An introduction to statistics covering these topics: probability, binomial and normal distributions, mean, median, variance, standard deviation, the distinction between sample and population, t-distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression.
An introduction to time series and forecasting methods with applications in economics, engineering and the natural and social sciences.
In the first semester, students work with faculty mentors to design and begin working on substantial projects that require integrating and building on what they have learned in their other courses. In the second semester, students complete these projects and present their results in a public venue. May be repeated once for credit.
Theatre
An examination of the collaborative contributions costumes, scenery, lighting, and property technicians make to the art of theatre. An introduction to the materials, technologies, equipment, structures, and best practices used in contemporary theatre production.
An examination of the collaborative contributions costumes, scenery, lighting, and property technicians make to the art of theatre. An introduction to the materials, technologies, equipment, structures, and best practices used in contemporary theatre production.
An examination of the collaborative contributions costumes, scenery, lighting, and property technicians make to the art of theatre. An introduction to the materials, technologies, equipment, structures, and best practices used in contemporary theatre production.
An introduction to the actor's art. Understanding the demands of performance. The execution of dramatic action. Students are expected to perform frequently in exercises and scenes.
An introduction to the actor's art. Understanding the demands of performance. The execution of dramatic action. Students are expected to perform frequently in exercises and scenes.
Designed to help students further develop their vocal and physical strength and flexibility, as well as their analysis of text and character, this scene study course builds on the principles of Fundamentals of Acting (THTR 131). Students will work on challenging scenes from plays of classic realism, and from contemporary playwrights whose work is less realistic.
An exploration of American theatre and performance, from its beginnings to the present day, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of theatrical literature, theory, and presentation within various cultural, social, and historical contexts. Texts for the course include well-known classics of the American cannon as well as lesser-known but equally critical works representing the evolution of American theatre, such as works from the Black Arts Movement, the Chicano Farmworkers Movement, the Feminist theatre movement, works by LGBTQI practitioners, Asian American practitioners, and more.
Stage Management is a Theatre and dance course in production management. Students will learn the guidelines and techniques for stage managing live performance productions, including communication and collaboration skills, rehearsal management, assembling the stage manager's cue and production book, and technical rehearsal/production performance management.
A survey of architecture, decor, and clothing from ancient to modern with special emphasis on the stylistic trends of each era. Emphasis in this class is on research and analysis of period styles. By looking at the common decorative elements of a certain era, the stage designer and director are able to understand the period style to create a more believable and unified stage picture.
Deals with script analysis, scenic research techniques, periods and styles of production, exercises in scale, proportion, volume, and color. The student is expected to complete a series of projects culminating in the completed design of a classic or contemporary play.
A study of basic techniques, tools and procedures employed by the scenic artist. Projects include exercises in color theory and mixing; problem solving; and common finishes on hard, soft, and three-dimensional scenic units.
Varsity and Club Athletic Teams
Involves twice-weekly practice sessions and some participation in outside events with other club tennis teams.