The Major ...... 37 TABLE OF Declaring a Major or Concentration ...... 38 Electives ...... 41 CONTENTS Transfer Credit ...... 42 Under Construction ...... 44 General Studies ...... 4 Majors and Concentrations ...... 44 GS Undergraduates ...... 4 Declaring a Major ...... 38 Evening Courses ...... 4 African-American Studies ...... 48 Key to Course Listings ...... 4 American Studies ...... 49 Newly Approved Courses ...... 5 Ancient Studies ...... 51 Summer Courses ...... 11 Anthropology ...... 52 History and Philosophy of Science ...... 11 Applied Mathematics ...... 55 Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings ...... 12 Archaeology ...... 60 Degree Fulfillment ...... 12 Architecture ...... 62 The Core ...... 12 Art History ...... 63 Core Registration and Petitions ...... 12 Art History and Visual Arts ...... 68 The Core ...... 13 Astronomy ...... 70 Writing ...... 14 Astrophysics ...... 72 Literature/Humanities ...... 14 Biochemistry ...... 74 Foreign Language ...... 15 Biology ...... 81 Art Humanities ...... 15 Biophysics ...... 87 Music Humanities ...... 16 Business Management* ...... 92 Global Core ...... 16 Chemical Physics ...... 94 Contemporary Civilization/Social Science Chemistry ...... 101 ...... 22 Classics ...... 108 Quantitative Reasoning ...... 23 Comparative Literature and Society ...... 111 Science ...... 24 Computer Science ...... 113 Pre-Summer 2012 Core ...... 27 Computer Science-Mathematics ...... 120 Writing ...... 27 Creative Writing ...... 126 Foreign Language ...... 28 Dance ...... 127 Literature ...... 28 Data Science ...... 131 Humanities ...... 29 Drama and Theatre Arts ...... 138 Art Humanities ...... 29 Earth Science ...... 141 Music Humanities ...... 30 East Asian Studies ...... 148 Social Sciences ...... 30 Economics ...... 151 Quantitative Reasoning ...... 31 Economics-Mathematics ...... 161 Science ...... 32 Economics-Philosophy ...... 171 Cultural Diversity ...... 35 Economics-Political Science ...... 181 Distribution Requirements Before 2003 Economics-Statistics ...... 190 ...... 35 Education* ...... 200 Russian Literature and Culture ...... 351 English ...... 204 Slavic Studies ...... 355 Environmental Biology ...... 207 Sociology ...... 358 Environmental Chemistry ...... 215 Statistics ...... 360 Environmental Science ...... 222 Sustainable Development ...... 365 Ethnicity and Race Studies ...... 229 Urban Studies ...... 369 Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species Visual Arts ...... 371 ...... 231 Women's and Gender Studies ...... 372 Film and Media Studies ...... 234 Yiddish Studies ...... 373 Financial Economics ...... 235 Academic Policies ...... 376 French ...... 245 Academic Honors ...... 376 French and Francophone Studies ...... 248 Academic Integrity and Community Standards German Literature and Cultural History ...... 252 ...... 377 Hispanic Studies ...... 255 Academic Review ...... 380 History ...... 259 Academic Standards ...... 381 History and Theory of Architecture ...... 262 AP Credit ...... 381 Human Rights ...... 267 Athletics and Academic Absence ...... 383 Information Science ...... 268 Attendance ...... 383 Italian ...... 275 Class Standing ...... 383 Jazz Studies* ...... 278 Courseload for Full- and Part-time Students ...... 384 Jewish Studies* ...... 280 Dropping Courses ...... 384 Latin American and Caribbean Studies ...... 281 Educational Records ...... 384 Linguistics* ...... 282 Eligibility for Athletics ...... 385 Mathematics ...... 285 Grades ...... 385 Mathematics-Statistics ...... 290 Graduation ...... 387 Medieval and Renaissance Studies* ...... 295 Honor Pledge ...... 388 Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies ...... 296 Incomplete Work in a Course ...... 387 Modern Greek Studies* ...... 299 Independent Research: Human Subjects ...... 389 Music ...... 303 Requesting IRB Approval ...... 389 Neuroscience and Behavior ...... 307 Independent Study ...... 389 Philosophy ...... 313 Internship Credit ...... 389 Physics ...... 316 Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, Reenrollment ...... 390 Political Science ...... 319 Leaves of Absence Guidelines ...... 393 Political Science-Statistics ...... 326 Midterm and Final Exams ...... 394 Portuguese Studies* ...... 334 Placement Exams ...... 395 Psychology ...... 337 Registration Procedure ...... 395 Regional Studies ...... 344 Study Away from Columbia ...... 397 Religion ...... 345 Summer Courses ...... 11 Russian Language and Culture ...... 347 Transfers Within Columbia ...... 398 Preparatory Coursework ...... 423 Academic Resources ...... 399 Summer Enrollment ...... 423 Academic Resource Center ...... 399 Previously Completed Coursework ...... 423 Center for Career Education ...... 399 Certificate in Premedical Sciences ...... 424 Center for the Core Curriculum ...... 399 Glide Year ...... 424 Center for Teaching and Learning ...... 399 Advising Appointments ...... 424 Department Help Rooms ...... 399 Academic Policies ...... 424 Fellowships ...... 399 Academic Honors ...... 425 Global Centers ...... 399 Academic Integrity ...... 425 Honor Society ...... 399 Academic Review ...... 424 Independent Study ...... 389 Attendance ...... 428 Individual Academic Research Funding ...... 399 Dropping Courses ...... 428 Language Resource Center ...... 400 Full-time Enrollment ...... 429 Office of Global Programs ...... 400 Grades ...... 429 Research Insitutes and Centers ...... 400 Leaves, Withdrawals, Reenrollment ...... 431 Senior Thesis Stipend ...... 400 Maintenance of Status ...... 435 Study Abroad ...... 400 Midterm and Final Exams ...... 435 Columbia-Sponsored Programs ...... 401 Certificate in Premedical Sciences ...... 424 Columbia-Approved Programs ...... 401 Registration ...... 436 SEE-U Program ...... 401 Educational Records ...... 437 Advising Appointment ...... 401 University Policies ...... 439 Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Index ...... 439 Professional Schools ...... 401 M.P.H. Program ...... 403 University Libraries ...... 404 Writing Center ...... 404 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program ...... 404 Curriculum and Courses ...... 404 Sample Schedule ...... 405 Traditional Program Sequence ...... 405 Part-time Sequence ...... 406 Accelerated Sequence ...... 407 Course Offerings ...... 408 Evening Courses ...... 4 Key to Course Listings ...... 4 Newly Approved Courses ...... 5 Summer Courses ...... 11 History and Philosophy of Science ...... 11 Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings ...... 12 2017-2018 General Studies

GENERAL STUDIES Key to Course Listings Academic Policies Each course number consists of one or two letters denoting • Academic Policies for undergraduates of the Columbia the offering university division or target population, as shown University in the chart below,followed by four digits denoting the course School of General Studies (p. 4). number (e.g., ENGL GU4103). • Academic Policies for students in the Columbia University For GS students, the most common course prefixes are GS, Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program (p. 404). GU, and UN.

Archived Bulletin and Code Description Academic Policies A Architecture, Planning, and Preservation • 2016-2017 General Studies Academic Policies (http:// AF School of the Arts (SoA)-Film www.gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/gs-policies-2016-2017.pdf) AR School of the Arts (SoA)- open to all SOA • 2015-2016 General Studies Academic Policies (https:// (interdisciplinary) gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/policies2016.pdf) AS School of the Arts (SoA)- Sound Arts • 2014-2015 General Studies Academic Policies (http:// AT School of the Arts (SoA)- Theatre gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/policies_2015.pdf) AV School of the Arts (SoA)- Visual Arts AW School of the Arts (SoA)- Writing BC Barnard College GS Undergraduates CC Columbia College students only 2017-2018 | Academic Policies E Engineering and Applied Science GR Graduate Students Academic policies are set by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the academic administration of individual schools within GS General Studies students only the Arts and Sciences. GU Undergraduate and Graduate Students H Reid Hall Programs in Paris Students in the School of General Studies are expected to I Berlin Consortium for German Studies familiarize themselves with GS policies. Students seeking clarity on academic policies relevant to or beyond those stated on the OC For courses taught off the Columbia NYC campus and GS website should consult with their respective GS advisors. open to multiple student populations P Public Health PS School of Professional Studies Evening Courses U International and Public Affairs The School of General Studies shares its courses with the other UN Undergraduate Students Arts & Sciences divisions of the University. The majority of the Z American Language Program courses are day classes, although there are significant evening 0 Course that cannot be credited toward any degree offerings as well. Students can find both introductory and advanced courses offered in the evening, many of which will In the four-digit course number, the first digit signifies the level fulfill core requirements or count toward major requirements. of the course, as follows: While every Arts & Sciences department offers some evening • 1000s: Introductory undergraduate course courses, including sequences of courses in the sciences and • 2000s: Intermediate undergraduate course some foreign languages, in general it is not possible to fully complete a major by attending evening classes only, and GS • 3000s and 4000s: Advanced undergraduate course students should not count on this as a viable option. • 5000-9000s: Graduate-level courses Identifying Evening Courses Two consecutive numbers joined by a hyphen show that the course runs through both the fall and spring terms (e.g., HIST Students can search for courses that meet at particular times UN1091-1092). on specific week days by using the course search tool (http:// bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/courses). The courses offered by each department are arranged in ascending numerical order, with the number of points of academic credit following the title of the course.

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Modern Greek (Classics/ Hellenic Studies) GRKM S3935D Hellenism and the Topographical Newly Approved Imagination Courses Music AHMM S3321Q Music of India and West Asia Summer 2018 Newly Approved Courses (p. 5) MUSI S2020D Salsa Soca Reggae | Spring 2018 Newly Approved Courses (p. 5) Political Science Fall 2017 Newly Approved Courses (p. 8) POLS S1101D Political Theory I Psychology Hundreds of new courses are added to the Columbia PSYC S2490D Evolutionary Psychology undergraduate curriculum each year. So that students may be Religion apprised of these offerings, new courses are collected on this RELI S4322D Exploring Sharia: Islamic Law page. Students are encouraged to check back periodically to review these new offerings. RELI S4355D African American Prophetic Political Tradition Summer 2018 Newly Approved Statistics Courses STAT S4221D Time Series Analysis Last update: 3/1/18 Spring 2018 Newly Approved Anthropology Courses ANTH S3921D Anti-Colonialism Last update: 1/12/18 Art History and Archaeology Anthropology AHIS S2314Q Baroque Masters at the Met: Bernini, Velazquez, Rembrandt ANTH UN2071 MATERIAL RELIGION AHIS S3440 New York and the Death and Afterlife of Film ANTH GU4235 AFTERLIVES: MORTUARY ARCHAEOLOGY IN HISTORY AHIS S3441Q New York City and the History AND THEORY of Museums (formerly AHIS Architecture Q4800) Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology ARCH UN3123 Spaces and Territories of Housing EEEB S4076D Biodiversity, Conservation, and ARCH UN3400 ENVIRONMENTAL Behavior Change VISUALIZATIONS OF NYC Economics Art History and Archaeology ECON S4280D Corporate Finance AHIS UN2119 Rome Beyond Rome: Roman Art and Architecture in a Global ECON S4400Q Labor Economics Perspective English and Comparative Literature AHIS UN2309 Early Modern Architecture ENGL S3121D Medieval Romance: Beheadings, (1550-1799) Magical Underworlds, and Other AHIS UN3227 Gotham City Gothic Marvels AHIS UN3312 Tintoretto – 500 Years ENGL S3237D Toni Morrison and Octavia Butler AHIS UN3317 Shaping Renaissance Rome ENGL S3915D The Art of the Essay AHIS UN3318 Books and Architecture Film AHIS UN3435 Post-Pop: Intersections of FILM OC4200 Discovering French Cinema Contemporary Art and Music FILM S4220Q Animation Film History AHIS UN3436 Illegal America: Precarity, French Community, and the Alternative FREN OC3821 "Blackness" in French: From Harlem to Space Movement Paris and Beyond AHIS UN3604 Sacred Landscapes of Japan Journalism AHIS GU4074 Latin American Artists: JOUR S3017D Reporting Political Violence in Independence to Present Latin America AHIS GU4551 Arts of African Kingdoms History AHIS GU4566 Streams and Mountains: The Art HIST S3116D History of Capitalism of Landscape Painting in China HIST S3785D Archives of Colonialism AHIS GU4641 Russian Constructivism Italian AHIS GU4648 Building Fascisms ITAL OC4016 Mediterranean Venice: Living and Biology Losing a Maritime Empire

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BIOL GU4080 The Ancient and Modern RNA EARL GU4312 Tibetan Sacred Space (in Worlds Comparative Context) BIOL GU4290 Biological Microscopy EARL GU4324 Religion and Politics in Korea Business (Undergraduate) EAAS GU4412 History of Writing in a BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Cosmopolitan East Asia Venturing EAAS GU4630 Love, Poverty, and Revolution in Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race Vietnamese Short Fiction CSER UN3942 Race and Racisms Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology Chemistry EEEB GU4050 Programming and Data Science SCNC UN1800 Energy and Energy Conservation Skills for Biologists CHEM GU4154 Chemical Characterization for Economics Synthetic Chemists ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Classics Formation of Expectations CLLT UN3127 Hercules: Hero, Murderer, ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy Philosopher, Buffoon English and Comparative Literature Comparative Literature ENGL UN3286 Freaks & Aesthetes in Fifties CLGM UN3005 Dictatorships and their Afterlives Families CLGM UN3110 The Ottoman Past in the Greek ENGL UN3343 The Surveillance of Women in Present Renaissance Drama & Culture CLGM GU4150 C.P. Cavafy and the poetics of ENGL UN3396 Literature of Fact in a Postfactual desire World Institute for Comparative Literature and Society ENGL UN3724 Melodrama, Horror, Crime, Vaudeville CPLS GU4320 Marginalization in Medicine: A Practical Understanding of the ENGL UN3739 Memoir & Social Justice Social Implications of Race CLEN UN3741 Literature of Lost Lands CLPS GU4355 The Radical Imagination: An CLEN UN3904 Cinematic Modernism Introduction to Castoriadis ENGL UN3919 English Translations of the Bible Earth Institute ENGL UN3932 The American Renaissance SDEV GU4050 Essential Connections: US Water CLEN UN3935 Third World Bildungsroman & Energy Policy in a Resource- ENTA UN3939 Caryl Churchill Constrained World ENTA UN3972 Disaster Plays SDEV GU4350 Public Lands in the American ENGL GU4104 Renaissance Literature and (the West History of) Sexuality Earth and Environmental Sciences CLEN GU4199 Literature and Oil EESC UN3400 Introduction to Computational ENGL GU4209 16th Century Poetry Earth Science ENGL GU4300 Religion and the Novel EESC GU4220 Glaciology 1660-1840 East Asian Languages and Cultures ENGL GU4561 Children's Literature EAAS UN3117 The Supernatural in Japanese CLEN GU4565 Postcolonial Theory Literature: Monsters, Ghosts, & ENGL GU4625 Ralph Ellison Science ENGL GU4613 The 1960s EAAS UN3230 Labor, Love, and Leisure in Contemporary China ENGL GU4790 Advanced Old English: Anglo- Saxon Spirituality EAAS GU4029 Jin Ping Mei in a New Light ENFR GU4800 The Writer in 19th-C British & EAAS GU4034 Modern Chinese Literature and French Fiction the Economic Imagination ENGL GU4858 Multimedia Blake JPNS GU4035 Reading and Translating Modern Japanese CLEN GU4905 The Antigone Project HSEA GU4110 Histories of Science & Technology in East Asia CLEN GU4910 Metaphor and Media EARL GU4120 Chan/Zen Buddhism Film HSEA GU4234 History of Political Thought in FILM UN2292 Topics in World Cinema: China Modern East Asia FILM UN2293 Topics in World Cinema: China EARL GU4324 Religion and Politics in Korea Discussion EAAS GU4272 Remaking Japan: Hollywood and FILM UN3930 Seminar in International Film Japanese Film FILM GU4940 Queer Cinema

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FILM GU4950 Visual Bodies: From Cinema to HRTS GU4910 Children's Rights, Armed New Media Conflict, and Peacebuilding French and Romance Philology Italian FREN UN3818 War Imaginaries ITAL UN3339 Learning Italian in Class and FREN GU4418 Eloquent Animals in Medieval Online: A Telecollaboration with Literature Italy. German CLIA GU4021 The Age of Romanticism Across CLGR UN3555 Crime and Criminality (in the Adriatic English) Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies CLGR GU4345 Goethe and the Sciences JWST UN3200 Mother Tongue or Other Tongue: Committee on Global Thought Multilingualism in Modern Jewish Literature (Cross listed with CGTH UN3402 Topics in Global Thought: Global German) 20-Youth in an Interconnected World JWST GU4270 The Golden Age of German- Jewish Culture (Cross-listed with History German) HIST UN2305 War in Germany 1618-2018 JWST GU4350 The Yiddish Classics and HIST UN2501 The Early American Republic: Modernity (Cross-listed with How the Rebels Became the German) Empire Latin American and Iberian Cultures HIST UN2577 U.S.-MIDDLE EAST NAHU UN1103 Elementary Náhuatl II RELATIONS NAHU UN2102 Intermediate Náhuatl II: HIST UN2689 COLONIAL CITIES OF THE Dialectical Varieties of Central AMERICAS, c. 1500-1800 Mexico HIST UN2881 Vietnam in the World SPAN UN3342 Global Dis-orientations: Travels, HIST UN2909 World War I as Global Crucible Exchanges & Interactions Early HIST UN3109 Behaving and Misbehaving: The Mod World (1492-1808) Body in Early Modern Europe Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies HIST UN3083 Crime and Punishment in the MDES UN1001 Critical Theory: A Global Middle Ages (formerly HIST Perspective W4083) MDES GU4217 Fourth Year Classical Arabic II HIST UN3180 Conversion in Historical CLME GU4226 Arabic Autobiography: Perspective (formerly Global Dimensions (formerly HIST W4180) CLME G4226 'Arabic Self- HIST UN3366 Intellectual Life in Nineteenth- Narratives') Century Britain MDES GU4237 Arabs, Jews, and Arab Jews: HIST UN3418 American Futures in the Identity, Politics, Writing Progressive Era MDES GU4258 Readings in Classical Arabic HIST UN3679 MEXICO AND THE UNITED Literature STATES: MIGRATION, Music POLITICS, AND CULTURE MUSI UN3183 Film Music: The History and HIST UN3789 Histories of Poverty in Africa Aesthetics of the Hollywood Film (formerly HIST W4789) Score HIST UN3866 Wars for Indochina MUSI GU4155 Experiments in Opera Since 1970 HIST UN3928 Comparative Slavery and MUSI GU4157 Late Style and Early Romanticism Abolition in the Atlantic World (formerly HIST W4928) MUSI GU4375 Music and Madness HIST GU4219 Foreign Relations of Russia and MUSI GU4470 MUSIC AND BOLLYWOOD the Soviet Union, 1904-2014 MUSI GU4630 Recorded Sound HIST GU4226 Life and Fate: The Soviet Philosophy Experience of World War Two PHIL UN3857 The Public and the Private AMHS GU4403 The Sixties in the Archive PHIL GU4810 Lattices and Boolean Algebras HSCL GU4607 Rabbis for Historians Psychology Institute for the Study of Human Rights Political Science HRTS GU4880 Human Rights in the United POLS UN3173 Power, Rights, and Social Change: States Achieving Justice

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POLS UN3176 Liberalism: Origins and ANTH UN2031 Corpse Life: Anthropological Challenges Histories of the Dead [Previously POLS UN3556 The Rise of India & China Archaeologies of Death and POLS GU4828 Rising Powers and the ANTH UN3151 Living/Thinking/Doing with Transformation of Global Politics Animals: Human-Animal PSYC GU4229 Attention and Perception Relationships in the Past, Present, & Fut POLS GU4852 Insurgencies and Civil Wars ANTH UN3701 Crime and Punishment Religion ANTH UN3803 Language Matters RELI UN3206 Religion in the Archive ANTH GU4407 Mass Violence and Its Aftermaths RELI UN3518 Buddhism in East Asian Medical in Southeast Asia Cultures Art History and Archaeology RELI UN3612 The Religious History of Hip Hop AHIS UN2414 In and Around Abstract Expressionism RELI GU4411 Religion, Mind, and Science Fiction AHIS UN3309 Virtual Space: Renaissance Perspective (1400-1750) RELI GU4526 Food and Sex in Premodern Chinese Buddhism AHIS UN3432 The Global Division of Documentary Labor RELI GU4626 Reading (In Theory) AHIS UN3433 Enlightenment and Archaeology Slavic Languages AHIS UN3602 Death and the Afterlife in East RUSS UN3225 Post-Colonial/Post-Socialist: Asian Buddhist Art Voices from the Soviet Periphery AHIS UN3434 Diplomacy by Ceramics: CLRS GU4038 Dostoevsky in the 1870s: Introduction to the Soft Power Demons, Diary of a Writer, of One Medium Across World Adolescent, and Dickens. Cultures CLRS GU4040 The Future is Red (White and CLST GU4514 Roman Coins and History: Blue): Modernity and Social A Hands-On Seminar on an Justice in U.S. and U.S.S.R. Unpublished Collection RUSS GU4044 Eurasian Urbanism: From the AHCL GU4541 Post-War Critical Theory: Re- Imperial to the Post Soviet inventions POLI GU4051 Movements in Polish Cinema AHIS GU4583 The Craft of Ivory Sociology Biology SOCI UN3981 Migration and Development BIOL UN2700 Past and future of the human Visual Arts genome VIAR UN3103 Advanced Painting: Process Center for the Study of Human Rights VIAR UN3419 Print Into Motion HRTS GU4300 Economic and Social Rights in Women's and Gender Studies Policy and Practice (formerly WMST UN3335 Gender and Wars: Perspectives HRTS GR5300) from the Global South HRTS GU4650 Children's Rights Advocacy Writing Classics WRIT UN3125 Apocalypses Now CLCV UN3005 RACE AND ETHNICITY WRIT UN3318 Contemporary Women Poets: IN THE GRECO-ROMAN Origin and Inspiration WORLD GRKM UN3935 Hellenism and the Topographical Fall 2017 Newly Approved Imagination (formerly GRKM UN3920 'The World Responds to Courses the Greeks') Last update: 10/5/17 Committee on Global Thought Anthropology CGTH UN3401 Seminar in Global Thought: ANTH UN2001 Nationalism, Populism, Inquiries into an Interconnected Democracy World Earth Institute ANTH UN2007 Indian and Nigerian Film Cultures (formerly ANTH V3008 SDEV UN3350 Environmental Policy and "Maximum Cinemas: Indian and Governance for Sustainability Nigerian Film Cultures") East Asian Languages and Literature ANTH UN2026 On Precarity

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ASCE UN1367 Introduction to East Asian FREN UN3242 French Language, Culture, and Civilizations: Vietnam Society through the Discovery of ASCE UN1377 Intro to East Asian Civilizations: Paris Vietnam - Discussion Section CLFR UN3617 Writing Women in Medieval EAAS GU4027 Disability in East Asia and Beyond France and England EAAS GU4244 Chinese Internet Culture FREN UN3817 Contemporary French Literature EAAS GU4553 Survey of Tibetan Literature FREN GU4625 The 68 Effect in French Theory EARL GU4010 Buddhist Inspirations in 20th German Cent. Japanese Thought GERM GU4670 Marx, Nietzsche, Freud (in EARL GU4322 Enlightenment or Salvation: English) Practices and Rituals of Korean History Buddhism HIST UN2026 Roman Social History (formerly HSEA GU4847 Modern Japan HIST UN3026) English and Comparative Literature HIST UN2133 Britain and the World Since ENGL UN3203 The Sonnet in English World War II ENGL UN3305 Gender and Sexuality in the Irish HIST UN2215 MODERN RUSSIAN HISTORY Novel (SINCE 1800) ENTA UN3338 Shakespeare and Film (formerly HIST UN2447 America, 1918-1945: Prosperity, 'Playing Shakespeare: Text, Film, Depression, and War (formerly Performance') "American Between the Wars") ENGL UN3341 Law and Disorder in Early HIST UN2488 Warfare in the Modern World Modern England (formerly HIST Q4488) CLEN UN3395 Politics of Representation HIST UN2533 US Lesbian and Gay History ENGL UN3506 Sexuality in America: Poetic HIST UN2580 THE HISTORY OF UNITED Encounters STATES RELATIONS WITH ENGL UN3662 African American Novelists and EAST ASIA the Question of Justice HIST UN2948 Capitalism in Crisis: A Global ENGL UN3689 The Logic of the Secular History of the Great Recession Confession (formerly HIST UN3948) ENGL UN3726 Virginia Woolf HIST UN3061 ISLAM AND EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES ENGL UN3727 Animal Modernisms HIST UN3111 The Environmental History of the ENGL UN3744 Edgar Allan Poe Ancient Mediterranean, 800 BC ENGL OC3815 London Theater from 1590 to to 700 AD 2017 HIST UN3233 From Liberalism to Illiberalism? ENGL UN3853 Narratives of Contagion Economic Ideas and Institutions ENGL UN3948 19th Century Thrillers (formerly in Central and Eastern Eu '19th Century Seminar') HIST UN3401 Does American Poverty Have a ENTA UN3948 African Drama History? ENGL UN3950 (formerly 'Poetry and Aesthetic of HIST UN3410 Food and Inequality in the the Imagination') Twentieth-Century U.S. ENGL UN3984 Film and Politics HIST UN3500 John Jay & the American ENGL UN3991 Romantic Margins Revolution ENGL UN3992 Call to Adventure: The Lure of HSAF UN3504 Columbia 1968 Romance from Camelot to Star HIST UN3516 US Labor History Wars HIST UN3603 An International and Global ENGL GU4091 Introduction to Old English History of Jewish Migration Language & Literature Across the Long Twentieth CLEN GU4201 POETRY OF THE AFRICAN Century, DIASPORA HIST UN3708 ENGL GU4512 Dickens, Thackeray, Eliot HIST UN3753 Istanbul: Places, People, and ENGL GU4911 Technologies of Dissent Everyday Life (formerly 'Code and Poetry: HIST UN3766 African Futures Critical Practices in Humanities HIST UN3796 Global Health in Africa Computing') HIST UN3807 Walking In and Out of the French Archive

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HIST GU4217 Women as Cold War Weapons MUSI UN3182 Divas, Monsters, and Material HIST GU4233 Reforming Communism - Girls: Women in Music Video Crafting Capitalism: History of MUSI GU4468 Transpacific Musicology: Collectivist Economic Thought Monsters, Princesses, and Bombs and Pr at Sea HIST GU4800 Global History of Science Philosophy HIST GU4904 WRITING LIVES: A PHIL UN3856 Political Realism and Social SURVEY OF HISTORICAL Injustice APPROACHES AND PHIL UN3867 Philosophy & Literature: Jane TECHNIQUES Austen & Moral Philosophy HIST GU4969 Secrecy, Privacy, Surveillance Political Science Institute for Comparative Literature and Society POLS UN3648 Governing the Global Economy CPLS UN3915 Reading the Multilingual City: POLS GU4835 FORMAL&INFORMAL New York, Urban Landscapes & TERRORIST ACTORS Urban Multilingualism Psychology CPLS UN3959 PAN-AFRICANISM AND PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: POSTCOLONIALISM Cognition and Decision Making CLPS GU4220 Psychoanalysis and Writing PSYC UN1491 Experimental Psychology: (Freud, Schreber, Lacan) Cognition and Decision Making Italian Lab ITAL UN3645 Grand Tour in Italy PSYC UN3445 The Brain & Memory ITAL GU4022 The Qur'an in Europe PSYC UN3655 Field Experimentation Methods ITAL GU4043 Italian Renaissance Literature and for Social Psychology Culture PSYC GU4287 Decision Architecture ITAL GU4185 The Making of Italy: The PSYC GU4682 FAQs about Life: Applications Risorgimento in Global Context of Psychological Research to Latin American and Iberian Cultures Everyday Experiences NAHU UN2101 Intermediate Nahuatl I Religion SPAN UN2103 HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS RELI UN3204 Religion, Sexuality, and Truth IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING RELI UN3406 Space, Narrative, and Religion in WORLD India SPJS UN3303 Jewish Culture in Translation in RELI GU4202 Time, Modernity, Death Medieval Iberia RELI GU4220 Political Theology PORT UN3327 Visual Cultures and Ethnicities of Sociology Latin America SOCI UN3982 Social and Political Development SPAN UN3362 What Is Ideology? in Contemporary China SPAN UN3368 The Spanish Inquisition SOCI GU4800 Proseminar in Sociology SPAN UN3731 Environment and Citizenship: Statistics Cultures of Nature in the Iberian STAT GU4500 Advanced Machine Learning Peninsula Theatre Linguistics THTR UN3406 Media and Production Design LING GU4172 The Structure of Cambodian Women's and Gender Studies Mathematics WMST UN3125 Introduction to Sexuality Studies MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus WMST UN3450 Topics in Sexuality and Gender Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Law HSME UN2915 Africa Before Colonialism: From WMST UN3785 Narrating Rape: Literature, Prehistory to the Birth of the Gender and Violence Atlantic World Writing HSME UN3044 From Colonial to Global Health WRIT UN3124 The Competitive Body: Literary CLME UN3221 Arabic Literature As World Portrayals of Sports and Literature Athleticism MDES UN3331 Urban Space and Conflict in the WRIT UN3317 Trauma and Its Aftermath: Poetry, Middle East Memory, Hybridity CLME UN3953 Sufism: Primary Texts and Contexts Music

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WRIT GU4014 Through a Glass Darkly: German Romantic Tales of Wonder and Horror History and Philosophy of Summer Courses Science Important Information (p. 11) | The University offers a number of courses in the history and Current List of Courses (p. 11) philosophy of science, although it does not, at this time, offer a major or concentration to undergraduates in Columbia Students may accelerate their progress to the degree by taking College or General Studies. The course listings bring together required and/or elective courses during Columbia's Summer a variety of courses from different disciplines, which should Term (http://ce.columbia.edu/summer/columbia-students), be of interest to anyone wishing to pursue work in the history which runs from late May through mid-August. Given the and philosophy of science. The list is not intended to be all intensive nature of these courses, as well as the fact that the inclusive; students interested in the history and philosophy of summer term includes courses that do not count toward the science should speak to members of the committee. degree, GS students are cautioned to choose their summer term classes in consultation with their GS academic advisors, Interdepartmental who will provide advance approval of their summer course selections. Committee on History and Philosophy of Science GS students may take a maximum of 15 points for the entire summer term, with no more than nine points in either of the David Albert six-week sessions or in overlapping sessions. Students should Philosophy consult with their departments for specific policies or course 706 Philosophy; 212-854-3519 restrictions when taking courses to be applied toward their Walter Bock (emeritus) major. Biology With the exception of a small number of courses approved by 1106 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4487 the Premedical Committee, premedical students are strongly Marwa Elshakry advised against taking their required science courses in the History summer. Medical schools generally prefer that coursework 512 Fayerweather; 212-851-5914 be completed during the regular terms of enrollment; the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program does not permit Karl Jacoby students to enroll in science classes in the summer, except to History take preparatory courses, math, laboratory courses, and the 424 Hamilton; 212-854-3248 twelve-week Physics II and General Chemistry II courses. The reason for this restriction is a concern that the compressed Richard John schedule of summer classes is a less effective way to learn and History leaves students ill-prepared for subsequent courses and for the 201E Pulitzer; 212-854-0547 MCAT. Premedical students should make sure they have the Matthew Jones approval of their premed advisors prior to enrolling in summer History term science courses. 514 Fayerweather; 212-854-2421 For more information about taking summer courses as a GS Joel Kaye student, including information about fulfilling core and major History requirements, please see below. 422B Lehman; 212-854-4350 Current List of Summer Philip Kitcher Session Courses Philosophy 717 Philosophy; 212-854-4884 Summer Session Course Guidelines (http://gs.columbia.edu/ files/gs/summer-course-guidelines.pdf) (updated 3/1/18) Eugenia Lean History 925 International Affairs Building; 212-854-1742

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Christia Mercer major in the sciences, humanities, or social sciences, all GS Philosophy students receive a B.A. degree. 707 Philosophy; 212-854-3190 To qualify for a bachelor's degree, students are required to Alondra Nelson complete 124 points with a minimum grade point average Sociology of 2.0. The 124 points are distributed among three general 607 Knox; 212-851-7081 categories: core requirements, major requirements, and electives. GS students are required to complete a major in order Samuel Roberts to graduate. See Majors and Concentrations for details about History/Sociomedical Sciences individual major programs. 322 Fayerweather; 212-854-2430 David Rosner History/Sociomedical Sciences The Core 420 Fayerweather; 212-854-4272 The Core Requirements David Rothman When today’s GS students enroll in core courses, they know History/Sociomedical Sciences they are taking part in one of the University’s longest standing 622 West 168th Street; 212-305-4096 educational traditions. With courses focusing on philosophical George Saliba inquiry, artistic expression, and scientific investigation, the Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Core transcends disciplinary boundaries and asks students to 312 Knox; 212-854-4166 pursue themes across national frontiers and historical epochs. Flexibility within the Core allows students to choose from Pamela Smith several departments to fulfill specified core requirements in History science, literature, humanities, foreign language, quantitative 605 Fayerweather; 212-854-7662 reasoning, and social sciences, thereby encouraging them to explore new areas of inquiry, develop their intellectual interests, and situate their knowledge within the age-old tradition of Colloquia, Western thought while reflecting critically about this tradition and its place in global history. Interdepartmental Select the option that states when you matriculated or will Seminars, and matriculate as a student in the School of General Studies. The Core (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/ Professional School undergraduates/degree-fulfillment/core/core) (for Offerings students starting after Summer 2012) Occasionally, and for a variety of reasons, faculty offer The Core Pre-Summer 2012 (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/ courses outside of the existing structure of Arts and Sciences general-studies/undergraduates/degree-fulfillment/core/ academic departments. Such courses may be colloquia: team- pre-summer-requirements) (for students who started before taught interdisciplinary courses; interdepartmental seminars Summer 2012) explicitly offered by two or more academic departments; or undergraduate-specific courses offered by faculty outside of Distribution Requirements Before 2003 (http:// bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/degree- the Arts and Sciences. All of these courses may be counted toward the undergraduate degree, but it is for the faculty of fulfillment/core/distribution-requirements) (for students who each department or program to determine whether or not they started before 2003) can count toward a major or concentration. Core Registration Degree Fulfillment and Petitions The Bachelor's Degree All students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic General Studies students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) advisors before making any decisions regarding their Core The Bachelor of Arts combines breadth of study in a range of registration. Registration for Core courses takes place subjects and disciplines, represented by the core requirements, online during the regular course registration periods (http:// with specialization in a major field of study. Whether they gs.columbia.edu/academic-calendar).

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Core Petitions General Rules Students who wish to register for a fully enrolled section of 1. Only courses of 3 or more points taken for a letter grade Art Humanities or Music Humanities will be unable to do can fulfill core requirements. so via SSOL (http://ssol.columbia.edu). However, they 2. Courses used to satisfy a core requirement must be may file a petition at the Center for the Core Curriculum completed with a letter grade of D or above; courses graded (http://www.college.columbia.edu/core/center) located in 202 “Pass” do not fulfill core requirements. Hamilton Hall. 3. Independent study cannot be used to fulfill a core The Core Registration Petition period runs from the first requirement. Tuesday of classes to the following Monday. The last day to 4. AP credit cannot be used to fulfill a core requirement, drop a Core class is the Friday of the second week of classes. except for foreign languages. Visit the GS Academic Calendar (http://gs.columbia.edu/ 5. GS advisors determine whether a transfer course satisfies a academic-calendar) for specific dates. core requirement. 6. GS advisors must approve all courses, including summer- University Writing term courses, used to fulfill a core requirement. Students are not guaranteed a section change and can only be 7. No single course may be used to satisfy more than one core accommodated in the case of a schedule conflict with other requirement, with the following exceptions: Core or required courses. Students are advised not to contact • Frontiers of Science (SCNC CC1000) University Writing professors directly as sections cannot be • Symbolic Logic (PHIL UN3411) modified by course instructors. • Courses in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, which may be used to fulfill both the science Literature Humanities and Contemporary and quantitative reasoning requirements Civilization 8. Students may count two courses from their major Students enrolled in Literature Humanities or Contemporary department toward the fulfillment of the core requirements; Civilization in the fall will have their registration automatically the limit on overlap is two, even if a student is a double rolled over into the spring semester by the Registrar. major. If the "GS" sections of Literature Humanities or Contemporary Courses counted toward a departmental concentration Civilization are full, students may not petition to add into any may simultaneously fulfill core requirements as long as the of the "CC" sections. This rule is strictly enforced by the Core total number of overlapping classes from the major and/or Curriculum Office and no petitions are accepted. concentration counted to the core does not exceed two. 9. No more than two courses from any one department may be used to fulfill core requirements. The Core 10. Students must take at least one course toward fulfillment of Students Who Start After core requirements each semester until the core requirements Summer 2012 are completed. 11. Students may not drop the University Writing, The Core provides the foundation for a traditional liberal Contemporary Civilization, Literature, Art, or Music arts degree, assuring that students develop their critical Humanities courses after the end of the Change of Program and analytical skills by exposing them to a broad range Period without a special petition to the GS Committee of requirements from multiple disciplines. Flexibility within on Academic Standing. Students who wish to discuss the the Core allows students to choose from several different petition process should consult their GS advisor. Students departments to fulfill specified core requirements in science, will be billed for courses dropped after the Change of literature, humanities, foreign language, quantitative Program Period deadline—the second Friday of each reasoning, and social sciences, thereby encouraging them semester—at the full-tuition rate (https://gs.columbia.edu/ to explore new areas of inquiry and refine their intellectual tuition-and-fees-chart). interests. The Core is largely aligned with the Core Curriculum of Columbia College, with the Core offering additional The Core flexibility. • Writing (p. 14) Core Requirements Checklist (http://gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/ • Literature/Humanities (p. 14) core-checklist-website.pdf) • Foreign Language (p. 15) • Art Humanities (p. 15)

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• Music Humanities (p. 16) humanities. In addition to the rich variety of courses offered by the Department of English and Comparative Literature, • Global Core (p. 16) students may choose from among the many literature • Contemporary Civilization/Social Science (p. 22) courses found in Columbia's foreign language and literature departments. • Quantitative Reasoning (p. 23) Masterpieces of Western Literature and • Science (p. 24) Philosophy GS students may elect to take the two-semester sequence in Masterpieces of Western Literature and Philosophy, Writing HUMA GS1001-HUMA GS1002 (commonly known as "Lit Hum"), to fulfill the literature/humanities requirement. This University Writing Course GS1010 is required of all GS year-long course is particularly recommended for students who students in their first semester as it facilitates students' entry are planning to major in English literature or philosophy. Refer into the intellectual life of Columbia by helping them become to/Print (http://www.college.columbia.edu/core/sites/core/files/ more capable and independent academic readers and writers. pages/2017-18%20LIT%20HUM%20SYLLABUS.pdf) the With its small section size and emphasis on the writing process, 2017-2018 Masterpieces of Western Literature and Philosophy revision, critical analysis, collaboration, and research, the course syllabus. provides an occasion for students to develop academic habits and skills important to their success in future courses. Students The acclaimed Literature Humanities core sequence exposes learn how to formulate arguments, support them with students to some of the most influential literary works in the evidence, and set them down in clear and persuasive prose. Western tradition. In works of drama, history, and epic, among other genres, students see how writers across the centuries In planning their first semesters of study at Columbia, GS have explored the great themes of human life. The course's students should start by choosing a section of University chronological approach introduces students to literary works Writing that fits their schedules. Themed sections are in the order that they were written, allowing them to trace the designated by the unique section numbers outlined below. development of philosophical ideas alongside the development Non-native English speakers must reach level 10 in the of literary forms, and to discover how the works of one era will American Language Program prior to registering for University often anticipate the concerns and achievements of a later age. Writing. Literature Requirement Courses of Instruction To fulfill a literature requirement, a course must focus • Sections below 100: UW: Contemporary Essays, GS1010.0xx exclusively on the study of poetry, fiction, drama, or related genres. Courses on literature in translation, as well as literature • Sections in the 100s: UW: Readings in American Studies, GS1010.1xx courses in foreign languages at the 3000 level or above, may satisfy the literature requirement. Courses that focus primarily Sections in the 200s: UW: Readings in Gender and Sexuality, • on literary theory, film, music, creative writing, or other non- GS1010.2xx literary interdisciplinary topics may not count for the literature • Sections in the 300s: UW: Readings in Sustainable requirement, even though they may be taught within the Development, GS1010.3xx Department of English and Comparative Literature. • Sections in the 400s: UW: Readings in Human Rights, GS1010.4xx Humanities Requirement • Sections in the 500s: UW: Readings in Data Sciences and A course from one of the following departments or Engineering, GS1010.5xx interdisciplinary programs may count to the humanities • Sections in the 900s: University Writing for International requirement. In foreign language departments, only courses at Students, GS1010.9xx the 3000 level or above, excluding courses focused on language instruction, may apply.

• Archaeology Literature/ • Architecture • Art History and Archaeology Humanities • Classics The literature/humanities requirement is fulfilled by the • English and Comparative Literature completion of at least one literature course at Columbia • Film Studies and either an additional literature course or a course in the • Germanic Languages

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• History* language study, students are expected to reach intermediate- • Italian level proficiency by the time they have reached senior standing. • Music Intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language is assessed in one of the following ways: • Philosophy • Religion • An appropriate score on the SAT II subject test or • Slavic Languages Advanced Placement test, taken before matriculation to • Spanish and Portuguese GS, as determined by relevant departments for specific languages *Courses from the Department of History may be counted • Demonstrating intermediate-level competence on toward the social science or the humanities requirement, but the language placement test administered by relevant in no case may more than two courses from one department be departments or programs. Language placement tests must used to fulfill Core requirements be taken within the first two semesters of study at GS, or, in cases where a student undertakes language study as part Interdisciplinary Programs of a Columbia-approved study abroad program, at the The following interdisciplinary programs offer courses in both beginning of the next term of enrollment after returning humanities and social sciences. GS advisors must determine the from study abroad. appropriate category for a course when taken to satisfy a core • Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing requirement. intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study) • African-American Studies • The satisfactory completion of the intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the • American Studies relevant department (the fourth term of a language, usually • Ethnicity and Race Studies denoted as course number “1202”) • Comparative Literature and Society • Completing secondary education in another country in a • East Asian Languages and Cultures language other than English • Hispanic Studies Native speakers of languages other than English must take a • Human Rights language placement test within two semesters of matriculating • Jewish Studies at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency. If a placement • Latin American and Caribbean Studies test in a particular language is not available at Columbia, • Medicine, Literature, and Society students should speak with their respective GS advisors about • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies alternative testing arrangements. Students diagnosed with a • Women's and Gender Studies language learning disability must register with the Office of Disability Services (http://health.columbia.edu/disability- GS students may also elect to take the two-semester course services) in order to be considered for an accommodation for Contemporary Civilization, COCI GS1101-COCI GS1102, the foreign language requirement. to fulfill one social science (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/ general-studies/undergraduates/degree-fulfillment/core/core/ Students should speak with their GS advisors soon after contemporary-civilization-social-sciences) and one humanities matriculating at GS to discuss how they will satisfy this requirement. requirement. Because the language requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, students who have not satisfied the Note: Only the first semester of Contemporary Civilization requirement by placement test, AP score, or transfer credit may be applied to either the humanities requirement or the are required to begin their language study no later than their social science requirement (but not both). The second semester second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language may only be applied to the social science requirement courses each semester until the requirement has been met. Students interested in study abroad (p. 400) may also begin or complete their core foreign language study in numerous Foreign Language summer study abroad foreign language immersion programs. The study of a foreign language often opens up a whole new way of seeing, understanding, and describing the world. Today's students should not be limited by a single language, Art Humanities but should be able to think and communicate in a language other than their native tongue. The Core requires that all Embracing architecture, sculpture, and painting, the Art candidates for the bachelor's degree demonstrate competence in Humanities core courses teach students how to view and a second language at or beyond the intermediate level. In order discuss the visual arts and their place in the history of to achieve this level of fluency and encourage more advanced civilization. Frequent visits to New York's museums, private

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collections, and architectural sites bring students face to GS students must fulfill the music humanities requirement by face with many of the world's most celebrated masterpieces. taking one of the following: Students learn to respond intelligently to a variety of artistic genres by developing analytical skills and a conceptual • Masterpieces of Western Music (HUMA UN1123) framework for interpretation. • Introduction To the Musics of East Asia and Southeast Asia GS students must fulfill the Art Humanities requirement by (AHMM UN3320) taking one of the following: • Introduction To the Musics of India and West Asia • HUMA UN1121 (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/search/? (AHMM UN3321) P=HUMA%20UN1121) Masterpieces of Western Art (Master Syllabus (https://arthum.college.columbia.edu/ Exemption from the Music Humanities sites/default/files/arthum_master_syllabus.pdf)) Requirement • AHUM UN2604 (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/search/? P=AHUM%20UN2604) Art In China, Japan, and Korea Although all Columbia students are required to take Music Humanities, there are some students who enter with • AHUM UN2901 (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/search/? exceptional musical backgrounds that may qualify them P=AHUM%20UN2901) Masterpieces of Indian Art and for exemption. Exemption from music humanities may be Architecture obtained by passing an exemption exam. In the case of transfer • AHUM UN2800 (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/search/? students, exemption from the music humanities requirement P=AHUM%20UN2800) Arts of Islam: The First may also be obtained by filing a course substitution request. Formative Centuries (circa 700-1000) Exemption Exam Note: If the art humanities requirement is fulfilled with Masterpieces of Western Art (UN1121) or an approved, The music humanities exemption exam is offered on the first equivalent transfer course, students should not take Barnard Friday of the fall semester by the Music Department (621 Art History 1001 or 1002, as this constitutes a duplication of Dodge Hall). Students who matriculate in the spring semester coursework and thus would not count toward the GS degree. should take the exam in the following fall term. Students may take the exam only once during their first year at Columbia. Exemption from the Art Humanities Requirement If they do not pass the exam, they must enroll in a section of Music Humanities. Although all Columbia students are required to take Art Humanities, there are some students who may obtain an Course Substitution exemption by filing a course substitution request. In addition to the exemption exam, students with approved Students who wish to request exemption of “Masterpieces transfer credit have the option of requesting exemption on of Western Art” based on a course substitution must obtain the basis of a similar music course passed with a grade of B an Art Humanities Exemption Request form from the Core or higher at another college or university. This exemption Curriculum Office (202 Hamilton) or the GS Dean of must be requested during the student’s first semester at Students Office. Exemption must be requested during the Columbia. Petitions submitted in subsequent semesters will student’s first semester at Columbia. Petitions submitted not be considered by the Core Curriculum Office. Deadlines: in subsequent semesters will not be considered by the November 1 for Fall matriculates, March 1 for Spring Core Curriculum Office. Deadlines: November 1 for Fall matriculates. matriculates, March 1 for Spring matriculates. Global Core Music Humanities Summer 2018 Approved Courses (p. 17) Music Humanities fosters students' appreciation of music | Spring 2018 Approved Courses (p. 17) as a distinctive art form with its own expressive resources, All Approved Courses: Morningside Campus (p. 18) evolution, and national traditions. By listening to recordings | All Approved Courses: Offered Abroad (p. 22) and attending live performances in New York's famous concert venues, students gain exposure to a wide range of The Global Core courses ask students to stand outside the forms. Students learn to respond intelligently to a variety of Western tradition and encounter cultures that have flourished musical idioms by developing analytical skills and a conceptual in other parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, the framework for interpretation while engaging in discussions Americas, and the Middle East. Drawing on primary texts about the character and purpose of music throughout human and artifacts—including texts, films, ritual performances, and history. oral sources—the offerings in the Global Core invite students

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to think deeply about the predicates and values of different AHIS UN2119 Rome Beyond Rome: Roman societies and systems of belief. Art and Architecture in a Global Perspective (Effective beginning Global Core courses fall into two categories: those that focus on Spring 2018 ) a specific culture or civilization, tracing its appearance and/or AHIS UN2500 The Arts of Africa existence across a significant span of time and sometimes across AHUM UN2604 Art In China, Japan, and Korea more than one present-day country or region, and those that AHUM UN2901 Masterpieces of Indian Art and address several world settings or cultures comparatively (which Architecture may include Europe and the West), in terms of a common Center for the Core Curriculum theme, a set of analytic questions, or interactions between AFCV UN1020 African Civilizations different world regions that are interdisciplinary, temporally or LACV UN1020 Primary Texts of Latin American spatially expansive. Civilization All GS students must complete two courses from the Global Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race Core List of Approved Courses for a letter grade. Columbia CSER UN3928 Colonization/Decolonization students who study abroad in an approved program and who Classics take a course that fulfills the aims of the Global Core may CLCV UN2441 Egypt in the Classical World petition to have the course count toward the Global Core (Effective beginning Spring 2018) requirement (https://www.college.columbia.edu/sites/default/ CSGM UN3567 Thessaloniki Down the Ages files/global_core_petition_form_04.07.16.pdf). CLGM UN3920 The World Responds to the Greeks: Modernity, Current Lists of Approved Postcoloniality, Globality Global Core Courses (formerly "The World Responds to the Greeks: Greece Faces East") Summer 2018 Approved Courses Colloquia and Interdepartmental Seminars Last update: 3/1/18 INSM UN3921 Nobility and Civility II Comparative Literature and Society Art History and Archaeology CLGM UN3110 The Ottoman Past in the Greek AHUM S2604D Arts of China, Japan, and Korea Present (Effective beginning Classics Spring 2018 ) GRKM S3935D Hellenism and the Topographical East Asian Languages and Cultures Imagination ASCE UN1002 Introduction to Major Topics in East Asian Languages and Cultures Asian Civilizations: East Asia AHUM S1400Q Colloquium on Major Texts: East ASCE UN1359 Introduction to East Asian Asia Civilizations: China Film ASCE UN1361 Introduction to East Asian FILM S2295D World Cinema: Mexico Civilizations: Japan French ASCE UN1363 Introduction to East Asian FREN OC3821 Blackness in French: From Harlem to Paris Civilizations: Korea and Beyond AHUM UN1400 Colloquium on Major Texts: East History Asia HIST S3803Q The Worlds of Mughal India AHUM UN3830 Colloquium On Modern East Asian Texts HIST S4779D Africa and France HSEA UN3898 The Mongols in History Music EAAS W4160 Cultures of Colonial Korea MUSI S2020D Salsa Soca Reggae EARL GU4312 Tibetan Sacred Space (in AHMM S3321Q Music of India and West Asia Comparative Context) (Effective Religion beginning Spring 2018 ) RELI S2308D Buddhism: East Asian Film FILM UN2292 Topics in World Cinema: China Spring 2018 Approved Courses (Effective beginning Spring 2018 ) Last update: 1/16/18 History HIST UN2377 INTERNATIONAL & GLOBAL Anthropology HISTORY SINCE WWII ANTH UN3947 Text, Magic, Performance (Effective beginning Spring 2017 ) Art History and Archaeology HIST UN2661 Modern Latin American History (Latin American Civilization II)

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HIST GU4811 Encounters with Nature: The ANTH UN2007 Indian and Nigerian Film History of Environment and Cultures (Effective beginning Fall Health in South Asia and Beyond 2017) (Effective beginning Spring 2017 ) ANTH V2013 Africa in the 21st Century: Latin American and Iberian Cultures Aesthetics, Culture, Politics PORT UN3350 Lusophone Africa and Afro ANTH V2014 Archaeology and Africa: Changing Brazilian Culture Perceptions of the African Past PORT UN3490 Brazilian Society and Civilization ANTH V2020 Chinese Strategies: Cultures in SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain Practice through the Colonial Period ANTH V2027 Changing East Asia Foodways SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: ANTH UN2031 Corpse Life: Anthropological Enlightenment to the Present Histories of the Dead [Previously Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Archaeologies of Death and MDES UN1001 Critical Theory: A Global (Effective beginning Fall 2017) Perspective (Effective beginning ANTH V2035 Introduction to the Anthropology Spring 2018 ) of South Asia ASCM UN2008 Contemporary Islamic Civilization ANTH V2100 Muslim Societies MDES UN2650 Gandhi and His Interlocutors ANTH UN3300 Pre-Columbian Histories of AHUM UN3399 Colloquium on Major Texts: Native America Middle East and South Asia (Will ANTH V3465 Women and Gender Politics in be numbered AHUM UN1399 the Muslim World effective Fall 2018) ANTH V3525 Introduction to South Asian MDES GU4150 Introduction to African History and Culture Philosophy (Effective beginning ANTH UN3821 Native America Spring 2017 ) ANTH V3892 Contemporary Central Asia MDES GU4637 Cinema and Colonialism in South (formerly ANTH V2029) Asia (Effective beginning Spring ANTH UN3933 Arabia Imagined 2018 ) ANTH UN3947 Text, Magic, Performance Music ANHS GU4001 The Ancient Empires AHMM UN3320 Introduction To the Musics of ANTH G4065 Archaeology of Idols East Asia and Southeast Asia Art History and Archaeology Religion AHIS UN2119 Rome Beyond Rome: Roman RELI UN2309 Hinduism Art and Architecture in a Global Slavic Languages Perspective (Effective beginning GEOR GU4042 Cultural History: A Georgian Spring 2018) Case Study (Effective beginning AHIS UN2500 The Arts of Africa Spring 2017) AHIS UN2600 Arts of China All Approved Courses: Morningside AHUM UN2604 Art In China, Japan, and Korea AHUM UN2800 Arts of Islam: The First Formative Campus Centuries (circa 700-1000) Last update: 3/1/18 (Effective beginning Fall 2017 ) AHUM UN2802 Arts of Islam: Realignments Note: Not all courses are taught each academic year. Below is of Empire and State (Effective the full list of all courses offered on the Morningside Campus beginning Spring 2017) that are approved for the Global Core requirement, regardless AHUM UN2901 Masterpieces of Indian Art and of semester offered. For more information, consult the Office Architecture of Global Programs. AHIS W3500 Yoruba and the Diaspora (Effective beginning Fall 2014 African-American Studies semester; formerly AHIS W3898) AFAS UN1001 Introduction to African-American AHIS UN3501 African Art: The Next Generation. Studies Focus: Congo (Effective beginning Anthropology Spring 2017 ) ANTH UN1008 The Rise of Civilization AHIS W3832 Sacred Landscapes of the Ancient ANTH V1130 Africa and the Anthropologist Andes (Effective beginning Spring 2016)

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AHIS Q4570 Andean Art and Architecture CLGM UN3920 The World Responds to (formerly AHIS G4085) the Greeks: Modernity, Center for the Core Curriculum Postcoloniality, Globality AFCV UN1020 African Civilizations (formerly "The World Responds the Greeks: Greece Faces East") LACV UN1020 Primary Texts of Latin American Civilization CPLS W3945 Transnational Memory Politics and the Culture of Human Rights Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race (Effective beginning Spring 2014 ) CSER UN1010 Introduction to Comparative CPLS W3955 The West in Global Thought Ethnic Studies CPLS W3956 Postcolonial Narrative and the CSER W1601 Introduction to Latino/a Studies Limits of the Human CSER W3510 Novels of Immigration, CPLS W4100 Andalusian Symbiosis: Islam and Relocation, and Diaspora (Also the West (Effective beginning Fall offered as ENGL GU4650, 2014) effective Spring 2017 ) CPLS GU4111 World Philology CSER UN3922 Asian American Cinema East Asian Languages and Cultures CSER UN3926 Latin Music and Identity ASCE UN1002 Introduction to Major Topics in CSER UN3928 Colonization/Decolonization Asian Civilizations: East Asia CSER W3961 Wealth and Poverty in America ASCE UN1359 Introduction to East Asian Classics Civilizations: China CLCV UN2441 Egypt in the Classical World ASCE UN1361 Introduction to East Asian (Effective beginning Spring 2018 ) Civilizations: Japan CLCV UN3059 WORLDS OF ALEXANDER ASCE UN1363 Introduction to East Asian THE GREAT (Effective Civilizations: Korea beginning Spring 2017 ) ASCE UN1365 Introduction to East Asian CLCV W3111 Plato and Confucius: Comparative Civilizations: Tibet Ancient Philosophies (Effective ASCE UN1367 Introduction to East Asian beginning Spring 2015) Civilizations: Vietnam (Effective CLCV W3244 Global Histories of the Book beginning Fall 2017 semester) (Effective beginning Fall 2015 ) AHUM UN1400 Colloquium on Major Texts: East CSGM UN3567 Thessaloniki Down the Ages Asia (Effective beginning Spring 2017 ) EAAS UN2342 Mythology of East Asia CLGM UN3920 The World Responds to EAAS UN3322 East Asian Cinema (Effective the Greeks: Modernity, beginning Spring 2017 ) Postcoloniality, Globality (formerly "The World Responds EAAS V3350 Japanese Fiction and Film to the Greeks: Greece Faces East") (Effective beginning Fall 2014 ) GRKM UN3935 Hellenism and the Topographical AHUM UN3830 Colloquium On Modern East Imagination (formerly GRKM Asian Texts UN3920 "The World Responds HSEA Q3870 Japan Before 1600 (Effective to the Greeks") beginning Spring 2015; formerly Colloquia and Interdepartmental Seminars HSEA W4870) INSM UN3920 Nobility and Civility EAAS UN3927 China in the Modern World INSM UN3921 Nobility and Civility II EARL W4127 Mediations, Perceptions, Words: Poetry in Buddhist Literature INSM C3940 Science Across Cultures (Effective beginning Spring 2016 ) INSM W3950 Friendship in Asian and Western EAAS W4160 Cultures of Colonial Korea Civilization (Effective beginning Spring 2014; Comparative Literature and Society formerly EAAS G4160) CLGM UN3110 The Ottoman Past in the Greek EAAS GU4277 Japanese Anime and Beyond: Present (Effective beginning Gender, Power and Transnational Spring 2018 ) Media CPLS W3333 East/West Frametale Narratives EARL GU4310 Life-Writing in Tibetan Buddhist CPLS UN3454 Blood/Lust: Staging the Early Literature Modern Mediterranean [in EARL GU4312 Tibetan Sacred Space (in English] Comparative Context) (Effective beginning Spring 2018 )

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HSEA GU4822 Troubled Islands of the Indo HIST W2772 West African History (formerly Pacific (Effective beginning Spring HIST W3772) 2017 ) HIST W2803 The Worlds of Mughal India HSEA GU4847 Modern Japan (Effective (Effective beginning Spring 2014; beginning Fall 2017 ) formerly HIST W3803) HSEA W4866 Competing Nationalisms in East HSME UN2810 History of South Asia I: al- Asia: Representing Chinese and Hind to Hindustan (formerly Tibetan Relations in History HSME W3810) (Effective beginning Fall 2015) HSME UN2811 South Asia: Empire and Its HSEA GU4880 History of Modern China I Aftermath (formerly HIST Economics UN2811) ECON GU4325 Economic Organization and HIST W2880 Gandhi's India (formerly Development of Japan HIST W3800) English and Comparative Literature HIST Q2900 History of the World to 1450 CE ENTA UN3948 African Drama (Offered Fall 2017 (Effective beginning Fall 2013; semester as a one-time course) formerly HIST W2903) CLEN W4200 Caribbean Diaspora Literature HIST W2943 Cultures of Empire (formerly HIST W3943) ENGL GU4650 Novels of Immigration, Relocation, Diaspora (formerly HIST UN3152 Byzantine Encounters in the ENGL W3510) Mediterranean and the Middle East (Taught on Morningside FILM going forward; Effective beginning FILM UN2292 Topics in World Cinema: China Spring 2017) (Effective beginning Spring 2018 ) HIST Q3400 Native American History FILM S2295Q World Cinema: Mexico (Effective (formerly HIST W4404) beginning Summer 2017) HIST W3678 Indigenous Worlds in Early Latin Germanic Languages America (formerly HIST W4678) GERM UN3780 Berlin/Istanbul: Migration, HIST UN3766 African Futures (Effective Culture, Values (GER) beginning Fall 2017 ) History HIST UN3779 Africa and France HIST W1004 Ancient History of Egypt HSEA UN3898 The Mongols in History (Effective beginning Spring 2015 HIST Q3933 Empires and Cultures of the Early semester) Modern Atlantic World (Effective HIST W1054 Introduction to Byzantine History only for Spring 2014; formerly (Effective beginning Spring 2016 HIST W4103) semester) HIST W4601 Jews in the Later Roman Empire, HIST UN2377 INTERNATIONAL & GLOBAL 300-600 CE (Effective beginning HISTORY SINCE WWII Fall 2014; renumbered to (Effective beginning Spring 2017 ) HIST UN3601 beginning Fall HIST UN2444 The Vietnam War (Effective 2018) beginning Spring 2017 ) HIST GU4811 Encounters with Nature: The HIST UN2580 THE HISTORY OF UNITED History of Environment and STATES RELATIONS WITH Health in South Asia and Beyond EAST ASIA (Effective beginning (Effective beginning Spring 2017 ) Fall 2017 ) Italian HIST UN2618 The Modern Caribbean ITAL GU4022 The Qur'an in Europe (Effective HIST UN2657 Medieval Jewish Cultures beginning Fall 2017 ) (formerly HIST W3657) Latin American and Caribbean Studies HIST UN2660 Latin American Civilization I LCRS UN3500 Latin American Cities (Effective HIST UN2661 Modern Latin American History beginning Spring 2017 ) (Latin American Civilization II) Latin American and Iberian Cultures HIST W2701 Ottoman Empire (formerly SPJS UN3303 Jewish Culture in Translation HIST W3701) in Medieval Iberia (Effective HIST UN2719 History of the Modern Middle beginning Fall 2017) East (formerly HIST W3719) SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain HIST UN2764 History of East Africa: Early Time through the Colonial Period to the Present

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PORT UN3350 Lusophone Africa and Afro CLME GU4031 Cinema and Society In Asia and Brazilian Culture Africa SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: MDES G4052 Locating Africa in the Early 20th Enlightenment to the Present Century World SPAN UN3361 Artistic Humanity (Effective MDES GU4150 Introduction to African beginning Spring 2017) Philosophy (Effective beginning PORT UN3490 Brazilian Society and Civilization Spring 2017) (Effective beginning Fall 2017 ) CLME GU4226 Arabic Autobiography: Global SPAN W3490 Latin American Humanities Dimensions (Effective beginning I: From Pre-Columbian Spring 2018) Civilizations to the Creation of CLME GU4231 Cold War Arab Culture New Nations CLME GU4241 Sufism: Primary Texts and SPAN W3491 Latin American Humanities II: Contexts From Modernity to the Present CLME G4261 Popular Islam: Asia and Africa [In English] MDES G4326 The Armenian Genocide and Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies the Holocaust: Memory and MDES UN1001 Critical Theory: A Global Representation Perspective (Effective beginning MDES GU4637 Cinema and Colonialism in South Spring 2018) Asia (Effective beginning Spring ASCM V2001 Introduction to Major Topics in 2018 ) the Civilizations of the Middle Music East and India MUSI V2020 Salsa, Soca, and Reggae: Popular ASCM UN2003 Introduction to Islamic Musics of the Caribbean Civilization MUSI V2430 Listening and Sound in Cross- ASCM UN2008 Contemporary Islamic Civilization Cultural Perspective (Effective MDES W2030 Major Debates in the Study of beginning Fall 2014; formerly Africa (Effective beginning Spring MUSI W4430) 2014; formerly ANTH V2010) AHMM UN3320 Introduction To the Musics of MDES W2041 Introduction to Indian Philosophy East Asia and Southeast Asia (Effective beginning Spring 2015) AHMM UN3321 Introduction To the Musics of ASCM UN2357 Introduction to Indian India and West Asia Civilization MUSI GU4466 Sound and Image in Modern East MDES UN2650 Gandhi and His Interlocutors Asian Music (Effective beginning (Effective beginning Spring 2015) Spring 2017) MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture Religion CLME W3032 Colonialism: Film, Fiction, RELI UN2205 Buddhism: Indo-Tibetan History & Theory (Effective beginning Fall 2016 HSME UN3044 From Colonial to Global Health semester) (Effective beginning Fall 2017 ) RELI UN2305 Islam MDES UN3121 Literature and Cultures of RELI UN2307 Chinese Religious Traditions Struggle in South Africa (Effective RELI UN2308 Buddhism: East Asian beginning Spring 2017 ) RELI UN2309 Hinduism MDES UN3130 East Africa and the Swahili Coast RELI V2335 Religion in Black America: CLME UN3221 Arabic Literature As World An Introduction (formerly Literature (Effective beginning RELI V2645) Fall 2017 ) RELI UN3303 Judaism and Translation in the MDES UN3260 Rethinking Middle East Politics Medieval and Early Modern (Effective beginning Spring 2017 ) Mediterranean (Effective AHUM UN3399 Colloquium on Major Texts: beginning Spring 2017 ) Middle East and South Asia (Will RELI UN3407 Muslims in Diaspora (Effective be AHUM UN1399 effective Fall beginning Spring 2016 ; formerly 2018 ) RELI V3307) MDES W3445 Societies & Cultures Across the RELI UN3425 Judaism and Courtly Literature in Indian Ocean (Effective beginning Medieval and Early Modern Iberia Fall 2013) and Italy (Effective beginning Fall CLME UN3928 Arabic Prison Writing 2016 )

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RELI Q3511 Tantra in South Asia, East POLS OC3545 Comparative Democratic Politics Asia & the West (Effective (Effective beginning Summer beginning Spring 2015; formerly 2015 semester; taught in Istanbul) RELI V3411) Slavic Languages- Office of Global Programs RELI GU4304 Krishna (Effective beginning Fall Not offered during the Spring 2018 semester 2017 ) CLSL OC4001 The Muslim and the Christian Slavic Languages in Balkan Narratives (Effective SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures beginning Summer 2016 semester; CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, taught in Istanbul) Eurasianism, Internationalism Reid Hall in Paris GEOR GU4042 Cultural History: A Georgian FREN OC3817 Black Paris (Effective beginning Case Study (Effective beginning Spring 2017 semester; taught in Spring 2017) Paris) CLRS W4190 Race, Ethnicity, and Narrative, in FREN OC3821 "Blackness" In French: from Harlem to the Russian/Soviet Empire Paris and Beyond (Effective beginning Summer 2018) Sociology WMST OC3550 Women and Society - The Sex SOCI UN3324 Global Urbanism Trade Economy (Effective Spring Theatre 2016 semester; will not be offered Spring 2018 semester; taught in THTR UN3154 Theatre Traditions in a Paris) Global Context (formerly THTR UN3000) All Approved Courses: Offered Abroad Contemporary Last update: 3/1/18 Civilization/Social Note: Not all courses are taught each academic year. Below is the full list of all courses offered abroad through Columbia- Science sponsored programs that are approved for the Global Core Courses in the social sciences provide students with a basis for requirement, regardless of semester offered. For more understanding social systems and the interactions of individuals information, consult the Office of Global Programs. and societies. Students are required to take two courses selected from the social sciences offerings. Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race CSER OC3928 Colonization/Decolonization (Effective Contemporary Civilization, COCI GS1101-COCI GS1102, beginning Summer 2017 semester; taught in Mexico City gives students the chance to engage directly with some of the Columbia in Amman and Paris: Middle Eastern and key political and philosophical texts in the history of Western North African Studies (MENA) Program thought. Students discover how, across the centuries, thinkers MENA OC4100 Migration, Displacement, and Diaspora have struggled with certain central questions: What does it in the French and North African Context (taught in Paris, mean to be human? What constitutes a good society? What is Effective beginning Summer 2017 semester; formerly the relationship between power and authority? How can we "Maghreb-Mashrek: East and West" reconcile our aspirations to justice and our lived experience Columbia Global Seminar in Istanbul of inequality? When is revolution justified, and what happens Not offered during the Spring 2018 semester when and if it goes awry? CLGM OC3920 The World Responds to the Greeks: Greece Faces East Students can also select two social science courses from the (Effective beginning Spring 2015 following departments and programs or aforementioned semester; taught in Istanbul) interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the social sciences core Columbia in London- Queen Mary University requirement: CLEN OC3500 London in Postcolonial Fiction: "We Are • Anthropology Here Because You Were There" (Effective beginning Fall 2018) • Economics Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Global Scholars • History* Program) • Political Science LCRS OC3501 Latin American Cities (Effective beginning • Psychology Summer 2017 semester) • Columbia psychology courses at the 2600-, 3600-, or Columbia Summer Program in Tunis and Istanbul: 4600- level Democracy and Constitutional Engineering Not offered during the Spring 2018 semester

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• Barnard College psychology courses except Statistics • Scoring a minimum of 600 on the Math SAT or 27 on (PSYC BC1101) the math subsection of the ACT within the last eight years prior to matriculation; • Sociology • Earning a passing score on the GS Quantitative Reasoning • Challenges of Sustainable Development (SDEV UN2300); Exam (https://gs.columbia.edu/placement-exams/#qr); check with your advisor about other courses listed under • Earning a passing letter grade in a course from the list of this interdisciplinary program that may fulfill the social approved courses (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/general- sciences requirement studies/undergraduates/degree-fulfillment/core/core/ GS students may elect to take the two-semester quantitative-reasoning/#approved); course Introduction to Contemporary Civilization, • Approved transfer credit for computer science, COCI GS1101-COCI GS1102, commonly called mathematics, or statistics courses that are "Contemporary Civilization" or "CC" to fulfill the a. taken within the last eight years prior to matriculation social science requirement. Refer to/Print (http:// and bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/degree- b. equivalent to those on the list of approved courses fulfillment/core/core/contemporary-civilization-social-sciences/ below, as determined by the Dean of Students Office. ContemCiv_Syllabus_2016-2017.pdf) the 2016-2017 syllabus for Contemporary Civilization. Students who have not fulfilled the quantitative reasoning *Courses from the Department of History may be counted requirement through standardized scores or transfer credit may toward the social science or humanities requirement, but in no take the GS Quantitative Reasoning Exam during or prior to case may more than two courses from one department be used Orientation Week. to fulfill core requirements. Based on the QR exam results, GS advisors will help students Interdisciplinary Programs choose a course from the GS-approved list of quantitative reasoning courses. When choosing a QR course, students must The following interdisciplinary programs offer courses in both ensure that they have reviewed and have met the specified humanities and social sciences. GS advisors must determine the prerequisites for the course prior to enrollment. appropriate category for a course when taken to satisfy a core requirement. Computer Science, Economics, • African-American Studies Mathematics, and Statistics Courses • American Studies Any course selected from the following departments fulfills • Comparative Ethnic Studies the quantitative reasoning requirement when passed with a satisfactory letter grade: • Comparative Literature and Society • East Asian Languages and Cultures • Computer Science (except S1021D, S1022Q) • Ethnicity and Race Studies • Economics (Columbia department only) • Hispanic Studies • Mathematics • Human Rights • Statistics • Jewish Studies Approved Columbia courses in computer science, mathematics, • Latin American and Caribbean Studies and statistics may count toward both the QR requirement and • Middle East, South Asian, and African Studies the science requirement. Approved transfer credit for a course • Women's and Gender Studies in computer science, mathematics, and statistics may count toward both the QR and science requirements as well; however, the course must have been taken within the last eight years Quantitative prior to matriculation to satisfy the QR requirement. College Algebra and Analytic Geometry (MATH UN1003) (or Reasoning the equivalent) may count toward the QR requirement only. Courses that fulfill the quantitative reasoning (QR) core Frontiers of Science requirement aim to develop critical skills in quantitative The goal of this course is to introduce students to the way analysis and deductive reasoning, which are particularly scientists think. As they delve into questions drawn from fields relevant to the study of science and the social sciences. as varied as neuroscience and astrophysics, students learn why The QR requirement can be fulfilled by the following means: scientists cultivate a sense of scale, why they like to convert data to graphs, and why they are so careful to differentiate correlation from causation. Along the way, students are invited

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to think about how science might contribute answers to old * N.B.: The italicized text on the course description page for questions (what is the place of our species in the universe?) and BC1007 regarding calculus requirements for economics new ones (is continued industrialization an environmentally majors applies to Barnard College students only. sustainable proposition?) Frontiers of Science (SCNC CC1000) satisfies both the QR requirement and one course of the science requirement when Science passed with a letter-grade of C or above. To enroll in Frontiers The core science requirement aims to develop critical awareness of Science, students must meet at least one of the following of the methods and limits of scientific inquiry, while fostering requirements: observational and analytical skills, particularly in reference • Score of 16 or higher on the GS Quantitative Reasoning to the natural and physical world. When choosing a science Exam course, students should make sure they have reviewed and met the specified prerequisites for the course prior to enrollment. • SAT Math score of 600 or higher within the last three years • ACT Math score of 27 or higher within the last three years Students who are considering careers in science-related fields, including health-related professions, are urged to begin List of Approved QR Courses their study of science within the first two semesters after The following Columbia courses have been approved as matriculation at GS. satisfying the QR requirement if completed with a satisfactory To fulfill the science requirement, students must successfully letter grade. (BC indicates a Barnard College course.) This complete three courses selected from two of the following list is updated annually. If a particular quantitative reasoning Columbia departments or from the list of approved courses course does not appear on the list, students should ask their (p. 24) below, no more than two of which should be from respective GS advisors about its appropriateness for the the same department: requirement. Equivalent transfer courses may not count toward the QR requirement. • Astronomy • Biological Sciences ECON BC1007 Mathematical Methods for Economics * • Chemistry ECON BC2411 Statistics for Economics • Earth and Environmental Sciences (Columbia department PHIL UN1401 Introduction to Logic only) PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for • Physics Political Science Research • Psychology (Columbia department only, excluding courses POLS UN3720 Scope and Methods numbered at the 2600, 3600, or 4600 level) POLS GU4730 Game Theory and Political Theory List of Approved Science POLS GU4700 Mathematical Methods for Courses Political Science The list of approved courses that fulfill the science requirement POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political Research includes recommended sequences, science courses for non- science majors, and approved courses from departments not PSYC BC1101 Statistics listed above and Barnard. PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists • Frontiers of Science (SCNC CC1000) satisfies both SOCI W2220 Evaluation of Evidence (Not the QR requirement and one course of the science Offered 2017-18) requirement when passed with a letter-grade of C or above. SOCI BC3211 Quantitative Methods SOCI UN3020 Social Statistics The principal objectives of Frontiers of Science are to engage URBS UN3200 students in the process of discovery by exploring topics at the forefront of science and to inculcate or reinforce the specific EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis habits of mind that inform a scientific perspective on the Note: Barnard students are given preference for enrollment in world. Sample topics include the evolution of human language, Barnard courses that may fulfill the QR requirement. Barnard brain dynamics, global climate change, the nanoworld, and courses that fulfill a core requirement will not necessarily count biodiversity, among others. toward a major at Columbia if a student chooses to major or Frontiers of Science satisfies one of the three required courses of concentrate in one of these fields. (See individual departments the core science requirement. concerning courses approved and required for the major.)

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GS students interested in taking this course should have earned EAEE E2100 A better planet by design a minimum score of 16 on the GS Quantitative Reasoning (previously offered as EAEE Exam, and should also read the first chapter of the electronic E1100) textbook Scientific Habits of Mind and take the self-exam prior Earth and Environmental Sciences EESC to enrolling in the course. EESC UN1001 Dinosaurs and the History of Life: Lectures and Lab Courses Designed For Nonscience Majors EESC UN1003 Climate and Society: Case Studies Astronomy ASTR EESC UN1011 Earth: Origin, Evolution, ASTR UN1234 The Universal Timekeeper: Processes, Future Reconstructing History Atom by EESC UN1030 Oceanography Atom EESC UN1053 Planet Earth ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets EESC UN1201 Environmental Risks and Disasters (Lecture) EESC UN1401 Dinosaurs and the History of Life: ASTR UN1404 Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology Lectures (Lecture) EESC UN1411 Earth: Origin, Evolution, ASTR UN1420 Galaxies and Cosmology Processes, Future: Lectures ASTR UN1453 Another Earth (This course EESC UN2330 Science for Sustainable cannot be taken for credit if Development ASTR BC1753 has been taken.) Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology EEEB ASTR UN1610 Theories of the Universe: From EEEB W1001 Biodiversity (previously offered as Babylon to the Big Bang EESC V1001) ASTR UN1836 Stars and Atoms EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution ASTR BC1753 Life in the Universe EEEB UN1011 Behavioral Biology of the Living ASTR BC1754 Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Primates Recommended Sequences: EEEB S1115S The Life Aquatic ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets Recommended Sequences: - ASTR UN1404 (Lecture) EEEB UN1001 Biodiversity and Stars, Galaxies and - EEEB UN3087 and Conservation Biology Cosmology (Lecture) EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets - EEEB UN1011 and Behavioral Biology of the - ASTR UN1420 (Lecture) Living Primates and Galaxies and Cosmology Electrical Engineering ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets ELEN E1101 The digital information age - ASTR UN1836 (Lecture) Food Studies and Stars and Atoms FSEB UN1020 Food and the Body ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets - ASTR BC1754 (Lecture) FSPH UN1100 Food, Public Health, and Public Policy PHIL and Stars, Galaxies, and Philosophy Cosmology PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic ASTR BC1753 Life in the Universe PHIL GU4424 Modal Logic - ASTR UN1404 and Stars, Galaxies and Physics PHYS Cosmology (Lecture) PHYS UN1001 Physics for Poets ASTR BC1753 Life in the Universe PHYS UN1018 Weapons of Mass Destruction - ASTR BC1754 and Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Recommended Sequences: Biology BIOL PHYS UN1001 Physics for Poets - PHYS C1002 and Physics for Poets BIOL UN1002 Theory and Practice of Science: PSYC ** Biology Psychology BIOL UN1130 Genes and Development Columbia Department only: Computer Science COMS PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology COMS W1001 Introduction to Information PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior Science Recommended Sequences: COMS W1002 Computing in Context PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology Earth and Environmental Engineering EAEE - PSYC UN1010 and Mind, Brain and Behavior PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology (and any PSYC course numbered 22xx or24xx***)

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Science SCNC EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: SCNC W1800 The Solid Earth System Statistics STAT EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical The Life System Reasoning Any 3-point course numbered 3000 or higher Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology EEEB * Note: Students electing to take Human Origins and EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Evolution (EEEB UN1010) and Behavioral Biology of Elements to Organisms the Living Primates (EEEB UN1011) as a sequence are EEEB UN2002 Environmental Biology II: recommended, but not required, to take EEEB UN1010 Organisms to the Biosphere before EEEB UN1011. EEEB UN3087 Conservation Biology ** Note: 2600-, 3600-, or 4600-level psychology courses may Any 3-point course numbered 3000 or higher except not be used to fulfill the science requirement. EEEB GU4321 or EEEB GU4700 *** Note: The Science of Psychology (PSYC UN1001) or Mathematics MATH Mind, Brain and Behavior (PSYC UN1010) must be taken Any 3-point course numbered 1100 or higher as a prerequisite to any psychology course numbered 22xx Physics PHYS or 24xx. PHYS UN1201 General Physics I PHYS UN1202 General Physics II Additional Courses Approved for the PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and Science Requirement Thermodynamics Most of the following courses have required prerequisites and/ PHYS UN1402 Introduction To Electricity, or require instructor approval. Prerequisite and instructor Magnetism, and Optics approval requirements can be found in the course descriptions PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and for each course or on the department website. Quantum Waves PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and Astronomy ASTR Relativity Any 3-point course numbered 2000 or higher PHYS UN1602 Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Biology BIOL Electricity, and Magnetism Any 3-point course numbered 2000 or higher Any 3-point course numbered 2000 or higher PSYC * Chemistry CHEM Psychology ** CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Any 3-point course numbered 32xx, 34xx, 42xx, or 44xx STAT CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Statistics CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Any 3-point course except STAT W3997 CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry * Note: 2600-, 3600-, or 4600-level psychology courses may (Lecture) not be used to fulfill the science requirement. CHEM UN2507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory ** Note: These courses may serve as a second term of a Any 3-point course numbered 3000 or higher recommended sequence starting with Mind, Brain and Computer Science COMS Behavior (PSYC UN1010) or The Science of Psychology (PSYC UN1001). COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java Special Summer Program COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB The following special program fulfills two of the three terms of ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for the science requirement. Engineers and Applied Scientists COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Earth Institute Center for Environmental Computer Science Sustainability [EICES] Any 3-point course numbered 3000 or higher • Summer Ecosystem Experience for Undergraduates (SEE- Computing Science - Philosophy (CSPH) U) (http://eices.columbia.edu/education-training/see-u): CSPH G4801 Mathematical Logic I Locations change yearly. Check with the center in the CSPH G4802 Math Logic II: Incompletness spring semester for details. Earth and Environmental Sciences EESC EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate System

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student may also use one course from a concentration to fulfill a core requirement and one course from a major to Pre-Summer 2012 fulfill a core requirement, as long as the total number of overlapping classes from the major and/or concentration Core counted to the GS core does not exceed two. For Students Who Started (Since the premedical concentration is not considered a Before Summer 2012 departmental concentration, it is exempt from this policy.) 9. No more than two courses from any one department may The Core provides the foundation for a traditional liberal be used to fulfill core requirements. arts education, assuring that students develop critical skills in 10. Students must take at least one course toward fulfillment of writing and quantitative reasoning while exposing them to a core requirements each semester until the core requirements range of knowledge and disciplines. Flexibility within the Core are completed. allows students to choose from several different departments to fulfill specified core requirements in science, literature, 11. Students may not drop the University Writing, humanities, foreign language, and social sciences, thereby Contemporary Civilization, Literature, Art, or Music encouraging students to explore new areas of inquiry and Humanities courses after the end of the Change of Program develop their intellectual interests. Period without a special petition to the GS Committee on Academic Standing. Students who wish to discuss the Continuing GS students who have not met the cultural petition process should consult their GS advisors. Students diversity requirement will have until the start of the Spring will be billed for courses dropped after the Change of 2013 semester to decide whether to opt for the new GS core Program Period deadline—the second Friday of each requirements academic policy (Post-Summer 2012 (p. 13)) semester—at the full tuition rate (http://gs.columbia.edu/ or complete the existing cultural diversity requirement. tuition-and-fees-chart). General Rules The GS Core 1. Only courses of 3 or more points taken for a letter grade • Writing (p. 27) can fulfill core requirements. • Foreign Language (p. 28) 2. Courses used to satisfy a core requirement must be • Literature (p. 28) completed with a letter grade of D or above; courses graded • Humanities (p. 29) “Pass” do not fulfill core requirements. • Art Humanities (p. 29) 3. Independent study cannot be used to fulfill a core • Music Humanities (p. 30) requirement. • Social Sciences (p. 30) 4. AP credit cannot be used to fulfill a core requirement, except for foreign languages. • Quantitative Reasoning (p. 31) 5. GS advisors determine whether a transfer course satisfies a • Science (p. 32) core requirement. • Cultural Diversity (p. 35) 6. GS advisors must approve all courses, including summer- term courses, used to fulfill a core requirement. 7. No single course may be used to satisfy more than one core Writing Pre-Summer requirement, with the following exceptions: • the cultural diversity requirement; applies only to 2012 students who started before Summer 2012. University Writing (ENGL GS1010), required of all GS • Frontiers of Science (http://www.college.columbia.edu/ students in their first semester, facilitates students' entry into core/classes/fos.php) (Science CC1000) (http:// the intellectual life of Columbia by helping them to become www.college.columbia.edu/core/classes/fos.php) more capable and independent academic readers and writers. • Symbolic Logic (PHIL UN3411); With its small section size and emphasis on the writing process, • courses in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, revision, critical analysis, collaboration, and research, the course which may be used to fulfill both the Science and provides an occasion for students to develop academic habits Quantitative Reasoning requirements. and skills important to their success in future courses. 8. Students may count two courses from their major In planning their first semesters of study at Columbia, GS department toward the fulfillment of core requirements; the students should start by choosing a section of English GS1010 limit on overlap is two, even if a student is a double major. that fits their schedules. Courses counted toward a departmental concentration may simultaneously fulfill core requirements, but only if no courses from the major have been used to do the same. A

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Non-native English speakers must reach level 10 in the order to be considered for an accommodation for the foreign American Language Program prior to registering for English language requirement. GS1010. Students should speak with their respective GS advisors soon In exceptional cases, a student may be permitted to enroll in after matriculating at GS to discuss how they will satisfy University Writing during their second semester of study at the foreign language requirement. The foreign language GS. requirement may take four semesters to fulfill, as such students who have not met the requirement by placement test, AP score, Undergraduate Writing Program website (http:// or transfer credit are required to begin their language study no www.college.columbia.edu/core/uwp) later than their second year at GS, and to continue enrollment in language courses each semester until the requirement has Foreign Language been met. Students interested in study abroad (p. 400) may also begin Pre-Summer 2012 or complete their core foreign language study in numerous summer study abroad foreign language immersion programs. The study of a foreign language often opens up a whole new way of seeing, understanding, and describing the world. Today's students should not be limited by a single language, but should be able to think and communicate in a language Literature Pre- other than their native tongues. GS requires that all candidates for the bachelor's degree demonstrate competence in a second Summer 2012 language at or beyond intermediate level. In order to achieve Literature courses expose students to writers recognized for this level of fluency and encourage more advanced language their ability to convey ideas, feelings, and images through the study, students are expected to reach intermediate-level power and play of words. The study of literature provides proficiency by the time they have reached junior standing. students with an opportunity to deepen their critical reading Intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language is assessed and writing skills. in one of the following ways: The literature requirement is fulfilled by the completion of two • An appropriate score on the SAT II subject test or literature courses, one of which must be taken at Columbia. Advanced Placement test, taken before matriculation to In addition to the rich variety of courses offered by the GS, as determined by relevant departments for specific Department of English and Comparative Literature, students languages; may choose from among the many literature courses found in • Demonstrating intermediate-level competence on Columbia's foreign language and literature departments as well the language placement test administered by relevant as from the list of special GS colloquia. departments or programs. Language placement tests must Courses on literature in translation, as well as literature courses be taken within the first two semesters of study at GS, or, in foreign languages at the 3000 level or above, may satisfy in cases where a student undertakes language study as part the literature requirement. Students may also elect to take the of a Columbia-approved study abroad program, at the two-semester course Masterpieces of Western Literature and beginning of the next term of enrollment after returning Philosophy, HUMA GS1001-HUMA GS1002, to fulfill the from study abroad; literature or humanities requirement (p. 29). The course • Approved transfer credits in foreign language study showing is particularly recommended for students who are planning to intermediate-level proficiency (usually two years of study); major in English literature or Philosophy. • The satisfactory completion of an intermediate level of a language sequence at Columbia, as determined by the To fulfill the literature requirement, the course must focus relevant department (the fourth term of a language, usually exclusively on the formal study of poetry, fiction, drama, denoted as course number “1202”); or related literary genres. Courses that focus primarily on • Completing secondary education in another country in a literary theory, film, music, creative writing, or other non- language other than English. literary interdisciplinary topics may not count for the literature requirement, even though they may be taught within the Native speakers of languages other than English must take a Department of English and Comparative Literature. language placement test within two semesters of matriculating at GS to demonstrate their language proficiency. If a placement test in a particular language is not available at Columbia, students should speak with their GS advisors about alternative testing arrangements. Students diagnosed with a language learning disability must register with the Office of Disability Services (http://health.columbia.edu/disability-services) in

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appropriate category for a course when taken to satisfy a core Humanities Pre- requirement. • African Studies Summer 2012 • African-American Studies Humanities courses offer ways to understand the development • American Studies of cultures and how the human experience is expressed in art, • Asian American Studies music, literature, architecture, drama, and religion. Students • Comparative Ethnic Studies are required to take two courses selected from the humanities • Comparative Literature and Society offerings. • East Asian Languages and Cultures Students must select two humanities courses from the • Hispanic Studies following departments or interdisciplinary programs to count • Human Rights toward the humanities requirement. In foreign language • Middle East, South Asian, and African Studies departments, only courses at the 3000 level or above, excluding courses focused on language instruction, may count • Women's and Gender Studies to the humanities requirement. • Archaeology Art Humanities Pre- • Architecture • Art History and Archaeology Summer 2012 • Classics The art humanities core courses are designed to awaken and • English and Comparative Literature encourage in students an appreciation of art, to help them • Film and Media Studies learn to respond intelligently to a variety of artistic genres by • French and Francophone Studies developing analytical skills and a conceptual framework for • Germanic Languages interpretation, and to engage students in debates about the character and purpose of art throughout human history. • History* • Italian GS students must fulfill the art humanities requirement by • Music taking one of the following: • Philosophy • HUMA UN1121 Masterpieces of Western Art • Religion • Slavic Languages Note: If the art humanities requirement is fulfilled with HUMA UN1121 or an approved, equivalent transfer course, • Spanish and Portuguese students should not take Barnard Art History 1001 or 1002, as *Courses from the Department of History may be counted this constitutes a duplication of coursework and thus would not toward the social science or the humanities requirement, but count toward the GS degree. in no case may more than two courses from one department be • AHUM UN2604 Art In China, Japan, and Korea used to fulfill Core requirements. • AHUM UN2901 Masterpieces of Indian Art and GS students may elect to take the two-semester Architecture course Masterpieces of European Literature and • AHUM V3343 Masterpieces of Islamic Art and Philosophy, HUMA GS1001-HUMA GS1002 (commonly Architecture known as "Lit Hum"), to fulfill the humanities or literature requirement (p. 28). This year-long course is highly Exemption from the Art recommended for students considering a major in English Humanities Requirement literature or philosophy. Although all Columbia students are expected to fulfill the art GS students may also elect to take the two-semester course humanities core requirement, there are some students who may Contemporary Civilization, COCI GS1101-COCI GS1102, obtain an exemption by filing a course substitution request. to fulfill one social science (p. 30) and one humanities requirement. This year-long course is highly recommended for Students who have passed a similar art course with a grade students planning to major in political science. of B or higher at another college or university may submit a course exemption request. Exemption is given only for Interdisciplinary Programs courses substantially equivalent to Masterpieces of Western Art (seminar-style classes, with an emphasis on analytical viewing The following interdisciplinary programs offer courses in both and historical-cultural context), not for lecture courses. While humanities and social sciences. GS advisors must determine the

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exemption is rarely granted, in the past students petitioning exemption must be requested during the student’s first semester on the basis of similar courses taken at Emory University, New at Columbia. York University, CUNY-Baruch College, Hampshire College, and Sarah Lawrence College have been granted an exemption. Students who wish to request exemption based on course Social Sciences Pre- substitution must obtain an Art Humanities Exemption Request form from the Core Curriculum Office (202 Summer 2012 Hamilton) or the GS Dean of Students Office. Exemption Courses in the social sciences provide students with a basis must be requested during the student’s first semester at for understanding social systems and the interactions of Columbia. individuals and societies. Students are required to take two courses selected from the social sciences offerings listed below or from appropriate interdisciplinary programs to fulfill the Music Humanities social sciences requirement: Pre-Summer 2012 • Anthropology • Economics The music humanities core courses are designed to awaken and • History* encourage in students an appreciation of music; to help them • Political Science learn to respond intelligently to a variety of musical idioms by developing analytical skills and a conceptual framework for • Psychology interpretation; and to engage students in debates about the • Columbia psychology courses at the 2600-, 3600-, or character and purpose of music throughout human history. 4600- level. • Any of the following Barnard psychology courses: GS students must fulfill a music humanities requirement by PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology taking one of the following: PSYC BC1123 Psychology of Personality • HUMA UN1123 Masterpieces of Western Music PSYC BC1125 Psychology of Personality • AHMM UN3320 Introduction To the Musics of East Asia PSYC BC1136 Social Psychology and Southeast Asia PSYC BC1138 Social Psychology • AHMM UN3321 Introduction To the Musics of India and PSYC BC2134 Educational Psychology West Asia PSYC BC2141 Abnormal Psychology PSYC BC2151 Organizational Psychology Exemption from the Music PSYC BC2156 Introduction to Clinical Humanities Requirement Psychology PSYC BC2158 (Human Motivation) Although all Columbia students are expected to fulfill the PSYC BC3152 Psychological Aspects of music humanities core requirement, there are some students Human Sexuality who enter with exceptional musical backgrounds that may PSYC BC3153 Psychology and Women qualify them for exemption. Exemption from the music PSYC BC3155 Psychology and Law humanities requirement may be obtained by passing an PSYC BC3162 Introduction to Cultural exemption exam. In the case of transfer students, exemption Psychology may also be obtained by filing a course substitution request. PSYC BC3165 The Social Self Exemption Exam PSYC BC3166 Social Conflict PSYC BC3170 Introduction to Psychoanalysis The exemption exam is offered on the first Friday of the fall PSYC BC3177 semester by the Music Department (621 Dodge Hall). Students who matriculate in the spring semester should take the exam PSYC BC3373 Health Psychology in the following fall term. Students may take the exam only PSYC BC3379 Psychology of Stereotyping once during their first year at Columbia. If they do not pass the and Prejudice exam, students must enroll in a section of Music Humanities. PSYC BC3382 Adolescent Psychology PSYC BC3465 Field Work and Research Course Substitution Seminar: The Barnard Toddler Center In addition to the music exemption exam, students with PSYC BC3466 Field Work and Research approved transfer credit have the option of requesting Seminar: The Barnard exemption on the basis of a similar music course passed with Toddler Center a grade of B or higher at another college or university. This

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PSYC BC3473 Field Work Seminar in • Scoring a minimum of 600 on the Math SAT or 27 on Psychological Services and the math subsection of the ACT within the last eight years Counseling prior to matriculation; • Earning a passing score on the Quantitative Reasoning • Sociology Exam (https://gs.columbia.edu/placement-exams/#qr); • Challenges of Sustainable Development (SDEV UN2300); • Earning a passing letter grade in a course from the list of check with your advisor about other courses listed under approved courses (p. 32); this interdisciplinary program that may fulfill the social • Approved transfer credit for computer science, sciences requirement mathematics, or statistics courses that are 1) taken within the last eight years prior to matriculation and 2) GS students may also elect to take the two-semester course equivalent to those on the list of approved courses below, as Contemporary Civilization, COCI GS1101-COCI GS1102, determined by the Dean of Students Office. to fulfill one social science and one humanities requirement (p. 29). This year-long course is highly recommended for Students who have not fulfilled the quantitative reasoning students planning to major in political science. requirement through standardized scores or transfer credit are required to take the Quantitative Reasoning Exam during or * Courses from the Department of History may be counted prior to Orientation Week. toward the social science or the humanities requirement, but in no case may more than two courses from one Based on the QR test results, GS advisors will help students department be used to fulfill core requirements. choose a course from the GS-approved list of quantitative reasoning courses. When choosing a QR course, students Interdisciplinary Programs must make sure that they have reviewed and met the specified prerequisites for the course prior to enrollment. The following interdisciplinary programs offer courses in both humanities and social sciences. GS advisors must determine the Computer Science, appropriate category for a course when taken to satisfy a core requirement. Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics Courses • African-American Studies Any course selected from the following departments fulfills the • American Studies GS quantitative reasoning requirement when passed with a • Ethnicity and Race Studies satisfactory letter grade: • Comparative Literature and Society • East Asian Languages and Cultures • Computer Science (except S1021D, S1022Q) • Hispanic Studies • Economics (Columbia department only) • Human Rights • Mathematics • Jewish Studies • Statistics • Latin American and Caribbean Studies Approved Columbia courses in computer science, mathematics, • Medicine, Literature, and Society and statistics may count toward both the QR requirement and • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies the science requirement. Approved transfer credit for a course • Women's and Gender Studies in computer science, mathematics, or statistics may count toward both the QR and science requirements as well; however, the course must have been taken within the last eight years Quantitative prior to matriculation to satisfy the QR requirement. College Algebra and Analytic Geometry (MATH UN1003) (or Reasoning Pre- the equivalent) may count toward the QR requirement only. Summer 2012 Frontiers of Science Courses that fulfill the quantitative reasoning (QR) Frontiers of Science ( (http://www.college.columbia.edu/ requirement aim to develop skills in quantitative analysis and core/classes/fos.php)Science C1000) (http:// deductive reasoning, which are particularly relevant to the www.college.columbia.edu/core/classes/fos.php) satisfies both study of science and the social sciences. the QR requirement and one course of the science requirement when passed with a letter-grade of C or above. Students must The quantitative reasoning requirement can be fulfilled score at least 16 on the Quantitative Reasoning Exam in the through the following means: last three years prior to enrolling in Frontiers of Science.

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List of Approved QR Courses (p. 32) below, no more than two of which should be taken from the same department: The following courses have been approved as satisfying the quantitative reasoning requirement if completed • Astronomy with a satisfactory letter grade. (BC indicates a Barnard • Biological Sciences College course.) This list is updated annually. If a particular • Chemistry quantitative reasoning course does not appear on the list, • Earth and Environmental Sciences (Columbia department students should ask their GS advisor about its appropriateness only) for the requirement. • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology ECON BC2411 Statistics for Economics • Physics PHIL UN1401 Introduction to Logic • Psychology (Columbia courses The Science of PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Psychology (PSYC UN1001), Mind, Brain and Behavior POLS BC3345 (PSYC UN1010), and any 2200- or 2400-level course) POLS GU4730 Game Theory and Political Theory List of Approved Science POLS GU4760 Courses POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political Research The list of approved courses that fulfill the science requirement includes recommended sequences, science courses for non- PSYC BC1101 Statistics science majors, and approved courses from departments not PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for listed above and Barnard. Behavioral Scientists SOCI W2220 Evaluation of Evidence • Frontiers of Science (SCNC CC1000) satisfies both the SOCI BC3211 Quantitative Methods QR requirement and one course of the science requirement SOCI UN3212 Methods of Social Research when passed with a letter-grade of C or above. URBS UN3200 The principal objectives of Frontiers of Science are to engage Barnard Courses students in the process of discovery by exploring topics at the forefront of science and to inculcate or reinforce the specific Note that Barnard students are given preference for enrollment habits of mind that inform a scientific perspective on the in Barnard courses that may fulfill the GS QR requirement. world. Sample topics include the evolution of human language, Barnard courses that fulfill a core requirement will not brain dynamics, global climate change, the nanoworld, and necessarily count toward a major at Columbia if a student biodiversity, among others. chooses to major or concentrate in one of these fields. (See individual departments concerning courses approved and Frontiers of Science satisfies one of the three required courses of required for the major.) the science requirement. GS students interested in taking this course should have received a minimum score of 16 on the GS Quantitative Science Pre-Summer Reasoning Test within three years of enrolling in the course and should also read the first chapter of the electronic 2012 textbook Scientific Habits of Mind and take the self-test prior to The science requirement aims to develop critical awareness of the first class. the methods and limits of scientific inquiry, while fostering observational and analytical skills, particularly in reference Courses Designed For Nonscience Majors to the natural and physical world. When choosing a science Astronomy ASTR course, students should make sure they have reviewed and ASTR UN1234 The Universal Timekeeper: have met the specified prerequisites for the course prior to Reconstructing History Atom by enrollment. Atom (formerly ASTR C1234/ W1234) Students who are considering careers in science-related fields, ASTR C1235 including health-related professions, are urged to begin their study of science within the first two semesters after ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets (Lecture) matriculation at GS. ASTR UN1404 Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology To fulfill the science requirement, students must successfully (Lecture) complete three courses selected from two of the following ASTR C1420 Galaxies and Cosmology Columbia departments or from the list of approved courses

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ASTR UN1610 Theories of the Universe: From EESC UN1411 Earth: Origin, Evolution, Babylon to the Big Bang Processes, Future: Lectures ASTR BC1753 Life in the Universe EESC V1412 Introduction to Earth Sciences II- Lecture ASTR BC1754 Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology EESC UN2330 Science for Sustainable ASTR C1836 Stars and Atoms Development Recommended Sequences: Recommended Sequences: ASTR C1234 Astronomy-Physics-Geology, EESC UN1011 Earth: Origin, Evolution, - ASTR C1235 The Universal Timekeeper: An - Processes, Future Introduction to Scientific Habits EESC V1012 Intro to Earth Sciences IIand of Mind EESC UN1011 Earth: Origin, Evolution, and - Processes, Future ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets EESC V1412: Introduction to Earth Sciences: Lectureand - ASTR UN1404 (Lecture) Sequence B: and Stars, Galaxies and EESC UN1411 Earth: Origin, Evolution, Cosmology (Lecture) - Processes, Future: Lectures ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets EESC V1012: Introduction to Earth Sciences IIand - ASTR UN1420 (Lecture) EESC UN1411 Earth: Origin, Evolution, and Galaxies and Cosmology - Processes, Future: Lectures ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets EESC V1412 Introduction- Earth Sciences II-: Lectureand - ASTR BC1754 (Lecture) Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology EEEB and Stars, Galaxies, and EEEB UN1001 Biodiversity Cosmology EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution ASTR UN1403 Earth, Moon and Planets EEEB UN1011 Behavioral Biology of the Living - ASTR UN1836 (Lecture) Primates and Stars and Atoms Recommended Sequences: ASTR BC1753 Life in the Universe - ASTR UN1404 and Stars, Galaxies and EEEB UN1001 Biodiversity Cosmology (Lecture) - EEEB UN3087 and Conservation Biology ASTR BC1753 Life in the Universe EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution - ASTR BC1754 and Stars, Galaxies, and - EEEB UN1011 and Behavioral Biology of the Cosmology Living Primates ELEN Biology BIOL Electrical Engineering BIOL C1002 Theory and Practice of Science: ELEN E1101 The digital information age PHIL Biology Philosophy BIOL W1015 Molecular Biology and Evolution for PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Nonscientists PHIL W4431 (Introduction to Set Theory) BIOL UN1130 Genes and Development PHIL GU4424 Modal Logic Computer Science COMS Physics PHYS COMS W1001 Introduction to Information PHYS C1001 Physics for Poets Science PHYS C1002 Physics for Poets EAEE Earth and Environmental Engineering PHYS UN1018 Weapons of Mass Destruction EAEE E2100 A better planet by design (formerly EESC W3018) ((previously offered as EAEE Recommended Sequence: E1100)) EESC PHYS C1001 Physics for Poets Earth and Environmental Sciences - PHYS C1002 and Physics for Poets EESC UN1001 Dinosaurs and the History of Life: Psychology PSYC *** Lectures and Lab PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology EESC UN1003 Climate and Society: Case Studies PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior EESC UN1011 Earth: Origin, Evolution, Select one of the following: Processes, Future PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology EESC V1012 Introduction to Earth Science II - PSYC UN1010 and Mind, Brain and Behavior EESC UN1030 Oceanography PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology (or any EESC UN1053 Planet Earth PSYC course numbered 22xx or EESC UN1201 Environmental Risks and Disasters 24xx) EESC UN1401 Dinosaurs and the History of Life: Recommended Sequence: Lectures

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PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science - PSYC UN1010 and Mind, Brain and Behavior and Programming in MATLAB PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology (or any COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to PSYC course numbered 22xx or Computer Science 24xx) COMS W1009 (Honors Intro Computer Science- Science SCNC JAVA) SCNC W1800 Any 3-credit course numbered 3000 or higher Statistics STAT Computing Science - Philosophy (CSPH) STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics CSPH G4801 Mathematical Logic I 1100 ( This course "A Better Planet CSPH G4802 Math Logic II: Incompletness by Design" was offered in spring Earth and Environmental Sciences EESC 2014) EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate System * Note: Students electing to take Earth: Origin, Evolution, EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: Processes, Future (EESC UN1011) and (EESC V1012) as a The Solid Earth System sequence may begin the sequence with either course. EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: ** Note: Students electing to take Earth: Origin, Evolution, The Life System Processes, Future: Lectures (EESC UN1411) and Any 3-credit course numbered 3000 or higher (EESC V1412) as a sequence may begin the sequence with Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology EEEB either course. EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: *** Note: 2600, 3600 and 4,600-level psychology courses may Elements to Organisms not be used to fulfill the science requirement. EEEB UN2002 Environmental Biology II: ****Note: The Science of Psychology (PSYC UN1001) or Organisms to the Biosphere Mind, Brain and Behavior (PSYC UN1010) must be taken EEEB UN3087 Conservation Biology as a prerequisite to any psychology course numbered 22xx Any 3-credit course numbered 3000 or higher. or 24xx. Mathematics MATH Any 3-credit course numbered 1100 or higher Additional Courses Approved for the Physics PHYS Science Requirement PHYS UN1201/F1201/ General Physics I Most of the following courses have required prerequisites and/ V1201/W1201 or require instructor approval. Prerequisite and instructor PHYS UN1202/F1202/ General Physics II approval requirements can be found in the course descriptions V1202/W1202 for each course or on the department website. PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and Thermodynamics ASTR Astronomy PHYS UN1402/C1402 Introduction To Electricity, Any 3-credit course numbered 2000 or higher Magnetism, and Optics BIOL Biology PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and Any 3-credit course numbered 2000 or higher Quantum Waves Chemistry CHEM PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Relativity CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) PHYS UN1602/W1602 Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Any 3-credit course numbered 2000 or higher CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry PSYC (Lecture) Psychology *;** CHEM BC2001 General Chemistry I Any 3-credit course numbered 32xx, 34xx, 42xx, or 44xx STAT CHEM BC2002 General Chemistry II Statistics CHEM UN2507 Intensive General Chemistry Any 3-credit course except STAT C3997/W3997 Laboratory * Note: 2600, 3600 and 4600-level psychology courses may Any 3-credit course numbered 3000 or higher not be used to fulfill the science requirement. Computer Science COMS ** Note: These courses may serve as a second term of a COMS W1003 (Intro-Computer Science/ Programming in C) recommended sequence starting with Mind, Brain and Behavior (PSYC UN1010) or The Science of Psychology COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java (PSYC UN1001); see above.

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Special Summer Program been granted. Advanced Placement credit may not be used to fulfill distribution requirements. Students cannot receive points The following special program fulfills two of the three terms of for previous courses in which the content has been substantially the science requirement. duplicated, at Columbia or elsewhere. Center for Environmental Research and Within the first term of study, a student must satisfy Conversation [CERC] preliminary requirements in English composition and • Summer Ecosystem Experience for Undergraduates (SEE- mathematics either by passing placement tests or by completing U) (http://eices.columbia.edu/education-training/see-u): designated courses. Students must take all placement tests locations change yearly. Check with the center in the spring during the first term of study, and the writing requirement semester for details. must be begun upon matriculation. In consultation with an advisor, a student may postpone satisfying the math requirement by one additional semester. Cultural Diversity Some of the distribution requirements can be met with the appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) scores. For specifics, Pre-Summer 2012 students should consult the AP Credit page (p. 381) for The GS cultural diversity requirement is intended to ensure specific details about subject test areas, scores, advanced credit, that students are exposed to cultures other than their own and placement status. and expand upon the ways they view the world. To that end, Contact: students are required to take at least one course outside their own ethnic or cultural framework that focuses on a culture, For further information or clarification about advanced society, literature, or language of a nation or region that, as a placement and credit, students should consult with their general principle, is located outside the United States, Canada, assigned academic advisor. or Europe. Columbia offers an excellent range of courses that focus on Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Composition: Logic and various regions of Asia. Courses that focus on Native American Rhetoric history or culture may also fulfill the requirement. A course meeting a major requirement or another core requirement may The Undergraduate Writing Program evaluates placement simultaneously fulfill the cultural diversity requirement. essays and composition transfer credit for all new students and determines English composition (Logic and Rhetoric) courses to be taken. Students whose first language is not English must obtain a Level 10 in ALP’s Level 10 Qualifying Exam before Distribution they will be allowed to take the Composition Placement Test offered by the Undergraduate Writing Program. If placed Requirements into English GS1004 — Introduction to Logic and Rhetoric Before 2003 or English GS1007 — Logic and Rhetoric, a student must take that course during the first term. English GS1007 is a Note: prerequisite for all literature courses. The following distribution requirements apply to students Mathematics who matriculated to the School of General Studies before Fall 2003. New students matriculating after Fall 2003 should Before attending Columbia, the mathematics requirement can consult either the Pre-Summer 2012 Core Requirements page be satisfied two ways: with transfer credit for a college level (p. 27) or the Core Requirements page (p. 13). course in pre-calculus or above, or with minimum test scores of 560 on the SAT or 23 on the ACT. Bachelor’s degree candidates must satisfy the distribution requirements outlined in this section. Only courses of If a student does not fit into these categories, the General three or more points taken for a letter grade can fulfill core Studies Math Placement Test must be taken within the requirements. first semester at Columbia. This test is administered by the Academic Resource Center, and may be taken only once. Courses counted toward distribution requirements do not count toward the major and must be outside the major A passing score satisfies the requirement. An intermediate department, except for the cultural diversity requirement and score places students into a 2-point intermediate algebra course the science requirement. Students can count two appropriate (Math GS1001). Students who receive a low score or do not science courses in the major toward the science requirement. pass the Math Placement Test must consult their GS academic advisor to determine appropriate coursework. A student is not Courses may not be repeated for points, nor may course points be earned in subjects for which Advanced Placement credit has

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permitted to enroll in science courses until the requirement has • Architecture been fulfilled in one of the above-mentioned ways. • Art History and Archaeology Contact: • Classics • Comparative Literature and Society For information about specific test dates and times, call the • English and Comparative Literature Academic Resource Center at (212) 854-4097. • French and Romance Philology (3000 level and above) Foreign Language • Film Studies • Germanic Languages and Literatures (3000 level and above) The foreign language requirement can be satisfied by any one of the following methods: • History • Italian (3000 level and above) 1. Demonstrating competence through the appropriate • Music score on either the SAT II Subject test (consult relevant • Philosophy (except GS1401, UN3411) department) or the Advanced Placement test. • Religion 2. Completing the fourth term of a language sequence. (Greek and Latin are exceptions.) • Slavic Languages (3000 level and above) 3. Taking a departmental placement test within the first year • Spanish and Portuguese (3000 level and above) or before the completion of 64 credits, whichever comes first. Social Science* 4. Completing secondary school in another country in a To satisfy the social science requirement, a student must language other than English. successfully complete two courses outside the major department, chosen from the following departments: Literature • Anthropology (except UN1010, UN1011, UN3940, Students are required to take two literature courses to fulfill UN3970, GU4147–GU4148) their distribution requirements. At least one of these two • Economics (except UN3412, UN4414, UN4415) courses must be taken at Columbia. In addition to the rich • Political Science variety of courses in the English department, students may choose from among many literature courses offered through • Psychology (at the 2600 level) different departments or a designated GS Colloquium. • Sociology (except UN1205, UN3211, UN3212) Literature courses in languages other than English may also * count toward this requirement. Interdisciplinary majors (African-American Studies, American Studies, East Asian Languages & Cultures, Music and Art Middle East & Asian Languages & Cultures, and Women's & Gender Studies) offer courses in both humanities and To satisfy the music and art requirement, a student must social sciences categories. successfully complete the following courses:

Select one of the following: Science HUMA UN1123 Masterpieces of Western Music To fulfill the science requirement, a student must successfully AHMM V3320 complete three courses at the 1000 level or above from the AHMM UN3321 Introduction To the Musics of list of following departments, two of which must be chosen India and West Asia from the same department. (Students in certain majors can Select one of the following: count two science courses in the major towards the science HUMA UN1121 Masterpieces of Western Art requirement.) AHUM V3340 Art In China, Japan, and Korea • Anthropology (UN1010, UN1011, UN3940, UN3970, AHUM V3342 Masterpieces of Indian Art and GU4147–GU4148) Architecture • Astronomy AHUM V3343 Masterpieces of Islamic Art and Architecture • Biological Sciences • Chemistry Humanities • Computer Science Students must fulfill a humanities requirement by successfully • Earth and Environmental Sciences completing two courses outside the major department, chosen • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology from the following departments: • Economics (UN3412, GU4414, GU4415) • Archaeology • History and Philosophy of Science (UN3201)

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• Mathematics Students may also link to department websites to • Philosophy (GS1401, UN3411) obtain additional information. It is recommended that • Physics students also attend a department open house to obtain more information about the major from faculty and students in • Psychology (UN1001, UN1010; all courses at the 1400, the major department. Major open houses are usually held 2200, or 2400 level; all courses at the 3200, 3400, 4200, in the spring term and are publicized through the DOS and 4400 level with the approval of the departmental News & Announcements newsletter. Many departments also representative; Biology–Psychology UN3450) have informational handouts for potential majors in their • Sociology (UN1205, UN3211, UN3212) departmental offices. Certain majors require an application • Statistics process and approval by the department. Note: Students eligible to declare a major may do so online in either October or March. Fulfilling the math requirement is a prerequisite for all sciences. No Barnard Psychology or Earth and Environmental Science Students are expected to meet the requirements for the major courses can count towards the science requirement. that are in place at the time they declare their majors. Students who do not complete the major requirements within five years Cultural Diversity of their major declarations may be expected to comply with any The distribution requirement to fulfill the cultural diversity new requirements that have been subsequently established. category includes at least one term of study of a culture, society, The following rules pertain to all majors; exceptions to any of literature, or language of a nation or region that, as a general these rules are noted by individual departments on their official principle, is located outside the United States, Canada, or websites: Europe. The course must focus primarily on Asia, Africa, or Latin America. A course meeting a major requirement or 1. No course with a grade of D will be credited toward the another distribution requirement may simultaneously meet the major. cultural diversity requirement. 2. No course with the mark of P (Pass) will count toward the major. 3. No more than two courses may overlap with GS core The Major requirements. Concentrations (p. 37) | Transfer Credit Toward 4. Students must check with departments for permission the Major (p. 38) | Double Majors (p. 38) to count summer session classes and courses taken while studying abroad toward the major. Policies Governing Majors 5. No more than 12 transfer credits may count toward the and Concentrations major (some departments have a different limit). In addition to the Core, all GS students must fulfill the 6. Students must submit all required paperwork relevant to requirements for a major to qualify for a bachelor's degree from petitioning major departments for transfer credit toward Columbia. The purpose of a major is to provide students with the major in the same semester in which the major is an opportunity to delve deeply into the study of a particular declared; failure to meet this deadline may result in the loss subject, developing expertise and critical thinking through of eligibility to transfer credit toward the major. sustained and advanced work. Students may declare their 7. At least 18 points of coursework toward the major must be respective majors as early as their first semester at GS provided taken at Columbia. they have completed at least 45 points toward the degree, with at least 12 points in progress at GS. Majors are noted on the Concentrations Columbia transcript. Concentrations are optional and provide students with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of a secondary Students should consider various options and become familiar field of study in addition to the major. Most departments and with the requirements for a particular major before filing a programs offer a concentration. Some programs offer only a major declaration. In most cases, students should have begun concentration. See Major Fields of Study for more information coursework in the discipline before declaring the major. Faculty about concentrations and requirements. members are often excellent resources for discussing possible majors. Many departments sponsor open houses for potential Choosing a Concentration majors during the academic year. Courses counted toward a departmental concentration For information about specific majors and their requirements, may simultaneously fulfill core requirements as long as the see Major Fields of Study. total number of overlapping classes from the major and/or concentration counted to the core does not exceed two. (Since

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the premedical concentration is not considered a departmental may not, for example, major in both Political Science and concentration, it is exempt from this policy.) Economics-Political Science. Students interested in choosing a concentration in addition to Double Counting a major must do so before completing 80 points toward the degree and must have a minimum GPA of 3.2. In order for a Students who declare two programs may, in some cases, concentration to appear on the Columbia transcript, students overlap requirements for the two programs. There are three must file paperwork with their GS advisor. scenarios in which students may double-count program requirements, and students may take advantage of any or all of Transfer Credit Toward the these scenarios: Major and Concentration • If two programs both require the same coursework to The director of undergraduate studies (DUS) in each teach fundamental skills needed for the field, those department is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved courses may be applied to both programs; specifically: (1) transfer credits toward the major; some departments have elementary and intermediate foreign language courses, a different limit. The limit on transfer credits toward (2) the calculus sequence (I through IV, or Honors A and a concentration is six. Students must check individual B), (3) introductory courses in Statistics (STAT UN1101 department policies concerning transfer credits. Credits from or 1201), and (4) the introductory course in computer other institutions of higher education do not automatically programming (COMS W1004). transfer—and in some cases are not approved—toward the • Students may also apply a maximum of two courses to Columbia major or concentration, although they may count as both programs, if each course is already approved toward electives or core requirements. the fulfillment of the student’s two declared programs. Offering departments, institutes, or centers may choose to It is the student's responsibility to discuss with the DUS restrict the double-counting of particular courses, and such the possibility of counting transfer credits toward the major restrictions cannot be appealed. or concentration and to provide the department with any • As with students with one declared program, the maximum materials needed in order to make a decision about transfer number of courses students with two declared credits. When reviewing transfer credits the DUS needs copies programs may overlap to the Core is two. Students may of official transcripts from the other institutions (supplied by not overlap core courses with both of their programs (triple- the GS Dean of Students Office) and often the syllabus for the counting). course in question (supplied by the student). Note: Students must submit all required paperwork relevant to petitioning major departments for transfer credit toward Declaring a Major the major or concentration in the same semester in which the major or concentration is declared; failure to meet this deadline or Concentration will result in the loss of eligibility for transfer credit toward the major or concentration. Major Declaration Double Majors From anthropology to astronomy, from economics to ethnicity and race studies, Columbia offers over eighty majors across Students should have a strong academic record, and excellent foundational disciplines in the liberal arts. We encourage academic reasons for choosing to declare two programs you to explore the many fields of study in the Arts and (majors and concentrations). Students who wish to pursue two Sciences. Whichever department you choose as your academic programs must declare both programs prior to completing 80 home, you will have the opportunity to develop your critical points toward the degree. Students who wish to declare two thinking, refine your research skills, challenge your intellectual programs must have a minimum GPA of 3.2. presuppositions, and expand your cultural horizons. Students cannot declare two programs owned by the same Beginning the Major Declaration Process (p. 39) offering unit (department, institute, or center). For example, | Criteria for Declaring a Major (p. 39) a student may not declare programs in Russian Language and Exploring Majors and Careers (https:// Culture and in Slavic Studies, both of which are owned by the www.careereducation.columbia.edu/students/undergrad/ Department of Slavic Languages; similarly, a student may not explore) | Policies Governing Major Declaration (p. 39) declare programs in Mathematics and in Applied Mathematics, Using the Online Major Declaration both of which are owned by the Department of Mathematics. System (p. 39) | FAQs (p. 40) All joint majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so that a student

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Beginning the Major concentration, or special concentration in addition to this first selection. Selecting only a concentration will not fulfill the Declaration Process requirements for the bachelor’s degree. GS students may declare a major or concentration online (https://majordec.college.columbia.edu/gs) during the Double Majors following periods. Please refer to the GS Academic Calendar Students should have a strong academic record, and excellent (https://gs.columbia.edu/academic-calendar) for specific dates. academic reasons for choosing to declare two programs • October (majors and concentrations). Students who wish to pursue two programs must declare both programs prior to completing 80 • Mid-February - Mid-March points toward the degree. Students who wish to declare two GS students must fulfill the requirements for a major to receive programs must have a minimum GPA of 3.2. a bachelor’s degree from Columbia, and must formally declare Students cannot declare two programs owned by the same a major program before completing 90 points towards the offering unit (department, institute, or center). For example, degree; concentrations must be declared prior to completing 80 a student may not declare programs in Russian Language points. Ideally students should declare a major after completing and Culture and in Slavic Studies, both of which are owned 45 points of coursework toward the degree. Students who by the Department of Slavic Languages; similarly, a student matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their may not declare programs in Mathematics and in Applied respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have Mathematics, both of which are owned by the Department 12 points in progress. of Mathematics. All joint majors (e.g., Economics-Political Before declaring a major, students should read the information Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so on majors and concentrations on the Degree Fulfillment that a student may not, for example, pursue programs in both (p. 37) page in order to understand the choices and Political Science and Economics-Political Science. policies relevant to these academic programs. Students may also Double Counting wish to consult with GS academic advisors, faculty members, department websites, and the department descriptions on the Students who declare two programs may, in some cases, GS website when deciding on a major. overlap requirements for the two programs. There are three scenarios in which students may double-count program Criteria for Declaring a requirements, and students may take advantage of any or all of Major these scenarios: In order to declare a major during major declaration month, • If two programs both require the same coursework to students must meet the following criteria: teach fundamental skills needed for the field, those courses may be applied to both programs; specifically: (1) • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum elementary and intermediate foreign language courses, of 12 points completed or in progress (2) the calculus sequence (I through IV, or Honors A and • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's B), (3) introductory courses in Statistics (STAT UN1101 degree (including transfer credit) or 1201), and (4) the introductory course in computer • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS programming (COMS W1004). core requirements • Students may also apply a maximum of two courses to Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points both programs, if each course is already approved toward without a major on record will be placed on registration hold the fulfillment of the student’s two declared programs. and may receive an Academic Warning. Additionally, students Offering departments, institutes, or centers may choose to who wish to make any changes to their declared major and/or restrict the double-counting of particular courses. concentration must see their academic advisor. • As with students with one declared program, the maximum number of courses students with two declared Policies Governing Major programs may overlap to the Core is two. Students may not Declaration overlap Core courses with both of their programs (triple- counting). Before using the online major declaration system to declare an academic program, GS students should review the following Using the Online Major academic policies, if applicable: Declaration System Major/Concentration Degree Requirements The online major declaration system (https:// All students must complete at least one major to fulfill majordec.college.columbia.edu/gs) will be available on the first the degree requirements, and may select a second major, day of each major declaration month.

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Students who use the system must declare at least one major • Mathematics (http://www.math.columbia.edu) (410 and are limited to a maximum of two program selections Mathematics Hall) (the second choice of program may either be a major or • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (http:// a concentration). www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas) (401 Knox Hall, Union Theological Seminary) Students will receive an email confirming their academic program and providing information about their department’s • Physics (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/physics) (704 Pupin system for advising new majors. Hall) • Religion (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/religion) (80 Students with questions about declaring a major, Claremont Avenue, Room 103) or who experience any technical difficulties with • Sociology (http://www.sociology.columbia.edu) (501 Knox the online major declaration system, should email Hall, Union Theological Seminary) [email protected]. • Sustainable Development (http://sdev.ei.columbia.edu) Majors Requiring Departmental Approval (The Earth Institute) • Drama and Theatre Arts (http://arts.columbia.edu/ While most majors can be officially declared using the undergraduate-theatre-program) (507 Milbank) online system, the departments listed below require written departmental approval. • Urban Studies (http://www.barnard.edu/urban) (236 Milbank Hall, Barnard College) Students selecting a major from any of the departments listed • Visual Arts (http://arts.columbia.edu/undergraduate-visual- below must print and fill out the GS Major Declaration arts-program) (310 Dodge Hall) Form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms) (also available from the GS Dean of Students Office) and take it Before visiting the departmental advisor, students should to the appropriate department (addresses listed below). Once create a plan of study based upon the major’s prerequisites, departmental approval has been obtained, bring the form to requirements, and course offerings, and bring this plan to the 403 Lewisohn to finalize the major declaration process. meeting with the departmental advisor. • Architecture (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ Frequently Asked Questions archprogram) (500 Diana Center, Barnard College) Can I take courses that may count toward my major prior to • Astronomy (http://www.astro.columbia.edu) (1328 Pupin declaring the major? Hall) • Astrophysics (http://www.astro.columbia.edu) (1328 Pupin In sampling courses across the curriculum, many students end Hall) up taking courses that will count toward their major prior to actually declaring the major. This is a good way to receive an • Biological Sciences (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ introduction to a major and to get a head start on the some of biology) (Last Name A-L: 744 Fairchild Extension; Last the major requirements prior to declaring. However, students Name M-Z: 716 Fairchild Extension) should be aware of the following: • Chemistry (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/chemistry) (340 Havemeyer Hall) 1. Most departments do not allow a student to count toward • Comparative Literature and Society (http:// the major or concentration courses in which the final www.columbia.edu/cu/icls) (Heyman Center) grade earned is a “D” or a “P”. (Exceptions are noted in • Creative Writing (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ departmental guidelines for the major.) writing) (617 Kent Hall) 2. Some Columbia departments have restrictions on the • Dance (http://www.barnard.edu/dance) (204 Barnard number or kind of Barnard courses that will count toward Annex, Barnard College) the Columbia major or concentration. • Earth and Environmental Sciences (http:// 3. Some departments, like Economics, will not count courses eesc.columbia.edu) (557 Schermerhorn Extension) taken out of sequence. • East Asian Languages and Cultures (http:// 4. When in doubt, check the department website. www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac) (Contact Paul J. Anderer, What if I cannot decide among several different options? [email protected]) Students are urged to schedule an advising appointment with • Film Studies (http://arts.columbia.edu) (513 Dodge Hall) their GS advisor to discuss their interests and options. A • Italian (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/italian) (502 student’s advisor can help in thinking about the important Hamilton Hall) questions to consider when choosing a major. Students • Latin American and Iberian Cultures (http:// also encouraged to visit departments, attend Major Open www.columbia.edu/cu/spanish) (101 Casa Hispánica) Houses, review their undergraduate handbook (several departments have these), meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or another faculty member in the

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department, and review the departmental websites. Many courses may count toward the major and satisfy existing departments and programs host open houses for potential departmental requirements. majors during February and March; watch for announcements 4. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require in the twice-weekly GS News and Announcements email or transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether contact a department directly to find out if an open house is transfer credits will count toward the major. Once a student scheduled. has declared the major, the GS Dean of Students Office sends the DUS copies of all the relevant transcripts on file What if I am interested in a concentration? with GS. All GS students must complete a major in order to graduate from GS. Concentrations are optional but, if pursued, must Can courses taken as part of study abroad count toward the be declared. Students who want to declare a concentration major? must do so before completing 80 points of coursework toward Students who are approved for study abroad by GS must the degree. Prior to declaring a concentration, students must receive approval from their major department with respect declare (or have declared) a major and must have a minimum to any courses taken abroad that may be counted toward the GPA of 3.2. In some cases, students who have attempted a major. double major choose, later in the process, to change the second major to a concentration. Can summer term courses count toward the major? Students must make sure that summer term courses at What if I want to pursue a double major? Columbia will count toward the major. This permission comes Students interested in double-majoring should discuss the from the department, not the student’s GS advisor. viability of this with their respective GS advisors. Students may also consider doing a concentration in one area and a major Any other exemptions to the above rules are clearly articulated on in the other. Students who are interested in double-majoring the GS website or on departmental websites. must declare both majors before completing 80 points toward the degree; exceptions to this rule may be made if the student has already made significant progress toward major completion Electives prior to the formal declaration. In addition to the core requirements and the major What happens if I do not declare a major? requirements, many students will meet part of the 124 points Students who do not declare a major by the time they required for the bachelor's degree with elective courses chosen have earned 90 points toward the degree will be placed on from a range of programs and departments. registration hold. Students are encouraged to choose as electives those courses What if I want to change my major or concentration after that will broaden their knowledge base, provide an opportunity one or both have been declared? to acquire or improve certain skills, introduce them to a new Students should schedule an appointment with their GS field of inquiry, or give them access to a unique Columbia advisor to discuss why they want to change their major as well strength or resource. as the new major they are considering. The student and advisor will then complete the necessary paperwork for deleting the Personal interests as well as professional objectives often inform old major and declaring a new one, as this cannot be done the selection of elective courses. online. Students normally are not permitted to declare a new Electives may be taken Pass/D/Fail (p. 386); however, major after earning more than 90 points toward the degree, GS students may only elect the P/D/F option six times, for but for compelling reasons exceptions can be made. Students a total of eighteen points, during their undergraduate career should follow a similar process for changing or dropping a at Columbia and may only choose the P/D/F option in one concentration. course per term. Can any of my transfer credits count toward my major? Professional Courses 1. Each department has the discretion to count up to 12 GS students are permitted only 6 points of professional studies credits in transfer toward the major; some departments coursework toward their GS degrees. Those six points may be have a different limit and may accept a different number of counted in transfer credits or courses taken at Columbia, or a credits. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree combination thereof. “Professional studies” include professional does not mean that this credit will automatically count level courses in law, business, journalism or any of Columbia's toward the major. other professional schools, as well as any comparable courses 2. At least 18 points toward the major must be taken at clearly professional in orientation. Columbia. GS students are not allowed to count professional 3. Students should consult with the Director of courses in any of the professional studies programs offered Undergraduate Studies (DUS) about which transfer through Columbia’s School of Professional Studies toward the

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degree. Undergraduate cross-registration (p. 401) in courses degree program, Columbia University does not offer online offered by Columbia’s graduate and professional schools is courses for credit; therefore, online courses are not eligible restricted and requires special approval. for transfer credit.) • It carries a grade of “C” or higher and is documented by an Any professional course that is listed or cross-listed as an official transcript. undergraduate course in business, public health, international and public affairs, journalism, or within a Columbia Arts and • It is not a “mini” or intersession course (however, Sciences department is excluded from the six-point limit. The coursework completed during a summer session is eligible final decision of whether or not a course is professional rests for transfer credit evaluation). with the GS Committee on Academic Affairs. • The course was not taken after the student matriculated at the School of General Studies. This policy does not apply Physical Education Courses to students enrolled in the Joint Program with the Jewish The Physical Education (P.E.) Department offers a variety Theological Seminary or students enrolled in Columbia- of courses in the areas of aquatics, dance, fitness, martial arts, approved study abroad programs. In exceptional cases, individual and dual “lifetime” sports, team sports, and outdoor as specified in Study Away from Columbia (p. 397), education which are available for academic credit. Since P.E. is students may petition the Dean of Students Office to accept a requirement for undergraduates in Columbia College and the coursework taken at another institution after matriculation. School of Engineering and Applied Science, preference is given to CC and SEAS students when registering for P.E. classes. If The Office of Admissions and the Dean of Students Office space is available, undergraduate General Studies students are determine the award of transfer credit. The Entrance Credit permitted to take courses in the Physical Education academic Report (ECR) and the Core Requirements Checklist specify credit program. The grading in all physical education courses is both the total number of transfer credits awarded and the core Pass/Fail. Students who fulfill the attendance and participation requirements to which those credits may correspond. Both requirement receive a Pass. the ECR and the Core Requirements Checklist are usually contained within the admissions acceptance packet or sent Normally students may take only one P.E. course per semester; separately soon after notification of acceptance. As noted on enrollment in more than one P.E. course per semester requires the ECR at the time of admission, some pending transfer credit the approval of the Director of Physical Education Programs, may require further information such as course descriptions to whom students should submit a petition. GS students may and/or syllabi. count up to two points of Physical Education toward the degree requirements. Coursework Completed at Other Institutions During Deferral Period Students who defer their offers of admissions and subsequently Transfer Credit receive credit for coursework done elsewhere (between the date Transfer Credit Policy of their initial offer of admission and their matriculation at Columbia) may or may not receive Columbia transfer credit for All B.A. candidates are eligible to transfer up to 60 of the 124 that coursework. In all cases, students must notify the Office of points required for graduation. Admitted students may transfer Admissions of their intentions to complete coursework at other credit only from the institutions listed on the application institutions during the deferral period. Failure to do so will for admission at the time the application is submitted to the result in the student not receiving credit for that coursework Office of Admissions. Coursework from institutions not listed but may also result in the review of the student's admission on the application for admission will not be considered for status. The Office of Admission reserves the right to rescind the transfer credit. Transcripts from all institutions previously offer of admission based on the results of this review. attended must be listed on the application form and submitted to the School of General Studies. Failure to report and send Transfer Credit Toward the Major transcripts from all schools previously attended is considered Credits from other institutions of higher education do not academic dishonesty and may result in disciplinary action automatically count toward fulfilling the Columbia major, including rescinding the offer of admissions. In all cases, although they may satisfy core requirements or be counted all transfer credit must be finalized within six months of as electives. Transfer credits toward the major are accepted matriculation. at the department’s discretion and are not always approved. In general, the School grants transfer credit for a course that The Director of Undergraduate Studies in each department satisfies the following criteria: is authorized to accept up to 12 GS-approved transfer credits toward the major. Some departments accept a different transfer • It was taken at an accredited college or university. credit limit; students must check individual department policies • It is an academic class consistent with the General Studies concerning transfer credits. curriculum. (Please note: as part of the undergraduate

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Physical Education Students interested in transferring to other Columbia University divisions should consult the Transfers within While up to 60 transfer credits may be granted, no more than Columbia (p. 398) policy under Academic Policies. two credits of physical education will be accepted in transfer toward the degree. Online Courses Professional Courses As part of the undergraduate degree program Columbia University does not offer online courses for credit; therefore, GS students are permitted only six transfer credits of online courses are not eligible for transfer credit. Courses will professional studies coursework toward their GS degrees. be understood as "online courses" if they are fully transacted Professional studies include both pre-professional and online, with no face-to-face contact with the instructor. professional courses in law, business, or journalism, as well as any other courses clearly professional in orientation. Repeated Courses Any professional course that is listed or cross-listed as an undergraduate course with a Columbia Arts & Sciences Students who have received credit for a course at Columbia department or the schools of business, journalism, public may not receive credit toward the degree for repeating health, or international and public affairs, is excluded from the the course unless the specific course description (http:// six-credit limit. bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/ courses) authorizes such repetition. A course taken at another Non-Degree Coursework college or university may be repeated at Columbia, but transfer credit for that course will be lost. Of the allowed 60 transfer credits, a maximum of 15 credits may transfer from Columbia's School of Professional Studies Advanced Credit by Examination and Special Programs or any other accredited non-degree program. Advanced Placement As determined by Columbia, students who have achieved Other Columbia Divisions satisfactory scores on the College Entrance Examination Board SEAS and Columbia College students considering a transfer tests used in the Advanced Placement Program may be granted to the School of General Studies should meet with their credit or be exempted from certain courses or requirements. class deans to consider the implications of such a transfer. Any credit will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, or students maximum. The following conditions apply: who have been away from CC or SEAS for less than three • The relevant departments must approve the use of these years, must have the support of their academic deans before examinations. applying for admission to the School of General Studies; transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not • Credit so earned is not granted until a student has be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant demonstrated a capacity to do satisfactory advanced work in school dean. The appropriate academic dean from CC or the overall program. SEAS should consult with the GS dean of admissions in cases • Credit awarded under the Advanced Placement Program where the student is returning after a break of less than three does not constitute part of the 64 points earned at years. In cases where the student has been away from CC or Columbia required for the GS degree. SEAS for more than three years, express support from the CC/ Specific details about subject test areas, scores, advanced credit, SEAS academic dean is not required, but may be helpful in and placement status can be found under Advanced Placement the admission process. In all cases, applicants to the School Credit (p. 381). of General Studies must have a break of at least one academic year to be eligible to apply for admission, or have compelling International Baccalaureate personal or professional reasons to attend on a part-time basis. International Baccalaureate (IB) exams are offered at both the Students transferring from another division of Columbia Higher and Subsidiary levels. The School of General Studies University (Columbia College, Barnard College, or the Fu awards transfer credit only for exams taken at the Higher level. Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) may No transfer credit is awarded for the "Theory of Knowledge" receive up to 94 points in transfer credit toward Columbia GS exam. degree coursework. In all cases, students must take a minimum of 64 points at Columbia. Students receive the equivalent of one year of credit (usually 6 points) for any Higher level exam on which they receive a 6 or For information about taking courses in another division of the 7. Any credit will be considered part of the 60-credit transfer University while matriculated at the School of General Studies, maximum. The following conditions apply: see Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools (p. 401). • The relevant departments must approve the use of these examinations.

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• Credit so earned is not granted until a student has • Dance demonstrated a capacity to do satisfactory advanced work in • Data Science the overall program. • Drama and Theatre Arts • Credit awarded for International Baccalaureate Exams does • Earth Science not constitute part of the 64 points earned at Columbia • East Asian Studies required for the GS degree. • Economics Contact Information • Economics-Mathematics Applicants seeking further information or clarification about • Economics-Philosophy advanced placement and credit should contact the Admissions • Economics-Political Science Office at 212-854-2772. Students who have matriculated at GS • Economics-Statistics should consult their GS advisor. • Education* • English • Environmental Biology Majors and • Environmental Chemistry Concentrations • Environmental Science • Ethnicity and Race Studies Columbia University School of General Studies offers the following majors and concentrations. Students at GS must • Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species complete a major to receive a bachelor’s degree. • Film and Media Studies • Financial Economics Concentrations • French Students may also wish to pursue a concentration, which is • French and Francophone Studies optional and provides students the opportunity to develop • German Literature and Cultural History in-depth knowledge in a secondary field. Most academic • Hispanic Studies departments offer both a major and a concentration. • History A few areas of study, which are marked with an *, are • History and Theory of Architecture offered exclusively as concentrations. • Human Rights • African-American Studies • Information Science • American Studies • Italian • Ancient Studies • Jazz Studies* • Anthropology • Jewish Studies* • Applied Mathematics • Latin American and Caribbean Studies • Archaeology • Linguistics* • Architecture • Mathematics • Art History • Mathematics-Statistics • Art History and Visual Arts • Medieval and Renaissance Studies* • Astronomy • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies • Astrophysics • Modern Greek Studies* • Biochemistry • Music • Biology • Neuroscience and Behavior • Biophysics • Philosophy • Business Management* • Physics • Chemical Physics • Political Science • Chemistry • Political Science-Statistics • Classics • Portuguese Studies* • Comparative Literature and Society • Psychology • Computer Science • Regional Studies • Computer Science-Mathematics • Religion • Creative Writing • Russian Language and Culture

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• Russian Literature and Culture (p. 37) page in order to understand the choices and • Slavic Studies policies relevant to these academic programs. Students may also • Sociology wish to consult with GS academic advisors, faculty members, department websites, and the department descriptions on the • Statistics GS website when deciding on a major. • Sustainable Development • Urban Studies Criteria for Declaring a • Visual Arts Major • Women's and Gender Studies In order to declare a major during major declaration month, • Yiddish Studies students must meet the following criteria: • Enrollment in at least one semester at GS with a minimum Declaring a Major of 12 points completed or in progress • Completion of at least 45 points toward the bachelor's or Concentration degree (including transfer credit) • Regular and satisfactory progress toward fulfilling the GS Major Declaration core requirements From anthropology to astronomy, from economics to ethnicity Students who have completed 90 or more cumulative points and race studies, Columbia offers over eighty majors across without a major on record will be placed on registration hold foundational disciplines in the liberal arts. We encourage and may receive an Academic Warning. Additionally, students you to explore the many fields of study in the Arts and who wish to make any changes to their declared major and/or Sciences. Whichever department you choose as your academic concentration must see their academic advisor. home, you will have the opportunity to develop your critical thinking, refine your research skills, challenge your intellectual Policies Governing Major presuppositions, and expand your cultural horizons. Declaration Beginning the Major Declaration Process (p. 39) Before using the online major declaration system to declare an | Criteria for Declaring a Major (p. 39) academic program, GS students should review the following Exploring Majors and Careers (https:// academic policies, if applicable: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/students/undergrad/ explore) | Policies Governing Major Declaration (p. 39) Major/Concentration Degree Requirements Using the Online Major Declaration All students must complete at least one major to fulfill System (p. 39) | FAQs (p. 40) the degree requirements, and may select a second major, concentration, or special concentration in addition to this first Beginning the Major selection. Selecting only a concentration will not fulfill the Declaration Process requirements for the bachelor’s degree. GS students may declare a major or concentration online Double Majors (https://majordec.college.columbia.edu/gs) during the following periods. Please refer to the GS Academic Calendar Students should have a strong academic record, and excellent (https://gs.columbia.edu/academic-calendar) for specific dates. academic reasons for choosing to declare two programs (majors and concentrations). Students who wish to pursue two • October programs must declare both programs prior to completing 80 • Mid-February - Mid-March points toward the degree. Students who wish to declare two programs must have a minimum GPA of 3.2. GS students must fulfill the requirements for a major to receive a bachelor’s degree from Columbia, and must formally declare Students cannot declare two programs owned by the same a major program before completing 90 points towards the offering unit (department, institute, or center). For example, degree; concentrations must be declared prior to completing 80 a student may not declare programs in Russian Language points. Ideally students should declare a major after completing and Culture and in Slavic Studies, both of which are owned 45 points of coursework toward the degree. Students who by the Department of Slavic Languages; similarly, a student matriculate with at least 45 transfer credits may declare their may not declare programs in Mathematics and in Applied respective majors in their first term at GS as long as they have Mathematics, both of which are owned by the Department 12 points in progress. of Mathematics. All joint majors (e.g., Economics-Political Science) will be considered as owned by both offering units, so Before declaring a major, students should read the information on majors and concentrations on the Degree Fulfillment

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that a student may not, for example, pursue programs in both available from the GS Dean of Students Office) and take it Political Science and Economics-Political Science. to the appropriate department (addresses listed below). Once departmental approval has been obtained, bring the form to Double Counting 403 Lewisohn to finalize the major declaration process. Students who declare two programs may, in some cases, • Architecture (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ overlap requirements for the two programs. There are three archprogram) (500 Diana Center, Barnard College) scenarios in which students may double-count program • Astronomy (http://www.astro.columbia.edu) (1328 Pupin requirements, and students may take advantage of any or all of Hall) these scenarios: • Astrophysics (http://www.astro.columbia.edu) (1328 Pupin • If two programs both require the same coursework to Hall) teach fundamental skills needed for the field, those • Biological Sciences (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ courses may be applied to both programs; specifically: (1) biology) (Last Name A-L: 744 Fairchild Extension; Last elementary and intermediate foreign language courses, Name M-Z: 716 Fairchild Extension) (2) the calculus sequence (I through IV, or Honors A and • Chemistry (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/chemistry) (340 B), (3) introductory courses in Statistics (STAT UN1101 Havemeyer Hall) or 1201), and (4) the introductory course in computer • Comparative Literature and Society (http:// programming (COMS W1004). www.columbia.edu/cu/icls) (Heyman Center) • Students may also apply a maximum of two courses to • Creative Writing (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ both programs, if each course is already approved toward writing) (617 Kent Hall) the fulfillment of the student’s two declared programs. Offering departments, institutes, or centers may choose to • Dance (http://www.barnard.edu/dance) (204 Barnard restrict the double-counting of particular courses. Annex, Barnard College) • As with students with one declared program, the maximum • Earth and Environmental Sciences (http:// number of courses students with two declared eesc.columbia.edu) (557 Schermerhorn Extension) programs may overlap to the Core is two. Students may not • East Asian Languages and Cultures (http:// overlap Core courses with both of their programs (triple- www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac) (Contact Paul J. Anderer, counting). [email protected]) • Film Studies (http://arts.columbia.edu) (513 Dodge Hall) Using the Online Major • Italian (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/italian) (502 Declaration System Hamilton Hall) The online major declaration system (https:// • Latin American and Iberian Cultures (http:// majordec.college.columbia.edu/gs) will be available on the first www.columbia.edu/cu/spanish) (101 Casa Hispánica) day of each major declaration month. • Mathematics (http://www.math.columbia.edu) (410 Mathematics Hall) Students who use the system must declare at least one major • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (http:// and are limited to a maximum of two program selections www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas) (401 Knox Hall, Union (the second choice of program may either be a major or Theological Seminary) a concentration). • Physics (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/physics) (704 Pupin Students will receive an email confirming their academic Hall) program and providing information about their department’s • Religion (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/religion) (80 system for advising new majors. Claremont Avenue, Room 103) • Sociology (http://www.sociology.columbia.edu) (501 Knox Students with questions about declaring a major, Hall, Union Theological Seminary) or who experience any technical difficulties with the online major declaration system, should email • Sustainable Development (http://sdev.ei.columbia.edu) [email protected]. (The Earth Institute) • Drama and Theatre Arts (http://arts.columbia.edu/ Majors Requiring Departmental Approval undergraduate-theatre-program) (507 Milbank) While most majors can be officially declared using the • Urban Studies (http://www.barnard.edu/urban) (236 online system, the departments listed below require written Milbank Hall, Barnard College) departmental approval. • Visual Arts (http://arts.columbia.edu/undergraduate-visual- arts-program) (310 Dodge Hall) Students selecting a major from any of the departments listed below must print and fill out the GS Major Declaration Before visiting the departmental advisor, students should Form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms) (also create a plan of study based upon the major’s prerequisites,

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requirements, and course offerings, and bring this plan to the must declare both majors before completing 80 points toward meeting with the departmental advisor. the degree; exceptions to this rule may be made if the student has already made significant progress toward major completion Frequently Asked Questions prior to the formal declaration. Can I take courses that may count toward my major prior to What happens if I do not declare a major? declaring the major? Students who do not declare a major by the time they In sampling courses across the curriculum, many students end have earned 90 points toward the degree will be placed on up taking courses that will count toward their major prior to registration hold. actually declaring the major. This is a good way to receive an What if I want to change my major or concentration after introduction to a major and to get a head start on the some of one or both have been declared? the major requirements prior to declaring. However, students Students should schedule an appointment with their GS should be aware of the following: advisor to discuss why they want to change their major as well 1. Most departments do not allow a student to count toward as the new major they are considering. The student and advisor the major or concentration courses in which the final will then complete the necessary paperwork for deleting the grade earned is a “D” or a “P”. (Exceptions are noted in old major and declaring a new one, as this cannot be done departmental guidelines for the major.) online. Students normally are not permitted to declare a new major after earning more than 90 points toward the degree, 2. Some Columbia departments have restrictions on the but for compelling reasons exceptions can be made. Students number or kind of Barnard courses that will count toward should follow a similar process for changing or dropping a the Columbia major or concentration. concentration. 3. Some departments, like Economics, will not count courses taken out of sequence. Can any of my transfer credits count toward my major? 4. When in doubt, check the department website. 1. Each department has the discretion to count up to 12 What if I cannot decide among several different options? credits in transfer toward the major; some departments Students are urged to schedule an advising appointment with have a different limit and may accept a different number of their GS advisor to discuss their interests and options. A credits. Approval by GS of transfer credit toward the degree student’s advisor can help in thinking about the important does not mean that this credit will automatically count questions to consider when choosing a major. Students toward the major. also encouraged to visit departments, attend Major Open 2. At least 18 points toward the major must be taken at Houses, review their undergraduate handbook (several Columbia. departments have these), meet with the Director of 3. Students should consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or another faculty member in the Undergraduate Studies (DUS) about which transfer department, and review the departmental websites. Many courses may count toward the major and satisfy existing departments and programs host open houses for potential departmental requirements. majors during February and March; watch for announcements 4. Directors of Undergraduate Studies usually require in the twice-weekly GS News and Announcements email or transcripts and syllabi to make decisions about whether contact a department directly to find out if an open house is transfer credits will count toward the major. Once a student scheduled. has declared the major, the GS Dean of Students Office What if I am interested in a concentration? sends the DUS copies of all the relevant transcripts on file All GS students must complete a major in order to graduate with GS. from GS. Concentrations are optional but, if pursued, must Can courses taken as part of study abroad count toward the be declared. Students who want to declare a concentration major? must do so before completing 80 points of coursework toward Students who are approved for study abroad by GS must the degree. Prior to declaring a concentration, students must receive approval from their major department with respect declare (or have declared) a major and must have a minimum to any courses taken abroad that may be counted toward the GPA of 3.2. In some cases, students who have attempted a major. double major choose, later in the process, to change the second major to a concentration. Can summer term courses count toward the major? Students must make sure that summer term courses at What if I want to pursue a double major? Columbia will count toward the major. This permission comes Students interested in double-majoring should discuss the from the department, not the student’s GS advisor. viability of this with their respective GS advisors. Students may also consider doing a concentration in one area and a major Any other exemptions to the above rules are clearly articulated on in the other. Students who are interested in double-majoring the GS website or on departmental websites.

