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WIES 100 - MATHEMATICS OF AESTHETICS Credits: 1 Mathematics underlies aesthetics, purely and simply, and this course covers some of the beautiful mathematics that are relevant and interesting to students majoring in other disciplines. Applications to music, architecture, art, and popular culture are presented in historical context. Topics include acoustics, mosaics and tiling patterns, different geometries, and game theory. Instructor permission required College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 101 - ZOMBIES IN FICTION AND FILM Credits: 1 This course examines the evolving zombie genre. How has the portrayal of zombies changed over time and what does this say about overall societal changes? What subconscious fears do these films play upon? Why are they successful and why do they keep re-emerging. Essentially, what is so scary about zombies? Instructor permission required College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 102 - THE HISTORY OF JAZZ Credits: 1 Have you ever wondered what Jazz is? Do you know the difference between samba, swing, and the blues? In The History of Jazz, students read about and listen to Jazz music in order to examine the stylistic makeup of the American musical art form. It will meet once every two weeks. Instructor permission required College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 103 - PHYSICS FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS Credits: 1 This course will study the physics behind important current issues like global warming, alternative energy generation, and hydrogen storage. It is intended for all audiences and does not require any or physics math background. After the course, students should be able to critically evaluate public arguments about these topics. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 104 - SURVEY OF AFRICAN ANIMALS Credits: 1 This is a one-credit hour course, giving students a basic understanding of major animal species in Africa. Topics include "the big five," the species of the African deserts, plains, and forests, as well as the species of Madagascar. Migrations and conservation efforts taking place in Africa will also be covered. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 105 - THE EVOLUTION OF MATHEMATICS Credits: 1 Necessity bred mathematics independently among many world civilizations. This course will chronicle the development of mathematics from that employed by early cultures up through the cutting edge methods practiced today with primary emphasis on the history rather than the math. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 106 - FLOWERS TO SAFTEY PINS: THE BIRTH OF PUNK ROCK Credits: 1 This course will follow the origins of the Punk Rock movement from the late 1960s to the 1980s. We will use the changing sounds of the genre to understand the changing political and social landscapes for the USA and England as they apply to youth culture. Instructor permission required College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 107 - HIPPIES: AMERICAN COUNTERCULTURE IN THE 1960s Credits: 1 In the 1960's Hippie counterculture emerged as a dynamic social force in the United States. This class will be a chronological exploration of the counterculture of the 1960s, from its underpinnings in the Beat Generation to the radical and politically active New Left that emerged toward the end of the decade. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 108 - CONTEMPORARY BOLLYWOOD CINEMA: MID 1990s TO PRESENT Credits: 1 This course will study the various genre of Bollywood cinema from the mid 1990s to present day including the comedies, romances, action films, art films, and more. Through full length feature films and film-clips, we will explore this Indian film industry and the way in which it has grown and adapted to both Eastern and Western audiences. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 109 - FROM THE SLUMS OF SHAOLIN, WU-TANG CLAN STRIKES AGAIN Credits: 1 This course will examine the seminal hip-hop group WU-TANG CLAN. Topics to be addressed include but are not limited to: the origin and foundation of Wu-Tang Clan; lyrical analysis; the public and private persona of Wu-Tang Clan members; the influence of Wu-Tang Clan on other rap troupes and solo artists; and Wu-Family. No previous knowledge of Wu-Tang Clan is required. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 110 - TARANTINO AND ALMODOVAR: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Credits: 1 Both Tarantino and Pedro Almodovar have polorized modern critics and strongly influenced post-modern cinema. This course is designed to compare the artistic choices made by each in their movies and explore the roots of those choices. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 111 - ELECTRONIC GAMING: A SURVEY Credits: 1 This course intends to be a survey of electronic gaming, covering various topics such as the evolution of gaming, games and art, women in gaming, and how games are made. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 112 - LAUGHTER & SOCIETY: HOW STAND-UP CHANGED AMERICA Credits: 1 The History of Stand-up Comedy will cover the origins, evolution, and social implications of stand-up comedy in the United States. Be prepared to discuss famous comedians, free speech, the importance of humor in all social structures, and laugh until your sides hurt. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 113 - ART FILMS OF INDIA Credits: 1 From Bend It Like Beckham to Bengali Films to Bollywood: This course will explore the "New Indian Wave" beginning in the 1960s in India and continuing to present day. We will cover art films from the north, south, and west of India as well as films of the Indian diaspora, focusing on traditional, cultural, and political issues present in these films. No prior knowledge of Indian films is required - just come ready to learn, discuss, and watch many film clips and full-length feature films! College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 114 - GAME SHOW THEORY Credits: 1 Game Show Theory will describe the evolution, cultural influence, and winning tactics of game shows. Facilitated by in-class demonstrations of today's game shows, students will gain an understanding of the cultural importance of game shows and be able to maximize his or her winnings on any currently aired show. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 115 - BASEBALL AS LITERATURE: AMERICA'S PASTIME ON PAPER Credits: 1 The wonderful, irresistible game of baseball, so enduring in its rules and rhythms, so varied in its love and lexicon, everything a writer could ask for. This course will explore various themes, truths, and analysis of baseball fiction. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 116 - AN INTRODUCTION TO BACKPACKING: A NATURALIST'S EXPLORATION OF THE GILA WILDERNESS Credits: 1 This course teaches the skills for backpacking and for studying natural history (birds, mammals, insects, fish, geology, and plants). The course will culminate in a week long trip to the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. A $200 deposit is required to cover costs. Contact jcaves@rice.edu for information and special registration. Instructor permission required College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 117 - SCREENWRITING Credits: 1 An introduction to basic screenplay writing. Formatting and dramatic narrative structure will be covered. Assignments will be a combination of reading screenplays and writing original material. An overview of the business of screenwriting and the film industry will also be covered. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 118 - DEAD TEENAGER FILMS: THE ORIGIN OF THE SLASHER Credits: 1 The Slasher Film is a genre which relies on hyper-realities to entertain. It has repetitive elements which we will explore to draw conclusions about the culture in which it was made. We will read texts and watch movies to explore the political and social environment which created the genre. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 119 - DON'T DRINK THE KOOL-AID: UNDERSTANDING UNORTHODOX FAITHS Credits: 1 This course will investigate unorthodox American religious movements, including cults, Scientology, and mega-church Christianity. Students will attempt to understand these topics of faith from the point of view of their adherents. Course will meet weekly for one hour and includes a field trip to Lakewood Church. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 120 - CONTEMPORARY FILM NOIR Credits: 1 Hard-Boiled detectives, femme fatales, murder, and intrigue all in the gritty underworld. Film Noir is one of the most readily recognizable film genres, characterizing the sentiments of many American generations. The class will alternate between discussion and screenings with movies like The Usual Suspects, Brick, and Taxi Driver. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 121 - INTRO TO OPERA Credits: 1 We will be exploring the world of opera: its overall history from origins to today, as well as specific composers and works. We will look at all kinds of operas from Grand Opera to musical comedy. No previous knowledge of opera is required. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 122 - ARGENTINE TANGO - BUENOS AIRES Credits: 1 This course explores Argentine Tango holistically: the dance, music, movies, economic and political history of Buenos Aires, and evolution of the dance as a social dance around the world. The majority of the class will be spend learning the dance steps through partner work, videos and guest teachers. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 123 - EXPLORATION OF FRENCH AND HISPANIC CULTURES THROUGH FILM Credits: 1 This course will explore various Spanish and French speaking cultures through film and discuss different lifestyles and cultural practices. This discussion based course welcomes students from all disciplines to expand their worldviews by engaged in thought provoking exchanges. This course will be taught in English. All movies will have English subtitles. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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WIES 124 - EVOLUTION OF MODERN HIP HOP Credits: 1 By studying Hip Hop through its lyrics, sounds and trends we will understand it developments since the 80s and how they relate to the American socio-political landscape. The course will enable students to understand hip hops influence on various cultural changes of the last few decades. College: Dean of Undergraduates Department: Wiess College
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