Sample A Class. Autumn Quarter, 2017

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1 Sample A Class Autumn Quarter, 2017

2 Welcome, and thank you for your interest in visiting campus. Please read these guidelines before attending any class on drop-in course list: 1. Arrive on time and remain for the entire class. Some classes are longer than others, so be sure to check the class times. 2. Please introduce yourself to the professor before the class begins, so that they know you are there and can meet you. 3. If the class you wish to visit appears to be taking an exam or doing a special activity, choose another class. 4. Conduct yourself in a manner that will not disrupt the class or lecture. This includes turning off cell phones or other noise-making devices, providing the professor with your undivided attention and refraining from participating in lecture unless specifically encouraged. 5. Please limit the number of visitors to a maximum of 3 per class. 6. Room numbers cannot be guaranteed. Please verify class locations by viewing the Time Schedule at 7. The Drop-In Course List includes a small sample of UW classes. A full list of course offerings is available at 8. Please do not visit any class that is not listed in the Drop-In Course List. University of Washington Office of Admissions Campus Visit Program Schmitz Hall, Room 301 askuwadm@uw.edu visituw@uw.edu DEPARTMENT Course Number & Title Professor s Name Building and Room Number Days In Session Class Time

3 Course Description --- CHSTU 200 Latinos in the US Prof. G Guzman SMI 105 TTh 1:30-3:20pm Studies broad patterns of inequality formed by historical forces, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, immigration, and social capital. Analyzes rapid growth and adjustment of old and newly established Latino communities, resulting from transnational migration from Latin America. ANTH 101 Exploring Sociocultural Anthropology Prof. MV Perez JHN 102 MW 1:30-3:20pm Introduces perspectives from sociocultural anthropology on the diversity and the dynamics of collective human life. Examines how individual lives are shaped by broader social and cultural contexts, how people make meaning, and how power relations work. Introduces ethnography as a method for documenting and understanding social and cultural life. ANTH 209 Anthropology through Visual Media Prof. D Hoffman ARC 147 MW 12:30-2:20pm Theories of culture and cultural variation, as seen and understood through visual media such as films, video, and photography. ANTH 215 Introduction to Medical Anthropology and Global Health Prof. MS Van Eijk

4 ARC 147 TTh 12:30-2:20pm Explores influences of global processes on health of U.S. and other societies from a social-justice perspective. Emphasizes inter-relationships between cultural, environmental, social-economic, political, and medical systems that contribute to health status, outcomes, policies, and healthcare delivery. Focuses on health disparities within and between societies and communities around the world. ART H 209 Themes and Topics in Art History Prof. M Hansen CDH 109 MTWTh 1:30-2:20pm Introduces students to new ideas, developing themes, and current research in art history and visual culture. BIO 118 Survey of Physiology Prof. K Petersen KNE 120 MTWThF 9:30-10:20am Human physiology, for nonmajors and health sciences students. BIO 180 Introductory Biology Prof. SR Freeman KNE 130 MTWThF 1:30-2:20pm

5 Mendelian genetics, evolution, biodiversity of life forms, ecology, and conservation biology. Open to all students interested in biology whether intending to major in the biological sciences, enroll in preprofessional programs, or fulfill a Natural World requirement. Professor requests students do not attend on October 11th, October 25th, November 8th, or November 22nd. BIO 200 Introductory Biology Prof. A Schivell KNE 120 MTWTh 2:30-3:20pm For students intending to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or enroll in preprofessional programs. Metabolism and energetics, structure and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, animal development. The professor requests that students do NOT visit the class on Fridays due to exams or quizzes taking place that day. CHEM 142 General Chemistry Prof. C Craig KNE 130 MWF 8:30-9:20am For science and engineering majors. Atomic nature of matter, quantum mechanics, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, solution stoichiometry, kinetics, and gas laws. Includes laboratory. CHEM 152 General Chemistry Prof. G Varani BAG 131 MWF 1:30-2:20pm Gas phase and aqueous equilibria, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

6 COM 220 Introduction to Public Speaking Prof. M McGarrity MGH 389 MW 11:30-12:20pm Designed to increase competence in public speaking and the critique of public speaking. Emphasizes choice and organization of material, sound reasoning, audience analysis, and delivery. Professor requests that students introduce themselves prior to the class beginning. C Lit 200 Introduction to Literature Prof. E Ames GWN 301 T 12:30-2:20pm Reading, understanding, and enjoying literature from various countries, in different forms of expression (e.g., dramatic, lyric, narrative, rhetorical) and of representative periods. Emphasis on the comparative study of themes and motifs common to many literatures of the world. Class is taught by distinguished faculty from across the humanities. Professor requests that students introduce themselves prior to the class beginning. ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics Prof. D O Dea KNE 130 TTh 10:30-11:50am Analysis of the aggregate economy: national income, inflation, business fluctuations, unemployment, monetary system, federal budget, international trade and finance. ECON 200 Introduction to Microeconomics Prof. M Knox KNE 130 TTh 9:00-10:20am

