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Courses

Check major and minor requirement sections in the Departments, Programs and Areas of Study section to determine if specific courses will satisfy requirements. Inclusion on this list does not imply that the course will necessarily satisfy a requirement.

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Biology
  

  • BIOL189Y PO - Structural Biology

    When Offered: One-time only; spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): R. Sung
    Credit: 1

    Primary literature-based seminar course in which students will present and critically discuss classic foundational papers as well as examples from the current literature that have advanced our understanding of macromolecule structure and function. Prerequisites: CHEM 115 PO .
  

  • BIOL191 PO - Senior Grant Proposal

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Design of a research protocol to answer an original question. Written in the form of a grant proposal. Open to students whose preliminary written project proposals have been approved by the department. Preliminary proposals due one week prior to pre-enrollment in the preceding semester.
  

  • BIOL194A PO - Experimental Senior Thesis (1st semester)

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    An experimental senior thesis may be undertaken by mutual agreement between a student and a faculty member and is dependent on design and availability of a suitable project and/or appropriate lab space. Suitable projects may include continuation of investigations begun in summer research or independent studies. Taken in two semesters for full course credit each semester; students who do not pass the first semester (BIOL194A, 1st semester) must complete a research grant proposal (BIOL 191 PO ) in the second semester. Letter grade only.
  

  • BIOL194B PO - Experimental Senior Thesis (2nd semester)

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Continuation of the experimental senior thesis project in 194B requires the successful completion of BIOL194A; students who do not pass the first semester course must complete the Library Senior Thesis (BIOL 191 PO ) in the second semester. Letter grade only.
  

  • BIOL199DRPO - Biology: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • BIOL199IRPO - Biology: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Pre-requisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • BIOL199RAPO - Biology: Research Assistantship

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM001A PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): E. Bockmon; R. Garza; F. Grieman; M. Johal; C. Taylor; A. Yu
    Credit: 1

    An introduction to chemical concepts including reaction stoichiometry; classes of reactions; properties of gases; metathesis, acid-base and oxidation-reduction chemistry; chemical and physical equilibria; thermodynamics; and electrochemistry. These topics are studies for chemical systems both macroscopically and at the atomic and molecular level. Laboratory work is coordinated with the lecture and emphasizes quantitative analytical and instrumental techniques. High-school chemistry recommended.
  

  • CHEM001B PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): E. Bockmon; R. Garza; F. Grieman; M. Johal; C. Taylor; A. Yu
    Credit: 1

    An introduction to the theories exploring the physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds, including the structure and properties of solids, liquids and gases. Topics include nuclear chemistry, quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure via orbital theory, chemical bonding, coordination chemistry, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics and the properties of multicomponent solutions and electrolytes. Laboratory work is coordinated with the lecture and emphasizes quantitative analytical and instrumental techniques. Pre-requisite: CHEM 001A PO .
  

  • CHEM051 PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory Accelerated

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): M. Arora; R. Garza; M. Johal
    Credit: 1

    Accelerated introductory course for well-prepared students. Ionic equilibrium, atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Laboratory work emphasizes quantitative analytical and instrumental techniques and molecular modeling. Interactive computing and modeling is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: two or more years of high school chemistry and/or AP Chemistry (score 4/5) and a passing score on the placement examination.
  

  • CHEM104 HM - Inorganic Chemistry


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM106 PO - Environmental Chemistry

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2014.
    Instructor(s): C. Taylor; D. Oxtoby
    Credit: 1

    An examination of environmental systems such as the atmosphere and the oceans, from a molecular perspective. The course will critically examine chemical sources of environmental pollution and the means for remediation of these problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 001B PO  or CHEM 051 PO .
  

  • CHEM110 HM - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM110A PO - Organic Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): N. Ball; D. O’Leary; C. Selassie; B. Sveinbjornsson; T. Vasquez
    Credit: 1

    A study of organic compounds, including synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory includes both synthesis and qualitative organic analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 001A PO ; CHEM 001B PO  or CHEM 051 PO .
  

  • CHEM110B PO - Organic Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): N. Ball; D. O’Leary; C. Selassie; B. Sveinbjornsson; T. Vasquez
    Credit: 1

    A study of organic compounds, including synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory includes both synthesis and qualitative organic analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO .
  

