2017-18 Pomona College Catalog 
    
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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
  

  • BIOL189E PO - Global Change Biology

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): F. Hanzawa; N. Karnovsky
    Credit: 1

    Global Climate Change Biology. Relying on scientific literature, this course examines documented shifts in geographical ranges, seasonal phenology, community interactions, genetics and extinctions related to global climate change. We will explore biological outcomes of major climatic events such as the last ice age, evolutionary and ecological patterns related to ongoing climate change, and attempts to predict biological consequences of future climate change. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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): R. Garza; F. Grieman; J. Liu; M. Arora; A. Sappey; C. Taylor; D. Wellman
    Credit: 1

    An introduction to chemical concepts including reaction stoichiometry and the periodic table; classes of reactions; properties of gases; metathesis, acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and complexation chemistrty; 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.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM001B PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): M. Johal; A. Sappey; C. Taylor; D. Wellman
    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 instrumental physical and inorganic techniques and molecular modeling. Pre-requisite: CHEM 001A PO .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM014L KS - Basic Principles of Chemistry


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM015L KS - Basic Principles of Chemistry


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM029L KS - Accelerated General Chemistry


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM051 PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory Accelerated

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

    Accelerated introductory course for well-prepared students. Chemical equilibria, 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.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM104 HM - Inorganic Chemistry


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM106 PO - Environmental Chemistry

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): C. Taylor
    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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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; K. Muzikar; M. Ogba; C. Selassie; 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM110B PO - Organic Chemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): C. Selassie; M. Ogba; D. O’Leary; 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM112 PO - Analysis of Scientific Literature: Demystifying the Approach and the Science

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

    What is science research? Who does science research? In this course, we will aim to answer these questions, and others, in order to demystify and humanize science through a focused analysis of primary literature. Through a guided investigation of a set of related journal articles, students will develop their ability to decipher figures, interpret findings, and propose and defend further experiments to test their own hypotheses and questions. This course is aimed at second-year students and no prior experience with primary literature is expected. The journal articles selected will be from the interface of chemistry and biology; topics may include: nucleic acid-based therapeutics, regulatory RNAs, or microbial pathogenesis. Prerequisites: CHEM110A PO.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM115 PO - Biochemistry with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): J. Liu; K. Muzikar; M. Brown; 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4; Writing Intensive
  
  
  

  • CHEM128 KS - Inorganic Chemistry


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  
  
  

  • CHEM147 PO - Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory

    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. Prerequisites: CHEM 001B PO  or CHEM 051 PO . Completion of CHEM 110A PO  is preferred.
    This course has been revised for spring 2018  .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM156 PO - Physical Chemistry in Molecular Biology

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): M. Johal; A. Sappey
    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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM158A PO - Physical Chemistry

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

    Fundamentals of quantum mechanics with applications to atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular spectroscopy and molecular modeling. Introduction to statistical mechanics. Prerequisites:CHEM 001A PO ;CHEM 001B PO  ; or CHEM 051 PO  ; MATH 032 PO  or MATH 067 PO ; PHYS 041 PO  and PHYS 042 PO  or PHYS 070 PO  , PHYS 071 PO  , and PHYS 072 PO .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM158B PO - Physical Chemistry with Laboratory

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

    Chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, statistical thermodynamics and chemical dynamics, solids and surface chemistry. Related laboratory work with an emphasis on spectroscopy, thermodynamics, kinetics and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 158A PO .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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): 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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.
  

  • CHEM170 PO - Computer Programming for Chemists

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2017.
    Instructor(s): M. Ogba
    Credit: 1

    This project-based course is designed to introduce chemistry students to programming and enable them to develop code to automate data mining and visualization in chemistry research. Early in the semester, each student will choose one project provided in this course that most closely aligns with their academic and research interests. Each project will have a bottle-neck where automation using code would be beneficial. Students will learn how to code in Python while working on their respective projects. Best practices in software development will also be emphasized throughout the course. In particular, each student will write a proposal for their chosen project, design a flowchart for the code they intend to write, prepare a pseudocode detailing the algorithms they intend to use to solve the bottle-neck problem, design test cases that rigorously tests the robustness and limitations of their code, and give an oral presentation summarizing how their newly-developed code addresses the bottle-neck they have chosen to solve. No previous programming experience required. Prerequisites: CHEM110A PO.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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: Offered alternate years; next offered fall 2018.
    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: Offered alternate years; next offered fall 2017.
    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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM176 PO - Physical Organic Chemistry

    When Offered: Last 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4; Writing Intensive
  

  • CHEM182 HM - Chemistry in Living Systems


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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.
  

  • CHEM187 HM - HIV/AIDS: Science, Society, and Service


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • CHEM188 PO - Atmospheric Chemistry

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2018.
    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.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 4
  

  • 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.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Speaking Intensive
  

  • CHEM193A HM - Special Topics in Chemistry.