7 Analysis of markets: consumer demand, production, exchange, the price system, resource allocation, government intervention. GEOG 208 Geography of the World Economy: Regional Fortunes and the Rise of Global Market Prof. J Ellis CDH 109 MW 2:30-3:50pm Examines the relationship between the globalization of economic activity and regional development. Topics include international trade, colonialism, industrial capitalism, advanced capitalism, and the globalization of labor markets. HSTAM 215 Tudor England Prof. C Urabnski BAG 260 MW 1:30-3:20pm Covers the political, social, and cultural history of England from Wars of the Roses to reign of Elizabeth I; themes include social order, economy and society; imposition of order after a change of dynasty; political propaganda; English Reformation and Renaissance; literature and culture; witch beliefs and witch trials; and political rebellion. HSTAA 110 History of American Citizenship Prof. J Findlay BAG 154 MTWTh 12:30-1:20pm Examines how, when, and why different groups of people (e.g., white men, white men without property, peoples of color including one-time slaves, women, immigrants) became eligible for citizenship throughout American history. Explores how and why for many peoples, at many times, citizenship did not confer equal rights to all. JSIS 200 States and Capitalism Prof. A Yang

8 GUG 220 MWF 12:30-1:20pm Origins of the modern world system in the sixteenth century and its history until World War I. Interacting forces of politics and economics around the globe, with particular attention to key periods of expansion and crisis. JSIS A 210 Introduction to Islamic Civilization Prof. H Mahmood SAV 260 TTh 1:30-3:20pm Covers major developments in the formative, classical, and modern periods of Islamic civilization from seventh century Arabia to the contemporary Muslim world. Looks at the development of Islamic religious thought and legal practice as well as the Muslim polities, cultures, and intellectual traditions of Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. Profess requests that you them introducing yourself, before visiting their class: hmzafer@uw.edu PHYS 114 General Physics Prof. D Smith PAA A102 MWF 11:30-12:20pm& 1:30-2:20pm Basic principles of physics presented without use of calculus. Suitable for students majoring in technically oriented fields other than engineering or the physical sciences. Mechanics. Profess requests that you them before visiting their class: dsmith4@uw.edu PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology Prof. J Pickrell-Spector KNE 120 MTWThF 11:30-12:20pm

9 Surveys major areas of psychological science. Core topics include human social behavior, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, learning, memory, human development, biological influences, and research methods. Related topics may include sensation, perception, states of consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, stress and health, cross-cultural psychology, and applied psychology. Professor requests that students do NOT visit on October 17 th or November 9 th due to examinations. PSYCH 305 Abnormal Psychology Prof. D Chun JHN 102 MTWTh 10:30-11:20am An overview of major categories of psychopathology, including description and classification, theoretical models, and recent research on etiology and treatment Professor requests that students them prior to the date they are planning to visit: dchun@uw.edu SOC 110 Survey Sociology Prof. S Tomczuk GWN 301 MWF 11:30-12:20pm Human interaction, social institutions, social stratification, socialization, deviance, social control, social and cultural change. Course content may vary, depending upon instructor. Professor requests that students them prior to the date they are planning to visit: tomczuk@uw.edu. ARCH 150 Appreciation of Architecture I Prof. A Anderson KNE 130 TTh 3:30-4:50pm Historical survey of the architecture of Western civilization.

10 ACCTG 215 Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting Prof. E Weber PCAR 192 MW 1:30-2:50pm Nature and social setting of accounting; uses of accounting information; introduction of basic accounting concepts and procedures; interpretation of financial statements. FIN 350 Business Finance Prof. A Stathopoulos DEM 102 MW 1:30-3:20pm Evaluating and funding projects within the firm. Time value of money, inflation, capital budgeting; risk and return in the financial markets, stocks, bonds, portfolios and diversifiable risk, market efficiency and the balance between debt and equity to fund the firm. Professor requests that students them prior to the date they are planning to visit: astath@uw.edu OCEAN 101 Oceanography Pacific Northwest Prof. M Nuwer MGH 389 MWF 12:30-1:20pm Introduces the fundamental principles of oceanography by focusing on the waters that surround us - the Washington coast and Puget Sound. Investigates the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest, and the physics, chemistry, and biology of coastal waters using case studies. Professor requests that students them prior to the date they are planning to visit: mrasmuss@uw.edu, and introduce themselves at the start of class. ESRM 101 Forests and Society

11 Prof. K Vogt KNE 210 MTWThF 12:30-1:20pm Survey course cover forest ecosystems of the world, history of forestry, and forest conversation, how forest ecosystems function, wildlife in forests, environmental issues in forestry, forest management, economics and products, and new approaches to forest management. Professor requests that students do not attend on Fridays since typical quizzes and videos on that day. CSE 142 Computer Programming Prof. W. Brand KNE 120 KNE 130 MWF MWF 3:30-4:20pm 11:30:12:20pm Basic programming-in-the-small abilities and concepts including procedural programming (methods, parameters, return, values), basic control structures (sequence, if/else, for loop, while loop), file processing, arrays, and an introduction to defining objects. Intended for students without prior programming experience. HSTAM 111 The Ancient World Prof. J. Walker KNE 110 MTWTh 10:30-11:20am Origins of Western civilization to the fall of Rome