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2. Minimum GPA of 3.6 in the major; 3. Completion of senior thesis—due to the director of African-American undergraduate studies on the first Monday in April. Studies A successful thesis for departmental honors must be selected Institute for Research in African-American Studies: 758 as the most outstanding paper of all papers reviewed by the Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-7080 thesis committee in a particular year. The Thesis Evaluation http://iraas.columbia.edu/ Committee is comprised of department faculty and led by the director of undergraduate studies. The thesis should be of Director of the Institute for Research in African- superior quality, clearly demonstrating originality and excellent American Studies: Prof. Farah J. Griffin; 758 Schermerhorn scholarship, as determined by the committee. Normally no Extension; 212-854-7080; [email protected] more than 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Josef Sorett; 758 Schermerhorn Extension 212-851-4141; [email protected] The African-American Studies Assistant Director: Shawn Mendoza; 758 Schermerhorn Thesis Extension; 212-854-8789; [email protected] Although the senior thesis is a prerequisite for consideration Administrative Assistant: Sharon Harris; 758 Schermerhorn for departmental honors, all African-American studies majors Extension; 212-854-7080; [email protected] are strongly encouraged to consider undertaking thesis work even if they are ineligible or do not wish to be considered for The Institute for Research in African-American Studies was departmental honors. The senior thesis gives undergraduate established at Columbia in 1993, expanding the University’s majors the opportunity to engage in rigorous, independent, and commitment to this field of study. The African-American original research on a specific topic of their choosing, the result studies curriculum explores the historical, cultural, social, and of which is a paper of 35-60 pages in length. intellectual contours of the development of people of African descent. The curriculum enables students to master the basic The senior thesis must be written under the supervision of foundations of interdisciplinary knowledge in the humanities at least one faculty member. Should the thesis writer elect to and social sciences in the black American, Caribbean, and sub- have more than one thesis adviser (either from the outset or Saharan experience. added on during the early stages of research), these faculty in the aggregate comprise the Thesis Committee, of which one Courses examine the cultural character of the African diaspora; faculty member must be designated chair. In either case, it is its social institutions and political movements; its diversity incumbent upon the thesis writer to establish with the thesis in thought, belief systems, and spiritual expressions; and the chair and committee a reasonable schedule of deadlines for factors behind the continuing burden of racial inequality. submission of outlines, chapters, bibliographies, drafts, etc. During their junior and senior years of study, students focus their research within a specific discipline or regional study In many cases, thesis writers may find that the most optimal relevant to the African diaspora. way in which to complete a thesis is to formally enroll in an AFAS independent study course with their thesis adviser as the Students should consider a major in African-American studies instructor. All students interested in writing a thesis should if they are interested in careers where strong liberal arts notify the director of undergraduate studies and submit preparation is needed, such as fields in the business, social the name of the faculty adviser ideally by October 1, but service, or government sectors. Depending on one’s area of certainly no later than the end of the fall semester. In close focus within the major, the African-American studies program consultation with the thesis adviser, students develop a viable can also prepare individuals for career fields like journalism, topic, schedule of meetings, bibliography, and timeline for politics, public relations, and other lines of work that involve completion (including schedule of drafts and outlines). investigative skills and working with diverse groups. A major in African-American studies can also train students in graduate Senior Faculty research skills and methods, such as archival research, and is • Robert Gooding-Williams (Philosophy) very useful for individuals who are considering an advanced graduate degree such as the Ph.D. • Steven Gregory (Anthropology) • Farah J. Griffin (English and Comparative Literature) Departmental Honors • Samuel K. Roberts (History) The requirements for departmental honors in African- • Josef Sorett (Religion) American studies are as follows: • Sudhir A. Venkatesh (Sociology) 1. All requirements for major must be completed by graduation date;

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Junior Faculty AFAS UN1001 Introduction to African-American Studies • Kevin Fellezs (Music) AFAS UN3936 Black Intellectuals Seminar • Frank Guridy ( History) A new course "Major Debates in African-American Studies" will replace this course in 2018-2019 Research Fellows One senior research seminar • Marcellus Blount (English and Comparative Literature) A minimum of four courses in the governed electives • Fredrick C. Harris (Political Science) category, which provides an interdisciplinary background in • Carl Hart (Psychology) the field of African-American studies. Such electives must be drawn from at least three different departments. Of these, • Obery Hendricks ( Religion/African-American Studies) one must be a literature course; one must be a history course; • Kellie E. Jones (Art History and Archaeology) and one must focus primarily on cultures and societies • Natasha Lightfoot (History) located in Africa or within the African diaspora outside of • Mignon Moore(sociology-Barnard) the United States, such as the Caribbean or Latin America. Five courses must be taken within a designated area of study, • David Scott ( Anthropology) preferably within a distinct discipline (e.g., anthropology, • Mabel Wilson (Architecture, Planning and Preservation) English, sociology, political science, history). Students may also select their five courses within a distinct regional or Affiliated Faculty geographical area within the African diaspora (e.g., sub- • Vanessa Agard-Jones (Anthropology) Saharan Africa). One of these five courses must be a seminar. • Belinda Archibong (Economics) • Christopher Brown (History) Concentration in African- • Maguette Camara (Dance, Barnard) American Studies • Tina Campt (Africana & Womens Studies , Barnard College) Please note that as of December 2017 Concentration Requirements have changed. Please consult with the • Mamadou Diouf (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and department if there are any questions. A minimum of 19 points African Studies) is required for the concentration. All students must take the • Ann Douglas (English and Comparative Literature) introductory course, AFAS UN1001 Introduction to African- • Barbara Fields (History) American Studies. Within the governed elective category, a • Eric Foner (History) minimum of 9 points must be taken. Of these, one course • Saidiya Hartman (English and Comparative Literature) must be selected from the humanities; one course must be • Ousmane Kane (School of International and Public Affairs) in the social sciences; and one must focus primarily on non- U.S. cultures and societies within the African diaspora and • Rashid Khalidid (History) sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, a minimum of 12 points • George E. Lewis (Music) must be acquired from courses within a designated area of • Mahmood Mamdani (Anthropology) study, such as a specific discipline or a regional area (e.g., • Gregory Mann (History) Africa). One of the courses taken to fulfill either the governed • Alondra Nelson (Sociology; Women's and Gender Studies) electives category or the designated area of study category must • Gary Okihiro (School of International and Public Affairs) be either AFAS UN3936 Black Intellectuals Seminar (This course will be replace by "Major Debates in African-American • Robert O'Meally (English and Comparative Literature) Studies" in 2018-2019 ) or a research seminar. • David Scott (Anthropology) • Susan Strum (Law School) Major in African-American American Studies Studies Program Office: 319-321 Hamilton; 212-854-6698 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/amstudies/ Please note that as of December 2017 Major Requirements have changed. Please consult with the department if there are Director: Prof. Casey N. Blake, 321 Hamilton; 212-854-6698; any questions. The major should be arranged in consultation [email protected] with the director of undergraduate studies. Students interested in majoring should plan their course of study no later than Associate Director: Prof. Robert Amdur, 311 Hamilton; the end of their sophomore year. A minimum of 27 points is 212-854-4049; [email protected] required for the major as follows: Assistant Director: Angela Darling, 319 Hamilton; 212-854-6698; [email protected]

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Administrative Assistant: Laken King, 319 Hamilton; Ross Posnock 212-854-6698; [email protected] Cathleen Price American studies offers students the opportunity to explore the experience and values of the people of the United States Benjamin Rosenberg as embodied in their history, literature, politics, art, and other James Shapiro enduring forms of cultural expression. The program seeks to prepare students to confront with historical awareness Maura Spiegel the pressing problems that face our society. The program takes advantage of Columbia's location by involving students Tamara Tweel with the life of the city—working with community service organizations such as the Double Discovery Center, which Affiliated Faculty serves New York City high school students; and by inviting • Rachel Adams (English and Comparative Literature) leading figures in the local political and cultural scene to • Courtney Bender (Religion) participate in colloquia, public conferences, and classroom • Casey N. Blake (History; American Studies) discussions. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to • Jeremy Dauber (Germanic Languages) be open and flexible while taking seriously the challenge of striving for a liberal education that helps prepare students for • Andrew Delbanco (English and Comparative Literature; responsible citizenship. American Studies) • Eric Foner (History) Advising • Todd Gitlin (Journalism; Sociology) Each American studies major or concentrator is assigned • Farah Griffin (English and Comparative Literature) an academic adviser who monitors their progress through • Frank Guridy (History) graduation. With at least ten advisers for each academic year, • Ira Katznelson (Political and History) students are assured of individual attention and guidance. • Alice Kessler-Harris (History) Advisers meet with students at least twice a semester. • Shamus Khan (Sociology) Departmental Honors • Rebecca Kobrin (History) • Roosevelt Montás (Core and American Studies) Students with a 3.6 minimum GPA in the major and an outstanding senior project are considered for honors. Normally • Ross Posnock (English and Comparative Literature; no more than 10% of graduating majors receive departmental American Studies) honors in a given year. • Wayne Proudfoot (Religion) • Jonathan Rieder (Sociology, Barnard) Department Faculty • Maura Spiegel (English and Comparative Literature) Casey N. Blake Guidelines for all American Lynne Breslin Studies Majors and Andrew Delbanco Concentrators Todd Gitlin Declaring the Major or Concentration Hilary Hallett Although students generally declare their major or concentration in the spring of their sophomore year, students Michael Hindus may want to take electives early on in areas that interest them but that later connect with the American studies major. Thai Jones Adam Kirsch Grading A grade lower than C- cannot be counted toward the major Roger Lehecka or concentration in American studies. A grade of C- can be Paul Levitz counted only with the approval of the director or associate director. Pass/D/Fail courses do not count toward the major or Roosevelt Montas concentration unless the course was taken before the student declared the major or concentration. Valerie Paley Robert Pollack

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Major in American Studies Select five additional courses drawn from at least two departments, one of which must be in History, and one of A minimum of nine courses is required to complete the major. which must deal with the period before 1900. Please note that as of January 2018 Major requirements have changed, beginning with the Class of 2020. Please consult with the department if there are any questions. Ancient Studies Two American Studies Core courses. Program Office: 617 Hamilton; 212-854-3902; The following two courses are ordinarily required: [email protected] AMST UN1010 Introduction to American Studies http://www.columbia.edu/cu/classics/ HIST UN2478 U.S. Intellectual History, 1865 To the Present Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Katharina Volk, or AMST UN3930 Topics in American Studies 601 Hamilton; 212-854-5683; [email protected] Please note, the AMST UN3930 section MUST be Freedom Director of Academic Administration and Finance: Juliana and Citizenship in the U.S. to count towards the core course Driever, 617 Hamilton; 212-854-2726; [email protected] requirement ([email protected]) Two seminars in American Studies AMST UN3930 Topics in American Studies The purpose of this program is to enable the student to AMST UN3931 Topics in American Studies explore the cultural context of the ancient Mediterranean as a Additional Courses whole while concentrating on one specific Mediterranean or Four courses drawn from at least two departments, one Mesopotamian culture. Central to the concept of the program of which must be in History and one of which must deal is its interdisciplinary approach, in which the student brings primarily with some aspect of American experience before the perspectives and methodologies of at least three different 1900. (A course in U.S. History before 1900 would fulfill disciplines to bear on his or her area of specialization. both requirements.) Senior Research Project Faculty participating in the program are scholars specializing The final requirement for the major in American Studies in all aspects of ancient culture and civilization from the is completion of a senior essay, to be submitted in the Departments of Anthropology; Art History and Archaeology; spring of senior year. Alternatively, students may fulfill this Classics; History; Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African requirement by taking an additional seminar in which a Studies; Philosophy; and Religion, ensuring that a wide variety major paper is required or by writing an independent essay of approaches are available. under the supervision of a faculty member. Seniors who wish to do a senior research project are required to take the Senior Course offerings vary year to year. Students are required to Project Colloquium AMST UN3920 in the fall of the senior discuss their program prior to or during registration. The year. culmination of the ancient studies major comes in the senior year, when students with different areas of specialization come together to share their ideas in the senior seminar and then to Concentration in American write a substantial piece of original research. Students should Studies think about topics for their senior paper during the junior year and find a faculty adviser at the beginning of the fall A minimum of 7 courses is required to complete the term of their senior year, after consulting with the director of concentration. Please note that as of January 2018 undergraduate studies. Concentration requirements have changed, beginning with the Class of 2020. Please consult with the department if there are In the senior year, students register for ANCS UN3995 during any questions. the fall, and ANCS UN3998 Directed Research In Ancient Studies is usually taken during the spring. Sections should be Two American Studies Core courses. arranged directly with the academic departmental administrator The following are ordinarily required: after finding a faculty adviser. AMST UN1010 Introduction to American Studies HIST UN2478 U.S. Intellectual History, 1865 To Guidelines for all Ancient the Present Studies Majors or AMST UN3930 Topics in American Studies Please note, the AMST UN3930 section MUST be Freedom Grading and Citizenship in the U.S. to count towards the core course Advanced placement credits and courses passed with a grade of requirement D may not be counted toward the major. Additional Courses

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Courses * The minimum language requirement must be completed by the end of the first semester of the student’s senior In an interdisciplinary program, courses that are available year, so that the student is equipped to use sources in the may on occasion have a substantial overlap in content. Since original language in their thesis. Students are strongly urged credit cannot be given twice for the same work, no courses may to begin study of an ancient language as soon as possible be counted toward the major that overlap significantly with and to complete more than the minimum requirements, courses already taken or in progress. since the best way to gain an understanding of a culture is It is the student’s responsibility to discuss his or her program through the actual words of its people. Those considering with the director of undergraduate studies well in advance and graduate work on the ancient world should also be aware to provide him or her with all the necessary information on the that most graduate schools require more than two years of courses concerned, since failure to do so may result in a course undergraduate language training for admission. not being counted after it has already been taken. The language offered in fulfillment of this requirement should generally match the student’s area of cultural Any course in the Department of Classics may be credited concentration; special arrangements are available with toward the major. other universities for students whose cultural concentration require languages not normally taught at Columbia. Students entering with expertise in their chosen languages Major in Ancient Studies are placed in advanced courses as appropriate but are still Major Seminar required to complete at least two semesters of language ANCS UN3995 The Major Seminar courses at Columbia; exceptions to this policy may be made Senior Thesis in the case of languages not normally taught at Columbia. ANCS UN3998 Directed Research In Ancient Language courses at the 1100-level may not be counted Studies toward the major. Language courses, including those at the 1100-level, must be taken for a letter grade. Language Study * ** Relevant introductory courses are offered by the Select two courses of an ancient language at or above the Department of Classics or from offerings in the Programs intermediate level, i.e., 1200-level or above. or Departments of Ancient Studies, Art History and Fundamental Breadth ** Archaeology, History, Philosophy, or Religion. Students Select two introductory courses on some aspect of the should confirm a course's relevance with the director of ancient Mediterranean. Some examples include: undergraduate studies as soon as possible. HIST UN1010 The Ancient Greeks 800-146 B.C.E. AHIS UN3248 Greek Art and Architecture Anthropology AHIS UN3250 Roman Art and Architecture PHIL UN2101 The History of Philosophy I: Departmental Office: 452 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4552 Presocratics to Augustine http://www.columbia.edu/cu/anthropology CLLT UN3132 Classical Myth Directors of Undergraduate Studies: Advanced Study Select two advanced courses on the ancient Mediterranean, Professor Catherine Fennell; 959 Schermerhorn Extension; 212 typically at the 3000- or 4000-level. 854-4752; [email protected]; Office Hours: TBA Cultural Concentration Professor John Pemberton; 858 Schermerhorn Extension; 212 Select four courses on the culture of the language chosen, 854-7463; [email protected]; Office Hours: Tuesdays including one history course. 2:30-4:30 Departmental Consultants: Archaeology: Prof. Zoë Crossland, 965 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-7465; [email protected] Biological/Physical Anthropology: Prof. Ralph Holloway, 856 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-4570; [email protected] Anthropology at Columbia is the oldest department of anthropology in the United States. Founded by Franz Boas in 1896 as a site of academic inquiry inspired by the uniqueness of cultures and their histories, the department fosters an

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expansiveness of thought and independence of intellectual Such interests can be brought together into provocative and pursuit. productive conversation with a major or concentration in sociocultural anthropology. The requirements for a major in Cross-cultural interpretation, global socio-political sociocultural anthropology reflect this intellectual expansiveness considerations, a markedly interdisciplinary approach, and and interdisciplinary spirit. a willingness to think otherwise have formed the spirit of anthropology at Columbia. Boas himself wrote widely on pre- Archaeology modern cultures and modern assumptions, on language, race, art, dance, religion, politics, and much else, as did his graduate Archaeologists study the ways in which human relations are students including, most notably, Ruth Benedict and Margaret mediated through material conditions, both past and present. Mead. Particular emphases in the program include the development of ancient states and empires, especially in the indigenous In these current times of increasing global awareness, this same Americas; the impact of colonial encounters on communities in spirit of mindful interconnectedness guides the department. the American Southwest, the Levant and Africa; and human- Professors of anthropology at Columbia today write widely animal relations in prehistory, religion and ritual, and the on colonialism and postcolonialism; on matters of gender, archaeology of the dead. theories of history, knowledge, and power; on language, law, magic, mass-mediated cultures, modernity, and flows of Themes in our teaching include the political, economic, capital and desire; on nationalism, ethnic imaginations, and social, and ideological foundations of complex societies; and political contestations; on material cultures and environmental archaeological theory and its relationship to broader debates conditions; on ritual, performance, and the arts; and on in social theory, technology studies, and philosophy. Faculty linguistics, symbolism, and questions of representation. members also teach and research on questions of museum Additionally, they write across worlds of similarities and representations, archaeological knowledge practices, and differences concerning the Middle East, China, Africa, the socio-politics of archaeology. The program includes the the Caribbean, Japan, Latin America, South Asia, Europe, possibility of student internships in New York City museums Southeast Asia, North America, and other increasingly and archaeological fieldwork in the Americas and elsewhere. transnational and technologically virtual conditions of being. Advising The Department of Anthropology traditionally offered courses Majors and concentrators should consult the director of and majors in three main areas: sociocultural anthropology, undergraduate studies when entering the department and archaeology, and biological/physical anthropology. While the devising programs of study. Students may also seek academic sociocultural anthropology program now comprises the largest advice from any anthropology faculty member, as many faculty part of the department and accounts for the majority of faculty members hold degrees in several fields or positions in other and course offerings, archaeology is also a vibrant program departments and programs at Columbia. All faculty in the within anthropology whose interests overlap significantly department are committed to an expansiveness of thought and with those of sociocultural anthropology. Biological/physical an independence of intellectual pursuit and advise accordingly. anthropology has shifted its program to the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology. The Honors Thesis Anthropology Department enthusiastically encourages cross- Anthropology majors with a minimum GPA of 3.6 in the disciplinary dialogue across disciplines as well as participation major who wish to write an honors thesis for departmental in study abroad programs. honors consideration may enroll in ANTH UN3999 The Sociocultural Senior Thesis Seminar in Anthropology. Students should have a preliminary concept for their thesis prior to course Anthropology enrollment. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors At the heart of sociocultural anthropology is an exploration receive departmental honors in a given academic year. of the possibilities of difference and the craft of writing. Sociocultural anthropology at Columbia has emerged as a Professors particularly compelling undergraduate liberal arts major. • Nadia Abu El-Haj (Barnard) Recently, the number of majors in sociocultural anthropology • Lila Abu-Lughod has more than tripled. • Partha Chatterjee Students come to sociocultural anthropology with a wide • Myron L. Cohen variety of interests, often pursuing overlapping interests in, for • Terence D’Altroy example, performance, religion, writing, law, ethnicity, mass- • Steven Gregory media, teaching, language, literature, history, human rights, • Ralph L. Holloway art, linguistics, environment, medicine, film, and many other fields, including geographical areas of interest and engagement. •

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• Claudio Lomnitz Major in Anthropology • Mahmood Mamdani The requirements for this program were modified on January 29, • Brinkley Messick 2016. • Rosalind Morris • Elizabeth Povinelli The program of study should be planned as early as possible in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. • Nan Rothschild (Barnard, emerita) • David Scott, Department Chair The anthropology major requires 30 points in the Department • Lesley A. Sharp (Barnard) of Anthropology. • Michael Taussig Sociocultural Focus • Paige West (Barnard) Students interested in studying sociocultural anthropology are Associate Professors required to take the following courses: • Zoe Crossland ANTH UN1002 The Interpretation of Culture • Catherine Fennell ANTH UN2004 Introduction to Social and • Severin Fowles (Barnard) Cultural Theory ANTH UN2005 Ethnographic Imagination • Marilyn Ivy • Brian Larkin (Barnard) Archaeology Focus • John Pemberton Students interested in studying archaeological anthropology are • Audra Simpson required to take the following courses:

Assistant Professors ANTH UN1002 The Interpretation of Culture • Vanessa Agard-Jones ANTH UN2004 Introduction to Social and Cultural Theory • Naor Ben-Yehoyada ACLG UN2028 Pasts, Presents & Futures: An • Hannah Rachel Chazin Introduction to 21st Century • Maria Jose de Abreu Archaeology • NOTE: Students wishing to pursue an interdisciplinary • major in archaeology should see the Archaeology section of this Lecturers Bulletin. • Ellen Marakowitz Biological/Physical Focus • Karen Seeley Students interested in studying this field should refer to the major in evolutionary biology of the human species in Adjunct Research Scholar the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Guidelines for all Biology. Anthropology Majors and Concentrators Concentration in Grading Anthropology The anthropology concentration requires 20 points in the No course with a grade of D or lower can count toward the Department of Anthropology. major or concentration. Only the first course that is to count toward the major or concentration can be taken Pass/D/Fail. Sociocultural Focus Courses Students interested in studying sociocultural anthropology are required to take the following course: Courses offered in other departments count toward the major and concentration only when taught by a member of the ANTH UN1002 The Interpretation of Culture Department of Anthropology. Courses from other departments not taught by anthropology faculty must have the approval of Archaeology Focus the director of undergraduate studies in order to count toward Students interested in studying archaeological anthropology are the major or concentration. required to take the following course:

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ACLG UN2028 Pasts, Presents & Futures: An Aside from the courses offered by the Mathematics Introduction to 21st Century Department, cognate courses in areas such as astronomy, Archaeology chemistry, physics, probability, logic, economics, and computer science can be used toward the major. A cognate course must Biological/Physical Focus be a 2000-level (or higher) course and must be approved by Students interested in pursuing study in this field should the director of undergraduate studies. In general, a course not refer to the concentration in evolutionary biology of the taught by the Mathematics Department is a cognate course for human species in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and the mathematics major if either (a) it has at least two semesters Environmental Biology. of calculus as a stated prerequisite, or (b) the subject matter in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy Applied Mathematics Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in the Departmental Undergraduate Office: 410 Mathematics; Computer Science Department. 212-854-2432 http://www.math.columbia.edu/ Another requirement for majors is participation in an undergraduate seminar, usually in the junior or senior year. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Ovidiu Savin, 409 In these seminars, students gain experience in learning an Mathematics; 212-854-8233; [email protected] advanced topic and lecturing on it. In order to be eligible for departmental honors, majors must write a senior thesis. Calculus Director: Prof. Michael Woodbury; 525 Mathematics; 212-854-2849; [email protected] Courses for First-Year Computer Science-Mathematics Adviser: Prof. Students Patrick X. Gallagher, 411 Mathematics; 212-854-4346; The systematic study of mathematics begins with one of [email protected] the following three alternative calculus and linear algebra Economics-Mathematics Advisers: sequences: Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; MATH UN1101 Calculus I 212-854-8806; [email protected] - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Economics: Dr. Susan Elmes, 1006 International Affairs - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Building; 212-854-9124; [email protected] - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Mathematics-Statistics Advisers: Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II 212-854-8806; [email protected] - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Statistics: Prof. Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-851-2132; - MATH UN2010 Calculus [email protected] and Linear Algebra ---- MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II The major in mathematics is an introduction to some of the - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A highlights of the development of theoretical mathematics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B over the past four hundred years from a modern perspective. Credit is allowed for only one calculus and linear algebra This study is also applied to many problems, both internal to sequence. mathematics and arising in other disciplines such as physics, cryptography, and finance. Calculus I, II is a standard course in single-variable differential and integral calculus; Calculus III, IV is a standard course in Majors begin by taking either Honors mathematics or the multivariable differential and integral calculus; Accelerated calculus sequence. Students who do not take MATH UN1207 Multivariable Calculus is an accelerated course in multivariable Honors Mathematics A and MATH UN1208 Honors differential and integral calculus. Mathematics B normally take MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra in the second year. Following this, majors begin While Calculus II is no longer a prerequisite for Calculus to learn some aspects of the main branches of modern III, students are strongly urged to take it before taking mathematics: algebra, analysis, and geometry; as well as some of Calculus III. In particular, students thinking of majoring their subdivisions and hybrids (e.g., number theory, differential or concentrating in mathematics or one of the joint majors geometry, and complex analysis). As the courses become involving mathematics should take Calculus II before taking more advanced, they also become more theoretical and proof- Calculus III. Note that Calculus II is a prerequisite for oriented and less computational.

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Accelerated Multivariable Calculus, and both Calculus II and Accelerated Multivariable Calculus Calculus III are prerequisites for Calculus IV. Students with a score of 5 on the AP BC exam or 7 on the The third sequence, Honors Mathematics A- B, is for IB HL exam may begin with MATH UN1205 Accelerated exceptionally well-qualified students who have strong Multivariable Calculus. Upon completion of this course with a Advanced Placement scores. It covers multivariable calculus grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of AP credit. (MATH UN1201 Calculus III- MATH UN1202 Calculus IV) and linear algebra (MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra), with an Honors Mathematics A emphasis on theory. Students who want a proof-oriented theoretical sequence and have a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with MATH UN1003 College Algebra and Analytic Geometry does MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A, which is especially not count toward the degree. Students who take this course do designed for mathematics majors. Upon completion of this not receive college credit. course with a grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of Advanced Placement AP credit. The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on Transfers Inside the the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete Calculus Sequences MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III with a grade of C or better. The department grants 3 credits Students who wish to transfer from one calculus course to for a score of 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students another are allowed to do so beyond the date specified on the complete MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Academic Calendar. They are considered to be adjusting their Calculus III with a grade of C or better. The department level, not changing their program. However, students must grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam obtain the approval of the new instructor and their advising provided students complete MATH UN1201 Calculus III dean prior to reporting to the Office of the Registrar. or MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A with a grade of C Grading or better. Students can receive credit for only one calculus No course with a grade of D or lower can count toward the sequence. major, interdepartmental major, or concentration. Students who are doing a double major cannot double count courses for Placement in the Calculus their majors. Sequences Departmental Honors Calculus I In order to be eligible for departmental honors, majors must Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course write a senior thesis. To write a senior thesis, students must and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced register for MATH UN3999 Senior Thesis in Mathematics in Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their the fall semester of their senior year. Normally no more than study of calculus with MATH UN1101 Calculus I. 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a Calculus II and III given academic year. Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the Professors BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of A • Mohammed Abouzaid in a full year of high school calculus may begin with either MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus • David A. Bayer (Barnard) III. Note that such students who decide to start with Calculus • Simon Brendle III may still need to take Calculus II since it is a requirement • Ivan Corwin or prerequisite for other courses. In particular, they MUST • Panagiota Daskalopoulos take Calculus II before going on to MATH UN1202 Calculus • Aise Johan de Jong IV. Students with a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with • Robert Friedman Calculus III and do not need to take Calculus II. • Patrick X. Gallagher Those with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam or 4 on the BC • Dorian Goldfeld exam may receive 3 points of AP credit upon completion of • Brian Greene Calculus II with a grade of C or higher. Those students with a • Richard Hamilton score of 5 on the BC exam may receive 6 points of AP credit upon completion of Calculus III with a grade of C or higher. • Michael Harris • Ioannis Karatzas • Mikhail Khovanov

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• Igor Krichever • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Makisumi, Okounkov, • Chiu-Chu Liu Pinkham, Wang, Zhang (Spring 2018) • Dusa McDuff (Barnard) Major in Mathematics • Walter Neumann (Barnard) • Andrei Okounkov The major requires 40-42 points as follows: • D. H. Phong Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra • Henry Pinkham sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement • Ovidiu Savin Credit): MATH UN1101 Calculus I • Michael Thaddeus (Department Chair) - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II • Eric Urban - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III • Mu-Tao Wang - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV • Wei Zhang - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I Associate Professors - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable • Daniela De Silva (Barnard) - MATH UN2010 Calculus • Julien Dubedat and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I Assistant Professors - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II • n/a - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B J.F. Ritt Assistant Professors 15 points in the following required courses: MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in • Akram Alishahi - MATH UN3952 Mathematics I • Guillaume Barraquand and Undergraduate Seminars in • Hector Chang Mathematics II (at least one term) • Teng Fei MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I • Bin Guo - MATH GU4042 and Introduction to Modern Algebra II • David Hansen MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis • Chao Li - MATH GU4062 I • Shotaro Makisumi and Introduction To Modern • Joanna Nelson Analysis II • Gus Schrader 12 points in any combination of mathematics and cognate courses. ** • Shrenik Shah • Hao Shen * Students who are not contemplating graduate study in • Evan Warner mathematics may replace one or both of the two terms • Hui Yu of MATH GU4061- MATH GU4062 by one or two of the following courses: MATH UN2500 Analysis and • Yihang Zhu Optimization, MATH UN3007 Complex Variables, Senior Lecturers in MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations, or MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis. Discipline ** A course not taught by the Mathematics Department is a • Lars Nielsen cognate course for the mathematics major if either (a) it has • Mikhail Smirnov at least two semesters of calculus as a stated prerequisite and • Peter Woit is a 2000-level (or higher) course, or (b) the subject matter in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, Lecturers in Discipline such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: • Michael Woodbury Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in On Leave the Computer Science Department. In exceptional cases, the director of undergraduate studies may approve the • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Okounkov, Pinkham, Wang, substitution of certain more advanced courses for those Zhang (Fall 2017) mentioned above.

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The program of study should be planned with a departmental APMA E4101 Introduction to Dynamical adviser before the end of the sophomore year. Majors who Systems are planning on graduate studies in mathematics are urged to APMA E4150 Applied Functional Analysis obtain a reading knowledge of one of the following languages: APMA E4400 Introduction to Biophysical French, German, or Russian. Modeling Majors are offered the opportunity to write an honors senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty member. Interested Major in Computer Science– students should contact the director of undergraduate studies. Mathematics The goal of this interdepartmental major is to provide Major in Applied Mathematics substantial background in each of these two disciplines, The major requires 38-40 points as follows: focusing on some of the parts of each which are closest to the other. Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. program in either Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra discipline are urged to take additional courses, in consultation sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement with their advisers. Credit): MATH UN1101 Calculus I The major requires 20 points in computer science, 19-21 - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II points in mathematics, and two 3-point electives in either - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III computer science or mathematics. - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Computer Science MATH UN1101 Calculus I COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II and Programming in Java - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science - MATH UN2010 Calculus COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java and Linear Algebra or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms MATH UN1101 Calculus I COMS W3157 Advanced Programming - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A Introduction to Combinatorics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B and Graph Theory Select one of the following three courses: COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Systems MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis Mathematics I Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra APMA E4901 Seminar: Problem in Applied sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement Mathematics (junior year) Credit): APMA E4903 Seminar: Problems in Applied MATH UN1101 Calculus I Mathematics (senior year) - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II 18 points in electives, selected from the following (other - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III courses may be used with the approval of the Applied - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Mathematics Committee): - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN3007 Complex Variables - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II or MATH GU4065Honors Complex Variables - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable or APMA E4204 Functions of a Complex Variable - MATH UN2010 Calculus and Linear Algebra MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II or APMA E4200 Partial Differential Equations - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A or APMA E6301 Analytic methods for partial differential - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B equations MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Mathematics I APMA E4300 Computational Math: or MATH UN3952 Undergraduate Seminars in Mathematics II Introduction to Numerical MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I Methods Electives

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Select two of the following courses: STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance COMS W4241 Numerical Algorithms and STAT GU4264 Stochastic Processes and Complexity Applications MATH BC2006 Combinatorics STAT GU4265 Stochastic Methods in Finance MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization Computer Science MATH UN3007 Complex Variables Select one of the following courses: MATH UN3020 Number Theory and COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science Cryptography and Programming in Java MATH UN3386 Differential Geometry COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science MATH GU4051 Topology and Programming in MATLAB MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for I Engineers and Applied Scientists COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science Major in Economics- or an advanced computer science offering in Mathematics programming Electives An approved selection of three advanced courses in Major in Mathematics- mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, industrial Statistics engineering and operations research, computer science, or approved mathematical methods courses in a quantitative The program is designed to prepare the student for: (1) a discipline. At least one elective must be a Mathematics career in industries such as finance and insurance that require Department course numbered 3000 or above. a high level of mathematical sophistication and a substantial knowledge of probability and statistics, and (2) graduate study Students interested in modeling applications are recommended in quantitative disciplines. Students choose electives in finance, to take MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations and actuarial science, operations research, or other quantitative MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations. fields to complement requirements in mathematics, statistics, Students interested in finance are recommended to take and computer science. MATH GR5010 Introduction to the Mathematics of Mathematics Finance, STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance, and Select one of the following sequences: STAT GU4221 Time Series Analysis. MATH UN1101 Calculus I Students interested in graduate study in mathematics or - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II in statistics are recommended to take MATH GU4061 - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Introduction To Modern Analysis I and MATH GU4062 - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Introduction To Modern Analysis II. - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization MATH UN1101 Calculus I Students preparing for a career in actuarial science are - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II encouraged to replace STAT GU4205 Linear Regression - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Models with STAT GU4282 Linear Regression and - MATH UN2010 Calculus Time Series Methods , and to take among their electives - MATH UN2500 and Linear Algebra STAT GU4281 Theory of Interest . and Analysis and Optimization MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization Concentration in (with approval from the adviser) Mathematics Statistics The concentration requires the following: Introductory Course Mathematics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics Select one of the following three multivariable calculus and linear algebra sequences: Required Courses MATH UN1201 Calculus III STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models Select one of the following courses:

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MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus Museum of the American Indian, the New York Botanical - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Garden, and the South Street Seaport Museum. MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Departmental Honors Additional Courses For the requirements for departmental honors, please check Select at least 12 additional points from any of the courses with the program advisers. Normally no more than 10% of offered by the department numbered 2000 or higher. graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. For mathematics courses taken in other departments, consult with the director of undergraduate studies. Professors Any course given by the Mathematics department fulfills the • Zainab Bahrani General Studies quantitative reasoning requirement when • Terence D’Altroy passed with a satisfactory letter grade. • William V. Harris • Holger Klein Archaeology • Feng Li • Kristina Milnor (Barnard) The Columbia Center for Archaeology (http:// • Stephen Murray www.columbia.edu/cu/archaeology): 965 Schermerhorn • Esther Pasztory (emerita) Extension • Nan Rothschild (Barnard, emerita) Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Terence D'Altroy, • Marc Van De Mieroop 961 Schermerhorn; 212-854-2131; [email protected] Associate Professors Archaeology is the study of the material conditions inhabited and acted upon by people in the past and present. Investigation • Francesco Benelli of the past through the study of material remains is entangled • Zoë Crossland with historiography, politics, and individual and collective • Francesco de Angelis memory, and is implicated in the production of present-day • Severin Fowles (Barnard) identities. Archaeology has come to mean many things to • Ioannis Mylonopoulos different generations of scholars, yet all approaches share in common a focus on the physical remains of the past and on the Assistant Professors interpretive acts that enliven these remains and are challenged by them. • Ellen Morris (Barnard) • Marco Maiuro At Columbia, archaeology is a multidisciplinary field practiced by faculty and students in the humanities, social sciences, Adjunct/Visiting Professors and natural sciences. At present, there are faculty in the • Brian Boyd Departments of Anthropology; Art History and Archaeology; Classics; East Asian Languages and Cultures; Historic • Megan O'Neil (Barnard) Preservation; History; Middle Eastern, South Asian, and • Walter Pitman African Studies; as well as in the Center for Environmental • Adam Watson Research and Conservation, the Institute for Research • Norman Weiss on Women and Gender, and the Lamont-Doherty Earth • George Wheeler Observatory, all of whom conduct research on prehistory, ancient society, or historical archaeology. Lecturers Among locations in which students and faculty are conducting • Clarence Gifford or participating in field programs are Argentina, Peru, • Jill Shapiro Central America, the North American Southwest, New York City, upstate New York, the UK, France, Italy, Greece, On Leave Turkey, Egypt, Yemen, Israel, Palestine, and Madagascar. • Prof. Crossland (2015-2016) Archaeologists at Columbia also work with professionals at a wide range of institutions in New York. Among the institutions at which students in particular programs may conduct research, or work on internships, are the American Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, the National

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Guidelines for all Select 9 points of related courses, planned with the program advisers in accordance with the student’s interests. Archaeology Majors and A senior thesis is recommended for students planning to Concentrators pursue a graduate degree. ***

Courses * The field, school, project, or internship must be It is recommended that archaeology students consider approved in advance by the program advisers, and introductory courses in Earth and environmental sciences, arrangements should be made in advance with the director environmental biology, and/or chemistry for their Core of undergraduate studies for credits to be accepted as part Curriculum science requirement. of the degree. For more information, see the Center for Archaeology (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/archaeology) For information on upper-level graduate courses and courses in website. historic preservation, please see the program advisers. Decisions ** Taught alternate years, preferably taken in the junior or about upper-level, related, or seminar courses that are not on senior year, or a substitute seminar to be decided with the this list and their applicability to the major or concentration in advance approval of the director of undergraduate studies. archaeology should be made in consultation with the program Students who are writing a thesis may substitute a thesis advisers. seminar for this requirement. Graduate Study *** Topics should be discussed with a faculty adviser during the junior year, allowing time for planning, research, and travel Students intending to pursue graduate degrees in archaeology during the following summer. In the senior year, students should be aware that a reading knowledge of two languages may register for two semesters of senior thesis study with is often required as part of graduate study. Further, their adviser, e.g., ANTH UN3997 Supervised Individual although language courses do not count toward the major or Research Course In Anthropology or ANTH UN3999 concentration, students are encouraged to acquire language The Senior Thesis Seminar in Anthropology, to cover the training that is relevant to their particular interests in writing of the thesis. The final draft of the thesis must be archaeology. submitted by March 25. (See the Center for Archaeology (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/archaeology) webpages for Major in Archaeology more information.) Please read Guidelines for all Archaeology Majors and Concentrators above. Concentration in The program of study should be planned as early as possible Archaeology with the program advisers, preferably before the end of the Please read Guidelines for all Archaeology Majors and sophomore year and no later than the beginning of the junior Concentrators above. year. The major in archaeology requires a total of 30 points within the major and 9 points of related courses as follows: The program of study should be planned with the program advisers. The concentration in archaeology requires a total Two introductory courses: of 21 points from within anthropology, art history and ACLG UN2028 Pasts, Presents & Futures: An archaeology, and other approved departments, with no more Introduction to 21st Century than four courses being taken within any single department. Archaeology Requirements for the concentration are as follows: ANTH UN1008 The Rise of Civilization or ANTH UN1007 The Origins of Human Society Select one of the following introductory courses: Select two upper-level courses from different regions of ANTH UN1007 The Origins of Human Society the world, in addition to three other upper-level courses, ANTH UN1008 The Rise of Civilization planned in consultation with the program advisers. ACLG UN2028 Pasts, Presents & Futures: An Participation of four to six weeks in field projects with Introduction to 21st Century which Columbia University is affiliated, independent study Archaeology in excavation or other field projects, or relevant museum Select one seminar or colloquium in the Departments of internship and/or lab work. * Anthropology, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, or Select one laboratory course in archaeology or its equivalent History, as approved by the program advisers. in the field, as approved by the program advisers. Select three upper-level courses, including at least one from The capstone seminar in archaeology: two different regions of the world. ANTH UN3993 World Archaeologies/Global Select one related course, planned with the program advisers Perspectives in accordance with the student's interests.

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The Architecture curriculum introduces design at a variety of scales, acknowledging that integrated design thinking is Architecture effective for problem solving at any scale and in any discipline. Departmental Office: Students will experiment with full-scale installations and 500 The Diana Center devices and make small-scale models of urban conditions from 212-854-8430 which they extract, interpret and invent new possibilities of architecture.barnard.edu (https://architecture.barnard.edu) inhabitation and use. The curriculum intentionally balances the [email protected] traditions of handcrafted representation with evolving digital technologies of architectural design and communication. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Professor Karen Fairbanks The Architecture major complements, and makes great use (212) 854-8431 of its University setting. With access to superb libraries, [email protected] research centers, graduate programs, and abundant intellectual resources, our students have the opportunity to follow their Department Assistant: creative instincts to great depth and breadth – and they do. The Rachel Garcia-Grossman major depends on New York City as more than a convenient (212) 854-8430 site for many design and research projects and frames the City [email protected] as one of the key social and architectural, and thus didactic, markers of Modernity. Architecture students study with peers The Department of from countries around the world in one of the most diverse Architecture cities in the world. A large majority of the Architecture students expand their education by interning in Architecture or a Mission related field during their undergraduate studies. Alumni of the The Architecture major establishes an intellectual context for Department are leaders in architecture and design fields around students to interpret the relation of form, space, program, the world. The faculty teaching in the undergraduate program materials and media to human life and thought. Through the are dedicated teachers who are also at the forefront of practice Architecture curriculum, students participate in the ongoing and research and are similarly drawn to New York City as a shaping of knowledge about the built environment and learn nexus of global design thinking. to see architecture as one among many forms of cultural production. At the same time, the major stresses the necessity Students interested in obtaining a professional degree in of learning disciplinary-specific tools, methods, terms and Architecture continue on to graduate programs after their critiques. Thus, work in the studio, lecture or seminar asks undergraduate degree, and students from the Barnard- that students treat architecture as a form of research and Columbia program have enjoyed enormous success speculation which complement the liberal arts mission of in their admissions to the most competitive graduate expansive thinking. programs in the country. Students who study Architecture as undergraduates have also pursued graduate degrees in a variety Undergraduate Study in Architecture of disciplines including Urban Planning, Law, and Media and Communications. Studying Architecture at Barnard College, Columbia College, and General Studies leads to a liberal arts degree – a Bachelor Student Learning Outcomes of Arts with a major in Architecture, and Barnard College is the administrative location for all undergraduate architecture Students in the Architecture Majors who fully engage with the studies at Columbia University and its partner institutions. A curriculum should be able to complete the following outcomes: liberal arts education in architecture holds a unique position • Apply integrated design thinking to specific problems in in academia and in relation to the discipline. If the goal of a and beyond the discipline; professional education in architecture is to enable students • Visually communicate architectural concepts and research to participate directly in the world as an architect – a liberal using discipline-specific techniques in multiple media; arts education asks that students consider the broader and myriad conditions in which architecture is conceived and • Verbally present independent, group or assigned research, practiced and, in turn, to understand how architecture in multiple media formats; inevitably alters those conditions. Students are asked to • Organize and concisely write in a variety of formats confront and interpret the complex social, cultural, political, including reports, case studies, synthetic overviews, etc.; and environmental processes that weave through architectural • Understand and critically interpret major buildings and design and urbanism. The purpose of an undergraduate liberal themes of Architectural history and theory; arts degree in architecture is to educate students to think about • Be intellectually prepared for graduate studies in the world through architecture. architecture and related disciplines.

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Departmental Honors Either a second Senior Seminar (from our program), a seminar from a related department (and related to student's Senior requirements (a portfolio and research paper from a disciplinary specialization/cluster), Architectural Design III, previous architecture course) are used to award departmental or Independent Research honors. Students must have a grade point average of at least Cluster of Related Courses 3.6 in classes for the major. Normally no more than 10% of Three courses that relate to a single topic or theme that the graduating majors in the department each year receive is relevant to architecture. Courses for the cluster may be departmental honors. taken in any department and may not overlap with any other courses for the major (e.g. history/theory courses or Professors of Professional Practice: senior courses). All cluster courses should be selected in Kadambari Baxi and Karen Fairbanks (Chair) consultation with a major adviser. Assistant Professor: Senior Requirements Ralph Ghoche Portfolio Research Paper from Senior Seminar or Senior Course Term Assistant Professor of Professional Practice: Ignacio G. Galan * These are courses offered by the architecture department or other applicable departments offered within the University. Adjunct Professors: Students should consult the program office for a list of Joeb Moore applicable courses each semester. Madeline Schwartzman Suzanne Stephens Adjunct Assistant Professors: Art History Severino Alfonso Dunn Departmental Office: 826 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4505 Marcelo Lopez-Dinardi http://www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/ Carrie Norman Ana Penalba Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Avinoam Shalem, Todd Rouhe 814 Schermerhorn; 212-854-5681; [email protected] Brad Samuels ([email protected]) Fred Tang Irina Verona Director of Art Humanities: Prof. Matthew McKelway, 919 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3182; [email protected] Major in Architecture Coordinator for Undergraduate Programs: Emily Benjamin, The major in architecture requires a total of 14 courses, 826 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4505; [email protected] distributed as follows: The goal of the major in the Department of Art History and Studio Courses Archaeology is to explore the history of art, architecture, and Four studio courses, to be taken one per semester (studio archaeology across a broad historical, cultural, geographic, and courses have limited enrollment and priority is given to methodological spectrum. Architecture majors): ARCH UN3101 Architectural Representation: Department courses take advantage of the extraordinary Abstraction cultural resources of New York City and often involve museum ARCH UN3103 Architectural Representation: assignments and trips to local monuments. The department Perception offers a major and concentration in art history and in the ARCH UN3201 Architectural Design, I history and theory of architecture, and a combined major in art ARCH UN3202 Architectural Design, II history and visual arts. Required History/Theory Courses * At the heart of the major is AHIS UN3000 Majors' Five elective courses following the distribution requirement Colloquium: the Literature and Methods of Art History, below: which introduces different methodological approaches to art ARCH UN3117 Perceptions of Architecture history and critical texts that have shaped the discipline. The One course with a topic that is pre-1750 colloquium also prepares students for the independent research One course with a topic that is post-1750 required in seminars and advanced lecture courses, and should Two electives (it is suggested that one of these be on a non- be taken during the junior year. western topic) Senior Courses * Surveys and advanced lecture courses offered by Barnard and ARCH UN3901 Senior Seminar Columbia cover the spectrum of art history from antiquity to the present and introduce students to a wide range of materials

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and methodologies. Limited-enrollment seminars have a forms.html). Students should wait list the seminars to which narrower focus and offer intensive instruction in research and they apply on SSOL. writing. The opportunity for advanced research with a senior thesis is available to students who qualify. Bridge Seminars The major readily accommodates students who wish to Bridge seminars are open to graduate and undergraduate study abroad during junior year. Courses taken at accredited students. As with other seminars, they require an application, programs can generally count as transfer credits toward the which are due in the semester prior to the semester in which major, but students must gain the approval of the director of the course is offered (August for fall courses, December undergraduate studies. Similarly, any transfer credit for the for spring courses). The required application form is major must be approved by the director of undergraduate available in PDF format on the department website (http:// studies. Generally no more than 12 points of transfer credit www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html). are applicable to the major. The form to petition for transfer Bridge Lectures credit can be found on the department website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html). Bridge lectures are open to graduate and advanced Eligible Art History courses taken at Reid Hall and through undergraduate students. They do not require an application. the Berlin Consortium are counted as Columbia courses, not transfer courses. Travel Seminar In the spring, one or more undergraduate seminars in the All newly declared majors and concentrators should visit Department of Art History and Archaeology may be designated the department office and speak with the undergraduate as a travel seminar. Travel seminars receive funding to sponsor program coordinator about the requirements and their planned travel over the spring break to a distant site related to the curriculum. subject matter of the seminar. The director of undergraduate studies regularly communicates with majors by e-mail to announce departmental events, Study Abroad museum internships, and other news. Students who do not Reid Hall, Paris receive these messages should email the undergraduate program coordinator. The director of undergraduate studies is For information about the Columbia University in Paris Art also available to talk to students about their professional goals History Program at Reid Hall, including summer session and plans to study abroad. courses, visit the Office of Global Programs website. Course Information Summer Program in Italy: Archaeological Fieldwork at Hadrian's Villa Lectures Columbia University offers a four-week summer program Attendance at the first class meeting is recommended. that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to excavate and learn together at Hadrian's Villa, Colloquia a UNESCO World Heritage site near Rome and the most For information about enrollment in the required important Roman villa. It synthesizes Roman, Greek, and colloquium AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the Literature Egyptian architectural and artistic traditions and has attracted and Methods of Art History , students should consult the scholarly attention for centuries. For more information, visit department during the registration period in the semester prior the program website. to the one in which the course is offered. Interested students must sign up using an online form; majors will be informed Columbia Summer Program in Venice of the sign-up dates and deadline via the majors mailing list. The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the Enrollment is limited and admission is at the discretion of the Department of Italian offer a summer program based at instructor. It is recommended that students sign up for the Co' Foscari University in Venice. The program uses an colloquium in their junior year. interdisciplinary approach to understanding Italian culture through study of its language, literature/film, architecture, Seminars art history and conservation. and economy. Students have Seminars require an application which is due in the the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the rich departmental office in 826 Schermerhorn before the Venetian culture, traditions and history. The program is open registration period in the semester prior to the one in which to qualified undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. the course is offered (April for fall courses, November and Italy. For more information, visit the program website. for spring courses). The required application form is available in PDF format on the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/

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Columbia Summer Program in Greece Adjunct Faculty The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the • Dawn Delbanco Program in Hellenic Studies offer a new summer program • Rosalyn Deutsche (Barnard) in Athens. "Curating the Histories of the Greek Present" • John Rajchman examines aspects of Greek history and culture through the • Stefaan Van Liefferinge organization of an art exhibition under the general theme of the environment. The project is structured around classroom Lecturers seminars, museum and site visits, walking tours, and workshop sessions in which students will learn about and gain experience • Talia Andrei in all stages of curating an exhibition. For more information, • Frederique Baumgartner visit the program website. • Marta Becherini Departmental Honors • Colby Chamberlain • Miriam Chusid Senior Thesis Prize • Huffa Frobes-Cross A prize is awarded each year to the best senior honors thesis • Alessandra Di Croce written in the Department of Art History and Archaeology. • Daniel Greenberg Professors • Yoko Hara • Alexandra Helprin • Alexander Alberro (Barnard) • Page Knox • Zainab Bahrani • Janet Kraynak • Barry Bergdoll • Sandrine Larrive-Bass • Michael Cole • Martina Mims • Jonathan Crary • Irina Oryshkevich • Vidya Dehejia • Olivia Powell • David Freedberg • Maria Gonzalez Pendas • Robert E. Harrist, Jr. • Elizabeth Perkins • Anne Higonnet (Barnard) • Michael Sanchez • Holger Klein • Rachel Silveri • Rosalind Krauss • Susan Sivard • Branden Joseph • Caroline Wamsler • Matthew McKelway • Stephen Murray On Leave • Jonathan Reynolds (Barnard) • Profs. Alberro, Mylonopoulos, Strother (2017-2018) • Simon Schama • Profs. Bergdoll, Elcott, Gamer, Kraynak (Fall 2017) • Avinoam Shalem • Profs. Dehejia, Krauss (Spring 2018) • Zoë Strother • Prof. Bergdoll (Reid Hall, Spring 2018) Associate Professors Guidelines for all Art • Francesco de Angelis History and Archaeology • Noam M. Elcott Majors, Concentrators, and • Elizabeth Hutchinson (Barnard) Interdepartmental Majors • Kellie Jones • Ioannis Mylonopoulos Courses HUMA UN1121 Masterpieces of Western Art (Art Humanities) Assistant Professors does not count toward the majors or concentrations, and no • Diane Bodart credit is given for Advanced Placement exams. • Meredith Gamer Grading • Eleonora Pistis Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count • Michael Waters toward the major or concentration requirements.

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Only the first course a student takes in the department may year. Students will be notified of deadlines as they become be taken for a grade of Pass/D/Fail. Classes taken in the available. Please contact the coordinator for undergraduate Architecture or Visual Arts departments to fulfill the studio programs with any questions. requirement may be taken for a grade of Pass/D/Fail. Senior Thesis Major in Art History The senior thesis project consists of a research paper 35-45 Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology pages in length. It is a year-long project, and students writing Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. a thesis must register for AHIS UN3002 Senior Thesis for the fall and spring terms. Much of the fall semester is devoted to The year-long senior thesis project (for qualified students; see research, and the spring semester to writing. below) AHIS UN3002 Senior Thesis may substitute for one elective lecture course. Seminars may substitute for lecture All thesis writers are required to participate in class and, on courses and may count toward fulfillment of the distribution alternate weeks, meet as a group or individually with the requirements. Barnard Art History courses count toward the instructor. Group meetings are designed as a series of research majors and concentration requirements. and writing workshops geared toward students' research projects. Students receive a total of six credits for successful The requirements for the major are as follows: completion of the thesis and class. AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the In order to apply, students follow a selection process similar Literature and Methods of Art History to the one currently used for seminars. Students must identify a thesis topic and secure a faculty adviser in the Department Seven 3-point lecture courses in Art History: of Art History and Archaeology. Applications must indicate At least one course in three of four historical periods, the subject of the thesis, a short annotated bibliography, and listed below the name and the signature of the adviser, followed by a one- An additional two courses in two different world regions, page statement (400 words) outlining the topic, goals, and listed below methodology of the thesis. Two additional lectures of the student's choice Two seminars in art history The application deadline is set for August before the A studio course taken in the Visual Arts or Architecture senior year. Please check the department website (http:// departments (which may be taken Pass/D/Fail) www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/senior- thesis.html) for exact dates. Applications may be delivered Historical Periods in person or emailed to the coordinator for undergraduate • Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD) programs. The director of undergraduate studies, in • 400-1400 consultation with the thesis adviser, reviews the applications. • 1400-1700 Students who intend to write a thesis should begin formulating • 1700-Present a research topic and approaching potential faculty sponsors during the spring of the junior year. Currently, the department World Regions offers the Summer Research Travel Grant fellowship, which • Africa supports thesis-related research and travel during the summer. • Asia Additional senior thesis research funding during the academic • Europe/North America/Australia year is administered through Columbia College and General Studies. • Latin America • Middle East Senior thesis applications may be found at: http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate Summer Research Travel Grant studies. The department offers the Summer Research Travel Grant, which may be used for travel to museums, building sites, Major in History and Theory libraries, archives, and other places of interest relevant to the thesis project. Students normally use these funds to conduct of Architecture research during the summer before senior year. Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Travel grant applications require a carefully edited thesis proposal, itemized budget, and supporting letter from a faculty Majors can take advantage of one of the strengths of the sponsor. Applications are due in April of the student's junior department by focusing on architectural history. This track

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combines an introductory studio in architectural design 21 points in Visual Arts covering: with a slightly modified program in art history. Courses in VIAR UN1000 Basic Drawing the Department of Architecture may substitute for up to VIAR UN2300 Sculpture I two courses in art history, with approval of the director of Five additional VIAR 3-point studio courses (15 points) undergraduate studies. In the senior year, students must complete either a seminar The requirements for the major are as follows: in the Department of Art History and Archaeology or a senior project in visual arts (pending approval by the Visual AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the Arts Department). Literature and Methods of Art History NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate Seven lecture courses in art history, one of which must be AHIS UN1007 Introduction to Architecture, and three of studies. which must focus on architectural history. Courses must cover four of five general areas: Historical Periods Ancient Mediterranean • Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD) Medieval Europe • 400-1400 Renaissance and Baroque • 1400-1700 18th-20th century • 1700-present Non-Western At least one seminar in art history or architectural history World Regions Architectural Studio: • Africa ARCH UN1020 Introduction To Architectural • Asia Design and Visual Culture • Europe/North America/Australia NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case • Latin America of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate • Middle East studies.

Major in Art History and Concentration in Art Visual Arts History Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. The requirements for the concentration are as follows: Students interested in the combined major should contact the coordinator for undergraduate programs in the Art History Seven 3-point lecture courses in art history: department, as well as the director of undergraduate studies in At least one course in three of four historical periods, the Visual Arts department. listed below Up to two 3-point courses in art history may be replaced An additional two courses in two different world regions, listed below by a related course in another department, with approval of the adviser. The combined major requires the completion of Two additional lectures of the student's choice sixteen or seventeen courses. It is recommended that students NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case interested in this major begin working toward the requirements of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate in their sophomore year. studies. The requirements for the major are as follows: Historical Periods AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the • Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD) Literature and Methods of Art • 400-1400 History • 1400-1700 Seven 3-point lecture courses in art history: At least one course in three of four historical periods, as • 1700-present listed below An additional two courses in two different world regions, World Regions as listed below • Africa Two additional lectures of the student's choice

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• Asia At the heart of the major is AHIS UN3000 Majors' • Europe/North America/Australia Colloquium: the Literature and Methods of Art History, • Latin America which introduces different methodological approaches to art history and critical texts that have shaped the discipline. The • Middle East colloquium also prepares students for the independent research Concentrators are not required to take the majors colloquium, required in seminars and advanced lecture courses, and should a seminar, or a studio course. be taken during the junior year. Surveys and advanced lecture courses offered by Barnard and Columbia cover the spectrum of art history from antiquity to Concentration in History the present and introduce students to a wide range of materials and Theory of Architecture and methodologies. Limited-enrollment seminars have a Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology narrower focus and offer intensive instruction in research and Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. writing. The opportunity for advanced research with a senior thesis is available to students who qualify. The requirements for the concentration are as follows: The major readily accommodates students who wish to Seven courses in art history, including four in architectural study abroad during junior year. Courses taken at accredited history. Courses must cover four of five general areas, as programs can generally count as transfer credits toward the described for the major: major, but students must gain the approval of the director of Ancient Mediterranean undergraduate studies. Similarly, any transfer credit for the Medieval Europe major must be approved by the director of undergraduate Renaissance and Baroque studies. Generally no more than 12 points of transfer credit 18th-20th century are applicable to the major. The form to petition for transfer Non-Western credit can be found on the department website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html). Concentrators are not required to take the majors colloquium, Eligible Art History courses taken at Reid Hall and through a seminar, or a studio course. the Berlin Consortium are counted as Columbia courses, not transfer courses. All newly declared majors and concentrators should visit Art History-Visual the department office and speak with the undergraduate Arts program coordinator about the requirements and their planned curriculum. Departmental Office: 826 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4505 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/ The director of undergraduate studies regularly communicates with majors by e-mail to announce departmental events, Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Avinoam Shalem, museum internships, and other news. Students who do not 814 Schermerhorn; 212-854-5681; [email protected] receive these messages should email the undergraduate ([email protected]) program coordinator. The director of undergraduate studies is also available to talk to students about their professional goals Director of Art Humanities: Prof. Matthew McKelway, and plans to study abroad. 919 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3182; [email protected] Coordinator for Undergraduate Programs: Emily Benjamin, Course Information 826 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4505; [email protected] Lectures The goal of the major in the Department of Art History and Attendance at the first class meeting is recommended. Archaeology is to explore the history of art, architecture, and archaeology across a broad historical, cultural, geographic, and Colloquia methodological spectrum. For information about enrollment in the required colloquium AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the Literature Department courses take advantage of the extraordinary and Methods of Art History , students should consult the cultural resources of New York City and often involve museum department during the registration period in the semester prior assignments and trips to local monuments. The department to the one in which the course is offered. Interested students offers a major and concentration in art history and in the must sign up using an online form; majors will be informed history and theory of architecture, and a combined major in art of the sign-up dates and deadline via the majors mailing list. history and visual arts. Enrollment is limited and admission is at the discretion of the

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instructor. It is recommended that students sign up for the Co' Foscari University in Venice. The program uses an colloquium in their junior year. interdisciplinary approach to understanding Italian culture through study of its language, literature/film, architecture, Seminars art history and conservation. and economy. Students have Seminars require an application which is due in the the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the rich departmental office in 826 Schermerhorn before the Venetian culture, traditions and history. The program is open registration period in the semester prior to the one in which to qualified undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. the course is offered (April for fall courses, November and Italy. For more information, visit the program website. for spring courses). The required application form is available in PDF format on the departmental website Columbia Summer Program in Greece (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/ The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the forms.html). Students should wait list the seminars to which Program in Hellenic Studies offer a new summer program they apply on SSOL. in Athens. "Curating the Histories of the Greek Present" examines aspects of Greek history and culture through the Bridge Seminars organization of an art exhibition under the general theme of Bridge seminars are open to graduate and undergraduate the environment. The project is structured around classroom students. As with other seminars, they require an application, seminars, museum and site visits, walking tours, and workshop which are due in the semester prior to the semester in which sessions in which students will learn about and gain experience the course is offered (August for fall courses, December in all stages of curating an exhibition. For more information, for spring courses). The required application form is visit the program website. available in PDF format on the department website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html). Departmental Honors Senior Thesis Prize Bridge Lectures A prize is awarded each year to the best senior honors thesis Bridge lectures are open to graduate and advanced written in the Department of Art History and Archaeology. undergraduate students. They do not require an application. Professors Travel Seminar • Alexander Alberro (Barnard) In the spring, one or more undergraduate seminars in the • Zainab Bahrani Department of Art History and Archaeology may be designated as a travel seminar. Travel seminars receive funding to sponsor • Barry Bergdoll travel over the spring break to a distant site related to the • Michael Cole subject matter of the seminar. • Jonathan Crary • Vidya Dehejia Study Abroad • David Freedberg Reid Hall, Paris • Robert E. Harrist, Jr. For information about the Columbia University in Paris Art • Anne Higonnet (Barnard) History Program at Reid Hall, including summer session • Holger Klein courses, visit the Office of Global Programs website. • Rosalind Krauss Summer Program in Italy: Archaeological • Branden Joseph • Matthew McKelway Fieldwork at Hadrian's Villa • Stephen Murray Columbia University offers a four-week summer program • Jonathan Reynolds (Barnard) that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the • Simon Schama opportunity to excavate and learn together at Hadrian's Villa, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Rome and the most • Avinoam Shalem important Roman villa. It synthesizes Roman, Greek, and • Zoë Strother Egyptian architectural and artistic traditions and has attracted scholarly attention for centuries. For more information, visit Associate Professors the program website. • Francesco de Angelis • Noam M. Elcott Columbia Summer Program in Venice • Elizabeth Hutchinson (Barnard) The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the • Kellie Jones Department of Italian offer a summer program based at

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• Ioannis Mylonopoulos Up to two of the seven 3-point courses in art history may be replaced by a specifically related course in another department Assistant Professors with approval of the adviser. The combined major requires • Diane Bodart fulfillment of sixteen or seventeen courses. It is recommended that students interested in this major begin work toward the • Meredith Gamer requirements in their sophomore year. • Eleonora Pistis • Michael Waters The requirements for the major are as follows: Adjunct Faculty AHIS W3895 Majors' Colloquium: the Literature and Methods of Art • Dawn Delbanco History • Rosalyn Deutsche (Barnard) Seven 3-point lecture courses in art history. • John Rajchman At least one course in three of four historical periods, as • Stefaan Van Liefferinge listed below. An additional two courses drawn from at least two Lecturers different world regions, as listed below. • Talia Andrei Two additional lectures of the student's choice 21 points in Visual Arts covering: • Frederique Baumgartner VIAR R1001 Basic Drawing • Marta Becherini VIAR R3330 Sculpture I • Colby Chamberlain Five additional VIAR R3000-level or above course • Miriam Chusid In the senior year, students undertake either a seminar in • Huffa Frobes-Cross the Department of Art History and Archaeology or a senior • Alessandra Di Croce project in visual arts (pending approval by the Visual Arts • Daniel Greenberg Department). • Yoko Hara NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In • Alexandra Helprin case of ambiguities about the eligibility of a course to fill the • Page Knox requirement, please consult the director of undergraduate • Janet Kraynak studies. • Sandrine Larrive-Bass Historical Periods • Martina Mims • Ancient (up to 400 CE/AD) • Irina Oryshkevich • 400-1400 • Olivia Powell • 1400-1700 • Maria Gonzalez Pendas • 1700-present • Elizabeth Perkins • Michael Sanchez World Regions • Rachel Silveri • Africa • Susan Sivard • Asia • Caroline Wamsler • Europe, North America, Australia On Leave • Latin America • Middle East • Profs. Alberro, Mylonopoulos, Strother (2017-2018) • Profs. Bergdoll, Elcott, Gamer, Kraynak (Fall 2017) • Profs. Dehejia, Krauss (Spring 2018) • Prof. Bergdoll (Reid Hall, Spring 2018) Astronomy Departmental Office: 1328 Pupin; 212-854-3278 Major in Art History and http://www.astro.columbia.edu Visual Arts Director of Undergraduate Studies: Students electing the combined major should consult with a Fall 2016: Prof. Frederik B.S. Paerels, 1022 Pupin; faculty adviser in the department, as well as with the director of 212-854-0181; [email protected] undergraduate studies in the Visual Arts Department.

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Astronomy is, at once, the oldest science and one of the most • Laura Kay (Barnard) vibrant fields of modern research. Its goal is to construct • Jeremiah P. Ostriker testable, quantitative, coherent models of the universe (the • Frederik B. S. Paerels UNIty of the diVERSE) and its contents-galaxies, stars, and • Joseph Patterson planets. The department offers two majors, both of which require a solid grounding in the mathematics and physics • Mary E. Putman necessary for the pursuit of the discipline. • David Schiminovich • Edward A. Spiegel (emeritus) The astrophysics major is designed as preparation for graduate • Jacqueline van Gorkom study and consists of a standard physics major sequence; a yearlong introduction to astrophysics (typically taken in Associate Professor the sophomore year, but open to first-years with adequate preparation in calculus and physics); and two required courses • Marcel Agüeros covering advanced topics in astronomy. Research, in the form of summer internships and/or term-time independent projects, Assistant Professors which can lead to a senior thesis, is strongly encouraged. For • David Kipping a research thesis, students should enroll in the parallel, two- • Lorenzo Sironi semester sequence ASTR UN3997-ASTR UN3998 Independent Research , preferably in their senior year. Students begin the Adjunct Professor research project in the fall and complete the written thesis in • Michael Shara (Hayden Planetarium) the spring. ASTR UN3997 and ASTR UN3998 cannot be repeated for credit. Adjunct Associate Professors The astronomy major provides a basis for further study in • Mordecai-Mark MacLow (Hayden Planetarium) the field, but is also designed to be compatible with liberal • Rebecca Oppenheimer (Hayden Planetarium) arts students who pursue other careers and those wishing • Caleb Scharf to combine astronomy with related sciences other than physics, such as chemistry or geology. It requires only two On Leave physics courses beyond the introductory sequence and can be completed easily if begun in the sophomore year. • Profs. Bryan, Patterson, Ostriker, Schiminovich, (Fall 2017) The department offers numerous introductory astronomy • Profs. Applegate, van Gorkom (Spring 2018) courses at the 1000-level that do not have prerequisites. The calculus-based ASTR UN2001 Introduction To Astrophysics, Guidelines for all I-ASTR UN2002 Introduction To Astrophysics, II sequence is Astronomy Majors, recommended for astronomy majors and concentrators and is required for astrophysics majors. Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors Most 3000-level courses, as well as ASTR GU4260 Modeling the Universe, are offered every other year. Students should Courses in which the grade of D has been received do not inquire with the director of undergraduate studies if they have count toward the major or concentration requirements. specific questions on the course schedule. ASTR UN3996 Current Research in Astrophysics is a one-point course offered in the fall, designed to introduce majors to research methods Major in Astronomy and topics. It requires students to attend the department The major requirements, to be planned with the director of colloquia and a seminar designed to help students understand undergraduate studies, are as follows: the colloquium topic. The 3000-level courses need not be taken in any particular order. Mathematics Calculus sequence through MATH UN1202 Calculus IV or Professors MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics IV Astronomy • James Applegate Select one of the following options: • Greg Bryan Option 1: • Zoltan Haiman Two 3-point 1000-level astronomy courses • Jules P. Halpern 12 points in astronomy at the 2000-level or above • David J. Helfand Option 2: • Kathryn Johnston (Chair)

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ASTR UN2001 Introduction To Astrophysics, I PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - ASTR UN2002 and Introduction To Astrophysics, - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics II - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, 9 points in astronomy at the 3000-level or above Magnetism, and Optics Physics and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves Select one of the following physics sequences: Sequence 2: Sequence 1: PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - PHYS UN1602 Relativity - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Electricity, and Magnetism Magnetism, and Optics and Physics, III: Classical and and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves Quantum Waves Sequence 3: Sequence 2: PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II - PHYS UN1602 Relativity - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Additional Physics Courses Electricity, and Magnetism PHYS UN3003 Mechanics and Physics, III: Classical and PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Quantum Waves PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and Sequence 3: Optics PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II - PHYS GU4022 and Quantum Mechanics II Additional Physics Courses OR Two physics courses at the 3000-level or above PHYS BC3006 Quantum Physics - PHYS GU4023 and Thermal and Statistical Students contemplating graduate study are advised to include Physics at least two of these physics courses: PHYS UN3003 Mechanics Concentration in PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics Astronomy - PHYS GU4022 and Quantum Mechanics II An extra 3 points of physics can substitute for 3 points of astronomy, as long as the course submitted is at the equivalent One of these may be substituted for 3 points of astronomy. or higher level. The concentration requirements are as follows:

Mathematics Major in Astrophysics 9 points of mathematics Students considering an Astrophysics major are encouraged to Astronomy meet with the director of undergraduate studies. If possible, it is 15 points of astronomy, nine of which must be at or above useful to start the physics sequence in the first year. the 2000-level Physics Mathematics 9 points of physics Calculus sequence through MATH UN1202 Calculus IV or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics IV Astronomy ASTR UN2001 Introduction To Astrophysics, I Astrophysics - ASTR UN2002 and Introduction To Astrophysics, Departmental Office: 1328 Pupin; 212-854-3278 II http://www.astro.columbia.edu 6 points in astronomy at the 3000-level or above Physics Director of Undergraduate Studies: Fall 2016: Prof. Frederik B.S. Paerels, 1022 Pupin; Select one of the following physics sequences: 212-854-0181; [email protected] Sequence 1: Astronomy is, at once, the oldest science and one of the most vibrant fields of modern research. Its goal is to construct testable, quantitative, coherent models of the universe (the UNIty of the diVERSE) and its contents-galaxies, stars, and

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planets. The department offers two majors, both of which • Mary E. Putman require a solid grounding in the mathematics and physics • David Schiminovich necessary for the pursuit of the discipline. • Edward A. Spiegel (emeritus) The astrophysics major is designed as preparation for graduate • Jacqueline van Gorkom study and consists of a standard physics major sequence; a yearlong introduction to astrophysics (typically taken in Associate Professor the sophomore year, but open to first-years with adequate • Marcel Agüeros preparation in calculus and physics); and two required courses covering advanced topics in astronomy. Research, in the form Assistant Professors of summer internships and/or term-time independent projects, • David Kipping which can lead to a senior thesis, is strongly encouraged. For • Lorenzo Sironi a research thesis, students should enroll in the parallel, two- semester sequence ASTR UN3997-ASTR UN3998 Independent Adjunct Professor Research , preferably in their senior year. Students begin the research project in the fall and complete the written thesis in • Michael Shara (Hayden Planetarium) the spring. ASTR UN3997 and ASTR UN3998 cannot be repeated for credit. Adjunct Associate Professors • Mordecai-Mark MacLow (Hayden Planetarium) The astronomy major provides a basis for further study in • Rebecca Oppenheimer (Hayden Planetarium) the field, but is also designed to be compatible with liberal arts students who pursue other careers and those wishing • Caleb Scharf to combine astronomy with related sciences other than physics, such as chemistry or geology. It requires only two On Leave physics courses beyond the introductory sequence and can be • Profs. Bryan, Patterson, Ostriker, Schiminovich, completed easily if begun in the sophomore year. (Fall 2017) • Profs. Applegate, van Gorkom (Spring 2018) The department offers numerous introductory astronomy courses at the 1000-level that do not have prerequisites. The Guidelines for all calculus-based ASTR UN2001 Introduction To Astrophysics, I-ASTR UN2002 Introduction To Astrophysics, II sequence is Astronomy Majors, recommended for astronomy majors and concentrators and is Concentrators, and required for astrophysics majors. Interdepartmental Majors Most 3000-level courses, as well as ASTR GU4260 Modeling Courses in which the grade of D has been received do not the Universe, are offered every other year. Students should count toward the major or concentration requirements. inquire with the director of undergraduate studies if they have specific questions on the course schedule. ASTR UN3996 Current Research in Astrophysics is a one-point course offered Major in Astronomy in the fall, designed to introduce majors to research methods The major requirements, to be planned with the director of and topics. It requires students to attend the department undergraduate studies, are as follows: colloquia and a seminar designed to help students understand the colloquium topic. The 3000-level courses need not be taken Mathematics in any particular order. Calculus sequence through MATH UN1202 Calculus IV or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics IV Professors Astronomy • James Applegate Select one of the following options: • Greg Bryan Option 1: • Zoltan Haiman Two 3-point 1000-level astronomy courses • Jules P. Halpern 12 points in astronomy at the 2000-level or above Option 2: • David J. Helfand ASTR UN2001 Introduction To Astrophysics, I • Kathryn Johnston (Chair) - ASTR UN2002 and Introduction To Astrophysics, • Laura Kay (Barnard) II • Jeremiah P. Ostriker 9 points in astronomy at the 3000-level or above • Frederik B. S. Paerels Physics • Joseph Patterson Select one of the following physics sequences:

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Sequence 1: PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - PHYS UN1602 Relativity - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Electricity, and Magnetism Magnetism, and Optics and Physics, III: Classical and and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves Quantum Waves Sequence 3: Sequence 2: PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II - PHYS UN1602 Relativity Additional Physics Courses - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, PHYS UN3003 Mechanics Electricity, and Magnetism PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism and Physics, III: Classical and PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and Quantum Waves Optics Sequence 3: PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS GU4022 and Quantum Mechanics II - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II OR Additional Physics Courses PHYS BC3006 Quantum Physics Two physics courses at the 3000-level or above - PHYS GU4023 and Thermal and Statistical Physics Students contemplating graduate study are advised to include at least two of these physics courses:

PHYS UN3003 Mechanics Concentration in PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Astronomy PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics An extra 3 points of physics can substitute for 3 points of - PHYS GU4022 and Quantum Mechanics II astronomy, as long as the course submitted is at the equivalent One of these may be substituted for 3 points of astronomy. or higher level. The concentration requirements are as follows: Mathematics Major in Astrophysics 9 points of mathematics Astronomy Students considering an Astrophysics major are encouraged to 15 points of astronomy, nine of which must be at or above meet with the director of undergraduate studies. If possible, it is the 2000-level useful to start the physics sequence in the first year. Physics Mathematics 9 points of physics Calculus sequence through MATH UN1202 Calculus IV or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics IV Astronomy Biochemistry ASTR UN2001 Introduction To Astrophysics, I Undergraduate Office: 340 Havemeyer; 212-854-2163 - ASTR UN2002 and Introduction To Astrophysics, II Departmental Office: 344 Havemeyer; 212-854-2202 6 points in astronomy at the 3000-level or above http://www.columbia.edu/cu/chemistry/ Physics Select one of the following physics sequences: Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Karen Phillips, Sequence 1: 422 Havemeyer; 212-851-7534; [email protected] ([email protected]) PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics Program Manager for Undergraduate Studies: Dr. - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Vesna Gasperov, 211A Havemeyer; 212-854-2017; Magnetism, and Optics [email protected] and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves Biochemistry Advisers: Sequence 2: Biology: Prof. Brent Stockwell, 1208 Northwest Corner Building; 212-854-2919; [email protected] Chemistry, the study of molecules, is a central science interesting for its own sake but also necessary as an

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intellectual link to the other sciences of biology, physics, and C or better. Students must complete a department placement environmental science. Faculty find the various disciplines exam prior to registering for either of these courses. of chemistry fascinating because they establish intellectual bridges between the macroscopic or human-scale world that we Programs of Study see, smell, and touch, and the microscopic world that affects The Department of Chemistry offers four distinct academic every aspect of our lives. The study of chemistry begins on the major programs for undergraduates interested in professional- microscopic scale and extends to engage a variety of different level training and education in the chemical sciences: macroscopic contexts. chemistry, chemical physics, biochemistry and environmental Chemistry is currently making its largest impact on society chemistry. For students interested in a program of less extensive at the nexus between chemistry and biology and the nexus study and coursework, the department offers a concentration in between chemistry and engineering, particularly where new chemistry. materials are being developed. A typical chemistry laboratory Course Information now has more computers than test tubes and no longer smells of rotten eggs. The results of the placement exam are used to advise students which track to pursue. The Department of Chemistry offers The chemistry department majors are designed to help students three different tracks. Students who wish to take Track 2 or 3 focus on these new developments and to understand the factors classes must take the placement exam. Students who wish to influencing the nature of the discipline. Because the science pursue Track 1 classes do not need to take the placement exam. is constantly changing, courses change as well, and while organic and physical chemistry remain the bedrock courses, Track Information they too differ greatly from the same courses 40 years ago. In the first year, Track 1 students with one year of high school Many consider biochemistry to be a foundation course as well. chemistry take a one-year course in general chemistry, and Although different paths within the chemistry major take the one-term laboratory course that accompanies it. In the different trajectories, there is a core that provides the essential second year, students study organic chemistry, and take organic foundation students need regardless of the path they choose. chemistry laboratory. Students should consider majoring in chemistry if they share or can develop a fascination with the explanatory power that Students who qualify by prior examination during orientation comes with an advanced understanding of the nature and week can place into the advanced tracks. There are two options. influence of the microscopic world of molecules. Track 2 students take, in the fall term, a special one-term intensive course in general chemistry in place of the one-year Students who choose to major in chemistry may elect to course. In the second year, students study organic chemistry continue graduate study in this field and obtain a Ph.D. which and take organic chemistry laboratory. Track 3 students take a is a solid basis for a career in research, either in the industry one-year course in organic chemistry for first-year students and or in a university. A major in chemistry also provides students the one-term intensive general chemistry laboratory course. In with an astonishing range of career choices such as working the second year, students enroll in physical chemistry and the in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries or in many other organic chemistry laboratory course. businesses where a technical background is highly desirable. Other options include becoming a financial analyst for a Additional information on the tracks can be found in the technical company, a science writer, a high school chemistry Requirements section. teacher, a patent attorney, an environmental consultant, or a hospital laboratory manager, among others. The choices are Additional Courses both numerous and various as well as intellectually exciting and First-year students may also elect to take CHEM UN2408. personally fulfilling. This seminar focuses on topics in modern chemistry, and is Advanced Placement offered to all qualified students. The department grants advanced placement (AP) credit Biochemistry (BIOC UN3501, BIOC UN3512) is for a score of 4 or 5. The amount of credit granted is recommended for students interested in the biomedical based on the results of the department placement exam sciences. and completion of the requisite course. Students who are Physical chemistry (CHEM UN3079-CHEM UN3080), placed into CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry a one-year program, requires prior preparation in (Lecture) are granted 3 points of credit; students who are mathematics and physics. The accompanying laboratory is placed into CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I CHEM UN3085-CHEM UN3086. (Lecture)-CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) are granted 6 points of credit. In either case, credit is granted only upon completion of the course with a grade of

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Also offered are a senior seminar (CHEM UN3920); advanced Calculus and physics as required. courses in biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical Third Year chemistry; and an introduction to research (CHEM UN3098). BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism Sample Programs CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I Some typical programs are shown below. Programs are crafted by the student and the director of undergraduate studies to CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory meet individual needs and interests. II CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Track 1 CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY First Year Fourth Year CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Track 3 CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research Calculus and physics as required. First Year Second Year Calculus and physics as required. CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry (Lecture) CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) Second Year Calculus and physics as required. CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Third Year CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Calculus and physics as required. CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Third Year CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I Fourth Year BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory I CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research II Fourth Year CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II Track 2 CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research First Year CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory Advanced courses (4000- level or higher) CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Professors CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research • Bruce J. Berne Calculus and Physics as required. • Ronald Breslow Second Year • Louis E. Brus • Virginia W. Cornish CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I • Kenneth B. Eisenthal CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II • Richard A. Friesner CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Ruben Gonzalez CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

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• Laura Kaufman majors usually postpone part of the Core Curriculum beyond • James L. Leighton the sophomore year. • Ann E. McDermott Chemistry Tracks • Jack R. Norton • Colin Nuckolls All students who wish to start with Track 2 or 3 courses must take a placement exam. The results of the placement exam • Gerard Parkin are used to advise students which track to pursue. Unless • David R. Reichman otherwise specified below, all students must complete one of • Tomislav Rovis the following tracks: • Brent Stockwell Track 1 • James J. Valentini • Xiaoyang Zhu CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Associate Professors CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory • Angelo Cacciuto CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) • Luis Campos CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I • Tristan Lambert (Techniques) • Wei Min CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II • Jonathan Owen (Synthesis) • Dalibor Sames • Latha Venkataraman Track 2 CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Assistant Professors CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry • Xavier Roy (Lecture) CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Senior Lecturer CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Karen Phillips CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) Lecturers CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) • Luis Avila • Robert Beer Track 3 • John Decatur CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry • Charles E. Doubleday Laboratory • Sarah Hansen CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I • Fay Ng (Lecture) CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II • Ruben Savizky (Lecture) Associates CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Anna Ghurbanyan • Danielle Sedbrook Physics Sequences • Joseph Ulichny The requirements for the physics sequences were modified on December 5, 2014. Students who declared before this date should Guidelines for all Chemistry contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Majors, Concentrators, and order to confirm their correct course of study. Interdepartmental Majors Unless otherwise specified below, all students must complete Students majoring in chemistry or in one of the one of the following sequences: interdepartmental majors in chemistry should go to the director of undergraduate studies or the undergraduate program Sequence A manager in the Department of Chemistry to discuss their For students with limited background in high school physics: program of study. Chemistry majors and interdepartmental PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and Thermodynamics

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PHYS UN1402 Introduction To Electricity, CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Magnetism, and Optics Laboratory II PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Quantum Waves Laboratory For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical recommended, NOT required. For chemical physics majors, Research the following laboratory courses are required: CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PHYS UN1493 Introduction to Experimental Select one course from the following: Physics CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and OR Chemistry courses numbered CHEM GU4000 or Modern Physics above PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work Physics Sequence B Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in the Guidelines section. PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and Mathematics Relativity Select one of the following sequences: PHYS UN1602 Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Four semesters of calculus: Electricity, and Magnetism MATH UN1101 Calculus I PHYS UN2601 Physics, III: Classical and - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Quantum Waves - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are Two semesters of honors mathematics: recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A the following laboratory courses are required: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and Modern Physics Sequence C Major in Biochemistry Guidelines for For students with advanced preparation in physics and Select one of the tracks outlined above in all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental mathematics: Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Chemistry For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical the following laboratory courses are required: Research (Recommended NOT PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and required) Modern Physics CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Biology BIOL UN1908 First-Year Seminar in Modern Major in Chemistry Biology (Recommended NOT required) Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Molecular Biology Chemistry BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. Biology, Development & Physiology CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research (Recommended NOT BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and required) Metabolism CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Select one of the following laboratory courses: CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Laboratory I Biochemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Genetics

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BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry Physics BIOC GU4323 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I Select one of the following physics sequences: BIOC GU4324 Biophysical Chemistry II Sequence A: MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations PHYS UN1201 General Physics I or MATH UN2030Ordinary Differential Equations - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II One additional semester of calculus Sequence B: One additional semester of honors math: PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Any biology course at the 3000/4000 level for 3 or more Magnetism, and Optics points. The following are recommended: and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves (PHYS UN1403 BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and is recommended NOT required) Molecular Neurobiology Sequence C: or BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and BIOL UN3008 The Cellular Physiology of - PHYS UN1602 Relativity Disease - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology Electricity, and Magnetism BIOL UN3034 Biotechnology and Physics, III: Classical and BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology Quantum Waves (PHYS UN2601 BIOL UN3073 Cellular and Molecular is recommended but not required) Immunology Sequence D: BIOL GU4065 Molecular Biology of Disease PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I BIOL GU4300 Drugs and Disease - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Mathematics Select one of the following sequences: Major in Chemical Physics Two semesters of calculus: Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for MATH UN1101 Calculus I all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Chemistry Two semesters of honors mathematics: Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II AP credit and one term of calculus (Calculus II or higher) CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Additional Courses Laboratory I Select one of the following additional laboratory courses: CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3040 Lab in Molecular Biology Laboratory II - BIOL UN2501 and Contemporary Biology CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Laboratory CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Research Biochemistry CHEM GU4221 Quantum Chemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Genetics or PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research Physics CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in Laboratory I Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators and Interdepartmental Majors. For the chemical physics major, CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry one lab MUST be completed for the sequence chosen. Laboratory II Complete the following lectures: CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research PHYS UN3003 Mechanics CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Select any three courses from the following: PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and Optics CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Mathematics CHEM GU4102 Chemistry for the Brain

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Select one of the following sequences: EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar Four semesters of calculus: - EESC BC3801 and Senior Research Seminar MATH UN1101 Calculus I CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II (It is strongly recommended to - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III take CHEM UN3920 if taking - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV CHEM UN3098) Two semesters of honors mathematics: Physics MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A Select one of the following physics sequences: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Sequence A: - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Equations - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II Two semesters of advanced calculus: Sequence B: MATH UN1202 Calculus IV PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics Equations - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics and Introduction to Classical and Major in Environmental Quantum Waves (Recommended Chemistry NOT required) Sequence C: The requirements for this program were modified on February 1, PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should - PHYS UN1602 Relativity contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, order to confirm their correct course of study. Electricity, and Magnetism and Physics, III: Classical and Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for Quantum Waves (Recommended, all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental not required) Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Sequence D: Chemistry PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. A second Mathematics semester of Organic Chemistry lecture is recommended NOT required. Two semesters of calculus: CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I MATH UN1101 Calculus I CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY MATH UN1102 Calculus II The following courses are recommended NOT required: MATH UN1201 Calculus III CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Research Additional Courses CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Select any two of the following: Research Chemistry: Earth and Environmental Science CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Select two of the following three courses: CHEM GU4103 Organometallic Chemistry EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry The Climate System Earth and Environmental Science: EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis The Solid Earth System EESC BC3025 Hydrology EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric The Life System Science Additional course required: EESC GU4009 Chemical Geology EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable EESC GU4040 Climate Thermodynamics and Planet Energy Transfer Select one of the following labs: EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and EESC BC3016 Environmental Measurements Monitoring Using Remote CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Sensing Laboratory I EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Select one option for Independent Research in Development Environmental Chemistry: EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change

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EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental Waters EESC GU4888 Isoptope Geology II Biology EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric Departmental Office: 600 Fairchild, 212-854-4581; Chemistry [email protected]; [email protected] EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical Oceanography Director of Undergraduate Studies, Undergraduate EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Programs and Laboratories: Oceanography Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; Earth and Environmental Engineering: 212-854-4497; [email protected] EAEE E4001 Industrial ecology of earth Biology Major and Concentration Advisers: resources For a list of current biology, biochemistry, biophysics, EAEE E4003 Introduction to aquatic chemistry and neuroscience and behavior advisers, please visit http:// Mathematics: biology.columbia.edu/programs/advisors One additonal semester of calculus • A-H: Prof. Daniel Kalderon, 1013 Fairchild; [email protected] Concentration in Chemistry • I-P: Prof. Alice Heicklen, 744B No more than four points of CHEM UN3098 Supervised Mudd; [email protected] Independent Research may be counted toward the • Q-Z: Prof. Harmen Bussemaker, 607E concentration. Fairchild; [email protected] • Backup Advisor: Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; Select one of the three chemistry tracks listed below. 212-854-4497; [email protected] PHYS UN1201 General Physics I - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II Biochemistry Advisers: Two semesters of calculus Biology: Prof. Brent Stockwell, 1208 Northwest Corner Building; 212-854-2948; [email protected] Chemistry Tracks Chemistry: Prof. Virginia Cornish, 1209 Northwest Corner Building; 212-854-5209; [email protected] Track 1 CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Biophysics Adviser: Prof. Ozgur Sahin, 908 Northwest Corner CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Building; [email protected] CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Neuroscience and Behavior Advisers: Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher Biology: Prof. Jian Yang, 917A Fairchild; (excluding W2408). 212-854-6161; [email protected] or Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; Track 2 212-854-4497; [email protected] CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Psychology: or CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory (A-S) Professor Caroline Marvin, 317 Schermerhorn Ext, CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry (Lecture) 854-0166, [email protected] Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher (T-Z) Professor Sarah Woolley, 402B Schermerhorn, (excluding W2408). 851-9421, [email protected] Track 3 • On-Line Resources: CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry • Laboratory • FAQs for prospective majors: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I biology/ug/advice/faqs/major.html (Lecture) • Checklist of major requirements: http:// CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II biology.columbia.edu/programs/major-requirements (Lecture) • Additional course information: http://biology.columbia.edu/ Select 18 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher courses (excluding W2408). • FAQs for prospective traditional students: http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/firstyr.html

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• FAQs for nontraditional students: http://www.columbia.edu/ transferred. Students who wish to count a course from outside cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/gs.html Columbia toward their major must receive written approval from their adviser or the director of undergraduate studies. (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/ Students must supply a syllabus and/or course description to gs.html)The department offers broad training in basic receive approval. biological disciplines, with an emphasis in cell and molecular biology. Students have many opportunities to participate in Advising ongoing projects in research laboratories. All the biology-related Neuroscience and Behavior Advisers: majors require one year of introductory biology, plus additional Biology courses as detailed in the major requirements and listed on the : Prof. Jian Yang, 917A Fairchild; websites provided above. 854-6161; [email protected] or Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; For the first term of their introductory biology sequence, 854-4497; [email protected] students may take either BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology Psychology: I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology, which has a prerequisite of chemistry, or EEEB UN2001 Environmental A-E: Professor Carl Hart, 401D Schermerhorn Hall; Biology I: Elements to Organisms, which does not require 212-854-5313; [email protected] chemistry. EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements F-Q: Professor Caroline Marvin, 355B Schermerhorn Ext; to Organisms may be taken in the first year. 212-854-3608; [email protected]\ BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, R-Z: Professor Don Hood, 415 Schermerhorn; Genetics & Molecular Biology should be taken later, 212-854-4587; [email protected] after general chemistry. For more details, see Introductory Courses under Requirements—Major in Biology. All students Summer Undergraduate interested in biology are encouraged to take BIOL UN1908 Research Fellowship (SURF) First-Year Seminar in Modern Biology in the fall semester of their first year. Program First-year students, sophomores, and juniors are eligible for the Nonscience majors who wish to take a biology course to fulfill department’s paid internship program (SURF). This program the science requirement are encouraged to take BIOL UN1130 is competitive; the department cannot assure every eligible Genes and Development. They may also take, with the student a place in any given summer. instructor’s permission, BIOL UN3208 Introduction to Evolutionary Biology or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Students apply to the program early in the spring term. A Biology I: Elements to Organisms. faculty committee headed by Dr. Alice Heicklen then matches selected students to appropriate labs. The deadline for SURF Interested students should consult listings in other departments applications is at the beginning of the spring semester. for courses related to biology. For courses in environmental studies, see listings for Earth and environmental sciences or for SURF students must submit a report on their work at the end ecology, evolution, and environmental biology. For courses in of the summer session and participate in the following year’s human evolution, see listings for anthropology or for ecology, annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Although it does evolution, and environmental biology. For courses in the not carry any academic credit, SURF can be used toward the history of evolution, see listings for history and for philosophy lab requirement for majors and toward graduation with honors. of science. For a list of courses in computational biology and For detailed information on all summer research programs genomics, visit http://systemsbiology.columbia.edu/courses. and how to apply, please visit the SURF website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/surf). Advanced Placement Current detailed descriptions of the SURF program and the Transfer Credit application procedure are available at SURF's website, http:// Transfer credits granted toward the degree are not www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/surf/. For more information automatically counted toward the major. The department on the Amgen Scholarship Program, please visit http:// determines which transfer credits can be counted toward www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen/. Applications to all the major. For most majors, at least four biology or of these programs are through SURF. biochemistry courses and at least 18 credits of the total (biology, biochemistry, math, physics, and chemistry) must be Departmental Honors taken at Columbia. Barnard courses may not be substituted Students must apply for departmental honors. Applications for the required Columbia courses without advance permission are due no later than one day after spring break of their senior from the adviser. For neuroscience and behavior, one of the year. For details, please visit the departmental website at http:// five biology course and one of the psychology courses may be biology.columbia.edu/programs/honors-biological-sciences.

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(http://biology.columbia.edu/programs/honors-biological- • Deborah B. Mowshowitz sciences) • Solomon Mowshowitz Professors • Vincent R. Racaniello • • J. Chloë Bulinski • Harmen Bussemaker Guidelines for all • Martin Chalfie Biological Sciences Majors, • Lawrence A. Chasin Concentrators, and • Julio M. Fernandez Interdepartmental Majors • Stuart Firestein Returning students should check the departmental website • Joachim Frank for any last-minute changes and/or additional information. • Tulle Hazelrigg See especially undergraduate updates and list of department • John Hunt courses. All major and concentration requirements are detailed • Daniel Kalderon on the website and links provided below. • Darcy B. Kelley • James L. Manley Exceptions to Requirements • Ann McDermott (Chemistry) Students must get written permission in advance for any • Robert E. Pollack exceptions to the requirements listed below. For the exceptions to be applied toward graduation, the student must notify the • Carol L. Prives biology department in one of the following two ways: • Ron Prywes • Molly Przeworski 1. The student can file a completed paper planning form, • Michael P. Sheetz signed by a faculty adviser, in the biology department office at 600 Fairchild; • Brent Stockwell 2. The faculty member approving the exception can send an e- • Liang Tong mail explaining the exceptions to [email protected]. • Alexander A. Tzagoloff • Jian Yang Grade Requirements for the Major • Rafael Yuste A grade of C- or higher must be earned and revealed on your transcript for any course – including the first – to be counted Associate Professors toward the major or concentration requirements. The grade of • Songtao Jia P is not acceptable. A course that was taken Pass/D/Fail may • Ozgur Sahin be counted if and only if the P is uncovered by the Registrar's deadline. • Guy Sella Assistant Professors Courses Courses with the subject code HPSC or SCNC do not count • Lars Dietrich toward the majors or concentrations. • Raju Tomer

Lecturers Major in Biology • Claire Elise Hazen General Information • Alice Heicklen • Mary Ann Price The requirements for the biology major include courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. • Lili Yamasaki The required biology courses are one year of introductory Adjunct Faculty biology, two core courses in biology or biochemistry, two 3- • Ava Brent-Jamali point electives in biology or biochemistry, and an appropriate • Lewis Brown lab experience. See below for details. • Nataliya Galifianakis The required courses outside the biology department are • Jay Hammel chemistry through organic (plus labs), one year of college-level • Danny Nam Ho • John Loike

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physics (plus lab), and the completion of one year of college- Development & Physiology is taught at a level of detail and level mathematics (usually calculus). depth not found in most advanced placement courses. Alternative sequences to the above may be arranged in special Students who wish to skip BIOL UN2005 Introductory circumstances, but only with the permission of the director Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology and of undergraduate studies or a departmental adviser obtained start with a higher-level biology course may do so, but they in advance; for example, certain courses listed in the Summer must obtain permission in advance from the director of Term Bulletin, the School of General Studies Bulletin, and undergraduate studies. For additional information, see FAQs the Barnard College Bulletin may be applied toward the major. for first-year students at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ In addition, selected courses at the Columbia-Presbyterian ug/advice/faqs/firstyr.html. Medical Center are open to advanced undergraduates. Credit toward the major for courses not listed in the Columbia College Core Courses Bulletin must be discussed in advance with the director of Two out of the following five departmental core courses are undergraduate studies or a departmental adviser. Students are required: responsible for notifying the department of all exceptions either in writing or by e-mail as explained above. BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology BIOL UN3031 Genetics Alternative programs must be arranged in advance with the BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology director of undergraduate studies. Students planning graduate BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and work in biology should keep in mind that physical chemistry Metabolism and statistics are important for many graduate programs. BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology Introductory Courses Laboratory Courses The usual one-year introductory biology sequence is BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, A laboratory experience in biology is required. It may be Genetics & Molecular Biology-BIOL UN2006 Introductory fulfilled by completing any one of the following options: Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology, taken in Option 1: the sophomore year, or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology Select one of the following 5-point laboratory courses: I: Elements to Organisms-BIOL UN2006 Introductory BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology, which Biochemistry may be taken in the first year. BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Other sequences require permission in advance from the Genetics director of undergraduate studies or departmental advisers. BIOL UN3058 Project Laboratory in Students with a strong background in chemistry or molecular Microbiology biology may take BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Option 2: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology-BIOL UN2006 BIOL UN2501 Contemporary Biology Laboratory Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Select an additional 3-point lab such as BIOL UN3040 or Physiology in their first year; the permission of one of the a Barnard lab. instructors is required. Option 3: Two terms of BIOL UN3500 taken for a letter grade, Premedical students usually take BIOL UN2005 including the submission of a satisfactory research report Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular at the end of each semester Biology-BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Option 4: Development & Physiology after a year of general chemistry; Completion of all the requirements for one session of the premedical students interested in the environmental sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). may take EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements to An additional semester of BIOL UN3500 in the same Organisms followed by BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology research lab is recommended but not required. Summer II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology. lab work under other auspices may not be substituted for the SURF Program. Students with advanced placement in biology are expected but not required to take EEEB UN2001 Environmental The laboratory fee ($150) partially covers the cost of Biology I: Elements to Organisms or BIOL UN2005 nonreturnable items. This fee is charged for all lab courses, Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular including BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research. Biology as their initial biology course, because BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Upper-Level Elective Courses Biology-BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Select two additional courses, carrying at least 3 points each, from any of the 3000- or 4000- level lecture

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courses. BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological with AP credit, completion of MATH UN1102 Calculus Research cannot be used as one of the courses to satisfy the II, MATH UN1201 Calculus III, or MATH UN1207 Honors upper-level elective course requirement. Mathematics A is sufficient. However, students with AP credit are encouraged to take additional courses in mathematics or Chemistry statistics at Columbia. All majors must take chemistry through organic including For more details on the biology major requirements, labs. One of the following three groups of chemistry courses is visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biology-major- required: requirements. Option 1: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II Major in Biochemistry ( Lecture) The required basic courses for the biochemistry major are CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory chemistry through organic, including laboratory, and one year CHEM UN3443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) each of physical chemistry, physics, calculus, biology, and - CHEM UN2444 and Organic Chemistry II biochemistry/molecular biology. (Lecture) CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I The required additional courses are three lecture courses chosen (Techniques) from mathematics, chemistry, and biology, and two upper-level CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II laboratory courses. (Synthesis) http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biochemistry-major- Option 2: requirements For students who qualify for intensive chemistry CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry For more details, see the Chemistry section in this Bulletin or - CHEM UN2507 (Lecture) visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biochemistry-major- and Intensive General Chemistry requirements. Laboratory CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory Major in Biophysics CHEM UN3443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) The requirements for the biophysics major are as follows: - CHEM UN2444 and Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) One year of introductory biology: CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Laboratory - BIOL UN2006 Biochemistry, Genetics & Option 3: Molecular Biology For students who qualify for first year organic chemistry and Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & CHEM UN2507 Intensive General Chemistry Physiology Laboratory Select at least one of the following laboratory courses: CHEM UN3045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I - CHEM UN3046 (Lecture) BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein and Intensive Organic Chemistry Biochemistry II (Lecture) BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Genetics Physics BIOL UN3058 Project Laboratory in Microbiology Students must take two terms of physics including the accompanying labs. The usual choices BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research are PHYS UN1201-PHYS UN1202 General Physics One course in biochemistry or molecular biology: II and PHYS UN1291-PHYS UN1292 General Physics BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Laboratory II. Higher-level physics sequences are also Metabolism acceptable. The 1400-level sequence is recommended for or BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology students who plan to take three terms of physics. Select one of the following options: Option 1 - Genetics: Mathematics BIOL UN3031 Genetics Two semesters of calculus or honors mathematics are required. Option 2 - Neurobiology: Students may substitute one semester of statistics for one BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and semester of calculus with an adviser's permission. For students Molecular Neurobiology

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or BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems The requirement for the concentration is 22 points in biology Option 3 - Developmental Biology: or biochemistry, with at least five courses chosen from the BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology courses listed in the Biological Sciences section of the Bulletin. Select one of the following sequences to be completed at the Additional courses in physics, chemistry, and mathematics are end of sophomore year: required as detailed below. PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and A project laboratory and BIOL UN2501 Contemporary - PHYS UN1402 Quantum Waves Biology Laboratory may not both be counted toward the 22- - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, - PHYS UN1494 Magnetism, and Optics point total. See the biology major requirements for additional and Introduction to Classical and information. Quantum Waves The requirements for the concentration in biology are as and Introduction to Experimental Physics follows: PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: - PHYS UN1602 Relativity Biochemistry, Genetics & - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Biology - PHYS UN2699 Electricity, and Magnetism or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements to and Physics, III: Classical and Organisms Quantum Waves and Experiments in Classical and BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Modern Physics Biology, Development & Physiology PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Select at least one of the following core courses: - PHYS UN3081 and Intermediate Laboratory BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology Work BIOL UN3031 Genetics Select any two physics courses at the 3000-level or above, BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology chosen in consultation with the adviser. BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Calculus through MATH UN1202 or MATH UN1208, Metabolism and MATH V3027 BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology Chemistry through organic including labs; see biology major One of these options to fulfill the lab requirement: for options BIOL UN2501 Contemporary Biology Laboratory Select one additional course at the 3000- or 4000-level in (plus second course including either physics or biology. laboratory work, usually BIOL UN3040) For more details, see the Physics section in this Bulletin or BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biophysics-major- Biochemistry requirements. BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Genetics BIOL UN3058 Project Laboratory in Major in Neuroscience and Microbiology One or two additional biology or biochemistry lecture Behavior courses, level 3000 or above, to reach the total Biology In addition to one year of general chemistry, ten courses are credits of 22 points required for the concentration. Either required to complete the major in neuroscience and behavior— UN2501 or a five-point lab course, but not both, may count five in biology and five in psychology. towards the 22 point total. Chemistry through organic including labs; see biology major for options For more details, see the Psychology section in this Bulletin or visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/neuroscience-and- One year of physics, including laboratory; see biology major for options behavior-major-requirements. One year of college-level mathematics (ordinarily this should be calculus); see biology major for options

Concentration in Biology For more details, visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/ Students who wish to concentrate in biology must design their biology-concentration-requirements. programs in advance with the director of undergraduate studies or a departmental adviser.

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Major in Environmental • Checklist of major requirements: http:// Biology biology.columbia.edu/programs/major-requirements • Additional course information: http://biology.columbia.edu/ courses For a description of the environmental biology major, see the Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology section in this • FAQs for prospective traditional students: http:// Bulletin. www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/firstyr.html • FAQs for nontraditional students: http://www.columbia.edu/ cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/gs.html Biophysics (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/ Departmental Office: 600 Fairchild, 212-854-4581; gs.html)The department offers broad training in basic [email protected]; [email protected] biological disciplines, with an emphasis in cell and molecular biology. Students have many opportunities to participate in Director of Undergraduate Studies, Undergraduate ongoing projects in research laboratories. All the biology-related Programs and Laboratories: majors require one year of introductory biology, plus additional Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; courses as detailed in the major requirements and listed on the 212-854-4497; [email protected] websites provided above. Biology Major and Concentration Advisers: For the first term of their introductory biology sequence, For a list of current biology, biochemistry, biophysics, students may take either BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology and neuroscience and behavior advisers, please visit http:// I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology, which has a biology.columbia.edu/programs/advisors prerequisite of chemistry, or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements to Organisms, which does not require • A-H: Prof. Daniel Kalderon, 1013 chemistry. EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements Fairchild; [email protected] to Organisms may be taken in the first year. • I-P: Prof. Alice Heicklen, 744B Mudd; [email protected] BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, • Q-Z: Prof. Harmen Bussemaker, 607E Genetics & Molecular Biology should be taken later, Fairchild; [email protected] after general chemistry. For more details, see Introductory • Backup Advisor: Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; Courses under Requirements—Major in Biology. All students 212-854-4497; [email protected] interested in biology are encouraged to take BIOL UN1908 First-Year Seminar in Modern Biology in the fall semester of Biochemistry Advisers: their first year. Biology: Prof. Brent Stockwell, 1208 Northwest Corner Building; 212-854-2948; [email protected] Nonscience majors who wish to take a biology course to fulfill Chemistry: Prof. Virginia Cornish, 1209 Northwest Corner the science requirement are encouraged to take BIOL UN1130 Building; 212-854-5209; [email protected] Genes and Development. They may also take, with the instructor’s permission, BIOL UN3208 Introduction to Biophysics Adviser: Prof. Ozgur Sahin, 908 Northwest Corner Evolutionary Biology or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Building; [email protected] Biology I: Elements to Organisms. Neuroscience and Behavior Advisers: Interested students should consult listings in other departments Biology: Prof. Jian Yang, 917A Fairchild; for courses related to biology. For courses in environmental 212-854-6161; [email protected] studies, see listings for Earth and environmental sciences or for or Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; ecology, evolution, and environmental biology. For courses in 212-854-4497; [email protected] human evolution, see listings for anthropology or for ecology, Psychology: evolution, and environmental biology. For courses in the history of evolution, see listings for history and for philosophy (A-S) Professor Caroline Marvin, 317 Schermerhorn Ext, of science. For a list of courses in computational biology and 854-0166, [email protected] genomics, visit http://systemsbiology.columbia.edu/courses. (T-Z) Professor Sarah Woolley, 402B Schermerhorn, 851-9421, [email protected] Advanced Placement Transfer Credit • On-Line Resources: • Transfer credits granted toward the degree are not • FAQs for prospective majors: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ automatically counted toward the major. The department biology/ug/advice/faqs/major.html determines which transfer credits can be counted toward the major. For most majors, at least four biology or

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biochemistry courses and at least 18 credits of the total Departmental Honors (biology, biochemistry, math, physics, and chemistry) must be taken at Columbia. Barnard courses may not be substituted Students must apply for departmental honors. Applications for the required Columbia courses without advance permission are due no later than one day after spring break of their senior from the adviser. For neuroscience and behavior, one of the year. For details, please visit the departmental website at http:// five biology course and one of the psychology courses may be biology.columbia.edu/programs/honors-biological-sciences. transferred. Students who wish to count a course from outside (http://biology.columbia.edu/programs/honors-biological- Columbia toward their major must receive written approval sciences) from their adviser or the director of undergraduate studies. Professors Students must supply a syllabus and/or course description to receive approval. • J. Chloë Bulinski • Harmen Bussemaker Advising • Martin Chalfie Neuroscience and Behavior Advisers: • Lawrence A. Chasin Biology: Prof. Jian Yang, 917A Fairchild; • Julio M. Fernandez 854-6161; [email protected] • Stuart Firestein or Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744D Mudd; 854-4497; [email protected] • Joachim Frank Psychology: • Tulle Hazelrigg • John Hunt A-E: Professor Carl Hart, 401D Schermerhorn Hall; • Daniel Kalderon 212-854-5313; [email protected] • Darcy B. Kelley F-Q: Professor Caroline Marvin, 355B Schermerhorn Ext; • James L. Manley 212-854-3608; [email protected]\ • Ann McDermott (Chemistry) R-Z: Professor Don Hood, 415 Schermerhorn; • Robert E. Pollack 212-854-4587; [email protected] • Carol L. Prives • Ron Prywes Summer Undergraduate • Molly Przeworski Research Fellowship (SURF) • Michael P. Sheetz Program • Brent Stockwell First-year students, sophomores, and juniors are eligible for the • Liang Tong department’s paid internship program (SURF). This program • Alexander A. Tzagoloff is competitive; the department cannot assure every eligible • Jian Yang student a place in any given summer. • Rafael Yuste Students apply to the program early in the spring term. A faculty committee headed by Dr. Alice Heicklen then matches Associate Professors selected students to appropriate labs. The deadline for SURF • Songtao Jia applications is at the beginning of the spring semester. • Ozgur Sahin SURF students must submit a report on their work at the end • Guy Sella of the summer session and participate in the following year’s Assistant Professors annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Although it does not carry any academic credit, SURF can be used toward the • Lars Dietrich lab requirement for majors and toward graduation with honors. • Raju Tomer For detailed information on all summer research programs and how to apply, please visit the SURF website (http:// Lecturers www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/surf). • Claire Elise Hazen Current detailed descriptions of the SURF program and the • Alice Heicklen application procedure are available at SURF's website, http:// • Mary Ann Price www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/surf/. For more information • Lili Yamasaki on the Amgen Scholarship Program, please visit http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen/. Applications to all Adjunct Faculty of these programs are through SURF. • Ava Brent-Jamali

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• Lewis Brown point electives in biology or biochemistry, and an appropriate • Nataliya Galifianakis lab experience. See below for details. • Jay Hammel The required courses outside the biology department are • Danny Nam Ho chemistry through organic (plus labs), one year of college-level • John Loike physics (plus lab), and the completion of one year of college- • Deborah B. Mowshowitz level mathematics (usually calculus). • Solomon Mowshowitz Alternative sequences to the above may be arranged in special • Vincent R. Racaniello circumstances, but only with the permission of the director • of undergraduate studies or a departmental adviser obtained in advance; for example, certain courses listed in the Summer Guidelines for all Term Bulletin, the School of General Studies Bulletin, and Biological Sciences Majors, the Barnard College Bulletin may be applied toward the major. In addition, selected courses at the Columbia-Presbyterian Concentrators, and Medical Center are open to advanced undergraduates. Credit Interdepartmental Majors toward the major for courses not listed in the Columbia College Returning students should check the departmental website Bulletin must be discussed in advance with the director of for any last-minute changes and/or additional information. undergraduate studies or a departmental adviser. Students are See especially undergraduate updates and list of department responsible for notifying the department of all exceptions either courses. All major and concentration requirements are detailed in writing or by e-mail as explained above. on the website and links provided below. Alternative programs must be arranged in advance with the director of undergraduate studies. Students planning graduate Exceptions to Requirements work in biology should keep in mind that physical chemistry Students must get written permission in advance for any and statistics are important for many graduate programs. exceptions to the requirements listed below. For the exceptions to be applied toward graduation, the student must notify the Introductory Courses biology department in one of the following two ways: The usual one-year introductory biology sequence 1. The student can file a completed paper planning form, is BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, signed by a faculty adviser, in the biology department office Genetics & Molecular Biology-BIOL UN2006 Introductory at 600 Fairchild; Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology, taken in the sophomore year, or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology 2. The faculty member approving the exception can send an e- I: Elements to Organisms-BIOL UN2006 Introductory mail explaining the exceptions to [email protected]. Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology, which Grade Requirements for the Major may be taken in the first year. A grade of C- or higher must be earned and revealed on your Other sequences require permission in advance from the transcript for any course – including the first – to be counted director of undergraduate studies or departmental advisers. toward the major or concentration requirements. The grade of Students with a strong background in chemistry or molecular P is not acceptable. A course that was taken Pass/D/Fail may biology may take BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: be counted if and only if the P is uncovered by the Registrar's Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology-BIOL UN2006 deadline. Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology in their first year; the permission of one of the Courses instructors is required. HPSC SCNC Courses with the subject code or do not count Premedical students usually take BIOL UN2005 toward the majors or concentrations. Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology-BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Major in Biology Development & Physiology after a year of general chemistry; premedical students interested in the environmental sciences General Information may take EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements to Organisms followed by BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology The requirements for the biology major include courses in II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology. biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Students with advanced placement in biology are expected The required biology courses are one year of introductory but not required to take EEEB UN2001 Environmental biology, two core courses in biology or biochemistry, two 3- Biology I: Elements to Organisms or BIOL UN2005

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Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular The laboratory fee ($150) partially covers the cost of Biology as their initial biology course, because BIOL UN2005 nonreturnable items. This fee is charged for all lab courses, Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular including BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research. Biology-BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Physiology is taught at a level of detail and Upper-Level Elective Courses depth not found in most advanced placement courses. Select two additional courses, carrying at least 3 points 3000- 4000- Students who wish to skip BIOL UN2005 Introductory each, from any of the or level lecture Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology and courses. BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological start with a higher-level biology course may do so, but they Research cannot be used as one of the courses to satisfy the must obtain permission in advance from the director of upper-level elective course requirement. undergraduate studies. For additional information, see FAQs Chemistry for first-year students at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ ug/advice/faqs/firstyr.html. All majors must take chemistry through organic including labs. One of the following three groups of chemistry courses is Core Courses required: Two out of the following five departmental core courses are Option 1: required: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology ( Lecture) BIOL UN3031 Genetics CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology CHEM UN3443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and - CHEM UN2444 and Organic Chemistry II Metabolism (Lecture) BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) Laboratory Courses CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II A laboratory experience in biology is required. It may be (Synthesis) fulfilled by completing any one of the following options: Option 2: For students who qualify for intensive chemistry Option 1: CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry Select one of the following 5-point laboratory courses: - CHEM UN2507 (Lecture) BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein and Intensive General Chemistry Biochemistry Laboratory BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Genetics Laboratory BIOL UN3058 Project Laboratory in CHEM UN3443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Microbiology - CHEM UN2444 and Organic Chemistry II Option 2: (Lecture) BIOL UN2501 Contemporary Biology Laboratory CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Select an additional 3-point lab such as BIOL UN3040 or Laboratory a Barnard lab. Option 3: Option 3: For students who qualify for first year organic chemistry Two terms of BIOL UN3500 taken for a letter grade, CHEM UN2507 Intensive General Chemistry including the submission of a satisfactory research report Laboratory at the end of each semester CHEM UN3045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I Option 4: - CHEM UN3046 (Lecture) Completion of all the requirements for one session of the and Intensive Organic Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). II (Lecture) An additional semester of BIOL UN3500 in the same research lab is recommended but not required. Summer Physics lab work under other auspices may not be substituted for Students must take two terms of physics including the SURF Program. the accompanying labs. The usual choices are PHYS UN1201-PHYS UN1202 General Physics II and PHYS UN1291-PHYS UN1292 General Physics Laboratory II. Higher-level physics sequences are also

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acceptable. The 1400-level sequence is recommended for or BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology students who plan to take three terms of physics. Select one of the following options: Option 1 - Genetics: Mathematics BIOL UN3031 Genetics Two semesters of calculus or honors mathematics are required. Option 2 - Neurobiology: Students may substitute one semester of statistics for one BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and semester of calculus with an adviser's permission. For students Molecular Neurobiology with AP credit, completion of MATH UN1102 Calculus or BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems II, MATH UN1201 Calculus III, or MATH UN1207 Honors Option 3 - Developmental Biology: Mathematics A is sufficient. However, students with AP credit BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology are encouraged to take additional courses in mathematics or Select one of the following sequences to be completed at the statistics at Columbia. end of sophomore year: For more details on the biology major requirements, PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biology-major- - PHYS UN1402 Quantum Waves requirements. - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, - PHYS UN1494 Magnetism, and Optics and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves Major in Biochemistry and Introduction to Experimental The required basic courses for the biochemistry major are Physics chemistry through organic, including laboratory, and one year PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and each of physical chemistry, physics, calculus, biology, and - PHYS UN1602 Relativity biochemistry/molecular biology. - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, - PHYS UN2699 Electricity, and Magnetism The required additional courses are three lecture courses chosen and Physics, III: Classical and from mathematics, chemistry, and biology, and two upper-level Quantum Waves laboratory courses. and Experiments in Classical and Modern Physics http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biochemistry-major- PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I requirements - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II - PHYS UN3081 and Intermediate Laboratory For more details, see the Chemistry section in this Bulletin or Work visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biochemistry-major- Select any two physics courses at the 3000-level or above, requirements. chosen in consultation with the adviser. Calculus through MATH UN1202 or MATH UN1208, and MATH V3027 Major in Biophysics Chemistry through organic including labs; see biology major The requirements for the biophysics major are as follows: for options Select one additional course at the 3000- or 4000-level in One year of introductory biology: either physics or biology. BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: - BIOL UN2006 Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology For more details, see the Physics section in this Bulletin or and Introductory Biology II: visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/biophysics-major- Cell Biology, Development & requirements. Physiology Select at least one of the following laboratory courses: BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Major in Neuroscience and Biochemistry Behavior BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular In addition to one year of general chemistry, ten courses are Genetics required to complete the major in neuroscience and behavior— BIOL UN3058 Project Laboratory in five in biology and five in psychology. Microbiology BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research One course in biochemistry or molecular biology: For more details, see the Psychology section in this Bulletin or BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/neuroscience-and- Metabolism behavior-major-requirements.

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For more details, visit http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/ Concentration in Biology biology-concentration-requirements. Students who wish to concentrate in biology must design their programs in advance with the director of undergraduate studies Major in Environmental or a departmental adviser. Biology The requirement for the concentration is 22 points in biology or biochemistry, with at least five courses chosen from the For a description of the environmental biology major, see courses listed in the Biological Sciences section of the Bulletin. the Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology section in this Additional courses in physics, chemistry, and mathematics are Bulletin. required as detailed below. A project laboratory and BIOL UN2501 Contemporary Biology Laboratory may not both be counted toward the 22- Business point total. See the biology major requirements for additional information. Management* *Business Management is offered exclusively as a The requirements for the concentration in biology are as concentration. follows: Program Manager: Cara Mandarino, 104 Uris; BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: 212-854-0140; [email protected] Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/mendelson or EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements to Organisms The collaboration between the faculty of Arts and Sciences and BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Columbia Business School offers students access to the ideas Biology, Development & and expertise of the faculty of a top-ranked professional school Physiology recognized for its excellence in graduate business education Select at least one of the following core courses: through a series of elective courses. These courses, designed by BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology Business School faculty specifically for undergraduates, build upon the strong liberal arts education at Columbia. Students BIOL UN3031 Genetics learn how finance is directly connected to the fundamental BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology principles of economics; that marketing utilizes concepts from BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and psychology; and how management depends upon principles Metabolism developed in psychology and sociology. BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology One of these options to fulfill the lab requirement: Students can take advantage of the opportunity to enhance BIOL UN2501 Contemporary Biology Laboratory their experience by participating in co-curricular activities, (plus second course including such as Business School faculty lecture series, industry panels, laboratory work, usually informal mentoring/networking activities with MBA students BIOL UN3040) and alumni, in addition to research opportunities with Business BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein School faculty. Biochemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular This curricular and co-curricular programming capitalizes on Genetics the Business School’s ability to connect academic theory with BIOL UN3058 Project Laboratory in real-world practice, providing students with the opportunity to Microbiology develop key leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and One or two additional biology or biochemistry lecture the ability to innovate. courses, level 3000 or above, to reach the total Biology Eligibility: credits of 22 points required for the concentration. Either UN2501 or a five-point lab course, but not both, may count • To be eligible to earn a Special Concentration in Business towards the 22 point total. Management, students must apply to the program in the Chemistry through organic including labs; see biology major spring semester of their sophomore or junior years, and for options they must be accepted through a process governed by the One year of physics, including laboratory; see biology major Columbia Business School. Beginning with the Special for options Concentration cohort of 2017-2018 (i.e., students accepted One year of college-level mathematics (ordinarily this should via the application process of Spring 2017), the program be calculus); see biology major for options will accept up to 45 qualified candidates each year. The

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size of the program may be reviewed from time to time 4. Resume by Columbia College and Columbia Business School and adjusted, if desired by both schools. Benefits for Admitted Students • For students who entered Columbia College in, or before, While students may complete the special concentration Fall 2016: Students who have not been accepted into requirements without applying to the program, the following the Special Concentration program may have the option benefits are available to students admitted through the to “shadow” the Special Concentration in Business application process: Management by taking the required courses if space is 1. Guaranteed enrollment in popular undergraduate business available in those courses. Students who “shadow” the courses (must reserve in advance through program program will not be given priority registration in any manager); courses that count toward the Special Concentration. If a 2. Access to special guest speaker presentations at the Business student is able to take all of the courses, she or he will be School, including business leader or faculty presentations allowed to declare retroactively the Special Concentration exclusively for admitted students; and have the program noted on their transcript. 3. Formal and informal networking opportunities with • The shadowing option is no longer available for students Business School students, faculty, and alumni. who entered Columbia College in, or before, Fall 2016. Application Requirements Current Faculty To apply for the special concentration in business management, • Tomomichi Amano (https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- students must meet these three requirements: directory/detail/ta2508) • Ming Deng (https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/ 1. Sophomore or junior standing; detail/md2012) 2. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher; • Bennett Chiles (https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- 3. Have received a B+ or better in at least one, but preferably directory/detail/md2012) two, of the following three prerequisite courses, i.e. in • Amol Sarva (https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/ statistics, economics, and psychology. Students who detail/as311) completed only one prerequisite at the time of application • Kairong Xiao (https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- must be currently enrolled in at least one other; acceptance directory/detail/kx2139) is conditional on achieving a grade of B+ or higher in the second course. Affiliated Faculty Statistics Prerequisite • Andrew Hertzberg (http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/ Select one of the following: ahertzberg) STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning • Roger Mesznik STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics • Ernesto Reuben (http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics directory/detail/er2520) PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for • Aaron Wallen (http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- Behavioral Scientists directory/detail/5845593/Aaron+Wallen) SOCI UN3020 Social Statistics Economics Prerequisite • Keith Wilcox (http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics directory/detail/7520565/Keith%20Wilcox) Psychology/Sociology Prerequisite • Emily Breza (http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/ Select one of the following: ebreza) PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior • Stephan Meier (http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs- SOCI UN1000 The Social World directory/detail/sm3087) • Ran Kivetz (http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/ Application Components detail/494949/Kivetz) 1. Application form • Bruce Kogut (http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/ 2. Current class schedule, including a brief description of how detail/bk2263) all concentration requirements will be completed 3. Official transcript

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Guidelines for all Business ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance Management Special BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting Select two of the following Managerial Core courses: Concentrators BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation The business management special concentration is not a BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management stand-alone concentration: it is intended to complement BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations the disciplinary specialization and methodological training Electives inherent in a major. In addition to the special concentration Select two of the following courses: requirements, students must complete a major. BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World Students who matriculated at Columbia in Fall 2012 and BUSI UN3704 Making History Through beyond must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite, core, Venturing and elective courses. Students who matriculated before Fall ECON UN3025 Financial Economics 2012 must either adhere to the above requirement or previous ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and requirement of B+ or better in at least two of the prerequisites Banking and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in core and elective classes. PSYC UN2235 Thinking and Decision Making PSYC UN2630 Social Psychology Students who do not meet course prerequisites or who do not PSYC UN2640 Introduction to Social Cognition receive a passing grade do not receive credit for that course SOCI UN2240 Economy and Society towards the special concentration. All courses must be taken for a letter grade. Only prerequisites may be double counted SOCI UN3490 Mistake, Misconduct, Disaster for other majors or concentrations. The core classes cannot be SOCI W3670 Culture, Markets, and double counted. Electives may be double counted if a student's Consumption major allows double counting. SOCI S3675Q Organizing Innovation SOCI G4032 Sociology of Labor Markets For information about this special concentration, including POLS V3615 Globalization and International the application process, visit http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/ Politics mendelson. PSYC BC1136 Social Psychology PSYC BC1138 Social Psychology Special Concentration in PSYC BC2151 Organizational Psychology Business Management NOTE: Students may not receive credit for two or more of PSYC BC1136 Social Psychology, PSYC BC1138 Social Please read Guidelines for all Business Management Special Psychology, and PSYC UN2630 Social Psychology. Concentrators above. The requirements for the special concentration in business management are as follows: Chemical Physics Prerequisites Undergraduate Office: 340 Havemeyer; 212-854-2163 Select one of the following Statistics courses: Departmental Office: 344 Havemeyer; 212-854-2202 STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical http://www.columbia.edu/cu/chemistry/ Reasoning STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Karen Phillips, STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to 422 Havemeyer; 212-851-7534; [email protected] Statistics ([email protected]) PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists Program Manager for Undergraduate Studies: Dr. SOCI UN3020 Social Statistics Vesna Gasperov, 211A Havemeyer; 212-854-2017; [email protected] Select the following Economics course: ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Biochemistry Advisers: Select one of the following Psychology/Sociology courses: Biology: Prof. Brent Stockwell, 1208 Northwest Corner PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology Building; 212-854-2919; [email protected] PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior Chemistry, the study of molecules, is a central science SOCI UN1000 The Social World interesting for its own sake but also necessary as an Core intellectual link to the other sciences of biology, physics, and Select one of the following Financial Core courses: environmental science. Faculty find the various disciplines

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of chemistry fascinating because they establish intellectual Programs of Study bridges between the macroscopic or human-scale world that we see, smell, and touch, and the microscopic world that affects The Department of Chemistry offers four distinct academic every aspect of our lives. The study of chemistry begins on the major programs for undergraduates interested in professional- microscopic scale and extends to engage a variety of different level training and education in the chemical sciences: macroscopic contexts. chemistry, chemical physics, biochemistry and environmental chemistry. For students interested in a program of less extensive Chemistry is currently making its largest impact on society study and coursework, the department offers a concentration in at the nexus between chemistry and biology and the nexus chemistry. between chemistry and engineering, particularly where new materials are being developed. A typical chemistry laboratory Course Information now has more computers than test tubes and no longer smells The results of the placement exam are used to advise students of rotten eggs. which track to pursue. The Department of Chemistry offers three different tracks. Students who wish to take Track 2 or 3 The chemistry department majors are designed to help students classes must take the placement exam. Students who wish to focus on these new developments and to understand the factors pursue Track 1 classes do not need to take the placement exam. influencing the nature of the discipline. Because the science is constantly changing, courses change as well, and while Track Information organic and physical chemistry remain the bedrock courses, they too differ greatly from the same courses 40 years ago. In the first year, Track 1 students with one year of high school Many consider biochemistry to be a foundation course as well. chemistry take a one-year course in general chemistry, and Although different paths within the chemistry major take the one-term laboratory course that accompanies it. In the different trajectories, there is a core that provides the essential second year, students study organic chemistry, and take organic foundation students need regardless of the path they choose. chemistry laboratory. Students should consider majoring in chemistry if they share Students who qualify by prior examination during orientation or can develop a fascination with the explanatory power that week can place into the advanced tracks. There are two options. comes with an advanced understanding of the nature and Track 2 students take, in the fall term, a special one-term influence of the microscopic world of molecules. intensive course in general chemistry in place of the one-year Students who choose to major in chemistry may elect to course. In the second year, students study organic chemistry continue graduate study in this field and obtain a Ph.D. which and take organic chemistry laboratory. Track 3 students take a is a solid basis for a career in research, either in the industry one-year course in organic chemistry for first-year students and or in a university. A major in chemistry also provides students the one-term intensive general chemistry laboratory course. In with an astonishing range of career choices such as working the second year, students enroll in physical chemistry and the in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries or in many other organic chemistry laboratory course. businesses where a technical background is highly desirable. Additional information on the tracks can be found in the Other options include becoming a financial analyst for a Requirements section. technical company, a science writer, a high school chemistry teacher, a patent attorney, an environmental consultant, or a Additional Courses hospital laboratory manager, among others. The choices are both numerous and various as well as intellectually exciting and First-year students may also elect to take CHEM UN2408. personally fulfilling. This seminar focuses on topics in modern chemistry, and is offered to all qualified students. Advanced Placement Biochemistry (BIOC UN3501, BIOC UN3512) is The department grants advanced placement (AP) credit recommended for students interested in the biomedical for a score of 4 or 5. The amount of credit granted is sciences. based on the results of the department placement exam and completion of the requisite course. Students who are Physical chemistry (CHEM UN3079-CHEM UN3080), placed into CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry a one-year program, requires prior preparation in (Lecture) are granted 3 points of credit; students who are mathematics and physics. The accompanying laboratory is placed into CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I CHEM UN3085-CHEM UN3086. (Lecture)-CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II Also offered are a senior seminar (CHEM UN3920); advanced (Lecture) are granted 6 points of credit. In either case, credit courses in biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical is granted only upon completion of the course with a grade of chemistry; and an introduction to research (CHEM UN3098). C or better. Students must complete a department placement exam prior to registering for either of these courses.

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Sample Programs CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I Some typical programs are shown below. Programs are crafted by the student and the director of undergraduate studies to CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory meet individual needs and interests. II CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Track 1 CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY First Year Fourth Year CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Track 3 CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research Calculus and physics as required. First Year Second Year Calculus and physics as required. CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry (Lecture) CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) Second Year Calculus and physics as required. CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Third Year CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Calculus and physics as required. CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Third Year CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I Fourth Year BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory I CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research II Fourth Year CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II Track 2 CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research First Year CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory Advanced courses (4000- level or higher) CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Professors CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research • Bruce J. Berne Calculus and Physics as required. • Ronald Breslow Second Year • Louis E. Brus • Virginia W. Cornish CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I • Kenneth B. Eisenthal CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II • Richard A. Friesner CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Ruben Gonzalez CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Laura Kaufman Calculus and physics as required. • James L. Leighton Third Year • Ann E. McDermott BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism

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• Jack R. Norton Chemistry Tracks • Colin Nuckolls All students who wish to start with Track 2 or 3 courses must • Gerard Parkin take a placement exam. The results of the placement exam • David R. Reichman are used to advise students which track to pursue. Unless • Tomislav Rovis otherwise specified below, all students must complete one of • Brent Stockwell the following tracks: • James J. Valentini Track 1 • Xiaoyang Zhu CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Associate Professors CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory • Angelo Cacciuto CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) • Luis Campos CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) • Tristan Lambert CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I • Wei Min (Techniques) • Jonathan Owen CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II • Dalibor Sames (Synthesis) • Latha Venkataraman Track 2 Assistant Professors CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory • Xavier Roy CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry (Lecture) Senior Lecturer CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Karen Phillips CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Lecturers (Techniques) CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II • Luis Avila (Synthesis) • Robert Beer • John Decatur Track 3 • Charles E. Doubleday CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry • Sarah Hansen Laboratory CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I • Fay Ng (Lecture) • Ruben Savizky CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Associates CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry • Anna Ghurbanyan Laboratory • Danielle Sedbrook • Joseph Ulichny Physics Sequences The requirements for the physics sequences were modified on Guidelines for all Chemistry December 5, 2014. Students who declared before this date should Majors, Concentrators, and contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Interdepartmental Majors order to confirm their correct course of study. Students majoring in chemistry or in one of the Unless otherwise specified below, all students must complete interdepartmental majors in chemistry should go to the director one of the following sequences: of undergraduate studies or the undergraduate program Sequence A manager in the Department of Chemistry to discuss their program of study. Chemistry majors and interdepartmental For students with limited background in high school physics: majors usually postpone part of the Core Curriculum beyond PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and the sophomore year. Thermodynamics PHYS UN1402 Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics

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PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Quantum Waves Laboratory For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical recommended, NOT required. For chemical physics majors, Research the following laboratory courses are required: CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PHYS UN1493 Introduction to Experimental Select one course from the following: Physics CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and OR Chemistry courses numbered CHEM GU4000 or Modern Physics above PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work Physics Sequence B Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in the Guidelines section. PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and Mathematics Relativity Select one of the following sequences: PHYS UN1602 Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Four semesters of calculus: Electricity, and Magnetism MATH UN1101 Calculus I PHYS UN2601 Physics, III: Classical and - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Quantum Waves - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are Two semesters of honors mathematics: recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A the following laboratory courses are required: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and Modern Physics Sequence C Major in Biochemistry Guidelines for For students with advanced preparation in physics and Select one of the tracks outlined above in all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental mathematics: Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Chemistry For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical the following laboratory courses are required: Research (Recommended NOT PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and required) Modern Physics CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Biology BIOL UN1908 First-Year Seminar in Modern Major in Chemistry Biology (Recommended NOT required) Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Molecular Biology Chemistry BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. Biology, Development & Physiology CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research (Recommended NOT BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and required) Metabolism CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Select one of the following laboratory courses: CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Laboratory I Biochemistry CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Laboratory II Genetics BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research Physics

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Select one of the following physics sequences: BIOC GU4324 Biophysical Chemistry II Sequence A: MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations PHYS UN1201 General Physics I or MATH UN2030Ordinary Differential Equations - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II One additional semester of calculus Sequence B: One additional semester of honors math: PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Any biology course at the 3000/4000 level for 3 or more Magnetism, and Optics points. The following are recommended: and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves (PHYS UN1403 BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and is recommended NOT required) Molecular Neurobiology Sequence C: or BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and BIOL UN3008 The Cellular Physiology of - PHYS UN1602 Relativity Disease - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology Electricity, and Magnetism BIOL UN3034 Biotechnology and Physics, III: Classical and BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology Quantum Waves (PHYS UN2601 BIOL UN3073 Cellular and Molecular is recommended but not required) Immunology Sequence D: BIOL GU4065 Molecular Biology of Disease PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I BIOL GU4300 Drugs and Disease - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Mathematics Select one of the following sequences: Major in Chemical Physics Two semesters of calculus: Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for MATH UN1101 Calculus I all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Chemistry Two semesters of honors mathematics: Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II AP credit and one term of calculus (Calculus II or higher) CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Additional Courses Laboratory I Select one of the following additional laboratory courses: CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3040 Lab in Molecular Biology Laboratory II - BIOL UN2501 and Contemporary Biology CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Laboratory CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Research Biochemistry CHEM GU4221 Quantum Chemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Genetics or PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research Physics CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in Laboratory I Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators and Interdepartmental Majors. For the chemical physics major, CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry one lab MUST be completed for the sequence chosen. Laboratory II Complete the following lectures: CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research PHYS UN3003 Mechanics CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Select any three courses from the following: PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and Optics CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Mathematics CHEM GU4102 Chemistry for the Brain Select one of the following sequences: CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry Four semesters of calculus: BIOC GU4323 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

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MATH UN1101 Calculus I CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II (It is strongly recommended to - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III take CHEM UN3920 if taking - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV CHEM UN3098) Two semesters of honors mathematics: Physics MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A Select one of the following physics sequences: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Sequence A: - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Equations - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II Two semesters of advanced calculus: Sequence B: MATH UN1202 Calculus IV PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics Equations - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics and Introduction to Classical and Major in Environmental Quantum Waves (Recommended Chemistry NOT required) Sequence C: The requirements for this program were modified on February 1, PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should - PHYS UN1602 Relativity contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, order to confirm their correct course of study. Electricity, and Magnetism and Physics, III: Classical and Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for Quantum Waves (Recommended, all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental not required) Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Sequence D: Chemistry PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. A second - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II semester of Organic Chemistry lecture is recommended Mathematics NOT required. Two semesters of calculus: CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I MATH UN1101 Calculus I CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY MATH UN1102 Calculus II The following courses are recommended NOT required: MATH UN1201 Calculus III CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Research Additional Courses CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Select any two of the following: Research Chemistry: Earth and Environmental Science CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Select two of the following three courses: CHEM GU4103 Organometallic Chemistry EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry The Climate System Earth and Environmental Science: EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis The Solid Earth System EESC BC3025 Hydrology EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric Science Additional course required: EESC GU4009 Chemical Geology EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable Planet EESC GU4040 Climate Thermodynamics and Energy Transfer Select one of the following labs: EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and EESC BC3016 Environmental Measurements Monitoring Using Remote CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Sensing Laboratory I EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Select one option for Independent Research in Development Environmental Chemistry: EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental - EESC BC3801 and Senior Research Seminar Waters

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EESC GU4888 Isoptope Geology II EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry Chemistry EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical Undergraduate Office: 340 Havemeyer; 212-854-2163 Oceanography EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Departmental Office: 344 Havemeyer; 212-854-2202 Oceanography http://www.columbia.edu/cu/chemistry/ Earth and Environmental Engineering: Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Karen Phillips, EAEE E4001 Industrial ecology of earth 422 Havemeyer; 212-851-7534; [email protected] resources ([email protected]) EAEE E4003 Introduction to aquatic chemistry Mathematics: Program Manager for Undergraduate Studies: Dr. One additonal semester of calculus Vesna Gasperov, 211A Havemeyer; 212-854-2017; [email protected] Biochemistry Advisers: Concentration in Chemistry Biology: Prof. Brent Stockwell, 1208 Northwest Corner No more than four points of CHEM UN3098 Supervised Building; 212-854-2919; [email protected] Independent Research may be counted toward the concentration. Chemistry, the study of molecules, is a central science interesting for its own sake but also necessary as an Select one of the three chemistry tracks listed below. intellectual link to the other sciences of biology, physics, and PHYS UN1201 General Physics I environmental science. Faculty find the various disciplines - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II of chemistry fascinating because they establish intellectual Two semesters of calculus bridges between the macroscopic or human-scale world that we see, smell, and touch, and the microscopic world that affects Chemistry Tracks every aspect of our lives. The study of chemistry begins on the Track 1 microscopic scale and extends to engage a variety of different macroscopic contexts. CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Chemistry is currently making its largest impact on society CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory at the nexus between chemistry and biology and the nexus Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher between chemistry and engineering, particularly where new (excluding W2408). materials are being developed. A typical chemistry laboratory now has more computers than test tubes and no longer smells Track 2 of rotten eggs. CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory The chemistry department majors are designed to help students or CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory focus on these new developments and to understand the factors CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry influencing the nature of the discipline. Because the science (Lecture) is constantly changing, courses change as well, and while Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher organic and physical chemistry remain the bedrock courses, (excluding W2408). they too differ greatly from the same courses 40 years ago. Many consider biochemistry to be a foundation course as well. Track 3 Although different paths within the chemistry major take CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry different trajectories, there is a core that provides the essential Laboratory foundation students need regardless of the path they choose. CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I Students should consider majoring in chemistry if they share (Lecture) or can develop a fascination with the explanatory power that CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II comes with an advanced understanding of the nature and (Lecture) influence of the microscopic world of molecules. Select 18 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher (excluding W2408). Students who choose to major in chemistry may elect to continue graduate study in this field and obtain a Ph.D. which is a solid basis for a career in research, either in the industry or in a university. A major in chemistry also provides students with an astonishing range of career choices such as working in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries or in many other

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businesses where a technical background is highly desirable. Additional information on the tracks can be found in the Other options include becoming a financial analyst for a Requirements section. technical company, a science writer, a high school chemistry teacher, a patent attorney, an environmental consultant, or a Additional Courses hospital laboratory manager, among others. The choices are First-year students may also elect to take CHEM UN2408. both numerous and various as well as intellectually exciting and This seminar focuses on topics in modern chemistry, and is personally fulfilling. offered to all qualified students. Advanced Placement Biochemistry (BIOC UN3501, BIOC UN3512) is The department grants advanced placement (AP) credit recommended for students interested in the biomedical for a score of 4 or 5. The amount of credit granted is sciences. based on the results of the department placement exam Physical chemistry (CHEM UN3079-CHEM UN3080), and completion of the requisite course. Students who are a one-year program, requires prior preparation in placed into CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry mathematics and physics. The accompanying laboratory is (Lecture) are granted 3 points of credit; students who are CHEM UN3085-CHEM UN3086. placed into CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I (Lecture)-CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II Also offered are a senior seminar (CHEM UN3920); advanced (Lecture) are granted 6 points of credit. In either case, credit courses in biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical is granted only upon completion of the course with a grade of chemistry; and an introduction to research (CHEM UN3098). C or better. Students must complete a department placement exam prior to registering for either of these courses. Sample Programs Some typical programs are shown below. Programs are crafted Programs of Study by the student and the director of undergraduate studies to The Department of Chemistry offers four distinct academic meet individual needs and interests. major programs for undergraduates interested in professional- level training and education in the chemical sciences: Track 1 chemistry, chemical physics, biochemistry and environmental First Year chemistry. For students interested in a program of less extensive study and coursework, the department offers a concentration in CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) chemistry. CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Course Information CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research The results of the placement exam are used to advise students Calculus and physics as required. which track to pursue. The Department of Chemistry offers Second Year three different tracks. Students who wish to take Track 2 or 3 CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) classes must take the placement exam. Students who wish to pursue Track 1 classes do not need to take the placement exam. CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) Track Information CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) In the first year, Track 1 students with one year of high school Calculus and physics as required. chemistry take a one-year course in general chemistry, and Third Year the one-term laboratory course that accompanies it. In the CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I second year, students study organic chemistry, and take organic chemistry laboratory. BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Students who qualify by prior examination during orientation CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II week can place into the advanced tracks. There are two options. CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Track 2 students take, in the fall term, a special one-term intensive course in general chemistry in place of the one-year Fourth Year course. In the second year, students study organic chemistry CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and take organic chemistry laboratory. Track 3 students take a I one-year course in organic chemistry for first-year students and CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory the one-term intensive general chemistry laboratory course. In II the second year, students enroll in physical chemistry and the CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research organic chemistry laboratory course. CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

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Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II Track 2 CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research First Year CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory Advanced courses (4000- level or higher) CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Professors CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research • Bruce J. Berne Calculus and Physics as required. • Ronald Breslow Second Year • Louis E. Brus • Virginia W. Cornish CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I • Kenneth B. Eisenthal CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II • Richard A. Friesner CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Ruben Gonzalez CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Laura Kaufman Calculus and physics as required. • James L. Leighton Third Year • Ann E. McDermott BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism • Jack R. Norton CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory • Colin Nuckolls I • Gerard Parkin CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II • David R. Reichman CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research • Tomislav Rovis CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY • Brent Stockwell Fourth Year • James J. Valentini • Xiaoyang Zhu CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) Associate Professors Track 3 • Angelo Cacciuto • Luis Campos First Year • Tristan Lambert Calculus and physics as required. • Wei Min CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory • Jonathan Owen CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry (Lecture) • Dalibor Sames CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research • Latha Venkataraman Second Year CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Assistant Professors CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) • Xavier Roy CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) Senior Lecturer CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) Calculus and physics as required. Karen Phillips Third Year Lecturers CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I • Luis Avila BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism • Robert Beer CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory • John Decatur CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II • Charles E. Doubleday CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research • Sarah Hansen Fourth Year • Fay Ng CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory • Ruben Savizky I

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Associates CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Anna Ghurbanyan • Danielle Sedbrook Physics Sequences • Joseph Ulichny The requirements for the physics sequences were modified on December 5, 2014. Students who declared before this date should Guidelines for all Chemistry contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Majors, Concentrators, and order to confirm their correct course of study.

Interdepartmental Majors Unless otherwise specified below, all students must complete Students majoring in chemistry or in one of the one of the following sequences: interdepartmental majors in chemistry should go to the director of undergraduate studies or the undergraduate program Sequence A manager in the Department of Chemistry to discuss their For students with limited background in high school physics: program of study. Chemistry majors and interdepartmental majors usually postpone part of the Core Curriculum beyond PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and the sophomore year. Thermodynamics PHYS UN1402 Introduction To Electricity, Chemistry Tracks Magnetism, and Optics All students who wish to start with Track 2 or 3 courses must PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves take a placement exam. The results of the placement exam are used to advise students which track to pursue. Unless For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are recommended, NOT required. For chemical physics majors, otherwise specified below, all students must complete one of the following laboratory courses are required: the following tracks: PHYS UN1493 Introduction to Experimental Track 1 Physics PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Modern Physics CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Sequence B CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Relativity (Techniques) PHYS UN1602 Physics, II: Thermodynamics, CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Electricity, and Magnetism (Synthesis) PHYS UN2601 Physics, III: Classical and Quantum Waves Track 2 or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, (Lecture) the following laboratory courses are required: CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Modern Physics CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) Sequence C CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II For students with advanced preparation in physics and (Synthesis) mathematics: Track 3 PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are Laboratory recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I the following laboratory courses are required: (Lecture) PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II Modern Physics (Lecture) or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work

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BIOL UN1908 First-Year Seminar in Modern Major in Chemistry Biology (Recommended NOT required) Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Biochemistry, Genetics & Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Molecular Biology BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Chemistry Biology, Development & Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. Physiology CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Research (Recommended NOT Metabolism required) BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I Select one of the following laboratory courses: CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Laboratory I BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Genetics Laboratory II BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Physics Laboratory Select one of the following physics sequences: CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research Sequence A: CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PHYS UN1201 General Physics I - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II Select one course from the following: Sequence B: CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and OR Chemistry courses numbered CHEM GU4000 or - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics above - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Physics Magnetism, and Optics Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in the and Introduction to Classical and Guidelines section. Quantum Waves (PHYS UN1403 Mathematics is recommended NOT required) Select one of the following sequences: Sequence C: Four semesters of calculus: PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and MATH UN1101 Calculus I - PHYS UN1602 Relativity - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Electricity, and Magnetism - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV and Physics, III: Classical and Two semesters of honors mathematics: Quantum Waves (PHYS UN2601 is recommended but not required) MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Sequence D: PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Major in Biochemistry Mathematics Select one of the following sequences: Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Two semesters of calculus: Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Chemistry - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Two semesters of honors mathematics: Research (Recommended NOT MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A required) - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I AP credit and one term of calculus (Calculus II or higher) CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Additional Courses Biology Select one of the following additional laboratory courses:

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BIOL UN3040 Lab in Molecular Biology CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry - BIOL UN2501 and Contemporary Biology Laboratory II Laboratory CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Biochemistry Research BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular CHEM GU4221 Quantum Chemistry Genetics or PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research Physics CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in Laboratory I Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators and CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Interdepartmental Majors. For the chemical physics major, Laboratory II one lab MUST be completed for the sequence chosen. CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Complete the following lectures: CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry PHYS UN3003 Mechanics Laboratory PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Select any three courses from the following: PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Optics CHEM GU4102 Chemistry for the Brain Mathematics CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry Select one of the following sequences: BIOC GU4323 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I Four semesters of calculus: BIOC GU4324 Biophysical Chemistry II MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II or MATH UN2030Ordinary Differential Equations - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III One additional semester of calculus - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV One additional semester of honors math: Two semesters of honors mathematics: MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential Any biology course at the 3000/4000 level for 3 or more Equations points. The following are recommended: Two semesters of advanced calculus: BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Molecular Neurobiology - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential or BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems Equations BIOL UN3008 The Cellular Physiology of Disease BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology Major in Environmental BIOL UN3034 Biotechnology Chemistry BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology The requirements for this program were modified on February 1, BIOL UN3073 Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in BIOL GU4065 Molecular Biology of Disease order to confirm their correct course of study. BIOL GU4300 Drugs and Disease Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Major in Chemical Physics Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for Chemistry all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. A second semester of Organic Chemistry lecture is recommended Chemistry NOT required. Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II The following courses are recommended NOT required: CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Laboratory I Research

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CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Select any two of the following: Research Chemistry: Earth and Environmental Science CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Select two of the following three courses: CHEM GU4103 Organometallic Chemistry EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry The Climate System Earth and Environmental Science: EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis The Solid Earth System EESC BC3025 Hydrology EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric The Life System Science Additional course required: EESC GU4009 Chemical Geology EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable EESC GU4040 Climate Thermodynamics and Planet Energy Transfer Select one of the following labs: EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and EESC BC3016 Environmental Measurements Monitoring Using Remote CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Sensing Laboratory I EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Select one option for Independent Research in Development Environmental Chemistry: EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental - EESC BC3801 and Senior Research Seminar Waters CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research EESC GU4888 Isoptope Geology II (It is strongly recommended to EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric take CHEM UN3920 if taking Chemistry CHEM UN3098) EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical Physics Oceanography Select one of the following physics sequences: EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Sequence A: Oceanography PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Earth and Environmental Engineering: - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II EAEE E4001 Industrial ecology of earth Sequence B: resources PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and EAEE E4003 Introduction to aquatic chemistry - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics Mathematics: - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics One additonal semester of calculus and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves (Recommended NOT required) Concentration in Chemistry Sequence C: No more than four points of CHEM UN3098 Supervised PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and Independent Research may be counted toward the - PHYS UN1602 Relativity concentration. - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Select one of the three chemistry tracks listed below. and Physics, III: Classical and PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Quantum Waves (Recommended, - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II not required) Two semesters of calculus Sequence D: PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I Chemistry Tracks - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Mathematics Track 1 Two semesters of calculus: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) MATH UN1101 Calculus I CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) MATH UN1102 Calculus II CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory MATH UN1201 Calculus III Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher MATH UN1202 Calculus IV (excluding W2408). Additional Courses

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Track 2 state? What responsibilities do I have to the society in which I live? What national significance is served or owed by literature? CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory The study of Greek and Latin language and culture CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry concentrates in one main area (ancient Greece and Rome) (Lecture) and on many of the questions that are of direct pertinence Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher to the ways in which modern lives are shaped and lived; at (excluding W2408). the same time, Greco-Roman literature and philosophy, so fundamental to the later development of the Western tradition, Track 3 boast works of great intrinsic worth and interest. While all CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Columbia students get an introduction to classical texts in Laboratory Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization, classics/ CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I classical studies provides a more advanced study of ancient (Lecture) cultural issues and habits of mind already sampled in the Core. CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Study abroad in Greece or Italy offers a variety of educational Select 18 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher experiences that are continuous with those of the major, (excluding W2408). enriching both linguistic expertise and cultural awareness. Students in classics have the opportunity to take part in archaeological digs abroad and, on occasion, to assist faculty in research projects that require, for example, bibliographical Classics collection or the checking of research data. Departmental Office: 617 Hamilton; 212-854-3902; Many majors pursue graduate study in classics and classical [email protected] studies. Upon earning their graduate degrees, they often http://www.columbia.edu/cu/classics/ embark on teaching careers in universities, colleges, and high Director of Undergraduate Studies (Classics): Prof. schools. Many graduating majors also enter a number of other Katharina Volk; 212-854-5683; [email protected] professional fields, among them law, banking, accountancy, publishing, and museum-work. Employers tend to find that Director of Undergraduate Studies (Modern students in classics are articulate on paper, as well as orally; are Greek Studies): Prof. Nikolas Kakkoufa; organized of mind; and have good skills in general reasoning, 212-854-3902; [email protected] an ability developed by the study of Greek and Latin language. In effect, the study of classics opens up a wide array of options, Director of Academic Administration and Finance: Juliana both in education and in the wider world. Driever; 212-854-2726; [email protected] ([email protected]) The program of the department aims for a comprehensive understanding of classical literature and culture, and the When one visits Rome or Athens, they also visit the many mastery of Greek and Latin on which such understanding layers of physical, historical, and cultural development that depends. Careful study of the language occupies the largest have contributed to the complex evolution of those cities. part of the first-year courses and is not omitted in the more When one tours the Roman Forum or the Greek Parthenon, advanced courses. Although literature becomes the chief subject they set foot on monuments whose physical impressiveness only in the advanced courses, important authors like Homer, symbolizes political strength and historical importance; in a Plato, and Virgil are studied as literary texts already in the very physical way they experience the past. When one studies intermediate courses. A wide variety of courses are offered in Latin and Greek language and culture, they embark on a translation. tour of an alternative kind, making their way through texts and other cultural forms—such as paintings, sculptures, and Through a joint program with Barnard, the department offers philosophical ideas—that bring them directly into contact with a broad range of subjects. The department annually offers the Greco-Roman past. Literature, philosophy, history, art and four advanced courses in each language (at the 3000- or 4000- architecture, linguistics, papyrology, religion: all (and more) level), the content of which changes each year in order to are branches of investigation to which the modern student of provide a curricular range and to balance authors and genres classics/classical studies has access through the surviving literary over a two-year period. and material evidence. Opportunities for individual projects of reading and research But when one studies in the original language Virgil's Aeneid, are available. Students are also permitted to take graduate say, or Plato's philosophical writings, they find that ancient courses if they are sufficiently prepared. Additionally, they Greek or Latin literature deals with issues and ideas that are, can supplement their studies within the department through for us, of central contemporary importance: e.g., How can I be work in other departments, such as art history and archaeology, happy? What is the best political constitution for our (or any)

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history, philosophy, and the other departments of languages planning to continue the study of classics in graduate school. and literature. The department also participates in the interdepartmental ancient studies program and offers a concentration in classics; It is not necessary to have previously studied either language these are all described below. in order to major in it. A student starting Greek or Latin at Columbia can meet all the requirements of a major within an The major in classics and the track in classical studies are ordinary undergraduate program. designed in part to build on the experience of the ancient world that undergraduates have acquired at Columbia in the Core In Fulfillment of the Curriculum (especially in Literature Humanities). The major Language Requirement in classics is structured on the principle of gradual and closely monitored linguistic progress from the elementary (1100-level) Students beginning the study of Greek or Latin at Columbia to the advanced (3000- and 4000-levels) and ultimately to the must take four terms of either of the following two-year literature survey courses (GU4105-GU4106) in Greek and/or sequences: Latin. Greek Those majors intending to embark on graduate study in classics GREK UN1101 Elementary Greek I are especially encouraged to undertake, in their senior year, - GREK UN1102 and Elementary Greek II an independent research project (UN3998). This option is GREK UN2101 Intermediate Greek I Attic Prose designed to allow students to personalize their experience in the - GREK UN2102 and Intermediate Greek II: major by conducting advanced study in a specialized area under Homer the guidance of the specializing faculty member of their choice. Latin UN3998 is required in the classical studies track. Otherwise, LATN UN1101 Elementary Latin I students in classical studies are not required to take advanced - LATN UN1102 and Elementary Latin II courses beyond UN3996 The Major Seminar, but are expected LATN UN2101 Intermediate Latin I to follow a coherent plan of study by taking a sequence of - LATN UN2102 and Intermediate Latin II cognate courses in different but related departments (e.g., art With the permission of the director of undergraduate studies, history and archaeology, history, etc.). GREK UN2102 Intermediate Greek II: Homer may be taken The director of undergraduate studies is responsible for before GREK UN2101 Intermediate Greek I Attic Prose. overseeing the path of study followed by each student in classics The intensive elementary courses GREK UN1121 Intensive or classical studies. Through close interaction with the director Elementary Greek and LATN UN1121 Intensive Elementary of undergraduate studies, as well as with other faculty members Latin may be substituted for the two-term UN1101-UN1102 where appropriate, each major is strongly encouraged to debate sequence. The intensive intermediate courses GREK S1221 the strengths and weaknesses of his or her own trajectory and LATN S1221 may be substituted for the two-term of study even as the requirements for the major are being UN2101-UN2102 sequence. completed. LATN UN2101 Intermediate Latin I should be taken before Students should contact the director of undergraduate studies LATN UN2102 Intermediate Latin II. with any questions about the classics majors and course offerings. The director of undergraduate studies can provide For students with secondary-school training in Greek or Latin, students with a worksheet to help in planning their progress the director of undergraduate studies determines, on the basis toward major requirements. of records and test scores, what further work is needed to fulfill the language requirement. Professors Advanced Placement • Kathy Eden • Helene P. Foley (Barnard) The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the Latin • Carmela V. Franklin AP exam, which also satisfies the foreign language requirement, • Stathis Gourgouris upon successful completion (with a grade of B or higher) of a Latin class at the 3000-level or higher. • John Ma • Kristina Milnor (Barnard) Major Program • Seth R. Schwartz The department offers a major in classics and a major track in • Deborah T. Steiner classical studies. The major in classics involves the intensive • Karen Van Dyck study of both Greek and Latin, as well as their cultural matrix; • Katharina Volk the track in classical studies offers a more interdisciplinary • Gareth D. Williams (Acting Chair) approach. The major in classics is recommended for students

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• Nancy Worman (Barnard) senior research thesis, and to acquire a reading knowledge of • James E. G. Zetzel German and preferably also of French (Italian is also useful). Associate Professors To be eligible for departmental honors and prizes, students must take UN3998. • Marcus Folch • Joseph Howley • Elizabeth Irwin Major Track in Classical • Ellen Morris (Barnard) Studies The major track in classical studies requires the completion of Lecturers 11 courses (a minimum of 35 points) and must include the • Dimitrios Antoniou following: • Caitlin Gillespie 1. Five courses, at or above the UN1102-level, in either or • Nikolas Kakkoufa both Latin and Greek; • Darcy Krasne 2. The Major Seminar UN3996; • Elizabeth Scharffenberger 3. Four classes in Ancient History, Art, Philosophy, Religion, Major in Classics and Civilization. Note that certain courses may be 6 credits, e.g., ICCS's City of Rome course, and may count as two The major in classics involves a program in both Greek and courses towards this requirement. Students in doubt about Latin languages and literatures, and in Greek and Roman a course's relevance should confirm it with the director of civilization. Students generally emphasize the study of one of undergraduate studies as soon as possible; the languages (the primary language), but significant study of 4. Senior Thesis UN3998, completed on a chosen aspect of the other (secondary) language is required as well. Greek or Roman civilization under the direction of a faculty The major requires the completion of 11 courses (a minimum member (3 points). of 34 points) and must include the following: Summer courses 1221/1221 are counted as four credits for the 1. In a primary language: purposes of major requirements. • Four courses at or above the UN2100-level; • The Major Seminar UN3996; Major in Ancient Studies • Two courses from the following four advanced options: GU4105, GU4106, GU4139, UN3998 (any others may count toward the four upper level requirement). Concentration in Classics Students who declared this program before this date should contact 2. In a secondary language: the director of undergraduate studies for the department in order to • Two courses at or above the UN2100-level. confirm their correct course of study. 3. Two ancient culture courses, including: The concentration in classics is designed for those who cannot • One course in the culture of the primary language; fit the complete major into their undergraduate schedule, but • One course in any aspect of ancient history or culture still wish to take a substantial program in Greek and Latin. (HIST, AHIS, PHIL, CLLT, CLCV). All substitutions must be approved by the director of undergraduate The concentration requires the completion of seven courses (a studies. minimum of 21 points) and must include the following: 1. In a primary language, six courses distributed as follows: The classical languages follow a standard track of elementary • Five courses above the 1100-level, three of which must (1100-level) and intermediate (2100-level) levels, followed by be 3000- or 4000-level; 3000- and 4000-level classes that may generally be taken in any order. • One course from the following three advanced options: GU4105, GU4106, GU4139. Although it is easier to complete the major if at least one classical language is begun no later than the first year, it is 2. One course in Ancient History or Classical Civilization (3 possible to begin one classical language in the sophomore year points). and the other in the junior year and still complete the major. Those planning to go on to graduate study in classics are urged to take both terms of GU4105-GU4106 if possible, to write a

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Special Concentration in Established at Columbia in 1998, the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society (ICLS) (http:// Hellenic Studies icls.columbia.edu) promotes a global perspective in the study The courses in the Hellenic Studies program are designed of literature and its social context. Committed to cross- to develop the student’s proficiency in aspects of Modern disciplinary study of literary works, the Institute brings together Greek culture, language, and history. The minimum credit the rich resources of Columbia in the various literatures of the requirement for the Hellenic Studies Concentration is 21 world; in the social sciences; in art history, architecture, and credits and includes: media; and in the medical humanities. 1. Modern Greek language and culture courses (Elementary, The major program at ICLS allows qualified students to study Intermediate, Advanced, Conversation I & II, Reading literature, culture, and society with reference to material from in Greek; minimum 8 credits). Students will work with several national traditions, or in combination of literary study undergraduate advisor to determine their level of the language, with comparative study in other disciplines in the humanities 2. Modern Greek Studies interdepartmental courses (CLGM, and social sciences. Under the guidance of the director of CSGM, HSGM; minimum 12 credits). The program of undergraduate studies, students select courses offered by study should be planned as early as possible with the Director participating departments. of Undergraduate Studies. Students meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies each semester in order to obtain The program is designed for students whose interest and program approval. Opportunities exist for study abroad in expertise in languages other than English permit them to work Greece, Cyprus and Turkey for the summer or an academic comparatively in several national or regional cultures. The term for credit. Students work closely with the concentration course of study differs from that of traditional comparative advisor on the selection of the foreign schools and the transfer literature programs, both in its cross-disciplinary nature and in of credit. its expanded geographic range, including not just European, but also Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American Students may also wish to write a Senior Thesis which will cultures. substitute one Modern Greek Studies interdepartmental seminar. While not required for graduation, the thesis enables The program includes course work in the social sciences, and a student to be considered for departmental honors. It is several core courses are jointly taught by faculty from different advisable to begin planning for the thesis during the student’s disciplines. Students thus explore a variety of methodological junior year. Interested students should identify a potential and disciplinary approaches to cultural and literary artifacts in faculty advisor. the broadest sense. The cross-disciplinary range of the program includes visual and media studies; law and the humanities; medicine and the humanities; and studies of space, cities, and architecture. As a major or concentration, this program can Comparative be said to flow naturally from Columbia’s Core Curriculum, Literature and which combines literature, art, philosophy, and social thought, and consistently attracts some of Columbia’s most ambitious Society and cosmopolitan students. Program Office: B-101 Heyman Center, East Campus; Students can choose to complete the major in Comparative 212-854-4541; [email protected] Literature and Society (CLS) or the major track in Medicine, http://icls.columbia.edu Literature, and Society (MLS). Currently, the MLS track is not available for the concentration. Director: Prof. Lydia Liu, 407 Kent Hall; 212-854-5631; [email protected] Given the wide variety of geographic and disciplinary specializations possible within the major and concentration, Associate Director: Associate Prof. Anupama Rao, Barnard students construct their course sequence in close collaboration Hall 2nd Floor, Lefrak 226; 212-854-8547; [email protected] with the director of undergraduate studies. All students, Director of Undergraduate Studies: Associate Prof. however, share the experience of taking the course Madeleine Dobie, 510 Philosophy; 212-854-9874; CPLS UN3900 Introduction to Comparative Literature [email protected] and Society in their sophomore year, as well as the required senior seminar in the fall of their last year in the program. Director of Medicine, Literature and Society Major The ICLS major and concentration are designed for students track: Assistant Prof. of Medicine Rishi Goyal; B106 Heyman interested in the cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural study Center, East Campus; 212-854-4541; [email protected] of texts, traditions, media, and discourses in an increasingly transnational world. Assistant Director: Sarah Monks, B-102 Heyman Center, East Campus; 212-854-8850; [email protected] Students planning to apply for admission to the CLS major, the MLS major track, or the CLS concentration should organize

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their course of study in order to complete the following Dennis Tenen (English and Comparative Literature) prerequisites by the end of the sophomore year: Nadia Urbinati (Political Science) 1. Preparation to undertake advanced work in one foreign Guidelines for all ICLS language, to be demonstrated by completion of two introduction to literature courses, typically numbered Majors and Concentrators 3333-3350. An application worksheet can be found on our website (http:// 2. Completion of at least four terms of study of a second icls.columbia.edu/programs/undergraduate-admissions). foreign language or two terms in each of two foreign Applications are due in early January of a student's sophomore languages. year. At the time of application, students interested in the 3. Enrollment in CPLS UN3900 Introduction to major (including the major track in Medicine, Literature, and Comparative Literature and Society in the spring semester Society) or concentration must have met these requirements: of the sophomore year. 1. Foreign language 1: four semesters of language training (or Information about admission requirements and equivalent) and two semesters of introductory literature 3330-3350; application to the major or concentration can be found courses, typically numbered at http://icls.columbia.edu/academics/undergraduate/ 2. (CLS Majors only) Foreign language 2: four semesters of the_undergraduate_program. Students are advised to meet with one language or two semesters of two languages; the director of undergraduate studies before submitting the 3. CPLS UN3900 Introduction to Comparative Literature statement of purpose for the application. and Society, usually taken in the spring of the sophomore year; Departmental Honors 4. A GPA of at least 3.5; To be eligible for departmental honors, students must have a 5. A focus statement, 1-2 pages in length. The focus is a minimum grade point average of 3.6 for courses in the major. period, theme, problem, movement, etc., that is explored Departmental honors will be conferred only on students from an interdisciplinary and/or a comparative perspective. who have submitted a superior senior thesis that clearly Faculty understand that this statement is a work in progress, demonstrates originality and excellent scholarship. Note that but that it serves as a useful guide to students' academic the senior thesis is not required for the major. For information pursuits and course selection. on the honors program, see http://icls.columbia.edu/academics/ undergraduate/undergraduate_departmental_honors. Major in Comparative Executive Committee of ICLS Literature and Society Gil Anidjar (Religion; Middle Eastern, South Asian, and The major in Comparative Literature and Society requires a African Studies) minimum of 42 points, or 14-15 courses. Note that language Bruno Bosteels (Latin American and Iberian Cultures) courses taken to fulfill the application requirements 1 and 2 Jean Louise Cohen (Political Science) above do not count toward the major or concentration. In Patricia A. Dailey (English and Comparative Literature) the description below, "affiliated disciplines" refers to the Souleymane Bachir Diagne (French and Romance Philology) humanities (except the language and literature departments), Mamadou Diouf (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African the social sciences (history, anthropology, political science, Studies) etc.), law, and architecture: Madeleine Dobie (French and Romance Philology) Brent Hayes Edwards (English and Comparative Literature, 1. CPLS UN3900 Introduction to Comparative Literature Jazz) and Society, required for all majors and normally taken in Stathis Gourgouris (Classics, English and Comparative the spring of the sophomore year; Literature) 2. Advanced courses as follows (please note that one Rishi Kumar Goyal (Emergency Medicine) course may be used to fulfill two of the advanced course Bernard Harcourt (Columbia Law School) requirements): Lydia H. Liu (East Asian Languages and Cultures) • Two courses with a CPLS designator. CLxx courses, i.e., Anupama P Rao (History, Barnard) courses designated as comparative in nature by various Jesus R. Velasco (Latin American and Iberian Cultures) language and literature departments, may count for the Alessandra Russo (Latin American and Iberian Cultures) major with director of undergraduate studies' approval Felicity Scott (Graduate School of Architecture and Public • Two seminars (discussion-driven courses at the 3000- Planning) or 4000-level), chosen from among the affiliated Oliver Simons (Germanic Languages) disciplines Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (University Professor of the • Two courses requiring readings in a language other than Humanities) English, preferably conducted in the target language

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and for which written assignments are composed in the 3. CPLS UN3992 Senior Seminar in Medicine, Literature, language as well and Society or CPLS UN3991 Senior Seminar in Comparative • Three courses in a single national or regional literature Literature and Society and/or culture, chosen from any discipline or school 1. Senior thesis (optional). • Four courses in literature or any of the affiliated disciplines and related to the student’s historical or thematic focus; Concentration in 3. CPLS UN3991 Senior Seminar in Comparative Literature Comparative Literature and and Society; Society 4. Senior thesis (optional). The concentration in Comparative Literature and Society requires a total of 36 points, or 12 courses in comparative Major Track in Medicine, literature and society as follows: Literature, and Society 1. CPLS UN3900 Introduction to Comparative Literature and Society, normally taken in the spring of the sophomore year; The major track in Medicine, Literature, and Society requires 39 points. Note that language courses taken to fulfill the 2. Advanced courses as follows: application requirements 1 above do not count toward the • Two courses with a CPLS designator. CLxx courses, required points for the major. Students interested in the track i.e., courses designated as comparative in nature by the are strongly encouraged to fulfill their science requirement various language and literature departments, may count with classes in human biology (e.g., Human Species, Genes and for the major with director of undergraduate studies' Development) or human psychology (e.g., Mind, Brain, and approval Behavior). • Two seminars (discussion-driven courses at the 3000- or 4000-level), chosen from among the affiliated 1. CPLS UN3900 Introduction to Comparative Literature disciplines and Society, required for all ICLS majors and normally • One to two courses requiring readings in a language taken in the spring of the sophomore year other than English, preferably conducted in the 2. Advanced courses as follows (please note that one target language and for which written assignments are course may be used to fulfill two of the advanced course composed in the language as well requirements): • Two to three courses in a single national or regional • Three courses within a given department/discipline literature and/or culture, chosen from any discipline or that address the student’s focused interest (Literature school and Medicine; Medical Anthropology; History of • Two to four courses in literature or any of the affiliated Medicine/Public Health) but most importantly disciplines and related to the student's historical or develop the methodological skills of that discipline thematic focus. • Three courses with a CPLS designator, or courses designated as comparative in nature by the various language-literature or social science departments (i.e., CL-- courses) Computer Science • Two courses requiring readings in a language other Departmental Office: 450 Computer Science Building; than English, preferably conducted in the target 212-939-7000 language and for which written assignments are http://www.cs.columbia.edu/ composed in the language as well Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Jae Woo Lee, 715 • Four courses in interdisciplinary studies that address CEPSR; 212-939-7066; [email protected] the nexus of the student’s interests (Literature and Medicine; Medical Anthropology; History of Departmental Advisers: Medicine/Public Health) OR an individual area of For updated adviser information, see http:// specialization (e.g., Disability Studies; Neuroscience www.cs.columbia.edu/education/undergrad/advisors. and the Human; Technology Studies; Discourses of the Body; Biopolitics; Bioethics; etc.) For administrative advising issues please contact: [email protected]. • one course of engaged service learning/independent project (this may be fulfilled by appropriate study The majors in the Department of Computer Science abroad and/or study elsewhere in the US) provide students with the appropriate computer science background necessary for graduate study or a professional

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career. Computers impact nearly all areas of human endeavor. The information science major can choose a scientific focus Therefore, the department also offers courses for students on algorithms and systems for organizing, accessing, and who do not plan a computer science major or concentration. processing information, or an interdisciplinary focus in order The computer science majors offer maximum flexibility to develop an understanding of, and tools for, information by providing students with a range of options for program modeling and use within an important sector of modern society specialization. The department offers four majors: computer such as economics or health. science; information science; data science; and computer science-mathematics, offered jointly with the Mathematics Advanced Placement Department. The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science exam along with exemption from Computer Science Major COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Students study a common core of fundamental topics, Programming in Java. However, we still recommend that you supplemented by a track that identifies specific areas for deeper take COMS W1004 or W1007 even if you have credits from study. The foundations track prepares students for advanced the CS AP exam. COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to work in fundamental, theoretical, and mathematical aspects Computer Science is recommended if you scored 5 on the AP of computing, including analysis of algorithms, scientific exam, and COMS W1004 is recommended if you scored 4. computing, and security. The systems track prepares students for immediate employment in the computer industry as Pre-Introductory Courses well as advanced study in software engineering, operating COMS W1004 is the first course in the Computer Science systems, computer-aided digital design, computer architecture, major curriculum, and it does not require any previous programming languages, and user interfaces. The intelligent computing experience. Before taking COMS W1004, systems track provides specialization for the student interested however, students have an option to start with one of the pre- in natural language processing and systems capable of introductory courses: ENGI E1006 or COMS W1002. exhibiting “human-like” intelligence. The applications track is for students interested in the implementation of interactive ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and multimedia content for the Internet and wireless applications. Applied Scientist is a general introduction to computing for The vision, graphics, interaction, and robotics track exposes STEM students. ENGI E1006 is in fact a required course students to computer vision, graphics, human-computer for all engineering students. COMS W1002 Computing In interaction, and robotics. Context is a course primarily intended for humanities majors, but it also serves as a pre-introductory course for CS majors. A combination track is available to students who wish to pursue ENGI E1006 and COMS W1002 do not count towards an interdisciplinary course of study combining computer Computer Science major. science and another field in the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, or social sciences. A student planning a Laboratory Facilities combination track should be aware that one additional course The department has well-equipped lab areas for research in is required to complete this option. computer graphics, computer-aided digital design, computer Information Science Major vision, databases and digital libraries, data mining and knowledge discovery, distributed systems, mobile and wearable Information science is an interdisciplinary major designed to computing, natural language processing, networking, operating provide a student with an understanding of how information systems, programming systems, robotics, user interfaces, and is organized, accessed, stored, distributed, and processed in real-time multimedia. strategic segments of today’s society. Recent years have seen an explosive growth of on-line information, with people of all ages Research labs contain several large Linux and Solaris clusters; and all walks of life making use of the World Wide Web and Puma 500 and IBM robotic arms; a UTAH-MIT dexterous other information in digital form. hand; an Adept-1 robot; three mobile research robots; a real-time defocus range sensor; interactive 3-D graphics This major puts students at the forefront of the information workstations with 3-D position and orientation trackers; revolution, studying how on-line access touches on all prototype wearable computers, wall-sized stereo projection disciplines and changing the very way people communicate. systems; see-through head-mounted displays; a networking Organizations have large stores of in-house information that testbed with three Cisco 7500 backbone routers, traffic are crucial to their daily operation. Today’s systems must generators; an IDS testbed with secured LAN, Cisco routers, enable quick access to relevant information, must ensure EMC storage, and Linux servers; and a simulation testbed with that confidential information is secure, and must enable new several Sun servers and Cisco Catalyst routers.The department forms of communication among people and their access to uses a SIP IP phone system. The protocol was developed in the information. department.

