Summer 2020 Courses

Maryland’s African American Community and the Jesuits: Oral History and Research Methods

Missionaries from the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, have been entangled with Maryland’s African-American community since the colony was founded. This included plantations owned by the Jesuits that relied on the labor of enslaved Africans, some of whom were sold to southern plantations in 1838 to fund Georgetown University’s continued operation. Emerging from recent attempts at reconciliation is the GU272 Descendants Association, which consists of persons whose ancestors were enslaved by the Jesuits, however the population that remained in Maryland has not been fully studied. In addition to classroom lectures, readings, and field trips, students will conduct interviews of descendants and historical research that will contribute to an issue of the journal Slackwater about how the Jesuits impacted Maryland’s African-American community.

Lenik
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Introduction to Anthropology

This course provides an overview of anthropology’s approach to understanding humanity and the human condition from a holistic perspective. Students examine the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology and cultural anthropology. Students learn how anthropology provides useful knowledge, perspectives and skills to better understand and meet contemporary challenges facing humanity. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Social Sciences.

Roberts
4 Creditsma
May18 – June 26
Online Course

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

This course provides an introduction to the way’s societies use culture to structure behavior and interpret experience. Students learn methods and theories anthropologists use to study culture; examine aspects of culture such as language, social organization, gender, marriage, family and religion; and analyze historical, biological and social determinants of cultural institutions. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement in Cultural Perspectives.

Gijanto
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Biological Anthropology

This course addresses the relationships between culture and human biology. Topics include primate classification and behavior, human origins and evolution and human variation and genetics. Students work with fossils, as well as geological and other data, to understand the biological dimensions of human populations.

Gijanto
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Anthropology of Tourism:

This course explores the history, experience of, and creation of tourist sites and landscapes through an anthropological lens. Multiple perspectives are considered in various venues including typical vacation spots such as hotels and beaches as well as those sites ‘off the beaten path’. As a broad survey course, it will begin with the ‘grand tours’ of the 18th and 19th century and continue through the present day. The various roles and experiences of the tourist, tour guide, and other stakeholders within cultural, ecological, heritage, sex and leisure tourism will be examined. Meets Museum Studies requirements.

Gijanto
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Maryland’s African American Community and the Jesuits: Oral History and Research Methods

Missionaries from the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, have been entangled with Maryland’s African-American community since the colony was founded. This included plantations owned by the Jesuits that relied on the labor of enslaved Africans, some of whom were sold to southern plantations in 1838 to fund Georgetown University’s continued operation. Emerging from recent attempts at reconciliation is the GU272 Descendants Association, which consists of persons whose ancestors were enslaved by the Jesuits, however the population that remained in Maryland has not been fully studied. In addition to classroom lectures, readings, and field trips, students will conduct interviews of descendants and historical research that will contribute to an issue of the journal Slackwater about how the Jesuits impacted Maryland’s African-American community. Cross listed with AADS380 and MUST 390.

Lenik
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft

Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft is an examination of the ways people around the world interact with the supernatural. With special emphasis placed on Eastern Religions, Native American beliefs, animism, and Haitian Vodou, this course begins with an overview of anthropological approaches to the study of belief systems and a survey of popular religions. We will then explore other world religions, myths, magic, symbolism, divination, witchcraft, and altered states of consciousness in order to gain an appreciation for and understanding of the variety of worldviews and practices that exist today.

P. Wilkinson
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Introduction to Visual Thinking

Your ability to derive meaning from what you see is essential in a world suffused with composed objects. To see is to observe, decode, recognize, dissect, identify, experience, and understand. This course serves as a broad introduction to visual literacy, guiding the student through the process of how visual communication works, from the mechanics of sensation and perception to the complex interaction of symbols, subject matter, and context. Studio projects, critiques, and discussions incorporate readings, research and writing components that integrate critical thinking while encouraging the development of visual intelligence. No prerequisites required.

