A study of the Gothic strain in English and American fiction from the late 18th through the 20th centuries-its genesis, initial manifestations, popular mutations and periodic reinvigoration. Among authors studied are Horace Walpole, Ann Radcliffe, "Monk" Lewis, Poe, James, Bram Stoker and Stephen King.
A study of the Transcendental Movement and literature between 1830 and 1870. Emphasis on the works of Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman and Dickinson.
Questions how human systems of distribution of resources, of space and of pollution intersect with environmental degradation, human health concerns and access to environmental amenities. Central to this framing of environmental studies is the question of equity - what is fair and just? How do environments replicate systems of human injustice or exploitation? Focus is historical and contemporary, analyzing current environmental justice concerns and considering their historical antecedents.
Focuses on why preserving biodiversity is critical for nature and humankind. Learn ways to describe biodiversity at different scales, discuss major threats to biodiversity, and explore methods for conserving and preserving biodiversity. Focuses on the role that local communities play in conservation, with visits to local conservation organizations and researchers.
Examines the dynamics and processes of the tropical atmosphere, from localized trade wind convection to tropical cyclones. The role of tropical atmospheric processes in global climate variability also is investigated.
Theory and application of computer programming solutions in geography. Focuses on developing custom computer programs addressing classical problems in geography and spatial analysis not ordinarily solved using out-of-the box GIS software. Introduction to basic programming techniques, object model diagrams, component object modeling (COM) and spatial databases.
Introduction to the geological and hydrological processes operating at and within Earth's surface and subsurface. Focus on practical applications of natural flow systems and principles of fluid flow through porous media, including an indepth study of groundwater flow concepts, such as flow nets, hydraulic potential and saturated and unsaturated flow; solute transport; and quantitative hydrogeologic methods for assessing groundwater quality, quantity and movement.
Explore American politics and society between Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Cover the challenges of Reconstruction and subsequent race relations, industrial transformation and its discontents, everyday life of immigrants and native-born, science and religion, the depression of the 1890s, and continental and overseas imperialism.
Surveys Scottish history from the age of the Picts and Roman contact through the fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden in 1746. Emphasizes the creation of a Scottish state, Scottish religious and cultural developments, and the path toward the Union of the Crowns and the creation of a United Kingdom with England.
Survey of the political, social and economical history of the Middle East from the rule of Islam to the 19th century. Emphasis on the rise and decline of the Arab Caliphates, Persia and the Ottomans.
Chinese civilization from its origins in the Bronze Age to the rise of nationalism and communism in the 20th century. Attention divided equally between political and cultural history, emphasizing the development of traditional institutions in Chinese society, as well as art, literature, religion and philosophy.
Study of the events that occurred during World War I, from the assassination of Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo to the peace of 1919. Emphasis on political developments, social and intellectual implications of the war, and its significance in shaping the 20th century.
Examines the military history of the modern world from 1500 AD to the present. The focus is on the strategy and tactics used by modern armies, how these affected the lives of populations and how new developments in these fields have influenced the history of the modern world.
Explores the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system as well as the differences in systems in other countries. Learn basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government.
An introduction to both classical and modern methods of cryptography, cryptoanalysis and the mathematical principles behind these methods. Topics include an introduction to number theoretic concepts, classical cyphers and their history, modern symmetric and public-key cyphers, and a mathematical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of cryptographic methods.
Provides an overview of the practical and theoretical approaches to training and developing employees in organizations, and of the broader area of human resource development. Topics covered include basic concepts such as motivation and learning theory, needs assessment, and the evaluation of training. Different types of training programs are examined, including skills training, team building, diversity training and management development.