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The department's computers are connected via a switched Assistant Professors 1Gb/s Ethernet network, which has direct connectivity to the campus OC-3 Internet and internet 2 gateways. The campus • Allison Breton Bishop has 802.11b/g wireless LAN coverage. • Augustin Chaintreau • Lydia Chilton The research facility is supported by a full-time staff of • Yaniv Erlich professional system administrators and programmers. • Ronghui Gu Professors • Daniel Hsu • Alfred V. Aho • Suman Jana • Peter K. Allen • Carl Vondrick • Peter Belhumeur • Omri Weinstein • Steven M. Bellovin • Eugene Wu • David Blei • Changxi Zheng • Michael J. Collins Senior Lecturer in Discipline • Steven K. Feiner • Adam Cannon • Luis Gravano • Jae Woo Lee • Julia Hirschberg • Gail E. Kaiser Lecturer in Discipline • John R. Kender Daniel Bauer • Kathleen R. McKeown Paul Blaer • Vishal Misra Ansaf Salleb-Aouissi • Shree K. Nayar Nakul Verma • Jason Nieh Associated Faculty • Steven M. Nowick Christos Papadimitriou • Shih-Fu Chang • Kenneth A. Ross Matei Ciocarlie (emeritus) • Henning G. Schulzrinne • Edward G. Coffman Jr. • Rocco A. Servedio • Eleni Drinea emeritus • Salvatore J. Stolfo • Jonathan Gross ( ) • Jeannette Wing • Andreas Mueller Clifford Stein • Mihalis Yannakakis • Steven H. Unger (emeritus) Associate Professors • Vladimir Vapnik • Alexandr Andoni • Henryk Wozniakowski (emeritus) • Luca Carloni • Yechiam Yemini (emeritus) • Xi Chen Special Research Scientists • Stephen A. Edwards Henryk Wozniakowski (emeritus) • Roxana Geambasu • Eitan Grinspun Senior Research Scientists • Tony Jebara • Moti Yung • Angelos D. Keromytis • Martha Allen Kim Research Scientists • Tal Malkin Smaranda Muresan* • Itsik Pe'er Owen Rambow • Daniel S. Rubenstein Associated Research • Simha Sethumadhavan • Junfeng Yang Scientists • Giuseppe DiGuglielmo • Hiroshi Sasaki

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Eran Tromer COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java Guidelines for all Computer or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science Science Majors and Sophomore Year Concentrators COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Courses COMS W3157 Advanced Programming Students may receive credit for only one of the following two COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: courses: Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory • COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Junior and Senior Year Programming in Java Select the remaining required core courses: • COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory Programming in MATLAB. CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Systems Students may receive credit for only one of the following three courses: Select one of the following courses: MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra • COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java APMA E2101 Introduction to Applied • COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ Mathematics • COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms APMA E3101 Linear Algebra STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and However, COMS W1005 and COMS W3136 cannot be Statistics counted towards the Computer Science major, minor, and concentration. For students who declared prior to Spring 2014: First Year Transfer Credit COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science As a rule, no more than 12 transfer credits are accepted toward and Programming in Java the major. Sophomore Year COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Grading Computer Science A maximum of one course worth no more than 4 points COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and passed with a grade of D may be counted toward the major or Algorithms concentration. COMS W3157 Advanced Programming COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics Major in Computer Science and Graph Theory Junior and Senior Year Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory Concentrators above. CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer All majors should confer with their program adviser each term Systems to plan their programs of study. Students considering a major In addition to the CS Core (22-24 points), all CS majors in computer science are encouraged to talk to a program adviser must complete the Calculus Requirement (3 points) and a during their first or second year. A typical program of study is Track Requirement (15 or 18 points). The CS major therefore as follows: requires 40-45 points total. Program of Study Mathematics (3 points) Computer Science Core (22-24 points) Calculus II or Calculus III.

For students who declare in Spring 2014 and Note that Calculus III does NOT depend on Calculus II. You beyond: can take either Calculus II or III, but we recommend Calculus ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for III, which covers topics that are a bit more relevant for upper- Engineers and Applied Scientists ¬level Computer Science courses. (recommended but not required) First Year If you have received equivalent credits for Calculus I & II already (through AP Calculus exam for example), you are

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not required to take any more Calculus courses. But we COMS E6253 Advanced Topics in recommend taking one more semester of Calculus, either Math Computational Learning Theory UN1201 Calculus III or APAM E2000 Multivariate Calculus COMS E6261 Advanced Cryptography for Engineers and Scientists. APAM E2000 covers relevant EEOR E6616 Convex optimization topics from Calculus III and IV. IEOR E6613 Optimization, I Track Requirement (15 or 18 points) IEOR E6614 Optimization, II IEOR E6711 Stochastic models, I Students must select one of the following six upper-level IEOR E6712 Stochastic models, II tracks. Each track, except the combination track, requires five ELEN E6717 Information theory courses consisting of required, elective breadth, and elective ELEN E6718 Error Correcting Codes: Classical track courses. The combination track requires a selection of and Modern six advanced courses: three 3000- or 4000-level computer Adviser Approved: science courses and three 3000- or 4000-level courses from another field. The elective breadth requirement in each track COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis can be fulfilled with any 3-point computer science 3000-level COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in or higher course that is not a computer science core course Computer Science or a technical elective course in that track. In addition to the COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science breadth elective, the track requirements are as follows: COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, I Foundations Track (15 points) COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science For students interested in algorithms, computational One Breadth Course complexity, and other areas of theoretical Computer Science. Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses Note: Students who declared their Computer Science major for this track prior to Fall 2016 may also count COMS 4241, COMS 4205, COMS 4281, COMS 4444, COMS 4771, and COMS 4772 Software Systems Track (15 points) as track elective courses. For students interested in networking, programming languages, operating systems, and software systems. Required Courses CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I Required Courses COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational COMS W4115 Programming Languages and Complexity Translators Track Electives COMS W4118 Operating Systems I Select 2 from: CSEE W4119 Computer Networks MATH UN3020 Number Theory and Track Electives Cryptography Select 1 from: MATH UN3025 Making, Breaking Codes Any COMS W41xx course COMS W4203 Graph Theory COMS W4444 Programming and Problem MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Solving MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I Any COMS W48xx course MATH GU4042 Introduction to Modern Algebra Adviser Approved: II COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in I Computer Science MATH GU4155 Probability Theory COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, Learning Theory I COMS W4261 Introduction to Cryptography COMS W4996 Special topics in computer science, APMA E4300 Computational Math: II Introduction to Numerical Any COMS E68XX course Methods Any COMS E61XX course IEOR E4407 Game Theoretic Models of One Breadth Course Operations Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those CSPH G4802 Math Logic II: Incompletness courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses COMS E6232 Analysis of Algorithms, II for this track MATH G6238 Enumerative Combinatorics

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Intelligent Systems Track (15 points) Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses For students interested in machine learning, robotics, and for this track systems capable of exhibiting “human-like” intelligence.

Required Courses Vision, Graphics, Interaction, and Robotics Track Select two of the following courses: (15 points) COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence For students interested in computer vision, graphics, and COMS W4705 Natural Language Processing advanced forms of human computer interaction. COMS W4706 Spoken Language Processing Required Courses COMS W4731 Computer Vision Select two of the following courses: COMS W4733 Computational Aspects of COMS W4160 Computer Graphics Robotics COMS W4167 Computer Animation COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W4731 Computer Vision Track Electives Track Electives Select 2 from: Select 2 from: COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational Learning Theory COMS W4162 Advanced Computer Graphics Any COMS W47xx course COMS W4170 User Interface Design Any COMS E67XX course COMS W4172 3D User Interfaces and Augmented Reality Adviser Approved: COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis COMS W4733 Computational Aspects of COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in Robotics Computer Science COMS W4735 Visual Interfaces to Computers COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, I Adviser Approved: COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis One Breadth Course COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in Computer Science Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science for this track COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, I Applications Track (15 points) Any COMS E69XX course For students interested in interactive multimedia applications One Breadth Course for the internet and wireless networks. Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses Required Courses for this track COMS W4115 Programming Languages and Translators Combination Track (18 points) COMS W4170 User Interface Design For students who wish to combine computer science with Track Electives another discipline in the arts, humanities, social or natural Select 2 from: sciences. A coherent selection of six upper-level courses is Any COMS W41xx course required: three from computer science and three from another Any COMS W47xx course discipline. Adviser Approved: The courses should be planned with and approved by the COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis student’s CS faculty advisor by the first semester of the junior COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in year. The six courses are typically 4000-level elective courses Computer Science that would count towards the individual majors. Moreover, the COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science six courses should have a common theme. The combination COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, track is not available to those students who pursue double I majors. Any COMS E69XX course One Breadth Course

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Major in Computer Science— SOCI UN3960 Law, Science, and Society Mathematics Information Science and the Economy For a description of the joint major in computer science— Students may focus on understanding information modeling mathematics, see the Mathematics section in this bulletin. together with existing and emerging needs in economics and finance as well as algorithms and systems to address those needs. Major in Information Science The requirements include: Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases Concentrators above. COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence COMS W4771 Machine Learning The major in information science requires a minimum of 33 ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics points including a core requirement of five courses. ECON UN3025 Financial Economics The elective courses must be chosen with a faculty adviser ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and to focus on the modeling and use of information within the Banking context of a disciplinary theme. After discussing potential selections students prepare a proposal of study that must be Information Science and Health Sciences approved by the faculty adviser. In all cases the six courses must Students may focus on understanding information modeling be at the 3000-level or above with at least three courses chosen together with existing and emerging needs in health sciences, as from computer science. Following are some example programs. well as algorithms and systems to address those needs. For more examples or templates for the program proposal, see a faculty adviser. The requirements include: Note: In most cases additional courses will be necessary as COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases prerequisites in order to take some of the elective courses. This COMS W4170 User Interface Design will depend on the student's proposed program of study. COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence BINF G4001 Introduction To Computer Core Requirement Applications In Health Care and Biomedicine COMS W1001 Introduction to Information Science BIOL W4037 Bioinformatics of Gene Expression or COMS W1002 Computing in Context ECBM E3060/E4060 Introduction to genomic information science and COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science technology and Programming in Java COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science Major in Data Science COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and Statistics Concentrators above.

Following are some suggested programs of instruction: In response to the ever growing importance of "big data" in scientific and policy endeavors, the last few years have seen Information Science and Contemporary an explosive growth in theory, methods, and applications at the interface between computer science and statistics. The Society statistics and computer science departments have responded Students may focus on how humans use technology and how with a joint-major that emphasizes the interface between the technology has changed society. disciplines.

The requirements include: Prerequisites (15 points) MATH UN1101 Calculus I COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases MATH UN1102 Calculus II COMS W4170 User Interface Design MATH UN1201 Calculus III COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra COMS W3410 Computers and Society Select one of the following courses: SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

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STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics For students who declare in Spring 2014 and STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics beyond: Statistics (12 points) The concentration in computer science requires a minimum of STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY 22-24 points, as follows: STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models and Programming in Java STAT GU4241 Statistical Machine Learning or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science or COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java Computer Science (12 points) or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Select one of the following courses: COMS W3157 Advanced Programming COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: and Programming in Java Introduction to Combinatorics COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Graph Theory and Programming in MATLAB COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Computer Science Systems (or any 3 point 4000-level ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for computer science course) Engineers and Applied Scientists Select one of the following courses: Select one of the following courses: MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java MATH V2020 Honors Linear Algebra COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ APMA E2101 Introduction to Applied COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Mathematics Algorithms APMA E3101 Linear Algebra Two required courses: STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Statistics Introduction to Combinatorics SIEO W3600 Introduction to Probability and and Graph Theory Statistics CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I Electives (15 points) For students who declared prior to Spring Select two of the following courses: 2014: STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining The concentration requires a minimum of 23 points, as STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and follows: Introduction to Data Science STAT GU4224 Bayesian Statistics COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science STAT GU4243 Applied Data Science and Programming in Java STAT Q4242 Advanced Machine Learning COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Select three of the following courses: Computer Science COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases COMS W3157 Advanced Programming COMS W4130 Principles and Practice of Parallel Programming COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Complexity Systems (or any 3-point 4000- level computer science course) COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational Learning Theory Any COMS W47xx course EXCEPT W4771 Computer Science - Concentration in Computer Mathematics Science Departmental Undergraduate Office: 410 Mathematics; Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and 212-854-2432 Concentrators above. http://www.math.columbia.edu/

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Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Ovidiu Savin, 409 In these seminars, students gain experience in learning an Mathematics; 212-854-8233; [email protected] advanced topic and lecturing on it. In order to be eligible for departmental honors, majors must write a senior thesis. Calculus Director: Prof. Michael Woodbury; 525 Mathematics; 212-854-2849; [email protected] Courses for First-Year Computer Science-Mathematics Adviser: Prof. Students Patrick X. Gallagher, 411 Mathematics; 212-854-4346; The systematic study of mathematics begins with one of [email protected] the following three alternative calculus and linear algebra Economics-Mathematics Advisers: sequences: Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; MATH UN1101 Calculus I 212-854-8806; [email protected] - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Economics: Dr. Susan Elmes, 1006 International Affairs - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Building; 212-854-9124; [email protected] - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Mathematics-Statistics Advisers: MATH UN1101 Calculus I Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II 212-854-8806; [email protected] - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Statistics: Prof. Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-851-2132; - MATH UN2010 Calculus [email protected] and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I ---- - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II The major in mathematics is an introduction to some of the - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B highlights of the development of theoretical mathematics over the past four hundred years from a modern perspective. Credit is allowed for only one calculus and linear algebra This study is also applied to many problems, both internal to sequence. mathematics and arising in other disciplines such as physics, cryptography, and finance. Calculus I, II is a standard course in single-variable differential and integral calculus; Calculus III, IV is a standard course in Majors begin by taking either Honors mathematics or the multivariable differential and integral calculus; Accelerated calculus sequence. Students who do not take MATH UN1207 Multivariable Calculus is an accelerated course in multivariable Honors Mathematics A and MATH UN1208 Honors differential and integral calculus. Mathematics B normally take MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra in the second year. Following this, majors begin While Calculus II is no longer a prerequisite for Calculus to learn some aspects of the main branches of modern III, students are strongly urged to take it before taking mathematics: algebra, analysis, and geometry; as well as some of Calculus III. In particular, students thinking of majoring their subdivisions and hybrids (e.g., number theory, differential or concentrating in mathematics or one of the joint majors geometry, and complex analysis). As the courses become involving mathematics should take Calculus II before taking more advanced, they also become more theoretical and proof- Calculus III. Note that Calculus II is a prerequisite for oriented and less computational. Accelerated Multivariable Calculus, and both Calculus II and Calculus III are prerequisites for Calculus IV. Aside from the courses offered by the Mathematics Department, cognate courses in areas such as astronomy, The third sequence, Honors Mathematics A- B, is for chemistry, physics, probability, logic, economics, and computer exceptionally well-qualified students who have strong science can be used toward the major. A cognate course must Advanced Placement scores. It covers multivariable calculus be a 2000-level (or higher) course and must be approved by (MATH UN1201 Calculus III- MATH UN1202 Calculus IV) the director of undergraduate studies. In general, a course not and linear algebra (MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra), with an taught by the Mathematics Department is a cognate course for emphasis on theory. the mathematics major if either (a) it has at least two semesters of calculus as a stated prerequisite, or (b) the subject matter MATH UN1003 College Algebra and Analytic Geometry does in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, not count toward the degree. Students who take this course do such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy not receive college credit. Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Advanced Placement Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in the Computer Science Department. The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete Another requirement for majors is participation in an MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus undergraduate seminar, usually in the junior or senior year.

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III with a grade of C or better. The department grants 3 credits Academic Calendar. They are considered to be adjusting their for a score of 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students level, not changing their program. However, students must complete MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 obtain the approval of the new instructor and their advising Calculus III with a grade of C or better. The department dean prior to reporting to the Office of the Registrar. grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1201 Calculus III Grading or MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus No course with a grade of D or lower can count toward the MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A with a grade of C major, interdepartmental major, or concentration. Students or better. Students can receive credit for only one calculus who are doing a double major cannot double count courses for sequence. their majors. Placement in the Calculus Departmental Honors Sequences In order to be eligible for departmental honors, majors must Calculus I write a senior thesis. To write a senior thesis, students must Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course register for MATH UN3999 Senior Thesis in Mathematics in and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced the fall semester of their senior year. Normally no more than Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a study of calculus with MATH UN1101 Calculus I. given academic year. Calculus II and III Professors Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the • Mohammed Abouzaid BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of A • David A. Bayer (Barnard) in a full year of high school calculus may begin with either • Simon Brendle MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus • Ivan Corwin III. Note that such students who decide to start with Calculus • Panagiota Daskalopoulos III may still need to take Calculus II since it is a requirement • Aise Johan de Jong or prerequisite for other courses. In particular, they MUST take Calculus II before going on to MATH UN1202 Calculus • Robert Friedman IV. Students with a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with • Patrick X. Gallagher Calculus III and do not need to take Calculus II. • Dorian Goldfeld • Brian Greene Those with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam or 4 on the BC exam may receive 3 points of AP credit upon completion of • Richard Hamilton Calculus II with a grade of C or higher. Those students with a • Michael Harris score of 5 on the BC exam may receive 6 points of AP credit • Ioannis Karatzas upon completion of Calculus III with a grade of C or higher. • Mikhail Khovanov Accelerated Multivariable Calculus • Igor Krichever • Chiu-Chu Liu Students with a score of 5 on the AP BC exam or 7 on the • Dusa McDuff (Barnard) IB HL exam may begin with MATH UN1205 Accelerated • Walter Neumann (Barnard) Multivariable Calculus. Upon completion of this course with a grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of AP credit. • Andrei Okounkov • D. H. Phong Honors Mathematics A • Henry Pinkham Students who want a proof-oriented theoretical sequence • Ovidiu Savin and have a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with • Michael Thaddeus (Department Chair) MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A, which is especially • Eric Urban designed for mathematics majors. Upon completion of this • Mu-Tao Wang course with a grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of AP credit. • Wei Zhang Transfers Inside the Associate Professors Calculus Sequences • Daniela De Silva (Barnard) • Julien Dubedat Students who wish to transfer from one calculus course to another are allowed to do so beyond the date specified on the

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Assistant Professors MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II • n/a - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B J.F. Ritt Assistant Professors 15 points in the following required courses: • Akram Alishahi MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in • Guillaume Barraquand - MATH UN3952 Mathematics I • Hector Chang and Undergraduate Seminars in Mathematics II (at least one term) • Teng Fei MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I • Bin Guo - MATH GU4042 and Introduction to Modern • David Hansen Algebra II • Chao Li MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis • Shotaro Makisumi - MATH GU4062 I and Introduction To Modern • Joanna Nelson Analysis II • Gus Schrader 12 points in any combination of mathematics and cognate • Shrenik Shah courses. ** • Hao Shen * Students who are not contemplating graduate study in • Evan Warner mathematics may replace one or both of the two terms • Hui Yu of MATH GU4061- MATH GU4062 by one or two • Yihang Zhu of the following courses: MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization, MATH UN3007 Complex Variables, Senior Lecturers in MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations, or Discipline MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis. ** • Lars Nielsen A course not taught by the Mathematics Department is a cognate course for the mathematics major if either (a) it has • Mikhail Smirnov at least two semesters of calculus as a stated prerequisite and • Peter Woit is a 2000-level (or higher) course, or (b) the subject matter in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, Lecturers in Discipline such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy • Michael Woodbury Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in On Leave the Computer Science Department. In exceptional cases, • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Okounkov, Pinkham, Wang, the director of undergraduate studies may approve the Zhang (Fall 2017) substitution of certain more advanced courses for those • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Makisumi, Okounkov, mentioned above. Pinkham, Wang, Zhang (Spring 2018) The program of study should be planned with a departmental Major in Mathematics adviser before the end of the sophomore year. Majors who are planning on graduate studies in mathematics are urged to The major requires 40-42 points as follows: obtain a reading knowledge of one of the following languages: French, German, or Russian. Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement Majors are offered the opportunity to write an honors senior Credit): thesis under the guidance of a faculty member. Interested MATH UN1101 Calculus I students should contact the director of undergraduate studies. - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Major in Applied Mathematics - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I The major requires 38-40 points as follows: - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement - MATH UN2010 Calculus Credit): and Linear Algebra

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MATH UN1101 Calculus I The major requires 20 points in computer science, 19-21 - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II points in mathematics, and two 3-point electives in either - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III computer science or mathematics. - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Computer Science MATH UN1101 Calculus I COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II and Programming in Java - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science - MATH UN2010 Calculus COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java and Linear Algebra or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms MATH UN1101 Calculus I COMS W3157 Advanced Programming - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory Select one of the following three courses: COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Systems MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis Mathematics I Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra APMA E4901 Seminar: Problem in Applied sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement Mathematics (junior year) Credit): APMA E4903 Seminar: Problems in Applied MATH UN1101 Calculus I Mathematics (senior year) - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II 18 points in electives, selected from the following (other - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III courses may be used with the approval of the Applied - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Mathematics Committee): - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN3007 Complex Variables - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II or MATH GU4065Honors Complex Variables - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable or APMA E4204 Functions of a Complex Variable - MATH UN2010 Calculus MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II or APMA E4200 Partial Differential Equations - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A or APMA E6301 Analytic methods for partial differential - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B equations MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Mathematics I APMA E4300 Computational Math: or MATH UN3952 Undergraduate Seminars in Mathematics II Introduction to Numerical MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I Methods Electives APMA E4101 Introduction to Dynamical Systems Select two of the following courses: APMA E4150 Applied Functional Analysis CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I APMA E4400 Introduction to Biophysical COMS W4241 Numerical Algorithms and Modeling Complexity MATH BC2006 Combinatorics MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization Major in Computer Science– MATH UN3007 Complex Variables Mathematics MATH UN3020 Number Theory and Cryptography The goal of this interdepartmental major is to provide MATH UN3386 Differential Geometry substantial background in each of these two disciplines, MATH GU4051 Topology focusing on some of the parts of each which are closest to the MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis other. Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. program in either I discipline are urged to take additional courses, in consultation with their advisers.

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Major in Economics- COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science Mathematics or an advanced computer science offering in programming Major in Mathematics- Electives Statistics An approved selection of three advanced courses in mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, industrial The program is designed to prepare the student for: (1) a engineering and operations research, computer science, or career in industries such as finance and insurance that require approved mathematical methods courses in a quantitative a high level of mathematical sophistication and a substantial discipline. At least one elective must be a Mathematics knowledge of probability and statistics, and (2) graduate study Department course numbered 3000 or above. in quantitative disciplines. Students choose electives in finance, Students interested in modeling applications are recommended actuarial science, operations research, or other quantitative to take MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations and fields to complement requirements in mathematics, statistics, MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations. and computer science. Students interested in finance are recommended to take Mathematics MATH GR5010 Introduction to the Mathematics of Select one of the following sequences: Finance, STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance, and MATH UN1101 Calculus I STAT GU4221 Time Series Analysis. - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Students interested in graduate study in mathematics or - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra in statistics are recommended to take MATH GU4061 - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization Introduction To Modern Analysis I and MATH GU4062 MATH UN1101 Calculus I Introduction To Modern Analysis II. - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Students preparing for a career in actuarial science are - MATH UN2010 Calculus encouraged to replace STAT GU4205 Linear Regression - MATH UN2500 and Linear Algebra Models with STAT GU4282 Linear Regression and and Analysis and Optimization Time Series Methods , and to take among their electives MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A STAT GU4281 Theory of Interest . - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization (with approval from the adviser) Concentration in Statistics Introductory Course Mathematics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to The concentration requires the following: Statistics Mathematics Required Courses Select one of the following three multivariable calculus and STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY linear algebra sequences: STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference MATH UN1201 Calculus III STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Select one of the following courses: - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra STAT GU4264 Stochastic Processes and MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A Applications - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B STAT GU4265 Stochastic Methods in Finance Additional Courses Computer Science Select at least 12 additional points from any of the courses Select one of the following courses: offered by the department numbered 2000 or higher. COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science For mathematics courses taken in other departments, consult and Programming in Java with the director of undergraduate studies. COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB Any course given by the Mathematics department fulfills the ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for General Studies quantitative reasoning requirement when Engineers and Applied Scientists passed with a satisfactory letter grade.

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• Dorothea "Dottie" Lasky Creative Writing • Victor LaValle Undergraduate Creative Writing Program Office: 609 Kent; Adjunct Professors 212-854-3774 • Kathleen Alcott http://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate • Anelise Chen Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Heidi Julavits, 609 • Patty Yumi Cottrell Kent; 212-854-3774; [email protected] • Diana Delgado Executive Committee on Undergraduate Creative Writing: • Alex Dimitrov Prof. Timothy Donnelly, Poetry (Chair), 415 Dodge; • Anaïs Duplan 212-854-4391; [email protected] • Joseph Fasano Prof. Margo Jefferson, Nonfiction, 609 Kent; 212-854-3774; • Sarah Gerard [email protected] • Emily Gould Prof. Heidi Julavits, Fiction, 609 Kent; 212-854-3774; • Elizabeth Greenwood [email protected] Prof. Dorothea "Dottie" Lasky, Poetry, 609 Kent; • Elianna Kan 212-854-3774; [email protected] • Jordan Kisner Prof. Sam Lipsyte, Fiction, 609 Kent; 212-854-3774; • Marie Myung-Ok Lee [email protected] • Hilary Leichter Prof. Alan Ziegler, Fiction, 415 Dodge; 212-854-4391; • Marni Ludwig [email protected] • John Vincler The Creative Writing Program in The School of the Arts • Kate Zambreno combines intensive writing workshops with seminars that study literature from a writer's perspective. Students develop Graduate Faculty Fellows and hone their literary technique in workshops. The seminars • Tyler Curtis (which explore literary technique and history) broaden their • Moeko Fujii sense of possibility by exposing them to various ways that language has been used to make art. Related courses are drawn • Theresa Hottel from departments such as English, comparative literature and • Trenton Pollard society, philosophy, history, and anthropology, among others. • Nicola Sebastian • Sihan Tan Students consult with faculty advisers to determine the related courses that best inform their creative work. The creative • Rashida Williams writing major is by application only. For details, see the • Creative Writing website: http://arts.columbia.edu/writing/ • undergraduate. Professors Major in Creative Writing The major in creative writing requires a minimum of 36 points: • Margo L. Jefferson five workshops, four seminars, and three related courses. • Benjamin Marcus • Alan Ziegler Workshop Curriculum (15 points) Students in the workshops produce original works of fiction, Associate Professors poetry, or nonfiction, and submit them to their classmates • Susan Bernofsky and instructor for a close critical analysis. Workshop critiques • Timothy Donnelly (which include detailed written reports and thorough line- • Heidi Julavits edits) assess the mechanics and merits of the writing pieces. • Ben Metcalf Individual instructor conferences distill the critiques into a direct plan of action to improve the work. Student writers • Deborah Paredez develop by practicing the craft under the diligent critical • Sam Lipsyte attention of their peers and instructor, which guides them Assistant Professors toward new levels of creative endeavor. • Alexandra Kleeman Creative writing majors select 15 points within the division in the following courses. One workshop must be in a genre other

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than the primary focus. For instance, a fiction writer might take These seminars offer close examination of literary techniques four fiction workshops and one poetry workshop. such as plot, point of view, tone, suspense, and narrative voice. Extensive readings are required, along with creative Beginning Workshop exercises. Designed for students who have little or no previous FICTION experience writing literary texts in a particular genre. WRIT UN3121 Fiction Seminar: How To Build A WRIT UN1100 Beginning Fiction Workshop Person WRIT UN1200 Beginning Nonfiction Workshop WRIT UN3117 Fiction Seminar: The Here & WRIT UN1300 Beginning Poetry Workshop Now Intermediate Workshop WRIT UN3122 First Novels: How They Work Permission required. Admission by writing sample. WRIT UN3120 Fiction Seminar: The Craft Of Enrollment limited to 15. Course may be repeated in Writing Dialogue fulfillment of the major. NONFICTION WRIT UN2100 Intermediate Fiction Workshop WRIT UN3213 Nonfiction Seminar: The Literary WRIT UN2200 Intermediate Nonfiction Reporter Workshop WRIT UN3215 Nonfiction Seminar: Learning to WRIT UN2300 Intermediate Poetry Workshop See: Writing The Visual Advanced Workshop WRIT UN3216 Nonfiction Seminar: Truths & Permission required. Admission by writing sample. Facts Enrollment limited to 15. Course may be repeated in WRIT UN3217 Science and Sensibility fulfillment of the major. POETRY WRIT UN3100 Advanced Fiction Workshop WRIT UN2311 Poetry Seminar: Traditions in WRIT UN3200 Advanced Nonfiction Workshop Poetry WRIT UN3300 Advanced Poetry Workshop WRIT UN3313 Poetry Seminar: The Crisis of the Senior Creative Writing Workshop I Seniors who are creative writing majors are given priority. WRIT UN3314 Poetry Seminar: 21st Century Enrollment limited to 12, by instructor's permission. The American Poetry and Its Concerns senior workshop offers students the opportunity to work WRIT GU4310 Poetry Seminar - Witness, Record, exclusively with classmates who are at the same high level of Document: Poetry & Testimony accomplishment in the major. This course is only offered by CROSS GENRE graduate faculty professors. WRIT GU4011 Cross Genre Seminar: Imagining WRIT UN3101 Senior Fiction Workshop Berlin WRIT UN3201 Senior Nonfiction Workshop WRIT GU4012 Cross Genre Seminar: Diva Voice, WRIT UN3301 Senior Poetry Workshop Diva Style, Diva Lyrics WRIT UN3016 Cross Genre Seminar: Walking Seminar Curriculum (12 points) WRIT UN3013 Cross-Genre Seminar: Process The creative writing seminars form the intellectual ballast Writing & Writing Process of our program. Our seminars offer a close examination of literary techniques such as plot, point of view, tone, and voice. Related Courses (9 points) They seek to inform and inspire students by exposing them Drawn from various departments, these courses provide to a wide variety of approaches in their chosen genre. Our concentrated intellectual and creative stimulation, as well as curriculum, via these seminars, actively responds not only to exposure to ideas that enrich students' artistic instincts. Courses historical literary concerns, but to contemporary ones as well. may be different for each student writer. Students should Extensive readings are required, along with short critical consult with faculty advisers to determine the related courses papers and/or creative exercises. By closely analyzing diverse that best inform their creative work. works of literature and participating in roundtable discussions, writers build the resources necessary to produce their own accomplished creative work. Dance Creative writing majors select 12 points within the division. 310 Barnard Hall Any 4 seminars will fulfill the requirement, no matter the 212-854-2995 student's chosen genre concentration. Below is a sampling of [email protected] our seminars. The list of seminars currently being offered can Department Assistant: Diane Roe be found in the "Courses" section.

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The Department of Dance • Apply historical research methods to dance scholarship and choreography. Mission • Demonstrate conceptual and methodological approaches The Barnard College Department of Dance, located in a world for studying world dance forms through research and dance capital, offers an interdisciplinary program that integrates writing. the study of dance within a liberal arts setting of intellectual • Demonstrate the ability to understand cultural and and creative exploration. The major builds upon studio courses, historical texts in relation to dance forms. the Department's productions at Miller Theater, New York • Apply anatomical knowledge to movement and movement Live Arts, and other venues, as well as a rich array of dance concepts. studies courses, allowing students' creative work to develop • Evaluate the theoretical and artistic work of peers. in dialogue with critical inquiry into the history, culture, theory and forms of western and non-western performance, • Communicate with an audience in oral presentations and typically enhanced by study in other disciplines. Students work dance performance. with accomplished artists whose work enriches contemporary • Understand and interpret the language and form of an American dance; they also study with outstanding research artist's choreography. scholars. • Solve technical problems in dance movement. • Apply musical knowledge to movement and choreography. Making, thinking about, and writing about art are an essential part of the liberal arts education. For this reason, the • Design choreographic movement and structures. Department of Dance offers technique courses for students of all levels of expertise, while opening its other courses to Dance Technique Courses majors and non-majors alike, who may also audition for Level I courses, except for global and somatic courses, have no its productions. The Department partners with cultural prerequisite and students receive a Pass/Fail grade. All other institutions in New York City to connect students with the courses must be taken for a letter grade and require a placement professional world. audition (held at the first meeting of classes) or the permission of the instructor. These courses may be taken to fulfill the The Department of Dance is fully accredited and in good physical education requirement. standing with the National Association of Schools of Dance. GS students registering for a dance technique class must Student Learning Outcomes for the Major register for at least one credit: GS students may not register for and Concentration a 0-credit dance technique class.

Students graduating with a major in Dance should be able to Additionally, a maximum of six (6) points of dance technique attain the following outcomes: courses can be taken for credit by GS non-dance majors. • Apply critical thinking, reading, and writing skills to dance- Ballet related texts and choreography. Technique of classical ballet emphasizing proper alignment • Develop the knowledge and research skills to explore the and graduated study of its vocabulary. Artistry of articulation, dance past in writing, orally, and in performance. phrasing, dynamics, and nuance in the broad range of classical • Present interpretations of dance-related texts orally, in materials are addressed at each level. writing, and in performance. Modern • Apply library, archival, and internet research skills to dance scholarship and choreography. The study of contemporary dance based on the work of the 20th and 21st century innovators. Aesthetic principles of • Demonstrate improved efficiency and expressivity in dance modern dance will be taught with increased technical demands technique. required at each successive level. • Demonstrate growing technical understanding and fluency in dance technique. Global and Somatic Forms • Create original dances, dance/theater works or dance-based, The study of dance forms including classical Spanish, Jazz, mixed media works. Tap, West African, Afro-Cuban, and Indian. • Collaborate with an artist in the creation of original dance works. Assistant Professor of Professional Practice: Gabri Christa • Participate in the creative process through the creation and Term Associate Professor of Professional Practice: Marjorie interpretation of choreography. Folkman Chair, Senior Associate: Katie Glasner • Apply interdisciplinary research methods to dance Associate Professor: Paul Scolieri scholarship and choreography.

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Associate Professor of Professional Practice: Colleen Seniors planning to write a combined thesis must request Thomas-Young approval from both departments and notify the Registrar. Assistant Professor: Seth Williams All majors must complete two semesters of senior work. The Adjunct Faculty: Cynthia Anderson, Jennifer Archibald, following course, which culminates in a 25-30-page written Rebecca Bliss, Siobhan Burke, Maguette Camara, Antonio thesis and an oral presentation to the Department at the end Carmena, Mary Carpenter, Uttara Coolawala, Molissa Fenley, of the semester, is required of all seniors: Caroline Fermin, Allegra Kent, Katiti King, Melinda Marquez, DNCE BC3591 Senior Seminar in Dance 4 Vincent Mc Closkey, Jodi Melnick, Margaret Morrison, Brian In addition, all majors must take one of the following two 3-4 Reeder, Leigh Schanfein, Kathryn Sullivan, Caitlin Trainor, courses, depending on whether the senior requirement is Ashley Tuttle, Andrea Weber completed with a creative project or a two-semester written thesis: Artists in Residence: Katie Dorn, Shannon Gillen, Sharon Milanese, Okwui Okpokwasili, Claudia Schreier DNCE BC3592 Senior Project: Research for 4 Dance Technical Director and Lighting Designer: Tricia Toliver Music Director: Robert Boston DNCE BC3593 Senior Project: Repertory for 3 Dance Administrative Assistant: Diane Roe Students who are double majors may request permission to Major in Dance (for students write a two-semester combined thesis. Electives entering in Fall 2011 or Five additional 3- or 4-point courses, chosen in consultation 15-20 later) with the major advisor, are required. Electives may be chosen Majors must complete eleven academic courses (six required, from among the departmental offerings listed above or below, including additional coursework in Composition, five elective) and a minimum of eight 1-point technique Movement Science, and/or Senior Work beyond the major courses. All majors write a senior thesis as part of their requirement. coursework. History/Criticism: The required courses for the major in dance are distributed as DNCE BC2570 Dance in New York City follows: DNCE BC2575 Choreography for the American Musical Dance History DNCE BC2580 Tap as an American Art Form The following two courses in Dance History must be DNCE BC3000 From Page to Stage: Interactions completed before the fall of the senior year: of Literature and Choreography DNCE BC2565 World Dance History 3 DNCE BC3200 Dance in Film DNCE BC3001 Western Theatrical Dance from 3 DNCE BC3567 Dance of India the Renaissance to the 1960s DNCE BC3570 Latin American and Caribbean Movement Science Dance: Identities in Motion Select one or more of the following: DNCE BC3575 George Balanchine and the DNCE BC2501 Biomechanics for the Dancer: 3 Reinvention of Modern Ballet Theory and Practice DNCE BC3576 Dance Criticism DNCE BC2561 Kinesiology: Applied Anatomy for 3 DNCE BC3577 Performing the Political: Human Movement Embodying Change in American DNCE BC2562 Movement Analysis 3 Performance Composition DNCE BC3578 Traditions of African-American One course in Composition must be completed before the Dance fall of the senior year. DNCE BC3580 History of Social Dancing: Dance DNCE BC2564 Dance Composition: Content 3 Crazes from the Waltz to Flash DNCE BC3565 Composition: Collaboration and 3 Mobs the Creative Process DNCE BC3583 Gender and Historical Memory in DNCE BC3566 Composition: Site Specific and 3 American Dance of the 1930's to Experimental Methods the Early 1960's DNCE BC2563 Composition: Form, Dance/ 3 DNCE BC3980 Performing the Political: Theater Embodying Change in American Performance Senior Work DNCE BC3981 Inventing American Modern Dance: Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn DNCE BC3982 Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and Its World

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Studio/Performance: DNCE BC3001 Western Theatrical Dance from 3 DNCE BC2555 Ensemble Dance Repertory the Renaissance to the 1960s (Modern Dance) Writing DNCE BC2556 Ensemble Dance Repertory: Ballet DNCE BC2570 Dance in New York City 3 DNCE BC2557 Evolution of Spanish Dance Style DNCE BC3570 Latin American and Caribbean 3 DNCE BC2558 Tap Ensemble Dance: Identities in Motion DNCE BC2567 Music for Dance DNCE BC3574 Inventing the Contemporary: 3 DNCE BC3571 Solo Repertory: Performance Dance Since the 1960s Styles DNCE BC3576 Dance Criticism 3 DNCE BC3601 Rehearsal and Performance in DNCE BC3577 Performing the Political: 3 - DNCE BC3604 Dance Embodying Change in American and Rehearsal and Performance in Performance Dance Electives In consultation with the major advisor, an additional five Overview of Major Requirements (11 total, courses should be chosen from the courses listed above or plus 8 technique courses) below: History/Criticism: • 1 Movement Science DNCE BC2575 Choreography for the American • 1 Composition Musical • 2 History DNCE BC2580 Tap as an American Art Form • 1 Senior Seminar DNCE BC3000 From Page to Stage: Interactions • 1 Senior Project (Research in Dance or Repertory for of Literature and Choreography Dance) DNCE BC3567 Dance of India • 5 Electives DNCE BC3575 George Balanchine and the Reinvention of Modern Ballet • 8 Technique Courses DNCE BC3577 Performing the Political: Major in Dance (for students Embodying Change in American Performance declaring a major before Fall DNCE BC3578 Traditions of African-American 2011) Dance Majors must fulfill an eleven-course requirement, including DNCE BC3980 Performing the Political: Embodying Change in American the DNCE BC3591 Senior Seminar in Dance and either Senor Performance Project: Research in Dance (DNCE BC3592 Senior Project: DNCE BC3982 Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and Its Research for Dance) or DNCE BC3593 Senior Project: World Repertory for Dance, in addition to taking a minimum of eight Studio/Performance: 1-point technique courses. DNCE BC2555 Ensemble Dance Repertory To fulfill the distribution requirements, one course must be (Modern Dance) taken in each of the following four areas: DNCE BC2556 Ensemble Dance Repertory: Ballet DNCE BC2558 Tap Ensemble Movement Science DNCE BC2567 Music for Dance DNCE BC2501 Biomechanics for the Dancer: 3 DNCE BC3571 Solo Repertory: Performance Theory and Practice Styles DNCE BC2561 Kinesiology: Applied Anatomy for 3 DNCE BC3572 Dance Production Human Movement DNCE BC3601 Rehearsal and Performance in DNCE BC2562 Movement Analysis 3 - DNCE BC3604 Dance Composition and Rehearsal and Performance in DNCE BC3566 Composition: Site Specific and 3 Dance Experimental Methods DNCE BC2563 Composition: Form, Dance/ 3 Senior Work Theater All dance majors must complete two semesters of senior DNCE BC2564 Dance Composition: Content 3 work. DNCE BC3591 Senior Seminar in Dance given in the DNCE BC3565 Composition: Collaboration and 3 fall semesters, requires a 25-30 page written thesis and an oral the Creative Process presentation to the Department at the end of the semester. History The second semester is usually a performance project for DNCE BC2565 World Dance History 3 which the student registers in DNCE BC3593 Senior Project:

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Repertory for Dance. Students may also choose to do a two- Therefore, the department also offers courses for students semester thesis, registering in DNCE BC3592 Senior Project: who do not plan a computer science major or concentration. Research for Dance. Students who are double majors may The computer science majors offer maximum flexibility request permission to a do a two-semester combined thesis. by providing students with a range of options for program specialization. The department offers four majors: computer Overview of Major Requirements (11 total, science; information science; data science; and computer plus 8 technique classes) science-mathematics, offered jointly with the Mathematics Department. • 1 Movement Science • 1 Composition Computer Science Major • 1 History Students study a common core of fundamental topics, • 1 Writing supplemented by a track that identifies specific areas for deeper • 1 Senior Seminar study. The foundations track prepares students for advanced • 1 Senior Project (Research in Dance or Repertory for work in fundamental, theoretical, and mathematical aspects Dance) of computing, including analysis of algorithms, scientific • 5 Electives computing, and security. The systems track prepares students for immediate employment in the computer industry as • 8 Technique Classes well as advanced study in software engineering, operating Concentration in Dance systems, computer-aided digital design, computer architecture, programming languages, and user interfaces. The intelligent The concentration in dance is identical to the major except that systems track provides specialization for the student interested only two electives are required. in natural language processing and systems capable of For the major requirements, please see above. exhibiting “human-like” intelligence. The applications track is for students interested in the implementation of interactive Overview of Concentration Requirements (8 multimedia content for the Internet and wireless applications. The vision, graphics, interaction, and robotics track exposes total, plus 8 technique classes) students to computer vision, graphics, human-computer • 1 Movement Science interaction, and robotics. • 1 Composition A combination track is available to students who wish to pursue • 2 History an interdisciplinary course of study combining computer • 1 Senior Seminar science and another field in the arts, humanities, mathematics, • 1 Senior Project (Research in Dance or Repertory for natural sciences, or social sciences. A student planning a Dance) combination track should be aware that one additional course • 2 Electives is required to complete this option. • 8 Technique Classes Information Science Major Information science is an interdisciplinary major designed to provide a student with an understanding of how information Data Science is organized, accessed, stored, distributed, and processed in Departmental Office: 450 Computer Science Building; strategic segments of today’s society. Recent years have seen an 212-939-7000 explosive growth of on-line information, with people of all ages http://www.cs.columbia.edu/ and all walks of life making use of the World Wide Web and other information in digital form. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Jae Woo Lee, 715 CEPSR; 212-939-7066; [email protected] This major puts students at the forefront of the information revolution, studying how on-line access touches on all Departmental Advisers: disciplines and changing the very way people communicate. For updated adviser information, see http:// Organizations have large stores of in-house information that www.cs.columbia.edu/education/undergrad/advisors. are crucial to their daily operation. Today’s systems must For administrative advising issues please contact: enable quick access to relevant information, must ensure [email protected]. that confidential information is secure, and must enable new forms of communication among people and their access to The majors in the Department of Computer Science information. provide students with the appropriate computer science background necessary for graduate study or a professional The information science major can choose a scientific focus career. Computers impact nearly all areas of human endeavor. on algorithms and systems for organizing, accessing, and

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processing information, or an interdisciplinary focus in order campus OC-3 Internet and internet 2 gateways. The campus to develop an understanding of, and tools for, information has 802.11b/g wireless LAN coverage. modeling and use within an important sector of modern society such as economics or health. The research facility is supported by a full-time staff of professional system administrators and programmers. Advanced Placement Professors The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science exam along with exemption from • Alfred V. Aho COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and • Peter K. Allen Programming in Java. However, we still recommend that you • Peter Belhumeur take COMS W1004 or W1007 even if you have credits from • Steven M. Bellovin the CS AP exam. COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to • David Blei Computer Science is recommended if you scored 5 on the AP • Michael J. Collins exam, and COMS W1004 is recommended if you scored 4. • Steven K. Feiner Pre-Introductory Courses • Luis Gravano COMS W1004 is the first course in the Computer Science • Julia Hirschberg major curriculum, and it does not require any previous • Gail E. Kaiser computing experience. Before taking COMS W1004, • John R. Kender however, students have an option to start with one of the pre- • Kathleen R. McKeown introductory courses: ENGI E1006 or COMS W1002. • Vishal Misra ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and • Shree K. Nayar Applied Scientist is a general introduction to computing for • Jason Nieh STEM students. ENGI E1006 is in fact a required course • Steven M. Nowick for all engineering students. COMS W1002 Computing In Christos Papadimitriou Context is a course primarily intended for humanities majors, • Kenneth A. Ross but it also serves as a pre-introductory course for CS majors. • Henning G. Schulzrinne ENGI E1006 and COMS W1002 do not count towards Computer Science major. • Rocco A. Servedio • Salvatore J. Stolfo Laboratory Facilities • Jeannette Wing The department has well-equipped lab areas for research in • Mihalis Yannakakis computer graphics, computer-aided digital design, computer vision, databases and digital libraries, data mining and Associate Professors knowledge discovery, distributed systems, mobile and wearable • Alexandr Andoni computing, natural language processing, networking, operating • Luca Carloni systems, programming systems, robotics, user interfaces, and • Xi Chen real-time multimedia. • Stephen A. Edwards Research labs contain several large Linux and Solaris clusters; • Roxana Geambasu Puma 500 and IBM robotic arms; a UTAH-MIT dexterous • Eitan Grinspun hand; an Adept-1 robot; three mobile research robots; a • Tony Jebara real-time defocus range sensor; interactive 3-D graphics workstations with 3-D position and orientation trackers; • Angelos D. Keromytis prototype wearable computers, wall-sized stereo projection • Martha Allen Kim systems; see-through head-mounted displays; a networking • Tal Malkin testbed with three Cisco 7500 backbone routers, traffic • Itsik Pe'er generators; an IDS testbed with secured LAN, Cisco routers, • Daniel S. Rubenstein EMC storage, and Linux servers; and a simulation testbed with • Simha Sethumadhavan several Sun servers and Cisco Catalyst routers.The department uses a SIP IP phone system. The protocol was developed in the • Junfeng Yang department. Assistant Professors The department's computers are connected via a switched • Allison Breton Bishop 1Gb/s Ethernet network, which has direct connectivity to the • Augustin Chaintreau

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• Lydia Chilton Guidelines for all Computer • Yaniv Erlich Science Majors and • Ronghui Gu Concentrators • Daniel Hsu • Suman Jana Courses • Carl Vondrick Students may receive credit for only one of the following two • Omri Weinstein courses: • Eugene Wu • COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and • Changxi Zheng Programming in Java • COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Senior Lecturer in Discipline Programming in MATLAB. • Adam Cannon • Jae Woo Lee Students may receive credit for only one of the following three courses: Lecturer in Discipline • COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java Daniel Bauer • COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ Paul Blaer • COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Ansaf Salleb-Aouissi Nakul Verma However, COMS W1005 and COMS W3136 cannot be counted towards the Computer Science major, minor, and Associated Faculty concentration. • Shih-Fu Chang Matei Ciocarlie Transfer Credit • Edward G. Coffman Jr. (emeritus) As a rule, no more than 12 transfer credits are accepted toward • Eleni Drinea the major. • Jonathan Gross (emeritus) Grading • Andreas Mueller A maximum of one course worth no more than 4 points Clifford Stein passed with a grade of D may be counted toward the major or emeritus • Steven H. Unger ( ) concentration. • Vladimir Vapnik • Henryk Wozniakowski (emeritus) • Yechiam Yemini (emeritus) Major in Computer Science Special Research Scientists Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and Concentrators above. Henryk Wozniakowski (emeritus) All majors should confer with their program adviser each term Senior Research Scientists to plan their programs of study. Students considering a major • Moti Yung in computer science are encouraged to talk to a program adviser during their first or second year. A typical program of study is Research Scientists as follows: Smaranda Muresan* Program of Study Owen Rambow Computer Science Core (22-24 points) Associated Research For students who declare in Spring 2014 and Scientists beyond: • Giuseppe DiGuglielmo ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for • Hiroshi Sasaki Engineers and Applied Scientists Eran Tromer (recommended but not required) First Year COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java

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or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science UN1201 Calculus III or APAM E2000 Multivariate Calculus Sophomore Year for Engineers and Scientists. APAM E2000 covers relevant COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java topics from Calculus III and IV. or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Track Requirement (15 or 18 points) COMS W3157 Advanced Programming COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Students must select one of the following six upper-level Introduction to Combinatorics tracks. Each track, except the combination track, requires five and Graph Theory courses consisting of required, elective breadth, and elective Junior and Senior Year track courses. The combination track requires a selection of Select the remaining required core courses: six advanced courses: three 3000- or 4000-level computer science courses and three 3000- or 4000-level courses from COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory another field. The elective breadth requirement in each track CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer can be fulfilled with any 3-point computer science 3000-level Systems or higher course that is not a computer science core course Select one of the following courses: or a technical elective course in that track. In addition to the MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra breadth elective, the track requirements are as follows: APMA E2101 Introduction to Applied Mathematics Foundations Track (15 points) APMA E3101 Linear Algebra For students interested in algorithms, computational STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and complexity, and other areas of theoretical Computer Science. Statistics Note: Students who declared their Computer Science major For students who declared prior to Spring 2014: prior to Fall 2016 may also count COMS 4241, COMS 4205, First Year COMS 4281, COMS 4444, COMS 4771, and COMS 4772 COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science as track elective courses. and Programming in Java Required Courses Sophomore Year CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational Complexity COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Track Electives COMS W3157 Advanced Programming Select 2 from: COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: MATH UN3020 Number Theory and Introduction to Combinatorics Cryptography and Graph Theory MATH UN3025 Making, Breaking Codes Junior and Senior Year COMS W4203 Graph Theory COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I Systems MATH GU4042 Introduction to Modern Algebra II In addition to the CS Core (22-24 points), all CS majors MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis must complete the Calculus Requirement (3 points) and a I Track Requirement (15 or 18 points). The CS major therefore MATH GU4155 Probability Theory requires 40-45 points total. COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational Mathematics (3 points) Learning Theory COMS W4261 Introduction to Cryptography Calculus II or Calculus III. APMA E4300 Computational Math: Note that Calculus III does NOT depend on Calculus II. You Introduction to Numerical Methods can take either Calculus II or III, but we recommend Calculus III, which covers topics that are a bit more relevant for upper- IEOR E4407 Game Theoretic Models of Operations ¬level Computer Science courses. CSPH G4802 Math Logic II: Incompletness If you have received equivalent credits for Calculus I & II COMS E6232 Analysis of Algorithms, II already (through AP Calculus exam for example), you are MATH G6238 Enumerative Combinatorics not required to take any more Calculus courses. But we COMS E6253 Advanced Topics in recommend taking one more semester of Calculus, either Math Computational Learning Theory

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COMS E6261 Advanced Cryptography Intelligent Systems Track (15 points) EEOR E6616 Convex optimization For students interested in machine learning, robotics, and IEOR E6613 Optimization, I systems capable of exhibiting “human-like” intelligence. IEOR E6614 Optimization, II IEOR E6711 Stochastic models, I Required Courses IEOR E6712 Stochastic models, II Select two of the following courses: ELEN E6717 Information theory COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence ELEN E6718 Error Correcting Codes: Classical COMS W4705 Natural Language Processing and Modern COMS W4706 Spoken Language Processing Adviser Approved: COMS W4731 Computer Vision COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis COMS W4733 Computational Aspects of COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in Robotics Computer Science COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science Track Electives COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, Select 2 from: I COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science Learning Theory One Breadth Course Any COMS W47xx course Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those Any COMS E67XX course courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses Adviser Approved: for this track COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in Software Systems Track (15 points) Computer Science For students interested in networking, programming languages, COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science operating systems, and software systems. COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, I Required Courses COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science COMS W4115 Programming Languages and Translators One Breadth Course COMS W4118 Operating Systems I Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses CSEE W4119 Computer Networks for this track Track Electives Select 1 from: Applications Track (15 points) Any COMS W41xx course For students interested in interactive multimedia applications COMS W4444 Programming and Problem for the internet and wireless networks. Solving Any COMS W48xx course Required Courses Adviser Approved: COMS W4115 Programming Languages and COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis Translators COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in COMS W4170 User Interface Design Computer Science Track Electives COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science Select 2 from: COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, Any COMS W41xx course I Any COMS W47xx course COMS W4996 Special topics in computer science, Adviser Approved: II COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis Any COMS E68XX course COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in Any COMS E61XX course Computer Science One Breadth Course COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses I for this track Any COMS E69XX course One Breadth Course

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Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those Major in Computer Science— courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses for this track Mathematics Vision, Graphics, Interaction, and Robotics Track For a description of the joint major in computer science— (15 points) mathematics, see the Mathematics section in this bulletin. For students interested in computer vision, graphics, and advanced forms of human computer interaction. Major in Information Required Courses Science Select two of the following courses: Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and COMS W4160 Computer Graphics Concentrators above. COMS W4167 Computer Animation The major in information science requires a minimum of 33 COMS W4731 Computer Vision points including a core requirement of five courses. Track Electives Select 2 from: The elective courses must be chosen with a faculty adviser COMS W4162 Advanced Computer Graphics to focus on the modeling and use of information within the COMS W4170 User Interface Design context of a disciplinary theme. After discussing potential COMS W4172 3D User Interfaces and selections students prepare a proposal of study that must be Augmented Reality approved by the faculty adviser. In all cases the six courses must COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence be at the 3000-level or above with at least three courses chosen from computer science. Following are some example programs. COMS W4733 Computational Aspects of Robotics For more examples or templates for the program proposal, see a faculty adviser. COMS W4735 Visual Interfaces to Computers COMS W4771 Machine Learning Note: In most cases additional courses will be necessary as Adviser Approved: prerequisites in order to take some of the elective courses. This COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis will depend on the student's proposed program of study. COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in Computer Science Core Requirement COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science COMS W1001 Introduction to Information COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, Science I or COMS W1002 Computing in Context Any COMS E69XX course COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science One Breadth Course and Programming in Java Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses Computer Science for this track COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Combination Track (18 points) Statistics For students who wish to combine computer science with another discipline in the arts, humanities, social or natural Following are some suggested programs of instruction: sciences. A coherent selection of six upper-level courses is required: three from computer science and three from another Information Science and Contemporary discipline. Society The courses should be planned with and approved by the Students may focus on how humans use technology and how student’s CS faculty advisor by the first semester of the junior technology has changed society. year. The six courses are typically 4000-level elective courses The requirements include: that would count towards the individual majors. Moreover, the six courses should have a common theme. The combination COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases track is not available to those students who pursue double COMS W4170 User Interface Design majors. COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence COMS W3410 Computers and Society SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research

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SOCI UN3960 Law, Science, and Society STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Information Science and the Economy Statistics Students may focus on understanding information modeling Statistics (12 points) together with existing and emerging needs in economics and STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY finance as well as algorithms and systems to address those STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference needs. STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models STAT GU4241 Statistical Machine Learning The requirements include: or COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases Computer Science (12 points) COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence Select one of the following courses: COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics and Programming in Java ECON UN3025 Financial Economics COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science Information Science and Health Sciences ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists Students may focus on understanding information modeling Select one of the following courses: together with existing and emerging needs in health sciences, as COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java well as algorithms and systems to address those needs. COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ The requirements include: COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases Two required courses: COMS W4170 User Interface Design COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence Introduction to Combinatorics BINF G4001 Introduction To Computer and Graph Theory Applications In Health Care and CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I Biomedicine Electives (15 points) BIOL W4037 Bioinformatics of Gene Expression Select two of the following courses: ECBM E3060/E4060 Introduction to genomic STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining information science and STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and technology Introduction to Data Science STAT GU4224 Bayesian Statistics Major in Data Science STAT GU4243 Applied Data Science STAT Q4242 Advanced Machine Learning Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and Select three of the following courses: Concentrators above. COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory In response to the ever growing importance of "big data" in COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases scientific and policy endeavors, the last few years have seen COMS W4130 Principles and Practice of Parallel an explosive growth in theory, methods, and applications at Programming the interface between computer science and statistics. The COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational statistics and computer science departments have responded Complexity with a joint-major that emphasizes the interface between the COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational disciplines. Learning Theory Any COMS W47xx course EXCEPT W4771 Prerequisites (15 points) MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1102 Calculus II Concentration in Computer MATH UN1201 Calculus III Science MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra Select one of the following courses: Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and Concentrators above. STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

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For students who declare in Spring 2014 and Faculty Department Assistant: Coretta Grant beyond: The Barnard and Columbia undergraduate theatre program The concentration in computer science requires a minimum of engages the disciplines of drama, theatre, and performance 22-24 points, as follows: studies as a distinctive mode of intellectual and artistic inquiry. Majors take foundational coursework in the literary, COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science cultural, and embodied traditions of western and nonwestern and Programming in Java performance as well as in the practices of acting, directing, or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science design, and playwriting. All majors then specialize in a specific COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java area and undertake advanced thesis work, leading either to a or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms formal essay of original research, or to an artistic project (in COMS W3157 Advanced Programming acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, or solo COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: performance) that combines the practices of research and Introduction to Combinatorics artistic creation. and Graph Theory While Barnard and Columbia students fulfill the overall COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory graduation requirements of their respective institutions, major CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer requirements for the Barnard Major in Theatre/Columbia Systems (or any 3 point 4000-level Major in Drama and Theatre Arts are identical, and the computer science course) majority of required coursework is offered through the Barnard Select one of the following courses: College Department of Theatre. Barnard and Columbia MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra students receive their degrees from their respective colleges of MATH V2020 Honors Linear Algebra Columbia University. APMA E2101 Introduction to Applied Mathematics The Department's season of productions in the Minor Latham APMA E3101 Linear Algebra Playhouse and the Glicker-Milstein Black Box Theatre is a STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and crucible of investigation: the place where professional directors Statistics and designers collaborate with undergraduates, using a wide SIEO W3600 Introduction to Probability and range of classic and contemporary plays and performance Statistics practices to shape insights unique to theatrical inquiry today. Whether it's Shakespeare or Soyinka or Caryl Churchill, or For students who declared prior to Spring the directing, solo performance, and playwriting theses in the 2014: Senior Thesis Festival, Department of Theatre productions are both a learning process and a scene of encounter, where The concentration requires a minimum of 23 points, as perceptions are shaped for the attention and creative response follows: of a larger public. COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science Students interested in majoring in Theatre should consider and Programming in Java taking three or four of the required classes in their first two COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to years of study: Theatre History I, Theatre History II and/or a Computer Science course fulfilling the "world theatre" requirement, and at least COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and one class in acting, design, directing, or playwriting (preferably Algorithms in the area you might choose as areas of specialization). COMS W3157 Advanced Programming Students thinking about a research focus might consider COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory an additional dramatic literature class early in their studies; CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer students thinking about an acting or design focus, for example, Systems (or any 3-point 4000- might consider additional classes in those areas in the second or level computer science course) third year of study. Students declare the major in the spring semester of the sophomore year. The major requirements are spelled out below, Drama and Theatre and the process for choosing a thesis area as well: all Theatre/ Arts Drama and Theatre Arts majors complete a thesis as a capstone to their work in the degree. For more information about the 507 Milbank Hall major, please contact any full-time faculty member (see Faculty 212-854-2080 pages). 212-280-8764 (fax) Department Administrator: Mike Cavalier Barnard students must make an appointment or come by the office of the Department Chair to have the major-

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declaration form signed, and will have a major adviser from the actor in applying these elements in a conscious way during Department faculty; Columbia students are encouraged to meet rehearsal and performance. with members of the faculty to discuss the degree. All majors should introduce themselves to the Theatre Administrator Design Student Learning Objectives in 507 Milbank Hall; he will add names to the departmental Students successfully completing a concentration in design listserv, and help students to keep up to date in important should be able to attain the following objectives: information about studying in the Department. 1. Analyze dramatic texts and translate that analysis into Student Learning Objectives documents used in the production process (breakdowns, plots, etc.); Upon completion of the major, successful students will be able to attain the following objectives: 2. Collect images and texts that provide insight into the developing design idea, and accurately communicate • Assess critically the artistic ambitions of contemporary historical and stylistic choices; theatrical performance, and of literary, critical and 3. Demonstrate fluency with the craft of a design field – e.g. theoretical issues involved in the interpretation of dramatic sketching, model making, drafting, sound and lighting literature and theatrical performance; plots, and associated software; • Create with proficiency in at least one area of creative work 4. Perform collaboratively, adapting and informing their in the field: critical/research writing, acting, directing, designs with ideas generated through conversation with design, playwriting, and dramaturgy. colleagues, classmates, and advisors. Areas of Concentration Directing Student Learning Objectives Drama and Theatre Studies Student Learning Students successfully completing a concentration in directing Objectives should be able to attain the following objectives: Students successfully completing drama and theatre studies 1. Recognize the different demands of different configurations coursework, or concentrating in drama and theatre studies, of stage space; should be able to attain the following objectives: 2. Apply compositional tools; 1. Write clearly about dramatic literature, and about 3. Define production style and its influence on performance performance, including where applicable film performance; choices; 2. Synthesize and evaluate contemporary criticism and 4. Communicate effectively with actors; research scholarship in writing; 5. Analyze the historical, social, and aesthetic elements of a 3. Know specific authors, movements, periods, styles, and dramatic text as the basis for a directorial conception. ideological structures in the history of drama, theatre, Dramaturgy Student Learning Objectives and performance (i.e., Shakespeare, American drama, Performative Cultures of the Third Reich, Black Theatre); Students successfully completing a concentration in dramaturgy 4. Use critical, theoretical, and historical concepts in the should be able to attain the following objectives: analysis of drama and performance. 1. Apply important critical and theoretical concepts to the Acting Student Learning Objectives analysis of dramatic writing and theatrical performance; 2. Synthesize and evaluate contemporary research scholarship Students successfully completing a concentration in acting and apply it to a specific production, including should be able to attain the following objectives: biographical, historical, and interpretive information; 1. Analyze dramatic texts and apply the analysis to developing 3. Write clearly and effectively about the goals of a a performable role/character; production, its critical contexts and purposes; 2. Synthesize external elements with external elements (social 4. Communicate the critical stakes of a performance to a mores, environment, historical context, status relationship director and cast; to be able to work with a director in to others) and internal elements (center of gravity, fashioning those stakes; personal rhythm, speed, tempo) toward the expression of a 5. Edit dramatic scripts for production. character's physicality and emotionality; 3. Recognize and apply the fundamental concepts of Playwriting Student Learning Objectives character development: objectives, obstacles, actions, given Students successfully completing a concentration in playwriting circumstances; should be able to attain the following objectives: 4. Develop vocal, physical and emotional awareness and 1. Create an individual theatrical voice in writing; imagination, and to explore techniques available to aid the 2. Construct dramatic and theatrical events onstage;

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3. Communicate supportive critique to fellow writers; THTR V3156 Modern Asian Performance 4. Interpret plot and story, and to employ language and Select one course in drama, theatre, and performance 4 spectacle creatively; theories: 5. Recognize dramatic structures, and be able to shape and THTR V3165 Theories of Performance Studies hold an audience's attention. THTR V3166 Drama, Theatre, and Theory ENTA UN3701 Drama, Theatre, Theory Chair: W.B. Worthen (Alice Brady Pels Professor in the Arts, Select one course in Shakespeare Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies, Drama and Theatre Select two courses in dramatic literature, theatre studies, or Arts) performance studies, taken in the Theatre Department or Assistant Professors: Shayoni Mitra, Hana Worthen in another department with advisor's approval. One course Assistant Professors of Professional Practice: Sandra must be a seminar Goldmark, Alice Reagan Theatre Practice Adjunct Lecturers: Betsy Adams, Mana Allen, Linda Select one of the following courses in theatre design: Bartholomai, Andy Bragen, Grant Chapman, Kyle deCamp, THTR UN3132 Crystal Finn, Sharon Fogarty, Mikhael Tara Garver, Tuomas THTR V3132 Sound Design Hiltunen, Anne Kenney, Jimmy King, Stacey McMath, Suman THTR V3133 Costume Design Mukherjee, Piia Mustamäki, Fitz Patton, Rita Pietropinto, THTR V3134 Lighting Design Wendy Waterman THTR UN3135 Affiliated Faculty: THTR V3510 Problems in Design Associate Professor: Maja Horn (Spanish and Latin American THTR V3203 Collaboration: Directing and Cultures) Design (may be counted it not Senior Lecturers: Pam Cobrin (English, Director, Writing counted toward directing) Program), Patricia Denison (English, Co-Director of Select one of the following courses in acting: Undergraduate Studies, Drama and Theatre Arts) THTR V2007 Scene Lab THTR UN3004 Acting Lab Other officers of the University offering courses listed below: Professors: Austin E. Quigley, Julie Stone Peters THTR UN3006 Advanced Acting Lab Professor of Professional Practice: Steven Chaikelson Select one of the following courses in directing: Assistant Professor: Katherine Biers THTR UN3200 Directing I THTR V3203 Collaboration: Directing and Department Administrator: Mike Cavalier Design (may be counted if not Technical Director: Greg Winkler counted toward Design) Production Manager: Michael Banta Concentration Costume Shop Manager: Kara Feely All majors must take an additional two courses in the field Faculty Department Assistant: Coretta Grant of the senior thesis: acting, directing, design, dramaturgy, playwriting, or research. See below. Requirements for the Major Senior Thesis Download the Theatre major self-audit form All students must take either THTR V3997 or (https://theatre.barnard.edu/sites/default/files/inline/ THTR V3998: selfaudit2012_revised_12-12-12.doc) THTR UN3997 Senior Thesis: Performance (acting, design, directing, Students intending to major in Theatre should consult with the dramaturgy, or playwriting) * Department Chair in their sophomore year or earlier to plan THTR UN3998 Senior Thesis: Research ** a program: this consultation is required for Barnard students and strongly recommended for Columbia students. Twelve courses and one senior thesis (in Performance or in Research) are required as follows:

Dramatic Literature and Theatre History World theatre and performance histories: THTR UN3150 Western Theatre Traditions: Classic to Romantic Select one of the following: THTR UN3000 Theatre Traditions in a Global Context THTR V3155 Traditional Indian Theatre

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* Prior to completing the Senior Thesis: Performance, majors THTR UN3122 1-3 must take an additional two courses in the field of the THTR UN3172 1-3 thesis (acting, design, dramaturgy, directing, playwriting). Courses in acting, design, and directing are offered through Graduate Courses the Department of Theatre. Courses in playwriting are Only under special circumstances, and with the permission of offered through the Department of Theatre; courses offered the instructor, can undergraduates take graduate classes. through the Barnard Department of English may be taken as well with advisor approval. For theses in Directing, students must take Dramaturgy prior to the thesis year. For theses in Dramaturgy, students take two courses in drama, Earth and theatre, or performance research; these courses may be drawn from courses in dramatic literature, theatre studies, Environmental and global performance traditions offered in the Theatre Sciences department, or from dramatic literature courses offered in other departments with adviser's approval. Dramaturgy Departmental Offices: concentrators may substitute one course in playwriting 556-7 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4525 for one of these two courses. Students taking a Solo 106 Geoscience, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; Performance thesis are required to have taken the Solo 845-365-8550 Performance course prior to the thesis semester (spring), http://eesc.columbia.edu among the three required courses in acting. Chair of Department ** Prior to completing the Senior Thesis: Research, majors must take an additional two courses in drama, theatre, Prof. Sidney Hemming, [email protected] or performance research; these courses may be drawn Directors of Undergraduate Studies from courses in dramatic literature, theatre studies, and global performance traditions offered in the Theatre Prof. Meredith Nettles, Lamont-Doherty Earth department, or from dramatic literature courses offered in Observatory; 845-365-8613; 557 Schermerhorn Extension; other departments with adviser's approval. These courses [email protected] ([email protected]) should be discussed with the student's major advisor, as well Prof. Hugh Ducklow, Lamont-Doherty Earth as with the sponsor of the thesis. Observatory; 845-365-8167; 557 Schermerhorn Extension; [email protected] Production Crew Senior Administrative Manager: Theatre majors planning on completing a Senior Thesis Carol Mountain, 557 in Performance (acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-9705; 107 Geoscience, playwriting, solo performance) are required to complete a Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; 845-365-8551; run crew assignment and a crew head assignment prior to [email protected] their final semester; to be in the strongest position for the Business Manager: Sally Odland, 108 Geoscience, thesis, ideally these assignments are completed during the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; 845-365-8633; junior year. Please see the section on Production Crew (http:// [email protected] theatre.barnard.edu/department-and-production-information/ #productioncrew) for more information. The undergraduate major in Earth and environmental sciences provides an understanding of the natural functioning Studio Courses of our planet and considers the consequences of human Please note that for Barnard students there is a limit on studio interactions with it. Our program for majors aims to convey courses. Theatre majors may take 24 studio points in Theatre an understanding of how the complex Earth system works at and an additional six in another discipline for a total of 30 a level that encourages students to think creatively about the studio points. Theatre Department studio courses are: Earth system processes and how to address multidisciplinary environmental problems. The breadth of material covered THTR V2003 Voice and Speech 2 provides an excellent background for those planning to enter THTR V2004 Movement for Actors 2 the professions of law, business, diplomacy, public policy, THTR UN2005 Acting Workshop 3 teaching, journalism, etc. At the same time, the program THTR V2007 Scene Lab 3 provides sufficient depth so that our graduates are prepared for THTR UN2120 3 graduate school in one of the Earth sciences. The program can be adjusted to accommodate students with particular career THTR UN3004 Acting Lab 3 goals in mind. THTR V3005 3 THTR UN3006 Advanced Acting Lab 3

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The department’s close affiliations with the Lamont-Doherty Concentrations Earth Observatory, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), The program for concentrators serves students who want more the Earth Institute at Columbia (EI), and several departments exposure to Earth and environmental science than is provided within the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied by introductory-level courses. The program aims to provide Sciences afford opportunities for student participation in a wide concentrators with experience in data analysis and a thorough variety of current research programs. Summer employment, introduction to the Earth's systems. research, and additional educational opportunities are available The concentrations in environmental science and in Earth at Lamont and GISS. The department encourages majors to science are designed to give students an understanding of how become involved in a research project by their junior year. the Earth works and an introduction to the methods used to All majors and concentrators, when planning their programs of investigate Earth processes, including their capabilities and study, should regularly consult the directors of undergraduate limitations. Concentrators often join the social professions studies and make themselves aware of the requirements for (e.g., business, law, medicine, etc.) and take with them a strong their particular program. scientific background. They take the same introductory courses as the majors, but fewer basic science and upper-level courses Programs of Study are required. Environmental Science Major In addition to the environmental science and Earth science concentrations, the department sponsors a special The environmental science major curriculum provides an concentration which must be done in conjunction with the introduction to a variety of fields of study relevant to the environmental biology major. Students should be aware that environment. Environmental science majors are required they must complete the environmental biology major in to take three semesters of introductory courses and to order to receive credit for the special concentration. There develop a grounding in basic physics, chemistry, biology, and is also a special concentration in environmental biology for mathematics. Here, students may select courses depending environmental science majors sponsored by the Department of on their interest. With this introduction to the Earth’s Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology. environment and equipped with a knowledge of the basic sciences, students are prepared to choose a set of upper-level Departmental Honors courses in consultation with an undergraduate adviser. All environmental science majors are required to complete a The Department of Earth and Environmental Science awards research project, providing a practical application of mastered departmental honors to the major or majors in Earth science or course work. This research culminates in a senior thesis. The environmental science judged to have the best overall academic research and the thesis are usually done at Lamont-Doherty record. The award is accorded to no more than 10% of the Earth Observatory with guidance from a faculty member or a graduating class, or one student in the case of a class smaller research scientist. However, other options are also possible. than 10. A grade point average of at least 3.6 in the major and a senior thesis or equivalent research of high quality are required. Environmental science majors have an option to complete Students who wish to be considered should contact the director the special concentration in environmental biology for of undergraduate studies early in their senior year. environmental science majors. Professors Earth Science Major • Wallace S. Broecker The major in Earth science follows a similar rationale but • Nicholas Christie-Blick is designed to allow students to pursue particular fields of • Joel E. Cohen the Earth sciences in greater depth. Compared with the • Peter B. de Menocal environmental science major, one fewer introductory course is required, while one additional advanced course should be • Hugh Ducklow part of the plan of study. The Earth science major also offers • Sonya Dyhrman the possibility of in-depth field experience through a six- to • Peter Eisenberger eight-week geology summer field course, arrangements for • Göran Ekström which are made through another university. The research and • Arlene M. Fiore senior thesis capstone requirements are the same as for the • Steven L. Goldstein environmental science major. The geology summer field course may be used as an alternative means of fulfilling the capstone • Arnold L. Gordon requirement in the Earth science major. • Kevin L. Griffin • Sidney R. Hemming (Chair) • Peter B. Kelemen (Associate Chair) • Galen McKinley

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• Jerry F. McManus Adjunct Associate Professors • William H. Menke • Natalie Boelman • John C. Mutter • Alessandra Giannini • Paul E. Olsen • Andrew Juhl • Stephanie L. Pfirman (Barnard) • Terry A. Plank Lecturers • Lorenzo M. Polvani • Pietro Ceccato • G. Michael Purdy • Andreas Turnherr • Peter Schlosser • Kevin Uno • Christopher H. Scholz • Adam H. Sobel Associates • Sean C. Solomon • Erin Coughlin • Marc Spiegelman • Brian Kahn • Martin Stute (Barnard) • Andrew Kruczkiewicz • Maria Tolstoy Emeritus • Renata Wentzcovich • Mark Cane Associate Professors • James Hays • Bärbel Hönisch • Paul Richards • Kerry Key • Lynn Sykes • Meredith Nettles • David Walker Assistant Professors Guidelines for all Earth • Ryan Abernathey and Environmental Sciences • Jacqueline Austermann Majors, Concentrators, and • Jonathan Kingslake Special Concentrators Adjunct Professors Advising • Robert F. Anderson All majors and concentrators, when planning their programs of • W. Roger Buck IV study, should regularly consult the directors of undergraduate • Denton Ebel studies, who can be contacted through the department office on the fifth floor of Schermerhorn. The requirements are • John J. Flynn different for each major and concentration and must be met in • James Gaherty conjunction with the general requirements for the bachelor's • Lisa M. Goddard degree. Declaration of the major must be approved by the • Arthur Lerner-Lam department and filed in the departmental office. • Alberto Malinverno • Douglas G. Martinson Substitutions and Exceptions • Ronald L. Miller 1. Higher-level courses may be used to satisfy supporting mathematics and science requirements for students with • Mark A. Norell Advanced Placement preparation with the permission of the • Dorothy M. Peteet major adviser. • Maureen Raymo 2. In addition to the courses listed for the depth, and breadth • Andrew Robertson and related courses requirements, several graduate- • Joerg M. Schaefer level courses offered in the department as well as several • Christopher Small advanced courses offered at Barnard may be substituted • Taro Takahashi with the permission of the major adviser. • Minfang Ting 3. 1000-level courses in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department can not be used toward meeting • Felix Waldhauser the requirements of any of the majors, concentrations, or • Spahr C. Webb special concentrations. • Gisela Winckler

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4. The following courses are not suitable for undergraduates Capstone Experience and can not be used toward meeting any of the requirements for the majors, concentrations, or special Select one of the following: concentrations: EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar - EESC UN3901 and Environmental Science Senior EESC W4001 Seminar EESC GU4400 Dynamics of Climate Variability EESC BC3801 Senior Research Seminar and Climate Change - EESC UN3901 and Environmental Science Senior EESC GU4401 Quantitative Models of Seminar Climate-Sensitive Natural and A six to eight week summer geology field course Human Systems EESC GU4930 Earth's Oceans and Atmosphere Breadth and Related Fields Requirement EESC GU4404 Regional Climate and Climate Impacts A minimum of 6 points (two courses) chosen with the major adviser are required. Grading Breadth and related field courses are science courses relevant A grade of C- or better must be obtained for a course to count for an Earth science major that do not require an Earth science toward the majors, concentrations, or special concentrations. background. Several such courses are offered at the 2000-, The grade of P is not acceptable, but a course taken Pass/D/ 3000- and 4000-level in the department and at Barnard. Fail may be counted if and only if the P is uncovered by the Examples include: Registrar's deadline. EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate System EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: Major in Earth Science The Life System Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences EESC UN3010 Field Geology Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis The major in Earth science requires a minimum of 45.5 points, EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and Monitoring Using Remote distributed as follows: Sensing Foundation Courses EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Development EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4917 Earth/Human Interactions The Climate System EAEE E2002 Alternative energy resources EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Solid Earth System Also included among breadth and related fields courses are science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering courses offered Students who wish to take both EESC UN2100 Earth's by other departments that count toward fulfilling degree Environmental Systems: The Climate System and requirements in those departments. EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System can include one of these under breadth and related Depth Requirement fields below. A minimum of 12 points (four courses) chosen with the major Supporting Mathematics and Science adviser to provide depth in the field of Earth science. Courses These courses build on the foundation and supporting courses One semester of Calculus at the level of Calculus I or higher listed above and provide a coherent focus in some area of Earth (3 credits) science. Students should include at least one of the following in MATH UN1101 Calculus I their course of study: Select one of the following three-course sequences: EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Planet - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics - PHYS UN1201 ( Lecture) and General Physics I Areas of focus include one of the courses listed above and CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) three or more additional courses. Students are not required - PHYS UN1201 and General Physics I to specialize in a focus area, but examples are given below for - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II those who choose to do so.

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Geological Science EESC BC3025 Hydrology EESC GU4090 Introduction to Geochronology EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric and Thermochronology Science EESC GU4113 Introduction to Mineralogy EESC GU4330 Introduction to Terrestrial EESC GU4223 Sedimentary Geology Paleoclimate EESC GU4230 Crustal Deformation EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change EESC GU4701 Introduction to Igneous Petrology EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography EESC GU4887 Isotope Geology I EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric EESC GU4947 Plate Tectonics Chemistry It is strongly recommended that students focusing in EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical geological science take the summer geology field course as Oceanography their capstone experience. EESC GU4937 Cenozoic Paleoceanography Geochemistry Paleontology EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle EESC GU4223 Sedimentary Geology EESC BC3016 Environmental Measurements EESC GU4550 Plant Ecophysiology EESC BC3200 Ecotoxicology EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography EESC GU4090 Introduction to Geochronology EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric and Thermochronology Chemistry EESC GU4113 Introduction to Mineralogy EESC GU4937 Cenozoic Paleoceanography EESC GU4701 Introduction to Igneous Petrology It is recommended that students focusing in paleontology EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental take EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Waters Life System, as one of their foundation courses. EESC GU4887 Isotope Geology I EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Oceanography Major in Environmental It is recommended that students focusing in geochemistry Science take CHEM UN1403-CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences I and II, and PHYS UN1201 General Physics I as their Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. supporting science sequence. Atmosphere and Ocean Science The major in environmental science requires a minimum of 47 EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric points, distributed as follows: Science EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography Foundation Courses EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: Chemistry The Climate System EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: Oceanography The Solid Earth System EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: Oceanography The Life System It is recommended that students focusing on atmosphere and ocean science also take a course in fluid dynamics and a Supporting Mathematics and Science course in differential equations. Courses Solid Earth Geophysics EESC GU4230 Crustal Deformation One semester of Calculus at the level of Calculus I or higher (3 credits) EESC GU4300 The Earth's Deep Interior MATH UN1101 Calculus I EESC GU4937 Cenozoic Paleoceanography Select one of the following three-course sequences: EESC GU4947 Plate Tectonics CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) EESC GU4949 Introduction to Seismology - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II It is recommended that students focusing in solid Earth - PHYS UN1201 ( Lecture) geophysics take PHYS UN1201-PHYS UN1202 General and General Physics I Physics I and II, and CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) I as their supporting science sequence and also take - PHYS UN1201 and General Physics I MATH UN1201 Calculus II. - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II Climate EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle

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CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) It is recommended that students focusing in environmental - EEEB UN2001 and Environmental Biology I: geology also take EESC W4050 Remote Sensing. - PHYS UN1201 Elements to Organisms Environmental Geochemistry and General Physics I EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental Capstone Experience Waters EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4887 Isotope Geology I or EESC BC3801 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric EESC UN3901 Environmental Science Senior Chemistry Seminar EESC GU4888 Isoptope Geology II EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Breadth and Related Fields Requirement Oceanography A minimum of 6 points (two courses) chosen with the major Hydrology adviser are required. EESC GU4076 Geologic Mapping EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change Breadth and related field courses are science courses relevant EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental for an environmental science major that do not require an Waters environmental science background. Several such courses are EESC BC3025 Hydrology offered at the 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level in the department EAEE E3221 Environmental geophysics and at Barnard. Examples include: Climate Change EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric Monitoring Using Remote Science Sensing EESC GU4330 Introduction to Terrestrial EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Paleoclimate Development EESC GU4480 Paleobiology and Earth System EESC GU4917 Earth/Human Interactions History EESC UN3010 Field Geology EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography Also included among breadth and related fields courses are It is recommended that students focusing in environmental science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering courses offered geology also take EESC GU4050 Remote Sensing. by other departments that count toward fulfilling degree Energy and Resources requirements in those departments. EESC GU4076 Geologic Mapping Depth Requirement EESC GU4701 Introduction to Igneous Petrology EAEE E2002 Alternative energy resources A minimum of 9 points (three courses) chosen with the major adviser to provide depth in the field of environmental science. These courses build on the foundation and supporting courses Concentration in Earth listed above and provide a coherent focus in some area of Science environmental science. Students should include at least one of Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences the following in their course of study: Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable The concentration in Earth science requires a minimum of 25 Planet points, distributed as follows: or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics

Areas of focus include one of the courses listed above and Foundation Courses two or more additional courses. Students are not required to EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: specialize in a focus area, but examples are given below for The Climate System those who choose to do so. or EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System Environmental Geology EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4076 Geologic Mapping The Solid Earth System EESC GU4480 Paleobiology and Earth System History EAEE E3221 Environmental geophysics

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Supporting Mathematics and Science Special Concentration in Courses Environmental Science for Two science or mathematics courses (6-7 points) selected from Majors in Environmental among those listed for the Earth science major above. Biology Depth and Breadth and Related Fields Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences Requirements Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. A minimum of 10 points (typically three courses) is required as The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences follows: sponsors a special concentration which must be done in conjunction with the environmental biology major. Students EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable should be aware that they must complete the environmental Planet biology major in order to receive credit for the special or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics concentration. One additional course chosen from those listed under Depth Requirement for the earth science major above. The special concentration in environmental science requires a The third course selected from those listed under either minimum of 31.5 points, distributed as follows: Depth Requirement or Breadth and Related Fields Requirement for the earth science major above. Introductory Environmental Science (13.5 points) EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: Concentration in The Climate System Environmental Science EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences The Solid Earth System Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System The concentration in environmental science requires a minimum of 25.5 points, distributed as follows: Introductory Science (6 points) Two courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or Foundation Courses environmental biology from the supporting mathematics EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: and science list for the environmental science major above. The Climate System EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: Advanced Environmental Science (12 The Solid Earth System points) EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System Four courses at the 3000-level or above chosen from those recommended for the environmental science major above.

Supporting Mathematics and Science Advanced courses used to fulfill requirements in the Courses environmental biology major cannot count toward Two science or mathematics courses (6-7 points) selected from requirements for the special concentration. among those listed for the environmental science major above. Depth and Breadth and Related Fields Special Concentration in Requirements Environmental Biology for A minimum of 6 points (two courses) is required as follows: Majors in Environmental Science EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable Planet Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. One additional course selected from those listed under The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental either Depth Requirement or Breadth and Related Fields Biology sponsors a special concentration which must be Requirement for the environmental science major above. done in conjunction with the environmental science major. Students should be aware that they must complete the

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environmental science major in order to receive credit for the Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Paul Anderer, 414 special concentration. Kent; 212-854-1525; [email protected] The special concentration in environmental biology requires a The program in East Asian studies offers a wide range of minimum of 39 points, distributed as follows: courses in a variety of disciplines, as well as training in the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan languages. The Introductory Environmental Biology and program is designed to provide a coherent curriculum for Environmental Science (17 points) undergraduates wishing to major in East Asian studies, with disciplinary specialization in anthropology, art history, EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: economics, history, literature, philosophy, political science, Elements to Organisms sociology, or religion. The department also offers a series of EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: introductory and thematic courses especially designed for The Climate System students seeking to acquire some knowledge of East Asia as part EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: of their broader undergraduate experience. The Solid Earth System EEEB UN2002 Environmental Biology II: Admission to Language Organisms to the Biosphere Courses Introductory Science (13 points) All students wishing to enter the language program at another Select one of the following chemistry sequences: point besides the first term of the first level must pass a CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) language placement test before registering. The language - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II placement exams are held during the change of program period, ( Lecture) the week before classes begin. CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry Students who have been absent from the campus for one - CHEM UN2507 (Lecture) term or more must take a placement test before enrolling in a and Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory language course beyond the first term of the first level. One term of statistics such as the following: Students who wish to place out of the Columbia College STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Foreign Language Requirement for a language taught in the STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to department of East Asian Languages and Cultures must consult Statistics with the director of the relevant language program. The names BIOL BC2286 Statistics and Research Design of the directors, and additional information about East Asian EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for language programs, can be accessed via the department website Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at ealac.columbia.edu. EEEB UN3087 Conservation Biology Language Laboratory Advanced Environmental Biology (9 points) An additional hour of study in the language laboratory is Three additional advanced EEEB courses (3000-level required in first-year Japanese (JPNS UN101 and JPNS and above), each chosen from a different curricular area UN1102). (evolution/genetics, ecology/behavior/conservation, anatomy/physiology/diversity, biology laboratory courses). JPNS UN1101 First-Year Japanese I - JPNS UN1102 and First-Year Japanese II Advanced courses used to fulfill requirements in the environmental science major cannot count toward Students taking these courses must attend all assigned language requirements for the special concentration. laboratory sessions. Grades for written and oral work in the language laboratory and for additional work in oral Sustainable Development drill sessions count as 10% of the final grade in the course. Assignments of laboratory hours are made during the first Students interested in sustainable development should refer to session of the regular classes. the Sustainable Development section in this Bulletin. Course Numbering The following are general guidelines to the numbering of East Asian Studies department courses open to undergraduates. Students with Departmental Office: 407 Kent; 212-854-5027 questions about the nature of a course should consult with the ealac.columbia.edu/ instructor or the director of undergraduate studies.

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• 1000-level: Introductory-level undergraduate courses and Professors first-year language courses • Paul Anderer • 2000-level: Intermediate-level undergraduate courses and second-year language courses • Charles Armstrong (History) • 3000-level: Advanced-level undergraduate courses and • Bernard Faure third-year language courses • Carol Gluck (History) • 4000-level: Advanced courses geared toward undergraduate • Robert E. Harrist Jr. (Art History) students available to graduate students or geared toward • Robert Hymes both undergraduate and graduate students, fourth-year and • Dorothy Ko (Barnard History) above language courses • Feng Li Study Abroad • Lydia Liu • Rachel McDermott (Barnard) East Asian Studies majors or concentrators who plan to • Matthew McKelway (Art History) spend their junior spring abroad must contact the director of undergraduate studies for information about course selection in • Wei Shang the sophomore year. • Haruo Shirane (Chair) • Tomi Suzuki The Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies • Madeleine Zelin The Kyoto Center offers Columbia students the opportunity to study in Japan in a program combining intensive instruction Associate Professors in the Japanese language with courses taught in English on a • Lisbeth Kim Brandt wide range of topics in Japanese studies. Students should have • Michael Como (Religion) at least the equivalent of two years of Japanese by the time of • Theodore Hughes their departure. The program is most appropriate for the junior year, although other arrangements are considered. • Adam McKeown (History) • Eugenia Lean East Asian Studies majors or concentrators who opt to • David Lurie spend their junior spring at the Kyoto Center must take • David (Max) Moerman (Barnard) the required disciplinary and senior thesis-related courses in Lien-Hang Nguyen (History) the spring of their sophomore year (contact the director of undergraduate studies for details). For further information • Gregory Pflugfelder about the Kyoto Center, please consult Robin Leephaibul: • Jonathan Reynolds (Art History, Barnard) [email protected]. • Gray Tuttle Grading Assistant Professors Courses in which the grade of D or P has been received do not • Nicholas Barlett (Barnard) count toward the major or concentration requirements. • Jue Guo (Barnard) Departmental Honors • Lauran Hartley • Harrison Huang Departmental honors are conferred only on East Asian Studies • Jungwon Kim majors who have earned a grade point average of at least • Paul Kreitman 3.6 for courses in the major, have pursued a rigorous and ambitious program of study, and have submitted senior theses • Ying Qian of superior quality, clearly demonstrating originality and • Zhaohua Yang (Religion) excellent scholarship. Qualified seniors are nominated by their thesis advisers. Normally no more than 10% of graduating Adjunct Faculty majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. • Robert Barnett Concentrators are not eligible for departmental honors. • Itsuki Hayashi Special Service Professors • Laurel Kendall • Tuo Li • William Theodore de Bary (John Mitchell Mason Professor and Provost Emeritus of the University) • Morris Rossabi • Donald Keene (Shincho Professor Emeritus) • Conrad Schirokauer

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Senior Lecturers Language Requirement • Shigeru Eguchi Third-year Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan (completion • Ling Yan of the UN3005-UN3006 level in Chinese, Japanese, or • Lening Liu Korean; TIBT UN3611-UN3612 level in Tibetan), or the proficiency equivalent (to be demonstrated by placement • Yuan-Yuan Meng examination). Students of Chinese may also complete • Fumiko Nazikian UN3003-UN3004 to meet the third-year requirement. • Miharu Nittono • Carol Schulz One of the following sequences (in the target language): • Zhirong Wang CHNS UN3003 Third-Year Chinese I (N) - CHNS UN3004 and Third-Year Chinese II (N) Lecturers Or, for heritage students: CHNS UN3005 Third-Year Chinese I (W) • Pema Bhum - CHNS UN3006 and Third-Year Chinese II (W) Yu-Shan Chen JPNS UN3005 Third-Year Japanese I • Eunice Chung - JPNS UN3006 and Third-Year Japanese II • Lingjun Hu KORN UN3005 Third-Year Korean I • Tianqi Jiang - KORN UN3006 and Third-Year Korean II • James Lap TIBT UN3611 Third Year Modern Colloquial - TIBT UN3612 Tibetan I • Beom Lee and Third Year Modern • Kyoko Loetscher Colloquial Tibetan II • Keiko Okamoto Students who test out of three years or more of a language • Jisuk Park must take an additional year of that language or another East • Shaoyan Qi Asian language at Columbia in order to satisfy the language • Zhongqi Shi requirement. • Sunhee Song • Naofumi Tatsumi Introductory Courses • Sonam Tsering Students are required to take: • Asami Tsuda AHUM UN1400 Colloquium on Major Texts: East • Hailong Wang Asia • Xiaodan Wang Students must also select two of the following: ASCE UN1359 Introduction to East Asian • Chen Wu Civilizations: China • Jia Xu ASCE UN1361 Introduction to East Asian • Hyunkyu Yi Civilizations: Japan ASCE UN1363 Introduction to East Asian On Leave Civilizations: Korea Harrison Huang ASCE UN1365 Introduction to East Asian Eugenia Lean Civilizations: Tibet Gregory Pflugfelder ASCE UN1367 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations: Vietnam Major in East Asian Studies First-year students and sophomores, prior to declaring an East The requirements for this program were modified in the Spring Asian studies major, are strongly urged to take one or more of 2017 semester. Students who declared an EAS major before the introductory courses. this semester have the option of following the old or the new requirements. If you have any questions, please contact the Director Methodology Course of Undergraduate Studies. All majors must also take EAAS UN3990 Approaches to East Prerequisite Asian Studies which is offered every spring. Students must meet the following prerequisite prior to Elective Courses declaring the East Asian Studies major: two years of Chinese, For students must take four elective courses in East Asian Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan, or the proficiency equivalent (to studies, to be chosen in consultation with the DUS. Two of be demonstrated by placement examination). these courses must be EALAC or AMEC courses. Courses in a

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second East Asian language (one year minimum) or a classical CHNS UN3003 Third-Year Chinese I (N) East Asian language (one semester minimum) may be used to - CHNS UN3004 and Third-Year Chinese II (N) fulfill one elective course. Or, for heritage students: CHNS UN3005 Third-Year Chinese I (W) Senior Thesis Program - CHNS UN3006 and Third-Year Chinese II (W) East Asian Studies majors who wish to write a senior thesis JPNS UN3005 Third-Year Japanese I apply to the EALAC Senior Thesis Program at the end of - JPNS UN3006 and Third-Year Japanese II their junior year. Students must have a minimum grade KORN UN3005 Third-Year Korean I point average of 3.6 in courses taken in the major at the time - KORN UN3006 and Third-Year Korean II of the application. Students interested in applying to the TIBT UN3611 Third Year Modern Colloquial Senior Thesis Program should submit the EALAC Senior - TIBT UN3612 Tibetan I Thesis Program Application (see Undergraduate Planning and Third Year Modern Sheets and Forms (http://ealac.columbia.edu/undergraduate/ Colloquial Tibetan II planning-sheets-forms)) to the DUS by Monday, May 1, 2017. Students who test out of a third-year level East Asian language Decisions will be made by the week of May 15th. must take either an additional year of the same language, one All potential thesis writers are required to enroll in the Senior year of a classical East Asian language, one year of an additional Thesis Research Workshop (EAAS UN3999) in the fall of East Asian language, or two electives. the senior year. Students who perform satisfactorily in this workshop, successfully complete a thesis proposal, and find Introductory Courses a faculty adviser will then write the Senior Thesis itself in AHUM UN1400 Colloquium on Major Texts: East the spring semester under the direction of the adviser and a Asia graduate student tutor (EAAS UN3901). Select one of the following: ASCE UN1359 Introduction to East Asian The senior thesis typically consists of about 30-35 pages of text Civilizations: China (double-spaced, normal typeface and margins) and 5-8 pages ASCE UN1361 Introduction to East Asian of references. Under no circumstances should a thesis exceed Civilizations: Japan a total of 50 pages (including references), without the special ASCE UN1363 Introduction to East Asian permission of the faculty adviser. Civilizations: Korea Successful completion of the thesis by the April 1 deadline in ASCE UN1365 Introduction to East Asian the spring semester will be necessary but not sufficient for a Civilizations: Tibet student to receive departmental honors. Normally no more ASCE UN1367 Introduction to East Asian than 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in Civilizations: Vietnam a given academic year; as such, not all thesis writers will receive honors. Electives Two courses in East Asian Studies at Columbia or Barnard at the 3000- or 4000-level, subject to approval by the DUS. Concentration in East Asian Concentrators may count Classical Chinese, Classical Japanese, Studies or Classical Tibetan as one of the electives for this requirement. Prerequisite Concentrators are not eligible for the Senior Thesis Program or for departmental honors. Students must meet the following prerequisite prior to declaring the East Asian Studies concentration: two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan, or the proficiency equivalent (to be demonstrated by placement examination). Economics Departmental Office: 1022 International Affairs Building; Language Requirement 212-854-3680 Third-year Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan (completion http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics/ of the UN3005-UN3006 level in Chinese, Japanese, or Director of Undergraduate Studies: Korean; TIBT UN3611-UN3612 level in Tibetan), or the Dr. Susan Elmes, proficiency equivalent (to be demonstrated by placement 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; examination). Students of Chinese may also complete [email protected] UN3003-UN3004 to meet the third-year requirement. Director of Departmental Honors Program: Dr. Susan Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; One of the following sequences (in the target language): [email protected]

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Economics is the study of the ways in which society allocates its via e-mail. The graduate student advisers can discuss major scarce resources among alternative uses and the consequences of requirements, scheduling, and major course selection, as well these decisions. The areas of inquiry deal with a varied range of as review student checklists and discuss progress in the major. topics such as international trade, domestic and international Occasionally, graduate student advisers may refer a student financial systems, labor market analysis, and the study of to someone else in the department (such as the director of less developed economies. Broadly speaking, the goal of an undergraduate studies) or in the student's school for additional economics major is to train students to think analytically about advising. social issues and, as such, provide a solid foundation for not only further study and careers in economics, but also for careers Contact information and office hours for the graduate student in law, public service, business, and related fields. advisers are posted on the Advisers page of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) in the week The Economics Department offers a general economics major prior to the beginning of the semester. Students considering in addition to five interdisciplinary majors structured to suit one of the interdepartmental majors should speak to both a the interests and professional goals of a heterogeneous student graduate student adviser from the Economics Department and body. All of these programs have different specific requirements the adviser from the other department early in the sophomore but share the common structure of core theoretical courses year. that provide the foundation for higher-level elective courses culminating in a senior seminar. Students are urged to carefully Faculty Advisers look through the details of each of these programs and to Faculty advisers are available to discuss students' academic contact an appropriate departmental adviser to discuss their and career goals, both in terms of the undergraduate career particular interests. and post-graduate degrees and research. Students wishing to discuss these types of substantive topics may request a faculty Advanced Placement adviser by completing the form available on the Advisers page Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a economics) and depositing it in the mailbox of the director of 4 on the other. Provided that this is achieved, the department undergraduate studies in the department's main office, 1022 grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics International Affairs Building. exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics . The department does its best to match students with faculty members that share similar academic interests. While faculty Advising advisers do not discuss major requirements—that is the role of the graduate student advisers—they do provide guidance in The Department of Economics offers a variety of advising course selection as it relates to meeting a student's intellectual resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate goals and interests, as well as advise on career and research majors and concentrators with the information and support options. It is recommended that students who plan on needed to successfully navigate through the program. These attending a Ph.D. program in economics or are interested in resources are described below. pursuing economics research after graduation request a faculty Frequently Asked Questions adviser. Please see: http://econ.columbia.edu/frequently-asked- On-Line Information questions-0 Students can access useful information on-line, including: a As a first step, students are encouraged to visit the department's comprehensive FAQ page; requirement changes to the major FAQ page, which provides comprehensive information and concentration; sample programs and checklists; faculty and answers to the most frequently asked questions about office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; the departmental majors and requirements. This page also adviser information; teaching assistant information; research includes a section that answers specific questions of first-years, assistant opportunities; list of tutors; and Columbia-Barnard sophomores, and non-majors. Economics Society information. Graduate Student Advisers Departmental Honors For answers to the most common questions that students have Economics majors and economics joint majors who wish to be about the majors, the department has graduate student advisers, considered for departmental honors in economics must: who are available by e-mail at [email protected], or 1. Have at least a 3.7 GPA in their major courses; during weekly office hours to meet with students. 2. Take ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Thesis (a one-year Students should direct all questions and concerns about their course); major to the graduate student advisers either in person or

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3. Receive at least a grade of A- in ECON GU4999 Senior • W. Bentley McLeod (also School of International and Honors Thesis. Public Affairs) • Perry Mehrling (Barnard) Students must consult and obtain the approval of the departmental undergraduate director in order to be admitted to • Robert Mundell (emeritus) the workshop. Please note that ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Emi Nakamura (also Business School) Thesis may be taken to fulfill the seminar requirement for the • Serena Ng economics major and all economics joint majors. Students who • Brendan O'Flaherty wish to write a senior thesis (ECON GU4999 Senior Honors • Edmund S. Phelps Thesis) must have completed the core major requirements . • Michael Riordan Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive • Jeffrey Sachs (also Earth Institute) departmental honors in a given academic year. Please see the Honors Prizes page on the department's website for more • Xavier Sala-i-Martin information. • Bernard Salanié • José A. Scheinkman Undergraduate Prizes • Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé All prize recipients are announced at the end of the spring • Rajiv Sethi (Barnard) semester each academic year. Jón Steinsson • Joseph Stiglitz (also Business School) The Dean’s Prize in Economics • Martín Uribe Awarded to General Studies students for excellence in the study • Miguel Urquiola (also School of International and Public of Economics. Affairs) Eric Verhoogen (also School of International and Public Romine Prize Affairs) Established in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to two • David Weiman (Barnard) students (Columbia College or General Studies) majoring in • David Weinstein economics: one for the best honors thesis paper, and the other • Michael Woodford for the best economics seminar paper. Parker Prize for Summer Research Associate Professors • Lena Edlund Professors • Katherine Ho • Douglas Almond (also School of International and Public • Qingmin Liu Affairs) Jushan Bai Assistant Professors • Jagdish N. Bhagwati • Hassan Afrouzi • Patrick Bolton (also Business School) Michael Best Gregory Cox • André Burgstaller (Barnard) Mark Dean • Alessandra Casella • Andres Drenik • Yeon-Koo Che • Francois Gerard • Pierre-André Chiappori Matthieu Gomez • Graciela Chichilnisky Reka Juhasz • Richard Clarida • Supreet Kaur • Donald Davis (Chair) • Jennifer La'O • Padma Desai (emerita) • Suresh Naidu • Prajit Dutta • Jose Luis Montiel Olea • Harrison Hong • Tobias Salz • Glenn Hubbard (also Business School) Jack Willis • Navin Kartik Lecturers • Wojciech Kopczuk (also School of International and Public Affairs) • Tri Vi Dang • Sokbae (Simon) Lee • Sally Davidson • Susan Elmes

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Seyhan Erden Course Prerequisites • Sunil Gulati ECON UN1105 Principles of None • Wouter Vergote Economics MATH UN1101 Calculus I Adjunct Faculty STAT UN1201 Calculus- MATH UN1101 Calculus I • Irasema Alonso Based Introduction to Benjamin Ho Statistics • Steven Ho ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of Neal Masia Microeconomics Economics Caterina Musatti MATH UN1201 Calculus III • Maxim Pinkovskiy or UN1205 Mauro Roca ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of • Argia Sbordone Macroeconomics Economics MATH UN1101 Calculus I On Leave Co-requisite: MATH UN1201 Calculus III 2017-2018 • Profs. Casella, Dutta, Gerard, O'Flaherty ( ) or UN1205 Fall 2017 • Profs. Clarida, Davis, Hong ( ) ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN1201 Calculus III • Profs. Dean, Riordan (Spring 2018) To Econometrics or UN1205 ECON UN3211 Intermediate Guidelines for all Economics Microeconomics or UN3213 Majors, Concentrators, and STAT UN1201 Calculus- Interdepartmental Majors Based Introduction to Statistics Economics Core Courses ECON 2000-level electives ECON UN1105 Principles of All of the core courses must be completed no later than the Economics spring semester of the student’s junior year and must be ECON GU4211 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate taken at Columbia. Students who take any core course during the Microeconomics Microeconomics fall semester of their senior year must obtain written permission ECON UN3213 Intermediate from the department's director of undergraduate studies. Unless Macroeconomics otherwise specified below, all students must complete the Corequisites: following core courses: MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics MATH UN2500 Analysis and ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Optimization ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON GU4412 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Econometrics Microeconomics ECON GU4213 Advanced ECON UN3213 Intermediate Prerequisites Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Course prerequisites are strictly enforced. Prerequisites must be ECON GU4413 Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction taken before the course, not after or concurrently. of Time Series and Forecasting To Econometrics MATH UN2010 Linear Economics courses taken before the completion of any of its Algebra prerequisites, even with instructor approval, are not counted toward the major, concentration, or interdepartmental majors. Exemptions from a prerequisite requirement may only be made, in writing, by the department's director of undergraduate studies. Credits from a course taken prior to the completion of its prerequisites are not counted towards the major requirements. As a consequence, students are required to complete additional, specific courses in economics at the direction of the director of undergraduate studies. The prerequisites for required courses are as follows:

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ECON UN3025 Financial ECON UN3211 Intermediate Barnard electives See Barnard bulletin Economics Microeconomics ECON GU4020 Economics of ECON UN3213 Intermediate It is strongly recommended that students take Uncertainty and Information Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics in the ECON GU4230 Economics of STAT UN1201 Calculus- semester immediately following the completion of the statistics New York City Based Introduction to course. ECON GU4260 Market Statistics Design Grading ECON GU4280 Corporate No course with a grade of D or lower, including calculus and Finance statistics courses, can count toward the major, concentration, or ECON GU4370 Political interdepartmental majors. Economics core courses with a grade Economy of D or F must be retaken and completed with a grade of C- or ECON GU4700 Financial better. Crises ECON GU4710 Finance and Students who receive a grade of D or F in a core course the Real Economy are permitted to take a higher-level elective course that ECON GU4850 Cognitive has that core course as a prerequisite, so long as it is taken Mechanisms and Economic concurrently with the retaking of that core course. For Behavior example, if a student fails ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics, the student must retake it and, in the same ECON GU4860 Behavioral ECON UN3211 Intermediate semester, may enroll in an elective course for which it is a Finance Microeconomics prerequisite, provided that all other prerequisites for the ECON UN3213 Intermediate elective have been completed. The same rule applies to the Macroeconomics required math and statistics courses. For example, if a student ECON UN3412 Introduction fails MATH UN1201 Calculus III , the student may retake To Econometrics calculus III concurrently with Intermediate Microeconomics. All other ECON 3000- and ECON UN3211 Intermediate Students who must retake any core economics or math 4000-level electives Microeconomics course may not retake it concurrently with a senior seminar; ECON UN3213 Intermediate the economics core courses ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics Microeconomics , ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON UN3901 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate , and ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics must of Education Microeconomics be successfully completed before a student may enroll in a ECON UN3952 Seminar ECON UN3213 Intermediate seminar. in Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics Formation of Expectations ECON UN3412 Introduction A grade of W is not equivalent to a grade of D or F; it does ECON UN3981 Applied To Econometrics not qualify a student to retake the course concurrently with Econometrics a higher level course that lists the course as a prerequisite. ECON GU4911 Seminar In Students who receive a grade of W in a core course must Microeconomics complete the course with a grade of C- or better before taking a ECON GU4913 Seminar In course that lists it as a prerequisite. Macroeconomics Only ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics may be taken ECON GU4918 Seminar In for a grade of Pass/D/Fail, and the student must receive a grade Econometrics of P for it to count towards the requirements for the major, ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON UN3211 Intermediate concentration, or interdepartmental majors. Political Economy Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Economics Electives Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction Only those courses identified in the Economics Department To Econometrics listings in this Bulletin may be taken for elective credit. All 3000-level or higher electives offered by the Economics ECON GU4370 Political Economy Department have ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECPH GU4950 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics as prerequisites. However, some electives have and Philosophy Seminar Microeconomics additional prerequisites and students should ensure that all ECON UN3213 Intermediate prerequisites have been completed (see the table of prerequisites Macroeconomics printed above). Seminars do not count as electives. ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics

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Seminars for the major, concentration, and interdepartmental majors only for those Barnard economics courses listed in this Bulletin. Seminars can be taken only after all of the required core However, students may not receive credit for two courses courses in economics have been completed. ECON UN3412 whose content overlaps. Barnard and Columbia economics Introduction To Econometrics may not be taken or retaken electives with overlapping content include but are not limited Seminars do not count concurrently with a senior seminar. to: as electives. Each seminar is limited to sixteen students, with priority given to seniors. For ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON BC3029 Empirical Development Political Economy and ECPH GU4950 Economics and - ECON GU4321 Economics Philosophy Seminar, priority is given to economics–political and Economic Development science and economics-philosophy majors, respectively. ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance - ECON GU4505 and International For seminar registration details, read the information posted Macroeconomics on the department's Senior Seminar Registration page: http:// ECON BC3019 Labor Economics econ.columbia.edu/senior-seminars-registration. - ECON GU4400 and Labor Economics ECON BC3047 International Trade Mathematics - ECON GU4500 and International Trade Students must consult with the Mathematics Department for ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural the appropriate placement in the calculus sequence. Students - ECON GU4625 Resource Economics must complete one of the following sequences: and Economics of the Environment Select one of the following sequences: ECON BC3041 Theoretical Foundations of MATH UN1101 Calculus I - ECON GU4235 Political Economy - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III and HISTORICAL MATH UN1101 Calculus I FOUNDATIONS OF - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable MODERN ECONOMICS: Calculus Adam Smith to J M Keynes MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A ECON GU4400 Labor Economics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF In addition: MODERN ECONOMICS: Adam Smith to J M Keynes 1. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH UN1205 must retake the Students should always first consult with econ-advising to course but may enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate confirm that the Barnard elective they wish to take does Microeconomics. not overlap with a Columbia elective that they have already 2. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1207 taken or plan to take. Students may not take the Barnard Honors Mathematics A may either retake the course, core economics, math, statistics, or seminar courses for credit or take MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH towards the completion of major requirements. UN1205, and enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics concurrently. School of Professional Studies Courses The Department of Economics does not accept any of the Statistics courses offered through the School of Professional Studies Unless otherwise specified below, all students must take for credit towards the economics major, concentration, or STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, interdepartmental majors with the exception of the courses or a higher level course, such as STAT GU4204 Statistical offered by the Economics Department during the summer Inference, or SIEO S3001 Introduction to Probability and session at Columbia. Statistics. Other Department and School Courses Barnard Courses Please note that with the exception of the above Barnard A limited number of Barnard economics electives may count courses and the specific courses listed below for the financial toward the major, concentration, and interdepartmental economics major, no other courses offered through the majors. Students should pay careful attention to the limit of different departments and schools at Columbia count toward Barnard electives indicated in their program requirements. the economics majors or concentration. Please see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. In addition, students may receive credit

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Transfer Credits dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Approval is granted only for courses that are considered to be Students are required to take a minimum number of courses comparable to those offered at Columbia. in the Columbia Economics Department. For all majors and interdepartmental majors, students must complete a minimum Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved of five lecture courses in the Columbia department. Students in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the may fulfill their remaining requirements for economics lecture course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits courses through AP (or IB or GCE) credits, Barnard electives, for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session transfer courses, and study abroad courses (the latter two are outside of Columbia University. Summer courses taken from subject to the approval of the Economics Department). The the department of economics at Columbia University do not following table summarizes the new rules: need approval. Program Number of Minimum Maximum Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit required number number approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page economics which must be of outside of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ lecture taken in the allowed economics). courses department Economics 9 5 4 major Major in Economics Financial 8 5 3 Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, economics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics- 7 5 2 The economics major requires a minimum of 35 points in mathematics economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in statistics, Economics- 7 5 2 for a total of 44 points as follows: political science Economics Core Courses Economics- 7 5 2 All economics core courses statistics Mathematics Economics- 7 5 2 Select a mathematics sequence philosophy Statistics Economics 7 4 3 Select a statistics course concentration Economics Electives Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may 1. Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. The Economics Seminar lecture course counts are counts of economics courses only Select one economics seminar course and do not include math, statistics, or courses in other departments; 2. At least two of the three 3000-level economics core courses Concentration in Economics must be taken in the department and no corresponding Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Barnard courses are accepted. ECON UN3025 Financial Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics and ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking are counted as departmental courses regardless The economics concentration requires a minimum of 25 of the instructor; points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, statistics, for a total of 34 points as follows: transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the Economics Core Courses case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia All economics core courses are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles Mathematics of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer Select a mathematics sequence course. Statistics Select a statistics course Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements Economics Electives must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website (http:// Select at least three electives, of which no more than one may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) or speak with your advising

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ECON GU4500 International Trade Major in Financial ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics Economics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, and Financial Crisis Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON GU4700 Financial Crises The Department of Economics offers the major in financial ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy economics, which provides an academic framework to ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics Economic Behavior studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio BIOT GU4180 allocation, regulation and corporate governance. BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation The financial economics major requires 26 points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, 3 BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World points in business, and 12 points from a list of selected courses BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations for a total of 50 points as follows: BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing Economics Core Courses COMS W1002 Computing in Context All economics core courses HIST W2904 History of Finance Finance Core Courses * IEOR E3106 Introduction to Operations ECON UN3025 Financial Economics Research: Stochastic Models ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting Engineering *NOTE: The department considers BUSI UN3013 MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance and IEOR E2261 as overlapping courses. Students who POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic take both courses shall be credited with one course only. Relations Financial economics majors who are also in the Business STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Management concentration program (CNBUMG) must Time take an additional elective from either the financial STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance economics prescribed elective list (below) or from the STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes CNBUMB prescribed list. STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Mathematics Seminar Select a mathematics sequence The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible Statistics for the financial economics major. The department indicates Select a statistics course which seminars are eligible for the major on the Senior Electives Seminars page of the departmental website. Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Students must have completed at least one of Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent ECON UN3025 or ECON GU4280 prior to taking their economics transfer credits: senior seminar. ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship * ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Students must complete the finance core no later than fall Organization of their senior year. ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Major in Economics- Formation of Expectations Mathematics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Information Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization The major in economics and mathematics provides students ECON GU4260 Market Design with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics provided by the general economics major and exposes students ECON GU4415 Game Theory to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The ECON GU4465 Public Economics

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program is recommended for any student planning to do 2. Students who choose the one year sequence graduate work in economics. (STAT GU4203/ STAT GU4204), must complete the year long sequence prior to taking ECON UN3412. Students The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers receive elective credit for the probability course. with whom students may consult on economics requirements. The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser with whom students may consult on mathematics requirements. The Major in Economics- economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; the mathematics adviser can only advise on mathematics Philosophy requirements. Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. The economics-mathematics major requires a total of 56 points: 29 points in economics and 27 points in mathematics Economics-philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that and statistics as follows: introduces students to basic methodologies of economics and philosophy and stresses areas of particular concern to both, e.g. Economics Core Courses rationality and decision making, justice and efficiency, freedom All economics core courses and collective choice, logic of empirical theories and testing. Economics Electives Many issues are dealt with historically. Classic texts of Plato, Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Kant, Mill, Marx, and Smith are reviewed. Mathematics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Select one of the following sequences: with whom students may consult on economics requirements. MATH UN1101 Calculus I The Department of Philosophy has an assigned adviser with - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II whom students may consult on philosophy requirements. The - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; the philosophy adviser can only advise on philosophy MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II requirements. - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 53 points: - MATH UN2010 Calculus 25 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points and Linear Algebra in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A interdisciplinary seminar as follows: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 may not receive Economics Core Courses credit for both MATH UN1201 and MATH UN1202. ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Analysis requirement: ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Select three of the following: ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Mathematics MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations Select a mathematics sequence Any mathematics course at the 3000-level or above Statistics Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 will not receive Select a statistics course credit for MATH UN1202. Economics Electives Statistics Three Electives are required; two must be selected from the Select one of the following sequences: below list, and the remaining elective may be any economics STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and elective at the 3000-level or above. Statistics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Information - STAT GU4204 and Statistical Inference ECON GU4211 Advanced Microeconomics Economics Seminar ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics Select an economics seminar ECON GU4228 Urban Economics NOTE: ECON GU4230 Economics of New York City ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL 1. Students who fulfill the statistics requirement with FOUNDATIONS OF STAT GU4203 and STAT GU4204, may count MODERN ECONOMICS: STAT GU4203 or STAT GU4204 as one of the three Adam Smith to J M Keynes required mathematics electives.

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ECON GU4301 Economic Growth and The political science courses are grouped into three areas, i.e. Development subfields: (1) American politics, (2) comparative politics, and ECON GU4370 Political Economy (3) international relations. For the political science part of ECON GU4400 Labor Economics the major, students are required to select one area as a major ECON GU4415 Game Theory subfield and one as a minor subfield. The corresponding ECON GU4438 Economics of Race in the U.S. introductory courses in both subfields must be taken, plus two ECON GU4465 Public Economics electives in the major subfield, and one in the minor subfield. ECON GU4480 Gender and Applied Economics Economics Core Courses ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics ECON W4615 Law and Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON GU4625 Economics of the Environment ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics or ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Resource ECON GU4370 Political Economy Economics Mathematics ECON GU4750 Globalization and Its Risks Select a mathematics sequence ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics Statistical Methods ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Economic Behavior Statistics ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty Select one of the following: Philosophy Courses ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data Philosophical Thought Economics Electives PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Select two electives (6 points) at the 3000-level or above PHIL UN3701 Ethics Political Science Courses PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American Seminar Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Seminar Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which Major in Economics– must be the subfield’s introductory course. Political Science Seminars Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Students must take the following two seminars: Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's Political economy is an interdisciplinary major that introduces Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * students to the methodologies of economics and political POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory program is particularly beneficial to students planning to do POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics graduate work in schools of public policy and international or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics affairs. POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics with whom students may consult on economics requirements. POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar The Department of Political Science has an assigned adviser or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics with whom students may consult on political science • Students who wish to count toward the political science requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on seminar requirement a course that is not in the above economics requirements; the political science adviser can only list of approved seminars must obtain permission from advise on political science requirements. the political science Director of Undergraduate studies. Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with The economics–political science major requires a total of 57 the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate points: 22 points in economics, 15 points in political science, Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by 6 points in mathematics, 6 points in statistical methods, application to the Barnard political science department 4 points in a political science seminar, and 4 points in the only. interdisciplinary seminar as follows.

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COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Major in Economics- Computer Science ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Statistics Engineers and Applied Scientists Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics Seminar The major in economics-statistics provides students with a ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided by the general economics major, but also exposes students to a significantly more rigorous and extensive statistics training Economics - than is provided by the general major. This program is recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and Mathematics for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. Departmental Office: 1022 International Affairs Building; The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers 212-854-3680 with whom students may consult on economics requirements. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics/ The Department of Statistics has an assigned adviser with Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Susan Elmes, whom students may consult on statistics requirements. The 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; [email protected] the statistics adviser can only advise on statistics requirements. Director of Departmental Honors Program: Dr. Susan The economics-statistics major requires a total of 59 points: 29 Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, [email protected] 3 points in computer science as follows: Economics is the study of the ways in which society allocates its Economics Core Courses scarce resources among alternative uses and the consequences of All economics core courses these decisions. The areas of inquiry deal with a varied range of Economics Electives topics such as international trade, domestic and international Select three electives at the 3000-level or above financial systems, labor market analysis, and the study of Mathematics less developed economies. Broadly speaking, the goal of an Select one of the following sequences: economics major is to train students to think analytically about MATH UN1101 Calculus I social issues and, as such, provide a solid foundation for not - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II only further study and careers in economics, but also for careers - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III in law, public service, business, and related fields. - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra The Economics Department offers a general economics major MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II in addition to five interdisciplinary majors structured to suit - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable the interests and professional goals of a heterogeneous student - MATH UN2010 Calculus body. All of these programs have different specific requirements and Linear Algebra but share the common structure of core theoretical courses MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A that provide the foundation for higher-level elective courses - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B culminating in a senior seminar. Students are urged to carefully Statistics look through the details of each of these programs and to STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to contact an appropriate departmental adviser to discuss their Statistics particular interests. STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference Advanced Placement STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and One elective in statistics from among courses numbered macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a STAT GU 4206 through GU 4266. 4 on the other. Provided that this is achieved, the department Computer Science grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics Select one of the following: exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics . COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB

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Advising advisers do not discuss major requirements—that is the role of the graduate student advisers—they do provide guidance in The Department of Economics offers a variety of advising course selection as it relates to meeting a student's intellectual resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate goals and interests, as well as advise on career and research majors and concentrators with the information and support options. It is recommended that students who plan on needed to successfully navigate through the program. These attending a Ph.D. program in economics or are interested in resources are described below. pursuing economics research after graduation request a faculty Frequently Asked Questions adviser. Please see: http://econ.columbia.edu/frequently-asked- On-Line Information questions-0 Students can access useful information on-line, including: a As a first step, students are encouraged to visit the department's comprehensive FAQ page; requirement changes to the major FAQ page, which provides comprehensive information and concentration; sample programs and checklists; faculty and answers to the most frequently asked questions about office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; the departmental majors and requirements. This page also adviser information; teaching assistant information; research includes a section that answers specific questions of first-years, assistant opportunities; list of tutors; and Columbia-Barnard sophomores, and non-majors. Economics Society information. Graduate Student Advisers Departmental Honors For answers to the most common questions that students have Economics majors and economics joint majors who wish to be about the majors, the department has graduate student advisers, considered for departmental honors in economics must: who are available by e-mail at [email protected], or 1. Have at least a 3.7 GPA in their major courses; during weekly office hours to meet with students. 2. Take ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Thesis (a one-year Students should direct all questions and concerns about their course); major to the graduate student advisers either in person or 3. Receive at least a grade of A- in ECON GU4999 Senior via e-mail. The graduate student advisers can discuss major Honors Thesis. requirements, scheduling, and major course selection, as well as review student checklists and discuss progress in the major. Students must consult and obtain the approval of the Occasionally, graduate student advisers may refer a student departmental undergraduate director in order to be admitted to to someone else in the department (such as the director of the workshop. Please note that ECON GU4999 Senior Honors undergraduate studies) or in the student's school for additional Thesis may be taken to fulfill the seminar requirement for the advising. economics major and all economics joint majors. Students who wish to write a senior thesis (ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Contact information and office hours for the graduate student Thesis) must have completed the core major requirements . advisers are posted on the Advisers page of the departmental Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) in the week departmental honors in a given academic year. Please see prior to the beginning of the semester. Students considering the Honors Prizes page on the department's website for more one of the interdepartmental majors should speak to both a information. graduate student adviser from the Economics Department and the adviser from the other department early in the sophomore Undergraduate Prizes year. All prize recipients are announced at the end of the spring Faculty Advisers semester each academic year. Faculty advisers are available to discuss students' academic The Dean’s Prize in Economics and career goals, both in terms of the undergraduate career Awarded to General Studies students for excellence in the study and post-graduate degrees and research. Students wishing to of Economics. discuss these types of substantive topics may request a faculty adviser by completing the form available on the Advisers page Romine Prize of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ economics) and depositing it in the mailbox of the director of Established in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to two undergraduate studies in the department's main office, 1022 students (Columbia College or General Studies) majoring in International Affairs Building. economics: one for the best honors thesis paper, and the other for the best economics seminar paper. The department does its best to match students with faculty members that share similar academic interests. While faculty Parker Prize for Summer Research

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Professors • Katherine Ho • Qingmin Liu • Douglas Almond (also School of International and Public Affairs) Assistant Professors Jushan Bai • Jagdish N. Bhagwati • Hassan Afrouzi Michael Best • Patrick Bolton (also Business School) Gregory Cox • André Burgstaller (Barnard) Mark Dean • Alessandra Casella • Andres Drenik • Yeon-Koo Che • Francois Gerard • Pierre-André Chiappori Matthieu Gomez • Graciela Chichilnisky Reka Juhasz • Richard Clarida • Supreet Kaur • Donald Davis (Chair) • Jennifer La'O • Padma Desai (emerita) • Suresh Naidu • Prajit Dutta • Jose Luis Montiel Olea • Harrison Hong • Tobias Salz • Glenn Hubbard (also Business School) Jack Willis • Navin Kartik Lecturers • Wojciech Kopczuk (also School of International and Public Affairs) • Tri Vi Dang • Sokbae (Simon) Lee • Sally Davidson • W. Bentley McLeod (also School of International and • Susan Elmes Public Affairs) Seyhan Erden • Perry Mehrling (Barnard) • Sunil Gulati • Robert Mundell (emeritus) • Wouter Vergote Emi Nakamura (also Business School) Adjunct Faculty • Serena Ng • Brendan O'Flaherty • Irasema Alonso Benjamin Ho • Edmund S. Phelps • Steven Ho • Michael Riordan Neal Masia • Jeffrey Sachs (also Earth Institute) Caterina Musatti • Xavier Sala-i-Martin • Maxim Pinkovskiy • Bernard Salanié Mauro Roca • José A. Scheinkman • Argia Sbordone • Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé • Rajiv Sethi (Barnard) On Leave Jón Steinsson • Profs. Casella, Dutta, Gerard, O'Flaherty (2017-2018) • Joseph Stiglitz (also Business School) • Profs. Clarida, Davis, Hong (Fall 2017) • Martín Uribe • Profs. Dean, Riordan (Spring 2018) • Miguel Urquiola (also School of International and Public Affairs) Guidelines for all Economics Eric Verhoogen (also School of International and Public Majors, Concentrators, and Affairs) Interdepartmental Majors • David Weiman (Barnard) • David Weinstein Economics Core Courses • Michael Woodford All of the core courses must be completed no later than the spring semester of the student’s junior year and must be Associate Professors taken at Columbia. Students who take any core course during the • Lena Edlund fall semester of their senior year must obtain written permission from the department's director of undergraduate studies. Unless

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otherwise specified below, all students must complete the ECON GU4211 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate following core courses: Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Macroeconomics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Corequisites: ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics MATH UN2010 Linear ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Algebra MATH UN2500 Analysis and Prerequisites Optimization Course prerequisites are strictly enforced. Prerequisites must be ECON GU4412 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate taken before the course, not after or concurrently. Econometrics Microeconomics ECON GU4213 Advanced ECON UN3213 Intermediate Economics courses taken before the completion of any of its Macroeconomics Macroeconomics prerequisites, even with instructor approval, are not counted ECON GU4413 Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction toward the major, concentration, or interdepartmental of Time Series and Forecasting To Econometrics majors. Exemptions from a prerequisite requirement may MATH UN2010 Linear only be made, in writing, by the department's director of Algebra undergraduate studies. Credits from a course taken prior to the ECON UN3025 Financial ECON UN3211 Intermediate completion of its prerequisites are not counted towards the Economics Microeconomics major requirements. As a consequence, students are required ECON GU4020 Economics of ECON UN3213 Intermediate to complete additional, specific courses in economics at the Uncertainty and Information Macroeconomics direction of the director of undergraduate studies. ECON GU4230 Economics of STAT UN1201 Calculus- The prerequisites for required courses are as follows: New York City Based Introduction to ECON GU4260 Market Statistics Course Prerequisites Design ECON UN1105 Principles of None ECON GU4280 Corporate Economics Finance MATH UN1101 Calculus I ECON GU4370 Political STAT UN1201 Calculus- MATH UN1101 Calculus I Economy Based Introduction to ECON GU4700 Financial Statistics Crises ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of ECON GU4710 Finance and Microeconomics Economics the Real Economy MATH UN1201 Calculus III ECON GU4850 Cognitive or UN1205 Mechanisms and Economic Behavior ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of Macroeconomics Economics ECON GU4860 Behavioral ECON UN3211 Intermediate MATH UN1101 Calculus I Finance Microeconomics Co-requisite: ECON UN3213 Intermediate MATH UN1201 Calculus III Macroeconomics or UN1205 ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN1201 Calculus III To Econometrics or UN1205 All other ECON 3000- and ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3211 Intermediate 4000-level electives Microeconomics Microeconomics or UN3213 ECON UN3213 Intermediate STAT UN1201 Calculus- Macroeconomics Based Introduction to Statistics ECON 2000-level electives ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics

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ECON UN3901 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics , ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics of Education Microeconomics , and ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics must ECON UN3952 Seminar ECON UN3213 Intermediate be successfully completed before a student may enroll in a in Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics seminar. Formation of Expectations ECON UN3412 Introduction ECON UN3981 Applied To Econometrics A grade of W is not equivalent to a grade of D or F; it does Econometrics not qualify a student to retake the course concurrently with ECON GU4911 Seminar In a higher level course that lists the course as a prerequisite. Microeconomics Students who receive a grade of W in a core course must ECON GU4913 Seminar In complete the course with a grade of C- or better before taking a Macroeconomics course that lists it as a prerequisite. ECON GU4918 Seminar In Only ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics may be taken Econometrics for a grade of Pass/D/Fail, and the student must receive a grade ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON UN3211 Intermediate of P for it to count towards the requirements for the major, Political Economy Microeconomics concentration, or interdepartmental majors. ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Economics Electives ECON UN3412 Introduction Only those courses identified in the Economics Department To Econometrics listings in this Bulletin may be taken for elective credit. All ECON GU4370 Political 3000-level or higher electives offered by the Economics Economy Department have ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECPH GU4950 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON UN3213 Intermediate and Philosophy Seminar Microeconomics Macroeconomics as prerequisites. However, some electives have ECON UN3213 Intermediate additional prerequisites and students should ensure that all Macroeconomics prerequisites have been completed (see the table of prerequisites ECON UN3412 Introduction printed above). Seminars do not count as electives. To Econometrics Barnard electives See Barnard bulletin Seminars Seminars can be taken only after all of the required core It is strongly recommended that students take courses in economics have been completed. ECON UN3412 ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics in the Introduction To Econometrics may not be taken or retaken semester immediately following the completion of the statistics concurrently with a senior seminar. Seminars do not count course. as electives. Each seminar is limited to sixteen students, with Grading priority given to seniors. For ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy and ECPH GU4950 Economics and No course with a grade of D or lower, including calculus and Philosophy Seminar, priority is given to economics–political statistics courses, can count toward the major, concentration, or science and economics-philosophy majors, respectively. interdepartmental majors. Economics core courses with a grade of D or F must be retaken and completed with a grade of C- or For seminar registration details, read the information posted better. on the department's Senior Seminar Registration page: http:// econ.columbia.edu/senior-seminars-registration. Students who receive a grade of D or F in a core course are permitted to take a higher-level elective course that Mathematics has that core course as a prerequisite, so long as it is taken Students must consult with the Mathematics Department for concurrently with the retaking of that core course. For the appropriate placement in the calculus sequence. Students example, if a student fails ECON UN3211 Intermediate must complete one of the following sequences: Microeconomics, the student must retake it and, in the same semester, may enroll in an elective course for which it is a Select one of the following sequences: prerequisite, provided that all other prerequisites for the MATH UN1101 Calculus I elective have been completed. The same rule applies to the - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III required math and statistics courses. For example, if a student MATH UN1101 Calculus I fails MATH UN1201 Calculus III , the student may retake - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable calculus III concurrently with Intermediate Microeconomics. Calculus Students who must retake any core economics or math MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A course may not retake it concurrently with a senior seminar; - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B the economics core courses ECON UN3211 Intermediate

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In addition: ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF 1. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1201 MODERN ECONOMICS: Calculus III or MATH UN1205 must retake the Adam Smith to J M Keynes course but may enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics. Students should always first consult with econ-advising to 2. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1207 confirm that the Barnard elective they wish to take does Honors Mathematics A may either retake the course, not overlap with a Columbia elective that they have already or take MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH taken or plan to take. Students may not take the Barnard UN1205, and enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate core economics, math, statistics, or seminar courses for credit Microeconomics concurrently. towards the completion of major requirements. Statistics School of Professional Studies Courses Unless otherwise specified below, all students must take The Department of Economics does not accept any of the STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, courses offered through the School of Professional Studies or a higher level course, such as STAT GU4204 Statistical for credit towards the economics major, concentration, or Inference, or SIEO S3001 Introduction to Probability and interdepartmental majors with the exception of the courses Statistics. offered by the Economics Department during the summer session at Columbia. Barnard Courses Other Department and School Courses A limited number of Barnard economics electives may count toward the major, concentration, and interdepartmental Please note that with the exception of the above Barnard majors. Students should pay careful attention to the limit of courses and the specific courses listed below for the financial Barnard electives indicated in their program requirements. economics major, no other courses offered through the Please see the Transfer Credit section below for information different departments and schools at Columbia count toward on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill the economics majors or concentration. major requirements. In addition, students may receive credit for the major, concentration, and interdepartmental majors Transfer Credits only for those Barnard economics courses listed in this Bulletin. Students are required to take a minimum number of courses However, students may not receive credit for two courses in the Columbia Economics Department. For all majors and whose content overlaps. Barnard and Columbia economics interdepartmental majors, students must complete a minimum electives with overlapping content include but are not limited of five lecture courses in the Columbia department. Students to: may fulfill their remaining requirements for economics lecture courses through AP (or IB or GCE) credits, Barnard electives, ECON BC3029 Empirical Development transfer courses, and study abroad courses (the latter two are - ECON GU4321 Economics subject to the approval of the Economics Department). The and Economic Development following table summarizes the new rules: ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance - ECON GU4505 and International Program Number of Minimum Maximum Macroeconomics required number number ECON BC3019 Labor Economics economics which must be of outside - ECON GU4400 and Labor Economics lecture taken in the allowed ECON BC3047 International Trade courses department - ECON GU4500 and International Trade Economics 9 5 4 ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural major - ECON GU4625 Resource Economics and Economics of the Financial 8 5 3 Environment economics ECON BC3041 Theoretical Foundations of Economics- 7 5 2 - ECON GU4235 Political Economy mathematics and HISTORICAL Economics- 7 5 2 FOUNDATIONS OF political MODERN ECONOMICS: science Adam Smith to J M Keynes Economics- 7 5 2 ECON GU4400 Labor Economics statistics

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Economics- 7 5 2 Select a mathematics sequence philosophy Statistics Economics 7 4 3 Select a statistics course concentration Economics Electives Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may 1. Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. The Economics Seminar lecture course counts are counts of economics courses only Select one economics seminar course and do not include math, statistics, or courses in other departments; 2. At least two of the three 3000-level economics core courses Concentration in Economics must be taken in the department and no corresponding Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Barnard courses are accepted. ECON UN3025 Financial Please read Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors Economics and ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money above. and Banking are counted as departmental courses regardless The economics concentration requires a minimum of 25 of the instructor; points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, statistics, for a total of 34 points as follows: transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the Economics Core Courses case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia All economics core courses are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles Mathematics of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer Select a mathematics sequence course. Statistics Select a statistics course Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department Economics Electives of Economics (see the departmental website (http:// Select at least three electives, of which no more than one www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) or speak with your advising may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Approval is granted only for courses that are considered to be comparable to those offered at Columbia. Major in Financial Economics Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the Please read Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits above. for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session The Department of Economics offers the major in financial outside of Columbia University. Summer courses taken from economics, which provides an academic framework to the department of economics at Columbia University do not explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the need approval. allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ allocation, regulation and corporate governance. economics). The financial economics major requires 26 points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, 3 points in business, and 12 points from a list of selected courses Major in Economics for a total of 50 points as follows: Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics Core Courses All economics core courses The economics major requires a minimum of 35 points in Finance Core Courses * economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in statistics, ECON UN3025 Financial Economics for a total of 44 points as follows: ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance Economics Core Courses BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting All economics core courses Mathematics

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*NOTE: The department considers BUSI UN3013 MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance and IEOR E2261 as overlapping courses. Students who POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic take both courses shall be credited with one course only. Relations Financial economics majors who are also in the Business STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Management concentration program (CNBUMG) must Time take an additional elective from either the financial STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance economics prescribed elective list (below) or from the CNBUMB prescribed list. STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Mathematics STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Select a mathematics sequence Seminar Statistics The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major. The department indicates Select a statistics course which seminars are eligible for the major on the Senior Electives Seminars page of the departmental website. Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Students must have completed at least one of Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent ECON UN3025 or ECON GU4280 prior to taking their economics transfer credits: senior seminar. ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship ECON BC3017 Economics of Business * Students must complete the finance core no later than fall Organization of their senior year. ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Major in Economics- Formation of Expectations Mathematics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Information Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization The major in economics and mathematics provides students ECON GU4260 Market Design with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics provided by the general economics major and exposes students ECON GU4415 Game Theory to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The ECON GU4465 Public Economics program is recommended for any student planning to do ECON GU4500 International Trade graduate work in economics. ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance with whom students may consult on economics requirements. ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser with and Financial Crisis whom students may consult on mathematics requirements. The ECON GU4700 Financial Crises economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy the mathematics adviser can only advise on mathematics ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics requirements. ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior The economics-mathematics major requires a total of 56 ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance points: 29 points in economics and 27 points in mathematics and statistics as follows: BIOT GU4180 BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management Economics Core Courses BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation All economics core courses BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World Economics Electives BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations Select three electives at the 3000-level or above BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Mathematics Venturing Select one of the following sequences: COMS W1002 Computing in Context MATH UN1101 Calculus I HIST W2904 History of Finance - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II IEOR E3106 Introduction to Operations - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Research: Stochastic Models - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial Engineering

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MATH UN1101 Calculus I the philosophy adviser can only advise on philosophy - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II requirements. - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable - MATH UN2010 Calculus The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 53 points: and Linear Algebra 25 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B interdisciplinary seminar as follows: Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 may not receive credit for both MATH UN1201 and MATH UN1202. Economics Core Courses Analysis requirement: ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Select three of the following: ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics MATH UN1202 Calculus IV ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations Mathematics Any mathematics course at the 3000-level or above Select a mathematics sequence Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 will not receive Statistics credit for MATH UN1202. Select a statistics course Statistics Economics Electives Select one of the following sequences: Three Electives are required; two must be selected from the STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and below list, and the remaining elective may be any economics Statistics elective at the 3000-level or above. STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and - STAT GU4204 and Statistical Inference Information Economics Seminar ECON GU4211 Advanced Microeconomics Select an economics seminar ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4228 Urban Economics NOTE: ECON GU4230 Economics of New York City ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL 1. Students who fulfill the statistics requirement with FOUNDATIONS OF STAT GU4203 and STAT GU4204, may count MODERN ECONOMICS: STAT GU4203 or STAT GU4204 as one of the three Adam Smith to J M Keynes required mathematics electives. ECON GU4301 Economic Growth and 2. Students who choose the one year sequence Development (STAT GU4203/ STAT GU4204), must complete the year ECON GU4370 Political Economy long sequence prior to taking ECON UN3412. Students ECON GU4400 Labor Economics receive elective credit for the probability course. ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4438 Economics of Race in the U.S. Major in Economics- ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4480 Gender and Applied Economics Philosophy ECON GU4500 International Trade Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON W4615 Law and Economics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON GU4625 Economics of the Environment Economics-philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that or ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Resource introduces students to basic methodologies of economics and Economics philosophy and stresses areas of particular concern to both, e.g. ECON GU4750 Globalization and Its Risks rationality and decision making, justice and efficiency, freedom ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics and collective choice, logic of empirical theories and testing. ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Many issues are dealt with historically. Classic texts of Plato, Economic Behavior Kant, Mill, Marx, and Smith are reviewed. ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty Philosophy Courses The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of with whom students may consult on economics requirements. Philosophical Thought The Department of Philosophy has an assigned adviser with PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic whom students may consult on philosophy requirements. The PHIL UN3701 Ethics economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science

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PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Seminar Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International Seminar Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. Major in Economics– Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. Political Science Seminars Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Students must take the following two seminars: Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy Political economy is an interdisciplinary major that introduces and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's students to the methodologies of economics and political Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory program is particularly beneficial to students planning to do or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory graduate work in schools of public policy and international POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics affairs. or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics with whom students may consult on economics requirements. POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar The Department of Political Science has an assigned adviser with whom students may consult on political science or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on • Students who wish to count toward the political science economics requirements; the political science adviser can only seminar requirement a course that is not in the above list of approved seminars must obtain permission from advise on political science requirements. the political science Director of Undergraduate studies. The economics–political science major requires a total of 57 Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with points: 22 points in economics, 15 points in political science, the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by 6 points in mathematics, 6 points in statistical methods, application to the Barnard political science department 4 points in a political science seminar, and 4 points in the only. interdisciplinary seminar as follows. The political science courses are grouped into three areas, i.e. subfields: (1) American politics, (2) comparative politics, and Major in Economics- (3) international relations. For the political science part of the major, students are required to select one area as a major Statistics subfield and one as a minor subfield. The corresponding Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, introductory courses in both subfields must be taken, plus two Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. electives in the major subfield, and one in the minor subfield. The major in economics-statistics provides students with a Economics Core Courses grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics by the general economics major, but also exposes students to ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics a significantly more rigorous and extensive statistics training ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics than is provided by the general major. This program is ECON GU4370 Political Economy recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and Mathematics for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. Select a mathematics sequence The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Statistical Methods with whom students may consult on economics requirements. STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to The Department of Statistics has an assigned adviser with Statistics whom students may consult on statistics requirements. The Select one of the following: economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics the statistics adviser can only advise on statistics requirements. POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data The economics-statistics major requires a total of 59 points: 29 Economics Electives in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, Select two electives (6 points) at the 3000-level or above 3 points in computer science as follows: Political Science Courses

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Economics Core Courses Economics is the study of the ways in which society allocates its All economics core courses scarce resources among alternative uses and the consequences of Economics Electives these decisions. The areas of inquiry deal with a varied range of Select three electives at the 3000-level or above topics such as international trade, domestic and international Mathematics financial systems, labor market analysis, and the study of less developed economies. Broadly speaking, the goal of an Select one of the following sequences: economics major is to train students to think analytically about MATH UN1101 Calculus I social issues and, as such, provide a solid foundation for not - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III only further study and careers in economics, but also for careers - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra in law, public service, business, and related fields. MATH UN1101 Calculus I The Economics Department offers a general economics major - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II in addition to five interdisciplinary majors structured to suit - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable the interests and professional goals of a heterogeneous student - MATH UN2010 Calculus and Linear Algebra body. All of these programs have different specific requirements but share the common structure of core theoretical courses MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B that provide the foundation for higher-level elective courses Statistics culminating in a senior seminar. Students are urged to carefully look through the details of each of these programs and to STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to contact an appropriate departmental adviser to discuss their Statistics particular interests. STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference Advanced Placement STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and One elective in statistics from among courses numbered macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a STAT GU 4206 through GU 4266. 4 on the other. Provided that this is achieved, the department Computer Science grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics Select one of the following: exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 Principles of COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science Economics . and Programming in Java COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science Advising and Programming in MATLAB The Department of Economics offers a variety of advising COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate majors and concentrators with the information and support ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists needed to successfully navigate through the program. These resources are described below. STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing Economics Seminar Frequently Asked Questions ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics Please see: http://econ.columbia.edu/frequently-asked- questions-0 Economics - As a first step, students are encouraged to visit the department's FAQ page, which provides comprehensive information Philosophy and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Departmental Office: 1022 International Affairs Building; the departmental majors and requirements. This page also 212-854-3680 includes a section that answers specific questions of first-years, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics/ sophomores, and non-majors. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Susan Elmes, Graduate Student Advisers 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; For answers to the most common questions that students have [email protected] about the majors, the department has graduate student advisers, Director of Departmental Honors Program: Dr. Susan who are available by e-mail at [email protected], or Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; during weekly office hours to meet with students. [email protected] Students should direct all questions and concerns about their major to the graduate student advisers either in person or

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via e-mail. The graduate student advisers can discuss major 3. Receive at least a grade of A- in ECON GU4999 Senior requirements, scheduling, and major course selection, as well Honors Thesis. as review student checklists and discuss progress in the major. Occasionally, graduate student advisers may refer a student Students must consult and obtain the approval of the to someone else in the department (such as the director of departmental undergraduate director in order to be admitted to undergraduate studies) or in the student's school for additional the workshop. Please note that ECON GU4999 Senior Honors advising. Thesis may be taken to fulfill the seminar requirement for the economics major and all economics joint majors. Students who Contact information and office hours for the graduate student wish to write a senior thesis (ECON GU4999 Senior Honors advisers are posted on the Advisers page of the departmental Thesis) must have completed the core major requirements . website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) in the week Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive prior to the beginning of the semester. Students considering departmental honors in a given academic year. Please see one of the interdepartmental majors should speak to both a the Honors Prizes page on the department's website for more graduate student adviser from the Economics Department and information. the adviser from the other department early in the sophomore year. Undergraduate Prizes All prize recipients are announced at the end of the spring Faculty Advisers semester each academic year. Faculty advisers are available to discuss students' academic and career goals, both in terms of the undergraduate career The Dean’s Prize in Economics and post-graduate degrees and research. Students wishing to Awarded to General Studies students for excellence in the study discuss these types of substantive topics may request a faculty of Economics. adviser by completing the form available on the Advisers page of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ Romine Prize economics) and depositing it in the mailbox of the director of Established in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to two undergraduate studies in the department's main office, 1022 students (Columbia College or General Studies) majoring in International Affairs Building. economics: one for the best honors thesis paper, and the other The department does its best to match students with faculty for the best economics seminar paper. members that share similar academic interests. While faculty advisers do not discuss major requirements—that is the role Parker Prize for Summer Research of the graduate student advisers—they do provide guidance in course selection as it relates to meeting a student's intellectual Professors goals and interests, as well as advise on career and research • Douglas Almond (also School of International and Public options. It is recommended that students who plan on Affairs) attending a Ph.D. program in economics or are interested in Jushan Bai pursuing economics research after graduation request a faculty • Jagdish N. Bhagwati adviser. • Patrick Bolton (also Business School) On-Line Information • André Burgstaller (Barnard) Students can access useful information on-line, including: a • Alessandra Casella comprehensive FAQ page; requirement changes to the major • Yeon-Koo Che and concentration; sample programs and checklists; faculty • Pierre-André Chiappori office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; • Graciela Chichilnisky adviser information; teaching assistant information; research • Richard Clarida assistant opportunities; list of tutors; and Columbia-Barnard Economics Society information. • Donald Davis (Chair) • Padma Desai (emerita) Departmental Honors • Prajit Dutta Economics majors and economics joint majors who wish to be • Harrison Hong considered for departmental honors in economics must: • Glenn Hubbard (also Business School) • Navin Kartik 1. Have at least a 3.7 GPA in their major courses; • Wojciech Kopczuk (also School of International and Public 2. Take ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Thesis (a one-year Affairs) course); • Sokbae (Simon) Lee

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• W. Bentley McLeod (also School of International and Seyhan Erden Public Affairs) • Sunil Gulati • Perry Mehrling (Barnard) • Wouter Vergote • Robert Mundell (emeritus) Emi Nakamura (also Business School) Adjunct Faculty • Serena Ng • Irasema Alonso • Brendan O'Flaherty Benjamin Ho • Edmund S. Phelps • Steven Ho • Michael Riordan Neal Masia • Jeffrey Sachs (also Earth Institute) Caterina Musatti • Xavier Sala-i-Martin • Maxim Pinkovskiy Mauro Roca • Bernard Salanié • Argia Sbordone • José A. Scheinkman • Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé On Leave • Rajiv Sethi (Barnard) • Profs. Casella, Dutta, Gerard, O'Flaherty (2017-2018) Jón Steinsson • Profs. Clarida, Davis, Hong (Fall 2017) • Joseph Stiglitz (also Business School) • Profs. Dean, Riordan (Spring 2018) • Martín Uribe • Miguel Urquiola (also School of International and Public Guidelines for all Economics Affairs) Majors, Concentrators, and Eric Verhoogen (also School of International and Public Affairs) Interdepartmental Majors • David Weiman (Barnard) Economics Core Courses • David Weinstein All of the core courses must be completed no later than the • Michael Woodford spring semester of the student’s junior year and must be taken at Columbia. Students who take any core course during the Associate Professors fall semester of their senior year must obtain written permission • Lena Edlund from the department's director of undergraduate studies. Unless • Katherine Ho otherwise specified below, all students must complete the • Qingmin Liu following core courses: ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Assistant Professors ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics • Hassan Afrouzi ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Michael Best ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Gregory Cox Mark Dean Prerequisites • Andres Drenik Course prerequisites are strictly enforced. Prerequisites must be • Francois Gerard taken before the course, not after or concurrently. Matthieu Gomez Reka Juhasz Economics courses taken before the completion of any of its • Supreet Kaur prerequisites, even with instructor approval, are not counted • Jennifer La'O toward the major, concentration, or interdepartmental majors. Exemptions from a prerequisite requirement may • Suresh Naidu only be made, in writing, by the department's director of • Jose Luis Montiel Olea undergraduate studies. Credits from a course taken prior to the • Tobias Salz completion of its prerequisites are not counted towards the Jack Willis major requirements. As a consequence, students are required to complete additional, specific courses in economics at the Lecturers direction of the director of undergraduate studies. • Tri Vi Dang The prerequisites for required courses are as follows: • Sally Davidson • Susan Elmes

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Course Prerequisites ECON UN3025 Financial ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of None Economics Microeconomics Economics ECON GU4020 Economics of ECON UN3213 Intermediate MATH UN1101 Calculus I Uncertainty and Information Macroeconomics STAT UN1201 Calculus- MATH UN1101 Calculus I ECON GU4230 Economics of STAT UN1201 Calculus- Based Introduction to New York City Based Introduction to Statistics ECON GU4260 Market Statistics Design ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of ECON GU4280 Corporate Microeconomics Economics Finance MATH UN1201 Calculus III ECON GU4370 Political or UN1205 Economy ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of ECON GU4700 Financial Macroeconomics Economics Crises MATH UN1101 Calculus I ECON GU4710 Finance and Co-requisite: the Real Economy MATH UN1201 Calculus III ECON GU4850 Cognitive or UN1205 Mechanisms and Economic ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN1201 Calculus III Behavior To Econometrics or UN1205 ECON GU4860 Behavioral ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3211 Intermediate Finance Microeconomics Microeconomics or UN3213 ECON UN3213 Intermediate STAT UN1201 Calculus- Macroeconomics Based Introduction to ECON UN3412 Introduction Statistics To Econometrics ECON 2000-level electives ECON UN1105 Principles of All other ECON 3000- and ECON UN3211 Intermediate Economics 4000-level electives Microeconomics ECON GU4211 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3213 Intermediate Microeconomics Microeconomics Macroeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN3901 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics of Education Microeconomics Corequisites: ECON UN3952 Seminar ECON UN3213 Intermediate MATH UN2010 Linear in Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics Algebra Formation of Expectations ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN2500 Analysis and ECON UN3981 Applied To Econometrics Optimization Econometrics ECON GU4412 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON GU4911 Seminar In Econometrics Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON GU4213 Advanced ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON GU4913 Seminar In Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECON GU4413 Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction ECON GU4918 Seminar In of Time Series and Forecasting To Econometrics Econometrics MATH UN2010 Linear ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON UN3211 Intermediate Algebra Political Economy Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics ECON GU4370 Political Economy ECPH GU4950 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate and Philosophy Seminar Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics

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Barnard electives See Barnard bulletin Seminars It is strongly recommended that students take Seminars can be taken only after all of the required core ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics in the courses in economics have been completed. ECON UN3412 semester immediately following the completion of the statistics Introduction To Econometrics may not be taken or retaken course. concurrently with a senior seminar. Seminars do not count as electives. Each seminar is limited to sixteen students, with Grading priority given to seniors. For ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy and ECPH GU4950 Economics and No course with a grade of D or lower, including calculus and Philosophy Seminar, priority is given to economics–political statistics courses, can count toward the major, concentration, or science and economics-philosophy majors, respectively. interdepartmental majors. Economics core courses with a grade of D or F must be retaken and completed with a grade of C- or For seminar registration details, read the information posted better. on the department's Senior Seminar Registration page: http:// econ.columbia.edu/senior-seminars-registration. Students who receive a grade of D or F in a core course are permitted to take a higher-level elective course that Mathematics has that core course as a prerequisite, so long as it is taken concurrently with the retaking of that core course. For Students must consult with the Mathematics Department for example, if a student fails ECON UN3211 Intermediate the appropriate placement in the calculus sequence. Students Microeconomics, the student must retake it and, in the same must complete one of the following sequences: semester, may enroll in an elective course for which it is a Select one of the following sequences: prerequisite, provided that all other prerequisites for the MATH UN1101 Calculus I elective have been completed. The same rule applies to the - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III required math and statistics courses. For example, if a student MATH UN1101 Calculus I fails MATH UN1201 Calculus III , the student may retake - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable calculus III concurrently with Intermediate Microeconomics. Calculus Students who must retake any core economics or math MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A course may not retake it concurrently with a senior seminar; - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B the economics core courses ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics , ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics In addition: , and ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics must be successfully completed before a student may enroll in a 1. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1201 seminar. Calculus III or MATH UN1205 must retake the course but may enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate A grade of W is not equivalent to a grade of D or F; it does Microeconomics. not qualify a student to retake the course concurrently with 2. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1207 a higher level course that lists the course as a prerequisite. Honors Mathematics A may either retake the course, Students who receive a grade of W in a core course must or take MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH complete the course with a grade of C- or better before taking a UN1205, and enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate course that lists it as a prerequisite. Microeconomics concurrently. Only ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics may be taken Statistics for a grade of Pass/D/Fail, and the student must receive a grade of P for it to count towards the requirements for the major, Unless otherwise specified below, all students must take concentration, or interdepartmental majors. STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a higher level course, such as STAT GU4204 Statistical Economics Electives Inference, or SIEO S3001 Introduction to Probability and Only those courses identified in the Economics Department Statistics. listings in this Bulletin may be taken for elective credit. All Barnard Courses 3000-level or higher electives offered by the Economics Department have ECON UN3211 Intermediate A limited number of Barnard economics electives may count Microeconomics and ECON UN3213 Intermediate toward the major, concentration, and interdepartmental Macroeconomics as prerequisites. However, some electives have majors. Students should pay careful attention to the limit of additional prerequisites and students should ensure that all Barnard electives indicated in their program requirements. prerequisites have been completed (see the table of prerequisites Please see the Transfer Credit section below for information printed above). Seminars do not count as electives. on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. In addition, students may receive credit

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for the major, concentration, and interdepartmental majors Transfer Credits only for those Barnard economics courses listed in this Bulletin. However, students may not receive credit for two courses Students are required to take a minimum number of courses whose content overlaps. Barnard and Columbia economics in the Columbia Economics Department. For all majors and electives with overlapping content include but are not limited interdepartmental majors, students must complete a minimum five to: of lecture courses in the Columbia department. Students may fulfill their remaining requirements for economics lecture ECON BC3029 Empirical Development courses through AP (or IB or GCE) credits, Barnard electives, - ECON GU4321 Economics transfer courses, and study abroad courses (the latter two are and Economic Development subject to the approval of the Economics Department). The ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance following table summarizes the new rules: - ECON GU4505 and International Macroeconomics Program Number of Minimum Maximum ECON BC3019 Labor Economics required number number - ECON GU4400 and Labor Economics economics which must be of outside ECON BC3047 International Trade lecture taken in the allowed - ECON GU4500 and International Trade courses department ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Economics 9 5 4 - ECON GU4625 Resource Economics major and Economics of the Financial 8 5 3 Environment economics ECON BC3041 Theoretical Foundations of Economics- 7 5 2 - ECON GU4235 Political Economy and HISTORICAL mathematics FOUNDATIONS OF Economics- 7 5 2 MODERN ECONOMICS: political Adam Smith to J M Keynes science ECON GU4400 Labor Economics Economics- 7 5 2 ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL statistics FOUNDATIONS OF Economics- 7 5 2 MODERN ECONOMICS: philosophy Adam Smith to J M Keynes Economics 7 4 3 Students should always first consult with econ-advising to concentration confirm that the Barnard elective they wish to take does not overlap with a Columbia elective that they have already 1. Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must taken or plan to take. Students may not take the Barnard be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. The core economics, math, statistics, or seminar courses for credit lecture course counts are counts of economics courses only towards the completion of major requirements. and do not include math, statistics, or courses in other departments; School of Professional Studies Courses 2. At least two of the three 3000-level economics core courses The Department of Economics does not accept any of the must be taken in the department and no corresponding courses offered through the School of Professional Studies Barnard courses are accepted. ECON UN3025 Financial for credit towards the economics major, concentration, or Economics and ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money interdepartmental majors with the exception of the courses and Banking are counted as departmental courses regardless offered by the Economics Department during the summer of the instructor; session at Columbia. 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective Other Department and School Courses courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia Please note that with the exception of the above Barnard are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles courses and the specific courses listed below for the financial of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer economics major, no other courses offered through the course. different departments and schools at Columbia count toward the economics majors or concentration. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) or speak with your advising

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dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Approval is granted only for courses that are considered to be Major in Financial comparable to those offered at Columbia. Economics Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session The Department of Economics offers the major in financial outside of Columbia University. Summer courses taken from economics, which provides an academic framework to the department of economics at Columbia University do not explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the need approval. allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page allocation, regulation and corporate governance. of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ economics). The financial economics major requires 26 points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, 3 points in business, and 12 points from a list of selected courses Major in Economics for a total of 50 points as follows:

Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Economics Core Courses Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. All economics core courses The economics major requires a minimum of 35 points in Finance Core Courses * economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in statistics, ECON UN3025 Financial Economics for a total of 44 points as follows: ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting Economics Core Courses *NOTE: The department considers BUSI UN3013 All economics core courses and IEOR E2261 as overlapping courses. Students who Mathematics take both courses shall be credited with one course only. Select a mathematics sequence Financial economics majors who are also in the Business Statistics Management concentration program (CNBUMG) must Select a statistics course take an additional elective from either the financial economics prescribed elective list (below) or from the Economics Electives CNBUMB prescribed list. Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may Mathematics be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) Select a mathematics sequence Economics Seminar Statistics Select one economics seminar course Select a statistics course Electives Concentration in Economics Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, economics transfer credits: Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship The economics concentration requires a minimum of 25 ECON BC3017 Economics of Business points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in Organization statistics, for a total of 34 points as follows: ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking Economics Core Courses ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and All economics core courses Formation of Expectations Mathematics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Select a mathematics sequence Information Statistics ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics Select a statistics course ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization Economics Electives ECON GU4260 Market Design Select at least three electives, of which no more than one ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics

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ECON GU4500 International Trade program is recommended for any student planning to do ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics graduate work in economics. or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization with whom students may consult on economics requirements. and Financial Crisis The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser with ECON GU4700 Financial Crises whom students may consult on mathematics requirements. The ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics the mathematics adviser can only advise on mathematics ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and requirements. Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance The economics-mathematics major requires a total of 56 BIOT GU4180 points: 29 points in economics and 27 points in mathematics BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management and statistics as follows: BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation Economics Core Courses BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World All economics core courses BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations Economics Electives BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Venturing Mathematics COMS W1002 Computing in Context Select one of the following sequences: HIST W2904 History of Finance MATH UN1101 Calculus I IEOR E3106 Introduction to Operations - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Research: Stochastic Models - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Engineering MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Relations - MATH UN2010 Calculus STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous and Linear Algebra Time MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 may not receive credit for both MATH UN1201 and MATH UN1202. STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Analysis requirement: Seminar MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major. The department indicates Select three of the following: which seminars are eligible for the major on the Senior MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Seminars page of the departmental website. MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations Students must have completed at least one of Any mathematics course at the 3000-level or above ECON UN3025 or ECON GU4280 prior to taking their Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 will not receive senior seminar. credit for MATH UN1202. Statistics * Students must complete the finance core no later than fall of their senior year. Select one of the following sequences: STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Major in Economics- STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY - STAT GU4204 and Statistical Inference Mathematics Economics Seminar Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Select an economics seminar Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. NOTE: The major in economics and mathematics provides students with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that 1. Students who fulfill the statistics requirement with provided by the general economics major and exposes students STAT GU4203 and STAT GU4204, may count to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The STAT GU4203 or STAT GU4204 as one of the three required mathematics electives.

