FIRST YEAR FIELD WORK
- Department: Social Work
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Tara L Pandarinath
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Carolyn M Caton
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ASTROPHYSICS I
Prerequisites: a strong undergraduate background in E-M and classical mechanics. Qualified undergraduates may be admitted with the instructor's permission.
The basic physics of high energy astrophysical phenomena. Protostars, equations of stellar structure; radiative transfer theory; stellar nucleosynthesis; radiative emission processes; equations of state and cooling theory for neutron stars and white dwarfs, Oppenheimer-Volkoff equation; Chandrasekhar limit; shocks and fluids; accretion theory for both disks and hard surfaces; black hole orbits and light bending.
- Department: Physics
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Charles J Hailey
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MANAGEMENT & ADMIN OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZA
MANAGEM&ADMIN; OF NONPROFIT ORG
This course examines management techniques and strategies -- conventional and innovative -- applicable in nonprofit organizations. The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of the various functional areas of nonprofit organizations as well as to understand how the various areas, guided by vision and strategy, interconnect to help the organization make progress toward achieving its mission. In addition to developing a better understanding of each component of a nonprofit’s work, students will study important issues faced by nonprofit leaders while managing organizational change.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Instructor:
Gary Bagley
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FIELD EDUCATION SEMINAR
FIELD EDUCATION SEMINAR ONLINE
- Department: Social Work
- T 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Instructor:
Allison R Ross
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CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PLAYS
- Department: Theatre Arts
- R 10 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
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Lisa A Timmel
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BIOCHEMISTRY SPECIAL METHODS
Prerequisite: department’s permission. Practical experience in the use of biochemical methods, with the aim of preparing the student for research.
- Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
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Instructor:
Lawrence S Shapiro
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AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT
- Department: Journalism
- W 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Adam B Teeter
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STRATEGY, LAW, & COMPETITIVENESS
This course seeks to prepare students for the interconnectedness of global organizations, industries, and internal and external legal environments. It will provide an introduction to business strategy with a focus on law and policy as a basic framework. Analysis of strategic decisions facing organizations will be rendered by looking outward to the environment and inward to the enterprise's resources, capabilities, and operating policies. The course will provide students with the fundamental knowledge of strategic and legal competitiveness for enterprises and will introduce students to a broad range of issues encountered by managers and business professionals.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
- F 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Richard Hendler
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OLD RUSSIAN LITERATURE
- Department: Slavic Languages
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Valentina Izmirlieva
CULPA: 14 Info - 4 points
DIRECTING II
- Department: Theatre Arts
- F 10 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Brian Kulick
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SCRIPT TO SCREEN
- Department: Film
- M 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- R 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
- M 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- T 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- M 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
- R 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Tom Kalin
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Courtney C Hunt
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Jamal Joseph
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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Prerequisites: SIPA U4200 or SIPA U6400 or SIPA U6401
This course aims to provide an introduction to cost-benefit analysis and the economic evaluation of government or development programs, projects and policies. The course consists of two parts: theory/methodology in the first half of the semester and application of the learned concepts through an analysis of various case studies in the second half. Case studies will cover the full range of possible applications of CBA -from early education, social policy, health, urban planning, transportation and energy to environmental regulations. Case studies will cover both the US and developing country contexts. In the second half of the semester students will be expected to apply what they have learned by carrying out a cost-benefit analysis on a topic of their choice. The project is expected to include all components of a professional CBA - description of policy or program scenarios to be evaluated, compilation and monetization of the main costs and benefits, development of an Excel model including discounting and sensitivity analysis.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
- W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Eva Weissman
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Prerequisites: SIPA U6400 or SIPA U6401
The course has two dimensions: theory and policy. In the former, the fundamental models of international trade theory will be presented. Using these models we will try to understand why countries specialize and trade, what determines the pattern of trade (i.e., which country will export which good), and how trade affects relative prices, welfare, and income distribution within a country. The second part of the course deals with issues concerning trade policy. We will compare the effects of and rationale behind the usage of various policy instruments such as tariffs, subsidies, quotas, etc. The political economy of trade policy and trade policy in developing countries will also be covered. Additional topics may be included at a later stage if time permits.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
