2018 E-term Bulletin

19 will also be discussed. Example laboratory sessions include dye and pigment synthesis; preparation of paints, crayons, pastels, and inks; and experiments with glass, glazes, and ceramics. Lecture sessions will include classroom discussion of assigned readings. Evaluation will consist of two formal tests, a 15-page final term paper, daily written assignments, and graded laboratory sessions. GEN*E299*48 Politics and Culture of Cuba Vince Gawronski and Caroline McLean Prerequisites: Instructor Consent Open To: All Students Grading System: S/U Max. Enrollment: 16 Meeting Times: On Campus: first week of January Travel: January 9-31 Travel to Cuba during this transitional period to explore art, culture, music, and cuisine and to better understand U.S.-Cuban relations. Students will live with Cuban host families and engage in service-learning activities while learning about the Cuban healthcare system and improving their Spanish. Students will learn from and work with local experts, scholars, and community leaders. Prior to travel, readings and films will be assigned during the fall semester and Christmas break. At least three group meetings will be held during the fall semester as well as the first four class days of the January term. As part of their rise3 requirements, students will engage in ongoing reflection throughout the duration of their trip and connect their experiences volunteering in schools and hospitals with their academic and professional development. Estimated Student Fees: $4000 GEN*E299*49 Poverty in America Stephen Black Prerequisites: None Open To: All Students Grading System: Letter Max. Enrollment: 25 Meeting Times: M Tu WTh Students will meet on campus 2-3 times per week and volunteer in the community 2-3 times per week The project examines policies and attitudes toward low-income families through readings, class discussions, lectures, and work in the community. Particular focus will be given to perceptions and misperceptions about those living in poverty, and students will participate in two related community programs that address specific needs faced by low-income families: SaveFirst and FocusFirst. SaveFirst trains students to provide free tax preparation services and financial literacy information for low- income individuals. Training will consist of both explanatory sessions and interactive exercises, after which students must take an IRS certification test before serving at tax preparation sites. Students will work with FocusFirst to provide vision screenings for children ages six months to five years in Head Start and lower-income daycare programs. Students will read numerous materials provided in a project reader. Evaluation will be based on attendance, active participation in class discussions and in the community service programs, reading responses, and a reflective 5-7- page paper. Estimated Student Fees: $25 of Moorish and European influence on the art, music, and architecture that we encounter on the trip; identify and discuss the distinctions between styles of Spanish music from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century; and, discuss the historical influences on art, music, and architecture from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century, especially as it pertains to sacred vs. secular art, instrumental vs. vocal music, and classical vs. popular forms. Estimated Student Fees: $3800 GEN*E299*46 The Natural Beauty and Art of Australia Steve Cole and Kevin Shook Prerequisites: Instructor Consent Open To: All Students Grading System: S/U Max. Enrollment: 16 Meeting Times: On Campus: January 2 Travel: January 3-17 The natural beauty, biodiversity, culture, diversity, and the arts are central to this project’s examination of Australia. We will explore the outback, forests, cliffs, waterfalls, bushland, beaches, rock carvings, and exotic and native species as well as Sydney’s opera house and the Great Barrier Reef. Being diverse in educational opportunities, we will hear about Sydney’s convict origins and early colonial history; learn about UNESCOWorld Heritage listing and the important environmental sites in the tropics; journey to the Great Barrier Reef to sail, snorkel, and perhaps dive; interact with dolphins and be informed about their behaviors from a marine biologist; participate in eco-tourism as we walk the rainforest; talk to cattle station owners to learn about the difficulties of life on the land; witness how Australian wildlife evolved into unique species found nowhere else in the world; explore Sydney’s spectacular harbor; view aboriginal art; test our sense of adventure in the world’s oldest rainforest; toboggan down the sand dunes at the Tangolooma Desert; and cuddle a koala. The power of these unforgettable experiences will lead to oral presentations, reflection papers, and possibly art-related projects. Estimated Student Fees: $6500 GEN*E299*47 Paint, Glaze, and Ink: The Chemistry of Art Materials Scott Dorman Prerequisites: None Open To: All Students Grading System: Letter Max. Enrollment: 12 Meeting Times: M Tu WTh9:30 am–11:30 pm, TuTh 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Artists experiment constantly with their materials in order to achieve a desired image or shape. Often, these experiments are applications of general chemical principles. This project will examine the molecular interactions involved in typical procedures performed by artists, such as applying a paint or pigment to paper and canvas. Scientific descriptions of color and light will be introduced in context of their use in paintings, ceramics, and prints. The atomic structure of metals, glasses, and clays will be compared in order to understand the physical properties desired by artists when using these materials. Mixtures, such as inks and dyes, will be examined in order to understand the role between colorant and solvent. The use of chemical technology for detecting art forgeries ris e 3 ris e 3 ENROLLMENT FULL