recently by the U.S. Court of Appeals and will present oral arguments before the "Evergreen Supreme Court." Students will also rotate as justices to read their peers' appellate briefs, hear arguments and render decisions. Reading for the course will include court opinions, Internet resources and various books and journal articles on our subject. Study will be rigorous; the principal text will be a law school casebook.		Jay Stansell		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Development and Learning: Birth to 14 Terry Ford and Sherry Walton communication education	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This two-quarter program is designed for those interested in exploring the many factors that affect how people become who they are. It is for students who wish to understand more about development and learning, including those who wish to pursue a career in teaching. Participants will explore neurological, social, cognitive, linguistic, and literacy development in children from birth to 14 years of age. They will also examine the implications of “neurotypical” and “neurodiverse” development for individuals, their parents, and their teachers. Neurotypical individuals are those whose development falls within current norms specified by society, psychologists, and medical doctors; neurodiverse individuals are those whose development does not conform to stated norms but who exhibit their own unique strengths, gifts, and challenges.Winter quarter, guiding questions include: (i) What factors shape human development? (ii) How does language develop and affect the learning process? (iii) What are the similarities, differences, and influences of first and second language on development? (iv) What roles do societal norms and expectations play in the expression of development in children’s lives?Spring quarter, guiding questions include: (i) How are neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals alike and different? (ii) How does public schooling impact development of children who are neurotypical and neurodiverse, particularly in the area of literacy acquisition? (iii) How might we advocate for diverse learners? (iv) How is oral language acquisition related to literacy acquisition and how do we evaluate reading development in children?By the conclusion of this two-quarter program, students will be able to: explain how neuro-typical and neuro-diverse humans develop based on a variety of theoretical perspectives and on research about the functions and development of the brain; compare, contrast, and critique a minimum of three theories about some aspect of human development; describe the strengths and challenges of neurodiverse development; explain the relationships of language development, literacy acquisition, and learning; document and assess stages of language development; provide research-based suggestions of how to support the acquisition of English for students who are second language learners; assess children’s understanding of and approaches to making sense of printed text; successfully complete group and individual research projects and use current web-based technologies to support program presentations.Program activities include interactive lectures and workshops, seminars, weekly writing, individual and small group investigations and presentations, and final written assessments. All class work will be submitted electronically.		Terry Ford Sherry Walton		Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter Spring
Digital Audio and Music Composition Arun Chandra aesthetics computer science mathematics media arts music	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	This course will focus on using the computer to create and manipulate digitally generated waveforms. Students will learn how to use the "C" programming language to synthesize waveforms, while learning about their mathematics. Students will create short compositions using FM, additive synthesis, and other synthesis techniques. We will listen to contemporary and historical experiments in sound synthesis and composition, and students will be asked to write a short paper on synthesis algorithms. Students will learn how to program in "C" under a Linux or OS X system. The overall emphasis of this class will be in learning how to address the computer in a spirit of play and experiment, and find out what composition can become. There will be weekly readings in aesthetics, and contemporary research in music composition.		Arun Chandra	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Discovering the Unknown Russia Elena Smith cultural studies geography history literature	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer	This course attempts to inspire a better understanding of today's Russia and the people of Russia through a study of their history, literature, arts, and culture. Everyone who has an interest in exploring Russia beyond the stereotypes of mainstream headlines or history textbooks is welcome. The students will be introduced to certain dramatic events of Russian history through film, literature, and personal experiences of the Russian people. Besides the traditional academic activities, the students will have hands-on experiences of Russian cuisine, song, and dance. Armed with an open mind and led by a passionate native Russian professor, you should find Russia irresistibly attractive, and learn to appreciate the similarities of Russian and American cultures.		Elena Smith	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Discrete Math Brian Walter mathematics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer			Brian Walter	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Diversity and Dissent in Education and the Media Grace Huerta and Laurie Meeker community studies cultural studies education field studies gender and women's studies media arts	Program	FR ONLYFreshmen Only	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			As communities continue to reflect the country's increasingly diverse population, what media representations challenge and support discrimination in our communities, schools and institutions? How can we generate a framework for actions that reject inaccurate representations of human difference, value diverse forms of knowledge and question institutional inequalities? In this program, we will pursue answers to these questions by examining identity, educational history, cultural studies and the media in order to design strategies to support a more equitable school system and to create diverse forms of media expression.We will begin by analyzing a working definition of racism and sexism that frames intentional, as well as unintentional, normalized acts of inequality over time. We will challenge depictions in literature and the media that promote the stereotyping of diverse groups. Through an analysis of anti-racist and anti-sexist case study research and the media, we will also explore the lived experiences of diverse populations whose identities are often impacted by assumptions and disparities found in communities and school settings based upon the social construction of race and gender and the stereotyping of immigrant students. In order to break down such assumptions, students will engage in community service, writing and media analysis over the course of the program. In the fall, community service will take the form of student engagement in student groups at Evergreen, followed by collaborations with community-based organizations in winter.In addition, we will investigate specific everyday actions that media artists, activists and educators generate to confront these inequalities. By incorporating media and writing workshops, qualitative research methods such as interviews and participant observation, we will collect various sources of data and present our work which documents how specific counter-narratives can be created that affirm and support diverse learners to achieve within their schools and communities. Writing workshops will help students develop skills in critical analysis and media analysis, while media workshops (which may include photography, digital video and/or new media) will helps students develop skills in visual literacy and visual expression. Lastly, we will demonstrate our understanding of everyday anti-racist/anti-sexist practices by creating presentations that merge theory, community service and writing. Possible themes that may emerge through our own study may include examining the community and students' funds of knowledge, the use alternative media outlets and the arts as tools of empowerment which specifically recognize our collective cultural hybridity. This program will provide background knowledge and skill development for students interested in careers in teaching, media production, cultural studies and community service.		Grace Huerta Laurie Meeker	Mon Tue Thu	Freshmen FR	Fall	Fall Winter
Documentary Film: Theory and Practice Laurie Meeker media studies moving image	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	This course is designed to introduce students to documentary film theory and practice through screenings, readings, writing, and instruction in digital filmmaking techniques. We will address documentary theory first, examining documentary film form through a series of screenings and readings that address the strategies filmmakers have used to represent “reality." Putting theory into practice, students will learn basic digital cinematography and editing through a series of workshops and exercises as they discover their own approach to documentary practice. Screening and analyzing films will contribute to the development of our own filmmaking practice and critiques of student work are an important part of this process.		Laurie Meeker	Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Drawing Practices: Figurative Studies Bruce Thompson visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			This course focuses on the traditional life-drawing practices of observing and drawing the human figure from live models. Students will use a variety of media ranging from graphite to gouache as they learn to correctly anatomically render the human form. Homework assignments will supplement in-class instruction and visual presentations. Several readings will also be given throughout the quarter. While previous drawing experience is not required, it is recommended.		Bruce Thompson	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Drawing Practices: Foundations Bruce Thompson	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				This course is an introduction to principles and techniques in drawing. Students will gain a working knowledge of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition. Using both wet and dry media, students will experiment with the traditions of hand-drawn imagery. Students will work toward the development of an informed, personal style, aided by research of various artistic movements and influential artists. Students will be required to keep a sketchbook throughout the quarter and complete drawing assignments outside of studio time. Presentations on the history and contemporary application of drawing will contextualize studio work. A final portfolio of completed assignments is due at the end of the quarter.		Bruce Thompson	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Drawing Through Media Gretchen Bennett aesthetics visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	In this Course, , we use contemporary drawing processes mixed with traditional tools and observation methods. We employ critical thought and research, through given texts and viewing experiences, involving visits to local or Seattle galleries and museums. Using simple methods and means, the practice of drawing is approached from both traditional and experimental directions. The focus of this inquiry is on drawing from observation, broadly defined. In-class drawing sessions are complemented by independent, outside of class work and assigned critical readings in art history and theory. We explore contemporary drawing as an expanded field of practice. An introduction to visual literacy, critical thinking, and reflective writing in a contemporary art context, the goals of the course include the development of individual drawing skills, as well as a working knowledge of the histories and contemporary concerns of drawing, and a practical basis for further inquiry into all the visual arts, and beyond. A close read is given to ‘draw’ and ‘media’. The course considers the two principal aspects of drawing today—the conceptual, theoretical discourse, and the areas of human experience that drawing has come to be associated with: informality, authenticity, immediacy, history, memory and narrative. Our work together in this course involves the development of individual lines of inquiry. Students will look closely into their own daily life, in order to connect outwardly to what is meaningful to them. We will use the classroom as a place to pose questions and to show thinking; to cultivate each student’s specific interests and desires within this drawing space, to help each of them to connect course work to their larger concerns. We will explore evolving relationships in collaboration, including between students, as well as with the materials used.		Gretchen Bennett	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Drawing Time Robert Leverich aesthetics architecture art history visual arts	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				This program is for students eager to advance their drawing abilities and deepen their own sense of place in the history of art and image making. In regular drawing studios each week, we will address skills and expression through representational drawing, life drawing, spatial studies, iterative studies and non-representative abstraction, using a variety of old and new tools and media, from vine charcoal to digital collage. Students will be called on to develop a regular drawing practice outside the studio as well and to take on a substantive drawing project for a final exhibition. In lecture/workshops and seminars, we will use drawing as a connecting reference across time and cultures to study history and ideas of art and image making. We will consider how forms, methods and meanings appear, transform and reappear, from cave drawings, alphabets and portraiture to graffiti, maps and the mediations of technology. Students will be asked to do a research project exploring the relationship of drawing and art history to another discipline and to present their findings to their peers. Book possibilities include (Ingold), (Focillon), (Pasztory), (Scolari) and (Dexter). Engaged students will develop a stronger drawing practice, new ideas, a fuller sense of their work in historical and cultural contexts and skill in connecting art making and art history to other disciplines, informing and enriching all three.		Robert Leverich		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Earth Dynamics: Climate, People and History EJ Zita, Bret Weinstein and Nancy Koppelman American studies agriculture biology ecology economics environmental studies history physics sustainability studies	Program	FR–SOFreshmen–Sophomore	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			Earth’s environment has been shaped by human activity for hundreds of thousands of years, since early humans discovered fire. More recently, since Earth warmed out of the last ice age, humans developed agriculture and stable societies enabled the rapid development and self-transformation of cultures. Agricultural activities began to emit greenhouse gases and to change Earth’s air, water and land. People changed as well and began to document their activities, ideas and reflections. Millennia later, modern human societies use fossil fuels and modify landscapes with such intensity that Earth is unlikely to experience another ice age. Both contemporary industrial and ancient subsistence practices are part of the same long story of how human beings have used and shaped the environment and, through it, ourselves.This program will examine how changes in the Earth system facilitated or necessitated human adaptations or evolutions. To Western eyes, until perhaps 150 years ago, the Earth’s resources seemed virtually inexhaustible. Organized human thought and activity unleashed unprecedented powers which reshaped the Earth. Life expectancy increased; arts flourished. The ideas of Enlightenment thinkers and the energies they harnessed seemed to promise unlimited progress. Yet some wondered if progress might have a dark side. They developed critiques of the practices changing how people produced food and materials, traveled and warmed their homes. What can we learn from their voices in the historical record, given what we now know about global warming and other anthropogenic impacts on Earth systems?We’ll ask how human practices changed not only local environments but large-scale global processes. We’ll note patterns of interaction between people and Earth over time. We'll study natural as well as human drivers of climate change, including Sun-Earth interactions, volcanoes and greenhouse gases. We’ll consider the changing role of science in providing the understanding required for people and planet to thrive together. We’ll examine whether/how modern consumer societies are uniquely positioned to hasten and/or slow the dangerous direction in which modern resource use is driving our planet’s ecosystem. Is global warming a disaster, an opportunity or both? How do we adapt now, in the face of the most dramatic change to the Earth system in human history?Our work will include lectures, discussions, workshops, labs, quantitative homework, expository essays, responses to peers’ essays, teamwork and field trips.		EJ Zita Bret Weinstein Nancy Koppelman		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO	Fall	Fall Winter