Patterson
4 Credits
July 6 – Aug14
Online Course

Community Arts/Art for Educators

This course explores the foundations of and current practices in community arts. Students will learn about pedagogical issues encompassed in community art outreach and how practitioners seek to provide meaningful art programs to diverse audiences. Students will learn about the mission, goals, and funding for arts organizations at the local, state, and national level. Students will participate in multiple art projects on and off campus that engage the community through a variety of media. There are no prerequisites for this course. This course satisfies the ELAW requirement and the Core requirement for the arts. Cross listed with ART 369

Patterson
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Community Arts/Art for Educators

This course explores the foundations of and current practices in art education. Students investigate the philosophies, historical movements, social issues, and curriculum foundations and their influences on the teaching of art in American educational settings including public schools, private schools, museum education and community arts programs. Course content provides a context for developing written, visual, and oral skills through analysis of art education texts, classroom observations and implementation of art projects in public schools or local community outreach groups.

Prerequisite for this course is ARTH 100 or ART 105, and any 200-level studio art or art history course or consent of the instructor. This course satisfies the ELAW requirement. A lab fee for the class provides specific supplies. Completion of ART 369 (formerly ARTH 369) is highly recommended for any student preparing for graduate study in art education. This course replaces ARTH 369, therefore, students who have taken ARTH369 may not take ART 369 for credit.

Patterson
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Ecology: Principles, Methods and Analyses

This course will introduce students to concepts and theories concerning basic ecological principles. After discussion of these principles in lecture, students will break into groups to design experiments, formulate hypotheses, collect data in the field, and analyze those data using simple and multivariate statistical techniques. Students will learn how to import their data into QGIS and learn basic spatial analysis tools. Additionally, students will read and discuss 3-5 seminal papers in ecology to help understand the evolution of the field and to examine the balance between theoretical and applied ecology. The course is designed to have students work through the scientific method. Much of our time will be spent outdoors designing experiments and collecting data within local ecosystems including the St. Mary’s River (using the Biology Department research vessel), St. John’s Pond, woodland areas around campus, and nearby 1st and 2nd order streams.

Hitchman
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Stream Ecology

This course will introduce students to the major structural, functional, and biological aspects of running waters. While streams are a minuscule proportion of the total water on the earth, they are some of the most diverse and important features found on the landscape, making such study worthwhile. Streams are not only important for a range of plant and animal species, but they are critical for human well-being as they serve as sources of water, food, power, transportation, recreation, and waste removal. Running waters have also played an important role in the human understanding of numerous ecological phenomena. Despite all these important features, streams are increasingly coming under threat by human populations and their maintenance, protection, and restoration are important and active areas of study. This course will satisfy an ENST Science elective.

Evans
4 Credits
May18 – June 26
Online

Honors College Externship: Historic St. Mary’s City

Students in this course will have the opportunity to learn more about philanthropy, event management and coordination.

Richet
2 Credits
May 18 – July 24
Location: Online Course

Honors College Externship: Personalized Therapy

Students in this course will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience with Personalized Therapy focusing on Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and ABA Therapy.

De Lucco
2 Credits
May 18 – July 24
Location: Online Course

Honors College Externship: Public Library

Students will be placed at libraries where they will engage in a library setting, putting the skills of project management, group dynamics, and ethics into use along with learning the specific skills of library science and librarianship. * Class will meet June 1st – August 7th

Pitcher
2 Credits
June 1 – August 7
Location: Online Course

Honors College Externship: Boyden Gallery

Students in this course will work as gallery assistants where they will assist in visitor engagement, exhibition, creations, research and planning. Students will learn about collections and experience installation techniques for gallery shows.

Peters
2 Credits
May 18 – July 24
Location: Online Course

Fundamentals of Professional Dynamics: Professional Writing & Green Works Brandt

Students in this section will have externships within industries related to the natural environment and sustainability.

Brandt
2 Credits
May 18 – July 24
Location: Online Course

Honors College Externship: Publishing

Students in this section will have externships in various facets of the writing industry.

