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ANTHROPOLOGY

Sexual Politics/Sexual Cultures

Sexual Politics, Sexual Cultures examines the place of sexuality in notions of citizenship, the human, and cultural life from a cross-cultural perspective. The class begins by evaluating early anthropological engagements with questions of sexuality and moves towards more recent efforts to understand public and political debates about queer families, emergent transnational sexual identities, and HIV/AIDS. The course draws from the work of such thinkers as Malinowski, Freud, Foucault, Cohen, Biehl, Weston, and Herdt.

Drugs, Culture, Politics

Through the study of the ways in which drugs, states, and people are interlinked by the use, trade, and regulation of various legal and illegal intoxicants (and pharmaceuticals), this course will explore key areas of anthropological interest. We will look at the ways drugs work in and on the body, the person, and the collective, and investigate the place of drugs in religion, medicine, society, law, economy, and the family.

Living in the Shadows of the City: Anthropological Perspectives on Urban Lives

How can we understand the city from positions of marginality and risk? What challenges does urban living pose to its most vulnerable residents? We will examine these questions, and methodological and conceptual issues they raise, with anthropological research from five cities - Johannesburg, São Paulo, Ibadan, New York, Kuala Lumpur. We will explore each city from the perspective of particular residents and the specific struggles they face, including, crime and security, economic uncertainty, and sexual discrimination. * Prerequisites: None

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APPLIED MATH AND STATISTICS

Mathematics and Politics

Examining interesting problems from the world of politics including apportionment, resource allocation, voting, and conflict, this course is designed for humanities and social science students who enjoy solving logic puzzles. * Prerequisites: None.

Statistical Analysis I

First semester of a general survey of statistical methodology. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability models, random variables, expectation, sampling, the central limit theorem, classical and robust estimation of location, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, two-sample problems, introductory analysis of variance, introductory nonparametric methods. Some use of computing with the Minitab statistical package, but prior computing experience not required. * Prerequisites: Four years of high school mathematics.

Discrete Mathematics

Introduction to the mathematics of finite systems. Logic; Boolean algebra; induction and recursion; sets, functions, relations, equivalence, and partially ordered sets; elementary combinatorics; modular arithmetic and the Euclidean algorithm; group theory; permutations and symmetry groups; graph theory. Selected applications. The concept of a proof and development of the ability to recognize and construct proofs are part of the course. * Prerequisites: Four years of high school mathematics.

Introduction to Biostatistics

A self-contained course covering various data analysis methods used in the life sciences. Topics include types of experimental data, numerical and graphical descriptive statistics, concepts of (and distinctions between) population and sample, basic probability, fitting curves to experimental data (regression analysis), comparing groups in populations (analysis of variance), methods of modeling probability (contingency tables and logistic regression). * Prerequisites: Three years of high school mathematics.

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ART

Photoshop and the Digital Darkroom

In this course, students use Photoshop software as a tool to produce images from a fine art perspective, working on projects that demand creative thinking while gaining technical expertise. Students will have regular critiques, and attend lectures on the history of the manipulated image and its place in culture. They will look at art movements, which inspire digital artists including 19th century collage, dada, surrealism, and the zeitgeist of Hollywood films. Students must have a digital camera, but they may also use digital SLR's which will be provided for this course. Prior knowledge of Photoshop is not required.

Pastel Painting Workshop

Class will focus on the use of pastel beginning with small tonal studies and progressing to larger paintings using a full color palette. Class will introduce the beginning student to a variety of surfaces and techniques including alcohol wash, charcoal under drawing. scraping down, complementary surfaces and more. We will explore the work of master painters through books and field trips to the BMA. * Prerequisites: Drawing 1 or permission from instructor

Documentary Photography

In this course, Students will work on a semester-long photo-documentary project on a subject of their choice. During this process they will explore different genres of documentary photography including: the fine art document, photojournalism, social documentary photography, the photo essay and photography of propaganda. Weekly fieldtrips will be planned to fuel student projects. Camera experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite. A digital SLR camera will be provided for each student.