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2. Students who choose the one year sequence ECON GU4301 Economic Growth and (STAT GU4203/ STAT GU4204), must complete the year Development long sequence prior to taking ECON UN3412. Students ECON GU4370 Political Economy receive elective credit for the probability course. ECON GU4400 Labor Economics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4438 Economics of Race in the U.S. Major in Economics- ECON GU4465 Public Economics Philosophy ECON GU4480 Gender and Applied Economics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON GU4500 International Trade Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON W4615 Law and Economics ECON GU4625 Economics of the Environment Economics-philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that or ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Resource introduces students to basic methodologies of economics and Economics philosophy and stresses areas of particular concern to both, e.g. ECON GU4750 Globalization and Its Risks rationality and decision making, justice and efficiency, freedom and collective choice, logic of empirical theories and testing. ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics Many issues are dealt with historically. Classic texts of Plato, ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Kant, Mill, Marx, and Smith are reviewed. Economic Behavior ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Philosophy Courses with whom students may consult on economics requirements. PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of The Department of Philosophy has an assigned adviser with Philosophical Thought whom students may consult on philosophy requirements. The PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; PHIL UN3701 Ethics the philosophy adviser can only advise on philosophy PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science requirements. PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 53 points: Seminar 25 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the Seminar interdisciplinary seminar as follows: Economics Core Courses Major in Economics– ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Political Science ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Mathematics Political economy is an interdisciplinary major that introduces Select a mathematics sequence students to the methodologies of economics and political Statistics science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This Select a statistics course program is particularly beneficial to students planning to do Economics Electives graduate work in schools of public policy and international Three Electives are required; two must be selected from the affairs. below list, and the remaining elective may be any economics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers elective at the 3000-level or above. with whom students may consult on economics requirements. ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and The Department of Political Science has an assigned adviser Information with whom students may consult on political science ECON GU4211 Advanced Microeconomics requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics economics requirements; the political science adviser can only ECON GU4228 Urban Economics advise on political science requirements. ECON GU4230 Economics of New York City ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL The economics–political science major requires a total of 57 FOUNDATIONS OF points: 22 points in economics, 15 points in political science, MODERN ECONOMICS: 6 points in mathematics, 6 points in statistical methods, Adam Smith to J M Keynes 4 points in a political science seminar, and 4 points in the interdisciplinary seminar as follows.

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The political science courses are grouped into three areas, i.e. subfields: (1) American politics, (2) comparative politics, and Major in Economics- (3) international relations. For the political science part of the major, students are required to select one area as a major Statistics subfield and one as a minor subfield. The corresponding Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, introductory courses in both subfields must be taken, plus two Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. electives in the major subfield, and one in the minor subfield. The major in economics-statistics provides students with a Economics Core Courses grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics by the general economics major, but also exposes students to ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics a significantly more rigorous and extensive statistics training ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics than is provided by the general major. This program is recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and ECON GU4370 Political Economy for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Statistical Methods with whom students may consult on economics requirements. STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to The Department of Statistics has an assigned adviser with Statistics whom students may consult on statistics requirements. The Select one of the following: economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics the statistics adviser can only advise on statistics requirements. POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data The economics-statistics major requires a total of 59 points: 29 Economics Electives in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, Select two electives (6 points) at the 3000-level or above 3 points in computer science as follows: Political Science Courses Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Economics Core Courses Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American All economics core courses Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International Economics Electives Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which Mathematics must be the subfield’s introductory course. Select one of the following sequences: Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which MATH UN1101 Calculus I must be the subfield’s introductory course. - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Seminars - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Students must take the following two seminars: - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy MATH UN1101 Calculus I and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory - MATH UN2010 Calculus and Linear Algebra or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics Statistics POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics Statistics POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference • Students who wish to count toward the political science STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models seminar requirement a course that is not in the above One elective in statistics from among courses numbered list of approved seminars must obtain permission from STAT GU 4206 through GU 4266. the political science Director of Undergraduate studies. Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with Computer Science the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate Select one of the following: Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science application to the Barnard political science department and Programming in Java only. COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB

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COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Advising Computer Science The Department of Economics offers a variety of advising ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate majors and concentrators with the information and support STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing needed to successfully navigate through the program. These Economics Seminar resources are described below. ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics Frequently Asked Questions Please see: http://econ.columbia.edu/frequently-asked- Economics - questions-0 Political Science As a first step, students are encouraged to visit the department's Departmental Office: 1022 International Affairs Building; FAQ page, which provides comprehensive information 212-854-3680 and answers to the most frequently asked questions about http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics/ the departmental majors and requirements. This page also includes a section that answers specific questions of first-years, Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Susan Elmes, sophomores, and non-majors. 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; [email protected] Graduate Student Advisers Director of Departmental Honors Program: Dr. Susan For answers to the most common questions that students have Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; about the majors, the department has graduate student advisers, [email protected] who are available by e-mail at [email protected], or during weekly office hours to meet with students. Economics is the study of the ways in which society allocates its scarce resources among alternative uses and the consequences of Students should direct all questions and concerns about their these decisions. The areas of inquiry deal with a varied range of major to the graduate student advisers either in person or topics such as international trade, domestic and international via e-mail. The graduate student advisers can discuss major financial systems, labor market analysis, and the study of requirements, scheduling, and major course selection, as well less developed economies. Broadly speaking, the goal of an as review student checklists and discuss progress in the major. economics major is to train students to think analytically about Occasionally, graduate student advisers may refer a student social issues and, as such, provide a solid foundation for not to someone else in the department (such as the director of only further study and careers in economics, but also for careers undergraduate studies) or in the student's school for additional in law, public service, business, and related fields. advising. The Economics Department offers a general economics major Contact information and office hours for the graduate student Advisers in addition to five interdisciplinary majors structured to suit advisers are posted on the page of the departmental the interests and professional goals of a heterogeneous student website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) in the week body. All of these programs have different specific requirements prior to the beginning of the semester. Students considering but share the common structure of core theoretical courses one of the interdepartmental majors should speak to both a that provide the foundation for higher-level elective courses graduate student adviser from the Economics Department and culminating in a senior seminar. Students are urged to carefully the adviser from the other department early in the sophomore look through the details of each of these programs and to year. contact an appropriate departmental adviser to discuss their Faculty Advisers particular interests. Faculty advisers are available to discuss students' academic Advanced Placement and career goals, both in terms of the undergraduate career and post-graduate degrees and research. Students wishing to Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and discuss these types of substantive topics may request a faculty macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a adviser by completing the form available on the Advisers page 4 on the other. Provided that this is achieved, the department of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics economics) and depositing it in the mailbox of the director of exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 Principles of undergraduate studies in the department's main office, 1022 Economics . International Affairs Building. The department does its best to match students with faculty members that share similar academic interests. While faculty

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advisers do not discuss major requirements—that is the role Professors of the graduate student advisers—they do provide guidance in course selection as it relates to meeting a student's intellectual • Douglas Almond (also School of International and Public goals and interests, as well as advise on career and research Affairs) options. It is recommended that students who plan on Jushan Bai attending a Ph.D. program in economics or are interested in • Jagdish N. Bhagwati pursuing economics research after graduation request a faculty • Patrick Bolton (also Business School) adviser. • André Burgstaller (Barnard) On-Line Information • Alessandra Casella • Yeon-Koo Che Students can access useful information on-line, including: a • Pierre-André Chiappori comprehensive FAQ page; requirement changes to the major • Graciela Chichilnisky and concentration; sample programs and checklists; faculty office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; • Richard Clarida adviser information; teaching assistant information; research • Donald Davis (Chair) assistant opportunities; list of tutors; and Columbia-Barnard • Padma Desai (emerita) Economics Society information. • Prajit Dutta Departmental Honors • Harrison Hong • Glenn Hubbard (also Business School) Economics majors and economics joint majors who wish to be • Navin Kartik considered for departmental honors in economics must: • Wojciech Kopczuk (also School of International and Public 1. Have at least a 3.7 GPA in their major courses; Affairs) 2. Take ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Thesis (a one-year • Sokbae (Simon) Lee course); • W. Bentley McLeod (also School of International and 3. Receive at least a grade of A- in ECON GU4999 Senior Public Affairs) Honors Thesis. • Perry Mehrling (Barnard) • Robert Mundell (emeritus) Students must consult and obtain the approval of the Emi Nakamura (also Business School) departmental undergraduate director in order to be admitted to the workshop. Please note that ECON GU4999 Senior Honors • Serena Ng Thesis may be taken to fulfill the seminar requirement for the • Brendan O'Flaherty economics major and all economics joint majors. Students who • Edmund S. Phelps wish to write a senior thesis (ECON GU4999 Senior Honors • Michael Riordan Thesis) must have completed the core major requirements . • Jeffrey Sachs (also Earth Institute) Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive • Xavier Sala-i-Martin departmental honors in a given academic year. Please see the Honors Prizes page on the department's website for more • Bernard Salanié information. • José A. Scheinkman • Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé Undergraduate Prizes • Rajiv Sethi (Barnard) All prize recipients are announced at the end of the spring Jón Steinsson semester each academic year. • Joseph Stiglitz (also Business School) The Dean’s Prize in Economics • Martín Uribe • Miguel Urquiola (also School of International and Public Awarded to General Studies students for excellence in the study Affairs) of Economics. Eric Verhoogen (also School of International and Public Affairs) Romine Prize • David Weiman (Barnard) Established in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to two • David Weinstein students (Columbia College or General Studies) majoring in • Michael Woodford economics: one for the best honors thesis paper, and the other for the best economics seminar paper. Associate Professors Parker Prize for Summer Research • Lena Edlund

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• Katherine Ho otherwise specified below, all students must complete the • Qingmin Liu following core courses: Assistant Professors ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics • Hassan Afrouzi ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Michael Best ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Gregory Cox Mark Dean Prerequisites • Andres Drenik Course prerequisites are strictly enforced. Prerequisites must be • Francois Gerard taken before the course, not after or concurrently. Matthieu Gomez Reka Juhasz Economics courses taken before the completion of any of its • Supreet Kaur prerequisites, even with instructor approval, are not counted • Jennifer La'O toward the major, concentration, or interdepartmental • Suresh Naidu majors. Exemptions from a prerequisite requirement may only be made, in writing, by the department's director of • Jose Luis Montiel Olea undergraduate studies. Credits from a course taken prior to the • Tobias Salz completion of its prerequisites are not counted towards the Jack Willis major requirements. As a consequence, students are required to complete additional, specific courses in economics at the Lecturers direction of the director of undergraduate studies. • Tri Vi Dang The prerequisites for required courses are as follows: • Sally Davidson • Susan Elmes Course Prerequisites Seyhan Erden ECON UN1105 Principles of None • Sunil Gulati Economics • Wouter Vergote MATH UN1101 Calculus I STAT UN1201 Calculus- MATH UN1101 Calculus I Adjunct Faculty Based Introduction to • Irasema Alonso Statistics Benjamin Ho ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of • Steven Ho Microeconomics Economics Neal Masia MATH UN1201 Calculus III Caterina Musatti or UN1205 • Maxim Pinkovskiy ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of Mauro Roca Macroeconomics Economics • Argia Sbordone MATH UN1101 Calculus I Co-requisite: On Leave MATH UN1201 Calculus III or UN1205 • Profs. Casella, Dutta, Gerard, O'Flaherty (2017-2018) ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN1201 Calculus III • Profs. Clarida, Davis, Hong (Fall 2017) To Econometrics or UN1205 • Profs. Dean, Riordan (Spring 2018) ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics or UN3213 Guidelines for all Economics STAT UN1201 Calculus- Majors, Concentrators, and Based Introduction to Interdepartmental Majors Statistics ECON 2000-level electives ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Core Courses Economics All of the core courses must be completed no later than the spring semester of the student’s junior year and must be taken at Columbia. Students who take any core course during the fall semester of their senior year must obtain written permission from the department's director of undergraduate studies. Unless

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ECON GU4211 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3901 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Microeconomics of Education Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN3952 Seminar ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics in Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics Corequisites: Formation of Expectations ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN2010 Linear ECON UN3981 Applied To Econometrics Algebra Econometrics MATH UN2500 Analysis and ECON GU4911 Seminar In Optimization Microeconomics ECON GU4412 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON GU4913 Seminar In Econometrics Microeconomics Macroeconomics ECON GU4213 Advanced ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON GU4918 Seminar In Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Econometrics ECON GU4413 Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON UN3211 Intermediate of Time Series and Forecasting To Econometrics Political Economy Microeconomics MATH UN2010 Linear ECON UN3213 Intermediate Algebra Macroeconomics ECON UN3025 Financial ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3412 Introduction Economics Microeconomics To Econometrics ECON GU4020 Economics of ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON GU4370 Political Uncertainty and Information Macroeconomics Economy ECON GU4230 Economics of STAT UN1201 Calculus- ECPH GU4950 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate New York City Based Introduction to and Philosophy Seminar Microeconomics ECON GU4260 Market Statistics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Design Macroeconomics ECON GU4280 Corporate ECON UN3412 Introduction Finance To Econometrics ECON GU4370 Political Barnard electives See Barnard bulletin Economy ECON GU4700 Financial It is strongly recommended that students take Crises ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics in the ECON GU4710 Finance and semester immediately following the completion of the statistics the Real Economy course. ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Grading Behavior No course with a grade of D or lower, including calculus and ECON GU4860 Behavioral ECON UN3211 Intermediate statistics courses, can count toward the major, concentration, or Finance Microeconomics interdepartmental majors. Economics core courses with a grade ECON UN3213 Intermediate of D or F must be retaken and completed with a grade of C- or Macroeconomics better. ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Students who receive a grade of D or F in a core course are permitted to take a higher-level elective course that All other ECON 3000- and ECON UN3211 Intermediate has that core course as a prerequisite, so long as it is taken 4000-level electives Microeconomics concurrently with the retaking of that core course. For ECON UN3213 Intermediate example, if a student fails ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics Microeconomics, the student must retake it and, in the same semester, may enroll in an elective course for which it is a prerequisite, provided that all other prerequisites for the elective have been completed. The same rule applies to the required math and statistics courses. For example, if a student fails MATH UN1201 Calculus III , the student may retake calculus III concurrently with Intermediate Microeconomics. Students who must retake any core economics or math course may not retake it concurrently with a senior seminar; the economics core courses ECON UN3211 Intermediate

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Microeconomics , ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics In addition: , and ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics must be successfully completed before a student may enroll in a 1. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1201 seminar. Calculus III or MATH UN1205 must retake the course but may enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate A grade of W is not equivalent to a grade of D or F; it does Microeconomics. not qualify a student to retake the course concurrently with 2. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1207 a higher level course that lists the course as a prerequisite. Honors Mathematics A may either retake the course, Students who receive a grade of W in a core course must or take MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH complete the course with a grade of C- or better before taking a UN1205, and enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate course that lists it as a prerequisite. Microeconomics concurrently. Only ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics may be taken Statistics for a grade of Pass/D/Fail, and the student must receive a grade of P for it to count towards the requirements for the major, Unless otherwise specified below, all students must take concentration, or interdepartmental majors. STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a higher level course, such as STAT GU4204 Statistical Economics Electives Inference, or SIEO S3001 Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Only those courses identified in the Economics Department listings in this Bulletin may be taken for elective credit. All Barnard Courses 3000-level or higher electives offered by the Economics Department have ECON UN3211 Intermediate A limited number of Barnard economics electives may count Microeconomics and ECON UN3213 Intermediate toward the major, concentration, and interdepartmental Macroeconomics as prerequisites. However, some electives have majors. Students should pay careful attention to the limit of additional prerequisites and students should ensure that all Barnard electives indicated in their program requirements. prerequisites have been completed (see the table of prerequisites Please see the Transfer Credit section below for information printed above). Seminars do not count as electives. on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. In addition, students may receive credit Seminars for the major, concentration, and interdepartmental majors only for those Barnard economics courses listed in this Bulletin. Seminars can be taken only after all of the required core However, students may not receive credit for two courses courses in economics have been completed. ECON UN3412 whose content overlaps. Barnard and Columbia economics Introduction To Econometrics may not be taken or retaken electives with overlapping content include but are not limited concurrently with a senior seminar. Seminars do not count to: as electives. Each seminar is limited to sixteen students, with priority given to seniors. For ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON BC3029 Empirical Development Political Economy and ECPH GU4950 Economics and - ECON GU4321 Economics Philosophy Seminar, priority is given to economics–political and Economic Development science and economics-philosophy majors, respectively. ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance - ECON GU4505 and International For seminar registration details, read the information posted Macroeconomics on the department's Senior Seminar Registration page: http:// ECON BC3019 Labor Economics econ.columbia.edu/senior-seminars-registration. - ECON GU4400 and Labor Economics ECON BC3047 International Trade Mathematics - ECON GU4500 and International Trade Students must consult with the Mathematics Department for ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural the appropriate placement in the calculus sequence. Students - ECON GU4625 Resource Economics must complete one of the following sequences: and Economics of the Environment Select one of the following sequences: ECON BC3041 Theoretical Foundations of MATH UN1101 Calculus I - ECON GU4235 Political Economy - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III and HISTORICAL MATH UN1101 Calculus I FOUNDATIONS OF - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable MODERN ECONOMICS: Calculus Adam Smith to J M Keynes MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A ECON GU4400 Labor Economics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B

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ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL Economics- 7 5 2 FOUNDATIONS OF philosophy MODERN ECONOMICS: Economics 7 4 3 Adam Smith to J M Keynes concentration Students should always first consult with econ-advising to 1. Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must confirm that the Barnard elective they wish to take does be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. The not overlap with a Columbia elective that they have already lecture course counts are counts of economics courses only taken or plan to take. Students may not take the Barnard and do not include math, statistics, or courses in other core economics, math, statistics, or seminar courses for credit departments; towards the completion of major requirements. 2. At least two of the three 3000-level economics core courses School of Professional Studies Courses must be taken in the department and no corresponding Barnard courses are accepted. ECON UN3025 Financial any The Department of Economics does not accept of the Economics and ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money courses offered through the School of Professional Studies and Banking are counted as departmental courses regardless for credit towards the economics major, concentration, or of the instructor; interdepartmental majors with the exception of the courses Outside courses offered by the Economics Department during the summer 3. include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, 2000- 3000- session at Columbia. transfer credits, Barnard and level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the Other Department and School Courses case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles Please note that with the exception of the above Barnard of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer courses and the specific courses listed below for the financial course. economics major, no other courses offered through the different departments and schools at Columbia count toward Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements the economics majors or concentration. must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website (http:// Transfer Credits www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) or speak with your advising Students are required to take a minimum number of courses dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). in the Columbia Economics Department. For all majors and Approval is granted only for courses that are considered to be interdepartmental majors, students must complete a minimum comparable to those offered at Columbia. five of lecture courses in the Columbia department. Students Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved may fulfill their remaining requirements for economics lecture in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the courses through AP (or IB or GCE) credits, Barnard electives, course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits transfer courses, and study abroad courses (the latter two are for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session subject to the approval of the Economics Department). The outside of Columbia University. Summer courses taken from following table summarizes the new rules: the department of economics at Columbia University do not Program Number of Minimum Maximum need approval. required number number Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit economics which must be of outside approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page lecture taken in the allowed of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ courses department economics). Economics 9 5 4 major Financial 8 5 3 Major in Economics economics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Economics- 7 5 2 Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. mathematics Economics- 7 5 2 The economics major requires a minimum of 35 points in political economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in statistics, science for a total of 44 points as follows: Economics- 7 5 2 Economics Core Courses statistics All economics core courses Mathematics

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Select a mathematics sequence *NOTE: The department considers BUSI UN3013 Statistics and IEOR E2261 as overlapping courses. Students who Select a statistics course take both courses shall be credited with one course only. Financial economics majors who are also in the Business Economics Electives Management concentration program (CNBUMG) must Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may take an additional elective from either the financial be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) economics prescribed elective list (below) or from the Economics Seminar CNBUMB prescribed list. Select one economics seminar course Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence Statistics Concentration in Economics Select a statistics course Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Electives Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent The economics concentration requires a minimum of 25 economics transfer credits: points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship statistics, for a total of 34 points as follows: ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Economics Core Courses Organization All economics core courses ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking Mathematics ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Select a mathematics sequence Formation of Expectations Statistics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Select a statistics course Information Economics Electives ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics Select at least three electives, of which no more than one ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) ECON GU4260 Market Design ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics Major in Financial ECON GU4415 Game Theory Economics ECON GU4465 Public Economics ECON GU4500 International Trade Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance The Department of Economics offers the major in financial ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization economics, which provides an academic framework to and Financial Crisis explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the ECON GU4700 Financial Crises allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and allocation, regulation and corporate governance. Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance The financial economics major requires 26 points in BIOT GU4180 economics, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, 3 BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management points in business, and 12 points from a list of selected courses for a total of 50 points as follows: BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World Economics Core Courses BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations All economics core courses BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Finance Core Courses * Venturing ECON UN3025 Financial Economics COMS W1002 Computing in Context ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance HIST W2904 History of Finance BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting IEOR E3106 Introduction to Operations Research: Stochastic Models IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial Engineering

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MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance MATH UN1101 Calculus I POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Relations - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous - MATH UN2010 Calculus Time and Linear Algebra STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 may not receive STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance credit for both MATH UN1201 and MATH UN1202. Seminar Analysis requirement: The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization for the financial economics major. The department indicates which seminars are eligible for the major on the Senior Select three of the following: Seminars page of the departmental website. MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Students must have completed at least one of MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations ECON UN3025 or ECON GU4280 prior to taking their Any mathematics course at the 3000-level or above senior seminar. Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 will not receive credit for MATH UN1202. * Students must complete the finance core no later than fall Statistics of their senior year. Select one of the following sequences: STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Major in Economics- Statistics STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Mathematics - STAT GU4204 and Statistical Inference Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Economics Seminar Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Select an economics seminar The major in economics and mathematics provides students NOTE: with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided by the general economics major and exposes students 1. Students who fulfill the statistics requirement with to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The STAT GU4203 and STAT GU4204, may count program is recommended for any student planning to do STAT GU4203 or STAT GU4204 as one of the three graduate work in economics. required mathematics electives. 2. Students who choose the one year sequence The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers (STAT GU4203/ STAT GU4204), must complete the year with whom students may consult on economics requirements. long sequence prior to taking ECON UN3412. Students The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser with receive elective credit for the probability course. whom students may consult on mathematics requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; the mathematics adviser can only advise on mathematics Major in Economics- requirements. Philosophy The economics-mathematics major requires a total of 56 Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, points: 29 points in economics and 27 points in mathematics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. and statistics as follows: Economics-philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that Economics Core Courses introduces students to basic methodologies of economics and All economics core courses philosophy and stresses areas of particular concern to both, e.g. Economics Electives rationality and decision making, justice and efficiency, freedom Select three electives at the 3000-level or above and collective choice, logic of empirical theories and testing. Mathematics Many issues are dealt with historically. Classic texts of Plato, Select one of the following sequences: Kant, Mill, Marx, and Smith are reviewed. MATH UN1101 Calculus I The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II with whom students may consult on economics requirements. - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III The Department of Philosophy has an assigned adviser with - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra whom students may consult on philosophy requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements;

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the philosophy adviser can only advise on philosophy PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory requirements. Seminar ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 53 points: Seminar 25 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the interdisciplinary seminar as follows: Major in Economics– Economics Core Courses Political Science ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Political economy is an interdisciplinary major that introduces Mathematics students to the methodologies of economics and political science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This Select a mathematics sequence program is particularly beneficial to students planning to do Statistics graduate work in schools of public policy and international Select a statistics course affairs. Economics Electives Three Electives are required; two must be selected from the The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers below list, and the remaining elective may be any economics with whom students may consult on economics requirements. elective at the 3000-level or above. The Department of Political Science has an assigned adviser ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and with whom students may consult on political science Information requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on ECON GU4211 Advanced Microeconomics economics requirements; the political science adviser can only ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics advise on political science requirements. ECON GU4228 Urban Economics The economics–political science major requires a total of 57 ECON GU4230 Economics of New York City points: 22 points in economics, 15 points in political science, ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL 6 points in mathematics, 6 points in statistical methods, FOUNDATIONS OF 4 points in a political science seminar, and 4 points in the MODERN ECONOMICS: interdisciplinary seminar as follows. Adam Smith to J M Keynes ECON GU4301 Economic Growth and The political science courses are grouped into three areas, i.e. Development subfields: (1) American politics, (2) comparative politics, and ECON GU4370 Political Economy (3) international relations. For the political science part of ECON GU4400 Labor Economics the major, students are required to select one area as a major ECON GU4415 Game Theory subfield and one as a minor subfield. The corresponding ECON GU4438 Economics of Race in the U.S. introductory courses in both subfields must be taken, plus two ECON GU4465 Public Economics electives in the major subfield, and one in the minor subfield. ECON GU4480 Gender and Applied Economics Economics Core Courses ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics ECON W4615 Law and Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON GU4625 Economics of the Environment ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics or ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Resource ECON GU4370 Political Economy Economics Mathematics ECON GU4750 Globalization and Its Risks Select a mathematics sequence ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics Statistical Methods ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Economic Behavior STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty Select one of the following: Philosophy Courses ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of Philosophical Thought POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Economics Electives PHIL UN3701 Ethics Select two electives (6 points) at the 3000-level or above PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science Political Science Courses

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Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Economics Core Courses Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American All economics core courses Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International Economics Electives Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which Mathematics must be the subfield’s introductory course. Select one of the following sequences: Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Seminars - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Students must take the following two seminars: - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy MATH UN1101 Calculus I and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory - MATH UN2010 Calculus or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory and Linear Algebra POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics Statistics or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference • Students who wish to count toward the political science seminar requirement a course that is not in the above STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models list of approved seminars must obtain permission from One elective in statistics from among courses numbered the political science Director of Undergraduate studies. STAT GU 4206 through GU 4266. Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with Computer Science the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate Select one of the following: Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science application to the Barnard political science department and Programming in Java only. COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Major in Economics- Computer Science ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Statistics Engineers and Applied Scientists Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics Seminar The major in economics-statistics provides students with a ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided by the general economics major, but also exposes students to a significantly more rigorous and extensive statistics training Economics - than is provided by the general major. This program is recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and Statistics for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. Departmental Office: 1022 International Affairs Building; The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers 212-854-3680 with whom students may consult on economics requirements. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics/ The Department of Statistics has an assigned adviser with Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Susan Elmes, whom students may consult on statistics requirements. The 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; [email protected] the statistics adviser can only advise on statistics requirements. Director of Departmental Honors Program: Dr. Susan The economics-statistics major requires a total of 59 points: 29 Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, [email protected] 3 points in computer science as follows:

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Economics is the study of the ways in which society allocates its via e-mail. The graduate student advisers can discuss major scarce resources among alternative uses and the consequences of requirements, scheduling, and major course selection, as well these decisions. The areas of inquiry deal with a varied range of as review student checklists and discuss progress in the major. topics such as international trade, domestic and international Occasionally, graduate student advisers may refer a student financial systems, labor market analysis, and the study of to someone else in the department (such as the director of less developed economies. Broadly speaking, the goal of an undergraduate studies) or in the student's school for additional economics major is to train students to think analytically about advising. social issues and, as such, provide a solid foundation for not only further study and careers in economics, but also for careers Contact information and office hours for the graduate student in law, public service, business, and related fields. advisers are posted on the Advisers page of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) in the week The Economics Department offers a general economics major prior to the beginning of the semester. Students considering in addition to five interdisciplinary majors structured to suit one of the interdepartmental majors should speak to both a the interests and professional goals of a heterogeneous student graduate student adviser from the Economics Department and body. All of these programs have different specific requirements the adviser from the other department early in the sophomore but share the common structure of core theoretical courses year. that provide the foundation for higher-level elective courses culminating in a senior seminar. Students are urged to carefully Faculty Advisers look through the details of each of these programs and to Faculty advisers are available to discuss students' academic contact an appropriate departmental adviser to discuss their and career goals, both in terms of the undergraduate career particular interests. and post-graduate degrees and research. Students wishing to discuss these types of substantive topics may request a faculty Advanced Placement adviser by completing the form available on the Advisers page Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a economics) and depositing it in the mailbox of the director of 4 on the other. Provided that this is achieved, the department undergraduate studies in the department's main office, 1022 grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics International Affairs Building. exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics . The department does its best to match students with faculty members that share similar academic interests. While faculty Advising advisers do not discuss major requirements—that is the role of the graduate student advisers—they do provide guidance in The Department of Economics offers a variety of advising course selection as it relates to meeting a student's intellectual resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate goals and interests, as well as advise on career and research majors and concentrators with the information and support options. It is recommended that students who plan on needed to successfully navigate through the program. These attending a Ph.D. program in economics or are interested in resources are described below. pursuing economics research after graduation request a faculty Frequently Asked Questions adviser. Please see: http://econ.columbia.edu/frequently-asked- On-Line Information questions-0 Students can access useful information on-line, including: a As a first step, students are encouraged to visit the department's comprehensive FAQ page; requirement changes to the major FAQ page, which provides comprehensive information and concentration; sample programs and checklists; faculty and answers to the most frequently asked questions about office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; the departmental majors and requirements. This page also adviser information; teaching assistant information; research includes a section that answers specific questions of first-years, assistant opportunities; list of tutors; and Columbia-Barnard sophomores, and non-majors. Economics Society information. Graduate Student Advisers Departmental Honors For answers to the most common questions that students have Economics majors and economics joint majors who wish to be about the majors, the department has graduate student advisers, considered for departmental honors in economics must: who are available by e-mail at [email protected], or 1. Have at least a 3.7 GPA in their major courses; during weekly office hours to meet with students. 2. Take ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Thesis (a one-year Students should direct all questions and concerns about their course); major to the graduate student advisers either in person or

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3. Receive at least a grade of A- in ECON GU4999 Senior • W. Bentley McLeod (also School of International and Honors Thesis. Public Affairs) • Perry Mehrling (Barnard) Students must consult and obtain the approval of the departmental undergraduate director in order to be admitted to • Robert Mundell (emeritus) the workshop. Please note that ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Emi Nakamura (also Business School) Thesis may be taken to fulfill the seminar requirement for the • Serena Ng economics major and all economics joint majors. Students who • Brendan O'Flaherty wish to write a senior thesis (ECON GU4999 Senior Honors • Edmund S. Phelps Thesis) must have completed the core major requirements . • Michael Riordan Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive • Jeffrey Sachs (also Earth Institute) departmental honors in a given academic year. Please see the Honors Prizes page on the department's website for more • Xavier Sala-i-Martin information. • Bernard Salanié • José A. Scheinkman Undergraduate Prizes • Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé All prize recipients are announced at the end of the spring • Rajiv Sethi (Barnard) semester each academic year. Jón Steinsson • Joseph Stiglitz (also Business School) The Dean’s Prize in Economics • Martín Uribe Awarded to General Studies students for excellence in the study • Miguel Urquiola (also School of International and Public of Economics. Affairs) Eric Verhoogen (also School of International and Public Romine Prize Affairs) Established in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to two • David Weiman (Barnard) students (Columbia College or General Studies) majoring in • David Weinstein economics: one for the best honors thesis paper, and the other • Michael Woodford for the best economics seminar paper. Parker Prize for Summer Research Associate Professors • Lena Edlund Professors • Katherine Ho • Douglas Almond (also School of International and Public • Qingmin Liu Affairs) Jushan Bai Assistant Professors • Jagdish N. Bhagwati • Hassan Afrouzi • Patrick Bolton (also Business School) Michael Best Gregory Cox • André Burgstaller (Barnard) Mark Dean • Alessandra Casella • Andres Drenik • Yeon-Koo Che • Francois Gerard • Pierre-André Chiappori Matthieu Gomez • Graciela Chichilnisky Reka Juhasz • Richard Clarida • Supreet Kaur • Donald Davis (Chair) • Jennifer La'O • Padma Desai (emerita) • Suresh Naidu • Prajit Dutta • Jose Luis Montiel Olea • Harrison Hong • Tobias Salz • Glenn Hubbard (also Business School) Jack Willis • Navin Kartik Lecturers • Wojciech Kopczuk (also School of International and Public Affairs) • Tri Vi Dang • Sokbae (Simon) Lee • Sally Davidson • Susan Elmes

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Seyhan Erden Course Prerequisites • Sunil Gulati ECON UN1105 Principles of None • Wouter Vergote Economics MATH UN1101 Calculus I Adjunct Faculty STAT UN1201 Calculus- MATH UN1101 Calculus I • Irasema Alonso Based Introduction to Benjamin Ho Statistics • Steven Ho ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of Neal Masia Microeconomics Economics Caterina Musatti MATH UN1201 Calculus III • Maxim Pinkovskiy or UN1205 Mauro Roca ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of • Argia Sbordone Macroeconomics Economics MATH UN1101 Calculus I On Leave Co-requisite: MATH UN1201 Calculus III 2017-2018 • Profs. Casella, Dutta, Gerard, O'Flaherty ( ) or UN1205 Fall 2017 • Profs. Clarida, Davis, Hong ( ) ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN1201 Calculus III • Profs. Dean, Riordan (Spring 2018) To Econometrics or UN1205 ECON UN3211 Intermediate Guidelines for all Economics Microeconomics or UN3213 Majors, Concentrators, and STAT UN1201 Calculus- Interdepartmental Majors Based Introduction to Statistics Economics Core Courses ECON 2000-level electives ECON UN1105 Principles of All of the core courses must be completed no later than the Economics spring semester of the student’s junior year and must be ECON GU4211 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate taken at Columbia. Students who take any core course during the Microeconomics Microeconomics fall semester of their senior year must obtain written permission ECON UN3213 Intermediate from the department's director of undergraduate studies. Unless Macroeconomics otherwise specified below, all students must complete the Corequisites: following core courses: MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics MATH UN2500 Analysis and ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Optimization ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON GU4412 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Econometrics Microeconomics ECON GU4213 Advanced ECON UN3213 Intermediate Prerequisites Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Course prerequisites are strictly enforced. Prerequisites must be ECON GU4413 Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction taken before the course, not after or concurrently. of Time Series and Forecasting To Econometrics MATH UN2010 Linear Economics courses taken before the completion of any of its Algebra prerequisites, even with instructor approval, are not counted toward the major, concentration, or interdepartmental majors. Exemptions from a prerequisite requirement may only be made, in writing, by the department's director of undergraduate studies. Credits from a course taken prior to the completion of its prerequisites are not counted towards the major requirements. As a consequence, students are required to complete additional, specific courses in economics at the direction of the director of undergraduate studies. The prerequisites for required courses are as follows:

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ECON UN3025 Financial ECON UN3211 Intermediate Barnard electives See Barnard bulletin Economics Microeconomics ECON GU4020 Economics of ECON UN3213 Intermediate It is strongly recommended that students take Uncertainty and Information Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics in the ECON GU4230 Economics of STAT UN1201 Calculus- semester immediately following the completion of the statistics New York City Based Introduction to course. ECON GU4260 Market Statistics Design Grading ECON GU4280 Corporate No course with a grade of D or lower, including calculus and Finance statistics courses, can count toward the major, concentration, or ECON GU4370 Political interdepartmental majors. Economics core courses with a grade Economy of D or F must be retaken and completed with a grade of C- or ECON GU4700 Financial better. Crises ECON GU4710 Finance and Students who receive a grade of D or F in a core course the Real Economy are permitted to take a higher-level elective course that ECON GU4850 Cognitive has that core course as a prerequisite, so long as it is taken Mechanisms and Economic concurrently with the retaking of that core course. For Behavior example, if a student fails ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics, the student must retake it and, in the same ECON GU4860 Behavioral ECON UN3211 Intermediate semester, may enroll in an elective course for which it is a Finance Microeconomics prerequisite, provided that all other prerequisites for the ECON UN3213 Intermediate elective have been completed. The same rule applies to the Macroeconomics required math and statistics courses. For example, if a student ECON UN3412 Introduction fails MATH UN1201 Calculus III , the student may retake To Econometrics calculus III concurrently with Intermediate Microeconomics. All other ECON 3000- and ECON UN3211 Intermediate Students who must retake any core economics or math 4000-level electives Microeconomics course may not retake it concurrently with a senior seminar; ECON UN3213 Intermediate the economics core courses ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics Microeconomics , ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON UN3901 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate , and ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics must of Education Microeconomics be successfully completed before a student may enroll in a ECON UN3952 Seminar ECON UN3213 Intermediate seminar. in Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics Formation of Expectations ECON UN3412 Introduction A grade of W is not equivalent to a grade of D or F; it does ECON UN3981 Applied To Econometrics not qualify a student to retake the course concurrently with Econometrics a higher level course that lists the course as a prerequisite. ECON GU4911 Seminar In Students who receive a grade of W in a core course must Microeconomics complete the course with a grade of C- or better before taking a ECON GU4913 Seminar In course that lists it as a prerequisite. Macroeconomics Only ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics may be taken ECON GU4918 Seminar In for a grade of Pass/D/Fail, and the student must receive a grade Econometrics of P for it to count towards the requirements for the major, ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON UN3211 Intermediate concentration, or interdepartmental majors. Political Economy Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Economics Electives Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction Only those courses identified in the Economics Department To Econometrics listings in this Bulletin may be taken for elective credit. All 3000-level or higher electives offered by the Economics ECON GU4370 Political Economy Department have ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECPH GU4950 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics as prerequisites. However, some electives have and Philosophy Seminar Microeconomics additional prerequisites and students should ensure that all ECON UN3213 Intermediate prerequisites have been completed (see the table of prerequisites Macroeconomics printed above). Seminars do not count as electives. ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics

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Seminars for the major, concentration, and interdepartmental majors only for those Barnard economics courses listed in this Bulletin. Seminars can be taken only after all of the required core However, students may not receive credit for two courses courses in economics have been completed. ECON UN3412 whose content overlaps. Barnard and Columbia economics Introduction To Econometrics may not be taken or retaken electives with overlapping content include but are not limited Seminars do not count concurrently with a senior seminar. to: as electives. Each seminar is limited to sixteen students, with priority given to seniors. For ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON BC3029 Empirical Development Political Economy and ECPH GU4950 Economics and - ECON GU4321 Economics Philosophy Seminar, priority is given to economics–political and Economic Development science and economics-philosophy majors, respectively. ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance - ECON GU4505 and International For seminar registration details, read the information posted Macroeconomics on the department's Senior Seminar Registration page: http:// ECON BC3019 Labor Economics econ.columbia.edu/senior-seminars-registration. - ECON GU4400 and Labor Economics ECON BC3047 International Trade Mathematics - ECON GU4500 and International Trade Students must consult with the Mathematics Department for ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural the appropriate placement in the calculus sequence. Students - ECON GU4625 Resource Economics must complete one of the following sequences: and Economics of the Environment Select one of the following sequences: ECON BC3041 Theoretical Foundations of MATH UN1101 Calculus I - ECON GU4235 Political Economy - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III and HISTORICAL MATH UN1101 Calculus I FOUNDATIONS OF - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable MODERN ECONOMICS: Calculus Adam Smith to J M Keynes MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A ECON GU4400 Labor Economics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF In addition: MODERN ECONOMICS: Adam Smith to J M Keynes 1. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH UN1205 must retake the Students should always first consult with econ-advising to course but may enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate confirm that the Barnard elective they wish to take does Microeconomics. not overlap with a Columbia elective that they have already 2. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1207 taken or plan to take. Students may not take the Barnard Honors Mathematics A may either retake the course, core economics, math, statistics, or seminar courses for credit or take MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH towards the completion of major requirements. UN1205, and enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics concurrently. School of Professional Studies Courses The Department of Economics does not accept any of the Statistics courses offered through the School of Professional Studies Unless otherwise specified below, all students must take for credit towards the economics major, concentration, or STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, interdepartmental majors with the exception of the courses or a higher level course, such as STAT GU4204 Statistical offered by the Economics Department during the summer Inference, or SIEO S3001 Introduction to Probability and session at Columbia. Statistics. Other Department and School Courses Barnard Courses Please note that with the exception of the above Barnard A limited number of Barnard economics electives may count courses and the specific courses listed below for the financial toward the major, concentration, and interdepartmental economics major, no other courses offered through the majors. Students should pay careful attention to the limit of different departments and schools at Columbia count toward Barnard electives indicated in their program requirements. the economics majors or concentration. Please see the Transfer Credit section below for information on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. In addition, students may receive credit

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Transfer Credits dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Approval is granted only for courses that are considered to be Students are required to take a minimum number of courses comparable to those offered at Columbia. in the Columbia Economics Department. For all majors and interdepartmental majors, students must complete a minimum Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved of five lecture courses in the Columbia department. Students in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the may fulfill their remaining requirements for economics lecture course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits courses through AP (or IB or GCE) credits, Barnard electives, for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session transfer courses, and study abroad courses (the latter two are outside of Columbia University. Summer courses taken from subject to the approval of the Economics Department). The the department of economics at Columbia University do not following table summarizes the new rules: need approval. Program Number of Minimum Maximum Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit required number number approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page economics which must be of outside of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ lecture taken in the allowed economics). courses department Economics 9 5 4 major Major in Economics Financial 8 5 3 Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, economics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics- 7 5 2 The economics major requires a minimum of 35 points in mathematics economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in statistics, Economics- 7 5 2 for a total of 44 points as follows: political science Economics Core Courses Economics- 7 5 2 All economics core courses statistics Mathematics Economics- 7 5 2 Select a mathematics sequence philosophy Statistics Economics 7 4 3 Select a statistics course concentration Economics Electives Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may 1. Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. The Economics Seminar lecture course counts are counts of economics courses only Select one economics seminar course and do not include math, statistics, or courses in other departments; 2. At least two of the three 3000-level economics core courses Concentration in Economics must be taken in the department and no corresponding Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Barnard courses are accepted. ECON UN3025 Financial Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics and ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking are counted as departmental courses regardless The economics concentration requires a minimum of 25 of the instructor; points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, statistics, for a total of 34 points as follows: transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the Economics Core Courses case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia All economics core courses are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles Mathematics of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer Select a mathematics sequence course. Statistics Select a statistics course Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements Economics Electives must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website (http:// Select at least three electives, of which no more than one may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) or speak with your advising

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ECON GU4500 International Trade Major in Financial ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics Economics or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, and Financial Crisis Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON GU4700 Financial Crises The Department of Economics offers the major in financial ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy economics, which provides an academic framework to ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics Economic Behavior studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio BIOT GU4180 allocation, regulation and corporate governance. BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation The financial economics major requires 26 points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, 3 BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World points in business, and 12 points from a list of selected courses BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations for a total of 50 points as follows: BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing Economics Core Courses COMS W1002 Computing in Context All economics core courses HIST W2904 History of Finance Finance Core Courses * IEOR E3106 Introduction to Operations ECON UN3025 Financial Economics Research: Stochastic Models ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting Engineering *NOTE: The department considers BUSI UN3013 MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance and IEOR E2261 as overlapping courses. Students who POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic take both courses shall be credited with one course only. Relations Financial economics majors who are also in the Business STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous Management concentration program (CNBUMG) must Time take an additional elective from either the financial STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance economics prescribed elective list (below) or from the STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes CNBUMB prescribed list. STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Mathematics Seminar Select a mathematics sequence The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible Statistics for the financial economics major. The department indicates Select a statistics course which seminars are eligible for the major on the Senior Electives Seminars page of the departmental website. Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Students must have completed at least one of Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent ECON UN3025 or ECON GU4280 prior to taking their economics transfer credits: senior seminar. ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship * ECON BC3017 Economics of Business Students must complete the finance core no later than fall Organization of their senior year. ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and Major in Economics- Formation of Expectations Mathematics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Information Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization The major in economics and mathematics provides students ECON GU4260 Market Design with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics provided by the general economics major and exposes students ECON GU4415 Game Theory to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The ECON GU4465 Public Economics

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program is recommended for any student planning to do 2. Students who choose the one year sequence graduate work in economics. (STAT GU4203/ STAT GU4204), must complete the year long sequence prior to taking ECON UN3412. Students The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers receive elective credit for the probability course. with whom students may consult on economics requirements. The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser with whom students may consult on mathematics requirements. The Major in Economics- economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; the mathematics adviser can only advise on mathematics Philosophy requirements. Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. The economics-mathematics major requires a total of 56 points: 29 points in economics and 27 points in mathematics Economics-philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that and statistics as follows: introduces students to basic methodologies of economics and philosophy and stresses areas of particular concern to both, e.g. Economics Core Courses rationality and decision making, justice and efficiency, freedom All economics core courses and collective choice, logic of empirical theories and testing. Economics Electives Many issues are dealt with historically. Classic texts of Plato, Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Kant, Mill, Marx, and Smith are reviewed. Mathematics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Select one of the following sequences: with whom students may consult on economics requirements. MATH UN1101 Calculus I The Department of Philosophy has an assigned adviser with - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II whom students may consult on philosophy requirements. The - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; the philosophy adviser can only advise on philosophy MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II requirements. - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 53 points: - MATH UN2010 Calculus 25 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points and Linear Algebra in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A interdisciplinary seminar as follows: - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 may not receive Economics Core Courses credit for both MATH UN1201 and MATH UN1202. ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Analysis requirement: ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Select three of the following: ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Mathematics MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations Select a mathematics sequence Any mathematics course at the 3000-level or above Statistics Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 will not receive Select a statistics course credit for MATH UN1202. Economics Electives Statistics Three Electives are required; two must be selected from the Select one of the following sequences: below list, and the remaining elective may be any economics STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and elective at the 3000-level or above. Statistics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Information - STAT GU4204 and Statistical Inference ECON GU4211 Advanced Microeconomics Economics Seminar ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics Select an economics seminar ECON GU4228 Urban Economics NOTE: ECON GU4230 Economics of New York City ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL 1. Students who fulfill the statistics requirement with FOUNDATIONS OF STAT GU4203 and STAT GU4204, may count MODERN ECONOMICS: STAT GU4203 or STAT GU4204 as one of the three Adam Smith to J M Keynes required mathematics electives.

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ECON GU4301 Economic Growth and The political science courses are grouped into three areas, i.e. Development subfields: (1) American politics, (2) comparative politics, and ECON GU4370 Political Economy (3) international relations. For the political science part of ECON GU4400 Labor Economics the major, students are required to select one area as a major ECON GU4415 Game Theory subfield and one as a minor subfield. The corresponding ECON GU4438 Economics of Race in the U.S. introductory courses in both subfields must be taken, plus two ECON GU4465 Public Economics electives in the major subfield, and one in the minor subfield. ECON GU4480 Gender and Applied Economics Economics Core Courses ECON GU4500 International Trade ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics ECON W4615 Law and Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON GU4625 Economics of the Environment ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics or ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Resource ECON GU4370 Political Economy Economics Mathematics ECON GU4750 Globalization and Its Risks Select a mathematics sequence ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics Statistical Methods ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Economic Behavior Statistics ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty Select one of the following: Philosophy Courses ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data Philosophical Thought Economics Electives PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Select two electives (6 points) at the 3000-level or above PHIL UN3701 Ethics Political Science Courses PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American Seminar Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Seminar Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which Major in Economics– must be the subfield’s introductory course. Political Science Seminars Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Students must take the following two seminars: Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's Political economy is an interdisciplinary major that introduces Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * students to the methodologies of economics and political POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory program is particularly beneficial to students planning to do POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics graduate work in schools of public policy and international or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics affairs. POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics with whom students may consult on economics requirements. POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar The Department of Political Science has an assigned adviser or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics with whom students may consult on political science • Students who wish to count toward the political science requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on seminar requirement a course that is not in the above economics requirements; the political science adviser can only list of approved seminars must obtain permission from advise on political science requirements. the political science Director of Undergraduate studies. Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with The economics–political science major requires a total of 57 the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate points: 22 points in economics, 15 points in political science, Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by 6 points in mathematics, 6 points in statistical methods, application to the Barnard political science department 4 points in a political science seminar, and 4 points in the only. interdisciplinary seminar as follows.

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COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Major in Economics- Computer Science ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Statistics Engineers and Applied Scientists Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Economics Seminar The major in economics-statistics provides students with a ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided by the general economics major, but also exposes students to a significantly more rigorous and extensive statistics training Education* than is provided by the general major. This program is *Education is offered exclusively as a concentration. recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. 335-336 Milbank Hall 212-854-7072 The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Department Assistant: Patricia Argueta with whom students may consult on economics requirements. The Department of Statistics has an assigned adviser with The Barnard Education Program is committed to whom students may consult on statistics requirements. The strengthening public education and addressing issues of equity economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; and social justice, particularly in urban schools. We offer the statistics adviser can only advise on statistics requirements. three tracks in Education: Urban Teaching-Elementary/ Childhood Education, Urban Teaching-Secondary/Adolescent The economics-statistics major requires a total of 59 points: 29 Education, and Education Studies. In these tracks, students in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, develop a critical lens for looking at the issues facing public 3 points in computer science as follows: schooling and consider ways to promote fair and inclusive Economics Core Courses policies and practices for all children in our public system. The All economics core courses program is open to all undergraduates at Columbia (BC, SEAS, Economics Electives GS, CC) who are interested in becoming certified teachers, working with young people in human service agencies, or Select three electives at the 3000-level or above preparing for careers related to education. Mathematics Select one of the following sequences: Urban Teaching Minors/Special Concentrations: Our goal MATH UN1101 Calculus I is to prepare students to become skilled and reflective teachers - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II who can effectively respond to the learning needs of diverse - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III learners, and create supportive and intellectually stimulating - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra classroom communities. Students learn to create innovative MATH UN1101 Calculus I curriculum; gain experience observing, tutoring, and teaching a - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II diverse range of children and young people; develop confidence - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable in their role as teachers who can promote fair and inclusive - MATH UN2010 Calculus school practices; and graduate with certification to teach in and Linear Algebra New York. (Note: we are part of an interstate agreement for MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A reciprocal certification with many other states.) - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Statistics This program is registered by the New York State Department STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to of Education and accredited by the Teacher Education Statistics Accreditation Council (TEAC), now the Council for the STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). These tracks STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference prepare students to obtain a teaching position as a certified STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models teacher upon graduation and/or to pursue graduate studies in One elective in statistics from among courses numbered education, public policy, sociology, youth studies, and other STAT GU 4206 through GU 4266. related fields. Computer Science Education Studies Minor/Special Concentration: This track Select one of the following: prepares students to pursue graduate studies or positions in COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science public policy, sociology, history, youth studies, philosophy, and Programming in Java psychology, and other areas where K-12 education is frequently COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science a focus of coursework and scholarship. Students learn to think and Programming in MATLAB deeply and knowledgeably about the manner in which schools

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socialize as well as educate citizens, and examine how the courses in the spring of sophomore year. Admission criteria interests of different stakeholders are privileged or neglected. include good academic standing; evidence of commitment The courses are linked by a focus on educational inequality and to the field of education; interest in issues of social justice youth studies. This track does not lead to certification. issues as they affect education, particularly in urban schools; and capacity for growth as an intellectually resourceful and All three tracks are minors (BC) or special concentrations reflective teacher. Enrollment is limited. (CC, GS, SEAS) and are intended to complement a major's disciplinary specialization and methodological training. Associate Professors In addition to the requirements of the minor/special Thea Abu El-Haj concentration, students must complete a major. Maria Rivera Maulucci (Program Director/Chair) Student Learning Outcomes Associate, Certification Officer, and Placement Coordinator Lisa Edstrom 1. Knowledge of Self: Students investigate how educational experiences in and out of school affect their vision for Term Assistant Professor teaching and learning, use that knowledge to reflect upon Rachel Throop and critique their practice, and set goals for continuing growth as equitable, multicultural educators. Education Advisory Committee 2. Knowledge of Students: Students understand the Peter Balsam, Professor of Psychology and Samuel R. Milbank importance of getting to know the children and youth Chair in their classrooms; develop specific strategies that aid Lesley Sharp, Barbara Chamberlain & Helen Chamberlain in understanding students’ needs, capacities, interests, Josefsberg Professor of Anthropology funds of knowledge, and social identities; and construct Herbert Sloan, Professor Emeritus of History learning experiences that are responsive and relevant to their Kathryn Yatrakis, Professor of Urban Studies and Former Dean students. of Academic Affairs (Columbia College) 3. Knowledge of Content: Students develop knowledge and Requirements for the Urban skills to critique the social, political, cultural, and historical forces that construct traditional content knowledge Teaching Minors/Special and design academic content that is dynamic, inquiry- Concentrations based, and encompasses multiple literacies, and cultural perspectives. Elementary/Childhood Education (To 4. Knowledge of Pedagogy: Students experience, practice, Teach Grades 1-6) evaluate, and reflect on a range of constructivist, inclusive, This program leads to New York State Initial Certification in critical, collaborative, and authentic methods for engaging Childhood Education (Grades 1- 6). In addition to the liberal students in learning and in assessing learning outcomes arts major, students must complete a total of 26-28 credits as 5. Knowledge of Context: Students investigate the complex follows: ways in which social, political, cultural, and historical forces Requirement A - Educational Foundations For students who have shape school contexts, including students’ opportunities in already taken EDUC BC3032, PHIL UN2100, SOCI UN3225, or ECON BC3012 to schools, teacher empowerment, effective leadership, roles of fulfill Requirement A prior to Fall 2018 do not need to enroll in EDUC BC1510 to fulfill parents and the community, and patterns of similarity and the requirement. difference across schools. EDUC BC1510 Educational Foundations 3 The Education Program is accredited by Teacher Education Requirement B - Psychology Accreditation Council (TEAC) to recommend students Select one of the following: 3-4.5 who complete the program for Initial Certification in either PSYC BC1107 Psychology of Learning Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or Adolescent Education PSYC BC1115 Cognitive Psychology (Grades 7-12). Graduates of the program are also eligible PSYC BC1129 Developmental Psychology for membership in the Interstate Certification Agreement, a PSYC BC2134 Educational Psychology reciprocal certification among forty-one states. We provide PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human ongoing support to those who teach in the New York City area Behavior * through our New Teacher Network. Requirement C - Pedagogical Core To apply, visit our website (http://education.barnard.edu/ EDUC BC2052 Seminar in Multicultural 4 program-education). Students are encouraged to apply for Elementary Pedagogy admission by March of the sophomore year but no later than EDUC BC2055 Urban School Practicum (Sec. 3 the first Monday in October of the junior year. Those who plan 001) to study abroad during junior year should apply by December EDUC BC3063 Elementary Student Teaching in 6 of the sophomore year and take the Methods and Practicum Urban Schools

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EDUC BC3064 Critical Inquiry in Urban 4 EDUC BC3061 Performance Assessment of 3 Teaching Teaching EDUC BC3061 Performance Assessment of 3 Requirement D - Pedagogical Elective Teaching Select one of the following: Requirement D - Pedagogical Elective EDUC BC3050 Science in the City Select one of the following: EDUC BC3052 Math and the City EDUC BC3050 Science in the City EDUC BC3055 Arts and Humanities in the City: EDUC BC3052 Math and the City Critical Literacy and Digital EDUC BC3058 Science in the City II: Preparing Storytelling Future Scientists Now EDUC BC3058 Science in the City II: Preparing Requirement E - Liberal Arts and Sciences Future Scientists Now See https://education.barnard.edu/urban-teaching/liberal- Requirement E - Liberal Arts and Sciences arts-and-sciences-requirements-certification for more See https://education.barnard.edu/urban-teaching/liberal- information. arts-and-sciences-requirements-certification for more information. * Courses offered at Columbia Requirement F - Additional Urban Teaching Certification Requirements: Adolescent/Secondary Note: Senior year student teaching may conflict with other Students seeking certification in Adolescent Education must opportunities at Barnard (e.g., PSYC BC3465 Field Work also complete 36 credits in the content area for which they and Research Seminar: The Barnard Toddler Center, seek certification. Typically, students major in the subject PSYC BC3466 Field Work and Research Seminar: The area for which they are seeking certification. Students must Barnard Toddler Center). Students with these interests should earn a grade of C or better for each course taken in the arrange their schedules accordingly. content core. English: Secondary/Adolescent Education (To Teach A total of 36 credits of English. Grades 7-12) Foreign Languages: This program leads to the New York State Initial Certification A total of 36 credits in French, German, Greek, Italian, in Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12) in the fields of English, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. Foreign and Ancient Languages, Mathematics, the Sciences, Mathematics: and Social Studies. Students must complete a total of 23-26 A total of 36 credits of Mathematics. credits from the following course of study: Science: A total of 36 credits in sciences including a minimum of For students who have Requirement A - Educational Foundations 18 credits of collegiate-level study in the science or each already taken EDUC BC3032, PHIL UN2100, SOCI UN3225, or ECON BC3012 to of the sciences for which certification is sought: Biology, fulfill Requirement A prior to Fall 2018 do not need to enroll in EDUC BC1510 to fulfill Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science. Please note that the requirement. psychology does not count as a science for NYS Teacher EDUC BC1510 Educational Foundations 3 Certification. ** Requirement B - Psychology Social Studies: Select one of the following: 3-4.5 A total of 36 credits, including 6 credits of American PSYC BC1107 Psychology of Learning History; 6 credits of European or World History; 3 PSYC BC1115 Cognitive Psychology credits of non-Western study; and any other distribution to make 36 credits, chosen from credits in History, PSYC BC1129 Developmental Psychology Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, and PSYC BC2134 Educational Psychology Economics. PSYC BC3382 Adolescent Psychology PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human * Courses offered at Columbia * Behavior ** Please note that some applied science courses will not be Requirement C - Pedagogical Core accepted. EDUC BC2052 Seminar in Multicultural 4 Elementary Pedagogy Certification Requirements EDUC BC2055 Urban School Practicum (Sec. 3 The Urban Teaching program is accredited by CAEP (formerly 002) TEAC) and approved by the New York State Education EDUC BC3065 Secondary Student Teaching in 6 Department to recommend students who complete the Urban Schools program for Initial Certification in either Childhood Education EDUC BC3064 Critical Inquiry in Urban 4 (grades 1-6) or Adolescent Education (grades 7-12). New York Teaching State has reciprocity with most other states, allowing graduates

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of the program the ability to apply for certification in another EDUC BC3050 Science in the City state through our membership in the Interstate Certification EDUC BC3052 Math and the City Agreement. EDUC BC3055 Arts and Humanities in the City: Critical Literacy and Digital Certification is based on demonstrated competency in both Storytelling academic and field settings. Students are required to complete a EDUC BC3058 Science in the City II: Preparing minimum of 360 hours of educational based field experiences. Future Scientists Now 260+ hours must be supervised field based experiences. Requirement D - Pedagogical Core Students must pass the New York State Teacher Certification EDUC BC2055 Urban School Practicum (Sec. 3 Examinations and the edTPA performance assessment. Also 003; taken in the spring semester required are workshops in Child Abuse Identification; School of your senior year) Violence Intervention and Prevention; and the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), offered at Teachers College. * Courses offered at Columbia ** Your final project or paper for the Educational Elective Requirements for the course should focus on educational issues and a copy of Education Studies Minor/ the project or paper must be submitted to the Education Special Concentration Program office for inclusion in your student file. To complete the Minor (BC) or Special Concentration (CC/ Requirements for the Urban GS) in Education Studies, students must complete 20-24 points of course work, listed below. Studies Specialization in Education The Education Studies track requires a minimum of six courses: Urban Studies majors who wish to pursue certification should apply to the Education Program in the fall of their junior year. Requirement A - Educational Foundations We encourage students to plan carefully if they wish to pursue EDUC BC1510 Educational Foundations 3 this option. Select two of the following: Urban Studies majors who have selected education as their EDUC BC3032 Contemporary Issues in Education area of specialization within the major should complete the PHIL UN2100 Philosophy of Education following: SOCI UN3225 Sociology of Education SOCI UN3974 Sociology of Schools, Teaching Requirement A - Educational Foundations and Learning * Select one of the following: ECON BC3012 Economics of Education EDUC BC1510 Educational Foundations PSYC BC2134 Educational Psychology EDUC BC3032 Contemporary Issues in Education PSYC BC3382 Adolescent Psychology PHIL UN2100 Philosophy of Education PSYC BC3363 Pedagogy for Higher Education in SOCI UN3225 Sociology of Education Psychology SOCI UN3974 Sociology of Schools, Teaching Requirement B - Educational Elective ** and Learning * Select one of the following: ECON BC3012 Economics of Education SOCI W2420 Race and Place in Urban America Requirement B - Psychology SOCI UN3302 Sociology of Gender Select one of the following: SOCI W3923 Adolescent Society PSYC BC1107 Psychology of Learning URBS UN3420 Introduction to Urban Sociology PSYC BC1115 Cognitive Psychology ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty PSYC BC1129 Developmental Psychology AMST UN3930 Topics in American Studies (Sec. PSYC BC2134 Educational Psychology * 003) PSYC BC3382 Adolescent Psychology * CSER UN3919 Modes of Inquiry PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human CSER UN3928 Colonization/Decolonization * Behavior * OTHER - For a full list of courses that satisfy Requirement C - Pedagogical Elective the Educational Elective requirement, see https:// Select one of the following: education.barnard.edu/education_studies. Advanced EDUC BC3050 Science in the City approval required for courses not on this list or the website. EDUC BC3052 Math and the City Requirement C - Pedagogical Elective EDUC BC3058 Science in the City II: Preparing Future Scientists Now Select one of the following: Requirement D - Pedagogical Core

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EDUC BC2052 Seminar in Multicultural 4 or concentration in English, students should meet with the Elementary Pedagogy director of undergraduate studies or a delegated faculty adviser or EDUC BC2062 Seminar in Multicultural Secondary to discuss the program, especially to ensure that students Pedagogy understand the requirements. EDUC BC2055 Urban School Practicum 3 Students must fill out a Major Requirements Worksheet early * Courses offered at Columbia in the semester preceding graduation. The worksheet must be reviewed by an adviser and submitted to 602 Philosophy before the registration period for the final semester. The worksheet is available in the English Department or on-line at http:// English english.columbia.edu/undergraduate/major-requirements. It is Departmental Office: 602 Philosophy; 212-854-3215 this worksheet—not the Degree Audit Report (DAR)—that http://www.english.columbia.edu determines eligibility for graduation as an English major or concentrator. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Michael Golston, 407 Philosophy; 212-854-4707; [email protected] Course Information Departmental Advisers: Lectures Prof. Michael Golston, 407 Philosophy; Generally, lectures are addressed to a broad audience and [email protected] do not assume previous course work in the area, unless Prof. David Yerkes, 615 Philosophy; [email protected] prerequisites are noted in the description. The size of some The program in English fosters the ability to read critically and lectures is limited. Senior majors have preference unless imaginatively, to appreciate the power of language to shape otherwise noted, followed by junior majors, followed by thought and represent the world, and to be sensitive to the senior and junior non-majors. Students are responsible for ways in which literature is created and achieves its effects. It has checking for any special registration procedures on-line at several points of departure, grounding the teaching of critical http://english.columbia.edu/courses. reading in focused attention to the most significant works of English literature, in the study of the historical and social Seminars conditions surrounding literary production and reception, and The department regards seminars as opportunities for students in theoretical reflection on the process of writing and reading to do advanced undergraduate work in fields in which they and the nature of the literary work. have already had some related course experience. With the exception of some CLEN classes (in which, as comparative The courses the department offers draw on a broad range of courses, much material is read in translation), students’ methodologies and theoretical approaches, from the formalist admission to a seminar presupposes their having taken to the political to the psychoanalytical (to mention just a few). ENGL UN3001 Literary Texts, Critical Methods. During the Ranging from the medieval period to the 21st century, the three weeks preceding the registration period, students should department teaches major authors alongside popular culture, check http://english.columbia.edu/courses for application traditional literary genres alongside verbal forms that cut across instructions for individual seminars. Applications to seminars media, and canonical British literature alongside postcolonial, are usually due by the end of the week preceding registration. global, and trans-Atlantic literatures. Students should always assume that the instructor’s permission At once recognizing traditional values in the discipline and is necessary; those who register without having secured the reflecting its changing shape, the major points to three instructor’s permission are not guaranteed admission. organizing principles for the study of literature—history, genre, and geography. Requiring students not only to take a wide Departmental Honors variety of courses but also to arrange their thinking about Writing a senior essay is a precondition, though not a literature on these very different grids, the major gives them guarantee, for the possible granting of departmental honors. broad exposure to the study of the past, an understanding of After essays are submitted, faculty sponsors deliver a written the range of forms that can shape literary meaning, and an report on the essay to the department’s Committee on encounter with the various geographical landscapes against Undergraduate Education (CUE), with a grade for the which literature in English has been produced. independent study and, if merited, a recommendation for honors. CUE considers all the essays, including sponsor Advising recommendations, reviews students’ fall semester grades, and Students are not assigned specific advisers, but rather each determines which students are to receive departmental honors. year the faculty members serving on the department’s Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive Committee on Undergraduate Education (CUE) are designated departmental honors in a given academic year. undergraduate advisers (see above). Upon declaring a major

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The Degree Audit Reporting Associate Professors System (DARS) • Marcellus Blount The DAR is a useful tool for students to monitor their • Julie Crawford progress toward degree requirements, but it is not an official • Patricia Dailey document for the major or concentration, nor should it replace • Michael Golston consultation with departmental advisers. The department’s • Erik Gray director of undergraduate studies is the final authority • Eleanor Johnson on whether requirements for the major have been met. Furthermore, the DAR may be inaccurate or incomplete for • Molly Murray any number of reasons—for example, courses taken elsewhere • Frances Negrón-Muntaner and approved for credit do not show up on the DAR report as • Joseph Slaughter fulfilling a specific requirement. • Maura Spiegel On-Line Information Assistant Professors Other departmental information—faculty office hours, • Katherine Biers registration instructions, late changes, etc.—is available on the • John Gamber departmental website (http://www.english.columbia.edu). • Austin Graham Professors • Matt Hart • Cristobal Silva • James Eli Adams • Dustin Stewart • Rachel Adams • Dennis Yi Tenen • Branka Arsic • Christopher Baswell (Barnard) Guidelines for all English • Sarah Cole and Comparative Literature • Susan Crane Majors and Concentrators • Nicholas Dames • Jenny Davidson Declaring a Major in English • Andrew Delbanco Upon declaring a major in English, students should meet • Kathy Eden with either the director of undergraduate studies or a • Brent Edwards departmental adviser to discuss the program. Students • Stathis Gourgouris declaring a major should obtain a Major Requirements Worksheet from 602 Philosophy or on-line (http:// • Farah Jasmine Griffin english.columbia.edu/files/english/content/ENGLISH • Saidiya Hartman %20MAJOR%20WKSHEET_0.pdf), which outlines the • Marianne Hirsch requirements. • Jean E. Howard Additional information, including events and deadlines of • Sharon Marcus particular relevance to undergraduates, is provided at http:// • Edward Mendelson english.columbia.edu/undergraduate, the department’s • Robert O’Meally undergraduate homepage. The sidebar on this page provides • Julie Peters links to pages with details about undergraduate advising, • Ross Posnock major and concentration requirements, course options and • Austin E. Quigley restrictions, registration procedures, the senior essay, and writing prizes, as well as links to downloadable worksheets • Bruce Robbins for the major and concentration and to course distribution • James Shapiro requirement lists, past and present. For detailed information • Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (University Professor) about registration procedures, students should consult http:// • Alan Stewart english.columbia.edu/courses, which explains the requirements • Gauri Viswanathan and enables students to monitor their own progress. • Jennifer Wenzel Newly declared majors should contact the undergraduate • William Worthen (Barnard) assistant in 602 Philosophy Hall and request that their names • David M. Yerkes be added to the department’s electronic mailing list for English majors and concentrators. Because important information

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now routinely is disseminated through e-mail, it is crucial that 5. No more than two courses taken during the summer session students be on this list. may be counted toward the major. Literary Texts, Critical Methods 6. Courses offered through the Barnard English Department may count toward the major or concentration. Before The introductory course ENGL UN3001 Literary Texts, taking Barnard courses, students should verify with the , Critical Methods together with its companion seminar, director of undergraduate studies whether and how such ENGL UN3011 Literary Texts, Critical Methods seminar, is courses may count toward the major. required for the English major and concentration. It should be taken by the end of the sophomore year. Fulfillment of 7. For courses taken abroad or at other American institutions this requirement is a factor in admission to seminars and to to count toward the major, students must obtain approval some lectures. This once-a-week faculty lecture, accompanied of the director of undergraduate studies. by a seminar led by an advanced graduate student in the department, is intended to introduce students to the study of 8. To register for more than 42 points (including advanced literature. Students read works from the three major literary standing credit) in English and comparative literature, a modes (lyric, drama, and narrative), drawn from premodern student majoring in English must obtain permission of the to contemporary literature, and learn interpretative techniques director of undergraduate studies. required by these various modes or genres. This course does not 9. No more than five courses taken elsewhere may be applied fulfill any distribution requirements. to the major, four to the concentration. Senior Essay 10. One independent study (for at least 3 points) may count The senior essay program is an opportunity for students to toward the major but cannot satisfy any distribution explore in depth some literary topic of special interest to them, requirements; likewise, the Senior Essay may count toward involving extensive background reading and resulting in an the major but fulfills no requirements. Students may not essay (8,000–15,000 words) that constitutes a substantial count both an Independent Study and the Senior Essay and original critical or scholarly argument. Students submit toward the major. proposals in September of their senior year, with acceptance 11. Courses assigned a grade of D may not be counted toward contingent upon the quality of the proposal and the student’s the major. record in the major. Students who are accepted are assigned a faculty sponsor to supervise the project, from its development 12. Only the first course taken to count toward the major can during the fall semester to its completion in the spring. It is for be taken Pass/D/Fail. the spring semester, not the fall, that students officially register for the course, designated as ENGL UN3999 Senior Essay. Senior essays are due in early April. Major in English Course Options and Restrictions Please read Guidelines for all English and Comparative Literature 1. No course at the 1000-level may be counted toward the Majors and Concentrators above. major. Ten departmental courses (for a minimum of 30 points) and, 2. Speech courses may not be counted toward the major. in the process, fulfillment of the following requirements. See course information above for details on fulfilling the 3. Two writing courses or two upper-level literature courses distribution requirements. taught in a foreign language, or one of each, may count toward the major, though neither type of course fulfills 1. ENGL UN3001 Literary Texts, Critical Methods and any distribution requirement. Writing courses that may ENGL UN3011 Literary Texts, Critical Methods seminar be applied toward the major include those offered through 2. Period distribution: Three courses primarily dealing with Columbia’s undergraduate Creative Writing Program and periods before 1800, only one of which may be a course in through Barnard College. Shakespeare 3. Genre distribution: One course in each of the following 4. Comparative literature courses sponsored by the three generic categories: department (designated as CLEN) may count toward the • Poetry major. Those sponsored by other departments (e.g. CLFR • Prose fiction/narrative - Comp Lit French, CPLS - Comp Lit and Society) are not counted toward the major without permission of • Drama/film/new media the director of undergraduate studies. Literature courses 4. Geography distribution: One course in each of the taught in English in language departments do not count following three geographical categories: toward the major. • British

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• American http://e3b.columbia.edu/ • Comparative/global (comparative literature, Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Matthew Palmer, postcolonial, global English, trans-Atlantic, diaspora) 1010 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4767; [email protected] Course Distribution Lists are available in the department and Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species Adviser: Dr. on-line at http://english.columbia.edu/course-distribution- Jill Shapiro, 1011 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-5819; lists to help students determine which courses fulfill which [email protected] requirements. A single course can satisfy more than one distribution requirement. For example, a Shakespeare lecture Director, Administration and Finance: Lourdes A. satisfies three requirements at once: not only does it count Gautier, 1014B Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-8665; as one of the three required pre-1800 courses it also, at the [email protected] same time, fulfills both a genre and a geography distribution The Department of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental requirement (drama and British, respectively). Courses not on Biology (E3B) at Columbia University was established in the distribution list may count toward the major requirements 2001. Although we are a relatively new department, we only with the permission of the director of undergraduate have grown rapidly in the past decade. We now have an studies. Two writing courses or upper-level literature courses internationally diverse student body and a broad network taught in a foreign language, or one of each, may count toward of supporters at Columbia and throughout New York City. the ten required courses. Our affiliated faculty members come from departments at Columbia as well as from the American Museum of Natural History (http://www.amnh.org), the New York Botanical Concentration in English Garden (http://www.nybg.org), the Wildlife Conservation Please read Guidelines for all English and Comparative Literature Society (http://www.wcs.org), and the EcoHealth Alliance Majors and Concentrators above. (http://www.ecohealthalliance.org). Together, we provide an unparalleled breadth and depth of research opportunities for Eight departmental courses and, in the process, fulfillment of our students. the following requirements. See course information above for details on fulfilling the distribution requirements. In creating E3B, Columbia University recognized that the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, and environmental 1. ENGL UN3001 Literary Texts, Critical Methods and biology constitute a distinct subdivision of the biological ENGL UN3011 Literary Texts, Critical Methods seminar sciences with its own set of intellectual foci, theoretical 2. Period distribution: Two courses dealing with periods foundations, scales of analysis, and methodologies. before 1800, only one of which may be a course in Shakespeare E3B's mission is to educate a new generation of scientists and 3. Genre distribution: Two courses, each chosen from a practitioners in the theory and methods of ecology, evolution, different genre category (see above) and environmental biology. Our educational programs emphasize a multi-disciplinary perspective to understand life 4. Geography distribution: Two courses, each chosen from a on Earth from the level of organisms to global processes that different geography category (see above) sustain humanity and all life. See the Course Distribution Lists, available in the department To achieve this multi-disciplinary perspective, the department or on-line at http://english.columbia.edu/course-distribution- maintains close ties to over 70 faculty members beyond its lists, to determine which courses fulfill which requirements. All central core. Thus, many faculty members who teach, advise, of the restrictions outlined for the English major also apply for and train students in research are based in other departments the concentration in English. on the Columbia campus or at the partner institutions. Through this collaboration, the department is able to tap Comparative Literature into a broad array of scientific and intellectual resources in the greater New York City area. The academic staff covers Program the areas of plant and animal systematics; evolutionary and population genetics; ecosystem science; demography and population biology; behavioral and community ecology; and Ecology, Evolution, related fields of epidemiology, ethnobiology, public health, and environmental policy. Harnessing the expertise of this and Environmental diverse faculty and the institutions of which they are a part, Biology E3B covers a vast area of inquiry into the evolutionary, genetic, and ecological relationships among all living things. Departmental Office: Schermerhorn Extension, 10th floor; 212-854-9987

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Facilities and Collaborative Institute, the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Botanical Garden, The Wildlife Conservation Society, Institutions and EcoHealth Alliance on biodiversity conservation. The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and American Museum of Natural History Environmental Biology (E3B) The American Museum of Natural History is one of the In addition to the off-campus facilities detailed below, the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural Columbia community offers academic excellence in a range institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has of natural and social science disciplines that are directly advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and related to biodiversity conservation including: evolution, disseminate information about human cultures, the natural systematics, genetics, behavioral ecology, public health, world, and the universe through a wide-reaching program of business, economics, political science, anthropology, and public scientific research, education, and exhibitions. The institution and international policy. These disciplines are embodied in comprises 45 permanent exhibition halls, state-of-the-art world-class departments, schools, and facilities at Columbia. research laboratories, one of the largest natural history libraries The divisions that bring their resources to bear on issues most in the Western Hemisphere, and a permanent collection of relevant to E3B’s mission are: the Lamont-Doherty Earth 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts. With a scientific Observatory, the School of International and Public Affairs, staff of more than 200, the Museum supports research divisions the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, the International in anthropology, paleontology, invertebrate and vertebrate Research Institute for Climate Predication, the Black Rock zoology, and the physical sciences. The Museum’s scientific Forest Reserve in New York State, the Rosenthal Center staff pursues a broad agenda of advanced scientific research, for Alternative/Complementary Medicine, the Division of investigating the origins and evolution of life on Earth, the Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, world’s myriad species, the rich variety of human culture, and and the Center for International Earth Science Information the complex processes that have formed and continue to shape Network (CIESIN). Several of these units of the University planet Earth and the universe beyond. are networked through the Earth Institute at Columbia, a division of the University that acts as an intramural network The Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation of environmental programs and supplies logistical support for (CBC) was created in June 1993 to advance the use of scientific constituent programs, through planning, research, seminars, data to mitigate threats to biodiversity. CBC programs and conferences. All of the above schools, centers, and institutes integrate research, education, and outreach so that people, a key contribute to finding solutions for the world’s environmental force in the rapid loss of biodiversity, will become participants challenges. in its conservation. The CBC works with partners throughout the world to build professional and institutional capacities for The Earth Institute Center for biodiversity conservation and heightens public understanding Environmental Sustainability (EICES) and stewardship of biodiversity. CBC projects are under way in the Bahamas, Bolivia, Madagascar, Mexico, Vietnam, and the The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Metropolitan New York region. (EICES), formerly known as the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC), is actively involved in The Museum’s scientific facilities include: two molecular protecting biodiversity and ecosystems. The Earth Institute systematics laboratories equipped with modern high- Center for Environmental Sustainability is dedicated to the throughput technology; the interdepartmental laboratories, development of a rich, robust, and vibrant world within which which include a state-of-the-art imaging facility that provides we can secure a sustainable future. Through a diverse array analytical microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, science of strategic partners in science, education, and outreach, the visualization, and image analysis to support the Museum’s center builds unique programs that promote human well-being scientific activities; a powerful parallel-computing facility, through the preservation, restoration, and management of including a cluster of the world’s fastest computers, positioned biodiversity, and the services our ecosystems provide. to make significant contributions to bioinformatics; and a frozen tissue facility with the capacity to store one million The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation DNA samples. (CERC), a leading provider of cutting-edge environmental research, education, and training, since its inception in 1994, New York Botanical Garden has grown into two institutions—an Earth institute center and a Secretariat for a major environmental consortium. The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), with its 7 million The center’s new name is the Earth Institute Center for specimen herbarium, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, Environmental Sustainability (EICES, pronounced “i-sees”). and its LuEsther T. Mertz Library, the largest botanical EICES also continues, however, as the Secretariat for the and horticultural reference collection on a single site in the Consortium for Environmental Research and Conservation, Americas, comprises one of the very best locations in the world continuing 15 years of collaborations between the Earth to study plant science. NYBG’s systematic botanists discover, decipher, and describe the world’s plant and fungal diversity;

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and its economic botanists study the varied links between American Museum of Natural History. The Wildlife Health plants and people. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the Sciences division is responsible for the health care of more largest Victorian glasshouse in the United States, features some than 17,000 wild animals in the five New York parks and 6,000 species in a newly installed “Plants of the World” exhibit. wildlife centers. The departments of Clinical Care, Pathology, The new International Plant Science Center stores the Garden Nutrition, and Field Veterinary Programs provide the highest collection under state-of-the-art environmental conditions and quality of care to wildlife. has nine study rooms for visiting scholars. All specimens are available for on-site study or loan. EcoHealth Alliance In recent years, NYBG has endeavored to grow and expand EcoHealth Alliance is an international organization of scientists its research efforts, supporting international field projects in dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity. For more some two dozen different countries, ranging from Brazil to than 40 years, EcoHealth Alliance has focused its efforts on Indonesia. In 1994, AMNH and NYBG established the Lewis conservation. Today, they are known for innovative research and Dorothy Cullman Program for Molecular Systematics on the intricate relationships between wildlife, ecosystems, and Studies to promote the use of molecular techniques in human health. phylogenetic studies of plant groups. This program offers many EcoHealth Alliance's work spans the U.S. and more than opportunities for research in conservation genetics. NYBG 20 countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, operates both the Institute for Economic Botany (IEB) and the Africa, and Asia to research ways for people and wildlife to Institute of Systematic Botany (ISB). The ISB builds on the share bioscapes for their mutual survival. Their strength is Garden’s long tradition of intensive and distinguished research built on innovations in research, education, and training and in systematic botany—the study of the kinds and diversity of accessibility to international conservation partners. plants and their relationships—to develop the knowledge and means for responding effectively to the biodiversity crisis. Internationally, EHA programs support conservationists in over a dozen countries at the local level to save endangered species The Garden has also established a molecular and anatomical and their habitats, and to protect delicate ecosystems for the laboratory program, which includes light and electron benefit of wildlife and humans. microscopes, and has made enormous advances in digitizing its collection. There is currently a searchable on-line library catalog Academic Programs and specimen database collection with some half million The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental unique records. Field sites around the world provide numerous Biology runs two undergraduate majors/concentrations. The opportunities for work in important ecosystems of unique primary major is in environmental biology and the second biodiversity. is evolutionary biology of the human species. The foci and Wildlife Conservation Society requirements vary substantially and are intended for students with different academic interests. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society, works to save wildlife and The environmental biology major emphasizes those areas of wild lands throughout the world. In addition to supporting biology and other disciplines essential for students who intend the nation’s largest system of zoological facilities—the Bronx to pursue careers in the conservation of Earth’s living resources. Zoo; the New York Aquarium; the Wildlife Centers in Central It is designed to prepare students for graduate study in ecology Park, Prospect Park, and Flushing Meadow Park; and the and evolutionary biology, conservation biology, environmental Wildlife Survival Center on St. Catherine’s Island, Georgia policy and related areas, or for direct entry into conservation- —WCS maintains a commitment to field-based conservation related or science teaching careers. science. With 60 staff scientists and more than 100 research fellows, WCS has the largest professional field staff of any U.S.- Interdisciplinary knowledge is paramount to solving based international conservation organization. Currently, WCS environmental biology issues, and a wide breadth of courses conducts nearly 300 field projects throughout the Americas, is thus essential, as is exposure to current work. Conservation Asia, and Africa. The field program is supported by a staff of internships are available through partner institutions and conservation scientists based in New York who also conduct serve as research experience leading to the development of the their own research. required senior thesis.

WCS’s field-based programs complement the organization’s Declaration of the environmental biology major must be expertise in veterinary medicine, captive breeding, animal care, approved by the director of undergraduate studies and genetics, and landscape ecology, most of which are based at filed in the departmental office located on the 10th floor of the Bronx Zoo headquarters. WCS’s Conservation Genetics Schermerhorn Extension. program places an emphasis on a rigorous, logical foundation The major in evolutionary biology of the human species for the scientific paradigms used in conservation biology and provides students with a foundation in the interrelated spheres is linked to a joint Conservation Genetics program with the of behavior, ecology, genetics, evolution, morphology, patterns

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of growth, adaptation, and forensics. Using the framework of • Pedro Antonio Sanchez (Earth Institute Agriculture & evolution and with attention to the interplay between biology Food Security Center) and culture, research in these areas is applied to our own species • William Schuster (Center for Environmental Research and and to our closest relatives to understand who we are and Conservation) where we came from. This integrated biological study of the human species is also known as biological anthropology. As an American Museum of Natural History interdisciplinary major, students are also encouraged to draw • George Amato on courses in related fields including biology, anthropology, geology, and psychology as part of their studies. • Mary Blair • Daniel Brumbaugh Professors • James Carpenter • Walter Bock (emeritus; Biological Sciences) • Joel Cracraft • Steve Cohen (International and Public Affairs) • Rob DeSalle • Marina Cords (also Anthropology) • Eunsoo Kim • Ruth DeFries • Christopher Raxworthy • Kevin Griffin (also Earth and Environmental Sciences) • Mark Siddall • Paul Hertz (Barnard) • Nancy Simmons • Ralph Holloway (Anthropology) • Brian Smith • Darcy Kelley (Biological Sciences) • John Sparks • Don Melnick (also Anthropology and Biological Sciences) • Eleanor Sterling • Brian Morton (Barnard) • Melanie Stiassny • Shahid Naeem • Ward Wheeler • Paul Olsen (Earth and Environmental Sciences) The New York Botanical Garden • Robert Pollack (Biological Sciences) • Michael Balick • Maria Uriarte • Roy Halling • Paige West (Barnard) • Charles Peters Associate Professors • Dennis Stevenson • Hilary Callahan (Barnard) Wildlife Conservation Society • Maria Diuk-Wasser • Carter Ingram • Dustin Rubenstein • Martin Mendez Assistant Professors • Robert Rose • Krista McGuire (also Barnard) • Howard Rosenbaum • Duncan Menge • Eric Sanderson • Scott Silver Lecturers • Patrick R. Thomas • Joshua Drew • Matthew Palmer Ecohealth Alliance • Jill Shapiro • Peter Daszak • Parviez Hosseini Adjunct Faculty/Research • Kevin Olival Scientists • Melinda Rostal Columbia University Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies • Natalie Boelman (Lamont-Doherty) Joshua Ginsberg • Cheryl Palm (Earth Institute Agriculture & Food Security Center) NYC Aubudon • Dorothy Peteet (Lamont-Doherty) • Susan Elbin • Miguel Pinedo-Vásquez (Center for Environmental Research and Conservation)

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Woods Hole appropriate courses, contact the director of undergraduate studies. • Michael T. Coe 1. Ecology, behavior, or conservation biology; Guidelines for all 2. Evolution or genetics; Ecology, Evolution, and 3. Morphology, physiology, or diversity; Environmental Biology 4. Policy or economics; Majors and Concentrators 5. One additional course from the preceding four groups. The grade of D is not accepted for any course offered Students must also complete a senior thesis, which involves in fulfillment of the requirements toward the majors or completing a research internship (generally in the summer concentrations. before the senior year) and completing at least one semester of the thesis research seminar, EEEB UN3991- EEEB UN3992 Senior Seminar. Enrollment in both semesters of the seminar, Major in Environmental starting in the spring of the junior year, is recommended. Biology Students planning on continuing into graduate studies in The major in environmental biology requires 50 points, environmental biology or related fields are encouraged to take distributed as follows: organic chemistry and genetics. Lower Division Courses Two terms of introductory or environmental biology such as Ecology and Evolution the following: Track within the EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: - EEEB UN2002 Elements to Organisms Environmental Biology and Environmental Biology II: Major Organisms to the Biosphere The ecology and evolution track within the environmental Two terms of environmental science such as the following: biology major requires 50 points, distributed as follows: EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate System Lower Division Courses EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Solid Earth System Two terms of introductory or environmental biology such as the following: Two terms of chemistry such as the following: EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) - EEEB UN2002 Elements to Organisms One term of physics such as the following: and Environmental Biology II: PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Organisms to the Biosphere One term of statistics such as the following: Two terms of chemistry such as the following: BIOL BC2286 Statistics and Research Design CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II Ecology and Evolutionary Biology ( Lecture) STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Chemistry laboratory such as the following: STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory Statistics Two terms of physics such as the following: One term of calculus such as the following: PHYS UN1201 General Physics I MATH UN1101 Calculus I - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II MATH UN1102 Calculus II One term of statistics such as the following: MATH UN1201 Calculus III BIOL BC2286 Statistics and Research Design MATH UN1202 Calculus IV EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Upper Division Courses STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Students must complete five advanced elective courses STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to (generally 3000-level or above) satisfying the following Statistics distribution. At least one of these courses must include a Two terms of calculus, or one term of calculus and second laboratory component. For more information and a list of advanced course in math or statistics such as the following: MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1102 Calculus II

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MATH UN1201 Calculus III EEEB UN1011 Behavioral Biology of the Living MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Primates Upper Division Courses **Alternate options may be possible for all courses other than EEEB UN1010 Human Students must complete five advanced elective courses (generally 3000-level or above) satisfying the following Origins and Evolution and EEEB UN1011 distribution. At least one of these courses must include a Behavioral Biology of the Living Primates. laboratory component. For more information and a list of These will be considered on an individual basis appropriate courses, contact the director of undergraduate in consultation with the major/concentration studies. adviser. 1. Three courses in ecology, evolution, conservation biology, Conservation Course or behavior; EEEB UN3240 Challenges and Strategies of 2. One course in genetics. BIOL UN3031 Genetics or Primate Conservation (This is BIOL BC2100 Molecular and Mendelian Genetics is the recommended conservation recommended; course but this requirement can be 3. One course in morphology, physiology, or diversity. fulfilled with other classes such as Conservation Biology, SEE-U in Students must also complete a senior thesis, which involves Brazil or Jordan, or other relevant completing a research internship (generally in the summer offerings.) before the senior year) and completing at least one semester of the thesis research seminar, EEEB UN3991-EEEB UN3992 Theoretical Foundation from Related Fields Senior Seminar. Enrollment in both semesters of the seminar, Select one course from each of the two subsets: starting in the spring of the junior year, is recommended. Cultural Anthropology Students planning on continuing into graduate studies in ANTH UN1002 The Interpretation of Culture ecology or evolutionary biology are encouraged to take organic ANTH UN2004 Introduction to Social and chemistry. Cultural Theory ANTH UN3040 Anthropological Theory I Major in Evolutionary ANTH UN2005 Ethnographic Imagination Biology of the Human Species Archaeology ANTH UN1007 The Origins of Human Society The major in evolutionary biology of the human species ANTH UN2028 Pasts, Presents and Futures: An requires 36 points, distributed as described below. Introduction to 21st Century Archaeology Students must take a minimum of 20 points from ANTH UN3064 Death and the Body approved biological anthropology courses. The additional courses may be taken in other departments with adviser ANTH UN3823 Archaeology Engaged: The Past in the Public Eye approval. These include up to 6 points of introductory biology/chemistry or calculus (in any combination). Please ANTH UN3933 Arabia Imagined speak with the major adviser about the extended list of courses from related areas including Biology, Psychology, Archaeology, Breadth Requirement Anthropology, Earth and Environmental Science, and Statistics Select a minimum of one course from each of the three sections that count toward this program. (may overlap seminar requirement for majors): For example, students interested in focusing on Genetics/Human Variation paleoanthropology would complement the requirements with BIOL BC2100 Molecular and Mendelian additional courses in human evolution and morphology, Genetics evolutionary biology and theory, archaeology, genetics, BIOL UN3031 Genetics and statistics. Those interested in primate behavior would BIOL GU4560 Evolution in the age of genomics supplement the requirements with classes in behavioral biology, ANTH UN3970 Biological Basis of Human ecology, and statistics. Variation EEEB GU4340 Human Adaptation Required Courses EEEB GU4700 Race: The Tangled History of a EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution Biological Concept Primate Behavioral Biology and Ecology

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EEEB UN3940 Current Controversies in Primate ANTH GU4002 Controversial Topics in Human Behavior and Ecology Evolution (Fulfills the seminar BIOL BC2272 Ecology requirement for the major) BIOL BC2280 Animal Behavior Additional courses in the student's area of focus to complete PSYC UN2420 Animal Behavior the required 36 points overall including a minimum of 20 PSYC BC1119 Systems and Behavioral points of approved biological anthropology courses. Neuroscience PSYC UN2450 Behavioral Neuroscience Students intending to pursue graduate study in this field should PSYC BC3372 Comparative Cognition broaden their foundation by taking an introductory biology PSYC UN3450 Evolution of Intelligence and course (optimally EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology Consciousness (Seminar) I: Elements to Organisms) or advanced evolution course, a PSYC UN3460 Evolution of Behavior (Seminar) genetics course, and a statistics course. Students interested in PSYC UN3470 Brain Evolution: Becoming forensic anthropology should take chemistry in lieu of biology Human (Seminar) (though the latter is recommended as a foundation course for EEEB GU4010 The Evolutionary Basis of Human all students). The adviser makes additional recommendations Behavior dependent on the student’s area of focus. EEEB GU4134 Behavioral Ecology Human Evolution/Morphology Approved Biological Anthropology Courses EEEB UN3208 Explorations in Primate Anatomy Paleoanthropology and Morphology EEEB UN3215 Forensic Osteology EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution EEEB UN3220 The Evolution of Human Growth EEEB UN3204 Dynamics of Human Evolution and Development EEEB UN3208 Explorations in Primate Anatomy ANTH GU4147 Human Skeletal Biology I EEEB UN3215 Forensic Osteology ANTH GU4148 The Human Skeletal Biology II EEEB UN3220 The Evolution of Human Growth EEEB UN3204 Dynamics of Human Evolution and Development EEEB UN3910 The Neandertals EEEB UN3910 The Neandertals ANTH GU4002 Controversial Topics in Human ANTH GU4147 Human Skeletal Biology I Evolution - ANTH GU4148 and The Human Skeletal Biology ANTH GU4200 Fossil Evidence of Human II Evolution ANTH GU4200 Fossil Evidence of Human taught intermittently BIOL BC2278 Evolution Evolution BIOL UN3208 Introduction to Evolutionary Primate Behavioral Ecology and Evolution Biology EEEB UN1011 Behavioral Biology of the Living EEEB UN3030 The Biology, Systematics, and Primates Evolutionary History of the 'Apes' EEEB UN3030 The Biology, Systematics, and BIOL BC2262 Vertebrate Biology Evolutionary History of the 'Apes' BIOL UN3006 Physiology EEEB UN3940 Current Controversies in Primate Behavior and Ecology BIOL BC3360 Animal Physiology EEEB GU4010 The Evolutionary Basis of Human EEEB GU4200 Natural History of the Mammals Behavior Seminar Human Variation ANTH UN3970 Biological Basis of Human Selection at least one of the following seminars. May also Variation count toward the breadth requirement. EEEB GU4340 Human Adaptation EEEB UN3204 Dynamics of Human Evolution EEEB GU4700 Race: The Tangled History of a Biological Concept EEEB UN3910 The Neandertals Additional Courses EEEB UN3940 Current Controversies in Primate Behavior and Ecology EEEB UN3240 Challenges and Strategies of Primate Conservation ANTH UN3970 Biological Basis of Human Variation EEEB UN3993 EBHS Senior Seminar - EEEB UN3994 and EBHS Senior Seminar EEEB UN3993 EBHS Senior Seminar - EEEB UN3994 and EBHS Senior Seminar EEEB GU4321 Human Nature: DNA, Race & Identity

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Concentration in Concentrators do not have to complete the theoretical foundation courses from cultural anthropology/archaeology or Environmental Biology a seminar. The concentration in environmental biology differs from the major in omitting calculus and physics from the lower division, requiring three advanced electives rather than five, and Special Concentration in omitting the senior seminar with thesis project. It requires 35 Environmental Science for points, distributed as follows: Environmental Biology Lower Division Courses Majors Two terms of introductory or environmental biology such as The special concentration in environmental science requires a the following: minimum of 31.5 points, distributed as follows: EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: - EEEB UN2002 Elements to Organisms Introductory Environmental Science (13.5 and Environmental Biology II: Organisms to the Biosphere (or points) equivalents) EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: Two terms of environmental science such as the following: The Climate System EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate System The Solid Earth System Two terms of chemistry such as the following: EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) The Life System - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Introductory Science (6 points) One term of statistics. Select one of the following: Two courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or BIOL BC2286 Statistics and Research Design environmental biology from the supporting mathematics EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for and science list for the environmental science major. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Advanced Environmental Science (12 STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to points) Statistics Select four of the following: Upper Division Courses EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis EEEB UN3087 Conservation Biology EESC BC3025 Hydrology Two other 3000- or 4000- level courses from the advanced EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric environmental biology courses listed for the major. Science EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and Monitoring Using Remote Concentration in Sensing Evolutionary Biology of the EESC GU4223 Sedimentary Geology Human Species EESC GU4550 Plant Ecophysiology EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change The concentration in evolutionary biology of the human species requires 20 points including the required introductory EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental Waters courses EEEB UN1010 Human Origins and Evolution, EEEB UN1011 Behavioral Biology of the Living Primates, EESC GU4917 Earth/Human Interactions an approved conservation course (optimally Primate EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Conservation) , and three courses for the breadth distribution Oceanography requirements as described for the major. Students must take a Advanced courses used to fulfill requirements in the minimum of 15 points from approved biological anthropology environmental biology major cannot count toward courses as described for the major (the two introductory classes requirements for the special concentration. count toward that total). The additional courses may be taken in other departments with adviser approval.

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Special Concentration in Environmental Biology Environmental for Environmental Science Chemistry Majors Undergraduate Office: 340 Havemeyer; 212-854-2163 The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology sponsors a special concentration which must be Departmental Office: 344 Havemeyer; 212-854-2202 done in conjunction with the environmental science major. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/chemistry/ Students should be aware that they must complete the environmental science major in order to receive credit for the Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Karen Phillips, special concentration. 422 Havemeyer; 212-851-7534; [email protected] ([email protected]) The special concentration in environmental biology requires a minimum of 39 points, distributed as follows: Program Manager for Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Vesna Gasperov, 211A Havemeyer; 212-854-2017; Introductory Environmental Biology and [email protected] Environmental Science (17 points) Biochemistry Advisers: EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Biology: Prof. Brent Stockwell, 1208 Northwest Corner Elements to Organisms Building; 212-854-2919; [email protected] EEEB UN2002 Environmental Biology II: Chemistry, the study of molecules, is a central science Organisms to the Biosphere interesting for its own sake but also necessary as an (equivalent to EESC UN2300) intellectual link to the other sciences of biology, physics, and EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: environmental science. Faculty find the various disciplines The Climate System of chemistry fascinating because they establish intellectual EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: bridges between the macroscopic or human-scale world that we The Solid Earth System see, smell, and touch, and the microscopic world that affects Introductory Science (13 points) every aspect of our lives. The study of chemistry begins on the microscopic scale and extends to engage a variety of different Select one of the following chemistry sequences: macroscopic contexts. CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry Chemistry is currently making its largest impact on society (Lecture) at the nexus between chemistry and biology and the nexus One term of statistics such as the following: between chemistry and engineering, particularly where new BIOL BC2286 Statistics and Research Design materials are being developed. A typical chemistry laboratory now has more computers than test tubes and no longer smells EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of rotten eggs. STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics The chemistry department majors are designed to help students STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to focus on these new developments and to understand the factors Statistics influencing the nature of the discipline. Because the science STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to is constantly changing, courses change as well, and while Statistics organic and physical chemistry remain the bedrock courses, EEEB UN3087 Conservation Biology they too differ greatly from the same courses 40 years ago. Many consider biochemistry to be a foundation course as well. Advanced Environmental Biology (9 points) Although different paths within the chemistry major take Three additional advanced environmental biology courses different trajectories, there is a core that provides the essential (3000-level and above), each chosen from a different foundation students need regardless of the path they choose. curricular area (evolution/genetics, ecology/behavior/ Students should consider majoring in chemistry if they share conservation, anatomy/physiology/diversity, biology or can develop a fascination with the explanatory power that laboratory courses). comes with an advanced understanding of the nature and influence of the microscopic world of molecules. Students who choose to major in chemistry may elect to continue graduate study in this field and obtain a Ph.D. which is a solid basis for a career in research, either in the industry or in a university. A major in chemistry also provides students

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with an astonishing range of career choices such as working the second year, students enroll in physical chemistry and the in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries or in many other organic chemistry laboratory course. businesses where a technical background is highly desirable. Other options include becoming a financial analyst for a Additional information on the tracks can be found in the technical company, a science writer, a high school chemistry Requirements section. teacher, a patent attorney, an environmental consultant, or a hospital laboratory manager, among others. The choices are Additional Courses both numerous and various as well as intellectually exciting and First-year students may also elect to take CHEM UN2408. personally fulfilling. This seminar focuses on topics in modern chemistry, and is offered to all qualified students. Advanced Placement Biochemistry (BIOC UN3501, BIOC UN3512) is The department grants advanced placement (AP) credit recommended for students interested in the biomedical for a score of 4 or 5. The amount of credit granted is sciences. based on the results of the department placement exam and completion of the requisite course. Students who are Physical chemistry (CHEM UN3079-CHEM UN3080), placed into CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry a one-year program, requires prior preparation in (Lecture) are granted 3 points of credit; students who are mathematics and physics. The accompanying laboratory is placed into CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I CHEM UN3085-CHEM UN3086. (Lecture)-CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) are granted 6 points of credit. In either case, credit Also offered are a senior seminar (CHEM UN3920); advanced is granted only upon completion of the course with a grade of courses in biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical C or better. Students must complete a department placement chemistry; and an introduction to research (CHEM UN3098). exam prior to registering for either of these courses. Sample Programs Programs of Study Some typical programs are shown below. Programs are crafted The Department of Chemistry offers four distinct academic by the student and the director of undergraduate studies to major programs for undergraduates interested in professional- meet individual needs and interests. level training and education in the chemical sciences: chemistry, chemical physics, biochemistry and environmental Track 1 chemistry. For students interested in a program of less extensive First Year study and coursework, the department offers a concentration in CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) chemistry. CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Course Information CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research The results of the placement exam are used to advise students which track to pursue. The Department of Chemistry offers Calculus and physics as required. three different tracks. Students who wish to take Track 2 or 3 Second Year classes must take the placement exam. Students who wish to CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) pursue Track 1 classes do not need to take the placement exam. CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Track Information CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) In the first year, Track 1 students with one year of high school chemistry take a one-year course in general chemistry, and Calculus and physics as required. the one-term laboratory course that accompanies it. In the Third Year second year, students study organic chemistry, and take organic CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I chemistry laboratory. BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism Students who qualify by prior examination during orientation CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory week can place into the advanced tracks. There are two options. CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Track 2 students take, in the fall term, a special one-term CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research intensive course in general chemistry in place of the one-year Fourth Year course. In the second year, students study organic chemistry and take organic chemistry laboratory. Track 3 students take a CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory one-year course in organic chemistry for first-year students and I the one-term intensive general chemistry laboratory course. In CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II

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CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research Fourth Year CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) I CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Track 2 II First Year CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Advanced courses (4000- level or higher) CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Professors CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research Calculus and Physics as required. • Bruce J. Berne Second Year • Ronald Breslow • Louis E. Brus CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I • Virginia W. Cornish CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II • Kenneth B. Eisenthal CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Richard A. Friesner CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Ruben Gonzalez Calculus and physics as required. • Laura Kaufman Third Year • James L. Leighton BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism • Ann E. McDermott CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory • Jack R. Norton I • Colin Nuckolls CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II • Gerard Parkin CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research • David R. Reichman CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY • Tomislav Rovis Fourth Year • Brent Stockwell • James J. Valentini CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Research • Xiaoyang Zhu Advanced courses (4000-level or higher) Associate Professors Track 3 • Angelo Cacciuto First Year • Luis Campos Calculus and physics as required. • Tristan Lambert CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory • Wei Min CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry (Lecture) • Jonathan Owen CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research • Dalibor Sames Second Year • Latha Venkataraman CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Assistant Professors CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) • Xavier Roy CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Synthesis) Senior Lecturer Calculus and physics as required. Third Year Karen Phillips CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I Lecturers BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and Metabolism • Luis Avila CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Robert Beer CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II • John Decatur CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research • Charles E. Doubleday

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• Sarah Hansen CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I • Fay Ng (Lecture) • Ruben Savizky CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Associates CHEM UN2545 Intensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Anna Ghurbanyan • Danielle Sedbrook Physics Sequences • Joseph Ulichny The requirements for the physics sequences were modified on December 5, 2014. Students who declared before this date should Guidelines for all Chemistry contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Majors, Concentrators, and order to confirm their correct course of study.

Interdepartmental Majors Unless otherwise specified below, all students must complete Students majoring in chemistry or in one of the one of the following sequences: interdepartmental majors in chemistry should go to the director of undergraduate studies or the undergraduate program Sequence A manager in the Department of Chemistry to discuss their For students with limited background in high school physics: program of study. Chemistry majors and interdepartmental majors usually postpone part of the Core Curriculum beyond PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and the sophomore year. Thermodynamics PHYS UN1402 Introduction To Electricity, Chemistry Tracks Magnetism, and Optics All students who wish to start with Track 2 or 3 courses must PHYS UN1403 Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves take a placement exam. The results of the placement exam are used to advise students which track to pursue. Unless For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are recommended, NOT required. For chemical physics majors, otherwise specified below, all students must complete one of the following laboratory courses are required: the following tracks: PHYS UN1493 Introduction to Experimental Track 1 Physics PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Modern Physics CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) Sequence B CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Relativity (Techniques) PHYS UN1602 Physics, II: Thermodynamics, CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Electricity, and Magnetism (Synthesis) PHYS UN2601 Physics, III: Classical and Quantum Waves Track 2 or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, (Lecture) the following laboratory courses are required: CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture) PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture) Modern Physics CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Techniques) Sequence C CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II For students with advanced preparation in physics and (Synthesis) mathematics: Track 3 PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry For chemistry majors, the following laboratory courses are Laboratory recommended NOT required. For chemical physics majors, the following laboratory courses are required:

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PHYS UN2699 Experiments in Classical and CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Modern Physics Biology or PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work BIOL UN1908 First-Year Seminar in Modern Biology (Recommended NOT required) Major in Chemistry BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for Biochemistry, Genetics & all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Molecular Biology Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, Development & Chemistry Physiology Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. BIOC UN3501 Biochemistry: Structure and CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Metabolism Research (Recommended NOT BIOC UN3512 Molecular Biology required) Select one of the following laboratory courses: CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Biochemistry CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular Laboratory I Genetics CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research Laboratory II Physics CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry Select one of the following physics sequences: Laboratory Sequence A: CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Research - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Sequence B: Select one course from the following: PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics OR Chemistry courses numbered CHEM GU4000 or - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, above Magnetism, and Optics Physics and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves (PHYS UN1403 Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in the is recommended NOT required) Guidelines section. Sequence C: Mathematics PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and Select one of the following sequences: - PHYS UN1602 Relativity Four semesters of calculus: - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, MATH UN1101 Calculus I Electricity, and Magnetism - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II and Physics, III: Classical and - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Quantum Waves (PHYS UN2601 - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV is recommended but not required) Two semesters of honors mathematics: Sequence D: MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Mathematics Select one of the following sequences: Major in Biochemistry Two semesters of calculus: Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for MATH UN1101 Calculus I all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Chemistry Two semesters of honors mathematics: Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Research (Recommended NOT AP credit and one term of calculus (Calculus II or higher) required) Additional Courses CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I

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Select one of the following additional laboratory courses: CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry BIOL UN3040 Lab in Molecular Biology Laboratory II - BIOL UN2501 and Contemporary Biology CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research Laboratory CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical BIOL UN3050 Project Laboratory In Protein Research Biochemistry CHEM GU4221 Quantum Chemistry BIOL UN3052 Project Laboratory in Molecular or PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics Genetics Physics BIOL UN3500 Independent Biological Research Select one of the physics sequences outlined above in CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators and Laboratory I Interdepartmental Majors. For the chemical physics major, CHEM UN3086 Physical and Analytical Chemistry one lab MUST be completed for the sequence chosen. Laboratory II Complete the following lectures: CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research PHYS UN3003 Mechanics CHEM UN3546 Advanced Organic Chemistry PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and Select any three courses from the following: Optics CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Mathematics CHEM GU4102 Chemistry for the Brain Select one of the following sequences: CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry Four semesters of calculus: BIOC GU4323 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I MATH UN1101 Calculus I BIOC GU4324 Biophysical Chemistry II - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III or MATH UN2030Ordinary Differential Equations - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV One additional semester of calculus Two semesters of honors mathematics: One additional semester of honors math: MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B Equations Any biology course at the 3000/4000 level for 3 or more Two semesters of advanced calculus: points. The following are recommended: MATH UN1202 Calculus IV BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and - MATH UN3027 and Ordinary Differential Molecular Neurobiology Equations or BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems BIOL UN3008 The Cellular Physiology of Disease Major in Environmental BIOL UN3022 Developmental Biology Chemistry BIOL UN3034 Biotechnology The requirements for this program were modified on February 1, BIOL UN3041 Cell Biology 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should BIOL UN3073 Cellular and Molecular contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Immunology order to confirm their correct course of study. BIOL GU4065 Molecular Biology of Disease BIOL GU4300 Drugs and Disease Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. Major in Chemical Physics Chemistry Select one of the tracks outlined above in Guidelines for Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. A second all Chemistry Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental semester of Organic Chemistry lecture is recommended Majors and complete the following lectures and labs. NOT required. Chemistry CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I Select one of the chemistry tracks outlined above. CHEM GU4071 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM UN3079 Physical Chemistry I The following courses are recommended NOT required: CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II CHEM UN2408 First-Year Seminar in Chemical Research CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I

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CHEM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Chemical Select any two of the following: Research Chemistry: Earth and Environmental Science CHEM UN3080 Physical Chemistry II Select two of the following three courses: CHEM GU4103 Organometallic Chemistry EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: CHEM GU4147 Advanced Organic Chemistry The Climate System Earth and Environmental Science: EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis The Solid Earth System EESC BC3025 Hydrology EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric The Life System Science Additional course required: EESC GU4009 Chemical Geology EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable EESC GU4040 Climate Thermodynamics and Planet Energy Transfer Select one of the following labs: EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and EESC BC3016 Environmental Measurements Monitoring Using Remote CHEM UN3085 Physical and Analytical Chemistry Sensing Laboratory I EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Select one option for Independent Research in Development Environmental Chemistry: EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental - EESC BC3801 and Senior Research Seminar Waters CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research EESC GU4888 Isoptope Geology II (It is strongly recommended to EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric take CHEM UN3920 if taking Chemistry CHEM UN3098) EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical Physics Oceanography Select one of the following physics sequences: EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Sequence A: Oceanography PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Earth and Environmental Engineering: - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II EAEE E4001 Industrial ecology of earth Sequence B: resources PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and EAEE E4003 Introduction to aquatic chemistry - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics Mathematics: - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics One additonal semester of calculus and Introduction to Classical and Quantum Waves (Recommended NOT required) Concentration in Chemistry Sequence C: No more than four points of CHEM UN3098 Supervised PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and Independent Research may be counted toward the - PHYS UN1602 Relativity concentration. - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Select one of the three chemistry tracks listed below. and Physics, III: Classical and PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Quantum Waves (Recommended, - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II not required) Two semesters of calculus Sequence D: PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I Chemistry Tracks - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Mathematics Track 1 Two semesters of calculus: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) MATH UN1101 Calculus I CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture) MATH UN1102 Calculus II CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory MATH UN1201 Calculus III Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher MATH UN1202 Calculus IV (excluding W2408). Additional Courses

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Track 2 provides an excellent background for those planning to enter the professions of law, business, diplomacy, public policy, CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory teaching, journalism, etc. At the same time, the program or CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry Laboratory provides sufficient depth so that our graduates are prepared for CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry graduate school in one of the Earth sciences. The program can (Lecture) be adjusted to accommodate students with particular career Select 22 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher goals in mind. (excluding W2408). The department’s close affiliations with the Lamont-Doherty Track 3 Earth Observatory, the American Museum of Natural History CHEM UN1507 Intensive General Chemistry (AMNH), NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), Laboratory the Earth Institute at Columbia (EI), and several departments CHEM UN2045 Intensive Organic Chemistry I within the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied (Lecture) Sciences afford opportunities for student participation in a wide CHEM UN2046 Intensive Organic Chemistry II variety of current research programs. Summer employment, (Lecture) research, and additional educational opportunities are available Select 18 points of chemistry at the 2000-level or higher at Lamont and GISS. The department encourages majors to (excluding W2408). become involved in a research project by their junior year. All majors and concentrators, when planning their programs of study, should regularly consult the directors of undergraduate Environmental studies and make themselves aware of the requirements for Science their particular program. Departmental Offices: Programs of Study 556-7 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4525 106 Geoscience, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; Environmental Science Major 845-365-8550 The environmental science major curriculum provides an http://eesc.columbia.edu introduction to a variety of fields of study relevant to the environment. Environmental science majors are required Chair of Department to take three semesters of introductory courses and to Prof. Sidney Hemming, [email protected] develop a grounding in basic physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Here, students may select courses depending Directors of Undergraduate Studies on their interest. With this introduction to the Earth’s environment and equipped with a knowledge of the basic Prof. Meredith Nettles, Lamont-Doherty Earth sciences, students are prepared to choose a set of upper-level Observatory; 845-365-8613; 557 Schermerhorn Extension; courses in consultation with an undergraduate adviser. All [email protected] ([email protected]) environmental science majors are required to complete a Prof. Hugh Ducklow, Lamont-Doherty Earth research project, providing a practical application of mastered Observatory; 845-365-8167; 557 Schermerhorn Extension; course work. This research culminates in a senior thesis. The [email protected] research and the thesis are usually done at Lamont-Doherty Senior Administrative Manager: Carol Mountain, 557 Earth Observatory with guidance from a faculty member or a Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-9705; 107 Geoscience, research scientist. However, other options are also possible. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; 845-365-8551; Environmental science majors have an option to complete [email protected] the special concentration in environmental biology for Business Manager: Sally Odland, 108 Geoscience, environmental science majors. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; 845-365-8633; Earth Science Major [email protected] The major in Earth science follows a similar rationale but The undergraduate major in Earth and environmental is designed to allow students to pursue particular fields of sciences provides an understanding of the natural functioning the Earth sciences in greater depth. Compared with the of our planet and considers the consequences of human environmental science major, one fewer introductory course interactions with it. Our program for majors aims to convey is required, while one additional advanced course should be an understanding of how the complex Earth system works at part of the plan of study. The Earth science major also offers a level that encourages students to think creatively about the the possibility of in-depth field experience through a six- to Earth system processes and how to address multidisciplinary eight-week geology summer field course, arrangements for environmental problems. The breadth of material covered

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which are made through another university. The research and • Arnold L. Gordon senior thesis capstone requirements are the same as for the • Kevin L. Griffin environmental science major. The geology summer field course • Sidney R. Hemming (Chair) may be used as an alternative means of fulfilling the capstone • Peter B. Kelemen (Associate Chair) requirement in the Earth science major. • Galen McKinley Concentrations • Jerry F. McManus The program for concentrators serves students who want more • William H. Menke exposure to Earth and environmental science than is provided • John C. Mutter by introductory-level courses. The program aims to provide • Paul E. Olsen concentrators with experience in data analysis and a thorough • Stephanie L. Pfirman (Barnard) introduction to the Earth's systems. • Terry A. Plank The concentrations in environmental science and in Earth • Lorenzo M. Polvani science are designed to give students an understanding of how • G. Michael Purdy the Earth works and an introduction to the methods used to • Peter Schlosser investigate Earth processes, including their capabilities and • Christopher H. Scholz limitations. Concentrators often join the social professions (e.g., business, law, medicine, etc.) and take with them a strong • Adam H. Sobel scientific background. They take the same introductory courses • Sean C. Solomon as the majors, but fewer basic science and upper-level courses • Marc Spiegelman are required. • Martin Stute (Barnard) In addition to the environmental science and Earth • Maria Tolstoy science concentrations, the department sponsors a special • Renata Wentzcovich concentration which must be done in conjunction with the environmental biology major. Students should be aware that Associate Professors they must complete the environmental biology major in • Bärbel Hönisch order to receive credit for the special concentration. There • Kerry Key is also a special concentration in environmental biology for • Meredith Nettles environmental science majors sponsored by the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology. Assistant Professors Departmental Honors • Ryan Abernathey • Jacqueline Austermann The Department of Earth and Environmental Science awards departmental honors to the major or majors in Earth science or • Jonathan Kingslake environmental science judged to have the best overall academic record. The award is accorded to no more than 10% of the Adjunct Professors graduating class, or one student in the case of a class smaller • Robert F. Anderson than 10. A grade point average of at least 3.6 in the major and a • W. Roger Buck IV senior thesis or equivalent research of high quality are required. • Denton Ebel Students who wish to be considered should contact the director • John J. Flynn of undergraduate studies early in their senior year. • James Gaherty Professors • Lisa M. Goddard • Wallace S. Broecker • Arthur Lerner-Lam • Nicholas Christie-Blick • Alberto Malinverno • Joel E. Cohen • Douglas G. Martinson • Peter B. de Menocal • Ronald L. Miller • Hugh Ducklow • Mark A. Norell • Sonya Dyhrman • Dorothy M. Peteet • Peter Eisenberger • Maureen Raymo • Göran Ekström • Andrew Robertson • Arlene M. Fiore • Joerg M. Schaefer • Steven L. Goldstein • Christopher Small

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• Taro Takahashi advanced courses offered at Barnard may be substituted • Minfang Ting with the permission of the major adviser. • Felix Waldhauser 3. 1000-level courses in the Earth and Environmental • Spahr C. Webb Sciences Department can not be used toward meeting the requirements of any of the majors, concentrations, or • Gisela Winckler special concentrations. Adjunct Associate Professors 4. The following courses are not suitable for undergraduates and can not be used toward meeting any of the • Natalie Boelman requirements for the majors, concentrations, or special • Alessandra Giannini concentrations: • Andrew Juhl EESC W4001 EESC GU4400 Dynamics of Climate Variability Lecturers and Climate Change • Pietro Ceccato EESC GU4401 Quantitative Models of • Andreas Turnherr Climate-Sensitive Natural and Human Systems • Kevin Uno EESC GU4930 Earth's Oceans and Atmosphere Associates EESC GU4404 Regional Climate and Climate Impacts • Erin Coughlin • Brian Kahn Grading • Andrew Kruczkiewicz A grade of C- or better must be obtained for a course to count Emeritus toward the majors, concentrations, or special concentrations. The grade of P is not acceptable, but a course taken Pass/D/ • Mark Cane Fail may be counted if and only if the P is uncovered by the • James Hays Registrar's deadline. • Paul Richards • Lynn Sykes • David Walker Major in Earth Science Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences Guidelines for all Earth Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. and Environmental Sciences The major in Earth science requires a minimum of 45.5 points, Majors, Concentrators, and distributed as follows: Special Concentrators Foundation Courses Advising EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: All majors and concentrators, when planning their programs of The Climate System study, should regularly consult the directors of undergraduate EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: studies, who can be contacted through the department office The Solid Earth System on the fifth floor of Schermerhorn. The requirements are different for each major and concentration and must be met in Students who wish to take both EESC UN2100 Earth's conjunction with the general requirements for the bachelor's Environmental Systems: The Climate System and degree. Declaration of the major must be approved by the EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life department and filed in the departmental office. System can include one of these under breadth and related fields below. Substitutions and Exceptions Supporting Mathematics and Science 1. Higher-level courses may be used to satisfy supporting mathematics and science requirements for students with Courses Advanced Placement preparation with the permission of the One semester of Calculus at the level of Calculus I or higher major adviser. (3 credits) 2. In addition to the courses listed for the depth, and breadth MATH UN1101 Calculus I and related courses requirements, several graduate- Select one of the following three-course sequences: level courses offered in the department as well as several

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CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II Planet - PHYS UN1201 ( Lecture) or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics and General Physics I CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) Areas of focus include one of the courses listed above and - PHYS UN1201 and General Physics I three or more additional courses. Students are not required - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II to specialize in a focus area, but examples are given below for those who choose to do so. Capstone Experience Geological Science Select one of the following: EESC GU4090 Introduction to Geochronology EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar and Thermochronology - EESC UN3901 and Environmental Science Senior EESC GU4113 Introduction to Mineralogy Seminar EESC GU4223 Sedimentary Geology EESC BC3801 Senior Research Seminar - EESC UN3901 and Environmental Science Senior EESC GU4230 Crustal Deformation Seminar EESC GU4701 Introduction to Igneous Petrology A six to eight week summer geology field course EESC GU4887 Isotope Geology I EESC GU4947 Plate Tectonics Breadth and Related Fields Requirement It is strongly recommended that students focusing in A minimum of 6 points (two courses) chosen with the major geological science take the summer geology field course as adviser are required. their capstone experience. Geochemistry Breadth and related field courses are science courses relevant EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle for an Earth science major that do not require an Earth science EESC BC3016 Environmental Measurements background. Several such courses are offered at the 2000-, EESC BC3200 Ecotoxicology 3000- and 4000-level in the department and at Barnard. EESC GU4090 Introduction to Geochronology Examples include: and Thermochronology EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4113 Introduction to Mineralogy The Climate System EESC GU4701 Introduction to Igneous Petrology EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental The Life System Waters EESC UN3010 Field Geology EESC GU4887 Isotope Geology I EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and Oceanography Monitoring Using Remote It is recommended that students focusing in geochemistry Sensing take CHEM UN1403-CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable I and II, and PHYS UN1201 General Physics I as their Development supporting science sequence. EESC GU4917 Earth/Human Interactions Atmosphere and Ocean Science EAEE E2002 Alternative energy resources EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric Science Also included among breadth and related fields courses are EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering courses offered EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric by other departments that count toward fulfilling degree Chemistry requirements in those departments. EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical Oceanography Depth Requirement EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical A minimum of 12 points (four courses) chosen with the major Oceanography adviser to provide depth in the field of Earth science. It is recommended that students focusing on atmosphere and ocean science also take a course in fluid dynamics and a These courses build on the foundation and supporting courses course in differential equations. listed above and provide a coherent focus in some area of Earth Solid Earth Geophysics science. Students should include at least one of the following in EESC GU4230 Crustal Deformation their course of study: EESC GU4300 The Earth's Deep Interior EESC GU4937 Cenozoic Paleoceanography EESC GU4947 Plate Tectonics

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EESC GU4949 Introduction to Seismology CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) It is recommended that students focusing in solid Earth - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II geophysics take PHYS UN1201-PHYS UN1202 General - PHYS UN1201 ( Lecture) Physics I and II, and CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry and General Physics I I as their supporting science sequence and also take CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) MATH UN1201 Calculus II. - PHYS UN1201 and General Physics I Climate - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) EESC BC3025 Hydrology - EEEB UN2001 and Environmental Biology I: - PHYS UN1201 Elements to Organisms EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric and General Physics I Science EESC GU4330 Introduction to Terrestrial Capstone Experience Paleoclimate EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change EESC BC3800 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography or EESC BC3801 Senior Research Seminar EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric EESC UN3901 Environmental Science Senior Chemistry Seminar EESC GU4925 Principles of Physical Oceanography Breadth and Related Fields Requirement EESC GU4937 Cenozoic Paleoceanography A minimum of 6 points (two courses) chosen with the major Paleontology adviser are required. EESC GU4223 Sedimentary Geology Breadth and related field courses are science courses relevant EESC GU4550 Plant Ecophysiology for an environmental science major that do not require an EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography environmental science background. Several such courses are EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric offered at the 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level in the department Chemistry and at Barnard. Examples include: EESC GU4937 Cenozoic Paleoceanography It is recommended that students focusing in paleontology EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis take EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and Life System, as one of their foundation courses. Monitoring Using Remote Sensing EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Major in Environmental Development Science EESC GU4917 Earth/Human Interactions EESC UN3010 Field Geology Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. Also included among breadth and related fields courses are science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering courses offered The major in environmental science requires a minimum of 47 by other departments that count toward fulfilling degree points, distributed as follows: requirements in those departments. Foundation Courses Depth Requirement EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: A minimum of 9 points (three courses) chosen with the major The Climate System adviser to provide depth in the field of environmental science. EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Solid Earth System These courses build on the foundation and supporting courses EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: listed above and provide a coherent focus in some area of The Life System environmental science. Students should include at least one of the following in their course of study: Supporting Mathematics and Science Courses EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable Planet One semester of Calculus at the level of Calculus I or higher or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics (3 credits) MATH UN1101 Calculus I Areas of focus include one of the courses listed above and Select one of the following three-course sequences: two or more additional courses. Students are not required to

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specialize in a focus area, but examples are given below for Foundation Courses those who choose to do so. EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: Environmental Geology The Climate System EESC GU4076 Geologic Mapping or EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life EESC GU4480 Paleobiology and Earth System System History EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EAEE E3221 Environmental geophysics The Solid Earth System It is recommended that students focusing in environmental geology also take EESC W4050 Remote Sensing. Supporting Mathematics and Science Environmental Geochemistry Courses EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle Two science or mathematics courses (6-7 points) selected from EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental among those listed for the Earth science major above. Waters EESC GU4887 Isotope Geology I Depth and Breadth and Related Fields EESC GU4924 Introduction to Atmospheric Requirements Chemistry A minimum of 10 points (typically three courses) is required as EESC GU4888 Isoptope Geology II follows: EESC GU4926 Principles of Chemical Oceanography EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable Hydrology Planet EESC GU4076 Geologic Mapping or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change One additional course chosen from those listed under Depth EESC GU4885 The Chemistry of Continental Requirement for the earth science major above. Waters The third course selected from those listed under either EESC BC3025 Hydrology Depth Requirement or Breadth and Related Fields EAEE E3221 Environmental geophysics Requirement for the earth science major above. Climate Change EESC UN3015 The Earth's Carbon Cycle Concentration in EESC GU4008 Introduction to Atmospheric Science Environmental Science EESC GU4330 Introduction to Terrestrial Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences Paleoclimate Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. EESC GU4480 Paleobiology and Earth System History The concentration in environmental science requires a EESC GU4835 Wetlands and Climate Change minimum of 25.5 points, distributed as follows: EESC GU4920 Paleoceanography It is recommended that students focusing in environmental Foundation Courses geology also take EESC GU4050 Remote Sensing. EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: Energy and Resources The Climate System EESC GU4076 Geologic Mapping EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: EESC GU4701 Introduction to Igneous Petrology The Solid Earth System EAEE E2002 Alternative energy resources EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System

Concentration in Earth Supporting Mathematics and Science Science Courses Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences Two science or mathematics courses (6-7 points) selected from Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. among those listed for the environmental science major above. The concentration in Earth science requires a minimum of 25 Depth and Breadth and Related Fields points, distributed as follows: Requirements A minimum of 6 points (two courses) is required as follows:

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EESC UN3101 Geochemistry for a Habitable Special Concentration in Planet or EESC UN3201 Solid Earth Dynamics Environmental Biology for One additional course selected from those listed under Majors in Environmental either Depth Requirement or Breadth and Related Fields Science Requirement for the environmental science major above. Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. Special Concentration in The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Environmental Science for Biology sponsors a special concentration which must be Majors in Environmental done in conjunction with the environmental science major. Students should be aware that they must complete the Biology environmental science major in order to receive credit for the Please read Guidelines for all Earth and Environmental Sciences special concentration. Majors, Concentrators, and Special Concentrators above. The special concentration in environmental biology requires a The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences minimum of 39 points, distributed as follows: sponsors a special concentration which must be done in conjunction with the environmental biology major. Students Introductory Environmental Biology and should be aware that they must complete the environmental Environmental Science (17 points) biology major in order to receive credit for the special concentration. EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: Elements to Organisms The special concentration in environmental science requires a EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: minimum of 31.5 points, distributed as follows: The Climate System EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: Introductory Environmental Science (13.5 The Solid Earth System points) EEEB UN2002 Environmental Biology II: Organisms to the Biosphere EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Climate System Introductory Science (13 points) EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Solid Earth System Select one of the following chemistry sequences: EESC UN2300 Earth's Environmental Systems: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) The Life System - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II ( Lecture) Introductory Science (6 points) CHEM UN1604 Intensive General Chemistry - CHEM UN2507 (Lecture) Two courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or and Intensive General Chemistry environmental biology from the supporting mathematics Laboratory and science list for the environmental science major above. One term of statistics such as the following: Advanced Environmental Science (12 STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to points) Statistics Four courses at the 3000-level or above chosen from those BIOL BC2286 Statistics and Research Design recommended for the environmental science major above. EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Advanced courses used to fulfill requirements in the EEEB UN3087 Conservation Biology environmental biology major cannot count toward requirements for the special concentration. Advanced Environmental Biology (9 points) Three additional advanced EEEB courses (3000-level and above), each chosen from a different curricular area (evolution/genetics, ecology/behavior/conservation, anatomy/physiology/diversity, biology laboratory courses).

