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F18 ENGL F001B COMP/CRIT READ/THINK LITERATUR 15W Janakos 20315
Join other students in experiencing, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating works of literature. Apply different literary lenses to develop interpretations; determine how characters problem-solve their conflicts; and gain greater familiarity with the elements of literature. How does the course begin and end? Our focus on literary texts takes us into the narrative world in which dwells imaginary characters and settings, conflicts and causal relationships, symbols and images, points of view, and figures of speech such as metaphors and similes. This process, utilizing both creative and critical thinking skills, situates us in an arena to sharpen and practice critical reading and writing skills through developing interpretations about the meaning of literary texts. At the end of the quarter, you should emerge with analytical tools that you can apply to other academic courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of yourself and others and be able to apply what you learn to artistic or professional projects in the workplace, workshop, or community. Is this course really for you? How often do you get the chance to take a walk before answering a question posed by your instructor in a classroom setting? How often has the class ended before it was your turn to speak? If you are a critical thinker who likes to muse over a point, topic, or passage of literature before speaking up, this course is designed for you. If you have a passion for looking beneath surfaces, this course gives you a chance to exercise that passion. Important: Online classes require substantive participation. This means that if you do not regularly and thoughtfully participate in class activities defined in the by your instructor, you risk being dropped. This class is conducted exclusively on the web on the platform Canvas. Major assigned texts include the play "Lysistrata - the sex strike after Aristophanes" by Germaine Greer; the novel" Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk; the short novel Candide by Voltaire. Shorter assigned texts are available on the class site. Check back for assigned films. One Films: 9 to 5.
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F18 GIST F012 INTRO GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY 01W, 02Y Meezan 22016, 22135
Geospatial Technology integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Global Satellite Navigation Systems (GNSS) to create location intelligence, information management and smart decision making. This class will provide an introduction to the field of Geospatial Technology with a focus on the fundamentals of operating in a GIS environment. GIS integrate the display capabilities of a computerized map with the information management tools of a spreadsheet. Lectures will be integrated with hands-on projects in which you will get to use several of the major GIS software products including Open Street map, ArcGIS Online, QGIS and ArcGIS Desktop.