Interdisciplinary Study
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS
Interdisciplinary programs exist to provide an appropriate structure within which to offer study opportunities that do not fit within the bounds of existing departments, to bring together faculty and students from several disciplines to study areas of interest that cross traditional departmental lines and require an interdisciplinary approach, and to inform the campus community at large of the nature and importance of these areas.
African American Studies
Archaeology
Asian Studies
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Environmental Studies and Sciences
Film Studies
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Latin American Studies
Neuroscience
Political Economy
Urban Studies
Interdisciplinary Majors
Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Majors
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Course Offerings
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Program Committee:
Luther Ivory, Department of Religious Studies, Chair
Susan Kus, Department of Anthropology/Sociology
Charles McKinney, Department of History
Katheryn Wright, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES:
A total of twenty-four (24) credits as follows:- History 242: African American History
- Five additional courses chosen from the following three categories. No more than three courses are to be chosen from either category A or B, one of which must be at the 300-level. Courses regularly offered include:
- Humanities and Fine Arts
1. Art 265: Introduction to Sub-Saharan African Art
2. English 224: Introduction to African American Poetry in the United States
3. English 265: Topics in English (when topic is African American studies)
4. English 364: African American Literature
5. French 154: African Literatures of French Expression in Translation
6. French 354: African Literatures in French
7. History 105: Selected Introductory Topics in History (when topic is African American studies)
8. History 205: Selected Topics in History (when topic is African American studies)
9. History 242: African American History
10. History 243: The Civil Rights Movement
11. History 247: The American South
12. History 305: Selected Advanced Topics in History (when topic is African American studies)
13. History 342: Slavery in the United States
14. History 343: African American Civil Rights Movement
15. History 349: Black and White Women in the History of the South
16. History 405: Topics in History (when topic is African American studies)
17. Music 105: Music of Africa
18. Music 118: African American Music
19. Philosophy 250: Topics in Philosophy (when topic is African American studies)
20. Religion 232: Religion and Racism
21. Religion 258: African American Religion
22. Religion 259: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights
23. Religion 352: Music of Memphis Religions - Social Sciences
1. Anthropology/Sociology 341: Peoples of Sub-Sahara African and Madagascar
2. Anthropology/Sociology 343: Race/Ethnic Identities, Experiences and Relations
3. International Studies 245: Government and Politics of Africa
4. International Studies 246: Pan Africanism and African Unity
5. International Studies 251: Government and Politics of Africa
6. International Studies 265: Topics in International Studies (when topic is African American studies)
7. Political Science 230: Black Politics
8. Psychology 105: Special Topics in Psychology (when topic is African American studies) - Internships (as approved by the departments and chair of the African American Studies program committee) Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to complete a semester-length internship at an approved site.
1. Anthropology/Sociology 460
2. History 460
3. Political Science 460
4. Psychology 460
5. Urban Studies 460
6. Religious Studies 460
- Humanities and Fine Arts
ARCHAEOLOGY
Committee:
Dee Garceau, Department of History
David Jeter, Department of Chemistry
Susan Kus, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Jeanne Lopiparo, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Milton Moreland, Department of Religious Studies, Chair
Kenny Morrell, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Jon Russ, Department of Chemistry
Susan Satterfield, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Ann Viano, Department of Physics
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ARCHEOLOGY:
A total of twenty-four (24) credits as follows:- Archaeology 210 or Anthropology 250: Learning from Things: Material Culture Studies.
- Archaeology 220 or Art 220: Archaeological Methods.
- Three courses that deal with archaeological issues offered in various departments. At least two departments must be represented to satisfy this requirement. A list of current courses is available each semester. The following courses are representative offerings that satisfy this requirement.
Anthropology/Sociology 207: Becoming Human: Archaeology and the Origins of Culture
Anthropology/Sociology 208: Pyramids and Palaces: Archaeology of Complex Societies
Anthropology/Sociology 211: Women in Prehistory and Women as Prehistorians
Anthropology/Sociology 220: The Maya and Their World
Anthropology/Sociology 252: Food and Culture
Art 318: Greek Art and Architecture
Art 319: Roman Art and Architecture
Art 320: Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt and the Near East
Chemistry 107: Chemistry and Archaeology
Chemistry 108: Chemistry and Art
Greek and Roman Studies 351: GIS and Mediterranean Archaeology
Religious Studies 260: Archaeology and the Biblical World
Religious Studies 286: Death and the Afterlife - A choice of one course from the following two options.
Archaeology 450: Archaeological Field School
Archaeology 460: Internship
COURSE OFFERINGS
210. Learning from Things: Material Culture StudiesSpring. Credits: 4.
While we are symbol users and inhabitants of imagined worlds, we are also tool makers whose hands are “dirtied” in manipulating the world. This course will focus attention on of our “materiality” and our engagement with the material world. Examples of material culture studies will be drawn from such disciplines as archaeology, anthropology, geography, history, art history, folklore, popular culture, architecture, and museum studies. Material culture studies, while a rich source of information is also a challenging arena for the study of individuals, societies and cultures because objects neither “speak” unambiguously nor directly to us. Students will come to appreciate how astute observation underpinned by theoretical acumen and the clever framing of questions can allow us to “learn from things.” This course is cross-listed as Anthropology/Sociology 250.
220. Archaeological Methods.
Credits: 4.
This class will expose students to a range of archaeological methods used in the field, laboratory and museum to find, record, date, preserve and contextualize physical materials. Basic methods of investigation and research will be discussed through the examination of site survey, excavation and the analysis of artifacts. Students will be introduced to various systems of archaeological classification and analytical techniques for understanding objects such as lithic artifacts, pottery, human skeletal remains, and other historic and prehistoric artifacts. Artifact illustration, photography, cataloguing and curating will also be discussed.
450. Archaeological Field School.
Summer, Credits: 4.
Degree Requirement: F11.
A supervised training course (ordinarily in the summer) in archeological methods at a controlled excavation. Students will live on the site and participate as crewmembers in the excavation, registration, restoration and publication of archaeological remains. Most students will participate in the Rhodes summer field school at the Ames Plantation, but alternative field schools in the USA or abroad are acceptable alternatives pending the approval of the chair of the Archaeology Program.
460. Internship.
Credits: 4.
A supervised learning experience involving archaeological and/or material culture studies out of state, abroad, or in the community outside of the college. This may include museums, laboratories, cultural resource management firms, cultural conservation projects, historical landmarks, surveying firms, etc. The student and the faculty advisor will devise the program of field work and submit it for approval to the chair of the Archaeology Program.
ASIAN STUDIES
Committee:
Clayton Brown, Department of History
John F. Copper, Department of International Studies
Michael R. Drompp, Department of History, Dean of the Faculty
Li Han, Department of Modern Languages and Literature
John C. Kaltner, Department of Religious Studies
David Mason, Department of Theatre
Mark W. Muesse, Department of Religious Studies, Chair
Xiaoling Shi, Department of Modern Languages and Literature
Michelle Voss Roberts, Department of Religious Studies
Lynn B. Zastoupil, Department of History
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ASIAN STUDIES:
A total of twenty (20) credits as follows:
- Asian Studies 150: Themes in Asian Studies
- Four additional courses (200-level or above) chosen from at least two different departments. One of these courses may take the form of a directed inquiry if approved by the Asian Studies Committee. Courses currently being offered which meet this requirement are:
- History
History 105: The Cultural Revolution
History 205: Topics: Traditional China
History 205: Topics: Modern China
History 281: The Origins of Chinese Civilization
History 282: Late Imperial China
History 288: Japanese Civilization
History 293: Ancient and Medieval India
History 294: Modern India
History 305: World War II in the Pacific
History 385: Nomads of Inner Asia
History 389: East Asia in the Modern World
History 482: Modern China
History 488: Modern Japan - International Studies
International Studies 261: Government and Politics of China
International Studies 262: China’s Foreign Policy
International Studies 263: Government and Politics of Japan
International Studies 264: Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
International Studies 265: The East Asia Miracle
International Studies 395: United States Foreign Policy in East Asia
International Studies 431-432: Topics in International Studies (when topic centers on Asia) - Modern Languages and Literatures
Chinese 205: Modern Chinese Literature in English Translation
Chinese 210: Chinese Literary Heritage
Chinese 215: Images of Women in Chinese Literature and Film
Chinese 220: Contemporary Chinese Cinema - Religious Studies
Religion Studies 255: Living Religions in Today’s World (when topic centers on Asia)
Religion Studies 258: Topics in the History of Religions (when topic centers on Asia) - Theatre
