Moodle at Eckerd College 2025-26 Academic Year

Continuation of AB 101. Completion of AB 102 fulfills the one year language requirement. Prerequisite: AB 101.

Continuation of AB 201. Prerequisite: AB 201.

Courses of selected topics will be offered periodically as determined by the needs of the curriculum. Prerequisites can vary based on the topic selected. See individual course listings for each semester for the specific topic and any prerequisites. You can view special topics course descriptions by copying this URL into your internet browser - https://sites.google.com/a/eckerd.edu/registrar/course-descriptions

This course examines the nuanced scientific skill of conservation efforts within the history of art, with special focus on architecture, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculptures, and digital artworks, spanning from the medieval period to the present.

Introduction to the four fields of anthropology: physical, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology. Includes such topics as economy and exchange, religion, political organization, kinship, and gender roles, from a comparative perspective.

Explores the role of archaeology in understanding the human past, including basic concepts in method and theory. Ethical and legal issues surrounding the preservation and interpretation of archaeological sites also examined.

Human ecological dimensions of development, including changing patterns of resource production and consumption. Development that minimizes socioeconomic disparities and environmental impacts, while improving health and reducing poverty. Considers stakeholders in cross-cultural and ethnographic perspective.

Design and implementation of different types of research modes. Field work projects. Prerequisite: AN 201G or permission of instructor.

For the novice or the initiated, an immersion in new ways of seeing, eye-hand coordination, self-discovery, and self- expression through varied drawing media, using as sources the figure, still-life, nature, and imagination.

For the novice or the initiated, an immersion in new ways of seeing, eye-hand coordination, self-discovery, and self- expression through varied drawing media, using as sources the figure, still-life, nature, and imagination.

This course will explore relief printmaking, focusing on developing each student’s technical, conceptual, and aesthetic understanding of print media. Instruction on multiple relief printing processes including but not limited to linocut, woodcut and type-high block. Prerequisites: AR 101A and AR 102A.

Basic elements of graphic design: typography, modern print techniques, illustration, photography in advertising, publishing, mass media. Prerequisites: AR 102A

Throwing instruction and practice. Skill, aesthetic considerations, techniques and critiques.

Independent studio work with regular critiques. Reading and written assignments on art theory and criticism. Class used for review of work, oral presentation, discussion, and field trips. Open to Junior and Senior Visual Arts majors/minors or Interdisciplinary Arts majors/minors only.

Continuation of process begun in AR 327. Individual instruction with periodic group critiques. Emphasis on larger scale works and technical appropriateness. Prerequisites: AR 327.

In this course, students will create animated graphics and visual effects for film, video, and the web. Students will explore kinetic typography, motion graphics, 2D and 3D animation, compositing, and special effects.

Ind. Study: Hybrid Creatures

For Senior art majors preparing thesis shows, self- structured time to work, regular weekly meetings, critiques, practice in hanging and criticizing shows. Personal, individual discussion time with instructor. Prerequisite: Senior major in art.

For Senior art majors preparing thesis shows, self- structured time to work, regular weekly meetings, critiques, practice in hanging and criticizing shows. Personal, individual discussion time with instructor. Prerequisite: Senior major in art.

Hogarth, Reynolds, Turner, WHistler, and others. Collections of George III, Sir John Soane, Duke of Wellington and other connoisseurs of the period discussed. Visits to museums and galleries.

Consider representation and treatment of animals in Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Christian myths, stories, rituals, art, games, etc. What can we learn about ancient societies through their interactions with animals? What can we learn about ourselves?

The interdisciplinary study of animal life history, behavior, and the interactions of humans and other animals. Content areas include conservation, research, zoos and aquariums, animal ethics, and media representation of animals.

Explores the language and methodology of science, including biology, evolution,, ecology, and conservation, within the context of marine mammal science. Prerequisite: AZ 200 and Sophomore standing.

Explores how U.S. law reflects society's views of animals and affects animal lives. Covers important legislation (like the Animal Welfare Act), legal concepts (like "animal rights"), and legal advocacy efforts, such as great ape "personhood".