  • CHEM115 PO - Biochemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): E. Crane; J. Liu; K. Muzikar; T. Negritto; M. Sazinsky
    Credit: 1

    Biological molecules considered in terms of their structure and roles in the dynamic processes by which energy and information are received, interconverted and transmitted in order to maintain life. Laboratory emphasizes techniques and instrumentation used to study the nature of biochemical molecules and processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO .
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • CHEM147 PO - Inorganic Chemistry

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): N. Ball
    Credit: 1

    The structure, bonding and symmetry of transition metal-containing molecules and inorganic solids are discussed using molecular orbital, ligand field and soft/hard acid-base theories, trans effect and physical organometallic chemistry with an emphasis on their application in organometallic catalysis, bioinorganic chemistry and energy production. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: CHEM 001B PO  or CHEM 051 PO . Completion of CHEM 110A PO  is preferred.
  

  • CHEM156 PO - Physical Chemistry in Molecular Biology

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): M. Johal
    Credit: 1

    Fundamentals of quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, classical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. The application of physical chemistry to biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis on the determination of molecular structure and molecular interactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO ; PHYS 041 PO ; and either MATH 031 PO , MATH 031S PO , MATH 032 PO , MATH 032S PO  or MATH 060 PO .
  
  

  • CHEM158B PO - Physical Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): R. Garza; M. Arora; Staff
    Credit: 1

    Study of chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, statistical thermodynamics and chemical dynamics, solids and surface chemistry. Related laboratory work with an emphasis on thermodynamics, kinetics and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 158A PO .
  

  • CHEM161 HM - Classical and Stats Thermodynamics


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM161 PO - Advanced Analytical Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): E. Bockmon; C. Taylor
    Credit: 1

    Study of modern instrumental methods of analysis with an emphasis on optical and X-ray spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and high performance gas and liquid chromatography. Efficient experimental designs are used to make multivariate investigations by students working in formal groups. Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO .
  

  • CHEM162 PO - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): M. Johal; M. Arora; R. Garza
    Credit: 0.5

    This is a lab course only and is required only for majors who take CHEM 158B PO  lecture (thermodynamics and kinetics) elsewhere with no laboratory component (e.g., study abroad). The laboratory includes experimental methods covering physical chemistry principles using modern instrumental methods and advanced data analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 158A PO  and equivalent of CHEM 158B PO  lecture.
  

  • CHEM166 HM - Industrial Chemistry


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM168 HM - Special Topics Physical Chemistry


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM171 PO - Organic Synthesis

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2011.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    A lecture course emphasizing the design and evaluation of synthetic routes to organic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO . Half-course.
  

  • CHEM172 PO - NMR Spectroscopy

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): D. O’Leary
    Credit: 1

    Examines fundamental concepts in nuclear magnetic resonance with a focus on spectroscopic techniques used for organic structure elucidation and conformational analysis. Hands-on experience with data collection and analysis. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: CHEM 110A PO .
  

  • CHEM173 HM - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Pericyclics


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM174 PO - Bio-Organic Chemistry

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2013.
    Instructor(s): C. Selassie
    Credit: 0.5

    Basis for a clearer understanding of the structures of organic compounds, the mechanisms of organic reactions and how they fuse together at the molecular and cellular level. Examples drawn from drug and pesticide design, as well as environmental toxicology. Interactive computing using specific software is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: CHEM 110B PO . Letter grade only. Half-course.
  

  • CHEM175 PO - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2012.
    Instructor(s): C. Selassie
    Credit: 1

    An interdisciplinary course that provides a basic understanding of the key underlying mechanistic principles of drug interactions at the molecular and cellular level. Topics include physicochemical principles of drug design and action, receptor-effectors theories, receptor characterization, DNA interactions, drug distribution and metabolism, as well as pro-drug chemistry. Lecture/Computational Lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO .
  

  • CHEM176 PO - Physical Organic Chemistry

    When Offered: Fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): B. Sveinbjornsson
    Credit: 0.5

    Molecular orbital theory; conformational analysis; linear free energy relationships; transition state theory; isotope effects; pericyclic reactions; photochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO .
  

  • CHEM180 PO - Advanced Biochemistry

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; last offered spring 2014.
    Instructor(s): E. Crane; M. Sazinsky
    Credit: 1

    An examination of biochemical catalysis with an emphasis on enzyme mechanisms and techniques used in their elucidation. Current primary literature is studied to gain an understanding of what is known and perhaps more importantly, not known, about catalysis in chemistry and enzymology. Prerequisite: CHEM 115 PO .
  