- F 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Pravin Krishna
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INTL FINANCE & MONETARY POLICY
Prerequisites: SIPA U6401
Examines international finance and the institutions and principles governing the functioning of the international monetary system. Among the topics discussed are the structure, operation, and stability of foreign exchange markets, the causes and consequences of international accounts disequilibria, the mechanisms of balance-of-payments adjustment, the merits of different exchange rate regimes, financial crises, the effects of international capital mobility on trade, growth, and employment, and the problem of international policy coordination.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- S 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
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Instructor:
Timothy Goodspeed
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INTL FINANCE & MONETARY THEORY
Prerequisites: SIPA U6401
This is a "methods" course meant to provide students with the analytic tools necessary to think through "real life" international economic policy situations. The class is primarily meant for those interested in working at international financial institutions, the foreign-service, Wall Street, or the financial press. Lectures will, in part, be fairly rigorous though, if the student has taken first year economics, knows basic algebra, and (most importantly) can navigate graphs, he/she will be able to handle the material fairly easily. While theory will at times dominate, its policy relevance will be illustrated through i) l0-minute discussions at the beginning of every class on topical issues; ii) continuous references to recent economic/market episodes meant to illustrate the theoretical material; iii) reading short pieces of Wall Street research that cover timely market topics; and iv) the term paper that will be graded on how well theory and policy are integrated. In terms of topics, the first half of the semester will develop an analytic framework that thinks though the concept of the "exchange rate" in terms of its (short and long term) determinants as well as the interaction between the exchange rate and macro variables such as growth, inflation, and monetary policy. The second half of the semester we will investigate individual themes including exchange rate regimes; BoP crises and contagion; global imbalances and the savings glut; the role of FX in "inflation targeting" regimes; and capital markets and emerging markets finance.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
- W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Instructor:
Richard H Clarida
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
PUB SECTOR MRKT/STRAT PLAN/COM
This course deals with how public and non-profit agencies interact with their external environment: how they generate revenue, and develop brand identity. The class further discusses the application of private sector marketing techniques to non-profit and governmental organization as well as methodologies and uses of strategic planning in the public sector. (Spring semester only)
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- S 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
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Instructor:
Basil A Jr Smikle
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MEDIEVAL/RENAISSANCE PHILOLOGY
MEDIEVAL/RENAISSANCE PHILOLGY
- Department: Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Instructor:
Susan Boynton
CULPA: 18 Info - 3 points
SECOND YEAR FIELD WORK
- Department: Social Work
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Ellen E Amstutz
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Rosa Bramble-Weed
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Carlos Bravo-Gogny
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Teena Brooks
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Gabriella S Cassandra
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Ilana Dunner
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Alisha N Goodman
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Suhadee Henriquez
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Simon N Jaffe
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Monica A Joseph
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Florence Kohn
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Michelle Laguerre
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Michelle C Liu
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Christine S Low
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Onaje Muid
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Wendy B Naidich
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Carrie Gheith
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Colette Samman
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Lizbeth C Scullin
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Leora Shudofsky
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Susan Sugarman
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Janet Abbott
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Shamika M Vargas
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Mark White
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Sarah G Crawford
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Deborah E Fader
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Jenny G Crawford
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Laudy Burgos
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Nicole Rochat
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Dorita Setiawan
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Richard T Hara
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MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE PHIL II
- Department: Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Instructor:
Susan Boynton
CULPA: 18 Info - 3 points
ECONOMICS OF FINANCE
Finance deals with the theory of how households and firms use capital markets to allocate resources over time. The course will equip you with a solid theoretical foundation you can use to evaluate projects, investments and funding decisions. It will further acquaint you with the details of debt, equity and derivatives markets so you can apply your knowledge to practical problems
