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Cabaret
Calculus III: Sequences, Series and Space (Group Contract)
Calculus, Full Year - Part I
Calculus, Full Year - Part II
The Canon and its Discontents: British and World Literatures
Ceramics: Wheel Throwing
Chemistry, Organic
Chemistry, Organic Lab and Spectroscopy
Chernobyl and Ukraine: Recovery from Catastrophe and the Renaissance of Nuclear Power
Children's Literature, Special Topics
Chinese Language and Culture
College Biology: Cells and Molecules
Consciousness and Health
Consciousness Studies
Controlling Your Business
Cooperative Learning for Equity and Achievement
Crime and Punishment (Via the Internet)
Crime Time
Critical Reasoning
Cultures and Politics of Latin America (Culturas y políticas de América Latina)

Cabaret

Scott Farrell
Tu, 12-4p; W, 9a-5p; Th, 9a-1p

For Credit
8 credits first session
Required Fees: $25 for performance-related expenses
Special Expenses: expenses: $25 for performance tickets
CRN: 40022
Fees do not include tuition

Non-Credit | Extended Education
Fee: $605. This fee includes $25 for performance-related expenses
Additional Expenses: $25 for performance tickets
Course Number: E4043

In this course, we will be exploring the art form known as Cabaret. Students will study the history of this performance medium as well as preparing material for presentation. The course will emphasize learning and refining voice and performance skills, as well as co-creating a cabaret show. Students will be required to participate in a staged performance at the end of the session.

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Calculus III: Sequences, Series and Space (Group Contract)

Vauhn Foster-Grahler, 867-5930
First class: June 26, 8-9a

For Credit
4 credits full session
Prerequisites: Two quarters of calculus
CRN: 40023
Fees do not include tuition

This class will cover the concepts and procedures related to sequences and series, including tests for convergence, power series, Taylor and Maclaurin Series, and series solutions to differential equations. In addition we will learn introductory concepts related to 3-dimensional space including vectors, dot and cross products, lines, planes, quadric surfaces, and spherical and cylindrical coordinates.

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Calculus, Full Year - Part I

Allen Mauney, 867-5458
MTuW, 9a-1p

For Credit
6 credits first session
Prerequisites: Precalculus or equivalent
CRN: 40024
Fees do not include tuition

This class covers the first half of the curriculum of a full-year calculus sequence. Topics include limits, continuity, the derivative, graphing, optimization and an introduction to integral calculus. Material will be covered using graphical, numerical and symbolic methods. A graphing calculator is helpful, but not required. Students requiring no more than one quarter or semester of calculus can enroll in just this class.

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Calculus, Full Year - Part II

Allen Mauney, 867-5458
MTuW, 9a-1p

For Credit
6 credits first session
Prerequisites: Precalculus or equivalent
CRN: 40025
Fees do not include tuition

This class covers the second half of the curriculum of a full-year calculus sequence. Topics include integration, area, volume, centroids, infinite series and polar coordinates. Material will be covered using graphical, numerical and symbolic methods. A graphing calculator is helpful, but not required. Students with some previous calculus background can enroll in this class.

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The Canon and its Discontents: British and World Literatures

Elizabeth Williamson, 867-6015
MTuWTh, 5:30-9:30p

For Credit
8 credits first session
Special expenses: $40 for project supplies as needed
CRN: 40173
Fees do not include tuition

What is the literary canon and why does it exist? How can we enrich our understanding of major figures such as William Shakespeare and Mary Shelley by reading the work of Jamaica Kincaid and Ngugi Wa Thiong'o ? Why do these "other" writers deserve to be considered in their own right? This program will pair texts from the British tradition with modern and contemporary literature from other cultures. Students will complete regular writing assignments geared toward examining these works as pedagogical tools. Class sessions will be divided between seminar, lecture, and film screenings. Program is suitable for, but not limited to, students pursuing MIT endorsements.

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Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

Mike Moran, 867-6988
MW 10a-3p

For Credit
4 to 8 credits first session
Required Fees: $45 for studio use and aide fees
Special Expenses: $100 for tools and clay
CRN: 40026
Fees do not include tuition

This is an introduction to making ceramic forms on the potter's wheel in stoneware and porcelain clays. The course will cover high-fire glazing and aesthetics of forming and finishing thrown pieces.