Theatre 270: Introduction to Asian Theatre
Theatre 360: Introduction to Theatre in India
- History
COURSE OFFERINGS
150. Themes in Asian Studies.
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
This introductory course examines the historical and cultural experiences of various peoples of Asia through a thematic approach. The course takes a comparative approach to a particular topic that reflects important forces that have had an impact throughout Asia. By examining a broad theme that has had resonance throughout Asia, the student will develop an appreciation for the complexity and diversity of Asian cultures while at the same time exploring common forces that have shaped those cultures. Such themes could include the development of Buddhism in Asia, comparative approaches to Asian theatre, and the history of Asian societies’ experiences with Western political and economic expansionism.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Committee:
Terry Hill, Department of Biology
Loretta Jackson-Hayes, Department of Chemistry
Darlene Loprete, Department of Chemistry, Chair
Mary Miller, Department of Biology
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LEADING TO THE B.S. DEGREE
It is recommended that Chemistry 120-120L and Biology 130-131L be taken in the fall semester of the first year. Please consult a BCMB advisor before attempting both in the same semester.
A total of forty-five to forty-seven (45-47) credits as follows:
- Chemistry 120-120L (Foundations in Chemistry), 211, 212-212L (Organic Chemistry with laboratory), and 240-240L (Analytical Chemistry with laboratory)
- Biology 130-131L (Biology I with laboratory)
- Biology 325-325L (Molecular Biology with laboratory) and Biology 307(Cell Biology)
- Chemistry 414 (Biochemistry)
- BCMB 310 (Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology)
- BCMB 485 or 486 (Senior Seminar)
- Three of the following courses:
- Biology 204-204L (Mechanisms of Development with laboratory)
- Biology 301-301L (Microbiology with laboratory)
- Biology 304-304L (Genetics with laboratory)
- Biology 380 (Topics in Biomedical Science)
- Chemistry 311 (Physical Chemistry)
- Chemistry 416 (Pharmacology)
- Computer Science 141 (Programming Fundamentals)
- BCMB 451 or 452 (Research with affiliated faculty - 4 credits only may satisfy one elective; must be approved by the BMB committee)
For students seeking admission to graduate school, the following courses are recommended:
- BCMB 451 or 452
- Biology 140-141L for programs in the biological sciences.
- Chemistry 312-312L for programs in biochemistry.
- Mathematics 121, 122
- Physics 111-112, 111L and 112L.
For students seeking admission to programs in the health professions, please visit the Health Professions Website: http://www.rhodes.edu/hpa
Of the following courses: Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology; no more than one may be transferred into Rhodes from another institution to satisfy the requirements for the BCMB major. No more than one of the three required courses listed in item #7 above may be transferred into Rhodes from another institution to satisfy the requirements for the BCMB major.
Students seeking a double major must have at least four upper level courses for the BCMB major that are not used to satisfy requirements for the other major.
HONORS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
- Courses required: those listed for the B. S. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as well as the Honors Tutorial (BCMB 495 and BCMB 496).
- Permission of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program Committee.
- An original investigation of some problem in the area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This project is usually related to work being carried out by members of the faculty affiliated with the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major. The project may also be carried out off campus, with the careful guidance of a BMB faculty member liaison for the project.
- A credible thesis must be presented at the end of the project. The honors project and thesis must be approved by the student’s honors committee, which should be comprised of at least three members of the faculty affiliated with the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major.
COURSE OFFERINGS
310. Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
Fall. Credits: 2.
This course will provide instruction in the theory and application of a variety of research techniques dealing with the structure and function of proteins in biological systems. Techniques to be studied include enzyme assays and characterization, peptide sequencing, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, antibody production, immunoblotting, and fluorescence microscopy. This course can count as laboratory credit to accompany Biology 307 or Chemistry 414 or both. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week plus independent work.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 112-112L or permission of instructor.
451-452. Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 1–4.
Qualified students may conduct original laboratory research in biochemistry and molecular biology. A student may use four credit hours of research to satisfy one of the upper level requirements in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Interested students should consult a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology committee member.
Prerequisites:permission of sponsoring faculty member and the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology committee. At least three hours of lab work per week per credit, weekly conferences with faculty sponsor, written report at the end of the semester.
460. Internship.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 1-4.
The Internship Program is designed to introduce students to practical applications of their academic work. Students may work off campus under professional supervision in fields related to the biochemical and molecular biological sciences, such as in bioinformatics and biotechnology. Students will be required to integrate academic and work experiences in an oral and/or written report at the end of the internship. No more than 4 credits per semester for no more than two semesters. Pass/Fail credit only. This course does not satisfy an upper level course requirement for the major.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee chair
485-486. Senior Seminar.
Spring. Credits: 4.
All Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors are required to enroll in Senior Seminar during one semester of their senior year. Senior Seminar is intended to be a broad, integrative experience in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, requiring both oral and written work.
Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses or permission of instructor.
495-496. Honors Tutorial.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4-8.
Open to candidates for honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Includes supervised honors research and instruction in an appropriate field of study.
Prerequisites:Permission of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee and Minimum GPA of 3.5.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SCIENCES
Committee:
Jeffrey Jackson, Department of History, Chair
Rosanna Cappellato, Department of Biology, Associate Chair
Sarah Boyle, Department of Biology
Michael Collins, Department of Biology
Eric Gottlieb, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Kyle Grady, Department of Philosophy
Jennifer Houghton, Department of Biology
Tait Keller, Department of History
Jon Russ, Department of Chemistry
Jennifer Dabbs Sciubba, Department of International Studies
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
A total of fifty-two (52) credits and one additional environmental experience as follows:
- Four Introductory Courses:
A. ENVS 150: Environment and Society
B. Two introductory Environmental Studies courses from the following list (these two courses may not also be used to fulfill Environmental Studies electives):ANSO 201: Human Evolution
C. One introductory Environmental Science course from the following list (this course may not also be used to fulfill Environmental Sciences elective):
HIST 270: Global Environmental History
INTS 340: Global Ecopolitics
PHIL 302: Environmental Ethics
BIOL 120: Environmental Science
GEOL 111: Physical Geology - ECON 100: Introduction to Economics
- Four Environmental Studies electives from the following list. Courses must come from at least two departments. Additional courses may be designated by the Environmental Studies and Sciences program.
ANSO 201: Human Evolution
ANSO 203: Becoming Human: Domesticating the World
ANSO 271: Ecological Anthropology
ANSO 275: Food and Culture: You Are What You Eat
ART 166: Sculpture, Trees, and the Life of Wood
CHIN 214: Material Culture and Chinese Gardens
ENGL 332: Advances Shakespeare Studies: Green Shakespeare
ENGL 336: Literature & Landscape
ENVS 205: Topics in Environmental Studies and Sciences (when approved by the director of the program)
HIST 105: Disease & Epidemics
HIST 270: Global Environmental History
HIST 305: U.S. Cities and Suburbs
HIST 374: Nature and War
HIST 472: Environmental Justice
HUM 201: Search for Values (Jackson’s section only)
INTS 340: Global Ecopolitics
INTS 341: Comparative Ecopolitics
INTS 375: Population and National Security
PHIL 302: Environmental Ethics
POLS 316: Urban Policy
RELS 101: The Bible (Hotz’s section only)
URBN 201: Introduction to Urban Studies - Two additional Environmental Sciences courses from the following list. Additional courses may be designated by the Environmental Studies and Sciences program.