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Advanced courses used to fulfill requirements in the Faculty and students find this field exciting and important environmental science major cannot count toward because it opens up new ways of thinking about two requirements for the special concentration. fundamental aspects of human social existence: race and ethnicity. Although various traditional disciplines such as Sustainable Development history, sociology, anthropology, and literature, among others, Students interested in sustainable development should refer to offer valuable knowledge on race and ethnicity, ethnicity the Sustainable Development section in this Bulletin. and race studies provides a flexible interdisciplinary and comparative space to bring the insights of various conceptual frameworks and disciplines together in critical dialogue. Ethnicity and Race Overall, this program introduces students to the study of ethnicity and race, and the deep implications of the subject Studies matter for thinking about human bodies, identity, culture, Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race: 423 social hierarchy, and the formation of political communities. Hamilton; 212-854-0507 The major encourages students to consider the repercussions of http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cser/ racial and ethnic identifications to local and global politics, and how race and ethnicity relates to gender, sexuality, and social Program Director: Prof. Neferti Tadiar, 425 class, among other forms of hierarchical difference. Hamilton; 212-854-2564; [email protected] ([email protected]) Students majoring in ethnicity and race studies may focus their work on specific groups, such as Asian Americans, Latinos, Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. or Native Americans; or a comparative study of how race and Catherine Fennell, 957 Schermerhorn Extension; ethnicity are formed and how conceptions of race and ethnicity 212-854-7752; [email protected] transform and change over time and place. Students also have the option of designing an individualized course of study, Founded in 1999, the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and which may encompass a wide variety of themes. Among the Race (CSER) is an interdisciplinary intellectual space whose most studied are those involving the relationship between race, mission is to advance the most innovative teaching, research, ethnicity and law; health; human rights; urban spaces; cultural and public discussion about race and ethnicity. To promote its production; visual culture; and the environment. mission, the Center organizes conferences, seminars, exhibits, film screenings, and lectures that bring together faculty, Due to its rigorous curriculum, which trains students in theory, undergraduates, and graduate students with diverse interests history, and a wide range of modes of inquiry, the major and backgrounds. Moreover, CSER partners with departments, enables students to follow multiple directions after graduation. centers, and institutes at Columbia, as well as with colleagues According to our internal surveys, nearly half of CSER students and organizations on and off campus, in order to reach new continue to Ph.D. programs in history, anthropology, and audiences and facilitate an exchange of knowledge. ethnic studies, among other areas. A second significant number of students continue on to professions most notably related Programs of Study to law, public policy, medicine, human rights, community The ethnicity and race studies major encompasses a variety of organizing, journalism, and the environment. fields and interdisciplinary approaches to the critical study of ethnicity and race. What makes CSER unique is its attention Study Abroad to the comparative study of racial and ethnic categories in the Students are highly encouraged to participate in study abroad production of social identities, power relations, and forms of programs, as they represent an exciting opportunity to learn knowledge in a multiplicity of contexts including the arts, new languages and live in countries that are germane to their social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. In addition to areas of study. In addition, traveling abroad can enrich every the major, CSER also offers a concentration in ethnicity and student's intellectual experience by providing an opportunity to race studies. learn about other perspectives on ethnicity and race. In both the major and concentration, students have the In summer 2017 CSER, together with Columbia's Office of opportunity to select from the following areas of specialization: Global Programs (OGP) launched a pilot summer program in Mexico City in collaboration with the Centro de Investigación • Asian American studies y Docencia Economicas--CIDE, a leading institution of • Comparative ethnic studies higher education with a focus in the social sciences. The • Latino/a studies program consists of an intensive 5-week CSER core course, • Native American/Indigenous studies "Colonization-Decolonization," visits to various historical • Individualized courses of study colonial sites and a field trip to Oaxaca. 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information about Summer 2018 Global Programs, please • Kevin Fellezs (Music) contact [email protected] • Kaiama L. Glover (French, Barnard) In the past, students have also participated in study abroad • Steven Gregory (Anthropology) programs in Australia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and • Kim Hall (English, Barnard) South Africa. To ensure that study abroad complements the • Marianne Hirsch (English and Comparative Literature) major and integrates effectively with the requirements of • Maja Horn (Spanish and Latin American Cultures, the major, students are encouraged to consult with CSER's Barnard) undergraduate adviser as early in their academic program as • Jean Howard (English and Comparative Literature) possible. The director of undergraduate studies can advise • Elizabeth Hutchinson (Art History, Barnard) students on what may be exciting programs for their areas. • Clara Irazabal Zurita (Architecture, Planning and Departmental Honors Preservation) • Ira Katznelson (Political Science) CSER majors may choose to write and/or produce an honors project. If a monograph, the honors thesis is expected to be • George Lewis (Music) 35-50 pages in length. Honors projects can also take other • Natasha Lightfoot (History) forms, such as video or websites. These projects also require a • Jose Moya (History, Barnard) written component, but of a shorter length than the traditional • Celia Naylor (History, Barnard) thesis. During their senior year, honors students perform • Greg Pflugfelder (East Asian Languages and Cultures) research as part of CSER UN3990 Senior Project Seminar. • Pablo Piccato (History) Senior projects are due in early April. • Caterina Pizzigoni (History) In order to qualify for departmental honors, students must • Elizabeth A. Povinelli (Anthropology) satisfy all the requirements for the major, maintain a GPA • Bruce Robbins (English and Comparative Literature) of at least 3.6 in the major, and complete a high quality • Samuel Roberts (History) honors project. In addition, each student is expected to meet periodically with his or her supervising project adviser and • Joseph Slaughter (English and Comparative Literature) preceptor. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors • Dennis Tenen (English and Comparative Literature) receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Major in Ethnicity and Race Executive Committee Studies • Sayantani DasGupta (CSER, Professional Studies) The major in ethnicity and race studies consists of a minimum Catherine Fennel (Anthropology) of 27 points. Students take three core courses (may choose • Karl Jacoby (History) between CSER UN1010 and CSER UN1040) and write a • Natasha Lightfoot (History) senior research project. Following the core courses, students • Claudio Lomnitz (Anthropology) take a minimum of four elective courses, one of which must be a seminar: • Frances Negrón-Muntaner (English and Comparative Literature) Core Courses • Mae Ngai (History) CSER UN1010 Introduction to Comparative • Ana Maria Ochoa (Ethnomusicology) Ethnic Studies (or) • Gary Okihiro (School of International and Public Affairs) CSER UN1040 Critical Approaches to the Study of Ethnicity and Race • Deborah Paredez (CSER and Professional Practice) CSER UN3919 Modes of Inquiry • Audra Simpson (Anthropology) CSER UN3928 Colonization/Decolonization • Neferti Tadiar (Barnard, Women's Studies) Specialization • Gray Tuttle (East Asian Languages and Cultures) Students must complete at least four courses, in consultation • with their major adviser, in one of the following areas of specialization: Affiliated Faculty Asian American studies • Rachel Adams (English and Comparative Literature) Comparative ethnic studies • Carlos Alonso (Latin American and Iberian Cultures) Latino/a studies • Christina Burnett (Law School) Native American/Indigenous studies • Individualized courses of study • Nadia Abu El-Haj (Anthropology, Barnard) Senior Research Project CSER UN3990 Senior Project Seminar

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The final requirement for the major is completion of a senior essay, to be written in the spring of the senior year. All CSER seniors are expected to present their paper at the Evolutionary annual undergraduate symposium in April. Students may fulfill this requirement in one of the following two ways: Biology of the 1. By matriculating in the Senior Thesis course and writing the thesis under the supervision of the course Human Species faculty. Departmental Office: Schermerhorn Extension, 10th floor; 2. By taking an additional 4-point seminar where a major 212-854-9987 paper is required and further developing the paper into http://e3b.columbia.edu/ a thesis length work (minimum of 30 pages) under the supervision of a CSER faculty member. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Matthew Palmer, Language Courses 1010 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4767; [email protected] One of the following is highly recommended, although not Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species Adviser: Dr. required for the major: Jill Shapiro, 1011 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-5819; One course beyond the intermediate-level in language [email protected] pertinent to the student's focus An introductory course in a language other than that used Director, Administration and Finance: Lourdes A. to fulfill the degree requirements, but that is pertinent to Gautier, 1014B Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-8665; the student's focus [email protected] A linguistics or other course that critically engages language The Department of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental An outside language and study abroad programs that Biology (E3B) at Columbia University was established in include an emphasis on language acquisition 2001. Although we are a relatively new department, we have grown rapidly in the past decade. We now have an internationally diverse student body and a broad network Concentration in Ethnicity of supporters at Columbia and throughout New York City. and Race Studies Our affiliated faculty members come from departments at Columbia as well as from the American Museum of Natural The requirements for this program were modified on September History (http://www.amnh.org), the New York Botanical 19, 2014. Students who declared this program before this date Garden (http://www.nybg.org), the Wildlife Conservation should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the Society (http://www.wcs.org), and the EcoHealth Alliance department in order to confirm their correct course of study. (http://www.ecohealthalliance.org). Together, we provide an The concentration in ethnicity and race studies requires a unparalleled breadth and depth of research opportunities for minimum of 19 points. Students take two core courses (may our students. choose between CSER UN1010 and CSER UN1040) and four In creating E3B, Columbia University recognized that the elective courses, one of which must be a seminar: fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, and environmental Core Courses biology constitute a distinct subdivision of the biological sciences with its own set of intellectual foci, theoretical CSER UN1010 Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies (or) foundations, scales of analysis, and methodologies. CSER UN1040 Critical Approaches to the Study E3B's mission is to educate a new generation of scientists and of Ethnicity and Race practitioners in the theory and methods of ecology, evolution, CSER UN3928 Colonization/Decolonization and environmental biology. Our educational programs Specialization emphasize a multi-disciplinary perspective to understand life Students must complete at least four courses, in consultation on Earth from the level of organisms to global processes that with their major adviser, in one of the following areas of sustain humanity and all life. specialization: Asian American studies To achieve this multi-disciplinary perspective, the department Comparative ethnic studies maintains close ties to over 70 faculty members beyond its Latino/a studies central core. Thus, many faculty members who teach, advise, and train students in research are based in other departments Native American/Indigenous studies on the Columbia campus or at the partner institutions. Individualized courses of study Through this collaboration, the department is able to tap into a broad array of scientific and intellectual resources in the greater New York City area. The academic staff covers the areas of plant and animal systematics; evolutionary and

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population genetics; ecosystem science; demography and has grown into two institutions—an Earth institute center population biology; behavioral and community ecology; and and a Secretariat for a major environmental consortium. related fields of epidemiology, ethnobiology, public health, The center’s new name is the Earth Institute Center for and environmental policy. Harnessing the expertise of this Environmental Sustainability (EICES, pronounced “i-sees”). diverse faculty and the institutions of which they are a part, EICES also continues, however, as the Secretariat for the E3B covers a vast area of inquiry into the evolutionary, genetic, Consortium for Environmental Research and Conservation, and ecological relationships among all living things. continuing 15 years of collaborations between the Earth Institute, the American Museum of Natural History, the New Facilities and Collaborative York Botanical Garden, The Wildlife Conservation Society, Institutions and EcoHealth Alliance on biodiversity conservation. The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and American Museum of Natural History Environmental Biology (E3B) The American Museum of Natural History is one of the In addition to the off-campus facilities detailed below, the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural Columbia community offers academic excellence in a range institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has of natural and social science disciplines that are directly advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and related to biodiversity conservation including: evolution, disseminate information about human cultures, the natural systematics, genetics, behavioral ecology, public health, world, and the universe through a wide-reaching program of business, economics, political science, anthropology, and public scientific research, education, and exhibitions. The institution and international policy. These disciplines are embodied in comprises 45 permanent exhibition halls, state-of-the-art world-class departments, schools, and facilities at Columbia. research laboratories, one of the largest natural history libraries The divisions that bring their resources to bear on issues most in the Western Hemisphere, and a permanent collection of relevant to E3B’s mission are: the Lamont-Doherty Earth 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts. With a scientific Observatory, the School of International and Public Affairs, staff of more than 200, the Museum supports research divisions the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, the International in anthropology, paleontology, invertebrate and vertebrate Research Institute for Climate Predication, the Black Rock zoology, and the physical sciences. The Museum’s scientific Forest Reserve in New York State, the Rosenthal Center staff pursues a broad agenda of advanced scientific research, for Alternative/Complementary Medicine, the Division of investigating the origins and evolution of life on Earth, the Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, world’s myriad species, the rich variety of human culture, and and the Center for International Earth Science Information the complex processes that have formed and continue to shape Network (CIESIN). Several of these units of the University planet Earth and the universe beyond. are networked through the Earth Institute at Columbia, a The Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation division of the University that acts as an intramural network (CBC) was created in June 1993 to advance the use of scientific of environmental programs and supplies logistical support for data to mitigate threats to biodiversity. CBC programs constituent programs, through planning, research, seminars, integrate research, education, and outreach so that people, a key and conferences. All of the above schools, centers, and institutes force in the rapid loss of biodiversity, will become participants contribute to finding solutions for the world’s environmental in its conservation. The CBC works with partners throughout challenges. the world to build professional and institutional capacities for biodiversity conservation and heightens public understanding The Earth Institute Center for and stewardship of biodiversity. CBC projects are under way in Environmental Sustainability (EICES) the Bahamas, Bolivia, Madagascar, Mexico, Vietnam, and the The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability Metropolitan New York region. (EICES), formerly known as the Center for Environmental The Museum’s scientific facilities include: two molecular Research and Conservation (CERC), is actively involved in systematics laboratories equipped with modern high- protecting biodiversity and ecosystems. The Earth Institute throughput technology; the interdepartmental laboratories, Center for Environmental Sustainability is dedicated to the which include a state-of-the-art imaging facility that provides development of a rich, robust, and vibrant world within which analytical microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, science we can secure a sustainable future. Through a diverse array visualization, and image analysis to support the Museum’s of strategic partners in science, education, and outreach, the scientific activities; a powerful parallel-computing facility, center builds unique programs that promote human well-being including a cluster of the world’s fastest computers, positioned through the preservation, restoration, and management of to make significant contributions to bioinformatics; and a biodiversity, and the services our ecosystems provide. frozen tissue facility with the capacity to store one million The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation DNA samples. (CERC), a leading provider of cutting-edge environmental research, education, and training, since its inception in 1994,

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New York Botanical Garden conservation scientists based in New York who also conduct their own research. The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), with its 7 million specimen herbarium, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, WCS’s field-based programs complement the organization’s and its LuEsther T. Mertz Library, the largest botanical expertise in veterinary medicine, captive breeding, animal care, and horticultural reference collection on a single site in the genetics, and landscape ecology, most of which are based at Americas, comprises one of the very best locations in the world the Bronx Zoo headquarters. WCS’s Conservation Genetics to study plant science. NYBG’s systematic botanists discover, program places an emphasis on a rigorous, logical foundation decipher, and describe the world’s plant and fungal diversity; for the scientific paradigms used in conservation biology and and its economic botanists study the varied links between is linked to a joint Conservation Genetics program with the plants and people. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the American Museum of Natural History. The Wildlife Health largest Victorian glasshouse in the United States, features some Sciences division is responsible for the health care of more 6,000 species in a newly installed “Plants of the World” exhibit. than 17,000 wild animals in the five New York parks and The new International Plant Science Center stores the Garden wildlife centers. The departments of Clinical Care, Pathology, collection under state-of-the-art environmental conditions and Nutrition, and Field Veterinary Programs provide the highest has nine study rooms for visiting scholars. All specimens are quality of care to wildlife. available for on-site study or loan. EcoHealth Alliance In recent years, NYBG has endeavored to grow and expand its research efforts, supporting international field projects in EcoHealth Alliance is an international organization of scientists some two dozen different countries, ranging from Brazil to dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity. For more Indonesia. In 1994, AMNH and NYBG established the Lewis than 40 years, EcoHealth Alliance has focused its efforts on and Dorothy Cullman Program for Molecular Systematics conservation. Today, they are known for innovative research Studies to promote the use of molecular techniques in on the intricate relationships between wildlife, ecosystems, and phylogenetic studies of plant groups. This program offers many human health. opportunities for research in conservation genetics. NYBG EcoHealth Alliance's work spans the U.S. and more than operates both the Institute for Economic Botany (IEB) and the 20 countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Institute of Systematic Botany (ISB). The ISB builds on the Africa, and Asia to research ways for people and wildlife to Garden’s long tradition of intensive and distinguished research share bioscapes for their mutual survival. Their strength is in systematic botany—the study of the kinds and diversity of built on innovations in research, education, and training and plants and their relationships—to develop the knowledge and accessibility to international conservation partners. means for responding effectively to the biodiversity crisis. Internationally, EHA programs support conservationists in over The Garden has also established a molecular and anatomical a dozen countries at the local level to save endangered species laboratory program, which includes light and electron and their habitats, and to protect delicate ecosystems for the microscopes, and has made enormous advances in digitizing its benefit of wildlife and humans. collection. There is currently a searchable on-line library catalog and specimen database collection with some half million Academic Programs unique records. Field sites around the world provide numerous opportunities for work in important ecosystems of unique The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental biodiversity. Biology runs two undergraduate majors/concentrations. The primary major is in environmental biology and the second Wildlife Conservation Society is evolutionary biology of the human species. The foci and requirements vary substantially and are intended for students The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), founded in 1895 with different academic interests. as the New York Zoological Society, works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world. In addition to supporting The environmental biology major emphasizes those areas of the nation’s largest system of zoological facilities—the Bronx biology and other disciplines essential for students who intend Zoo; the New York Aquarium; the Wildlife Centers in Central to pursue careers in the conservation of Earth’s living resources. Park, Prospect Park, and Flushing Meadow Park; and the It is designed to prepare students for graduate study in ecology Wildlife Survival Center on St. Catherine’s Island, Georgia and evolutionary biology, conservation biology, environmental —WCS maintains a commitment to field-based conservation policy and related areas, or for direct entry into conservation- science. With 60 staff scientists and more than 100 research related or science teaching careers. fellows, WCS has the largest professional field staff of any U.S.- based international conservation organization. Currently, WCS Interdisciplinary knowledge is paramount to solving conducts nearly 300 field projects throughout the Americas, environmental biology issues, and a wide breadth of courses Asia, and Africa. The field program is supported by a staff of is thus essential, as is exposure to current work. Conservation internships are available through partner institutions and

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serve as research experience leading to the development of the majors take workshops in screenwriting and film-making, the required senior thesis. course of study is rooted in film history, theory, and culture. Declaration of the environmental biology major must be The prerequisite for all classes is Introduction to Film and Media approved by the director of undergraduate studies and Studies (FILM UN1000) offered each term at Columbia as well filed in the departmental office located on the 10th floor of as at Barnard, and open to first-year students. Subsequently, Schermerhorn Extension. majors take a combination of history survey courses; workshops ("Labs"); and advanced classes in theory, genre study, national The major in evolutionary biology of the human species cinemas, auteur study, and screenwriting. provides students with a foundation in the interrelated spheres of behavior, ecology, genetics, evolution, morphology, patterns The educational goal is to provide film majors with a solid of growth, adaptation, and forensics. Using the framework of grounding in the history and theory of film; its relation to other evolution and with attention to the interplay between biology forms of art; and its synthesis of visual storytelling, technology, and culture, research in these areas is applied to our own species economics, and sociopolitical context, as well as the means to and to our closest relatives to understand who we are and begin writing a script and making a short film. where we came from. This integrated biological study of the human species is also known as biological anthropology. As an Students who wish to graduate with honors must take the interdisciplinary major, students are also encouraged to draw Senior Seminar in Film Studies (FILM UN3900), writing a on courses in related fields including biology, anthropology, thesis that reflects mastery of cinematic criticism. The essay geology, and psychology as part of their studies. is submitted after the winter break. Students decide upon the topic with the professor and develop the essay during the fall semester. Film Studies Since film courses tend to be popular, it is imperative that students attend the first class. Registration priority is usually Departmental Office: 513 Dodge; 212-854-2815 given to film majors and seniors. http://arts.columbia.edu/film Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Robert King, 509C Departmental Honors Dodge Hall; 212-854-2815; [email protected]. Office In order to qualify for departmental honors, students must hours: Wednesdays, 2–5 p.m. take FILM UN3900 Senior Seminar in Film Studies, have a GPA of at least 3.75 in the major and distinction in their The major in film studies is scholarly, international in scope, overall achievements in film study. The department submits and writing-intensive. Students choose to major in film if they recommendations to the undergraduate honors committees want to learn more about the art form, from technology to for confirmation. Normally no more than 10% of graduating cultural significance; want to work in the film industry; or are majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. interested in a major that combines arts and humanities. Students usually declare the major toward the end of the Faculty second year by meeting with the departmental adviser; • Vito Adriaensens together, they create a program of twelve required courses • Nico Baumbach within the major, often supplemented by courses outside the • Loren-Paul Caplin department. In the lecture classes and seminars, there tends to be a mixed population of undergraduate majors and graduate • Jane Gaines film students. • Ronald Gregg • Annette Insdorf Students have the opportunity to gain additional experience • Caryn James by taking advantage of internship opportunities with film companies, working on graduate student films, and • Robert King participating in the Columbia Undergraduate Film Productions • Richard Peña (CUFP), an active, student-run organization that provides film- • James Schamus making experience to Columbia undergraduate producers and • Edward Turk directors. In addition to careers in screenwriting, directing, and producing, alumni have gone on to work in film distribution, Major in Film Studies publicity, archives, and festivals, and to attend graduate school The major in film studies requires a minimum of 36 points to become teachers and scholars. distributed as follows:

The trajectory of the major is from introductory-level courses Introductory Courses (three are required), to intermediate and advanced-level courses FILM UN1000 Introduction to Film and Media (two are required, plus seven electives). While film studies Studies

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FILM GU4000 Film and Media Theory Director of Departmental Honors Program: Dr. Susan History Courses Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; Select two of the following courses, one of which must either [email protected] be FILM UN2010 or FILM UN2020: Economics is the study of the ways in which society allocates its FILM UN2010 Cinema History 1: scarce resources among alternative uses and the consequences of Beginning-1930 these decisions. The areas of inquiry deal with a varied range of FILM UN2020 Cinema History 2: 1930-60 topics such as international trade, domestic and international FILM UN2030 Cinema History 3: 1960-90 financial systems, labor market analysis, and the study of FILM UN2040 Cinema History 4: after 1990 less developed economies. Broadly speaking, the goal of an Laboratories economics major is to train students to think analytically about Select one of the following courses: social issues and, as such, provide a solid foundation for not FILM UN2410 Laboratory in Writing Film only further study and careers in economics, but also for careers Criticism in law, public service, business, and related fields. FILM UN2510 Laboratory in Fiction Filmmaking FILM UN2420 Laboratory in Screenwriting The Economics Department offers a general economics major in addition to five interdisciplinary majors structured to suit FILM UN2520 Laboratory In Nonfiction Filmmaking the interests and professional goals of a heterogeneous student Electives body. All of these programs have different specific requirements but share the common structure of core theoretical courses Select seven of the following electives, one of which must be that provide the foundation for higher-level elective courses an international course: culminating in a senior seminar. Students are urged to carefully FILM UN1010 Genre Study look through the details of each of these programs and to FILM UN2310 The Documentary Tradition contact an appropriate departmental adviser to discuss their FILM UN2190 Topics in American Cinema particular interests. FILM UN3020 Interdisciplinary Studies FILM UN3900 Senior Seminar in Film Studies Advanced Placement FILM UN3910 Senior Seminar in Filmmaking Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and FILM UN3920 Senior Seminar in Screenwriting macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a FILM UN3925 Narrative Strategies in 4 on the other. Provided that this is achieved, the department Screenwriting grants 4 credits for a score of 4 and 5 on the AP Economics FILM UN3930 Seminar in International Film exam along with exemption from ECON UN1105 Principles of FILM UN3950 Seminar in Media: Seriality Economics . FILM UN2400 Script Analysis FILM UN3010 Auteur Study Advising FILM UN2290 Topics in World Cinema: Arab The Department of Economics offers a variety of advising and Africa resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate FILM G4310 Experimental Film and Media majors and concentrators with the information and support FILM G4320 New Directions in Film and needed to successfully navigate through the program. These Philosophy resources are described below. FILM GU4910 Seeing Narrative Frequently Asked Questions Please see: http://econ.columbia.edu/frequently-asked- Financial questions-0 Economics As a first step, students are encouraged to visit the department's FAQ page, which provides comprehensive information Departmental Office: 1022 International Affairs Building; and answers to the most frequently asked questions about 212-854-3680 the departmental majors and requirements. This page also http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics/ includes a section that answers specific questions of first-years, Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Susan Elmes, sophomores, and non-majors. 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; [email protected] Graduate Student Advisers For answers to the most common questions that students have about the majors, the department has graduate student advisers,

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who are available by e-mail at [email protected], or 1. Have at least a 3.7 GPA in their major courses; during weekly office hours to meet with students. 2. Take ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Thesis (a one-year course); Students should direct all questions and concerns about their major to the graduate student advisers either in person or 3. Receive at least a grade of A- in ECON GU4999 Senior via e-mail. The graduate student advisers can discuss major Honors Thesis. requirements, scheduling, and major course selection, as well Students must consult and obtain the approval of the as review student checklists and discuss progress in the major. departmental undergraduate director in order to be admitted to Occasionally, graduate student advisers may refer a student the workshop. Please note that ECON GU4999 Senior Honors to someone else in the department (such as the director of Thesis may be taken to fulfill the seminar requirement for the undergraduate studies) or in the student's school for additional economics major and all economics joint majors. Students who advising. wish to write a senior thesis (ECON GU4999 Senior Honors Contact information and office hours for the graduate student Thesis) must have completed the core major requirements . advisers are posted on the Advisers page of the departmental Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) in the week departmental honors in a given academic year. Please see prior to the beginning of the semester. Students considering the Honors Prizes page on the department's website for more one of the interdepartmental majors should speak to both a information. graduate student adviser from the Economics Department and the adviser from the other department early in the sophomore Undergraduate Prizes year. All prize recipients are announced at the end of the spring semester each academic year. Faculty Advisers Faculty advisers are available to discuss students' academic The Dean’s Prize in Economics and career goals, both in terms of the undergraduate career Awarded to General Studies students for excellence in the study and post-graduate degrees and research. Students wishing to of Economics. discuss these types of substantive topics may request a faculty adviser by completing the form available on the Advisers page Romine Prize of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ Established in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to two economics) and depositing it in the mailbox of the director of students (Columbia College or General Studies) majoring in undergraduate studies in the department's main office, 1022 economics: one for the best honors thesis paper, and the other International Affairs Building. for the best economics seminar paper. The department does its best to match students with faculty Parker Prize for Summer Research members that share similar academic interests. While faculty advisers do not discuss major requirements—that is the role of the graduate student advisers—they do provide guidance in Professors course selection as it relates to meeting a student's intellectual • Douglas Almond (also School of International and Public goals and interests, as well as advise on career and research Affairs) options. It is recommended that students who plan on Jushan Bai attending a Ph.D. program in economics or are interested in • Jagdish N. Bhagwati pursuing economics research after graduation request a faculty • Patrick Bolton (also Business School) adviser. • André Burgstaller (Barnard) On-Line Information • Alessandra Casella Students can access useful information on-line, including: a • Yeon-Koo Che comprehensive FAQ page; requirement changes to the major • Pierre-André Chiappori and concentration; sample programs and checklists; faculty • Graciela Chichilnisky office hours, contact information and fields of specialization; • Richard Clarida adviser information; teaching assistant information; research • Donald Davis (Chair) assistant opportunities; list of tutors; and Columbia-Barnard • Padma Desai (emerita) Economics Society information. • Prajit Dutta Departmental Honors • Harrison Hong Economics majors and economics joint majors who wish to be • Glenn Hubbard (also Business School) considered for departmental honors in economics must: • Navin Kartik

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• Wojciech Kopczuk (also School of International and Public Lecturers Affairs) • Tri Vi Dang • Sokbae (Simon) Lee • Sally Davidson • W. Bentley McLeod (also School of International and Public Affairs) • Susan Elmes Seyhan Erden • Perry Mehrling (Barnard) • Sunil Gulati • Robert Mundell (emeritus) Emi Nakamura (also Business School) • Wouter Vergote • Serena Ng Adjunct Faculty • Brendan O'Flaherty • Irasema Alonso • Edmund S. Phelps Benjamin Ho • Michael Riordan • Steven Ho • Jeffrey Sachs (also Earth Institute) Neal Masia • Xavier Sala-i-Martin Caterina Musatti • Bernard Salanié • Maxim Pinkovskiy • José A. Scheinkman Mauro Roca • Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé • Argia Sbordone • Rajiv Sethi (Barnard) Jón Steinsson On Leave • Joseph Stiglitz (also Business School) • Profs. Casella, Dutta, Gerard, O'Flaherty (2017-2018) • Martín Uribe • Profs. Clarida, Davis, Hong (Fall 2017) • Miguel Urquiola (also School of International and Public • Profs. Dean, Riordan (Spring 2018) Affairs) Eric Verhoogen (also School of International and Public Guidelines for all Economics Affairs) Majors, Concentrators, and • David Weiman (Barnard) Interdepartmental Majors • David Weinstein Economics Core Courses • Michael Woodford All of the core courses must be completed no later than the Associate Professors spring semester of the student’s junior year and must be taken at Columbia. Students who take any core course during the • Lena Edlund fall semester of their senior year must obtain written permission • Katherine Ho from the department's director of undergraduate studies. Unless • Qingmin Liu otherwise specified below, all students must complete the following core courses: Assistant Professors • Hassan Afrouzi ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Michael Best ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Gregory Cox ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Mark Dean ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics • Andres Drenik • Francois Gerard Prerequisites Matthieu Gomez Course prerequisites are strictly enforced. Prerequisites must be Reka Juhasz taken before the course, not after or concurrently. • Supreet Kaur Economics courses taken before the completion of any of its • Jennifer La'O prerequisites, even with instructor approval, are not counted • Suresh Naidu toward the major, concentration, or interdepartmental • Jose Luis Montiel Olea majors. Exemptions from a prerequisite requirement may • Tobias Salz only be made, in writing, by the department's director of Jack Willis undergraduate studies. Credits from a course taken prior to the completion of its prerequisites are not counted towards the major requirements. As a consequence, students are required

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to complete additional, specific courses in economics at the ECON UN3025 Financial ECON UN3211 Intermediate direction of the director of undergraduate studies. Economics Microeconomics ECON GU4020 Economics of ECON UN3213 Intermediate The prerequisites for required courses are as follows: Uncertainty and Information Macroeconomics Course Prerequisites ECON GU4230 Economics of STAT UN1201 Calculus- New York City Based Introduction to ECON UN1105 Principles of None ECON GU4260 Market Statistics Economics Design MATH UN1101 Calculus I ECON GU4280 Corporate STAT UN1201 Calculus- MATH UN1101 Calculus I Finance Based Introduction to ECON GU4370 Political Statistics Economy ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of ECON GU4700 Financial Microeconomics Economics Crises MATH UN1201 Calculus III ECON GU4710 Finance and or UN1205 the Real Economy ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN1105 Principles of ECON GU4850 Cognitive Macroeconomics Economics Mechanisms and Economic MATH UN1101 Calculus I Behavior Co-requisite: ECON GU4860 Behavioral ECON UN3211 Intermediate MATH UN1201 Calculus III Finance Microeconomics or UN1205 ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECON UN3412 Introduction MATH UN1201 Calculus III Macroeconomics To Econometrics or UN1205 ECON UN3412 Introduction ECON UN3211 Intermediate To Econometrics Microeconomics or UN3213 All other ECON 3000- and ECON UN3211 Intermediate STAT UN1201 Calculus- 4000-level electives Microeconomics Based Introduction to ECON UN3213 Intermediate Statistics Macroeconomics ECON 2000-level electives ECON UN1105 Principles of ECON UN3901 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate Economics of Education Microeconomics ECON GU4211 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON UN3952 Seminar ECON UN3213 Intermediate Microeconomics Microeconomics in Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Formation of Expectations ECON UN3412 Introduction Macroeconomics ECON UN3981 Applied To Econometrics Corequisites: Econometrics MATH UN2010 Linear ECON GU4911 Seminar In Algebra Microeconomics MATH UN2500 Analysis and ECON GU4913 Seminar In Optimization Macroeconomics ECON GU4412 Advanced ECON UN3211 Intermediate ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics Microeconomics Econometrics ECON GU4213 Advanced ECON UN3213 Intermediate ECPS GU4921 Seminar In ECON UN3211 Intermediate Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Political Economy Microeconomics ECON GU4413 Econometrics ECON UN3412 Introduction ECON UN3213 Intermediate of Time Series and Forecasting To Econometrics Macroeconomics MATH UN2010 Linear ECON UN3412 Introduction Algebra To Econometrics ECON GU4370 Political Economy ECPH GU4950 Economics ECON UN3211 Intermediate and Philosophy Seminar Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics

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Barnard electives See Barnard bulletin Seminars It is strongly recommended that students take Seminars can be taken only after all of the required core ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics in the courses in economics have been completed. ECON UN3412 semester immediately following the completion of the statistics Introduction To Econometrics may not be taken or retaken course. concurrently with a senior seminar. Seminars do not count as electives. Each seminar is limited to sixteen students, with Grading priority given to seniors. For ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy and ECPH GU4950 Economics and No course with a grade of D or lower, including calculus and Philosophy Seminar, priority is given to economics–political statistics courses, can count toward the major, concentration, or science and economics-philosophy majors, respectively. interdepartmental majors. Economics core courses with a grade of D or F must be retaken and completed with a grade of C- or For seminar registration details, read the information posted better. on the department's Senior Seminar Registration page: http:// econ.columbia.edu/senior-seminars-registration. Students who receive a grade of D or F in a core course are permitted to take a higher-level elective course that Mathematics has that core course as a prerequisite, so long as it is taken concurrently with the retaking of that core course. For Students must consult with the Mathematics Department for example, if a student fails ECON UN3211 Intermediate the appropriate placement in the calculus sequence. Students Microeconomics, the student must retake it and, in the same must complete one of the following sequences: semester, may enroll in an elective course for which it is a Select one of the following sequences: prerequisite, provided that all other prerequisites for the MATH UN1101 Calculus I elective have been completed. The same rule applies to the - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III required math and statistics courses. For example, if a student MATH UN1101 Calculus I fails MATH UN1201 Calculus III , the student may retake - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable calculus III concurrently with Intermediate Microeconomics. Calculus Students who must retake any core economics or math MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A course may not retake it concurrently with a senior seminar; - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B the economics core courses ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics , ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics In addition: , and ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics must be successfully completed before a student may enroll in a 1. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1201 seminar. Calculus III or MATH UN1205 must retake the course but may enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate A grade of W is not equivalent to a grade of D or F; it does Microeconomics. not qualify a student to retake the course concurrently with 2. Students who receive a grade of D or F in MATH UN1207 a higher level course that lists the course as a prerequisite. Honors Mathematics A may either retake the course, Students who receive a grade of W in a core course must or take MATH UN1201 Calculus III or MATH complete the course with a grade of C- or better before taking a UN1205, and enroll in ECON UN3211 Intermediate course that lists it as a prerequisite. Microeconomics concurrently. Only ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics may be taken Statistics for a grade of Pass/D/Fail, and the student must receive a grade of P for it to count towards the requirements for the major, Unless otherwise specified below, all students must take concentration, or interdepartmental majors. STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics, or a higher level course, such as STAT GU4204 Statistical Economics Electives Inference, or SIEO S3001 Introduction to Probability and Only those courses identified in the Economics Department Statistics. listings in this Bulletin may be taken for elective credit. All Barnard Courses 3000-level or higher electives offered by the Economics Department have ECON UN3211 Intermediate A limited number of Barnard economics electives may count Microeconomics and ECON UN3213 Intermediate toward the major, concentration, and interdepartmental Macroeconomics as prerequisites. However, some electives have majors. Students should pay careful attention to the limit of additional prerequisites and students should ensure that all Barnard electives indicated in their program requirements. prerequisites have been completed (see the table of prerequisites Please see the Transfer Credit section below for information printed above). Seminars do not count as electives. on the number of Barnard electives that may be taken to fulfill major requirements. In addition, students may receive credit

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for the major, concentration, and interdepartmental majors Transfer Credits only for those Barnard economics courses listed in this Bulletin. However, students may not receive credit for two courses Students are required to take a minimum number of courses whose content overlaps. Barnard and Columbia economics in the Columbia Economics Department. For all majors and electives with overlapping content include but are not limited interdepartmental majors, students must complete a minimum five to: of lecture courses in the Columbia department. Students may fulfill their remaining requirements for economics lecture ECON BC3029 Empirical Development courses through AP (or IB or GCE) credits, Barnard electives, - ECON GU4321 Economics transfer courses, and study abroad courses (the latter two are and Economic Development subject to the approval of the Economics Department). The ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance following table summarizes the new rules: - ECON GU4505 and International Macroeconomics Program Number of Minimum Maximum ECON BC3019 Labor Economics required number number - ECON GU4400 and Labor Economics economics which must be of outside ECON BC3047 International Trade lecture taken in the allowed - ECON GU4500 and International Trade courses department ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Economics 9 5 4 - ECON GU4625 Resource Economics major and Economics of the Financial 8 5 3 Environment economics ECON BC3041 Theoretical Foundations of Economics- 7 5 2 - ECON GU4235 Political Economy and HISTORICAL mathematics FOUNDATIONS OF Economics- 7 5 2 MODERN ECONOMICS: political Adam Smith to J M Keynes science ECON GU4400 Labor Economics Economics- 7 5 2 ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL statistics FOUNDATIONS OF Economics- 7 5 2 MODERN ECONOMICS: philosophy Adam Smith to J M Keynes Economics 7 4 3 Students should always first consult with econ-advising to concentration confirm that the Barnard elective they wish to take does not overlap with a Columbia elective that they have already 1. Lecture courses do not include seminars, which must taken or plan to take. Students may not take the Barnard be taken in the Columbia Economics Department. The core economics, math, statistics, or seminar courses for credit lecture course counts are counts of economics courses only towards the completion of major requirements. and do not include math, statistics, or courses in other departments; School of Professional Studies Courses 2. At least two of the three 3000-level economics core courses The Department of Economics does not accept any of the must be taken in the department and no corresponding courses offered through the School of Professional Studies Barnard courses are accepted. ECON UN3025 Financial for credit towards the economics major, concentration, or Economics and ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money interdepartmental majors with the exception of the courses and Banking are counted as departmental courses regardless offered by the Economics Department during the summer of the instructor; session at Columbia. 3. Outside courses include AP (or IB or GCE) credits, transfer credits, Barnard 2000- and 3000-level elective Other Department and School Courses courses and transfer credits from other universities. In the case where two or more courses taken outside of Columbia Please note that with the exception of the above Barnard are used as the equivalent of ECON UN1105 Principles courses and the specific courses listed below for the financial of Economics, those courses are counted as one transfer economics major, no other courses offered through the course. different departments and schools at Columbia count toward the economics majors or concentration. Approval of transfer credits to fulfill economics requirements must be obtained in writing from the Department of Economics (see the departmental website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/economics) or speak with your advising

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dean for information regarding applications for transfer credit). Approval is granted only for courses that are considered to be Major in Financial comparable to those offered at Columbia. Economics Summer courses taken at other institutions must be approved Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, in writing by the department's transfer credit adviser before the Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. course is taken. The department does not accept transfer credits for any 3000 level core courses taken during a summer session The Department of Economics offers the major in financial outside of Columbia University. Summer courses taken from economics, which provides an academic framework to the department of economics at Columbia University do not explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the need approval. allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks Guidelines and instructions on how to request transfer credit and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio approval can be found in the Transfer Credit Information page allocation, regulation and corporate governance. of the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ economics). The financial economics major requires 26 points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, 3 points in business, and 12 points from a list of selected courses Major in Economics for a total of 50 points as follows:

Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Economics Core Courses Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. All economics core courses The economics major requires a minimum of 35 points in Finance Core Courses * economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in statistics, ECON UN3025 Financial Economics for a total of 44 points as follows: ECON GU4280 Corporate Finance BUSI UN3013 Financial Accounting Economics Core Courses *NOTE: The department considers BUSI UN3013 All economics core courses and IEOR E2261 as overlapping courses. Students who Mathematics take both courses shall be credited with one course only. Select a mathematics sequence Financial economics majors who are also in the Business Statistics Management concentration program (CNBUMG) must Select a statistics course take an additional elective from either the financial economics prescribed elective list (below) or from the Economics Electives CNBUMB prescribed list. Select at least five electives, of which no more than one may Mathematics be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) Select a mathematics sequence Economics Seminar Statistics Select one economics seminar course Select a statistics course Electives Concentration in Economics Select four of the following, of which two must be from the Columbia or Barnard economics departments, or equivalent Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, economics transfer credits: Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON BC3014 Entrepreneurship The economics concentration requires a minimum of 25 ECON BC3017 Economics of Business points in economics, 6 points in mathematics, and 3 points in Organization statistics, for a total of 34 points as follows: ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking Economics Core Courses ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and All economics core courses Formation of Expectations Mathematics ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and Select a mathematics sequence Information Statistics ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics Select a statistics course ECON GU4251 Industrial Organization Economics Electives ECON GU4260 Market Design Select at least three electives, of which no more than one ECON GU4412 Advanced Econometrics may be taken at the 2000-level (including Barnard courses) ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4465 Public Economics

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ECON GU4500 International Trade program is recommended for any student planning to do ECON GU4505 International Macroeconomics graduate work in economics. or ECON BC3038 International Money and Finance The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers ECON G4526 Transition Reforms, Globalization with whom students may consult on economics requirements. and Financial Crisis The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser with ECON GU4700 Financial Crises whom students may consult on mathematics requirements. The ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics the mathematics adviser can only advise on mathematics ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and requirements. Economic Behavior ECON GU4860 Behavioral Finance The economics-mathematics major requires a total of 56 BIOT GU4180 points: 29 points in economics and 27 points in mathematics BUSI UN3021 Marketing Management and statistics as follows: BUSI UN3701 Strategy Formulation Economics Core Courses BUSI UN3702 Venturing to Change the World All economics core courses BUSI UN3703 Leadership in Organizations Economics Electives BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Venturing Mathematics COMS W1002 Computing in Context Select one of the following sequences: HIST W2904 History of Finance MATH UN1101 Calculus I IEOR E3106 Introduction to Operations - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Research: Stochastic Models - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III IEOR E4700 Introduction to Financial - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Engineering MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN3050 Discrete Time Models in Finance - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II POLS UN3630 Politics of International Economic - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Relations - MATH UN2010 Calculus STAT W3201 Math Finance in Continuous and Linear Algebra Time MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 may not receive credit for both MATH UN1201 and MATH UN1202. STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance Analysis requirement: Seminar MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization The seminar must be chosen from a list of seminars eligible for the financial economics major. The department indicates Select three of the following: which seminars are eligible for the major on the Senior MATH UN1202 Calculus IV Seminars page of the departmental website. MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations Students must have completed at least one of Any mathematics course at the 3000-level or above ECON UN3025 or ECON GU4280 prior to taking their Note: Students who take MATH UN1205 will not receive senior seminar. credit for MATH UN1202. Statistics * Students must complete the finance core no later than fall of their senior year. Select one of the following sequences: STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Major in Economics- STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY - STAT GU4204 and Statistical Inference Mathematics Economics Seminar Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, Select an economics seminar Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. NOTE: The major in economics and mathematics provides students with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that 1. Students who fulfill the statistics requirement with provided by the general economics major and exposes students STAT GU4203 and STAT GU4204, may count to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The STAT GU4203 or STAT GU4204 as one of the three required mathematics electives.

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2. Students who choose the one year sequence ECON GU4301 Economic Growth and (STAT GU4203/ STAT GU4204), must complete the year Development long sequence prior to taking ECON UN3412. Students ECON GU4370 Political Economy receive elective credit for the probability course. ECON GU4400 Labor Economics ECON GU4415 Game Theory ECON GU4438 Economics of Race in the U.S. Major in Economics- ECON GU4465 Public Economics Philosophy ECON GU4480 Gender and Applied Economics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON GU4500 International Trade Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON W4615 Law and Economics ECON GU4625 Economics of the Environment Economics-philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that or ECON BC3039 Environmental and Natural Resource introduces students to basic methodologies of economics and Economics philosophy and stresses areas of particular concern to both, e.g. ECON GU4750 Globalization and Its Risks rationality and decision making, justice and efficiency, freedom and collective choice, logic of empirical theories and testing. ECON GU4840 Behavioral Economics Many issues are dealt with historically. Classic texts of Plato, ECON GU4850 Cognitive Mechanisms and Kant, Mill, Marx, and Smith are reviewed. Economic Behavior ECON BC3011 Inequality and Poverty The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Philosophy Courses with whom students may consult on economics requirements. PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of The Department of Philosophy has an assigned adviser with Philosophical Thought whom students may consult on philosophy requirements. The PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; PHIL UN3701 Ethics the philosophy adviser can only advise on philosophy PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science requirements. PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 53 points: Seminar 25 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the Seminar interdisciplinary seminar as follows: Economics Core Courses Major in Economics– ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Political Science ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Mathematics Political economy is an interdisciplinary major that introduces Select a mathematics sequence students to the methodologies of economics and political Statistics science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This Select a statistics course program is particularly beneficial to students planning to do Economics Electives graduate work in schools of public policy and international Three Electives are required; two must be selected from the affairs. below list, and the remaining elective may be any economics The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers elective at the 3000-level or above. with whom students may consult on economics requirements. ECON GU4020 Economics of Uncertainty and The Department of Political Science has an assigned adviser Information with whom students may consult on political science ECON GU4211 Advanced Microeconomics requirements. The economics adviser can only advise on ECON GU4213 Advanced Macroeconomics economics requirements; the political science adviser can only ECON GU4228 Urban Economics advise on political science requirements. ECON GU4230 Economics of New York City ECON GU4235 HISTORICAL The economics–political science major requires a total of 57 FOUNDATIONS OF points: 22 points in economics, 15 points in political science, MODERN ECONOMICS: 6 points in mathematics, 6 points in statistical methods, Adam Smith to J M Keynes 4 points in a political science seminar, and 4 points in the interdisciplinary seminar as follows.

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The political science courses are grouped into three areas, i.e. subfields: (1) American politics, (2) comparative politics, and Major in Economics- (3) international relations. For the political science part of the major, students are required to select one area as a major Statistics subfield and one as a minor subfield. The corresponding Please read Guidelines for all for Economics Majors, introductory courses in both subfields must be taken, plus two Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. electives in the major subfield, and one in the minor subfield. The major in economics-statistics provides students with a Economics Core Courses grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics by the general economics major, but also exposes students to ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics a significantly more rigorous and extensive statistics training ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics than is provided by the general major. This program is recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and ECON GU4370 Political Economy for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. Mathematics Select a mathematics sequence The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers Statistical Methods with whom students may consult on economics requirements. STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to The Department of Statistics has an assigned adviser with Statistics whom students may consult on statistics requirements. The Select one of the following: economics adviser can only advise on economics requirements; ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics the statistics adviser can only advise on statistics requirements. POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data The economics-statistics major requires a total of 59 points: 29 Economics Electives in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, Select two electives (6 points) at the 3000-level or above 3 points in computer science as follows: Political Science Courses Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Economics Core Courses Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American All economics core courses Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International Economics Electives Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Select three electives at the 3000-level or above Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which Mathematics must be the subfield’s introductory course. Select one of the following sequences: Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which MATH UN1101 Calculus I must be the subfield’s introductory course. - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Seminars - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Students must take the following two seminars: - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy MATH UN1101 Calculus I and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory - MATH UN2010 Calculus and Linear Algebra or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics Statistics POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics Statistics POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference • Students who wish to count toward the political science STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models seminar requirement a course that is not in the above One elective in statistics from among courses numbered list of approved seminars must obtain permission from STAT GU 4206 through GU 4266. the political science Director of Undergraduate studies. Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with Computer Science the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate Select one of the following: Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science application to the Barnard political science department and Programming in Java only. COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB

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COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to be considered for departmental honors, students must complete Computer Science the senior essay. ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists Major in French and Francophone Studies STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing The major in French and Francophone studies provides an Economics Seminar interdisciplinary framework for the study of the history, ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics literature, and culture of France and parts of the world in which French is an important medium of culture. Students explore the history and contemporary applications of concepts French such as citizenship, national unity, secularism, and human rights, and explore central issues including universalism/ Departmental Office: 515 Philosophy; 212-854-2500 or relativism, tradition/modernity, and religion/state as they have 212-854-3208 developed in France and its colonies/former colonies since the http://www.columbia.edu/cu/french/ 18th century. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Emmanuelle Saada, Students take a series of required courses that includes: 516 Philosophy; 212-854-3691; [email protected] • French grammar and composition/stylistics, essential to Director of the Language Program: Dr.Pascale achieving proficiency in French language; Hubert-Leibler, 519 Philosophy; 212-854-4819; • FREN UN3420 Introduction To French and Francophone [email protected] Studies I-FREN UN3421 Introduction To French and Academic Department Administrator: Isabelle Chagnon, 515 Francophone Studies II; Philosophy; 212-854-7978; [email protected] • FREN UN3995 Senior Seminar. The Department of French and Romance Philology offers Having completed these courses, students take courses in a major and concentration in French, as well as a major and related departments and programs, e.g., history, anthropology, concentration in French and Francophone studies. Students political science, women's studies, human rights, art history, who are primarily interested in French literature should to fulfill the interdisciplinary portion of the major. To ensure consider the major in French. Students who are interested in methodological focus, three of these courses should be taken French history and civilization, and in the literature and culture within a single field (e.g., history, music, anthropology, or of the Francophone world, should consider the major in French political science), or in relation to a single issue or world region, and Francophone studies. e.g.,West Africa. Major in French In Fulfillment of the The major in French gives students an in-depth familiarity Language Requirement with the language, culture, and literature of France and the Students beginning the study of French at Columbia must take French-speaking world. After completing the four-semester four terms of the following two-year sequence: language requirement, students take courses in advanced grammar, and composition to refine their skills in reading, Entering students are placed, or exempted, on the basis of their speaking, and writing French. In a required two-semester College Board Achievement or Advanced Placement scores, or survey course (FREN UN3333-FREN UN3334), they receive their scores on the placement test administered by the Center a comprehensive overview of the development of French for Student Advising, 403 Lerner. An SAT score of 780 or a literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. After score of 4 on the AP exam satisfies the language requirement. completing these core courses, French majors are encouraged to pursue individual interests; a wide range of language, literature, The Barnard course, FREN BC1204 Intermediate not and cultural studies courses is available. Small classes and II does fulfill the undergraduate language requirement. seminars allow for individual attention and enable students to Language Proficiency Courses work closely with faculty members. Advanced elective courses on French literature, history, philosophy, and cinema allow Elementary and intermediate French courses help students to explore intellectual interests, perfect critical reading students develop an active command of the language. In skills, and master close reading techniques. FREN UN1101 Elementary French I and FREN UN1102 Elementary French II, the communicative approach is the The capstone course is the senior seminar, in which students main instructional method. In addition to practicing all four study a range of texts and critical approaches and are language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing encouraged to synthesize their learning in previous courses. —students are introduced to the cultural features of diverse The optional senior essay, written under the direction of a French-speaking communities. faculty member, introduces students to scholarly research. To

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In intermediate courses FREN UN2101 INTERMEDIATE skills and enhance their knowledge of French and Francophone FRENCH I and FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II, culture. students develop linguistic competence through the study of short stories, films, novels, and plays. After completing the Study Abroad four-semester language sequence, students can discuss and write Because a direct experience of contemporary French society in fairly proficient French on complex topics. is an essential part of the program, majors and concentrators At the third-year level, attention is focused on more are strongly encouraged to spend either a semester or a year at sophisticated use of language, in grammar and composition Reid Hall-Columbia University in Paris, or at another French courses, and on literary, historical, and philosophical questions. or Francophone university. During their time abroad, students take courses credited toward the major and, in some cases, also Conversation Courses toward other majors (e.g. history, art history, political science). Students looking for intensive French oral practice may take For information on study abroad, visit the OGP website one of the 2-point conversation courses offered at intermediate at www.ogp.columbia.edu, call 212-854-2559, or e-mail and advanced levels. Conversation courses generally may not [email protected]. For a list of approved study be counted toward the major. The exception is the special 3- abroad programs, visit http://www.ogp.columbia.edu/ point advanced conversation course, FREN UN3498 French index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ListAll. Cultural Workshop, offered in the fall, designed to meet the needs of students planning to study abroad at Reid Hall. Reid Hall, Paris Located at 4 rue de Chevreuse, Paris, Reid Hall is administered Advanced Placement by Columbia University. It offers semester and year-long • AP score of 4: The department grants 0 credits for a score programs of study, as well as summer courses. of 4 on the AP French Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied. Most students who study at Reid Hall take courses in the French university system (e.g., at the Sorbonne) and core • AP score of 5 or DELF: The department grants 3 credits courses offered at Reid Hall. In their first semester, students for a score of 5 on the AP French Language exam, or for take a course in academic writing in French, enabling them the completion of DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue to succeed at a high level in French university courses. Special Française). Students are awarded this credit after they take opportunities include small topical seminars of Reid Hall a 3000-level French course (taught in French, for at least 3 students and French students. points) and obtain a grade of B or above in that course. • DALF C1 level or IB HL score of 6 or 7: The department For information on study abroad at Reid Hall, grants 6 credits for the C1 level of DALF (Diplôme visit www.ogp.columbia.edu. Approfondi de Langue Française), or for a score of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Grading (HL) exam. Students have no obligation to take higher- Students who wish to use toward the major or concentration a level French courses in order to receive these 6 credits, course in which a grade of D has been received must consult but restrictions apply on the use of these credits toward the with the director of undergraduate studies. French major. Departmental Honors Language Laboratory and Majors who wish to be considered for departmental honors On-line Materials should consult with the director of undergraduate studies. To Language laboratories located in the International Affairs be eligible, students must have a grade point average of at least Building provide opportunities for intensive practice in French 3.7 in major courses and have completed an approved senior pronunciation and aural comprehension. French courses thesis under the guidance of a faculty member at Columbia or typically make extensive use of on-line interactive materials that Reid Hall. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors students can access from their own computer terminals. receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Maison Française Undergraduate Prizes Students interested in French should acquaint themselves with The Department of French and Romance Philology awards the Maison Française, which houses a reading room of French the following prizes to students enrolled in courses in the newspapers, periodicals, books, and videos, and sponsors department: lectures/discussions by distinguished French visitors to New York City. With its weekly French film series, book club, café- 1. Prize for Excellence in French Studies: awarded to a highly conversation and other events, the Maison Française offers an promising student in an intermediate or advanced French excellent opportunity for students to perfect their language course;

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2. Senior French Prize: awarded to an outstanding graduating Select one course in area of Francophone literature or major. culture, i.e., bearing on practices of French outside of France or on internal cultural diversity of France. Professors The remaining four courses (12 points) are to be chosen from 3000-level offerings in French literature, linguistics, or • Madeleine Dobie civilization. • Antoine Compagnon One of the following advanced language classes can be • Souleymane Bachir Diagne counted as an elective: French for Diplomats; French • Pierre Force Culture, Language and Society through…; Advanced Translation Workshop; and The Cultural Workshop. • Elisabeth Ladenson • Emmanuelle Saada Note the following: Associate Professors • FREN BC3006 Composition and Conversation is not applicable to either the French major or the concentration. • Peter Connor (Barnard) Other Barnard French courses may be taken with the • Joanna Stalnaker approval of the director of undergraduate studies; Assistant Professors • Heritage speakers are exempted from FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and Composition I, but must replace Thomas Dodman the course by taking an advanced elective. Eliza Zingesser The following Columbia French courses are not applicable to Visiting Professors the French major or concentration: Etienne Balibar FREN UN1101 Elementary French I FREN UN1102 Elementary French II Senior Lecturers FREN UN1105 Accelerated Elementary French • Heidi Holst-Knudsen FREN UN2101 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I • Pascale Hubert-Leibler FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II FREN UN2106 RAPID READING AND • Sophie Queuniet TRANSLATION Lecturers FREN UN2121 INTERMED CONVERSATN FRENCH I • Vincent Aurora FREN UN2122 INTERMED CONVERSATN • Alexandra Borer FRENCH II • Pascale Crépon FREN UN3131 Third-Year Conversation I • Samuel Skippon FREN UN3132 Third-Year Conversation II Major in French The program of study should be planned before the end of the Concentration in French sophomore year with the director of undergraduate studies. The requirements for this program were modified on March 1, 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should The major in French requires a minimum of 33 points beyond contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in completion of the language requirement (FREN UN2102 order to confirm their correct course of study. Intermediate Course II), distributed as follows: The concentration in French requires a minimum of 24 FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and points beyond completion of the language requirement Composition I (FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II), distributed as FREN UN3333 Introduction to Literary Study I follows: - FREN UN3334 and Introduction to Literary Studies II FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and FREN UN3600 France, Past and Present. Composition I An Introduction to French FREN UN3333 Introduction to Literary Study I Civilization. - FREN UN3334 and Introduction to Literary FREN UN3995 Senior Seminar Studies II Select one upper-level course on literature before 1800. FREN UN3600 France, Past and Present. An Introduction to French Civilization.

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The remaining four courses (12 points) are to be chosen The following Columbia French courses are not applicable to from 3000-level offerings in French literature, linguistics, or the French and Francophone studies major or concentration: civilization. One of the following advanced language classes can be FREN UN1101 Elementary French I counted as an elective: French for Diplomats; French FREN UN1102 Elementary French II Culture, Language and Society through…; Advanced FREN UN1105 Accelerated Elementary French Translation Workshop; and The Cultural Workshop. FREN UN2101 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II FREN UN2106 RAPID READING AND Major in French and TRANSLATION Francophone Studies FREN UN2121 INTERMED CONVERSATN The requirements for this program were modified on February 14, FRENCH I 2014. Students who declared this program before this date should FREN UN2122 INTERMED CONVERSATN contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in FRENCH II order to confirm their correct course of study. FREN UN3131 Third-Year Conversation I FREN UN3132 Third-Year Conversation II The program of study should be planned before the end of the sophomore year with the director of undergraduate studies. Concentration in French The major in French and Francophone studies requires a minimum of 33 points beyond completion of the language and Francophone Studies requirement (FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II), The requirements for this program were modified on March 1, distributed as follows: 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and order to confirm their correct course of study. Composition I FREN UN3420 Introduction To French and The concentration in French and Francophone studies requires Francophone Studies I a minimum of 24 points beyond completion of the language FREN UN3421 Introduction To French and requirement (FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II), Francophone Studies II distributed as follows: FREN UN3995 Senior Seminar Select one course on Francophone/postcolonial French FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and literature. Composition I The remaining six courses (18 points) are to be chosen from FREN UN3420 Introduction To French and upper-level offerings in French and other disciplines. Nine Francophone Studies I (9) of these points must be taken in a discipline other than FREN UN3421 Introduction To French and French literature. To ensure focus, these interdisciplinary Francophone Studies II electives must fall within a single discipline of subject One course on Francophone/postcolonial French literature. area. Courses must be pre-approved by the director of The remaining four courses (12 points) are to be chosen undergraduate studies. One of the advanced electives may from upper-level offerings in French and other disciplines. be a senior essay written under the direction of a faculty Six (6) of these points must be taken in a discipline member affiliated with the French and Francophone studies other than French literature. To ensure focus, these committee or teaching at Reid Hall. Majors who choose interdisciplinary elective courses must fall within a single to write a senior essay at Columbia should register for the discipline or subject area. Courses must be pre-approved by senior tutorial course in their adviser's home department. the director of undergraduate studies. Note the following: • FREN BC3006 Composition and Conversation is not French and applicable to either the French and Francophone studies major or concentration. Other Barnard College French Francophone courses may be taken with the approval of the director of undergraduate studies; Studies • Heritage speakers can be exempted from FREN UN3405 Departmental Office: 515 Philosophy; 212-854-2500 or Advanced Grammar and Composition I, but must replace 212-854-3208 the course by taking an advanced elective. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/french/

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Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Emmanuelle Saada, Students take a series of required courses that includes: 516 Philosophy; 212-854-3691; [email protected] • French grammar and composition/stylistics, essential to Director of the Language Program: Dr.Pascale achieving proficiency in French language; Hubert-Leibler, 519 Philosophy; 212-854-4819; • FREN UN3420 Introduction To French and Francophone [email protected] Studies I-FREN UN3421 Introduction To French and Francophone Studies II; Academic Department Administrator: Isabelle Chagnon, 515 Philosophy; 212-854-7978; [email protected] • FREN UN3995 Senior Seminar. The Department of French and Romance Philology offers Having completed these courses, students take courses in a major and concentration in French, as well as a major and related departments and programs, e.g., history, anthropology, concentration in French and Francophone studies. Students political science, women's studies, human rights, art history, who are primarily interested in French literature should to fulfill the interdisciplinary portion of the major. To ensure consider the major in French. Students who are interested in methodological focus, three of these courses should be taken French history and civilization, and in the literature and culture within a single field (e.g., history, music, anthropology, or of the Francophone world, should consider the major in French political science), or in relation to a single issue or world region, and Francophone studies. e.g.,West Africa. Major in French In Fulfillment of the The major in French gives students an in-depth familiarity Language Requirement with the language, culture, and literature of France and the Students beginning the study of French at Columbia must take French-speaking world. After completing the four-semester four terms of the following two-year sequence: language requirement, students take courses in advanced grammar, and composition to refine their skills in reading, Entering students are placed, or exempted, on the basis of their speaking, and writing French. In a required two-semester College Board Achievement or Advanced Placement scores, or survey course (FREN UN3333-FREN UN3334), they receive their scores on the placement test administered by the Center a comprehensive overview of the development of French for Student Advising, 403 Lerner. An SAT score of 780 or a literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. After score of 4 on the AP exam satisfies the language requirement. completing these core courses, French majors are encouraged to The Barnard course, FREN BC1204 Intermediate pursue individual interests; a wide range of language, literature, II does not fulfill the undergraduate language requirement. and cultural studies courses is available. Small classes and seminars allow for individual attention and enable students to Language Proficiency Courses work closely with faculty members. Advanced elective courses on French literature, history, philosophy, and cinema allow Elementary and intermediate French courses help students to explore intellectual interests, perfect critical reading students develop an active command of the language. In skills, and master close reading techniques. FREN UN1101 Elementary French I and FREN UN1102 Elementary French II, the communicative approach is the The capstone course is the senior seminar, in which students main instructional method. In addition to practicing all four study a range of texts and critical approaches and are language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing encouraged to synthesize their learning in previous courses. —students are introduced to the cultural features of diverse The optional senior essay, written under the direction of a French-speaking communities. faculty member, introduces students to scholarly research. To be considered for departmental honors, students must complete In intermediate courses FREN UN2101 INTERMEDIATE the senior essay. FRENCH I and FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II, students develop linguistic competence through the study of Major in French and Francophone Studies short stories, films, novels, and plays. After completing the four-semester language sequence, students can discuss and write The major in French and Francophone studies provides an in fairly proficient French on complex topics. interdisciplinary framework for the study of the history, literature, and culture of France and parts of the world in At the third-year level, attention is focused on more which French is an important medium of culture. Students sophisticated use of language, in grammar and composition explore the history and contemporary applications of concepts courses, and on literary, historical, and philosophical questions. such as citizenship, national unity, secularism, and human rights, and explore central issues including universalism/ Conversation Courses relativism, tradition/modernity, and religion/state as they have Students looking for intensive French oral practice may take developed in France and its colonies/former colonies since the one of the 2-point conversation courses offered at intermediate 18th century. and advanced levels. Conversation courses generally may not

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be counted toward the major. The exception is the special 3- abroad programs, visit http://www.ogp.columbia.edu/ point advanced conversation course, FREN UN3498 French index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ListAll. Cultural Workshop, offered in the fall, designed to meet the needs of students planning to study abroad at Reid Hall. Reid Hall, Paris Located at 4 rue de Chevreuse, Paris, Reid Hall is administered Advanced Placement by Columbia University. It offers semester and year-long • AP score of 4: The department grants 0 credits for a score programs of study, as well as summer courses. of 4 on the AP French Language exam, but the foreign language requirement is satisfied. Most students who study at Reid Hall take courses in the French university system (e.g., at the Sorbonne) and core • AP score of 5 or DELF: The department grants 3 credits courses offered at Reid Hall. In their first semester, students for a score of 5 on the AP French Language exam, or for take a course in academic writing in French, enabling them the completion of DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue to succeed at a high level in French university courses. Special Française). Students are awarded this credit after they take opportunities include small topical seminars of Reid Hall a 3000-level French course (taught in French, for at least 3 students and French students. points) and obtain a grade of B or above in that course. • DALF C1 level or IB HL score of 6 or 7: The department For information on study abroad at Reid Hall, grants 6 credits for the C1 level of DALF (Diplôme visit www.ogp.columbia.edu. Approfondi de Langue Française), or for a score of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Grading (HL) exam. Students have no obligation to take higher- Students who wish to use toward the major or concentration a level French courses in order to receive these 6 credits, course in which a grade of D has been received must consult but restrictions apply on the use of these credits toward the with the director of undergraduate studies. French major. Departmental Honors Language Laboratory and Majors who wish to be considered for departmental honors On-line Materials should consult with the director of undergraduate studies. To Language laboratories located in the International Affairs be eligible, students must have a grade point average of at least Building provide opportunities for intensive practice in French 3.7 in major courses and have completed an approved senior pronunciation and aural comprehension. French courses thesis under the guidance of a faculty member at Columbia or typically make extensive use of on-line interactive materials that Reid Hall. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors students can access from their own computer terminals. receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Maison Française Undergraduate Prizes Students interested in French should acquaint themselves with The Department of French and Romance Philology awards the Maison Française, which houses a reading room of French the following prizes to students enrolled in courses in the newspapers, periodicals, books, and videos, and sponsors department: lectures/discussions by distinguished French visitors to New York City. With its weekly French film series, book club, café- 1. Prize for Excellence in French Studies: awarded to a highly conversation and other events, the Maison Française offers an promising student in an intermediate or advanced French excellent opportunity for students to perfect their language course; skills and enhance their knowledge of French and Francophone 2. Senior French Prize: awarded to an outstanding graduating culture. major. Study Abroad Professors Because a direct experience of contemporary French society • Madeleine Dobie is an essential part of the program, majors and concentrators • Antoine Compagnon are strongly encouraged to spend either a semester or a year at • Souleymane Bachir Diagne Reid Hall-Columbia University in Paris, or at another French • Pierre Force or Francophone university. During their time abroad, students take courses credited toward the major and, in some cases, also • Elisabeth Ladenson toward other majors (e.g. history, art history, political science). • Emmanuelle Saada For information on study abroad, visit the OGP website Associate Professors at www.ogp.columbia.edu, call 212-854-2559, or e-mail • Peter Connor (Barnard) [email protected]. For a list of approved study

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• Joanna Stalnaker • Heritage speakers are exempted from FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and Composition I, but must replace Assistant Professors the course by taking an advanced elective. Thomas Dodman The following Columbia French courses are not applicable to Eliza Zingesser the French major or concentration: Visiting Professors FREN UN1101 Elementary French I FREN UN1102 Elementary French II Etienne Balibar FREN UN1105 Accelerated Elementary French Senior Lecturers FREN UN2101 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II • Heidi Holst-Knudsen FREN UN2106 RAPID READING AND • Pascale Hubert-Leibler TRANSLATION • Sophie Queuniet FREN UN2121 INTERMED CONVERSATN FRENCH I Lecturers FREN UN2122 INTERMED CONVERSATN • Vincent Aurora FRENCH II • Alexandra Borer FREN UN3131 Third-Year Conversation I FREN UN3132 Third-Year Conversation II • Pascale Crépon • Samuel Skippon Concentration in French Major in French The requirements for this program were modified on March 1, The program of study should be planned before the end of the 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should sophomore year with the director of undergraduate studies. contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in The major in French requires a minimum of 33 points beyond order to confirm their correct course of study. completion of the language requirement (FREN UN2102 The concentration in French requires a minimum of 24 Intermediate Course II), distributed as follows: points beyond completion of the language requirement FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and (FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II), distributed as Composition I follows: FREN UN3333 Introduction to Literary Study I FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and - FREN UN3334 and Introduction to Literary Composition I Studies II FREN UN3333 Introduction to Literary Study I FREN UN3600 France, Past and Present. - FREN UN3334 and Introduction to Literary An Introduction to French Studies II Civilization. FREN UN3600 France, Past and Present. FREN UN3995 Senior Seminar An Introduction to French Select one upper-level course on literature before 1800. Civilization. Select one course in area of Francophone literature or The remaining four courses (12 points) are to be chosen culture, i.e., bearing on practices of French outside of France from 3000-level offerings in French literature, linguistics, or or on internal cultural diversity of France. civilization. The remaining four courses (12 points) are to be chosen One of the following advanced language classes can be from 3000-level offerings in French literature, linguistics, or counted as an elective: French for Diplomats; French civilization. Culture, Language and Society through…; Advanced One of the following advanced language classes can be Translation Workshop; and The Cultural Workshop. counted as an elective: French for Diplomats; French Culture, Language and Society through…; Advanced Translation Workshop; and The Cultural Workshop. Major in French and Note the following: Francophone Studies The requirements for this program were modified on February 14, • FREN BC3006 Composition and Conversation is not 2014. Students who declared this program before this date should applicable to either the French major or the concentration. contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Other Barnard French courses may be taken with the order to confirm their correct course of study. approval of the director of undergraduate studies;

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The program of study should be planned before the end of the Concentration in French sophomore year with the director of undergraduate studies. and Francophone Studies The major in French and Francophone studies requires a The requirements for this program were modified on March 1, minimum of 33 points beyond completion of the language 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should requirement (FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II), contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in distributed as follows: order to confirm their correct course of study.

FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and The concentration in French and Francophone studies requires Composition I a minimum of 24 points beyond completion of the language FREN UN3420 Introduction To French and requirement (FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II), Francophone Studies I distributed as follows: FREN UN3421 Introduction To French and Francophone Studies II FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and FREN UN3995 Senior Seminar Composition I Select one course on Francophone/postcolonial French FREN UN3420 Introduction To French and literature. Francophone Studies I The remaining six courses (18 points) are to be chosen from FREN UN3421 Introduction To French and upper-level offerings in French and other disciplines. Nine Francophone Studies II (9) of these points must be taken in a discipline other than One course on Francophone/postcolonial French literature. French literature. To ensure focus, these interdisciplinary The remaining four courses (12 points) are to be chosen electives must fall within a single discipline of subject from upper-level offerings in French and other disciplines. area. Courses must be pre-approved by the director of Six (6) of these points must be taken in a discipline undergraduate studies. One of the advanced electives may other than French literature. To ensure focus, these be a senior essay written under the direction of a faculty interdisciplinary elective courses must fall within a single member affiliated with the French and Francophone studies discipline or subject area. Courses must be pre-approved by committee or teaching at Reid Hall. Majors who choose the director of undergraduate studies. to write a senior essay at Columbia should register for the senior tutorial course in their adviser's home department. Note the following: German Literature • FREN BC3006 Composition and Conversation is not and Cultural applicable to either the French and Francophone studies major or concentration. Other Barnard College French History courses may be taken with the approval of the director of Departmental Office: 414 Hamilton; 212-854-3202 undergraduate studies; https://germanic.columbia.edu/ • Heritage speakers can be exempted from FREN UN3405 Advanced Grammar and Composition I, but must replace Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Tobias Wilke, 412 the course by taking an advanced elective. Hamilton; 212-854-5344; [email protected] The following Columbia French courses are not applicable to Language Instruction: Jutta Schmiers-Heller, 403A Hamilton; the French and Francophone studies major or concentration: 212-854-4824; [email protected] ([email protected])

FREN UN1101 Elementary French I The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures FREN UN1102 Elementary French II is considered one of the very best in the country. Many of FREN UN1105 Accelerated Elementary French the faculty specialize in the study of German literature and FREN UN2101 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I culture from 1700 to the present. German majors acquire proficiency in examining literary, philosophical, and historical FREN UN2102 Intermediate Course II texts in the original, as well as critical understanding of modern FREN UN2106 RAPID READING AND German culture and society. Particular attention is given to TRANSLATION German-speaking traditions within larger European and global FREN UN2121 INTERMED CONVERSATN contexts. Courses taught in translation build on Columbia’s FRENCH I Core Curriculum, thereby allowing students to enroll in upper- FREN UN2122 INTERMED CONVERSATN level seminars before completing the language requirement. FRENCH II FREN UN3131 Third-Year Conversation I All classes are taught as part of a living culture. Students have FREN UN3132 Third-Year Conversation II ample opportunities to study abroad, to work with visiting scholars, and to take part in the cultural programs at Deutsches

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Haus. In addition, the department encourages internships with program also offers classes taught in translation for students German firms, museums, and government offices. This hands- who do not study Yiddish. on experience immerses students in both language and culture, preparing them for graduate study and professional careers. The German Language Upon graduation, German majors compete successfully for Program Fulbright or DAAD scholarships for research in Germany or First- and second-year German language courses emphasize Austria beyond the B.A. degree. Our graduating seniors are spoken and written communication, and provide a basic highly qualified to pursue graduate studies in the humanities introduction to German culture. Goals include mastery of the and social sciences, as well as professional careers. Former structure of the language and enough cultural understanding to majors and concentrators have gone on to careers in teaching, interact comfortably with native speakers. law, journalism, banking and consulting, international affairs, and communications. After successfully completing the elementary German sequence, GERM UN1101 Elementary German Language German literature and culture courses are taught as seminars Course, I-GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language integrating philosophical and social questions. Topics include Course, II, students are able to provide information about romanticism, revolution, and national identity; German themselves, their interests, and daily activities. They can intellectual history; minority literatures; Weimar cinema; participate in simple conversations, read edited texts, and German-Jewish culture and modernity; the Holocaust and understand the main ideas of authentic texts. By the end of memory; and the history and culture of Berlin. Classes are GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language Course, small, with enrollment ranging from 5 to 15 students. II, students are able to write descriptions, comparisons, and creative stories, and to discuss general information about the The department regularly offers courses in German literature German-speaking countries. and culture in English for students who do not study the German language. The department also participates in The intermediate German sequence, GERM UN2101 Columbia’s excellent program in comparative literature and Intermediate German I-GERM UN2102 Intermediate society. German II, increases the emphasis on reading and written communication skills, expands grammatical mastery, and Advanced Placement focuses on German culture and literary texts. Students read The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP short stories, a German drama, and increasingly complex texts. German Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language Regular exposure to video, recordings, the World Wide Web, requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion and art exhibits heightens the cultural dimensions of the third of a 3000-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. and fourth semesters. Students create portfolios comprised of This course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught written and spoken work. in German. Courses taught in English may not be used for Upon completion of the second-year sequence, students are language AP credit. The department grants 0 credits for a prepared to enter advanced courses in German language, score of 4 on the AP German Language exam, but the foreign culture, and literature at Columbia and/or at the Berlin language requirement is satisfied. Consortium for German Studies in Berlin. Advanced-level courses focus on more sophisticated use of the language The Yiddish Studies Program structure and composition (GERM UN3001 Advanced The program in Yiddish studies offers a track in both the German, I-GERM UN3002 Advanced German II: Vienna undergraduate major and concentration, in addition to ); on specific cultural areas; and on literary, historical, graduate studies leading to the Ph.D. The graduate program and philosophical areas in literature-oriented courses is considered one of the world’s most important, with its (GERM UN3333 Introduction To German Literature [In graduates holding many of the major university positions in German]). the field. In both the undergraduate and graduate program, emphasis is placed not merely on acquiring linguistic In Fulfillment of the proficiency and textual study, but also viewing Yiddish Language Requirement in literature in a larger cultural and interdisciplinary context. German Students work with faculty in Germanic languages, Students beginning the study of German at Columbia must Jewish studies, history, and Slavic studies to broaden their take four terms of the following two-year sequence: understanding of the literature, language, and culture of GERM UN1101 Elementary German Language Eastern European Jewry. Classes are small, and instruction is Course, I individualized and carefully directed to ensure that students GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language gain both a thorough general grounding and are able to pursue Course, II their own particular interests in a wide-spanning field. The GERM UN2101 Intermediate German I

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GERM UN2102 Intermediate German II Major in German Literature Entering students are placed, or exempted, on the basis of and Cultural History their College Board Achievement or Advanced Placement The goal of the major is to provide students with reasonable scores, or their scores on the placement test administered by proficiency in reading a variety of literary, philosophical, and the departmental language director. Students who need to historical texts in the original and, through this training, to take GERM UN1101 Elementary German Language Course, facilitate a critical understanding of modern German-speaking I-GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language Course, II cultures and societies. Students should plan their program of may take GERM UN1125 Accelerated Elementary German I study with the director of undergraduate studies as early as & II as preparation for GERM UN2101 Intermediate German possible. Competence in a second foreign language is strongly I. recommended, especially for those students planning to attend University Study in Berlin graduate school. Deutsches Haus The major in German literature and cultural history requires a Deutsches Haus, 420 West 116th Street, provides a center minimum of 30 points, distributed as follows: for German cultural activities on the Columbia campus. It GERM UN3001 Advanced German, I sponsors lectures, film series, and informal gatherings that GERM UN3333 Introduction To German enrich the academic programs of the department. Frequent Literature [In German] events throughout the fall and spring terms offer students Select two of the following survey courses in German opportunities to practice their language skills. literature and culture (at least one of these must focus on pre–20th-century cultural history): Grading GERM UN3443 Romanticism, Revolution, Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count Realism [In German] toward the major or concentration requirements. GERM UN3444 Decadence, Modernism, Exile [In German] Departmental Honors GERM UN3445 German Literature After 1945 [In Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive German] departmental honors in a given academic year. For the One course in German intellectual history requirements for departmental honors, see the director of GERM UN3991 Senior Seminar undergraduate studies. The remaining courses to be chosen from the 3000- or 4000-level offerings in German and Comparative Literature– Professors German • Mark Anderson Senior Thesis • Stefan Andriopoulos A senior thesis is not required for the major. Students interested • Claudia Breger in a senior thesis or research project may do so through • Jeremy Dauber independent study with a faculty member over one or two • Andreas Huyssen (emeritus) semesters. • Harro Müller • Dorothea von Mücke • Oliver Simons (Chair) Major Track in Yiddish Studies Assistant Professor First- and second-year Yiddish language courses emphasize • Tobias Wilke spoken and written communication, and provide a basic introduction to Eastern European Jewish culture. Goals include Senior Lecturers mastery of the structure of the language and enough cultural • Wijnie de Groot (Dutch) understanding to interact comfortably with native speakers. • Jutta Schmiers-Heller After second-year Yiddish language courses are completed, students should feel sufficiently comfortable to begin to Lecturers work with Yiddish literature in the original. Upper-level Agnieszka Legutko (Yiddish) undergraduate/graduate courses are designed to accommodate students with a range of Yiddish language experience, and intensive language summer study is also encouraged for improvement in language acquisition and comprehension.

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The goal is to provide students with reasonable proficiency Director of Graduate Studies: Prof. Graciela Montaldo, 307 in reading a variety of literary, philosophical, and historical Casa Hispánica; 212-854-4882; [email protected] texts in the original and, through this training, to provide them with a critical understanding of Yiddish-speaking culture and Directors of the Spanish Language Program: society. Students should plan their program of study with the Lee B. Abraham, 402 Casa Hispánica; 212-854-3764; director of undergraduate studies as early as possible. [email protected] Angelina Craig-Flórez, 402 Casa Hispánica; 212-854-3764; The major track in Yiddish studies requires a minimum of 30 [email protected] points, distributed as follows: The Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures 1. At least three courses of intermediate/advanced language (LAIC) at Columbia, located in Casa Hispánica, has long study; enjoyed an international reputation as a center for Hispanic 2. Two courses in Yiddish literature, at least one of which is and Lusophone studies. The department provides linguistic not taught in translation; preparation in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan, and offers a 3. One course in the senior seminar or independent study; flexible program to study manifestations of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds in all historical periods—from the medieval 4. Four related courses, at least one of which is in medieval or to the globalized present—and in a variety of cultural contexts: modern Jewish history. the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America, the former colonies of A senior thesis is required for the track in Yiddish studies. Portugal, and the United States. Students interested in a senior thesis or research project may do Students can enter the program at any level of linguistic and so through independent study with a faculty member over one cultural preparedness. The department offers a placement exam or two semesters. to determine the level at which students may either begin or continue study. Majors and concentrators in Hispanic studies Concentration in German and Portuguese studies are typically double majors who bring insights and methods from fields such as history, political Literature and Cultural science, women's studies, anthropology, economics, Latino History studies, Latin American studies, etc., which fosters engaging discussions. The concentration in German literature and cultural history requires a minimum of 21 points in German courses numbered Academic Programs GERM UN3001 and above, including the senior seminar GERM UN3991 Senior Seminar , which may be taken in the The department offers two majors. The major in Hispanic junior or senior year. studies gives students a well-rounded preparation in the history and culture of the Hispanic world. The second option, a major in Hispanic studies with specialization, allows students to Concentration Track in study the Hispanic world through a number of fields, among Yiddish Studies them Latin American studies, gender studies, political science, economics, history, and sociology. The department also offers The concentration track in Yiddish studies requires a minimum two concentrations: Hispanic studies and Portuguese studies. of 24 points, distributed as follows: The language and major programs have also been designed in 1. At least three courses of beginning/intermediate language close consultation and cooperation with Barnard's Department study of Spanish and Latin American Cultures. All courses taken in 2. Two courses in Yiddish literature one program may be used to fulfill the requirements of the 3. Three related courses, at least one of which is in medieval or other. Hence, Columbia and Barnard students may move freely modern Jewish history between departments of both institutions for courses that best fit their intellectual interests and schedules. Hispanic Studies Advanced Placement The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Departmental Office: 101 Casa Hispánica, 612 W. 116th Spanish Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language Street; 212-854-4187; 212-854-5322 (fax) requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion http://www.laic.columbia.edu/ of a 3300-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Bruno Bosteels, 302 This course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught Casa Hispánica; 212-854-4187; [email protected] in Spanish. Courses taught in English may not be used for language AP credit.

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The department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Students with prior knowledge of Spanish who plan Spanish Language exam, but the foreign language requirement to continue studying Spanish are required to take the is satisfied. department’s on-line placement examination (http:// laic.columbia.edu/programs/placement-examination) before The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP registering for courses. Students with prior knowledge of Spanish Literature exam, which satisfies the foreign language Portuguese or Catalan should speak with the director of requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion language programs. of a 3300-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. This course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught Students may be exempted from the language requirement in in Spanish. Courses taught in English may not be used for one of four ways: language AP credit. 1. Present a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Spanish Language or The department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Literature Exams. Students who receive a score of Spanish Literature exam, but the foreign language requirement 5 in either exam are awarded 3 AP credits upon successful is satisfied. completion of a 3300-level (or above) course with a grade of B or higher. AP credit is not granted for a score of 4. Study Abroad 2. Present a score of 780 or above on the SAT Subject Test. The department strongly recommends that all Hispanic and Students with a score lower than 780 should take the Portuguese studies majors/concentrators study abroad. Most department's on-line placement exam and follow the courses taken abroad can be used to fulfill the requirements for placement advice received. the major and concentration, and with adequate planning, even 3. Present a score of a 7, 6, or 5 on the International some of the requirements for a second major or concentration. Baccalaureate Higher Level Exam in Spanish. A maximum of four (4) courses taken abroad may be applied to 4. Obtain a score of 625 or higher in the department's on- the major, and a maximum of three (3) to the concentration in line placement exam (http://laic.columbia.edu/programs/ Hispanic or Portuguese studies. placement-examination). If the score in the on-line test qualifies a student for exemption from the language All students are strongly advised to take either SPAN UN3349 requirement, they are required to take a written version Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain through the Colonial Period of the placement exam during orientation (for entering or SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: Enlightenment to students) or during the semester (for continuing students). the Present before studying abroad. Actual or potential majors This written exam is offered every year on the Thursday and concentrators in Hispanic or Portuguese studies should before the beginning of classes in the fall semester from seek tentative approval of their programs from the director of 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in Room 352 of the International undergraduate studies before their departure. Affairs Building (the Language Resource Center Computer Internships Lab). Students do not need to make an appointment to take the exam. The department maintains an updated list of internship resources and volunteer opportunities in New York City, the Departmental Honors United States, and abroad. No academic credit is given for Beginning in Spring 2015, the department has put in place a internships. new timeline and training program for juniors, in order to assist The Hispanic Institute students with planning and completing the Honors Thesis during their senior year. The Honors Thesis is an excellent The department hosts the Hispanic Institute at Columbia. option for any student interested in pursuing a Master's degree Founded in 1920 as the Instituto de las Españas, the Institute or Ph.D.; but, above all, it is a highly formative research and sponsors and disseminates research on Hispanic and Luso- writing experience—one that can bear unexpected fruits toward Brazilian culture. Since 1934, the Institute has published the any path the student decides to take in the future. Revista Hispánica Moderna, a distinguished journal in Hispanic criticism and theory. All students pursuing a major through the department may apply to write an Honors Thesis. The department envisions the In Fulfillment of the thesis as an intellectually challenging and rewarding experience Language Requirement that crowns four years of undergraduate studies with an original contribution in the field chosen by the student. For students with no knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or Catalan, at least four terms of the language are required: The department supports students in shaping their research UN1101-UN1102 (or UN1120) and UN2101-UN2102 (or topic and provides frequent advising throughout the research UN2120). All courses must be taken for a letter grade to and writing process. The timeline is as follows: fulfill the language requirement.

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• During the junior year, students take into consideration in major courses. Normally no more than 10% of graduating the possibility of writing an Honors Thesis in the following majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. year. The topic of the Honors Thesis may likely originate in an advanced course taken during the junior year; students Undergraduate Prizes may also choose to develop ideas discussed or papers written The faculty awards an undergraduate prize every year: in courses taken in previous years. Juniors schedule a meeting (or, if the student is studying abroad, a Skype Dr. Antonio G. Mier Prize conversation) with the director of undergraduate studies to Awarded for excellence in Hispanic Studies to a major degree discuss their proposed topic and faculty adviser. candidate in the School of General Studies at Columbia • By May 15, juniors who have decided to write an Honors University. Thesis in their senior year send a formal proposal to the director of undergraduate studies, which includes: Professors • A title and a one-page abstract; • Carlos J. Alonso • The name of the proposed faculty adviser; • Bruno Bosteels • An application for departmental partial funding support (for those who would like to pursue research during the • Patricia E. Grieve summer). • Graciela R. Montaldo • Gustavo Pérez-Firmat • By May 30, the Honors Thesis committee reviews the • Jesús Rodríguez-Velasco proposals and informs the students of its decision. • In the fall of the senior year: Associate Professors • Seniors selected to write the Honors Thesis enroll • Alberto Medina in SPAN UN3998 Supervised Individual Research (Spring) with their faculty adviser and write the Honors • Alessandra Russo Thesis during the entire senior year under the direction of their adviser. For the purposes of the major, this Assistant Professors independent study counts as a 3-point course towards • Joaquín Barriendos elective courses. • Karen Benezra • Faculty advisers organize Honors Thesis Workshops to • Seth Kimmel discuss students' ongoing projects and provide advising • Ana Paulina Lee on research tools, methodological and theoretical frames, and overall writing process. Senior Lecturer • In either the fall or spring of the senior year, students enroll • Guadalupe Ruiz-Fajardo in SPAN UN3991 Senior Seminar or SPAN W3992 Senior Seminar: Modern Cities and Global Cities. Lecturers • By April 15 of the senior year, students complete and • Lee B. Abraham present their Honors Thesis for consideration towards • Irene Alonso-Aparicio departmental honors and prizes. Students submit their • José Antonio Castellanos-Pazos thesis in hard copy, following the formatting specifications • Angelina Craig-Flórez provided on the LAIC website (http://laic.columbia.edu/ programs/formatting-specifications-for-the-senior-thesis). • Ana Paula Huback • By May 1, the Honors Thesis committee informs the • Juan Pablo Jiménez-Caicedo students of its decision. Departmental honors and prizes • Reyes Llopis-García are assigned. The committee provides publishing options • Francisco Meizoso to students whose work has resulted in a highly original • Sonia Montero scholarship piece. • João Nemi Neto In order to facilitate the transition to this new schedule, • Mercedes Pérez Serrano the department will organize an Honors Thesis Introductory • Diana P. Romero Session during the last week of April 2015. All undergraduate • Francisco Rosales-Varo students are welcome; students in the junior year will have • Perla Rozencvaig the opportunity to discuss possible research themes and thesis • José Plácido Ruiz-Campillo topics. • Elsa Úbeda To be considered for departmental honors, a student must write an Honors Thesis and maintain a GPA of at least 3.6

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Major in Hispanic Studies or SPAN UN3992 Senior Seminar: Modern Cities and Global Cities The requirements for this program were modified on March 2, 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should * In exceptional cases and with the director of undergraduate contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in studies' approval, students may take a senior seminar in order to confirm their correct course of study. their area of specialization as a seventh course outside the department, if they have completed enough foundational The major in Hispanic studies requires 11 courses (minimum courses to manage the demands of an advanced seminar. of 33 points) as follows: In such cases, the director of undergraduate studies must Core Courses receive a letter or e-mail from the seminar instructor SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through indicating approval of a student's membership in the Content [in Spanish] course; the seminar project must be on a Hispanic topic; SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain and a copy of the project must be turned in to the director through the Colonial Period of undergraduate studies for the student's file upon SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: completion of the course. Students who complete the Enlightenment to the Present senior seminar in another department may also count it as Elective Courses the third elective course on a Hispanic topic outside the Select seven elective courses (21 points): a minimum of three department, in which case they may take a fourth 3000- or 3000- or 4000-level electives must be chosen within the 4000-level course in the department. department and up to three electives related to Hispanic Studies may be taken outside the department. Senior Seminar Concentration in Hispanic SPAN UN3991 Senior Seminar Studies or SPAN UN3992 Senior Seminar: Modern Cities and Global The requirements for this program were modified on March 2, Cities 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Major in Hispanic Studies order to confirm their correct course of study. with Specialization The concentration in Hispanic studies requires eight courses (minimum of 24 points) as follows: The requirements for this program were modified on March 2, 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should Core Courses contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through order to confirm their correct course of study. Content [in Spanish] SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain The major in Hispanic studies with specialization requires 14 through the Colonial Period courses (minimum of 42 points) as follows. Students should SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: consult the director of undergraduate studies to plan their Enlightenment to the Present program and refer to the Hispanic Studies Major Worksheet. Elective Courses Core Courses Select five elective courses (15 points): a minimum of four SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through 3000- or 4000-level courses must be chosen within the Content [in Spanish] department and up to one elective related to Hispanic Studies may be taken outside the department. A maximum SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain of three courses taken abroad may be counted toward the through the Colonial Period concentration. SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: Enlightenment to the Present Elective Courses Concentration in Select ten elective courses (30 points): four of which must be chosen within the department and six of which must be Portuguese Studies in the field of specialization. Approved courses taken abroad The concentration in Portuguese studies requires eight courses may be counted as inside or outside the department for the (minimum 24 points) as follows: specialization. A maximum of four courses taken abroad may be counted toward the major. Core Courses Senior Seminar * PORT UN3101 Conversation about the SPAN UN3991 Senior Seminar Lusophone World PORT UN3300 Advanced Language through Content

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PORT UN3330 Introduction to Portuguese progress toward completing all major and concentration Studies requirements. New history majors and concentrators PORT UN3350 Lusophone Africa and Afro may see any member of UNDED. For the most up-to- Brazilian Culture date information on UNDED members, please see the Elective Courses undergraduate advising page of the departmental website Select four elective courses (12 points): at least two (http://www.history.columbia.edu). must have a PORT designation and be chosen from the department’s 3000-level offerings. Electives taken outside Majors and concentrators can also receive pure academic of the department must have the director of undergraduate interest advising (non-requirement advising) from any faculty studies' approval and be related to Portuguese studies. A member and affiliated faculty member of the department. maximum of two courses taught in English may be counted toward the concentration overall. Refer to the Portuguese First-years and sophomores considering a history major or Concentration Worksheet. concentration can seek advising from UNDED or any other faculty member. For questions about requirements, courses, or the general History program, majors and concentrators can also contact the Departmental Office: 413 Fayerweather; 212-854-4646 undergraduate administrator. http://www.history.columbia.edu Departmental Honors Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Caterina Pizzigoni, To be eligible for departmental honors, the student must have 321 Fayerweather; [email protected] a GPA of at least 3.6 in courses for the major, an ambitious Undergraduate Administrator: Sia curriculum, and an outstanding senior thesis. Honors are Mensah; [email protected] awarded on the basis of a truly outstanding senior thesis. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive The history curriculum covers most areas of the world and departmental honors in a given academic year. most periods of history. It encourages students to develop historical understanding in the widest sense of the word: a Course Numbering thorough empirical grasp along with the kind of analytical skills Courses are numbered by type: that come with a genuinely historical sensibility. This is done UN 1xxx - Introductory Survey Lectures through two types of courses: lectures and seminars. Lectures UN 2xxx - Undergraduate Lectures range from broad surveys of the history of a place or period to UN 3xxx - Undergraduate Seminars more thematically oriented courses. Seminars offer students GU 4xxx - Joint Undergraduate/Graduate Seminars the opportunity to work more closely with historical sources in smaller groups and to do more sophisticated written work. and field (with some exceptions): Because history courses usually have no prerequisites, there are x000-x059: Ancient no preordained sequences to follow. It is advisable, however, x060-x099: Medieval that students take a relevant lecture course in preparation x100-x199: Early modern Europe for a seminar. Majors wishing to follow a more intensive x200-x299: East Central Europe program are advised to enroll in a historiography course x300-x399: Modern Western Europe and to undertake a senior thesis project. Historically, majors x400-x599: United States have pursued careers in a very wide range of areas including x600-x659: Jewish medicine, law, mass media, Wall Street, and academia. x660-x699: Latin America x700-x759: Middle East Advanced Placement x760-x799: Africa x800 x859 Students may receive 3 credits toward the overall degree - : South Asia x860 x899 requirements for a score of 5 on the AP European History - : East Asia x900 x999 exam or the AP United States History exam. No points count - : Research, historiography, and transnational toward or fulfill any requirements of the history major or Seminars concentration. Seminars are integral to the undergraduate major in history. Advising In these courses, students develop research and writing skills During their junior and senior years, majors and concentrators under the close supervision of a faculty member. Enrollment are advised by the faculty members of the Undergraduate is normally limited to approximately 15 students. In order Education Committee (UNDED). UNDED advisers also to maintain the small size of the courses, admission to most review and sign Plan of Study (POS) forms for majors and seminars is by instructor's permission or application. concentrators at least once per year. POS forms track students’

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In conjunction with the Barnard History Department and • Dorothy Ko (Barnard) other departments in the University (particularly East Asian • Adam Kosto Languages and Cultures), the History Department offers about • William Leach (emeritus) 25 seminars each semester that majors may use to meet their • Gregory Mann seminar requirements. While there are sufficient seminars offered to meet the needs of majors seeking to fulfill the two- • Mark Mazower seminar requirement, given the enrollment limits, students • Robert McCaughey (Barnard) may not always be able to enroll in a particular seminar. • Stephanie McCurry Students should discuss with UNDED their various options for • Jose Moya (Barnard) completing the seminar requirement. • Mae Ngai The History Department has developed an on-line application • Susan Pedersen system for some seminars. The department regularly provides • Pablo Piccato declared majors and concentrators with information on • Rosalind Rosenberg (Barnard) upcoming application periods, which typically occur midway • David Rosner (Mailman School of Public Health) through the preceding semester. Students majoring in • David Rothman (Physicians and Surgeons) other fields, or students who have not yet declared a major, must inform themselves of the application procedures and • Simon Schama (University Professor) deadlines by checking the undergraduate seminar page of the • Seth Schwartz departmental website (http://www.history.columbia.edu). • Herbert Sloan (Barnard, emeritus) • Pamela Smith Professors • Robert Somerville (Religion) • Charles Armstrong • Michael Stanislawski • Volker Berghahn (emeritus) • Anders Stephanson • Richard Billows • Lisa Tiersten (Barnard) • Elizabeth Blackmar • Adam Tooze • Casey Blake • Deborah Valenze (Barnard) • Alan Brinkley • Marc Van de Mieroop • Christopher Brown • Richard Wortman (emeritus) • Richard Bulliet (emeritus) • Madeleine Zelin (East Asian Languages and Cultures) • Elisheva Carlebach • • Mark Carnes (Barnard) • Zeynep Çelik Associate Professors • George Chauncey • Tarik Amar • John Coatsworth (Provost) • Lisbeth Kim Brandt (East Asian Languages and Cultures) • Matthew Connelly • Paul Chamberlin • Victoria de Grazia • Malgorzata Mazurek • Mamadou Diouf (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and • Gregory Pflugfelder (East Asian Languages and Cultures) African Studies) • Caterina Pizzigoni • Catherine Evtuhov • Anupama Rao (Barnard) • Barbara Fields • Samuel Roberts • Eric Foner • Neslihan Senocak • Carol Gluck • Rhiannon Stephens • Martha Howell • Carl Wennerlind (Barnard) • Robert Hymes (East Asian Language and Cultures) • • Kenneth Jackson • Karl Jacoby Assistant Professors • Matthew Jones • Manan Ahmed • Ira Katznelson (Political Science) • Gergely Baics • Joel Kaye (Barnard) • Charly Coleman • Alice Kessler-Harris (emerita) • Elizabeth Esch (Barnard) • Rashid Khalidi • Hannah Farber

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• Andrew Lipman (Barnard) Asian History. The specialization does not appear on the • Gulnar Kendirbai (Visiting) student's transcript, but provides an organizing principle • A. Tunç Şen for the program the student assembles in consultation with UNDED. • Gray Tuttle (East Asian Languages and Cultures) 2. Gain a sense of the full scope of history as a discipline by • Emma Winter taking a broad range of courses. Students must fulfill a • breadth requirement by taking courses outside their own specialization -- at least one course removed in time and Lecturers in Discipline two removed in space. • Emily Jones (2017-2018) a. Time: majors and concentrators must take at least one • Victoria Phillips (2017-2018) course removed in time from their specialization: • Sophie Pitman (2017-2018) • Students specializing in the modern period must take at least one course in the pre-modern period; • Tillman Taape (2017-2018) students specializing in the pre-modern period must (2017-2018) • Tianna Uchacz take at least one course in the modern period. • • • If the course proposed is in the same regional field as a student's specialization, special care must be taken On Leave to ensure that it is as far removed as possible; please consult with UNDED to make sure a given course • Profs. Coleman, Howell, Mazurek, Ngai, Piccato, Roberts counts for the chronological breadth requirement. (2017-2018) • Profs. de Grazia, Jones, Stephanson (Fall 2017) b. Space: majors must take at least two additional courses • Profs. Chauncey, Gluck, Guridy, Jackson, Khalidi, Smith in regional fields not their own: (Spring 2018) • These two "removed in space" courses must also Guidelines for all History cover two different regions. Majors and Concentrators • For example, students specializing in some part of Europe must take two courses in Africa, East or For detailed information about the history major or South Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, concentration, as well as the policies and procedures of and/or the U.S. the department, please refer to the History at Columbia Undergraduate Handbook, available for download on • Some courses cover multiple geographic regions. If a the departmental website (http://www.history.columbia.edu/ course includes one of the regions within a student's undergraduate/handbook). specialization, that course cannot count towards the breadth requirement unless it is specifically approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. For Major in History example, if a student is specializing in 20th C. U.S. history and takes the class World War II in Global Students must complete a minimum of nine courses in the Perspective, the class is too close to the specialization department, of which four or more must be in an area of and may not count as a regional breadth course. specialization chosen by the student and approved by a member of UNDED. Students must also fulfill a breadth requirement by taking three courses outside of their specialization. Two of All courses in the Barnard History Department as well as select the courses taken in the major must be seminars (including one courses in East Asian Languages and Cultures; Middle Eastern, seminar in the chosen specialization). South Asian, and African Studies; and other departments count toward the major. Eligible inter-departmental courses may The requirements of the undergraduate program encourage include: students to do two things: • African Civilizations (AFCV UN1020) (when taught by 1. Develop a deeper knowledge of the history of a particular Professor Gregory Mann, Professor Rhiannon Stephens, time and/or place. Students are required to complete a or PhD students in the Columbia University Department specialization by taking a number of courses in a single of History; the course does NOT count for History when field of history of their own choosing. The field should taught by anyone else) be defined, in consultation with a member of UNDED, according to geographical, chronological, and/or thematic • Primary Texts of Latin American Civilization criteria. For example, a student might choose to specialize (LACV UN1020) (when taught by Professor Pablo Piccato, in 20th C. U.S. History, Medieval European History, Professor Caterina Pizzigoni, or PhD students in the Ancient Greek and Roman History, or Modern East

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Columbia University Department of History; the course Thesis Requirements does NOT count for History when taught by anyone else) Majors may elect to write a senior thesis, though this is not a • Introduction to East Asian Civilizations: China graduation requirement. Only senior thesis writers are eligible (ASCE UN1359), Introduction to East Asian Civilizations: to be considered for departmental honors. The senior thesis Japan (ASCE UN1361), Introduction to East Asian option is not available to concentrators. Civilizations: Korea (ASCE UN1363) or other ASCE UN1xxx courses (when taught by Professors Charles The yearlong HIST UN3838-HIST UN3839 Senior Thesis Armstrong, Carol Gluck, Robert Hymes, Dorothy Ko, Seminar carries 8 points, 4 of which typically count as Eugenia Lean, Feng Li, David Lurie, Jungwon Kim, Paul a seminar in the specialization. For the most up-to-date Kreitman, Gregory Pflugfelder, Gray Tuttle, or Madeleine information on the field designations for history courses, please Zelin, and NOT when they are taught by anyone else) see the Courses section of the departmental website (http:// • Please see the Courses section on the departmental website www.history.columbia.edu). (http://www.history.columbia.edu) to see which of these might count in a given semester. Any courses not listed or linked on the departmental website, however historical in Concentration in History approach or content, do not count toward the history major Effective February 2018, students must complete a minimum or concentration, except with explicit written approval of of six courses in history. At least three of the six courses must the UNDED chair. be in an area of specialization, one far removed in time, and • If you suspect a History course has escaped being listed one on a geographic region far removed in space. There is no at the above link and want to confirm whether or seminar requirement for the concentration. not it counts for History students, please contact the Undergraduate Administrator. Thematic Specializations Architecture, Suitably focused thematic and cross-regional specializations History and Theory are permitted and the breadth requirements for students Departmental Office: 826 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4505 interested in these topics are set in consultation with a member http://www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/ of UNDED. Classes are offered in fields including, but not limited to: Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Avinoam Shalem, 814 Schermerhorn; 212-854-5681; [email protected] • Ancient history ([email protected]) • Medieval history • Early modern European history Director of Art Humanities: Prof. Matthew McKelway, 919 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3182; [email protected] • Modern European history • United States history Coordinator for Undergraduate Programs: Emily Benjamin, • Latin American and Caribbean history 826 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4505; [email protected] • Middle Eastern history The goal of the major in the Department of Art History and • East Asian history Archaeology is to explore the history of art, architecture, and • South Asian history archaeology across a broad historical, cultural, geographic, and methodological spectrum. Additionally, classes are offered in thematic and cross-regional fields which include, but are not limited to: Department courses take advantage of the extraordinary cultural resources of New York City and often involve museum • Intellectual history assignments and trips to local monuments. The department • Jewish history offers a major and concentration in art history and in the • Women's history history and theory of architecture, and a combined major in art • International history history and visual arts. • History of science At the heart of the major is AHIS UN3000 Majors' These fields are only examples. Students should work with a Colloquium: the Literature and Methods of Art History, member of UNDED to craft a suitably focused specialization which introduces different methodological approaches to art on the theme or field that interests them. history and critical texts that have shaped the discipline. The colloquium also prepares students for the independent research required in seminars and advanced lecture courses, and should be taken during the junior year.

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Surveys and advanced lecture courses offered by Barnard and for spring courses). The required application form is Columbia cover the spectrum of art history from antiquity to available in PDF format on the departmental website the present and introduce students to a wide range of materials (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/ and methodologies. Limited-enrollment seminars have a forms.html). Students should wait list the seminars to which narrower focus and offer intensive instruction in research and they apply on SSOL. writing. The opportunity for advanced research with a senior thesis is available to students who qualify. Bridge Seminars The major readily accommodates students who wish to Bridge seminars are open to graduate and undergraduate study abroad during junior year. Courses taken at accredited students. As with other seminars, they require an application, programs can generally count as transfer credits toward the which are due in the semester prior to the semester in which major, but students must gain the approval of the director of the course is offered (August for fall courses, December undergraduate studies. Similarly, any transfer credit for the for spring courses). The required application form is major must be approved by the director of undergraduate available in PDF format on the department website (http:// studies. Generally no more than 12 points of transfer credit www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html). are applicable to the major. The form to petition for transfer Bridge Lectures credit can be found on the department website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html). Bridge lectures are open to graduate and advanced Eligible Art History courses taken at Reid Hall and through undergraduate students. They do not require an application. the Berlin Consortium are counted as Columbia courses, not transfer courses. Travel Seminar In the spring, one or more undergraduate seminars in the All newly declared majors and concentrators should visit Department of Art History and Archaeology may be designated the department office and speak with the undergraduate as a travel seminar. Travel seminars receive funding to sponsor program coordinator about the requirements and their planned travel over the spring break to a distant site related to the curriculum. subject matter of the seminar. The director of undergraduate studies regularly communicates with majors by e-mail to announce departmental events, Study Abroad museum internships, and other news. Students who do not Reid Hall, Paris receive these messages should email the undergraduate program coordinator. The director of undergraduate studies is For information about the Columbia University in Paris Art also available to talk to students about their professional goals History Program at Reid Hall, including summer session and plans to study abroad. courses, visit the Office of Global Programs website. Course Information Summer Program in Italy: Archaeological Fieldwork at Hadrian's Villa Lectures Columbia University offers a four-week summer program Attendance at the first class meeting is recommended. that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to excavate and learn together at Hadrian's Villa, Colloquia a UNESCO World Heritage site near Rome and the most For information about enrollment in the required important Roman villa. It synthesizes Roman, Greek, and colloquium AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the Literature Egyptian architectural and artistic traditions and has attracted and Methods of Art History , students should consult the scholarly attention for centuries. For more information, visit department during the registration period in the semester prior the program website. to the one in which the course is offered. Interested students must sign up using an online form; majors will be informed Columbia Summer Program in Venice of the sign-up dates and deadline via the majors mailing list. The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the Enrollment is limited and admission is at the discretion of the Department of Italian offer a summer program based at instructor. It is recommended that students sign up for the Co' Foscari University in Venice. The program uses an colloquium in their junior year. interdisciplinary approach to understanding Italian culture through study of its language, literature/film, architecture, Seminars art history and conservation. and economy. Students have Seminars require an application which is due in the the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the rich departmental office in 826 Schermerhorn before the Venetian culture, traditions and history. The program is open registration period in the semester prior to the one in which the course is offered (April for fall courses, November

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to qualified undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. • Michael Waters and Italy. For more information, visit the program website. Adjunct Faculty Columbia Summer Program in Greece • Dawn Delbanco The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the • Rosalyn Deutsche (Barnard) Program in Hellenic Studies offer a new summer program • John Rajchman in Athens. "Curating the Histories of the Greek Present" • Stefaan Van Liefferinge examines aspects of Greek history and culture through the organization of an art exhibition under the general theme of Lecturers the environment. The project is structured around classroom seminars, museum and site visits, walking tours, and workshop • Talia Andrei sessions in which students will learn about and gain experience • Frederique Baumgartner in all stages of curating an exhibition. For more information, • Marta Becherini visit the program website. • Colby Chamberlain Departmental Honors • Miriam Chusid • Huffa Frobes-Cross Senior Thesis Prize • Alessandra Di Croce A prize is awarded each year to the best senior honors thesis • Daniel Greenberg written in the Department of Art History and Archaeology. • Yoko Hara Professors • Alexandra Helprin • Page Knox • Alexander Alberro (Barnard) • Janet Kraynak • Zainab Bahrani • Sandrine Larrive-Bass • Barry Bergdoll • Martina Mims • Michael Cole • Irina Oryshkevich • Jonathan Crary • Olivia Powell • Vidya Dehejia • Maria Gonzalez Pendas • David Freedberg • Elizabeth Perkins • Robert E. Harrist, Jr. • Michael Sanchez • Anne Higonnet (Barnard) • Rachel Silveri • Holger Klein • Susan Sivard • Rosalind Krauss • Caroline Wamsler • Branden Joseph • Matthew McKelway On Leave • Stephen Murray • Profs. Alberro, Mylonopoulos, Strother (2017-2018) • Jonathan Reynolds (Barnard) • Profs. Bergdoll, Elcott, Gamer, Kraynak (Fall 2017) • Simon Schama • Profs. Dehejia, Krauss (Spring 2018) • Avinoam Shalem • Prof. Bergdoll (Reid Hall, Spring 2018) • Zoë Strother Guidelines for all Art Associate Professors History and Archaeology • Francesco de Angelis Majors, Concentrators, and • Noam M. Elcott Interdepartmental Majors • Elizabeth Hutchinson (Barnard) • Kellie Jones Courses • Ioannis Mylonopoulos HUMA UN1121 Masterpieces of Western Art (Art Humanities) does not count toward the majors or concentrations, and no Assistant Professors credit is given for Advanced Placement exams. • Diane Bodart • Meredith Gamer • Eleonora Pistis

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Grading thesis project. Students normally use these funds to conduct research during the summer before senior year. Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count toward the major or concentration requirements. Travel grant applications require a carefully edited thesis proposal, itemized budget, and supporting letter from a faculty Only the first course a student takes in the department may sponsor. Applications are due in April of the student's junior be taken for a grade of Pass/D/Fail. Classes taken in the year. Students will be notified of deadlines as they become Architecture or Visual Arts departments to fulfill the studio available. Please contact the coordinator for undergraduate requirement may be taken for a grade of Pass/D/Fail. programs with any questions. Senior Thesis The senior thesis project consists of a research paper 35-45 Major in Art History pages in length. It is a year-long project, and students writing Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology a thesis must register for AHIS UN3002 Senior Thesis for the Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. fall and spring terms. Much of the fall semester is devoted to research, and the spring semester to writing. The year-long senior thesis project (for qualified students; see below) AHIS UN3002 Senior Thesis may substitute for one All thesis writers are required to participate in class and, on elective lecture course. Seminars may substitute for lecture alternate weeks, meet as a group or individually with the courses and may count toward fulfillment of the distribution instructor. Group meetings are designed as a series of research requirements. Barnard Art History courses count toward the and writing workshops geared toward students' research majors and concentration requirements. projects. Students receive a total of six credits for successful completion of the thesis and class. The requirements for the major are as follows:

In order to apply, students follow a selection process similar AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the to the one currently used for seminars. Students must identify Literature and Methods of Art a thesis topic and secure a faculty adviser in the Department History of Art History and Archaeology. Applications must indicate Seven 3-point lecture courses in Art History: the subject of the thesis, a short annotated bibliography, and At least one course in three of four historical periods, the name and the signature of the adviser, followed by a one- listed below page statement (400 words) outlining the topic, goals, and An additional two courses in two different world regions, methodology of the thesis. listed below Two additional lectures of the student's choice The application deadline is set for August before the Two seminars in art history senior year. Please check the department website (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/senior- A studio course taken in the Visual Arts or Architecture departments (which may be taken Pass/D/Fail) thesis.html) for exact dates. Applications may be delivered in person or emailed to the coordinator for undergraduate Historical Periods programs. The director of undergraduate studies, in consultation with the thesis adviser, reviews the applications. • Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD) • 400-1400 Students who intend to write a thesis should begin formulating • 1400-1700 a research topic and approaching potential faculty sponsors • 1700-Present during the spring of the junior year. Currently, the department offers the Summer Research Travel Grant fellowship, which World Regions supports thesis-related research and travel during the summer. Additional senior thesis research funding during the academic • Africa year is administered through Columbia College and General • Asia Studies. • Europe/North America/Australia • Latin America Senior thesis applications may be found at: http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/arthistory/undergraduate/forms.html • Middle East NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case Summer Research Travel Grant of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate The department offers the Summer Research Travel Grant, studies. which may be used for travel to museums, building sites, libraries, archives, and other places of interest relevant to the

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Major in History and Theory AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the Literature and Methods of Art of Architecture History Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology Seven 3-point lecture courses in art history: Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. At least one course in three of four historical periods, as listed below Majors can take advantage of one of the strengths of the An additional two courses in two different world regions, department by focusing on architectural history. This track as listed below combines an introductory studio in architectural design Two additional lectures of the student's choice with a slightly modified program in art history. Courses in 21 points in Visual Arts covering: the Department of Architecture may substitute for up to two courses in art history, with approval of the director of VIAR UN1000 Basic Drawing undergraduate studies. VIAR UN2300 Sculpture I Five additional VIAR 3-point studio courses (15 points) The requirements for the major are as follows: In the senior year, students must complete either a seminar in the Department of Art History and Archaeology or a AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the senior project in visual arts (pending approval by the Visual Literature and Methods of Art Arts Department). History Seven lecture courses in art history, one of which must be NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case AHIS UN1007 Introduction to Architecture, and three of of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate which must focus on architectural history. Courses must studies. cover four of five general areas: Ancient Mediterranean Historical Periods Medieval Europe • Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD) Renaissance and Baroque • 400-1400 18th-20th century • 1400-1700 Non-Western • 1700-present At least one seminar in art history or architectural history Architectural Studio: World Regions ARCH UN1020 Introduction To Architectural • Africa Design and Visual Culture • Asia NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case • Europe/North America/Australia of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate studies. • Latin America • Middle East Major in Art History and Visual Arts Concentration in Art Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology History Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. Students interested in the combined major should contact the coordinator for undergraduate programs in the Art History The requirements for the concentration are as follows: department, as well as the director of undergraduate studies in the Visual Arts department. Seven 3-point lecture courses in art history: At least one course in three of four historical periods, Up to two 3-point courses in art history may be replaced listed below by a related course in another department, with approval of An additional two courses in two different world regions, the adviser. The combined major requires the completion of listed below sixteen or seventeen courses. It is recommended that students Two additional lectures of the student's choice interested in this major begin working toward the requirements in their sophomore year. NOTE: These chronological divisions are approximate. In case of ambiguities, please contact the director of undergraduate The requirements for the major are as follows: studies.

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Historical Periods The Undergraduate Human Rights Program at the Institute for • Ancient (pre-400 CE/AD) the Study of Human Rights engages students in this dynamic and evolving field and enhances their knowledge, skills, and • 400-1400 commitment to human rights. The program offers a major • 1400-1700 and a concentration in human rights, provides students the • 1700-present opportunity to deepen their knowledge and explore their interests in human rights outside the classroom, and works World Regions to strengthen and support the undergraduate human rights community on campus. More information on academic • Africa and extracurricular events, opportunities, and resources for • Asia undergraduate human rights students is available on the • Europe/North America/Australia program's website. For an advising appointment, please e-mail [email protected]. • Latin America • Middle East Departmental Honors Concentrators are not required to take the majors colloquium, To be eligible for departmental honors, a student must satisfy a seminar, or a studio course. all the requirements for the major, maintain a 3.6 GPA in the major, maintain an overall GPA of 3.6, and complete a thesis of sufficiently high quality to merit honors. A thesis is required Concentration in History for all students who wish to be considered for honors, but does and Theory of Architecture not guarantee honors. Students who graduate in October, February, or May of a given academic year are eligible for Please read Guidelines for all for Art History and Archaeology honors consideration in May. Normally no more than 10% Majors, Concentrators, and Interdepartmental Majors above. of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. The requirements for the concentration are as follows: Students interested in writing a thesis for honors consideration Seven courses in art history, including four in architectural enroll in the HRTS UN3996 Human Rights Thesis Seminar in history. Courses must cover four of five general areas, as described for the major: the spring semester of their senior year. The course will consist of group sessions, where students will present their work and Ancient Mediterranean participate in discussions, as well as individual meetings with Medieval Europe their thesis supervisor, who is also the course instructor. Renaissance and Baroque 18th-20th century Students are encouraged to write a thesis, but they should not Non-Western do so solely to be eligible for honors consideration. Rather, students should consider enrolling in the thesis seminar in Concentrators are not required to take the majors colloquium, order to demonstrate their capacity to produce a work of a seminar, or a studio course. original research and develop more specialized knowledge of a human rights issue. Human Rights Guidelines for all Program Office: Institute for the Study of Human Human Rights Majors, Rights; 91 Claremont Avenue, 7th Floor; 212-851-9703; Concentrators, and Special [email protected] Concentrators Departmental Website: http://humanrightscolumbia.org/ Student should also consult the general academic policies of education/undergraduate their school. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Inga Winkler, Planning Forms 475 Riverside Drive (Interchurch Center), 308C; 646-745-8524. Office hours: Tuesday, 4pm - 6pm, and by Major and concentration planning forms are available on the appointment. ISHR undergraduate program website. Prior to each semester, students should submit an online course advising form (http:// Human rights are central to contemporary understandings of www.humanrightscolumbia.org/education/courseadvising). justice and equality and have crucial bearing on the ability to Students may also e-mail [email protected] to set up an assess and respond to emerging technological, economic, social, advising appointment. cultural, and political issues.

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Grades Specialization Requirement ** Students fulfill the specialization requirement by focusing on No course with a grade of D or lower is credited towards the a particular discipline, taking four courses for a minimum of major or concentration. 12 credit points offered by a single department or institute. One course, with the exception of the three core courses * Please see the ISHR undergraduate course list (http:// required for the major, can be taken for Pass/D/Fail. The www.humanrightscolumbia.org/education/undergraduate/ student must receive a grade of P for the course to count undergraduate-courses) for the current list of courses that toward the requirements of the major or concentration. All fulfill the distributional requirement of the major. other courses must be taken for a letter grade. ** The goal of the specialization requirement is to equip All seminar courses must be taken for a letter grade. students with the tools of a specific discipline. Students should inform the human rights program of their Transfer Credit/Study Abroad Credit intended specialization before taking courses to fulfill this Human rights majors may transfer a maximum of three courses requirement. As a general rule, fields of study listed as from other institutions. Human rights concentrators may academic programs (http://www.college.columbia.edu/ transfer a maximum of two courses from other institutions. academics/programs) on the bulletin are approved for This includes study abroad credit. No more than one the specialization requirement if a free-standing major Advanced Placement course can be counted for the major or is offered. Courses approved for that major are generally concentration. The application of transferred courses to the approved for the human rights specialization. However, major or concentration must be approved by the Director of language acquisition and studio courses may not be taken Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser. to fulfill the specialization requirement. Students are encouraged to take any core and/or methodology courses Students wishing to count transfer courses toward the major required by a program when fulfilling their specialization or concentration should email [email protected] with their requirement. Students are also encouraged to take courses Transfer Credit Report, the syllabi of the courses they want to within their chosen specialization that focus on human count toward departmental requirements, and a statement of rights issues, but the specialization requirement can how they want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements. be fulfilled by taking any four courses within the same discipline. For example, if a student's specialization is Double-Counting Political Science, he or she can fulfill the specialization Students may double count major or concentration courses requirement by taking any four POLS courses. toward the fulfillment of degree requirements in accordance with the academic policies of their school. Concentration in Human Normally, courses for one program of study (i.e. major, Rights concentration, special concentration, etc.) may not be used to satisfy the course requirements for another program of study. The concentration in human rights requires 8 courses for a Students should consult the academic policies of their school minimum of 24 points as follows: for specific information. HRTS UN3001 Introduction to Human Rights Seven additional human rights courses, one of which must Major in Human Rights be a seminar. The major in human rights requires 10 courses for a Please see the ISHR undergraduate course list (http:// minimum of 31 points as follows. One of the distributional or www.humanrightscolumbia.org/education/undergraduate/ specialization courses must be a seminar. undergraduate-courses) for the current list of courses that fulfill the concentration requirements. Core Courses HRTS UN3001 Introduction to Human Rights HRTS UN3190 International Human Rights Law Information Science HRTS UN3995 Human Rights Senior Seminar Distributional Requirement * Departmental Office: 450 Computer Science Building; Students take one course in three of these four categories 212-939-7000 (three courses), for a minimum of 9 credit points. http://www.cs.columbia.edu/ Politics and history Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Jae Woo Lee, 715 Culture and representation CEPSR; 212-939-7066; [email protected] Political theory and philosophy Social and economic processes Departmental Advisers:

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For updated adviser information, see http:// disciplines and changing the very way people communicate. www.cs.columbia.edu/education/undergrad/advisors. Organizations have large stores of in-house information that are crucial to their daily operation. Today’s systems must For administrative advising issues please contact: enable quick access to relevant information, must ensure [email protected]. that confidential information is secure, and must enable new The majors in the Department of Computer Science forms of communication among people and their access to provide students with the appropriate computer science information. background necessary for graduate study or a professional The information science major can choose a scientific focus career. Computers impact nearly all areas of human endeavor. on algorithms and systems for organizing, accessing, and Therefore, the department also offers courses for students processing information, or an interdisciplinary focus in order who do not plan a computer science major or concentration. to develop an understanding of, and tools for, information The computer science majors offer maximum flexibility modeling and use within an important sector of modern society by providing students with a range of options for program such as economics or health. specialization. The department offers four majors: computer science; information science; data science; and computer Advanced Placement science-mathematics, offered jointly with the Mathematics Department. The department grants 3 points for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science exam along with exemption from Computer Science Major COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java. However, we still recommend that you Students study a common core of fundamental topics, take COMS W1004 or W1007 even if you have credits from supplemented by a track that identifies specific areas for deeper the CS AP exam. COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to study. The foundations track prepares students for advanced Computer Science is recommended if you scored 5 on the AP work in fundamental, theoretical, and mathematical aspects exam, and COMS W1004 is recommended if you scored 4. of computing, including analysis of algorithms, scientific computing, and security. The systems track prepares students Pre-Introductory Courses for immediate employment in the computer industry as well as advanced study in software engineering, operating COMS W1004 is the first course in the Computer Science systems, computer-aided digital design, computer architecture, major curriculum, and it does not require any previous programming languages, and user interfaces. The intelligent computing experience. Before taking COMS W1004, systems track provides specialization for the student interested however, students have an option to start with one of the pre- in natural language processing and systems capable of introductory courses: ENGI E1006 or COMS W1002. exhibiting “human-like” intelligence. The applications track ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and is for students interested in the implementation of interactive Applied Scientist is a general introduction to computing for multimedia content for the Internet and wireless applications. STEM students. ENGI E1006 is in fact a required course The vision, graphics, interaction, and robotics track exposes for all engineering students. COMS W1002 Computing In students to computer vision, graphics, human-computer Context is a course primarily intended for humanities majors, interaction, and robotics. but it also serves as a pre-introductory course for CS majors. A combination track is available to students who wish to pursue ENGI E1006 and COMS W1002 do not count towards an interdisciplinary course of study combining computer Computer Science major. science and another field in the arts, humanities, mathematics, Laboratory Facilities natural sciences, or social sciences. A student planning a combination track should be aware that one additional course The department has well-equipped lab areas for research in is required to complete this option. computer graphics, computer-aided digital design, computer vision, databases and digital libraries, data mining and Information Science Major knowledge discovery, distributed systems, mobile and wearable Information science is an interdisciplinary major designed to computing, natural language processing, networking, operating provide a student with an understanding of how information systems, programming systems, robotics, user interfaces, and is organized, accessed, stored, distributed, and processed in real-time multimedia. strategic segments of today’s society. Recent years have seen an Research labs contain several large Linux and Solaris clusters; explosive growth of on-line information, with people of all ages Puma 500 and IBM robotic arms; a UTAH-MIT dexterous and all walks of life making use of the World Wide Web and hand; an Adept-1 robot; three mobile research robots; a other information in digital form. real-time defocus range sensor; interactive 3-D graphics This major puts students at the forefront of the information workstations with 3-D position and orientation trackers; revolution, studying how on-line access touches on all prototype wearable computers, wall-sized stereo projection systems; see-through head-mounted displays; a networking

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testbed with three Cisco 7500 backbone routers, traffic • Itsik Pe'er generators; an IDS testbed with secured LAN, Cisco routers, • Daniel S. Rubenstein EMC storage, and Linux servers; and a simulation testbed with • Simha Sethumadhavan several Sun servers and Cisco Catalyst routers.The department • Junfeng Yang uses a SIP IP phone system. The protocol was developed in the department. Assistant Professors The department's computers are connected via a switched • Allison Breton Bishop 1Gb/s Ethernet network, which has direct connectivity to the • Augustin Chaintreau campus OC-3 Internet and internet 2 gateways. The campus • Lydia Chilton has 802.11b/g wireless LAN coverage. • Yaniv Erlich The research facility is supported by a full-time staff of • Ronghui Gu professional system administrators and programmers. • Daniel Hsu Professors • Suman Jana • Carl Vondrick • Alfred V. Aho • Omri Weinstein • Peter K. Allen • Eugene Wu • Peter Belhumeur • Changxi Zheng • Steven M. Bellovin • David Blei Senior Lecturer in Discipline • Michael J. Collins • Adam Cannon • Steven K. Feiner • Jae Woo Lee • Luis Gravano • Julia Hirschberg Lecturer in Discipline • Gail E. Kaiser Daniel Bauer • John R. Kender Paul Blaer • Kathleen R. McKeown Ansaf Salleb-Aouissi Nakul Verma • Vishal Misra • Shree K. Nayar Associated Faculty • Jason Nieh • Shih-Fu Chang • Steven M. Nowick Matei Ciocarlie Christos Papadimitriou • Edward G. Coffman Jr. (emeritus) • Kenneth A. Ross • Eleni Drinea • Henning G. Schulzrinne • Jonathan Gross (emeritus) • Rocco A. Servedio • Andreas Mueller • Salvatore J. Stolfo Clifford Stein • Jeannette Wing • Steven H. Unger (emeritus) • Mihalis Yannakakis • Vladimir Vapnik Associate Professors • Henryk Wozniakowski (emeritus) • Yechiam Yemini (emeritus) • Alexandr Andoni • Luca Carloni Special Research Scientists • Xi Chen Henryk Wozniakowski (emeritus) • Stephen A. Edwards • Roxana Geambasu Senior Research Scientists • Eitan Grinspun • Moti Yung • Tony Jebara • Angelos D. Keromytis Research Scientists • Martha Allen Kim Smaranda Muresan* • Tal Malkin Owen Rambow

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Associated Research Program of Study Scientists Computer Science Core (22-24 points) • Giuseppe DiGuglielmo For students who declare in Spring 2014 and • Hiroshi Sasaki beyond: Eran Tromer ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists Guidelines for all Computer (recommended but not required) Science Majors and First Year Concentrators COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java Courses or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science Students may receive credit for only one of the following two Sophomore Year courses: COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java • COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Programming in Java COMS W3157 Advanced Programming • COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics Programming in MATLAB. and Graph Theory Students may receive credit for only one of the following three Junior and Senior Year courses: Select the remaining required core courses: COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory • COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer • COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ Systems • COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Select one of the following courses: MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra However, COMS W1005 and COMS W3136 cannot be counted towards the Computer Science major, minor, and APMA E2101 Introduction to Applied Mathematics concentration. APMA E3101 Linear Algebra Transfer Credit STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Statistics As a rule, no more than 12 transfer credits are accepted toward the major. For students who declared prior to Spring 2014: Grading First Year COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science A maximum of one course worth no more than 4 points and Programming in Java passed with a grade of D may be counted toward the major or Sophomore Year concentration. COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Major in Computer Science Algorithms Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and COMS W3157 Advanced Programming Concentrators above. COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics All majors should confer with their program adviser each term and Graph Theory to plan their programs of study. Students considering a major Junior and Senior Year in computer science are encouraged to talk to a program adviser COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory during their first or second year. A typical program of study is CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer as follows: Systems

In addition to the CS Core (22-24 points), all CS majors must complete the Calculus Requirement (3 points) and a Track Requirement (15 or 18 points). The CS major therefore requires 40-45 points total.

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Mathematics (3 points) COMS W4261 Introduction to Cryptography Calculus II or Calculus III. APMA E4300 Computational Math: Introduction to Numerical Note that Calculus III does NOT depend on Calculus II. You Methods can take either Calculus II or III, but we recommend Calculus IEOR E4407 Game Theoretic Models of III, which covers topics that are a bit more relevant for upper- Operations ¬level Computer Science courses. CSPH G4802 Math Logic II: Incompletness COMS E6232 Analysis of Algorithms, II If you have received equivalent credits for Calculus I & II MATH G6238 Enumerative Combinatorics already (through AP Calculus exam for example), you are COMS E6253 Advanced Topics in not required to take any more Calculus courses. But we Computational Learning Theory recommend taking one more semester of Calculus, either Math COMS E6261 Advanced Cryptography UN1201 Calculus III or APAM E2000 Multivariate Calculus for Engineers and Scientists. APAM E2000 covers relevant EEOR E6616 Convex optimization topics from Calculus III and IV. IEOR E6613 Optimization, I IEOR E6614 Optimization, II Track Requirement (15 or 18 points) IEOR E6711 Stochastic models, I Students must select one of the following six upper-level IEOR E6712 Stochastic models, II tracks. Each track, except the combination track, requires five ELEN E6717 Information theory courses consisting of required, elective breadth, and elective ELEN E6718 Error Correcting Codes: Classical track courses. The combination track requires a selection of and Modern six advanced courses: three 3000- or 4000-level computer Adviser Approved: science courses and three 3000- or 4000-level courses from COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis another field. The elective breadth requirement in each track COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in can be fulfilled with any 3-point computer science 3000-level Computer Science or higher course that is not a computer science core course COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science or a technical elective course in that track. In addition to the COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, breadth elective, the track requirements are as follows: I Foundations Track (15 points) COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science One Breadth Course For students interested in algorithms, computational Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those complexity, and other areas of theoretical Computer Science. courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses for this track Note: Students who declared their Computer Science major prior to Fall 2016 may also count COMS 4241, COMS 4205, Software Systems Track (15 points) COMS 4281, COMS 4444, COMS 4771, and COMS 4772 as track elective courses. For students interested in networking, programming languages, operating systems, and software systems. Required Courses Required Courses CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I COMS W4115 Programming Languages and COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational Translators Complexity COMS W4118 Operating Systems I Track Electives CSEE W4119 Computer Networks Select 2 from: Track Electives MATH UN3020 Number Theory and Cryptography Select 1 from: MATH UN3025 Making, Breaking Codes Any COMS W41xx course COMS W4203 Graph Theory COMS W4444 Programming and Problem Solving MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Any COMS W48xx course MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I Adviser Approved: MATH GU4042 Introduction to Modern Algebra II COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in I Computer Science MATH GU4155 Probability Theory COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, Learning Theory I

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COMS W4996 Special topics in computer science, COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in II Computer Science Any COMS E68XX course COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science Any COMS E61XX course COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, One Breadth Course I Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those Any COMS E69XX course courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses One Breadth Course for this track Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses Intelligent Systems Track (15 points) for this track For students interested in machine learning, robotics, and systems capable of exhibiting “human-like” intelligence. Vision, Graphics, Interaction, and Robotics Track (15 points) Required Courses For students interested in computer vision, graphics, and Select two of the following courses: advanced forms of human computer interaction. COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence COMS W4705 Natural Language Processing Required Courses COMS W4706 Spoken Language Processing Select two of the following courses: COMS W4731 Computer Vision COMS W4160 Computer Graphics COMS W4733 Computational Aspects of COMS W4167 Computer Animation Robotics COMS W4731 Computer Vision COMS W4771 Machine Learning Track Electives Track Electives Select 2 from: Select 2 from: COMS W4162 Advanced Computer Graphics COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational COMS W4170 User Interface Design Learning Theory COMS W4172 3D User Interfaces and Any COMS W47xx course Augmented Reality Any COMS E67XX course COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence Adviser Approved: COMS W4733 Computational Aspects of COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis Robotics COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in COMS W4735 Visual Interfaces to Computers Computer Science COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science Adviser Approved: COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis I COMS W3998 Undergraduate Projects in COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science Computer Science One Breadth Course COMS W4901 Projects in Computer Science Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those COMS W4995 Special topics in computer science, courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses I for this track Any COMS E69XX course Applications Track (15 points) One Breadth Course Any 3-point COMS 3000- or 4000-level course except those For students interested in interactive multimedia applications courses in the CS core or in the required or elective courses for the internet and wireless networks. for this track Required Courses Combination Track (18 points) COMS W4115 Programming Languages and For students who wish to combine computer science with Translators another discipline in the arts, humanities, social or natural COMS W4170 User Interface Design sciences. A coherent selection of six upper-level courses is Track Electives required: three from computer science and three from another Select 2 from: discipline. Any COMS W41xx course Any COMS W47xx course The courses should be planned with and approved by the Adviser Approved: student’s CS faculty advisor by the first semester of the junior COMS W3902 Undergraduate Thesis year. The six courses are typically 4000-level elective courses

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that would count towards the individual majors. Moreover, the COMS W4170 User Interface Design six courses should have a common theme. The combination COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence track is not available to those students who pursue double COMS W3410 Computers and Society majors. SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research SOCI UN3960 Law, Science, and Society Major in Computer Science— Information Science and the Economy Mathematics Students may focus on understanding information modeling For a description of the joint major in computer science— together with existing and emerging needs in economics and mathematics, see the Mathematics section in this bulletin. finance as well as algorithms and systems to address those needs. Major in Information The requirements include: Science COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and Concentrators above. COMS W4771 Machine Learning ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics The major in information science requires a minimum of 33 ECON UN3025 Financial Economics points including a core requirement of five courses. ECON UN3265 The Economics of Money and Banking The elective courses must be chosen with a faculty adviser to focus on the modeling and use of information within the Information Science and Health Sciences context of a disciplinary theme. After discussing potential selections students prepare a proposal of study that must be Students may focus on understanding information modeling approved by the faculty adviser. In all cases the six courses must together with existing and emerging needs in health sciences, as be at the 3000-level or above with at least three courses chosen well as algorithms and systems to address those needs. from computer science. Following are some example programs. The requirements include: For more examples or templates for the program proposal, see a faculty adviser. COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases COMS W4170 User Interface Design Note: In most cases additional courses will be necessary as prerequisites in order to take some of the elective courses. This COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence will depend on the student's proposed program of study. BINF G4001 Introduction To Computer Applications In Health Care and Core Requirement Biomedicine BIOL W4037 Bioinformatics of Gene Expression COMS W1001 Introduction to Information ECBM E3060/E4060 Introduction to genomic Science information science and or COMS W1002 Computing in Context technology COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Major in Data Science Computer Science Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java Concentrators above. STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and Statistics In response to the ever growing importance of "big data" in scientific and policy endeavors, the last few years have seen Following are some suggested programs of instruction: an explosive growth in theory, methods, and applications at the interface between computer science and statistics. The Information Science and Contemporary statistics and computer science departments have responded Society with a joint-major that emphasizes the interface between the Students may focus on how humans use technology and how disciplines. technology has changed society. Prerequisites (15 points) The requirements include: MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1102 Calculus II COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases

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MATH UN1201 Calculus III Concentration in Computer MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra Science Select one of the following courses: STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Please read Guidelines for all Computer Science Majors and Reasoning Concentrators above. STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics For students who declare in Spring 2014 and STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics beyond: Statistics (12 points) The concentration in computer science requires a minimum of STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY 22-24 points, as follows: STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models and Programming in Java STAT GU4241 Statistical Machine Learning or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science or COMS W4771 Machine Learning COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java Computer Science (12 points) or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms Select one of the following courses: COMS W3157 Advanced Programming COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: and Programming in Java Introduction to Combinatorics COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Graph Theory and Programming in MATLAB COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Computer Science Systems (or any 3 point 4000-level ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for computer science course) Engineers and Applied Scientists Select one of the following courses: Select one of the following courses: MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java MATH V2020 Honors Linear Algebra COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ APMA E2101 Introduction to Applied COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Mathematics Algorithms APMA E3101 Linear Algebra Two required courses: STAT GU4001 Introduction to Probability and COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Statistics Introduction to Combinatorics SIEO W3600 Introduction to Probability and and Graph Theory Statistics CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I Electives (15 points) For students who declared prior to Spring Select two of the following courses: 2014: STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and The concentration requires a minimum of 23 points, as Introduction to Data Science follows: STAT GU4224 Bayesian Statistics COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science STAT GU4243 Applied Data Science and Programming in Java STAT Q4242 Advanced Machine Learning COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Select three of the following courses: Computer Science COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases Algorithms COMS W4130 Principles and Practice of Parallel COMS W3157 Advanced Programming Programming COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Complexity Systems (or any 3-point 4000- COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational level computer science course) Learning Theory Any COMS W47xx course EXCEPT W4771 Italian Departmental Office: 502 Hamilton; 212-854-2308

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http://italian.columbia.edu/ cultural and multimedia materials, including books, film, and opera, supplement the primary course text. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Asst. Prof. Konstantina Zanou, 513 Hamilton; 212-854-0747; [email protected] The sequence in elementary and intermediate Italian enables students to fulfill the College’s foreign language requirement A major in Italian offers students the opportunity to study and thoroughly prepares them for advanced study of language Italian literature and culture in an intimate, seminar setting and for literature courses taught in Italian. Specialized language with the close supervision of the department’s faculty. In courses allow students to develop their conversational skills. addition, the prerequisite and corequisite sequence of language courses is designed to give students a command of written and For highly motivated students, the department offers intensive spoken Italian. elementary and intensive intermediate Italian, both of which cover a full year of instruction in one semester. Courses in Majors must complete 30 points and concentrators must advanced Italian, although part of the requirements for a major complete 24 points. All majors and concentrators are required or a concentration in Italian, are open to any qualified student to take two semesters of Advanced Italian (ITAL UN3335 whose main goal is to improve and perfect their competence in Advanced Italian-ITAL UN3336 Advanced Italian II: Italian the language. Language & Culture, ITAL UN3337 Advanced Italian Through Cinema, or ITAL UN3338 Italiana. Introduction to Outside the classroom, the Department of Italian organizes Italian Culture, the High, the Low, and the In-between) as well a weekly Caffè e conversazione where students at all levels as one of the following two sequences: can converse with fellow students and faculty members over Italian espresso and cookies. Students can also attend the • Introduction to Italian Literature I and II Serata al cinema, Italian film viewings scheduled in the evening (ITAL UN3333-ITAL UN3334) provides an overview of throughout the academic year, in which faculty and graduate major authors and works in the Italian literary tradition students introduce each film and then conclude with a question from the Middle Ages to the present; and answer session. In addition, the student-run Società • Italian Cultural Studies I and II Italiana ([email protected]) organizes events such as (ITAL GU4502-ITAL GU4503) is an interdisciplinary pasta-making workshops, movie nights, and costume parties. investigation into Italian culture and society from national unification in 1860 to the present. Advanced Placement In consultation with the director of undergraduate studies, The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP majors select six additional courses (concentrators select four Italian Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language additional courses) from the department’s 3000- or 4000- requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of a level offerings or from other humanities and social science 3000-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. This departments with a focus on Italian culture. Students who course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught in have taken courses in Italian Literature, Italian History, and/or Italian. Courses taught in English may not be used for language Italian Culture while abroad should consult with the Director AP credit. The department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 of Undergraduate Studies to determine if the courses may be on the AP Italian Language exam, but the foreign language applicable to the major. requirement is satisfied. Highly motivated students have the opportunity to pursue a Casa Italiana senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty adviser in an area A wide range of cultural programs are sponsored by the of Italian literature or culture of their choosing. The senior Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America (http:// thesis tutorial, ITAL UN3993 Senior Thesis/Tutorial, will www.italianacademy.columbia.edu), located in Casa Italiana. count for 3 points. These programs, which include the activities of the Columbia Departmental courses taught entirely in English do not have Seminar on Modern Italian Studies and the Italian Academy linguistic prerequisites and students from other departments Film Festival, enrich the learning experience of the student who have interests related to Italian culture are especially and offer opportunities to meet distinguished Italian and welcome to enroll. Italian-American visitors to the University. The Paterno book collection is housed in Butler Library and contains valuable Italian language instruction employs a communicative resources on Italian literature and culture. approach that integrates speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Courses make use of materials that help students to For inquiries into the department and its undergraduate and learn languages not just as abstract systems of grammar and graduate degrees offered, please contact 212-854-2308 or vocabulary but as living cultures with specific content. Across [email protected]. the levels from elementary to advanced, a wide range of literary,

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Language Resource Center Guidelines for all Italian The Language Resource Center (LRC) provides resources Majors and Concentrators for intensive practice in pronunciation, diction, and aural The courses in the Department of Italian are designed to comprehension of some twenty-five modern languages. LRC develop the student’s proficiency in all the language skills and exercises are closely coordinated with the classroom's work. to present the literary and cultural traditions of Italy. The Coordinated tape programs and on-line audio are available program of study is to be planned as early as possible with the and mandatory for students registered in elementary and director of undergraduate studies. Students are advised to meet intermediate Italian language courses. Taped exercises in with the director of undergraduate studies each semster in order pronunciation and intonation, as well as tapes of selected to obtain program approval. literary works, are also available to all students in Italian For students with no knowledge of Italian, the required courses. language course sequence is:

Electronic Classrooms ITAL UN1101 Elementary Italian I Language instruction courses meet at least once a week in a - ITAL UN1102 and Elementary Italian II multimedia-equipped electronic classroom in order to facilitate ITAL UN2101 Intermediate Italian I exposure to Italian arts such as music, opera, and film, and for - ITAL UN2102 and Intermediate Italian II other pedagogical uses. For students planning to enroll in Intensive Italian courses, a Departmental Honors minimum of three semesters of Italian language instruction is required, such as: Majors in Italian literature or Italian cultural studies who wish to be considered for departmental honors in Italian must: (1) ITAL UN1121 Intensive Elementary Italian have at least a 3.6 GPA in their courses for the major; and (2) - ITAL UN2101 and Intermediate Italian I complete a senior thesis or tutorial and receive a grade of at - ITAL UN2102 and Intermediate Italian II least A- within the context of the course ITAL UN3993 Senior ITAL UN1101 Elementary Italian I Thesis/Tutorial. Normally no more than one graduating senior - ITAL UN1102 and Elementary Italian II receives departmental honors in a given academic year. - ITAL UN1203 and Intensive Intermediate Italian ITAL UN1121 Intensive Elementary Italian Professors - ITAL UN1203 and Intensive Intermediate Italian And one of the following courses: Teodolinda Barolini ITAL UN3335 Advanced Italian Jo Ann Cavallo (Chair) Elizabeth Leake ITAL UN3336 Advanced Italian II: Italian Language & Culture Associate Professor ITAL UN3337 Advanced Italian Through Cinema Nelson Moe (Barnard) ITAL UN3338 Italiana. Introduction to Italian Culture, the High, the Low, and Assistant Professor the In-between Pier Mattia Tommasino (on leave 2016-17) Konstantia Zanou Italian language proficiency equivalent to the elementary and intermediate sequence may be demonstrated by the Senior Lecturers departmental placement test, offered before the start of every semester; with a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement • Maria Luisa Gozzi Examination; or with a score of 780 or higher on the SAT II • Carol Rounds (Hungarian) Subject Test in Italian. • Barbara Spinelli As noted above, courses given entirely in English do not have Lecturers linguistic prerequisites; students planning a major in Italian may enroll in such courses before completing the language • Felice Italo Beneduce prerequisite for the major or concentration. • Federica Franze • Patrizia Palumbo • Alessandra Saggin Major in Italian Please read Guidelines for all Italian Majors and Concentrators above.

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Requirements or ITAL UN3337 Advanced Italian Through Cinema or ITAL UN3338 Italiana. Introduction to Italian Culture, The major in Italian literature requires a minimum of 30 points the High, the Low, and the In-between in Italian courses numbered above the intermediate level, i.e., Two semesters of Italian Literature above ITAL UN2121, to include the following: ITAL UN3333 Introduction To Italian Literature, Two semesters of Advanced Italian - ITAL UN3334 I ITAL UN3335 Advanced Italian and Introduction To Italian - ITAL UN3336 and Advanced Italian II: Italian Literature, II Language & Culture - OR - Two semesters of Italian Literature Two Semesters of Italian Culture ITAL UN3333 Introduction To Italian Literature, ITAL GU4502 Italian Cultural Studies I: From - ITAL UN3334 I - ITAL GU4503 Unification to World War I and Introduction To Italian and Italian Cultural Studies II: Literature, II From World War I to the Present - OR - Additional Courses Two Semesters of Italian Culture Select at least two other courses from the department's ITAL GU4502 Italian Cultural Studies I: From GU4000-level courses. - ITAL GU4503 Unification to World War I In consultation with the director of undergraduate studies, and Italian Cultural Studies II: the remaining courses may be selected from the department's From World War I to the Present 3000- or 4000-level offerings or from other humanities and Additional Courses social science departments with a focus on Italian literature or culture. Select at least two other courses from the department's GU4000-level courses. In consultation with the director of undergraduate studies, the remaining courses may be selected from the department's 3000- or 4000-level offerings or from other humanities and Jazz Studies* social science departments with a focus on Italian literature or culture. *Jazz Studies is offered exclusively as a concentration. ITAL UN3993 Senior Thesis/Tutorial (or another The Center for Jazz Studies: Prentis Hall, 4th floor (632 W. course in Italian literature or 125th Street); 212-851-9270 culture) http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cjs Native speakers and students with superior proficiency (as Jazz at Columbia: demonstrated by a departmental exam) may replace the http://www.music.columbia.edu/~cecenter/JazzConcentration/ Advanced Italian sequence with six points of Italian literature courses of their choice. Director: Prof. Robert G. O'Meally, 611 Philosophy; 212-851-9270; [email protected] Period Distribution Director of Jazz Performance: Prof. Christopher Washburne, At least two courses that cover material before 1700 and two 619A Dodge; 212-854-9862; [email protected] courses that cover material after 1700. Program Administrator: Yulanda Mckenzie, 602 Philosophy; 212-851-9270; [email protected] Concentration in Italian The special concentration in jazz studies is an interdisciplinary liberal arts course of study that uses jazz music—and the jazz Please read Guidelines for all Italian Majors and culture from which the music emanated—as a prism through Concentrators above. which to study jazz culture during what might be termed the Requirements long jazz century, the Sprawling 20's. The curriculum in this new field guides students in developing a firm grounding in the The concentration in Italian literature requires a minimum of traditions and aesthetic motives of jazz music, viewed through 24 points in Italian courses numbered above the intermediate the perspectives of music history and ethnomusicology as well level, i.e., above ITAL UN2121, to include the following: as literary theory and cultural studies. Two semesters of Advanced Italian The program also explores in depth the development of ITAL UN3335 Advanced Italian jazz-oriented art works in the music’s sister arts—literature, - ITAL UN3336 and Advanced Italian II: Italian dance, painting, photography, and film. While a U.S. focus Language & Culture is highly appropriate, considering the many ways in which

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jazz is a definitive music of this nation, students also explore the old dream-kit inspiration; Ralph Ellison, who kept in touch jazz’s geographical history beyond these shorelines, including with his beginnings as a musician in Oklahoma City through complex, ongoing interactions with Africa, the Caribbean, hour-long conversations with his childhood friend, the singer Europe, and Asia. Jimmy Rushing; Toni Morrison reading her magical prose to improvisations by Max Roach and the dancer Bill T. Jones; The special concentration in jazz studies is designed for music and the pianist Jason Moran playing at the Studio Museum in majors as well as for those majoring in other fields. The main Harlem, where he introduced his group as including Beauford difference between music majors and non-music majors is Delany, whose paintings hung on the wall near the bandstand that while music majors take advanced courses in arranging, —vigorous all and recall across the art forms. composition, and transcription, non-music majors are required to take an introduction to music fundamentals. Perhaps above all, the special concentration in jazz studies is designed to prepare students to be well-prepared and flexible While there are some fields where the fit with jazz studies is improvisers in a universe of change and possibility. very obvious—music, American studies, African-American studies, English, comparative literature, and history—special Interdepartmental concentrators can major in any field whatsoever. Is there a jazz or improvisatory philosophy? What might be its relation Committee on Jazz Studies to studies of aesthetics or American pragmatism? And what • Ann Douglas (English and Comparative Literature) are jazz’s implications for the student of law? How does one • Brent Hayes Edwards (English and Comparative Literature) protect the intellectual property rights of an improvised jazz • Aaron Fox (Music) solo? What about business? What economic and political forces • Farah Jasmine Griffin (English and Comparative Literature) have shaped jazz? Who buys jazz? What is its audience? What is a jazz painting? A jazz novel? What is jazz poetry? What • George Lewis (Music) is jazz dance? What is a jazz film? What are the sources and • Robert G. O’Meally (English and Comparative Literature) meanings of art? What work does the music do for the whole • Christopher Washburne (Music) community? Adjunct Lecturers in Jazz Along with problems of musical history, form, and definition, Performance our special courses explore jazz as a culture. Students not only study individual jazz artists but also explore the immeasurably • Paul Bollenbeck variegated worlds through which such artists moved, and which • Christine Correa they helped to shape. As cultural historians-in-training— • Krin Gabbard focused on questions of nationality, race, sexuality, gender, • David Gibson economics, and politics—students explore the extraordinarily • Brad Jones complicated terrains of the New Orleans of Bunk Johnson, for example, or the Baltimore of Billie Holiday (born in • Victor Lin Philadelphia, reared in Baltimore). They explore such artists’ • Ole Mathiesen other geographical travels. What did their images, including • Tony Moreno mistaken conceptions of who they were, tell us about the • Ugonna Okegwa cultures that mythologized them? • Adriano Santos How did these jazz musicians influence not only musicians but • Don Sickler other artists of their era and milieu: the poets and novelists, • Leo Traversa painters and sculptors, photographers and filmmakers, dancers • Ben Waltzer and choreographers who regularly heard them play and often shared with them a sense of common project? Guidelines for all One thinks of Tito Puente, working with singers and dancers Jazz Studies Special at the Palladium; Jackson Pollack dancing to the music as he Concentrators spun drips of paints on canvasses placed on the studio floor; Students interested in a special concentration in jazz studies Langston Hughes writing detailed instructions to the musicians should speak with the director no later than the fall semester of he hoped would accompany performance of his poetry; Romare the sophomore year. Bearden’s beautifully turned stage and costume designs for Alvin Ailey and Dianne McIntyre, whose improvisatory jazz dance workshop was called Sound in Motion; the drummer In addition to the requirements of the special concentration, Jo Jones in an interview naming as key influences a series of students must complete a major. Students interested in tap dancers he admired; Stanley Crouch, stirring in his high- declaring a special concentration in jazz studies will be assigned powered essays in a room where jazz drums stand at the center,

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an adviser. The program of study is to be planned with the present day. It explores Judaism not only as a religion, but as a adviser as early as possible. civilization and culture. A special concentration in Jewish studies is available for Special Concentration in undergraduates and allows students to draw upon classes in a wide range of departments across the University, including Jazz Studies History; Sociology; Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Please read Guidelines for all Jazz Studies Special Studies; Germanic Languages and Literature; and Religion. Concentrators above. The requirements for the special concentration are designed to provide students with the interdisciplinary knowledge necessary The special concentration in jazz studies requires a total of to study Jewish civilization both broadly and deeply. seven courses (22 points minimum), distributed as follows: The roots of Judaism lie deeper than one region, gender, Requirements for Non-Music Majors/ language, or culture; and by studying the interconnectedness Concentrators of these areas, the depth of understanding across a range of spheres and disciplines greatly increases. The special ENGL GU4612 Jazz and American Culture concentration in Jewish studies enhances the current scholarly MUSI UN2016 Jazz programs, adding to current Jewish studies courses' vitality as MUSI UN1002 Fundamentals of Music students come to each course with a deeper understanding and Three interdisciplinary courses as approved by the director background based on their complementary coursework. A senior independent study project Students wishing to complete a special concentration in Jewish Requirements for Music Majors/ studies work with a program adviser to decide upon course selection and sequencing. The program office provides and Concentrators keeps on record a planning form to track the fulfillment of ENGL GU4612 Jazz and American Culture requirements for the special concentration. MUSI UN2016 Jazz MUSI G4505 Jazz Arranging and Composition Affiliated Faculty MUSI G4500 Jazz Transcription and Analysis • Beth Berkowitz (Religion, Barnard) MUSI UN1618 and Columbia University Jazz • Clemence Boulouque (Religion) - MUSI UN1619 Ensemble (strongly recommended • Elisheva Carlebach (History) but not required) Private music lessons (strongly recommended but not • Yinon Cohen (Sociology) required) • Jeremy Dauber (Germanic Languages) Three interdisciplinary courses as approved by the director • Rebecca Kobrin (History) A senior independent study project • Rina Kreitman (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies) • Agnieszka Legutko (Germanic Languages) Jewish Studies* • Yitzhak Lewis (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African *Jewish Studies is offered exclusively as a concentration. Studies) • Dan Miron (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Program Office: Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, 617 Studies) Kent Hall; 212-854-2581; http://www.iijs.columbia.edu/ • Seth Schwartz (History) Program Director: Prof. Elisheva Carlebach, 505 • Michael Stanislawski (History) Fayerweather; 212-854-5294; [email protected] Special Concentration in Assistant Director: Dana Kresel, 619 Kent Hall; Jewish Studies 212-854-4006; [email protected]

Academic Advisor: Prof. Yitzhak Lewis, 410 Knox Hall; In addition to the requirements of the special concentration, 212-854-6668; [email protected] students must complete a major. The academic discipline of Jewish studies is an interdisciplinary For a special concentration in Jewish studies, students are field centered on the analysis and investigation of Jewish required to complete a minimum of 21 points. Please note: history, religion, language, and literature. The discipline • At least one course must be taken from each of three of the ranges from the study of Jews and Judaism in antiquity to the focus areas listed below.

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• Credits for language courses may constitute at most 10 MUSI G4125 Jewish Music: Uniqueness and points, and one year of Hebrew or Yiddish language is Diversity strongly recommended. RELI V3585 The Sephardic Experience • A minimum of 18 points must be taken at Columbia RELI W4503 Readings from the Sephardic or as part of an approved study abroad program (unless Diaspora equivalent courses are not offered at Columbia, as RELI UN2306 Intro to Judaism determined by the faculty adviser). RELI W4511 Jewish Ethics HIST UN2657 Medieval Jewish Cultures The focus areas and courses listed below are examples and HIST UN3645 Spinoza to Sabbatai: Jews in Early do not include all the potential courses which may count. Modern Europe Additionally, as new courses are introduced, new focus areas Jewish Literature may develop. Some courses may fall under multiple headings. Determination of a course's focus area is at the discretion of the CLYD W3500 Readings In Jewish Literature: Humor In Jewish Literature [In faculty adviser. English] Focus Areas YIDD UN3800 RELI V3561 Classics fo Judaism: Ethics of the Bible and Rabbinics/Ancient Judaism Fathers RELI V3512 The Bible and Its Interpreters RELI W4537 Talmudic Narrative RELI W4520 Patriarchal and Rabbinic Authority in Antiquity Latin American and RELI V3501 Introduction To the Hebrew Bible Caribbean Studies RELI V3508 Origins of Judaism The Institute of Latin American Studies: 8th Floor, RELI V3561 Classics fo Judaism: Ethics of the International Affairs Building; 212-854-4643 Fathers http://ilas.columbia.edu RELI V2510 Jews and Judaism in Antiquity RELI W4535 Ancient Jewish Texts Program Director: Prof. José Moya, 413 Lehman; Medieval Judaism [email protected] HIST UN2657 Medieval Jewish Cultures Student Affairs Coordinator: Eliza Kwon-Ahn, 827 HIST W3616 Jews and Christians in the International Affairs Building; [email protected] Medieval World RELI W4510 The Thought of Maimonides The major in Latin American and Caribbean Studies stresses RELI V3870 Inquisitions, New Christians, and knowledge of a dynamic, historically deep and extensive Empire region, but it also focuses on social, political, and cultural RELI W4515 Reincarnation and Technology phenomena that transcend physical boundaries. The major thus HIST UN3180 Conversion in Historical reflects multidisciplinary dialogues that are transnational yet Perspective remain anchored in the common historical experience of Latin Modern Judaism American societies. Thanks to the broad range of courses on HIST W3630 American Jewish History Latin America offered in different departments of instruction RELI V3571 Judaism, Jewishness, and and centers at Columbia, the major provides a multidisciplinary Modernity training on politics, history, culture, economy, and society. MDES UN3542 Introduction to Israeli Literature The Institute of Latin American Studies coordinates the major Israeli Society and offers access to research support, study abroad options, MDES UN3541 Zionism: A Cultural Perspective and linkages and credits toward the M.A. program in Latin MDES UN3542 Introduction to Israeli Literature American and Caribbean studies. RELI W4513 Homelands, Diasporas, Promised Lands Guidelines for all Latin Gender and Judaism American and Caribbean HIST W3640 Jewish Women and Family, 1000-1800 Studies Majors and RELI V3570 Women and Judaism: Folklore or Concentrators Religion? RELI W4504 Reading the Patriarchal and Declaring the Major or Concentration Matriarchal Stories in Genesis For additional information on Latin American and Jewish History and Culture Caribbean Studies, please visit the Institute's website (http://

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ilas.columbia.edu) or contact Eliza Kwon-Ahn, ILAS Student HIST UN2661 Modern Latin American History Affairs Coordinator, at [email protected]. (Latin American Civilization II) (Formerly HIST W3661) LACV UN1020 Primary Texts of Latin American Major in Latin American and Civilization Caribbean Studies POLS GU4461 Latin American Politics SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through The major requires a minimum of 31 points as follows: Content [in Spanish] Select five of the following six courses: *** The SPAN UN3300 section taken for the Concentration must focus on Latin America. Please HIST UN2618 The Modern Caribbean (formerly contact the ILAS Student Affairs Coordinator for HIST W3618) details. HIST UN2660 Latin American Civilization I Language Requriement HIST UN2661 Modern Latin American History Select one course on Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous (Latin American Civilization II) language at the intermediate or advanced level; if students (Formerly HIST W3661) can demonstrate advance knowledge of one of these LACV UN1020 Primary Texts of Latin American languages, they can replace this course with a course on other Civilization languages at any level. POLS GU4461 Latin American Politics Discipline of Choice: SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through Select two courses in a discipline or theme of choice with Content [in Spanish] substantive focus on Latin America. One of these courses *** The SPAN UN3300 section taken for the Major must be a seminar. All students, however, need to take at must focus on Latin America. Please contact the ILAS least two courses in a discipline or theme outside of their Student Affairs Coordinator for details. specialization. The director of undergraduate studies advises Language Requirement students on areas of specialization and must approve courses Select one course on Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous with substantial Latin American or Caribbean contents not language at the intermediate or advanced level; if students included in the list of eligible courses. can demonstrate advance knowledge of one of these languages, they can replace this course with a course on other Up to 6 credits for Discipline of Choice requirement can be languages at any level. earned through study abroad. Students are encouraged to Discipline of Choice explore study abroad options before their junior year. Upon Select four courses in a discipline or theme of choice with return, they should submit the syllabi and all coursework substantive focus on Latin America. One of these courses related to each course taken abroad for approval by the director must be a seminar. All students, however, need to take at of undergraduate studies. least two courses in a discipline or theme outside of their specialization. The director of undergraduate studies advises students on areas of specialization and must approve courses with substantial Latin American or Caribbean contents not Linguistics* included in the list of eligible courses. *Linguistics is offered exclusively as a concentration.

Up to 12 credits for Discipline of Choice requirement can Program Director: Prof. Alan Timberlake (2017 - be earned through study abroad. Students are encouraged to 2018),1128 International Affairs Building 212-854-8488; a explore study abroad options before their junior year. Upon ([email protected])[email protected]. return, they should submit the syllabi and all coursework related to each course taken abroad for approval by the director In any discussion of linguistics, in popular or academic is of undergraduate studies. contexts, the first question is always, what linguistics, after all? This is remarkable. Language informs most of our mental and cultural activity, and linguistics is the just study of Concentration in Latin language. American and Caribbean The tradition of generative grammar posits (a) an idealized Studies individual user of language, which is then seen as (b) a thoroughly rule-governed, (c) biological and universal system. The concentration requires a minimum of 18 points as follows: This tradition has been dominant in the sociology of the field Select three of the following six courses: since the appearance of Chomsky’s Syntactic Structures (1957). HIST UN2618 The Modern Caribbean (formerly But various programs have begun to move away from HIST W3618) the reductionism of generative grammar and contextual HIST UN2660 Latin American Civilization I approaches. Alternative approaches, which might be termed

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contextual, look at: (a) how individuals use language in to differences in the roles of speaker, and to the differences the context of a community, from which it follows that between written and spontaneous oral use of language. (b)#language is not just an abstract mental system; (c) language is rather a cultural habit, whose salient features are by no means Study Abroad universal. Undergraduates have engaged in unique travel and research Our program seeks to be inclusive; it presents both strains of projects, including sign language in Nicaragua; language linguistics, to ensure that students have the proper training attitudes in Kyrgyzstan; colloquial Arabic in Cairo; summer to apply to graduate school, but leans more to a contextual internship at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary approach. This bias to contextual linguistics fits with the Biology; and study abroad in Spain, England, India, Hungary, tradition of linguistics at Columbia, from Franz Boas through and Ireland. Uriel Weinreich. Graduate Study Linguistics, by virtue of dealing with language, naturally Columbia's linguists have distinguished themselves with awards intersects with other academic disciplines which also touch on and plans after graduation, such as Fulbright Fellowships to language from the perspective of the other discipline. France, Georgia, and Turkey; and graduate study of linguistics or psychology at Harvard, Stanford, UCSD, Northwestern, (a) Linguistics—at least contextual linguistics—shares with New York University, and SUNY Buffalo. Linguistics is also a sociology and anthropology the axiom that language is natural background for the law, and our students have entered communal, and therefore may be used (for example) to signal such law schools as Georgetown and Columbia. identity, to negotiate relations of power between members of a community, and the like. Linguistics does not reduce to There is no graduate program in linguistics at Columbia. sociology, however, in that linguistics investigates not only Students interested in pursuing graduate study in linguistics in the communal side of language, but also the systemic and the New York should investigate CUNY Graduate Center, New cognitive properties of language. York University, or Teachers College (applied linguistics). (b) Cognitive psychology, in the attempt to understand the The Columbia Linguistics workings of the mind, often investigates language, which, after all, is the most accessible manifestation of the activity of the Society mind. Psychology, however, is virtually obligated to treat The Columbia Linguistics Society is an organization of all languages as equivalent—after all, language is produced undergraduates interested in linguistics which sponsors lectures by the human brain, whose properties do not vary across and hosts informal social events. Information is available individuals or cultures. In this way psychological investigations at http://columbialinguistics.wordpress.com/ or through of language are less attuned to the variation and cultural Facebook. accidence of language than linguistics. Affiliated Faculty (c) Some concerns of philosophy have been adopted by some practitioners of “formal semantics” in linguistics. • May Ahmar (Arabic; MESAAS) Yet philosophy, like psychology, adopts an idealized view • Akeel Bilgrami (Philosophy) of language, whereby all languages and all modes of usage • Aaron Fox (Music) are equivalent; there is a tacit assumption that language is • Haim Gaifman (Philosophy) immutable. Linguistics—again, contextual linguistics, at • Boris Gasparov (Slavic Languages) least—when it investigates semantics finds the associative • Tiina Haapakoski (Finnish, Germanic Languages) and subjective operations of metaphor (similarity) and metonymy (contiguity) as essential tools in modeling • Julia Hirschberg (Computer Science) language meaning and change in meaning; the subdiscipline • Ana Paula Huback (Latin American and Iberian Studies) of cognitive linguistics focuses on these essentially tropic • Rina Kreitman (Hebrew; MESAAS) operations as the critical means whereby meaning is textured • Karen Lewis (Philosophy, Barnard) and changed over time; change in meaning over time is not • Lening Liu (Chinese; East Asian Languages and Cultures) relevant to psychology and philosophy. Philosophy and • David Lurie (Japanese; East Asian Languages and Cultures) linguistics differ in their take on discourse. In philosophy, the Gricean approach to discourse, to take one example, posits • Kathleen McKeown (Computer Science) an overarching and idealized “cooperative principle” against • John McWhorter (American Studies) which behavior is evaluated. While Grice is in fact often • Yuan-Yuan Meng (Chinese; East Asian Languages and invoked in linguistic discussions of discourse, linguistics is Cultures) likely to be more empirical than the tradition of discourse in • Michele Miozzo (Psychology) philosophy and pay attention, for example, to differences: to • Fumiko Nazikian (Japanese; East Asian Languages and differences among functions of discourse (“genres” of speech), Cultures)

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• Youssef Nouhi (Arabic; MESAAS) ANTH G6125 Language, Culture and Power • Christopher Peacocke (Philosophy) Computer Science • Owen Rambow (Center for Computational Learning COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory Systems) COMS W4705 Natural Language Processing • Robert Remez (Psychology, Barnard) COMS W4706 Spoken Language Processing • Francisco Rosales-Varo (Latin American and Iberian COMS E6998 Topics in Computer Science Studies) French • Carol Rounds (Hungarian; Italian) FREN BC3011 • José Plácido Ruiz-Campillo (Latin American and Iberian Music Studies) MUSI W4405 Music and Language • Richard Sacks (English and Comparative Literature) MSPS G4233 Language and Music (Seminar) • Ann Senghas (Psychology, Barnard) Philosophy PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic • Mariame Sy (Wolof; Pulaar; MESAAS) PHIL UN3685 Philosophy of Language • Alan Timberlake (Slavic Languages) PHIL GU4490 LANGUAGE AND MIND • Zhirong Wang (Chinese; East Asian Languages and Psychology Cultures) PSYC W2440 Language and the Brain Special Concentration in PSYC UN2450 Behavioral Neuroscience Linguistics PSYC W3265 Auditory Perception (Seminar) PSYC BC3164 Perception and Language Linguistics at Columbia: Special Concentration PSYC BC3369 Language Development The special concentration in linguistics is not sufficient for PSYC UN2215 Cognition and the Brain graduation in and of itself. It must be taken in conjunction Sociology with a major or a full concentration in another discipline. SOCI G4030 Sociology of Language For the special concentration, students must take 18 points in 3. One language course at the intermediate level (third- the linguistics program as follows: semester), separate from the general language requirement. 1. Three core courses in linguistics chosen from:

LING UN3101 Introduction to Linguistics In Fulfillment of the HNGR UN3343 Hungarian Descriptive Grammar Language Requirement for ANTH UN3906 Functional Linguistics and Linguistics Language Typology AMST UN3990 Senior Research Seminar The language taken in fulfillment of the linguistics requirement can be either an ancient or modern language, but should LING GU4108 Language History neither be the student’s native (or semi-native) language LING GU4120 Language Documentation and nor belong to one of the major groups of modern European Field Methods languages (Germanic, Romance). In addition to the regularly LING GU4190 Discourse and Pragmatics taught courses listed under the Foreign Language Requirement, LING GU4202 Cognitive Linguistics the following is a list of languages that have been offered LING GU4206 Advanced Grammar and at Columbia. See the list of languages offered through Grammars the Language Resource Center and consult with the program LING GU4376 Phonetics and Phonology director about other languages to determine if they are LING GU4800 Language and Society acceptable for the linguistics language requirement. ENGL GU4901 History of the English Language LING GU4903 Syntax

2. Two additional courses in either linguistics or in related fields chosen in consultation with the program director, in fields such as:

History or structure of individual languages Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, etc. Anthropology ANTH V3044 Symbolic Anthropology ANTH W4042 Agent, Person, Subject, Self

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Ancient Egyptian Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; Anglo-Saxon 212-854-8806; [email protected] Aramaic Economics: Dr. Susan Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Building; 212-854-9124; [email protected] Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Cantonese Mathematics-Statistics Advisers: Chagatay Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; Czech 212-854-8806; [email protected] Statistics: Prof. Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-851-2132; Finnish [email protected] Georgian Hindi ---- Hungarian The major in mathematics is an introduction to some of the Indonesian highlights of the development of theoretical mathematics Irish over the past four hundred years from a modern perspective. Kannada This study is also applied to many problems, both internal to Kazakh mathematics and arising in other disciplines such as physics, cryptography, and finance. Korean Nahuatl Majors begin by taking either Honors mathematics or the Nepali calculus sequence. Students who do not take MATH UN1207 Old Church Slavonic Honors Mathematics A and MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B normally take MATH UN2010 Linear Quechua Algebra in the second year. Following this, majors begin Persian to learn some aspects of the main branches of modern Polish mathematics: algebra, analysis, and geometry; as well as some of Pulaar their subdivisions and hybrids (e.g., number theory, differential Romanian geometry, and complex analysis). As the courses become Sumerian Swahili more advanced, they also become more theoretical and proof- oriented and less computational. Syriac Tajik Aside from the courses offered by the Mathematics Tamil Department, cognate courses in areas such as astronomy, Telugu chemistry, physics, probability, logic, economics, and computer science can be used toward the major. A cognate course must Ukrainian Uzbek be a 2000-level (or higher) course and must be approved by Urdu the director of undergraduate studies. In general, a course not Vietnamese taught by the Mathematics Department is a cognate course for Wolof the mathematics major if either (a) it has at least two semesters Zulu of calculus as a stated prerequisite, or (b) the subject matter in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy Mathematics Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in the Departmental Undergraduate Office: 410 Mathematics; Computer Science Department. 212-854-2432 http://www.math.columbia.edu/ Another requirement for majors is participation in an undergraduate seminar, usually in the junior or senior year. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Ovidiu Savin, 409 In these seminars, students gain experience in learning an Mathematics; 212-854-8233; [email protected] advanced topic and lecturing on it. In order to be eligible for Calculus Director: Prof. Michael Woodbury; 525 departmental honors, majors must write a senior thesis. Mathematics; 212-854-2849; [email protected] Computer Science-Mathematics Adviser: Prof. Patrick X. Gallagher, 411 Mathematics; 212-854-4346; [email protected] Economics-Mathematics Advisers:

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Courses for First-Year grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1201 Calculus III Students or MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus The systematic study of mathematics begins with one of MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A with a grade of C the following three alternative calculus and linear algebra or better. Students can receive credit for only one calculus sequences: sequence. MATH UN1101 Calculus I Placement in the Calculus - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Sequences - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Calculus I Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their - MATH UN2010 Calculus study of calculus with MATH UN1101 Calculus I. and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I Calculus II and III - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B in a full year of high school calculus may begin with either MATH UN1201 Calculus Credit is allowed for only one calculus and linear algebra MATH UN1102 Calculus II or III. Calculus sequence. Note that such students who decide to start with III may still need to take Calculus II since it is a requirement Calculus I, II is a standard course in single-variable differential or prerequisite for other courses. In particular, they MUST and integral calculus; Calculus III, IV is a standard course in take Calculus II before going on to MATH UN1202 Calculus multivariable differential and integral calculus; Accelerated IV. Students with a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with Multivariable Calculus is an accelerated course in multivariable Calculus III and do not need to take Calculus II. differential and integral calculus. Those with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam or 4 on the BC While Calculus II is no longer a prerequisite for Calculus exam may receive 3 points of AP credit upon completion of III, students are strongly urged to take it before taking Calculus II with a grade of C or higher. Those students with a Calculus III. In particular, students thinking of majoring score of 5 on the BC exam may receive 6 points of AP credit or concentrating in mathematics or one of the joint majors upon completion of Calculus III with a grade of C or higher. involving mathematics should take Calculus II before taking Calculus III. Note that Calculus II is a prerequisite for Accelerated Multivariable Calculus Accelerated Multivariable Calculus, and both Calculus II and Students with a score of 5 on the AP BC exam or 7 on the Calculus III are prerequisites for Calculus IV. IB HL exam may begin with MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus. Upon completion of this course with a The third sequence, Honors Mathematics A- B, is for grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of AP credit. exceptionally well-qualified students who have strong Advanced Placement scores. It covers multivariable calculus Honors Mathematics A (MATH UN1201 Calculus III- MATH UN1202 Calculus IV) and linear algebra (MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra), with an Students who want a proof-oriented theoretical sequence emphasis on theory. and have a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A, which is especially MATH UN1003 College Algebra and Analytic Geometry does designed for mathematics majors. Upon completion of this not count toward the degree. Students who take this course do course with a grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of not receive college credit. AP credit. Advanced Placement Transfers Inside the The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on Calculus Sequences the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete Students who wish to transfer from one calculus course to MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus another are allowed to do so beyond the date specified on the III with a grade of C or better. The department grants 3 credits Academic Calendar. They are considered to be adjusting their for a score of 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students level, not changing their program. However, students must complete MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III with a grade of C or better. The department

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obtain the approval of the new instructor and their advising Assistant Professors dean prior to reporting to the Office of the Registrar. • n/a Grading J.F. Ritt Assistant Professors No course with a grade of D or lower can count toward the major, interdepartmental major, or concentration. Students • Akram Alishahi who are doing a double major cannot double count courses for • Guillaume Barraquand their majors. • Hector Chang • Teng Fei Departmental Honors • Bin Guo In order to be eligible for departmental honors, majors must • David Hansen write a senior thesis. To write a senior thesis, students must • Chao Li register for MATH UN3999 Senior Thesis in Mathematics in • Shotaro Makisumi the fall semester of their senior year. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a • Joanna Nelson given academic year. • Gus Schrader • Shrenik Shah Professors • Hao Shen • Mohammed Abouzaid • Evan Warner • David A. Bayer (Barnard) • Hui Yu • Simon Brendle • Yihang Zhu • Ivan Corwin • Panagiota Daskalopoulos Senior Lecturers in • Aise Johan de Jong Discipline • Robert Friedman • Lars Nielsen • Patrick X. Gallagher • Mikhail Smirnov • Dorian Goldfeld • Peter Woit • Brian Greene • Richard Hamilton Lecturers in Discipline • Michael Harris • Michael Woodbury • Ioannis Karatzas On Leave • Mikhail Khovanov • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Okounkov, Pinkham, Wang, • Igor Krichever Zhang (Fall 2017) • Chiu-Chu Liu • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Makisumi, Okounkov, • Dusa McDuff (Barnard) Pinkham, Wang, Zhang (Spring 2018) • Walter Neumann (Barnard) • Andrei Okounkov Major in Mathematics • D. H. Phong The major requires 40-42 points as follows: • Henry Pinkham Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra • Ovidiu Savin sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement • Michael Thaddeus (Department Chair) Credit): • Eric Urban MATH UN1101 Calculus I • Mu-Tao Wang - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III • Wei Zhang - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Associate Professors - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I • Daniela De Silva (Barnard) - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II • Julien Dubedat - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable - MATH UN2010 Calculus and Linear Algebra

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MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV 15 points in the following required courses: - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN3952 Mathematics I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II and Undergraduate Seminars in - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Mathematics II (at least one term) - MATH UN2010 Calculus MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I and Linear Algebra - MATH GU4042 and Introduction to Modern MATH UN1101 Calculus I Algebra II - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH GU4062 I - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B and Introduction To Modern Select one of the following three courses: Analysis II MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization 12 points in any combination of mathematics and cognate MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis ** courses. MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis I * Students who are not contemplating graduate study in APMA E4901 Seminar: Problem in Applied mathematics may replace one or both of the two terms Mathematics (junior year) of MATH GU4061- MATH GU4062 by one or two APMA E4903 Seminar: Problems in Applied of the following courses: MATH UN2500 Analysis and Mathematics (senior year) Optimization, MATH UN3007 Complex Variables, 18 points in electives, selected from the following (other MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations, or courses may be used with the approval of the Applied MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis. Mathematics Committee): ** A course not taught by the Mathematics Department is a MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization cognate course for the mathematics major if either (a) it has MATH UN3007 Complex Variables at least two semesters of calculus as a stated prerequisite and or MATH GU4065Honors Complex Variables is a 2000-level (or higher) course, or (b) the subject matter or APMA E4204 Functions of a Complex Variable in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in or APMA E4200 Partial Differential Equations the Computer Science Department. In exceptional cases, or APMA E6301 Analytic methods for partial differential the director of undergraduate studies may approve the equations substitution of certain more advanced courses for those MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis mentioned above. APMA E4300 Computational Math: Introduction to Numerical The program of study should be planned with a departmental Methods adviser before the end of the sophomore year. Majors who APMA E4101 Introduction to Dynamical are planning on graduate studies in mathematics are urged to Systems obtain a reading knowledge of one of the following languages: APMA E4150 Applied Functional Analysis French, German, or Russian. APMA E4400 Introduction to Biophysical Modeling Majors are offered the opportunity to write an honors senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty member. Interested students should contact the director of undergraduate studies. Major in Computer Science– Mathematics Major in Applied Mathematics The goal of this interdepartmental major is to provide The major requires 38-40 points as follows: substantial background in each of these two disciplines, focusing on some of the parts of each which are closest to the Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra other. Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. program in either sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement discipline are urged to take additional courses, in consultation Credit): with their advisers.

