FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
SELECTED COURSES

FALL 2008

Note:  An asterisk in front of the course means that a lab is required.  If you select such a course, you will automatically be enrolled in the appropriate lab.  The number in parentheses following each course number designates the amount of credit that the course provides.  For example, (1.0) means that a course is worth one unit, while (.50) represents one-half unit.
Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning Courses
QA Courses (Star)
*CS 150  (1.0) Scientific Computing
*CS 231  (1.0) Introduction to Programming
ECON 230 (1.0) Economic Statistics  
MATH 130 (1.0) Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 138 (1.0) Statistics
MATH 141 (1.0) Calculus I                                    
MATH 142 (1.0) Calculus II                                   
MATH 249 (1.0) Multivariable Calculus                  

QA Courses (No Star)
*CS 130 (1.0) Computing Concepts
PHIL 140 (1.0) Symbolic Logic                                                   
*PHYS 221 (1.0) Introductory Physics I
*PHYS 222 (1.0) Introductory Physics II                

Foreign Language Courses

CHNSE 131(1.0) Elementary Chinese I                 
CHNSE 231 (1.0) Intermediate Chinese I
FREN 131 (1.0) Elementary French I                      
FREN 231 (1.0) Intermediate French I
FREN 331 (1.0) French Composition/Discussion   
GERM 131 (1.0) Elementary German I                  
GERM 231 (1.0) Intermediate German I
GERM 331W (1.0) German Composition/Discussion                  
GREEK 131 (1.0) Elementary Ancient Greek I        
GREEK 231 (1.0) Ancient Greek Prose                  
HEBR 231 (1.0) Elementary Classical Hebrew I    
JAPN 131 (1.0) Elementary Japanese I                   
JAPN 231 (1.0) Intermediate Japanese I
JAPN 331 (1.0) Third Year Japanese I                  
LATIN 131 (1.0) Elementary Latin I                        
LATIN 231 (1.0) Latin Prose
RUSS 131 (1.0) Elementary Russian I                     
RUSS 231 (1.0) Intermediate Russian I 
SPAN 131 (1.0) Elementary Spanish I   
SPAN 132 (1.0) Elementary Spanish II                   
SPAN 231 (1.0) Intermediate Spanish I                   
SPAN 232 (1.0) Intermediate Spanish II 
SPAN 331W (1.0) Spanish Composition/Discussion      
    
Mode of Inquiry Courses

Analyzing Arguments, Reasons, and Values (AR)
Courses in this Mode focus on analysis and evaluation of the principles and structures of reasoned discourse and argument.

PHIL 110 (1.0) Philosophical Problems   
POLI 203 (1.0) Themes in Political Theory
PSYC 210 (1.0) Introduction to Psychology
REL 115 (1.0) Introduction to the Study of Religion                      
RHET 150 (1.0) Public Speaking
RHET 232 (1.0) Persuasion, Propaganda and the Mass Media   
IDS 327W (1.0) American Story/Legacy of Vietnam

Creating in the Arts (CA)
Courses in this Mode seek to provide an understanding of the creative process as a means of discovery, exploration, and self-expression. Music ensembles, listed later, also count toward the CA requirement.

ARTS 114 (1.0) Three Dimensional Design
ARTS 116 (1.0) Ways of Drawing
ARTS 210 (1.0) Introduction to Sculpture
ENGL 135W (1.0) Creative Writing (Indicate Fiction and/or Poetry and/or Narrative Forms)
*IDS 252 (1.0) Computer Animation Production
MUSC 207 (1.0) Improvisation  (Instructor’s permission required)
RHET 061X (.25) Intercollegiate Speaking (Instructor’s permission required)   
THTR 110 (1.0) Theatre: A Contemporary Introduction                        
THTR 155 (.50) Stagecraft I   
THTR 284 (.50) Intermediate Ballet (Instructor’s permission required)               

Interpreting Texts (IT)
Courses in this Mode develop our skills in analyzing and understanding representations of human experience in textual forms such as literary works, films, music, performances, etc. 
                                                                             
ARTH 271 (1.0) Greek Art and Architecture
ENGL 117W-01 (1.0) Topics in British Literature:  Shakespeare & Film
ENGL 117W-02 (1.0) Topics in British Literature:  Gender, Class & Empire
ENGL 117W-03/04 (1.0) Topics in British Literature:  Figuring Faith
ENGL 118W (1.0) Topics in World Literature:  Asian & American
IDS 129 (1.0) Mythology & Symbolism
POLI 119 (1.0) Colloquium:  Politics and Culture
REL 114 (1.0) Early Christian Literature
REL 116 (1.0) Introduction to Major Religious Texts

Thinking Historically (TH)
Courses in this Mode develop our understanding of the temporal dimension of human social existence and of change and continuity.
                                                                               
HIST 115 (1.0) Western Civilization to 1650
HIST 131-01 (1.0) Historical Inquiry:  Reconstruction
HIST 131-02 (1.0) Historical Inquiry:  U.S. Labor History
REL 113 (1.0) Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
THTR 217W (1.0) Theater History I:  Origins of Performance

Understanding the Natural World (NW)
Courses in this Mode apply the methodology of science to examine the natural world.  Each includes a laboratory or field component in which students investigate natural phenomena.  You will automatically be placed in a lab section that fits your schedule.

