BCS 301 - Introduction to Research 
(1 semester hour) BCS Faculty
Description change: An introduction to the research process, stressing the multidisciplinary nature of current research, the appropriate use of scientific literature, research ethics, and other topics. Culminates with the formation of an original research question appropriate for laboratory, field, or library research.
Prerequisite change: JR standing or POI.

BCS 401 - Advanced Research
(1 semester hour) BCS Faculty
Description change: Original laboratory or field research on a biological or chemical problem.
Prerequisite: no change.

BCS 402 - Senior Research Paper in the Biological and Chemical Sciences
(3 semester hours; was formerly 2) BCS Faculty
Description change: Independent research paper on a biological or chemical problem, developed under the supervision of a BCS faculty member. Includes constructing a bibliography of relevant literature and writing a paper examining that literature. Students who have performed independent laboratory or field research are encouraged to use their results as the focus of this paper.
Prerequisite change: BCS 301, SR standing and POI.

BIOL 185L Tp: Enology: The Science of Wine
(4 semester hours) Ms. Arnick
This course for non-majors will introduce students to enology, the study of wine. Topics will include the history of fermentation and winemaking, winemaking regions and grape varieties, wine chemistry and wine microbiology, sensory evaluation of wine flavor, and wine and health. Fermentation of other foods will also be discussed, and explored in laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite: none. This course meets the natural science requirement.

BIOL 363L Advanced Ecology: Conservation Biology
(4 semester hours) Mr. Vawter
Biodiversity: Its nature and its preservation. An examination of the crucial interface among evolution, ecology and the conservation of nature.
Prerequisite: BIOL 213L or POI.

BKRT 285 – Tp: Introduction to Calligraphy
(3 semester hours) Ms. Roberts
An introduction to the principles of calligraphy through the study of three hands: Roman, Humanistic Miniscule, and Italic. Emphasis is on practice and technique, with time devoted to the history of letter forms and to individual projects. 
Prerequisite: none.

BKRT 385 – Tp: Digital Design & the Artist Book
(3 semester hours) Ms. Mello-Eagan
Students will produce a limited edition artist book using digital resources. Structure, sequence, image and text will be central to the design. Software applications include Adobe PageMaker, PhotoShop and Illustrator. Materials fee = $50.
Prerequisite: BKRT 115 recommended.

CHEM 323 - Biochemistry
(3 semester hours) Mr. Bailey
This course is now three credits instead of four, and no longer involves a laboratory component.
Prerequisite: no change from previous.

CS 385 - Tp: Artificial Intelligence
(3 semester hours) Ms. Shilepsky
Fundamental concepts and techniques of AI: knowledge representation using predicate calculus, state space search techniques for problem solving. Applications such as expert systems, machine learning, and natural language processing. Implementation of basic concepts in PROLOG. 
Prerequisite: CS 132, MATH 267.

EDUC 285 - Tp: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas*
(3 semester hours) Faculty
*pending faculty approval
This course will address content literacy at the secondary level. The topics focused on will include strategies for reading and responding to nonfiction texts; "reading to learn" strategies; using language arts strategies for creating interactive classrooms; using graphic organizers; and secondary and primary research strategies.
Prerequisite: EDUC 105.

ENGL 349 – Tp: Modern American Poetry
(3 semester hours) Mr. Bennett
Major American poets of the twentieth century, including Pound, Eliot, Frost, Stevens, and Williams.
Prerequisite: 200-level literature course.

ENGL 366 - Tp: British Victorian Poetry 
(3 semester hours) Mr. Bennett
British Victorian poets, including Tennyson, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Matthew Arnold, and Christina Rossetti.
Prerequisite: 200-level literature course.

ENVR 290 - Internship in Environmental Sciences
(2-4 semester hours) Ms. O'Leary
Change in prerequisite only: ENVR 101L or POI.

ENVR 301 - Introduction to Research
(1 semester hour) Ms. O'Leary
Change in course identifier (from EPSV to ENVR) only.

ENVR 390 - Advanced Internship in Environmental Sciences
(2-4 semester hours) Ms. O'Leary
Change in prerequisite only: ENVR 290 and ENVR 102L.

.ENVR 401 - Advanced Research
(1 semester hour) Ms. O'Leary
Change in course identifier (from EPSV to ENVR) only.