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BIOLOGY

Introduction to Biological Molecules

This course presents an overview to biochemistry and molecular biology, especially focusing on biotechnology and medicine. Students will have classroom and laboratory experience and group presentations. * Prerequisites: High school level biology and chemistry

Introduction to Biological Molecules

This course presents an overview to biochemistry and molecular biology, especially focusing on biotechnology and medicine. Students will have classroom and laboratory experience and group presentations. * Prerequisites: Should have High School biology and chemistry

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CHEMISTRY

Introductory Chemistry I

The fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, elementary thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, kinetics, and transition metal chemistry are introduced in this course. To be taken with Introductory Chemistry Laboratory unless lab has been previously completed. Note: Students taking this course and the laboratory 030.105-106 may not take any other course in the summer sessions and should devote full time to these subjects. High school physics and calculus are strongly recommended as prerequisites. First and second terms must be taken in sequence. * Prerequisites: Pre-College requires Instructor permission

Introductory Chemistry II

The fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, elementary thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, kinetics, and transition metal chemistry are introduced in this course. To be taken with Introductory Chemistry Laboratory unless lab has been previously completed. Note: Students taking this course and the laboratory 030.105-106 may not take any other course in the summer sessions and should devote full time to these subjects. High school physics and calculus are strongly recommended as prerequisites. First and second terms must be taken in sequence. * Prerequisites: AS 030.101 or equivalent

Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I

Laboratory work includes some quantitative analysis and the measurement of physical properties. Open only to those who are registered for or have completed Introductory Chemistry 030.101. * Prerequisites: Pre-College requires instructor permission,030.101 co-requisite or prerequisite

Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II

Laboratory work includes some quantitative analysis and the measurement of physical properties. Open only to those who are concurrently registered for or have completed Introductory Chemistry Lecture II. * Prerequisites: AS 030.105 or equivalent

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CLASSICS

Introduction to Roman Culture

At the peak of its power, the Roman empire extended from Scotland to Syria, incorporating numerous cultures, attitudes, and lifestyles. This course examines Roman social practices, political institutions, and religion from the empire's humble beginnings through its final period, using a wide variety of materials including drama, poetry, history, and oratory. This course may not be taken S/U and meets the Hopkins requirements for a major in classics.

Greek Mythology

Greek myths fascinate us as adventurous narratives, yet they always sound enigmatic and require interpretation. This course will combine the pleasure of reading stories and the concern for their understanding. Readings in ancient and modern texts. The course may not be taken S/U. This course meets Hopkins’ requirements for a major in classics.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Introduction to Programming in Java

An introduction to computer programming fundamentals implemented in Java, the leading-edge language for Internet. Course focuses on principals of developing well-designed programs for immediate use while providing a solid foundation for more advanced object-oriented programming. Topics include variables, control structures, basic data structures, methods, class design, and others as time permits. Course homework involves significant programming (15-20 hours/wk). * Prerequisites: Familiarity with using computers.

Introduction to Programming in Java

An introduction to computer programming fundamentals implemented in Java, the leading-edge language for Internet. Course focuses on principals of developing well-designed programs for immediate use while providing a solid foundation for more advanced object-oriented programming. Topics include variables, control structures, basic data structures, methods, class design, and others as time permits. Course homework involves significant programming (15-20 hours/wk). * Prerequisites: Familiarity with using computers.

Introduction to Public Health and Biomedical Informatics

Information technology should radically change the practice of medicine, the research of health science, and the assurance of public health. In this course, we review the core technologies of informatics and how those technologies ought to be considered, used, and evaluated, using examples from Johns Hopkins, from developing countries, and from around the world. Topics covered include basic technology, data, information, knowledge, standards and interoperability, software engineering frameworks, electronic patient records, biosurveillance, and clinical research systems. This course should be of interest to those aiming towards the biosciences, computers, the information sciences, and cognate social sciences.

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EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCE

Our Changing Planet

A broad survey of the Earth as a planet, with emphasis on the processes that control global changes. Topics include: the structure, formation, and evolution of the Earth, including the atmosphere, oceans, continents, and biosphere. Special attention is given to present-day issues such as global climate change, natural hazards, air pollution, resource depletion, human population growth, habitat destruction, and loss of biodiversity. Open to all undergraduates: no university pre-requisites.