No Prerequisites Required:
BIOL 120: Environmental Science
CHEM 120(L): Foundations of Chemistry (Environmentally-themed section preferred)
GEOL 111: Physical Geology
GEOL 116: Global Environmental Change
GEOL 214: Environmental Hydrogeology
MATH 115: Applied Calculus
Requires BIOL 120 and CHE M 120 or BIOL130-131 and 140-141:
BIOL 212, 214: Environmental Issues in Southern Africa & Field Study in Namibia
BIOL 315(L): Ecology
BIOL 320(L): Conservation Biology
BIOL 345(L): Ornithology
BIOL 365: Advanced Topics in Biology (i.e. Plants and People, or other environmentally-related topic approved by the director of the program)
Requires BIOL 130-131 and 140-141
BIOL 207(L): Animal Behavior
BIOL 202: Vertebrate Life
BIOL 220: Biology of Human Parasites
BIOL 301 (L): Microbiology
Requires Chemistry 120
CHEM 211: Introductory Organic Chemistry
Requires Chemistry 211
CHEM 240: Analytical Chemistry - INTD 225: Geographic Information Systems
- ENVS 500: Senior Seminar
- Experiential Learning. Each student in the major will be required to complete an environmentally-oriented experience in which he or she will have a substantial engagement with environmental issues outside the Rhodes campus. There are several ways to complete this requirement, some of which are credit-bearing, but others are not. As with the College’s F11 requirement, students are not required to receive academic credit.
A. Students may enroll in one of the following:
ENVS 160: Rocky Mountain Ecology (at Teton Science Schools)
B. Experiences other than those listed above must be approved by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and will require a substantial essay, evaluated by the director of the program, which links the student’s experience with what he or she has learned in the classroom. Experiences may include organized service projects at Rhodes with faculty or staff oversight (such as the Summer Service Fellowships), or study abroad experiences approved by Rhodes with significant environmental content as determined by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program. Students should submit the form on the program’s website to petition for such experiences.
BIOL 212 and 214 (taken together): Environmental Issues in Southern Africa and Field Study in Namibia
ENVS 450: Field Experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 460: Internship in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 490: Independent Research in Environmental Studies and Sciences
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
A total of fifty four to fifty six (54-56) hours and one additional environmental experience as follows:
- Four introductory courses:
ENVS 150: Environment and Society
BIOL 120: Environmental Science
GEOL 111: Physical Geology
CHEM 120: foundations of chemistry (Environmentally-themed section preferred) - MATH 111: Probability and Statistics
- Four upper-level Environmental Science electives. Three courses must contain a lab component. Courses must come from at least two departments. Additional courses may be designated by the Environmental Studies and Sciences program.
No Prerequisite
GEOL 214: Environmental Hydrogeology
Requires BIOL 120 and CHE M 120 or BIOL130-131 and 140-141
BIOL 212, 214: Environmental Issues in Southern Africa & Field Study in Namibia
BIOL 315(L): Ecology
BIOL 320(L): Conservation Biology
BIOL 345(L): Ornithology
BIOL 365: Advanced Topics in Biology (i.e. Plants and People, or other environmentally-related topic approved by the director of the program)
Requires BIOL 130-131 and 140-141
BIOL 207(L): Animal Behavior
BIOL 202: Vertebrate Life
BIOL 220: Biology of Human Parasites
BIOL 301(L): Microbiology
Requires Permission of Instructor
BIOL 451-452: Research
Requires Chemistry 120
CHEM 211: Organic Chemistry
Requires Chemistry 211
CHEM 240: Analytical Chemistry
Requires Permission of Instructor
CHEM 451-452: Research - Two Environmental Studies electives from the following list:
ANSO 201: Human Evolution
ANSO 203: Becoming Human: Domesticating the World
ANSO 271: Ecological Anthropology
ANSO 275: Food and Culture: You Are What You Eat
ART 166: Sculpture, Trees, and the Life of Wood
CHIN 214: Material Culture and Chinese Gardens
ENGL 332: Advanced Shakespeare Studies: Green Shakespeare
ENGL 336: Literature & Landscape
ENVS 205: Topics in Environmental Studies and Sciences (when approved by the director of the program)
HIST 105: Disease & Epidemics
HIST 270: Global Environmental History
HIST 305: U.S. Cities and Suburbs
HIST 374: Nature and War
HIST 472: Environmental Justice
HUM 201: Search for Values (Jackson’s Section only)
INTS 340: Global Ecopolitics
INTS 341: Comparative Ecopolitics
INTS 375: Population and National Security
PHIL 302: Environmental Ethics
POLS 316: Urban Policy
RELS 101: The Bible (Hotz’s Section only)
URBN 201: Introduction to Urban Studies - INTD 225: Geographic Information Systems
- ENVS 500: Senior Seminar
- Experiential Learning. Each student in the major will be required to complete an environmentally-oriented experience in which he or she will have a substantial engagement with environmental issues outside the Rhodes campus. There are several ways to complete this requirement, some of which are credit-bearing, but others are not. As with the College’s F11 requirement, students are not required to receive academic credit.
A. Students may enroll in one of the following:
ENVS 160: Rocky Mountain Ecology (at Teton Science Schools)
B. Experiences other than those listed above must be approved by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and will require a substantial essay, evaluated by the director of the program, which links the student’s experience with what he or she has learned in the classroom. Experiences may include organized service projects at Rhodes with faculty or staff oversight (such as the Summer Service Fellowships), or study abroad experiences approved by Rhodes with significant environmental content as determined by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program. Students should submit the form on the program’s website to petition for such experiences.
BIOL 212 and 214 (taken together): Environmental Issues in Southern Africa and Field Study in Namibia
ENVS 450: Field Experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 460: Internship in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 490: Independent Research in Environmental Studies and Sciences
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
A total of twenty-four (24) credits and one additional experiential environmental experience as follows:
- Environmental Studies and Sciences 150. Environment and Society.
- One introductory course from the following
Anthropology/Sociology 201. Human Evolution.
History 270. Global Environmental History.
International Studies 221. Global Ecopolitics.Philosophy 302. Environmental Ethics. - Three of the following courses from at least two departments (students who petition for coursework not listed below to be counted toward the minor must use the Environmental Studies Minor Course Approval Form).
Anthropology/Sociology 203. Becoming Human: Domesticating the World.
Anthropology/Sociology 271. Ecological Anthropology.
Anthropology/Sociology 275. Food and Culture.
Art 166. Sculpture, Trees, and the Life of Wood.
Chinese 214. Introduction to Chinese Culture: Material Culture and Chinese Gardens.
English 332. Advanced Shakespeare Studies: Green Shakespeare.
English 336. Literature and Landscape.
Environmental Studies and Sciences 205: Topics in Environmental Studies and Sciences (when approved by the director of the program)
History 105. Disease and Epidemics.
History 305. U.S. Cities and Suburbs.
History 374. Nature and War.
History 472. Environmental Justice.
Humanities 201. Search for Values (Jackson’s section ONLY).
International Studies 341. Comparative Ecopolitics.
International Studies 375. Population and National Security.
Political Science 316. Urban Policy.
Religious Studies 101: The Bible: Texts and Contexts (Hotz’s section ONLY).
Urban Studes 201: Introduction to Urban Studies - One environmentally-oriented science course approved by the environmental program committee.
Biology 120. Environmental Science.
Biology 207. Animal Behavior.
Biology 212 and 214 (taken together). Environmental Issues in Southern Africa and Environmental Field Studies in Namibia.