*BIOL 110 (1.0) Principles of Biology
*CHEM 115 (1.0) Introductory Chemistry I (Necessary for those pursuing a health care field and required for Biology and Chemistry majors)
*ERTH 110 (1.0) Physical Geology
*PHYS 221 (1.0) Introductory Physics I                 
*PHYS 222 (1.0) Introductory Physics II                

Understanding Society (US)
Courses in this Mode develop our understanding of social phenomena by analyzing and explaining human behavior and social institutions. 

ANTH 150 (1.0) Controversies and Issues in Cultural Anthropology

CHNSE 252 (1.0) Rites of Passage in Chinese Societies                       

ECON 122 (1.0) Principles of Microeconomics       
POLI 210 (1.0) American Politics
POLI 214 (1.0) International Politics       
POLI 218 (1.0) Political Change in the Third World
PSYC 105 (1.0) Ecological Psychology                 
SOC 114 (1.0) Race and Ethnic Relations (Also listed as AES 114)
SOC 121 (1.0) Gender Roles in Society                
SOC 131 (1.0) Sociological Inquiry

Your Potential Major, New Subjects, Electives

For this category, you may choose any of the courses above, or those listed below.

Anthropology
ANTH 150 (1.0) Controversies and Issues in Cultural Anthropology    
ANTH 258 (1.0) Area Studies:  Korean Diaspora

Art History
ARTH 251 (1.0) Leonardo Da Vinci
ARTH 271 (1.0) Greek Art and Architecture

Art Studio  (Only a very limited number of spots are available in studio art courses.)
ARTS 112 (1.0) Color and Composition
ARTS 114 (1.0) Three Dimensional Design
ARTS 210 (1.0) Introduction to Sculpture
ARTS 216 (1.0) Video Art I
ARTS 232 (1.0) Black and White Photography I

ARTS 245 (1.0) Introduction to Ceramics

Asian Studies
HIST 118 (1.0) East Asian Civilization Since 1800
REL 135 (1.0) Religions of Asia

Biology
*BIOL 110 (1.0) Principles of Biology
*BIOL 125 (1.0) Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
*BIOL 130 (1.0) Cell Biology & Genetics

Chemistry

*CHEM 115 (1.0) Introductory Chemistry I (Necessary for those pursuing a health care field and required for Biology and Chemistry majors)

Chinese
CHNSE 131(1.0) Elementary Chinese I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)           
CHNSE 231 (1.0) Intermediate Chinese I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)

Classical Studies
ARTH 271 (1.0) Greek Art and Architecture
GREEK 131 (1.0) Elementary Ancient Greek I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)                
GREEK 231 (1.0) Ancient Greek Prose  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)              
HEBR 231 (1.0) Elementary Classical Hebrew I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)
HIST 251 (1.0) Rome from Republic to Empire
LATIN 131 (1.0) Elementary Latin I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)                    
LATIN 231 (1.0) Latin Prose  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)
REL 113 (1.0) Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible

Computer Science
*CS 130 (1.0) Computing Concepts
*CS 150 (1.0) Scientific Computing                         
*CS 231 (1.0) Introduction to Programming (Prerequisite:  Calculus)
*IDS 252 (1.0) 3D Animation

Earth Science
*ERTH 110 (1.0) Physical Geology
ERTH 230 (1.0) World Geography   

Economics

ECON 122 (1.0) Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 123 (1.0) Principles of Macroeconomics    
ECON 230 (1.0) Economic Statistics  

English
ENGL 117W-01 (1.0) Topics in British Literature:  Shakespeare & Film
ENGL 117W-02 (1.0) Topics in British Literature:  Gender, Class & Empire
ENGL 117W-03/04 (1.0) Topics in British Literature:  Figuring Faith
ENGL 118W (1.0) Topics in World Literature:  Asian & American
ENGL 135W (1.0) Creative Writing (Indicate Fiction and/or Poetry and/or Narrative Forms)
ENGL 201 (1.0) Close Reading