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

  • 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. 
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Speaking Intensive
  

  • 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
  

  • CHLT009 CH - Food, Culture, Power


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT060 CH - Women in the Third World


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT061 CH - Contemporary Issues of Chicanas


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT062 CH - Humor and the Chicana/o Artist


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT064 CH - Chicano/a Music Experience


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT066 CH - Fandango as a De-Colonial Tool


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT068 CH - Rock in Las Americas


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT072 CH - Central Americans in the US


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT079 CH - Gender, Sex and Healthcare in America


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT082 PZ - Tropics to Borderlands: Central America


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT085 PZ - Gender, Radicalism and Revolution: Central American Feminisms


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

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


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT120 PZ - Immigration:Tropic to Borderland


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT126A CH - Chicano Movement Literature


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT126B CH - Contemporary Chicana/o Literature


    Credit: 1.0

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

  • CHLT154 CH - Latinas in the Garment Industry


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT155 CH - Chicana Feminist Epistemology


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT157 CH - Latina Activism Work and Protest


    Credit: 1

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHLT186 CH - Contemporary Chicana Literature Seminar


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHST015 CH - Introduction to Chicana/o Latina/o Studies


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHST067 CH - Contemporary Chicano Art/Antecedents

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Chicano art as an autonomous offspring of Mexican art. The influence of Mexican muralists and other Mexican artists depicting the dramatic changes brought by revolution.
  

  • CHST070 CH - Regional Dances of Mexico

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2013.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    An introduction to Mexican dance in its most traditional manner. A practical study of choreography for the Sones, Jarabes and Huapangos from principal folk regions of Mexico. Includes history and meaning of dances.
  

  • CHST073 CH - Pre-Columbian Dances

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2012.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Introduction to Mexican dances since pre-Columbian times: La Danza de la Pluma, Danza de los Quetzoles, Danza de los Negritos and Pasacolas from Tarahumdra Indians. Aztec/Conchero dance with Alavanzas (songs by Concheros) along with Matachines from different parts of Mexico and their historical roots to pre-Aztec times covered. Students will learn to make Aztec and Matachin costumes and headresses.
  

  • CHST077 CH - Chicana/Latina,Gndr,Pop Culture


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • 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.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHST120 CH - Fronteras/Borders: Methods & Research


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

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

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; last 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; U.S. radical ideologies; labor; gender and sexuality; and the internal diversity of Latinx people in the U.S. Letter grade only.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3; Analyzing Difference
  

  • CHST130 CH - (Re)Claiming Voices & Sharing Stories in Chicana/o-Latina/o Communities

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

    Drawing on Chicana-Latina feminisms, this course centers story-telling as (1) a method to (re)claim Chicanx-Latinx voices and histories in multiple spaces and institutions, including families and communities; and (2) as a form of everyday resistance and institutional transformation. Along with reading and discussing the latest books on Chicana-Latina voices and testimonials, students will complete oral histories and collectively build spaces to publically share stories and the lessons learned from their (re)search. Prerequisites: Any Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3; Analyzing Difference; Speaking Intensive
  

  • CHST184D CH - Chicana/o Short Fiction


    Credit: 1

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHST186 CH - Contemporary Chicano/a Literature Seminar


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 3
  

  • CHST187A CH - CLS Theories and Research

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2012.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    This course is a critical examination of the Interdisciplinary field of Chican@ Latin@ Studies, research approaches and methods. Engaging in a survey of the varied field of Chicana/o Latina/o Studies we will explore the ways in which scholars have worked within and outside the confines of their respective academic disciplines, research approaches, methods, and models to forge new knowledges. In particular, we explore the ways in which Chican@ Latin@ studies scholars have negotiated meshed, and/or innovated across disciplines that have allowed us to engage and conceive of knowledge production in more egalitarian ways hence,?movidas?or maneuvers, that have allow us to question how knowledge is produced and how we may conceive of alternative models.
  

  • 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 - Elementary Chinese for Bilinguals

    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.
  

  • 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. 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. Prerequisites: two years of college-level language study or equivalent and CHIN 051B PO .
  

  • CHIN051A PO - Intermediate Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): H. Li; F. Xiao
    Credit: 1

    Further study in the Chinese language, including reading, conversation, grammar, character-writing and composition. Prerequisite: CHIN 001B PO .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Language Requirement
  

  • CHIN051B PO - Intermediate Chinese

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

    Further study in the Chinese language, including reading, conversation, grammar, character-writing and composition. Prerequisite: CHIN 051A PO .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Language Requirement
  

  • 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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Language Requirement
  

  • CHIN111A PO - Advanced Chinese

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): A. Barr, F. Xiao
    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 .
    Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
    Area 1; Language Requirement
 

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