Timeroom: Fall 2024

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 501 (07) - Introduction to Oceanography

Introduction to Oceanography

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 11644
Special Fees: $35.00

Introduces students to the four oceanographic disciplines: the geology of the ocean basins, including the creation of oceans and continents. The physics of the seas, including the origin of the ocean currents and their effect on the Earth's climate. The chemistry of the ocean waters, including how the distribution of elements reflects circulation and biology. The life in the ocean, including animals, plants and microbes, and humanity's influence on them. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Mutual Exclusion : SCI 480

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Discovery Lab Course

Instructors: Robert Letscher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	T	2:10pm - 4:30pm	JAMS 244
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS G46

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 501 (08) - Introduction to Oceanography

Introduction to Oceanography

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 11645
Special Fees: $35.00

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Mutual Exclusion : SCI 480

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Discovery Lab Course

Instructors: Robert Letscher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	T	4:40pm - 7:00pm	JAMS 244
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS G46

Manchester Coll of Professional Studies :: Engineering Technology

ET 405 (M1) - Engineering Design

Engineering Design

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 12894

This course introduces the engineering design process and solid modeling software tools to create 3D CAD models and generate professional industry engineering drawings. Industry codes and procedures are practiced e.g. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). Students complete hands-on projects and activities. The engineering design process includes: problem identification, concept creation, modeling, analysis, and documentation. Industry standard 3D modeling software is used with project design methodology for graphical, written, and oral communication of mechanical design ideas.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Robert Arredondo

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	3:10pm - 4:30pm	PANDRA P376

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 525 (01) - A Road Trip Through France: Baguette, Brie, Bordeaux, and Beyond

Road Trip Through France

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 16171

What makes France France, and how did it evolve from a mostly agricultural to a modern society? Using films, essays, newspaper articles, and television this course examines major social, political, and gastronomic trends, events, debates and personalities that help shed light on contemporary French culture. Taught in English. Not for major credit. May be repeated for credit barring duplication of materials. Offered in Spring.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Ileana Chirila

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	MURK 104

Durham Liberal Arts :: German

GERM 525 (01) - Introduction to German Culture and Civilization

Intro German Cult & Civiliztn

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 33
CRN: 16412

Aspects of the political, social, and cultural life of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Conducted in English. Strongly recommended for any students planning study abroad in a German-speaking country. Required for the major, can be taken for the minor.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): GERM 525H

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Charles Vannette

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	MURK G17

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Durham Liberal Arts :: History

HIST 444H (H01) - Honors/From Beijing to Baghdad: Objects along the Silk Road

Honors/Beijing to Baghdad

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 16480

The Silk Road, often characterized as the world's first great superhighway, played a vital role in spreading forms of art and in developing new technologies for their production. The peoples along the Silk Road traded luxury goods such as silk and jade as well as culinary and musical traditions. Through lectures, readings, films, and podcasts we will explore the trade links between East and West and the material objects traded along the way.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only the following students: Honors College Admit, Honors Program

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Honors course, Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)

Instructors: Ethel Wolper

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 422

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Durham Liberal Arts :: History

HIST 500 (01) - Introduction to Historical Thinking

Intro to Historical Thinking

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 10058

Basic skills essential to the study of history: critical reading of historical literature, improvement of written and oral analysis of historical material, and use of library resources. Intensive study of books and documents from varying historical fields and periods. Required of history majors; open to other interested students.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: HISTORY, HISTORY SS, HISTORY/LAW

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Alexis Broderick

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	T	9:10am - 12:00pm	HORT 422

Durham Liberal Arts :: History

HIST 500 (02) - Introduction to Historical Thinking

Intro to Historical Thinking

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 11019

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: HISTORY, HISTORY SS, HISTORY/LAW

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Funso Afolayan

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 422

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Manchester Coll of Professional Studies :: Humanities

HUMA 411 (M1) - Humanities I

Humanities I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 16391

Introduction to the humanities and Western culture through literature, history, philosophy, music, art, and architecture. Examination of selected historical periods from classical Greece through the Renaissance through readings, films, slides, and field trips.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: Peter Conklin

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	W	6:10pm - 9:00pm	PANDRA P345

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Humanities

HUMA 444F (H01) - Travelers in the Premodern World

Hon/TravelersPremodernWorld

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 16252

Travel is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. This course explores the human experience of travel using materials originating from across premodern world. Students investigate materials ranging from maps and pilgrimage accounts, to poetry and stories to understand what has compelled people to undertake the often perilous road. In the process, they consider the role of travel in cultural contact, communication, exchange, and the generation an spread of knowledge.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only the following students: Honors College Admit, Honors Program

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Honors course

Instructors: Ann Zimo

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MW	9:10am - 10:30am	MURK 201

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