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ECONOMICS

Elements of Macroeconomics

An introduction to the economic system and economic analysis, with emphasis on total national income and output, employment, the price level and inflation, money, the government budget, the national debt, and interest rates. The role of public policy. Applications of economic analysis to government and personal decisions. Prerequisite: basic facility with graphs and algebra. * Prerequisites: basic facility with graphs and algebra

Elements of Macroeconomics

An introduction to the determination of output and income in an economy, their relationship with unemployment, inflation and interest rates and the use of fiscal and monetary policy to affect these different variables. An introduction to the determination and role of savings and investment in an economy and their relationship with domestic and international credit, money, financial and exchange rate markets.

Elements of Microeconomics

An introduction to the economic system and economic analysis with emphasis on demand and supply, relative prices, the allocation of resources, and the distribution of goods and services; theory of consumer behavior, theory of the firm, and competition and monopoly, including the application of microeconomic analysis to contemporary problems. * Prerequisites: Basic high school algebra and geometry (graphs)

Elements of Microeconomics

An introduction to the economic system and economic analysis with emphasis on demand and supply, relative prices, the allocation of resources, and the distribution of goods and services; theory of consumer behavior, theory of the firm, and competition and monopoly, including the application of microeconomic analysis to contemporary problems. Prerequisite: basic facility with graphs and algebra. * Prerequisites: None

Economic Development*

What determines the decisions of poor household in developing countries? What constraints do they face? Is there a scope for policy intervention, either by government, international organizations or NGOs? What policies have already been implemented? Have they been effective? We will ask these questions while analyzing several aspects of human development, such as health, education, gender, bargaining within the family, land reforms and risk. * Prerequisites: 180.101-102

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ENGLISH

Academic Writing about Social and Ethical Issues

Are rational beliefs always supported by evidence, or can faith-based beliefs also be rational? This writing seminar will examine the relation between faith and reason through a careful reading of W. K. Clifford’s “The Ethics of Belief,” which argues that it is always wrong for anyone to believe anything on insufficient evidence, and of William James’s “The Will to Believe,” which argues for a legitimate role for faith-based belief. Sources include short fiction (Shirley Jackson, “The Lottery”) and documentary films (The Devil’s Playground, Religulous).

Introduction to Classical Mythology in English Poetry

This course focuses on a series of figures from classical mythology that have proven particularly fascinating to the poetic imagination: Orpheus, Venus and Adonis, and Pygmalion. We will consider how attitudes toward classical influence change over the course of English literary history, from Shakespeare to Pope to Yeats. The course will culminate with an analysis of select episodes from Homer's Odyssey as they are transformed in the wider English tradition by Tennyson, Walcott, and Atwood. * Prerequisites: None

Shakespeare and (Teen) Film

In this course, students will read four of Shakespeare’s plays (Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Taming of the Shrew and A Midsummer Night’s Dream) alongside a movie adaptation of each that belongs to a genre rarely subjected to serious study: teen film. Participants will consider the costs and benefits of viewing the Shakespearean canon through the lens of teenage experience.

The Country House and the British Novel 1814-1910

In this course, we will consider how the British country house is depicted in novels of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Reading novels by Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Henry James, John Galsworthy, and E.M. Forster, we will discuss how these authors use the setting of the country house to engage with social and political questions about industrialization, suburbanization, the class system, Empire, and ideas of Englishness. The course will be writing intensive.

Passing and Identity in American Culture

This course will take up the subject of passing from a variety of different identity perspectives – race, class, gender, and sexuality. Through both early to mid-twentieth century films and novels, we will examine how passing functioned as both an experience and symbol that worked to challenge privilege and undermine power structures.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Business

This course provides a survey and overview of the various functions of business in a global market economy. After completing the course students will be able to identify, discuss and understand the nature of the business and the importance of the profit motive; the forms of business ownership and when they are appropriate and advantageous; the functions and responsibility of management; the functional division of business into operations and production management, marketing, finance, labor relations and human resource management, R&D, and strategy; the types of financial institutions and their role in the economy; the functions of venture capital and the stock market; the evaluation of the financial health and potential of a company using the business plan or annual report

Principles of Marketing

This course explores the role of marketing in society and within the organization. It examines the process of developing, pricing, promoting and distributing products to consumer and business markets and shows how marketing managers use the elements of the marketing mix to gain a competitive advantage. Through interactive, application-oriented exercises, case videotapes, a guest speaker (local marketer), and a group project, students will have ample opportunity to observe key marketing concepts in action as well as apply them individually and as part of a team.