Ecology of Flight Alison Styring biology ecology environmental studies field studies natural history zoology	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	Flight is one of the most fascinating phenomena in nature. It has evolved independently numerous times across several groups of animals. This program will investigate the evolution of flight and its ecological consequences. We will gain experience with standard methods for studying flying animals as we conduct biodiversity surveys at several field sites in the Olympia area. During the course of this program, we will learn key biological, ecological, and conservation concepts relating to flying organisms as well as common field, and analytical/laboratory methods associated with the study of biodiversity. As a group, we will produce inventories for key taxa (birds, dragonflies, and butterflies) at ecologically important field sites. This is a field-intensive program, and students can expect to spend a substantial amount of time in the field Tuesdays-Thursdays. Early morning work will occur 1-2 mornings per week, starting as early as first light (ca. 4:45 a.m.).Upper division science credit will be awarded for upper division work. A handout will be circulated the first week of class outlining the work and learning expectations for both regular credit and upper division science credit.		Alison Styring	Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Ecology of Grazing and Grasslands in the Pacific Northwest Michael Paros agriculture biology ecology Signature Required: Spring	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This academically rigorous field-based program will provide students with the fundamental tools to manage livestock and grasslands by exploring the ecological relationships between ruminants and the land. We will begin the quarter learning about the physiology of grasses and their response to grazing and fire. Practical forage identification, morphology and production will be taught. Ruminant nutrition, foraging behavior, and digestive physiology will be covered as a precursor to learning about the practical aspects of establishing, assessing and managing livestock rotational grazing operations. Ecological assessments of energy flow and nutrient cycling in grassland systems will be emphasized. We will divide our time equally between intensive grazing west of the Cascades and extensive rangeland systems in the east. Classroom lectures, workshops and guest speakers will be paired with weekly field trips to dairy, beef, sheep and goat grazing farms. There will be overnight trips to Willamette Valley where we will study managed intensive grazing dairy operations and forage production, and Eastern Washington/Oregon where students can practice their skills in rangeland monitoring and grazing plan development. Other special topics that will be covered in the program include: co-evolutionary relationships between ruminants and grasses, targeted and multi-species grazing, prairie ecology and restoration, riparian ecosystems, controversies in public land grazing, interactions between wildlife and domestic ruminants, and analysis of large scale livestock production systems.		Michael Paros		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms Gerardo Chin-Leo biology ecology marine science	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		Coastal waters worldwide have experienced an increase in the occurrence of large concentrations of harmful algal species, now commonly referred to as harmful algal blooms (HAB). HAB species that contain toxins can cause direct mortality of marine life. Humans can be indirectly affected through the consumption of contaminated seafood. Large blooms of non-toxic species can also have negative impacts on aquatic habitats by shading benthic plants or by interfering with the activities of other organisms. Furthermore, if these algal blooms are not grazed or diluted, their decomposition by bacteria can deplete the dissolved oxygen in the water, causing the mortality of aquatic organisms and forming dead zones.This program will study the environmental factors controlling the abundance and productivity of aquatic algae, the ecology of harmful algal species and the possible role of human activities in causing the increase of HAB. In addition, we will examine the efforts of scientists and government agencies to monitor HAB and to control their impact on fisheries and public health. The material will be developed through lectures, labs and field trips. In addition, there will be an independent project to learn about current research on HAB.		Gerardo Chin-Leo	Tue Wed Thu Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Ecopsychology Susan Cummings psychology	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	Mind and nature are inseparable. The natural world is not outside of us or separate from us, but it us. Ecopsychology is an exciting emerging perspective that explores the connection between psychological and ecological health. Many of our psychological ills and our addictions are directly related to our lack of awareness and our perceived disconnection from our natural origins. The very destruction of our habitat is an expression of this lack of connection to the ground of our being. There are many emerging approaches to deal with this, such as the greening of playgrounds, nature-based therapy, architecture that aims to connect us with a healthy habitat, and the exploration of our assumptions. We will explore the historical and cultural influences underlying and leading up to this perceived separation from nature, cultural differences in perspectives, assumptions in psychology, the connections between pathology and this perceived separateness from nature, and the role of connectedness with nature in child development. We will also explore the role of innovation, creativity and Active Hope in ecopsychological healing. Students will review the literature, engage in experiential activities and projects, and brainstorm solutions. Depending on the weather, we may spend some time outdoors.		Susan Cummings	Tue Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Education, Empowerment and Critical Pedagogy Leslie Flemmer education	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	This course introduces students to the theory and the practice of critical pedagogy, an approach to teaching and learning that moves instruction beyond the transmission of content. Critical pedagogy promotes the practice of freedom, collaboration, justice, and community. In this course, students will investigate theoretical perspectives around alternative, critical, and radical education through the writings of Paulo Freire, bell hooks, Henry Giroux, and Joan Wink. We will connect theoretical explorations with practical teaching applications from grades K-12. The course will operate as a learning community with all members embracing the role of both the teacher and learner. This class will include workshops, in-class teaching practices, research, and small-group work as well as critiques and presentations of the readings.		Leslie Flemmer	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Emotional Intelligence and the Art of Communication T. Steven Marshall	Course	GR ONLYGraduate Only	2	02	Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Session I Summer	Emotional Intelligence & the Art of Communication focuses on how leaders, teams, and individuals can excel under pressure by practically applying emotional intelligence (EI) concepts. Students gain an understanding of various EI styles and key aspects of communication, including various communication styles, verbal/nonverbal elements of communication, conflict management, and how their EI and communication style may impact their effectiveness, self-control, and personal adaptability.		T. Steven Marshall	Fri Sat Sun	Graduate GR	Summer	Summer
The Empty Space: Performance, Movement and Theatre Walter Grodzik and Cynthia Kennedy aesthetics consciousness studies cultural studies dance education media studies queer studies somatic studies theater Signature Required: Winter Spring	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		How does imagination respond to the emotional self, the physiology of the body and the psychology of the mind? How can we become more expressive and responsive to our inner selves? This program will explore the interior spaces where performances begin and the exterior spaces where performances are realized. Through the understanding and embodiment of somatic concepts such as awareness, intention, centering, authenticity and the interplay of mind and body, students will have the opportunity to explore the creative imagination as it expresses itself from their own life processes, rather than from externally imposed images, standards and expectations.Students will begin with movement and theatre exercises that center and focus the mind and body in order to open themselves to creative possibilities and performance. Students will also study movement and theatre as a means of physical and psychological focus and flexibility that enable them to more fully utilize their bodies and emotional selves in creating theatrical performance. Students will be invited to explore and enjoy the movement already going on inside their bodies to learn to perceive, interpret and trust the natural intelligence of intrinsic bodily sensations. The class will use experiential techniques derived from several traditions of somatic philosophy. In seminar, students will read a broad variety of texts about creativity, movement, theatre and dramatic literature.The program will include weekly seminars, workshops in movement and theatre, and film screenings of various movement/theatre and theatre productions. We welcome students of all abilities who bring their excitement, commitment and creativity to the performing arts.		Walter Grodzik Cynthia Kennedy		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Engineering Beauty: The Architecture of the Renaissance Daryl Morgan aesthetics art history visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				The great dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Palazzo Medici, La Rotunda of the Villa Capra, St. Peter's Basilica. For a period of nearly three centuries these iconic structures, and hundreds of others, were imagined and then constructed by a group of architect/builders whose work is still admired for its marriage of elegant and innovative engineering with the design principles of classical antiquity. In this course we will examine the work of Brunelleschi, Alberti, Palladio, Michelozzo, da Vinci, Michelangelo and others as we attempt to determine the reasons for the enduring influence of the buildings they designed and the engineering principles they employed. Students will also have the opportunity to build architectural models of these structures as well as working models of the machines that were used to build them.		Daryl Morgan		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Enhanced Grantwriting and Fundraising: Ideas to Realities Don Chalmers writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer			Don Chalmers	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Entomology from Field to Museum Emilie Bess agriculture biology ecology natural history zoology	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend				Su 15 Session II Summer			Emilie Bess	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Entrepreneurial Ventures: Leadership, Marketing, Strategy and Change David Shaw and Dariush Khaleghi business and management economics	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		What is an entrepreneur? What does it take to become an entrepreneur? What is involved in starting up a new venture (for-profit, nonprofit or social)? Where should one focus their attention, and when? Does one stay faithful to the plan, or adapt to a fast-changing environment? And then what? Stay with the budding venture, sell it, or shut it down to move onto something else?This intermediate program builds on the concepts and tools learned in basic business programs (e.g., Business: Innovation, Stewardship and Change; Entrepreneurship and Economic Development) to provide an introduction to entrepreneurship. The focus here is on building skills so students can develop or refine their own individual business plan for a startup venture. Seminar readings will examine advanced topics and approaches to entrepreneurship. In addition, lectures, workshops and additional readings will focus on the areas of macroeconomics, marketing and business strategy to examine how theories and practices in those areas are adapted or adjusted for in an entrepreneurial context.There will be a quarter-long, team-based online business simulation that will build skills in business planning, dynamic business strategy making and financial statement analysis. Each simulation team will complete a draft business plan and make three presentations, two on team performance in the simulation and a third on industry analysis at the end of the simulation. Students should leave the program with a deeper appreciation of emerging issues at the intersection between business and society.		David Shaw Dariush Khaleghi		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development Allen Jenkins business and management leadership studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				A successful business idea is one that survives in the market. However, not all new business ideas are good ones; many are unlikely to succeed, causing serious financial and personal impact on the entrepreneurs who took the chance. Business planning and analysis aids in selecting those ideas with the highest likelihood of success. Students will study evaluation techniques for determining the business feasibility of a new idea (business modeling), methods of performing a market analysis and sales estimates with special focus on spotting market trends and opportunities. Students will learn to appreciate the business plan as an organizational and personal change agent as well as a sales document. Students will study the details associated with starting a functional new business or organization with a seminal assignment, the writing of a business plan worthy of submission to UW Foster School’s Environmental Innovation Challenge or Business Plan Competition.		Allen Jenkins	Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Brenda Hood American studies business and management communication economics government history law and public policy leadership studies political economy Signature Required: Winter	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			What does it mean to be a successful entrepreneur? What does authentic success look like, to the individual, to the organization, to the larger community, and to the economy? Organizations fail or succeed according to their ability to adapt to fluid legal, cultural, political and economic realities. The management of organizations will be a central theme in this program, where the primary focus will be on business, economic, and community development through the lens of sustainability. Management is a highly interdisciplinary profession in which generalized, connected knowledge plays a critical role. Knowledge of the liberal arts or of technological advances may be as vital as skill development in finance, law, organizational dynamics or the latest management theory. An effective entrepreneur must have the ability to read, comprehend, contextualize and interpret the flow of events impacting the organization. Communication skills, critical reasoning, quantitative (financial) analysis and the ability to research, sort out, comprehend and digest voluminous amounts of material characterize the far-thinking and effective organizational entrepreneur.The program will be foundational for forming business pathways to move toward greater cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability. Throughout the program, we will ask: how might entrepreneurs innovate, challenge, and transform their cultures and their environments as well as themselves? One of the goals of this program is to develop a set of competencies that will address this need in an increasingly challenging economic and business climate, as we also engage in developing a well-rounded education. Critical reasoning will be a significant focus in order to explicate certain entrepreneurship principles and their application to the business environment. You will be introduced to the tools, skills and concepts you need to develop strategies for navigating your organization in an ever-changing environment. Class work will include lectures, book seminars, projects, case studies, leadership, team building and financial analysis. Expect to read a lot, study hard and be challenged to think clearly, logically and often. Students can expect to attain a diverse skill set, including entrepreneurship, economics, sustainable business practices, critical reasoning and the ability to integrate business within community development.Fall quarter will focus on entrepreneurship, small business development, sources of innovation and creativity, the learning business, economic development, and basic business principals. We will explore the evolution of systems thinking, sustainability, community building through business development, and continuous process improvement. We will have a field trip to a 2-day Lean conference.Winter quarter will continue developing these themes and how human institutions can achieve optimal results. We will focus on the critical role of managing risk and the use of such tools as Lean, 6 Sigma, organizational learning, continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and the development of meaningful business practices. We will explore on-going tensions between the private sector, nonprofit enterprises, and government as well as the increasing presence of collaborative and networked approaches to pressing intersectoral challenges. To get at this, we will learn about government processes (laws, regulations, and resource allocation) and nonprofit management and what “entrepreneurship through innovation” looks like in these sectors.		