Biology 220. Human Biology of Parasites.
Biology 301. Microbiology.
Biology 315. Ecology.
Biology 320. Conservation Biology.
Biology 365. Advanced Topics in Biology (when topic is environmentallyfocused and with permission of director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program).
Chemistry 120. Foundations in Chemistry.
Chemistry 211. Introductory Organic Chemistry.
Chemistry 240. Analytical Chemistry.
Geology 111. Physical Geology.
Geology 116. Global Environmental Change.
Geology 214. Environmental Hydrogeology.
Math 115. Applied Calculus.
Physics 111. Fundamentals of Physics I. - Experiential Learning. Each student in the minor will be required to complete an environmentally-oriented experience in which he or she will have a substantial engagement with environmental issues outside the Rhodes campus. There are several ways to complete this requirement, some of which are credit-bearing, but others are not. As with the College’s F11 requirement, students are not required to receive academic credit.
A. Students may enroll in one of the following:
ENVS 160: Rocky Mountain Ecology (at Teton Science Schools)
B. Experiences other than those listed above must be approved by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and will require a substantial essay, evaluated by the director of the program, which links the student’s experience with what he or she has learned in the classroom. Experiences may include organized service projects at Rhodes with faculty or staff oversight (such as the Summer Service Fellowships), or study abroad experiences approved by Rhodes with significant environmental content as determined by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program. Students should submit the form on the program’s website to petition for such experiences.
BIOL 212 and 214 (taken together): Environmental Issues in Southern Africa and Field Study in Namibia
ENVS 450: Field Experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 460: Internship in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 490: Independent Research in Environmental Studies and Sciences
N.B.: Although not required, Interdepartmental 225: Geographic Information Systems, is strongly recommended.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
A total of twenty-four (24) credits and one additional environmental experience as follows:
- Environmental Studies and Sciences 150. Environment and Society.
- One of the following introductory courses in environmental science:
Biology 120. Environmental Science.
Chemistry 120. Foundations of Chemistry.
Geology 111. Physical Geology.
Geology 116. Global Environmental Change.
Math 115. Applied Calculus.
Physics 111. Fundamentals of Physics I. - Three of the following courses: (At least one must be taken from outside student’s major department).
Biology 202. Vertebrate Life.
Biology 207. Animal Behavior.
Biology 212 and 214 (taken together). Environmental Issues in Southern Africa, Environmental Field Studies in Namibia and Botswana.
Biology 220. Human Biology of Parasites.
Biology 301. Microbiology.
Biology 315. Ecology.
Biology 320. Conservation Biology.
Biology 365. Advanced Topics in Biology (when topic is environmentally focused and with permission of director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program).
Chemistry 211. Organic Chemistry I.
Chemistry 240. Analytical Chemistry.
Geology 214. Environmental Hydrogeology.
- One additional environmentally-oriented humanities/social science course/ fine arts approved by the environmental program committee.
Anthropology/Sociology 201. Human Evolution.
Anthropology/Sociology 203. Becoming Human: Domesticating the World.
Anthropology/Sociology 271. Ecological Anthropology.
Anthropology/Sociology 275. Food and Culture.
Art 166. Sculpture, Trees, and the Life of Wood.
Chinese 214. Introduction to Chinese Culture: Material Culture and Chinese Gardens.
English 332. Advanced Shakespeare Studies: Green Shakespeare.
English 336. Literature and Landscape.
Environmental Studies and Sciences 205: Topics in Environmental Studies and Sciences (when approved by the director of the program)History 105. Disease and Epidemics.
History 270. Global Environmental History.
History 374. Nature and War.
History 472. Environmental Justice.
Humanities 201. Search for Values (Jackson’s section ONLY).
International Studies 340. Global Ecopolitics.
International Studies 341. Comparative Ecopolitics.
International Studies 375. Population and National Security.
Philosophy 302. Environmental Ethics.
Political Science 316. Urban Policy.
Religious Studies 101: The Bible: Texts and Contexts (Hotz’s section ONLY).
Urban Studies 201: Introduction to Urban Studies - Experiential Learning. Each student in the major will be required to complete an environmentally-oriented experience in which he or she will have a substantial engagement with environmental issues outside the Rhodes campus. There are several ways to complete this requirement, some of which are credit-bearing, but others are not. As with the College’s F11 requirement, students are not required to receive academic credit.
A. Students may enroll in one of the following:
ENVS 160: Rocky Mountain Ecology (at Teton Science Schools)
B. Experiences other than those listed above must be approved by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and will require a substantial essay, evaluated by the director of the program, which links the student’s experience with what he or she has learned in the classroom. Experiences may include organized service projects at Rhodes with faculty or staff oversight (such as the Summer Service Fellowships), or study abroad experiences approved by Rhodes with significant environmental content as determined by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program. Students should submit the form on the program’s website to petition for such experiences.
BIOL 212 and 214 (taken together): Environmental Issues in Southern Africa
and Field Study in Namibia
ENVS 450: Field Experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 460: Internship in Environmental Studies and Sciences
ENVS 490: Independent Research in Environmental Studies and Sciences
N.B.: Although not required, Interdepartmental 225: Geographic Information Systems, is strongly recommended.
COURSE OFFERINGS
150. Environment and Society.
Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F2i
This course is an introduction to contemporary environmental issues. Topics may include over-population pressures, climate change, energy consumption, water availability, biological diversity decline, sustainability practices, agricultural landuse, and global environmental governance, among other major global environmental challenges. Faculty from the natural sciences and humanities/social sciences in the Environmental Studies and Sciences program team-teach this course. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will learn the science behind these issues, as well as the economic, political and cultural factors that influence environmental change and shape our responses to it. This course is required for both the Environmental Studies and Environmental Sciences majors and minors.
160. Rocky Mountain Ecology.
Maymester. Credits: 2.
Degree Requirements: F11.
This field course, taught by faculty at the Teton Science Schools in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is focused on community ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). Ecology topics include: regional geology, influence of topography and climate on vegetation; community interaction of plants and animals including herbivory; predation and competition, community dynamics, succession, disturbance, identification of plants, insects and birds. The course will also familiarize students with basic field data collection and research techniques. The course will connect students with the other programming areas of Teton Science Schools as well as other professionals in the environmental science field in the context of professional opportunities after college. This course fulfills the Environmental Experience required for Environmental Studies and Sciences majors and minors. Requires separate application process and payment of additional tuition.
161. Intro to Environmental Field Methods: Hydrogeology in the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem
August. Credits: 1.
Degree Requirements: F11
This one week field excursion to the Teton Science Schools located in the Grand Teton National Park will focus on field methods in hydrogeology. Making field observations and collecting field measurements to quantify watershed parameters will be a focus. Data will be collected in the local watershed that contributes to a long-term time-series maintained by the Teton Science Schools and evaluated in the context of local water-related issues. Interaction with the academic community at the Teton Science Schools as well as local residents and visitors to the Park will be part of the data collection. This field course may be combined with enrollment in GEOL 214 (Environmental Hydrogeology), which incorporates these datasets and issues into lab. This course fulfills the Environmental Experience required for Environmental Studies and Sciences minors. Requires separate application process and payment of additional tuition.
205. Selected Topics in Environmental Studies and Sciences.
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
Introduction to various issues in Environmental Studies and/or Environmental Sciences. Varies with instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
450. Field Experience in Environmental Studies and Sciences
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
Students may take part in independent field work under a faculty member’s supervision. Must be approved by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program. With approval, this course will fulfill the Environmental Experience required for Environmental Studies and Sciences majors and minors.
460. Internship.
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F11.
The Environmental Studies and Sciences internship enables students to make connections between what they have learned in the classroom and the world around them by applying their knowledge to real-world settings. Interns can work with a variety of local environmental agencies or organizations. Students must be approved by the Office of Career Services and have the permission of the Director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program. This course fulfills the Environmental Experience required for Environmental Studies and Sciences minors.