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FILM & MEDIA STUDIES

American Comedy Classics

A survey of 20th century American comedy from the films of Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers to Dr. Strangelove and Annie Hall. The course will provide an introduction to the basics of film analysis; no prior experience in film studies required. In-class screenings and emphasis on discussion over lecture. Each student will write regular film responses, give an oral presentation, and write a short essay, 8-10pp., with a revision.

Watching the Detectives

Films of surveillance and detection from the Humphrey Bogart/Howard Hawks classic The Big Sleep, to Yates's Bullit with Steve McQueen, Polanski’s Chinatown with Jack Nicholson, Hanson's L.A. Confidential, and the HBO series The Wire. The course will offer an introduction to the basics of film analysis; no prior experience in film studies required. In-class screenings and emphasis on discussion over lecture. Each student will write regular film responses, give an oral presentation, and write a short essay, 8-10pp., with a revision.

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GENERAL ENGINEERING

Engineering Innovations Residential Program

This program requires separate application. Please visit http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/ to apply. Through Engineering Innovation, high school students put engineering concepts to the test. Applying their knowledge of math and science to labs and hands-on projects, concepts they’ve learned in their high school classrooms are suddenly linked to real-world practice. Students’ confidence grows as they attend college-level lectures, tackle problems, test theories, and ultimately learn to think like engineers. * Prerequisites: Separate Application to Engineering http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/

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GERMAN AND ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

French Elements I

The Elements, or beginning, French program provides a multi-faceted approach to teaching language and culture to the novice French student. From the first day, the students are "immersed" in a linguistically rich environment with French as the primary language of the classroom. The emphasis of the course is an aural-oral proficiency without neglecting the other basic skills of grammar structure, phonetics, reading, and writing. Year course; must complete both semesters successfully in order to receive credit * Prerequisites: no French experience before or Webcape score under 250

French Elements II

Provides a multi-faceted approach to teaching language and culture to the novice French student. The emphasis of the course is an aural-oral proficiency without neglecting the other basic skills of grammar structure, phonetics, reading, and writing. Year course; must complete both semesters successfully in order to receive credit. * Prerequisites: AS 210.101 or AS 210.103 or Webcape score below 320 (contact: claude@jhu.edu)

Spanish Elements I

Development of the four basic language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Extensive use of an online component delivered via WebCT, sustained class participation, and three hourly exams (no midterm and no final). In order to receive credit for Spanish 111, Spanish 112 must also be completed with a passing grade. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. * Prerequisites: Placement exam

Spanish Elements II

Development of the four basic language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Extensive use of an online component delivered via WebCT, sustained class participation, and three hourly exams (no midterm and no final). Section 01 Elements I (Fall semesters) and Section 01 Elements II (Spring semesters) is offered totally online. Both semesters must be completed with passing grades to receive credit. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. * Prerequisites: Spanish Elements I or appropriate Placement Exam (S-Cape) score

Spanish Intermediate I (Online)

Continues building on the four essential skills for communication presented in Spanish Elements courses. Extensive use of an online component delivered via WebCT, sustained class participation, and three hourly exams (no midterm and no final). May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. * Prerequisites: Spanish Elements II or appropriate Placement Exam (S-Cape) score

Spanish Intermediate II (Online)

Continues building on the four essential skills for communication presented in Spanish Elements courses. Extensive use of an online component delivered via WebCT, sustained class participation, and three hourly exams (no midterm and no final). May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. * Prerequisites: Spanish Intermediate I or appropriate Placement Exam (S-Cape) score

Advanced Spanish I (Online)

Advanced Spanish I is designed to improve the four skills: Reading, writing, listening and speaking, essential for communication. This third-year course aims to improve the students' reading and writing skills by focusing on various types of texts. Students will also engage in more formal levels of written communication. This course also focuses on refinement of grammar. Students are exposed to a deeper understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Extensive use of an online component delivered via WebCT, sustained class participation, and three hourly exams (no midterm and no final). May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. * Prerequisites: Spanish Intermediate II or appropriate Placement Exam (S-Cape) score

Advanced Spanish II (Online)

This third-year course aims at improving the students' oral skills by focusing on the use of standard, spoken Spanish with an emphasis on colloquial and idiomatic expressions. Students will also engage in more formal levels of communication by discussing assigned literary and non-literary topics. They will increase their listening skills through movies and other listening comprehension exercises. The course will also focus on vocabulary acquisition. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. * Prerequisites: Advanced Spanish I or appropriate Placement Exam (S-cape) score.

