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CAS CH 801: Graduate Research Methods and Scholarly Writing 1
Undergraduate Prerequisites: doctoral student or consent of instructor. - Introduces beginning graduate students to the fundamental methods of research, presentation, and scholarship necessary for a successful career as a graduate student, a teacher, and an independent research scientist. Includes RCR (responsible conduct of research) training. -
CAS CH 802: Graduate Research Methods and Scholarly Writing 2
Graduate Prerequisites: (GRSCH801) and good standing as a doctoral student. - Continues subject material of GRS CH 801 with more emphasis on writing. -
CAS CH 901: PhD Research in Chemistry
PHD RES IN CHEM -
CAS CH 902: PhD Research in Chemistry
PHD RES CHMSTRY -
CAS CH 903: MA Research in Chemistry
A written report at the end of each semester is required. -
CAS CH 904: MA Research in Chemistry
A written report at the end of each semester is required. -
CAS CL 502: Studies in Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
Topics vary. Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The literature studied is read in its original language, either ancient Greek or Latin, so advanced skill in the appropriate language is required. -
CAS CL 520: Studies in Latin Literature
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCL351) - Extensive readings in original Latin supplemented by readings in modern scholarship and studies of post-classical receptions. -
CAS CL 521: Survey of Latin Literature I
Historical survey from archaic Latin through Republican literature; introduction to classical scholarship. For advanced students wishing to increase their language skills through extensive reading. -
CAS CL 522: Survey of Latin Literature II
Survey of Latin authors focusing on the period of the early Empire; introduction to classical scholarship. For advanced students wishing to increase their language skills through extensive reading. -
CAS CL 530: Latin Prose Composition
Close study of exemplary Latin prose as the basis for original composition in Greek of sentences and short passages, then more extensive prose pieces. Also, a study of prose style in an array of Roman authors. -
CAS CL 561: Survey of Greek Literature 1
Reading course designed to study the history of Greek literature through a chronological survey of representative authors and genres: Homer through the archaic age. -
CAS CL 562: Survey of Greek Literature 2
Reading course designed to study the history of Greek literature through a chronological survey of representative authors and genres: Classical through Hellenistic period. -
CAS CL 563: Greek Prose Composition
Close study of exemplary Greek prose as the basis for original composition in Greek of sentences and short passages, then more extensive prose pieces. Also, a study of prose style in an array of Greek authors. -
CAS CL 651: Grad Latin Literature
Intensive study of selected major authors. Topic for Fall 2024: Lucretius’ De Rerum Natura. Requires DGS approval. Topic for Spring 2025: Ars Poetica and Horace. -
CAS CL 691: Grad Greek Literature
Intensive study of selected major authors. Topic for Fall 2024: Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus. Requires DGS approval. Topic for Spring 2025: TBD. -
CAS CL 710: The Classical Tradition in Modern Literature
Graduate Prerequisites: graduate standing. - This course explores the ways in which the theatre, myth, and literature of Ancient Greece and Rome have sparked ideas, debates, and conversations among contemporary authors and artists. Students analyze modern works of literature in different genres together with the classical works that inspired them. All Greek and Latin literature is read in translation. -
CAS CL 717: GRK & ROMAN REL
GRK & ROMAN REL -
CAS CL 720: Latin Seminar
Extensive readings in Roman authors. Specific topics may change. Topic for Fall 2024: Neronian Literature. Topic for Spring 2025: Caesar. -
CAS CL 724: Greek Drama
Intensive study of selected Greek tragedies, comedies, and satyr plays.