  • CHEM181 PO - Chemical Biology

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; last offered spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): J. Liu
    Credit: 1

    This course, which builds on foundations in both chemistry and molecular biology, will address the following questions: (1) What is chemical biology and (2) What can chemical biology do to advance science and human health? Students will consider varying definitions of “chemical biology” and explore examples of each of these views. Topics may include small molecule screens to decipher biological networks, genetic control with small molecules, directed evolution, self-replication and approaches towards next-generation antimicrobials. Prerequisite: CHEM 115 PO .
  

  • CHEM182 HM - Chemistry in Living Systems


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM184 HM - Methods in Biochemistry


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHEM185 PO - Soft Nanomaterials

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2014.
    Instructor(s): M. Johal
    Credit: 0.5

    This course is concerned with the self-assembly of functional materials at the nano-scale. The first half of the course covers the fundamentals of surface chemistry, monolayer formation and the chemistry of colloidal systems; the second half highlights nano-fabrication methods used to assemble complex nanomaterials for applications in biophotonics, chemical sensing, optics and electronics. Prerequisites: CHEM 110B PO ; MATH 031 PO  or MATH 060 PO ; PHYS 042 PO  or PHYS 072 PO . Half-course.
  

  • CHEM188 PO - Atmospheric Chemistry

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): F. Grieman
    Credit: 1

    Chemical and physical principles are used to describe the complex system of the Earth’s atmosphere. Atmospheric structure, design of simple models and atmospheric transport will be covered followed by selected topics concerning geochemical cycles, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, stratospheric ozone, smog and acid rain. Prerequisites: CHEM 158A PO  or CHEM 158B PO  or CHEM 156 PO  and MATH 032 PO . 1 year of general physics.
  

  • CHEM189A PO - Atmosphere and Ocean Chemistry

    When Offered: One-time only; spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): E. Bockmon; Fred Grieman
    Credit: 1

    Chemical and physical principles are used to describe the complex system of the earth’s atmosphere and ocean. Atmospheric and oceanic structure, design of simple models, and transport will be covered followed by selected topics concerning geochemical cycles, speciation of elements, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, stratospheric ozone, smog and acid rain. Prerequisites: CHEM 158A PO  or CHEM 158B PO  or CHEM 156 PO , MATH 032 PO  and one year of general physics.
  

  • CHEM191 PO - Senior Literature Thesis

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    The senior capstone exercise for all chemistry majors is the Senior Thesis with two options:  literature thesis (CHEM191  PO) or experimental thesis (CHEM 194 PO ). The literature thesis in grant proposal format is based on literature research. The Senior Thesis experience focuses on further developing students’ content knowledge and skills relevant to the professional chemist, including interacting with data and scientific literature, effectively communicating with a broader community of chemists, taking ownership of a project, and conducting oneself in a professional manner. Letter grade only.
  

  • CHEM194 PO - Senior Experimental Thesis

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    The senior capstone exercise for all chemistry majors is the Senior Thesis with two options:  literature thesis (CHEM 191 PO ) or experimental thesis (CHEM194  PO). The experimental thesis is based on original research in collaboration with a faculty member. The Senior Thesis experience focuses on further developing students’ content knowledge and skills relevant to the professional chemist, including interacting with data and scientific literature, effectively communicating with a broader community of chemists, taking ownership of a project, and conducting oneself in a professional manner.  Letter grade only.
  

  • CHEM199DRPO - Chemistry: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • CHEM199IRPO - Chemistry: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Prerequisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • CHEM199RAPO - Chemistry: Research Assistantship

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.

Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies
  
  
  

  • CHLT061 CH - Contemporary Issues of Chicanas


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  
  

  • CHLT072 CH - Central Americans in the US


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHLT079 CH - Gender, Sex and Healthcare in America


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHLT082 PZ - Tropics to Borderlands: Central America


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  

  • CHLT115 CH - Gender, Race and Class: Women of Color in the U.S.


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  

  • CHLT126B CH - Contemporary Chicana/o Literature


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  

  • CHLT157 CH - Latina Activism Work and Protest


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  

  • CHST101 CH - Community Partnerships (CP)

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2014.
    Instructor(s): T. Summers Sandoval
    Credit: 1

    This class investigates historic and present-day examples of everyday people mobilizing for meaningful change, with a particular emphasis on Chicana/o communities. Students engage in readings and perform a minimum of 30 hours of community service as they implement a self-reflective, culturally-aware and ethical practice toward building mutually-beneficial community partnerships. Letter grade only.
  