Brenda Hood	Mon Wed Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Environmental Analysis Abir Biswas, Carri LeRoy and Clyde Barlow biology chemistry ecology environmental studies field studies geology writing Signature Required: Winter Spring	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Well-designed and accurate chemical, ecological and geological measurements are key to assessing the biogeochemistry of natural ecosystems. This is a field- and laboratory-intensive science program designed for students with solid preparations in general chemistry, biology, geology and precalculus math who want to pursue more advanced investigations of bio-geo-chemical systems. Students will study statistics, geochemistry, analytical chemistry, freshwater ecology and GIS programming. Instrumental techniques of chemical analysis will be developed in an advanced laboratory. Program work will emphasize quantitative analysis, quality control procedures, research design and technical writing.During fall and winter quarters, we will address topics in carbon and nutrient cycling in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, in addition to analytical chemistry, GIS, statistics and instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Students will participate in group projects studying water quality, trophic structure, organic matter and nutrient cycling processes of local watersheds. Analytical procedures based on EPA, USGS and other guidelines will be utilized to measure major and trace anion and cation concentrations and weathering rates in natural systems, and to measure analytes and phytochemicals critical to quantification of leaf-litter decay processes and marine-derived inputs to ecosystem function in freshwater systems. Computers and statistical methods will be used extensively for data analysis and simulation, as well as for work with GIS.In the fall, there will be a week-long field trip to collect natural waters from diverse sites in Eastern Washington. These samples will form the basis for testing and evaluating chemical analysis methods and for developing a quantitative assessment of the geochemistry of the waters. In the winter, students will collect and analyze samples from a suite of ecosystem compartments (e.g., soil horizons, leaves, woody debris, streams, biota) to quantify nutrient storage and cycling on the landscape.Spring quarter will be devoted to extensive project work building on skills developed in the fall and winter. Students will conduct hypothesis-driven experimental design, sample collection, analysis, and statistical interpretations prior to presenting their results in both oral and written form to conclude the year.		Abir Biswas Carri LeRoy Clyde Barlow		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Environmental Challenges and Solutions Ted Whitesell environmental studies sustainability studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	12	12	Day				Su 15 Summer	–	ecological restoration, sustainable agriculture, conservation, resource management, environmental health, climate impacts analysis, environmental justice, environmental advocacy, environmental education, and much more!	Ted Whitesell	Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Ethnobotany Grows in the Garden - Late Summer Intensive Marja Eloheimo Native American studies botany health natural history	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	During this weeklong intensive, students will spend time in the Longhouse Ethnobotanical Garden at Evergreen learning to identify, care for, and use native, edible, and medicinal plants in late summer. Students will participate in workshops, carry out projects, and engage in daily nature journaling, reading, and writing. Plan to spend much of your time outdoors.		Marja Eloheimo	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Europe Since 1500 Stacey Davis	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4, 6, 8	04 06 08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer			Stacey Davis	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
The European City - Independent Learning Contracts Jennifer Gerend architecture community studies cultural studies environmental studies geography government history international studies study abroad sustainability studies Signature Required: Summer	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8, 16	08 16	Day, Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Summer			Jennifer Gerend		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Even When Erased, We Exist: Native American Women Standing Strong for Justice Frances V. Rains Native American studies gender and women's studies leadership studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				Native American women have been erased from history. It is not that they did not exist; it is that they were , omitted from history. At the same time, stereotypes such as "squaw" and "princess" have plagued Native women since 1492. Ironically, the history of Native women has reflected a different reality with a long tradition of standing strong for justice. Native women have stood to protect the lands and the natural world, their cultures, languages, the health of their families, and Tribal Sovereignty. But few learn about these Native women, who consistently defied the stereotypes in order to work for the betterment of their peoples and nations. Drawing upon the experiences and writings of such women, we will explore the ways in which leadership is articulated in many Native American communities. We will critique how feminist theory has both served and ignored Native women. Through case studies, autobiography, literature and films, we will analyze how Native women have argued for sovereignty and developed agendas that privilege community over individuality. We will explore the activism of 20th century Native women leaders, particularly in the areas of the environment, the family system and the law.This program will implement decolonizing methodologies to give voice to some of these women, while deconstructing the stereotypes, in order to honor and provide a different way of knowing about these courageous Native American women, past and present. Students will develop skills as writers, researchers and potential advocates by studying scholarly and imaginative works and conducting research. Through extensive reading and writing, dialogue, art, films and possible guest speakers, we will investigate important aspects of the life and times of some of these Native American women across the centuries.		Frances V. Rains	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
The Evergreen Singers Marla Elliott music	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		No auditions are needed for this continuing singing ensemble. We learn the basics of good voice production and master songs from a wide range of musical idioms. Members of the Evergreen Singers should be able to carry a tune, learn their parts, and sing their parts with their section. This class requires excellent attendance and basic musicianship skills. Credit will be awarded in Chorus.		Marla Elliott	Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Evolution and the Human Condition Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein anthropology biology consciousness studies philosophy of science Signature Required: Winter	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Modern arose about 200,000 years ago, the product of nearly four billion years of adaptive evolution. We are in most ways a generic species. Our morphology and physiology, though staggering and marvelous when considered in isolation, are not special when compared to our nearest relatives and most recent ancestors. But we, uniquely, have transformed the globe and become a threat to the planet on which we still thoroughly depend. What makes humans special is not the process that gave rise to us, nor the forms we take, but the way in which our brains have evolved to innovate and self-program. That cultural/developmental process has allowed bands of to rewrite their mental programs to fit particular ecological opportunities in time and space, and on a longer timescale, to transform the shared human operating system without a corresponding change in our genes. A pre-historical world populated by millions of hunter gatherers transformed within a period of 10,000 years into a world of one billion people consuming traditionally farmed food, and then within the last 200 years into a population of seven billion people surviving on intensive and unsustainable fossil fueled farming, with which only a small percentage have any direct contact. This winter/spring all-level program will focus on the complex adaptive feedback between human culture, genes and post-natal development, and will seek to elucidate the still poorly understood linguistic and evolutionary processes that gave rise to this special relationship. We will read relevant texts on human biology, language, prehistory and evolution, and we will engage man-made systems to build an intuitive understanding of complex adaptive phenomena and design trade-offs. In all aspects of this program we will aim to blaze a trail across new scientific ground—living on the intellectual frontier, discovering and describing yet unknown patterns, as much as learning well established ones. Students who require a program to begin with a refined syllabus would be wise to look elsewhere. The value of this program depends on the adaptability of the participants, and a desire to follow fruitful analytical paths, as well as a willingness to abandon trails that have gone cold. Students who are well suited to the program will be self-motivated, curious, bold and skeptical. Advanced evolution students will be expected to help bring newer students up to speed. Newer students must be willing to seek and accept help from more advanced peers. We will take a week long field trip each quarter. It is not optional and can not be made up.		Heather Heying Bret Weinstein	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Experience Japan Tomoko Hirai Ulmer anthropology international studies language studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day, Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Session I Summer	Experience Japan is an intensive, in-country program that gives students first-hand experience of contemporary Japanese culture, society and language. During the three-week program you will live and take classes at Tamagawa University in Tokyo, engage in activities with Tamagawa students and conduct research on a topic of your choice.Classes at Tamagawa University include regular bilingual classes and seminars specially designed for Evergreen students. Extra-curricular activities will be arranged according to students’ research topics and interests. You will go on field trips to Tokyo's historically and culturally significant sites, including the Kabuki Theatre and Ghibli Museum, and nearby towns such as Kamakura and Hakone. Admission is open to all students regardless of language ability. 2015’s planned departure date is June18 and return date, July10. Interested students should contact faculty via email at ulmert@evergreen.edu and attend an explanatory meeting either on Wednesday, April 1 or Friday, April 3. The past participants will be there to answer your questions.		Tomoko Hirai Ulmer		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Experimental Watercolor -- Creating Space Jill Sattler	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening				Su 15 Session I Summer			Jill Sattler	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Exploring Form and FreedomThrough Performance Andrea Gullickson music theater	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	" " Saint Augustine Martha Graham This program will focus on the study of performance as a powerful method for exploring and expanding our understanding of the critical role of formal structures in providing access to freedom and creativity. Throughout the program we will examine fundamental concepts of music and theater and consider cultural and historical environments that influence the development of and give meaning to the arts. Our work with progressive skill development will require physical immersion into the practices of listening, moving, acting and making music. Theory and literature studies will require the development of a common working vocabulary, writing skills, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking skills. Weekly activities will include readings, lectures, seminars and interactive workshops designed to encourage students to expand and meld their creative interests within an intellectual infrastructure. Daily performance workshops will provide opportunities to gain first-hand understanding of fundamental skills and concepts as well as the transformative possibilities that exist through honest confrontation of challenging experiences. Writing workshops and assignments will encourage thoughtful consideration of a broad range of program topics. This balanced approach to the development of physical craft, artistry and intellectual engagement is expected to culminate in a significant written and performance project.		Andrea Gullickson	Mon Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Field Mycology: Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Noelle Machnicki botany environmental studies field studies natural history	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Day	F 14 Fall				This 8-credit, fall quarter program is intended for both beginning and advanced students who are interested in exploring biology, basic ecology, and natural history though the lens of fungi.Students will participate in active lectures and discussions of reading material to learn about the fundamentals of fungal biology, ecology, and explore connections between fungi, humans, and the environment. Weekly labs and field work will provide students with hands-on workshops on the morphology, identification, and systematics of mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest. Students will learn to formally describe and identify fungi using morphological and microscopic techniques and learn to use a variety of taxonomic resources, including keys and computer programs. At the end of the quarter, students will be able to identify many local mushrooms on sight, including edible, medicinal, and poisonous species. Several day trips will provide students with an opportunity for collecting specimens in varied habitats and to learn about the natural history of western Washington.		Noelle Machnicki	Wed Wed Thu Thu	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Film and Gender Elizabeth Williamson gender and women's studies media studies moving image queer studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend				Su 15 Session II Summer	This course examines film through the lens of gender studies. Both film studies and gender studies will be covered at an introductory level, with additional support and opportunities provided to students with previous experience. We will focus primarily on female-identified performers, producers, and directors, but we will address their work through an intersectional lens, with attention paid to race, sexuality, and transgender studies. There will be one screening with lecture every week; students will watch additional films at home and post weekly screening reports. More advanced students may pursue a research or screenwriting project in lieu of weekly reports.		Elizabeth Williamson	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Financial Accounting, Ethics, & Accountability Allen Jenkins business and management leadership studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				This course is preparatory for careers and future studies in accounting, business, finance, and management. Financial accounting assumes no prior background in accounting. This course will cover the essentials of financial and managerial accounting for small businesses, financial statement analysis, internal control, cash management systems, and ethics. We will explore the significant roles they have in making sound business decisions, and in the management of a business; students will learn about QuickBooks accounting software. Allocating resources rely heavily on concise, credible, and understandable financial information. Anyone who wants to acquire knowledge of accounting, whether to build an effective accounting process, how to get the most out of financial reporting software, or how to use a company’s financial statements, will benefit from this course.		Allen Jenkins	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Food: Coevolution, Community and Sustainability Martha Rosemeyer, Lori Blewett, Thomas Johnson and Karen Hogan agriculture biology ecology history international studies law and public policy political economy sustainability studies Signature Required: Winter Spring	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		What should we eat? How do we define "organic" and "local" food? Are current food system practices sustainable? What does food sovereignty mean? Why are approximately 1 billion of the world’s population starving and another 1 billion “stuffed” or overstuffed? Is change possible and where does one begin?Throughout history, food and cooking have not only been essential for human sustenance, but have played a central role in the economic and cultural life of civilizations. This interdisciplinary exploration of food will take a systems approach as it examines the biology and ecology of food, while also incorporating political, economic, historical and anthropological perspectives around the issue of food security and sovereignty.More specifically, our interaction with nature through the food system will be viewed through the lens of both science and policy. We will take a biological and ecological approach to the production of plants and animals for food, as well as examine the transformation of the “raw stuff of nature” through the processes of cooking, baking and fermentation. Topics span a range of scales from basic chemistry to agriculture, as we explore the coevolution of humans and their foodstuffs. A study of policy will examine origins of the current global food system and the challenges and opportunities of creating a more equitable food system at the local, national and global scale.In fall quarter, we will introduce the concept of food systems and analyze conventional and alternative agricultural practices. We will examine the botany of vegetables, fruits, seed grains and legumes that constitute most of the global food supply and their selection through evolution and domestication. Our policy focus will include a study of food system planning at the local level, the role of economics and national policies, the challenges posed by climate change and the role of various food movements.In winter quarter, we shift our attention to cooking and basic aspects of nutrition. We will examine animal products, as well as the chemistry of cooking, baking and food preservation. Additionally, the structure of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, as well as antioxidants, minerals and vitamins will be discussed. Seminar will focus on issues of global hunger, obesity, food sovereignty, farm-worker justice, and international food movements. Finally, we will study the basic physiology of taste and smell, critical for the preparation of food.In spring quarter, we will examine will examine the relationship between food and microbes from several different perspectives. Specifically we will examine fermentation, produce specific fermented foods, while studying the underlying microbial ecology. We will also consider topics in microbiology, as they relate to both food safety and food preservation, and the microbiome of the gut. Seminar will focus on cultural aspects of food.Students will directly apply scientific concepts learned in lectures to experiments in the laboratory and kitchen. Field trips will provide opportunities for observing food production, processing and citizen participation in the making of local food policy. Program themes will be reinforced in workshops and seminar discussions focused on topics addressed by such authors as Pollan, Patel and Mintz.		