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HISTORY

Inheriting the Revolution: America from 1787 to 1836 (July 13-31)

This course will meet from July 13-31. It explores the profound economic, political, and social changes that occurred in the United States in the wake of the American Revolution. Topics will range from state-building to the spread of slavery, allowing students to better understand the lasting effects of early nineteenth-century history on the development of American institutions, democracy, and capitalism.

The U.S. City in the 20th Century

This course examines urban development in twentieth-century America. It gives special attention to federal and local government housing policies. It will also explore how cities shape American culture and how American popular culture shaped both citizen and immigrant encounters with urban spaces.

Urban Growth and Urban Life in Nineteenth-Century America

This course examines the development of American cities in the nineteenth century, considering the governmental, infrastructural, and social challenges posed by urban growth. It will explore how the changing role of the city in American economic and political life influenced the development of cities as spaces of cultural interaction and exchange. The course will also focus on changes in urban form over the century, as cities developed from dense walking cities to sprawling metropolises.

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INTERDEPARTMENTAL

Discover Hopkins Health Studies: The Concept of the Man-Made Human (July 12-25)

What is human nature? What are the implications of creating human life? And how have those ideas changed over time? The goal of this course is to use the concept of the Man-Made Human to understand changing notions of humanity and human nature throughout history. Through a combination of literary texts and films we will look at man’s place in nature as well as the changing role of science in society.

Discover Hopkins Health Studies: Medicine, Media, Markets & Motherhood (July 12-25)

Health care access and information are not equally distributed in our society. Race, gender and class influence people’s health and the health care they receive. These social factors also the influence the way people perceive what health is and what it means to obtain appropriate health care. Using infant feeding as a microcosm of health issues in society, this class will examine economic, social, and medical differences in perception and experience among varying race, class, and gender groups. We will look at infant feeding research in public health, medicine, and sociology as well as examine how breastfeeding and formula feeding are depicted in fiction, television shows, advertising, and other media. The class will culminate in a website analysis students will conduct using insights gained from class readings and materials.

Discover Hopkins Health Studies: The Hospital (June 28 - July 11)

You were probably born in one, will sooner or later find yourself being treated in one, and might just spend your career in one. This course will look at the history, economics, technology, and public policy debates surrounding the modern hospital. We will explore the hospital's role in health care delivery in rural and urban settings, in medical schools, and in mental asylums and other specialized hospitals. Special attention will be paid to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, America's top-ranked for 18 years and counting.

Discover Hopkins Health Studies: The Hospital (July 12 - 25)

You were probably born in one, will sooner or later find yourself being treated in one, and might just spend your career in one. This course will look at the history, economics, technology, and public policy debates surrounding the modern hospital. We will explore the hospital's role in health care delivery in rural and urban settings, in medical schools, and in mental asylums and other specialized hospitals. Special attention will be paid to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, America's top-ranked for 18 years and counting.

Discover Hopkins Earth & Planetary Studies: Sustainable Earth (July 26 - Aug. 1)

The course will be a week-long exploration of what sustainability means for humanity and our life on Earth. What would a sustainable future look like? What should we use for energy? Can industry be sustainable? Is there enough oil to last? What do we do if there's not? Guest speakers will include experts in the fields of energy, the built environment, climate change, peak petroleum, ecology, and how the environment affects our health. The course will consist of lectures, small group projects, and a field trip to relevant sites in Washington DC.

Discover Hopkins History: Following the Founders: America from 1787 to 1836 (June 28-July 11)

This course explores the profound economic, political, and social changes that occurred in the United States in the wake of the American Revolution. Topics will range from state-building to the spread of slavery, allowing students to better understand the lasting effects of early nineteenth-century history on the development of American institutions, democracy, and capitalism.