  

  • CHST125 CH - Latinas/os in the 20th Century

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): T. Summers Sandoval
    Credit: 1

    A reading seminar focused on the diverse histories of Latinas/os in the twentieth century United States. With the goal of building depth of knowledge within a comparative framework, students will read new and classic works and engage each other in critical discussion on a range of topics, including: migration; community formation; US radical ideaologies; labor; gender and sexuality; and the internal diversity of Latinx people in the US. Letter grade only.
  
  

  • CHST186 CH - Contemporary Chicano/a Literature Seminar


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHST190 CH - Chicana/o Latina/o Senior Seminar

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): M. Tinker Salas
    Credit: 1

    Under the guidance of the seminar instructor and the faculty readers, students write a senior paper. This paper serves as the foundation for writing a senior thesis, a performance, a project, a script or an exhibit. All students are expected to give an oral presentation of their work. Letter grade only.
  

  • CHST191 CH - Chicana/o Latina/o Studies Senior Thesis

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): M. Tinker Salas
    Credit: 1

    The independent research and writing project should culminate in substantial and original work. Directed by one faculty member, chosen by the student from the ICDCLS faculty. One additional reader must read each thesis. Students give an oral presentation of their work. The Chicana/o Latina/o senior thesis concludes undergraduate study and may only be taken during the senior year. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: CHST 190 CH .
  

  • CHST192 CH - Chicana/o Latina/o Senior Project

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): M. Tinker Salas
    Credit: 1

    Students enrolled in the senior project seminar engage independent readings and research topics agreed upon by the student and the advisor. The final work can take the form of a performance, a project or an exhibit, including an original play, script, film or artwork. Students give an oral presentation of their work The Chicana/o Latina/o Senior Project concludes undergraduate study and may only be taken during the senior year. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: CHST 190 CH .
  

  • CHST199DRPO - Chicano St: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Directed Readings. Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • CHST199IRPO - Chicano St: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Independent Research or Creative Project. A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Pre-requisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • CHST199RAPO - Chicano St: Rsch Assistantship

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Research Assistantship. Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.

Chinese
  

  • CHIN001A PO - Elementary Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): E. Cheng; H. Li; J. Wu
    Credit: 1

    First-year course in the Chinese language. Conversation, pattern drills, reading and character-writing. CHIN 001A, each fall; CHIN 001B PO , each spring.
  

  • CHIN001B PO - Elementary Chinese

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): E. Cheng; H. Li, J. Wu
    Credit: 1

    First-year course in the Chinese language. Conversation, pattern drills, reading and character-writing. CHIN 001A PO , each fall; CHIN 001B, each spring. Prerequisite: CHIN 001A PO .
  

  • CHIN002 PO - Accelerated Elementary Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): J. Wu
    Credit: 1

    Designed for students with some oral proficiency in Chinese. Accelerated introduction to basic structure, which covers the CHIN 001A PO , CHIN 001B PO  sequence in a single semester. Intensive practice in reading and writing.
    This course has been revised for 2016-17.  
  

  • CHIN011 PO - Conversation: Contemporary Chinese Language and Culture

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): R. Bashaw
    Credit: 0.25

    Open to all students except native speakers. Credit for satisfactory participation in Oldenborg Center activities and two conversation classes weekly. Prerequisite: CHIN 001B PO . Cumulative credit; graded P/NC. May be taken a total of four times for a total of one course credit.
  

  • CHIN013 PO - Chinese Conversation, Advanced

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): R. Bashaw
    Credit: 0.25

    Open to all students except native speakers. Credit for satisfactory participation in Oldenborg Center activities and two conversation classes weekly. Prerequisite: two years of college-level language study or equivalent. Cumulative, one-quarter course credit; graded P/NC. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. Limited to one enrollment per semester and a cumulative total of one course credit. Prerequisite: CHIN 051A PO .
  

  • CHIN051A PO - Intermediate Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): Z. Qiao
    Credit: 1

    Further study in the Chinese language, including reading, conversation, grammar, character-writing and composition. Prerequisite: CHIN 001B PO .
  

  • CHIN051B PO - Intermediate Chinese

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): S. Hou; Z. Qiao
    Credit: 1

    Further study in the Chinese language, including reading, conversation, grammar, character-writing and composition. Prerequisite: CHIN 051A PO .
  