490. Independent Research in Environmental Studies and Sciences
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
Students may take part in independent research under a faculty member’s supervision. Must be approved by the director of the Environmental Studies and Sciences program.
500. Senior Seminar
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
This senior capstone experience allows Environmental Studies and Environmental Sciences majors to make interdisciplinary connections between topics and themes which they have studied throughout their coursework. Assignments may include substantial reading, research projects, and oral presentations.
FILM STUDIES
Committee:
Michelle Mattson, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Scott Newstok, Department of English
Valeria Z. Nollan, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Rashna Wadia Richards, Department of English, Chair
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN FILM STUDIES
A total of twenty (20) credits as follows:
- English 202: Introduction to Cinema
- English 382: Film Theory
- Three courses to be chosen from a list of offerings in various departments. One of these requirements may be satisfied by a directed inquiry or an internship (on approval of the Film Minor Committee). Courses regularly offered include:
Art 166: Digital Art
Art 345: Contemporary Art
Chinese 220: Contemporary Chinese Cinema
English 190: Shakespeare on Screen
English 204: Introduction to Screenwriting
English 241: History and Criticism of American Cinema
English 242: World Film
English 245: Special Topics in Film
English 381: Advanced Topics in Film
French 134: Hitchcock and Truffaut
French 334: French Cinema
German 240/340: German Cinema
History 205: History of Latin America through Film
Russian 400: Russian Film
GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES
Committee:
Mark Behr, Department of English
Elizabeth Bridges, Department of Modern Languages
Margaret Carne, Department of Political Science
Kathleen Doyle, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Dee Garceau-Hagen, Department of History
Judith Haas, Department of English, Chair
Erin Harmon, Department of Art
Li Han, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Leigh Johnson, Department of Philosophy
Mona Kreitner, Department of Music
Susan Kus, Department of Anthropology/Sociology
Tracy Lemos, Department of Religion
Jeanne Lopiparo, Department of Anthropology/Sociology
Laura Loth, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Shira Malkin, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Michelle Mattson, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
David McCarthy, Department of Art
Charles McKinney, Department of History
Gail Murray, Department of History
Valeria Z. Nollan, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Evie Perry, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Leslie Petty, Department of English
Rashna Richards, Department of English
Michelle Voss Roberts, Department of Religious Studies
Amy Risley, Department of International Studies
Robert Saxe, Department of History
Gail Streete, Department of Religious Studies
Marsha Walton, Department of Psychology
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES
A total of twenty-four (24) credits as follows:
- Gender and Sexuality Studies 200. Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies.
- Gender and Sexuality Studies 400. Feminist and Queer Theory.
- Four courses selected from the Gender and Sexuality Studies curriculum. Two of these courses must come from fields outside of one’s major. For one of these four courses, students are encouraged to consider an Internship or a Directed Inquiry. In order to receive academic credit for either the Internship or the Directed Inquiry, students must write a proposal, in consultation with a faculty mentor and submit the proposal for approval by the director of Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Gender and Sexuality Studies courses regularly offered include, but are not limited to:Anthropology/Sociology 207: Women in Prehistory
Anthropology/Sociology 231: Gender and Society
English 190: The New Woman in American Literature 1880-1930
English 265: Queer Identities/Queer Narratives
French 441: Women Writers, Women’s Writing
History 349: Black and White Women in the South
History 445: Gender in the American West
International Studies 432: Women in World Politics
Music 105: Women in Music
Psychology 232: Psychology of Gender and Sexuality
Religious Studies 220: Feminist Theology
Religious Studies 232: Religion and Sexuality
Religious Studies 258: Women in World Religions
Spanish 350: Short Fiction by Spanish Women Writers
COURSE OFFERINGS
200. Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
An interdisciplinary course designed primarily for first and second year students. This course explores the construction of gendered ideologies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
400. Feminist Theory.
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4.
An interdisciplinary seminar in contemporary feminist and queer thought for advanced students. Students will examine the contributions of feminist scholars in fields including political theory, literary criticism, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and philosophy. Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor required. Prerequisite: GSST 200 or permission of instructor.
460. Internship.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4
Degree Requirements: F11.
A directed internship in which students integrate their academic study of gender or sexuality issues with practical experience in off-campus organizations, agencies, or businesses. To be eligible, students must have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Committee:
Eric Henager, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Chair
David Jilg, Department of Theatre
Michael LaRosa, Department of History
Jeanne Lopiparo, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Laura Luque de Johnson, Department of Biology
Elizabeth Pettinaroli, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Alberto del Pozo Martinez, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Amy Risley, Department of International Studies
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
A total of forty-two to forty-four (42-44) credits as follows:
- Latin American Studies 200
- Nine of the following courses from at least four different departments. No more than three courses in any one department may count toward the major:
Anthropology/Sociology 224: Latin America Before 1492
Anthropology/Sociology 225: The Maya and Their World
Anthropology/Sociology 365: Cultural Motifs (when the focus is on Latin America)
Anthropology/Sociology 379: Anthropology of Social Change (when the topic focuses on Latin America)
Biology 160: Health Care in El Salvador
Economics 100: Introduction to Economics
History 261: Colonial Latin American
History 262: Modern Latin America
History 363: History of US-Latin American Relations
International Studies 200: Introduction to Comparative Politics
International Studies 273: Government and Politics of Latin American
International Studies 274: Issues in US-Latin American Relations
International Studies 310: Comparative Political Economy
International Studies 312: International Political Economy
International Studies 431: Topics in International Studies (when the focus is on Latin America)
International Studies 432: Topics in International Studies (when the focus is on Latin America)
Latin American Studies 460 (4 credits)
Spanish 306: Introduction to Latin American Cultures and Literatures*
Spanish 309: Spanish in Latin America
Spanish 310: US-Latino Literatures and Cultures
Spanish 320: Spanish American Drama
Spanish 330: Spanish American Poetry
Spanish 340: Latin American Colonial Literature
Spanish 360: Gender in Spanish American Literature
Spanish 370: Contemporary Southern Cone Literature
Spanish 405: Literature of Mexico after 1911
Spanish 406: Contemporary Novel of Spanish America
Spanish 408: Spanish American Short Story
Spanish 365: Special Topics in Spanish (when the focus is on Latin America) - Latin American Studies 485: Senior Seminar
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
A total of twenty-two to twenty-four (22-24) credits as follows:
- Latin American Studies 200
- Five of the following courses from at least four different departments (Latin American Studies 460 does not count toward the four-department distribution.)
Anthropology/Sociology 224
Anthropology/Sociology 225
Anthropology/Sociology 379
Biology 160
History 261
History 262
International Studies 200
International Studies 273
International Studies 274
Latin American Studies 460
Spanish 306*
*Notes: prerequisite for Spanish 306: course or courses required to achieve skill competency for literature courses, usually Spanish 202 and 301 or 302.
HONORS IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
COURSE OFFERINGS
200. Introduction to Latin American Studies.
Fall. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F9.
An introduction to the diverse cultural, social, and political realities of Latin America and the Caribbean. The region is examined from an interdisciplinary perspective that draws on the fields of literature, anthropology, sociology, history, and international studies. Major topics covered in the course include gender, ethnicity, religion, magical realism, immigration, revolution, dictatorship, and human rights. The course is intended as a broad overview of Latin American studies.
460. Latin American Studies Internship
Fall, Spring. Credit: 1-4
Degree Requirements: F11
A work experience at a non-profit agency that serves Latino communities. The course is conducted under the joint supervision of a Latin American Studies faculty member and a representative of the partner agency. Students who enroll in the course for less than four credits may repeat the course for up to four total credits.
485. Senior Seminar.
Fall. Credits: 4.