Brandt
2 Credits
May 18 – July 24
Location: Online Course

General Chemistry I

The fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical periodicity, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular structure, stoichiometry, inorganic nomenclature, gases liquid and solids.

Neiles
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Spatial Analysis of Environmental and Natural Resource Issues

This course couples economic theory with geospatial analysis to investigate environmental and natural resource topics, including the distributional impacts of environmental amenities and disamenities. Students will work extensively analyzing real-world data using GIS (Geographic Information System) software.

Minimum prerequisites: Students must have taken Principles of Microeconomics to enroll in this course.

Cross listed with ENST385

Henderson
4 Credits
May 18 – June 5
Online

Education in America

A foundations course that is multidisciplinary in content and method, this course involves the examination of childhood and the world of children from the diverse perspectives of school, family and societal influences, combining a historical overview with an investigation of the world and lived experiences of children from diverse backgrounds today. A required field experience component is built into this course, in addition to time spent in class. This course is a prerequisite for the MAT program.

Thompson
4 Credits
May 18 – June 5
Online Course

Math for Teachers: Geometry, Statistics, Probability

In this course, students will investigate basic concepts of geometry under the premise that proofs are a key component of sense-making in mathematics. They will engage in problem solving activities that apply reasoning and understanding of geometric relationships that include tessellations, transformations, transversals, basic theorems, as well as connections between 2-D and 3-D shapes. Students will investigate basic measurement, probability, and statistics in real-world and technology-based contexts including engagement in activities designed to inform them of student-centered pedagogies. All learning will be in the context of the Common Core Standards, with analysis of the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice and vertical articulation spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade, with a focus on becoming educators who set the groundwork for high school and college/career readiness in students. There will also be a component for developing best practices for culturally responsive teaching through infusion of effective literacy practices and technology to meet diverse learning needs. To receive graduate level credit, including a chosen curriculum resource analysis and professional development plan using a conceptual framework for mathematics education as recommended by NCTM in Principles to Actions (2014) and best practices for special education as specified in High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms (2019). (Upon approval, the direct tuition payment option is available for current teachers through SMCPS)

Varner
3 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Earth and Space Science for Teachers

An introduction to major concepts and essential questions in Earth and space science. Topics include those most germane to being able to instruct K-12 students: Earth’s place in the universe (sun-moon-Earth system, solar system, stars and galaxies, geologic time, the nature and cycling of Earth’s materials), the Earth as a system (geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, weather, climate, plate tectonics), and Earth and human activity (human population and resource usage, natural hazards, climate change). The course will focus on teaching Earth and space science content through modeling relevant pedagogy such as visualizations, field experiences, inquiry-style investigations, and hands-on strategies.

Schneider
3 Credits
June 8 – July 31
Online
This Course will be self-paced and can be completed in 3-8 weeks

Topics in Writing: Chesapeake Writers’ Conference Seminar in Creative Writing

This unique course will be rooted in the intensive experience of the Chesapeake Writers’ Conference, during which students will immerse themselves for one week in the art and craft of fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction. In addition to attending a daily three-hour workshop in your genre, you will be required to attend all other conference literary events, including daily readings, lectures, craft talks, and panel discussions (there will be approximately two to three such events each day).
Other requirements will include daily journal responses to the literary events of the conference, and thoughtful, constructive responses to your workshop peers’ submissions. You will work out with the professor a short reading list in your genre that you will use as a touchstone for your work. Finally, you will work with the professor via email in revising the work produced in and for your workshop. This, along with the other assignments and an introductory reflection essay on the work, will be due in a portfolio approximately one month after the conference ends. This course is worth two-credits. Prerequisite: 200-level writing course or permission of the instructor.

Gabriel
2 credits
June 21 – 27 and correspondence with professor post-conference.
Online

Spatial Analysis of Environmental and Natural Resource Issues

This course couples economic theory with geospatial analysis to investigate environmental and natural resource topics, including the distributional impacts of environmental amenities and disamenities. Students will work extensively analyzing real-world data using GIS (Geographic Information System) software.