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Chemistry, Organic

Peter Pessiki, 867-6892
MTuWTh, 9-11:30a

For Credit
8 credits full session
CRN: 40119
Fees do not include tuition

We will start with an overview of the chemical bonding theories relevant to organic molecules. The reactivity, preparation and physical properties of organic compounds will be the bulk of the lecture material that follows, with an emphasis on functional groups that are relevant to biological systems. Organic reagents, reaction mechanisms, acid-base chemistry and stereochemistry will also be covered.

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Chemistry, Organic Lab and Spectroscopy

Peter Pessiki, 867-6892
MWTh, 12-4p

For Credit
8 credits full session
Required Fees: $25 lab fee
CRN: 40120
Fees do not include tuition

Students will perform experiments utilizing techniques such as pH dependent extractions, fractional and steam distillations and column chromatography. Opportunity to operate refractometers and GC instrumentation interfaced with computers will be made available. Natural product isolation and some synthesis will be performed. The second part of the lab course will focus on synthesis and spectroscopy. Students will perform a variety of syntheses, including some multi-step synthesis. The theory of NMR, IR and absorption spectroscopy will be incorporated into lab. Students will routinely utilize these techniques for compound analysis. Advanced natural product isolation is possible. An introduction to the scientific literature/resources and LD-50 values will be incorporated into the lab and a lab notebook will be expected.

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Chernobyl and Ukraine: Recovery from Catastrophe and the Renaissance of Nuclear Power

John Perkins and Tetyana Murza, 867-6503
June 25 through July 11: MW, 9a-5p. July 14-29 travel to Kyiv, Ukraine.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; one year's work in environmental studies, political economy, cultural studies of Eastern Europe, science-society relations, or in science and public policy. Signature of instructor is required.

For Credit
4 graduate or 8 undergraduate credits first session
Reauired Fees: $725 ($1,100 single occupancy), due June 15, 2007. See Application Form at http://www.evergreen.edu/summer/ Fees include $350 to support class expenses, and hotel expenses of $375 double occupancy ($750 single occupancy). Contact John Perkins regarding airfare. If expenses are lower than estimated, the difference will be refunded. All fees will be refunded in full if the class is not offered due to insufficient enrollment. If a participant decides after June 15 not to attend, funds are refundable at Evergreen's discretion.
Special Expenses: Meals and personal expenses while in Ukraine (in addition to $725 deposit)
40027 (UG). 40028 (GR)
Fees do not include tuition

Non-Credit | Extended Education
Fee: Due June 15, 2007. See Application Form at http://www.evergreen.edu/summer/ for complete information.
There are two options available for those who do not want to register for academic credit.
Option A: 3 weeks in Olympia, Washington, and 2 weeks in Kyiv, Ukraine. Participants in this option will attend all lectures, films, and field trips in Olympia and in Kyiv. Those who wish to discuss the readings will also attend a seminar class. The fee for this option is $1,575 (double occupancy hotel) or $1,950 (single occupancy hotel). This fee does not include airfare. Contact John Perkins.
Option B: 2 weeks in Kyiv, Ukraine. Participants in this option will attend all lectures, films, and field trips in Kyiv. Those who wish to discuss the readings will also attend a seminar class. The fee for option B is $1,325 (double occupancy hotel) or $1,700 (single occupancy hotel). This fee does not include airfare. Contact John Perkins. Higher grade accommodations are possible for Extended Education participants wishing to make their own reservations. Details on hotel arrangements will be available about February 1, 2007. If expenses are lower than estimated, the difference will be refunded. All fees will be refunded in full if the class is not offered due to insufficient enrollment. If a participant decides after June 15 not to attend, funds are refundable at Evergreen's discretion. Additional Expenses: Meals and personal expenses while in Ukraine (in addition to deposit)
Course Number: E4044

The nuclear reactor explosion at Chernobyl in 1986 drastically impacted the USSR and still affects human health and the future of nuclear power. The class will meet in Olympia for three weeks to learn essential background, and the last two weeks will be in Kyiv , Ukraine , to learn the current situation. There will be an optional, one-day field trip to the reactor site and the abandoned towns of Pripyat and Chernobyl . For questions about this class contact John Perkins. For all questions on Ukraine realities and arrangements contact Tetyana Murza.

