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CLASSICAL TRADITION
Surveys western civilization from the Greco-Roman perspective, beginning before the Greeks and Romans, investigating the origins of their cultures, and proceeding through Greece and Rome to the Middle Ages.
Size: 538 students! No smaller groups this time. Meets three times per week.
Textbooks: SEVEN of them! From Iliad to Socrates to Sophocles. Lots of reading, five pop quizzes, two five-page papers, two exams and a final.
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GEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Students will learn that a few universal laws describe the behavior of our physical surroundings, from the universe to every action in our daily lives. this interdisciplinary course will cover aspects of the scientific process, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and Earth sciences, with an emphasis on geosciences and society, including earthquakes, mass extinctions in geologic history, and global warming. It will give students the ability to read and appreciate popular accounts of major discoveries and important public issues in the physical sciences.
Size: Probably around 200, with smaller discussion group of 30 on Thursdays. Meets twice per week with big group, and once per week with smaller group.
Textbook: The Good Earth. Big book with 18 chapters. Lots of reading again, 17 internet quizzes, two exams and a final. Multiple in-lecture writing assignments (this should be different!), and weekly discussion session assignments.
I found this interesting (in the syllabus): During exams, you are allowed to use one (8.5x11 inches) page of notes (both sides) which you have prepared (handwritten or word processed). Your name must be on this one page of notes and you must turn it in with your exam. Exam proctors will inspect your note page, which is to be prepared by you alone. Group efforts are not permitted. Your page of notes must be on ONE sheet and have NO loose pieces of paper attached. NO photocopies or cut and pasted items are permitted.
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STATISTICAL INFERENCE IN MANAGEMENT
(I decided I'd better take this NOW and get it over with!)
This is a first course in business statistics, with an emphasis on techniques for data analysis and inference in management. Students are assumed to be familiar with basic descriptive statistics, probability theory, and probability distributions. Presentation of technical material is combined with hands-on analysis of data to aid managerial decision making. Meeting will be a mix of lecture and problem-solving. There are two objectives for the course. First, to develop a conceptual understanding of statistics and the role of data analysis in management. Second, to master the mechanics of applied statistics.
Size: 145 students. No smaller groups. Meets twice per week.
Textbooks: Applied Statistics in Business, and Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making. Couldn't find a syllabus online yet.
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INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Concepts involved in accounting for assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity; financial statements.
Size: 230 students. No smaller groups. Meets twice per week.
Textbook: (The usual Accounting-type textbook that they don't sell on Amazon and are apparently out of at the bookstore!). This second book was optional, but it sounded like a really good resource so I ordered it: Accounting Super Review. Couldn't find a syllabus yet.
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Sounds like a busy few months! I start Monday.
2 comments:
Oh my goodness, you're going to be one busy lady. I'm overwhelmed just reading about it.
BJD
I bet they're letting you bring notes to exams because if you type or write out your notes, you're more likely to remember them! That's the only way I remember names or numbers. You must be spending your retirement pension on books!
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