Excel Fundamentals
This short course surveys fundamental Microsoft Excel concepts and functionality applicable to SIPA courses and in professional settings. Topics include interacting with spreadsheets, understanding references and functions, writing formulas, building basic models, controlling formatting and presentation, and creating basic charts. The course is targeted at students with limited or no prior Excel experience.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
Kenyon S Saverance
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Advanced Techniques in Excel
Prerequisites: Instructor-Managed Waitlist & Course Application.
This short course explores techniques that enable sophisticated problem solving and data analysis in Microsoft Excel. Topics include implementing advanced logic using complex formulas and intermediate calculations; managing complexity with Excel's auditing features; importing, parsing and cleaning raw data; pulling data together using lookup functions; and summarizing and analyzing data with conditional aggregate functions and PivotTables. This course does not focus on specific policy or financial applications, but instead explores general concepts and techniques that can be flexibly applied to different solutions in Excel.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
Kenyon S Saverance
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Financial Modeling in Excel
This one-day seminar, conducted by Training The Street, explores best practices and efficient techniques for building finance-related spreadsheets.
The lectures will use a real company as a case study and direct participants to blend accounting, corporate finance, and Excel skills to create a dynamic, three-statement financial model. The completed product has five years of projections, three years of historical data, and supporting schedules, including working capital, debt, equity, depreciation, and amortization. Other advanced topics include understanding and controlling circularity errors, troubleshooting, sensitivity analysis, and discounted cash flow valuations.
The course is best suited for students with exposure to basic accounting and corporate finance concepts. It stresses efficiency in using Excel and awareness of common pitfalls when developing financial models.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
Kenyon S Saverance
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REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPTS IN BIOL
Exploration of the major discoveries and ideas that have revolutionized the way we view organisms and understand life. This is an introductory survey course that explores basic concepts of molecular and cellular biology, genetics and evolution. Students will focus on biological concepts, biotechnology and bioethics, which inundate contemporary society.
- Department: Biological Sciences @Barnard
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Gabrielle Corradino
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
Contested Truths
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Benjamin M Breyer
CULPA: 13
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
Contested Truths
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Benjamin M Breyer
CULPA: 13
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Penelope Usher
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Instructor:
Alexandra P Watson
CULPA: 16 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Alexandra P Watson
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Instructor:
Cecelia B Lie-Spahn
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Instructor:
Meredith A Benjamin
CULPA: 5 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Meredith A Benjamin
CULPA: 5 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
Letters
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Andrew L Lynn
CULPA: 17
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
Letters
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Andrew L Lynn
CULPA: 17
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
Seeing, Surveilling [...]
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Vrinda Condillac
CULPA: 28
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
Seeing, Surveilling [...]
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Vrinda Condillac
CULPA: 28
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Duygu Ula
CULPA: 6
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Instructor:
Quincy Jones
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Quincy Jones
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Instructor:
Michael Shelichach
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Michael Shelichach
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Instructor:
Elizabeth Weybright
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Elizabeth Weybright
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Instructor:
Francesca E Austin Ochoa
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FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Francesca E Austin Ochoa
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Faculty
h-index: 37 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Faculty
h-index: 37 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Faculty
h-index: 37 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Instructor:
Faculty
h-index: 37 Info - 3 points
FIRST-YEAR WRITING AT BARNARD
First-Year Writing (FYW) courses invite students into the vibrant scholarly life of the college. Working in small, discussion-based seminar classes over the course of one semester, we read challenging literary texts and critical scholarship, helping students to develop fundamental skills in analysis and academic writing that allow them to take their place in vitally important scholarly conversations. Students may choose from a variety of special topics that focus on a particular literary tradition, theme, or phenomenon. Please see https://firstyear.barnard.edu/fyw/course-listings for full course descriptions.
- Department: First-Year Writing @Barnard
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Faculty
h-index: 37 Info - 3 points
INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE
This course is required for all the other courses offered in Neuroscience and Behavior. The course introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The topics include the biological structure of the nervous system and its different cell types, the basis of the action potential, principles of neurotransmission, neuronal basis of behavior, sleep/wake cycles, and basic aspects of clinical neuroscience.
- Department: Neuroscience & Behavior @Barnard
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
- TR 4:10 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Alex White
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Instructor:
Alexis S Hill
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Survey of some of the central problems, key figures, and great works in both traditional and contemporary philosophy. Topics and texts will vary with instructor and semester.
- Department: Philosophy @Barnard
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Instructor:
Christopher P Prodoehl
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Instructor:
Taylor Carman
CULPA: 40
Wikipedia
h-index: 19
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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a prerequisite for the Psychology Major, as well as for most other Barnard PSYC courses (be sure to check all course information before enrolling in a course).
The following Columbia University courses are considered overlapping and a student cannot receive credit for both the BC course and the equivalent CU course: UN1001 The Science of Psychology; and UN1021 Science of Psychology: Explorations/Applications.
- Department: Psychology @Barnard
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
- TR 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
- MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
- MW 1:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
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Instructor:
Svetlana Komissarouk
CULPA: 3
h-index: 3
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Instructor:
Angelika Seidel
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Instructor:
Isabelle Portelinha
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THE INTERPRETATION OF CULTURE
The anthropological approach to the study of culture and human society. Case studies from ethnography are used in exploring the universality of cultural categories (social organization, economy, law, belief system, art, etc.) and the range of variation among human societies.
- Department: Anthropology
- TR 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Instructor:
Naor H Ben-Yehoyada
CULPA: 5 Info - 3 points
First-Year Chinese II
First Year Chinese II (CHNX1002) is the continuation of First Year Chinese I (CHNSX1001). It is designed for students with some prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and either one semester or one year of college-level learning experience in Mandarin Chinese. Upon successful completion of First Year Chinese II, students are expected to reach Novice High to Intermediate Low proficiency. At this level, you will be able to understand, interpret, speak, and write about everyday topics such as greetings, dining, and exchanging personal information. In addition to language skills, you will gain an understanding of the cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Chinese-speaking world and be able to relate them to your own cultural experiences. As a language course, it emphasizes immersion: Chinese will be the primary language spoken and heard in the classroom.
- Department: Asian and Middle East @Barnard
- MTWR 5:40 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
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Instructor:
Danwei Li
Info - 5 points