Environmental Science
ENVR 105 (1.0) Introduction to Environmental Science                

Exercise Science
EXSCI 135 (.50) Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science and Sport     
EXSP 233 (.50) Personal Fitness                             

Film
FILM 210W (1.0)  History of Cinema:  The Rise of Classical Narrative

French
FREN 131 (1.0) Elementary French I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)                  
FREN 231 (1.0) Intermediate French I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)
FREN 331 (1.0) French Composition/Discussion  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)

German
GERM 131 (1.0) Elementary German I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)            
GERM 231 (1.0) Intermediate German I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)

History
HIST 113 (1.0) Topics in US History:  Early Period
HIST 118 (1.0)  East Asian Civilization Since 1800
HIST 131-01 (1.0) Historical Inquiry:  Reconstruction
HIST 131-02 (1.0) Historical Inquiry:  U.S. Labor History
HIST 251 (1.0) Rome from Republic to Empire
HIST 262 (1.0) American Women's History    
HIST 265 (1.0) Late Imperial China    

Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS 129 (1.0) Mythology & Symbolism
*IDS 252 (1.0) Computer Animation Production
IDS 327W (1.0) American Story/Legacy of Vietnam

Japanese
JAPN 131 (1.0) Elementary Japanese I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)               
JAPN 231 (1.0) Intermediate Japanese I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)
JAPN 331 (1.0) Third Year Japanese I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)

Math
MATH 130 (1.0) Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 138 (1.0) Statistics
MATH 141 (1.0) Calculus I                                    
MATH 142 (1.0) Calculus II       
MATH 249 (1.0) Multivariable Calculus                  

Music
Potential Music Majors or Minors:  If you are considering the possibility of majoring or minoring in music and you indicated an interest in music on your application, please go to the Music Information Section of the Advising Materials for First-Year Students (http://www.willamette.edu/cla/student/).  The Letter to New Students explains the Music Theory Assessment which must be taken by all interested music majors or minors.  In addition to taking the music assessment, all potential majors or minors are strongly encouraged to contact the music department chair to receive advising as to required first semester classes for music majors or minors. Note:  some music classes require placement testing or auditions; please refer to the Opening Days Audition Schedule and Faculty, Lessons and Ensemble Information. 

MUSC 111 (.50)  Basics of Singing
MUSC 121 (1.0) Creating Music with Technology
MUSC 130 (1.0) Intensive Music Theory I  (Instructor’s permission required)
*MUSC 131 (.50) Music Theory I                          
MUSC 132 (.50) Aural Skills I                                                              
MUSC 207 (1.0) Improvisation  (Instructor’s permission required)

Philosophy
PHIL 110 (1.0) Philosophical Problems                   

PHIL 140 (1.0) Symbolic Logic

Physics

*PHYS 221 (1.0) Introductory Physics I               

Politics

POLI 119 (1.0) Colloquium:  Politics and Culture
POLI 203 (1.0) Themes in Political Theory
POLI 210 (1.0) American Politics
POLI 214 (1.0) International Politics                        
POLI 218 (1.0) Political Change in the Third World                    

Psychology

PSYC 210 (1.0) Introduction to Psychology

Religious Studies
REL 113 (1.0) Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
REL 114 (1.0) Early Christian Literature
REL 115  (1.0) Introduction to the Study of Religion
REL 116 (1.0) Introduction to Major Religious Texts
REL 135 (1.0) Religions of Asia
REL 221 (0.5) Hellenistic Mystery Religions (1st Half-semester course)
REL 222 (0.5) Gnosticism (2nd Half-semester course)

Rhetoric and Media Studies
RHET 150 (1.0) Public Speaking
RHET 232 (1.0) Persuasion, Propaganda, and the Mass Media
RHET 261W (1.0) Rhetorical Criticism                  

Russian
RUSS 131 (1.0) Elementary Russian I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)            
RUSS 231 (1.0) Intermediate Russian I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)

Sociology
SOC 114 (1.0) Race and Ethnic Relations
SOC 121 (1.0) Gender Roles in Society
SOC 131-01 (1.0) Sociological Inquiry:  Social Problems and Issues  
SOC 131-02 (1.0) Sociological Inquiry:  American Society
SOC 201 (1.0) Navigating Social Worlds

Spanish
SPAN 131 (1.0) Elementary Spanish I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)   
SPAN 132 (1.0) Elementary Spanish II  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)          
SPAN 231 (1.0) Intermediate Spanish I  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)        
SPAN 232 (1.0) Intermediate Spanish II  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document) 
SPAN 331W (1.0) Spanish Composition/Discussion  (refer to Foreign Language Placement document)

Theatre
If you are interested in participating in theatre productions please consult the Theatre Information link on the Advising Materials for First –Year Students page (http://www.willamette.edu/cla/student/).