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The major requires 20 points in computer science, 19-21 Major in Economics- points in mathematics, and two 3-point electives in either computer science or mathematics. Mathematics Computer Science Major in Mathematics- COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java Statistics or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science The program is designed to prepare the student for: (1) a COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java career in industries such as finance and insurance that require or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms a high level of mathematical sophistication and a substantial COMS W3157 Advanced Programming knowledge of probability and statistics, and (2) graduate study COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: in quantitative disciplines. Students choose electives in finance, Introduction to Combinatorics actuarial science, operations research, or other quantitative and Graph Theory fields to complement requirements in mathematics, statistics, COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory and computer science. CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Mathematics Systems Select one of the following sequences: Mathematics MATH UN1101 Calculus I Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Credit): - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra - MATH UN2010 Calculus MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN2500 and Linear Algebra - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II and Analysis and Optimization - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN2010 Calculus - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B and Linear Algebra - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization MATH UN1101 Calculus I (with approval from the adviser) - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Statistics - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Introductory Course MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Mathematics I Statistics or MATH UN3952 Undergraduate Seminars in Mathematics II Required Courses MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Electives STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference Select two of the following courses: STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I Select one of the following courses: COMS W4241 Numerical Algorithms and STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Complexity STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance MATH BC2006 Combinatorics STAT GU4264 Stochastic Processes and MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization Applications MATH UN3007 Complex Variables STAT GU4265 Stochastic Methods in Finance MATH UN3020 Number Theory and Computer Science Cryptography Select one of the following courses: MATH UN3386 Differential Geometry COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science MATH GU4051 Topology and Programming in Java MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science I and Programming in MATLAB ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists

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COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science or an advanced computer science offering in Mathematics- programming Electives Statistics An approved selection of three advanced courses in Departmental Undergraduate Office: 410 Mathematics; mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, industrial 212-854-2432 engineering and operations research, computer science, or http://www.math.columbia.edu/ approved mathematical methods courses in a quantitative discipline. At least one elective must be a Mathematics Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Ovidiu Savin, 409 Department course numbered 3000 or above. Mathematics; 212-854-8233; [email protected]

Students interested in modeling applications are recommended Calculus Director: Prof. Michael Woodbury; 525 to take MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations and Mathematics; 212-854-2849; [email protected] MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations. Computer Science-Mathematics Adviser: Prof. Students interested in finance are recommended to take Patrick X. Gallagher, 411 Mathematics; 212-854-4346; MATH GR5010 Introduction to the Mathematics of [email protected] Finance, STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance, and Economics-Mathematics Advisers: STAT GU4221 Time Series Analysis. Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; Students interested in graduate study in mathematics or 212-854-8806; [email protected] in statistics are recommended to take MATH GU4061 Economics: Dr. Susan Elmes, 1006 International Affairs Introduction To Modern Analysis I and MATH GU4062 Building; 212-854-9124; [email protected] Introduction To Modern Analysis II. Mathematics-Statistics Advisers: Students preparing for a career in actuarial science are Mathematics: Prof. Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; encouraged to replace STAT GU4205 Linear Regression 212-854-8806; [email protected] Models with STAT GU4282 Linear Regression and Statistics: Prof. Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-851-2132; Time Series Methods , and to take among their electives [email protected] STAT GU4281 Theory of Interest . ---- The major in mathematics is an introduction to some of the Concentration in highlights of the development of theoretical mathematics Mathematics over the past four hundred years from a modern perspective. The concentration requires the following: This study is also applied to many problems, both internal to mathematics and arising in other disciplines such as physics, Mathematics cryptography, and finance. Select one of the following three multivariable calculus and Majors begin by taking either Honors mathematics or the linear algebra sequences: calculus sequence. Students who do not take MATH UN1207 MATH UN1201 Calculus III Honors Mathematics A and MATH UN1208 Honors - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Mathematics B normally take MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra in the second year. Following this, majors begin MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra to learn some aspects of the main branches of modern mathematics: algebra, analysis, and geometry; as well as some of MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B their subdivisions and hybrids (e.g., number theory, differential Additional Courses geometry, and complex analysis). As the courses become more advanced, they also become more theoretical and proof- Select at least 12 additional points from any of the courses oriented and less computational. offered by the department numbered 2000 or higher. Aside from the courses offered by the Mathematics For mathematics courses taken in other departments, consult Department, cognate courses in areas such as astronomy, with the director of undergraduate studies. chemistry, physics, probability, logic, economics, and computer Any course given by the Mathematics department fulfills the science can be used toward the major. A cognate course must General Studies quantitative reasoning requirement when be a 2000-level (or higher) course and must be approved by passed with a satisfactory letter grade. the director of undergraduate studies. In general, a course not taught by the Mathematics Department is a cognate course for the mathematics major if either (a) it has at least two semesters

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of calculus as a stated prerequisite, or (b) the subject matter MATH UN1003 College Algebra and Analytic Geometry does in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, not count toward the degree. Students who take this course do such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy not receive college credit. Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in the Advanced Placement Computer Science Department. The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on Another requirement for majors is participation in an the AP Calculus AB exam provided students complete undergraduate seminar, usually in the junior or senior year. MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus In these seminars, students gain experience in learning an III with a grade of C or better. The department grants 3 credits advanced topic and lecturing on it. In order to be eligible for for a score of 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students departmental honors, majors must write a senior thesis. complete MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus III with a grade of C or better. The department Courses for First-Year grants 6 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam provided students complete MATH UN1201 Calculus III Students or MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus The systematic study of mathematics begins with one of MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A with a grade of C the following three alternative calculus and linear algebra or better. Students can receive credit for only one calculus sequences: sequence. MATH UN1101 Calculus I Placement in the Calculus - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Sequences - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV Calculus I - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Students who have essentially mastered a precalculus course MATH UN1101 Calculus I and those who have a score of 3 or less on an Advanced - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable Placement (AP) exam (either AB or BC) should begin their - MATH UN2010 Calculus study of calculus with MATH UN1101 Calculus I. and Linear Algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I Calculus II and III - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam, 4 on the - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A BC exam, or those with no AP score but with a grade of A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B in a full year of high school calculus may begin with either MATH UN1102 Calculus II or MATH UN1201 Calculus Credit is allowed for only one calculus and linear algebra III. Note that such students who decide to start with Calculus sequence. III may still need to take Calculus II since it is a requirement Calculus I, II is a standard course in single-variable differential or prerequisite for other courses. In particular, they MUST and integral calculus; Calculus III, IV is a standard course in take Calculus II before going on to MATH UN1202 Calculus multivariable differential and integral calculus; Accelerated IV. Students with a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with Multivariable Calculus is an accelerated course in multivariable Calculus III and do not need to take Calculus II. differential and integral calculus. Those with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB exam or 4 on the BC While Calculus II is no longer a prerequisite for Calculus exam may receive 3 points of AP credit upon completion of III, students are strongly urged to take it before taking Calculus II with a grade of C or higher. Those students with a Calculus III. In particular, students thinking of majoring score of 5 on the BC exam may receive 6 points of AP credit or concentrating in mathematics or one of the joint majors upon completion of Calculus III with a grade of C or higher. involving mathematics should take Calculus II before taking Calculus III. Note that Calculus II is a prerequisite for Accelerated Multivariable Calculus Accelerated Multivariable Calculus, and both Calculus II and Students with a score of 5 on the AP BC exam or 7 on the Calculus III are prerequisites for Calculus IV. IB HL exam may begin with MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus. Upon completion of this course with a The third sequence, Honors Mathematics A- B, is for grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of AP credit. exceptionally well-qualified students who have strong Advanced Placement scores. It covers multivariable calculus Honors Mathematics A (MATH UN1201 Calculus III- MATH UN1202 Calculus IV) and linear algebra (MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra), with an Students who want a proof-oriented theoretical sequence emphasis on theory. and have a score of 5 on the BC exam may begin with MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A, which is especially

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designed for mathematics majors. Upon completion of this • Eric Urban course with a grade of C or higher, they may receive 6 points of • Mu-Tao Wang AP credit. • Wei Zhang Transfers Inside the Associate Professors Calculus Sequences • Daniela De Silva (Barnard) Students who wish to transfer from one calculus course to • Julien Dubedat another are allowed to do so beyond the date specified on the Academic Calendar. They are considered to be adjusting their Assistant Professors level, not changing their program. However, students must • n/a obtain the approval of the new instructor and their advising dean prior to reporting to the Office of the Registrar. J.F. Ritt Assistant Professors Grading • Akram Alishahi No course with a grade of D or lower can count toward the • Guillaume Barraquand major, interdepartmental major, or concentration. Students • Hector Chang who are doing a double major cannot double count courses for • Teng Fei their majors. • Bin Guo Departmental Honors • David Hansen • Chao Li In order to be eligible for departmental honors, majors must • Shotaro Makisumi write a senior thesis. To write a senior thesis, students must • Joanna Nelson register for MATH UN3999 Senior Thesis in Mathematics in the fall semester of their senior year. Normally no more than • Gus Schrader 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a • Shrenik Shah given academic year. • Hao Shen • Evan Warner Professors • Hui Yu • Mohammed Abouzaid • Yihang Zhu • David A. Bayer (Barnard) • Simon Brendle Senior Lecturers in • Ivan Corwin Discipline • Panagiota Daskalopoulos • Lars Nielsen • Aise Johan de Jong • Mikhail Smirnov • Robert Friedman • Peter Woit • Patrick X. Gallagher • Dorian Goldfeld Lecturers in Discipline • Brian Greene • Michael Woodbury • Richard Hamilton On Leave • Michael Harris • Ioannis Karatzas • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Okounkov, Pinkham, Wang, Zhang (Fall 2017) • Mikhail Khovanov • Profs. Daskalopoulos, Liu, Makisumi, Okounkov, • Igor Krichever Pinkham, Wang, Zhang (Spring 2018) • Chiu-Chu Liu • Dusa McDuff (Barnard) Major in Mathematics • Walter Neumann (Barnard) The major requires 40-42 points as follows: • Andrei Okounkov • D. H. Phong Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement • Henry Pinkham Credit): • Ovidiu Savin • Michael Thaddeus (Department Chair)

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MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Major in Applied Mathematics - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV The major requires 38-40 points as follows: - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra MATH UN1101 Calculus I sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Credit): - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable - MATH UN2010 Calculus MATH UN1101 Calculus I and Linear Algebra - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II 15 points in the following required courses: - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in - MATH UN2010 Calculus - MATH UN3952 Mathematics I and Linear Algebra and Undergraduate Seminars in MATH UN1101 Calculus I Mathematics II (at least one term) - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A - MATH GU4042 and Introduction to Modern - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Algebra II Select one of the following three courses: MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization - MATH GU4062 I and Introduction To Modern MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis Analysis II MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis 12 points in any combination of mathematics and cognate I courses. ** APMA E4901 Seminar: Problem in Applied Mathematics (junior year) * Students who are not contemplating graduate study in APMA E4903 Seminar: Problems in Applied mathematics may replace one or both of the two terms Mathematics (senior year) of MATH GU4061- MATH GU4062 by one or two 18 points in electives, selected from the following (other of the following courses: MATH UN2500 Analysis and courses may be used with the approval of the Applied Optimization, MATH UN3007 Complex Variables, Mathematics Committee): MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations, or MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis. MATH UN3007 Complex Variables ** A course not taught by the Mathematics Department is a or MATH GU4065Honors Complex Variables cognate course for the mathematics major if either (a) it has or APMA E4204 Functions of a Complex Variable at least two semesters of calculus as a stated prerequisite and MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations is a 2000-level (or higher) course, or (b) the subject matter MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations in the course is mathematics beyond an elementary level, or APMA E4200 Partial Differential Equations such as PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic, in the Philosophy or APMA E6301 Analytic methods for partial differential Department, or COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: equations Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory, in MATH GU4032 Fourier Analysis the Computer Science Department. In exceptional cases, APMA E4300 Computational Math: the director of undergraduate studies may approve the Introduction to Numerical substitution of certain more advanced courses for those Methods mentioned above. APMA E4101 Introduction to Dynamical Systems The program of study should be planned with a departmental adviser before the end of the sophomore year. Majors who APMA E4150 Applied Functional Analysis are planning on graduate studies in mathematics are urged to APMA E4400 Introduction to Biophysical obtain a reading knowledge of one of the following languages: Modeling French, German, or Russian. Majors are offered the opportunity to write an honors senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty member. Interested students should contact the director of undergraduate studies.

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Major in Computer Science– MATH UN3020 Number Theory and Cryptography Mathematics MATH UN3386 Differential Geometry The goal of this interdepartmental major is to provide MATH GU4051 Topology substantial background in each of these two disciplines, MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis focusing on some of the parts of each which are closest to the I other. Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. program in either discipline are urged to take additional courses, in consultation with their advisers. Major in Economics- The major requires 20 points in computer science, 19-21 Mathematics points in mathematics, and two 3-point electives in either computer science or mathematics. Major in Mathematics- Computer Science Statistics COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science The program is designed to prepare the student for: (1) a and Programming in Java career in industries such as finance and insurance that require or COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science a high level of mathematical sophistication and a substantial COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java knowledge of probability and statistics, and (2) graduate study or COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and Algorithms in quantitative disciplines. Students choose electives in finance, COMS W3157 Advanced Programming actuarial science, operations research, or other quantitative COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: fields to complement requirements in mathematics, statistics, Introduction to Combinatorics and computer science. and Graph Theory COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory Mathematics CSEE W3827 Fundamentals of Computer Select one of the following sequences: Systems MATH UN1101 Calculus I Mathematics - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III Select one of the following three calculus and linear algebra - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra sequences (13-15 points including Advanced Placement - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization Credit): MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable - MATH UN1201 and Calculus III - MATH UN2010 Calculus - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV - MATH UN2500 and Linear Algebra - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra and Analysis and Optimization MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B - MATH UN1205 and Accelerated Multivariable - MATH UN2500 and Analysis and Optimization - MATH UN2010 Calculus (with approval from the adviser) and Linear Algebra Statistics MATH UN1101 Calculus I - MATH UN1102 and Calculus II Introductory Course - MATH UN1207 and Honors Mathematics A STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B Statistics MATH UN3951 Undergraduate Seminars in Required Courses Mathematics I STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY or MATH UN3952 Undergraduate Seminars in Mathematics II STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference MATH GU4041 Introduction to Modern Algebra I STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models Electives Select one of the following courses: Select two of the following courses: STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance COMS W4241 Numerical Algorithms and STAT GU4264 Stochastic Processes and Complexity Applications MATH BC2006 Combinatorics STAT GU4265 Stochastic Methods in Finance MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization Computer Science MATH UN3007 Complex Variables Select one of the following courses:

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COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science For mathematics courses taken in other departments, consult and Programming in Java with the director of undergraduate studies. COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in MATLAB Any course given by the Mathematics department fulfills the ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for General Studies quantitative reasoning requirement when Engineers and Applied Scientists passed with a satisfactory letter grade. COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science or an advanced computer science offering in Medieval and programming Electives Renaissance Studies* An approved selection of three advanced courses in *Medieval and Renaissance Studies is offered exclusively as a mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, industrial concentration. engineering and operations research, computer science, or approved mathematical methods courses in a quantitative Program Director: Prof. Adam Kosto, 404 Fayerweather Hall, discipline. At least one elective must be a Mathematics [email protected] Department course numbered 3000 or above. Program Administrator: Helen Schreiber, Students interested in modeling applications are recommended [email protected] to take MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations and MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations. Medieval and Renaissance studies is an interdisciplinary program in which a student combines a concentration Students interested in finance are recommended to take in medieval or Renaissance civilization with a major or MATH GR5010 Introduction to the Mathematics of concentration in one of the following departments: Finance, STAT GU4261 Statistical Methods in Finance, and STAT GU4221 Time Series Analysis. • Art History and Archaeology • Classics Students interested in graduate study in mathematics or • East Asian Languages and Cultures in statistics are recommended to take MATH GU4061 Introduction To Modern Analysis I and MATH GU4062 • English and Comparative Literature Introduction To Modern Analysis II. • French and Romance Philology • Germanic Languages Students preparing for a career in actuarial science are • History encouraged to replace STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models with STAT GU4282 Linear Regression and • Italian Time Series Methods , and to take among their electives • Latin American and Iberian Cultures STAT GU4281 Theory of Interest . • Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies • Music Concentration in • Philosophy • Religion Mathematics • Slavic Languages The concentration requires the following: For more information about the special concentration Mathematics in medieval and Renaissance studies, visit http:// Select one of the following three multivariable calculus and medren.columbia.edu/. linear algebra sequences: MATH UN1201 Calculus III Executive Committee of - MATH UN1202 and Calculus IV the Interdepartmental - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus Committee on Medieval and - MATH UN2010 and Linear Algebra Renaissance Studies MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A • Christopher Baswell (English and Comparative Literature) - MATH UN1208 and Honors Mathematics B • Susan Boynton (Music; Program Director, Medieval and Additional Courses Renaissance Studies) Select at least 12 additional points from any of the courses offered by the department numbered 2000 or higher. • Consuelo Dutschke (Rare Book and Manuscript Library) • Rachel Eisendrath (Barnard Department of English, Barnard Medieval and Renaissance Studies)

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• Carmela Franklin (Classics) African Languages: Mariame Sy, 408 Knox; 212-851-2439; • Seth Kimmel (Latin American and Iberian Cultures) [email protected] • Adam Kosto (History) Arabic: Taoufik Ben Amor, 308 Knox; 212-854-2985; [email protected] • Pamela Smith (History) Armenian: Charry Karamanoukian, 407 Knox; 212-851-4002; • Alan Stewart (English and Comparative Literature) [email protected] • Jesus Rodriguez-Velasco (Latin American and Iberian Hebrew: Naama Harel, 410 Knox Hall, 212-854-6668; Cultures) [email protected] • Michael Waters (Art History and Archaeology) Hindi/Urdu: Rakesh Ranjan, 409 Knox; 212-851-4107; • Eliza Zingesser (French and Romance Philology) [email protected] Persian: Saeed Honarmand, 313 Knox; [email protected] Full Faculty List: https:// Sanskrit: Guy Leavitt, 311 Knox; medren.columbia.edu/people 212-854-1304; [email protected] Tamil: D. Samuel Sudanandha, 305 Knox; 212-854-4702; Special Concentration in [email protected] Medieval and Renaissance Turkish: Zuleyha Colak, 412 Knox; 212-854-0473; Studies [email protected] Students considering the special concentration in medieval and The undergraduate program in Middle Eastern, South Asian, Renaissance studies should consult with the director in advance and African studies (MESAAS) offers students the opportunity of course registration to ensure that their selection of courses to study in depth the cultures, ideas, histories, and politics of will count towards the special concentration. several overlapping world regions. The program emphasizes a close engagement with intellectual traditions, creative Please note that requirements for the Special Concentration movements, and political debates, drawing on a wide variety were revised November 2017. of historical and contemporary sources in literature, religion, political thought, law, the visual and performing arts, and new In addition to fulfilling the requirements for a departmental media. Courses also examine the historical and cultural contexts major or concentration, students with this special concentration in which these traditions and debates have been produced. should plan on taking an additional four (4) courses in other departments of the program, to be chosen in consultation with Majors and Concentrations an appropriate member of the committee. Majors develop two closely related skills. The first is linguistic Students must also demonstrate an ability to work with original expertise. A minimum of two years of course work in one language sources (other than in Early Modern English) from language is required, and further work (including intensive the medieval and/or Early Modern periods, either through summer language study) is greatly encouraged, because the aim language coursework focusing on the historical language is to study a cultural field through its own texts and discourses. (e.g., LATN UN3033 Medieval Language and Literature, The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African MDES GU4214 Fourth Year Classical Arabic I) or through Studies offers courses in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hebrew, research (e.g., a senior thesis or seminar paper with substantial Armenian, Sanskrit, Hindi/Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Swahili, use of original language sources). Any courses outside the major Wolof, and Zulu. used to demonstrate the language requirement may also count toward the course requirement for the special concentration. The second skill is learning how to think and write about Students should gain approval of the director of the program in complex cultural formations, drawing on a variety of methods and disciplinary approaches. The approaches vary according to advance for plans to fulfill this language requirement. the faculty members' expertise, incorporating methods from relevant fields in the humanities and social sciences, such as literary criticism, film studies, cultural studies, political theory, Middle Eastern, and intellectual history. South Asian, and The only difference between the MESAAS major and the concentration is that the latter does not require language African Studies proficiency. Departmental Office: 401 Knox; 212-854-2556 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/ Professors • Gil Anidjar Director of Undergraduate Studies: Kai Kresse, 513 Knox; 212-854-4766; [email protected] • Muhsin J. Ali al-Musawi • Partha Chatterjee Language Coordinators:

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• Hamid Dabashi • Mariame Sy • Mamadou Diouf • Wael Hallaq On Leave • Gil Hochberg • Profs. Busch, Mamdani, Mitchell, Pollock (Fall 2017) Sudipta Kaviraj • • Rashid Khalidi Guidelines for all Middle • Mahmood Mamdani • Joseph Massad Eastern, South Asian, and • Brinkley Messick African Studies Majors and • Dan Miron (emeritus) Concentrators • Timothy Mitchell Introduction to MESAAS • Sheldon Pollock Majors and concentrators begin their work with an • Frances Pritchett (emeritus) introductory course that emphasizes a particular area (the • George Saliba (emeritus) Middle East, South Asia, or Africa). For instance, students interested in the Middle East would take ASCM UN2003 Associate Professors Introduction to Islamic Civilization or ASCM UN2008 • Allison Busch Contemporary Islamic Civilization. Students keen on • Kai Kresse learning more about South Asia would take ASCM UN2357 • Jennifer Wenzel Introduction to Indian Civilization, HSME UN3810 History of South Asia I: al-Hind to Hindustan, or HIST W3811 South Assistant Professors Asia II: Empire and Its Aftermath. The introductory course generally recommended for students interested in Africa is • Sarah bin Tyeer MDES UN2030 Major Debates in the Study of Africa. • Mana Kia • Debashree Mukherjee Required Core Courses All majors must take two additional core courses. The first Senior Lecturers is a small seminar in which they explore some of the classic • Taoufik Ben Amor texts of the region, either AHUM UN3399 Colloquium on • Abdul Nanji Major Texts: Middle East and South Asia (for those focusing • Rakesh Ranjan on the Middle East and South Asia) or AFCV UN1020 African Civilizations (for those focusing on Africa). Lecturers With this background, students are ready to • Ouijdane Absi take MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture generally in the • Aftab Ahmad junior or senior year. This course examines critical approaches • May Ahmar to the study of language, culture, and politics and encourages • Tarik Belhoussein students to reflect on their own work from many different perspectives. • Rym Bettaieb • Ihsan Colak Additional Requirements • Zuleyha Colak Fifteen additional points (generally five courses) are chosen in • Reem Faraj consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. These • Illan Gonen may include six points of coursework from other departments, • Naama Harel subject to the director of undergraduate studies' approval. • Saeed Honarmand Although students may have a particular interest (e.g., Arab political thought, Urdu literature, Armenian history, Iranian • Charry Karamanoukian cinema, or contemporary West Africa), they are encouraged • Rina Kreitman to gain exposure to the fullest range of courses and approaches Yithak Lewis offered by the faculty, and to familiarize themselves with other • Youssef Nouhi regions beyond their core area. Michelle Quay • Dalpat Rajpurohit • D. Samuel Sudanandha

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In Fulfillment of the Language Requirement a substantial piece of research (in the range of 40 pages). The primary intellectual guidance is provided by the faculty (for Majors) adviser, whereas the director of undergraduate studies and Enrollment in language courses is in some cases determined the honors seminar teaching assistant oversee the general by placement exams. For more information, see Languages development of the project. Every year in April, MESAAS on the departmental website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ hosts a senior colloquium in which students present their mesaas) and, if necessary, consult the relevant Coordinator research. For more information on the honors program, see listed on that page. The website includes separate pages for Frequently Asked Questions on the departmental website (http:// each language, describing the program of instruction, courses www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas). for heritage speakers, summer language programs, and more. Language courses must be taken for a letter grade. Pass/D/Fail or Registration credit (R) is not permitted. Those seeking to Major in Middle Eastern, waive a language requirement must take a proficiency test. South Asian, and African Students who enter with language proficiency at only the Studies second-year level must complete one additional year of Students should obtain a Major Declaration form (available in language study and one additional MESAAS course. When the online major declaration system or from your adviser) and students enter with language proficiency at the third year level bring it to the director of undergraduate studies for approval. (or in cases where only two years of a particular language are The director of undergraduate studies meets with students as offered in MESAAS), they must substitute three additional necessary in order to establish and approve their individual MESAAS courses. programs of study. The requirements for the major are as Advising follows: Newly declared majors and concentrators should meet with the Select a one-term introductory culture course, to be director of undergraduate studies in order to plan a program of approved by the director of undergraduate studies study. The goal is to strike a balance between courses that help AHUM UN3399 Colloquium on Major Texts: a student achieve depth in a particular area/discipline and those Middle East and South Asia that foster a wider perspective. MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture Select two years of a language regularly taught in the Although students are encouraged to approach faculty in the department, or substitutional courses for students who test department based on their specific interests, the director of out of this requirement with the approval of the director of undergraduate studies functions as an ad hoc adviser for all undergraduate studies entering students, addressing issues of course requirements, Select 15 points of coursework, which may include up to six credit, approval for courses in other departments or schools, points from other departments, selected in consultation with study abroad, and, eventually, honors requirements (including the director of undergraduate studies the senior thesis). Students should not hesitate to contact the The MESAAS Major and its ‘tracks’ director of undergraduate studies to set up an appointment. Students majoring in MESAAS are studying the languages, Grading and central cultural and political aspects of the societies of the Courses in which the grade of D has been received do not Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, in past and present. This count toward the major or concentration requirements, nor do can be done either with a focus on one of these three regions, those taken Pass/D/Fail, except for the first course taken toward i.e. the ‘African Studies’, the ‘South Asian Studies’, or the the major or concentration. ‘Middle Eastern Studies’ track, or a comparative perspective on them, the ‘combined track’. Honors Program/Senior Thesis The coursework for each of those ‘tracks’ is composed of the Students may also wish to write a thesis. While not required same five elements: 1. an approved Introductory course; 2. a for graduation, the thesis enables a student to be considered seminar on texts from the region; 3. 'Theory and Culture'; for departmental honors. It is advisable to begin planning for 4. five approved elective courses; 5. the regional language the thesis during the student's junior year. Interested students requirement. should attend the relevant information sessions and identify a potential faculty adviser. Note that some MESAAS courses are already comparative by design and connect more than one region: for example, All students who wish to write a thesis must enroll in Societies and Cultures Across the Indian Ocean, or Postcolonial MDES UN3960 MESAAS Honors Thesis Seminar, a full year Thought, or courses on Persianate culture that include North course consisting of a 1-point segment in the Fall semester India, or Middle East courses that include North Africa. These and a 3-point segment in the Spring semester. Students work closely with their peers in a supportive environment to produce

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may satisfy requirements for more than one track, subject to such as South Asian history, politics, and anthropology, approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). or Indian art, subject to the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Find a list of South Asia courses in African Studies other departments here (http://sai.columbia.edu/courses). 1. MDES UN3130 Major Debates in the Study of Africa or 5. Language: A minimum of two years of course work another approved introductory lecture course. in Hindi/Urdu, Sanskrit, Persian, or other South Asian 2. CC1020 African Civilization languages. See the MESAAS language programs here (http:// 3. MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/languages). Those already fluent 4. Five additional courses on Africa, such as: South African in a South Asian language may substitute other courses— Literature and Culture: Apartheid and After; East Africa and see FAQ (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/undergraduate/ the Swahili Coast; or Pan Africanism (see the Courses page for faqs.html#fluent). Not required for the concentration. more options). You may include up to two courses from other Combined departments, in fields such as African history, politics, and philosophy, the anthropology of Africa, and African art, subject There is also a combined option. For this, you may satisfy to the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. the five requirements by choosing courses from any of the For a listing of courses in other departments, see here (http:// three tracks. www.ias.columbia.edu/academics). 1. An approved introductory lecture course. 5. Language: A minimum of two years of course work 2. Asian Humanities UN3399 Major Texts: Middle East/India in Swahili, Arabic, Pular, or another African language. – OR: CC1020 African Civilization See the MESAAS language programs here (http:// 3. MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/languages). Those already 4. Five additional courses, fitting one’s course of study, to be fluent in an African language may substitute other courses— approved by DUS see FAQ (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/undergraduate/ 5. Language: A minimum of two years of course work in any of faqs.html#fluent). Not required for the concentration. the regional MESAAS languages, to be approved by the DUS. Middle Eastern Studies 1. ASCM UN2003 Islamic Civilization or another approved Concentration in Middle introductory lecture course. Eastern, South Asian, and 2. Asian Humanities UN3399 Major Texts: Middle East/India African Studies 3. MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture 4. Five additional courses on the Middle East, such as: The requirements are identical with those for the major, except Arabic Self-Narratives; Central Questions in Islamic Law, that there is no departmental language requirement. Fifteen Palestinian-Israeli Politics and Society, or Epics and Empires points in department courses, selected with the approval of (see the Courses page for more options). You may include the director of undergraduate studies. These may not include up to two courses from other departments, in fields such elementary or intermediate language courses. Not more than as Middle Eastern history, politics, and anthropology, two courses out of the general 15 points may be devoted to or Islamic art, subject to the approval of the Director of language study. Undergraduate Studies. Find a list of Middle East courses in other departments here (http://www.mei.columbia.edu). 5. Language: A minimum of two years of coursework Modern Greek in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, or Armenian. See the MESAAS language programs here (http:// Studies* www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/languages). Those already fluent *Modern Greek Studies is offered exclusively as a in a Middle Eastern language may substitute other courses— concentration. see FAQ (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas/undergraduate/ faqs.html#fluent). Not required for the concentration. Departmental Office: 617 Hamilton; 212-854-3902; [email protected] South Asian Studies http://www.columbia.edu/cu/classics/

1. MDES UN2357 Indian Civilization or another approved Director of Undergraduate Studies (Classics): Prof. introductory lecture course. Katharina Volk; 212-854-5683; [email protected] 2. Asian Humanities UN3399 Major Texts: Middle East/India 3. MDES UN3000 Theory and Culture Director of Undergraduate Studies (Modern 4. Five additional courses on South Asia, such as: Mughal Greek Studies): Prof. Nikolas Kakkoufa; India; Gandhi and his Interlocutors; or Cinemas of India(see 212-854-3902; [email protected] the Courses page for more options). You may include up to six points of course work from other departments, in fields

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Director of Academic Administration and Finance: Juliana In effect, the study of classics opens up a wide array of options, Driever; 212-854-2726; [email protected] both in education and in the wider world. ([email protected]) The program of the department aims for a comprehensive When one visits Rome or Athens, they also visit the many understanding of classical literature and culture, and the layers of physical, historical, and cultural development that mastery of Greek and Latin on which such understanding have contributed to the complex evolution of those cities. depends. Careful study of the language occupies the largest When one tours the Roman Forum or the Greek Parthenon, part of the first-year courses and is not omitted in the more they set foot on monuments whose physical impressiveness advanced courses. Although literature becomes the chief subject symbolizes political strength and historical importance; in a only in the advanced courses, important authors like Homer, very physical way they experience the past. When one studies Plato, and Virgil are studied as literary texts already in the Latin and Greek language and culture, they embark on a intermediate courses. A wide variety of courses are offered in tour of an alternative kind, making their way through texts translation. and other cultural forms—such as paintings, sculptures, and philosophical ideas—that bring them directly into contact with Through a joint program with Barnard, the department offers the Greco-Roman past. Literature, philosophy, history, art and a broad range of subjects. The department annually offers architecture, linguistics, papyrology, religion: all (and more) four advanced courses in each language (at the 3000- or 4000- are branches of investigation to which the modern student of level), the content of which changes each year in order to classics/classical studies has access through the surviving literary provide a curricular range and to balance authors and genres and material evidence. over a two-year period. But when one studies in the original language Virgil's Aeneid, Opportunities for individual projects of reading and research say, or Plato's philosophical writings, they find that ancient are available. Students are also permitted to take graduate Greek or Latin literature deals with issues and ideas that are, courses if they are sufficiently prepared. Additionally, they for us, of central contemporary importance: e.g., How can I be can supplement their studies within the department through happy? What is the best political constitution for our (or any) work in other departments, such as art history and archaeology, state? What responsibilities do I have to the society in which I history, philosophy, and the other departments of languages live? What national significance is served or owed by literature? and literature. The study of Greek and Latin language and culture It is not necessary to have previously studied either language concentrates in one main area (ancient Greece and Rome) in order to major in it. A student starting Greek or Latin at and on many of the questions that are of direct pertinence Columbia can meet all the requirements of a major within an to the ways in which modern lives are shaped and lived; at ordinary undergraduate program. the same time, Greco-Roman literature and philosophy, so fundamental to the later development of the Western tradition, In Fulfillment of the boast works of great intrinsic worth and interest. While all Language Requirement Columbia students get an introduction to classical texts in Students beginning the study of Greek or Latin at Columbia Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization, classics/ must take four terms of either of the following two-year classical studies provides a more advanced study of ancient sequences: cultural issues and habits of mind already sampled in the Core. Greek Study abroad in Greece or Italy offers a variety of educational GREK UN1101 Elementary Greek I experiences that are continuous with those of the major, - GREK UN1102 and Elementary Greek II enriching both linguistic expertise and cultural awareness. GREK UN2101 Intermediate Greek I Attic Prose Students in classics have the opportunity to take part in - GREK UN2102 and Intermediate Greek II: archaeological digs abroad and, on occasion, to assist faculty Homer in research projects that require, for example, bibliographical collection or the checking of research data. Latin LATN UN1101 Elementary Latin I Many majors pursue graduate study in classics and classical - LATN UN1102 and Elementary Latin II studies. Upon earning their graduate degrees, they often LATN UN2101 Intermediate Latin I embark on teaching careers in universities, colleges, and high - LATN UN2102 and Intermediate Latin II schools. Many graduating majors also enter a number of other professional fields, among them law, banking, accountancy, With the permission of the director of undergraduate studies, publishing, and museum-work. Employers tend to find that GREK UN2102 Intermediate Greek II: Homer may be taken students in classics are articulate on paper, as well as orally; are before GREK UN2101 Intermediate Greek I Attic Prose. organized of mind; and have good skills in general reasoning, an ability developed by the study of Greek and Latin language.

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The intensive elementary courses GREK UN1121 Intensive or classical studies. Through close interaction with the director Elementary Greek and LATN UN1121 Intensive Elementary of undergraduate studies, as well as with other faculty members Latin may be substituted for the two-term UN1101-UN1102 where appropriate, each major is strongly encouraged to debate sequence. The intensive intermediate courses GREK S1221 the strengths and weaknesses of his or her own trajectory and LATN S1221 may be substituted for the two-term of study even as the requirements for the major are being UN2101-UN2102 sequence. completed. LATN UN2101 Intermediate Latin I should be taken before Students should contact the director of undergraduate studies LATN UN2102 Intermediate Latin II. with any questions about the classics majors and course offerings. The director of undergraduate studies can provide For students with secondary-school training in Greek or Latin, students with a worksheet to help in planning their progress the director of undergraduate studies determines, on the basis toward major requirements. of records and test scores, what further work is needed to fulfill the language requirement. Professors Advanced Placement • Kathy Eden • Helene P. Foley (Barnard) The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the Latin AP exam, which also satisfies the foreign language requirement, • Carmela V. Franklin upon successful completion (with a grade of B or higher) of a • Stathis Gourgouris Latin class at the 3000-level or higher. • John Ma • Kristina Milnor (Barnard) Major Program • Seth R. Schwartz The department offers a major in classics and a major track in • Deborah T. Steiner classical studies. The major in classics involves the intensive • Karen Van Dyck study of both Greek and Latin, as well as their cultural matrix; • Katharina Volk the track in classical studies offers a more interdisciplinary approach. The major in classics is recommended for students • Gareth D. Williams (Acting Chair) planning to continue the study of classics in graduate school. • Nancy Worman (Barnard) The department also participates in the interdepartmental • James E. G. Zetzel ancient studies program and offers a concentration in classics; these are all described below. Associate Professors The major in classics and the track in classical studies are • Marcus Folch designed in part to build on the experience of the ancient world • Joseph Howley that undergraduates have acquired at Columbia in the Core • Elizabeth Irwin Curriculum (especially in Literature Humanities). The major • Ellen Morris (Barnard) in classics is structured on the principle of gradual and closely monitored linguistic progress from the elementary (1100-level) Lecturers to the advanced (3000- and 4000-levels) and ultimately to the • Dimitrios Antoniou literature survey courses (GU4105-GU4106) in Greek and/or Latin. • Caitlin Gillespie • Nikolas Kakkoufa Those majors intending to embark on graduate study in classics • Darcy Krasne are especially encouraged to undertake, in their senior year, • Elizabeth Scharffenberger an independent research project (UN3998). This option is designed to allow students to personalize their experience in the Major in Classics major by conducting advanced study in a specialized area under the guidance of the specializing faculty member of their choice. The major in classics involves a program in both Greek and Latin languages and literatures, and in Greek and Roman UN3998 is required in the classical studies track. Otherwise, civilization. Students generally emphasize the study of one of students in classical studies are not required to take advanced the languages (the primary language), but significant study of courses beyond UN3996 The Major Seminar, but are expected the other (secondary) language is required as well. to follow a coherent plan of study by taking a sequence of cognate courses in different but related departments (e.g., art The major requires the completion of 11 courses (a minimum history and archaeology, history, etc.). of 34 points) and must include the following: The director of undergraduate studies is responsible for 1. In a primary language: overseeing the path of study followed by each student in classics • Four courses at or above the UN2100-level;

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• The Major Seminar UN3996; Major in Ancient Studies • Two courses from the following four advanced options: GU4105, GU4106, GU4139, UN3998 (any others may count toward the four upper level requirement). Concentration in Classics Students who declared this program before this date should contact 2. In a secondary language: the director of undergraduate studies for the department in order to • Two courses at or above the UN2100-level. confirm their correct course of study.

3. Two ancient culture courses, including: The concentration in classics is designed for those who cannot • One course in the culture of the primary language; fit the complete major into their undergraduate schedule, but • One course in any aspect of ancient history or culture still wish to take a substantial program in Greek and Latin. (HIST, AHIS, PHIL, CLLT, CLCV). All substitutions must be approved by the director of undergraduate The concentration requires the completion of seven courses (a studies. minimum of 21 points) and must include the following: 1. In a primary language, six courses distributed as follows: The classical languages follow a standard track of elementary • Five courses above the 1100-level, three of which must (1100-level) and intermediate (2100-level) levels, followed by be 3000- or 4000-level; 3000- and 4000-level classes that may generally be taken in any • One course from the following three advanced order. options: GU4105, GU4106, GU4139. Although it is easier to complete the major if at least one 2. One course in Ancient History or Classical Civilization (3 classical language is begun no later than the first year, it is points). possible to begin one classical language in the sophomore year and the other in the junior year and still complete the major. Those planning to go on to graduate study in classics are urged Special Concentration in to take both terms of GU4105-GU4106 if possible, to write a Hellenic Studies senior research thesis, and to acquire a reading knowledge of The courses in the Hellenic Studies program are designed German and preferably also of French (Italian is also useful). to develop the student’s proficiency in aspects of Modern To be eligible for departmental honors and prizes, students Greek culture, language, and history. The minimum credit must take UN3998. requirement for the Hellenic Studies Concentration is 21 credits and includes: Major Track in Classical 1. Modern Greek language and culture courses (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Conversation I & II, Reading Studies in Greek; minimum 8 credits). Students will work with The major track in classical studies requires the completion of undergraduate advisor to determine their level of the language, 11 courses (a minimum of 35 points) and must include the 2. Modern Greek Studies interdepartmental courses (CLGM, following: CSGM, HSGM; minimum 12 credits). The program of study should be planned as early as possible with the Director 1. Five courses, at or above the UN1102-level, in either or of Undergraduate Studies. Students meet with the Director both Latin and Greek; of Undergraduate Studies each semester in order to obtain 2. The Major Seminar UN3996; program approval. Opportunities exist for study abroad in 3. Four classes in Ancient History, Art, Philosophy, Religion, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey for the summer or an academic and Civilization. Note that certain courses may be 6 credits, term for credit. Students work closely with the concentration e.g., ICCS's City of Rome course, and may count as two advisor on the selection of the foreign schools and the transfer courses towards this requirement. Students in doubt about of credit. a course's relevance should confirm it with the director of Students may also wish to write a Senior Thesis which will undergraduate studies as soon as possible; substitute one Modern Greek Studies interdepartmental 4. Senior Thesis UN3998, completed on a chosen aspect of seminar. While not required for graduation, the thesis enables Greek or Roman civilization under the direction of a faculty a student to be considered for departmental honors. It is member (3 points). advisable to begin planning for the thesis during the student’s Summer courses 1221/1221 are counted as four credits for the junior year. Interested students should identify a potential purposes of major requirements. faculty advisor.

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• MPP UN1415 Guitar (Classical) Instruction Music • MPP UN1417 Harp Instruction • MPP UN1419 Oboe Instruction Departmental Office: 621 Dodge; 212-854-3825 • MPP UN1421 Organ Instruction http://www.music.columbia.edu/ • MPP UN1423 Percussion Instruction Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Bradford Garton, • MPP UN1425 Piano Instruction 807 Dodge; 212-854-2261; [email protected] • MPP UN1427 String Bass Instruction Music Humanities Chair: Prof. Giuseppe Gerbino, 607 • MPP UN1429 Trombone Instruction Dodge; 212-854-6299; [email protected] • MPP UN1431 Trumpet Instruction • MPP UN1433 Tuba Instruction Music Performance Program Director: Prof. Magdalena • MPP UN1435 Viola Instruction Stern-Baczewska, 618A Dodge; 212-854-2348; [email protected] • MPP UN1437 Violin Instruction • MPP UN1439 Early Instruments: Harpsichord The music major provides aspiring musicians and/or scholars • MPP UN1441 Early Instruments: Viola da Gamba with a wide range of ways to think about music (performance- • MPP UN1443 Jazz Bass Instruction related, theoretical, historical, cultural, and compositional) and to concentrate on the aspects of music that most interest • MPP UN1445 Jazz Bass (Electric) Instruction them—from popular and world music to computer music. • MPP UN1447 Jazz Guitar (Electric) Instruction Our faculty engage in cultural studies (i.e., ethnomusicology) • MPP UN1449 Jazz Orchestration and with current literary theory, connect with faculty of other • MPP UN1451 Jazz Percussion Instruction departments (i.e., English, Philosophy, and Psychology), and • MPP UN1453 Jazz Piano Instruction are on the cutting edge of technological change. Students who • MPP UN1455 Jazz Saxophone Instruction have a passion for music and who have already developed basic skills in areas including performance, music history, • MPP UN1457 Jazz Trombone Instruction composition, or ethnography, should consider a major in • MPP UN1459 Jazz Trumpet Instruction music. • MPP UN1461 Jazz Voice Instruction Music Performance Ensembles For information on auditions, registration, and other Participation in the following ensembles is open to all members aspects of performance not included below, visit http:// of the University community. Students who wish to receive www.music.columbia.edu/mpp or contact Prof. Stern- course credit may register for 1 point per semester for these Baczewska, Director of the Music Performance Program, in courses as liste. 618 Dodge, 212-854-1257. See Music Performance Program website (https:// Students with questions about the Columbia-Juilliard programs mpp.music.columbia.edu) for audition and activity should consult Special Programs in this Bulletin or contact information about all of the below. Rebecca Schiavo, 212-854-9478, [email protected]. • Columbia University Orchestra – Jeffrey Milarsky, Conductor Lessons See -MPP UN1521 University Orchestra for audition and activity information. Individual lessons on instruments listed under Courses of Instruction may be taken for one half hour per week for 1 point • Chamber Music Ensemble – Magdalena Stern-Baczewska, of credit (or in the case of voice lessons at Barnard College, Director, Music Performance Program one full hour per week for 2 points). Auditions are only offered See -MPP UN1531 Chamber Ensemble for audition and in the fall semester and courses are a one year commitment. activity information. There is a $250 lesson fee per semester for each instrumental • Barnard-Columbia Chorus and Chamber Singers – Gail instruction course. Archer, Director See MUSI UN1593 Barnard-Columbia Chorus- • MPP UN1401 Bassoon Instruction MUSI UN1594 Barnard-Columbia Chorus and • MPP UN1403 Cello Instruction MUSI UN1595 Barnard-Columbia Chamber Singers- • MPP UN1405 Clarinet Instruction MUSI UN1596 Barnard-Columbia Chamber Singers for • MPP UN1407 Classical Saxophone Instruction audition and activity information. • MPP UN1409 Flute Instruction • Collegium Musicum – Evelyn DeGraf, Director See - MPP UN1511 Collegium Musicum for audition and • MPP UN1411 French Horn Instruction activity information. • MPP UN1413 Guitar (Bluegrass) Instruction

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• Jazz Ensembles – Christopher Washburne, Director Coordinator of See -MPP UN1541 Columbia University Jazz Ensemble for audition and activity information. Musicianship • World Music Ensembles – Magdalena Stern- • Peter Susser Baczewska, Director, Music Performance Program See- MPP UN1551 World Music Ensemble Lecturers • Elise L. Bonner Practice Rooms • Deborah Bradley-Kramer Please see Practice Rooms and Policies (https:// • Mahir Cetiz mpp.music.columbia.edu/music-practice-rooms-and-policies) • Mario Diaz De Leon for the most up to date information. • Matthew Goodheart Grading • Eben Graves • Jeffrey Milarsky Ensembles: Letter Grade • Caleb Mutch Instrumental Lesson: P/F • Martha Newland Departmental Honors • Alexander Rothe • Magdalena Stern-Baczewska For departmental honors, see the director of undergraduate • Lucie Vagnerova studies during the first week of the first semester of senior year. A formal written proposal is required. Normally no more than Associates in Music 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Performance • Sarah Adams Professors • Dmitry Alexeev • Susan Boynton • Gail Archer (Barnard) • Joseph Dubiel • Eliot Bailen • Walter Frisch • Bruce Barth • Bradford Garton • Cyrus S. Beroukhim • Giuseppe Gerbino • Allen Blustine • Georg Friedrich Haas • Vicki Bodner • Ellie Hisama • Paul Bollenback • Alfred Lerdahl • Yari Bond • George Lewis • Maja Cerar • Ana Maria Ochoa • Vince Cherico • Elaine Sisman • Kenneth Cooper Associate Professors • Christine Correa • Adriano Dos Santos • Aaron Fox • David Fulmer • Christopher Washburne • Brad Gemeinhardt Assistant Professors • John David Gibson • Marc Goldberg • Alessandra Ciucci • June Han • Sophia di Castri • Brad Jones • Julia Doe • Sue Ann Kahn • Kevin A. Fellezs • Arthur Kampela • Mariusz Kozak • James Kerr • Benjamin Steege • Louis Kosma • Victor Lin • Paul-Martin Maki • Ole Mathisen

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• Andrew Milne Keyboard Proficiency • Tony Moreno All music majors are required to take a keyboard proficiency • Ah-Ling Neu exam upon entrance into the first semester of theory. Those • Ugonna Okegwo who do not pass the exam are required to take two terms • Muneko Otani of MUSI UN1518 Keyboard Harmony and Musicianship for 1 • Susan Palma-Nidel point each term. • Richard Rood Language Recommendations • Susan Rotholz For students who plan to do graduate work in music, studying • Louise Sasaki German, French, Italian, and/or Latin is recommended. • James Nyoraku Schlefer • Michael Seltzer Major in Music • Don Sickler Please read Guidelines for all Music Majors and • Michael Skelly Concentrators above. • Helen Sung The major in music requires a minimum of 40 points, • Jessica Thompson including the following courses: • Masayo Ishigure Tokue • Leo Traversa MUSI UN2318 Music Theory I - MUSI UN2319 and Music Theory II • Michael Truesdell MUSI UN3321 Music Theory III • Reiko Uchida - MUSI UN3322 and Music Theory IV • Jeffrey Warschauer Select four terms of ear training from the following: • James Wilson MUSI UN2314 Ear Training, I - MUSI UN2315 and Ear Training, II On Leave MUSI UN3316 Ear Training, III • Julia Doe (Fall 2017) - MUSI UN3317 and Ear Training, IV MUSI GU4318 Ear Training, V • Walter Frisch (Spring 2018) MUSI UN3128 History of Western Music I: Ellie Hisama (Spring 2018) - MUSI UN3129 Middle Ages To Baroque and History of Western Music II: • Mariuzs Kozak (2017-18) Classical To the 20th Century MUSI UN3400 Topics in Music and Society • Alfred Lerdahl (2017-2018) Select at least two 3000- or 4000-level electives.

Benjamin Steege (Fall 2017) The remaining points are to be earned through 2000-, 3000-, or 4000-level courses subject to these constraints: Guidelines for all Music 1. No more than 6 points of 2000-level courses Majors and Concentrators 2. No more than 4 points of instrumental or vocal lessons or A program of study should be planned with the director of participation for a letter grade in these courses: undergraduate studies in the first semester of the sophomore MPP UN1401 Bassoon Instruction year. Students planning to focus on a particular area (e.g., MPP UN1403 Cello Instruction computer music, composition, ethnomusicology, music theory, MPP UN1405 Clarinet Instruction or music history) may wish to select a faculty adviser in that MPP UN1407 Classical Saxophone Instruction area. MPP UN1409 Flute Instruction Prerequisites MPP UN1411 French Horn Instruction MPP UN1413 Guitar (Bluegrass) Instruction Prospective music majors and concentrators are MPP UN1415 Guitar (Classical) Instruction advised to satisfy the following prerequisites as MPP UN1417 Harp Instruction early as possible: MUSI UN1002 Fundamentals of Music and MUSI UN1312 Introductory Ear Training. MPP UN1419 Oboe Instruction These requirements may be fulfilled either through successful MPP UN1421 Organ Instruction completion of the courses or through satisfactory performance MPP UN1423 Percussion Instruction on exemption exams administered at the beginning of each MPP UN1425 Piano Instruction semester by the department. MPP UN1427 String Bass Instruction

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MPP UN1429 Trombone Instruction No more than 4 points of instrumental or vocal lessons or MPP UN1431 Trumpet Instruction participation for a letter grade in these courses: MPP UN1433 Tuba Instruction MUSI UN1518 Keyboard Harmony and MPP UN1435 Viola Instruction Musicianship (two terms *) MPP UN1437 Violin Instruction MPP UN1401 Bassoon Instruction MPP UN1439 Early Instruments: Harpsichord MPP UN1403 Cello Instruction MPP UN1441 Early Instruments: Viola da MPP UN1405 Clarinet Instruction Gamba MPP UN1407 Classical Saxophone Instruction MPP UN1443 Jazz Bass Instruction MPP UN1409 Flute Instruction MPP UN1445 Jazz Bass (Electric) Instruction MPP UN1411 French Horn Instruction MPP UN1447 Jazz Guitar (Electric) Instruction MPP UN1413 Guitar (Bluegrass) Instruction MPP UN1449 Jazz Orchestration MPP UN1415 Guitar (Classical) Instruction MPP UN1451 Jazz Percussion Instruction MPP UN1417 Harp Instruction MPP UN1453 Jazz Piano Instruction MPP UN1419 Oboe Instruction MPP UN1455 Jazz Saxophone Instruction MPP UN1421 Organ Instruction MPP UN1457 Jazz Trombone Instruction MPP UN1423 Percussion Instruction MPP UN1459 Jazz Trumpet Instruction MPP UN1425 Piano Instruction MPP UN1461 Jazz Voice Instruction MPP UN1427 String Bass Instruction MPP UN1511 Collegium Musicum MPP UN1429 Trombone Instruction MPP UN1521 University Orchestra MPP UN1431 Trumpet Instruction MPP UN1531 Chamber Ensemble MPP UN1433 Tuba Instruction MPP UN1541 Columbia University Jazz MPP UN1435 Viola Instruction Ensemble MPP UN1437 Violin Instruction MPP UN1551 World Music Ensemble MPP UN1439 Early Instruments: Harpsichord MPP UN1441 Early Instruments: Viola da 3. Two terms of MUSI UN1518 Keyboard Harmony and Gamba Musicianship , when necessary, count against the 4-point MPP UN1443 Jazz Bass Instruction maximum in performance before any other lessons MPP UN1445 Jazz Bass (Electric) Instruction MPP UN1447 Jazz Guitar (Electric) Instruction Concentration in Music MPP UN1449 Jazz Orchestration MPP UN1451 Jazz Percussion Instruction Please read Guidelines for all Music Majors and MPP UN1453 Jazz Piano Instruction Concentrators above. All concentrators must consult the director of undergraduate studies each term before registering. MPP UN1455 Jazz Saxophone Instruction MPP UN1457 Jazz Trombone Instruction The concentration in music requires a minimum of 28 points, MPP UN1459 Jazz Trumpet Instruction including the following courses: MPP UN1461 Jazz Voice Instruction MPP UN1511 Collegium Musicum MUSI UN2318 Music Theory I - MUSI UN2319 and Music Theory II MPP UN1521 University Orchestra MUSI UN3321 Music Theory III MPP UN1531 Chamber Ensemble - MUSI UN3322 and Music Theory IV MPP UN1541 Columbia University Jazz Select four terms of ear training from the following: Ensemble MUSI UN2314 Ear Training, I MPP UN1551 World Music Ensemble - MUSI UN2315 and Ear Training, II * When necessary, count against the 4-point maximum in MUSI UN3316 Ear Training, III - MUSI UN3317 and Ear Training, IV performance before any other lessons MUSI GU4318 Ear Training, V - MUSI GU4319 and Ear-Training VI (if offered) MUSI UN3128 History of Western Music I: Special Concentration in - MUSI UN3129 Middle Ages To Baroque Jazz Studies and History of Western Music II: Students interested in a special concentration in jazz studies Classical To the 20th Century should see Jazz Studies. MUSI UN3400 Topics in Music and Society Select at least one additional course at the 3000- or 4000- level.

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social work, education, medicine, law, and business. Psychology course offerings are designed to meet the varying needs and Neuroscience and interests of students, from those wishing to explore a few topics in psychology or to fulfill the science requirement, Behavior to those interested in majoring in Psychology (https:// Departmental Office: 406 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3608 psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-major) or in https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Neuroscience and Behavior (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ content/neuroscience-behavior-major). Directors of Undergraduate Studies:

Psychology Major and Concentration: Program Goals Prof. Patricia Lindemann, 358E Schermerhorn Extension; The department's program goals (https:// 212-854-8285; [email protected] (Students with last names psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-program- beginning A-H) goals) start with the development of a solid knowledge base in Prof. Katherine Fox-Glassman, 314 Schermerhorn; psychological science. Consistent with the value psychology 212-854-4550; [email protected] (Students with last places on empirical evidence, courses at every level of the names beginning I-S) curriculum nurture the development of skills in research Prof. Larisa Heiphetz, 355C Schermerhorn; methods, quantitative literacy, and critical thinking, and foster 212-854-1348; [email protected] (Students with last respect for the ethical values that undergird the science of names beginning T-Z) psychology. Prof. Nim Tottenham, 370 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-1925; [email protected] Most of these program goals (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ ([email protected]) (Honors) content/psychology-program-goals) are introduced in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology, the Neuroscience and Behavior Major: recommended first psychology course required for all majors Psychology (A-S): Prof. Caroline Marvin, 317 Schermerhorn that satisfies the prerequisite for most 2000-level courses. Extension; 212-854-0166; [email protected] These goals are extended and reinforced in our statistics (1600- Psychology (T-Z): Prof. Sarah Woolley, 402B Schermerhorn level) and research methods (1400-level) laboratory courses, as Hall; 212-851-9421; [email protected] well as in the 2000-level lecture courses and 3000- and 4000- Biology: Prof. Jian Yang, 917A Fairchild; 212-854-6161; level seminars. Each of the 2000-level lecture courses enables [email protected] students to study systematically, and in greater depth, one of Biology: Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744 Mudd; the content areas introduced in PSYC UN1001 The Science of 212-854-4497; [email protected] Psychology. These lecture courses are the principal means by which psychology majors satisfy the distribution requirements, Director of Instruction: ensuring not only depth but also breadth of coverage across Prof. Caroline Marvin, 355B Schermerhorn Extension; three central areas of psychology: (1) perception and cognition, 212-854-0166; [email protected] (2) psychobiology and neuroscience, and (3) social, personality, and abnormal psychology. To complete the major, students Directors of Psychology Honors Program: take one or more advanced seminars and are encouraged to Prof. Lila Davachi, 315 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3608; participate in supervised research courses, where they have the [email protected] opportunity to explore research questions in depth and further Prof. Nim Tottenham, 370 Schermerhorn Extension; develop their written and oral communication skills. 212-854-1925; [email protected] Research Participation Preclinical Adviser: Prof. E'mett McCaskill, 415O Milbank; 212-854-8601; [email protected] All qualified students are welcome to participate in research project opportunities (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Administrative Coordinator: Joanna Borchert-Kopczuk, 406 content/research-opportunities) within the Department Schermerhorn; 212-854-3940; [email protected] of Psychology. Students may volunteer to work in a lab, register for supervised individual research (PSYC UN3950 Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant: Liz Walters, 406 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH), or Schermerhorn; 212-854-8859; [email protected] participate in the department’s two-year Honors Program The Department of Psychology (https:// (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/honors- psychology.columbia.edu) offers students a balanced program). Information on faculty research (https:// curriculum in psychological science, including research psychology.columbia.edu/content/faculty) is available on methods, cognition, neuroscience, developmental, social, and the departmental website. Students are advised to read clinical areas. The curriculum prepares majors for graduate about research laboratories on faculty lab sites (https:// education in these fields and provides a relevant background for psychology.columbia.edu/content/lab-websites) and visit

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the professor’s office hours to discuss opportunities. At the are held responsible for information sent to their Columbia beginning of the fall term, the department also hosts a Lab- e-mail addresses. Students should read these messages from Preview (https://psychology.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/ the department regularly and carefully. They are intended content/Lab%20Preview%20Handout%202017_0.pdf) event to keep students informed about deadlines, requirements, for students to learn about research opportunities for the events, and opportunities. Prospective majors or concentrators upcoming semester. who would like to be added to the e-mail distribution list should contact the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant Program Planning ([email protected]) in the departmental office. Majors and concentrators in psychology and majors in neuroscience and behavior should begin planning a Guide to Course Numbers program of study as early as possible. All necessary forms Course numbers reflect the structure of the Psychology and information are available in Program Planning Tips curriculum: (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/program- planning-tips). All majors and concentrators in Psychology • The 1000-level comprises introductions to psychology, (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology- introductory research methods courses, and statistics. major) and majors in Neuroscience and Behavior (https:// PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology and psychology.columbia.edu/content/neuroscience-behavior- PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior are introductory major) should complete a Major Requirement Checklist courses with no prerequisites. Either one can serve as the (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/major- prerequisite for most of the 2000-level courses. However, concentration-requirement-checklists)before consulting a most students find it advantageous to take PSYC UN1001 program adviser to discuss program plans. At minimum, all The Science of Psychology first. The 1400s contain the students must submit a Major Requirement Checklist (https:// research methods laboratory courses, and the 1600s contain psychology.columbia.edu/content/major-concentration- statistics courses; these two course types are designed to requirement-checklists) prior to the start of their final semester, prepare students for the types of research found in many so that graduation eligibility can be certified. psychology and neuroscience labs. • The 2000-level comprises lecture courses that are Advising introductions to areas within psychology; most require PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or The Department of Psychology offers a variety of advising PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior as a prerequisite. resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate majors and concentrators with the information and support • The 3000-level comprises more advanced and specialized needed to successfully plan their programs. An overview of undergraduate courses; most are given in a seminar format these resources is provided on the Psychology Undergraduate and require instructor permission. Advising Resources website (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ • The 3900s are the courses providing research opportunities content/advising). for undergraduates. • The 4000-level comprises advanced seminars suitable for Students are encouraged to consult with Peer, Faculty, both advanced undergraduates and graduate students. and Program Advisers as they plan their course of study in Psychology or Neuroscience and Behavior. Faculty and Subcategories within the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-levels Peer Advisers are important contacts for general advice on correspond to the three groups in our distribution requirement class choices, research opportunities, and post-graduation for undergraduate Psychology majors: plans. For definitive answers to questions regarding major requirements and other aspects of your degree, including 1. Perception and cognition (2200s, 3200s, and 4200s), transfer credit, current and prospective majors should 2. Psychobiology and neuroscience (2400s, 3400s, and 4400s), consult their Program Adviser (Director of Undergraduate and Studies) or the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in the 3. Social, personality, and abnormal psychology (2600s, departmental office. Program Adviser assignments (https:// 3600s, and 4600s). psychology.columbia.edu/content/advisors) and contact information are provided on the departmental website. Note that Barnard psychology courses do not follow the same Please see this page as well for additional information about numbering scheme. program, faculty, peer, and pre-clinical advising, please see the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Resources website (https:// Honors Program psychology.columbia.edu/content/advising). The department offers a two-year Honors Program (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/honors-program), designed E-mail Communication for a limited number of juniors and seniors interested in The department maintains an e-mail distribution list with participating in research. Beginning in the first term of the UNIs of all declared majors and concentrators. Students junior year and continuing through senior year, students

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take PSYC UN3920 Honors Research and simultaneously emett-mccaskill), and attend the department's pre-clinical participate in an honors research course (PSYC UN3920 advising events for more information. Additional resources to Honors Research) under the supervision of a member of the help prepare students for graduate study in psychology, and for department. Students make a formal presentation and complete careers in clinical psychology, are available on the Department an honors essay based on this research toward the end of their of Psychology’s website (https://psychology.columbia.edu). senior year. On-Line Information To qualify for honors, students must take a total of 6 points beyond the number required for their major and satisfy all The Department of Psychology website (https:// other requirements for the major. The additional 6 points psychology.columbia.edu) provides access to a wide variety may include the Honors Seminar and Honors Research courses. of information for majors and prospective majors. Among Interested students should apply at the end of their other useful resources, students will find syllabi posted for sophomore year. Instructions and an application form are most lecture and lab courses and for many advanced seminars. available on the Honors Program page of the department Students should read the on-line course syllabi prior to website. Typically no more than 10% of graduating majors registering for psychology courses. For assistance in finding all receive departmental honors in a given academic year. necessary resources, students should contact the undergraduate curriculum assistant ([email protected]). Requirements for Admission Science Requirement to Graduate Programs in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology, PSYC UN1010 Psychology Mind, Brain and Behavior, and any PSYC course in the Most graduate programs in psychology, including those in 2200- or 2400-level may be used to fulfill the science clinical psychology, require: requirement.

An undergraduate course in introductory psychology: 2600-level and some other psychology courses, PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology including PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology and other A course in statistics such as one of the following: Barnard psychology courses, may not be used to fulfill the PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for science requirement. Behavioral Scientists With prior departmental approval, 3- and 4-point PSYC UN1660 Advanced Statistical Inference courses numbered in the 32xx, 34xx, 42xx, and 44xx, and STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical some additional courses, may partially fulfill the science Reasoning requirement. For more detailed information regarding STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics psychology courses that may be applied toward the science STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to requirement, see Core Requirements (p. 12) in the General Statistics Studies bulletin. A laboratory course in research methods such as one of the following: Evening and Columbia PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human Summer Courses Behavior PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social The department normally offers at least one lab course Cognition and Emotion (currently PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human PSYC UN1455 Experimental Psychology: Social Behavior and PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social and Personality Cognition and Emotion) in the late afternoon with evening PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: labs. A number of other courses are occasionally offered in late Cognition and Decision Making afternoon and evening hours. No more than one quarter of the courses required for the major are normally available in Students should also take a variety of more advanced the evening. Working students may find the wide variety of undergraduate courses and seminars and participate in early morning (8:40 a.m.) classes, as well as Summer Session PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH. offerings, helpful in completing degree requirements. Students are encouraged to apply for the Psychology Honors Program at the end of their sophomore year. Any course offered by the Psychology Department during the Summer Session is applicable toward the same major Students interested in clinical psychology should obtain requirement(s) as the corresponding course of that same experience working in a community service program in number offered during the academic year. For instance, addition to supervised individual research experience. Students PSYC S1001D The Science of Psychology meets the same should consult the department's pre-clinical adviser, Prof. major requirements as does PSYC UN1001 The Science of E'mett McCaskill (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/ Psychology.

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See Summer Courses (https://gs.columbia.edu/summer-courses) • Svetlana Komissarouk for policies governing Summer Session courses. • E'mett McCaskill Professors • Catherine Peña • Svetlana Rosis • Niall Bolger • Kathleen Taylor • Geraldine Downey • William Fifer (Psychiatry, Pediatrics) Guidelines for all • Norma Graham Psychology Majors, • Carl Hart (Chair) Concentrators, and • Tory Higgins Interdepartmental Majors • Donald C. Hood • Sheena S. Iyengar (Business School) Double Majors/Concentrations • Nikolaus Kriegeskorte All students attempting to complete double majors, • Janet Metcalfe double concentrations, or a combination of a major • Michael Morris (Business School) and a concentration must complete separate sets of required and related courses for each program. Generally • Kevin Ochsner speaking, a single course may not be counted twice. • Rae Silver (Barnard) Students should consult with one of the directors of • Ursula M. Staudinger (Mailman School of Public Health) undergraduate studies (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ • Yaakov Stern (Neurology and Psychiatry) content/advisors) or the undergraduate curriculum assistant • Herbert Terrace ([email protected]) if they have questions. Note one • Sarah M.N. Woolley exception: students attempting to complete two programs with a statistics requirement are able to use one course Associate Professors —e.g., STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics (formerly STAT W1211)—to satisfy the requirement • Valerie Purdie-Greenaway for both programs (i.e., the student does not need to take two • Daphna Shohamy different statistics courses). • Nim Tottenham • Overlapping Courses Students cannot receive credit for two courses—one completed Assistant Professors at Columbia and one at another institution (including Barnard) • Mariam Aly —if those courses have largely overlapping content. For • Christopher Baldassano example, PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology is similar in content to introductory psychology courses offered at • Yunglin Gazes (Neurology) many other institutions, including Barnard; only one such • Larisa Heiphetz course will receive credit. Similarly, PSYC UN2630 Social • Koleen McCrink (Barnard) Psychology and PSYC BC1138 Social Psychology have • Joshua New (Barnard) overlapping content; only one will receive credit. Please refer to the table of Overlapping Courses (http:// Lecturers in Discipline dept.psych.columbia.edu/dept/ugrad/exceptions/ Katherine Fox-Glassman bc_overlapping.pdf) for a partial list of courses at Columbia Patricia Lindemann and Barnard that are known to overlap. Caroline Marvin Grade Requirements for the Major Adjunct Faculty A grade of C- or higher must be earned and revealed on the • Helen Brew transcript in any Columbia or Barnard course, including the first, that is used to satisfy the major requirements. The grade • Frances Champagne of P is not accepted for credit towards the Psychology major • Ljubica Chatman (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-major), • Stephanie Consentino (Neurology) Psychology concentration (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ James Curley content/psychology-concentration), or Neuroscience and • Teal Eich Behavior major (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/ • David Friedman neuroscience-behavior-major). Courses taken only on a • Karen Kelly Pass/D/Fail basis may not be used to satisfy the major or

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concentration requirements unless the grade of P is uncovered • PSYC UN1455 Experimental Psychology: Social and by the Registrar's deadline. Students may petition to have Personality their P/D/F grades uncovered for the following three courses: • PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: Cognition and PSYC UN1001 Science of Psychology, PSYC UN1010 Mind, Decision Making Brain, & Behavior, and PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists. Courses taken only on a Pass/Fail Majors are strongly advised to complete the statistics and basis may not be used to satisfy the major or concentration research methods requirements, in that order, by the fall term requirements under any circumstances. of their junior year. Students are advised to verify the specific prerequisites for research methods courses, most of which Major Requirement Checklist require prior completion of a statistics course. Prior to the start of their final semester, all seniors Distribution Requirement must submit a Major Requirement Checklist (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/major-concentration- One course (3 points or more) must be taken from each of requirement-checklists) showing all major courses they have the following three groups (in addition to the introductory, taken and those they plan to take. The Psychology department statistics, and research methods courses described above): evaluates each checklist to determine whether or not the course • Group I—Perception and cognition: courses numbered plan completes the major requirements and then notifies the in the 2200s, 3200s, or 4200s. Also PSYC UN1420 student accordingly. If the student's course plan changes, or if Experimental Psychology: Human Behavior and it does not satisfy the major requirements, a revised checklist PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: Cognition and must be submitted. Departmental approval of an accurate and Decision Making. up-to-date checklist will help ensure completion of all major requirements on time for graduation. • Group II—Psychobiology and neuroscience: courses numbered in the 2400s, 3400s, or 4400s. Also PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior. Major in Psychology • Group III—Social, personality, and abnormal: Please read Guidelines for all Psychology Majors, Concentrators, courses numbered in the 2600s, 3600s, or 4600s. Also and Interdepartmental Majors above. PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social Thirty or more points are needed to complete the major Cognition and Emotion and PSYC UN1455 Experimental (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-major) Psychology: Social and Personality. and must include: If a 1400-level course is used to satisfy a distribution The Introductory Psychology Course requirement, it cannot also be used to fulfill the laboratory • PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology requirement, and vice versa. A Statistics Course Seminar Requirement Select one of the following: For students entering Columbia in Fall 2013 or later, one seminar course numbered in the 3000s or 4000s must be taken • PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral for 3 or more points. Scientists • PSYC UN1660 Advanced Statistical Inference Seminars are usually taken in the senior year as a culmination of the major program. Enrollment in seminar courses • STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning requires the instructor's permission; students are advised to • STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics (formerly STAT contact instructors at least one month prior to registration W1111) to request seminar admission. Note that honors and • STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to supervised individual research courses (PSYC UN3910 Statistics (formerly STAT W1211) Honors Seminar, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research, and PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH) A Research Methods Course will not meet the seminar requirement. Select one of the following: No course may be counted twice in fulfillment of the above • PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human major requirements, with the following exception: a seminar Behavior course may fulfill both the seminar requirement and a group • PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social Cognition requirement if it meets the criteria for both. and Emotion

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Additional Courses psychology.columbia.edu/content/advisors) before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department. Additional psychology courses ("electives") must be taken for a total of 30 points. As described below, these may include Students who have completed an introductory psychology research courses, transfer courses, and Barnard psychology course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology courses not approved for specific requirements. major should consult with one of the directors of undergraduate studies (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Research Credits content/advisors) to verify whether or not this course No more than 4 points of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or PSYC UN3920 Honors If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the Research may be taken in any one term, and no more than 8 student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 The Science of points total of research and field work courses (PSYC UN3950 Psychology or PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology to SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC BC3466 complete this major requirement. Note that College Board Field Work and Research Seminar: The Barnard Toddler Advanced Placement (AP) psychology scores do not satisfy the Center, PSYC BC3473 Field Work Seminar in Psychological PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology requirement, nor Services and Counseling, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research do they confer elective credit toward the major. Seminar and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects) may be applied toward the major. See below for further restrictions on applying Barnard courses toward the psychology major. Major in Neuroscience and Behavior Barnard Courses Please read Guidelines for all Psychology Majors, Concentrators, No more than 9 points (minus any transfer credits) from and Interdepartmental Majors above. Barnard psychology courses may be applied as credit toward the major. The table of approved Barnard psychology courses The department cosponsors an interdepartmental major in (https://psychology.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/ neuroscience and behavior with the Department of Biological bc_approved_171106.pdf) indicates which courses have been Sciences. For assistance in planning the psychology portion approved for specific requirements of the psychology major. of the neuroscience and behavior major, refer to the Program Courses not on the approved list may only be applied toward Planning Tips website (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ a specific requirement with prior written approval from a content/program-planning-tips) and use the appropriate major program adviser. Courses not on the approved list for a specific requirement checklist (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ requirement may be applied as elective credit toward the 30 content/major-concentration-requirement-checklists). points for the major. No course may be counted twice in fulfillment of the biology Transfer Credits or psychology requirements described below. Most graduate programs in neuroscience also require one year of calculus, one No more than 9 transfer credits (or combination of transfer year of physics, and chemistry through organic. and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance Required Courses Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. In addition to one year of general chemistry (or the high school degree does not grant approval of these credits toward equivalent), ten courses are required to complete the major the psychology major. Students must apply for written —five from the Department of Biological Sciences and five approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting from the Department of Psychology. For the definitive list the Major Requirement Substitution Form (https:// of biology requirements, see the Department of Biological psychology.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/Major Sciences website (http://biology.columbia.edu). %20Substiution%20Form%20(Updated%20170611)_0.pdf). This form, along with additional information about transfer Required Biology Courses credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our website (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/transfer- 1. BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, credit). To be approved for the major, a course taken at Genetics & Molecular Biology another institution should be substantially similar to one 2. BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, offered by the department, the grade received must be a Development & Physiology B- or better, and the course must have been taken within 3. BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and Molecular the past 8 years. As noted above, if two courses overlap in Neurobiology content, only one will be applied towards the major. With the 4. BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems exception of approved Barnard courses, students should consult 5. One additional 3000- or 4000-level biology course with one of the directors of undergraduate studies (https:// from a list approved by the biology adviser (http://

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www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/pages/undergrad/cur/ approval. Students may substitute Barnard College courses only majors/neuro.html) to the program. with prior permission from an adviser. Required Psychology Courses 1. PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology Concentration in 2. PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior or Psychology PSYC UN2450 Behavioral Neuroscience Please read Guidelines for all Psychology Majors, Concentrators, 3. One statistics or research methods course from the and Interdepartmental Majors above. following: A concentration in psychology (https:// • PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-concentration) Behavior requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 • PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social The Science of Psychology and courses in at least two of the Cognition and Emotion three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the • PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard Scientists credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the psychology major as follows: • PSYC UN1660 Advanced Statistical Inference • STAT UN1101 Introduction to 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the Statistics (formerly STAT W1111) concentration from research or field-work courses, • STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to including: PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED Statistics (formerly STAT W1211) INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research PSYC BC3466 Field Work and Research 4. One additional 2000- or 3000-level psychology lecture Seminar: The Barnard Toddler Center, PSYC BC3473 course from a list approved by the psychology adviser Field Work Seminar in Psychological Services and (http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/neuroscience-and- Counseling, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and behavior-major-requirements) to the program. PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; 5. One advanced psychology seminar from a list 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 approved by the psychology adviser (https:// Introduction to Psychology) may be applied toward the psychology.columbia.edu/content/neuroscience-behavior- concentration. major/#/cu_accordion_item-1257) to the program. 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from approved psychology courses taken outside the department Transfer Credit for Psychology Courses may be applied toward the concentration. Taken Elsewhere Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Students should consult a psychology adviser (https:// Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and psychology.columbia.edu/content/advising) before registering overlapping courses also apply toward the concentration. for psychology courses offered outside the department. With the adviser's approval, one, and only one, course from another institution, including Barnard, may be applied toward the psychology portion of the Neuroscience and Philosophy Behavior major. Students who wish to obtain credit for a Departmental Office: 708 Philosophy; 212-854-3196 course taken at Barnard or at another institution should www.philosophy.columbia.edu complete the Major Requirement Substitution Form (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/transfer-credit). To be Director of Undergraduate Studies: David Albert, 717 approved for the major, the course should be substantially Philosophy; 212-854-4884; [email protected] similar to one offered by this department and approved for Economics-Philosophy Adviser: Philip Kitcher, 717 this major, and the grade received must be a C- or better if Philosophy; 212-854-4884; [email protected] from Barnard, or B- or better if from another institution. Advanced Placement (AP) psychology scores will not satisfy the Students interested in philosophy may pursue a major PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology requirement. either in philosophy or in economics-philosophy. Because philosophy treats issues fundamental to both the sciences and Exceptions to Biology Requirements the humanities, students are also welcome to combine their Any exceptions must be approved in advance by a biology philosophy major with work in other fields. Before declaring adviser and students must receive an email notification of that a major in philosophy or economics-philosophy, and before deciding to combine philosophy with another discipline,

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students should meet with the director of undergraduate studies complete a thesis regardless of their grade point average (upon to formulate the program best for them. approval of the proposal). Philosophy majors are given a foundation in logic and See the full policy and procedure concerning senior theses on philosophical methodology, and are asked to confront the departmental webpage: fundamental questions in the main areas of philosophy: epistemology and metaphysics, ethics and political philosophy, http://philosophy.columbia.edu/content/senior-thesis- philosophy of mind and language, and history of philosophy. philosophy The department requires that all majors take at least one seminar (PHIL UN3912), designed to allow students to focus Departmental Honors on particular philosophical issues or texts in greater depth. Departmental honors are highly competitive. Normally no Outstanding seniors may also pursue their own philosophical more than 10% of the majors graduating in the department project in a senior thesis. each year will receive departmental honors. Over and above the courses required of all majors, there is In order to qualify for departmental honors in philosophy, a room for considerable flexibility. Through an appropriate student must have a grade point average of at least 3.6 in the choice of electives from among the department’s offerings major. (and from related courses in other departments), there are For students with a GPA of 3.6 or above, there are two possible special opportunities for focusing more intensively on one or routes to consideration: two subfields of philosophy, e.g., logic and the philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of science, ethics and political 1. A student may complete a senior thesis; those students who philosophy, or the history of philosophy. Students should complete senior theses will automatically be considered for consult with the director of undergraduate studies on how best honors without having to be nominated. to pursue such programs. 2. A student may be nominated by a faculty member early in the spring semester of the senior year; nominated students Study Abroad: Reid Hall, Paris will be invited to submit a writing sample at least 15 pages in length. A nominated student who is also writing a thesis For information on the Columbia in Paris Program at Reid may submit their thesis as the writing sample, or may Hall, including summer courses, consult the Columbia choose to submit a different work. University in Paris Bulletin (available in 606 Kent and on-line at the Office of Global Programs website), call Both the senior theses and writing samples are due in early 212-854-2559, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. April. The departmental honors committee will then review For information on applicability of Reid Hall courses to the the submitted material and the academic records of the writers, major or concentration, consult the director of undergraduate and will report to the full faculty. studies. The full faculty will then decide which students to recommend Grading for departmental honors to the Columbia College and General Studies administrations. Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count toward the major or concentration requirements. Professors Senior Thesis • David Albert Undergraduates majoring in Philosophy or Economics- • Akeel Bilgrami Philosophy may propose to write a senior thesis. Students • Taylor Carman (Barnard) who wish to write a thesis should approach a faculty member • Haim Gaifman at the end of their junior or beginning of their senior year, • Lydia Goehr and begin working on the proposal early in the fall semester • Robert Gooding-Williams of their senior year. Proposals are due in early December, • Axel Honneth and will be reviewed by a committee which will include the Director of Undergraduate Studies; students will be notified of • Patricia Kitcher the committee’s decision within two weeks. Students whose • Philip Kitcher proposals are approved should register for their faculty advisor’s • Wolfgang Mann section of Supervised Independent Research for the spring term • Christia Mercer of the senior year. Theses are due in early April. • Michele Moody-Adams Students who have a grade point average of 3.6 or above • Fred Neuhouser (Barnard) in the major and who complete a thesis will be placed into • Christopher Peacocke consideration for departmental honors, though any senior may • Carol Rovane

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• Achille Varzi PHIL UN2201 History of Philosophy II: Aquinas • Katja Vogt to Kant PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Associate Professors At least one course in either metaphysics or epistemology • John Collins e.g., PHIL W3960, or a related course to be chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Assistant Professors Select at least one course in either ethics or social and political philosophy from the following: • Justin Clarke-Doane PHIL UN2702 Contemporary Moral Problems • Melissa Fusco PHIL UN3701 Ethics • Dhananjay Jagannathan PHIL UN3751 Political Philosophy • Tamar Lando A related course to be chosen in consultation with the • Karen Lewis (Barnard) director of undergradute studies. • John Morrison (Barnard) PHIL UN3912 Seminar • Elliot Paul (Barnard) • Una Stojnić Concentration in • Kathryn Tabb Philosophy Affiliated Faculty Philosophy, as an academic discipline, has significant points of • Souleymane Bachir Diagne (French and Romance contact with a wide range of other subjects—in the humanities, Philology) the social sciences, and the natural sciences. A concentration in philosophy thus can be an attractive option for many students. • Jon Elster (Political Science) Those considering becoming concentrators are strongly • Kent Greenawalt (University Professor) encouraged to meet with the director of undergraduate studies • Wayne Proudfoot (Religion) early in their sophomore year, in order to discuss their specific • Joseph Raz (Law School) interests and to plan their programs of study. All concentrators • Gayatri Spivak (University Professor) should consult with the director of undergraduate studies each term before registering for courses. Major in Philosophy The concentration requires a minimum of 24 points in Students considering a major in philosophy are strongly philosophy, chosen from courses prefixed with UN or GU. encouraged to meet with the director of undergraduate studies There are no specific courses required for the concentration. early in their sophomore year. All majors must consult with the director of undergraduate studies each term before registering Students may choose courses prefixed with GR only with the for classes in order to plan and update their individual instructor’s permission. programs of study. PHIL UN3912 is open to junior and senior concentrators who Students planning to major in philosophy are advised to begin have taken at least four courses in philosophy. with PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of Philosophical Thought. Beginning students are especially encouraged to take 2000-level courses, both in the history of philosophy Major in Economics- and in systematic philosophy. These courses are typically less Philosophy specialized and less narrowly focused than higher-numbered ones. More advanced students are encouraged to take 3000- Economics-Philosophy is an interdisciplinary major that, while level courses. The department requires that all majors take at introducing students to the basic methodologies of economics least one seminar, PHIL UN3912. and philosophy, stresses areas of particular concern to both. These include subjects such as rationality and decision making, No more than one course at the 1000-level can be counted justice and efficiency, freedom and collective choice, and the toward the major. In order to enroll in one of the 4000-level logic of empirical theories and their testing. Many of the issues courses, students must have taken at least four courses in are dealt with historically, and classic texts of Plato, Kant, Mill, Philosophy. Marx, and Smith are reviewed. The major requires a minimum of 30 points in philosophy Two advisers are assigned for the interdepartmental major, one chosen from courses prefixed with UN or GU: in the Department of Economics and one in the Department PHIL UN2101 The History of Philosophy I: of Philosophy. Please note that the economics adviser can only Presocratics to Augustine

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advise on the economics requirements and the philosophy techniques required to conduct basic and applied research in adviser can only advise on the philosophy requirements. physics. The economics-philosophy major requires a total of 44 points: For the major, the department offers a set of required courses 16 points in economics, 15 points in philosophy, 6 points well-suited to prepare students for the most rigorous course of in mathematics, 3 points in statistics, and 4 points in the graduate study. These can be supplemented by elective courses interdisciplinary seminar as follows: in a variety of advanced topics. Although most majors go on to graduate work in physics, the intellectual skills acquired in the Economics Core Courses study of physics can also provide the basis for work in a variety ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics of other scientific and nonscientific areas. ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics The physics concentration is for students who are interested in Mathematics Sequence physics but are uncertain about graduate study in physics; for those who want to explore other subjects along with physics; Select a mathematics sequence for those who want to find a physics- or technology-related job Statistics after graduation; or for those who are considering a professional Select a statistics course school such as law or medicine. The department helps Economics Electives concentrators custom design programs to ensure maximum Select 6 points of economics electives; refer to the flexibility in meeting students’ intellectual needs and career Economics section of this bulletin. goals. With appropriate selection of courses, the concentrator Philosophy Courses can explore other subjects yet maintain the option of graduate PHIL UN1010 Methods and Problems of study in physics. Philosophical Thought PHIL UN3411 Symbolic Logic Research is an extremely important component of the PHIL UN3701 Ethics Columbia physics experience. Because the department has a PHIL UN3551 Philosophy of Science very small student-to-faculty ratio, essentially all physics majors and concentrators engage in experimental, computational, or or PHIL UN3960 Epistemology theoretical research under the close supervision of a faculty PHIL GU4561 Probability and Decision Theory member during part, if not all, of their time at Columbia. Seminar ECPH GU4950 Economics and Philosophy Registration for Seminar (or another seminar in philosophy or economics Introductory Courses approved by advisers in both The department offers a stand-alone one-semester course department) for nonscience majors, one introductory sequence in physics intended primarily for preprofessional students, and three Students who declare in Spring 2014 and introductory sequences in physics for engineering and physical beyond: science majors. Students are given credit for courses from only In addition to the above requirements, students are required to one of the different sequence groups. take: Mixing courses across the sequences is strongly discouraged; 1. ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics however, physics majors who begin their studies with PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and 2. A third economics elective; two of the three electives must Thermodynamics - PHYS UN1402 Introduction be from the prescribed list found in the Economics section To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics should take of the Bulletin, and the remaining economics elective may PHYS UN2601 Physics, III: Classical and Quantum Waves as be any elective at the 3000-level or above. the third-semester course. Introductory Sequences Physics Nonscience Majors: Departmental Office: 704 Pupin; 212-854-3348 PHYS UN1001 Physics for Poets http://www.columbia.edu/cu/physics Preprofessional Students: Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Jeremy Dodd, 924 Pupin; 212-854-3969; [email protected] PHYS UN1201 General Physics I - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II The physics major offers a rigorous preparation in the Accompanying laboratory course: intellectual developments of modern physics, along with extensive exposure to the mathematical and experimental

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PHYS UN1291 General Physics Laboratory • Dmitri Bassov - PHYS UN1292 and General Physics Laboratory II • Andrei Beloborodov Engineering and Physical Science Majors: • Allan Blaer (emeritus) Select one of the following sequences with accompanying • Gustaaf Brooijmans laboratory course: • Norman Christ Sequence A: • Brian Cole PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and • Frederik Denef - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics • Richard Friedberg (Barnard emeritus) - PHYS UN1403 and Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics • Brian Greene (Mathematics) and Introduction to Classical and • Miklos Gyulassy (emeritus) Quantum Waves • Charles J. Hailey Sequence B: • Timothy Halpin-Healy (Barnard) PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and • Sven Hartmann (emeritus) - PHYS UN1602 Relativity - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, • Emlyn Hughes Electricity, and Magnetism • Lam Hui and Physics, III: Classical and • Laura Kay (Barnard Astronomy) Quantum Waves • Tsung Dao Lee (emeritus) Sequence C: • Szabolcs Marka PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II • Robert Mawhinney • Andrew Millis Sequence A is a self-contained group of three courses, while • Alfred H. Mueller Sequences B and C anticipate more course work in the Physics • Reshmi Mukherjee (Barnard) Department. Students considering a physics major are strongly encouraged to begin one of these sequences in their first year. • John Parsons Laboratory • Aron Pinczuk (Applied Physics) • Malvin Ruderman Many of the introductory courses include a laboratory, as • Frank Sciulli (emeritus) indicated. A $75 per term laboratory fee is charged for all 1000- level and 2000-level laboratories. • Michael Shaevitz • Michael Tuts (Chair) Advanced Placement • Yasutomo Uemura Students may earn a maximum of 6 credits in physics. The • Erick Weinberg department grants 6 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the • William Zajc AP Physics B exam, but the student is not entitled to any exemptions. The amount of credit is reduced to 3 if the student Associate Professors takes a 1000-level physics course. • Janna Levin (Barnard) The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP • Alberto Nicolis Physics C/MECH exam, but the student is not entitled to any • Abhay Pasupathy exemptions. The amount of credit is reduced to 0 if the student • Ozgur Sahin (Biology) takes PHYS UN1001, PHYS UN1201, PHYS UN1401 or • Tanya Zelevinsky PHYS UN1601. The department grants 3 credits for a score of 4 or 5 Assistant Professors on the AP Physics C/E&M exam, but the student is • Cory Dean not entitled to any exemptions. The amount of credit • Brian Humensky is reduced to 0 if the student takes PHYS UN1001, • Bradley Johnson PHYS UN1202,PHYS UN1402 or PHYS UN1602. • Georgia Karagiorgi Professors • Brian Metzger • Rachel Rosen • Igor Aleiner • Sebastian Will • Boris Altshuler • Elena Aprile

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Senior Lecturer in Discipline PHYS UN1401 Introduction To Mechanics and - PHYS UN1402 Thermodynamics • Jeremy Dodd - PHYS UN2601 and Introduction To Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics Adjunct Professor and Physics, III: Classical and • Morgan May Quantum Waves Sequence B: Lecturer PHYS UN1601 Physics, I: Mechanics and • Burton Budick - PHYS UN1602 Relativity - PHYS UN2601 and Physics, II: Thermodynamics, • Joel Gersten Electricity, and Magnetism and Physics, III: Classical and On Leave Quantum Waves Tony Heinz Sequence C: Students with advanced preparation in both physics and mathematics may be eligible to take: Amber Miller PHYS UN2801 Accelerated Physics I - PHYS UN2802 and Accelerated Physics II Guidelines for all Physics Core Physics Courses Majors, Concentrators, and PHYS UN3003 Mechanics Interdepartmental Majors PHYS UN3007 Electricity and Magnetism Majors and concentrators should plan their programs of study PHYS UN3008 Electromagnetic Waves and Optics with the director of undergraduate studies before the beginning of the junior year. PHYS GU4021 Quantum Mechanics PHYS GU4022 Quantum Mechanics II Prospective physics majors are strongly encouraged to begin PHYS GU4023 Thermal and Statistical Physics one of the introductory physics sequences in their first year. Elective Courses Majors should aim to acquire as extensive a background in Select at least six points of the following courses: mathematics as possible. PHYS UN3002 From Quarks To the Cosmos: The department considers laboratory experience to be Applications of Modern Physics an essential part of the physics curriculum. Majors and PHYS GU4003 Advanced Mechanics concentrators can gain such experience in the intermediate- PHYS GU4011 Particle Astrophysics and level laboratories, the electronics laboratory, and through Cosmology experimental research in faculty research groups. PHYS GU4018 Solid-State Physics PHYS GU4019 Mathematical Methods of Physics Grading PHYS GU4040 Introduction to General Relativity A grade of C- or better must be obtained for a course to count PHYS GU4050 Introduction to Particle Physics toward the majors or the concentration. The grade of P is not With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate acceptable, but a course that was taken P/D/F may be counted Studies, 4000- or 6000-level courses offered in this or if and only if the P is uncovered by the Registrar's deadline. other science departments Laboratory Work at the Intermediate Level * Select one of the following options: Major in Physics Option 1: PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work Physics Courses (two semesters) The major in physics requires a minimum of 41 points in PHYS UN3083 Electronics Laboratory physics courses, including: Option 2: Introductory Sequences PHYS UN3081 Intermediate Laboratory Work (three semesters) Select one of the following sequences: Senior Seminar Sequence A: Students with a limited background in high school physics may elect to take: PHYS UN3072 Seminar in Current Research Problems

* Approved experimental work with a faculty research group may satisfy one semester of the laboratory requirement.

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Mathematics Courses aims at understanding the political systems of other countries, both by studying individual states and by engaging in cross- Calculus through MATH UN1202 Calculus IV national comparisons; international relations, which deals or MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B; and with the ways that states and other political actors behave MATH UN3027 Ordinary Differential Equations or the in the international arena, including such topics as security, equivalent. foreign policies, international organizations, and international Recommended cognate courses: MATH UN2010 Linear economic relations; and political theory, which analyzes the Algebra, MATH UN3007 Complex Variables, and history of normative political thought as well as of analytic MATH UN3028 Partial Differential Equations. concepts such as the nature of justice or liberty. Other broad topics, such as “political economy,” or the study Concentration in Physics of the relationships between economic and political processes, overlap with the subfields, but also constitute a separate The concentration in physics requires a minimum of 24 points program (see below). Methodology, including statistical in physics, including one of the introductory sequences. analysis and formal modeling, also occupies an important place in the discipline. Interdisciplinary Major Advanced Placement It is also possible to major in astrophysics, biophysics, and The department grants credit toward the major for work chemical physics. Students interested in these areas should completed under the College Entrance Examination Board consult with the director of undergraduate studies and (CEEB) Advanced Placement Program. Students receive with cognate departments (astronomy, biological sciences, 3 academic credits and exemption from POLS UN1201 chemistry). Introduction To American Government and Politics or POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Politics for scores of 5 in the United States and Comparative Government and Political Science Politics AP Exams. Departmental Office: 710 International Affairs Building; Advising 212-854-3707 http://www.polisci.columbia.edu The Department of Political Science offers a variety of advising resources to provide undergraduate majors and concentrators Director of Undergraduate Studies: with the information and support needed to successfully Prof. Andrew J. Nathan, 931 International Affairs Building; navigate through the program. These resources are described 212-854-6909; [email protected] below. Economics-Political Science Advisers: Undergraduate Advising Office Economics: Prof. Susan Elmes, Director of Undergraduate Students should take questions or concerns about the Studies, 1006 International Affairs Building; undergraduate program to the department's undergraduate [email protected] advising office first. If advisers cannot answer a student's Political Science: Prof. Carlo Prato, 702 International Affairs question, they then refer the student to the appropriate person. Building; 212-854-3646; [email protected] Political Science-Statistics Advisers: The undergraduate advising office is staffed by a political science Ph.D. student who holds open office hours at least Political Science: Prof. Robert Shapiro, 730 International Affairs once per week (the schedule can be found on-line at http:// Building; 212-854-3944; [email protected] polisci.columbia.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate- Statistics: Prof. Banu Baydil, 612 West 115th Street, Room programs/advising). Students should stop by during these hours 611; 212-853-1397; [email protected] with questions about requirements, course selection, course of Statistics: Prof. Ronald Neath, 612 West 115th Street, Room study, transfer and study abroad credit, and any other aspect of 612; 212-853-1398; [email protected] the program. Students may also reach the adviser by email at The discipline of political science focuses on issues of power [email protected]. and governance and, in particular, on political institutions, Students should also visit the undergraduate advising office both formal and informal. It also focuses on political behavior, for assistance in completing the political science program political processes, political economy, and state-society planning form (available in the office, or on-line at http:// relations. polisci.columbia.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate- The field consists of four substantive subfields: American programs/planning-forms). The advisers must sign and date politics, which covers such topics as national and local politics, this form in the approval column next to any listed class that elections, and constitutional law; comparative politics, which requires approval to be counted toward the program (transfer

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courses, non-traditional courses, etc.). These forms cannot be undergraduate adviser cannot answer, students are referred to completed by faculty advisers. Each student's planning form is the political science-statistics adviser. kept on file in the department, so that each semester they may meet with an adviser to update it. Faculty At-Large The advisers are also available to speak with students Students are encouraged to contact any professor for advice about more substantive issues, including research interests, during his or her office hours, or by appointment, to discuss internships, and post-college plans. Since the advisers have been interests in political science, course selection, and other through the graduate school application process, they are great academic or post-college issues. The faculty may provide resources with whom students may discuss the process. Also, advice about graduate schools, suggest literature that the because they are current Ph.D. students in the department, student might consult as sources for research, recommend they are familiar with the research interests of political science specific courses or professors based on the student's interests, faculty and can therefore refer students to a professor for thesis or offer information about research opportunities with faculty. advice, a research assistant job, or a faculty member whose However, students should note that any issues surrounding research corresponds to the student's interests. departmental regulations and requirements, major certification, course approvals, etc., are addressed at the undergraduate Requesting a Faculty Adviser advising office. Often the best way for students to obtain advising from Honors Program a faculty member is to contact a professor with whom they have taken a class in an area of interest. Students also The department offers the Honors Program for a limited have the option of having a faculty adviser assigned by the number of seniors who want to undertake substantial research department. To request a faculty adviser, students should projects and write honors theses. The honors thesis is expected complete the Faculty Adviser Request Form and submit it to to be at least 75 pages in length and of exceptional quality. the undergraduate coordinator during the first two weeks of the Honors students perform research as part of a full-year honors semester. seminar (POLS UN3998-POLS UN3999, 8 points total) Students may consult with their faculty adviser for any during their senior year, in place of the seminar requirement for substantive issue, but still must visit walk-in advising hours to majors. Honors students may, however, take regular seminars have courses approved, to fill out and update planning forms, to fulfill other course requirements for the major. Theses are and to discuss departmental requirements and regulations. due in late March or early April. To be awarded departmental honors, the student must satisfy all the requirements for the Director of Undergraduate Studies major, maintain a 3.6 GPA in the major, and complete a thesis of sufficiently high quality to merit honors. The director of undergraduate studies oversees the undergraduate program and is available during office hours. The honors seminar director provides general direction for the While a student's first stop for advising should be the seminar. The honors seminar director supervises all students; undergraduate advising office, the director of undergraduate each student also works with a faculty member in his or studies is available to answer any questions that the her major subfield (American politics, comparative politics, undergraduate advisers or the undergraduate coordinator international relations, or political theory) and a preceptor. The cannot. In such cases, the undergraduate coordinator and honors seminar meets weekly for part of the year and addresses advisers refer students to the director of undergraduate studies. general issues involved in research and thesis writing, such as how to develop research questions and projects, methodology, Economics–Political Science Adviser sources of evidence, and outlining and drafting long papers. Economics–political science majors may consult with the The sessions are also used for group discussions of students’ economics-political science adviser during office hours. Please research and thesis presentations. Students are also expected to note that students should also see an undergraduate adviser to meet periodically with the supervising professor and preceptor. discuss major requirements and fill out a planning form. For Students who wish to apply to the Honors Program must any questions about the economics–political science program notify the department in writing by the end of the spring that an undergraduate adviser cannot answer, students are semester of the junior year. Please check the department referred to the economics-political science adviser. website for the official deadline. Normally no more than Political Science–Statistics Adviser 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Applicants are required to have already Political science–statistics majors may consult with the political completed the methods requirement for the major. science-statistics adviser during office hours. Please note that students should also see an undergraduate adviser to discuss major requirements and fill out a planning form. For any questions about the political science–statistics program that an

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Application Materials Caroline Phelps Stokes Prize Applications to the Honors Program must include the Allan J. Willen Memorial Prize following: Edwin Robbins Academic Research/Public 1. A cover page with the student’s name, CUID number, e- Service Fellowship mail address, and school (Columbia College or General Studies); The Arthur Ross Foundation Award 2. An official transcript, which may be obtained from the A cash prize awarded to GS students for excellence in the field Office of the Registrar (http://www.registrar.columbia.edu) of political science. in Kent Hall, or from Student Services Online (https:// Phyllis Stevens Sharp Fellowship in ssol.columbia.edu) (SSOL); 3. A writing sample, preferably a paper written for a political American Politics science course; The Phyllis Stevens Sharp Endowment Fund provides stipends 4. A brief description (no more than one page) of a possible each year during either academic semester or the summer for thesis topic. For guidelines for writing a proposal, please one or more Columbia College or School of General Studies review the Guidelines for Honors Seminar Proposals (http:// students majoring or concentrating in political science to polisci.columbia.edu/files/polisci/content/pdf/students/ support research in American politics or policy making, or Honors%20SeminarApplication%20guidelines.pdf). otherwise uncompensated internships in a government office, agency, or other public service organization. Each spring, the Complete applications should be sent to: department invites students to submit fellowship proposals. Awards are announced in late April or early May. Department of Political Science Attn: Departmental Honors Early Admission to 420 West 118th Street Mail Code 3320 the Master's Degree New York, NY 10027 Program in Political In addition, students are encouraged to find a faculty sponsor Science for Columbia and for their thesis proposal. Students who have identified a faculty sponsor should indicate the sponsor in the proposal; Barnard Political Science students without a faculty sponsor should identify a faculty Undergraduates member with whom they would like to work. Research areas While the Department of Political Science does not offer a for the political science department faculty are listed on the joint bachelor of arts/master’s degree, it does allow Columbia department's website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/polisci). and Barnard undergraduates to apply for early admission to its Students will be notified by e-mail of the decision taken on master’s degree program. This enables qualified undergraduates their applications before fall registration. majoring or concentrating in political science to obtain the Departmental Prizes and B.A. degree and M.A. degree in fewer than five years (ten semesters) from the time of their entrance into Columbia Fellowships or Barnard, if they fulfill the M.A. course and residency The Department of Political Science administers the following requirements through summer course work after receiving prizes and awards. Unless otherwise noted, students do the B.A. or accelerated study during the course of their not play an active part in the nomination process. Rather, undergraduate career. faculty members nominate students at their own discretion. Students should apply during the fall semester of their senior Departmental prizes are reserved for political science majors. year for admission to the M.A. program in the following fall Charles A. Beard Prize semester, after completion of the B.A. degree. The department and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to A cash prize awarded every other year to the student who writes one-half residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to three the best paper in political science during the academic year. courses (nine to twelve credits) of transfer credit for graduate courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess of the requirements for the Columbia bachelor's degree, as certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the bachelor's degree. For further information about the application process and minimum qualifications for early admission, please contact the director of undergraduate studies.

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For further information about requirements for the M.A. Associate Professors degree, see http://gsas.columbia.edu/content/academic- programs/political-science. • Shigeo Hirano • Kimuli Kasara Professors • Justin Phillips • Richard K. Betts • Tonya Putnam • Jagdish Bhagwati (also Economics) • • Alessandra Casella (also Economics) • Assistant Professors • Partha Chatterjee (Anthropology) • Jean L. Cohen • Allison Carnegie • Rodolfo de la Garza (also School of International and • Daniel Corstange (also School of International and Public Public Affairs) Affairs) • Michael Doyle (also School of International and Public • Nikhar Gaikwad Affairs; Law School) • Turkuler Isiksel • Jon Elster • John Marshall • Robert Erikson • Carlo Prato • Virginia Page Fortna • Joshua Simon • Timothy Frye (Chair) Lecturers • Ester Fuchs (School of International and Public Affairs) • Michelle Chun • Andrew Gelman (also Statistics) • Kevin Elliott • Donald P. Green • Jessica Kimpell Johnson • Bernard Harcourt (Law) • Chiara Superti • Fredrick Harris • Jeffrey Henig (Teachers College) On Leave • John Huber • Profs. de la Garza, Doyle, Kasara, and Katznelson • Macartan Humphreys (2017-2018) • Robert Jervis • Profs. Casella, Corstange, and Hirano (Fall 2017) • David C. Johnston • Profs. Cohen, Lax, and Wawro (Spring 2018) • Ira Katznelson (also History) • Sudipta Kaviraj (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Guidelines for all Studies) Political Science Majors, • Jeffrey Lax Concentrators, and • Mahmood Mamdani (Anthropology) Interdepartmental Majors • Isabela Mares • M. Victoria Murillo (also School of International and Planning Forms Public Affairs) Major Planning forms are available on the departmental • Andrew J. Nathan website: http://polisci.columbia.edu/academic-programs/ • Sharyn O'Halloran (also School of International and Public undergraduate-programs/planning-forms. Affairs) • Kenneth Prewitt (School of International and Public Policy on Double-Counting Courses Affairs) • Policies about double-counting courses to fulfill • Robert Y. Shapiro requirements in more than one major may be found here: • Columbia College (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/ • Jack Snyder columbia-college/requirements-degree-bachelor-arts) • Michael Ting (also School of International and Public • School of General Studies (http:// Affairs) bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/ • Nadia Urbinati degree-fulfillment/major/#double) • Gregory Wawro • Andreas Wimmer (Sociology) • Courses in the Core Curriculum do not fulfill requirements for the Political Science major. •

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Policy on Counting Credits outside the Major in Political Science Department of Political Science Program of Study • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia To be planned with the department as soon as the student departments may not be used to meet the requirement of starts to register for courses toward the major. Students should a major or concentration in political science without the not wait until they formally declare the major before meeting approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the with an undergraduate adviser during the registration period to department’s undergraduate adviser. Students should secure plan their programs for the major. such approval in advance of registration. Course Requirements Pass/D/Fail and Grading Policy Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary • A grade of “Pass” is acceptable only for the first course Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: taken toward the major or concentration. • The course used to fulfill the research methods • American Politics (AP) requirement cannot be taken Pass/D/Fail. • Comparative Politics (CP) • International Relations (IR) • Students must receive a grade of at least C- in order for a • Political Theory (PT) course to count towards the major or concentration. The major in political science requires a minimum of 9 courses AP Credit Policy in political science, to be distributed as follows: • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP Introductory Courses exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon Students must take two of the following introductory courses: completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Government and Politics was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Politics adviser. POLS UN1601 Introduction to International Transfer Credit Policy Politics POLS UN1101 Political Theory I • A maximum of three 3-point or 4-point courses in Political NOTE: Introductory courses taken that do not fit into Science may be transferred from other institutions toward the Primary or Secondary Subfield will be counted in the the major; a maximum of two courses in Political Science Political Science Elective category. may be transferred toward the concentration and the two Primary Subfield interdepartmental joint majors. This includes study abroad Minimum three courses. and AP credit. All transfer credits must be approved by the Minor Subfield Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate adviser. Minimum two courses. Seminars • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the major or concentration should send the Director of Two 4-point 3000-level seminars, at least one of which is in the student’s Primary Subfield. Undergraduate Studies their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward (See "Seminars" section below for more information) * departmental requirements, and a statement of how they Research Methods want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements. Minimum one course in research methods. Courses that satisfy the research methods requirement are: Independent Study Policy POLS UN3220 Logic of Collective Choice • Independent Study (POLS UN3901 Independent Reading POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for Political Science Research and Research I in the fall or POLS UN3902 Independent Reading and Research II in the spring) taken in fulfillment POLS UN3708 Empirical Research Methods of course requirements for the major/concentration must be POLS UN3720 Scope and Methods taken for at least 3 points of credit. POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political Research POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data POLS GU4714 Multivariate Political Analysis POLS GU4730 Game Theory and Political Theory

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POLS GU4732 Research Topics in Game Theory economics and political science and stresses areas of particular POLS GU4764 Design and Analysis of Sample concern to both. This program is particularly beneficial to Surveys students planning to do graduate work in schools of public POLS GU4768 Experimental Research: Design, policy and international affairs. Analysis and Interpretation Two advisers are assigned for the interdepartmental major, one POLS GU4790 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Research in the Department of Economics and one in the Department of Political Science. Please note that the economics adviser can POLS GU4792 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Research: Models for Panel and only advise on economics requirements and the political science Time-Series Cross-Section Data adviser can only advise on political science requirements. Political Science Electives Course Requirements Minimum one course (in any subfield). For the political science part of the major, students must * A student may take another course inside or outside the choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Subfield to study. department that provides relevant training in research The corresponding introductory courses in both subfields must methods to satisfy this requirement only with the written be taken, plus two electives in the Primary Subfield and one in permission in advance of the Director of Undergraduate the Secondary Subfield. The subfields are as follows: Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. If a • American Politics (AP) course outside the political science department is used to satisfy the research methods requirement, this same course • Comparative Politics (CP) cannot be used toward other majors/concentrations or • International Relations (IR) programs. • Political Theory (PT) Seminars The economics–political science major requires a minimum of 17 courses in economics, mathematics, statistics, and political Students are expected to take two 4-point seminars: one science, to be distributed as follows: in their junior year and another in their senior year (with exceptions made for students on leave or studying abroad). Core Requirements in Economics They may choose from among the seminars offered, though Students must take all of the following core economics at least one of the seminars taken must be in the student’s courses: Primary Subfield (that in which at least 9 other points have ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics been completed). Entry into seminars requires instructor's ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics permission. ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics For detailed seminar registration guidelines, see http:// ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics polisci.columbia.edu/undergraduate-programs/seminar- ECON GU4370 Political Economy registration-guidelines. Seminars cannot be taken for R credit Core Requirements in Mathematics and Statistics or Pass/D/Fail. Students must take all of the following core mathematics and statistics courses: Barnard colloquia are open to students with the permission of MATH UN1101 Calculus I the instructor. However, Barnard colloquia can only count for MATH UN1201 Calculus III seminar credit at the discretion of the director of undergraduate STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by Statistics application to the Barnard Political Science Department only. Economics Electives Please consult with the Barnard Political Science Department Students must take two electives at the 3000 level or higher for more information. in the Department of Economics. Recommended Courses Political Science Courses Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary In addition to political science courses, students are strongly Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American advised, but not required, to take six points in a related social Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International science field. Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. Major in Economics– Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which Political Science must be the subfield’s introductory course. Seminars The major in economics-political science is an interdisciplinary major that introduces students to the methodologies of Students must take the following two seminars:

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ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy POLS UN1601 Introduction to International and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's Politics Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * Political Theory: POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory POLS UN1101 Political Theory I or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory -Additionally, students must take one 4-point 3000-level POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics seminar in their Primary Subfield. or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics Research Methods POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics -Students must take the following two research methods or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics courses: POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political Research or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics or POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for Political * Students who wish to count toward the political science Science Research seminar requirement a course that is not in the above list POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data of approved seminars must obtain permission from the STATISTICS political science Director of Undergraduate studies. -Students must take one of the following sequences: Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with Sequence A — recommended for students preparing for the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate graduate study in statistics 1 Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by MATH UN1101 Calculus I application to the Barnard political science department MATH UN1102 Calculus II only. MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Major in Political Science– Statistics Statistics STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY The interdepartmental major of political science–statistics is STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference designed for students who desire an understanding of political STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models science to pursue advanced study in this field and who also STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and wish to have at their command a broad range of sophisticated Introduction to Data Science statistical tools to analyze data related to social science and or public policy research. Sequence B — recommended for students preparing to apply statistical methods to other fields Students should be aware of the rules regarding the use of the STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Pass/D/Fail option. Courses in which a grade of D has been STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing received do not count toward the major requirements. STAT UN2103 Applied Linear Regression Political science–statistics students are eligible for all prizes Analysis reserved for political science majors. STAT UN2104 Applied Categorical Data Analysis STAT UN3105 Applied Statistical Methods The political science-statistics major requires a minimum of STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining 15 courses in political science, statistics, mathematics, and Statistics Elective computer science, to be distributed as follows: -Students must take an approved elective in a statistics or a POLITICAL SCIENCE quantitatively oriented course in a social science. Primary Subfield 1. Students taking Statistics Sequence A may replace the -Students must choose a Primary Subfield to study. Within mathematics requirements with both MATH UN1207 the subfield, students must take a minimum of three courses, Honors Mathematics A and MATH UN1208 Honors including the subfield's introductory course. The subfields Mathematics B. and their corresponding introductory courses are as follows: American Politics: Concentration in Political POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Government and Politics Science Comparative Politics: Program of Study POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative To be planned with the department as soon as the student Politics starts to register for courses toward the concentration. International Relations: Students should not wait until they formally declare the concentration before meeting with an undergraduate adviser

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during the registration period to plan their programs for the Political Science Electives concentration. Minimum two courses (in any subfield).

Concentration Requirements * A student may take another course inside or outside the Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary department that provides relevant training in research Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: methods to satisfy this requirement only with the written permission in advance of the Director of Undergraduate • American Politics (AP) Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. If a • Comparative Politics (CP) course outside the political science department is used to • International Relations (IR) satisfy the research methods requirement, this same course • Political Theory (PT) cannot be used toward other majors/concentrations or programs. The concentration in political science requires a minimum of 7 courses in political science, to be distributed as follows: Recommended Courses

Introductory Courses In addition to courses in political science, students are strongly advised, but not required, to take six credits in a related social Students must take two of the following introductory courses: science field. POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Government and Politics POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Political Science- Politics POLS UN1601 Introduction to International Statistics Politics Departmental Office: 710 International Affairs Building; POLS UN1101 Political Theory I 212-854-3707 NOTE: Introductory courses taken that do not fit into http://www.polisci.columbia.edu the Primary or Secondary Subfield will be counted in the Political Science Elective category. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Primary Subfield Prof. Andrew J. Nathan, 931 International Affairs Building; Minimum two courses. 212-854-6909; [email protected] Secondary Subfield Economics-Political Science Advisers: Minimum two courses. Economics: Prof. Susan Elmes, Director of Undergraduate Research Methods * Studies, 1006 International Affairs Building; Minimum one course in research methods. Courses that [email protected] satisfy the methods requirement are: Political Science: Prof. Carlo Prato, 702 International Affairs POLS UN3220 Logic of Collective Choice Building; 212-854-3646; [email protected] POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for Political Science Research Political Science-Statistics Advisers: POLS UN3708 Empirical Research Methods Political Science: Prof. Robert Shapiro, 730 International Affairs Building; 212-854-3944; [email protected] POLS UN3720 Scope and Methods Statistics: Prof. Banu Baydil, 612 West 115th Street, Room POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political 611; 212-853-1397; [email protected] Research Statistics: Prof. Ronald Neath, 612 West 115th Street, Room POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data 612; 212-853-1398; [email protected] POLS GU4714 Multivariate Political Analysis POLS GU4730 Game Theory and Political The discipline of political science focuses on issues of power Theory and governance and, in particular, on political institutions, POLS GU4732 Research Topics in Game Theory both formal and informal. It also focuses on political behavior, POLS GU4764 Design and Analysis of Sample political processes, political economy, and state-society Surveys relations. POLS GU4768 Experimental Research: Design, Analysis and Interpretation The field consists of four substantive subfields: American politics, which covers such topics as national and local politics, POLS GU4790 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Research elections, and constitutional law; comparative politics, which aims at understanding the political systems of other countries, POLS GU4792 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Research: Models for Panel and both by studying individual states and by engaging in cross- Time-Series Cross-Section Data national comparisons; international relations, which deals

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with the ways that states and other political actors behave kept on file in the department, so that each semester they may in the international arena, including such topics as security, meet with an adviser to update it. foreign policies, international organizations, and international economic relations; and political theory, which analyzes the The advisers are also available to speak with students history of normative political thought as well as of analytic about more substantive issues, including research interests, concepts such as the nature of justice or liberty. internships, and post-college plans. Since the advisers have been through the graduate school application process, they are great Other broad topics, such as “political economy,” or the study resources with whom students may discuss the process. Also, of the relationships between economic and political processes, because they are current Ph.D. students in the department, overlap with the subfields, but also constitute a separate they are familiar with the research interests of political science program (see below). Methodology, including statistical faculty and can therefore refer students to a professor for thesis analysis and formal modeling, also occupies an important place advice, a research assistant job, or a faculty member whose in the discipline. research corresponds to the student's interests. Advanced Placement Requesting a Faculty Adviser The department grants credit toward the major for work Often the best way for students to obtain advising from completed under the College Entrance Examination Board a faculty member is to contact a professor with whom (CEEB) Advanced Placement Program. Students receive they have taken a class in an area of interest. Students also 3 academic credits and exemption from POLS UN1201 have the option of having a faculty adviser assigned by the Introduction To American Government and Politics or department. To request a faculty adviser, students should POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Politics for scores complete the Faculty Adviser Request Form and submit it to of 5 in the United States and Comparative Government and the undergraduate coordinator during the first two weeks of the Politics AP Exams. semester. Advising Students may consult with their faculty adviser for any substantive issue, but still must visit walk-in advising hours to The Department of Political Science offers a variety of advising have courses approved, to fill out and update planning forms, resources to provide undergraduate majors and concentrators and to discuss departmental requirements and regulations. with the information and support needed to successfully navigate through the program. These resources are described Director of Undergraduate Studies below. The director of undergraduate studies oversees the Undergraduate Advising Office undergraduate program and is available during office hours. While a student's first stop for advising should be the Students should take questions or concerns about the undergraduate advising office, the director of undergraduate undergraduate program to the department's undergraduate studies is available to answer any questions that the advising office first. If advisers cannot answer a student's undergraduate advisers or the undergraduate coordinator question, they then refer the student to the appropriate person. cannot. In such cases, the undergraduate coordinator and The undergraduate advising office is staffed by a political advisers refer students to the director of undergraduate studies. science Ph.D. student who holds open office hours at least once per week (the schedule can be found on-line at http:// Economics–Political Science Adviser polisci.columbia.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate- Economics–political science majors may consult with the programs/advising). Students should stop by during these hours economics-political science adviser during office hours. Please with questions about requirements, course selection, course of note that students should also see an undergraduate adviser to study, transfer and study abroad credit, and any other aspect of discuss major requirements and fill out a planning form. For the program. Students may also reach the adviser by email at any questions about the economics–political science program [email protected]. that an undergraduate adviser cannot answer, students are referred to the economics-political science adviser. Students should also visit the undergraduate advising office for assistance in completing the political science program Political Science–Statistics Adviser planning form (available in the office, or on-line at http:// Political science–statistics majors may consult with the political polisci.columbia.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate- science-statistics adviser during office hours. Please note that programs/planning-forms). The advisers must sign and date students should also see an undergraduate adviser to discuss this form in the approval column next to any listed class that major requirements and fill out a planning form. For any requires approval to be counted toward the program (transfer questions about the political science–statistics program that an courses, non-traditional courses, etc.). These forms cannot be undergraduate adviser cannot answer, students are referred to completed by faculty advisers. Each student's planning form is the political science-statistics adviser.

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Faculty At-Large 1. A cover page with the student’s name, CUID number, e- mail address, and school (Columbia College or General Students are encouraged to contact any professor for advice Studies); during his or her office hours, or by appointment, to discuss interests in political science, course selection, and other 2. An official transcript, which may be obtained from the academic or post-college issues. The faculty may provide Office of the Registrar (http://www.registrar.columbia.edu) advice about graduate schools, suggest literature that the in Kent Hall, or from Student Services Online (https:// student might consult as sources for research, recommend ssol.columbia.edu) (SSOL); specific courses or professors based on the student's interests, 3. A writing sample, preferably a paper written for a political or offer information about research opportunities with faculty. science course; However, students should note that any issues surrounding 4. A brief description (no more than one page) of a possible departmental regulations and requirements, major certification, thesis topic. For guidelines for writing a proposal, please course approvals, etc., are addressed at the undergraduate review the Guidelines for Honors Seminar Proposals (http:// advising office. polisci.columbia.edu/files/polisci/content/pdf/students/ Honors%20SeminarApplication%20guidelines.pdf). Honors Program Complete applications should be sent to: The department offers the Honors Program for a limited number of seniors who want to undertake substantial research Department of Political Science projects and write honors theses. The honors thesis is expected Attn: Departmental Honors to be at least 75 pages in length and of exceptional quality. 420 West 118th Street Mail Code 3320 Honors students perform research as part of a full-year honors New York, NY 10027 seminar (POLS UN3998-POLS UN3999, 8 points total) In addition, students are encouraged to find a faculty sponsor during their senior year, in place of the seminar requirement for for their thesis proposal. Students who have identified a majors. Honors students may, however, take regular seminars faculty sponsor should indicate the sponsor in the proposal; to fulfill other course requirements for the major. Theses are students without a faculty sponsor should identify a faculty due in late March or early April. To be awarded departmental member with whom they would like to work. Research areas honors, the student must satisfy all the requirements for the for the political science department faculty are listed on the major, maintain a 3.6 GPA in the major, and complete a thesis department's website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/polisci). of sufficiently high quality to merit honors. Students will be notified by e-mail of the decision taken on The honors seminar director provides general direction for the their applications before fall registration. seminar. The honors seminar director supervises all students; each student also works with a faculty member in his or Departmental Prizes and her major subfield (American politics, comparative politics, Fellowships international relations, or political theory) and a preceptor. The The Department of Political Science administers the following honors seminar meets weekly for part of the year and addresses prizes and awards. Unless otherwise noted, students do general issues involved in research and thesis writing, such as not play an active part in the nomination process. Rather, how to develop research questions and projects, methodology, faculty members nominate students at their own discretion. sources of evidence, and outlining and drafting long papers. Departmental prizes are reserved for political science majors. The sessions are also used for group discussions of students’ research and thesis presentations. Students are also expected to Charles A. Beard Prize meet periodically with the supervising professor and preceptor. A cash prize awarded every other year to the student who writes Students who wish to apply to the Honors Program must the best paper in political science during the academic year. notify the department in writing by the end of the spring semester of the junior year. Please check the department Caroline Phelps Stokes Prize website for the official deadline. Normally no more than Allan J. Willen Memorial Prize 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. Applicants are required to have already Edwin Robbins Academic Research/Public completed the methods requirement for the major. Service Fellowship Application Materials The Arthur Ross Foundation Award Applications to the Honors Program must include the A cash prize awarded to GS students for excellence in the field following: of political science.

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Phyllis Stevens Sharp Fellowship in • Jean L. Cohen American Politics • Rodolfo de la Garza (also School of International and Public Affairs) The Phyllis Stevens Sharp Endowment Fund provides stipends • Michael Doyle (also School of International and Public each year during either academic semester or the summer for Affairs; Law School) one or more Columbia College or School of General Studies students majoring or concentrating in political science to • Jon Elster support research in American politics or policy making, or • Robert Erikson otherwise uncompensated internships in a government office, • Virginia Page Fortna agency, or other public service organization. Each spring, the • Timothy Frye (Chair) department invites students to submit fellowship proposals. • Ester Fuchs (School of International and Public Affairs) Awards are announced in late April or early May. • Andrew Gelman (also Statistics) Early Admission to • Donald P. Green the Master's Degree • Bernard Harcourt (Law) Program in Political • Fredrick Harris • Jeffrey Henig (Teachers College) Science for Columbia and • John Huber Barnard Political Science • Macartan Humphreys Undergraduates • Robert Jervis While the Department of Political Science does not offer a • David C. Johnston joint bachelor of arts/master’s degree, it does allow Columbia • Ira Katznelson (also History) and Barnard undergraduates to apply for early admission to its • Sudipta Kaviraj (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African master’s degree program. This enables qualified undergraduates Studies) majoring or concentrating in political science to obtain the • Jeffrey Lax B.A. degree and M.A. degree in fewer than five years (ten • Mahmood Mamdani (Anthropology) semesters) from the time of their entrance into Columbia or Barnard, if they fulfill the M.A. course and residency • Isabela Mares requirements through summer course work after receiving • M. Victoria Murillo (also School of International and the B.A. or accelerated study during the course of their Public Affairs) undergraduate career. • Andrew J. Nathan • Sharyn O'Halloran (also School of International and Public Students should apply during the fall semester of their senior Affairs) year for admission to the M.A. program in the following fall semester, after completion of the B.A. degree. The department • Kenneth Prewitt (School of International and Public and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences may award up to Affairs) one-half residence unit of advanced standing and/or up to three • Robert Y. Shapiro courses (nine to twelve credits) of transfer credit for graduate • Jack Snyder courses (4000-level and above) taken at Columbia in excess • Michael Ting (also School of International and Public of the requirements for the Columbia bachelor's degree, as Affairs) certified by the dean of the undergraduate school awarding the • Nadia Urbinati bachelor's degree. • Gregory Wawro For further information about the application process and • Andreas Wimmer (Sociology) minimum qualifications for early admission, please contact the • director of undergraduate studies. Associate Professors For further information about requirements for the M.A. degree, see http://gsas.columbia.edu/content/academic- • Shigeo Hirano programs/political-science. • Kimuli Kasara • Justin Phillips Professors • Tonya Putnam • Richard K. Betts • • Jagdish Bhagwati (also Economics) • Assistant Professors • Alessandra Casella (also Economics) • Partha Chatterjee (Anthropology) • Allison Carnegie

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• Daniel Corstange (also School of International and Public Pass/D/Fail and Grading Policy Affairs) • A grade of “Pass” is acceptable only for the first course • Nikhar Gaikwad taken toward the major or concentration. • Turkuler Isiksel • The course used to fulfill the research methods • John Marshall requirement cannot be taken Pass/D/Fail. • Carlo Prato • Students must receive a grade of at least C- in order for a • Joshua Simon course to count towards the major or concentration. Lecturers AP Credit Policy • Michelle Chun • Students who receive transfer credit for one or more AP • Kevin Elliott exams in political science may count a maximum of one AP • Jessica Kimpell Johnson course toward the major or concentration, contingent upon • Chiara Superti completing an upper-level (3000 or higher) course with a grade of C or higher in the subfield in which the AP exam On Leave was taken. All transfer credits must be approved by the • Profs. de la Garza, Doyle, Kasara, and Katznelson Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate (2017-2018) adviser. • Profs. Casella, Corstange, and Hirano (Fall 2017) Transfer Credit Policy • Profs. Cohen, Lax, and Wawro (Spring 2018) • A maximum of three 3-point or 4-point courses in Political Guidelines for all Science may be transferred from other institutions toward the major; a maximum of two courses in Political Science Political Science Majors, may be transferred toward the concentration and the two Concentrators, and interdepartmental joint majors. This includes study abroad Interdepartmental Majors and AP credit. All transfer credits must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the undergraduate Planning Forms adviser. Major Planning forms are available on the departmental • Students wishing to count transfer credits toward the website: http://polisci.columbia.edu/academic-programs/ major or concentration should send the Director of undergraduate-programs/planning-forms. Undergraduate Studies their transfer credit report, the syllabi of the courses they want to count toward Policy on Double-Counting Courses departmental requirements, and a statement of how they • Policies about double-counting courses to fulfill want to apply the transfer credits to the requirements. requirements in more than one major may be found here: • Columbia College (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/ Independent Study Policy columbia-college/requirements-degree-bachelor-arts) • Independent Study (POLS UN3901 Independent Reading • School of General Studies (http:// and Research I in the fall or POLS UN3902 Independent bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/ Reading and Research II in the spring) taken in fulfillment degree-fulfillment/major/#double) of course requirements for the major/concentration must be taken for at least 3 points of credit. • Courses in the Core Curriculum do not fulfill requirements for the Political Science major. Major in Political Science Policy on Counting Credits outside the Program of Study Department of Political Science To be planned with the department as soon as the student • Courses taken at other institutions or other Columbia starts to register for courses toward the major. Students should departments may not be used to meet the requirement of not wait until they formally declare the major before meeting a major or concentration in political science without the with an undergraduate adviser during the registration period to approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the plan their programs for the major. department’s undergraduate adviser. Students should secure such approval in advance of registration. Course Requirements Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows:

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• American Politics (AP) * A student may take another course inside or outside the • Comparative Politics (CP) department that provides relevant training in research • International Relations (IR) methods to satisfy this requirement only with the written • Political Theory (PT) permission in advance of the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. If a The major in political science requires a minimum of 9 courses course outside the political science department is used to in political science, to be distributed as follows: satisfy the research methods requirement, this same course cannot be used toward other majors/concentrations or Introductory Courses programs. Students must take two of the following introductory courses: Seminars POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Students are expected to take two 4-point seminars: one Government and Politics in their junior year and another in their senior year (with POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative exceptions made for students on leave or studying abroad). Politics They may choose from among the seminars offered, though POLS UN1601 Introduction to International at least one of the seminars taken must be in the student’s Politics Primary Subfield (that in which at least 9 other points have POLS UN1101 Political Theory I been completed). Entry into seminars requires instructor's NOTE: Introductory courses taken that do not fit into permission. the Primary or Secondary Subfield will be counted in the Political Science Elective category. For detailed seminar registration guidelines, see http:// Primary Subfield polisci.columbia.edu/undergraduate-programs/seminar- Minimum three courses. registration-guidelines. Seminars cannot be taken for R credit Minor Subfield or Pass/D/Fail. Minimum two courses. Barnard colloquia are open to students with the permission of Seminars the instructor. However, Barnard colloquia can only count for Two 4-point 3000-level seminars, at least one of which is in seminar credit at the discretion of the director of undergraduate the student’s Primary Subfield. studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by (See "Seminars" section below for more information) application to the Barnard Political Science Department only. * Research Methods Please consult with the Barnard Political Science Department Minimum one course in research methods. Courses that for more information. satisfy the research methods requirement are: POLS UN3220 Logic of Collective Choice Recommended Courses POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for In addition to political science courses, students are strongly Political Science Research advised, but not required, to take six points in a related social POLS UN3708 Empirical Research Methods science field. POLS UN3720 Scope and Methods POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political Research Major in Economics– POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data Political Science POLS GU4714 Multivariate Political Analysis POLS GU4730 Game Theory and Political The major in economics-political science is an interdisciplinary Theory major that introduces students to the methodologies of POLS GU4732 Research Topics in Game Theory economics and political science and stresses areas of particular concern to both. This program is particularly beneficial to POLS GU4764 Design and Analysis of Sample Surveys students planning to do graduate work in schools of public policy and international affairs. POLS GU4768 Experimental Research: Design, Analysis and Interpretation Two advisers are assigned for the interdepartmental major, one POLS GU4790 Advanced Topics in Quantitative in the Department of Economics and one in the Department Research of Political Science. Please note that the economics adviser can POLS GU4792 Advanced Topics in Quantitative only advise on economics requirements and the political science Research: Models for Panel and adviser can only advise on political science requirements. Time-Series Cross-Section Data Political Science Electives Minimum one course (in any subfield).

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Course Requirements or POLS UN3962 Seminar in International Politics

For the political science part of the major, students must * Students who wish to count toward the political science Primary Subfield Secondary Subfield choose a and a to study. seminar requirement a course that is not in the above list The corresponding introductory courses in both subfields must of approved seminars must obtain permission from the be taken, plus two electives in the Primary Subfield and one in political science Director of Undergraduate studies. the Secondary Subfield. The subfields are as follows: Barnard colloquia can count for seminar credit only with • American Politics (AP) the written permission of the Director of Undergraduate • Comparative Politics (CP) Studies. Note that admission to Barnard colloquia is by application to the Barnard political science department • International Relations (IR) only. • Political Theory (PT) The economics–political science major requires a minimum of Major in Political Science– 17 courses in economics, mathematics, statistics, and political Statistics science, to be distributed as follows: The interdepartmental major of political science–statistics is Core Requirements in Economics designed for students who desire an understanding of political science to pursue advanced study in this field and who also Students must take all of the following core economics wish to have at their command a broad range of sophisticated courses: statistical tools to analyze data related to social science and ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics public policy research. ECON UN3211 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON UN3213 Intermediate Macroeconomics Students should be aware of the rules regarding the use of the ECON UN3412 Introduction To Econometrics Pass/D/Fail option. Courses in which a grade of D has been ECON GU4370 Political Economy received do not count toward the major requirements. Core Requirements in Mathematics and Statistics Political science–statistics students are eligible for all prizes Students must take all of the following core mathematics and reserved for political science majors. statistics courses: MATH UN1101 Calculus I The political science-statistics major requires a minimum of MATH UN1201 Calculus III 15 courses in political science, statistics, mathematics, and STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to computer science, to be distributed as follows: Statistics POLITICAL SCIENCE Economics Electives Primary Subfield Students must take two electives at the 3000 level or higher in the Department of Economics. -Students must choose a Primary Subfield to study. Within the subfield, students must take a minimum of three courses, Political Science Courses including the subfield's introductory course. The subfields Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary and their corresponding introductory courses are as follows: Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: American American Politics: Politics (AP), Comparative Politics (CP), International Relations (IR), and Political Theory (PT). POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Government and Politics Primary Subfield: Minimum three courses, one of which must be the subfield’s introductory course. Comparative Politics: Secondary Subfield: Minimum two courses, one of which POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative must be the subfield’s introductory course. Politics Seminars International Relations: Students must take the following two seminars: POLS UN1601 Introduction to International Politics ECPS GU4921 Seminar In Political Economy Political Theory: and a Political Science Department seminar, in the student's Primary Subfield. Please select one of the following: * POLS UN1101 Political Theory I POLS UN3911 Seminar in Political Theory -Additionally, students must take one 4-point 3000-level seminar in their Primary Subfield. or POLS UN3912 Seminar in Political Theory Research Methods POLS UN3921 Seminar in American Politics -Students must take the following two research methods or POLS UN3922 Seminar in American Politics courses: POLS UN3951 Seminar in Comparative Politics POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political or POLS UN3952 Seminar in Comparative Politics Research POLS UN3961 International Politics Seminar

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or POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for Political • Political Theory (PT) Science Research POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data The concentration in political science requires a minimum of 7 STATISTICS courses in political science, to be distributed as follows: -Students must take one of the following sequences: Introductory Courses Sequence A — recommended for students preparing for Students must take two of the following introductory 1 graduate study in statistics courses: MATH UN1101 Calculus I POLS UN1201 Introduction To American MATH UN1102 Calculus II Government and Politics MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Politics Statistics POLS UN1601 Introduction to International STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Politics STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference POLS UN1101 Political Theory I STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models NOTE: Introductory courses taken that do not fit into STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and the Primary or Secondary Subfield will be counted in the Introduction to Data Science Political Science Elective category. or Primary Subfield Sequence B — recommended for students preparing to Minimum two courses. apply statistical methods to other fields Secondary Subfield STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Minimum two courses. * STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing Research Methods STAT UN2103 Applied Linear Regression Minimum one course in research methods. Courses that Analysis satisfy the methods requirement are: STAT UN2104 Applied Categorical Data Analysis POLS UN3220 Logic of Collective Choice STAT UN3105 Applied Statistical Methods POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining Political Science Research Statistics Elective POLS UN3708 Empirical Research Methods -Students must take an approved elective in a statistics or a POLS UN3720 Scope and Methods quantitatively oriented course in a social science. POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political Research 1. Students taking Statistics Sequence A may replace the POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data mathematics requirements with both MATH UN1207 POLS GU4714 Multivariate Political Analysis Honors Mathematics A and MATH UN1208 Honors POLS GU4730 Game Theory and Political Mathematics B. Theory POLS GU4732 Research Topics in Game Theory Concentration in Political POLS GU4764 Design and Analysis of Sample Science Surveys POLS GU4768 Experimental Research: Design, Program of Study Analysis and Interpretation To be planned with the department as soon as the student POLS GU4790 Advanced Topics in Quantitative starts to register for courses toward the concentration. Research Students should not wait until they formally declare the POLS GU4792 Advanced Topics in Quantitative concentration before meeting with an undergraduate adviser Research: Models for Panel and during the registration period to plan their programs for the Time-Series Cross-Section Data concentration. Political Science Electives Minimum two courses (in any subfield). Concentration Requirements Students must choose a Primary Subfield and a Secondary Subfield to study. The subfields are as follows: • American Politics (AP) • Comparative Politics (CP) • International Relations (IR)

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* A student may take another course inside or outside the Academic Programs department that provides relevant training in research The department offers two majors. The major in Hispanic methods to satisfy this requirement only with the written studies gives students a well-rounded preparation in the history permission in advance of the Director of Undergraduate and culture of the Hispanic world. The second option, a major Studies or the department’s undergraduate adviser. If a in Hispanic studies with specialization, allows students to course outside the political science department is used to study the Hispanic world through a number of fields, among satisfy the research methods requirement, this same course them Latin American studies, gender studies, political science, cannot be used toward other majors/concentrations or economics, history, and sociology. The department also offers programs. two concentrations: Hispanic studies and Portuguese studies. Recommended Courses The language and major programs have also been designed in In addition to courses in political science, students are strongly close consultation and cooperation with Barnard's Department advised, but not required, to take six credits in a related social of Spanish and Latin American Cultures. All courses taken in science field. one program may be used to fulfill the requirements of the other. Hence, Columbia and Barnard students may move freely between departments of both institutions for courses that best Portuguese Studies fit their intellectual interests and schedules. *Portugese Studies is offered exclusively as a concentration. Advanced Placement Departmental Office: 101 Casa Hispánica, 612 W. 116th The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Street; 212-854-4187; 212-854-5322 (fax) Spanish Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language http://www.laic.columbia.edu/ requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of a 3300-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Bruno Bosteels, 302 This course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught Casa Hispánica; 212-854-4187; [email protected] in Spanish. Courses taught in English may not be used for language AP credit. Director of Graduate Studies: Prof. Graciela Montaldo, 307 Casa Hispánica; 212-854-4882; [email protected] The department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Language exam, but the foreign language requirement Directors of the Spanish Language Program: is satisfied. Lee B. Abraham, 402 Casa Hispánica; 212-854-3764; [email protected] The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP Angelina Craig-Flórez, 402 Casa Hispánica; 212-854-3764; Spanish Literature exam, which satisfies the foreign language [email protected] requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of a 3300-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. The Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures This course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught (LAIC) at Columbia, located in Casa Hispánica, has long in Spanish. Courses taught in English may not be used for enjoyed an international reputation as a center for Hispanic language AP credit. and Lusophone studies. The department provides linguistic preparation in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan, and offers a The department grants 0 credits for a score of 4 on the AP flexible program to study manifestations of the Hispanic and Spanish Literature exam, but the foreign language requirement Lusophone worlds in all historical periods—from the medieval is satisfied. to the globalized present—and in a variety of cultural contexts: the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America, the former colonies of Study Abroad Portugal, and the United States. The department strongly recommends that all Hispanic and Students can enter the program at any level of linguistic and Portuguese studies majors/concentrators study abroad. Most cultural preparedness. The department offers a placement exam courses taken abroad can be used to fulfill the requirements for to determine the level at which students may either begin or the major and concentration, and with adequate planning, even continue study. Majors and concentrators in Hispanic studies some of the requirements for a second major or concentration. and Portuguese studies are typically double majors who bring A maximum of four (4) courses taken abroad may be applied to insights and methods from fields such as history, political the major, and a maximum of three (3) to the concentration in science, women's studies, anthropology, economics, Latino Hispanic or Portuguese studies. studies, Latin American studies, etc., which fosters engaging All students are strongly advised to take either SPAN UN3349 discussions. Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain through the Colonial Period or SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: Enlightenment to the Present before studying abroad. Actual or potential majors

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and concentrators in Hispanic or Portuguese studies should before the beginning of classes in the fall semester from seek tentative approval of their programs from the director of 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in Room 352 of the International undergraduate studies before their departure. Affairs Building (the Language Resource Center Computer Lab). Students do not need to make an appointment to take Internships the exam. The department maintains an updated list of internship resources and volunteer opportunities in New York City, the Departmental Honors United States, and abroad. No academic credit is given for Beginning in Spring 2015, the department has put in place a internships. new timeline and training program for juniors, in order to assist students with planning and completing the Honors Thesis The Hispanic Institute during their senior year. The Honors Thesis is an excellent The department hosts the Hispanic Institute at Columbia. option for any student interested in pursuing a Master's degree Founded in 1920 as the Instituto de las Españas, the Institute or Ph.D.; but, above all, it is a highly formative research and sponsors and disseminates research on Hispanic and Luso- writing experience—one that can bear unexpected fruits toward Brazilian culture. Since 1934, the Institute has published the any path the student decides to take in the future. Revista Hispánica Moderna , a distinguished journal in Hispanic All students pursuing a major through the department may criticism and theory. apply to write an Honors Thesis. The department envisions the In Fulfillment of the thesis as an intellectually challenging and rewarding experience that crowns four years of undergraduate studies with an original Language Requirement contribution in the field chosen by the student. For students with no knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, The department supports students in shaping their research or Catalan, at least four terms of the language are required: topic and provides frequent advising throughout the research UN1101-UN1102 (or UN1120) and UN2101-UN2102 (or and writing process. The timeline is as follows: UN2120). All courses must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill the language requirement. • During the junior year, students take into consideration the possibility of writing an Honors Thesis in the following Students with prior knowledge of Spanish who plan year. The topic of the Honors Thesis may likely originate in to continue studying Spanish are required to take the an advanced course taken during the junior year; students department’s on-line placement examination (http:// may also choose to develop ideas discussed or papers written laic.columbia.edu/programs/placement-examination) before in courses taken in previous years. Juniors schedule a registering for courses. Students with prior knowledge of meeting (or, if the student is studying abroad, a Skype Portuguese or Catalan should speak with the director of conversation) with the director of undergraduate studies to language programs. discuss their proposed topic and faculty adviser. Students may be exempted from the language requirement in • By May 15, juniors who have decided to write an Honors one of four ways: Thesis in their senior year send a formal proposal to the director of undergraduate studies, which includes: 1. Present a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Spanish Language or • A title and a one-page abstract; Spanish Literature Exams. Students who receive a score of • The name of the proposed faculty adviser; 5 in either exam are awarded 3 AP credits upon successful completion of a 3300-level (or above) course with a grade of • An application for departmental partial funding support B or higher. AP credit is not granted for a score of 4. (for those who would like to pursue research during the summer). 2. Present a score of 780 or above on the SAT Subject Test. Students with a score lower than 780 should take the • By May 30, the Honors Thesis committee reviews the department's on-line placement exam and follow the proposals and informs the students of its decision. placement advice received. • In the fall of the senior year: 3. Present a score of a 7, 6, or 5 on the International • Seniors selected to write the Honors Thesis enroll Baccalaureate Higher Level Exam in Spanish. in SPAN UN3998 Supervised Individual Research 4. Obtain a score of 625 or higher in the department's on- (Spring) with their faculty adviser and write the Honors line placement exam (http://laic.columbia.edu/programs/ Thesis during the entire senior year under the direction placement-examination). If the score in the on-line test of their adviser. For the purposes of the major, this qualifies a student for exemption from the language independent study counts as a 3-point course towards requirement, they are required to take a written version elective courses. of the placement exam during orientation (for entering • Faculty advisers organize Honors Thesis Workshops to students) or during the semester (for continuing students). discuss students' ongoing projects and provide advising This written exam is offered every year on the Thursday

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on research tools, methodological and theoretical • Ana Paulina Lee frames, and overall writing process. Senior Lecturer • In either the fall or spring of the senior year, students enroll in SPAN UN3991 Senior Seminar or SPAN W3992 Senior • Guadalupe Ruiz-Fajardo Seminar: Modern Cities and Global Cities. Lecturers • By April 15 of the senior year, students complete and present their Honors Thesis for consideration towards • Lee B. Abraham departmental honors and prizes. Students submit their • Irene Alonso-Aparicio thesis in hard copy, following the formatting specifications • José Antonio Castellanos-Pazos provided on the LAIC website (http://laic.columbia.edu/ • Angelina Craig-Flórez programs/formatting-specifications-for-the-senior-thesis). • Ana Paula Huback • By May 1, the Honors Thesis committee informs the • Juan Pablo Jiménez-Caicedo students of its decision. Departmental honors and prizes • Reyes Llopis-García are assigned. The committee provides publishing options to students whose work has resulted in a highly original • Francisco Meizoso scholarship piece. • Sonia Montero • João Nemi Neto In order to facilitate the transition to this new schedule, • Mercedes Pérez Serrano the department will organize an Honors Thesis Introductory Session during the last week of April 2015. All undergraduate • Diana P. Romero students are welcome; students in the junior year will have • Francisco Rosales-Varo the opportunity to discuss possible research themes and thesis • Perla Rozencvaig topics. • José Plácido Ruiz-Campillo To be considered for departmental honors, a student must • Elsa Úbeda write an Honors Thesis and maintain a GPA of at least 3.6 in major courses. Normally no more than 10% of graduating Major in Hispanic Studies majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. The requirements for this program were modified on March 2, 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should Undergraduate Prizes contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in The faculty awards an undergraduate prize every year: order to confirm their correct course of study. The major in Hispanic studies requires 11 courses (minimum Dr. Antonio G. Mier Prize of 33 points) as follows: Awarded for excellence in Hispanic Studies to a major degree candidate in the School of General Studies at Columbia Core Courses University. SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through Content [in Spanish] Professors SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain through the Colonial Period • Carlos J. Alonso SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: • Bruno Bosteels Enlightenment to the Present • Patricia E. Grieve Elective Courses • Graciela R. Montaldo Select seven elective courses (21 points): a minimum of three • Gustavo Pérez-Firmat 3000- or 4000-level electives must be chosen within the • Jesús Rodríguez-Velasco department and up to three electives related to Hispanic Studies may be taken outside the department. Associate Professors Senior Seminar SPAN UN3991 Senior Seminar • Alberto Medina or SPAN UN3992 Senior Seminar: Modern Cities and Global • Alessandra Russo Cities Assistant Professors • Joaquín Barriendos • Karen Benezra • Seth Kimmel

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Major in Hispanic Studies The concentration in Hispanic studies requires eight courses with Specialization (minimum of 24 points) as follows: The requirements for this program were modified on March 2, Core Courses 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Content [in Spanish] order to confirm their correct course of study. SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain through the Colonial Period The major in Hispanic studies with specialization requires 14 SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: courses (minimum of 42 points) as follows. Students should Enlightenment to the Present consult the director of undergraduate studies to plan their Elective Courses program and refer to the Hispanic Studies Major Worksheet. Select five elective courses (15 points): a minimum of four 3000- or 4000-level courses must be chosen within the Core Courses department and up to one elective related to Hispanic SPAN UN3300 Advanced Language through Studies may be taken outside the department. A maximum Content [in Spanish] of three courses taken abroad may be counted toward the SPAN UN3349 Hispanic Cultures I: Islamic Spain concentration. through the Colonial Period SPAN UN3350 Hispanic Cultures II: Enlightenment to the Present Concentration in Elective Courses Portuguese Studies Select ten elective courses (30 points): four of which must be chosen within the department and six of which must be The concentration in Portuguese studies requires eight courses in the field of specialization. Approved courses taken abroad (minimum 24 points) as follows: may be counted as inside or outside the department for the specialization. A maximum of four courses taken abroad may Core Courses be counted toward the major. PORT UN3101 Conversation about the Senior Seminar * Lusophone World SPAN UN3991 Senior Seminar PORT UN3300 Advanced Language through Content or SPAN UN3992 Senior Seminar: Modern Cities and Global Cities PORT UN3330 Introduction to Portuguese Studies * In exceptional cases and with the director of undergraduate PORT UN3350 Lusophone Africa and Afro studies' approval, students may take a senior seminar in Brazilian Culture their area of specialization as a seventh course outside the Elective Courses department, if they have completed enough foundational Select four elective courses (12 points): at least two courses to manage the demands of an advanced seminar. must have a PORT designation and be chosen from the In such cases, the director of undergraduate studies must department’s 3000-level offerings. Electives taken outside receive a letter or e-mail from the seminar instructor of the department must have the director of undergraduate indicating approval of a student's membership in the studies' approval and be related to Portuguese studies. A maximum of two courses taught in English may be counted course; the seminar project must be on a Hispanic topic; toward the concentration overall. Refer to the Portuguese and a copy of the project must be turned in to the director Concentration Worksheet. of undergraduate studies for the student's file upon completion of the course. Students who complete the senior seminar in another department may also count it as the third elective course on a Hispanic topic outside the Psychology department, in which case they may take a fourth 3000- or Departmental Office: 406 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3608 4000-level course in the department. https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Directors of Undergraduate Studies: Concentration in Hispanic Psychology Major and Concentration: Studies Prof. Patricia Lindemann, 358E Schermerhorn Extension; The requirements for this program were modified on March 2, 212-854-8285; [email protected] (Students with last names 2016. Students who declared this program before this date should beginning A-H) contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in Prof. Katherine Fox-Glassman, 314 Schermerhorn; order to confirm their correct course of study. 212-854-4550; [email protected] (Students with last names beginning I-S)

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Prof. Larisa Heiphetz, 355C Schermerhorn; methods, quantitative literacy, and critical thinking, and foster 212-854-1348; [email protected] (Students with last respect for the ethical values that undergird the science of names beginning T-Z) psychology. Prof. Nim Tottenham, 370 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-1925; [email protected] Most of these program goals (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ ([email protected]) (Honors) content/psychology-program-goals) are introduced in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology, the Neuroscience and Behavior Major: recommended first psychology course required for all majors Psychology (A-S): Prof. Caroline Marvin, 317 Schermerhorn that satisfies the prerequisite for most 2000-level courses. Extension; 212-854-0166; [email protected] These goals are extended and reinforced in our statistics (1600- Psychology (T-Z): Prof. Sarah Woolley, 402B Schermerhorn level) and research methods (1400-level) laboratory courses, as Hall; 212-851-9421; [email protected] well as in the 2000-level lecture courses and 3000- and 4000- Biology: Prof. Jian Yang, 917A Fairchild; 212-854-6161; level seminars. Each of the 2000-level lecture courses enables [email protected] students to study systematically, and in greater depth, one of Biology: Prof. Deborah Mowshowitz, 744 Mudd; the content areas introduced in PSYC UN1001 The Science of 212-854-4497; [email protected] Psychology. These lecture courses are the principal means by which psychology majors satisfy the distribution requirements, Director of Instruction: ensuring not only depth but also breadth of coverage across Prof. Caroline Marvin, 355B Schermerhorn Extension; three central areas of psychology: (1) perception and cognition, 212-854-0166; [email protected] (2) psychobiology and neuroscience, and (3) social, personality, and abnormal psychology. To complete the major, students Directors of Psychology Honors Program: take one or more advanced seminars and are encouraged to Prof. Lila Davachi, 315 Schermerhorn; 212-854-3608; participate in supervised research courses, where they have the [email protected] opportunity to explore research questions in depth and further Prof. Nim Tottenham, 370 Schermerhorn Extension; develop their written and oral communication skills. 212-854-1925; [email protected] Research Participation Preclinical Adviser: Prof. E'mett McCaskill, 415O Milbank; 212-854-8601; [email protected] All qualified students are welcome to participate in research project opportunities (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Administrative Coordinator: Joanna Borchert-Kopczuk, 406 content/research-opportunities) within the Department Schermerhorn; 212-854-3940; [email protected] of Psychology. Students may volunteer to work in a lab, register for supervised individual research (PSYC UN3950 Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant: Liz Walters, 406 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH), or Schermerhorn; 212-854-8859; [email protected] participate in the department’s two-year Honors Program The Department of Psychology (https:// (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/honors- psychology.columbia.edu) offers students a balanced program). Information on faculty research (https:// curriculum in psychological science, including research psychology.columbia.edu/content/faculty) is available on methods, cognition, neuroscience, developmental, social, and the departmental website. Students are advised to read clinical areas. The curriculum prepares majors for graduate about research laboratories on faculty lab sites (https:// education in these fields and provides a relevant background for psychology.columbia.edu/content/lab-websites) and visit social work, education, medicine, law, and business. Psychology the professor’s office hours to discuss opportunities. At the course offerings are designed to meet the varying needs and beginning of the fall term, the department also hosts a Lab- interests of students, from those wishing to explore a few Preview (https://psychology.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/ topics in psychology or to fulfill the science requirement, content/Lab%20Preview%20Handout%202017_0.pdf) event to those interested in majoring in Psychology (https:// for students to learn about research opportunities for the psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-major) or in upcoming semester. Neuroscience and Behavior (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Program Planning content/neuroscience-behavior-major). Majors and concentrators in psychology and majors Program Goals in neuroscience and behavior should begin planning a The department's program goals (https:// program of study as early as possible. All necessary forms psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-program- and information are available in Program Planning Tips goals) start with the development of a solid knowledge base in (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/program- psychological science. Consistent with the value psychology planning-tips). All majors and concentrators in Psychology places on empirical evidence, courses at every level of the (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology- curriculum nurture the development of skills in research major) and majors in Neuroscience and Behavior (https://

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psychology.columbia.edu/content/neuroscience-behavior- PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior are introductory major) should complete a Major Requirement Checklist courses with no prerequisites. Either one can serve as the (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/major- prerequisite for most of the 2000-level courses. However, concentration-requirement-checklists)before consulting a most students find it advantageous to take PSYC UN1001 program adviser to discuss program plans. At minimum, all The Science of Psychology first. The 1400s contain the students must submit a Major Requirement Checklist (https:// research methods laboratory courses, and the 1600s contain psychology.columbia.edu/content/major-concentration- statistics courses; these two course types are designed to requirement-checklists) prior to the start of their final semester, prepare students for the types of research found in many so that graduation eligibility can be certified. psychology and neuroscience labs. • The 2000-level comprises lecture courses that are Advising introductions to areas within psychology; most The Department of Psychology offers a variety of advising require PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology or resources to provide prospective and current undergraduate PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior as a prerequisite. majors and concentrators with the information and support • The 3000-level comprises more advanced and specialized needed to successfully plan their programs. An overview of undergraduate courses; most are given in a seminar format these resources is provided on the Psychology Undergraduate and require instructor permission. Advising Resources website (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ • The 3900s are the courses providing research opportunities content/advising). for undergraduates. Students are encouraged to consult with Peer, Faculty, • The 4000-level comprises advanced seminars suitable for and Program Advisers as they plan their course of study both advanced undergraduates and graduate students. in Psychology or Neuroscience and Behavior. Faculty and Subcategories within the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-levels Peer Advisers are important contacts for general advice on correspond to the three groups in our distribution requirement class choices, research opportunities, and post-graduation for undergraduate Psychology majors: plans. For definitive answers to questions regarding major requirements and other aspects of your degree, including 1. Perception and cognition (2200s, 3200s, and 4200s), transfer credit, current and prospective majors should 2. Psychobiology and neuroscience (2400s, 3400s, and 4400s), consult their Program Adviser (Director of Undergraduate and Studies) or the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in the 3. Social, personality, and abnormal psychology (2600s, departmental office. Program Adviser assignments (https:// 3600s, and 4600s). psychology.columbia.edu/content/advisors) and contact information are provided on the departmental website. Note that Barnard psychology courses do not follow the same Please see this page as well for additional information about numbering scheme. program, faculty, peer, and pre-clinical advising, please see the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Resources website (https:// Honors Program psychology.columbia.edu/content/advising). The department offers a two-year Honors Program (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/honors-program), designed E-mail Communication for a limited number of juniors and seniors interested in The department maintains an e-mail distribution list with participating in research. Beginning in the first term of the UNIs of all declared majors and concentrators. Students junior year and continuing through senior year, students are held responsible for information sent to their Columbia take PSYC UN3920 Honors Research and simultaneously e-mail addresses. Students should read these messages from participate in an honors research course (PSYC UN3920 the department regularly and carefully. They are intended Honors Research) under the supervision of a member of the to keep students informed about deadlines, requirements, department. Students make a formal presentation and complete events, and opportunities. Prospective majors or concentrators an honors essay based on this research toward the end of their who would like to be added to the e-mail distribution list senior year. should contact the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant ([email protected]) in the departmental office. To qualify for honors, students must take a total of 6 points beyond the number required for their major and satisfy all Guide to Course Numbers other requirements for the major. The additional 6 points may include the Honors Seminar and Honors Research courses. Course numbers reflect the structure of the Psychology Interested students should apply at the end of their curriculum: sophomore year. Instructions and an application form are • The 1000-level comprises introductions to psychology, available on the Honors Program page of the department introductory research methods courses, and statistics. website. Typically no more than 10% of graduating majors PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology and receive departmental honors in a given academic year.