Explores natural history writing, specifically how scientific understandings of animals, technologies for studying animals, and strategies for writing about animals have co-evolved. Fulfills writing intensive requirement.

This course provides theoretical and practical training in the qualitative methodologies used in animal studies research. Students will explore complex phenomena with qualitative methods to gain deeper insights into relationships between humans and other animals. Pre-Requisite: AZ 200

Examine techniques that zoos and aquariums use to engage their guests, connect people to animals, and inspire conservation action. Prerequisites: AZ 200 and Jr/Sr standing.

Field work which allows for the practical application of Animal Studies principles. Requires 130 hours of supervised work in an animal studies-related setting (fulfills 40 RSL hours). May be repeated for credit (AZ 444). Prerequisites: AZ200, junior standing, and permission of instructor.

The interdisciplinary study of animal behavior, emphasizing the underlying functions and mechanisms and of behavior, animal communication systems, animal behavior methodologies, and cultural transmission of behavior across a variety of taxa. Prerequisites: Statistics and AZ200.

This course provides students with conceptual, methodological, practical, and theoretical training in multispecies ethnography. This qualitative research method facilitates contextual examinations of the human-animal interface and considers (i) how animalsshape human actions, experiences, and identities, and (ii) how they fit withincultural, historical, and other contexts. By exploring these dynamics and critically considering the processes that underlie them, this class encourages the development of new and richer perspectives on a wide range of contexts (including cultural contexts, ethnographic field sites, zoos, aquariums, research labs, veterinary clinics, conservation areas, animal sanctuaries, etc.). It alsodevelops comparative and critical considerations of human-animal intersections in diverse sociocultural contexts while encouraging students toconsider their own experiences and assumptions in the context of a broader multispecies world. Prerequisite: AZ 200 or permission of the instructor.

Internship

Internship

Integrate, discuss and present theories, professional studies and practices from sub-disciplines of Animal Studies. Complete capstone research project to identify and solve problem relevant to issues encountered by professionals in chosen sub-discipline. Prerequisite: AZ 344

Integrate, discuss and present theories, professional studies and practices from sub-disciplines of Animal Studies. Complete capstone research project to identify and solve problem relevant to issues encountered by professionals in chosen sub-discipline. Prerequisite: AZ 344

This course explores the ways in which sea turtle welfare, conservation, and research take place on-the-ground at the nonprofit LAST, the Latin American Sea Turtle Association, located on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. As a class, we will combine lecture and active engagement to explore the issues sea turtles face today and what we can do to help them. We will learn about sea turtle behavior, biology, and care while staying at a center focusing on research and rehabilitation. Outside of our sea turtle work, we will also explore the various ways LAST engages with the local community and take trips to local spots of cultural and natural importance. This course is highly participatory and every day involves regular physical activity, including work on boats and kayaks and hiking in tropical mountains.

This interdisciplinary course will take place on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, which is surrounded by a marine park. Students will gain a foundational understanding of what climate change is and how it is consequential for corals, insights into coral physiology and ecology, and knowledge of common coral, fish, and invertebrate species on Caribbean reefs. Additionally, students will learn effective communication strategies to relay their knowledge of corals and climate change to others. This course will include extensive diving and an open water or equivalent dive certification (at a minimum) is required for the course. Students will learn and practice data collection on coral health and on public understanding of climate consequences for coral reefs. After gathering and presenting data, students will create a final infographic communication piece to be used by dive facilities as an educational piece for tourists.

This course examines the topic of public health in Puerto Rico (PR), primarily focusing on how social, political, and natural environments shape health outcomes in the region. The course entails travel to the beautiful island of PR, where we will primarily stay in San Juan to gain an insider’s perspective of the ongoing public health challenges faced. Morning classes will allow us to discuss possible causes of health problems in the area. We will participate in various cultural activities in the afternoons, including visits to various green and blue spaces that positively impact health (El Yunque National Forest, Luquillo Beach), a local farm trip dedicated to increasing access to healthy food, a low-income health clinic visit, attendance of presentations by local community health organizations, and ongoing observation of how hurricanes have resulted in infrastructural damage, contaminated water, unsafe housing structures, and lack of access to nutritious food.