Senior Seminar is an interdisciplinary research project from the following departments: Anthropology/Sociology; History; International Studies; Foreign Languages (Spanish). Students must combine two disciplines in their research and work under the supervision of the faculty from the departments who are also members of the Latin American Studies Committee.
495-496. Honors Tutorial.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4-8, 4-8.
NEUROSCIENCE
Committee:
Mauricio Cafiero,Department of Chemistry
Kim Gerecke, Department of Psychology
David Kabelik, Department of Biology
Rebecca Klatzkin,Department of Psychology
Robert Strandburg, Department of Psychology, Chair
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN NEUROSCIENCE LEADING TO THE B.S. DEGREE
A total of fifty-three to fifty-six (53-56) credits as follows:
- Eight (8) core requirements
Biology 130-131L
Biology 140-141L
Psychology 150
Psychology 211
Neuroscience 270
Neuroscience 350
Neuroscience 485/486 - Two (2) depth requirements:
Biology 375 and either
Neuroscience 318 or
Psychology 345 - Three (3) breadth courses from the following:
Biology 204, 207, 304, 307, 325, 340
Chemistry 414, 416
Neuroscience 451-452 (4 credits total)
Psychology 216, 220, 224, 306, 327, 353
Philosophy 328
The third depth course not selected above - Courses recommended but not required
Chemistry 211-212
Computer Science 141
Mathematics 115
Physics 111-112 (with laboratory)
Political Science 216
HONORS IN NEUROSCIENCE
In addition to maintaining a cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.5, honors candidates are required to enroll in Neuroscience 399 in the Spring of their junior year. By the start of the senior year, the candidate must submit a proposal for an independent research project for approval by the Progam Committee. Up to 8 credits of Neuroscience 495-496 are taken each semester of the senior year. In addition to submitting a written report, the candidate is required to make an oral presentation at the conclusion of the research project. The honors degree in Neuroscience is contingent upon committee acceptance of the research manuscript.
COURSE OFFERINGS
270. Neuroscience
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4
This course examines the structure and function of the nervous system. Topics range from communication within individual neurons to higher order brain functions such as learning, memory, perception, states of consciousness, language and the regulation of motivation and emotion. Psychiatric and neurological disorders will also be discussed. Particular attention will be given to methods and research design in the Neurosciences.
Prerequisites: Biology 130 and 140, or Psychology 150.
318. Neuroscience of Brain Disorders
Spring. Credits: 4
Human Brain dysfunction can produce a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric illnesses. While there have been many advances in understanding the underlying mechanisms of these disorders there are few preventative or therapeutic interventions, making these disorders among the most important health problems in our society. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the neuroscientific literature that addresses the causes and treatments of several brain disorders at the cellular, molecular and genetic levels.
Prerequisites: Neuroscience 270
350. Neuroscience Research Methods
Spring. Credits: 4
This laboratory methods course is designed to expose students to a wide range of neuroscience techniques including electrophysiology, stereotaxic surgery, behavioral pharmacology, tissue fixation and sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, blood and salivary hormone analysis, and various psychophysiological measures. The class will comprise short lectures accompanying longer laboratory exercises.
Prerequisites: Neuroscience 270
399. Junior Honors Tutorial
Spring. Credits: 1
Junior Neuroscience majors who are considering pursuing honors research are required to enroll in this preparatory tutorial.
Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the honors candidate’s research.
451-452. Research in Neuroscience.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 1–4.
Qualified students may conduct laboratory research in neuroscience. Four credits of research may be used to satisfy one of the three breadth requirements for the Neuroscience Major. Requirements include at least three hours of work per week per credit, regular meetings with the faculty sponsor, and a formal presentation of the research product upon completion. Interested students should consult the Neuroscience Program committee.
Prerequisites:Permission of the sponsoring faculty member and the Neuroscience Committee.
485-486. Senior Seminar.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
All Neuroscience majors are required to enroll in Senior Seminar during one semester of their senior year. Senior Seminar is intended to be a capstone academic experience that involves student presentations and discussions of current primary literature in Neuroscience. Students will also prepare a research paper on a current topic in the field
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
495-496. Honors Tutorial.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4-8.
For seniors accepted into the Neuroscience honors research program.
POLITICAL ECONOMY
Committee:
Stephen Ceccoli, Department of International Studies
Daniel Cullen, Department of Political Science
Marshall Gramm, Department of Economics
Teresa Beckham Gramm, Department of Economics, Chair
Timothy Huebner, Department of History
John Murray, Department of Economics.
Patrick Shade, Department of Philosophy
Stephen Wirls, Department of Political Science
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN POLITICAL ECONOMY
A total of 12 courses (48 credits) as follows:
- Economics 100, 305 and 323; either Economics 201 or 202.
- International Studies 311.
- Political Science 110, 218, 314.
- Political Economy 486.
- Tracks (choose one)
- Global Track
Three electives (two of which must be outside of Economics) from Economics 310, 312; International Studies 264, 282, 310, 331, 451. - Historical Track
Three electives from Economics 339; History 255, 256, 351, 352, 426. - Philosophical Track
Philosophy 301 and two electives (one of which must be outside of Political Science) from English 265 (Literature and Economics); Philosophy 255, 303, 355; Political Science 212, 214, 230, 411. - Policy Track
Either Economics 290 or Political Science 270.
Two electives from Anthropology/Sociology 241; Economics 420; Political Science 205, 280, 284, 316; Psychology 309.
- Global Track
COURSE OFFERINGS
486. Senior Seminar in Political Economy
Spring. Credits: 4.
Senior Seminar offers students the opportunity to integrate and extend their understanding of the various areas of theory, history, politics, philosophy and policy studied as a Political Economy Major.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
URBAN STUDIES
Committee:
Rosanna Capellato, Department of Biology
Arielle Goldberg, Department of Political Science
Susan Kus, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Thomas G. McGowan, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Gail Murray, Department of History
Mark V. Smith, Department of Psychology
Steve Wirls, Department of Political Science
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN URBAN STUDIES
A total of forty one (41) credits as follows:
- Urban Studies 201: Introduction to Urban Studies
- Interdisciplinary 222 or 322: Introduction to GIS or Seminar in GIS
- Political Science 200: Urban Politics
- Political Science 316: Urban Policy
- Anthropology and Sociology 331: Race/Ethnic Identities, Experiences and Relations
- Anthropology/Sociology 250: Research Methods or Political Science 270. Research Methods
- History 242: African American History
- Urban Studies 360: Urban Studies Junior Internship (restricted to urban studies majors or minors)
- Urban Studies 485: Urban Studies Senior Seminar
- Two elective courses in Urban Institutions and Issues selected from the following list:
Anthropology/Sociology 347: Medical Sociology
Anthropology/Sociology 341: Sociology of Education
Biology 105: Environmental Science
Business 361: Management of Organizations
Education 201: Foundations of Education
Geology 214: Environmental Geology
History 243: The Civil Rights Movement
Urban Studies 460: Urban Studies Senior Internship (restricted to urban studies majors or minors who have completed the urban studies junior internship)
Urban Studies 462: Field Projects in Community Organization
Other elective courses may be used to fulfill the elective requirements provided the courses: 1) contain an urban institutional or urban issues focus, and 2) are approved for major credit by the Urban Studies Director. Urban Studies elective courses may be added during the school year; check with program chair during registration for a complete list of electives in Urban Studies; see appropriate departmental listing for course descriptions. Courses cannot be used as both requirements and electives.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN URBAN STUDIES
A total of twenty one (21) credits as follows:
- Urban Studies 201: Introduction to Urban Studies
- Interdisciplinary 222 or 322: Introduction to GIS or Seminar in GIS
- One of the following: Political Science 200: Urban Politics or Political Science 316: Urban Policy
- Anthropology and Sociology 331: Race/Ethnic Identities, Experiences and Relations
- History 242: African American History
- Urban Studies 360: Urban Studies Junior Internship (restricted to urban studies majors or minors)
STUDY ABROAD
Many Urban Studies students spend a semester abroad and some of the courses may be eligible for Urban Studies credit. However, students must provide the program chair with the course information before beginning the program. There are also some programs that are more appropriate for Urban Studies students such as “Cities in the 21st Century” at Trinity College in Hartford, CT.