Martha Rosemeyer Lori Blewett Thomas Johnson Karen Hogan		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Forensics and Criminal Behavior Rebecca Sunderman, Eirik Steinhoff, Andrew Brabban and Toska Olson biochemistry biology chemistry communication gender and women's studies mathematics physiology sociology writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		How can we think analytically and critically about crime in America? Why is crime such a central focus in modern American society? How is a crime scene analyzed? How are crimes solved? How can we prevent violent crime and murder? This program will integrate sociological and forensic science perspectives to investigate crime and societal responses to it. We will explore how social and cultural factors including race, class and gender are associated with crime and criminal behavior. In addition, we will consider criminological theories and explore how social scientists can help identify offenders through criminal profiling and forensic psychology.Through our forensics investigations, we will examine subjects including biology, chemistry, pathology and physics. We will study evidentiary techniques for crime scene analysis, such as the examination of fingerprints, DNA, blood spatter, fibers, glass fractures and fragments, hairs, ballistics, teeth, bones and body remains. Students will learn hands-on laboratory and field approaches to the scientific methods used in crime scene investigation. Students will also learn to apply analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills to collect and interpret evidence. Students can expect seminars, labs, lectures, guest speakers and workshops, along with both individual and group project work.This is an introductory program about science, critical thinking and the perspectives of sociology, chemistry and biology through the lens of crime analysis. Students interested in developing their skills in scientific inquiry, critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies should consider this program. Students who may not consider themselves to be "science" students are encouraged to enroll.		Rebecca Sunderman Eirik Steinhoff Andrew Brabban Toska Olson		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Foundations of Washington State’s Governance System Stephen Buxbaum history political economy	Course	JR–SRJunior–Senior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring		Washington State’s local governance system was forged during two of our nation’s great mass democratic political actions – the Populist and Progressive movements. The cultural, economic and political forces that informed our state’s creation and development provide insight into how social movements develop and what factors contribute to their success and failure. Students will engage in primary source research of events that occurred following Washington’s territorial years to just prior to World War I. Class sessions will be interactive, combining presentations by the instructor and guests with seminar discussions. Learning objectives include developing student's critical thinking and writing skills.		Stephen Buxbaum	Mon	Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
French - First Year I (A), II, III Judith Gabriele language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This year-long sequence of courses in French emphasizes mastery of basic skills through a solid study of grammatical structures and focus on interactive oral activities. Classes use immersion style learning and students are surrounded by authentic French from the start. Student work encompasses all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will develop accurate pronunciation, build a useful vocabulary, work regularly in small groups and learn conversational skills. Classes are lively and fast-paced with a wide variety of creative, fun activities including music, poetry, videos, role-play, and web sites. Winter quarter themes focus on regional French traditions, cuisine, fables and poetry. Spring quarter themes focus on development of reading skills through tales, legends and viewing Francophone films from the Francophone world alongside grammatical study. Through aloud reading and discussions in French, students will acquire vocabulary proficiency, accurate pronunciation, fluidity, and dialogues. Throughout the year, students use the Language Laboratory to accelerate their skills.		Judith Gabriele	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
French - First Year I (B) Judith Gabriele language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				This first quarter of the year-long sequence of courses in French emphasizes mastery of basic skills through a solid study of grammatical structures and focus on interactive oral activities. Classes use immersion style learning and students are surrounded by authentic French from the start. Student work encompasses all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will develop accurate pronunciation, build a useful vocabulary, work regularly in small groups and learn conversational skills. Classes are lively and fast-paced with a wide variety of creative, fun activities including music, poetry, videos, role-play, and web sites. Students can choose to continue on in Winter quarter by joining the Tuesday/Thursday course.		Judith Gabriele	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
French - Second Year I, II, III Judith Gabriele language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This year-long course is designed for those who are in between Beginning and Intermediate Level, but beyond basic Beginner level. It is targeted to bring student skills up with overview and review of first year structures moving quickly to more advanced grammar. Classes will be conducted entirely in French. Students need to have a working knowledge of basic structures, particularly present and past tenses. The primary objectives are communicative interactions in French, alongside enhanced development of grammatical proficiency. Students will practice all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will learn not only to express themselves in French, but to understand written and spoken French and discover much they didn't know about themselves. Fall quarter Students will develop reading skills through short stories and poetry. Winter quarter themes will include theater scenes, role-play and work with films. Spring quarter students will read a short novel and work with its companion film. Throughout the year, students use the Language Laboratory to accelerate their skills.		Judith Gabriele	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
French, Intensive Marianne Bailey language studies	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	This course is appropriate for beginners and for low and high intermediate students who wish to improve oral proficiency. All instruction is in French. The summer is the perfect time to concentrate on French language. This course offers basic communicative skills, both structures and vocabulary, which allow you to function comfortably in French speaking areas. It is also excellent for past students of French who want to gain oral fluency. Be prepared to work hard both in class and outside class and to learn more French than you might imagine possible in a short five weeks.		Marianne Bailey	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Fundamentals of Photojournalism Shauna Bittle communication media studies visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	Fundamentals of Photojournalism will introduce students to the practice of professional photojournalism. Students will learn to approach situations with an eye toward comprehensive, in-depth and authentic photo documentation. Weekly assignments will be based on the LIFE Formula for Visual Variety in the Photo Story, with focus on image content and effective composition. Students will learn to edit images thoughtfully and present them on the page. The course will also cover industry expectations for professional photojournalists. Students will learn to follow A.P. standards for professional caption information and will study the Code of Ethics adopted by the National Press Photographers Association. Students will be asked to do online research and write response pieces to award-winning work in the field of photojournalism. Texts will include readings from Ken Kobre's , Vicki Goldberg's , and . Students will be expected to identify and gain access to situations with visual storytelling potential, and to be able to tie the situations to the issues of our day. Weekly critique sessions will provide opportunity to give each other feedback on the effectiveness of visual communication. Seminars will cover readings on professional practices and the impact of photojournalism. At the end of the session, students will be expected to present a photo story or picture essay in the form of a magazine layout with captions and text.		Shauna Bittle	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Furniture Design John Shattuck visual arts Signature Required: Spring	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring				John Shattuck	Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Gateways for Incarcerated Youth Chico Herbison American studies cultural studies education Signature Required: Fall	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This program offers Evergreen students the opportunity to co-learn with individuals incarcerated in a maximum-security institution for juvenile males. It is high stakes work that demands consistent engagement—approximately 10-12 hours a week in class and 4-6 hours a week at the institution (including travel time). The learning of students enrolled in this program fuels and is fueled by the learning of the incarcerated students.A fundamental principle of the Gateways program is that every person has talents given to them at birth and valuable experiences that can contribute to our shared learning. It is our job as human creatures to encourage each other to seek out and develop our passions and gifts. These values are manifested in the practices of popular education, which will serve as both the process and the content of our work. Our goal is to create an environment in which each person becomes empowered to share their knowledge, creativity, values and goals by connecting respectfully with people from other cultural and class backgrounds. All students will wrestle with topics in diversity and social justice alongside other subjects chosen by the incarcerated students—the main feature of popular education is that it empowers those seeking education to be the local experts in shaping their own course of study.Popular education works through conscientization, the ongoing process of joining with others to give a name to socioeconomic conditions, to reflect critically on those conditions, and thereby to imagine new possibilities for living. In order to do this work successfully, students will practice learning how to meet other learners "where they are at" (literally, in order to better understand the conditions that put some of us in prisons and others in colleges). Students will also develop or hone their skills in contextualizing and analyzing socioeconomic phenomena. Most importantly, students will learn that solidarity does not mean "saving" other people or solving their problems—it means creating conditions that allow them to articulate those problems through genuine dialogue and supporting them as they work toward their own solutions. Program participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how different individuals access and manifest their learning as they gain experience in facilitating discussions and workshops. In the process of collectively shaping the Gateways seminar, they will also learn how to organize productive meetings and work through conflict. Each quarter, students will take increasing responsibility for designing, implementing and assessing the program workshops and seminars. Throughout the year we will seek to expand our collective knowledge about various kinds of relative advantage or privilege while continually working to create a space that is welcoming and generative for all learners.High stakes community-based work requires trust, and trust requires sustained commitment. This program requires that all participants be ready to commit themselves to the program for the entire academic year.		Chico Herbison		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
General Biology Clarissa Dirks biology	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	Living systems will be studied on the molecular, cellular, and organismal level. Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to, biomolecules, cell structure and function, genetics, gene expression and regulation, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, introduction to ecology, plant and animal physiology, and the scientific method. The lab component will reinforce concepts and ideas explored in lectures, readings, and workshops. Some components of our work will take us outside to do field surveys and learn about the ecosystem and habitats around us. This biology course is excellent preparation for students interested in taking more advanced life science courses or for future work in environmental science.		Clarissa Dirks	Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
General Chemistry Lydia McKinstry and Paula Schofield chemistry	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This one-quarter program will offer an intensive introduction to the concepts and methods of college-level general chemistry. We will use an organizing theme that is based on the cycles and transformations of matter and energy at a variety of scales in both living and nonliving systems. Use of quantitative methods will be emphasized in all areas of the program, providing additional insights into these processes. Students will undertake assignments focused on interpreting and integrating all of the topics covered. Our work will emphasize critical thinking and quantitative reasoning, as well as the development of proficient writing and speaking skills.Program activities will include lectures, small-group problem-solving workshops, laboratories and field trips. Students can expect to spend at least a full day in lab each week, maintain laboratory notebooks, write formal laboratory reports and give formal presentations of their work. Group work will also include reading and discussion of topics of current or historical significance in chemistry. This will be a rigorous program, requiring a serious commitment of time and effort on the part of the student. Overall, we expect students to end the program with the ability to reason critically, solve problems and have hands-on experience with general chemistry.This program provides the equivalent of a yearlong course in general chemistry and will give students the chemistry prerequisite needed to pursue upper division work in chemistry, biochemistry and environmental science.		Lydia McKinstry Paula Schofield		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
General Chemistry I with Lab Rebecca Sunderman chemistry	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	We will begin the study of general chemistry by exploring the structure of the atom and the nature of the chemical bond and then proceed towards an understanding of molecular geometry. This will lead us to discussions of the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and properties of gases. Issues of chemistry and society will also be discussed and incorporated. In the laboratory we will work to develop the skills needed to be successful in a chemistry lab. In particular we will focus on measurements, solutions, and possibly some spectroscopy. This is part one of a two-course sequence, that together cover one year of general chemistry with lab.		Rebecca Sunderman	Mon Mon Tue Wed Wed Thu Fri Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
General Chemistry II with Lab Harrison Neal chemistry	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	This course is designed to offer the equivalent of the second half of a year-long course in general chemistry. The topics to be presented will include thermochemistry, properties and physical changes of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and aqueous equilibria. Additional topics in electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and coordination chemistry may be presented if time permits. Course activities will include lectures, small-group problem-solving workshops, and laboratories. Laboratory work will build upon the skills learned in General Chemistry I, and provide hands-on experience with additional methods relevant to the topics presented in lecture. This is part two of a two course sequence, that together cover one year of general chemistry with lab.		Harrison Neal	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