The Biophilia Hypothesis illuminates that humans have an increased capacity for understanding, discovery, and balance when in direct contact with nature. This course travels to explore the possibilities of biophilic self-actualization (acting at one's full potential) through partnership with New Zealand's endemic flora and fauna. While capitalizing on the powers of adventure-based learning, human-animal interactions, and opportunities for immersion, this course will provide the opportunity to increase both insight and skills surrounding personal development. We will study how nature, animals, and associated symbols have influenced humans across time, across cultures, and across a single human's life (yours!). Deepened knowledge of Humanistic and Ecopsychology theory will empower students to consider advanced routes to emotional intelligence, leadership, and environmental conscientiousness, as well as inspire the practice of applied novel approaches to co-occurring global climate and mental health crises. A student in this unique, interdisciplinary course will very personally explore how nature and conservation can impact their growth, development, and worldview. Participation will include guided and responsible excursion options such as mindfulness-based hiking, glass-bottom boat trips, cave abseiling, solo and group meditation, guided participation in local conservation projects, swimming with wild dolphins, a visit to a kiwi hatchery, a ceremony and overnight stay in a Māori village, and more (exact opportunities may vary).

This course will examine the theoretical applications of psychological science towards a topic of fascination for many, the supernatural! In this course, students will be introduced to and taught basic biopsychological principles. We will then explore supernatural creatures, like vampires and zombies, through their many representations in popular culture. During our examination of these sources, we will discuss the biopsychological mechanisms that could theoretically explain these creatures’ supernatural abilities. We will examine how an individual’s behavior transitions from human to superhuman by discussing the necessary changes that would occur in the brain and body to give someone such capabilities. This course will culminate in a project Dr. Frankenstein himself would approve of, where students will develop their own supernatural creature by researching and referencing a variety of popular culture and scientific sources to explain their supernatural creation and how it could *theoretically* exist.

"Want to know more about the new form of digital money that has taken the world by storm? Better yet, want to design your own cryptocurrency? This course takes you through an economic analysis of cryptocurrencies, that culminates in you designing your own digital token! No prior knowledge of economics or cryptocurrencies is required for you to enjoy this course. We will evaluate if cryptocurrency is money, how it is utilized globally, and what parts of cryptocurrencies are useful when analyzing them.

The course is a mix of lectures, independent work, and group projects. In the lectures we will analyze cryptocurrencies, looking at various sources that range from personal stories with Bitcoin to academic articles addressing the use of cryptocurrencies. Through various projects students will analyze a particular cryptocurrency of their choosing, argue what cryptocurrencies should be classified as, and describe the use of cryptocurrencies in a particular country."

Introduction to the basic concepts of ecology and evolution and how they relate to the diversity, structure, and function of life on earth.

Introduction to the primary concepts of cell biology and the fundamentals of genetics as they relate to the diversity, structure, and function of organisms.

Biology of microorganisms; microbiological techniques, isolation and identification of unknown organisms. Prerequisite: (BI 111N, ES 270N or MS 102N) and (BI 112N or BI 211N)

Mendelian and transcription genetics from historical perspective. Experimental approach emphasized. Small lab groups participate in experimental design, and develop research skills in both classical genetic systems and molecular biology. The prerequisites: BI112N/BI114 or BI211 with a grade of C- or better.

Mendelian and transcription genetics from historical perspective. Experimental approach emphasized. Small lab groups participate in experimental design, and develop research skills in both classical genetic systems and molecular biology. The prerequisites: BI112N/BI114 or BI211 with a grade of C- or better.

General principles of evolutionary biology, and of population, community, and ecosystems ecology. Laboratory component includes field work in local terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Prerequisite: BI 212 and Junior or Senior standing.

General principles of evolutionary biology, and of population, community, and ecosystems ecology. Laboratory component includes field work in local terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Prerequisite: BI 212 and Junior or Senior standing.

Physiological mechanisms of animals and general principles revealed through application of comparative methods. Creative project lab to develop research skills. Prerequisites: (BI 112N or BI 212) and CH 122.