COURSE OFFERINGS
201. Introduction to Urban Studies.
Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F8, F11.
An interdisciplinary approach to examining issues and institutions in American cities; neighborhoods, downtowns, suburbs, housing, poverty, environmental justice, nonprofits and city politics; discussion of urban public and social policies; field trips or service learning will be used to do hands on analysis of urban issues.
360. Urban Studies Junior Internship.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F11.
A directed internship with an urban, social, governmental, or nonprofit agency. The courses integrate traditional academic work in Urban Studies with practical internship experience.
Prerequisites: Two courses in Urban Studies or Urban Studies electives.
460. Urban Studies Senior Internship.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F11.
A directed internship with an urban, social, governmental, or nonprofit agency. The courses integrate traditional academic work in Urban Studies with practical internship experience.
Prerequisites: Urban Studies 360.
462. Field Projects in Community Organization.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
Direct application of class work to an urban problem or issue through field work in an urban institution; development of a research or policy design before field activity; involvement of student, faculty sponsor and community agency sponsor.
Prerequisites: Three courses in Urban Studies or Urban Studies electives.
485. Senior Seminar in Urban Studies.
Spring. Credits: 4.
An investigation of subject areas in the discipline of Urban Studies that involves research collaboration between students and faculty.
INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS
Students interested in interdisciplinary study are encouraged to consider interdisciplinary majors. The following interdisciplinary majors have been approved by the Faculty, and the required courses have been defined as listed below. Students who wish to declare any of these established interdisciplinary majors may do so by filing the normal Declaration of Major form with the Office of the Registrar. Any deviation from the program of study outlined in the description must be approved by the chairpersons of the departments involved.
ECONOMICS/COMMERCE AND BUSINESS
A total of sixty-four (64) credits as follows:
- Economics 100, 201, 202, 290, 420, 486.
- Business 241, 243, 351, 361, 371, 486.
- One course from Economics 205, 210, 265, 312, 323, 331, 339, 407.
- One course from each of two of the following areas:
a. Accounting: Business 341.
b. Finance: Business 452, 454, 485.
c. Management: Business 463, 466.
d. Marketing: Business 472, 473, 485.
e. Business 483. - Mathematics 115 or 121.
- Recommended: Mathematics 107; Philosophy 304; Political Science 218; Interdisciplinary 240.
ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
A total of 15-16 courses (60-64 credits) as follows:
- Economics 100, 201, 202, 290, 310, 312, 485
- Economics 407 or 420
- International Studies 100, 190, 200, 300, plus one two-course sequence (other than 210-312)
- Mathematics 115 or 121
- An appropriate foreign language through completion of the second year (202).
HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
A total of 12-13 courses (48-52 credits) as follows:
- History 300, and two additional courses from the following: 215, 216, 217, 224, 225, 231, 232, 233, 242, 255, 256, 261, 262, 267, 281, 282, 283, 288, 293, 294.
- International Studies 100, 200, 300
- Economics 100
- A total of four additional courses, two in each department..
a. Europe: History: 327, 427, 428, 429; I.S. 281, 282, 283
b. Asia & Africa: History 375, 388, 389, 391, 395, 482, 475, 488; I.S. 243-244 or 245-246 or 261-262 or 263-264
c. The Americas: History 342, 363, 364, 432, 436, 439; I.S. 273-274 - I.S. 485. Senior paper to be written under the direction of one faculty member from each department.
- An appropriate foreign language through completion of the second year (202).
Qualified students wishing to pursue Honors can do so by fulfilling the requirements of the interdisciplinary major and of the Honors Tutorial in either department.
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
A total of 12 courses (48 credits) as follows:
- International Studies: Two of the following: 100, 190, 200; both of the following: 300 and one two-course sequence
- Political Science: 151, 340, 360; one of the following: 212, 214, 218, 314; and one additional course
- Economics 100
- International Studies 485 or Political Science 485
- An appropriate foreign language through the completion of the second year (202)
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS
A total of 15 courses (60 credits) as follows:
- Economics 100, 201, 202, 290, 407, 420
- One course from Economics 305, 310, 331
- Mathematics 121, 122, 201, 223, 251, 261
- Mathematics 311 or 321
- Economics 486 or Mathematics 485 and 486. Senior projects must have a faculty reader from both departments. The final presentation of the senior project must be made in the Senior Seminars of both departments.
Qualified students wishing to pursue Honors can do so by fulfilling the requirements of the interdisciplinary major and of the Honors Tutorial in either department.
Mathematics and economics majors seeking admission to graduate programs in economics, operations research, statistics, or mathematical finance are advised to also take Mathematics 312, Mathematics 431, Computer Science 141, Computer Science 142, and possibly Business 351.
SELF-DESIGNED INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS
Some students prefer to study in an area that can best be covered by combining the work in two or even three academic departments. Interdisciplinary majors are important ways in which the faculty can meet the special academic needs of these students.
Students who wish to declare an interdisciplinary major that does not have a program of study already defined should follow the steps below in order to secure the necessary approvals within a reasonable time and to ensure an adequate review of the proposed program of study. The proposed program of study must include specific provisions for a senior seminar or integrating senior experience. The “Declaration of Interdisciplinary Major” form is used to record the approvals and to advise the Registrar of the College.
- Consult with faculty members in the departments that will be combined in the major to determine the feasibility of the interdisciplinary major. Consultation with the Registrar is also recommended in order to secure an understanding of the approval procedure.
- Prepare, in consultation with the departments, a petition requesting the Faculty’s approval of the interdisciplinary major. This petition is addressed to the Chairperson of the Faculty Educational Program Committee. The petition should contain these items:
- The Declaration of Interdisciplinary Major, including a complete listing of courses, with numbers and titles and dates when the courses which comprise the interdisciplinary major are to be taken. Though it is customary that the number of courses in each department will be fewer than what is expected of a major in that department, it is essential that courses be included in the interdisciplinary major so that reasonably advanced work is done in each department. Introductory level courses in a large number of areas is not sufficient.
- An essay in which a rationale for the interdisciplinary major is developed. Some clear academic link or tie between the departments is essential; simply taking courses in two departments is not sufficient. The rationale should be such that only by combining work in the departments can the rationale be realized. The importance of this essay cannot be overemphasized as it is not only a statement of the student’s reasons for choosing the proposed interdisciplinary major but a philosophical and practical statement of why it is important to the student’s career and life paths.
- A complete description of the manner in which the senior seminar will be structured. It must be clear how the departments involved in the major will be integrated into the senior seminar, seminars, or capstone experience. An indication should be given as to the department or departments in which the senior seminar will be pursued or if an interdisciplinary senior seminar is proposed. The capstone experience should be explained in as much detail as possible.
- Some indication of how the departments will work cooperatively with the student in realizing the rationale for the interdisciplinary major. This may take the form of a specially designed directed inquiry or tutorial for the student, participated in by representatives of the departments; it may be a major project in one area reviewed and evaluated by members of the other department. Whatever form it takes, some academic program sponsored by the departments in the interdisciplinary major is necessary.
- The Declaration of Interdisciplinary Major must be endorsed in writing by the chairpersons of the departments. This endorsement should give an assessment of the student’s ability to undertake and complete successfully the work projected in the petition. The departmental endorsements should also specify who will serve as the principal faculty advisor for the student.
- The entire Declaration of Interdisciplinary Major with the completed petition is submitted to the Registrar for review before it is sent to the Education Program Committee for a full review and action.