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Children's Literature, Special Topics

Carolyn Dobbs, 867-6860
W, August 1, 9a-5p. Rest of class will be via the Internet.
Prerequisites: Students must have an active e-mail account and access to the Internet

For Credit
4 credits second session
CRN: 40029
Fees do not include tuition

This course focuses on multicultural literature and fantasy/science-fiction literature. We will read books by African American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian American writers for half of the class and then look at fantasy books about magic, time travel, animals, utopian or alternative worlds, myths and heroic tales for the other half. This class will draw from both picture and chapter books. This class is open to students new to the field of children's literature or can be taken in sequence with Enjoying Children's Literature. It will be conducted in part via the Internet using e-mail and other electronic group discussion venues. Attendance at the first class on Wednesday, August 1, is mandatory for hands-on orientation.

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Chinese Language and Culture

Lin (Liang) Crowley, 867-6239
W, 6-9p; Sat, 9a-12p

For Credit
4 credits first session
Special Expenses: TBA
CRN: 40030
Fees do not include tuition

Non-Credit | Extended Education
Fee: $290 Additional Expenses: TBA
Course Number: E4012

This course is designed to introduce students to Chinese language and culture. Students will use the web as well as text books coupled with multimedia resources for accelerated learning of the Chinese writing system, phonetic transcription (the pinyin pronunciation system), and the essentials of Chinese grammar and basic vocabulary. It will consist of interactive practice with conversational Mandarin Chinese, as well as introduction to Chinese culture through different media, such as films and speaker presentations.

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College Biology: Cells and Molecules

Nancy Murray, 867-5497
MTuWTh, 1-5p

For Credit
8 credits first session
Required Fees: $20 for lab reagents
CRN: 40031
Fees do not include tuition

Living systems will be studied from the molecular to the cellular level. The course will emphasize the molecular and cellular interactions that contribute to cell and organism function. Topics will include the scientific method, cell structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and plant and animal physiology. The lab component will reinforce concepts and ideas explored in lectures, readings, and workshops. This course is an excellent biology preparation for students interested in taking Molecule to Organism or for future work in environmental science.

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Consciousness and Health

Sarah Williams, 867-6561
July 6, 6-10p; July 7, 21, 9a-5p plus optional training at Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta July 23-27.
Prerequisites: Students must attend first class unless they receive prior approval from faculty. Required Fees: $30 for guest lecturers and yoga equipment use

For Credit
2 to 8 credits first session
Required Fees: $30 for guest lecturers and yoga equipment use
Special Expenses: Registration and travel expenses for optional training at Mount Royal College
CRN: 40032
Fees do not include tuition

Non-Credit | Extended Education
Fee: $175. This fee includes $30 for guest lecturers and yoga equipment use
Additional Expenses: Registration and travel expenses for optional training at Mount Royal College
Course Number: E4036

The rise of integrative, complementary and alternative approaches to health care points to fundamental shifts in our relationship to illness, our understanding of wellness and our embodiment of consciousness. We’ll explore these shifts, including their biological, cultural, and spiritual aspects, within the contexts of specific health care paradigms and practices (breath work, yoga asana, yoga nidra). Participants will be supported in identifying their own state of wellness, engaging in wellness practices during the research period between our weekend intensives, and assessing the effectiveness of these practices. The design of the course and the faculty-and-guest structure will accommodate professional development needs as well as students enrolled through Evergreen’s Summer School. For participants interested in further yoga nidra training for extra credit (with additional fees), a level-one training with Evergreen faculty and Dr. Richard Miller will be held at Mount Royal College, Calgary,AB, July 23-27 (www.mtroyal.ca/yoganidra). Classroom attendance earns two credits. Classroom attendance with completion of all assignments earns four credits. Students wishing to earn credits outside of classroom meetings may develop an individual study project in connection with course themes and activities including, but not limited to, the optional Yoga Nidra training.