  • CHIN051H PO - Intermediate Chinese for Bilinguals

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): J. Wu
    Credit: 1

    Further study in the Chinese language, especially intended for students with some oral proficiency in Chinese. Practice in speaking and listening, with particular emphasis on reading and writing skills. Covers equivalent of the CHIN 051A PO, CHIN 051B PO sequence in a single semester. Prerequisite: CHIN 002 PO .
  

  • CHIN111A PO - Advanced Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): A. Barr
    Credit: 1

    Further development of overall language proficiency through extensive reading of modern texts, including essays, fiction, political writings and newspaper articles. Student discussion, translation and composition. Prerequisite: CHIN 051B PO  or CHIN 051H PO .
  

  • CHIN111B PO - Advanced Chinese

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): A. Barr
    Credit: 1

    Further development of overall language proficiency through extensive reading of modern texts, including essays, fiction, political writings and newspaper articles. Student discussion, translation and composition. Prerequisite: CHIN 111A PO .
  

  • CHIN125 PO - Modern Chinese Literature

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): S. Hou
    Credit: 1

    Introduces students to 20th century literature of the May 4th era, the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, through a close reading of selections from poetry, prose, fiction and drama. Further development of advanced speaking, listening and writing skills. Prerequisite: CHIN 111B PO .
  

  • CHIN127 PO - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): E. Cheng
    Credit: 1

    Selected readings from modern and contemporary Chinese literature. Further development of advanced reading, speaking and writing skills. Prerequisite: CHIN 125 PO .
  

  • CHIN131 PO - Intro to Classical Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): S. Hou
    Credit: 1

    Introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of the literary language. Greater emphasis placed on lexicon and its integration into the modern language. Readings include simple extracts from early philosophy and history, as well as selections from Chinese prose and poetry. Written exercises and translations. Prerequisite: CHIN 111B PO .
  

  • CHIN150 PO - Chinese Language in Society

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): F. Xiao
    Credit: 1

    Using a systematic evidence-based approach, the course addresses two inquiries: how social and cultural norms (e.g., social status, power relationship, and social distance) affect the use of Chinese language; and how second language learners develop their ability to use Chinese appropriately in different contexts. Required readings will focus on current trends in Chinese linguistics and second language acquisition. All readings will be in English but with examples in Chinese. CHIN 051A PO  is the prerequisite for this course but no background in linguistics or statistics is required. Prerequisite: CHIN 051A PO .
  

  • CHIN179 HM - Special Topics: China


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • CHIN192A PO - Senior Project

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    A two-semester directed study of selected topics, culminating in a broad-ranging research paper or translation with contextual commentary and critical analysis. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: CHIN 111B PO .
  

  • CHIN192B PO - Senior Project

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    A two-semester directed study of selected topics, culminating in a broad-ranging research paper or translation with contextual commentary and critical analysis. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: CHIN 192A PO .
  

  • CHIN199DRPO - Chinese: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations, written papers and/or oral presentations equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • CHIN199IRPO - Chinese: Independent Research Project

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    A substantial and significant piece of original research produced. Pre-requisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.

Chinese Literature in Translation
  

  • CHNT164 PO - Poetry and Poetics

    When Offered: Spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): S. Hou
    Credit: 1

    A study of classical poetry in its historical and literary contexts. Readings from across a vast range of periods, forms, styles and themes. Critical methodology drawn from native Chinese aesthetics in the thought of Confucianism, Taoism and Zen Buddhism, as well as contemporary Western literary criticism. A segment devoted to women poets. Some attention to modern poetry. (Chinese in Translation)
  

  • CHNT166 PO - Chinese Fiction, Old and New

    When Offered: Spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): A. Barr
    Credit: 1

    Examines classic works from China’s rich indigenous story-telling tradition, as well as notable achievements in 20th-century Chinese fiction. Readings include 17th-century love stories and tales of the supernatural, the great 18th-century novel of manners, The Dream of the Red Chamber, as well as recent works by contemporary authors. (Chinese in Translation)
  

  • CHNT167 PO - Urban Imaginations: The City in Chinese Literature and Film

    When Offered: Fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): E. Cheng
    Credit: 1

    Explores the emergence of the city in popular imagination by juxtaposing different representations of the city in 20th-century Chinese fiction and cinema. Issues examined include configurations of time and space, gender and sexuality, love and alienation in the city, country vs. city and tradition vs. modernity. (Chinese in Translation)
 

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