Aspects of nutrition for domestic animals including dogs, cats, cattle, horses. Fundamentals of nutrition including vitamins and energetics. Also digestive anatomy and physiology and history of nutrition. Prerequisites: (BI 111N and BI 112N) or (MS 102N and BI 211).

Application of ecological principles to the study of animal behavior. Field course in local terrestrial and marine environments. Prerequisites: Junior standing and (MS 102N and BI 211) or (BI 111N and BI 112N).

Focuses on understanding how natural processes recover from a variety of disturbances. Study of practices for restoring ecosystems. A multi-scale approach will be used with distinct emphasis on coastal wetlands. Prerequisites: ES 270N or the combination of (MS 288 or BI 111N) and (MS 289 or BI 112N).

Selected topics and techniques from contemporary genetics and molecular biology research. Processing of clinical/environmental specimens, next-generation sequencing analysis, advanced probe-based imaging and microscopy. Prerequisite: BI 212.

Synthesis across the major areas of biology via close reading of the scientific literature, discussions, writing of a scientific review paper, oral presentations and a comprehensive examination. Required for both BA and BS. Seniors only. Prerequisites BI 212.

Upon invitation, Seniors may design and carry out a creative research program, usually resulting in a written dissertation which is defended in the spring of the senior year.

This course examines some of the cultural narratives that have attempted to explain and develop ecological conservation in the nation of Cuba. A main objective of our cultural explorations is to understand how these narratives (in nonfiction essay writing, literature, and documentaries) are analogous to Cuban environmental conservation. One significant fact about Cuban history is this nation’s resilience on how the idea of conservationism has become a main objective of its own cultural politics. We will approach how foreign ecocultural dialogues (in Western scientific scholarship) have contributed to Cuba’s own cultural stance regarding the development of narratives about conservationism, under this dialogical “gaze of the other”. Also, in this course we will examine how scientific, local, and cultural enterprises have met on the grounds of cooperation outside disciplinary boundaries. The students will comprehend that cultural conservation is an absorbed communal process that emerges from the participation of different factors and diverse peoples that are not necessarily divorced.

Students will have an immersive Spanish learning experience in one of Spain’s most beautiful cities. Known for its year-round sunshine and vibrant arts scene, Málaga is ideally situated on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. This program includes Spanish courses for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, augmented by homestay language/cultural immersion experience. Students will also engage in cultural activities through afternoon visits to museums and other areas of historic and cultural interest. Weekend excursions will also include an overnight stay in Seville, the picturesque capital of Andalusia, and a day trip to Granada to visit the iconic Alhambra palace.

This course explores the history and cultural heritage of The Bahamas through an archaeological investigation of its plantation past. Students participate in a field study near the modern settlement of Port Howe, Cat Island. Course content introduces students to the ways in which archaeology can serve heritage management priorities. Through field activities, students become familiar with basic methods of archaeological survey, empirical data collection, and analysis. In addition, they consider broader heritage issues, including local attitudes toward the preservation and stewardship of physical remains related to slavery. Community stakeholders are involved in the endeavor, and high schoolers are expected to join the Eckerd group for a few days. Set against a backdrop of subtropical forest and limestone hills, the fieldwork will at times be demanding. Consequently, good physical condition is necessary.

In this WT program students will have an immersive Spanish learning experience in one of Latin America’s most emblematic cities. Known as “the Paris of the Americas” for its elegant architecture and status as an international hub, Buenos Aires is a lively, cosmopolitan, and culturally diverse city that is an ideal location to learn Spanish.

Unleash your unique spark with a personal branding course. In a world where individuality reigns supreme, your personal brand is your ultimate superpower. In this practical course, students learn by doing, and watch their personal brands evolve in real-time through a combination of home assignments, in-class activities, a computer simulation, and individual projects. Evaluate your skills, find your unique voice, and learn how to use AI tools to build your own standout personal branding portfolio.

Examines modern chemical theory including stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic structure and bonding, and solutions. Prerequisites: high school chemistry and three years of high school mathematics or CH 110N with a grade of C- or better.

Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I with a grade of C- or better.

Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I with a grade of C- or better.

Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I with a grade of C- or better.

Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I with a grade of C- or better.

Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I with a grade of C- or better.

Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I with a grade of C- or better.

Non-laboratory version of CH 322.

Investigate chemical interactions between drug molecules and cellular receptors. Explore how chemical properties affect drug activity. Understand processes of drug discovery and development. Prerequisites: CH 222, BI112N or BI211, and Junior or Senior standing.

Non-laboratory version of CH 417.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Capstone

This course surveys fundamental oral communication concepts with an emphasis on developing effective public speaking skills. individual speech critiques.

This course is designed to introduce students to communication skills that will help them excel in their professional lives. Students will learn how to communicate effectively through the use of technology and written, verbal, and nonverbal communication in professional contexts. There will be experiential components to the course involving food on campus. Lab Fee: $50.00

Senior Comprehensive Course offers instruction in one or more approaches to communication research. Emphasizes critical thinking and analysis of communication phenomena and articulating communication/critique of research to an audience of critical peers. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Experience contemporary Chinese pop culture through fiction, popular/rock music, TV drama, and films in a global context. The literary, musical and visual works will demonstrate the artistic trends and the consumers' taste in the commercialized society.

Introduction to writing processes: pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing. Development of a personal voice to express ideas and values. Journal, academic essays, proper use of resources, including documentation.

Critical reading and analysis of texts, with attention to audience, organization, evidence, persuasion. Collegiate research report: research questions, writing from sources, presenting evidence logically.

Investigation and practice of some of the many ways that people write about the environment, including the personal essay, advocacy writing, environmental journalism, environmental history, and scientific writing.

Writing in an AI World

Music, Identity, and Disney

SPECIAL PERMISSION REQUIRED TO REGISTER. UNAPPROVED STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED.

Continuation of the Resident Advisor Internship. Two semesters required for one course credit. Prerequisite: CR1 305.

This class teaches the art of creating animal forms using clay, focusing on fundamental techniques on shaping, molding and detailing substantial clay sculptures. Students will dive into intricacies of anatomy and expression capturing the essence of each unique and creative creature.

From sneakers to jerseys fashion and design have become intrinsically tied to
contemporary sports apparel. In this course we will study the historic connections and
brand development that have created the iconic names we wear today. Focusing on our
limited-edition driven culture of customization students will explore how fashion, design
and sports intersect through readings, film, and case studies of iconic campaigns.
Students will learn design thinking processes as well as customization techniques
through hands on activities culminating in the creation of their own custom sportswear.

A course in computer programming with a focus on object-oriented programming, component interactions, and software development; classes and methods, dependencies, data collections, runtime exceptions, logic and problem solving. Prerequisites: Mathematics placement at the calculus ready level or equivalent, and prior programming experience in an object-oriented language.

Theoretical and mathematical basis of algorithm design and analysis. Prerequisites: CS 150M and CS 221N.

MATLAB for Geosciences

Capstone course in computer science that involves participation in a real-world software project. Students will discuss and apply modern software development principles, methodologies, and tools. This course will also encompass the comprehensive examination requirement for graduation.

For Junior and Senior computer science majors. One course credit on satisfactory completion of two years of participation. Continuation in seminar contingent on satisfactory progress in upper division courses.

Continuation of Computer Science Seminar. Four semesters required for one course credit. Prerequisite: CS1 410.

Continuation of Computer Science Seminar. Four semesters required for one course credit. Prerequisites: CS1 410 and CS2 410.

Continuation of Computer Science Seminar. Four semesters required for one course credit. Prerequisites: CS1 410, CS2 410, and CS3 410.

An introduction to prosody and the craft of poetry in traditional forms. Extensive work in meter and scansion. Write in various forms, e.g., the sonnet, villanelle, ballad, sestina, rondeau, blank verse and others.

This workshop course examines the building blocks of creative nonfiction: scene making and dialogue, characterization, voice, tone, narrative structure, storytelling craft, ethics, and research. Students explore major subgenres such as memoir, personal essay, literary journalism, and the lyric essay, analyze texts of notable nonfiction writers, and develop their own portfolios of nonfiction.