General Chemistry with Laboratory I, II, III David Smith chemistry	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	6	06	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Chemistry is the foundation for everything around us and relates to everything we do. These courses provide the fundamental principles of general chemistry. They also provide the prerequisites for advanced chemistry, health sciences, and medical offerings. These courses also provide a basic laboratory science for students seeking a well rounded liberal arts education. This is the first course in a year-long general chemistry sequence. Topics covered in fall quarter include unit conversions, electron structures, and chemical bonding and will include related laboratory experiments. General Chemistry II builds upon material covered in General Chemistry I. Topics covered in winter quarter include thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, and acid-base equilibria. Lab work will complement in-class learning. General Chemistry III will continue with acid-base chemistry, pH, complex ion equilibria, entropy, and transition metals, as well as other related topics. This quarter also includes a lab section that will complement the course work.		David Smith	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Geometry Neal Nelson education mathematics	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	This class is an introduction to both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry suitable for teachers or others interested in gaining a deeper understanding of mathematics, mathematical proof, and the historical and conceptual evolution of geometrical ideas. The course will concentrate on problem solving and the development of mathematical skills, particularly proofs, with the goal of understanding the major conceptual developments in the history of geometry. Class activities will be primarily reading, problem solving, and discussion with lectures as needed. The course is suitable for middle and secondary math endorsements.		Neal Nelson	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Geopolitics, Energy, Economics and Stewardship of the Pacific Northwest Ralph Murphy and Zoe Van Schyndel business and management economics environmental studies political economy political science sustainability studies	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		This program examines the political, ecological and energy-related foundations of the Pacific Northwest’s culture and economy. The unique mix of energy, natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing, military, high technology and finance have created a diverse cultural and economic base. The regional economy, led by manufacturing, agriculture, forest products and finance, served the region well during most of the 20th century, creating a variety of sources of employment and opportunities for families to achieve a high quality of life.Changes in the late 20th and early 21st century present new challenges. As we explore these changes, our goals are to define a concrete vision of a sustainable economy in the Pacific Northwest that will account for employment, prosperity and preservation and restoration of the environment, as well as to examine the roles public policy and entrepreneurship can play to ensure it is achievable, and to understand why it is important to transition to a sustainable future. We believe innovation, creativity and stewardship will help achieve the goals of this program to positively benefit the region.Three overarching topics will be explored in depth. Pacific Northwest energy regimes—including natural gas, hydroelectric sources and emerging technologies of tidal, geothermal and wind—will be examined. Energy is vital to the Pacific Northwest because of the comparative advantages on price the region has long enjoyed. We will examine the composition of, and changes in, the regional economy, including how to understand key economic relationships, how technology and other emerging sectors impact education, demographics, employment, wage structures and demands for infrastructure and tax base. To fully understand energy and the regional economy, we will integrate considerations of how economics, governance and ecology are now at critical turning points.This program is organized around class work that includes lectures, workshops, book seminars and field trips. Assignments will include seminar papers, field trip reports, briefing papers, individual and team research and a final project and presentation.		Ralph Murphy Zoe Van Schyndel	Tue Tue Wed Thu Fri Fri	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
German, Beginning I (A),II,III Marianne Hoepli language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Komm und lern Deutsch! This year-long sequence of courses for beginning German students will cover basic grammatical concepts, vocabulary, and conversation. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, reading, translating, and writing standard high German. Students will also learn about culture, traditions, and customs of the German people, new and old. Through involvement in children’s stories, music, and activities in the language laboratory, students will also become familiar with idiomatic expressions. By the end of the year, students will improve their oral skills to the point of discussing short films and modern short stories and learning how to write a formal letter, a resumé, or a job application. Classes will use a communicative method and will move quickly toward being conducted primarily in German.Taught by a NATIVE SPEAKER.		Marianne Hoepli	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
German, Beginning I (B) Marianne Hoepli language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				Komm und lern Deutsch! This beginning course is part of a year-long sequence of courses for beginning German students will cover basic grammatical concepts, vocabulary, and conversation. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, reading, translating, and writing standard high German. Students will also learn about culture, traditions, and customs of the German people, new and old. Through involvement in children’s stories, music, and activities in the language laboratory, students will also become familiar with idiomatic expressions. By the end of the year, students will improve their oral skills to the point of discussing short films and modern short stories and learning how to write a formal letter, a resumé, or a job application. Classes will use a communicative method and will move quickly toward being conducted primarily in German. Taught by a NATIVE SPEAKER.		Marianne Hoepli	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Give and Take: Reflecting on Helping Others Joli Sandoz education literature philosophy writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Weekend			S 15Spring		To whom do we give, and from whom do we take? What is the social "language" of giving and receiving? And what characterizes respectful and mutual relationships between givers and receivers of services, in professional settings? We’ll read, think and write about these questions first in our own lives, and then within the contexts of the human service, medical, writing, teaching, law, community organizing and social justice professions. Writing will be our primary (though not the only) mode of inquiry, as we acknowledge and learn from attention directed toward our own lives and those of others. Members of will draw on empathy and personal experience in addition to our readings, to produce short pieces of story- and experience-based nonfiction. Because this is in part a writing program, it is also a reading program; participants will be expected to read carefully factual and creative assigned texts, with attention to both content and the writer’s craft. Our work in class will include instruction in making decisions ethically, in reading for information and to understand and appreciate creative texts, and in writing to engage and educate readers. Another important part of our work together will be discussing our readings and the writing produced by program members. In all program efforts, we will be especially attentive to the following lines of inquiry and their implications: how best to address inequities and complexity within service relationships, and how to draw on personal energy and knowledges to serve the common good. To lend our classroom work particularity, one focus will be on relationships and reciprocity between people who are abled and people who are disabled by prevailing environmental and social arrangements. Sustainability of personal efforts to reach out to others will be an important consideration.Program participants must be willing to share their writing with all program members for response, in person and in a program-only space online. Previous creative writing experience is not required. Please note that this is not a psychology program, although our work will center on working with people; we will draw on tools and methods of analysis from the fields of writing, literature and ethical decision making.		Joli Sandoz	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Government In An Evolving Democracy Artee Young American studies government law and government policy law and public policy political science	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	12	12	Day				Su 15 Summer	The defining question for this class is: What good is government? Why do we pay for “government” and what does it give “Us?” Why does Washington State have the most regressive tax structure in the United States and the second highest national college tuition rate? Why do western states, including ours, have a citizen initiative process? How do United States Supreme Court rulings affect ideas, policies and laws about gender, marriage, gun control, education and media? What is the role of both state and Federal government in: Food production? Housing? Privacy? Water? Health? Education? What is infrastructure and how does state-level investment in construction differ from that invested in human-delivered social/educational services? Why are roads, bridges and dams mentioned in the media only when they fail? How do gun laws like “Stand Your Ground” relate to the criminal justice system? Why are food, clothing, shelter and water so expensive? This course provides students with theoretical and pragmatic knowledge about how government and democratic systems function in the United States and in the State of Washington. The approach to this body of information focuses on national, state, and local branches of government. Themes include, but are not limited to, federalism, states' rights, and citizens' participatory governance and individual rights. Readings will include U. S. Supreme Court and Washington State court cases. Students will write short papers, maintain a journal on the reading assignments, participate in class discussions, and work in groups to complete a final project. The class will include field trips to the Temple of Justice (Washington State Supreme Court), the Washington State Archives, the Washington State Library, the Washington State Legislative building as well as visits with state representatives, senators and local officials. Credit may be awarded in civics, government and political science. Parts of the curriculum may also contribute to coursework expectations for various teaching endorsements.		Artee Young	Mon Wed Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Grammar for Teachers Jon Davies education writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	Writing is critical to learning and a vital tool for communication. Improving the teaching of writing can improve student writing. Effective teachers of writing gain insight from their own writing experiences and also that of their peers. English grammar provides many challenges for writers as they move from early drafts to finished pieces of writing. Decades of research suggests that teaching grammar in isolation has little, if any, effect on student writing. In this course we will explore English grammar in the context of our own writing, including issues of style, punctuation, and mechanics. Through the process of addressing grammar in our own writing, we will develop strategies to support student writers in the classroom. Even though this course is especially suited for educators and undergraduate students interested in education, all writers interested in polishing their writing are welcome.		Jon Davies	Tue Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Grammar in Context Emily Lardner	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter					Emily Lardner	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Grant Writing and Fundraising: Ideas to Realities Don Chalmers writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend			S 15Spring		This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of grant writing and fund raising. After an orientation to contemporary philanthropy and trends, students will learn how to increase the capacity of an organization to be competitive for grants and other donations. We will share ways 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 their project idea, outline the main components of a grant and prepare a brief common application.	Non-profit grantwriting and fundraising; government resource development.	Don Chalmers	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Grant Writing and Fundraising: Ideas to Realities Don Chalmers writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend		W 15Winter			This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of grant writing and fund raising. After an orientation to contemporary philanthropy and trends, students will learn how to increase the capacity of an organization to be competitive for grants and other donations. We will share ways 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 their project idea, outline the main components of a grant and prepare a brief common application.	Non-profit grantwriting and fundraising; government resource development.	Don Chalmers	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Grant Writing and Fundraising: Ideas to Realities Don Chalmers writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Weekend	F 14 Fall				This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of grant writing and fund raising. After an orientation to contemporary philanthropy and trends, students will learn how to increase the capacity of an organization to be competitive for grants and other donations. We will share ways 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 their project idea, outline the main components of a grant and prepare a brief common application.	Non-profit grantwriting and fundraising; government resource development.	Don Chalmers	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Grantwriting Essentials Sylvie McGee	Course	JR–GRJunior–Graduate	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Summer			Sylvie McGee	Mon		Summer	Summer
The Graphic Novel Steve Blakeslee literature visual arts writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Evening		W 15Winter	S 15Spring		In the past decade in particular, graphic novels have become recognized as an important form of storytelling, shaping contemporary culture even as they are shaped by it. These book-length, comic-art narratives and compilations employ a complex and iconic visual language. Combining and expanding on elements associated with literature, 2-D visual art, and cinema, the medium offers unique opportunities for reader immersion, emotional involvement, and even imaginative co-creation. We will carefully examine each text at multiple levels of composition, from single frames to the work as a whole, and read selected theory, criticism, and commentary, including Scott McCloud’s seminal and Matt Madden’s ingenious . As writers, students will develop and articulate their new understandings by means of response papers, visual analyses, bibliographic summaries, and other activities as assigned. Each quarter our studies will conclude with final projects focused on particular artists, works, and themes, or on the creation of original graphic narratives. Finally, while this is not a studio art course, we will experiment with drawing throughout the program as a way to develop an artist’s-eye view of comic art. Our overall goal is to develop an informed and critical perspective on this powerful medium.		Steve Blakeslee	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter Spring