Cross listed with ECON310

Minimum prerequisites: Students must have taken Principles of Microeconomics to enroll in this course.

Henderson
4 Credits
May 18 – June 5
Online

Earth and Space Science for Teachers

An introduction to major concepts and essential questions in Earth and space science. Topics include those most germane to being able to instruct K-12 students: Earth’s place in the universe (sun-moon-Earth system, solar system, stars and galaxies, geologic time, the nature and cycling of Earth’s materials), the Earth as a system (geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, weather, climate, plate tectonics), and Earth and human activity (human population and resource usage, natural hazards, climate change). The course will focus on teaching Earth and space science content through modeling relevant pedagogy such as visualizations, field experiences, inquiry-style investigations, and hands-on strategies.

Schneider
4 Credits
June 8 – June 26
Online

History of the United States: 1776-1980

A thematic and topical study of the political, social, economic and cultural developments shaping the history of the United States from the Revolution to the present. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Humanistic Foundations.

Holden
4 Credits
May 18 – June 5
Online Course

Maryland’s African American Community and the Jesuits: Oral History and Research Methods

Missionaries from the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, have been entangled with Maryland’s African-American community since the colony was founded. This included plantations owned by the Jesuits that relied on the labor of enslaved Africans, some of whom were sold to southern plantations in 1838 to fund Georgetown University’s continued operation. Emerging from recent attempts at reconciliation is the GU272 Descendants Association, which consists of persons whose ancestors were enslaved by the Jesuits, however the population that remained in Maryland has not been fully studied. In addition to classroom lectures, readings, and field trips, students will conduct interviews of descendants and historical research that will contribute to an issue of the journal Slackwater about how the Jesuits impacted Maryland’s African-American community. Cross listed with ANTH 352, AADS380 and MUST390.

Lenik
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Beginner Spanish I

An introduction to the basic structure of spoken and written Spanish for the student beginning the study of Spanish. Introduction to Spanish culture and its relation to the language.

Neely
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online

Intermediate Spanish I

This is the first intermediate level Spanish language course. It seeks to continue developing linguistic and intercultural competence via guided interaction with contemporary Spanish-language pop culture. We review the present tense, the past tenses, and introduce the imperative & subjunctive moods. It may fulfill either a student’s Language requirement or their Cultural Perspectives requirement.

Neely
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
MTWR
Online Course

Elementary Latin I

An introduction to the basic structures of the Latin language, with an emphasis on the acquisition of reading and translation skills. This course is for students who are beginning the study of Latin. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in International Language.

Hall
4 credits
May 18 – June 5
Online

Elementary Latin II

A continuation of the study of basic grammar, with an increasing emphasis on the translation of ancient texts. This course satisfies cultural perspectives requirement in the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: LNGL101 or equivalent as determined by the Foreign Language Proficiency Test.

Hall
4 credits
June 8 – June 26
Online

Math for Teachers II

Geometry (including constructions and proofs), tessellations and tilings of the plane, polyhedra, measurement, basic probability and statistics. Student-centered pedagogies will be modeled and discussed. (MATH 161 is not a prerequisite for this course).

Varner
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Introduction to Museum Studies:

This course considers museums—their history, social context, and their challenges—in the 21st century. The format is seminar-style, based on case studies, field trips, readings, and a class project. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course examines the roles that a broad range of museum types play in society: the diversity of collections, exhibitions, and interpretation techniques; management and marketing challenges; visitor behavior and learning; virtual museums; and museum ethics, law, and controversies. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.