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Requirements for Admission Science Requirement to Graduate Programs in PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology, PSYC UN1010 Psychology Mind, Brain and Behavior, and any PSYC course in the 2200- or 2400-level may be used to fulfill the science Most graduate programs in psychology, including those in requirement. clinical psychology, require: 2600-level and some other psychology courses, An undergraduate course in introductory psychology: including PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology and other PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology Barnard psychology courses, may not be used to fulfill the A course in statistics such as one of the following: science requirement. PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists With prior departmental approval, 3- and 4-point PSYC UN1660 Advanced Statistical Inference courses numbered in the 32xx, 34xx, 42xx, and 44xx, and STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical some additional courses, may partially fulfill the science Reasoning requirement. For more detailed information regarding STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics psychology courses that may be applied toward the science requirement, see Core Requirements (p. 12) in the General STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics Studies bulletin. A laboratory course in research methods such as one of the following: Evening and Columbia PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human Summer Courses Behavior The department normally offers at least one lab course PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social (currently PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human Cognition and Emotion Behavior and PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social PSYC UN1455 Experimental Psychology: Social Cognition and Emotion) in the late afternoon with evening and Personality labs. A number of other courses are occasionally offered in late PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: afternoon and evening hours. No more than one quarter of Cognition and Decision Making the courses required for the major are normally available in the evening. Working students may find the wide variety of Students should also take a variety of more advanced early morning (8:40 a.m.) classes, as well as Summer Session undergraduate courses and seminars and participate in offerings, helpful in completing degree requirements. PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH. Students are encouraged to apply for the Psychology Honors Any course offered by the Psychology Department during Program at the end of their sophomore year. the Summer Session is applicable toward the same major requirement(s) as the corresponding course of that same Students interested in clinical psychology should obtain number offered during the academic year. For instance, experience working in a community service program in PSYC S1001D The Science of Psychology meets the same addition to supervised individual research experience. Students major requirements as does PSYC UN1001 The Science of should consult the department's pre-clinical adviser, Prof. Psychology. E'mett McCaskill (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/ emett-mccaskill), and attend the department's pre-clinical See Summer Courses (https://gs.columbia.edu/summer-courses) advising events for more information. Additional resources to for policies governing Summer Session courses. help prepare students for graduate study in psychology, and for careers in clinical psychology, are available on the Department Professors of Psychology’s website (https://psychology.columbia.edu). • Niall Bolger On-Line Information • Geraldine Downey • William Fifer (Psychiatry, Pediatrics) The Department of Psychology website (https:// psychology.columbia.edu) provides access to a wide variety • Norma Graham of information for majors and prospective majors. Among • Carl Hart (Chair) other useful resources, students will find syllabi posted for • Tory Higgins most lecture and lab courses and for many advanced seminars. • Donald C. Hood Students should read the on-line course syllabi prior to • Sheena S. Iyengar (Business School) registering for psychology courses. For assistance in finding all • Nikolaus Kriegeskorte necessary resources, students should contact the undergraduate curriculum assistant ([email protected]). • Janet Metcalfe • Michael Morris (Business School)

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• Kevin Ochsner speaking, a single course may not be counted twice. • Rae Silver (Barnard) Students should consult with one of the directors of • Ursula M. Staudinger (Mailman School of Public Health) undergraduate studies (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ content/advisors) or the undergraduate curriculum assistant • Yaakov Stern (Neurology and Psychiatry) ([email protected]) if they have questions. Note one • Herbert Terrace exception: students attempting to complete two programs • Sarah M.N. Woolley with a statistics requirement are able to use one course —e.g., STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Associate Professors Statistics (formerly STAT W1211)—to satisfy the requirement • Valerie Purdie-Greenaway for both programs (i.e., the student does not need to take two • Daphna Shohamy different statistics courses). • Nim Tottenham Overlapping Courses • Students cannot receive credit for two courses—one completed Assistant Professors at Columbia and one at another institution (including Barnard) —if those courses have largely overlapping content. For • Mariam Aly example, PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology is similar • Christopher Baldassano in content to introductory psychology courses offered at • Yunglin Gazes (Neurology) many other institutions, including Barnard; only one such • Larisa Heiphetz course will receive credit. Similarly, PSYC UN2630 Social • Koleen McCrink (Barnard) Psychology and PSYC BC1138 Social Psychology have overlapping content; only one will receive credit. Please • Joshua New (Barnard) refer to the table of Overlapping Courses (http:// Lecturers in Discipline dept.psych.columbia.edu/dept/ugrad/exceptions/ bc_overlapping.pdf) for a partial list of courses at Columbia Katherine Fox-Glassman and Barnard that are known to overlap. Patricia Lindemann Caroline Marvin Grade Requirements for the Major Adjunct Faculty A grade of C- or higher must be earned and revealed on the transcript in any Columbia or Barnard course, including the • Helen Brew first, that is used to satisfy the major requirements. The grade • Frances Champagne of P is not accepted for credit towards the Psychology major • Ljubica Chatman (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-major), • Stephanie Consentino (Neurology) Psychology concentration (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ James Curley content/psychology-concentration), or Neuroscience and • Teal Eich Behavior major (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/ neuroscience-behavior-major). Courses taken only on a • David Friedman Pass/D/Fail basis may not be used to satisfy the major or • Karen Kelly concentration requirements unless the grade of P is uncovered • Svetlana Komissarouk by the Registrar's deadline. Students may petition to have • E'mett McCaskill their P/D/F grades uncovered for the following three courses: • Catherine Peña PSYC UN1001 Science of Psychology, PSYC UN1010 Mind, • Svetlana Rosis Brain, & Behavior, and PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists. Courses taken only on a Pass/Fail • Kathleen Taylor basis may not be used to satisfy the major or concentration Guidelines for all requirements under any circumstances. Psychology Majors, Major Requirement Checklist Concentrators, and Prior to the start of their final semester, all seniors Interdepartmental Majors must submit a Major Requirement Checklist (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/major-concentration- Double Majors/Concentrations requirement-checklists) showing all major courses they have All students attempting to complete double majors, taken and those they plan to take. The Psychology department double concentrations, or a combination of a major evaluates each checklist to determine whether or not the course and a concentration must complete separate sets of plan completes the major requirements and then notifies the required and related courses for each program. Generally student accordingly. If the student's course plan changes, or if

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it does not satisfy the major requirements, a revised checklist PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: Cognition and must be submitted. Departmental approval of an accurate and Decision Making. up-to-date checklist will help ensure completion of all major requirements on time for graduation. • Group II—Psychobiology and neuroscience: courses numbered in the 2400s, 3400s, or 4400s. Also PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior. Major in Psychology • Group III—Social, personality, and abnormal: Please read Guidelines for all Psychology Majors, Concentrators, courses numbered in the 2600s, 3600s, or 4600s. Also and Interdepartmental Majors above. PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social Cognition and Emotion and PSYC UN1455 Experimental Thirty or more points are needed to complete the major Psychology: Social and Personality. (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-major) and must include: If a 1400-level course is used to satisfy a distribution The Introductory Psychology Course requirement, it cannot also be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement, and vice versa. • PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology Seminar Requirement A Statistics Course For students entering Columbia in Fall 2013 or later, one Select one of the following: seminar course numbered in the 3000s or 4000s must be taken • PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral for 3 or more points. Scientists Seminars are usually taken in the senior year as a culmination • PSYC UN1660 Advanced Statistical Inference of the major program. Enrollment in seminar courses • STAT UN1001 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning requires the instructor's permission; students are advised to • STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics (formerly STAT contact instructors at least one month prior to registration W1111) to request seminar admission. Note that honors and • STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to supervised individual research courses (PSYC UN3910 Statistics (formerly STAT W1211) Honors Seminar, PSYC UN3920 Honors Research, and PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH) A Research Methods Course will not meet the seminar requirement. Select one of the following: No course may be counted twice in fulfillment of the above major requirements, with the following exception: a seminar • PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human course may fulfill both the seminar requirement and a group Behavior requirement if it meets the criteria for both. • PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social Cognition and Emotion Additional Courses • PSYC UN1455 Experimental Psychology: Social and Additional psychology courses ("electives") must be taken for Personality a total of 30 points. As described below, these may include • PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: Cognition and research courses, transfer courses, and Barnard psychology Decision Making courses not approved for specific requirements. Majors are strongly advised to complete the statistics and Research Credits research methods requirements, in that order, by the fall term of their junior year. Students are advised to verify the specific No more than 4 points of PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED prerequisites for research methods courses, most of which INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH or PSYC UN3920 Honors require prior completion of a statistics course. Research may be taken in any one term, and no more than 8 points total of research and field work courses (PSYC UN3950 Distribution Requirement SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC BC3466 Field Work and Research Seminar: The Barnard Toddler One course (3 points or more) must be taken from each of Center, PSYC BC3473 Field Work Seminar in Psychological the following three groups (in addition to the introductory, Services and Counseling, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research statistics, and research methods courses described above): Seminar and PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects) may be • Group I—Perception and cognition: courses numbered applied toward the major. See below for further restrictions on in the 2200s, 3200s, or 4200s. Also PSYC UN1420 applying Barnard courses toward the psychology major. Experimental Psychology: Human Behavior and

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Barnard Courses Major in Neuroscience and No more than 9 points (minus any transfer credits) from Behavior Barnard psychology courses may be applied as credit toward Please read Guidelines for all Psychology Majors, Concentrators, the major. The table of approved Barnard psychology courses and Interdepartmental Majors above. (https://psychology.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/ bc_approved_171106.pdf) indicates which courses have been The department cosponsors an interdepartmental major in approved for specific requirements of the psychology major. neuroscience and behavior with the Department of Biological Courses not on the approved list may only be applied toward Sciences. For assistance in planning the psychology portion a specific requirement with prior written approval from a of the neuroscience and behavior major, refer to the Program program adviser. Courses not on the approved list for a specific Planning Tips website (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ requirement may be applied as elective credit toward the 30 content/program-planning-tips) and use the appropriate major points for the major. requirement checklist (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ content/major-concentration-requirement-checklists). Transfer Credits No course may be counted twice in fulfillment of the biology No more than 9 transfer credits (or combination of transfer or psychology requirements described below. Most graduate and Barnard credits) will be accepted toward the psychology programs in neuroscience also require one year of calculus, one major. Approval of transfer credits on a student’s Entrance year of physics, and chemistry through organic. Credit Report toward general requirements for the B.A. degree does not grant approval of these credits toward Required Courses the psychology major. Students must apply for written approval of transfer credit towards the major by submitting In addition to one year of general chemistry (or the high school the Major Requirement Substitution Form (https:// equivalent), ten courses are required to complete the major psychology.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/Major —five from the Department of Biological Sciences and five %20Substiution%20Form%20(Updated%20170611)_0.pdf). from the Department of Psychology. For the definitive list This form, along with additional information about transfer of biology requirements, see the Department of Biological credits can be found on the Transfer Credit page of our Sciences website (http://biology.columbia.edu). website (https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/transfer- credit). To be approved for the major, a course taken at Required Biology Courses another institution should be substantially similar to one 1. BIOL UN2005 Introductory Biology I: Biochemistry, offered by the department, the grade received must be a Genetics & Molecular Biology B- or better, and the course must have been taken within 2. BIOL UN2006 Introductory Biology II: Cell Biology, the past 8 years. As noted above, if two courses overlap in Development & Physiology content, only one will be applied towards the major. With the 3. BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I: Cellular and Molecular exception of approved Barnard courses, students should consult Neurobiology with one of the directors of undergraduate studies (https:// 4. BIOL UN3005 Neurobiology II: Development & Systems psychology.columbia.edu/content/advisors) before registering 3000 4000 for psychology courses offered outside the department. 5. One additional - or -level biology course from a list approved by the biology adviser (http:// Students who have completed an introductory psychology www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/pages/undergrad/cur/ course at another institution prior to declaring a psychology majors/neuro.html) to the program. major should consult with one of the directors of undergraduate studies (https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Required Psychology Courses content/advisors) to verify whether or not this course 1. PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology meets departmental standards for major transfer credit. 2. PSYC UN1010 Mind, Brain and Behavior or If transfer credit toward the major is not approved, the PSYC UN2450 Behavioral Neuroscience student must enroll in PSYC UN1001 The Science of 3. One statistics or research methods course from the Psychology or PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology to following: complete this major requirement. Note that College Board Advanced Placement (AP) psychology scores do not satisfy the • PSYC UN1420 Experimental Psychology: Human PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology requirement, nor Behavior do they confer elective credit toward the major. • PSYC UN1450 Experimental Psychology: Social Cognition and Emotion • PSYC UN1610 Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Scientists • PSYC UN1660 Advanced Statistical Inference

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• STAT UN1101 Introduction to including: PSYC UN3950 SUPERVISED Statistics (formerly STAT W1111) INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH, PSYC UN3920 Honors • STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Research PSYC BC3466 Field Work and Research Statistics (formerly STAT W1211) Seminar: The Barnard Toddler Center, PSYC BC3473 Field Work Seminar in Psychological Services and 4. One additional 2000- or 3000-level psychology lecture Counseling, PSYC BC3592 Senior Research Seminar, and course from a list approved by the psychology adviser PSYC BC3599 Individual Projects; (http://biology.columbia.edu/pages/neuroscience-and- 2. Only 5 points from Barnard (including PSYC BC1001 behavior-major-requirements) to the program. Introduction to Psychology) may be applied toward the 5. One advanced psychology seminar from a list concentration. approved by the psychology adviser (https:// 3. Only 5 points total (including any Barnard points) from psychology.columbia.edu/content/neuroscience-behavior- approved psychology courses taken outside the department major/#/cu_accordion_item-1257) to the program. may be applied toward the concentration. Transfer Credit for Psychology Courses Except as noted above, other regulations outlined in the Taken Elsewhere Psychology Major section regarding grades, transfer credits, and overlapping courses also apply toward the concentration. Students should consult a psychology adviser (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/advising) before registering for psychology courses offered outside the department. With the adviser's approval, one, and only one, course from Regional Studies another institution, including Barnard, may be applied East Central European toward the psychology portion of the Neuroscience and Behavior major. Students who wish to obtain credit for a Center course taken at Barnard or at another institution should http://ece.columbia.edu/ complete the Major Requirement Substitution Form (https:// psychology.columbia.edu/content/transfer-credit). To be Director: Prof. Alan Timberlake, 1228 International Affairs approved for the major, the course should be substantially Building; 212-854-8488; [email protected] similar to one offered by this department and approved for Related Departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, this major, and the grade received must be a C- or better if Political Science, Slavic Languages and Literatures, and from Barnard, or B- or better if from another institution. Sociology. Advanced Placement (AP) psychology scores will not satisfy the PSYC UN1001 The Science of Psychology requirement. Language Requirement: Two years or demonstrated reading knowledge of one of the following languages: Czech, Exceptions to Biology Requirements Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Bosnian/Croatian/ Any exceptions must be approved in advance by a biology Serbian, or Ukrainian. adviser and students must receive an email notification of that The regional studies major is designed to give undergraduates approval. Students may substitute Barnard College courses only the general mastery of a discipline and at the same time permit with prior permission from an adviser. them to do specialized work in the history and cultures of a particular geographic area through the associated institutes of Concentration in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. It is an interdisciplinary major in which students divide their work between the associated Psychology institute and an appropriate academic department. Students Please read Guidelines for all Psychology Majors, Concentrators, plan their programs with the consultant of the associated and Interdepartmental Majors above. institute they have selected. A concentration in psychology (https:// Major in Regional Studies psychology.columbia.edu/content/psychology-concentration) The major in regional studies requires a minimum of 36 points, requires a minimum of 18 points, including PSYC UN1001 of which 18 must be credited by the associated institute, i.e. The Science of Psychology and courses in at least two of the East Central European Center, and an additional 18 must be three groups listed under “Distribution Requirement” for the in one of the College departments designated as relevant by the psychology major. Restrictions on research credits, Barnard institute. Six points of seminar work approved by the institute credits, and transfer credits are modified from those of the are required of all majors and are included in the total of 36 psychology major as follows: points. 1. Only 4 points total may be applied toward the concentration from research or field-work courses,

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Language Study As the study of religion is truly interdisciplinary, students find their work in the department enhanced by their coursework Courses taken to satisfy the institute’s language requirement are in the College's Core curriculum and in related departments. not counted toward the 18 institute points. Many religion courses are listed in the College's Global Core requirement, and numerous religious works are central texts in Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization. Religion Majors and concentrators are required to take courses outside Departmental Office: Room 103, 80 Claremont; of religion in related fields to expand their vision of approaches 212-851-4122 to religion. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/religion In addition, the University's wide offerings in the languages of Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Josef Sorett, various religious traditions (including Arabic, Chinese, Greek, 80 Claremont; 212-851-4141; [email protected] Hebrew, Japanese, Persian, Latin, Sanskrit, and Tibetan) ([email protected]) augment many students' abilities to conduct research in religion. Students likewise are actively encouraged to explore Director of Academic Administration and Finance: the world-renowned archival resources within Columbia's Meryl Marcus, Room 103B, 80 Claremont; 212-851-4124; libraries (including the Rare Book and Manuscript Room, the [email protected] Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, the C.V. Starr East Asian Library), and to explore and investigate the equally The Religion Department's curriculum is designed to engage wide range of living religious communities represented in New students in critical, comparative, and interdisciplinary York's global neighborhoods. exploration of religious life. The faculty's research and teaching build upon the shared understandings that religion continues to Prospective majors should first arrange to meet with the be a central and influential component of human life, society, Director of Undergraduate Studies. All students are then and politics—and that, furthermore, religious transmission and allocated a faculty adviser, and must submit a copy of the authority are constantly being shaped in dynamic interactions Declaration of Major form to the director of undergraduate with other religious traditions, societies, and cultures. Courses studies. After agreeing upon a plan for the major or and seminars in religion teach students how to analyze and concentration, students must obtain final approval and investigate religious texts, histories, beliefs, bodies, and confirmation from the Director of Undergraduate Studies. communities using a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches. Guidelines for all Religion Students are also encouraged to conduct their studies by Majors and Concentrators exploring one or more zone of inquiry. These are focus Major in Religion areas that integrated in the departmental curriculum and complement the tradition-based approaches. They provide All majors are encouraged to pursue both depth and breadth broad and alternative frames that aim to identify problems, by constructing a program of study in consultation with the chart trajectories cutting across different field specialties, and Director of Undergraduate Studies. The program should set parameters for theoretical and methodological questions. include courses in a variety of religious traditions. Students The zones are: Time (History, Modernity), Transmission who write a senior thesis may include a term of individually (Tradition, Memory, Institutions), Space (Place, Geography, supervised research as one of the courses for their major. Virtual Space), Body (Materiality, Mind, Bio-ethics), and Media Courses (Transportation, Information, Communication). For the major the following 9 courses are required: Majors and concentrators in religion gain both a foundation in the study of religious traditions in historical contexts and zones • 1 gateway course (1000 level) of inquiry, all grounded in theoretical and methodological • 2 introductory courses (2000 level) debates that shape academic and public discussions about • 2 intermediate courses (3000 level) religion. Lecture courses, seminars, and colloquia are • 2 seminars (4000 level) designed to balance students’ growing understanding of • 1 additional course at any level particular religious topics, dynamics, and traditions with intensive engagement with critical theoretical, political, and • RELI UN3199 Theory(formerly Juniors Colloquium) philosophical debates. Students are encouraged to pursue a Concentration in Religion course of study in which they develop breadth and depth, as well as the tools and expertise to pose (and even answer) To be planned in consultation with the Director of necessary questions about religious phenomena of the past or Undergraduate Studies and with a member of the faculty in an present.

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area in which the student has a particular interest. The program • Josef Sorett should include some study in a breadth of religious traditions. Assistant Professors Courses • Clémence Boulouque For the concentration the following 7 courses are required: • Najam Haider (Barnard) • 1 gateway course (1000 level) • Katharina Ivanyi • 2 introductory courses (2000 level) • Gale Kenny (Barnard) • 2 intermediate courses (3000 level) • Zhaohua Yang • 1 seminar (4000 level) Adjunct Faculty • RELI UN3199 Theory • Obery Hendricks Departmental Honors • David Kittay Students who write a senior thesis and maintain a GPA of 3.66 • Thomas Yarnall or above in the major may be considered for departmental Postdoctoral Fellows honors. Writing a senior thesis qualifies a student for consideration for departmental honors but does not assure • Robban Toleno (EALAC) it. Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in a given academic year. On Leave • Prof. Castelli (2017-18) Course Numbering Prof. Ivanyi (2017-18) Courses are numbered by level and type: • Prof. Proudfoot (2017-18) 1000-level: Gateway lecture course • Prof. Somerville (Fall 2017) 2000-level: Introductory and “traditions” lectures • Prof. Taylor (Spring 2018) 3000-level: Intermediate lecture • Prof. Thurman (Spring 2018) 4000-level: Seminar • Prof. Yang (2017-18) and Zone: x100-199: Theory (RELI UN3199) Guidelines for all Religion x200-299: Time (zone) Majors and Concentrators x300-399: Transmission (zone) x400-499: Space (zone) Senior Thesis x500-599: Body (zone) Many students choose to write a senior honors thesis in order x600-699: Media (zone) to pursue an advanced topic in greater depth, or to work on a particular area of interest with one of their professors. Professors This opportunity is available to all students who major in the • Gil Anidjar (Chair) department, regardless of GPA, and serves for many as their • Peter Awn undergraduate capstone experience. • Courtney Bender Students who write a senior thesis may apply for up to 3 points • Beth Berkowitz (Barnard) of directed reading with their thesis adviser. The deadline • Elizabeth Castelli (Barnard) for application for the honors thesis in religion is the last day • Katherine Pratt Ewing of exams in the student's junior spring term, and must be • Bernard Faure submitted for approval to the director of undergraduate studies. The application must include both a prospectus for the paper • John Hawley (Barnard) and a letter of support by the faculty member who has agreed • Rachel McDermott (Barnard) to direct the thesis. The prospectus (5-7 pages) should detail • David (Max) Moerman (Barnard) a research program and the central question(s) to be pursued • Wayne Proudfoot in the paper, preparation for the thesis, and a timeline. The • Robert Somerville primary adviser of the thesis must be a member of the Religion • Mark Taylor Department faculty. • Robert Thurman Many students find that identifying a thesis project earlier in the junior year, in conjunction with the Juniors colloquium, Associate Professors presents an opportunity to develop a proposal in advance of • Michael Como deadlines for summer research funding from various sources,

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including the undergraduate schools and the Institute for Prof. Alla Smyslova, 708 Hamilton; 212-854-8155; Religion Culture and Public Life. [email protected] Grading The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is devoted to the study of the cultures, literatures, and languages of Russia Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count and other Slavic peoples and lands. We approach our study toward the major or concentration requirements. and teaching of these cultures with an eye to their specificity and attention to their interaction with other cultures, in history Major in Religion and in the contemporary global context. We focus not only on the rich literary tradition, but also on the film, theater, All majors are encouraged to pursue both depth and breadth politics, art, music, media, religious thought, critical theory, by constructing a program of study in consultation with the and intellectual history of Russians and other Slavs. Our Director of Undergraduate Studies and with a member of approach is interdisciplinary. the faculty in an area in which they have particular interest. The program should include courses in a variety of religious Students who take our courses have different interests. Many traditions. Students who write a senior thesis may include a of our courses are taught in English with readings in English term of individually supervised research as one of the courses and have no prerequisites. As a consequence, our majors and for their major. concentrators are joined by students from other literature departments, by students of history and political science who For the major the following 9 courses are required:: have a particular interest in the Slavic region, and by others who are drawn to the subject matter for a variety of intellectual • 1 gateway course (1000 level) and practical reasons. • 2 introductory courses (2000 level) • 2 intermediate courses (3000 level) We provide instruction in Russian at all levels (beginning • 2 seminars (4000 level) through very advanced), with a special course for heritage speakers. To improve the proficiency of Russian learners and • 1 additional course at any level speakers, we offer a number of literature and culture courses in • RELI UN3199 Theory (formerly Juniors Colloquium) which texts are read in the original and discussion is conducted in Russian. We offer three levels of other Slavic languages: Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian (with Concentration in Religion additional courses in culture in English). All language courses To be planned in consultation with the Director of in the Slavic Department develop the four basic language Undergraduate Studies and with a member of the faculty in an skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural area in which the student has a particular interest. The program understanding. should include some study in a breadth of religious traditions. Our department prides itself on the intellectual vitality of For the concentration the following 7 courses are required: its program and on the sense of community among students and faculty. As they explore Russian and Slavic languages, • 1 gateway course (1000 level) literatures, and cultures, students develop not only their • 2 introductory courses (2000 level) specific knowledge and cultural understanding, but also the • 2 intermediate courses (3000 level) capacity for critical thought, skills in analyzing literary and • 1 seminar (4000 level) other texts, and the ability to express their ideas orally and • RELI UN3199 Theory in writing. Our graduates have used their knowledge and skills in different ways: graduate school, Fulbright and other fellowships, journalism, publishing, law school, NGO work, public health, government work, and politics. Our faculty is Russian Language proud of its students and graduates. and Culture Majors and Concentrations Departmental Office: 708 Hamilton; 212-854-3941 Guided by the director of undergraduate studies and other http://www.columbia.edu/cu/slavic/ faculty members, students majoring in Slavic create a program Director of Undergraduate Studies: that suits their intellectual interests and academic goals. They Prof. Irina Reyfman, 712 Hamilton Hall; 212-854-3941; choose from three tracks: Russian Language and Culture [email protected] (for those with a strong interest in mastering the language), Russian Literature and Culture (for those who want to focus Russian Language Program Director: on literary and cultural studies), and Slavic Studies (a flexible regional studies major for those interested in one or more Slavic

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cultures). In each major, students may count related courses in Senior Lecturers other departments among their electives. • Alla Smyslova In addition to its majors, the department offers five concentrations. Three are analogous to the major tracks Lecturers (Russian Language and Culture, Russian Literature and • Aleksandar Boskovic Culture, and Slavic Studies). There is also a concentration in • Christopher Caes Russian Literature that does not require language study and • Christopher Harwood another concentration in Slavic Cultures that allows students to focus on a Slavic language and culture other than Russian. • Nataliya Kun Yuri Shevchuk Motivated seniors are encouraged but not required to write a senior thesis. Those who write a thesis enroll in the Senior On Leave Seminar in the fall term and work individually with a thesis • Liza Knapp (Fall 2017) adviser. Students have written on a wide range of topics in • Prof. Leeds (Fall 2017, Spring 2018) literature, culture, media, and politics.

Slavic Culture at Columbia • Outside of the Classroom Guidelines for all Slavic All interested students are welcome to take part in departmental Majors and Concentrators activities, such as conversation hours, Slavic student organizations, the department's various film series (Russian, Senior Thesis East Central European, Central Asian, and Ukrainian), and the A senior thesis is not required for any Slavic major. Students country's first undergraduate journal of Eastern European and who wish to undertake a thesis project should confer with the Eurasian Culture, The Birch. The Slavic Department has close director of undergraduate studies during the registration period ties to the Harriman Institute and the East Central European in April of their junior year and register to take RUSS UN3595 Center, which sponsor lectures, symposia, performances, and Senior Seminar in the fall term of their senior year. Students conferences. can opt to expand the thesis into a two-semester project register for RUSS UN3998 Supervised Individual Research, with their Study and Research Abroad thesis adviser, in the spring term of their senior year. Senior The department encourages its students to enrich their cultural Seminar may satisfy one elective requirement; the optional knowledge and develop their language skills by spending a second semester of thesis work adds one course to the 15 semester or summer studying in Russia, the Czech Republic, required for the major. Poland, Ukraine, or the countries of the former Yugoslavia. The department helps students find the program that suits Grading their needs and interests. Undergraduates may apply to the Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count Harriman Institute for modest scholarships for research during toward major or concentration requirements. winter/spring breaks or the summer. Professors Major in Russian Language • Valentina Izmirlieva (Chair) and Culture Liza Knapp This major is intended for students who aim to attain maximal • Cathy Popkin proficiency in the Russian language. Intensive language training • Irina Reyfman is complemented by an array of elective courses in Russian • Alan Timberlake culture that allow students to achieve critical understanding of contemporary Russian society and of Russian-speaking communities around the world. Since this major emphasizes Assistant Professors language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native Russian Adam Leeds speakers. Jessica Merrill The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as Visiting Assistant Professors follows: • Bradley Gorski (Barnard) Eight semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- through fourth-year Russian) or the equivalent

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Select two of the following surveys; at least one of these Six additional courses in Russian literature, culture, history, should be a Russian literature survey (RUSS UN3220 or film, art, music, or in advanced Russian language, chosen in RUSS UN3221): consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. At RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign least one course should be taught in Russian of the Novel in Russia (19th Century) [In English] Students considering graduate study in Russian literature are RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In strongly advised to complete four years of language training. English] RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The Legacy of Old Rus' Major in Slavic Studies SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures This flexible major provides opportunities for interdisciplinary RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, studies within the Slavic field. Students are encouraged to Praxis, and Literature choose one target language (Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian), though there are possibilities Eurasianism, Internationalism for studying a second Slavic language as well. Generally, the RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in major has one disciplinary focus in history, political science, the New Millennium economics, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or Five additional courses in Russian culture, history, literature, music. In addition, this program allows students to focus on art, film, music, or in linguistics, chosen in consultation with a particular Slavic (non-Russian) literature and culture or to the director of undergraduate studies. At least one of the do comparative studies of several Slavic literatures, including selected courses should be taught in Russian Russian. Students should plan their program with the director of undergraduate studies as early as possible, since course availability varies from year to year. Major in Russian Literature The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as and Culture follows: The goal of this major is to make students conversant with a variety of Russian literary, historical and theoretical texts in the Six semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (from original, and to facilitate a critical understanding of Russian first- through third-year Russian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, literature, culture, and society. It is addressed to students who Czech, Polish, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. would like to complement serious literary studies with intensive Two relevant courses in Russian, East/Central European or language training, and is especially suitable for those who Eurasian history. intend to pursue an academic career in the Slavic field. Two relevant literature or culture courses in Slavic, preferably related to the target language. The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as Five additional courses with Slavic content in history, follows: political science, economics, literature, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or music, chosen in Six semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Two through third-year Russian) or the equivalent. of these electives may be language courses for students who Select three of the following surveys; two of which must be opt to include a second Slavic language in their program. in Russian literature (RUSS UN3220 and RUSS UN3221) RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign Altogether students should complete four courses in a single of the Novel in Russia (19th discipline, including, if appropriate, the required history or Century) [In English] literature/culture courses. RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In English] RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The Concentration in Russian Legacy of Old Rus' Language and Culture SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures This program is intended for students who aim to attain RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, proficiency in the Russian language. Intensive language training Praxis, and Literature is complemented by an array of elective courses in Russian CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, culture that allow students to achieve critical understanding Eurasianism, Internationalism of contemporary Russian society and of Russian-speaking RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in communities around the world. Since this concentration the New Millennium emphasizes language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native Russian speakers.

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The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as follows: follows:

Six semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- Four semesters of coursework in Russian language (first- and through third-year Russian) or the equivalent. second-year Russian) or the equivalent. Select one of the following surveys: Select two of the following surveys; one of which must be a SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures literature survey (RUSS UN3220 or RUSS UN3221) RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign of the Novel in Russia (19th of the Novel in Russia (19th Century) [In English] Century) [In English] RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In English] English] RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The Legacy of Old Rus' Legacy of Old Rus' CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, Eurasianism, Internationalism Praxis, and Literature Three additional courses in Russian culture, history, SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures literature, art, film, music, or in linguistics, chosen in CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, consultation with the director of undergraduate studies; at Eurasianism, Internationalism least one of the selected courses should be taught in Russian. RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in the New Millennium the New Millennium Four additional courses in Russian literature, culture, and history, chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Concentration in Slavic (Non-Russian) Language and Concentration in Slavic Culture Studies This program is intended for students who aim to attain proficiency in a Slavic language other than Russian. Intensive This flexible concentration provides opportunities for language training is complemented by an array of elective interdisciplinary studies within the Slavic field. Students courses in Slavic cultures that allow students to achieve critical are encouraged to choose one target language (Bosnian- understanding of the communities that are shaped by the Slavic Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian), language of their choice. Since this concentration emphasizes and one disciplinary focus in history, political science, language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native speakers of economics, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or the target language. music. In addition, this program allows students to focus on a particular Slavic (non-Russian) literature and culture, or to The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as do comparative studies of several Slavic literatures, including follows: Russian.

Six semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (from The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as first- through third-year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, follows: Polish, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. Four additional courses in Slavic literature, culture or Four semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (first- history, or in linguistics, chosen in consultation with the and second-year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, director of undergraduate studies; at least two should be Russian, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. directly related to the target language of study. One relevant courses in Russian, East/Central European or Eurasian history. One relevant literature or culture course in Slavic, preferably Concentration in Russian related to the target language. Literature and Culture Four additional courses with Slavic content in history, political science, economics, literature, religion, The goal of this concentration is to make students conversant anthropology, sociology, art, film, or music, chosen in with a variety of Russian literary texts and cultural artifacts consultation with the director of undergraduate studies that facilitate a critical understanding of Russian culture. It is addressed to students who would like to combine language Altogether students should complete three courses in a single training with study of the Russian literary tradition. discipline, including, if appropriate, the required history or literature/culture courses.

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concentrators are joined by students from other literature Concentration in Russian departments, by students of history and political science who have a particular interest in the Slavic region, and by others Literature who are drawn to the subject matter for a variety of intellectual This concentration is addressed to serious literature students and practical reasons. who would like to pursue Russian literature but have no training in Russian. It allows students to explore the Russian We provide instruction in Russian at all levels (beginning literary tradition, while perfecting their critical skills and their through very advanced), with a special course for heritage techniques of close reading in a variety of challenging courses in speakers. To improve the proficiency of Russian learners and translation. speakers, we offer a number of literature and culture courses in which texts are read in the original and discussion is conducted The program of study consists of 8 courses, with no language in Russian. We offer three levels of other Slavic languages: requirements, distributed as follows: Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian (with additional courses in culture in English). All language courses Select two of the following Russian literature surveys (in in the Slavic Department develop the four basic language translation): skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign understanding. of the Novel in Russia (19th Century) [In English] Our department prides itself on the intellectual vitality of RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In its program and on the sense of community among students English] and faculty. As they explore Russian and Slavic languages, Six additional courses, focused primarily on Russian literatures, and cultures, students develop not only their literature, culture, and history, though courses in other specific knowledge and cultural understanding, but also the Slavic literatures are also acceptable if approved by the capacity for critical thought, skills in analyzing literary and director of undergraduate studies. other texts, and the ability to express their ideas orally and Relevant literature courses from other departments may count in writing. Our graduates have used their knowledge and toward the concentration only if approved by the director of skills in different ways: graduate school, Fulbright and other undergraduate studies. fellowships, journalism, publishing, law school, NGO work, public health, government work, and politics. Our faculty is proud of its students and graduates. Russian Literature Majors and Concentrations and Culture Guided by the director of undergraduate studies and other faculty members, students majoring in Slavic create a program Departmental Office: 708 Hamilton; 212-854-3941 that suits their intellectual interests and academic goals. They http://www.columbia.edu/cu/slavic/ choose from three tracks: Russian Language and Culture Director of Undergraduate Studies: (for those with a strong interest in mastering the language), Prof. Irina Reyfman, 712 Hamilton Hall; 212-854-3941; Russian Literature and Culture (for those who want to focus [email protected] on literary and cultural studies), and Slavic Studies (a flexible regional studies major for those interested in one or more Slavic Russian Language Program Director: cultures). In each major, students may count related courses in Prof. Alla Smyslova, 708 Hamilton; 212-854-8155; other departments among their electives. [email protected] In addition to its majors, the department offers five The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is devoted concentrations. Three are analogous to the major tracks to the study of the cultures, literatures, and languages of Russia (Russian Language and Culture, Russian Literature and and other Slavic peoples and lands. We approach our study Culture, and Slavic Studies). There is also a concentration in and teaching of these cultures with an eye to their specificity Russian Literature that does not require language study and and attention to their interaction with other cultures, in history another concentration in Slavic Cultures that allows students to and in the contemporary global context. We focus not only focus on a Slavic language and culture other than Russian. on the rich literary tradition, but also on the film, theater, politics, art, music, media, religious thought, critical theory, Motivated seniors are encouraged but not required to write and intellectual history of Russians and other Slavs. Our a senior thesis. Those who write a thesis enroll in the Senior approach is interdisciplinary. Seminar in the fall term and work individually with a thesis adviser. Students have written on a wide range of topics in Students who take our courses have different interests. Many literature, culture, media, and politics. of our courses are taught in English with readings in English and have no prerequisites. As a consequence, our majors and

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Slavic Culture at Columbia Guidelines for all Slavic Outside of the Classroom Majors and Concentrators All interested students are welcome to take part in departmental Senior Thesis activities, such as conversation hours, Slavic student A senior thesis is not required for any Slavic major. Students organizations, the department's various film series (Russian, East Central European, Central Asian, and Ukrainian), and the who wish to undertake a thesis project should confer with the country's first undergraduate journal of Eastern European and director of undergraduate studies during the registration period Eurasian Culture, The Birch. The Slavic Department has close in April of their junior year and register to take RUSS UN3595 ties to the Harriman Institute and the East Central European Senior Seminar in the fall term of their senior year. Students Center, which sponsor lectures, symposia, performances, and can opt to expand the thesis into a two-semester project register conferences. for RUSS UN3998 Supervised Individual Research, with their thesis adviser, in the spring term of their senior year. Senior Study and Research Abroad Seminar may satisfy one elective requirement; the optional second semester of thesis work adds one course to the 15 The department encourages its students to enrich their cultural required for the major. knowledge and develop their language skills by spending a semester or summer studying in Russia, the Czech Republic, Grading Poland, Ukraine, or the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count The department helps students find the program that suits toward major or concentration requirements. their needs and interests. Undergraduates may apply to the Harriman Institute for modest scholarships for research during winter/spring breaks or the summer. Major in Russian Language Professors and Culture • Valentina Izmirlieva (Chair) This major is intended for students who aim to attain maximal Liza Knapp proficiency in the Russian language. Intensive language training • Cathy Popkin is complemented by an array of elective courses in Russian culture that allow students to achieve critical understanding • Irina Reyfman of contemporary Russian society and of Russian-speaking • Alan Timberlake communities around the world. Since this major emphasizes language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native Russian Assistant Professors speakers. Adam Leeds The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as Jessica Merrill follows: Visiting Assistant Professors Eight semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- through fourth-year Russian) or the equivalent • Bradley Gorski (Barnard) Select two of the following surveys; at least one of these should be a Russian literature survey (RUSS UN3220 or Senior Lecturers RUSS UN3221): • Alla Smyslova RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign of the Novel in Russia (19th Lecturers Century) [In English] • Aleksandar Boskovic RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In English] • Christopher Caes RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The • Christopher Harwood Legacy of Old Rus' • Nataliya Kun SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures Yuri Shevchuk RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, Praxis, and Literature On Leave CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, • Liza Knapp (Fall 2017) Eurasianism, Internationalism • Prof. Leeds (Fall 2017, Spring 2018) RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in the New Millennium •

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Five additional courses in Russian culture, history, literature, Russian. Students should plan their program with the director art, film, music, or in linguistics, chosen in consultation with of undergraduate studies as early as possible, since course the director of undergraduate studies. At least one of the availability varies from year to year. selected courses should be taught in Russian The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as follows: Major in Russian Literature Six semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (from and Culture first- through third-year Russian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, The goal of this major is to make students conversant with a Czech, Polish, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. variety of Russian literary, historical and theoretical texts in the Two relevant courses in Russian, East/Central European or original, and to facilitate a critical understanding of Russian Eurasian history. literature, culture, and society. It is addressed to students who Two relevant literature or culture courses in Slavic, would like to complement serious literary studies with intensive preferably related to the target language. language training, and is especially suitable for those who Five additional courses with Slavic content in history, intend to pursue an academic career in the Slavic field. political science, economics, literature, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or music, chosen in The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Two follows: of these electives may be language courses for students who opt to include a second Slavic language in their program. Six semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- through third-year Russian) or the equivalent. Altogether students should complete four courses in a single Select three of the following surveys; two of which must be discipline, including, if appropriate, the required history or in Russian literature (RUSS UN3220 and RUSS UN3221) literature/culture courses. RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign of the Novel in Russia (19th Century) [In English] Concentration in Russian RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In Language and Culture English] This program is intended for students who aim to attain RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The proficiency in the Russian language. Intensive language training Legacy of Old Rus' is complemented by an array of elective courses in Russian SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures culture that allow students to achieve critical understanding RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, of contemporary Russian society and of Russian-speaking Praxis, and Literature communities around the world. Since this concentration CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, emphasizes language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native Eurasianism, Internationalism Russian speakers. RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in the New Millennium The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as Six additional courses in Russian literature, culture, history, follows: film, art, music, or in advanced Russian language, chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. At Six semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- least one course should be taught in Russian through third-year Russian) or the equivalent. Select one of the following surveys: Students considering graduate study in Russian literature are SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures strongly advised to complete four years of language training. RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign of the Novel in Russia (19th Century) [In English] Major in Slavic Studies RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In This flexible major provides opportunities for interdisciplinary English] studies within the Slavic field. Students are encouraged to RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The choose one target language (Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Legacy of Old Rus' Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian), though there are possibilities CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, for studying a second Slavic language as well. Generally, the Eurasianism, Internationalism major has one disciplinary focus in history, political science, Three additional courses in Russian culture, history, economics, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or literature, art, film, music, or in linguistics, chosen in music. In addition, this program allows students to focus on consultation with the director of undergraduate studies; at a particular Slavic (non-Russian) literature and culture or to least one of the selected courses should be taught in Russian. do comparative studies of several Slavic literatures, including

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RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in Four additional courses in Russian literature, culture, the New Millennium and history, chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Concentration in Slavic (Non-Russian) Language and Concentration in Slavic Culture Studies This program is intended for students who aim to attain This flexible concentration provides opportunities for proficiency in a Slavic language other than Russian. Intensive interdisciplinary studies within the Slavic field. Students language training is complemented by an array of elective are encouraged to choose one target language (Bosnian- courses in Slavic cultures that allow students to achieve critical Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian), understanding of the communities that are shaped by the Slavic and one disciplinary focus in history, political science, language of their choice. Since this concentration emphasizes economics, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native speakers of music. In addition, this program allows students to focus on the target language. a particular Slavic (non-Russian) literature and culture, or to do comparative studies of several Slavic literatures, including The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as Russian. follows: The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as Six semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (from follows: first- through third-year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. Four semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (first- and second-year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, Four additional courses in Slavic literature, culture or Russian, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. history, or in linguistics, chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies; at least two should be One relevant courses in Russian, East/Central European or directly related to the target language of study. Eurasian history. One relevant literature or culture course in Slavic, preferably related to the target language. Concentration in Russian Four additional courses with Slavic content in history, political science, economics, literature, religion, Literature and Culture anthropology, sociology, art, film, or music, chosen in The goal of this concentration is to make students conversant consultation with the director of undergraduate studies with a variety of Russian literary texts and cultural artifacts that facilitate a critical understanding of Russian culture. It Altogether students should complete three courses in a single is addressed to students who would like to combine language discipline, including, if appropriate, the required history or training with study of the Russian literary tradition. literature/culture courses. The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as follows: Concentration in Russian

Four semesters of coursework in Russian language (first- and Literature second-year Russian) or the equivalent. This concentration is addressed to serious literature students Select two of the following surveys; one of which must be a who would like to pursue Russian literature but have no literature survey (RUSS UN3220 or RUSS UN3221) training in Russian. It allows students to explore the Russian RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign literary tradition, while perfecting their critical skills and their of the Novel in Russia (19th techniques of close reading in a variety of challenging courses in Century) [In English] translation. RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In English] The program of study consists of 8 courses, with no language RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The requirements, distributed as follows: Legacy of Old Rus' Select two of the following Russian literature surveys (in RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, translation): Praxis, and Literature RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures of the Novel in Russia (19th CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, Century) [In English] Eurasianism, Internationalism RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in English] the New Millennium

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Six additional courses, focused primarily on Russian and faculty. As they explore Russian and Slavic languages, literature, culture, and history, though courses in other literatures, and cultures, students develop not only their Slavic literatures are also acceptable if approved by the specific knowledge and cultural understanding, but also the director of undergraduate studies. capacity for critical thought, skills in analyzing literary and other texts, and the ability to express their ideas orally and Relevant literature courses from other departments may count in writing. Our graduates have used their knowledge and toward the concentration only if approved by the director of skills in different ways: graduate school, Fulbright and other undergraduate studies. fellowships, journalism, publishing, law school, NGO work, public health, government work, and politics. Our faculty is Slavic Language and proud of its students and graduates. Culture Majors and Concentrations Guided by the director of undergraduate studies and other Departmental Office: 708 Hamilton; 212-854-3941 faculty members, students majoring in Slavic create a program http://www.columbia.edu/cu/slavic/ that suits their intellectual interests and academic goals. They choose from three tracks: Russian Language and Culture Director of Undergraduate Studies: (for those with a strong interest in mastering the language), Prof. Irina Reyfman, 712 Hamilton Hall; 212-854-3941; Russian Literature and Culture (for those who want to focus [email protected] on literary and cultural studies), and Slavic Studies (a flexible Russian Language Program Director: regional studies major for those interested in one or more Slavic Prof. Alla Smyslova, 708 Hamilton; 212-854-8155; cultures). In each major, students may count related courses in [email protected] other departments among their electives. The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures is devoted In addition to its majors, the department offers five to the study of the cultures, literatures, and languages of Russia concentrations. Three are analogous to the major tracks and other Slavic peoples and lands. We approach our study (Russian Language and Culture, Russian Literature and and teaching of these cultures with an eye to their specificity Culture, and Slavic Studies). There is also a concentration in and attention to their interaction with other cultures, in history Russian Literature that does not require language study and and in the contemporary global context. We focus not only another concentration in Slavic Cultures that allows students to on the rich literary tradition, but also on the film, theater, focus on a Slavic language and culture other than Russian. politics, art, music, media, religious thought, critical theory, Motivated seniors are encouraged but not required to write and intellectual history of Russians and other Slavs. Our a senior thesis. Those who write a thesis enroll in the Senior approach is interdisciplinary. Seminar in the fall term and work individually with a thesis Students who take our courses have different interests. Many adviser. Students have written on a wide range of topics in of our courses are taught in English with readings in English literature, culture, media, and politics. and have no prerequisites. As a consequence, our majors and concentrators are joined by students from other literature Slavic Culture at Columbia departments, by students of history and political science who Outside of the Classroom have a particular interest in the Slavic region, and by others All interested students are welcome to take part in departmental who are drawn to the subject matter for a variety of intellectual activities, such as conversation hours, Slavic student and practical reasons. organizations, the department's various film series (Russian, We provide instruction in Russian at all levels (beginning East Central European, Central Asian, and Ukrainian), and the through very advanced), with a special course for heritage country's first undergraduate journal of Eastern European and speakers. To improve the proficiency of Russian learners and Eurasian Culture, The Birch. The Slavic Department has close speakers, we offer a number of literature and culture courses in ties to the Harriman Institute and the East Central European which texts are read in the original and discussion is conducted Center, which sponsor lectures, symposia, performances, and in Russian. We offer three levels of other Slavic languages: conferences. Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian (with additional courses in culture in English). All language courses Study and Research Abroad in the Slavic Department develop the four basic language The department encourages its students to enrich their cultural skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge and develop their language skills by spending a understanding. semester or summer studying in Russia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, or the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Our department prides itself on the intellectual vitality of The department helps students find the program that suits its program and on the sense of community among students their needs and interests. Undergraduates may apply to the

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Harriman Institute for modest scholarships for research during winter/spring breaks or the summer. Major in Russian Language Professors and Culture • Valentina Izmirlieva (Chair) This major is intended for students who aim to attain maximal Liza Knapp proficiency in the Russian language. Intensive language training is complemented by an array of elective courses in Russian • Cathy Popkin culture that allow students to achieve critical understanding • Irina Reyfman of contemporary Russian society and of Russian-speaking • Alan Timberlake communities around the world. Since this major emphasizes language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native Russian speakers. Assistant Professors The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as Adam Leeds follows: Jessica Merrill Eight semesters of coursework in Russian language (from Visiting Assistant Professors first- through fourth-year Russian) or the equivalent • Bradley Gorski (Barnard) Select two of the following surveys; at least one of these should be a Russian literature survey (RUSS UN3220 or Senior Lecturers RUSS UN3221): • Alla Smyslova RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign of the Novel in Russia (19th Lecturers Century) [In English] RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In • Aleksandar Boskovic English] • Christopher Caes RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The • Christopher Harwood Legacy of Old Rus' • Nataliya Kun SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures Yuri Shevchuk RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, Praxis, and Literature On Leave CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, • Liza Knapp (Fall 2017) Eurasianism, Internationalism RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in • Prof. Leeds (Fall 2017, Spring 2018) the New Millennium

Five additional courses in Russian culture, history, literature, • art, film, music, or in linguistics, chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. At least one of the Guidelines for all Slavic selected courses should be taught in Russian Majors and Concentrators Senior Thesis Major in Russian Literature A senior thesis is not required for any Slavic major. Students and Culture who wish to undertake a thesis project should confer with the The goal of this major is to make students conversant with a director of undergraduate studies during the registration period variety of Russian literary, historical and theoretical texts in the in April of their junior year and register to take RUSS UN3595 original, and to facilitate a critical understanding of Russian Senior Seminar in the fall term of their senior year. Students literature, culture, and society. It is addressed to students who can opt to expand the thesis into a two-semester project register would like to complement serious literary studies with intensive for RUSS UN3998 Supervised Individual Research, with their language training, and is especially suitable for those who thesis adviser, in the spring term of their senior year. Senior intend to pursue an academic career in the Slavic field. Seminar may satisfy one elective requirement; the optional second semester of thesis work adds one course to the 15 The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as required for the major. follows:

Grading Six semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count through third-year Russian) or the equivalent. toward major or concentration requirements. Select three of the following surveys; two of which must be in Russian literature (RUSS UN3220 and RUSS UN3221)

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RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign Altogether students should complete four courses in a single of the Novel in Russia (19th discipline, including, if appropriate, the required history or Century) [In English] literature/culture courses. RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In English] RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The Concentration in Russian Legacy of Old Rus' Language and Culture SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures This program is intended for students who aim to attain RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, Praxis, and Literature proficiency in the Russian language. Intensive language training is complemented by an array of elective courses in Russian CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, Eurasianism, Internationalism culture that allow students to achieve critical understanding of contemporary Russian society and of Russian-speaking RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in the New Millennium communities around the world. Since this concentration emphasizes language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native Six additional courses in Russian literature, culture, history, film, art, music, or in advanced Russian language, chosen in Russian speakers. consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. At The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as least one course should be taught in Russian follows: Students considering graduate study in Russian literature are Six semesters of coursework in Russian language (from first- strongly advised to complete four years of language training. through third-year Russian) or the equivalent. Select one of the following surveys: Major in Slavic Studies SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign This flexible major provides opportunities for interdisciplinary of the Novel in Russia (19th studies within the Slavic field. Students are encouraged to Century) [In English] choose one target language (Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian), though there are possibilities English] for studying a second Slavic language as well. Generally, the RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The major has one disciplinary focus in history, political science, Legacy of Old Rus' economics, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, music. In addition, this program allows students to focus on Eurasianism, Internationalism a particular Slavic (non-Russian) literature and culture or to Three additional courses in Russian culture, history, do comparative studies of several Slavic literatures, including literature, art, film, music, or in linguistics, chosen in Russian. Students should plan their program with the director consultation with the director of undergraduate studies; at of undergraduate studies as early as possible, since course least one of the selected courses should be taught in Russian. availability varies from year to year. RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in the New Millennium The program of study consists of 15 courses, distributed as follows:

Six semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (from Concentration in Slavic first- through third-year Russian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, (Non-Russian) Language and Czech, Polish, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. Culture Two relevant courses in Russian, East/Central European or Eurasian history. This program is intended for students who aim to attain Two relevant literature or culture courses in Slavic, proficiency in a Slavic language other than Russian. Intensive preferably related to the target language. language training is complemented by an array of elective Five additional courses with Slavic content in history, courses in Slavic cultures that allow students to achieve critical political science, economics, literature, religion, understanding of the communities that are shaped by the Slavic anthropology, sociology, art, film, or music, chosen in language of their choice. Since this concentration emphasizes consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Two language acquisition, it is not appropriate for native speakers of of these electives may be language courses for students who the target language. opt to include a second Slavic language in their program. The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as follows:

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Six semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (from The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as first- through third-year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, follows: Polish, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. Four additional courses in Slavic literature, culture or Four semesters of coursework in one Slavic language (first- history, or in linguistics, chosen in consultation with the and second-year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, director of undergraduate studies; at least two should be Russian, or Ukrainian) or the equivalent. directly related to the target language of study. One relevant courses in Russian, East/Central European or Eurasian history. One relevant literature or culture course in Slavic, preferably Concentration in Russian related to the target language. Literature and Culture Four additional courses with Slavic content in history, political science, economics, literature, religion, The goal of this concentration is to make students conversant anthropology, sociology, art, film, or music, chosen in with a variety of Russian literary texts and cultural artifacts consultation with the director of undergraduate studies that facilitate a critical understanding of Russian culture. It is addressed to students who would like to combine language Altogether students should complete three courses in a single training with study of the Russian literary tradition. discipline, including, if appropriate, the required history or literature/culture courses. The program of study consists of 10 courses, distributed as follows: Concentration in Russian Four semesters of coursework in Russian language (first- and second-year Russian) or the equivalent. Literature Select two of the following surveys; one of which must be a This concentration is addressed to serious literature students literature survey (RUSS UN3220 or RUSS UN3221) who would like to pursue Russian literature but have no RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign training in Russian. It allows students to explore the Russian of the Novel in Russia (19th literary tradition, while perfecting their critical skills and their Century) [In English] techniques of close reading in a variety of challenging courses in RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In translation. English] RUSS UN3223 Magical Mystery Tour: The The program of study consists of 8 courses, with no language Legacy of Old Rus' requirements, distributed as follows: RUSS GU4006 Russian Religious Thought, Select two of the following Russian literature surveys (in Praxis, and Literature translation): SLCL UN3001 Slavic Cultures RUSS UN3220 Literature and Empire: The Reign CLRS GU4022 Russia and Asia: Orientalism, of the Novel in Russia (19th Eurasianism, Internationalism Century) [In English] RUSS GU4107 Russian Literature and Culture in RUSS UN3221 Literature & Revolution [In the New Millennium English] Four additional courses in Russian literature, culture, Six additional courses, focused primarily on Russian and history, chosen in consultation with the director of literature, culture, and history, though courses in other undergraduate studies. Slavic literatures are also acceptable if approved by the director of undergraduate studies. Concentration in Slavic Relevant literature courses from other departments may count Studies toward the concentration only if approved by the director of undergraduate studies. This flexible concentration provides opportunities for interdisciplinary studies within the Slavic field. Students are encouraged to choose one target language (Bosnian- Croatian-Serbian, Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian), Sociology and one disciplinary focus in history, political science, Department Office: 501A Knox; 212-854-4226 economics, religion, anthropology, sociology, art, film, or http://www.sociology.columbia.edu music. In addition, this program allows students to focus on a particular Slavic (non-Russian) literature and culture, or to Director of Undergraduate Studies: Teresa Sharpe, 501 do comparative studies of several Slavic literatures, including Knox; [email protected] Russian.

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Director of Academic Administration and than 10% of graduating majors receive departmental honors in Finance: Jacqueline Pineda-Vega, 501B Knox; a given academic year. 212-854-9890; [email protected] Professors Undergraduate Program Assistant: Dora Arenas, 501A Knox; 212-854-4226; [email protected] • Karen Barkey • Peter Bearman Sociology is the study of associational life. In examining • Courtney Bender (Religion) patterns of association, sociologists explore the interactions • Yinon Cohen of people, communities, and organizations. In this sense, sociology is not the study of people; it is the study of • Jonathan R. Cole the relationships among people. This study includes the • Thomas A. DiPrete associations between people and the products of human • Gil Eyal interaction, such as organizations, technologies, economies, • Priscilla Ferguson (emerita) cities, culture, media, and religion. In the kinds of questions it • Todd Gitlin (Journalism) asks, sociology is a deeply humanist discipline and sociologists • Shamus Khan (Chair) demand the analytic rigor of scientific investigation. • Bruce Kogut (Business) In training students in our department, we encourage them to • Jennifer Lee ask big questions and we work to give them the tools to provide • Bruce Link (School of Public Health) answers. These tools might mean ethnographic observation, • Debra C. Minkoff (Chair, Barnard) pouring through historical archives, looking at census data, analyzing social networks, or interviewing people in various • Alondra Nelson walks of life. • Aaron Pallas (Teachers College) • Jonathan Rieder (Barnard) As a bridging discipline that seeks the scientific exploration • Saskia Sassen of questions that matter to human communities, such as inequality and social injustice, sociology addresses many • Seymour Spilerman of the same areas of life as our neighboring social science • David Stark (also School of International and Public disciplines. Yet we often approach these areas quite differently. Affairs) For example, problems of economic and political life are a • Julien Teitler (Social Work) central concern to sociologists. Rather than explore these • Diane Vaughan as independent or particular features of society, we seek to • Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh embed them within the complex whole of the social world. • Amy Stuart Wells (Teachers College) Students will find the Department of Sociology to be a broad, demanding department that provides its students with the • Bruce Western conceptual and methodological tools to make sense of the • Andreas Wimmer opportunities and social problems of the global communities in which we live. Associate Professors • Elizabeth Bernstein (Barnard) Grading • A letter grade of C- or better is needed in all Sociology courses • Jennifer Lena (Teachers College) in order to satisfy the program requirements. • Mignon Moore (Barnard) Departmental Honors • Emmanuelle Saada (French and Romance Philology) • Josh Whitford (Director of Graduate Studies) In order to be considered for departmental honors, majors must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 overall and 3.8 in courses Assistant Professors in the Department of Sociology. In addition, students must produce an exceptional honors thesis in the two-semester Senior • Maria Abascal Seminar (SOCI UN3995-SOCI UN3996 Senior Seminar). • Debbie Becher (Barnard) • Christel Kesler (Barnard) In order to register for the Senior Seminar, students must have • Yao Lu completed SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research and have had their research project accepted by the faculty member • Adam Reich teaching the Senior Seminar. Submissions of research projects • Carla Shedd are due by May 1 preceding the seminar. Normally no more • Van Tran • Dan Wang (Business School)

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Lecturers The following three courses are required (10 points): SOCI UN1000 The Social World • Denise Milstein SOCI UN3000 Social Theory • Teresa Sharpe SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research On Leave Elective Courses Select three courses (10 points) in the Department of • Prof. Barkey, Prof. Bearman, Prof. Stark, Prof. Venkatesh Sociology, one of which must be a seminar. Some examples (2017-2018) of electives include: • Prof. Eyal, Prof. Reich (Fall 2017) SOCI UN3900 Societal Adaptations to Terrorism • Prof. Spilerman, Prof. Meadow (Spring 2018) SOCI UN3914 Seminar in Inequality, Poverty, and Mobility Major in Sociology SOCI UN3915 Stigma and Discrimination The major in sociology requires a minimum of 30-31 points as SOCI UN3931 Sociology of the Body follows: SOCI UN3974 Sociology of Schools, Teaching and Learning Core Courses SOCI UN3985 Queer Practice The following three courses are required (10 points): SOCI UN3995 Senior Seminar SOCI UN1000 The Social World SOCI UN3996 Senior Seminar SOCI UN3000 Social Theory SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research Elective Courses Statistics Select six courses (20-21 points) in the Department of Sociology, to include at least three lecture courses (2000- or The Statistics Department Office: 3000-level, 3 points each) and at least two seminars (4 points 1005 School of Social Work (1255 Amsterdam Avenue); each). The sixth course could be either a lecture course (to 212-851-2132 a total of 30 points) or a seminar (to a total of 31 points). http://www.stat.columbia.edu For students taking the two-semester Senior Seminar, the sixth course must be a seminar. Some examples of electives Statistics Major and Concentration Advising: include: * Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-853-1397; SOCI UN3020 Social Statistics [email protected] SOCI UN3213 Sociology of African American Ronald Neath, 612 Watson; 212-853-1398; Life [email protected] SOCI UN3235 Social Movements: Collective Data Science Major Advising: Action Computer Science: Adam Cannon, 459 CSB; 212-939-7016; SOCI UN3490 Mistake, Misconduct, Disaster [email protected] SOCI UN3285 Israeli Society and the Israeli- Statistics: Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-853-1397; Palestinian Conflict [email protected] SOCI UN3264 The Changing American Family Statistics: Ronald Neath, 612 Watson; 212-853-1398; SOCI UN3900 Societal Adaptations to Terrorism [email protected] SOCI UN3914 Seminar in Inequality, Poverty, and Mobility Economics - Statistics Major Advising: SOCI UN3931 Sociology of the Body Economics: Susan Elmes, 1006 IAB; 212-854-9124; SOCI UN3974 Sociology of Schools, Teaching [email protected] and Learning Statistics: Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-853-1397; SOCI UN3995 Senior Seminar [email protected] SOCI UN3996 Senior Seminar Statistics: Ronald Neath, 612 Watson; 212-853-1398; [email protected] * These may include the two-semester Senior Seminar (SOCI UN3995-SOCI UN3996). Mathematics - Statistics Major Advising: Mathematics: Julien Dubedat, 601 Mathematics; 212-854-8806; [email protected] Concentration in Sociology Statistics: Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-853-1397; [email protected] The concentration in sociology requires a minimum of 20 Statistics: Ronald Neath, 612 Watson; 212-853-1398; points as follows: [email protected] Core Courses Political Science - Statistic Major Advising:

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Political Science: Robert Shapiro, 730 IAB; 212-854-3944; applied statistics together with three electives. The training in [email protected] the undergraduate major is comparable to a masters degree in Statistics: Banu Baydil, 611 Watson; 212-853-1397; statistics. [email protected] Statistics: Ronald Neath, 612 Watson; 212-853-1398; Students may wish to consult the following [email protected] guidelines when undertaking course planning. It is advisable to take STAT UN1101 Introduction to Department Administrator: Statistics and STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Dood Kalicharan, 1003 School of Social Work; Computing before taking any of the more advanced 212-851-2130; [email protected] concentration courses, STAT UN2103 Applied Linear Regression Analysis, STAT UN2104 Applied Categorical The Department offers several introductory courses. Students Data Analysis, STAT UN3105 Applied Statistical Methods, interested in statistical concepts, who plan on consuming, and STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining. It is advisable but not creating statistics, should take STAT UN1001 to take STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Introduction to Statistical Reasoning. The course is designed Statistics, STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY, for students who have taken a pre-calculus course, and the STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference, and STAT GU4205 focus is on general principles. It is suitable for students seeking Linear Regression Models in sequence. Courses in to satisfy the Barnard quantitative reasoning requirements. stochastic analysis should be preceded by STAT GU4203 Students seeking an introduction to applied statistics should PROBABILITY THEORY, and for many students, it is take STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics. The course is advisable to take STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic designed for students who have some mathematical maturity, Processes before embarking on STAT GU4262 Stochastic but who may not have taken a course in calculus, and the focus Processes for Finance, STAT GU4264 Stochastic Processes is on the elements of data analysis. It is recommended for pre- and Applications, or STAT GU4265 Stochastic Methods in med students, and students contemplating the concentration Finance. Most of the statistics courses numbered from 4221 to in statistics. Students seeking a foundation for further study 4234 are best preceded by STAT GU4205 Linear Regression of probability theory and statistical theory and methods Models. The data science courses STAT GU4206 Statistical should take STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction Computing and Introduction to Data Science, STAT GU4241 to Statistics. The course is designed for students who have Statistical Machine Learning, and STAT GU4242 Advanced taken a semester of college calculus or the equivalent, and the Machine Learning should be taken in sequence. focus is on preparation for a mathematical study of probability and statistics. It is recommended for students seeking to Advanced Placement complete the prerequisite for econometrics, and for students contemplating the major in statistics. Students seeking a The Department offers three points of advanced credit for a one-semester calculus-based survey of probability theory and score of 5 on the AP statistics exam. Students who are required statistical theory and methods should take STAT GU4001 to take an introductory statistics course for their major should Introduction to Probability and Statistics. This course is check with their major advisor to determine whether this credit designed for students who have taken calculus, and is meant provides exemption from their requirement. as a terminal course. It provides a somewhat abridged Departmental Honors version of the more demanding sequence STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY and STAT GU4204 Statistical Students are considered for department honors on the basis Inference. While some mathematically mature students of GPA and the comprehensiveness and difficulty of their take the more demanding sequence as an introduction to course work in the Department. The Department is generally the field, it is generally recommended that students prepare permitted to nominate one tenth of graduating students for for the sequence by taking STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based departmental honors. Introduction to Statistics. Undergraduate Research in The Department offers the Major in Statistics, the Statistics and the Summer Concentration in Statistics, and interdisciplinary majors with Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Political Internship Science. The concentration is suitable for students preparing Matriculated students who will be undergraduates at Columbia for work or study where substantial skills in data analysis are College, Barnard College, the School of General Studies, valued and may be taken without mathematical prerequisites. or the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences may The concentration consists of a sequence of six courses apply to the Department's summer internship program. The in applied statistics, but students may substitute statistics internship provides summer housing and a stipend. Students electives numbered 4203 or above with permission of the work with Statistics Department faculty mentors. Applicants concentration advisors. The major consists of mathematical should send a brief statement of interest and a copy of their and computational prerequisites, an introductory course, and transcript to Ms. Dood Kalicharan in the Statistics Department five core courses in probability theory and theoretical and

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office by the end of March to be considered. If summer • Hammou Elbarmi project descriptions are posted on the Department's website, • Birol Emir please indicate in the statement of interest which project is of • Irene Hueter interest. Students seeking research opportunities with Statistics • James Landwehr Department faculty during the academic year are advised to be entrepreneurial and proactive: identify congenial faculty • Ha Nguyen whose research is appealing, request an opportunity to meet, and provide some indication of previous course work when Lecturers in Discipline asking for a project. • Banu Baydil • Ronald Neath Professors • David Rios • David Blei (with Computer Science) • Gabriel Young • Mark Brown • • Richard R. Davis • Victor H. de la Peña Major in Statistics • Andrew Gelman (with Political Science) The requirements for this program were modified in March 2016. • Shaw-Hwa Lo Students who declared this program before this date should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the department in order to • David Madigan confirm their options for major requirements. • Ioannis Karatzas (Mathematics) • Liam Paninski The major should be planned with the director of • Philip Protter undergraduate studies. Courses in which the grade of D • Michael Sobel has been received do not count toward the major. The requirements for the major are as follows: • Daniel Rabinowitz • Zhiliang Ying Mathematics and Computer Science Prerequisites MATH UN1101 Calculus I Associate Professors MATH UN1102 Calculus II • Jose Blanchet (with Industrial Engineering and Operations MATH UN1201 Calculus III Research) MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra • Jingchen Liu One of the following five courses • Bodhisattva Sen COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to • Tian Zheng Computer Science ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Assistant Professors Engineers and Applied Scientists COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science • John Cunningham and Programming in MATLAB • Yang Feng STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing • Lauren Hannah COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science • Arian Maleki and Programming in Java • Sumit Mukherjee Core courses in probability and statistics • Marcel Nutz STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics • Peter Orbanz STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Term Assistant Professors STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models • Yuchong Zhang STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and • Abolfazl Safikhani Introduction to Data Science Adjunct Professors STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Three approved electives in statistics or, with permission, a • Demissie Alemayehu cognate field. • Flavio Bartmann • Students preparing for a career in actuarial science are • Guy Cohen encouraged to replace STAT GU4205 Linear Regression • Regina Dolgoarshinnykh Models with STAT GU4282 Linear Regression and • Anthony Donoghue

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Time Series Methods, and should take as one of their Select one of the following courses: electives STAT GU4281 Theory of Interest. COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science • Students preparing for graduate study in statistics are and Programming in Java encouraged to replace two electives with MATH GU4061 COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science Introduction To Modern Analysis I and MATH GU4062 and Programming in MATLAB Introduction To Modern Analysis II . ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Concentration in Statistics Computer Science Courses in which the grade of D has been received do not And select one of the following courses: count towards the concentration. The requirements for the COMS W3134 Data Structures in Java concentration are as follows. COMS W3136 Data Structures with C/C++ COMS W3137 Honors Data Structures and STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics Algorithms STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing Computer Science Required Courses STAT UN2103 Applied Linear Regression COMS W3203 Discrete Mathematics: Analysis Introduction to Combinatorics STAT UN2104 Applied Categorical Data Analysis and Graph Theory STAT UN3105 Applied Statistical Methods CSOR W4231 Analysis of Algorithms I STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining Computer Science Electives Select three of the following courses: • Students may replace courses required for the concentration COMS W3261 Computer Science Theory by approved Statistics Department courses. COMS W4236 Introduction to Computational Complexity COMS W4252 Introduction to Computational Major in Data Science Learning Theory In response to the ever growing importance of "big data" in COMS W4111 Introduction to Databases scientific and policy endeavors, the last few years have seen an COMS W4130 Principles and Practice of Parallel explosive growth in theory, methods, and applications at the Programming interface between computer science and statistics. The Statistics Any COMS W47xx course EXCEPT W4771 Department and the Department of Computer Science have responded with a joint-major that emphasizes the interface between the disciplines. Major in Economics- Mathematical Prerequisites Statistics MATH UN1101 Calculus I Please read Requirements for all Economics Majors, Concentrators, MATH UN1102 Calculus II and Interdepartmental Majors in the Economics section of this MATH UN1201 Calculus III Bulletin. MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra Statistics Required Courses The major in Economics-Statistics provides students with STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to a grounding in economic theory comparable to that of the Statistics general economics major, but also exposes students to a more STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY rigorous and extensive statistics training. This program is STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference recommended for students with strong quantitative skills and for those contemplating graduate studies in economics. STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models STAT GU4241 Statistical Machine Learning Two advisers are assigned for the interdepartmental major, one Statistics Electives in the Department of Economics and one in the Department of Select two of the following courses: Statistics. The economics adviser can only advise on economics STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining requirements and the statistics adviser can only advise on STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and statistics requirements. Introduction to Data Science STAT GU4243 Applied Data Science STAT GU4224 Bayesian Statistics STAT GU4242 Advanced Machine Learning Computer Science Introductory Courses

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Students who declare prior to Spring 2014: fields to complement requirements in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The economics-statistics major requires a total of 53 points: 23 in economics, 15 points in statistics, 12 points in mathematics, Mathematics and 3 points in computer science, as follows: Select one of the following sequences: MATH UN1101 Calculus I Economics Core Courses MATH UN1102 Calculus II Complete the Economics core courses. MATH UN1201 Calculus III Economics Electives MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra Select two electives at the 3000-level or above, of which no more than one may be a Barnard course. MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization Mathematics OR Select one of the following sequences: MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1101 Calculus I MATH UN1102 Calculus II MATH UN1102 Calculus II MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus MATH UN1201 Calculus III MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization or OR MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A MATH UN1207 Honors Mathematics A MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B MATH UN1208 Honors Mathematics B Statistics MATH UN2500 Analysis and Optimization STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Statistics required courses Statistics STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Statistics STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference One elective from among courses numbered STAT GU4206 STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models through GU4266. And select one of the following courses: Computer Science STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes Select one of the following courses: STAT GU4262 Stochastic Processes for Finance COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science STAT GU4264 Stochastic Processes and and Programming in Java Applications COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science STAT GU4265 Stochastic Methods in Finance and Programming in MATLAB Computer Science COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Select one of the following courses: Computer Science COMS W1004 Introduction to Computer Science STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing and Programming in Java Seminar COMS W1005 Introduction to Computer Science ECON GU4918 Seminar In Econometrics and Programming in MATLAB ENGI E1006 Introduction to Computing for Students who declare in Spring 2014 or Engineers and Applied Scientists beyond: COMS W1007 Honors Introduction to Computer Science In addition to the above requirements, students are required to or an advanced Computer Science offering in take three ECON electives at the 3000-level or above. programming Electives An approved selection of three advanced courses in Major in Mathematics- mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, industrial Statistics engineering and operations research, computer science, or The program is designed to prepare the student for: (1) a approved mathematical methods courses in a quantitative discipline. At least one elective must be a Mathematics career in industries such as finance and insurance that require Department course numbered 3000 or above. a high level of mathematical sophistication and a substantial knowledge of probability and statistics; and (2) graduate study • Students interested in modeling applications are in quantitative disciplines. Students choose electives in finance, recommended to take MATH UN3027 Ordinary actuarial science, operations research, or other quantitative

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Differential Equations and MATH UN3028 Partial Students must take the following two research methods Differential Equations courses: • Students interested in finance are recommended to include POLS GU4710 Principles of Quantitative Political among their electives,MATH GR5010 Introduction to Research the Mathematics of Finance, STAT GU4261 Statistical or POLS UN3704 Data Analysis and Statistics for Political Methods in Finance, and STAT GU4221 Time Series Science Research Analysis. POLS GU4712 Analysis of Political Data • Students interested in graduate study in mathematics or Statistics in statistics are recommended to take MATH GU4061 Select one of the following two sequences. Introduction To Modern Analysis I and MATH GU4062 Sequence recommended for students preparing for Introduction To Modern Analysis II. graduate study in statistics. • Students preparing for a career in actuarial science are MATH UN1101 Calculus I encouraged to replace STAT GU4205 Linear Regression MATH UN1102 Calculus II Models with STAT GU4282 Linear Regression and MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra Time Series Methods, and to take among their electives STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to STAT GU4281 Theory of Interest. Statistics STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Major in Political Science– STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference Statistics STAT GU4205 Linear Regression Models STAT GU4206 Statistical Computing and The interdepartmental major of political science–statistics is Introduction to Data Science designed for students who desire an understanding of political Students taking the first track may replace the Mathematics science to pursue advanced study in this field and who also prerequisites with both of MATH UN1207 and wish to have at their command a broad range of sophisticated MATH UN1208 statistical tools to analyze data related to social science and or public policy research. Sequence recommend for students preparing to apply Students should be aware of the rules regarding the use of the statistical methods in the social sciences. Pass/D/Fail option. Courses in which a grade of D has been STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics received do not count toward the major requirements. STAT UN2102 Applied Statistical Computing STAT UN2103 Applied Linear Regression Political science–statistics students are eligible for all prizes Analysis reserved for political science majors. STAT UN2104 Applied Categorical Data Analysis Students take courses in mathematics and 31 or 34 points in STAT UN3105 Applied Statistical Methods political science, statistics, and computer science. STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining Statistics elective: Political Science Students must take an approved elective in a statistics or a Students must choose a primary subfield to study. Within quantitatively oriented course in a social science. the subfield, students must take a minimum of three courses, including the subfield's introductory course. The subfields and their corresponding introductory courses are as follows: American Politics: Sustainable POLS UN1201 Introduction To American Government and Politics Development Comparative Politics: Departmental Office: The Earth Institute, Office of POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Academic and Research Programs, Hogan, B-Level; http:// Politics sdev.ei.columbia.edu International Relations: Co-Directors of Undergraduate Studies: POLS UN1601 Introduction to International Ruth DeFries, 212-851-1647; [email protected] Politics Jason Smerdon, 845-365-8493; [email protected] Political Theory: POLS UN1101 Political Theory I Program Administrators: Additionally, students must take a 4-point seminar in their Natalie Unwin-Kuruneri, 212-854-8536; primary subfield. [email protected] Research Methods Cari Shimkus, 212-851-9350; [email protected]

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Sustainable development is founded on the premise that Grading human well-being should advance without irreparable harm to ecosystems and the vital services they provide, without A letter grade of C- or better is needed in all program-related depleting essential resources, and without posing risks to future courses in order to satisfy the program requirements. generations. The term "sustainable" refers to managing the Sustainable Development world's economy in a manner consistent with the continued healthy functioning of Earth's ecosystems, oceans, atmosphere Faculty and climate. In this context, "development" refers to continued • Susana Adamo (Center for International Earth Information social, political, and economic progress aimed at improving the Network) well-being of the global community, especially for the poorest people. Satyajit Bose (School of International and Public Affairs) Academic Programs Steve Cohen (The Earth Institute; School of International and Public Affairs) The Earth Institute—in collaboration with Columbia College, the School of General Studies, the School of Lisa Dale (The Earth Institute; Ecology, Evolution, and International and Public Affairs, and the Departments of Environmental Biology) Earth and Environmental Science; Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology; and Earth and Environmental Ruth DeFries (Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Engineering—offers a major and a special concentration in Biology) (Co-Director) sustainable development. Stuart Gaffin (Center for Climate Systems Research) These programs are designed to: engage students in this Michael Gerrard (Center for Climate Change Law and emergent interdisciplinary discussion, provide knowledge of Columbia Law School) the theory and practice of sustainable development, stimulate a critical examination of historical and conceptual antecedents, Adela Gondek (Ecology, Evolution and Environmental provide experience in the complex challenges of sustainable Biology) development through direct engagement, and help them imagine alternative futures for our rapidly changing world. Giovani Graziosi (Ecology, Evolution and Environmental With help from the Earth Institute faculty, courses are Biology) specifically created to address the very real and complex issues Radley Horton (Center for Climate Systems Research) of development as they relate to the interactions of the natural and social systems. Jacqueline Klopp (The Earth Institute) The major focuses heavily on the sciences and provides students Upmanu Lall (Columbia Water Center; International with a working knowledge of issues on a range of interacting Research Institute for Climate and Society) subject areas. After declaring the major, students are assigned an academic adviser from within the Earth Institute, who Peter Marcotullio (Architecture, Planning and Preservation) advises on class selection and career development. Students Kytt McManus (Ecology, Evolution and Environmental benefit from a support system of faculty, advisers, and program Biology) managers, and have access to the multitude of resources for internships, study abroad programs, and career development. Dara Mendeloff (Center for International Earth Science Information Network) The special concentration is intentionally more flexible, but its structure allows students to benefit from the cross-disciplinary Rachel Moresky (Population and Family Health) courses and to build the expertise to allow them to address the fundamental issue of how to move towards a trajectory of John Mutter (Earth and Environmental Sciences; School of sustainability. International and Public Affairs) The sustainable development program is structured to ensure Stephanie Pfirman (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; that students graduate with the skills and knowledge to Environmental Science; Barnard College) enable them to advance professionally in the public, private, Robert Pollack (Biological Sciences) governmental, and nonprofit sectors, and to pursue advanced degrees. Those interested in sustainable development are Peter Schlosser (Earth and Environmental Engineering) encouraged to participate in lectures, conferences, and other programs sponsored by the Earth Institute. Elliott Sclar (The Earth Institute; Architecture, Planning, and Preservation; School of International and Public Affairs)

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Jason Smerdon (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory; EESC UN1600 Earth Resources and Sustainable School of International and Public Affairs) (Co-Director) - EESC UN2300 Development and Earth's Environmental Marni Sommer (Mailman School of Public Health) Systems: The Life System Select two of the following social science courses: Martin Stute (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory) SOCI UN1000 The Social World Phil Weinberg (Ecology, Evolution and Environmental ANTH UN1002 The Interpretation of Culture Biology) ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative Jason Wong (School of International and Public Affairs) Politics POLS UN1601 Introduction to International Major in Sustainable Politics Development SDEV UN2000 Introduction to Environmental Law The sustainable development foundation courses should be SDEV UN3400 Human Populations and taken first and students should then work with the program Sustainable Development adviser on further course selection and sequencing. Select one of the following quantitative foundations courses: The major in sustainable development requires a minimum of EEEB UN3005 Introduction to Statistics for 15 courses and a practicum as follows: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology EESC BC3017 Environmental Data Analysis Sustainable Development Foundation MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra SDEV UN1900 Introduction to Sustainable STAT UN1201 Calculus-Based Introduction to Development Seminar Statistics SDEV UN2300 Challenges of Sustainable STAT UN2103 Applied Linear Regression Development Analysis EESC UN2330 Science for Sustainable STAT UN3106 Applied Data Mining Development STAT GU4203 PROBABILITY THEORY Basic Disciplinary Foundation STAT GU4204 Statistical Inference Select one of the following science sequences: STAT GU4207 Elementary Stochastic Processes PHYS UN1202 General Physics II Analysis and Solutions to Complex Problems - PHYS UN1202 and General Physics II Select two of the following courses: CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) - CHEM UN1404 and General Chemistry II CIEE E3260 Engineering for developing ( Lecture) communities EEEB UN2001 Environmental Biology I: EAEE W4304 Closing the carbon cycle - EEEB UN2002 Elements to Organisms ECIA W4100 Management and development of and Environmental Biology II: water systems Organisms to the Biosphere EESC BC3032 Agricultural and Urban Land Use: EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: Human-Environment Interactions - EESC UN2200 The Climate System EESC BC3045 Responding to Climate Change and Earth's Environmental EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable Systems: The Solid Earth System Development EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: PLAN A4579 Introduction to Environmental - EESC UN2300 The Climate System Planning and Earth's Environmental PUBH W3100 Systems: The Life System SDEV UN3330 Ecological and Social Systems for EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: Sustainable Development - EESC UN2300 The Solid Earth System SDEV UN3355 Climate Change and Law and Earth's Environmental Systems: The Life System SDEV UN3360 Disasters and Development EESC UN1600 Earth Resources and Sustainable SDEV UN3366 Energy Law - EESC UN2100 Development SDEV UN3410 Urbanization and Sustainable and Earth's Environmental Development Systems: The Climate System SOCI BC3932 Climate Change, Global Migration, and Human Rights in the Anthropocene

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URBS UN3565 Cities in Developing Countries: In addition to the requirements of the special concentration, Problems and Prospects students must complete a major. The Summer Ecosystems Experience for Undergraduates (SEE-U) * The sustainable development foundation courses should be Skills/Actions taken first and students should then work with the program adviser on further course selection and sequencing. Select two of the following courses: EAEE E4257 Environmental data analysis and The special concentration in sustainable development requires a modeling minimum of 9 courses and a practicum as follows: EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and Monitoring Using Remote Sustainable Development Foundation Sensing SDEV UN1900 Introduction to Sustainable SDEV UN2320 Economic and Financial Methods Development Seminar for Sustainable Development SDEV UN2300 Challenges of Sustainable SDEV UN3390 GIS for Sustainable Development Development SDEV UN3450 Spatial Analysis and Modeling for EESC UN2330 Science for Sustainable Sustainable Development Development SDEV GU4015 Complexity Science Natural Science Systems SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research Select one of the following courses: SUMA PS4100 Sustainability Management CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture) The Summer Ecosystems Experience for Undergraduates EEEB UN1001 Biodiversity (SEE-U) * EEEB UN2002 Environmental Biology II: Electives Organisms to the Biosphere Select one of the following courses: EESC UN1003 Climate and Society: Case Studies INAF U4420 Oil, Rights and Development EESC UN1011 Earth: Origin, Evolution, SDEV UN3998 Sustainable Development Processes, Future Independent Study EESC UN1600 Earth Resources and Sustainable SUMA PS4310 Practicum in Innovation Development Sustainability Leadership EESC UN2100 Earth's Environmental Systems: SUMA PS4734 Earth Institute Practicum The Climate System Select two of the following: EESC UN2200 Earth's Environmental Systems: The Solid Earth System Additional courses from analysis and solutions to complex problem PHYS UN1201 General Physics I Additional courses from skills/actions Human Science Systems Senior Thesis Seminar (EESC BC3800 and EESC UN3901) Select one of the following courses: Upper division courses from the list approved by program ANTH UN1002 The Interpretation of Culture adviser ECON UN1105 Principles of Economics Capstone Workshop POLS UN1501 Introduction to Comparative SDEV UN3280 Workshop in Sustainable Politics Development POLS UN1601 Introduction to International Politics * The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates SDEV UN2000 Introduction to Environmental (SEE-U): Please note that students in the major or the Law special concentration who take SEE-U as a 6-point SDEV UN3400 Human Populations and course can use 3 points towards the Complex Problems Sustainable Development requirement and 3 points towards the Skills/Action SOCI UN1000 The Social World requirement. If SEE-U is taken for 3 points, it can only Analysis and Solutions to Complex Problems count as one Complex Problems class. Select two of the following courses: * Sustainable Development Website for Majors: http:// CIEE E3260 Engineering for developing sdev.ei.columbia.edu/curriculum/major/ communities EAEE W4304 Closing the carbon cycle ECIA W4100 Management and development of Special Concentration in water systems Sustainable Development EESC BC3032 Agricultural and Urban Land Use: Human-Environment Interactions EESC BC3045 Responding to Climate Change

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EESC GU4600 Earth Resources and Sustainable * Sustainable Development Website for Special Development Concentrators: http://sdev.ei.columbia.edu/curriculum/ PLAN A4579 Introduction to Environmental special-concentration/ Planning PUBH W3100 SDEV UN3330 Ecological and Social Systems for Sustainable Development Urban Studies SDEV UN3355 Climate Change and Law 503 Milbank Hall SDEV UN3360 Disasters and Development 212-854-4073 SDEV UN3366 Energy Law Department Assistant: Coretta Grant SDEV UN3410 Urbanization and Sustainable Development Mission SOCI BC3932 Climate Change, Global The Barnard–Columbia Urban Studies program enables Migration, and Human Rights in students to explore and understand the urban experience the Anthropocene in all of its richness and complexity. It recognizes the city URBS UN3565 Cities in Developing Countries: as an amalgam of diverse peoples and their social, political, Problems and Prospects economic, and cultural interactions within a distinctive built The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates environment. Students study the evolution and variety of urban (SEE-U) * forms and governance structures, which create opportunities Skills/Actions for, as well as constrain, the exercise of human agency, Select one of the following courses: individual and collective. They explore the place of the city in EAEE E4257 Environmental data analysis and different historical and comparative contexts, as well as in the modeling human imagination. EESC GU4050 Global Assessment and Majors build an intellectual foundation that combines Monitoring Using Remote interdisciplinary coursework and a concentration of study Sensing within a single field. Through the two-semester junior SCNC W3010 Science, technology and society colloquium, students study urban history and contemporary SDEV UN2320 Economic and Financial Methods issues, and at the same time hone their interdisciplinary, for Sustainable Development analytical and research skills. This shared experience prepares SDEV UN3390 GIS for Sustainable Development them for their independent research project in their senior SOCI UN3010 Methods for Social Research year. We encourage our majors to use New York City as a SDEV UN3450 Spatial Analysis and Modeling for laboratory, and many courses draw on the vast resources of the Sustainable Development city and include an off-campus experience. SDEV GU4015 Complexity Science SUMA PS4100 Sustainability Management Student Learning Outcomes The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates * Having successfully completed the major in Urban Studies, the (SEE-U) student will be able to: Practicum Select one of the following courses: • Apply concepts or methods from more than one social SDEV UN3998 Sustainable Development science or adjacent discipline to analyze an urban issue or Independent Study problem. INAF U4420 Oil, Rights and Development • Describe the distinctive social, cultural, and spatial SUMA PS4310 Practicum in Innovation features of cities and illustrate their impacts on the urban Sustainability Leadership experience. SUMA PS4734 Earth Institute Practicum • Apply basic skills of empirical reasoning to an urban Capstone Workshop problem. SDEV UN3280 Workshop in Sustainable • Explain how the idea of the city varies in different historical Development and comparative contexts. • Demonstrate familiarity with a particular disciplinary * The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates approach to the city as an object of study. (SEE-U): Please note that students in the major or the special concentration who take SEE-U as a 6-point • Demonstrate understanding of the history and variety of course can use 3 points towards the Complex Problems urban forms and governance structures. requirement and 3 points towards the Skills/Action • Articulate a well-defined research question, conduct requirement. If SEE-U is taken for 3 points, it can only independent research using primary sources and a variety count as one Complex Problems class.

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of theoretical and methodological approaches, and write a below). It is recommended that majors fulfill this requirement substantive research paper. before their junior year. • Communicate ideas effectively in written or oral form. • Organize and present group research projects. Requirement B: Urban-Related Non-Social Science (1 course) Director: Kimberley S. Johnson (Associate Professor, Political One course dealing primarily with urban subject matter from Science and Urban Studies) a discipline not listed above (such as Architecture, Art History, Columbia College Advisor: Kathryn Yatrakis (Dean of English, Environmental Science, etc.) Academic Affairs, Columbia College) Requirement C: Methods of Analysis (1 Professors: Liz Abzug (Adjunct) course) Assistant Professors: Gergely Baics (History and Urban Studies), Deborah Becher (Sociology), Susan Fine One course in methods of analysis, such as URBS UN3200 . (Adjunct), Cindy Gorn (Adjunct), Thomas Kamber (Adjunct), Meredith Linn (Term, Urban Studies), Aaron Requirement D: Specialization (5 courses) Passell (Term, Urban Studies), Tom Waters (Adjunct), Five or more courses in a specialization from one of the Şevin Yildiz (Term, Urban Studies) participating departments. Barnard College students can double-count one A, B, or C course toward this requirement This program is supervised by the Committee on Urban (only one of five), with the approval of the Director; Columbia Studies: College and General Studies students cannot double-count Director: Kimberley S. Johnson (Associate Professor, Political courses. Barnard majors also have specific requirements for each Science) specialization, which are outlined in detail on the program's Professor of Professional Practice: Karen Fairbanks (Chair, website, urban.barnard.edu (http://urban.barnard.edu). Architecture) Requirement E: Junior Colloquia (2 courses) Columbia College Advisor: Kathryn Yatrakis (Dean of Academic Affairs, Columbia College) URBS UN3545 Junior Colloquium: The Shaping 4 Professors: Ester Fuchs (International and Public Affairs, CU), of the Modern City Kenneth T. Jackson (History), Jose Moya (History), Elliot URBS UN3546 Junior Colloquium: 4 Sclar (Urban Planning and Public Policy), Sudhir Venkatesh Contemporary Urban Issues (Sociology), David Weiman (Economics) Associate Professor: Randall Reback Requirement F: Senior Seminar (2 courses) (Economics), Samuel Roberts (History and Sociomedical A senior thesis written in conjunction with a two-semester Sciences). research seminar, chosen from the following four options: Assistant Professors: Gergely Baics (History), Deborah Becher (Sociology), Catherine Fennell (Anthropology), Meredith Linn URBS UN3992 Senior Seminar: The Built 8 (Term, Urban Studies), Maria Rivera Maulucci (Education) - URBS V3993 Environment and Senior Seminar: The Built Major in Urban Studies Environment URBS UN3994 Senior Seminar: New York Field 8 The major in urban studies is comprised of six curricular - URBS V3995 Research requirements: and Senior Seminar: New York Field Research Requirement A: Urban-Related Social URBS UN3996 Senior Seminar: International 8 Sciences (3 courses) - URBS V3997 Topics in Urban Studies and Senior Seminar: International One course dealing primarily with urban subject matter from Topics in Urban Studies each of three of the following disciplines: Anthropology, A research seminar in the department of specialization. This Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology. option must be approved by the Program Director.

Many courses offered through Urban Studies may count A complete list and courses that fulfill requirements A–E can towards Requirement A. For example, URBS V3420 be found on the program's website, urban.barnard.edu (http:// Introduction to Urban Sociology counts as a Sociology course, urban.barnard.edu). URBS UN3550 counts as a Political Science course, etc. Students must complete at least two of the Requirement A Appropriate substitutions may be made for courses listed above courses before taking the Junior Colloquia (see Requirement E, with the approval of the Program Director. There is no concentration in urban studies.

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Guidelines for all Visual Arts Visual Arts Majors, Concentrators, and Departmental Office: 310 Dodge; 212-854-4065 Interdepartmental Majors http://arts.columbia.edu/visual-arts A maximum of 12 credits from other degree-granting institutions may be counted toward the major, only with the Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Nicola López; approval of the director of undergraduate studies. [email protected] Director of Academic Administration: Carrie Gundersdorf; [email protected] Major in Visual Arts A total of 35 points are required as follows: Visual Arts Program Assistant: Alexander Barnett; [email protected] Visual Arts (32 points) VIAR UN1000 Basic Drawing (formerly The Visual Arts Program in the School of the Arts offers studio VIAR R1001) art classes as a component of a liberal arts education and as a VIAR UN2300 Sculpture I means to an art major, concentration, and joint major with the Art History and Archaeology Department. Five additional VIAR 3-point studio courses (15 points) VIAR UN3800 Seminar in Contemporary Art Registration Practice Senior Thesis consists of the following four courses: Visual Arts courses are open for on-line registration. If a Visual VIAR UN3900 Senior Thesis I Arts class is full, visit arts.columbia.edu/undergraduate-visual- - VIAR UN3910 and Visiting Critic I (formerly arts-program. VIAR R3901 and VIAR R3921) VIAR UN3901 Senior Thesis II Declaring a Major in Visual - VIAR UN3911 and Visiting Critic II Arts Art History (3 points) The Visual Arts Undergraduate Program requires a One 20th-century Art History 3-point course or equivalent, departmental signature when declaring a major. After meeting such as: with their college academic adviser, students should set up AHIS UN2405 Twentieth-Century Art (formerly a meeting to consult with the director of undergraduate AHIS W3650) studies, Professor Nicola López. Please email Alex Barnett ([email protected]) for the current Requirements Senior Thesis Worksheet for the Visual Arts Major, Art History and Visual Before taking the Senior Thesis, majors are advised to complete Arts Interdepartmental Major or Visual Arts Concentration. 18 points of required Visual Arts courses. Senior Thesis consists of four 2-point courses taken over two semesters: Professors VIAR UN3900 Senior Thesis I-VIAR UN3901 Senior • Gregory Amenoff Thesis II (4 points) and VIAR UN3910 Visiting Critic • Jon Kessler I-VIAR UN3911 Visiting Critic II (4 points). (Senior Thesis I and Visiting Critic I run concurrently and Senior Thesis II and • Thomas Roma Visiting Critic II run concurrently). • Sarah Sze • Rirkrit Tiravanija Visual arts majors must sign up for a portfolio review to enroll • Tomas Vu-Daniel in Senior Thesis. Portfolio reviews are scheduled in April preceding the semester for which students seek entry. Portfolios Associate Professors are evaluated by the director of undergraduate studies and a faculty committee. After each semester of Senior Thesis, • Sanford Biggers a faculty committee evaluates the work and performance • Matthew Buckingham (Chair) completed. • Shelly Silver Assistant Professors Major in Art History and • Nicola López (Director of Undergraduate Studies) Visual Arts • Leeza Meksin A total of 46 points are required as follows: • Aliza Nisenbaum (Director of Graduate Studies) Art History (25 points)

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AHIS UN3000 Majors' Colloquium: the VIAR UN2300 Sculpture I (formerly Literature and Methods of Art VIAR R3330) History (formerly VIAR W3895) Four additional VIAR 3-point studio courses (12 points) * Seven additional art history (AHIS) 3-point lecture courses: Art History (3 points) At least one course in three of four historical periods, as One 20th-century Art History 3-point course or equivalent, listed below such as: An additional two courses drawn from at least two AHIS UN2405 Twentieth-Century Art (formerly different world regions, as listed below AHIS W3650) Two additional lectures of the student's choice Visual Arts (21 points) VIAR UN1000 Basic Drawing (formerly Women's and Gender VIAR R1001) VIAR UN2300 Sculpture I (formerly Studies VIAR R3330) Program Office: 763 Schermerhorn Extension; 212-854-3277; Five additional VIAR 3-point studio courses (15 points) 212-854-7466 (fax) * Up to two of the seven 3-point courses in art history may http://irwgs.columbia.edu/ be replaced by a specifically related course in another Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Christia Mercer, department with approval of the adviser. 707 Philosophy Hall; 212-854-3190; [email protected] Students electing the combined major should consult with the Located within the Institute for Research on Women, Gender, director of undergraduate studies in Visual Arts, as well as with and Sexuality and taught in cooperation with Barnard College’s the undergraduate program coordinator in the Art History and Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, the Archaeology Department. program in women's and gender studies provides students It is recommended that students interested in this major begin with a culturally and historically situated, theoretically diverse the requirements in their sophomore year. In the senior year, understanding of feminist scholarship and its contributions to students undertake either a seminar in the Department of Art the disciplines. The program introduces students to feminist History and Archaeology or a Senior Thesis in Visual Arts discourse on the cultural and historical representation of (pending approval by the Visual Arts Department). nature, power, and the social construction of difference. It encourages students to engage in the debates regarding the NOTE: Chronological divisions are approximate. In case of ethical and political issues of equality and justice that emerge in ambiguities about course eligibility to fill the requirement, such discussion, and links the questions of gender and sexuality consult the director of undergraduate studies in Art History to those of racial, ethnic, and other kinds of hierarchical and Archaeology. difference. Historical Periods Through sequentially organized courses in women’s, • Ancient (up to 400 CE/AD) gender, and sexuality studies, as well as required discipline- based courses in the humanities and social sciences, the • 400 - 1400 major provides a thoroughly interdisciplinary framework, • 1400 - 1700 methodological training, and substantive guidance in • 1700 - present specialized areas of research. Small classes and mentored thesis- writing give students an education that is both comprehensive World Regions and tailored to individual needs. The major culminates in • Africa a thesis-writing class, in which students undertake original • Asia research and produce advanced scholarship. • Europe, North America, Australia Graduates leave the program well prepared for future scholarly • Latin America work in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, as well as • Middle East for careers and future training in law, public policy, social work, community organizing, journalism, and professions in which there is a need for critical and creative interdisciplinary Concentration in Visual Arts thought. A total of 21 points are required as follows:

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Major in Women’s and should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the Gender Studies department in order to confirm their correct course of study. The requirements for this program were modified on September WMST UN1001 Introduction to Women's and Gender 22, 2014. Students who declared this program before this date Studies; plus four additional approved elective courses on should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the gender. department in order to confirm their correct course of study. Students should plan their course of study with the Yiddish Studies undergraduate director as early in their academic careers as possible. The requirements for the major are: Departmental Office: 414 Hamilton; 212-854-3202 https://germanic.columbia.edu/ WMST UN1001 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Tobias Wilke, 412 or WMST UN3125 Introduction to Sexuality Studies Hamilton; 212-854-5344; [email protected] WMST UN3311 Colloquium in Feminist Theory Language Instruction: Jutta Schmiers-Heller, 403A Hamilton; WMST UN3514 Historical Approaches to Feminist 212-854-4824; [email protected] ([email protected]) Questions WMST UN3521 Senior Seminar I The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures WMST UN3915 Gender and Power in is considered one of the very best in the country. Many of Transnational Perspective the faculty specialize in the study of German literature and Six approved Elective Courses on women, gender, and/or culture from 1700 to the present. German majors acquire sexuality in consultation with the director of undergraduate proficiency in examining literary, philosophical, and historical studies.* texts in the original, as well as critical understanding of modern German culture and society. Particular attention is given to * Electives will be selected in coordination with the director German-speaking traditions within larger European and global of undergraduate studies to best suit students' specific contexts. Courses taught in translation build on Columbia’s interests and to provide them with the appropriate range Core Curriculum, thereby allowing students to enroll in upper- of courses, whether their focus is ethnic studies, pre-med, level seminars before completing the language requirement. pre-law, sociology, public healthy, queer studies, visual culture, literature, or another area of interest. Students are All classes are taught as part of a living culture. Students have encouraged to take a broad interdisciplinary approach. The ample opportunities to study abroad, to work with visiting director of undergraduate studies will help students fine- scholars, and to take part in the cultural programs at Deutsches tune their academic program in conjunction with IRWGS Haus. In addition, the department encourages internships with courses, cross-listed courses, and other courses offered at German firms, museums, and government offices. This hands- Columbia. on experience immerses students in both language and culture, preparing them for graduate study and professional careers. Concentration in Women’s Upon graduation, German majors compete successfully for Fulbright or DAAD scholarships for research in Germany or and Gender Studies Austria beyond the B.A. degree. Our graduating seniors are The requirements for this program were modified on September highly qualified to pursue graduate studies in the humanities 22, 2014. Students who declared this program before this date and social sciences, as well as professional careers. Former should contact the director of undergraduate studies for the majors and concentrators have gone on to careers in teaching, department in order to confirm their correct course of study. law, journalism, banking and consulting, international affairs, and communications. The same requirements as for the major, with the exception of WMST UN3521 Senior Seminar I. German literature and culture courses are taught as seminars integrating philosophical and social questions. Topics include romanticism, revolution, and national identity; German Special Concentration for intellectual history; minority literatures; Weimar cinema; Those Majoring in Another German-Jewish culture and modernity; the Holocaust and memory; and the history and culture of Berlin. Classes are Department small, with enrollment ranging from 5 to 15 students. The requirements for this program were modified on September 22, 2014. Students who declared this program before this date The department regularly offers courses in German literature and culture in English for students who do not study the German language. The department also participates in

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Columbia’s excellent program in comparative literature and The intermediate German sequence, GERM UN2101 society. Intermediate German I-GERM UN2102 Intermediate German II, increases the emphasis on reading and written Advanced Placement communication skills, expands grammatical mastery, and The department grants 3 credits for a score of 5 on the AP focuses on German culture and literary texts. Students read German Language exam, which satisfies the foreign language short stories, a German drama, and increasingly complex texts. requirement. Credit is awarded upon successful completion Regular exposure to video, recordings, the World Wide Web, of a 3000-level (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. and art exhibits heightens the cultural dimensions of the third This course must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught and fourth semesters. Students create portfolios comprised of in German. Courses taught in English may not be used for written and spoken work. language AP credit. The department grants 0 credits for a Upon completion of the second-year sequence, students are score of 4 on the AP German Language exam, but the foreign prepared to enter advanced courses in German language, language requirement is satisfied. culture, and literature at Columbia and/or at the Berlin The Yiddish Studies Program Consortium for German Studies in Berlin. Advanced-level courses focus on more sophisticated use of the language The program in Yiddish studies offers a track in both the structure and composition (GERM UN3001 Advanced undergraduate major and concentration, in addition to German, I-GERM UN3002 Advanced German II: Vienna graduate studies leading to the Ph.D. The graduate program ); on specific cultural areas; and on literary, historical, is considered one of the world’s most important, with its and philosophical areas in literature-oriented courses graduates holding many of the major university positions in (GERM UN3333 Introduction To German Literature [In the field. In both the undergraduate and graduate program, German]). emphasis is placed not merely on acquiring linguistic proficiency and textual study, but also viewing Yiddish In Fulfillment of the literature in a larger cultural and interdisciplinary context. Language Requirement in Students work with faculty in Germanic languages, German Jewish studies, history, and Slavic studies to broaden their Students beginning the study of German at Columbia must understanding of the literature, language, and culture of take four terms of the following two-year sequence: Eastern European Jewry. Classes are small, and instruction is GERM UN1101 Elementary German Language individualized and carefully directed to ensure that students Course, I gain both a thorough general grounding and are able to pursue GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language their own particular interests in a wide-spanning field. The Course, II program also offers classes taught in translation for students GERM UN2101 Intermediate German I who do not study Yiddish. GERM UN2102 Intermediate German II

The German Language Entering students are placed, or exempted, on the basis of Program their College Board Achievement or Advanced Placement First- and second-year German language courses emphasize scores, or their scores on the placement test administered by spoken and written communication, and provide a basic the departmental language director. Students who need to introduction to German culture. Goals include mastery of the take GERM UN1101 Elementary German Language Course, structure of the language and enough cultural understanding to I-GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language Course, II interact comfortably with native speakers. may take GERM UN1125 Accelerated Elementary German I & II as preparation for GERM UN2101 Intermediate German After successfully completing the elementary German I. sequence, GERM UN1101 Elementary German Language University Study in Berlin Course, I-GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language Course, II, students are able to provide information about Deutsches Haus themselves, their interests, and daily activities. They can Deutsches Haus, 420 West 116th Street, provides a center participate in simple conversations, read edited texts, and for German cultural activities on the Columbia campus. It understand the main ideas of authentic texts. By the end of sponsors lectures, film series, and informal gatherings that GERM UN1102 Elementary German Language Course, enrich the academic programs of the department. Frequent II, students are able to write descriptions, comparisons, and events throughout the fall and spring terms offer students creative stories, and to discuss general information about the opportunities to practice their language skills. German-speaking countries.

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Grading GERM UN3444 Decadence, Modernism, Exile [In German] Courses in which a grade of D has been received do not count GERM UN3445 German Literature After 1945 [In toward the major or concentration requirements. German] Departmental Honors One course in German intellectual history GERM UN3991 Senior Seminar Normally no more than 10% of graduating majors receive The remaining courses to be chosen from the 3000- or departmental honors in a given academic year. For the 4000-level offerings in German and Comparative Literature– requirements for departmental honors, see the director of German undergraduate studies. Senior Thesis Professors A senior thesis is not required for the major. Students interested • Mark Anderson in a senior thesis or research project may do so through • Stefan Andriopoulos independent study with a faculty member over one or two • Claudia Breger semesters. • Jeremy Dauber • Andreas Huyssen (emeritus) Major Track in Yiddish • Harro Müller Studies • Dorothea von Mücke • Oliver Simons (Chair) First- and second-year Yiddish language courses emphasize spoken and written communication, and provide a basic Assistant Professor introduction to Eastern European Jewish culture. Goals include mastery of the structure of the language and enough cultural • Tobias Wilke understanding to interact comfortably with native speakers. Senior Lecturers After second-year Yiddish language courses are completed, • Wijnie de Groot (Dutch) students should feel sufficiently comfortable to begin to • Jutta Schmiers-Heller work with Yiddish literature in the original. Upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses are designed to accommodate Lecturers students with a range of Yiddish language experience, and intensive language summer study is also encouraged for Agnieszka Legutko (Yiddish) improvement in language acquisition and comprehension. Major in German Literature The goal is to provide students with reasonable proficiency and Cultural History in reading a variety of literary, philosophical, and historical texts in the original and, through this training, to provide them The goal of the major is to provide students with reasonable with a critical understanding of Yiddish-speaking culture and proficiency in reading a variety of literary, philosophical, and society. Students should plan their program of study with the historical texts in the original and, through this training, to director of undergraduate studies as early as possible. facilitate a critical understanding of modern German-speaking cultures and societies. Students should plan their program of The major track in Yiddish studies requires a minimum of 30 study with the director of undergraduate studies as early as points, distributed as follows: possible. Competence in a second foreign language is strongly recommended, especially for those students planning to attend 1. At least three courses of intermediate/advanced language graduate school. study; 2. Two courses in Yiddish literature, at least one of which is The major in German literature and cultural history requires a not taught in translation; minimum of 30 points, distributed as follows: 3. One course in the senior seminar or independent study; GERM UN3001 Advanced German, I 4. Four related courses, at least one of which is in medieval or GERM UN3333 Introduction To German modern Jewish history. Literature [In German] A senior thesis is required for the track in Yiddish studies. Select two of the following survey courses in German literature and culture (at least one of these must focus on Students interested in a senior thesis or research project may do pre–20th-century cultural history): so through independent study with a faculty member over one GERM UN3443 Romanticism, Revolution, or two semesters. Realism [In German]

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Concentration in German Honor Society Literature and Cultural The Honor Society of the School of General Studies was History formed to celebrate exceptional GS undergraduates committed to intellectual discovery and academic excellence. The only The concentration in German literature and cultural history group of its kind at the University, the Honor Society provides requires a minimum of 21 points in German courses numbered a unique opportunity for students to interact with other GERM UN3001 and above, including the senior seminar members, faculty associates, and alumni at events during GERM UN3991 Senior Seminar , which may be taken in the the year. Criteria for membership include a GPA of at least junior or senior year. 3.8, a minimum of 30 completed Columbia points, and a minimum of 60 total completed points. Students may not apply for membership. A ceremony of induction is held each Concentration Track in semester, and members continue to be part of the Society after Yiddish Studies graduation. The concentration track in Yiddish studies requires a minimum of 24 points, distributed as follows: School Honors The designations cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum 1. At least three courses of beginning/intermediate language laude are academic honors determined by an undergraduate study student's cumulative GPA at the time of graduation based on 2. Two courses in Yiddish literature coursework completed exclusively at Columbia University 3. Three related courses, at least one of which is in medieval or once a student has matriculated within the School of General modern Jewish history Studies. To be eligible for school honors, a student must have completed at least 64 points of coursework at General Studies. For cum laude, a student must have a minimum Academic Policies cumulative GPA of 3.5; for magna cum laude, a minimum of 3.67; for summa cum laude, a minimum of 3.9 is required. The Academic policies are set by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences honor is noted on a student's diploma and transcript. and the academic administration of individual schools within the Arts and Sciences. Departmental Honors Students in the School of General Studies are expected to Many departments award honors to undergraduate majors who familiarize themselves with GS policies. Students seeking clarity complete their major requirements with distinction. Eligibility on academic policies relevant to or beyond those stated on the for departmental honors varies among departments; students GS website should consult with their GS advisors. should consult individual departments for further information. Departmental honors are noted on a student's transcript but The Joint Committee on Instruction (COI) for GS and not on the diploma. Departmental honors are not given for Columbia College reviews and sets curriculum and academic concentrations. policies, while the GS Committee on Academic Standing (CAS) ensures that all students comply with the academic Phi Beta Kappa and administrative policies of the School. See the School By action of the Senate of the United Chapters of Phi Beta Governance (https://gs.columbia.edu/school-governance) page Kappa in March 1952, degree candidates in the School of for further information. General Studies are eligible for election to Phi Beta Kappa and membership in the Columbia (Delta) Chapter. The selection of this group (up to ten percent of the graduating Academic Honors class) is based not only on academic achievement, but also on evidence of intellectual promise, character, and achievement Dean's List outside the classroom. Academic achievement is measured by Undergraduates who complete the fall or spring terms with strength and rigor of program as well as grades and faculty a 3.6 GPA or higher are named to the Dean's List, provided recommendations. Students may not apply for Phi Beta Kappa. they have completed at least three courses (nine or more points) for a letter grade. Disciplinary probation, as well as marks of As with school prizes, October and February graduates are W, INC, AR, F, or D, disqualify a student from consideration. considered along with students graduating in May. Election to Students who have been found responsible by the Office of Phi Beta Kappa is noted on a student's transcript. Student Conduct and Community Standards for a violation of The General Studies Section of the Delta Chapter of Phi academic integrity are not eligible for the Dean's List during Beta Kappa annually presents the Phi Beta Kappa Award to the term of the sanction. There is no Dean's List for the a GS senior elected to Phi Beta Kappa who, during his or her summer term. academic career, has best exemplified intellectual integrity,

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tolerance for others' views, and a broad range of academic Community (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu) and interests. at the Office of the University Senate, 406 Low Memorial Library. School Prizes Students in the School of General Students are part of a Each year the School of General Studies awards prizes for wider intellectual and social community that holds itself to academic excellence as well as outstanding leadership. Current the highest standards of tolerance, respect, integrity, and prizes include the following: civility. Students who violate the standards of the University • The Albert E. Gollin Prize, awarded to a junior with community, in academic or social behavior, are subject to promising talent in sociology, media, or journalism disciplinary action. The continuance of each student upon the rolls of the University, the receipt of academic points, • The Medaglia D'Oro Prize for excellence in Italian studies graduation, and the conferring of any degree or the granting of • The John Angus Burrell Memorial Prize for distinction in any certificate are strictly subject to the disciplinary powers of English and comparative literature the University. • The Arthur Ross Foundation Award for excellence in political science Disciplinary authority of the University is vested by the • The Benedetto Marraro Prize for distinction in Italian Trustees in the President and Provost and, subject to their studies reserved powers, in the dean of each faculty. The dean and his staff are given full responsibility for establishing the • The Antonio G. Mier Prize for excellence in Spanish standards of behavior for all General Studies students beyond • The Stacy M. and Russell D. Paul Prize for excellence in the the regulations included in the Rules of University Conduct study of psychology and for defining procedures by which discipline will be • The Jennifer A. Pack Prize for excellence in the study of administered. psychology • The Lillian L. Hacker Prize for excellence in the study of Civil Behavior and sociology Community Standards • The Judith Lee Stronach Memorial Prize for outstanding It is expected that in and out of the classroom, on and off contributions in art history or archaeology campus, each student in the School of General Studies will • The Dean's Citation for leadership and outstanding service act in an honest way and will respect the rights of others. to the School (for graduating seniors only) Freedom of expression is an essential part of University life, • The Alumni Key Award for academic achievement and but it does not include intimidation, threats of violence, or outstanding service to the School (for graduating seniors the inducement of others to engage in violence or in conduct only) which harasses others. Conduct which threatens or harasses • The Dean's Prize in Economics for excellence in the study others because of their race, sex, religion, disability, sexual of economics orientation, or for any other reason is unacceptable and will be • The Dean's Prize in Anthropology for excellence in the dealt with very severely. For all to benefit from the diversity to study of anthropology be found at Columbia, all must live up to these standards. • The Dean's Prize in Creative Writing for excellence in the study of creative writing Honor Code and Honor • The Herbert H. Lehman Prize for Excellence in history, Pledge given to a student with an outstanding record of In 2013 the student councils of the undergraduate schools accomplishment in history courses at Columbia (preference of Columbia University, on behalf of the whole student is given to those with substantial coursework in U.S. body, created an Honor Code to uphold the maintenance History) of academic integrity as a fundamental and jointly held • The Phi Beta Kappa Award for outstanding scholarship responsibility for all students. The councils also created an Honor Pledge, which all students recite and affirm when they matriculate as Columbia students. The texts of the Honor Academic Integrity Code and Honor Pledge may be found here (p. 388). and Community Academic Integrity It is essential to the academic integrity and vitality of this Standards community that individuals do their own work and properly All University faculty, students, and staff are responsible for acknowledge the circumstances, ideas, sources, and assistance compliance with the Rules of University Conduct. Copies of upon which that work is based. Academic honesty in class the full text are available in Essential Policies for the Columbia

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assignments, term papers, examinations, laboratory reports, and Disciplinary Charges computer projects is expected of all students. Students, faculty members, or Columbia staff who have Because intellectual integrity is the hallmark of educational concerns or complaints about a student's behavior, including institutions, academic dishonesty is one of the most serious issues pertaining to academic integrity, are asked to contact offenses that a student can commit at Columbia. It may be the Dean of Students or the Office of Student Conduct punishable by suspension or dismissal from the School of and Community Standards (SCCS) to discuss the concern. General Studies. Based on the conversation with the complainant, the Dean of Students, in consultation with the SCCS, will determine Students who are unsure about the proper presentation of their whether or not the complaint warrants an informal meeting own independent work should consult with their instructor or with the student or a formal disciplinary hearing. The Dean of academic advisor. Students will review the options and the procedures with the Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to the complainant. If a formal disciplinary hearing is to be held, the following: Dean of Students will forward the complaint to the SCCS who will in turn contact the student, explain the procedure, and set 1. Plagiarism: Failure to cite or otherwise acknowledge ideas up an appropriate time and place for the disciplinary hearing. or phrases used in any paper, exercise, or project submitted in a course but gained from another source, such as a Disciplinary Hearing published text, another person's work, or materials on the A disciplinary hearing is held to discuss the allegations with Web. the student, and when necessary, to determine appropriate 2. Self-plagiarism: The submission of one piece of work in sanctions. Present at the hearing are the charged student, a more than one course without the explicit permission of the member of the SCCS, and a dean from the School of General instructors involved. Studies. On the strength of the evidence and the student's 3. Misrepresentation of authorship: The submission of work response, the SCCS representative and the dean from the as one’s own which has been prepared by or purchased from School of General Studies will reach a determination and notify another. the student of their decision after the hearing has concluded. 4. Cheating on examinations or tests: To give or receive assistance from written material, another person, his or her Sanctions paper, or any other source during an examination or test, to For students found guilty of academic dishonesty or hire or attempt to hire someone to take your exam for you. misconduct, the sanctions range from warning to probation, 5. Falsification or misrepresentation of information in suspension, or dismissal. Because the SCCS wants to ensure coursework or lab work, on any application, petition, or that the disciplinary process is also an educational process, every forms submitted to the school. effort is made to refer students to appropriate resources and 6. Fabrication of credentials, in materials submitted as part support services that will help them learn from the experience. of an admissions application or materials submitted to the In cases of academic dishonesty, the disciplinary response is University for administrative or academic review. deliberately separate from the decision an instructor makes concerning how the breach of the academic contract affects a 7. Violating the limits of acceptable collaboration in student's grade. In cases that have been referred for disciplinary coursework set by a faculty member or department. action through the Dean’s Discipline process, a student may 8. Removing, hiding, or altering library materials in order not drop or withdraw from the course in question. If a student to hinder the research of other students. is found guilty of a second violation of University regulations, 9. Facilitating academic dishonesty by enabling another to academic dishonesty, or inappropriate behavior, that student engage in such behavior. is, in most cases, dismissed. Students have the right to appeal 10. Lying to a faculty member, dean, or advisor about the decision of the disciplinary committee. Appeals must be circumstances related to your academic work or failure to submitted in writing within the deadline given in the letter complete academic work. informing the student of the disciplinary action taken. Appeals must be addressed to the Dean of the School. Ignorance of the School’s policy concerning academic dishonesty shall not be a defense in any disciplinary Confidentiality proceedings. In general, under University policy and federal law, The School of General Studies holds each member of the information about dean's disciplinary proceedings against a community responsible for understanding these principles and student is confidential and may not be disclosed to others. for abiding by them.

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Sexual Assault, Sexual undergraduate studies or chair of a given department or program. The School will direct a student to the appropriate Harassment, and Gender- office if the University has specific university-wide procedures based Harassment Policies that govern the matter. Links to those offices, resources and For information on the procedures for handling such procedures are provided below. Students should raise any complaints, please refer to the Gender-Based Misconduct concerns not later than thirty days after the end of the semester Policies for Students website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ in which the alleged misconduct took place. The School dpsa). will make every effort to consider and address the student's complaint quickly, ordinarily within thirty days. If the alleged misconduct involves sexual discrimination, the complaint should be filed with the Associate Provost Advisors recognize and respect a student's need for for Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. To report confidentiality when discussing certain kinds of complaints, an incident involving sexual assault, sexual harassment, so students should make sure to bring up any concerns about or gender-based harassment, students should complete confidentiality when speaking with their advisors about this form (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php? grievances. While advisors within the Office of the Dean ColumbiaUniv&layout_id=5) or contact Student Services for of Students counsel students on appropriate avenues for Gender-Based and Sexual Misconduct at 212-854-1717. addressing or resolving their complaints, and often can help to facilitate a resolution, students should understand that advisors Informal Complaints are not in a position to arbitrate grievances. The Ombuds Concerning Misconduct Office is an additional and alternative confidential source available to students to advise on various avenues of redress and Any instructor, officer, staff member, or student who chooses can mediate a dispute, if both parties agree. Ombuds officers, not to put a complaint in writing can instead make an informal however, do not have authority to adjudicate any complaint. complaint. In these cases, the GS advisor usually discusses the matter with the student. In these situations, the student will While resolutions are most often reached informally, formal receive a formal warning, which will be noted in the student's procedures for addressing grievances do exist and in some cases educational file, along with any recommendations made to may be the only way to adjudicate a particular complaint. the student. Such warnings will be taken into account if and Grievances related to faculty members outside the Arts & when similar complaints are made in the future, and a pattern Sciences will be referred to the appropriate division or school of informal complaints can lead to formal disciplinary action. within the University. Resolutions to complaints about academic assessments or grade disputes are usually handled Academic Complaints and informally (see Grade Appeals and Grade Changes; formal Grievance Procedures grievances about academic assessments are handled by the faculty within the appropriate department or program. Occasionally students experience dissatisfaction with specific courses or instructors, find themselves in an untenable situation If a student believes that a faculty member has acted in an in a course due to an interaction with an instructor, or have unprofessional manner, he or she should first speak with his or an academic grievance. Columbia faculty hold themselves her advising dean, who will work with the student to review to the highest professional standards. The rights, duties, and the claim, establish the substance of the complaint, and come obligations are delineated in the University Statutes and to a decision about how best to address the concerns raised in the Faculty Handbook and can be found online (http:// by the student. If appropriate, the advising dean will refer the www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/handbook/obligations.html). student to the GS Dean of Academic Affairs who, working with relevant faculty, will investigate the case fully and attempt to Consistent with those duties and obligations, conduct that is resolve the matter. The dean will work with the student and grievable includes: the faculty to determine whether there has been a procedural breach and, if so, take immediate steps to formulate a remedy • Failure to show appropriate respect in an instructional in consultation with the Dean of the School of General Studies. setting for the rights of others to hold opinions differing from their own The grievance procedures available through the office of • Misuse of faculty authority to promote a political or social the Vice President for Arts and Sciences are intended to cause within an instructional setting complement, not substitute for, the procedures available in • Conduct in the classroom or another instructional setting each of the Schools, and they treat a considerably more limited that adversely affects the learning environment range of issues. They are designed to address only those cases involving professional misconduct by a faculty member of In such cases, students are advised to discuss their grievances Arts and Sciences in an instructional setting in which there with their GS advisors. Depending on the nature of the were significant irregularities or errors in applying School complaint, a student may be counseled to discuss the procedures. Information on this process can be found on the matter directly with the instructor, or with the director of website of the Office of the Executive Vice President for Arts

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and Sciences. If the instructor is not a member of the Arts and of classes cannot return for the following semester without the Sciences faculty, the advising dean will assist the student to approval of the Committee on Academic Standing. identify the appropriate faculty and the right procedures. Each school has its own grievance procedures and they are posted on Good Standing individual schools’ websites. To be considered in good standing, undergraduates must If at any time a student believes the process is not working in a maintain semester and cumulative grade point averages of 2.0 constructive or timely fashion, the student may always contact or higher, have no marks of UW (Unofficial Withdrawal) or the Dean of the School of General Studies. AR (Administrative Referral), no unauthorized incompletes, incur no failing grades, and make satisfactory academic progress The University has alternate procedures to address other (see "Failure to Make Academic Progress" below). Students specific concerns: with multiple withdrawals, or who are placed on probation or required to withdraw for either academic or disciplinary • In situations involving allegations of discrimination and/ reasons, are not in good standing. Only students in good or harassment, the complainant should consult the Student standing are eligible for study away from Columbia, study Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment abroad, or to hold officer positions within the GS Student (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/student- Council. policies-and-procedures-discrimination-and-harassment). • In situations involving gender-based and sexual misconduct, Failure to Make Academic students should consult the Gender-Based Misconduct Progress Policies for Students (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/dpsa) Consequences for failing to make academic progress range from • In situations involving concern about scientific or scholarly academic warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of misconduct, students should consult the Columbia academic failure and the recurrence of unsatisfactory progress. University Institutional Policy on Misconduct in Students placed on academic probation or who are returning Research (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/handbook/ on probation after a leave of absence from the School are appendixc.html) required to complete a probation contract in consultation • The policy on romantic relationships is outlined in the with their respective GS advisors prior to their next term of Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relationship Policies enrollment. (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/student- policies-and-procedures-discrimination-and-harassment/ Undergraduates within General Studies fail to make academic #romantic%20relationship). progress for any of the following reasons: Ombuds Office 1. Failure to complete the American Language Program (ALP) requirements within the required time frame Students are also encouraged to seek advice regarding handling academic complaints at the Ombuds Office, a 2. Falling below a 2.0 semester grade point average neutral and confidential resource for informal conflict 3. Receiving a grade of F resolution. For further information, contact the 4. Failure to make satisfactory academic progress toward the Ombuds Office, 660 Schermerhorn Extension; (212) degree (such as having a major or cumulative grade point 854-1234; [email protected]. average below a 2.0) Administrative Warning Academic Review Administrative warnings are issued by the Committee on Academic Standing whenever necessary (e.g., when a student At the end of each term the Committee on Academic Standing fails to take the QR exam within the allotted time frame or fails reviews the records of all students enrolled in the School of to comply with an administrative policy or deadline). Students General Studies to determine whether academic progress is receive such a warning only once; failure to comply with the being made. Students who are making satisfactory academic warning can lead to more serious consequences. progress are considered to be in good standing, whereas those in academic difficulty are subject to academic discipline. Academic Warning Students ending the term with more than two incompletes are not usually permitted to enroll in the next semester without Academic warnings are issued by the Committee on Academic the explicit permission of the Committee on Academic Standing whenever necessary (e.g., failure to complete the Standing. Students with one or more incompletes are typically writing requirement in the first term or failure to declare not permitted to enroll in summer session or study abroad. a major before completing 90 credits toward the degree). Students who withdraw from a semester after the eleventh week Students receive such a warning only once; failure to comply with the warning can lead to probation or suspension.

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Academic Probation whose grades in premedical coursework indicate academic difficulty will be contacted by their premedical advisors. Academic probation is a serious warning that immediate and significant improvement is needed, as a second consecutive unsatisfactory semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the School. Students are placed on probation when they Academic Standards receive the mark of F, have unsatisfactory grade point averages, Undergraduates within the School of General Studies are or have not heeded an earlier warning. expected to make reasonable progress in fulfilling degree requirements, which includes: A student is removed from probation upon attaining a satisfactory academic record the following term (including • Completing the writing requirement in the first semester at summer), based upon at least 6 points taken for a letter grade. GS • Initiating foreign language study no later than the second Academic Suspension year at GS, and making steady progress toward this Students with two consecutive unsatisfactory semesters are requirement in each subsequent semester normally suspended from the School for up to one year. • Satisfactorily completing at least one course each semester A student can also be suspended from the School by the toward the fulfillment of core requirements Committee on Academic Standing after one unsatisfactory • Declaring a major before completing 90 points toward the semester, especially in those cases where a student meets more degree than one of the criteria for academic probation or fails to make • Making satisfactory progress each year toward the major, any academic progress in a given term. A student with multiple once declared unsatisfactory semesters or multiple withdrawals is subject to a period of suspension. Suspension from the School is also a • Maintaining a semester and cumulative grade point average possible consequence of academic dishonesty. of at least 2.0 Students suspended for academic reasons may appeal their GS academic advisors help students plan their schedules so that suspension to the Dean of School of General Studies within these requirements are met within the expected time frame. two weeks of the official suspension notification. A student who has been required to withdraw from the School AP Credit must petition the Committee on Academic Standing for re- enrollment within three years of the suspension. See the Leaves Students may be granted credit or be exempted from certain of Absence and Withdrawals (p. 390) page for information courses or requirements on the basis of Advanced Placement on re-enrollment. tests administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Specific details about subject test areas, scores, advanced credit, Academic Dismissal and placement status can be found in the chart below. A student who fails to make any academic progress in a given *Language Courses: The course used toward AP credit in term, who has completed two or more terms with a cumulative language must be for at least 3 points of credit and be taught in GPA below 2.0, who fails to fulfill the criteria of probationary that language. Courses taught in English may not be used for status, or who returns from a period of academic suspension AP credit in language. and fails to make satisfactory progress is eligible for dismissal from the School. A student can also be summarily dismissed Subject AP Score Advanced Requirement or from the School for academic failure or academic dishonesty. Credit Placement Status Ties with GS are permanently severed for students who are Biology 5 3 Placement determined dismissed from the School. by department* Students dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons may Chemistry 4 or 5 3 Requires completion of appeal their dismissal to the Dean of the School of General CHEM UN1604 with a Studies within two weeks of the official notification of grade of C or better dismissal. Chemistry 4 or 5 6 Requires completion of CHEM UN3045 - Premedical Undergraduate CHEM UN3046 with a Academic Review grade of C or better Students who have identified themselves as interested * See Department for Placement Status (http:// in pursuing a premedical track will have their academic www.columbia.edu/cu/biology) performance in premedical coursework reviewed by the Premedical Committee at the end of each term. Students

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Note: Students are expected to complete a placement exam History: 5 3 No exemption prior to registration for either Intensive General Chemistry United (Lecture) (CHEM UN1604) or Intensive Organic Chemistry I States (Lecture) (CHEM UN3045). History: 5 3 No exemption European Subject AP Score Advanced Requirement or Credit Placement Status Italian 4 0 Satisfies foreign language Literature requirement Computer 4 or 5 3 Exemption from Science A COMS W1004 4 0 Satisfies foreign language requirement* Computer 4 or 5 3 Exemption from Science AB COMS W1004 Latin: 5 3 Satisfies foreign language Vergil requirement Note: Students may receive credit for only one computer 4 0 Satisfies foreign language science sequence. requirement Latin: 5 3 Satisfies foreign language Subject AP Score Advanced Requirement or Literature requirement Credit Placement Status 4 0 Satisfies foreign language Economics 4 and 5 4 Exemption from requirement ECON UN1105 Mathematics:4 or 5 3 Requires completion Note: Tests must be taken in both microeconomics and Calculus of MATH UN1102 or macroeconomics, with a score of 5 on one test and at least a 4 AB MATH UN1201 with a on the other. grade of C or better (No AP credit is awarded Subject AP Score Advanced Requirement or if MATH UN1101 is Credit Placement Status taken). English 5 3 No exemption Mathematics:4 3 Requires completion of Language Calculus MATH UN1102 OR and BC MATH UN1201 (No Composition AP credit is awarded English 5 3 No exemption if MATH UN1101 is Literature taken). and 5 6 Requires completion of Composition MATH UN1201 OR French 5 3 Satisfies foreign language MATH UN1207 (No Language requirement* AP credit is awarded 4 0 Satisfies foreign language if MATH UN1101 or requirement MATH UN1102 is French 5 3 Satisfies foreign language taken). Literature requirement* * Credit awarded upon successful completion of a 3000-level 4 0 Satisfies foreign language (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. (p. 381) requirement German 5 3 Satisfies foreign language Note: Students may receive credit for only one calculus Language requirement* sequence. 4 0 Satisfies foreign language Subject AP Score Advanced Requirement or requirement Credit Placement Status Government5 3 Exemption from Music: 5 3 Exemption from and POLS UN1201 Theory MUSI UN1002; Politics: Exemption from United MUSI UN2318- States MUSI UN2319 Government5 3 Exemption from determined by and POLS UN1201 departmental exam Politics: Music: 4 3 No exemption Comparative Theory

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Physics 1 4 or 5 6 No exemption from AND 2 science requirement Attendance Physics C/ 4 or 5 3 No exemption from MECH science requirement Students are expected to attend all classes including discussion Physics C/ 4 or 5 3 No exemption from sections and laboratory periods for each course. E&M science requirement In general, absenteeism from a course will lead to a lower grade Note: Students may earn a maximum of 6 points in physics. and may even result in failure. Students are held accountable for absences owing to late enrollment. Students who must miss Subject AP Score Advanced Requirement or class due to religious holidays should inform their instructors Credit Placement Status in advance and make appropriate arrangements to make up Spanish: 5 3 Satisfies foreign language missed work. (See below for the University's policy on religious Language requirement* holidays.) Spanish: 4 0 Satisfies foreign language When an instructor judges a student's absences to be excessive, Language requirement the instructor may report this to the Office of the Dean of Spanish: 5 3 Satisfies foreign language Students for appropriate action. Literature requirement* Spanish: 4 0 Satisfies foreign language Absences or Falling Behind Literature requirement in Class Statistics 5 3 Students required to Students who find themselves unable to attend classes or take STAT UN1111 or complete academic work at any time during the semester STAT UN1001 for their should contact their GS academic advisors immediately. In major should check with consultation with the advisor and the instructor, a student their major adviser to may be able to make arrangements for extensions on work determine if this credit within the time frame of the semester or, under more serious provides exemption circumstances, may be advised to withdraw from a course from these courses or from the semester. Students who miss more than two weeks of classes are counseled to give serious consideration to * Credit awarded upon successful completion of a 3000-level withdrawing from the semester in progress. (or higher) course with a grade of B or higher. (p. 381) Religious Holidays It is the policy of the University to respect its members’ Athletics and religious beliefs. In compliance with New York State law, each student who is absent because of his or her religious beliefs Academic Absence will be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes It is Columbia University policy that student-athletes who miss or make up any examination, study, or work requirements classes and/or exams as a result of representing the University at that he or she may have missed because of such absences on an approved athletics contest may be permitted to make up the any particular day or days. No student will be penalized for work and/or take the exam at another time or location. absences due to religious beliefs, and alternative means will be sought for satisfying the academic requirements involved. To be accommodated in this way, students must first gain the approval of the team Head Coach as well as the Department Officers of administration and of instruction responsible of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education before for scheduling of academic activities or essential services are presenting the approved form to instructors as soon as the expected to avoid conflict with religious holidays as much as relevant team’s schedule is established. possible. If a suitable arrangement cannot be made between the student and the instructor the student should consult the Intercollegiate Athletics Absence Notification Form appropriate dean or department chair. If an additional appeal is Contact needed, it may be taken to the Provost. Students must submit the completed form to Jacqueline Blackett, Senior Associate Athletics Director, 433 Class Standing Dodge Physical Fitness Center. Class status for undergraduates within the School of General Studies is based on the satisfactory completion of the following number of points:

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Class Standing Points • In cases that have been referred for disciplinary action Sophomore 24 through the Dean’s Discipline process, a student may not Junior 56 drop or withdraw from the course in question. Senior 90 Dropping a Course During the Change of Program Courseload for Period A student may drop a course within the first two weeks of Full- and Part-time classes, which is the officially designated change of program period. Courses may be dropped online on SSOL (https:// Students ssol.columbia.edu). Courses dropped within this period do The School of General Studies permits students to study at not appear on a student's permanent transcript and incur no their own pace, whether it be on a full- or part-time basis. tuition charges. Students dropping their entire course load will Full-time status is defined as taking a minimum of 12 points not be allowed to do so online and must instead see their GS per term. Students may not register for more than 18 points advisors about the withdrawal process. (See Withdrawal from a in a given semester. Requests to exceed the 18-point cap Semester in Progress (p. 391) on the Leaves of Absence and must be submitted to the Committee on Academic Standing, Withdrawals page.) and exceptions will be granted only in rare and unavoidable circumstances. International students on an F-1 student visa are Dropping a Course After the required to attend full time. Change of Program Period After the close of the change of program period, students may drop a course by the late drop deadline, which falls after Dropping Courses the fifth week of classes. Courses dropped after the change Before dropping a course, students should consult with their of program date but prior to the late drop deadline will not GS academic advisors. Dropping courses not only affects a appear on a student's permanent transcript, but students student's academic progress, but may also have consequences will be charged full tuition for the course. Students should for financial aid, housing eligibility, visa status, or health submit requests electronically via SSOL to drop courses, and insurance. There is no refund of tuition for individual courses must then await email notification of their advisor's approval. dropped after the last day of the change of program period. Once they have received approval, they must then drop the course through SSOL by the specified deadline. A student has three opportunities within a semester to officially drop a course, but different consequences apply at each stage. Dropping a Course After the In no case may a student drop a course after the eleventh Late Drop Deadline week of classes, unless withdrawing from an entire program. Students should consult the GS Academic Calendar (https:// After the late drop deadline, students may drop a course gs.columbia.edu/academic-calendar) for the exact dates of each by the final drop deadline. Courses dropped after the late deadline. Students are responsible for following the appropriate drop deadline but prior to the final drop deadline (in the add/drop process by the relevant deadline. Registration eleventh week of classes, coinciding with the Pass/D/Fail Adjustment forms, if needed, are available in the Office of deadline) will be recorded on the transcript with the notation the Dean of Students and online (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs- “W” (withdrawal). The W is a permanent mark and will student-forms). remain on the transcript even if the student repeats the course. Students are charged full tuition for individual courses from Please note: which they selectively withdraw. The Registration Adjustment form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms) must be • Ceasing to attend classes or simply notifying the instructor completed by the student and signed by his or her GS advisor does not constitute dropping a course. by the specified final drop deadline. • Students dropping the last or only class in which they are enrolled in a given semester should notify their advisors that they would like to withdraw for the term. Educational • Joint Program students cannot drop their full course load at Columbia (even if it is only one course) without special Records permission jointly approved by their respective GS and JTS GS, in conjunction with the Registrar's Office, maintains advisors. the educational records of students who matriculate at the School. The maintenance and oversight of these records comply with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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of 1974 (FERPA), which regulates a wide range of privacy- related activities including management of student records maintained by the University, regulations regarding who Grades has access to student records, and for what purposes access Letter Grades (p. 385) | GPA (p. 385) | Grade to student records is granted. The act guarantees students Appeals and Changes (p. 385) | Pass/D/Fail (p. 386) access to their records and allows them to restrict such access Withdrawals (p. 386) | Administrative Referral to others. Students wishing access to their records must (p. 387) | Incomplete Work in a Course (p. 387) complete a request form available from the Registrar's Office; similar request forms are available from the Registrar's Office All grades are based solely on work completed during the term if a student wishes to withhold information or reverse a a course is offered, except in the case of a grade issued to replace previous request to restrict access. For additional information an incomplete, as authorized by the Committee on Academic regarding access to student records, please consult Essential Standing (see the Incomplete Work in a Course (p. 387) Policies for the Columbia Community (http://www.essential- section for more information). policies.columbia.edu/policy-access-student-records-ferpa). Letter Grades Questions about the University's interpretation of the FERPA The letter grading system within Columbia's undergraduate guidelines should be referred to the University's General colleges is as follows: A, excellent; B, good; C, fair; D, poor but Counsel in 412 Low Library. For more information on passing; F, failure (a final grade, not subject to reexamination). FERPA, consult the Department of Education website (http:// Plus and minus grades are also used, except with a D or F. No www.ed.gov). more than ten percent of a student's total number of Columbia Note: Educational files maintained by the School of General points with the grade of D will count toward the degree, and Studies are archived for five years after a student has graduated. no work with a grade of D will be credited toward the major Files of students who withdrew or took a leave from GS unless otherwise noted by a department in its official policies. are accessible for up to ten years from the last semester of attendance. In all cases, individual requests for student files Grade Point Average (GPA) needing to be recalled from archives should be made directly The Registrar calculates semester as well as cumulative grade to student's advisor. Such files will be ready for review within point averages based on the number of points per class. The three weeks of the initial request. GPA is used to assess a student's academic progress as well as to determine a student's eligibility for certain honors (p. 376) such as the Dean's List or the Honor Society. The Eligibility for GPA is printed on all official Columbia transcripts. GPAs are computed on the following scale:

Athletics A+ = 4.33 B+ = 3.33 C+ = 2.33 D = 1.00 A GS student in good standing pursuing the undergraduate A = 4.00 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 F = 0.00 program or a combined program toward a first degree may be A- = 3.67 B- = 2.67 C- = 1.67 eligible for intercollegiate athletics. When the Registrar calculates the GPA, courses are weighted Eligibility by the number of points they carry. Courses that cannot be Eligibility requires that a student be a candidate for a bachelor's credited toward the degree are not included in the GPA. For degree and have attended the University for no more than repeated courses, only the grade earned for the first attempt will eight terms. The student must also be registered for at least be calculated into the grade point average. 12 points, be in good standing with the School, and make appropriate progress toward the degree as defined by the Grade Appeals and Grade NCAA, the Ivy League, and Columbia University. Changes These criteria are monitored by the Committee on Athletic Assessment of a student's performance in a course is at the Eligibility and certified by the Office of the Registrar. instructor's discretion. When a student feels a grade appeal is Furthermore, students must comply with any NCAA or Ivy warranted, the student should first speak with the instructor League requirements that may apply. of the course in order to understand how the evaluation was derived or to clarify other specific concerns. If dissatisfied with Questions about eligibility should be referred to the the explanation or uncomfortable broaching this matter with appropriate academic advisor or the compliance office in the instructor, the student should speak with the director of the Department of Physical Education and Intercollegiate undergraduate studies or chair of the relevant department. Athletics. Deans and GS advisors can counsel a student on whether and how to approach an instructor about a grade appeal; however,

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they do not arbitrate grade disputes. Students should keep their • cannot be used to satisfy a major or concentration GS advisors informed of any pending grade disputes or appeals, requirement, including related courses, unless otherwise as the Office of the Dean of Students can help to expedite a noted by the department in its written policies; response from a faculty member or department. • cannot be used to satisfy science or math courses in fulfillment of premedical requirements; If the student is unable to resolve the matter to his or her satisfaction and believes that a procedural issue is involved, • are not taken into account when calculating a student's the student should bring the matter to the attention of the GPA; the grades of D and F will be so used. GS Dean of Academic Affairs who will work with the student Students may elect the P/D/F option during registration. and the faculty member to determine whether there has been Students may change a P/D/F course to a letter-graded course a procedural breach and, if so, take immediate steps to remedy or a letter-graded course to a P/D/F course by clicking the the matter. If relevant faculty other than the instructor, in relevant link in SSOL by the eleventh week of the term. consultation with GS Academic Affairs, decide that the grade or other academic evaluation was appropriate, given class The P/D/F option, including the opportunity to uncover a assignments and circumstances, the student will be informed Pass, is only available to undergraduate students in the School and the decision will be final. of General Studies and not to students in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. The statute of limitations on final grade appeals is three months from the end of the semester in which the course was taken. Uncovering the Mark of Pass Pass/D/Fail Option Beginning with courses taken in the Fall 2007 semester, students are allowed to uncover a grade of Pass within two The purpose of the Pass/D/Fail (P/D/F) option is to encourage weeks of the start of the semester immediately following that in students to take courses outside their fields of specialization which the grade of Pass was received. Students have until the without concern for the grade. Beginning with the Spring 2008 end of the add/drop period in the spring semester to uncover term, students may choose the P/D/F option for only one the grade of a fall-term course, and until the end of the add/ course per term, including the summer term. Courses given drop period in the fall semester to uncover the grade of a only on a P/F basis will not count toward the six-course limit. spring- or summer-term course. Seniors graduating in May who wish to uncover the mark of Pass for their spring-term courses Electing a Course for Pass/D/Fail must do so by the Friday of Commencement week. • Undergraduates within the School of General Studies may elect the Pass/D/Fail (P/D/F) option for up to six courses, An uncovered grade may be used to satisfy a core requirement for a total of 18 points, but no more than one course per with the exception of courses administered by the Committee semester may be selected for this option. on the Core. (See above (p. 386) for complete list.) • The grading option for students who register for a course P/ In consultation with the major department, an uncovered grade D/F when they have exceeded the number of allowable P/ may be used to satisfy a major requirement. D/F will revert to the letter-grade option. • When the P/D/F option is elected for a particular course, Note: Whether or not a student uncovers the P, the P/D/F grades of C- or above are converted to a Pass. option may only be chosen six times. The P/D/F option cannot be elected for the following courses: Note: Once a student has chosen to uncover a grade, the Pass cannot be reinstated. • Courses administered by the Committee on the Core Curriculum: Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) • Art Humanities: UN1121 As of Spring 2014, this grading option is no longer available for • Contemporary Civilization: CC/GS1101-CC/GS1102 School of General Studies students. • Frontiers of Science: CC1000 • Literature Humanities: CC/GS1001-CC/GS1002 Withdrawal (W) • Music Humanities: UN1123 Students are not permitted to have a course deleted from their • University Writing: ENGL GS1010 or ENGL GS1014 academic record after the drop deadline (the fifth week of classes). If a student withdraws from a course after the drop When considering the P/D/F option, students should be aware deadline and no later than the eleventh week of classes, the that courses with the mark of P: transcript will show a mark of W for that course. This is a permanent mark and will remain on the transcript even if the • cannot be used to satisfy a GS Core requirement; student repeats the course.

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Students may not drop or withdraw from any course after the Incomplete Written Work eleventh week of classes. After that point, students will receive Students must submit a formal petition for an incomplete on whatever letter grade they have earned in the course. written work by the last day of classes. The petition must be Administrative Referral (AR) accompanied by the syllabus and a copy of the assignment showing the due date for the assignment. This deadline is The mark of AR (Administrative Referral) is a temporary set because written work is normally due during the last grade awarded by a faculty member when a final letter grade week of classes; if a deadline for written work other than an cannot be assigned. Following the designation of the AR mark, exam is set for later than reading week, the student has one the student’s academic advisor will follow up with the student day from the missed deadline to submit a petition for an and instructor to outline the requisite steps to determine an incomplete. Students are advised to submit a draft of their appropriate final grade. AR is not a permanent grade. written assignment to the faculty member while the petition for an incomplete is being considered by the CAS. In the event that the student has been approved through petition to the Committee on Academic Standing to receive Incomplete Exams an Incomplete in the course, the mark of “IN” will then be Typically, unless there are serious documented circumstances, submitted by the academic advisor. Please note that ultimately students may not request an incomplete for a final exam in the assignment of the final letter grade is at the instructor’s advance of the final examination period. In situations in which discretion. an incapacitating illness prevents a student from sitting for Incomplete (IN) a final exam, the student should contact his or her advisor immediately about the missed examination, and must provide— Written Work and Exams within seventy-two hours of the missed exam—certification of Students must complete all coursework by the last day of the illness by University Health Services, a personal physician, exams in a given semester. For students who cannot complete or an emergency room. If circumstances warrant a make-up their course work or are unable to take a final examination, exam, the student will be permitted to sit for the exam on an incomplete for a course in progress may be granted by the one of the official deferred exam dates published in the GS General Studies Committee on Academic Standing (CAS). Academic Calendar. Students cannot pick the date, but they Faculty members, while consulted for approval of specific will be notified of the date, time, and place of the exam. extensions, are not authorized to grant incompletes beyond the end of term. Students should contact their advisors first when an exam or deadline is missed. Petitions for official Graduation incompletes at the end of term should be based on unexpected circumstances that arise only within the last two weeks of the Eligibility and Application course which may prevent a student from timely completion of for Diplomas and the final coursework or exam. Certificates The only reasons for which an INC will be granted are Bachelor's degrees are conferred three times a year: February, incapacitating illness, as certified by the University Health May, and October. Students must file an application for the Services or a personal physician, serious family emergency, or degree in consultation with their advisor by the deadlines circumstances of comparable gravity. Students who wish to specified below. receive the mark of INC must, in consultation with their GS advisors, petition the CAS in writing. To be granted an INC, Deadline Graduation Date it is expected that students will have completed all work in the March 13 for May degrees class with the exception of the final paper or exam. Students March 13 for October degrees (if participating in preceding who are granted an INC are assigned a deadline for completion May graduation ceremony) of the overdue work or a date by which a deferred examination August 1 for October degrees (if not participating in must be taken. Those who fail to meet the assigned deadline preceding May graduation ceremony) or miss the deferred examination will receive the contingency November for February degrees grade provided by the instructor. 1 Students with more than two incompletes usually cannot enroll in the following semester without the explicit permission of To apply for graduation, students should meet with their the GS Committee on Academic Standing. When allowed to GS advisor no later than six months prior to the anticipated enroll, students with more than two incompletes will usually completion of the degree. Students who are unable to earn the be advised to enroll part-time. Students with one or more degree or certificate by the conferral date for which they have incompletes in the spring term are typically not allowed to applied must file another application for a later conferral date. enroll in the summer term or study abroad.

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Students in the Joint Program with List College of the Jewish Note that replacement diplomas or certificates carry the Theological Seminary will be allowed to graduate when they signatures of current University officials. have completed the requirements for both degrees. Columbia diplomas will be produced and mailed within Verifying Your Graduation three weeks after Commencement (https://gs.columbia.edu/ commencement), and are mailed to the student's Diploma Application Status Address, as listed in SSOL (http://ssol.columbia.edu). After completing a graduation candidacy review with his or Students should confirm their address information on their her GS advisor, and applying to graduate in February, May, or SSOL profile. If a student's address needs to be updated, it October, students can confirm the status of their application should be done through SSOL before the Monday prior through SSOL. to Commencement

To verify that their graduation application has been processed, Please be sure to complete the Diploma Address option. students should follow these steps: Diplomas cannot be mailed to students who do not have a Diploma Address listed in SSOL. 1. Log in to SSOL (https://ssol.columbia.edu). 2. Under "Academic Records," click on "Degree Application Diplomas for February and October graduates will be mailed Status." to the address on file in SSOL (https://ssol.columbia.edu) up to 3. Confirm your expected date of graduation (month and two months after the degree conferral date. year), as well as the status of your application submission. Note: Graduates who have resolved any financial or library • Note: "Submitted" status confirms that your application holds preventing the release of their diplomas must proactively was processed; this will be noted only by your academic notify the Registrar’s Office that their last hold has been program(s) of study. removed. In the case of holds preventing release, the Registrar’s 4. If your application status is "Not Submitted" or Office will not mail student diplomas without notification that there are errors in the information listed, email all hold(s) have been removed. [email protected]. Contact Degree Ceremonies Applications for replacement diplomas and certificates may be requested by calling the Office of the Registrar, Graduation, A University-wide commencement ceremony is held once a Degree Audit, and Diploma Division at 212-854-1454. year in May. Before Columbia Commencement, the School of General Studies hosts its own graduation ceremony known as Class Day, during which each student receives a certificate from the President of the University and the Dean of the Honor Pledge School of General Studies. Students who received their degrees The General Studies Student Council, on behalf of the whole in October, February, or May of a given academic year are student body, has resolved that maintaining academic integrity entitled to participate in Class Day and Commencement is the preserve of all members of our intellectual community— ceremonies in May of that academic year. including and especially students. As a consequence, all General Studies students make the following pledge at Orientation: Students completing degree work in the summer are welcome to participate in the May ceremonies preceding completion of We, the undergraduate students of Columbia University, their degree. Students may do so by a) applying for the October hereby pledge to value the integrity of our ideas and the degree by March 1, or b) registering in April for the summer ideas of others by honestly presenting our work, respecting courses needed to complete their degree requirements. authorship, and striving not simply for answers but for understanding in the pursuit of our common scholastic goals. Diplomas In this way, we seek to build an academic community governed There is no charge for the preparation and conferral of an by our collective efforts, diligence, and Code of Honor. original diploma or certificate. The name of the graduating In addition, all General Studies students are committed to the student will be printed exactly as it appears on his or her following honor code: transcript. Students are responsible for checking their transcripts and reporting any errors to the Registrar in 205 I affirm that I will not plagiarize, use unauthorized materials, Kent before they file their degree or certificate applications. or give or receive illegitimate help on assignments, papers, A student who wishes to change his or her name officially or examinations. I will also uphold equity and honesty in must submit the Name Change Affidavit available from the the evaluation of my work and the work of others. I do so to Registrar's Office. The affidavit must be notarized and filed by sustain a community built around this Code of Honor. the application deadline. If a diploma or certificate is lost or damaged, there will be a charge of $100 for its replacement.

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Contact Independent Questions should be addressed to the faculty advisor overseeing the research or to Victoria Rosner, Dean of Academic Affairs, Research: Human at [email protected]. Subjects Any research that involves people can be considered human Independent Study subjects research in a broad sense. Students who are interested in conducting independent research that will involve Independent study and research provides an opportunity for participants answering questions, completing surveys, filling students to work one-on-one with a faculty member through out forms, following instructions, and/or being observed, or directed reading or supervised research. Normally independent that involves receiving data about identifiable individuals, may study is reserved for students at an advanced level within need special approval. their majors. Students should consult with their respective major or departmental advisors about requirements and All universities have an Institutional Review Board (IRB), limits for independent study, which vary from department to which reviews research proposals involving humans and assesses department. whether or not the research can be approved. The approval is dependent upon the risk of harm to the research subjects. Students are advised to approach faculty members about independent study as early as possible, since many instructors This risk of harm can be physical, psychological, legal, or limit the number of students they will supervise in a given social and it is the job of the Columbia IRB to protect those semester or year. Some departments require that the Director of who have voluntarily donated their time (even if they are Undergraduate Studies approve the independent study. As part compensated) in order to take part in any research that is of the proposal and approval process, students must specify, conducted by a member of Columbia University. in consultation with the faculty supervisor, the number of points to be earned for the independent study. Students must Taking seriously the well-being of research participants is part designate the number of points to be earned when registering of what makes a good researcher and a good research project. for independent study. Students may count no more than 12 points of independent Requesting IRB study toward the degree, and may register for no more than one independent study per term. If a student wishes to undertake Approval an independent study program involving more points than the number permitted, he or she must have the approval of the Students submitting proposed research for approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the GS Committee on Institutional Review Board must: Academic Affairs. • Complete the online Human Subjects Protection Training. [Instructions (http://www.gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/ human_subjects_training_instructions.pdf)] Internship Credit • Identify a CU faculty member as a Principal Investigator. Internships can be a valuable experience for students • Complete the Undergraduate Study IRB Approval seeking exposure to a range of professional cultures and Request Form (http://www.gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/ experiences. However, Columbia College, the School of irb_request_form.pdf). General Studies, and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering • Create a consent form. (Samples are available on the and Applied Science—as at our peer institutions nationally Columbia IRB website (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/irb/ — do not offer registration credit (R credit) on the academic policies).) transcript for internships. Companies are expected to • File a Conflict of Interests Disclosure Statement. appropriately compensate students for work performed • Create a research protocol in RASCAL. during an internship. CCE has posted some helpful guidelines [Instructions (http://www.gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/ for employers regarding unpaid internships here (http:// creating_protocol.pdf)] www.careereducation.columbia.edu/employers/policies/ #Unpaid). • Attach to your RASCAL protocol your completed approval request form and any necessary supplemental Support will be maintained for student participation in documentation (for example, research instrument and internships for which students are properly compensated (when consent form). required), and letters of support for internships will be provided upon request.

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Learn more about internship opportunities here (http:// Financial Aid www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/internship). • Students who borrowed under a federal or Columbia student loan program will need to complete an Exit Loan Counseling Interview, and will be notified by email of their Leaves of Absence exit counseling responsibilities. and Withdrawals • Students who were awarded any federal financial aid (Title IV aid) that has not disbursed to their student account and Leaves of Absence (p. 390) | Withdrawal wish to know if they are eligible for a late disbursement from a Semester in Progress (p. 391) of this aid must contact a counselor at the GS Office of Involuntary Leaves of Absence Educational Financing. (p. 391) | Medical Leaves (p. 391) • Students will receive an email communication from the Leave for Military Duty (p. 392) | Re-enrollment GS Office of Educational Financing which will identify (p. 393) | Tuition Refund Schedule (p. 393) any required revisions to their financial aid per federal Leaves of Absence regulations and/or GS policy. • It is recommended that students contact the GS Office of Students of considerable ability sometimes perform below their Educational Financing in March for information regarding capacities because of burdensome personal or family problems. forms and deadlines for financial aid applications for the In such cases, taking a leave of absence or withdrawing can upcoming academic year. have a salutary effect on a student's academic performance. • Students with a credit on their student account should Students who wish to withdraw from a term in progress, contact the GS Office of Educational Financing to request cancel registration for an upcoming term for which they have a refund. Students with financial aid must wait until their already registered, or take a planned leave of absence must aid has been recalculated to request a refund (https:// consult with their respective academic advisors, submit a leave gs.columbia.edu/student-account-refunds). of absence form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/ #withdrawal) or withdrawal form. Failure to do so in a timely • Depending on the date of withdrawal, the student's fashion can have financial as well as academic consequences. tuition and other charges will be recalculated based on the Withdrawal Schedule established by the Trustees and Depending on the date of a student's withdrawal, loan funds published on the University Registrar website (http:// already received by the student may need to be returned to registrar.columbia.edu/content/refund-rate-withdrawals). the lender. Federal grant awards such as the FSEOG, Pell Grant, and GS scholarships may also be decreased. Students Health Insurance who withdraw should contact the GS Office of Educational Students who withdraw from a term in progress will no Financing (https://gs.columbia.edu/contacts) for more longer be eligible to receive Student Health insurance. information about possible required adjustments to their Students withdrawing for medical reasons must notify federal and/or institutional aid, or if they have questions about their GS advisors immediately to request a continuance of their student account. their student health insurance plan. For more questions Leaves of absence for up to three years are granted to students on the impact of a withdrawal or leave on student health who anticipate returning to Columbia to complete their insurance, students should contact Columbia Health (http:// studies. Students who intend to take a leave of absence www.health.columbia.edu/student-insurance/about-columbia- must submit a leave of absence form (https://gs.columbia.edu/ insurance-plan). gs-student-forms/#withdrawal) at least one week prior to the Dining Services and Flexdollars start of the term of their intended leave. Failure to follow this Meals and Dining Dollars are non-refundable and non- procedure can have academic as well as financial consequences transferable, even for non-used balances. Refunds are permitted and may lead to being dropped from the rolls of the School. only upon official academic withdrawal from Columbia To re-enroll after a leave of absence, students must complete University. Refunds may be requested at the Dining Services the re-enrollment process by the required deadline. (http://dining.columbia.edu) located at 125 Wallach Hall. University Housing Leave of Absence Guidelines Eligibility for housing (http://facilities.columbia.edu/ All correspondence from the university sent to students housing) is limited to students enrolled at GS full-time. via US mail goes to the address on file with Student Students have 30 days to their unit, and must contact Information Services viewable via Student Services Online University Apartment Housing (UAH) to terminate their lease. (SSOL). Students are responsible for making changes to that address by following the instructions on SSOL for a change University Privileges of address.