THTR 110 (1.0) Theatre: A Contemporary Introduction              
THTR 112 (1.0) Costume & Dress Through the Ages
THTR 140 (1.0) Acting I (Must be taken with THTR 150)           
THTR 150 (.50) Voice/Movement I (Must be taken with THTR 140)   
THTR 155 (.50) Stagecraft I
THTR 217W (1.0) Theatre History I
THTR 284 (.50) Intermediate Ballet (Instructor’s permission required)
Women’s and Gender Studies
WGS 245 (1.0) Feminism, Gender and Society

Activities, Music Ensembles and Lessons, etc.

Most of the courses in this category are activities or ensemble participation, which can be carried in addition to a student's 3-4 course academic load. Many of them, including varsity sports, require try-outs, auditions, or placement activities during Opening Days.

Exercise Science

EXSV 015X (.25) Varsity Cross Country
EXSV 016X (.25) Varsity Football
EXSV 019X (.25) Varsity Soccer, Men
EXSV 020X (.25) Varsity Soccer, Women
EXSV 029X (.25) Varsity Volleyball
EXSA 044X (.25) Scuba I (Course meets 1st half of the semester only)
                        $600 Fee (Non-Refundable After 8/30)
EXSA 045X (.25) Scuba II (Assumes prior experience; course meets 2nd half of the semester only)                 
                        $600 Fee (Non-Refundable After 8/30)
EXSA 053X (.25) Tennis I (Meets 1st half of the semester only)
EXSA 054X (.25) Tennis II (Assumes prior experience; meets 1st half of the semester only) 
EXSA 065X (.25) Pilates
EXSA 066X (.25) Step Aerobics
EXSA 067X (.25) Total Body Conditioning
EXSA 068X (.25) Advanced Fitness and Training   
EXSA 082X (.25) Karate/Self-defense I
EXSA 084X (.25) Tai Chi
EXSA 085X (.25) Yoga

Forensics

RHET 061X (.25) Intercollegiate Speaking (Instructor’s permission required)     
RHET 062X (.25) Intercollegiate Debate (Instructor’s permission required)

Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS 103X (.25) Wallulah (Yearbook)                      

Model United Nations
POLI 061X (.25) Model United Nations

Music Ensembles and Music Lessons: If you have some background and interest in music, Willamette can provide you with outstanding opportunities to develop your musical abilities.  A broad variety of instrumental and choral ensembles is available to all students regardless of major.  Music ensembles are credited courses, meet on a regular basis throughout each week and will need to be balanced against the remainder of your academic schedule.  Ensemble performances rarely conflict with classes and are generally conducted in the evenings or on the weekends.  Some ensembles tour during the last week of the winter break.

Short, non-threatening auditions for ensembles are held during the Opening Days program.  Generally, results of auditions and group assignments are not posted until late in the first week of classes. You are encouraged to audition for any ensemble(s) in which you are interested. Your schedule will be adjusted based on the rosters generated by the Music Department after auditions.  For more information concerning participation in music ensembles or taking applied lessons, please refer to the Opening Days Audition Schedule and Faculty, Lessons and Ensemble Information.

MUSC 029X (.25) University Chamber Orchestra  
MUSC 031X (.25) Jazz Ensemble                
MUSC 032X (.25) Wind Ensemble                         
MUSC 034X (.25) Dramatic Vocal Arts                 
MUSC 036X-01 (.25) Brass Quintet
MUSC 036X-02 (.25) Trombone Choir
MUSC 036X-03 (.25) Clarinet Ensemble
MUSC 036X-05 (.25) Trumpet Choir
MUSC 036X-06 (.25) Waller String Quartet
MUSC 036X-07 (.25) Evergreen String Quartet
MUSC 036X-08 (.25) Woodwind Ensemble
MUSC 036X-09 (.25) Jazz Combo
MUSC 036X-11 (.25) Saxophone Ensemble         
MUSC 037X (.25) Willamette Singers                     
MUSC 040X (.25) Chamber Choir                         
MUSC 041X (.25) Willamette Master Chorus         
MUSC 043X (.25) Voce Femminile (Women's Choir)                
MUSC 044X (.25) Male Ensemble Willamette      
MUSC 099X (.25) Seminar/Art of Piano Accompanying
MUSC 102X (.25) Alexander Technique for Musicians                        

Politics
POLI 061X (.25) Model United Nations                 

Theatre

Note:  Practicum credit in Theatre is arranged and approved by the department faculty; please speak with them during Opening Days.