Greece and Italy: An Artistic and Literary Odyssey Bob Haft, Stephen Beck and Ulrike Krotscheck art history classics history Signature Required: Winter	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		The legacy of the Greek and Italian cultures in the Western world—from the Minoan world to that of the Italian Renaissance—continues to hold considerable sway over contemporary cultures. The great writings and powerful visual arts that were produced in Greece and Italy established standards of excellence that succeeding generations have both struggled against and paid homage to up to the present day. In this program, we will study two of the most dynamic and seminal cultures in Western history: Classical Greece and Renaissance Italy. We will read primary texts from the periods we study (e.g., Homer's , Aeschylus' and Dante’s ), as well as contemporary offerings like Mary Renault's . By coming to a greater understanding of this rich and often controversial legacy, we expect to learn a great deal about ourselves as well. We do not approach the pots, poems or palaces of the past as mere artifacts, but as living expressions of ideas and ideals that deserve serious consideration—not only in terms of their influence, but also in terms of their contemporary viability. Thus, Plato and Michelangelo (to name a couple of examples) can help us deepen our understanding of the nature of human love; Virgil and Dante have much to teach us about the intersection of piety and politics. Fall quarter ("Naissance"), we will investigate the rise of the Greek , or city-state, from the ashes of the Bronze Age Aegean civilizations. In addition to reading primary source materials, both literary and archaeological, we will study the architecture, archaeology, sculpture and painted pottery of the ancient Greek world. To further our understanding, students will also elect to study either the Latin language or the basics of drawing. Winter quarter ("Renaissance"), our focus will be on the Roman appropriation of Greek art and thought and the later Florentine rediscovery and interpretation of the Classical past. We'll study how 15th-century Italians used the ideas they found in classical literature and learning as the basis for revolutions both in artistic practices and the conception of humanity. In order to learn more about the legacy of Western art and its conception of the visual world, we will also learn the basics of photography.In spring, we will build on the previous two quarters' work. Our work will combine studies of both the ancient Greeks and Romans and the Renaissance Italians and students will be expected to produce a major research paper dealing with some aspect of those worlds.		Bob Haft Stephen Beck Ulrike Krotscheck		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Green Nature, Human Nature Emily Lardner and Karen Hogan botany ecology environmental studies sustainability studies writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8, 12	08 12	Evening and Weekend			S 15Spring		Plants keep the Earth and all of us alive. In , we will explore connections and intersections between "green nature"—the beautiful and fascinating realm of plant biology—and human nature. Students will develop a solid foundation in green nature—plant biology—and learn to do qualitative research as they explore how people think and feel about plants. These two questions will guide our work: Whether you’ve been a plant lover all your life or are just starting to notice the green nature around you, this program will introduce you to key concepts in plant biology and ecology and help you develop your skills of observation. We will approach the study of plants through biology and ecology with a mixture of readings, lectures, field observations and laboratory work. We will explore how people think and feel about plants—favorite house plants, flower and vegetable gardens, tree-lined streets, wild forests—by designing and conducting qualitative research studies tied to program readings. Students will engage in a range of learning activities, including frequent short writing exercises designed to increase your understanding of critical biological concepts and your ability to communicate them to non-scientists. Students will also be guided through the process of doing a qualitative research study, exploring current issues in plant-people relationships, conducting interviews and interpreting transcripts, and presenting their results in a formal research paper. Students will also keep field journals, and participate together in at least one community-based plant-related project (such as Native Plant Salvage or Kiwanis Food Bank Garden. The twelve-credit version of the program will overlap with the eight-credit version, and will feature an additional evening of class for hands-on work to develop more depth and detail in the scientific study of plants.		Emily Lardner Karen Hogan	Mon Wed Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Health: A Biopsychosocial Inquiry Carrie M. Margolin, Wenhong Wang and Carolyn Prouty biology health physiology psychology sociology	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			Is ADHD a real disease? Should vaccinations be mandatory? When, if ever, should health care be rationed? Are eating disorders contagious? Should Evergreen ban smoking? Questions such as these arise in the intersections of public and private health, and demand that we examine our individual beliefs and practices, our biological selves, and our medical policies and institutions.This two-quarter interdisciplinary program will build a background in human biology, introductory psychology, and sociology, affording students the knowledge to help make informed analytical choices in their own lives, and to investigate health and health policies from a societal level. Attaining good health is a multifaceted process, therefore our exploration of healthy lifestyles will include an exploration of physiological, psychological, financial, and emotional health. We will learn what choices and decisions we can make that will lead to a better quality of life throughout the lifespan.Enhancing our study of human systems biology (introductory anatomy and physiology in fall and winter, introductory nutrition in winter), we will examine topics such as cancer, tobacco, and HIV/AIDS, the Affordable Care Act, how cultures interact with medical systems, and end-of-life decision-making. Our study of nutrition will include current controversies and new trends in nutritional research and the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and lipoprotein metabolism in common diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.These specific topics will provide the platform to explore concepts in medical sociology such as health care systems, social and cultural constructions of health and illness, the social determinants of health, role development of health care professionals and their relationships with patients, and ethical issues confronted by health care professionals.The program format will include workshops, lectures, films, seminars, physiology labs, guest presentations and group and individual projects. We will focus on clarity in oral and written communication, critical thinking skills, basic microscopy and dissection skills, and the ability to work across significant differences.Students who complete both quarters will have a solid foundation in human physiology, psychology, and medical sociology with a working knowledge of the biological, social and ethical principles relating to human health and public health. Credit may be earned in introduction to human anatomy and physiology, introduction to psychology, and medical sociology.		Carrie M. Margolin Wenhong Wang Carolyn Prouty		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Health from the Inside Out (Class meets at Grays Harbor College) Rebecca Chamberlain and Cindy Beck biology botany community studies cultural studies health history literature outdoor leadership and education writing	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	8	08	Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		During this year-long program, we will explore the human experience and health from the inside out. What can we do to achieve healthy bodies, minds, and spirits, sometimes referred to as being in the “flow?” Combining science and humanities, we will look at our relationships to food, family, community, culture, movement, fitness, and the environment. Through a study of theory and practice, we will learn to cultivate healthy patterns and lifestyles that develop the body and mind, creativity and human potential, and sustainable relationships with our communities and the natural world. Food For Thought: What is our relationship to food? How does it sustain healthy individuals and communities? How does it affect human potential? What is the role of food in diverse cultures? What is its influence on the history and environment of the places we live? As we explore themes through science, history, culture, literature, folklore, and social media, we will ask: How does the food we eat nourish our cells [another community], and how do our thoughts influence our cells and well-being? We will study nutrition through a practical physiological platform as well as through the tantalizing effects food has in enhancing the senses, creating culture and identity, and through its symbolism in literature, memoirs, films, historical, and journalistic accounts. Students will develop skills of analysis, writing, and performance as they explore the stories, myths, cultural and family traditions around food, from hunting and gathering and early agricultural communities to the global economic, political, and nutritional issues that challenge the world today. Participants will research locally raised and harvested foods including their cultural, environmental, nutritional, and economic influences. Research projects will culminate in a media campaign to promote local foods and connect themes to the larger community. In the Flow: We will deepen our understanding of health, fitness, creativity, and well-being as we continue to train our minds and bodies. How do people achieve their peak potential? What are the principles of movement and mindfulness that give us clues to how the body's healing processes work? From science and medicine to psychology and contemplative practices, we will explore anatomy, physiology, psychoneuroimmunology, epigenetics, exercise, and psychosomatic processes. We will look at fitness versus sports in our society, and how we can incorporate movement into everyday life. Humans need to move and are not made to be sedentary; how has this relatively new phenomenon become a health issue? We will also explore the role of creativity, emotional, and spiritual health, as we look at a variety of diverse philosophic, psychological, historical, cultural, artistic, and literary traditions. As we analyze texts from the world’s literary, mythic and wisdom traditions, we will ask: what have different cultures and traditions suggested about how to achieve balance and well-being? How can we maximize various physiological and psychological processes that integrate our interior lives and imagination with outer experiences and healthy patterns? How does this help us cultivate relationships to our communities and the natural world? Field-trips and activities will encourage both collaborative and self-motivated learning, and students will continue to refine their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through research and writing projects, essays, poems, and memoirs about health and movement. The Power of Place: We will continue our study of health and the human experience by looking at our interactions with the environment; how does it nourish us, and how do we nurture it? How do healthy patterns help us cultivate relationships to our communities and the natural world? We will explore the role of the physical senses, natural history, literature, and practices of writing, walking, and pilgrimage--even stargazing and basic wilderness skills--as we engage with the natural world through multicultural and interdisciplinary perspectives. We will study local landmarks, historical sites, and native flora and fauna, through scientific research, essay writing, community studies, oral history, art, performance, journalism, or media projects. Fieldtrips, assignments, and activities will encourage both collaborative and self-motivated learning. Students will look at issues unique to their local environment as well as conditions in the global environment. They will choose important issues to focus on, and present their work through final projects and public presentations.		Rebecca Chamberlain Cindy Beck	Sat Sun	Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Health vs. Wealth Mary Dean health sustainability studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening			S 15Spring		We will explore the intersection where valued health care meets paid health care. In the health care arena, good intent is plagued by paradox and can yield under-funding and a mismatch with initial intent. Paradoxes and costs haunting prevention, access, and treatment will be reviewed. The books and aid our journey as will the video series, "Remaking American Medicine", "Sick Around the World," and "Sick Around America". We will consider the path of unintended consequences where piles of dollars are not the full answer to identified need.		Mary Dean	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Healthcare in the U.S. - A Systemic Look Nancy Anderson and Kathy Kelly community studies economics gender and women's studies government health history law and government policy law and public policy leadership studies political science	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	8	08	Evening and Weekend	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring				Nancy Anderson Kathy Kelly	Sat Sun	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Histories and Mysteries of English Diego de Acosta language studies linguistics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			Walt Whitman once described the English language as “the accretion and growth of every dialect, race, and range of time... the free and compacted composition of all.” Just how did English grow from its humble origins on a small island in the North Atlantic to become a global lingua franca? What does this growth and development reveal about the cultural and social histories of English-speaking peoples? Could the continued expansion of English spell disaster for smaller languages around the world?In this program, we’ll examine the history of English vocabulary and the structure of English grammar from its distant prehistoric roots to the very latest slang and technospeak. We’ll look at syntactic and semantic change, borrowings from foreign languages, “standard language” and “dialects,” taboo and euphemism, pidgins and creoles, and much more.We’ll also consider how English has been regarded through the ages, both by its own speakers and by others. We’ll study the earliest written English of the Anglo-Saxon period, the effects of the Norman Conquest on English society and literature, the rise of a written standard between the lifetimes of Chaucer and Shakespeare, the development of American English, and the relationship between the spread of English and the increased number of dying languages all over the globe.This program will be an intensive examination of topics requiring a significant amount of reading. There will be regular problem sets in linguistic analysis and essays on various sociolinguistic topics.	communications, language studies, and linguistics.	Diego de Acosta		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
History and Systems in Psychology Susan Cummings psychology	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall				The purpose of this course is to provide an overall view of the emergence of psychology as a field, its historical roots, its evolution within a broader sociocultural context, and philosophical currents running throughout this evolution. Attention will be paid to the interaction of theory development and the social milieu, the cultural biases within theory, and the effect of personal history on theoretical claims. This course is a core course, required for pursuit of graduate studies in psychology.		Susan Cummings	Tue	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
How Language Works Rachel Hastings and Diego de Acosta communication language studies linguistics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		What do you know when you know a language? How do you get that knowledge? Are there properties that all languages share? How do languages change over time? Why are half of the world's languages now under threat of extinction?We will consider these questions and others through the lens of linguistics. We will study the sound systems of languages (phonetics and phonology), the structure and meaning of sentences (semantics and syntax) and the mysteries of word formation (morphology). We will discuss ways in which languages change and interact with societal structures (sociolinguistics), the nature of language life cycles and the process of language acquisition. We will look at the grammar of English as well as less-known languages from different parts of the world. Through the course of the program students will learn a variety of conceptual and empirical techniques, from analyzing speech sounds to calculating aspects of linguistic meaning to identifying conditions associated with language change and loss in human societies.This program will be an intensive examination of topics requiring a significant amount of reading as well as regular problem sets and essays.		Rachel Hastings Diego de Acosta		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
How To Do Things With Words: Language and Power Eirik Steinhoff	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening		W 15Winter			This introductory critical and creative reading and writing course will investigate the relation between language and power, between writing and doing, between making in language () and taking action (). We will do this by studying the ways in which arrangements of words can influence and be influenced by the shape of thought and the shape of history. The objective is to better comprehend the material consequences and political upshots of choices made with language both on and off the page. The primary form in which we will conduct our investigation will be that old stand-by, the essay. Our effort shall be to re-animate this form, prying it free from any knee-jerk reflexes, worn-out proficiencies, and straight-up allergies we might have by reconnecting ourselves to the form’s roots in the French word for “attempt,” , as one of the essay’s progenitors, Michel de Montaigne, will so helpfully remind us. The wager here is that the essay itself is a kind of laboratory, a space in which experiments in language can be composed, where new forms of thought may be invented, and new actions and practices persuasively proposed. No experience necessary, some assembly required, all students welcome. But whoever you are, be sure to bring a notebook and a good pen to our first class. The only way to do this right is by writing.		Eirik Steinhoff	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Human Resource Management for Non-HR Managers Dariush Khaleghi business and management	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend				Su 15 Session II Summer			Dariush Khaleghi	Fri Sat Sun	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Hybrid Music I, II, III Ben Kamen Signature Required: Fall Winter Spring	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Students in Hybrid Music will develop original electro-acoustic compositions while developing advanced techniques in the music technology labs. Each student will complete two compositions per quarter, taking inspiration from the ideas and music of 20th century and contemporary composers. Along the way, students will develop and strengthen their technical skills through studio work. In the fall, topics will include advanced analog synthesis, effect processing, editing, and mixing. Winter quarter will focus on digital synthesis techniques, MIDI sequencing, live electronics, and multi-channel sound. In the spring, students will develop independent projects to be presented in a final public performance.		Ben Kamen	Wed	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Immigration Law and History of the Southern US Border Arleen Sandifer history law and government policy law and public policy political science	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend		W 15Winter			In its first words on the subject of citizenship, Congress in 1790 restricted naturalization to ‘white persons.’ [T]his racial prerequisite to citizenship endured for over a century and a half, remaining in force until 1952. From the earliest years of this country until just a generation ago, being a "white person" was a condition for acquiring citizenship.” -- Ian Haney Lopez, , 1. Most people do not realize that the notion of the United States as a “white” majority nation is largely a construction of law. In this course, we examine how our understanding of immigration history and law changes if we shift our view from Ellis Island in New York’s harbor to the U.S. southern border. We’ll examine the current landscape of immigration law and policy and restrictionist and immigrant-rights movements. We’ll critically analyze how concepts of race are embedded in immigration law and policy and how those embedded concepts drive the current debates on immigration reform. Students will build some basic legal skills through reading and researching important cases and laws. We’ll look at the historical context within which immigration issues relating to the southern U.S. border have arisen and continue to be defined. We will examine current controversies about immigration, immigrant workers, labor movements, and the varied ways communities respond to the most recent immigration boom.Major areas of study include: U.S. history, immigration history, immigration law, politics, American studies, and critical race theory. This course is preparatory for careers and future studies in history, law, labor organizing, government and politics.		Arleen Sandifer	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Imperialism Eirik Steinhoff history literature political economy political science writing	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				By the time the First World War broke out in 1914, the vast majority of the world’s population and territory were under the direct or indirect control of European imperial powers. This was accomplished, on the one hand, through military conquest, genocide, and political subjugation, and it was legitimated, on the other, through religious, economic, and scientific argument. Works of art played their part as well, but also open up spaces of inquiry, critique, and resistance. This program shall accordingly place a special emphasis on critical and creative reading and writing as a way of deepening our inquiry into these challenging materials. What were the arguments made in support of imperialist policy and practice? And what arguments – and other forms of resistance – have been mounted against it? How does imperialism do things with words? And what might words, in turn, do with imperialism? How does the experience of imperialism affect those subjected to it, and what impact does it have on imperialists? And how does the legacy of nineteenth- and twentieth-century imperialism continue to structure our own so-called “post-colonial” epoch?In order to answer these questions, we will study the discursive practices of both the imperial past and the “post-colonial” present, paying special attention, in particular, to verbal actions and reactions in relation to concrete material historical conditions. Our study will be enriched by the theoretical paradigm of Orientalism (as theorized by Edward Said), which shall enable us to examine the ways in which European ideologies underwrote the formation of empire and continues to inscribe asymmetrical relations today under the guise of freedom, modernity, progress, and global economic development.Requirements will include (a) frequent short writings, (b) an end-of-the-quarter research paper and presentation, and (c) weekly seminars. Weekly schedule will consist of presentations by faculty and guest speakers, viewing of films, study groups, and seminar discussion.A reporter once asked Gandhi, “What do you think about Western Civilization?” Gandhi replied wryly: “I think that it would be a good idea.”		Eirik Steinhoff		Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
In Search of Lost Time Stacey Davis and Samuel Schrager American studies anthropology cultural studies history literature writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring				Stacey Davis Samuel Schrager	Mon Mon Wed Thu Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Independent Readings in the French Revolution Stacey Davis history philosophy	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4, 6, 8	04 06 08	Day				Su 15 Summer			Stacey Davis	Mon	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
India Then and Now Jeanne Hahn and Ratna Roy cultural studies government history literature political economy	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			It is often said that an inquiry into the past helps make the present more understandable. Certainly this is the case with India. The roots of today's India lie deep in its early history. One of the world's oldest civilizations, with a body of literature in Sanskrit dating back to l500 BCE, India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism and the home of diverse philosophical thinking that relates to concepts of birth/death, duty, citizenship, state building and governance. Today, India is considered to be the world's largest democracy and a nation undergoing rapid change and modernization. What is the relationship of this long past to today's India? India's ancient inheritance continues to shape modern India, while at the same time creating tensions and contradictions as it changes and finds its place in the world of the 21st century. This program will study aspects of both India's past and its present to gain an understanding of its long historical trajectory, as well as its present society and what it is that connects past to present. We will begin with translated excerpts from ancient texts as literature and gain an understanding of the foundations of Indian thought. A focal point of the first several weeks will be a reading of the great epic text, We will then build on this foundation to investigate the defining cultural, political and economic issues facing contemporary India. In addition to the ancient texts, the program will read contemporary literature, political economy and cultural studies. Writing will include a carefully developed two-part progressive essay that synthesizes and analyzes the program themes.		Jeanne Hahn Ratna Roy		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Individual Learning Contract - Temporary Registration Kathryn Jones	Contract	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	V	V		F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Students who are in the process of creating their may use the CRN numbers listed on the right to register and establish full-time status until your contract receives final approval. The temporary CRN registration will remain in effect until your contract is approved and registered, or until the end of Week One, whichever comes first. : when you initially register for one of these temporary CRNs, it enrolls you by default for 1 credit. That numeral will show as a link on your registration page; click it, and change the credits to the appropriate number (2-16). For further information, please contact Academic Advising, 360-867-6312, .		Kathryn Jones		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Individual Study and Internship Sponsor Options for Summer 2015 Multiple Faculty	Contract	ONLY Only	8	08	Day, Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Summer	The following faculty are available to sponsor Independent Learning Contracts or Internships for Summer quarter 2015.Expressive Arts:Humanities:Natural Sciences and Mathematics:Social Sciences:		Multiple Faculty			Summer	Summer
Individual Study: Humanities and Social Sciences Bill Arney community studies consciousness studies cultural studies education government health literature philosophy philosophy of science political economy political science psychology sociology writing Signature Required: Winter	Contract	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day		W 15Winter			Individual Study offers opportunities for students to pursue their own courses of study and research through individual learning contracts or internships. Bill Arney sponsors individual learning contracts in the humanities and social sciences. All students ready to do good work are welcome to make a proposal to Bill Arney.		Bill Arney		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Individual Study: Native American Studies Kristina Ackley Native American studies Signature Required: Spring	Contract	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day			S 15Spring		Individual study offers students the opportunity to develop self-direction, to learn how to manage a personal project, to focus on unique combinations of subjects, and to pursue original interdisciplinary projects without the constraints of an external structure. Students interested in a self-directed project, research or internship in Native American Studies, particularly in the areas of history, literature, or public history (including library studies and museum studies) should contact the faculty by email (ackleyk@evergreen.edu). There will be an opportunity for students to work through peer review and present their research with students in the program.		Kristina Ackley		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Individual Study: Water Law, Cultural Studies and the Arts Cheri Lucas-Jennings American studies aesthetics agriculture community studies cultural studies ecology environmental studies field studies gender and women's studies government health hydrology international studies law and public policy media arts political economy political science sustainability studies visual arts writing Signature Required: Fall	Contract	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day and Evening	F 14 Fall				Individual studies offers important opportunities for advanced students to create their own course of study and research. Prior to the beginning of the quarter, interested individuals or small groups of students must consult with the faculty sponsor to develop an outline of proposed projects to be described in an Individual Learning Contract. If students wish to gain internship experience they must secure the agreement and signature of a field supervisor prior to the initiation of the internship contract.This faculty welcomes internships and contracts in the areas of the arts (including acrylic and oil painting, sculpture, or textiles); water policy and hydrolic systems; environmental health; health policy; public law; cultural studies; ethnic studies; permaculture, economics of agriculture; toxins and brownfields; community planning, intranational relations.This opportunity is open to those who wish to continue with applied projects that seek to create social change in our community; artists engaged in creative projects and those beginning internship work at the State capitol who seek to expand their experience to public agencies and non-profit institutions; and to those interested in the study of low income populations and legal aid.		Cheri Lucas-Jennings		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Inscribing the Body: Embodiment and the Performance of Gender in Creative Writing David Wolach aesthetics cultural studies gender and women's studies literature media studies writing	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening and Weekend		W 15Winter			In what ways is writing gendered? This class will take up "the body" as a site of radical cultural production as expansively as possible within the short time we have, considering some of the ways in which bodies are othered through language, including through discourses of disability, gender performance, and other zones of social dislocation. Each week we'll read texts by contemporary writers that we will use as models for build our own writing portfolios. Though this is primarily a creative writing class, our writing will push itself outside its usual modes of operation. Emphasis will be put on experiments in breaking genre and mixing media, collaborating on pieces as well as making individual works, and developing a poetics in relation to the social-political. We will explore texts anthologized in the recent collection , discuss and critique the rich tradition of "somatic" practices in the world of performance and live art, including the work of artists such as Marina Abramovic, and we will familiarize ourselves with important recent experiments in poetry and prose by authors such as kari edwards, Hannah Weiner, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, and CA Conrad. Our end goal will be to curate a show and live reading that allows us to test out some of our textual experiments.		David Wolach	Wed Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Integrated Precalculus and Calculus I Allen Mauney mathematics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	This program is focused on differential calculus. The derivative is introduced intuitively using geometry and dynamics, defined rigorously using limits, and applied to problems in geometry and the physical sciences. All standard theorems and symbolic differentiation techniques are developed and used to determine the properties of functions and their graphs. Strong emphasis will be placed on optimization. Precalculus topics will be covered as they are needed in the calculus curriculum.		Allen Mauney	Mon Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Intermediate Macroeconomics Tom Womeldorff economics government political economy Signature Required: Fall	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall				This program is designed for students who are interested in critically studying economics beyond the introductory level. In lecture and workshop, we will complete the equivalent of textbook intermediate macroeconomics which focuses primarily on the determinants of economic growth, employment rates, inflation and income distribution. We will assess the "appropriate" roles for the federal government in the economy (e.g., determining the right fiscal and monetary policy mix, setting exchange rates and eliminating/creating trade barriers). While there is no specific math prerequisite, extending our math skills will be an objective of the program. In the process, we will critically assess the limits of macroeconomic theory. For example, does the theory adequately consider income distribution effects of policy options? Do macroeconomic prescriptions contribute to gender inequalities? To what extent do ideological predispositions intersect with the science of economics, influencing prescriptions about the size of the money supply or the judged appropriateness of tax cuts?In seminar, we will survey areas of applied macroeconomics and gain familiarity with the various schools of thought (i.e., Keynesian, Post-Keynesian, Monetarist, Austrian and Marxian approaches).Program activities will include lectures, workshops, exams, short research papers and seminar.		Tom Womeldorff		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
International Business and Finance Thuy Vu business and management economics international studies political economy	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	One common trait shared by successful managers and business entrepreneurs is their ability to understand and correctly assess the impacts of policy issues affecting the economy both at the domestic and international levels. This ability (or inability) to analyze accurately the implications of the various economic policy issues surrounding the business environment can easily spell success or failure for the business entreprise. This intensive two-week-course will explore the various economic issues and policy decisions related to foreign trade, international finance and fiscal and monetary policies. Topics discussed include international trade and marketing, global monetary and banking systems, public finance, fiscal and monetary policy, and business strategic alliances. Case studies and analyses will center on economies surrounding the Pacific Rim ( Vietnam, China and the U.S.) Students will also have the opportunity to visit local businesses and organizations involved in international trade and economic development.		Thuy Vu	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Internship Contract - Temporary Registration Kathryn Jones	Contract	ONLY Only	V	V		F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Students who are in the process of creating their may use the CRN numbers listed on the right to register and establish full-time status until your contract receives final approval. The temporary CRN registration will remain in effect until your contract is approved and registered, or until the end of Week One, whichever comes first. : when you initially register for one of these temporary CRNs, it enrolls you by default for 1 credit. That numeral will show as a link on your registration page; click it, and change the credits to the appropriate number (2-16). For further information, please contact Academic Advising, 360-867-6312, .		Kathryn Jones			Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Introduction to Electronics in Music (I, II, III) Ben Kamen Signature Required: Fall Winter Spring	Course	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		Students in this year-long course will be introduced to the creative application of music technology from the perspective of the composer. Students will complete two compositions per quarter, developing technical skills along the way. Listening and reading taken from the early pioneers of electronic music will guide and contextualize our creative work. In the fall quarter, students will work almost exclusively in the analog domain, using mixers, tape machines, hardware effects, and analog synthesizers as their primary tools. In winter quarter, we will shift our focus to the possibilities presented by digital audio editing tools and MIDI. Students will continue to work in the digital domain in the spring quarter, further developing their skills with software synthesizers, samplers and digital effects.		