Lenik
4 Credits
May 18- June 26
Online Course

Maryland’s African American Community and the Jesuits: Oral History and Research Methods

Missionaries from the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, have been entangled with Maryland’s African-American community since the colony was founded. This included plantations owned by the Jesuits that relied on the labor of enslaved Africans, some of whom were sold to southern plantations in 1838 to fund Georgetown University’s continued operation. Emerging from recent attempts at reconciliation is the GU272 Descendants Association, which consists of persons whose ancestors were enslaved by the Jesuits, however the population that remained in Maryland has not been fully studied. In addition to classroom lectures, readings, and field trips, students will conduct interviews of descendants and historical research that will contribute to an issue of the journal Slackwater about how the Jesuits impacted Maryland’s African-American community. Cross listed with ANTH 352 and AADS380.

Lenik
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online

Learning and Cognition

An examination of human and non-human learning and cognition including, principles of learning theory, information processing theory, and neural network models. An introduction to empirical and methodological approaches in the field. This course serves as the prerequisite for PSYC 320 (Psychology of Learning with Laboratory) and for PSYC 324 (Cognitive Psychology with Laboratory).

Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

Bailey
4 Credits
May 18 – June 5
Online Course

Psychological Statistics

The analysis of experimental data, including data from both laboratory and natural settings. Parametric analysis through two-way analysis of variance and nonparametric statistics. This course is offered in an online format. Classes will meet entirely online. This format is perfect for commuters or students with busy summer schedules “There are lies, damned lies and statistics” -Mark Twain Every single day we hear statistics from a variety of sources and, more often than not, they are presented in a misleading manner. The purpose of this course is to provide you with the basic tools you will need to succeed in the behavioral sciences and decipher the truth from “little statistical lies.” While I realize that most students do not choose to take this class but do so reluctantly as a requirement for their major, I hope to convince you that statistics is understandable, important, and (dare I say) fun. This course will provide you with the fundamentals necessary to understand and perform statistical calculations.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course is not open to students who have received credit for PSYC 204.

Howansky
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Special Topics in Developmental: Adolescence

A comprehensive examination of physical, social, cognitive, and emotional developmental processes throughout adolescence & emerging adulthood. Special consideration is given to contexts of development (e.g., family, school, peers) Various theoretical approaches to adolescent development are considered, as are empirical and methodological issues in developmental research.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

Jensen
4 Credits
May 18 – June 26
Online Course

Election 2020:

What will this election be like as influenced by reciprocal distrust, alienation from common values, a global pandemic, and a major recession. Materials will be drawn from a number of sources including our political science’s sister discipline of sociology, in particular the sociology of knowledge.

Grogan
4 Credits
May 18- June 5
Online Course

Washington Program

This 8-12 credit course will consist of two weeks of intensive instruction, one prior to the beginning of the internship and the other following the internship, with various sessions and assignments during the summer as well. By combining a rigorous academic program and internship experience, the course meets the requirements of the ELAW program.

The first academic week, on the SMCM campus, will consist of an overview of political actors and groups in Washington, D.C. These daylong intensive sessions will cover policymaking in the U.S. government, the role of advocacy and pressure groups, policy analysis, and international relations. The premise of this week is to give students an idea of how Washington “works” and how the different bureaucracies and organizations work together. In addition, this week will give students some analytical tools to prepare them for their internships, including experience with policy briefs and policy analysis.

The second academic week, in Washington, DC, will start in mid-August before the beginning of the fall semester at St. Mary’s but following the students’ internship experiences. This week will

cover some important themes in politics in the context of what the students learned over the summer. This will be another intensive week of instruction and students are expected to actively participate in the sessions and share their experiences. Some of the themes this week will touch on include the nature of power, the roles of various actors in the policymaking process, and students’ revised assessment of how policy is made.

In between these two week long sessions, students will spend approximately two-and-a-half months at an internship in the Washington area. During the summer, students will meet regularly with St. Mary’s alumni mentors who work in Washington.

Shafqat/Fehrs
8-12 credits
May 18 – May 22 Online
August 10 – August 12 in Washington DC **
** The second week of class will, of course, be dependent on the state of covid-19 regulations at the time and may well be moved online too