This course is an introductory study of the molecular and cellular basis of life, of the structure and function of cells, and of molecular genetics. Biol 130 is not a prerequisite. Non-laboratory course.
A studio course designed for students who would like to learn about forensic chemistry and the basic science needed to understand it. Chemical concepts, on the level of an introductory chemistry course and their applications to forensic science are explored. Topics include the collection and analysis of physical evidence such as drugs, fibers, glass, fingerprints, and documents. Other topics may include arson investigation, DNA analysis, and how forensic science is portrayed in literature and media. This course may not be used in to satisfy requirements for the major or minor in Chemistry. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours.
This course examines what it means to participate in public life, grounded in the understanding that civil discourse is essential to community engagement and social transformation. Through an interdisciplinary lens, students will critically consider the conditions necessary to foster meaningful, constructive engagement around contentious issues. Experiential components invite students into the promises and pitfalls of civil discourse in their own communities, encouraging reflective and courageous engagement while strengthening their capacity to communicate with empathy and humility and to act responsively and collaboratively. By blending theory with practice, students will gain experience understanding community-based issues, learning from diverse perspectives, and cultivating the communication practices necessary to address shared challenges with curiosity, creativity, and care to strengthen collective life.
This special topics course introduces students to the study of Classical art, performance, and/or material culture. This course may be repeated once for credit when the topic differs.
An introduction to creative modeling of both natural and virtual worlds, in which students gain understanding of human interaction with computing devices as well as the expertise needed for further course work in computer science. Lab experiences using the explicit notation of a programming language reinforce the application of abstractions while affording practice in algorithmic problem solving and relevant theory.
An introduction of foundational economic concepts through the study of local issues in and around Sewanee. Students apply economic models in community contexts to examine how social and economic forces shape opportunities and outcomes. Topics may include population change, housing, labor markets, and education.
The course introduces students to the field of economics, and explores a variety of topics spanning both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Using basic algebraic and graphical techniques, it lays the foundation for how economists model the world using mathematics to study how individuals, firms and governments make choices and how they affect the world around us. Microeconomic topics include consumer theory, producer theory, behavior of firms, externalities, and the role of the government in the economy. Macroeconomic topics include determination of output, unemployment, interest rates, inflation, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth.
The course introduces students to the field of economics, and explores a variety of topics spanning both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Using basic algebraic and graphical techniques, it lays the foundation for how economists model the world using mathematics to study how individuals, firms and governments make choices and how they affect the world around us. Microeconomic topics include consumer theory, producer theory, behavior of firms, externalities, and the role of the government in the economy. Macroeconomic topics include determination of output, unemployment, interest rates, inflation, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth.
This course explores our place in the world and on the Domain through three complementary activities: reading, writing, and meditation. We will read together a wide selection of poems offering diverse views of “nature” and our relationship to the earth. Mindfulness meditation (a secular form adapted from Buddhist practice), both in and out of class, will foster deep awareness not only of these texts but also of our surroundings. We will also engage in other contemplative exercises, both indoors and outdoors, across the Domain. While some of these exercises invite us to turn inward, they lead us back to community, as poetry does. Through journal-keeping and poetic experiments as well as formal essays and presentations, students will articulate their discoveries and hone their skills as readers and observers, both of poetry and of the natural world.
An interdisciplinary introduction to Environmental Studies through the examination of the scientific and social aspects of environmental issues. Field components of the course focus on the University Domain and the surrounding area. This course is required for all students who major or minor in environmental studies and should be taken before the junior year.
An interdisciplinary introduction to Environmental Studies through the examination of the scientific and social aspects of environmental issues. Field components of the course focus on the University Domain and the surrounding area. This course is required for all students who major or minor in environmental studies and should be taken before the junior year.
A seminar on a topic related to environmental studies. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.