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- T 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
- M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Richard Robb
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FILM FESTIVALS:THEORY&PRACTICE;
- Department: Film
- R 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ira Deutchman
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ADV SEM IN BUSINESS JOURNALISM
- Department: Journalism
- M 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Instructor:
Terri A Thompson
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ETHICS FOR PUBLIC LEADERSHIP
The purpose of this course is to examine corruption in public life to determine what transformative ethical measures can be taken by the public leader in response. Corruption impedes human rights, sustainable development and humanitarian aid, in addition to the rule of law and the administration of justice. Effective management requires an understanding of soft or relational corruption, including narcissistic leadership, prejudicial culture, complicit loyalty and impassive technocracy. It also requires an understanding of hard, or material corruption, including bribery and gift-giving; evident conflict of interest, such as self-dealt compensation and investment, besides nepotism, cronyism and favoritism; and latent conflict of interest, such as campaign contributions, voter suasion and lobbyist support, in exchange for regulatory loopholes, waivers, earmarks, bailouts, subsidies, permits and contracts, besides perquisites such as honoraria, board directorships and revolving-door career advancements. Expectations for the quality of civil discourse and the integrity of civil society are examined, as are appropriate anti-corruption measures. These include soft measures such as transparency and inclusivity and hard measures such as financial disclosure and whistle-blower protections. The course aims to model the public leader, using ethical building blocks of sensitivity and rationality, among them empathy and authenticity. Local, national and international cases are analyzed to determine how a public leader can remediate corrupt practices to achieve ethical decision making outcomes.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- S 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Adela J Gondek
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
ROLE OF THE THEATRE PRODUCER
- Department: Theatre Arts
- T 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Christopher G Burney
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
NONFICTION WORKSHOP
- Department: Writing
- W 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- R 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- M 1:05 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
- T 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
- M 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- T 2:10 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
- M 1:05 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
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Cristen A Beam
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Michael Greenberg
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Eliza T Griswold
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Lis Harris
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Leslie S Jamison
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Richard Locke
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Phillip Lopate
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THE ROLE OF THE PRODUCER
- Department: Film
- T 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Jack Lechner
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PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR NONPROFI
PUB/PRIV PARTNER FOR NON-PROFI
This course is designed for students interested in establishing, working in or leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or creating social value through partnerships between NGOs, business and government. The course will deepen students' understanding of: (1) the nonprofit sector in general, and (2) partnerships between nonprofits, business and government. Students will learn through cases involving a variety of NGOs, businesses, and governments. The cases include a range of industries (e.g. housing, sports, transportation and drugs); NGOs (e.g. Habitat for Humanity International, the Red Cross and Homeless World Cup); companies (e.g. Nike and GlaxoSmithKline); and countries (e.g. France, Brazil, Mexico and the US).
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- T 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
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Instructor:
Lynn Thoman
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CONTESTING THE PAST
- Department: Anthropology
- M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Terence N D'Altroy
CULPA: 37 Info - 3 points
PRACTICAL PRODUCTION II
- Department: Film
- F 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Maureen A Ryan
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PERSPECTVS ON WORLD ECONOMY
The aim of this short course is to provide the students with an understanding of the historical evolution of the world economy and its current structure and functioning. Relations between the developed and developing worlds through trade, migration and capital flows will be the main focus, with special attention to the role of China and India. Analytical models of growth, trade and the role of government will be presented and discussed in relation to these issues.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Ronald E Findlay
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PRODUCING ACROSS MEDIA
- Department: Film
- M 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Evangeline Morphos
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LEADING&SUSTAINING; CHANGE
LEADING & SUSTAINING CHANGE