Discover Hopkins Politics: International Conflict Resolution (June 28-July 11)

War and peace, and the factors that influence both, comprise the core of international relations. This class is an introduction to the theory and practice of international conflict resolution; students will gain a basic understanding of the causes and solutions to conflict from the perspective of state and non-state actors. In particular, the course will examine issues of ethnic and environmental conflict, diplomacy, humanitarian intervention, and how multiple sources of power affect conflict and peacemaking. It will also explore the ethics of military intervention in interstate and internal conflict. Field trips to the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Institute for Peace, as well as to nonprofit peace building organizations, will expose students to real-world applications of international conflict resolution. Students will participate in simulated peace talks, negotiating a resolution to a realistic international conflict.

Discover Hopkins Politics: Human Rights and Terrorism ( July 12-25)

How should human rights laws be applied to humanitarian interventions, terrorism, war, globalization, and bioethics? This class will focus on recurring issues in the field of International Relations by examining human rights in law, theory, and practice. Special attention will be paid to institutions and actors involved in the creation and maintenance of human rights.

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MATHEMATICS

Introduction to Calculus

This course starts from scratch and provides students with all the background necessary for the study of calculus. It includes a review of algebra, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, coordinates and graphs. Each of these tools will be introduced in its cultural and historical context. The concept of the rate of change of a function will be introduced. Not open to students who have studied calculus in high school.

Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering)

Differential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.

Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering)

Differential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.

Calculus II (Physical Sciences & Engineering)

Differential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.

Online Calculus II (June 15 - July 31)

Course Dates: June 15 - July 31. Non-JHU students must be fully registered by June 1 in order to participate in the course. Differential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.

Linear Algebra

Vector spaces, matrices, and linear transformations. Solutions of systems of linear equations. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization of matrices. Applications to differential equations. * Prerequisites: Calculus I. Recommended: Calculus II.

Online Linear Algebra (June 15 - July 31)

Course Dates: June 15 - July 31. Non-JHU students must register by June 1 in order to participate in the course. Vector spaces, matrices, and linear transformations. Solutions of systems of linear equations. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization of matrices. Applications to differential equations. * Prerequisites: Calculus I, recommended Calculus II.

Calculus III

Calculus of functions of more than one variable: partial derivatives, and applications; multiple integrals, line and surface integrals; Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and Gauss' Divergence Theorem. * Prerequisites: Calc II (110.107 or 110.109); or Honors One Variable Calculus (110.113)

Online Calculus III (June 15 - July 31)

Course Dates: June 15 - July 31. Non-JHU students must register by June 1 in order to participate in the course. Calculus of Several Variables. Calculus of functions of more than one variable: partial derivatives, and applications; multiple integrals, line and surface integrals; Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and Gauss' Divergence Theorem. * Prerequisites: Calc I and Calc II or Honors One Variable Calculus

Differential Equations with Applications

This is an applied course in ordinary differential equations, which is primarily for students in the biological, physical and social sciences, and engineering. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the techniques of solving ordinary differential equations. The specific subjects to be covered include first order differential equations, second order linear differential equations, applications to electric circuits, oscillation of solutions, power series solutions, systems of linear differential equations, autonomous systems, Laplace transforms and linear differential equations, mathematical models (e.g., in the sciences or economics). * Prerequisites: Calculus II

Online Differential Equations with Applications (June 15 - July 31)

Course Dates: June 15 - July 31. Non-JHU students must register by June 1 in order to participate in the course. This is an applied course in ordinary differential equations, which is primarily for students in the biological, physical and social sciences, and engineering. Techniques for solving ordinary differential equations are studied. Topics covered include first order differential equations, second order linear differential equations, applications to electric circuits, oscillation of solutions, power series solutions, systems of linear differential equations, autonomous systems, Laplace transforms and linear differential equations, mathematical models (e.g., in the sciences or economics). Prerequisite: Calculus II. * Prerequisites: Calculus II

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MUSIC

Rock On, Japan!: An Introduction to Japanese Rock Music (J-rock)

Welcome to the world of J-rock. This course will introduce 100 of the hottest, most significant, and just plain terrific artists in Japanese rock history. We will discuss J-rock's origins, its subgenres, and its gradual and recent enjoyment in the West. Learn to identify bands by their vocalists and musical styles. Discover the poetry of Japanese lyrics. Above all, get ready to listen to a whole lot of music!

