Writers whose works are examined include Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Franz Kafka, Bram Stoker, and H. P. Lovecraft. A study of the man-land theme reveals changing patterns in American values, ideals, ambitions, and anxieties. Using various models of revolution in Europe, Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world, the course emphasizes culture as the leading influence in modern revolutions. An introduction to calculus with emphasis on problems in business, economics, and social science. Basic concepts involved in statistical reasoning, such as sampling and experimental design, description of data, normal approximation to data, correlation and regression, and probability.
Emphasis is on understanding the use of statistics rather than on how to do statistical analysis.
Not open to students who have taken 313-31400. Taught in English. This course counts towards the Spanish major and minor. An introduction to philosophy that focuses on perennial philosophical problems such as the relation of the mind to the body, the possibility of truth and objectivity, the purpose of human life, and the existence of God. SS LA Matters of especial contemporary interest to students and faculty may be developed under this course heading.