Ben Kamen	Tue	Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Introduction to Environmental Studies Gerardo Chin-Leo, Dharshi Bopegedera and Ralph Murphy chemistry ecology economics environmental studies political science	Program	SO–SRSophomore–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			This two-quarter program is designed to serve as a foundation for advanced programs in environmental studies. As such, it will survey a range of disciplines and skills essential for environmental problem solving from both a scientific and social science perspective. Specifically, we will study ecology, chemistry, American political and economic history, political science, environmental policy-making and micro/environmental economics. In addition, we will develop field, lab, quantitative reasoning and statistics skills with the goal of understanding current issues on a wide range of topics in environmental studies.In fall quarter, we will examine local environmental issues such as degradation of aquatic systems, introduced exotic species, harmful algal blooms, salmon fisheries and local consequences of global climate change. Science lectures will develop the principles and skills relevant to understanding environmental phenomena and processes; the ecology lectures and fieldwork will examine the factors controlling the species diversity, distribution and productivity of organisms; and the chemistry lectures and labs will present atomic structure, the applications of the periodic table, nature of the chemical bond and stoichiometric calculations while developing students’ quantitative reasoning skills. Social science lectures will examine how the values of democracy and capitalism from the founding era to the present influence resource management, the scope and limitations of governmental policymaking, regulatory agencies and environmental law. Understanding the different levels (federal, state, local) of governmental responsibility for environmental protection will be explored in-depth. Finally, there will be an introduction to research design and statistics.In winter quarter, we will continue the presentation of principles in ecology, chemistry and social science relevant to environmental studies and continue to develop quantitative approaches to data analysis. The thematic focus will shift to a more global scale and we will examine in depth three major challenges for the early 21th century: natural resources, global warming and energy. These related topics require an understanding of the science, politics and economics of each issue and how they interact. In addition to studying the science and policy underlying these issues, we will explore how economic analysis can be used as a problem-solving tool for environmental issues.The material will be presented through lectures, workshops, seminars, labs, field trips/fieldwork and quantitative methods. Field trips, seminar and case studies will offer opportunities to see how science and policy interact in environmental issues.		Gerardo Chin-Leo Dharshi Bopegedera Ralph Murphy		Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Brandon Sackmann computer science environmental studies geography	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based systems for management, display, and analysis of geographic data. This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with (1) an overview of the development and basic principles of GIS, (2) practical experience in the use of ArcGIS 10.x (one of the most popular commercial GIS packages), (3) an understanding of the development of a GIS project. By the end of the course, students will be able to create GIS maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily communicate GIS-based information to others.		Brandon Sackmann	Tue Wed Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Introduction to Natural Science Thane Taylor, Pauline Yu and James Neitzel biology chemistry education mathematics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring		This program will offer students a conceptual and methodological introduction to biology, chemistry, mathematics and computation. In order to understand our world from a scientific perspective, we need to be able to analyze complex systems at multiple levels. We need to understand the ways that matter transforms chemically and how energy and entropy drive those transformations. Biological systems can be understood at the molecular level, but we also need to know about cells, organisms and ecological systems and how they change over time. The language for describing these systems is both quantitative and computational. The integration of biology, chemistry, mathematics and computing will assist us in asking and answering questions that lie in the intersections of these fields. Such topics include the chemical structure of DNA, the mathematical modeling of biological population growth, the equations governing chemical equilibria and kinetics, and the algorithms underlying bioinformatics. Program activities will include lectures, small group problem-solving workshops, laboratory and field work and seminar discussions. Students will learn to describe their work through scientific writing and public presentations. Our laboratory work in biology and chemistry will also allow us to observe phenomena, collect data and gain firsthand insight into the complex relationship between mathematical models and experimental results. There will be a significant laboratory component—students can expect to spend at least a full day in lab each week, maintain laboratory notebooks, write formal laboratory reports and give formal presentations of their work. Biology laboratories in this program will include participation in the SEA-PHAGE program coordinated by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the use of bioinformatics tools on a bacteriophage genome. In addition to studying current scientific theories, we will consider the historical, societal and personal factors that influence our thinking about the natural world. We will also examine the impacts on societies due to changes in science and technology. During spring quarter, there will be an opportunity for small student groups to conduct an independent, scientific investigation designed in collaboration with the program faculty.This program is designed for students who want a solid preparation for further study in the sciences. Students who only want to get a taste of science will find this program quite demanding and should consult the faculty before the program begins. Overall, we expect students to end the program in the spring with a working knowledge of scientific, mathematical and computational concepts, with the ability to reason critically and to solve problems and with hands-on experience in natural science.		Thane Taylor Pauline Yu James Neitzel		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter
Introduction to Still-life Painting Bruce Thompson visual arts	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Session II Summer	This is an introductory course exploring the principles of representational painting and compositional aesthetics. Students will create personalized scenes using food and found objects as a basis for still-life painting studies. The course content will encourage experimentation with a range of acrylic painting techniques and will include a brief overview of some oil painting techniques. Assignments will lead toward individually informed compositions that culminate into several finished paintings. Lectures include introductions to new projects with examples of contemporary painting and art historical references. Demonstrations cover introduction to the medium of paint, composition, perspective, color theory, and technique.		Bruce Thompson	Mon Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners Grace Huerta communication community studies cultural studies education international studies language studies linguistics	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session II Summer	The purpose of this class is to undergraduate students to language acquisition theories, research and pedagogies specific to teaching English language learners (ELLs) in adult and K-12 classroom settings. We also explore the role of family and community in the language acquisition process and identity formation among ELLs. We will examine how such conditions as history, political climate, school policies/practices, and curriculum impact the access and quality of education of language learners receive. These concepts will be analyzed through readings, small group collaboration, workshops, lectures, films, and seminars. Students will lead discussions, complete reflective writing, and conduct teaching demonstrations. Academic writing, peer feedback, and the use of APA formatting style will also be foci of our work.The class will study of language as a system with an emphasis on literacy, linguistics and assessment. We will study language methods and create curriculum based upon the implementation of theory-to-practice specific to Washington state’s K-12 English Language Development standards and/or the TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Language) standards for adult ELLs.Among the topics addressed will be strategies for teaching and developing English linguistics and literacy, such as instruction in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as grammar. Students will conduct teaching demonstrations, engage in peer feedback, and learn the principles of backward design lesson planning and assessment. Students will also complete a culminating case study research project where they will interview and examine the philosophy and practices of a professional ELL teacher or ELL student. Lastly, we will continue to analyze the interrelationship language acquisition, teaching, learning and culture.		Grace Huerta	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Island Life: The Birds, The Bees, and The Dragons of the San Juans Dina Roberts and Christophor Looney biology ecology environmental studies geography natural history zoology	Program	JR–SRJunior–Senior	8	08	Day, Evening and Weekend				Su 15 Session I Summer	Islands provide a unique laboratory to explore the effects of area, isolation, and resource limitation on both the ecology and culture of organisms and peoples that live the island life. This new program will explore the theoretical, analytical, and observational techniques used historically and currently to understand natural and human island ecosystems. A variety of field techniques will be taught and practiced, including survey methods to assess bee and dragonfly diversity, and bird diversity, abundance and habitat selection. Students will demonstrate their learning through intensive field methods and data collection exercises, field discussions and field exams. The program will be conducted primarily during a 10-day field trip and expedition to the San Juan Islands. A base camp on San Juan Island will serve as the primary site, with day trips or short overnight forays via ferry to Orcas, Lopez or via kayak or boat to smaller satellite islands. Two introductory classes will be mandatory prior to departure and a final recap and lab practicum will wrap up the course back at TESC campus.		Dina Roberts Christophor Looney	Tue	Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
It's About Time Trevor Speller, Shaw Osha (Flores) and Greg Mullins art history literature visual arts writing	Program	FR ONLYFreshmen Only	16	16	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter			Quick—what time is it? Your answer probably comes from a smartphone that connects you instantly to information across the globe. New technologies drive new experiences of time and writers and artists respond to those new experiences with startling innovations in form and vision.Through the critical study of art and literature, we will explore the experience of time in the modernist period—roughly defined as the first half of the 20th century. In those decades, airplanes, automobiles, telephones and radio sped up time and the modernists responded in kind. How did they experience time? How is this different from our own experience of it?To answer those questions, we will not only study modernist art and literature, but also live like modernists. We will begin the fall quarter with a voyage, sailing the waters of Puget Sound on a 100-year-old schooner. We will slow down by using the technologies of the past. Students will write with ballpoint pens and typewriters, draw from observation and move into abstraction, use film photography, memorize poetry and go to museums, all in the hopes of living more slowly. During both fall and winter quarters we will study movements such as Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-impressionism, Cubism, Dada, Abstraction and Surrealism in visual art and literature. Students will engage with authors like James Joyce, Marcel Proust and Virginia Woolf and artists like Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp.Students in this program can expect to examine art, literature and culture in the modernist period; learn how to draw, paint and write in various ways from naturalism to abstraction; understand the basic principles behind artistic and literary representation in the modernist period; and go on field trips using "slow" technologies (train, boat, walking).		Trevor Speller Shaw Osha (Flores) Greg Mullins		Freshmen FR	Fall	Fall Winter
Japanese - First Year I, II, III Tomoko Hirai Ulmer language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring				Tomoko Hirai Ulmer	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Japanese - Second Year I, II, III Tomoko Hirai Ulmer language studies	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Day	F 14 Fall	W 15Winter	S 15Spring				Tomoko Hirai Ulmer	Tue Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall Winter Spring
Japanese Culture Through the Art of Chanoyu: Performing the Tea Ceremony Tomoko Hirai Ulmer cultural studies history	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Weekend			S 15Spring		was perfected in the 16 century and is practiced today both in Japan and abroad. The tea ceremony is a participatory performing art that reflects the Japanese worldview, philosophy and aesthetics. incorporates many Japanese art forms including calligraphy and traditional crafts. In this introductory course to Japanese culture, you will study the historical, cultural and philosophical backgrounds of and learn to perform the tea ceremony according to the Urasenke School of Tea You will experience Japanese aesthetics through practice. The coursework includes Japanese calligraphy lessons. Students will perform the tea ceremony as the quarter’s culminating project.		Tomoko Hirai Ulmer	Sat	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Jazz Dance Kabby Mitchell dance	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	4	04	Evening				Su 15 Summer			Kabby Mitchell	Wed	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer	Summer
Jazz Ensemble - at SPSCC James Schneider music	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening	F 14 Fall				This class provides the instrumentalist with an opportunity to study, rehearse and perform selected jazz music. Students will develop skill in musical improvisation. Participation by “non-music majors” is highly encouraged. Students must have the ability to read music and have basic knowledge of music theory and ability to play a jazz instrument. College drums and piano will be used. Otherwise, students are expected to use their own instruments. If you’re uncertain whether your instrument is appropriate for this ensemble, contact faculty. Fees payable at SPSCC: $10 for music Faculty: James Schneider NOTE: 2011 Mottman Road, SW, Olympia, WA 98512, in Building 21, Room 253, Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. BOOKS: If a text is required students will need to purchase texts for this course from the SPSCC bookstore. The book list can be found on the bookstore website under the course Musc 134.		James Schneider	Tue	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Fall	Fall
Jazz Ensemble - at SPSCC James Schneider music	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening			S 15Spring		This class provides the instrumentalist with an opportunity to study, rehearse and perform selected jazz music. Students will develop skill in musical improvisation. Participation by “non-music majors” is highly encouraged. Students must have the ability to read music and have basic knowledge of music theory and ability to play a jazz instrument. College drums and piano will be used. Otherwise, students are expected to use their own instruments. If you’re uncertain whether your instrument is appropriate for this ensemble, contact faculty. Fees payable at SPSCC: $10 for music Faculty: James Schneider IMPORTANT NOTE: 2011 Mottman Road, SW, Olympia, WA 98512, in Building 21, Room 253, Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. BOOKS: If a text is required students will need to purchase texts for this course from the SPSCC bookstore. The book list can be found on the bookstore website under the course Musc 134.		James Schneider		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Spring	Spring
Jazz Ensemble - at SPSCC James Schneider music	Course	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	2	02	Evening		W 15Winter			This class provides the instrumentalist with an opportunity to study, rehearse and perform selected jazz music. Students will develop skill in musical improvisation. Participation by “non-music majors” is highly encouraged. Students must have the ability to read music and have basic knowledge of music theory and ability to play a jazz instrument. College drums and piano will be used. Otherwise, students are expected to use their own instruments. If you’re uncertain whether your instrument is appropriate for this ensemble, contact faculty. Fees payable at SPSCC: $10 for music Faculty: James Schneider NOTE: 2011 Mottman Road, SW, Olympia, WA 98512, in Building 21, Room 253, Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. BOOKS: If a text is required students will need to purchase texts for this course from the SPSCC bookstore. The book list can be found on the bookstore website under the course Musc 134.		James Schneider		Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Winter	Winter
Joyce, Beckett, Woolf Trevor Speller cultural studies literature writing	Program	FR–SRFreshmen–Senior	8	08	Day				Su 15 Session I Summer	- - these iconic works of modernist literature by James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Samuel Beckett are known for their richness, complexity, and abstraction. This summer class will provide an immersion into the life, works, and times of these three writers. What is their enduring legacy today? Along with the works listed above, we will read other works by these authors (we might choose from , , or ) read some literary theory, and watch films. Be prepared for writing, discussion, and the joy of words.		Trevor Speller	Tue Tue Wed Thu Thu	Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR	Summer