- Interdisciplinary majors must be declared and receive approval no later than midterm of the spring semester of the junior year. It is expected that work on the petition, interviews with faculty, and consultation with the Registrar will take place no later than the fall semester of the junior year. The student who submits an interdisciplinary major petition will have already declared a major by midterm of the spring semester of the sophomore year. If the interdisciplinary major can be worked out in time for the sophomore year deadline for declaring a major, it should be submitted earlier.
- Any proposed deviation from the approved interdisciplinary major must have departmental approvals and the approval of the Education Program Committee before changes are made in the course of study.
HUMANITIES
The Life program and the Search program described below offer alternative ways to fulfill the F1 Requirement in the College’s Foundation requirements.
Life: Then and Now.
Staff:
Thomas Bremer, Department of Religious Studies
Patrick Gray, Department of Religious Studies
Stephen R. Haynes, Department of Religious Studies
Kendra G. Hotz, Department of Religious Studies
Luther D. Ivory, Department of Religious Studies
John C. Kaltner, Department of Religious Studies
Steven L. McKenzie, Department of Religious Studies
Bernadette McNary-Zak, Department of Religious Studies
Milton C. Moreland, Department of Religious Studies
Mark W. Muesse, Department of Religious Studies,
Michelle Voss Roberts, Department of Religious Studies
Patrick A. Shade, Department of Philosophy
David Sick, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Gail P. C. Streete, Department of Religious Studies
In the first two courses of the Life: Then and Now program, the student is introduced to the major methodological approaches to the study of religion represented in the “Life” curriculum. The student selects the last course from a range of courses that apply these specific methodological approaches to different aspects of religion. Fuller course descriptions may be found in the departmental listings.
Religious Studies 101. The Bible: Texts and Contexts.(First Semester, First Year) [4]. The first in a two-course sequence that introduces the “Life” curriculum, this course focuses on introducing students to the academic study of the Bible. Students survey representative texts from each genre of biblical writing in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Particular attention is paid to understanding the role of historical and cultural context in shaping biblical views on theological issues (God, sin and evil, Jesus’ significance, e.g.).
Religious Studies 102. The Bible: Texts and Contexts.(Second Semester, First Year) [4]. This course continues the introduction to the “Life” sequence begun in Religious Studies 101 by examining the development of central themes in the Christian theological tradition. The course begins with classical figures from the early and medieval periods, and follows the impact of modernity on Christian thought. The course concludes with major theological developments in the 20th and 21st centuries, including the advent of the comparative study of religion.
Final Courses. The concluding courses in the “Life” curriculum allow the student to focus in particular areas of the study of religion or philosophy. See the departmental listings under “Religious Studies,” “Philosophy,” and “Greek and Roman Studies” for specific courses in the Life curriculum.
The Search for Values in the Light of Western History and Religion.
Staff:
Christopher E. Baldwin, Department of Political Science
Rachel Bauer, Department of Modern Languages
Daniel E. Cullen, Department of Political Science
Scott Garner, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Kyle Grady, Department of Philosophy
Patrick Gray, Department of Religious Studies
Judith P. Haas, Department of English
Kendra G. Hotz, Department of Religious Studies
Timothy Huebner, Department of History
Jeffrey H. Jackson, Department of History
Joseph Jansen, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Leigh M. Johnson, Department of Philosophy
Tracy Lemos, Department of Religious Studies
Laura Loth, Department of Modern Languages
David Mason, Department of Theatre
Bernadette McNary-Zak, Department of Religious Studies
Milton C. Moreland, Department of Religious Studies
Kenneth S. Morrell, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Gail S. Murray, Department of History
Michael Nelson, Department of Political Science
Valeria Z. Nollan, Department of Modern Languages
Alex Novikoff, Department of History
Vanessa Rogers, Department of Music
Patrick Shade, Department of Philosophy
Susan Satterfield, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
David H. Sick, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Gail P. C. Streete, Department of Religious Studies
Stephen H. Wirls, Department of Political Science
Humanities 101-102-201. The Search for Values in the Light of Western History and Religion.
Fall-Spring-Fall. Credits: 4-4-4.
Degree Requirements: F1.
The Search for Values in the Light of Western History and Religion is an interdisciplinary study of the ideas, beliefs, and cultural developments that have formed Western culture. The first two courses of the sequence are taken in the fall (Humanities 101) and spring (Humanities 102) semesters of the first year. In these courses, students examine original documents in translation from the history and literature of the Israelites, the Greeks, the Romans, and the early Christians. Selected texts from the Hebrew Bible are read and discussed in conjunction with the ideas and themes of Mesopotamian and Greek culture. Students study the Gospels and selected letters from the New Testament in conjunction with Hellenistic and Roman history, life, and thought.
In the third semester of the sequence, students trace the roles of biblical and classical heritages in the shaping of the values, character, and institutions of Western culture and its understanding of self and world. To this end, they read and discuss selections from the works of philosophers, theologians, political theorists, scientists, and literary artists from the Renaissance to the present. Courses in the second year are organized by discipline or other theme. Choices include biology, classical studies, history, literature, music, philosophy, politics, religious studies, and theatre.
Prerequisites:Humanities 101 is a prerequisite for Humanities 102. Humanities 102 is a prerequisite for Humanities 201. These prerequisites may be satisfied alternatively by the permission of the instructor.
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE OFFERINGS
225. Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Spring. Credits: 1.
Degree Requirements: F6
This course introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through the analysis of spatial data. Students use deductive reasoning and logic to interpret data, draw conclusions based on numerical and spatial data, learn spatial statistics, and examine the different ways to represent data. Students also learn to construct, run and apply spatial models. An emphasis is made on the application of GIS to real-world situations.
240. Voice and Diction for Public Speakers.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
This course provides students with frequent opportunities to practice oral communication skills. Students study the fundamentals of healthy and efficient voice production, as well as the use of the voice and body as instruments of expression and persuasion.
262. Trial Procedure.
Fall. Credits: 4.
Students study and practice trial procedure. Topics include opening statements, direct examination, cross examination, closing statements, objections, and preparing a witness.
Prerequisite: Sophomore status or permission of the instructor.
263. Mock Trial Participation.
Spring. Credits: 1.
Preparation for and participation in intercollegiate Mock Trial competitions. Participants prepare cases around assigned sets of facts. They then practice and compete in roles of both lawyer and witness.
Prequisites: Interdepartmental 262 and invitation of the instructor. A total of 4 credits may be earned for Mock Trial Participation.
322. Geographic Information Systems Research Seminar.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 1-3.
This course is designed for students who have already been introduced to the analytical tools of GIS. Students will undertake a research project under the supervision of one of the faculty teaching this course. The research project will culminate in a paper and presentation. The seminar will meet in an ongoing basis to exchange ideas, report on progress, and share potential sources of information.
331. Theory and Practice of Scholarship Grant Writing.
Spring. Credits: 1.
This course is a workshop designed to assist students in the theoretical and practical aspects of writing successful grants for post-graduate scholarships and other competitive opportunities. Students learn about the various options available, read scholarly literature on grant writing, develop strategies for writing proposals and give and receive criticism on proposals and projects. By the conclusion of the course, students are prepared to compete for national postgraduate scholarships.
485, 486. Interdisciplinary Senior Seminar.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
This course is intended for the student who is pursuing an interdisciplinary, self-designed major. In the event that the student is unable to unify the senior seminar experiences of the departments involved in the major or to take each of the department’s senior seminars, the Interdisciplinary Senior Seminar will be utilized to serve as the culminating experience for the major. It is intended to be an experience that will show both a breadth and a depth of knowledge in the integration of the departments, requiring both written and oral work.
PLEASE NOTE: This document reflects information as it was published in the 2011-12 Rhodes Catalogue. You may find more current information elsewhere on rhodes.edu.