Western Classical Music

This course is an introduction to the rich tradition of European "Classical" music, from antiquity to the present day. Our study will embrace the historical, intellectual and cultural background of the music, biographical information about its composers, style features, and analysis of the music itself. Activities will include listening, readings and in-class discussion.

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NEUROSCIENCE

An Introduction to Neuroscience

In the next 30 years we will know how the brain works just as we now know how the immune system and cardiovascular system work. An Introduction to Neuroscience is meant to provide students with the background to understand what we know about the brain now and what we will find out about the brain in the near future. This course is intended as an introduction for anyone interested in majoring in Neuroscience and as a survey of an exciting field of research to any student. * Prerequisites: None

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PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

Subatomic World

Introduction to the concepts of physics of the subatomic world: symmetries, relativity, quanta, neutrinos, particles and fields. The course traces the history of our description of the physical world from the Greeks through Faraday and Maxwell to quantum mechanics in the early 20th century and on through nuclear physics and particle physics. The emphasis is on the ideas of modern physics, not on the mathematics. Intended for non-science majors.

Stars & the Universe

This course looks at the evolution of the universe from its origin in a cosmic explosion to emergence of life on Earth and possibly other planets throughout the universe. Topics include big-ban cosmology; origin and evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, life, and intelligence; black holes; quasars; and relativity theory. The material is largely descriptive, based on insights from physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry, biology, and anthropology. Course website: http://henry.pha.jhu.edu/stars.html.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

Development, Democracy and Globalization

This course investigates the relationship between development, democracy, and globalization. Development investigates issues such as “what is development and what does it mean ‘to develop’?” From there we discuss democracy and ask if democracy really makes a difference in the life chances of people? In the final part of the course we discuss globalization as an economic phenomenon and how this impacts upon our two previous topics.

The American Presidency

This course is an introduction to the study of the presidency. We first explore the evolution of the modern presidency and its emergence as the central focus of the American political system. Next, we examine presidential relations with Congress, the press, the broader public, and the bureaucracy. Finally, we consider the sources of successful presidential leadership and whether it hinges on personal skill or a wider electoral and political context beyond the immediate control of any individual president. (Subfield: AP)

Weapons of Mass Destruction

The course examines the impact of nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological weapons on international politics. The first half of the course is primarily historical, focusing on the Cold War, theories of deterrence, and arms control. The second half of the class deals with contemporary issues including the threats posed by terrorism and nuclear proliferation. Ways of coping with these threats will also be considered. (Subfield: IR)

The Cultural Politics of Television

Is television political? No one doubts the pervasiveness of television, nor that it has an impact on society and individuals. This class will go beyond those facts to investigate the question of whether there is an essentially political dimension intrinsic to some popular television shows. We will study television through the lens of political theory, and we will attempt to "read" television shows like texts in political theory. The goal will be to explore the cultural politics of television. * Prerequisites: None

Democracy and Ancient Political Thought

What is "politics," and how does it relate to questions of justice, knowledge, citizenship, war, nature, and morality? In this introductory course in political theory, we will examine these questions from the perspective of ancient Greek political thought. Aeschylus, Sophocles, Socrates, Plato, Thucydides, Aristotle, and Epicurus will be among the thinkers discussed. We will focus on the question of democracy, using the Athenian experience to illuminate modern democratic life. Class will meet as a seminar. Recommended for beginning and advanced students in political theory! * Prerequisites: None

Beyond Anarchy: Transformational Foreign Policies in International Relations

This course examines the foreign policies of four political entities – the early United States, post World War II Japan, post World War II India, and the European Union – that have attempted to create a post-anarchic international system through non-violent means. These foreign policies are contrasted with traditional foreign policies that are based on realist conceptions of world politics. Requirements include short written responses to reading assignments and a take-home final exam. * Prerequisites: None

Domestic Politics of Contemporary China*

This course surveys key issues in Chinese politics, spanning the period from the Communist Revolution (1949) through the Maoist (1949-1976) and reform eras (1978 to present). The first half of the course chronicles the complex evolution of political life in China under Mao Zedong, with emphasis on the crises of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. The second half explores thematically how Mao era legacies have shaped contemporary Chinese politics and society.