FREN 202 - Introduction to French Literature II
(3 semester hours) Ms. Staples
Change in prerequisite only: FREN 201, or POI.

GRMN 385 - Tp: Modern German Literature
(3 semester hours) Ms. Deinert
Prose works and poetry from the late nineteenth century to 1945, with consideration of cultural developments and political events. Naturalism, impressionism, expressionism, new factualism and the impact of the tumultuous twenties and of facism on literature and the arts. 
Prerequisite: GRMN 202, or POI.

JPN 195 - Tutorial: Japanese
(1 semester hour) Ms. Penniman
Designed to prepare students to be successful in the affiliated program in Japan (Doshisha) the following year. Mainly focusing on increasing the students' ability to express thoughts in sustained conversation and to approximate native speech and pronunciation. 
Prerequisite: JPN 101-102, or POI.

MATH 112 - Calculus II: Introduction to Calculus
(4 semester hours) Mr. Stiadle
Description change: Continuation of MATH 111. The fundamental theorem of calculus, methods of integration, and applications. Introduction to differential equations and partial derivatives. Vectors and vector functions. 
Prerequisite: MATH 111.

MATH 211 - Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus
(3 semester hours) Mr. Stiadle
Description change: Continuation of MATH 112. Infinite sequences and series. Vector functions, functions of several variables and applications. Multiple integrals and vector analysis.
Prerequisite: MATH 112.

MATH 395 - Tutorial: Geometry and Special Relativity
(1 semester hour) Mr. Stiadle
Comparison of common features of Galilean, Euclidean and Minkowski geometries. Length, time, curvature, trigonometry and isometries, together with suitable interpretations.
Prerequisite: MATH 211 or 212, or MATH 112 and POI.

MUS 262 - Guitar Lessons
(.5-1 semester hour) Mr. Penniman
Private instruction in acoustic or electric guitar, and electric bass; popular styles.
Prerequisite: none.

MUS 263-1, 263-2, 263-3, 263-4, 263-5 - Orchestral Strings Lessons 
(.5-1 semester hour) Mr. Penniman
Private lessons in modern or Baroque violin (1), viola (2), cello (3), double bass (4), and viola de gamba (5).
Prerequisite: none.

PART 285 - Tp: Intro. to Theatrical Stage Lighting
(2 semester hours) Mr. DiGiacinto
Elements of theatrical stage lighting systems and their functions. Experiential learning in hanging, circuiting and focusing light plots, along with programming computer lighting control boards. Students will learn theory through required participation in lighting projects for performing arts productions. 
Prerequisite: PART 100 or TD 225.

PART 395 - Tutorial: Advanced Dance Repertory
(1 semester hour) Ms. Goddard
Active study, rehearsal and performance of selected solo and ensemble works form the dance repertory. Emphasis on clear, committed and expressive performance based on an understanding of the aesthetic and technical demands of the material. For experienced dancers. New ensemble repertory will be developed during the fall 2003 semester.
Prerequisite: audition and POI.

PHIL 240 - Ethics
(3 semester hours) Ms. Purdy
Change in prerequisite only: no prerequisite.

PHYS 212L - Fundamentals of Physics II
(4 semester hours) Mr. Heinekamp
This course has been renumbered; it was formerly taught as PHYS 112L. In addition, the description has changed: A continuation of PHYS 111L. Statics; gravitation; elastic and fluid materials; oscillations; traveling and standing waves; kinetic theory and thermodynamics. Students who have taken and passed PHYS 112L will not receive credit for PHYS 212L.
Prerequisite: PHYS 111L or equiv., and MATH 112 (or concurrent registration).

PSY 385 - Tp: The Psychology of Violence and Aggression: Youth, Communities, and Schools
(3 semester hours) Ms. Myer
The goal of this course is to expose students to an overview of the current research and theories of violence and aggression in the school and community context. In particular, this course will focus on youth violence. We will explore a wide range of theories on the causes of violence and aggression, as well as intervention/prevention efforts that have been successful.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or POI.

PSY 395 - Tutorial: APA Format and APA Style
(1 semester hour) Mr. Migdal
This is a tutorial in the publication style and format of the American Psychological Association. It is designed for Psychology majors and minors. Topics covered will include scientific-style writing, manuscript layout and preparation, and citations and references.
Prerequisite: none.