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• E-mail accounts are kept active from six to nine months at heightened risk of engaging in behavior that could lead to for students who take a leave or withdraw; however, e-mail serious injury to others, including as a result of physical or accounts are deactivated within a week for students who psychological illness. In addition, the Involuntary Leave process are suspended or dismissed, or who transfer or permanently may be initiated if, based on an individualized assessment, it is withdraw from the School. determined that there is a significant risk that the student will • Swipe access to University buildings is suspended during a harm him/herself, and that the risk cannot be eliminated or student’s leave or period of withdrawal from the School. reduced to an acceptable level through reasonable and realistic • Library privileges are normally suspended during a student’s accommodations and/or on-campus supports. leave or period of withdrawal from the School. This policy provides students with general information • Access to Dodge Physical Fitness is suspended during a regarding an Involuntary Leave of Absence. For more specific student's leave or period of withdrawal, except in those information regarding the circumstances and processes cases where a student chooses to pay a membership fee to for an Involuntary Leave of Absence, as well as conditions continue receiving access to these facilities. relevant to returning from Leave, students should refer to • Students on leave or withdrawal from a term in progress the Academic Policies or speak with the Dean of Students. and/or suspended from GS are not allowed to enroll in Students are responsible for understanding the implications another Columbia school during this period without of an Involuntary Leave of Absence for housing, financial aid, written permission from the Dean of Students. health insurance, and progress toward the degree. Withdrawal from a Semester This policy will not be used in lieu of disciplinary actions to address violations of Columbia University rules, regulations, in Progress or policies. A student who has engaged in behavior that Circumstances occasionally require that a student withdraw may violate rules, regulations, or policies of the University from a semester in progress. Withdrawal means dropping all community may be subject to the dean's Discipline Process courses in a given term, as opposed to dropping a portion of of his or her particular school. A student may be required to the program. Withdrawal from a term in progress may have participate in the disciplinary process coincident with being serious financial and academic consequences, and thus students placed on an Involuntary Leave of Absence. A student who is should meet with their advisors so that they can make an placed on an Involuntary Leave of Absence while on academic informed decision. All withdrawals are noted on a student's and/or disciplinary status will return on that same status. transcript. Multiple withdrawals may lead to suspension or dismissal from the School for failure to make academic Before an Involuntary Leave is considered, efforts may be made progress. to encourage the student to take a Voluntary Leave of Absence. These procedures are described in the Voluntary Leave of Students who wish to withdraw must submit the withdrawal Absence Policy. A readmission process may still be required of form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#withdrawal); a student electing a Voluntary Leave to determine his or her notifying instructors or failing to attend classes does not readiness to return to school (e.g., whether returning to school constitute formal withdrawal. A student's tuition may be may increase the risk of self-harm and/or harm to others). prorated depending on the date of the written notification of the withdrawal. When requesting a leave or withdrawing from GS, international students must also notify the International Additional Facts and Policies for Students Withdrawing Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) immediately. from a Term in Progress When safety is an immediate concern, the DOS (or his or her • Students withdrawing from a term in progress are charged a designee) may remove a student from the campus pending $75 administrative processing fee. final decision on Involuntary Leave. If this action is deemed • Depending on the date of a student's withdrawal, tuition necessary, the student will be given notice of the removal. An and other charges will be recalculated based on the opportunity to be heard by the DOS and, if desired, to appeal Withdrawal Schedule established by the Trustees and the final decision will be provided at a later time. published in the Student Fees booklet. For more information, students should visit the Essential Involuntary Leave of Absence Policies (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/ involuntary-leave-absence-policy) or consult their respective Policy advisors in the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students, or his or her designee, may place a student on an Involuntary Leave of Absence for reasons of Medical Leaves and Medical personal or community safety. This process will be undertaken Withdrawals only in extraordinary circumstances when there is compelling When students are faced with health issues that have a negative information to suggest that the student is engaging in or is impact on study habits, course attendance, or class preparation,

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they are urged to consult with their advisors to discuss taking to perform military service. The following sections explain the a medical leave of absence from the university. Students who eligibility and readmission requirements of this policy. are hospitalized during an academic term or who miss class for more than two weeks due to health issues are advised to take Eligibility a medical withdrawal from the term in progress. Doctors at This policy applies only to U.S. military veterans seeking University Health Services (UHS) as well as counselors at the readmission to the program that they previously attended; it Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) can does not apply to individuals seeking admission to a different also help students evaluate whether a medical leave is advisable. school at Columbia. Veterans are eligible if they began their Students must provide medical documentation to support their leave of absence on or after August 14, 2008. requests for medical leaves or medical withdrawals. As part of the re-enrollment process, students will also be required to Students are eligible for readmission under this provision if, supply current medical documentation, and to be evaluated by during their leave, they performed or will perform voluntary the relevant branch of the University’s Health Services. or involuntary active duty service in the U.S. armed forces, including active duty for training and National Guard or In exceptional cases, when there is sufficient information to Reserve service under federal authority, for a period of more suggest that as a result of physical or psychological illness, a than 30 consecutive days, and received a discharge other than student is engaging in or is likely to engage in behavior that dishonorable or bad conduct. In general, the cumulative length could lead to injury to self or others, the Dean of Students, in of absence and all previous absences for military service (service consultation with UHS, CPS, and the Office of Public Safety, time only) must not exceed five years. may place a student on an involuntary leave of absence for reasons of personal or community safety. Requirement of Notice Students who withdraw from their studies after the eleventh If a student is planning to take a leave for military service, he week of the semester or for medical reasons are not allowed to or she must give advance written or verbal notice of military return for at least four months (a minimum of one semester), to service to the Dean of Students, unless such notice is precluded allow time to address the situation that led to the withdrawal. by military necessity. To be readmitted, students must give notice (written or verbal) of their intent to re-enroll to the Required Medical Leave for Students with Dean of Students no later than three years after the completion Eating Disorders of the period of their service. If a student is recovering from a service-related injury or illness, he or she must notify the school With eating disorders, a medical leave is sometimes necessary no later than two years after their recovery. to protect the safety of a student. Usually this is because the student's illness is advanced enough to require hospitalization A student who does not submit a timely notification of intent or intensive day treatment beyond the scope of University or provide an attestation within the designated time limits may medical and psychological resources. A medical leave is also not be eligible for the benefits outlined herein. sometimes deemed necessary when an individual student's eating disorder has negatively impacted the integrity of the Tuition and Fees University's learning environment. For the first academic year in which the student returns, he or she must be readmitted with the same tuition and fees charges 1. Before an involuntary medical leave is considered, efforts will the student was or would have been assessed for the academic be made to encourage the student to take a voluntary medical year when the student left, unless there are sufficient veterans’ leave, thus preserving, to the extent possible, confidentiality educational benefits or institutional aid to pay the increased and privacy. amount of tuition and fees. For subsequent academic years, 2. This policy will be invoked only in extraordinary the student may be charged the same tuition and fees as other circumstances, when a student is unable or unwilling to request students in the program. a voluntary medical leave of absence. Readmission Requirements Students who wish to obtain the complete policy The school must allow the student to re-enroll in the next should see Essential Policies (http://www.essential- class or classes in the same program, with the same enrollment policies.columbia.edu/involuntary-leave-absence-policy) or status, number of points, and academic standing as when he or consult their advisors in the Dean of Students Office. she was last in attendance at Columbia. The student may also Leave for Military Duty request a later date of admission or, if unusual circumstances require it, the institution may admit the student at a later Under the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 date. If the school determines that the student is not prepared (HEOA), institutions are required to readmit an individual to resume the program where he or she left off, the school who left school or did not accept an offer of admission in order must make reasonable efforts at no extra cost to the student to enable the student to resume and complete the program. Such

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reasonable efforts include, but are not limited to, providing a Re-enrollment Checklist refresher course and allowing the student to retake a pretest, Regular Withdrawal as long as they do not place an undue hardship on the school. If reasonable efforts are unsuccessful or the school determines 1. Review and resolve any registration holds with appropriate that there are no reasonable efforts that the school can take, the offices (Student Financial Services for financial holds; school is not required to readmit the student. Health Services for health holds, etc.) If the program to which the student was admitted is no longer 2. Send finalized re-enrollment petition and supporting offered, the student must be admitted to the program that is documentation to GS advisor most similar, unless the student requests or agrees to admission 3. International students must also contact ISSO for re- to a different program. enrollment Re-enrollment 4. Upon approval of re-enrollment petition, schedule a re- enrollment appointment with GS advisor Students must apply for re-enrollment through the Dean of Students Office within three years of the end of their last Medical Withdrawal completed semester at GS. Students granted re-enrollment must return to Columbia the following semester and complete 1. Review and resolve any registration holds with appropriate that term to maintain their academic status at GS. Students offices (Student Financial Services for financial holds; who desire to return after a withdrawal are required to submit Health Services for health hold, etc) a re-enrollment form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student- 2. Send finalized re-enrollment petition and supporting forms/#re-enroll) including a personal statement addressing documentation to GS advisor the circumstances that caused them to withdraw. Students must submit this petition to their respective advisors by the 3. International students must also contact ISSO for re- date specified on the form relevant to the term in which they enrollment wish to return. Petitions for re-enrollment are reviewed by the Committee on Academic Standing. All students who take a 4. Send appropriate medical documentation to be evaluated by leave or withdraw for medical reasons must have their physician relevant branch of University Health Services to GS advisor or other health care provider support their readiness to resume 5. Upon approval of re-enrollment petition, schedule a re- their studies. Students returning from a medical withdrawal or enrollment appointment with GS advisor medical leave will be required to be evaluated by the relevant branch of University Health Services to complete the re- Note: A student whose absence from the School of General enrollment process. Studies exceeds three years must formally reapply to the School Re-enrollment Deadlines through the GS Office of Admissions. It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that the re-enrollment Tuition Refund Schedule petitions (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#re-enroll) For the complete tuition refund schedule please refer to the (including the petition statement and medical documentation, University Registrar website (http://registrar.columbia.edu/ if applicable) is received by the relevant deadline. Late and content/refund-rate-withdrawals). incomplete petitions will not be considered. Withdrawal/Leave of Absence

Return Term Deadline Leaves of Absence Fall August 15 Guidelines Spring December 15 All correspondence from the University sent to students Summer May 1 via US mail goes to the address on file with Student Information Services, which may be viewed via Student Medical Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Services Online (SSOL). Students are responsible Return Term Deadline for making changes to that address by following the instructions on SSOL for change of address. Fall July 15 Spring November 15 Regarding Financial Aid Summer April 15 • If you borrowed under a federal or Columbia student loan program, you must contact Student Financial Services (http://sfs.columbia.edu) to complete an exit interview.

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• If you received any Title IV aid or aid from the New cases where a student chooses to pay a membership fee to York State TAP program, or if you are eligible for a late continue access to these facilities. disbursement of Federal Title IV student aid funds, and • Students on a leave, who withdraw from a term in progress, wish to have this aid considered in the calculation to or who are suspended from GS, and who intend to return determine if Title IV funds should be returned, you must to GS are not allowed to enroll in another Columbia school contact the GS Office of Educational Financing. while withdrawn/on leave without written permission from • If you received any GS institutional aid, contact the GS the Dean of Students. Office of Educational Financing to determine if any funds will be returned or canceled. Additional Facts and Policies for Students Withdrawing from a Term in Progress Regarding Health Insurance • Students withdrawing from a term in progress are charged a Except for a medical withdrawal from Columbia due to an $75 administrative processing fee. accident or sickness that would be covered by the Student • Depending on the date of a student's withdrawal, tuition Medical Insurance Plan, any student withdrawing from school and other charges will be recalculated based on the during the first 31 days of the period for which coverage is Withdrawal Schedule established by the Trustees and purchased shall not be covered under the policy and a full published in the Student Fees booklet. refund of the value of the premium will be applied to the Student Account Statement. Students withdrawing after 31 Returning to GS days will remain covered under the policy for the full period for which a premium has been paid. • Students in good standing on an official leave of absence must notify their GS advisor within a month prior to the Regarding Dining Services and Flexdollars start of the term in order to register. Leaves are granted for up to one year. Students who fail to take an official leave, Meals and Dining Dollars are non-refundable and non- whose leave extends beyond one year, who have taken a transferable, even for non-used balances. However, for students medical leave, or who took a leave while on probation must withdrawing from a term in progress, a refund is possible for petition to return by completing and submitting a Re- the unused portion of the plan or dining dollars, if students enrollment Application Form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs- immediately notify Dining Services of their withdrawal and student-forms). Completed re-enrollment petitions are due have this confirmed by their GS advisor. by August 15 to register for fall-term courses; December Regarding University Housing 15 for spring-term courses; and May 1 for summer-term courses. Eligibility for housing is limited to students enrolled at GS full • Students who withdrew from a term in progress or who time. If you live in University Housing, you must immediately were required to withdraw must petition to re-enroll by the contact University Apartment Housing and arrange for a published deadlines; such students may not begin their re- termination of your lease. enrollment with summer term. Late applications are not Refunds accepted. • Undergraduates who are away from GS for more than If you have a credit on your student account, contact Student three years (from the last completed semester at GS), and Financial Services to request a refund. Students with financial Postbacs who are away from GS for more than one year, aid must wait until after their exit interview and their aid has must reapply to GS through the Office of Admissions. been recalculated to request a refund. University Privileges • Email accounts are kept active from 6 to 9 months for Midterm and Final students who take a leave or withdraw; however, email Exams accounts are deactivated within a week for students who are suspended or dismissed, or who transfer or permanently Midterm Examinations withdraw from the School. Midterms are scheduled at the direction of instructors on • Swipe access to University buildings is suspended during a various dates throughout the fall and spring semesters. There student’s leave or period of withdrawal from the School. is no GS policy on make-up exams for missed midterms, and • Library privileges are normally suspended during a student’s faculty members are not required to provide make-ups. A leave or period of withdrawal from the School. student who misses a midterm exam due to illness or family • Access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center is suspended emergency should notify both the instructor and his or her GS while a student is on leave or withdrawn, except in those advisor. Usually it is the student's responsibility to discuss with the instructor whether a make-up exam is possible. Make-ups for midterms are usually administered by the faculty member

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or the department. Please note that no make-ups for midterm a final exam, the student should immediately contact his or her exams may be administered after the semester has ended. GS advisor, who will review the situation and options with the student. The student’s GS advisor will notify the instructor of Midterm Exams and Religious the student’s absence from the exam. Deferred exams cannot be Holidays considered without appropriate documentation, which students must provide to their GS advisors. Students should review the syllabus for each of their courses at the beginning of each term to determine if personal Deferred exams approved by the CAS are scheduled on religious holiday observances will conflict with the schedule of two fixed dates for the spring and fall terms as specified by midterms. Students should notify their instructors in advance the Office of the Dean of Students (see the GS Academic of any potential conflicts so that an alternative exam date may Calendar (https://gs.columbia.edu/academic-calendar)); make- be scheduled. up exams cannot be deferred beyond these specified dates. There are no additional make-up opportunities. Students If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out between the who miss the deferred examinations will receive a grade of student and the instructor, they should consult the appropriate zero for that examination. (See Incomplete Work in a Course dean or director of undergraduate studies. It is the policy of the (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/ University to respect its members’ religious beliefs (p. 383). academic-policies/grades/#incomplete)). GS students registered Final Examinations for Summer Term classes must abide by this same policy and process for exams missed during the summer; however, make- Final examinations are given at the end of each term. The up exams for Incompletes in summer courses are administered Master Exam Schedule can be found on the University through the GS Dean of Students Office. Registrar's website (http://registrar.columbia.edu/students/ grades-and-exams) and provides a tentative guide to final Examinations for Students examinations. Students are urged to consult the final with Disabilities examination schedule section in SSOL during the early weeks of each term for the most accurate information. Students Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office are expected to be present for the exam period and should of Disability Services (http://health.columbia.edu/disability- plan their schedules to accommodate the set exam times. services) to avail themselves of approved accommodations and Examinations will not be rescheduled to accommodate travel, other important services. Students with disabilities are expected work, or family plans. to take exams with or at the same time as the rest of the class. However, some students may need special accommodations for Three or More Final Exams Scheduled for exams depending on their disabilities. Each term the Office of Disability Services requests that students provide them with the Same Day complete and advance information about their examination If a student has three examinations scheduled during one schedule so that appropriate accommodations can be made if calendar day, as certified by the Registrar, an arrangement disability-related modifications are needed. may be made with one of the student's instructors to take that examination at another mutually convenient time during the final examination period. It is the student's responsibility to get the appropriate documentation from the Registrar's Office in a Registration timely manner and to negotiate with instructors an alternative Procedure time to take the exam during the official examination period. GS advisors can be helpful to students negotiating such Registration Procedures (p. 396) | Resources and Contacts arrangements. (p. 396) | Course Prerequisites (p. 396) Deferred Final Examinations Core Registration (p. 397) | Visual Arts Registration (p. 397) | Dance Registration (p. 397) In cases of incapacitating illness or family emergencies, the Physical Education Registration (p. 397) | Cross- GS Committee on Academic Standing (CAS) will consider Registration (p. 397) | Professional Courses (p. 397) petitions for a deferred exam. If the exam is to be taken after the end of the semester, such deferrals can only be granted Registration is the systematic process that reserves seats in by the CAS, not by the instructor of the course. When an particular classes for eligible students. It is accomplished incapacitating illness prevents a student from sitting for a final by following the procedures announced in advance of each exam, the student should contact his or her GS advisor on term’s registration period. Enrollment is the completion of the the day of the exam, and, within three days, must provide registration process and affords the full rights and privileges of certification to the GS advisor of the illness by University student status. Enrollment is accomplished by the payment or Health Services or a personal physician. Similarly, in cases of family emergency which may prevent a student from sitting for

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other satisfaction of tuition and fees and by the satisfaction of Cancelations and Changes other obligations to the University. to Registration Registration alone does not guarantee enrollment; nor does registration alone guarantee the right to participate in a class. Canceling Registration In some cases, students will need to obtain the approval of Students who decide to defer their admission, take a leave of the instructor or of a representative of the department that absence, or not matriculate at GS after having registered for offers a course. Please check this website and the registration classes must contact their GS advisor to initiate the withdrawal instructions contained in the Directory of Classes (http:// process required for canceling registration. Failure to complete www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb) and/or Vergil (https:// this mandatory administrative procedure in a timely fashion vergil.registrar.columbia.edu) for all necessary approvals. will result in the student being liable for tuition and associated fees for the term in question. Registration for New Students Changes to Registration Students are able to make changes to their registration New students who see their advisors by mid-August for fall online during the registration and change of program periods term and the end of December for spring term participate in a each semester, but all changes must be approved by the special early registration process. New students who see their student's academic advisor. GS advisors after those dates will need to register online during the normal registration period. Registration Holds Registration Process for All A “hold” on an account prevents a student from being able Students to register. Students may check for holds by logging on to Student Services Online (SSOL). Possible reasons for having Prior to meeting with their advisors about registration, students a hold include significant debt to the University (financial should consult the GS website in order to plan a schedule of hold); failure to provide evidence of required inoculations classes. The website provides major requirements and current (health hold); overdue library books (library hold); or other course descriptions, as well as times and locations of classes. academic, disciplinary, or administrative reasons designated by Students may also consult the Directory of Classes for detailed GS (dean's hold). Students with a dean's hold must contact information. Students plan their programs with the help of their GS advisor. their GS advisors, and, for those who have declared their majors, with the additional assistance of faculty advisors. The Registration Resources and advisor must approve the original program as well as any Contacts subsequent changes. If any course requires permission of the instructor or department, a student is responsible for obtaining Columbia University Directory of Classes that permission. Registration for courses in divisions of the Vergil (https://vergil.registrar.columbia.edu) University not listed on the GS website requires permission from the Office of the Dean of Students. See Additional Online Registration: Student Services Online Academic Opportunities for more information. Online Registration Instructions (http://registrar.columbia.edu/ After receiving the approval of the advisor on the registration content/registration-instructions) form or electronically, students are permitted to register online via SSOL during registration, the change of program period University Registrar (http://registrar.columbia.edu) (typically, the first two weeks of each semester and designated registration weeks throughout the summer months), and Course Prerequisites and shortly thereafter under special circumstances. The dates for Instructor Approval these registration periods are published in the GS Academic Prerequisites are specified in the individual course listings Calendar and on the Registrar’s Academic Calendar. Students available in Course Offerings. Prior to registering for courses, will need their University Network Identification (UNI), students should ensure they have met the prerequisites for each Network Password, and all relevant course numbers and course. If prerequisites are not specified for upper-level courses, call numbers in order to complete the registration process. students are advised to consult with the instructor prior to All students are strongly advised to participate in the early the first day of class. Students should not register for courses registration period for each term that allows them to reserve if they have not met the stated prerequisites. However, in seats in courses for the following semester. exceptional cases, students may be granted permission, to enroll in such courses by demonstrating to the instructor that they have competence equivalent to the prerequisites. The instructor will indicate permission by signing the student’s Registration Adjustment form in the column marked

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“Instructor Approval.” The form should then be signed by Registration for Physical the student's GS academic advisor, who will forward the registration form to the Registrar’s Office to enroll the student Education Courses in the course. Some courses, especially seminars and colloquia, Registration for Physical Education courses (see Electives) must require the instructor's permission even when the student does be handled with the Registration Adjustment Form during the have the prerequisites; students using the online directory of first week of each term. courses should note whether instructor approval is required. Cross-registration into Instructor permission may also be granted electronically Other Columbia Divisions via SSOL in cases where courses have an electronic wait list. Students may choose within SSOL to place themselves Students who wish to take courses in one of Columbia's on course wait lists, which are of two varieties: either filled graduate or professional schools or programs must receive automatically on a space-available basis or filled by the course written approval from both GS and the appropriate graduate instructor based on student qualifications. Once a student is or professional school or program, as well as the instructor of admitted to the course, the student is notified that s/he has the course, and must also submit a Cross-Registration petition been enrolled in the course and removed from the wait list. (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#registration). The student should have completed one semester and 15 points of Several departments that limit enrollment in their upper-level letter-graded Columbia coursework and be in good standing seminars and colloquia have special application processes. within the School to be eligible to petition for coursework in Priority enrollment in these seminars is often given to majors another school. All work for these courses must be completed and seniors. Students are responsible for following special within the term in which the student is enrolled. application or registration processes specified by individual departments for these limited-enrollment courses. Note: GS students are not allowed to register for professional courses administered through the School of Professional Registration for Core Studies unless that course is cross-listed within an Arts & Courses Sciences department or program offering an undergraduate major or concentration. Students interested in registering for Core courses or petitioning to transfer sections should consult the Core Limit on Professional Registration and Petitions page. Courses Counted Toward the Registration for Visual Arts Degree Courses GS students are permitted 6 points of professional studies It is not possible to register online for visual arts courses; coursework toward their GS degrees. Those 6 points may be students must follow a procedure that is different from counted in transfer credits or courses completed at Columbia, registering for most other courses. Some visual arts courses or a combination thereof. Exceptions to this rule include GS require that students show a portfolio prior to registration. students accepted into the combined or dual degree programs Most visual arts courses require that students attend the first with Columbia's Schools of Business, Law, or International two days of class to ensure their spot and then secure the and Public Affairs. Courses which are cross-listed with written permission of the instructor. Students should take a undergraduate departments do not count toward this limit. Registration Adjustment form with them to the first meeting of the class. Preference in visual arts classes is given to majors. For more information about registering for Visual Arts classes see Study Away from Visual Arts Registration. Columbia Registration for Dance After matriculating at General Studies, permission to take Courses courses toward the GS degree at an accredited U.S. institution Registration for dance classes is by permission of the instructor. of higher education other than Columbia is granted by special GS students registering for a dance class must register for at petition only in exceptional cases when critical areas of study least one point: GS students may not register for a zero-point relevant to a student's undergraduate program are not available dance class. at Columbia. Such exceptional accommodations are usually granted only once during a student's degree program at GS. Students petitioning for this exception must be in good standing at Columbia. Credits from non-Columbia programs will be counted toward the GS degree as long as the maximum number of allowable transfer credits does not exceed 60.

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Petitioning to Take Courses approval of their premed advisors prior to enrolling in summer Away from Columbia term science courses. With the exception of approved study abroad programs, GS For more information about taking summer courses as a GS rarely approves petitions for students to have credits from student, including information about fulfilling core and major another academic institution count toward the GS degree after requirements, please see below. a student has matriculated at GS. Students who believe they have exceptional reasons to submit such a petition should meet Current List of Summer with their respective GS advisors. Petitions to take courses away Session Courses from Columbia must be made in advance of the study away Summer Session Course Guidelines (http://gs.columbia.edu/ program; credit will not be granted retroactively. As part of files/gs/summer-course-guidelines.pdf) (updated 3/1/18) the formal petition process, students will also be required to provide departmental approval from their major departments for any courses taken away from Columbia that they wish to count towards their major requirements. Transfers Within Students may not enroll concurrently at another academic Columbia institution unless such dual enrollment has been authorized No student enrolled at the School of General Studies may by the GS Dean of Students Office; such work will not count submit an application as a new student to Columbia College toward the GS degree unless approved in advance. or the School of Engineering and Applied Science while still enrolled in, on leave from, or suspended from the University. Summer Courses Transferring from GS Important Information (p. 11) | Current List of Courses (p. 11) to another Columbia or Affiliated Undergraduate Students may accelerate their progress to the degree by taking required and/or elective courses during Columbia's Summer School Term (http://ce.columbia.edu/summer/columbia-students), Undergraduates enrolled in the School of General Studies, which runs from late May through mid-August. Given the including Joint Program students, who are interested in intensive nature of these courses, as well as the fact that the transferring to another Columbia or affiliated undergraduate summer term includes courses that do not count toward the school (Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of degree, GS students are cautioned to choose their summer Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Barnard College, or term classes in consultation with their GS academic advisors, List College of the Jewish Theological Seminary) should not who will provide advance approval of their summer course submit a transfer application to any of those schools without selections. prior consultation with their respective GS advisors. GS students may take a maximum of 15 points for the entire Transfer applications from GS to Columbia College, SEAS, summer term, with no more than nine points in either of the or the Joint Program with List College will not be considered six-week sessions or in overlapping sessions. Students should by those schools without a written endorsement from the consult with their departments for specific policies or course GS Dean of Students. Endorsements are limited to those restrictions when taking courses to be applied toward their students in good standing who have sound academic reasons major. for seeking to transfer from GS. Joint Program students who are considering the submission of a transfer application to With the exception of a small number of courses approved by one of the Columbia undergraduate schools, including GS, the Premedical Committee, premedical students are strongly should also discuss the matter with their respective GS and advised against taking their required science courses in the JTS advisors; transfer to GS is not automatic for Joint Program summer. Medical schools generally prefer that coursework students and requires a new application to GS through the be completed during the regular terms of enrollment; the Office of Admissions. Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program does not permit students to enroll in science classes in the summer, except to Transferring from CC/SEAS take preparatory courses, math, laboratory courses, and the twelve-week Physics II and General Chemistry II courses. The to GS reason for this restriction is a concern that the compressed SEAS and Columbia College students considering a transfer schedule of summer classes is a less effective way to learn and to the School of General Studies should seek advice from their leaves students ill-prepared for subsequent courses and for the Class Deans. Students currently enrolled within CC or SEAS, MCAT. Premedical students should make sure they have the or students who have been away from CC or SEAS for fewer

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than three years, must have the support of their academic deans each academic year, and members continue to be part of the before applying for admission to the School of General Studies; Society after graduation. transfer applications to GS from CC or SEAS students will not be accepted without the written endorsement of the relevant school dean. The appropriate academic deans from CC or Independent Study SEAS should consult with the GS Dean of Admissions on cases where the student is returning after a break of fewer than three Independent study and research provides an opportunity for years. In cases where the student has been away from CC or students to work one-on-one with a faculty member through SEAS for more than three years, express support from the CC/ directed reading or supervised research. Normally independent SEAS academic dean is not required, but may be helpful in study is reserved for students at an advanced level within the admission process. In all cases, applicants to the School of their majors. Students should consult with their respective General Studies must have a break of at least one academic year major or departmental advisors about requirements and or have compelling personal or professional reasons for part- limits for independent study, which vary from department to time attendance to be eligible to apply for admission. department. Applying to Other Students are advised to approach faculty members about independent study as early as possible, since many instructors Undergraduate Schools of limit the number of students they will supervise in a given Columbia University semester or year. Some departments require that the Director of Undergraduate Studies approve the independent study. As part Applicants may not simultaneously apply to the School of of the proposal and approval process, students must specify, General Studies and to the other undergraduate divisions in consultation with the faculty supervisor, the number of of Columbia University, Columbia College (CC) or the points to be earned for the independent study. Students must Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science designate the number of points to be earned when registering (SEAS). Candidates are also ineligible to apply to the School of for independent study. General Studies if in the last three years they applied to either of these divisions and were not accepted. Students may count no more than 12 points of independent study toward the degree, and may register for no more than one independent study per term. If a student wishes to undertake Academic Resources an independent study program involving more points than the number permitted, he or she must have the approval of the In addition to the undergraduate courses, majors, and programs Director of Undergraduate Studies and the GS Committee on offered through the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, GS students Academic Affairs. may enhance their learning experience with other kinds of academic opportunities, including study abroad, fellowships, internships, and study within some of Columbia University's graduate and professional schools. Most of these opportunities Funding for have eligibility requirements and some have application procedures and deadlines. Students should consult with their Individual Academic GS advisors about how these other programs may fit into their Research plan of study. The GS Office of Academic Affairs may provide a one-time stipend of up to $250 to students partaking in academic endeavors that are often not covered by traditional financial Honor Society aid. These opportunities may include academic conferences, Honor Society unique research opportunities, and visits to museums and other cultural institutions of interest and relevance. The Honor Society of the School of General Studies was formed to celebrate exceptional GS undergraduates committed In order to apply for funding, students are requested to submit to intellectual discovery and academic excellence. The only the following documentation: group of its kind at the University, the Honor Society provides a unique opportunity for students to interact with other 1. Completed Funding for Individual Academic members, faculty associates, and alumni at events during the Research Application (https://gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/ year. Criteria for membership include a GPA of at least 3.8, a Application_for_Academic_Funding.pdf). minimum of 30 completed Columbia points, and a minimum 2. Supplementary statement: Students must provide a of 60 total completed points. Students may not apply for supplementary statement explaining the nature of the event membership. A ceremony of induction is held once or twice or initiative, and how their participation or attendance will

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enhance their undergraduate experience. Statements should be approved by the appropriate GS Study Abroad Advisor not exceed one page in length. (p. 401). Students may be approved for a total of three terms (inclusive of summer) however, students will need to 3. Event/initiative-related documentation: Invoices, receipts, have good academic reasons for studying abroad for multiple or flyers, proof of payment, and brochures that provide the extended programs. cost of participation and logistical details (date and location of the event, etc.). Eligibility GS students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are in Completed applications and supplementary good academic and disciplinary standing are eligible for study documentation may be submitted electronically to abroad. Prior to going abroad on an approved program, [email protected]; alternatively, hard copies students are expected to have begun language study and may be submitted to 612 Lewisohn Hall. Students will taken at least one course, other than a language, related to receive a confirmation email from the Office of Academic the region of the world in which they plan to study. Before Affairs upon approval of their applications. Questions departing on an approved study abroad program, GS students regarding eligibility or the funding process may be directed to should have completed at least two semesters and 18 points [email protected]. at GS, have a minimum of 56 points earned toward the degree, and have declared a major. Exceptions to some of these requirements may be granted for students applying to Senior Thesis Columbia-sponsored programs. Stipend Application Process The School of General Studies offers a small stipend ($250) to Students applying to one of Columbia's approved study defray associated expenses for GS seniors working on a senior abroad programs must complete the relevant application thesis or honors project. forms and meet all specified deadlines as well as the GS study abroad clearance and registration forms. Students who wish to Eligible students should submit the application form (http:// study abroad in programs other than those run by Columbia www.gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#thesis) by the University may petition to do so only if the program is one appropriate deadline: approved by the Columbia Undergraduate Study Abroad • November 15 for fall-term or academic-year thesis projects Committee (see Columbia-Approved Study Abroad Programs • March 1 for spring-term thesis projects (p. 401)). • May 1 for calendar-year or EALAC senior thesis projects for Study abroad approval may be automatically rescinded if a the next academic year student’s grade point average falls below 3.0, if a student fails to meet good academic and/or disciplinary standing, or if a Deadlines that fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or University student has an Incomplete in coursework the term prior to holiday will be moved to the next business day. departure. Other conditions as imposed by the GS Study Human Subjects Research Abroad advisor and/or Dean of Students may apply. Students interested in conducting research that will involve Students interested in studying abroad must start a profile on human subjects may need special approval from the the Office of Global Programs website to obtain the required Institutional Review Board (IRB) to do this work. Students Clearance, Course Approval, and Registration forms. Students should review the Human Subjects Research (p. 389) page should visit the Office of Global Programs website to view for more information. available programs and start their applications. Please note, the application must be initiated several weeks prior to the relevant clearance dates to ensure that students are able to obtain clearance on time. Students who encounter any difficulty in Study Abroad finding their program or logging into the system should email Eligibility (p. 400) | Application Process [email protected] (mailto) for assistance. As soon as students (p. 400) | Transfer Credits (p. 401) have begun their online profiles, they are expected to complete Studying Abroad in Last Semester (p. 401) | the GS study abroad clearance form and bring the paperwork Fee Information (p. 401) | Contact (p. 401) to a meeting with the appropriate GS study abroad advisor to obtain official clearance to study abroad. Clearance meetings Study abroad programs provide a wonderful opportunity to are not required for Columbia-sponsored summer programs. enhance a Columbia education, especially given the numerous As soon as they have obtained official clearance, students are programs either sponsored or approved by Columbia in foreign also expected to meet with the regional advisor in the Office countries around the world. All study abroad programs, of Global Programs to continue with their specific program including Columbia-sponsored study abroad programs, must

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applications and complete the remaining application forms by Committee for Study Abroad, Columbia students can choose the appropriate deadlines. to study during the semester/academic year or during the summer in over 150 programs in over 100 cities for academic Study Abroad Clearance Deadlines credit. Spring Semester: October 1 Fall Semester or Summer Term: March 15 Contact Information Limit on and Approval of Office of Global Programs 606 Kent Hall Transfer Credits (212) 854-2559 Credits from non-Columbia programs may be counted toward the GS degree, however, a student's total number of transfer credits (p. 42) may not exceed 60. Students should meet Columbia-Approved with their GS academic advisors to discuss their eligibility and plans to study abroad before scheduling their clearance meeting Programs with a GS study abroad advisor. Columbia-approved programs are not administered by If a student wishes to have courses from a particular study the University, but have been approved by the Columbia abroad program count toward major requirements in a Undergraduate Committee on Study Abroad. department, the student must consult the relevant academic department separately for approval. Courses that are not All Columbia-approved programs are listed on the Office of approved by GS for transfer credit cannot be counted by a Global Programs website. department toward major or concentration requirements. Non-Approved Programs Studying Abroad in Your Last If the country in which a student wishes to study is on the Semester at GS approved list, but the particular study abroad program or university is not on the list for that country, the program Seniors who elect to study abroad while completing their will likely not be approved by Columbia. However, if students last semester of coursework for the degree must meet with have compelling academic reasons for preferring a particular their respective GS advisors to apply for graduation prior to program over one of the approved programs, they may going abroad. This option is typically only open for students present their rationales via petition to the GS Director of attending Columbia-sponsored study abroad programs. Study Abroad. Petitions are reviewed in consultation with the Students should note that their degree conferral date may Office of Global Programs. depend on the actual completion date of the study abroad program, especially for those programs wherein the academic calendar ends later than the Columbia University Arts & Sciences Calendar. Study Within Study Abroad Fee Columbia's Graduate Students studying abroad on non-Columbia-sponsored and Professional programs are charged an administrative fee of $750 per semester. (Summer study counts as one semester.) Schools Professional Schools (p. 401) | Contact Cross-Registration Policies (p. 402) For study abroad-related questions, please Professional School Offerings (p. 12) | Limit email [email protected]. on Courses Counted Toward Degree (p. 403) Joint and Combined Programs (p. 403) Columbia-Sponsored Graduate and Professional Schools Programs A limited number of courses in Columbia’s graduate and Columbia-sponsored programs are administered professional schools are open to undergraduates. Students by the Columbia University Office of Global may take a maximum of two courses (6 points) for elective Programs. Columbia is continually working towards building credit in professional courses toward the 124 points necessary a network of opportunities around the world designed to for their degree. Those students who wish to take a graduate provide a broad portfolio of international options to its or professional course and not count it toward the 124 undergraduates. Reviewed and approved by the Faculty points necessary for the undergraduate degree should review

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this option with their respective GS advisors. In addition, www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/engineering/ the following Columbia graduate and professional schools combined) or to computer science majors or concentrators. offer undergraduate level courses specifically designed for undergraduate students, for which no cross-registration process Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and is needed: Business School, School of the Arts, School of Preservation: Lectures may be taken on a space-available basis Journalism, and Mailman School of Public Health. by qualified undergraduates. Undergraduates are not allowed to enroll in any seminars or studio courses. To enroll in a course at one of Columbia’s graduate or professional schools, students must have approval from GS. Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: Qualified Students should consult their GS advisors to request a cross- undergraduates may take graduate-level courses in the registration petition form, which is required as part of the department in which they are majoring with the permission of approval and registration process. Students must follow the the instructor and the director of undergraduate studies in the cross-registration policies established by the various graduate department. Qualified students who wish to take graduate-level and professional schools, must have permission to enroll from courses outside their major must have the permission of the the instructor of the course, and in some instances must have instructor and their GS advisors, as indicated on the GS cross- the permission of the school in which the course is offered. A registration form. student must have completed one semester and 15 points of Law School: Courses may be taken only by students in the Columbia coursework and be in good standing within GS to be Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education (AILE) program, eligible to petition for coursework in another school. If a course a joint-degree program. Students must have signed permission is cross-listed within the course offerings of an undergraduate from the Law School Office of the Assistant Dean of Academic program or department, students do not need to file a special Services, 500 William and June Warren Hall. petition. Mailman School of Public Health (p. 403): Students who Students who enroll in graduate or professional courses with have been accepted into the GS/Mailman Accelerated MPH the permission of GS are still bound by GS policies regarding program may cross-register for one elective course at Mailman drops, withdrawals, Pass/D/Fail, and incompletes. Students during their senior undergraduate year. The course will count are not permitted to hand in coursework after the official toward the undergraduate degree. A list of eligible courses can end of term, even if the graduate-level course permits or be found here (http://www.gs.columbia.edu/files/gs/mailman- encourages extensions, unless the student has been approved courses.pdf). for an incomplete (see Incompletes (p. 387) in Academic Policies). All work for these courses must be completed within School of the Arts: Graduate courses may be taken on a space- the term in which the student is enrolled. available basis by qualified undergraduates. In every instance of cross-registration in one of the graduate School of Business: Courses may only be taken on a space- or professional schools, GS students must complete the Cross- available basis by seniors who have completed the required registration Petition (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/ prerequisites. Students must have a signed petition form from #registration) and be approved by the appropriate offices. their respective GS advisors. Registration and Change of Following is a list of schools that allow undergraduates to Program deadlines in the School of Business are often earlier register for courses and their policies regarding enrollment of than those for GS. GS students. Students interested in cross-registering into a school not on this list should consult their GS advisors. School of International and Public Affairs: Normally SIPA courses may only be taken by students in one of the Cross-Registration Policies approved five-year combined degree programs (http:// new.sipa.columbia.edu/academics/programs/columbia-dual- Barnard: Cross-registration into Barnard courses has no degree-programs/the-five-year-program). In exceptional cases, restrictions unless so indicated in specific programs and course other students may be allowed to enroll in a particular course, descriptions. Barnard students have priority of enrollment over but must have signed permission from the SIPA Student Affairs Columbia students in all Barnard courses. office on the 6th floor of the IAB. Barnard Education Program: Courses in the Barnard School of Journalism: Courses may be taken on a space- Education Program are open only to students who have been available basis, but this option is usually restricted to seniors. admitted to the program. Students must have signed permission from the School of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Journalism Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Science: Cross-Registration into Engineering courses has 407E Journalism. no restrictions unless so indicated in specific programs or School of Social Work: Courses may be taken on a space- course descriptions. In such cases, a maximum of two courses available basis. may be taken on a space-available basis. 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Teachers College: In general, GS students are not allowed Contact to register for courses at TC. Most inquiries about course registration at TC relate to their offerings in musical instruction Qualified students should discuss their interest in one of and conflict resolution; GS students are directed to enroll in these programs with the GS Dean of Academic Affairs, courses offered in these fields through Columbia's Faculty Victoria Rosner ([email protected] ( [email protected])) of the Arts & Sciences. GS students cannot enroll in music and attend the information sessions about these programs instruction courses at TC. Petitions for other coursework at sponsored by the Dean of Students Office and the individual TC to count toward the GS degree must be submitted to the schools. Committee on Academic Affairs through the student's GS advisor. M.P.H. Program Limit on Graduate and Mailman School of Public Professional Courses Health Accelerated M.P.H. Counted toward the Degree Program GS students are permitted only 6 points of graduate or professional studies coursework toward their GS degrees. The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Those 6 points may be counted in transfer credits or courses (http://www.mailman.columbia.edu) allows highly-qualified completed at Columbia, or a combination thereof. Exceptions students to study for and receive a Master of Public Health to this rule include GS students accepted into the combined (MPH) degree during the year following graduation from programs with Columbia's Schools of Business, Law, Social GS by pursuing the General Public Health track (http:// Work, or International and Public Affairs. publichealth.columbia.edu/degree-programs/accelerated-mph/ general-public-health) within the Mailman Accelerated M.P.H. Joint and Combined program (http://publichealth.columbia.edu/degree-programs/ Programs accelerated-mph). GS supports several dual-, combined-, and joint-degree Program Overview programs with Columbia's graduate and professional schools. The General Public Health track offers students broader Students must be specially nominated for these programs participation in the field of public health as well as formal and only highly qualified candidates will be considered. The training in the methods and substantive areas of public minimum requirements for a nomination for most of these health; moreover, it provides a superb foundation for highly competitive programs include a minimum GPA of 3.5, a medical education. The General Public Health track (http:// minimum of 60 points completed toward the degree (of which publichealth.columbia.edu/degree-programs/accelerated-mph/ at least 30 letter-graded points must have been earned at GS), general-public-health) also includes a practicum experience, and satisfactory and relevant professional experience. which provides students with opportunities to apply their Students are normally expected to complete their core academic training within a work setting. requirements and be a declared major prior to enrollment in combined programs. More information about the application Curriculum process and requirements for these programs will be provided The structure of the one-year degree program (http:// to qualified students. Following are the schools and programs publichealth.columbia.edu/degree-programs/accelerated- to which GS may recommend highly qualified candidates for mph) includes five components, carefully timed and integrated, combined degrees: so that learning in one part of the program informs activities and assignments in another. • College of Dental Medicine • Columbia Law School Students begin the program by immersing • Columbia Business School themselves in the Mailman Core Curriculum (http:// publichealth.columbia.edu/degree-programs/accelerated-mph/ • The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied the-core), which offers grounding in the history and methods Science (http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/ of public health, as well as foundational studies of biological admissions/engineering/combined) and environmental determinants of health; social, behavioral, • Mailman School of Public Health (p. 403) and structural determinants of health; methods for public • The Program in Occupational Therapy, CUMC health research and programming; and health systems. • The School of International and Public Affairs (http:// new.sipa.columbia.edu/academics/programs/columbia-dual- Rather than focus on a single discipline within public degree-programs/the-five-year-program) health, students in the General Public Health track (http:// publichealth.columbia.edu/degree-programs/accelerated-mph/ • The School of Social Work

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general-public-health) draw their coursework from departments Contact and certificate programs throughout the Mailman School. For more information on the Accelerated M.P.H. Program, In addition, each student is expected to develop and students should contact their respective academic advisor demonstrate improved skills in a technical area, such as research (http://gs.columbia.edu/dean-of-students-office-personnel). design, program evaluation, health education, health program planning, or administration, as well as select from the School’s curriculum, in consultation with their academic advisor, those Postbaccalaureate courses that help meet this objective. Premedical Program Advising 2017-2018 | Academic Policies Each student’s program is planned individually in consultation with a Mailman advisor. Academic policies are set by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the academic administration of individual schools within Admissions the Arts and Sciences. Eligibililty Students in the School of General Studies are expected to Students are eligible to apply for this program if they: familiarize themselves with GS policies. Students seeking clarity on academic policies should consult with their GS advisors. • have completed the Core curriculum, declared a major, and maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 • have received a grade of B+ or better in University Writing Curriculum and • have taken a mathematics or statistics course at Columbia • have a minimum of one year (two preferred) of work Courses experience in a health-related field. Course Requirements Application Requirements The academic curriculum of the Postbaccalaureate Premedical The following materials must be submitted as part of the Program is designed to fulfill the prerequisites for medical required application: school admission. Because course requirements for medical school can vary, our premedical curriculum is designed • Required Application | SOPHAS Application Service to prepare Postbac Premed students to train anywhere in (http://www.sophas.org) the nation. For the sequencing of the following required • Academic transcripts from undergraduate institution(s), courses, please review the program timetables: traditional including GS (p. 405), part-time (p. 406), or accelerated (p. 407). • Three letters of recommendation While enrolled in the program, students must fulfill all requirements with courses offered by Columbia's Faculty of Application and Program Timetable Arts & Sciences and they are expected to have their advisors Date Activity approve their programs of study. In addition to the following courses, students must gain at least 120 hours of health care November, Junior Year Attend Accelerated M.P.H. experience (http://gs.columbia.edu/postbac/clinical-and- Program information session research-opportunities). January 15 Application Deadline, Accelerated M.P.H. Program English Fall/Spring, Senior Year Cross-register for one elective One year of college English or the equivalent is required. Most course at Mailman; this Postbac Premed students have completed this requirement as course will count toward the undergraduates and do not need to complete course work in undergraduate degree English at Columbia. Students should inform their advisors May, Senior Year Graduation from GS with B.A. early on when they are especially interested in particular degree medical school programs (linkage or non-linkage), since some August, following Senior Year Matriculate into M.P.H. may have specific requirements for this subject of study. Program, begin medical school interviews Mathematics October, following year-long Graduate with M.P.H. degree Students are required to complete one year (6 points) of college M.P.H. Program mathematics beyond pre-calculus, consisting of one term of calculus and one term of statistics. (Some students elect to take a second semester of calculus instead of statistics.)

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If a student has not already successfully completed Calculus not already successfully completed Calculus I, it may be taken I, it may be taken as a co-requisite of Physics I or General alongside Physics I. Chemistry I. Physics Courses (p. 411) Mathematics Courses (p. 413) Psychology (Recommended) Biology Premeds who have not previously studied psychology at the Students are required to complete one year (6 points) of college level should consider enrolling in The Science of biology emphasizing biochemistry, genetics, evolution, Psychology (PSYC UN1001) in order to be fully prepared for cell biology, developmental biology, and physiology, and the MCAT. one semester (3 points) of biology lab involving dissection, experimentation, and data analysis. Students may take the Psychology Courses (p. 414) laboratory course in either the fall or spring semester or in the first summer session after the completion of the year of biology. Sociology (Recommended) Given the MCAT Exam’s increased emphasis on social Biology Courses (p. 408) sciences, students who have not previously taken a college- level sociology course are encouraged to prepare for the exam Chemistry through self-study. The completion of a sociology course is not Students are required to complete one year (8 points) of a prerequisite for medical school. general chemistry and one semester (3 points) of general chemistry laboratory. The General Chemistry sequence must be completed before taking Biology or Organic Chemistry. Sample Schedule General chemistry lecture courses have corresponding, mandatory recitations. The laboratory course has a mandatory The premedical academic program can be tailored to meet one-hour laboratory lecture course associated with it, and the needs of the individual student. The tables in this section should be taken alongside or after General Chemistry II. illustrate several options: a traditional sequence (p. 405), AP credits cannot be used to fulfill the general chemistry a part-time sequence (p. 406), and, for those students who requirement. are prepared to begin General Chemistry and Physics, an accelerated sequence (p. 407). Chemistry is a course sequence that students may begin in the fall or spring term. Students who enroll in Chemistry I in the Information is also given on summer enrollment spring should plan to take the 12-week Chemistry II course in (p. 423) for students who may need to begin their studies the summer. in the summer before their first fall enrollment to prepare for mathematics, chemistry, and/or physics. Chemistry Courses (p. 409) Organic Chemistry Traditional Students are required to complete one year (8 points) of organic chemistry. Organic chemistry lecture courses have Program Sequence corresponding, mandatory recitations. Students are also Academic programs and schedules can be designed in required to take 1.5 points of organic chemistry lab along many ways to best meet individual needs. The following is with a one-hour mandatory laboratory lecture in both fall and an example of a traditional program sequence. spring semesters (for a total of 3 points). Alternatively, with the exception of linkage applicants, students may take a 3-point Course selection and program sequencing will vary based on lab over a six-week summer session after completing the lecture the student's prior academic record and preparation. Decisions sequence. about the academic program should be made in consultation with an academic advisor. Organic Chemistry Courses (p. 410) First Year Physics Fall Spring Summer Students are required to complete one year (6 points) of general General Intro to physics and one year (2 points) of general physics laboratory. Chemistry: Statistics: Physics is a course sequence that students may begin in the CHEM UN1403 CHEM UN1404 STAT S1101D fall or spring term. Students who enroll in Physics I in the spring should plan to take the twelve-week Physics II course General Science of in the summer as it is not offered in the fall. If a student has Physics: Psychology:

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PHYS UN1201 General PSYC S1001Q Chemistry Lab Part-time Sequence General CHEM UN1500 A Postbac Premed student beginning part time with the most Physics basic courses might take the following program. Until the third Lab: summer, the student could continue to work a full-time job. PHYS UN1291 The academic program and schedule may be designed to meet Calculus: PHYS UN1202 each student's needs. The following is an example of a part- MATH UN1101 time sequence. Decisions regarding course selection and PHYS UN1292 program sequencing may vary depending on the student's prior Second Year academic record and preparation. These decisions should be made in consultation with an academic advisor. Fall Spring Summer Organic Take First Year Chemistry: MCAT Fall Spring Summer CHEM UN2443 CHEM UN2444 Begin College Calculus I: Basic medical Algebra: Physics: school MATH UN1003 MATH UN1101 PHYS S0065Q applications Second Year Organic Fall Spring Summer Chemistry Lab: General Preparation CHEM UN2493 CHEM UN2494 Physics: for College Chemistry: Contemporary Biology: PHYS UN1201 PHYS UN1202 CHEM S0001D BIOL UN2401 BIOL UN2402 PHYS UN1291 Contemporary General PHYS UN1292 Biology Physics Lab: Lab: Third Year BIOL UN2501 ** BIOL UN2501 ** Third Year Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer General General Chemistry: Chemistry Glide Year: Glide Year: Glide Year: Lab: Deepen Deepen Deepen * CHEM UN1403 CHEM UN1404 CHEM S1500D exposure exposure exposure to science to science to science Intro to coursework, coursework, coursework, Statistics: research, research, research, STAT S1101D or clinical or clinical or clinical Fourth Year work work work Fall Spring Summer Organic Take * General Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM UN1500) should Chemistry: MCAT be taken concurrently with or subsequent to General Chemistry II ( Lecture) (CHEM UN1404). CHEM UN2443 CHEM UN2444 Begin medical ** Contemporary Biology Laboratory (BIOL UN2501) school should be taken concurrently with either Contemporary applications Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology (BIOL UN2401) or Contemporary Biology II: Cell Organic Biology, Development & Physiology (BIOL UN2402). Chemistry Lab: CHEM UN2493 CHEM W2494 Contemporary Biology: BIOL UN2401 BIOL UN2402

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Contemporary General Contemporary Biology Physics: Biology I: Lab: PHYS UN1201 PHYS S1202X BIOL UN2401 ** ** BIOL UN2501 BIOL UN2501 General Contemporary Fifth Year Physics Biology Fall Spring Summer Lab: Lab: ** Glide Year: Glide Year: Glide Year: PHYS UN1291 PHYS S1292X BIOL UN2501 Deepen Deepen Deepen Calculus I Introduction exposure exposure exposure (if needed): to Statistics: to science to science to science MATH UN1101 STAT S1111D coursework, coursework, coursework, Second Year research research research Spring Summer Fall or clinical or clinical or clinical Organic Take Glide Year: work work work Chemistry MCAT * General Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM S1500X (http:// II: bulletin.columbia.edu/search/?P=CHEM%20S1500X)) CHEM UN2444 Begin Deepen should be taken concurrently with or subsequent to General medical exposure Chemistry II. school to science ** Contemporary Biology Laboratory (BIOL UN2501) application coursework, should be taken concurrently with either Contemporary process research, Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology or clinical (BIOL UN2401) or Contemporary Biology II: Cell work Biology, Development & Physiology (BIOL UN2402). Organic Chemistry Lab II: Accelerated CHEM UN2494 Contemporary Sequence Biology II: An accelerated 18-month premedical program, beginning with BIOL UN2402 January enrollment, is available for those students who are Contemporary prepared academically to begin Calculus, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Lab: BIOL UN2501 ** The following is an example of an accelerated sequence, Third Year and should not replace an informed and comprehensive conversation with an academic advisor. Spring Summer Glide Year: Glide Year: Program planning decisions may vary depending on Deepen Deepen the student’s prior academic record, preparation, and exposure exposure circumstances. These should be made in consultation with an to science to science academic advisor. coursework, coursework, First Year research, research, or clinical or clinical Spring Summer Fall work work General CHEM UN2443 Chemistry: * General Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM S1500X) should CHEM UN1403 CHEM S1404X Organic be taken concurrently with or subsequent to General Chemistry Chemistry II. I: ** Contemporary Biology Laboratory (BIOL UN2501) General Organic should be taken concurrently with either Contemporary Chemistry Chemistry Biology I: Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Lab: Lab I: (BIOL UN2401) or Contemporary Biology II: Cell CHEM S1500X * CHEM UN2493 Biology, Development & Physiology (BIOL UN2402).

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922 Schermerhorn Hall Course Offerings BIOL 2501 003/69378 W 1:10pm - Claire 3 17/30 5:00pm Hazen Science Courses 922 Schermerhorn Hall Biology BIOL 2501 004/70363 Th 6:40pm - Claire 3 28/30 10:30pm Hazen BIOL UN2401 Contemporary Biology I: Biochemistry, 922 Schermerhorn Genetics & Molecular Biology. 3 points. Hall Prerequisites: a course in college chemistry or the written BIOL 2501 005/60133 F 1:10pm - 5:00pm Claire 3 25/30 permission of either the instructor or the premedical adviser. 922 Schermerhorn Hazen Recommended as the introductory biology course for science Hall BIOL 2501 006/15848 W 6:40pm - Claire 3 27/30 majors who have completed a year of college chemistry 10:30pm Hazen and premedical students. The fundamental principles of 922 Schermerhorn biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Website: http:// Hall www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2005/index.html. SPS Spring 2018: BIOL UN2501 and TC students may register for this course, but they must Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling Number Number BIOL 2501 001/25415 M 1:10pm - Claire 3 22/28 out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). 5:00pm Hazen The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must 922 Schermerhorn be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the Hall registrar. registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/ BIOL 2501 002/72870 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm Claire 3 17/28 files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf 922 Schermerhorn Hazen Hall Fall 2017: BIOL UN2401 BIOL 2501 003/61655 W 1:10pm - Claire 3 28/28 Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment 5:00pm Hazen Number Number 922 Schermerhorn Hall BIOL 2401 001/24085 T Th 4:10pm - Lawrence 3 115/220 5:25pm Chasin, BIOL 2501 004/61565 Th 6:40pm - Claire 3 18/28 309 Havemeyer Deborah 10:30pm Hazen Hall Mowshowitz, 922 Schermerhorn Mary Ann Hall Price BIOL 2501 005/10535 F 1:10pm - 5:00pm Claire 3 14/28 922 Schermerhorn Hazen BIOL UN2501 Contemporary Biology Laboratory. 3 Hall points. BIOL UN2402 Contemporary Biology II: Cell Biology, Enrollment per section limited to 28. Lab Fee: $150. Development & Physiology. 3 points. Fee: Lab Fee - 150.00 Prerequisites: a course in college chemistry and BIOL UN2005 Prerequisites: Strongly recommended prerequisite or or BIOL UN2401, or the written permission of either the corequisite: BIOL UN2005 or BIOL UN2401. instructor or the premedical adviser. Experiments focus on genetics and molecular biology, with Cellular biology and development; physiology of cells and an emphasis on data analysis and experimental techniques. organisms. Same lectures as BIOL UN2006, but recitation The class also includes a study of mammalian anatomy and is optional. For a detailed description of the differences histology. SPS and TC students may register for this course, between the two courses, see the course web site or http:// but they must first obtain the written permission of the www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/advice/faqs/gs.html. instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2006/ (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL , below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/ they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/ Fall 2017: BIOL UN2501 Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office Number Number of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/ BIOL 2501 001/26008 M 1:10pm - Claire 3 22/30 content/reg-adjustment.pdf 5:00pm Hazen 922 Schermerhorn Spring 2018: BIOL UN2402 Hall Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment BIOL 2501 002/68604 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm Claire 3 27/30 Number Number Hazen

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BIOL 2402 001/69902 T Th 4:10pm - Deborah 3 95/339 chemical analysis. Students must register for a Lab Lecture 5:25pm Mowshowitz section for this course (CHEM UN1501). Please check the 417 International Affairs Bldg Directory of Classes for details. Please note that CHEM UN1500 is offered in the fall and spring semesters. Mandatory Chemistry lab check-in will be held during the first week of classes in both the fall and spring semesters. CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I (Lecture). 4 points. CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement Fall 2017: CHEM UN1500 Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment Corequisites: MATH UN1101 Number Number Preparation equivalent to one year of high school chemistry CHEM 001/17071 T 1:10pm - 4:50pm Joseph 3 29/46 is assumed. Students lacking such preparation should 1500 302 Havemeyer Ulichny, plan independent study of chemistry over the summer or Hall Sarah Hansen take CHEM UN0001 before taking CHEM UN1403. Topics CHEM 002/60101 T 6:10pm - 9:50pm Joseph 3 34/46 include stoichiometry, states of matter, nuclear properties, 1500 302 Havemeyer Ulichny, electronic structures of atoms, periodic properties, chemical Hall Sarah bonding, molecular geometry, introduction to quantum Hansen mechanics and atomic theory, introduction to organic and CHEM 003/70350 W 1:10pm - Joseph 3 28/46 1500 4:50pm Ulichny, biological chemistry, solid state and materials science, polymer 302 Havemeyer Sarah science and macromolecular structures and coordination Hall Hansen chemistry. Although CHEM UN1403 and CHEM UN1404 are CHEM 004/10677 Th 1:10pm - Joseph 3 15/46 separate courses, students are expected to take both terms 1500 4:50pm Ulichny, sequentially. The order of presentation of topics may differ 302 Havemeyer Sarah Hall Hansen from the order presented here, and from year to year. Students Spring 2018: CHEM UN1500 must ensure they register for the recitation that corresponds to Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment the lecture section. Please check the Directory of Classes for Number Number details. CHEM 001/20503 M 1:10pm - Joseph 3 17/27 1500 4:50pm Ulichny, Fall 2017: CHEM UN1403 302c Havemeyer Sarah Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment Hall Hansen Number Number CHEM 002/20740 T 1:10pm - 4:50pm Joseph 3 40/50 CHEM 001/70912 M W 10:10am - Gerard 4 244/260 1500 302 Havemeyer Ulichny, 1403 11:25am Parkin Hall Sarah 309 Havemeyer Hansen Hall CHEM 003/67065 T 6:10pm - 9:50pm Joseph 3 46/50 CHEM 002/66037 T Th 10:10am - Ann 4 197/215 1500 302 Havemeyer Ulichny, 1403 11:25am McDermott Hall Sarah 309 Havemeyer Hansen Hall CHEM 004/24015 W 1:10pm - Joseph 3 46/50 CHEM 003/70633 T Th 6:10pm - Ruben 4 138/190 1500 4:50pm Ulichny, 1403 7:25pm Savizky 302 Havemeyer Sarah 309 Havemeyer Hall Hansen Hall CHEM 005/70041 Th 1:10pm - Joseph 3 41/50 CHEM 004/77113 M W 6:10pm - Robert Beer 4 82/132 1500 4:50pm Ulichny, 1403 7:25pm 302 Havemeyer Sarah 833 Seeley W. Hall Hansen Mudd Building CHEM 006/71176 Th 6:10pm - Joseph 3 46/50 Spring 2018: CHEM UN1403 1500 9:50pm Ulichny, Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment 302 Havemeyer Sarah Number Number Hall Hansen CHEM 001/62589 M W 6:10pm - Ruben 4 102/132 CHEM 007/23513 F 8:40am - Joseph 3 27/50 1403 7:25pm Savizky 1500 12:25pm Ulichny, 207 Mathematics 302 Havemeyer Sarah Building Hall Hansen CHEM 008/11638 F 1:10pm - 4:50pm Joseph 3 27/27 CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Laboratory. 3 points. 1500 302 Havemeyer Ulichny, CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement Hall Sarah Hansen Lab Fee: $140. CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II ( Lecture). 4 points. Corequisites: CHEM UN1403,CHEM UN1404 CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement An introduction to basic lab techniques of modern experimental chemistry, including quantitative procedures and Prerequisites: CHEM UN1403

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Although CHEM UN1403 and CHEM UN1404 are CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II (Lecture). 4 points. separate courses, students are expected to take both terms Prerequisites: (CHEM UN1404 or CHEM UN1604) and sequentially. Topics include gases, kinetic theory of gases, states CHEM UN1500 of matter: liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, applications The principles of organic chemistry. The structure and of equilibria, acids and bases, chemical thermodynamics, reactivity of organic molecules are examined from the energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, periodic properties, standpoint of modern theories of chemistry. Topics include chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry. The order of stereochemistry, reactions of organic molecules, mechanisms presentation of topics may differ from the order presented here, of organic reactions, syntheses and degradations of organic and from year to year. Students must ensure they register for molecules, and spectroscopic techniques of structure the recitation that corresponds to the lecture section. Please determination. Although CHEM UN2443 and CHEM check the Directory of Classes for details. UN2444 are separate courses, students are expected to take both terms sequentially. Students must ensure they register for Spring 2018: CHEM UN1404 the recitation which corresponds to the lecture section. Please Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment Number Number check the Directory of Classes for details. CHEM 001/23039 M W 8:40am - Angelo 4 142/190 Spring 2018: CHEM UN2444 1404 9:55am Cacciuto Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment 309 Havemeyer Number Number Hall CHEM 001/17279 T Th 11:40am - Karen 4 74/180 CHEM 002/71229 M W 2:40pm - Wei Min 4 137/190 2444 12:55pm Phillips 1404 3:55pm 309 Havemeyer 309 Havemeyer Hall Hall CHEM 002/72714 M W 6:10pm - Charles 4 261/270 CHEM 003/13225 M W 6:10pm - Robert Beer 4 147/155 2444 7:25pm Doubleday 1404 7:25pm 309 Havemeyer 428 Pupin Hall Laboratories CHEM UN2493 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Organic Chemistry (Techniques). 0 points. CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I (Lecture). 4 points. Lab Fee: $63.00 Prerequisites: (CHEM UN1403 and CHEM UN1404) or (CHEM UN1604) Prerequisites: (CHEM UN1403 and CHEM UN1404) or The principles of organic chemistry. The structure (CHEM UN1604 and CHEM UN1500) or CHEM UN1507 and reactivity of organic molecules are examined Corequisites: CHEM UN2443 from the standpoint of modern theories of chemistry. Techniques of experimental organic chemistry, with emphasis Topics include stereochemistry, reactions of organic on understanding fundamental principles underlying the molecules, mechanisms of organic reactions, experiments in methodology of solving laboratory problems syntheses and degradations of organic molecules, and involving organic molecules. Attendance at the first lab lecture spectroscopic techniques of structure determination. and laboratory session is mandatory. Please note that CHEM Although CHEM UN2443 and CHEM UN2444 are separate UN2493 is the first part of a full year organic chemistry courses, students are expected to take both terms sequentially. laboratory course. Students must register for the lab lecture Students must ensure they register for the recitation which section (CHEM UN2495) which corresponds to their lab corresponds to the lecture section. Please check the Directory of section. Students must attend ONE lab lecture and ONE Classes for details. lab section every other week. Please contact your advisers for further information. Fall 2017: CHEM UN2443 Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment Fall 2017: CHEM UN2493 Number Number Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment CHEM 001/27305 M W 1:10pm - Tristan 4 258/280 Number Number 2443 2:25pm Lambert CHEM 001/19092 M 1:10pm - Danielle 0 19/24 309 Havemeyer 2493 5:00pm Sedbrook Hall 202 Havemeyer CHEM 002/24084 T Th 11:40am - Karen 4 36/190 Hall 2443 12:55pm Phillips CHEM 002/26653 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm Danielle 0 23/24 309 Havemeyer 2493 202 Havemeyer Sedbrook Hall Hall CHEM 003/71397 M W 6:10pm - Charles 4 81/132 CHEM 003/61109 T 6:10pm - Danielle 0 34/34 2443 7:25pm Doubleday 2493 10:00pm Sedbrook 309 Havemeyer 202 Havemeyer Hall Hall CHEM 004/63980 W 1:10pm - Anna 0 21/34 2493 5:00pm Ghurbanyan

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202 Havemeyer Prerequisites: some basic background in calculus or be Hall concurrently taking MATH UN1101 Calculus I.,The CHEM 005/66787 Th 1:10pm - Anna 0 25/34 accompanying laboratory is PHYS UN1291-UN1292 2493 5:00pm Ghurbanyan 202 Havemeyer The course will use elementary concepts from calculus. The Hall accompanying laboratory is PHYS UN1291 - UN1292. CHEM 006/72637 F 1:10pm - 5:00pm Anna 0 29/34 Basic introduction to the study of mechanics, fluids, 2493 202 Havemeyer Ghurbanyan thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, special Hall relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and nuclear CHEM 007/71082 M 1:10pm - Danielle 0 13/24 2493 5:00pm Sedbrook physics. 202 Havemeyer Hall Fall 2017: PHYS UN1201 CHEM 008/29197 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm Danielle 0 22/24 Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment 2493 202 Havemeyer Sedbrook Number Number Hall PHYS 001/22186 M W 10:10am - Michael 3 153/175 CHEM 009/73928 T 6:10pm - Danielle 0 33/34 1201 11:25am Shaevitz 2493 10:00pm Sedbrook 301 Pupin 202 Havemeyer Laboratories Hall PHYS 002/23538 M W 10:10am - Bradley 3 106/130 CHEM 010/16876 W 1:10pm - Anna 0 16/34 1201 11:25am Johnson 2493 5:00pm Ghurbanyan 428 Pupin 202 Havemeyer Laboratories Hall PHYS 003/19467 T Th 6:10pm - Cory Dean 3 79/130 CHEM 011/68246 Th 1:10pm - Anna 0 25/34 1201 7:25pm 2493 5:00pm Ghurbanyan 428 Pupin 202 Havemeyer Laboratories Hall Spring 2018: PHYS UN1201 CHEM 012/76039 F 1:10pm - 5:00pm Anna 0 32/34 Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment 2493 202 Havemeyer Ghurbanyan Number Number Hall PHYS 001/74168 T Th 6:10pm - Bradley 3 87/130 1201 7:25pm Johnson CHEM UN2494 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 301 Pupin (Synthesis). 1.5 point. Laboratories Lab Fee: $62.00 PHYS UN1291 General Physics Laboratory. 1 point. Prerequisites: (CHEM UN1403 and CHEM UN1404) and Same course as PHYS W1291x, but given off-sequence. CHEM UN1500 and CHEM UN2493 Corequisites: PHYS UN1201 Corequisites: CHEM UN2444 This course is the laboratory for the corequisite lecture Please note that you must complete CHEM UN2493 before course and can be taken only during the same term as the you register for CHEM UN2494. This lab introduces students corresponding lecture. to experimental design and trains students in the execution and evaluation of scientific data. The technique experiments in Fall 2017: PHYS UN1291 the first half of the course (CHEM UN2493) teach students Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment to develop and master the required experimental skills to Number Number perform the challenging synthesis experiments in the second PHYS 001/21452 M 1:00pm - Giuseppina 1 15/15 1291 4:00pm Cambareri semester. The learning outcomes for this lab are the knowledge 5th Flr Pupin and experimental skills associated with the most important Laboratories synthetic routes widely used in industrial and research PHYS 002/10062 M 1:00pm - Giuseppina 1 14/15 environments. Attendance at the first lab lecture and laboratory 1291 4:00pm Cambareri session is mandatory. Please note that CHEM UN2494 is the 5th Flr Pupin Laboratories second part of a full year organic chemistry laboratory course. PHYS 003/67323 M 4:10pm - Giuseppina 1 12/15 Students must register for the lab lecture section (CHEM 1291 7:10pm Cambareri UN2496) which corresponds to their lab section. Students 5th Flr Pupin must attend ONE lab lecture and ONE lab section every other Laboratories week. Please contact your advisers for further information. PHYS 004/22799 M 4:10pm - Giuseppina 1 12/15 1291 7:10pm Cambareri 5th Flr Pupin Physics Laboratories PHYS UN1201 General Physics I. 3 points. PHYS 005/75863 M 7:30pm - Giuseppina 1 8/15 CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement 1291 10:30pm Cambareri 5th Flr Pupin Laboratories

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Statistics Fall 2017: PSYC UN1001 STAT UN1101 Introduction to Statistics. 3 points. Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment Number Number CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement, BC: PSYC 1001 001/73676 T Th 1:10pm - Patricia 3 194/225 Fulfillment of General Education Requirement: Quantitative 2:25pm Lindemann and Deductive Reasoning (QUA). 501 Schermerhorn Hall Prerequisites: intermediate high school algebra. PSYC 1001 002/69572 T Th 8:40am - Kathleen 3 110/189 Designed for students in fields that emphasize quantitative 9:55am Taylor methods. Graphical and numerical summaries, probability, 501 Schermerhorn theory of sampling distributions, linear regression, analysis Hall Spring 2018: PSYC UN1001 of variance, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment Quantitative reasoning and data analysis. Practical experience Number Number with statistical software. Illustrations are taken from a variety of PSYC 1001 001/62108 T Th 1:10pm - Patricia 3 191/225 fields. Data-collection/analysis project with emphasis on study 2:25pm Lindemann designs is part of the coursework requirement. 501 Schermerhorn Hall Fall 2017: STAT UN1101 PSYC 1001 002/68447 T Th 6:10pm - Glenn 3 166/205 Course Section/Call Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment 7:25pm Schafe Number Number 501 Schermerhorn Hall STAT 001/73141 M W 11:40am - David Rios 3 42/54 1101 12:55pm 603 Hamilton Hall STAT 002/14935 T Th 11:40am - David Rios 3 52/86 1101 12:55pm Evening Courses 602 Hamilton Hall The School of General Studies shares its courses with the other STAT 003/15455 T Th 6:10pm - Ha Nguyen 3 72/86 Arts & Sciences divisions of the University. The majority of the 1101 7:25pm courses are day classes, although there are significant evening

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offerings as well. Students can find both introductory and In the four-digit course number, the first digit signifies the level advanced courses offered in the evening, many of which will of the course, as follows: fulfill core requirements or count toward major requirements. While every Arts & Sciences department offers some evening • 1000s: Introductory undergraduate course courses, including sequences of courses in the sciences and • 2000s: Intermediate undergraduate course some foreign languages, in general it is not possible to fully • 3000s and 4000s: Advanced undergraduate course complete a major by attending evening classes only, and GS • 5000-9000s: Graduate-level courses students should not count on this as a viable option. Two consecutive numbers joined by a hyphen show that the Identifying Evening Courses course runs through both the fall and spring terms (e.g., HIST UN1091-1092). Students can search for courses that meet at particular times on specific week days by using the course search tool (http:// The courses offered by each department are arranged in bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/courses). ascending numerical order, with the number of points of academic credit following the title of the course. Key to Course Listings Newly Approved Each course number consists of one or two letters denoting Courses the offering university division or target population, as shown in the chart below,followed by four digits denoting the course Summer 2018 Newly Approved Courses (p. 5) number (e.g., ENGL GU4103). | Spring 2018 Newly Approved Courses (p. 5) Fall 2017 Newly Approved Courses (p. 8) For GS students, the most common course prefixes are GS, GU, and UN. Hundreds of new courses are added to the Columbia undergraduate curriculum each year. So that students may be Code Description apprised of these offerings, new courses are collected on this A Architecture, Planning, and Preservation page. Students are encouraged to check back periodically to AF School of the Arts (SoA)-Film review these new offerings. AR School of the Arts (SoA)- open to all SOA (interdisciplinary) Summer 2018 Newly Approved AS School of the Arts (SoA)- Sound Arts Courses AT School of the Arts (SoA)- Theatre Last update: 3/1/18 AV School of the Arts (SoA)- Visual Arts Anthropology AW School of the Arts (SoA)- Writing ANTH S3921D Anti-Colonialism BC Barnard College Art History and Archaeology CC Columbia College students only AHIS S2314Q Baroque Masters at the Met: E Engineering and Applied Science Bernini, Velazquez, Rembrandt GR Graduate Students AHIS S3440 New York and the Death and Afterlife of Film AHIS S3441Q New York City and the History GS General Studies students only of Museums (formerly AHIS GU Undergraduate and Graduate Students Q4800) H Reid Hall Programs in Paris Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology I Berlin Consortium for German Studies EEEB S4076D Biodiversity, Conservation, and OC For courses taught off the Columbia NYC campus and Behavior Change open to multiple student populations Economics P Public Health ECON S4280D Corporate Finance PS School of Professional Studies ECON S4400Q Labor Economics English and Comparative Literature U International and Public Affairs ENGL S3121D Medieval Romance: Beheadings, UN Undergraduate Students Magical Underworlds, and Other Z American Language Program Marvels 0 Course that cannot be credited toward any degree ENGL S3237D Toni Morrison and Octavia Butler ENGL S3915D The Art of the Essay

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Film AHIS UN3318 Books and Architecture FILM OC4200 Discovering French Cinema AHIS UN3435 Post-Pop: Intersections of FILM S4220Q Animation Film History Contemporary Art and Music French AHIS UN3436 Illegal America: Precarity, FREN OC3821 "Blackness" in French: From Harlem to Community, and the Alternative Paris and Beyond Space Movement Journalism AHIS UN3604 Sacred Landscapes of Japan JOUR S3017D Reporting Political Violence in AHIS GU4074 Latin American Artists: Latin America Independence to Present History AHIS GU4551 Arts of African Kingdoms HIST S3116D History of Capitalism AHIS GU4566 Streams and Mountains: The Art of Landscape Painting in China HIST S3785D Archives of Colonialism AHIS GU4641 Russian Constructivism Italian AHIS GU4648 Building Fascisms ITAL OC4016 Mediterranean Venice: Living and Losing a Maritime Empire Biology Modern Greek (Classics/ Hellenic Studies) BIOL GU4080 The Ancient and Modern RNA Worlds GRKM S3935D Hellenism and the Topographical Imagination BIOL GU4290 Biological Microscopy Music Business (Undergraduate) AHMM S3321Q Music of India and West Asia BUSI UN3704 Making History Through Venturing MUSI S2020D Salsa Soca Reggae Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race Political Science CSER UN3942 Race and Racisms POLS S1101D Political Theory I Chemistry Psychology SCNC UN1800 Energy and Energy Conservation PSYC S2490D Evolutionary Psychology CHEM GU4154 Chemical Characterization for Religion Synthetic Chemists RELI S4322D Exploring Sharia: Islamic Law Classics RELI S4355D African American Prophetic CLLT UN3127 Hercules: Hero, Murderer, Political Tradition Philosopher, Buffoon Statistics Comparative Literature STAT S4221D Time Series Analysis CLGM UN3005 Dictatorships and their Afterlives CLGM UN3110 The Ottoman Past in the Greek Spring 2018 Newly Approved Present Courses CLGM GU4150 C.P. Cavafy and the poetics of Last update: 1/12/18 desire Institute for Comparative Literature and Society Anthropology CPLS GU4320 Marginalization in Medicine: A ANTH UN2071 MATERIAL RELIGION Practical Understanding of the ANTH GU4235 AFTERLIVES: MORTUARY Social Implications of Race ARCHAEOLOGY IN HISTORY CLPS GU4355 The Radical Imagination: An AND THEORY Introduction to Castoriadis Architecture Earth Institute ARCH UN3123 Spaces and Territories of Housing SDEV GU4050 Essential Connections: US Water ARCH UN3400 ENVIRONMENTAL & Energy Policy in a Resource- VISUALIZATIONS OF NYC Constrained World Art History and Archaeology SDEV GU4350 Public Lands in the American AHIS UN2119 Rome Beyond Rome: Roman West Art and Architecture in a Global Earth and Environmental Sciences Perspective EESC UN3400 Introduction to Computational AHIS UN2309 Early Modern Architecture Earth Science (1550-1799) EESC GU4220 Glaciology AHIS UN3227 Gotham City Gothic East Asian Languages and Cultures AHIS UN3312 Tintoretto – 500 Years AHIS UN3317 Shaping Renaissance Rome

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EAAS UN3117 The Supernatural in Japanese CLEN GU4565 Postcolonial Theory Literature: Monsters, Ghosts, & ENGL GU4625 Ralph Ellison Science ENGL GU4613 The 1960s EAAS UN3230 Labor, Love, and Leisure in ENGL GU4790 Advanced Old English: Anglo- Contemporary China Saxon Spirituality EAAS GU4029 Jin Ping Mei in a New Light ENFR GU4800 The Writer in 19th-C British & EAAS GU4034 Modern Chinese Literature and French Fiction the Economic Imagination ENGL GU4858 Multimedia Blake JPNS GU4035 Reading and Translating Modern Japanese CLEN GU4905 The Antigone Project HSEA GU4110 Histories of Science & CLEN GU4910 Metaphor and Media Technology in East Asia Film EARL GU4120 Chan/Zen Buddhism FILM UN2292 Topics in World Cinema: China HSEA GU4234 History of Political Thought in FILM UN2293 Topics in World Cinema: China Modern East Asia Discussion EARL GU4324 Religion and Politics in Korea FILM UN3930 Seminar in International Film EAAS GU4272 Remaking Japan: Hollywood and FILM GU4940 Queer Cinema Japanese Film FILM GU4950 Visual Bodies: From Cinema to EARL GU4312 Tibetan Sacred Space (in New Media Comparative Context) French and Romance Philology EARL GU4324 Religion and Politics in Korea FREN UN3818 War Imaginaries EAAS GU4412 History of Writing in a Cosmopolitan East Asia FREN GU4418 Eloquent Animals in Medieval Literature EAAS GU4630 Love, Poverty, and Revolution in Vietnamese Short Fiction German Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology CLGR UN3555 Crime and Criminality (in English) EEEB GU4050 Programming and Data Science Skills for Biologists CLGR GU4345 Goethe and the Sciences Economics Committee on Global Thought ECON UN3952 Seminar in Macroeconomics and CGTH UN3402 Topics in Global Thought: Global Formation of Expectations 20-Youth in an Interconnected World ECON GU4710 Finance and the Real Economy History English and Comparative Literature HIST UN2305 War in Germany 1618-2018 ENGL UN3286 Freaks & Aesthetes in Fifties Families HIST UN2501 The Early American Republic: How the Rebels Became the ENGL UN3343 The Surveillance of Women in Empire Renaissance Drama & Culture HIST UN2577 U.S.-MIDDLE EAST ENGL UN3396 Literature of Fact in a Postfactual RELATIONS World HIST UN2689 COLONIAL CITIES OF THE ENGL UN3724 Melodrama, Horror, Crime, AMERICAS, c. 1500-1800 Vaudeville HIST UN2881 Vietnam in the World ENGL UN3739 Memoir & Social Justice HIST UN2909 World War I as Global Crucible CLEN UN3741 Literature of Lost Lands HIST UN3109 Behaving and Misbehaving: The CLEN UN3904 Cinematic Modernism Body in Early Modern Europe ENGL UN3919 English Translations of the Bible HIST UN3083 Crime and Punishment in the ENGL UN3932 The American Renaissance Middle Ages (formerly HIST CLEN UN3935 Third World Bildungsroman W4083) ENTA UN3939 Caryl Churchill HIST UN3180 Conversion in Historical ENTA UN3972 Disaster Plays Perspective (formerly ENGL GU4104 Renaissance Literature and (the HIST W4180) History of) Sexuality HIST UN3366 Intellectual Life in Nineteenth- CLEN GU4199 Literature and Oil Century Britain ENGL GU4209 16th Century Poetry HIST UN3418 American Futures in the ENGL GU4300 Religion and the Novel Progressive Era 1660-1840 ENGL GU4561 Children's Literature

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HIST UN3679 MEXICO AND THE UNITED Music STATES: MIGRATION, MUSI UN3183 Film Music: The History and POLITICS, AND CULTURE Aesthetics of the Hollywood Film HIST UN3789 Histories of Poverty in Africa Score (formerly HIST W4789) MUSI GU4155 Experiments in Opera Since 1970 HIST UN3866 Wars for Indochina MUSI GU4157 Late Style and Early Romanticism HIST UN3928 Comparative Slavery and MUSI GU4375 Music and Madness Abolition in the Atlantic World MUSI GU4470 MUSIC AND BOLLYWOOD (formerly HIST W4928) MUSI GU4630 Recorded Sound HIST GU4219 Foreign Relations of Russia and Philosophy the Soviet Union, 1904-2014 PHIL UN3857 The Public and the Private HIST GU4226 Life and Fate: The Soviet Experience of World War Two PHIL GU4810 Lattices and Boolean Algebras AMHS GU4403 The Sixties in the Archive Psychology HSCL GU4607 Rabbis for Historians Political Science Institute for the Study of Human Rights POLS UN3173 Power, Rights, and Social Change: Achieving Justice HRTS GU4880 Human Rights in the United States POLS UN3176 Liberalism: Origins and Challenges HRTS GU4910 Children's Rights, Armed Conflict, and Peacebuilding POLS UN3556 The Rise of India & China Italian POLS GU4828 Rising Powers and the Transformation of Global Politics ITAL UN3339 Learning Italian in Class and Online: A Telecollaboration with PSYC GU4229 Attention and Perception Italy. POLS GU4852 Insurgencies and Civil Wars CLIA GU4021 The Age of Romanticism Across Religion the Adriatic RELI UN3206 Religion in the Archive Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies RELI UN3518 Buddhism in East Asian Medical JWST UN3200 Mother Tongue or Other Tongue: Cultures Multilingualism in Modern Jewish RELI UN3612 The Religious History of Hip Literature (Cross listed with Hop German) RELI GU4411 Religion, Mind, and Science JWST GU4270 The Golden Age of German- Fiction Jewish Culture (Cross-listed with RELI GU4526 Food and Sex in Premodern German) Chinese Buddhism JWST GU4350 The Yiddish Classics and RELI GU4626 Reading (In Theory) Modernity (Cross-listed with Slavic Languages German) RUSS UN3225 Post-Colonial/Post-Socialist: Latin American and Iberian Cultures Voices from the Soviet Periphery NAHU UN1103 Elementary Náhuatl II CLRS GU4038 Dostoevsky in the 1870s: NAHU UN2102 Intermediate Náhuatl II: Demons, Diary of a Writer, Dialectical Varieties of Central Adolescent, and Dickens. Mexico CLRS GU4040 The Future is Red (White and SPAN UN3342 Global Dis-orientations: Travels, Blue): Modernity and Social Exchanges & Interactions Early Justice in U.S. and U.S.S.R. Mod World (1492-1808) RUSS GU4044 Eurasian Urbanism: From the Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Imperial to the Post Soviet MDES UN1001 Critical Theory: A Global POLI GU4051 Movements in Polish Cinema Perspective Sociology MDES GU4217 Fourth Year Classical Arabic II SOCI UN3981 Migration and Development CLME GU4226 Arabic Autobiography: Visual Arts Global Dimensions (formerly CLME G4226 'Arabic Self- VIAR UN3103 Advanced Painting: Process Narratives') VIAR UN3419 Print Into Motion MDES GU4237 Arabs, Jews, and Arab Jews: Women's and Gender Studies Identity, Politics, Writing WMST UN3335 Gender and Wars: Perspectives MDES GU4258 Readings in Classical Arabic from the Global South Literature Writing

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WRIT UN3125 Apocalypses Now CLCV UN3005 RACE AND ETHNICITY WRIT UN3318 Contemporary Women Poets: IN THE GRECO-ROMAN Origin and Inspiration WORLD GRKM UN3935 Hellenism and the Topographical Fall 2017 Newly Approved Imagination (formerly GRKM UN3920 'The World Responds to Courses the Greeks') Last update: 10/5/17 Committee on Global Thought Anthropology CGTH UN3401 Seminar in Global Thought: Inquiries into an Interconnected ANTH UN2001 Nationalism, Populism, World Democracy Earth Institute ANTH UN2007 Indian and Nigerian Film Cultures (formerly ANTH V3008 SDEV UN3350 Environmental Policy and "Maximum Cinemas: Indian and Governance for Sustainability Nigerian Film Cultures") East Asian Languages and Literature ANTH UN2026 On Precarity ASCE UN1367 Introduction to East Asian ANTH UN2031 Corpse Life: Anthropological Civilizations: Vietnam Histories of the Dead [Previously ASCE UN1377 Intro to East Asian Civilizations: Archaeologies of Death and Vietnam - Discussion Section ANTH UN3151 Living/Thinking/Doing with EAAS GU4027 Disability in East Asia and Beyond Animals: Human-Animal EAAS GU4244 Chinese Internet Culture Relationships in the Past, Present, EAAS GU4553 Survey of Tibetan Literature & Fut EARL GU4010 Buddhist Inspirations in 20th ANTH UN3701 Crime and Punishment Cent. Japanese Thought ANTH UN3803 Language Matters EARL GU4322 Enlightenment or Salvation: ANTH GU4407 Mass Violence and Its Aftermaths Practices and Rituals of Korean in Southeast Asia Buddhism Art History and Archaeology HSEA GU4847 Modern Japan AHIS UN2414 In and Around Abstract English and Comparative Literature Expressionism ENGL UN3203 The Sonnet in English AHIS UN3309 Virtual Space: Renaissance ENGL UN3305 Gender and Sexuality in the Irish Perspective (1400-1750) Novel AHIS UN3432 The Global Division of ENTA UN3338 Shakespeare and Film (formerly Documentary Labor 'Playing Shakespeare: Text, Film, AHIS UN3433 Enlightenment and Archaeology Performance') AHIS UN3602 Death and the Afterlife in East ENGL UN3341 Law and Disorder in Early Asian Buddhist Art Modern England AHIS UN3434 Diplomacy by Ceramics: CLEN UN3395 Politics of Representation Introduction to the Soft Power ENGL UN3506 Sexuality in America: Poetic of One Medium Across World Encounters Cultures ENGL UN3662 African American Novelists and CLST GU4514 Roman Coins and History: the Question of Justice A Hands-On Seminar on an ENGL UN3689 The Logic of the Secular Unpublished Collection Confession AHCL GU4541 Post-War Critical Theory: Re- ENGL UN3726 Virginia Woolf inventions ENGL UN3727 Animal Modernisms AHIS GU4583 The Craft of Ivory ENGL UN3744 Edgar Allan Poe Biology ENGL OC3815 London Theater from 1590 to BIOL UN2700 Past and future of the human 2017 genome ENGL UN3853 Narratives of Contagion Center for the Study of Human Rights ENGL UN3948 19th Century Thrillers (formerly HRTS GU4300 Economic and Social Rights in '19th Century Seminar') Policy and Practice (formerly HRTS GR5300) ENTA UN3948 African Drama HRTS GU4650 Children's Rights Advocacy ENGL UN3950 (formerly 'Poetry and Aesthetic of the Imagination') Classics ENGL UN3984 Film and Politics

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ENGL UN3991 Romantic Margins HSAF UN3504 Columbia 1968 ENGL UN3992 Call to Adventure: The Lure of HIST UN3516 US Labor History Romance from Camelot to Star HIST UN3603 An International and Global Wars History of Jewish Migration ENGL GU4091 Introduction to Old English Across the Long Twentieth Language & Literature Century, CLEN GU4201 POETRY OF THE AFRICAN HIST UN3708 DIASPORA HIST UN3753 Istanbul: Places, People, and ENGL GU4512 Dickens, Thackeray, Eliot Everyday Life ENGL GU4911 Technologies of Dissent HIST UN3766 African Futures (formerly 'Code and Poetry: HIST UN3796 Global Health in Africa Critical Practices in Humanities HIST UN3807 Walking In and Out of the Computing') Archive French HIST GU4217 Women as Cold War Weapons FREN UN3242 French Language, Culture, and HIST GU4233 Reforming Communism - Society through the Discovery of Crafting Capitalism: History of Paris Collectivist Economic Thought CLFR UN3617 Writing Women in Medieval and Pr France and England HIST GU4800 Global History of Science FREN UN3817 Contemporary French Literature HIST GU4904 WRITING LIVES: A FREN GU4625 The 68 Effect in French Theory SURVEY OF HISTORICAL German APPROACHES AND GERM GU4670 Marx, Nietzsche, Freud (in TECHNIQUES English) HIST GU4969 Secrecy, Privacy, Surveillance History Institute for Comparative Literature and Society HIST UN2026 Roman Social History (formerly CPLS UN3915 Reading the Multilingual City: HIST UN3026) New York, Urban Landscapes & HIST UN2133 Britain and the World Since Urban Multilingualism World War II CPLS UN3959 PAN-AFRICANISM AND HIST UN2215 MODERN RUSSIAN HISTORY POSTCOLONIALISM (SINCE 1800) CLPS GU4220 Psychoanalysis and Writing HIST UN2447 America, 1918-1945: Prosperity, (Freud, Schreber, Lacan) Depression, and War (formerly Italian "American Between the Wars") ITAL UN3645 Grand Tour in Italy HIST UN2488 Warfare in the Modern World ITAL GU4022 The Qur'an in Europe (formerly HIST Q4488) ITAL GU4043 Italian Renaissance Literature and HIST UN2533 US Lesbian and Gay History Culture HIST UN2580 THE HISTORY OF UNITED ITAL GU4185 The Making of Italy: The STATES RELATIONS WITH Risorgimento in Global Context EAST ASIA Latin American and Iberian Cultures HIST UN2948 Capitalism in Crisis: A Global NAHU UN2101 Intermediate Nahuatl I History of the Great Recession SPAN UN2103 HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS (formerly HIST UN3948) IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING HIST UN3061 ISLAM AND EUROPE IN THE WORLD MIDDLE AGES SPJS UN3303 Jewish Culture in Translation in HIST UN3111 The Environmental History of the Medieval Iberia Ancient Mediterranean, 800 BC PORT UN3327 Visual Cultures and Ethnicities of to 700 AD Latin America HIST UN3233 From Liberalism to Illiberalism? SPAN UN3362 What Is Ideology? Economic Ideas and Institutions in Central and Eastern Eu SPAN UN3368 The Spanish Inquisition HIST UN3401 Does American Poverty Have a SPAN UN3731 Environment and Citizenship: History? Cultures of Nature in the Iberian Peninsula HIST UN3410 Food and Inequality in the Twentieth-Century U.S. Linguistics HIST UN3500 John Jay & the American LING GU4172 The Structure of Cambodian Revolution Mathematics

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MATH UN1205 Accelerated Multivariable Calculus WMST UN3450 Topics in Sexuality and Gender Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Law HSME UN2915 Africa Before Colonialism: From WMST UN3785 Narrating Rape: Literature, Prehistory to the Birth of the Gender and Violence Atlantic World Writing HSME UN3044 From Colonial to Global Health WRIT UN3124 The Competitive Body: Literary CLME UN3221 Arabic Literature As World Portrayals of Sports and Literature Athleticism MDES UN3331 Urban Space and Conflict in the WRIT UN3317 Trauma and Its Aftermath: Poetry, Middle East Memory, Hybridity CLME UN3953 Sufism: Primary Texts and Contexts WRIT GU4014 Through a Glass Darkly: German Music Romantic Tales of Wonder and Horror MUSI UN3182 Divas, Monsters, and Material Girls: Women in Music Video MUSI GU4468 Transpacific Musicology: Monsters, Princesses, and Bombs Summer Courses at Sea Important Information (p. 11) | Philosophy Current List of Courses (p. 11) PHIL UN3856 Political Realism and Social Injustice Students may accelerate their progress to the degree by taking PHIL UN3867 Philosophy & Literature: Jane required and/or elective courses during Columbia's Summer Austen & Moral Philosophy Term (http://ce.columbia.edu/summer/columbia-students), Political Science which runs from late May through mid-August. Given the POLS UN3648 Governing the Global Economy intensive nature of these courses, as well as the fact that the POLS GU4835 FORMAL&INFORMAL summer term includes courses that do not count toward the TERRORIST ACTORS degree, GS students are cautioned to choose their summer Psychology term classes in consultation with their GS academic advisors, PSYC UN1490 Experimental Psychology: who will provide advance approval of their summer course Cognition and Decision Making selections. PSYC UN1491 Experimental Psychology: GS students may take a maximum of 15 points for the entire Cognition and Decision Making summer term, with no more than nine points in either of the Lab six-week sessions or in overlapping sessions. Students should PSYC UN3445 The Brain & Memory consult with their departments for specific policies or course PSYC UN3655 Field Experimentation Methods restrictions when taking courses to be applied toward their for Social Psychology major. PSYC GU4287 Decision Architecture PSYC GU4682 FAQs about Life: Applications With the exception of a small number of courses approved by of Psychological Research to the Premedical Committee, premedical students are strongly Everyday Experiences advised against taking their required science courses in the Religion summer. Medical schools generally prefer that coursework RELI UN3204 Religion, Sexuality, and Truth be completed during the regular terms of enrollment; the RELI UN3406 Space, Narrative, and Religion in Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program does not permit India students to enroll in science classes in the summer, except to RELI GU4202 Time, Modernity, Death take preparatory courses, math, laboratory courses, and the RELI GU4220 Political Theology twelve-week Physics II and General Chemistry II courses. The Sociology reason for this restriction is a concern that the compressed SOCI UN3982 Social and Political Development schedule of summer classes is a less effective way to learn and in Contemporary China leaves students ill-prepared for subsequent courses and for the SOCI GU4800 Proseminar in Sociology MCAT. Premedical students should make sure they have the Statistics approval of their premed advisors prior to enrolling in summer term science courses. STAT GU4500 Advanced Machine Learning Theatre For more information about taking summer courses as a GS THTR UN3406 Media and Production Design student, including information about fulfilling core and major Women's and Gender Studies requirements, please see below. WMST UN3125 Introduction to Sexuality Studies

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Current List of Summer Eugenia Lean History Session Courses 925 International Affairs Building; 212-854-1742 Summer Session Course Guidelines (http://gs.columbia.edu/ files/gs/summer-course-guidelines.pdf) (updated 3/1/18) Christia Mercer Philosophy 707 Philosophy; 212-854-3190 History and Alondra Nelson Sociology Philosophy of 607 Knox; 212-851-7081 Science Samuel Roberts The University offers a number of courses in the history and History/Sociomedical Sciences philosophy of science, although it does not, at this time, offer 322 Fayerweather; 212-854-2430 a major or concentration to undergraduates in Columbia David Rosner College or General Studies. The course listings bring together History/Sociomedical Sciences a variety of courses from different disciplines, which should 420 Fayerweather; 212-854-4272 be of interest to anyone wishing to pursue work in the history and philosophy of science. The list is not intended to be all David Rothman inclusive; students interested in the history and philosophy of History/Sociomedical Sciences science should speak to members of the committee. 622 West 168th Street; 212-305-4096 Interdepartmental George Saliba Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Committee on History and 312 Knox; 212-854-4166 Philosophy of Science Pamela Smith David Albert History Philosophy 605 Fayerweather; 212-854-7662 706 Philosophy; 212-854-3519 Walter Bock (emeritus) Biology Colloquia, 1106 Schermerhorn; 212-854-4487 Interdepartmental Marwa Elshakry History Seminars, and 512 Fayerweather; 212-851-5914 Professional School Karl Jacoby History Offerings 424 Hamilton; 212-854-3248 Occasionally, and for a variety of reasons, faculty offer Richard John courses outside of the existing structure of Arts and Sciences History academic departments. Such courses may be colloquia: team- 201E Pulitzer; 212-854-0547 taught interdisciplinary courses; interdepartmental seminars explicitly offered by two or more academic departments; or Matthew Jones undergraduate-specific courses offered by faculty outside of History the Arts and Sciences. All of these courses may be counted 514 Fayerweather; 212-854-2421 toward the undergraduate degree, but it is for the faculty of each department or program to determine whether or not they Joel Kaye can count toward a major or concentration. History 422B Lehman; 212-854-4350 Philip Kitcher Philosophy 717 Philosophy; 212-854-4884

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Required Courses Preparatory Medical schools generally prefer that coursework be completed during the regular terms of enrollment; the Postbaccalaureate Coursework Premedical Program does not permit students to enroll in For students who are not prepared to go directly into the science classes in the summer, except to take preparatory required science courses, Columbia offers courses in pre- courses, math, laboratory courses, and the twelve-week Physics physics, pre-chemistry, and pre-calculus. II and General Chemistry II courses. The reason for this restriction is a concern that the compressed schedule of summer Chemistry classes is a less effective way to learn and leaves students ill- prepared for subsequent courses and for the MCAT. CHEM UN0001 Preparation for College Chemistry; Pass/Fail; offered in the fall. Registration for Summer CHEM S0001D Preparation for College Chemistry; Pass/Fail; Courses offered in the summer. Summer courses (http://ce.columbia.edu/summer/columbia- students) are administered by the School of Professional Mathematics Studies. For courses offered during the summer semester that MATH UN1003 College Algebra and Analytic Geometry; fulfill requirements of the Postbac Premed Program, please visit May be taken for a letter grade or Pass/D/Fail; offered in the the Premed section (http://ce.columbia.edu/Summer-Sessions/ fall and spring. Premed) of the SPS website. Please note that courses offered in a six-week format do not fulfill the Postbac Premed Program MATH S1003D College Algebra and Analytic Geometry; requirements (with the exception of lab, math, and English May be taken for a letter grade or Pass/D/Fail; offered in the courses). summer. MATH S1003Q College Algebra and Analytic Geometry; May be taken for a letter grade or Pass/D/Fail; offered in the Previously summer. Completed Physics PHYS S0065Q Basic Physics; Pass/Fail; offered in the summer Coursework only. MATH UN1003 is the recommended prerequisite for Admitted Students this course. Some Postbac Premed students may have completed one Placement Exams or more of the prerequisite courses before matriculating in the Program. Depending on when such coursework was completed, Placement Exams (http://www.gs.columbia.edu/postbac/ and the grade(s) received, students may be advised to repeat placement-exams) and the counsel of a Postbac Premed advisor the course or to take an advanced-level science course in order can help students decide whether preparatory courses are to be more competitive applicants to medical school. It should needed. be noted that quarter-term courses may not be equivalent to semester courses and therefore may not be used to satisfy Summer Enrollment requirements. Advisors typically have discussions with students about Preparatory Courses repeating coursework after a student has been admitted and attended a Postbac Planning Session. Some Postbac Premed students may need to begin their studies in the summer to prepare for fall courses in mathematics, Current Students chemistry, and/or physics. Some preparatory coursework (p. 423) is also offered throughout the academic year. Once a student matriculates into the program, all subsequent required courses must be completed at Columbia University, With very few exceptions, the only summer session courses unless an exception is made based on a petition submitted to admitted students will be allowed to take are Preparation the Premedical Committee. for College Chemistry, Basic Physics, English, Psychology, or a mathematics course. Please see the grading policy As there are some variations in requirements from school (p. 430) for Preparation for College Chemistry, Basic to school and state to state, students are advised to consult Physics, Basic Math, and College Algebra & Analytic individual medical schools and healthcare programs for specific Geometry. prerequisites to complete in addition to the basic premedical curriculum. Students coming from professionally-focused

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undergraduate schools (e.g., engineering, culinary, visual or performing arts, nursing, business, etc.) who may lack sufficient grounding in liberal arts are advised to address this deficiency Academic Policies through additional non-science coursework in order to be Acceptance to medical school and to other health professional competitive candidates for medical school. schools is extremely competitive. According to national statistics compiled by the Association of American Medical Colleges, students admitted to medical school in recent years Certificate in have a mean grade point average of 3.7 in science courses. For this reason, Postbac Premed students are expected to maintain Premedical Sciences a competitive GPA and make steady progress in fulfilling the premedical sciences curriculum in the sequence prescribed by Students who complete the premedical or prehealth curriculum the Program. while enrolled in the Postbac Premed Program may be eligible for a Certificate in Premedical or Prehealth Sciences, if Policies concerning registration, class attendance, academic they have taken at least twenty points of science courses at progress, adding or dropping courses, grades, incompletes, Columbia. The Certificate is not required by medical schools academic integrity, academic grievances, leaves of absence, or other programs of study in the health professions; however, withdrawals, and medical leaves are found in the Academic it does signify that a student has satisfactorily completed a Policies section of the Postbac Premed website. Students are rigorous premedical/prehealth curriculum as recognized by expected to familiarize themselves with these policies and Columbia University and the State of New York. Certificates procedures and to adhere to the requirements, policies, and in Premedical and Prehealth Sciences are officially conferred on deadlines published therein. The Postbaccalaureate Premedical three different dates (in May, October, and February). Committee on Academic Standing ("the Premedical Committee") considers appeals and reviews petitions from Students should consult with their advisor concerning students for incompletes, re-enrollment, and exceptions to eligibility for the Certificate. Generally, students are eligible to Postbac Premed Program policies. receive a Certificate in Premedical or Prehealth Sciences from Columbia University if they: Academic Review • Complete the program within five years of matriculation The Premedical Committee conducts an academic review of • Earn a minimum of 20 points of the required premedical all students in the Program at the end of each term, including math and science curriculum while enrolled in the Postbac the summer session, and takes appropriate academic action Premed Program, including concurrent completion of the as required. For the purpose of its review, the Premedical organic chemistry and biology course sequences (or an Committee generally does not factor in non-science courses, approved advanced-level equivalent) with satisfactory grades but does include science elective courses. When a course is and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 taken and repeated at Columbia, the Premedical Committee will average together both courses to determine the GPA. Students who begin their studies in the Premedical Sciences at Columbia but, after completing 20 or more points, go At the end of the fall, spring, and summer terms, the elsewhere to complete any remaining requirements, are Premedical Committee reviews the academic performance of ineligible for the Certificate. all students, and either the advisor or a representative of the Committee will reach out to any student experiencing academic Applying for the Certificate difficulty to discuss strategies for greater academic success. in Premedical or Prehealth All current students undergo formal academic review each Sciences semester after having attempted 15 points of required In order for the Certificate to be conferred, eligible students premedical coursework in the Program. Because students with must file an application (http://gs.columbia.edu/postbac/ GPAs below 2.75 in premedical coursework are highly unlikely postbac-student-forms/#certificate) with the Postbac Premed to gain admission to medical school, students whose cumulative Program Office by the following deadlines, as set by the Office GPA in the Program falls below 2.75 at any point after having of the Registrar: attempted 15 points may be dismissed from the Program. A student may also be dismissed from the Program for academic August 1: for October certificates failure or academic dishonesty. Ties with GS are permanently November 1: for February certificates severed with students who are dismissed from the Program. February 14: for May certificates Students may appeal their dismissal to the Dean of the School of General Studies within two weeks of the official notification of dismissal.

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to engage in violence or in conduct which harasses others. Conduct which threatens or harasses others because of their Academic Honors race, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or for any other Dean’s List reason is unacceptable and will be dealt with very severely. For all to benefit from the diversity to be found at Columbia, all Students who complete the fall or spring terms with a 3.6 must live up to these standards. G.P.A. or higher are named to the Dean’s List, provided they have completed at least 7.5 points of required premedical Honor Code and Honor course work and have earned no grade below a B. Summer terms are not currently considered. Disciplinary probation, Pledge as well as a mark of AR, W, F, or D will disqualify a student In 2013 the student councils of the undergraduate schools from consideration. Students who have been found responsible of Columbia University, on behalf of the whole student by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards body, created an Honor Code to uphold the maintenance for a violation of academic integrity will not be eligible for the of academic integrity as a fundamental and jointly held Dean's List during the term of the sanction. responsibility for all students. The councils also created an Honor Pledge, which all students recite and affirm when they matriculate as Columbia students. The texts of the Honor Academic Integrity Code and Honor Pledge may be found here (p. 388). and Community Academic Integrity It is essential to the academic integrity and vitality of this Standards community that individuals do their own work and properly All University faculty, students, and staff are responsible for acknowledge the circumstances, ideas, sources, and assistance compliance with the rules of University Conduct. Copies of upon which that work is based. Academic honesty in class the full text are available in Essential Policies for the Columbia assignments, term papers, examinations, laboratory reports, and Community (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu) and computer projects is expected of all students. at the Office of the University Senate, 406 Low Memorial Because intellectual integrity is the hallmark of educational Library. institutions, academic dishonesty is one of the most serious Students in the School of General Studies are part of a offenses that a student can commit at Columbia. It may wider intellectual and social community that holds itself to be punishable by suspension or dismissal from the School and the highest standards of tolerance, respect, integrity, and can result in loss of committee support for students who are civility. Students who violate the standards of the University preparing to apply to prehealth programs. community, in academic or social behavior, are subject Students who are unsure about the proper presentation of their to disciplinary action. The continuance of each student own independent work should consult with their instructor or upon the rolls of the University, the receipt of academic advisor. credits, graduation, eligibility for committee support, and the conferring of any degree or the granting of any certificate are Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to the strictly subject to the disciplinary powers of the University. following: Disciplinary authority of the University is vested by the 1. Plagiarism: Failure to cite or otherwise acknowledge ideas Trustees in the President and Provost and, subject to their or phrases used in any paper, exercise, or project submitted reserved powers, in the dean of each faculty. The dean and in a course but gained from another source, such as a his staff are given full responsibility for establishing the published text, another person's work, or materials on the standards of behavior for all General Studies students beyond Web. the regulations included in the Rules of University Conduct 2. Self-plagiarism: The submission of one piece of work in and for defining procedures by which discipline will be more than one course without the explicit permission of the administered. instructors involved. Civil Behavior and 3. Misrepresentation of authorship: The submission of work as one’s own which has been prepared by or purchased from Community Standards another. It is expected that in and out of the classroom, on and off 4. Cheating on examinations or tests: To give or receive campus, each student in the School will act in an honest way assistance from written material, another person, his or her and will respect the rights of others. Freedom of expression paper, or any other source during an examination or test; to is an essential part of University life, but it does not include hire or attempt to hire someone to take your exam for you. intimidation, threats of violence, or the inducement of others

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5. Falsification or misrepresentation of information in support may also be a consequence of a finding of guilt. coursework or lab work; on any application, petition, or Because the SCCS wants to ensure that the disciplinary process forms submitted to the school. is also an educational process, every effort is made to refer 6. Fabrication of credentials in materials submitted as part students to appropriate resources and support services that of an admissions application or materials submitted to the will help them learn from the experience. In cases of academic University for administrative or academic review. dishonesty, the disciplinary response is deliberately separate 7. Violating the limits of acceptable collaboration in from the decision an instructor makes concerning how the coursework set by a faculty member or department. breach of the academic contract affects a student's grade. In cases that have been referred for disciplinary action through 8. Removing, hiding, or altering library materials in order the Dean’s Discipline process, a student may not drop or to hinder the research of other students. withdraw from the course in question. If a student is found 9. Facilitating academic dishonesty by enabling another to guilty of a second violation of University regulations, academic engage in such behavior. dishonesty, or inappropriate behavior, that student is, in most 10. Lying to a faculty member, dean, or advisor about cases, dismissed. Students have the right to appeal the decision circumstances related to your academic work or failure to of the disciplinary committee. Appeals must be submitted complete academic work. in writing within the deadline given in the letter informing the student of the disciplinary action taken. Appeals must be Ignorance of the School’s policy concerning academic addressed to the Dean of the School. dishonesty shall not be a defense in any disciplinary proceedings. Confidentiality The School of General Studies holds each member of the In general, under University policy and federal law, community responsible for understanding these principles and information about dean's disciplinary proceedings against a abiding by them. student is confidential and may not be disclosed to others. Disciplinary Charges Sexual Assault, Sexual Columbia students, faculty members, or staff who have Harassment, and Gender- concerns or complaints about a student's behavior, including based Harassment Policies issues pertaining to academic integrity, are asked to contact the Dean of Students or the Office of Student Conduct For information on the procedures for handling such and Community Standards (SCCS) to discuss the concern. complaints, please refer to the Sexual Respect website (http:// Based on the conversation with the complainant, the Dean www.columbia.edu/cu/dpsa). of Students, in consultation with the SCCS, will determine If the alleged misconduct involves sexual discrimination, whether or not the complaint warrants an informal meeting the complaint should be filed with the Associate Provost with the student or a formal disciplinary hearing. The Dean of for Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. To report Students will review the options and the procedures with the an incident involving sexual assault, sexual harassment, complainant. If a formal disciplinary hearing is to be held, the or gender-based harassment, students should complete Dean of Students will forward the complaint to the SCCS who this form (https://publicdocs.maxient.com/reportingform.php? will in turn contact the student, explain the procedure, and set ColumbiaUniv&layout_id=1) or contact Student Services for up an appropriate time and place for the disciplinary hearing. Gender-Based and Sexual Misconduct at 212-854-1717. Disciplinary Hearing Informal Complaints A disciplinary hearing is held to discuss the allegations with Concerning Misconduct the student, and when necessary, to determine appropriate sanctions. Present at the hearing are the charged student, a An instructor, officer, staff member or student who chooses member of SCCS, and a dean from the School of General not to put a complaint in writing can instead make an informal Studies. Students have the option of asking their Postbac complaint. In these cases, the Postbac Premed advisor usually Premed advisor to attend the disciplinary hearing. On the discusses the matter with the student. In these situations, the strength of the evidence and the student's response, the SCCS student will receive a formal warning, which will be noted in representative and the dean from the School of General Studies the student's educational file, along with any recommendations will reach a determination and notify the student of their made to the student. Such warnings will be taken into account decision after the hearing has concluded. if and when similar complaints are made in the future; a pattern of informal complaints can lead to formal disciplinary Sanctions action. For students found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct, the sanctions range from warning to probation, suspension, or dismissal. Loss of eligibility for committee

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Academic Complaints and informally (see Grade Appeals and Grade Changes); formal grievances about academic assessments are handled by the Grievance Procedures faculty within the appropriate department or program. Occasionally students experience dissatisfaction with specific courses or instructors, find themselves in an untenable situation If a student believes that a faculty member has acted in an in a course due to an interaction with an instructor, or have unprofessional manner, he or she should first speak with his or an academic grievance. Columbia faculty hold themselves her advising dean, who will work with the student to review to the highest professional standards. The rights, duties, and the claim, establish the substance of the complaint, and come obligations are delineated in the University Statutes and to a decision about how best to address the concerns raised in the Faculty Handbook and can be found online (http:// by the student. If appropriate, the advising dean will refer the www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/handbook/obligations.html). student to the GS Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs who, working with relevant faculty, will investigate the case Consistent with those duties and obligations, conduct that is fully and attempt to resolve the matter. The dean will work grievable includes: with the student and the faculty to determine whether there has been a procedural breach and, if so, take immediate steps • failure to show appropriate respect in an instructional to formulate a remedy in consultation with the Dean of the setting for the rights of others to hold opinions differing School of General Studies. from their own; • misuse of faculty authority to promote a political or social The grievance procedures available through the office of cause within an instructional setting; the Vice President for Arts and Sciences are intended to • conduct in the classroom or another instructional setting complement, not substitute for, the procedures available in that adversely affects the learning environment. each of the Schools, and they treat a considerably more limited range of issues. They are designed to address only those cases In such cases, students are advised to discuss their grievances involving professional misconduct by a faculty member of with their GS advisors. Depending on the nature of the Arts and Sciences in an instructional setting in which there complaint, a student may be counseled to discuss the were significant irregularities or errors in applying School matter directly with the instructor, or with the director of procedures. Information on this process can be found on the undergraduate studies or chair of a given department or website of the Office of the Executive Vice President for Arts program. The School will direct a student to the appropriate and Sciences. If the instructor is not a member of the Arts and office if the University has specific university-wide procedures Sciences faculty, the advising dean will help the student identify that govern the matter. Links to those offices, resources and the appropriate division of the faculty and the right procedures. procedures are provided below. Students should raise any Each school has its own grievance procedures and they are concerns not later than thirty days after the end of the semester posted on individual schools’ websites. in which the alleged misconduct took place. The School will make every effort to consider and address the student's If at any time a student believes the process is not working in a complaint quickly, ordinarily within thirty days. constructive or timely fashion, the student may always contact the Dean of the School of General Studies directly. Advisors recognize and respect a student's need for confidentiality when discussing certain kinds of complaints, The University has alternate procedures to address other so students should make sure to bring up any concerns about specific concerns: confidentiality when speaking with their advisors about • In situations involving allegations of discrimination and/ grievances. While advisors within the Office of the Dean or harassment, the complainant should consult the Student of Students counsel students on appropriate avenues for Policies on Discrimination and Harassment (http:// addressing or resolving their complaints, and often can help to www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/student-policies-and- facilitate a resolution, students should understand that advisors procedures-discrimination-and-harassment). are not in a position to arbitrate grievances. The Ombuds • In situations involving gender-based and sexual misconduct, Office is an additional and alternative confidential source students should consult the Gender-Based Misconduct available to students to advise on various avenues of redress and Policies for Students (http://sexualrespect.columbia.edu/ can mediate a dispute, if both parties agree. Ombuds officers, gender-based-misconduct-policy-students). however, do not have authority to adjudicate any complaint. • In situations involving concern about scientific or scholarly While resolutions are most often reached informally, formal misconduct, students should consult the Columbia procedures for addressing grievances do exist and in some cases University Institutional Policy on Misconduct in may be the only way to adjudicate a particular complaint. Research (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/vpaa/handbook/ Grievances related to faculty members outside the Arts & appendixc.html). Sciences will be referred to the appropriate division or school • The policy on romantic relationships is outlined in the within the University. Resolutions to complaints about Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relationships Policies academic assessments or grade disputes are usually handled (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/student-

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policies-and-procedures-discrimination-and-harassment/ possible. If a suitable arrangement cannot be made between #romantic%20relationship). the student and the instructor, the student should consult the appropriate dean or department chair. If an additional appeal is Ombuds Office needed, it may be taken to the Provost. Students are also encouraged to seek advice regarding handling academic complaints at the Ombuds Office, a neutral and confidential resource for informal Dropping Courses conflict resolution. For further information, contact Before dropping a course, students should consult with their the Ombuds Office: 660 Schermerhorn Extension; Postbac Premed advisors. Dropping courses not only affects a 212-854-1234; [email protected] student's academic progress, but may also have consequences for financial aid, housing eligibility, visa status, or health insurance. There is no refund of tuition for individual courses Attendance dropped after the last day of the change of program period. Students are expected to attend all classes including discussion A student has three opportunities within a semester to officially sections and laboratory periods for each course. drop a course, but different consequences apply at each stage. In general, absenteeism from a course will lead to a lower grade In no case may a student drop a course after the eleventh week and may even result in failure. Students are held accountable of classes, unless withdrawing from an entire program. Students for absences owing to late enrollment. Students who must miss should consult the Postbac Calendar (http://gs.columbia.edu/ class due to religious holidays should inform their instructors postbac/academic-calendar) for the exact dates of each deadline. in advance and make appropriate arrangements to make up Students are responsible for following the appropriate add/drop missed work. (See below for the University's policy on religious process by the relevant deadline. Registration Adjustment forms holidays.) (http://gs.columbia.edu/postbac/postbac-student-forms), if needed, are available in the Office of the Dean of Students. When an instructor judges a student's absences to be excessive, the instructor may report this to the Office of the Dean of Please note: Students for appropriate action. • Drop deadlines cannot be extended for any reason, Absences or Falling Behind including the timing of midterms and grade reporting. • Ceasing to attend classes or simply notifying the instructor in Class does not constitute dropping a course. Students who find themselves unable to attend classes or • Students dropping the last or only class in which they are complete academic work at any time during the semester enrolled should notify their advisors that they would like to should contact their GS academic advisors immediately. In withdraw for the term. consultation with the advisor and the instructor, a student • In cases that have been referred for disciplinary action may be able to make arrangements for extensions on work through the Dean’s Discipline process, a student may not within the time frame of the semester, or under more serious drop or withdraw from the course in question.. circumstances, may be advised to withdraw from a course or from the semester. Students who miss more than two Dropping a Course during weeks of classes are counseled to give serious consideration to withdrawing from the semester. the Change of Program Period Religious Holidays A student may drop a course within the first two weeks of It is the policy of the University to respect its members’ classes, which is the officially designated change of program religious beliefs. In compliance with New York State law, period. Courses may be dropped online. Courses dropped each student who is absent from school because of his or her within this period do not appear on a student's permanent religious beliefs will be given an equivalent opportunity to transcript and incur no tuition charges. Students dropping their register for classes or make up any examination, study, or work entire course load will not be allowed to do so online but must requirements that he or she may have missed because of such consult with their advisors about the withdrawal process. (See absence on any particular day or days. No student will be the Leaves of Absence and Withdrawals (p. 431) page.) penalized for absences due to religious beliefs, and alternative means will be sought for satisfying any academic requirements Dropping a Course after the involved. Change of Program Period Officers of administration and of instruction responsible for After the close of the change of program period, students the scheduling of academic activities or essential services are may drop a course by the late drop deadline, which falls after expected to avoid conflict with religious holidays as much as the fifth week of classes. Courses dropped after the change

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of program date but prior to the late drop deadline will not that they are working in a volunteer and unpaid capacity appear on a student's permanent transcript, but students will for a minimum of three hours per week, with a minimum be charged full tuition for the course. Students submit requests commitment of 42 hours during the 14-week semester. This electronically via SSOL to drop courses. They must then await letter must be on letterhead, dated, and signed by the volunteer e-mail notification of their advisors' approval; once they have supervisor. Students should allow one week between the received it, they must then drop the course through SSOL by submission of the letter from their volunteer supervisor and the the specified deadline. availability of a letter of certification from the Postbac Premed Office. Dropping a Course after the Late Drop Deadline International Student After the late drop deadline, students may drop a course by Enrollment: Application/ the final drop deadline. Courses dropped after the late drop Glide Year deadline but prior to the final drop deadline (in the eleventh During the application year, international students with F-1 (or week of classes) will be recorded on the transcript with the J-1) non-immigrant status who wish to remain in the United notation “W” (withdrawal). The W is a permanent mark and States must either be enrolled in a program of full-time study will remain on the transcript even if the student repeats the or be on optional practical training (OPT) if F-1 status or course. Students are charged full tuition for individual courses academic training (AT) if J-1 status, authorized by the United from which they selectively withdraw. An Add/Drop form States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (http:// must be completed by the student and signed by his or her GS www.uscis.gov). advisor by the specified final drop deadline. In planning the application year, it is advisable for students with F-1 or J-1 status to consult with Full-time the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/isso/isso.html), as well as with their Enrollment premedical advisors, early in their final semester of study to ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws. While there is no academic or program requirement for full- time enrollment, some students may need to maintain full-time status because of visa requirements, for insurance, or to remain eligible for University Housing. Grades Letter Grades (p. 429) | GPA (p. 429) | Grade Full-time Enrollment Appeals and Changes (p. 430) Option One Pass/D/Fail (p. 430) | Preparatory Course Grading (p. 430) | Withdrawals (p. ) Full-time status in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Administrative Referral (p. 430) is defined as registration for 12 or more points per term. This | Incomplete Work in a Course (p. 430) enrollment status is required for all international students. All grades are based solely on work completed during the term Certification a course is offered, except in the case of a grade issued to replace Certification for this option is provided by the University an incomplete, as authorized by the Committee on Academic Registrar (http://registrar.columbia.edu). Standing. (See Incomplete Work in a Course (p. 430).) Option Two Letter Grades A postbac student who is registered for fewer than 12 points The letter grading system within the Postbac Program is the may be regarded as equivalent to full-time if enrolled in at same as that in Columbia's undergraduate colleges: A, excellent; least 9 points and participating in unpaid, volunteer work B, good; C, fair; D, poor but passing; F, failure (a final grade, in a health care setting for at least three hours per week and not subject to re-examination). Plus and minus grades are also 42 hours per semester. If the position is paid or a stipend is used, except with grades of D or F. To satisfy any premedical awarded, students will not qualify for full-time status. This requirement, students must earn at least a C. option is not available to international students. Grade Point Average (GPA) Certification The Registrar calculates semester as well as cumulative grade Certification is provided by the Postbaccalaureate Premedical point averages based on the number of points per class. The Office. In order to receive a certification letter from the GPA is used to assess a student's academic progress as well as Postbac Premed Office, students must provide a letter to their to determine a student's eligibility for certain honors (http:// Postbac Premed advisor from their volunteer supervisor stating gs.columbia.edu/postbac/academic-honors) such as the Dean's

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List. The GPA is printed on all official Columbia transcripts. Physics and Preparation for College Chemistry are given a Pass/ GPAs are computed on the following scale: Fall grade; no letter grades are given. A+ = 4.33 B+ = 3.33 C+ = 2.33 D = 1.00 Math W1003 A = 4.00 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 F = 0.00 Students enrolled in College Algebra and Analytic Geometry A- = 3.67 B- = 2.67 C- = 1.67 (MATH UN1003) may take the course either for a letter grade or for a P/D/F grade. Students who elect to take this In reviewing a student’s cumulative GPA for eligibility course P/D/F are advised that their advisor will verify that requirements pertinent to continued enrollment, linkage, or they performed at the C grade level or better. No student the Certificate in Premedical Sciences, the Premedical Sciences will be eligible to take Calculus I until he or she is eligible to Committee takes into account the term and cumulative GPAs receive at least a C in College Algebra and Analytic Geometry derived from approved math and science courses taken as part (MATH UN1003). of the premedical sciences curriculum at GS. If a student elects to take College Algebra and Analytic Grade Appeals and Grade Geometry (MATH UN1003) for a grade, that grade will not Changes be considered by the Premedical Committee to be part of the student’s grade point average for premedical coursework. Assessment of a student's performance in a course is at the instructor's discretion. When a student feels a grade appeal is Withdrawal (W) warranted, the student should first speak with the instructor of the course in order to understand how the evaluation was Postbac Premed students are not permitted to have a course derived or to clarify other specific concerns. If dissatisfied with deleted from their academic record after the drop deadline the explanation or uncomfortable in broaching this matter with (the fifth week of classes). If a student withdraws from a course the instructor, the student should speak with the director of after the drop deadline, but no later than the eleventh week of undergraduate studies or chair of the relevant department. classes, and while otherwise remaining enrolled, the transcript will show a mark of W for that course. This is a permanent Deans and GS advisors can counsel a student on whether and mark and will remain on the transcript even if the student how to approach an instructor about a grade appeal; however, repeats the course. they do not arbitrate grade disputes. Students should keep their GS advisors informed of any pending grade disputes or appeals, Students may not drop or withdraw from any course after the as the Office of the Dean of Students can help to expedite a eleventh week of classes. After that point, students will receive response from a faculty member or department. whatever letter grade they have earned in the course. If the student is unable to resolve the matter to his or her Administrative Referral (AR) satisfaction and believes that a procedural issue is involved, The mark of AR (Administrative Referral) is a temporary the student should bring the matter to the attention of the grade awarded by a faculty member when a final letter grade GS Dean of Academic Affairs who will work with the student cannot be assigned. Following the designation of the AR mark, and the faculty member to determine whether there has been the student’s academic advisor will follow up with the student a procedural breach and, if so, take immediate steps to remedy and instructor to outline the requisite steps to determine an the matter. If relevant faculty other than the instructor, in appropriate final grade. AR is not a permanent grade. consultation with GS Academic Affairs, decide that the grade or other academic evaluation was appropriate, given class In the event that the student has been approved through assignments and circumstances, the student will be informed petition to the Committee on Academic Standing to receive and the decision will be final. an Incomplete in the course, the mark of “IN” will then be submitted by the academic advisor. Please note that ultimately The statute of limitations on final grade appeals is three months the assignment of the final letter grade is at the instructor’s from the end of the semester in which the course was taken. discretion. Pass/D/Fail Option Incomplete (IN) The Pass/D/Fail (P/D/F) option, including the opportunity to uncover a Pass, is not available to Postbac students, except in Written Work and Exams preparatory coursework as defined below. Students must complete all coursework by the last day of exams in a given semester. For students who cannot complete Grading for Preparatory their coursework or are unable to take a final examination, Courses an incomplete for a course in progress may be granted by the Postbac Committee on Academic Standing (CAS). (Faculty Math W1003 (College Algebra-Analytic Geometry) may be members, while consulted for approval of specific extensions, taken P/D/F. Preparatory courses such as Basic Math, Basic are not authorized to grant incompletes.) Students should

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contact their advisors first when an exam or deadline is courses are administered through the Summer Term Office, missed. Petitions for official incompletes at the end of term not the School of General Studies. should be based on unexpected circumstances that arise only within the last two weeks of the course, and which may prevent a student from timely completion of the final coursework or Leaves, Withdrawals exam. The only reasons for which an IN will be granted are and Re-enrollment incapacitating illness, as certified by the University Health Leaves of Absence (p. 431) | Withdrawal Services or a personal physician, serious family emergency, from a Semester in Progress (p. 432) or circumstances of comparable gravity. Students who wish Involuntary Leaves of Absence to receive the mark of IN must, in consultation with their (p. 432) | Medical Leaves (p. 433) Postbac Premed advisors, petition in writing. To be granted Leave for Military Duty (p. 433) | Re-enrollment an incomplete, it is expected that students will have completed (p. 434) | Tuition Refund Schedule (p. 435) all work in the class with the exception of the final project or exam. Students who are granted an incomplete are assigned a Leaves of Absence deadline for completion of the overdue work or a date by which Students of considerable ability sometimes perform below their a deferred examination must be taken. Those who fail to meet capacities because of burdensome personal or family problems. the assigned deadline or miss the deferred examination will In such cases, taking a leave of absence or withdrawing can receive the contingency grade provided by the instructor. have a salutary effect on a student's academic performance. Students who wish to withdraw from a term in progress, cancel Students with more than two incompletes usually cannot enroll registration for an upcoming term for which they have already in the following semester without the explicit permission of registered, or take a planned leave of absence must consult with the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Committee on Academic their respective academic advisors, submit a leave of absence/ Standing. When allowed to enroll, students with more than withdrawal form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/ two incompletes will usually be advised to enroll part-time. #withdrawal). Failure to do so in a timely fashion can have Incomplete Written Work financial as well as academic consequences. Students must submit a formal petition for an incomplete on Depending on the date of a student's withdrawal, loan funds written work by the last day of classes. The petition must be already received by the student may need to be returned to accompanied by the syllabus and a copy of the assignment the lender. Federal grant awards such as the FSEOG, Pell showing the due date for the assignment. This deadline is Grant, and GS scholarships may also be decreased. Students set because written work is normally due during the last who withdraw should contact the GS Office of Educational week of classes; if a deadline for written work other than an Financing (https://gs.columbia.edu/contacts) for more exam is set for later than reading week, the student has one information about possible required adjustments to their day from the missed deadline to submit a petition for an federal and/or institutional aid, or if they have questions about incomplete. Students are advised to submit a draft of their their student account. written assignment to the faculty member while the petition for an incomplete is being considered by the Postbac Committee Leaves of absence for up to one year are granted to students on Academic Standing. who anticipate returning to Columbia to complete their studies. Students who intend to take a leave of absence must Incomplete Exams submit a leave of absence form at least one week prior to the In situations in which an incapacitating illness prevents a start of the term of their intended leave. Failure to follow this student from sitting for a final exam, the student should procedure can have academic as well as financial consequences contact his or her advisor immediately about the missed and may lead to being dropped from the rolls of the School. examination, and must provide the advisor—within 72 hours of the missed exam—certification of the illness by University To re-enroll after a leave of absence, students must complete Health Services, a personal physician, or an emergency room, the re-enrollment process by the required deadline. and submit a petition for a deferred exam. If circumstances warrant a make-up exam, the student will be permitted to Leave of Absence Guidelines sit for the exam on one of the official deferred exam dates All correspondence from the university sent to students published in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Academic via US mail goes to the address on file with Student Calendar. Students cannot pick the date, but they will be Information Services viewable via Student Services Online notified of the date, time, and place of the exam. (SSOL). Students are responsible for making changes to that Postbac Premed students registered for Summer Term classes address by following the instructions on SSOL for a change must abide by this same policy and process for exams missed of address. during the summer; however, make-up exams for summer

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Financial Aid • E-mail accounts are kept active from six to nine months for students who take a leave or withdraw; however, e-mail • Students who borrowed under a federal or Columbia accounts are deactivated within a week for students who student loan program will need to complete an Exit Loan are suspended or dismissed, or who transfer or permanently Counseling Interview, and will be notified by email of their withdraw from the School. exit counseling responsibilities. • Swipe access to University buildings is suspended during a • Students who were awarded any federal financial aid (Title student’s leave or period of withdrawal from the School. IV aid) that has not disbursed to their student account and • Library privileges are normally suspended during a student’s wish to know if they are eligible for a late disbursement leave or period of withdrawal from the School. of this aid must contact a counselor at the GS Office of Educational Financing. • Access to Dodge Physical Fitness is suspended during a student's leave or period of withdrawal, except in those • Students will receive an email communication from the cases where a student chooses to pay a membership fee to GS Office of Educational Financing which will identify continue receiving access to these facilities. any required revisions to their financial aid per federal regulations and/or GS policy. • Students on leave or withdrawal from a term in progress and/or suspended from GS are not allowed to enroll in • It is recommended that students contact the GS Office of another Columbia school during this period without Educational Financing in March for information regarding written permission from the Dean of Students. forms and deadlines for financial aid applications for the upcoming academic year. Withdrawal from a Semester • Students with a credit on their student account should contact the GS Office of Educational Financing to request in Progress a refund. Students with financial aid must wait until their Circumstances occasionally require that a student withdraw aid has been recalculated to request a refund (https:// from a semester in progress. Withdrawal means dropping all gs.columbia.edu/student-account-refunds). courses in a given term, as opposed to dropping a portion of • Depending on the date of withdrawal, the student's the program. Withdrawal from a term in progress may have tuition and other charges will be recalculated based on serious financial and academic consequences, and thus students the Withdrawal Schedule established by the Trustees and should meet with their advisors so that they can make an published on the University Registrar website (http:// informed decision. All withdrawals are noted on a student's registrar.columbia.edu/content/refund-rate-withdrawals). transcript. Multiple withdrawals may lead to suspension or dismissal from the School for failure to make academic Health Insurance progress. Students who withdraw from a term in progress will no longer be eligible to receive Student Health insurance. Students Students who wish to withdraw must submit the withdrawal withdrawing for medical reasons must notify their GS advisors form (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#withdrawal); immediately to request a continuance of their student health notifying instructors or failing to attend classes does not insurance plan. For more questions on the impact of a constitute formal withdrawal. A student's tuition may be withdrawal or leave on student health insurance, students prorated depending on the date of the written notification of should contact should contact Columbia Health (http:// the withdrawal. www.health.columbia.edu/student-insurance/about-columbia- Additional Facts and Policies for Students Withdrawing insurance-plan). from a Term in Progress Dining Services and Flexdollars • Students withdrawing from a term in progress are charged a Meals and Dining Dollars are non-refundable and non- $75 administrative processing fee. transferable, even for non-used balances. Refunds are permitted only upon official academic withdrawal from Columbia • Depending on the date of a student's withdrawal, tuition University. Refunds may be requested at the Dining Services and other charges will be recalculated based on the (http://dining.columbia.edu) located at 125 Wallach Hall. Withdrawal Schedule established by the Trustees and published in the Student Fees booklet. University Housing Eligibility for housing (http://facilities.columbia.edu/ Involuntary Leave of Absence housing) is limited to students enrolled in the Postbac Premed Policy Program full-time. Students have 30 days to their unit, and The Dean of Students, or his or her designee, may place a must contact University Apartment Housing (UAH) to student on an Involuntary Leave of Absence for reasons of terminate their lease. personal or community safety. This process will be undertaken University Privileges only in extraordinary circumstances when there is compelling information to suggest that the student is engaging in or is

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at heightened risk of engaging in behavior that could lead to they are urged to consult with their advisors to discuss taking serious injury to others, including as a result of physical or a medical leave of absence from the university. Students who psychological illness. In addition, the Involuntary Leave process are hospitalized during an academic term or who miss class for may be initiated if, based on an individualized assessment, it is more than two weeks due to health issues are advised to take determined that there is a significant risk that the student will a medical withdrawal from the term in progress. Doctors at harm him/herself, and that the risk cannot be eliminated or University Health Services (UHS) as well as counselors at the reduced to an acceptable level through reasonable and realistic Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) can accommodations and/or on-campus supports. also help students evaluate whether a medical leave is advisable. Students must provide medical documentation to support their This policy provides students with general information requests for medical leaves or medical withdrawals. As part regarding an Involuntary Leave of Absence. For more specific of the re-enrollment process, students will also be required to information regarding the circumstances and processes supply current medical documentation, and to be evaluated by for an Involuntary Leave of Absence, as well as conditions the relevant branch of the University’s Health Services. relevant to returning from Leave, students should refer to the Academic Policies or speak with the Dean of Students. In exceptional cases, when there is sufficient information to Students are responsible for understanding the implications suggest that as a result of physical or psychological illness, a of an Involuntary Leave of Absence for housing, financial aid, student is engaging in or is likely to engage in behavior that health insurance, and progress toward the degree. could lead to injury to self or others, the Dean of Students, in consultation with UHS, CPS, and the Office of Public Safety, This policy will not be used in lieu of disciplinary actions to may place a student on an involuntary leave of absence for address violations of Columbia University rules, regulations, reasons of personal or community safety. or policies. A student who has engaged in behavior that may violate rules, regulations, or policies of the University Students who withdraw from their studies after the eleventh community may be subject to the dean's Discipline Process week of the semester or for medical reasons are not allowed to of his or her particular school. A student may be required to return for at least four months (a minimum of one semester), to participate in the disciplinary process coincident with being allow time to address the situation that led to the withdrawal. placed on an Involuntary Leave of Absence. A student who is placed on an Involuntary Leave of Absence while on academic Required Medical Leave for Students with and/or disciplinary status will return on that same status. Eating Disorders Before an Involuntary Leave is considered, efforts may be made With eating disorders, a medical leave is sometimes necessary to encourage the student to take a Voluntary Leave of Absence. to protect the safety of a student. Usually this is because the These procedures are described in the Voluntary Leave of student's illness is advanced enough to require hospitalization Absence Policy. A readmission process may still be required of or intensive day treatment beyond the scope of University a student electing a Voluntary Leave to determine his or her medical and psychological resources. A medical leave is also readiness to return to school (e.g., whether returning to school sometimes deemed necessary when an individual student's may increase the risk of self-harm and/or harm to others). eating disorder has negatively impacted the integrity of the University's learning environment. When requesting a leave or withdrawing from GS, international students must also notify the International 1. Before an involuntary medical leave is considered, efforts will Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) immediately. be made to encourage the student to take a voluntary medical leave, thus preserving, to the extent possible, confidentiality When safety is an immediate concern, the DOS (or his or her and privacy. designee) may remove a student from the campus pending final decision on Involuntary Leave. If this action is deemed 2. This policy will be invoked only in extraordinary necessary, the student will be given notice of the removal. An circumstances, when a student is unable or unwilling to request opportunity to be heard by the DOS and, if desired, to appeal a voluntary medical leave of absence. the final decision will be provided at a later time. Students who wish to obtain the complete policy For more information, students should visit the Essential should see Essential Policies (http://www.essential- Policies (http://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/ policies.columbia.edu/involuntary-leave-absence-policy) or involuntary-leave-absence-policy) page or consult their consult their advisors in the Postbac Premed Program Office. respective advisors in the Postbac Premed Program Office. Leave for Military Duty Medical Leaves and Medical Under the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 Withdrawals (HEOA), institutions are required to readmit an individual When students are faced with health issues that have a negative who left school or did not accept an offer of admission in order impact on study habits, course attendance, or class preparation,

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to perform military service. The following sections explain the reasonable efforts include, but are not limited to, providing a eligibility and readmission requirements of this policy. refresher course and allowing the student to retake a pretest, as long as they do not place an undue hardship on the school. Eligibility If reasonable efforts are unsuccessful or the school determines This policy applies only to U.S. military veterans seeking that there are no reasonable efforts that the school can take, the readmission to the program that they previously attended; it school is not required to readmit the student. does not apply to individuals seeking admission to a different If the program to which the student was admitted is no longer school at Columbia. Veterans are eligible if they began their offered, the student must be admitted to the program that is leave of absence on or after August 14, 2008. most similar, unless the student requests or agrees to admission Students are eligible for readmission under this provision if, to a different program. during their leave, they performed or will perform voluntary or involuntary active duty service in the U.S. armed forces, Re-enrollment including active duty for training and National Guard or Students must apply for re-enrollment through the Postbac Reserve service under federal authority, for a period of more Premed Program Office within one year of the end of their last than 30 consecutive days, and received a discharge other than completed semester at the Postbac Premed Program. Students dishonorable or bad conduct. In general, the cumulative length granted re-enrollment must return to Columbia the following of absence and all previous absences for military service (service semester and complete that term to maintain their academic time only) must not exceed five years. status at GS. Students who desire to return after a withdrawal are required to submit a re-enrollment form (https:// Requirement of Notice gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#re-enroll), including a If a student is planning to take a leave for military service, he personal statement addressing the circumstances that caused or she must give advance written or verbal notice of military them to withdraw. Students must submit this petition to their service to the Dean of Students, unless such notice is precluded respective advisors by the date specified on the form relevant by military necessity. To be readmitted, students must give to the term in which they wish to return. Petitions for re- notice (written or verbal) of their intent to re-enroll to the enrollment are reviewed by the Postbac Premed Committee on Dean of Students no later than three years after the completion Academic Standing. All students who take a leave or withdraw of the period of their service. If a student is recovering from a for medical reasons must have their physician or other health service-related injury or illness, he or she must notify the school care provider support their readiness to resume their studies. no later than two years after their recovery. Students returning from a medical withdrawal or medical leave will be required to be evaluated by the relevant branch A student who does not submit a timely notification of intent of University Health Services to complete the re-enrollment or provide an attestation within the designated time limits may process. not be eligible for the benefits outlined herein. Re-enrollment Deadlines Tuition and Fees It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that the re-enrollment For the first academic year in which the student returns, he or petitions (https://gs.columbia.edu/gs-student-forms/#re-enroll) she must be readmitted with the same tuition and fees charges (including the petition statement and medical documentation, the student was or would have been assessed for the academic if applicable) is received by the relevant deadline. Late and year when the student left, unless there are sufficient veterans’ incomplete petitions will not be considered. educational benefits or institutional aid to pay the increased amount of tuition and fees. For subsequent academic years, Withdrawal/Leave of Absence the student may be charged the same tuition and fees as other Return Term Deadline students in the program. Fall August 15 Readmission Requirements Spring December 15 The school must allow the student to re-enroll in the next Summer May 1 class or classes in the same program, with the same enrollment Medical Withdrawal/Leave of Absence status, number of points, and academic standing as when he or she was last in attendance at Columbia. The student may also Return Term Deadline request a later date of admission or, if unusual circumstances Fall July 15 require it, the institution may admit the student at a later date. If the school determines that the student is not prepared Spring November 15 to resume the program where he or she left off, the school Summer April 15 must make reasonable efforts at no extra cost to the student to enable the student to resume and complete the program. Such

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Re-enrollment Checklist or the department. No make-ups for midterm exams may be administered after the semester has ended. Regular Withdrawal

1. Review and resolve any registration holds with appropriate Midterm Exams and Religious offices (Student Financial Services for financial holds; Holidays Health Services for health holds, etc.) Students should review the syllabus for each of their courses 2. Send finalized re-enrollment petition and supporting at the beginning of each term to determine if personal documentation to GS advisor religious holiday observances will conflict with the schedule of midterms. Students should notify their instructors in advance 3. International students must also contact ISSO for re- of any potential conflicts so that an alternative exam date may enrollment be scheduled. 4. Upon approval of re-enrollment petition, schedule a re- enrollment appointment with GS advisor If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out between the student and the instructor, they should consult the appropriate Medical Withdrawal dean or director of undergraduate studies. It is the policy of the 1. Review and resolve any registration holds with appropriate University to respect its members’ religious beliefs (p. 428). offices (Student Financial Services for financial holds; Health Services for health hold, etc) Final Examinations Final examinations are given at the end of each term. The 2. Send finalized re-enrollment petition and supporting Master Exam Schedule can be found on the Registrar website documentation to GS advisor (http://registrar.columbia.edu/students/grades-and-exams). 3. International students must also contact ISSO for re- This provides a tentative guide to final examinations; the enrollment definitive schedule is usually posted by November 1 for the fall term and by April 1 for the spring term. Students are expected 4. Send appropriate medical documentation to be evaluated by to be present for the exam period and should plan their relevant branch of University Health Services to GS advisor schedules to accommodate the set exam times. Examinations will not be rescheduled to accommodate travel, work, or family 5. Upon approval of re-enrollment petition, schedule a re- plans. enrollment appointment with GS advisor Three or More Final Exams Scheduled for Note: A student whose absence from the Postbac Premed the Same Day Program exceeds one year must formally reapply to the Program through the GS Office of Admissions. If a student has three examinations scheduled during one calendar day, as certified by the Registrar, an arrangement Tuition Refund Schedule may be made with one of the student's instructors to take that examination at another mutually convenient time during the For the complete tuition refund schedule please refer to the final examination period. It is the student's responsibility to get University Registrar website (http://registrar.columbia.edu/ the appropriate documentation from the Registrar's Office in content/refund-rate-withdrawals). a timely manner and to negotiate an alternate exam time with instructors. Postbac Premed advisors can be helpful to students Midterm and Final negotiating such arrangements. Deferred Final Examinations Exams In cases of incapacitating illness or family emergencies, the Midterm Examinations Postbaccalaureate Premedical Committee on Academic Standing (CAS) will consider petitions for a deferred exam. If Midterms are scheduled at the discretion of instructors on a student needs to take an exam after the end of the semester, various dates throughout the fall and spring semesters. There a deferred exam can be granted only by the Postbaccalaureate is no GS policy on make-up exams for missed midterms, and Premedical Committee on Academic Standing, not by the faculty members are not required to provide them. A student instructor of the course. When an incapacitating illness who misses a midterm exam due to illness or family emergency prevents a student from sitting for a final exam, the student should notify both the instructor and the Postbac Premed should contact the Postbac Premed advisor on the day of the advisor. Usually it is the student's responsibility to discuss with exam, and, within three days, provide documentation of the the instructor whether a make-up exam is possible. Make-ups illness by University Health Services or a personal physician. for midterms are usually administered by the faculty member Similarly, when a family emergency prevents a student from sitting for a final exam, the student should immediately contact

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the Postbac Premed advisor, who will review the situation receive a Certificate in Premedical or Prehealth Sciences from and options with the student. The student’s Postbac Premed Columbia University if they: advisor will notify the instructor of the student’s absence from the exam. Deferred exams cannot be considered without • Complete the program within five years of matriculation appropriate documentation, which students must provide to • Earn a minimum of 20 points of the required premedical their Postbac Premed advisors. math and science curriculum while enrolled in the Postbac Premed Program, including concurrent completion of the Deferred exams approved by the Committee on Academic organic chemistry and biology course sequences (or an Standing are scheduled on two fixed dates for the spring and approved advanced-level equivalent) with satisfactory grades fall terms as specified by the Office of the Dean of Students (see and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 the Postbac Calendar (http://www.gs.columbia.edu/postbac/ calendar)); make-up exams cannot be deferred beyond these Students who begin their studies in the Premedical Sciences specified dates. There are no additional make-up opportunities. at Columbia but, after completing 20 or more points, go Students who miss deferred examinations will receive a grade elsewhere to complete any remaining requirements, are of zero for that examination (see Incomplete Work in a Course ineligible for the Certificate. (p. 430)). Postbac Premed students registered for Summer Term classes must abide by this same policy and process for Applying for the Certificate exams missed during the summer; however, students should in Premedical or Prehealth note that make-up exams for summer courses are administered Sciences through the School for Professional Studies. In order for the Certificate to be conferred, eligible students Examinations for Students must file an application (http://gs.columbia.edu/postbac/ with Disabilities postbac-student-forms/#certificate) with the Postbac Premed Program Office by the following deadlines, as set by the Office Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of the Registrar: of Disability Services (http://health.columbia.edu/disability- services) to avail themselves of approved accommodations August 1: for October certificates and other important services. Students with disabilities are November 1: for February certificates expected to take exams with or at the same time as the rest February 14: for May certificates of the class, even though they may be eligible for special accommodations. Each term the Office of Disability Services requests that students provide them with complete and Registration advance information about their examination schedule so that appropriate accommodations can be made if disability-related Registration Procedures (p. 436) modifications are needed. Students are responsible for making | Resources and Contacts (p. 437) these requests to the Office of Disability Services in a timely Course Prerequisites (p. 437) fashion. | Cross-registration (p. 437) Registration for New Certificate in Students New students who see their advisors by mid-August for fall Premedical Sciences term matriculation and the end of December for spring term Students who complete the premedical or prehealth curriculum participate in a special advance registration process. New while enrolled in the Postbac Premed Program may be eligible students who see their Postbac Premed advisors after those for a Certificate in Premedical or Prehealth Sciences, if dates will need to register online during the normal registration they have taken at least twenty points of science courses at period. Columbia. The Certificate is not required by medical schools Canceling Registration or other programs of study in the health professions; however, it does signify that a student has satisfactorily completed a New students who decide to defer their admission or not to rigorous premedical/prehealth curriculum as recognized by matriculate at GS after having registered for classes, but before Columbia University and the State of New York. Certificates classes have begun, must contact their Postbac Premed advisor in Premedical and Prehealth Sciences are officially conferred on to complete the paperwork required for canceling registration. three different dates (in May, October, and February). Students should also notify the Office of Admissions. Failure to complete this required paperwork in a timely fashion will result Students should consult with their advisor concerning in the student being liable for tuition and fees for the term in eligibility for the Certificate. Generally, students are eligible to question.

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Registration Process for All Online Registration Instructions (http://registrar.columbia.edu/ Students content/registration-instructions) Prior to meeting with their advisors about registration, Course Prerequisites and students should consult the Curriculum section (p. 404) of Instructor Approval the website in order to plan a schedule of classes. The website provides current course descriptions (http:// Prerequisites are specified in the individual course listings bulletin.columbia.edu/general-studies/undergraduates/courses), available in Course Offerings (http://bulletin.columbia.edu/ as well as times and locations of classes. Students may also general-studies/undergraduates/courses). Prior to registering consult the Columbia University Directory of Classes (http:// for courses, students should make sure they have met the www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb) for detailed information. prerequisites for the course. If prerequisites are not specified Students plan their programs with the help of their Postbac for upper-level courses, students are advised to consult with Premed advisors. The advisor must approve the original the instructor on the first day of class. Students should not program as well as any subsequent changes. If any course register for courses if they have not met the stated prerequisites. requires permission of the instructor or department, a student However, in exceptional cases, students may be granted is responsible for obtaining that permission. permission to enroll in such courses by demonstrating to the instructor that they have competence equivalent to the After receiving the approval of the advisor on the registration prerequisites. The instructor will then give permission for form or by email, students are permitted to register online the student to register for the course, either on paper or during registration and change of program weeks. The dates for electronically. Some courses, especially seminars and colloquia, these registration periods are published in the Postbac Calendar require the instructor's permission even when the student does (http://gs.columbia.edu/postbac/academic-calendar) and have the prerequisites; students using the online directory of on the Registrar’s Calendar (http://registrar.columbia.edu/ courses should note whether instructor approval is required. event/academic-calendar). Students will need their University Network Identification (UNI), Columbia Student ID number Several departments that limit enrollment in their upper level (PID), and all relevant course numbers in order to complete the seminars and colloquia have special application processes. registration process. All students are encouraged to participate Students are responsible for following special application or in the registration period each fall and spring to reserve seats in registration processes specified by individual departments for courses for the following semester. these limited-enrollment courses. Changes to Registration Cross-registration into Students can make changes to their registration online during Other Columbia Divisions the registration and change of program periods each semester, Students who wish to take courses in one of Columbia's but all changes must be approved by their respective academic graduate or professional schools or programs must receive advisors. written approval from GS as well as from the appropriate professional school or program. Cross-registration petition Registration Holds forms are available in the Dean of Students Office. The student A “hold” on an account prevents a student from being able must be in good academic standing within the Postbac Premed to register. Students may check for holds by going to Student Program and must have a compelling reason, consistent with Services Online (SSOL) (https://ssol.columbia.edu). Possible his or her academic goals, for cross-registering. All work for reasons for having a hold include significant debt to the these courses must be completed within the term in which University (financial hold), failure to provide evidence of the student is enrolled. In most cases, students will seek their required inoculations (health hold), overdue library books premedical advisors’ approval. In some cases, however, it may (library hold), or other academic or administrative reasons be necessary to petition the Premedical Committee. within GS (dean's hold). A student with a dean's hold must Note: Postbac Premed students are not allowed to register contact his or her Postbac Premed advisor. for professional courses administered through the School of Registration Resources and Professional Studies unless that course is cross-listed within an Arts & Sciences department or program offering an Contacts undergraduate major or concentration. Columbia University Directory of Classes (http:// www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb) Online Registration: Student Services Online (https:// Student Records ssol.columbia.edu) GS, in conjunction with the Registrar's Office, maintains the educational records of students who matriculate at the School. The maintenance and oversight of these records comply

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with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which regulates a wide range of privacy- related activities including management of student records maintained by the University, regulations regarding who has access to student records, and for what purposes access to student records is granted. The act guarantees students access to their records and allows them to restrict such access to others. Students who would like access to their records must complete a request form available from the Registrar's Office; similar request forms are available from the Registrar's Office if a student wishes to withhold information or reverse a previous request to restrict access. For additional information regarding access to student records, please consult Essential Policies for the Columbia Community (http://www.essential- policies.columbia.edu/policy-access-student-records-ferpa). Questions about the University's interpretation of the FERPA guidelines should be referred to the University's General Counsel in 412 Low Library. For more information on FERPA, consult the Department of Education website (http:// www.ed.gov). Note: Educational files maintained by the School of General Studies are archived for five years after a student has graduated. Files of students who withdrew or took a leave from GS are accessible for up to ten years from the last semester of attendance. In all cases, individual requests for student files needing to be recalled from archives should be made directly to a student's advisor. Such files will be ready for review within three weeks of the initial request.

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Class Standing ...... 383 Classics ...... 108 INDEX Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings ....12 Colloquia, Interdepartmental Seminars, and Professional School Offerings ....12 A Columbia-Approved Programs ...... 401 Academic Honors ...... 376 Columbia-Sponsored Programs ...... 401 Academic Honors ...... 425 Comparative Literature and Society ...... 111 Academic Integrity ...... 425 Computer Science ...... 113 Academic Integrity and Community Standards ...... 377 Computer Science-Mathematics ...... 120 Academic Policies ...... 376 Contemporary Civilization/Social Science ...... 22 Academic Policies ...... 424 Core Registration and Petitions ...... 12 Academic Resources ...... 399 Course Offerings ...... 408 Academic Review ...... 380 Courseload for Full- and Part-time Students ...... 384 Academic Review ...... 424 Creative Writing ...... 126 Academic Standards ...... 381 Cultural Diversity ...... 35 Accelerated Sequence ...... 407 Curriculum and Courses ...... 404 African-American Studies ...... 48 American Studies ...... 49 D Dance ...... 127 Ancient Studies ...... 51 Data Science ...... 131 Anthropology ...... 52 Declaring a Major ...... 38 AP Credit ...... 381 Declaring a Major or Concentration ...... 38 Applied Mathematics ...... 55 Degree Fulfillment ...... 12 Archaeology ...... 60 Distribution Requirements Before 2003 ...... 35 Architecture ...... 62 Drama and Theatre Arts ...... 138 Art History ...... 63 Dropping Courses ...... 384 Art History and Visual Arts ...... 68 Dropping Courses ...... 428 Art Humanities ...... 15 Art Humanities ...... 29 E Earth Science ...... 141 Astronomy ...... 70 East Asian Studies ...... 148 Astrophysics ...... 72 Economics ...... 151 Athletics and Academic Absence ...... 383 Economics-Mathematics ...... 161 Attendance ...... 383 Economics-Philosophy ...... 171 Attendance ...... 428 Economics-Political Science ...... 181 B Economics-Statistics ...... 190 Biochemistry ...... 74 Education* ...... 200 Biology ...... 81 Educational Records ...... 384 Biophysics ...... 87 Educational Records ...... 437 Business Management* ...... 92 Electives ...... 41 C Eligibility for Athletics ...... 385 Certificate in Premedical Sciences ...... 424 English ...... 204 Certificate in Premedical Sciences ...... 424 Environmental Biology ...... 207 Chemical Physics ...... 94 Environmental Chemistry ...... 215 Chemistry ...... 101

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Environmental Science ...... 222 Jewish Studies* ...... 280 Ethnicity and Race Studies ...... 229 K Evening Courses ...... 4 Key to Course Listings ...... 4 Evening Courses ...... 4 Key to Course Listings ...... 4 Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species ...... 231 L F Latin American and Caribbean Studies ...... 281 Film and Media Studies ...... 234 Leaves of Absence Guidelines ...... 393 Financial Economics ...... 235 Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, Reenrollment ...... 390 Foreign Language ...... 15 Leaves, Withdrawals, Reenrollment ...... 431 Foreign Language ...... 28 Linguistics* ...... 282 French ...... 245 Literature ...... 28 French and Francophone Studies ...... 248 Literature/Humanities ...... 14 Full-time Enrollment ...... 429 M G M.P.H. Program ...... 403 General Studies ...... 4 Majors and Concentrations ...... 44 German Literature and Cultural History ...... 252 Mathematics ...... 285 Global Core ...... 16 Mathematics-Statistics ...... 290 Grades ...... 385 Medieval and Renaissance Studies* ...... 295 Grades ...... 429 Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies ...... 296 Graduation ...... 387 Midterm and Final Exams ...... 394 GS Undergraduates ...... 4 Midterm and Final Exams ...... 435 H Modern Greek Studies* ...... 299 Hispanic Studies ...... 255 Music ...... 303 History ...... 259 Music Humanities ...... 16 History and Philosophy of Science ...... 11 Music Humanities ...... 30 History and Philosophy of Science ...... 11 N History and Theory of Architecture ...... 262 Neuroscience and Behavior ...... 307 Honor Pledge ...... 388 Newly Approved Courses ...... 5 Honor Society ...... 399 Newly Approved Courses ...... 5 Human Rights ...... 267 P Humanities ...... 29 Part-time Sequence ...... 406 I Philosophy ...... 313 Incomplete Work in a Course ...... 387 Physics ...... 316 Independent Research: Human Subjects ...... 389 Political Science ...... 319 Independent Study ...... 389 Political Science-Statistics ...... 326 Independent Study ...... 389 Portuguese Studies* ...... 334 Individual Academic Research Funding ...... 399 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program ...... 404 Information Science ...... 268 Pre-Summer 2012 Core ...... 27 Internship Credit ...... 389 Preparatory Coursework ...... 423 Italian ...... 275 Previously Completed Coursework ...... 423 J Psychology ...... 337 Jazz Studies* ...... 278

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Q Writing ...... 27 Quantitative Reasoning ...... 23 Y Quantitative Reasoning ...... 31 Yiddish Studies ...... 373 R Regional Studies ...... 344 Registration ...... 436 Registration Procedure ...... 395 Religion ...... 345 Requesting IRB Approval ...... 389 Russian Language and Culture ...... 347 Russian Literature and Culture ...... 351 S Sample Schedule ...... 405 Science ...... 24 Science ...... 32 Senior Thesis Stipend ...... 400 Slavic Studies ...... 355 Social Sciences ...... 30 Sociology ...... 358 Statistics ...... 360 Study Abroad ...... 400 Study Away from Columbia ...... 397 Study Within Columbia's Graduate and Professional Schools ...... 401 Summer Courses ...... 11 Summer Courses ...... 11 Summer Courses ...... 11 Summer Enrollment ...... 423 Sustainable Development ...... 365 T The Core ...... 12 The Core ...... 13 The Major ...... 37

Traditional Program Sequence ...... 405 Transfer Credit ...... 42 Transfers Within Columbia ...... 398 U Urban Studies ...... 369 V Visual Arts ...... 371 W Women's and Gender Studies ...... 372 Writing ...... 14

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