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PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

Technical Communication

This highly practical course teaches students a variety of technical and business writing theories and practices. Students learn how to meet the challenges of communicating special or technical knowledge to a variety of audiences. They create several different kinds of professional documents, including resumes, application letters, object and process descriptions, instructions, reports and proposals. In addition, students work with computer-based tools to produce professional brochures, manuals and other documents. Oral communication skills are also emphasized and students work on both individual and collaborative assignments. Overall, the course emphasizes real world applications. Students are exposed to the latest research on language and the writing process and develop communication skills which will be immediately valuable to them in their other courses, as well as in future careers.

Oral Presentations

This course will introduce students to the principles of developing and delivering effective oral presentations, including getting to the point and staying there; developing clear and audible structure; engaging (and gauging) your audience; using effective delivery techniques; choosing and designing visual aids; and giving presentations using technology (PowerPoint). Students will practice these skills in a variety of contexts, from short impromptu talks to long technical presentations meant for lay audiences. They will create and deliver effective oral presentations and submit written documents (speaking scripts) to accompany them.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES

Predictions Markets and the Wisdom of Crowds

Predictions markets and the wisdom of crowds: How cognitive psychology and behavior economics research inform forecasting & policy decisions. Dependent upon the collective wisdom of markets, prediction markets have risen from relative obscurity to relevance in a short time. Today, many regard these markets as the best forecasting tool available. This course looks at the mechanics of predictions markets, their history, and current application to electoral politics, policy decisions, and corporate finance. Finally, the consequence decision anomalies in prediction markets and regulatory reforms considered in hopes of developing deeper, more robust markets.

Psychology and Film: Perception of Mental Illness and Popular Cinema

In this course, we will discuss the influence of social beliefs, as well as the ethical and moral codes on the perception of mental illness. We will view this societal perception through the lens of film, with a particular focus on how mental illness has been portrayed in popular cinema throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The class will not only explore how cinema reflects societal views, but also, how cinema informs those views.

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WRITING SEMINARS

Introduction to Fiction and Poetry

This course will introduce students to the arts of realistic fiction and traditional verse. Students will learn to read poetry and short fiction as writers and compose creative works of their own. Readings will include Vladimir Nabokov, Eudora Welty, Seamus Heaney, T.S. Eliot among others. This course is part one of the year-long Introduction to Fiction and Poetry, and must be taken before 220.106, IFP II

Introduction to Fiction and Poetry Writing II

The second half of IFP, a course in counter-traditional antirealist fiction and free verse. * Prerequisites: IFP I: AS 220.105

Introduction to Creative Writing: Chaos and Order in Literature

In this literature and creative writing course, we'll consider the ways in which the ideas of "chaos" and "order" implicitly or explicitly shape literature. From Greek tragedy to "fractal" poetry, from Shakespeare's landscapes to the Deep South and Wild West, we will investigate humans' essential and paradoxical relationship with the unknown. We will experiment with chaotic and structured forms in our own poems, stories and essays to explore these fundamental themes.

Poetry and the Visual Arts

This course will examine the interplay between poetry and the visual arts. We will look at poems inspired by great paintings and sculptures and vice versa: paintings and sculptures inspired by great poems. We will also explore ekphrasis in both poetry and painting. The course will include field trips to local museums and poetry writing workshops.

The American Political Novel

An examination of several major American authors who engaged some of the most controversial political issues of their day: race relations and the role of the federal government in enforcing civil rights. We’ll explore a chain of literary influence that stretches from the early 1850s to the late 1990s. How did Robert Penn Warren conceive All the King’s Men (a fictional account of Louisiana’s governor and senator Huey Long) as a response to Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, and William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom!? And how, in turn, did Joe Klein conceive Primary Colors (a fictional account of Arkansas’s governor Bill Clinton) as a response to All the King’s Men? We’ll also consider Billy Lee Brammer’s The Gay Place (a fictional account of Texas’s senator Lyndon Johnson). * Prerequisites: None

Introduction to Dramatic Writing: Film

Screenwriting workshop. This course will look at the screenplay as both a literary text and blue-print for production. Several classic screenplay texts will be analyzed. Students will then embark on their own scripts. We will intensively focus on character enhancements, creating "believable" dialogue, plot development, conflict, pacing dramatic foreshadowing, the element of surprise, text and subtext, and visual story-telling.

Forms of Fiction

A course in such forms of fiction as romance, confession, anatomy, novel, and short story. Students write sketches and three stories.

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