All organizations must adapt to shifting circumstances in order to succeed. How (and how fast!) an organization changes...can be more critical to sustaining change than getting to the targeted change initially. ---Building upon the Professor's experience with actual case scenarios, this course is about the ‘how'; this course will equip students with effective approaches to managing change ‘quickly'. This is the fourth instance of this course at SIPA (with adjustments reflecting previous class feedback), and many students report back that applying these skills in subsequent Capstone courses, during internships or early in their post SIPA jobs has been very relevant and useful. ---The case selection (see syllabus) and the balance between in-class lecture/reading and virtual student team learning will be determined based upon the backgrounds, experience and career focus of most of the registered students. --- The focus is on tools and skills. (A full semester course, U6026 Leading and Sustaining Change -- Public/Private Sector Collaboration builds upon the foundation of U6032 skills and tools and focuses on the ‘how' of accelerating transformational change via Public / Private Sector collaboration skills.) --- The vantage point for learning will be the role of the Senior Level Manager (SLM). --- Communications strategy and technique is critical to managing change quickly and one of the fundamental elements of the Framework reviewed during the course is ‘Persistent Communications'. The course will equip students with the judgment to identify when there is a need to communicate quickly, and to pre-empt or respond to an organization's resistance to change and obstacles. Thus, an overarching emphasis on immediate next actions and communications. ---Virtual team leadership and engagement is also critical to the requirement of moving quickly and so there is an early class focus on the ‘how' of orchestrating team decisions and communications using effective virtual team tools and practices. --- Using a plausible set of change management case vignettes -- the tools, skills discussions and assignments aim at explaining the Lowest Common Denominators (LCD) of effectiveness that are relevant among Public, Private and Not-for-Profit Sectors.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Harry Silver
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NEW MEDIA PRODUCING
- Department: Film
- M 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Lance Weiler
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FILM PRODUCING: CASE STUDIES
- Department: Film
- M 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Michael Hausman
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STRAT CORP SOC RESPONSIBILITY
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Todd A Jacobson
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SCREENWRITING II
- Department: Film
- M 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
- T 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- R 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
- M 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- W 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Jamal Joseph
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Ramin C Serry
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Stephen Molton
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Jessica L Keyt
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David B Schwab
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Katherine Dieckmann
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CLIMATE CHANGE LAW
- Department: Law
- TR 9:10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
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Michael Gerrard
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QUANTUM MECHANICS II
Prerequisites:
PHYS W4021-W4022
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Applications to atoms and molecules, including Thomas-Fermi and Hartree-Fock atoms; interaction of radiation with matter; collision theory; second quantization.
- Department: Physics
- MW 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Norman H Christ
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INTERNATIONAL BANKING
Prerequisites: SIPA U6401 & SIPA U6200
An overview of current issues and major trends in global banking, exploring the distinction between developed and emerging markets, and focusing on the perspectives from the different actors and constituencies in the international markets: customers, regulators, governments, rating agencies, institutional investors, multilateral agencies, and management.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- R 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
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Irene E Finel-Honigman
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OIL AND GAS LAW
- Department: Law
- M 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
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Sarirha Komatireddy
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NEURAL NET DEEP LEARN RESEARCH
NEURAL NETWORKS&DEEP; LEARNING
Prerequisites: ECBM E4040 or the equivalent.
Regularized autoencoders, sparse coding and predictive sparse decomposition, denoising autoencoders, representation learning, manifold perspective on representation learning, structured probabilistic models for deep learning, Monte Carlo methods, training and evaluating models with intractable partition functions, restricted Boltzmann machines, approximate inference, deep belief networks, deep learning in speech and object recognition.
- Department: Electrical Engineering
- T 7:10 p.m.-9:40 p.m.
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Aurel A Lazar
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INTL ENERGY PROJECT FINANCE
Prerequisites: INAF U6072 or SUMA K4155
Project finance is frequently employed in energy investment to allocate risk between major energy companies, entrepreneurs, equity and debt providers, government agencies, and other industry participants. The course will explain how this risk allocation is accomplished through a survey of projects in the various energy sectors: international oil & gas production, LNG export, electric generation both fossil-fueled and renewables, price-hedged and merchant. The objective of the course is to provide participants with a practical grasp of which types of energy projects are suitable for project finance. The following areas will be addressed: business risk analysis, cashflow analysis, and sources of equity and debt capital.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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James Guidera
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MASTERS PROJECT II
- Department: Journalism
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Anthony Depalma
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Ari L Goldman
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