This course will examine the social background and philosophical articulations of Socratic religion. Students will read Plato’s dialogues in the context of the cultural and religious background of ancient Greece. Themes such as immortality, the nature of wisdom, and the relationship of rationality and irrationality will be interrogated in philosophic and religious terms. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Architectural Studies is a synthesis of architectural history, basic architectural theory, freehand drawing, and two- and three-dimensional model design and construction. The seminar session (one hour per week) comprises a chronological look at architectural history and concepts. The three-hour lab each week will start with a jury of models designed and constructed outside of class, followed by freehand drawing exercises.

Research on a topic determined in advance by a student and by members of the departments involved.

Prerequisite: Priority given to declared majors in Liberal Studies. Not open to first-year students. An examination of fundamental physical science concepts through hands-on, inquiry-based explorations. Using appropriate tools and equipment, students build an understanding of energy sources, chemical and physical change, electricity, and magnetism. Students also gain experience in independent investigation and the development and implementation of their own exercises and experiments. Six hours of lecture/laboratory per week. V.8ab