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Consciousness Studies

Don Middendorf, 867-6618
TuTh, 5:30-9:30p

For Credit
4 credits second session
CRN: 40033
Fees do not include tuition

We will examine consciousness from a wide variety of viewpoints including biological, philosophical, psychological, physical, and "first-person" approaches such as meditation. We will take an approach that welcomes the perplexity of the many views on consciousness advanced by researchers, philosophers, and even spiritual leaders. The text considers almost all current scientific models of consciousness and yet also examines some of the more "borderland" areas of research such as dreams, altered states, and "paranormal" phenomena. It also provides many exciting suggestions for personal activities and practice. Upper division credit possible, contingent on performance and research project.

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Controlling Your Business

Allen StandingBear Jenkins, 867-5501
W, 6-10p; Sat, 9a-1p

For Credit
4 Credits first session
CRN: 40034
Fees do not include tuition

Controlling Your Business will introduce core concepts for financial and organizational control, as well as basic concepts and procedures using Excel and QuickBooks. Students will be given opportunities for hands-on practice with the most common tasks using Excel and QuickBooks. The lab will cover the types of information a business needs to track as well as common reports that are key to good business management. The overall experience of lab, classroom lectures, seminar, field and case study will enable students to better integrate academic knowledge of business and/or accounting with practical real world applications.

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Cooperative Learning for Equity and Achievement

Jana Dean
July 19/20, 9a-5p; July 26, 1-5p

For Credit
2 credits first session
CRN: 40035
Fees do not include tuition

Non-Credit | Extended Education
Fee: $145. Clock hours for this course are available for an additional fee of $17.
Course Number: E4013

In this class, educators will learn strategies to structure cooperative learning so that it is effective for all students. Participants will examine how power, culture and status impact cooperation and apply their understanding to develop skills and techniques that promote equity. Participants will also learn to design cooperative learning tasks that support high academic achievement.

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Crime and Punishment (Via the Internet)

Jose Gomez, 867-6872
First meeting June 26, 7-9:30p. Balance of meetings will be online.

For Credit
8 credits full session
CRN: 40036
Fees do not include tuition

This course will take a critical look at controversial issues in the criminal justice system, including police misconduct and interrogation, mandatory minimum sentencing, decriminalization of medicinal 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 a course web site, an electronic message board, a chat room for seminars, and E-mail. For information: http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/criminaljustice/home.htm.

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Crime Time

Jane Wood, (360) 239-2281
July 13, 6-9p; July 14, 15, 9a-5p

For Credit
2 credits first session
Special Expenses: $10 for guest speakers, hand-outs and field trips
CRN: 40037
Fees do not include tuition

Non-Credit | Extended Education
Additional Expenses: $10 for guest speakers, hand-outs and field trips
Course Number: E4039

This intensive weekend course will explore the media and its intricate relationship to crime. We will examine the effect of tabloidization on public opinions and perceptions regarding crime and deviancy and how those opinions translate into tougher laws and harsher punishment. We will study the effects of media on behavior and aggression; glamorization of violence and gangster culture; and the characteristics of "responsible" and "irresponsible" programming. Students can expect to explore issues surrounding free speech, governmental intervention, and parental authority in great depth. Students will replicate relevant public opinion research, analyze various media, and participate in several small group workshops.

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Critical Reasoning

Neal Nelson, 867-6738
MW, 12-4p

For Credit
4 credits first session
CRN: 40038
Fees do not include tuition

Critical reasoning is an essential skill for successfully negotiating and contributing to civil society in the 21st century. This course is intended to help students build an effective foundation for applying analytical and critical skills in real-life discourse. The class will help you develop techniques to systematically reconstruct and evaluate persuasive discourse that you hear and read in order to better understand the issues and develop your own positions. Class activities include exercises in critical reading and writing along with class discussions.

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Cultures and Politics of Latin America (Culturas y políticas de América Latina)

Jorge Gilbert, 867-6740
TuTh, 6-10p
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Spanish language

For Credit
16 credits full session or 8 credits either session
CRN: 40040 (full session) 40215 (1st session) 40216 (2nd session)
Fees do not include tuition

This program will concentrate on immersion of the students into Latino-American cultures and politics by focusing on a variety of interrelated learning activities. The program, for intermediate and advanced Spanish speakers, will be conducted entirely in Spanish language. Students will have an opportunity to extend their knowledge of the language by actively learning about Latin American events, arts and cultural expressions. The program is preparatory for careers and future studies in social sciences, cultural studies, anthropology, education, community studies, Spanish language, history and politics.

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