An immersive workshop focusing on writing across a number of nonfiction forms and their hybrids: personal essay, literary journalism, memoir, and experimental forms. We’ll study and produce our own works in these forms.

Students will write and revise work in their chosen genre and submit finished pieces for publication.

A practicum with the student newspaper, The Current, including basics in newsroom management, reporting, and writing. Students work on all issues over two semesters, complete formal, complementary coursework, and receive one course credit.

A practicum with the student newspaper, The Current, including basics in newsroom management, reporting, and writing. Students work on all issues over two semesters, complete formal, complementary coursework, and receive one course credit. Prerequisite: CW1 215A.

Price theory, operation of market system, competitive and monopoly structures, externalities, public goods, common property resources. Applications analyze environmental policy issues and decisions. Credit will be given for only one of EC 280S or EC 281S.

Price theory, operation of market system. Industrial structure and pricing under different competitive structures. Credit will be given for only one of EC 280S or EC 281S.

Main sectors of the economy (consumers, business and government) focusing on policy. Monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, recession, balance of payments. Required for all students majoring in economics.

Continuation of EC 282S. Determinants of aggregate demand and supply, using dynamic and static models of analysis. How to use an understanding of economic analysis to achieve policy objectives and understand trade-offs. Prerequisites: EC 282S and MN 260M.

Theory, currency markets, balance of payments, government macrostabilization policies and exchange rate systems. Bretton Woods, European Monetary System, G5 negotiations, LDC debt, Mexican/Asian crises, international monetary reform. Prerequisites: EC 282S.

SPECIAL PERMISSION REQUIRED TO REGISTER. UNAPPROVED STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED.

Required seminar for Juniors in the Eastman Leadership and Citizenship Program. Participation in both fall and spring semesters for a total of one course credit. Prerequisite: EL1 310

This course uses the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program (Academic Edition) and is designed to inspire and engage students in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset as an essential life skill. The course provides experiential learning in business development through the process of identifying problems, finding solutions and making connections beyond the classroom.

Explore the features of purpose-driven businesses and entrepreneurial nonprofits, exploring various social enterprise models making tangible and scalable progress in serving the world’s most vulnerable populations (human, animal, and environmental). Develop entrepreneurial skills through the development of a hypothetical enterprise.

Entrepreneurial thought put into practice by developing a business plan and
launching a hypothetical enterprise. Prerequisites: MN 272S and EN 320.

Such topics as conserving biological diversity, sustaining energy, shaping cities, strengthening global environmental governance. Human roles and responsibilities, the scientific, political, economic, and ethical issues involved in the attainment of a sustainable future.

Learn basic design principles and apply these principles to product, building, neighborhood, and energy system design with a focus on minimizing environmental impact.

An introduction to the fundamentals of coastal management principles and practices by examining marine parks, mariculture, international marine affairs and coastal environmental activism.

Birds that are dependent on the water for food have unique biological challenges and adaptions. This class will be a blend of in-class lectures and discussion, field trips, and service learning.

Introduction to wildlife policies and contemporary social and political debates in wildlife management. Conduct case study analysis, critically evaluate real-world wildlife dilemmas, and make reasoned recommendations regarding policy actions. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and ES 172.

Learn geographic information system (GIS) theory and applications specifically related to the study of the environment through lecture and hands-on work. Prerequisite: ES 172 or MS 101N.

Learn geographic information system (GIS) theory and applications specifically related to the study of the environment through lecture and hands-on work. Prerequisite: ES 172 or MS 101N.

Comprehensive overview of the relationship between the environment and human health from global to local scales. Topics include water and sanitation, infectious diseases, solid waste management, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and other environmental hazards.
Prerequisites: ES 172, BI112, or PU201S.

Advanced Topics in GIS

Introduction to the principles of wetland science, including distribution, classification, and function; physical attributes (hydrology, soils, and biogeochemistry); general ecology and biological adaptations of wetland flora; human and natural impacts to wetlands; and restoration. Prerequisite: ES 172, ES 211N or MS 101N, and Junior or Senior Standing.

Employ environmental studies research and analysis skills to complete an original research project; critique academic research; complete an environmental internship. Comprehensive exams on key methods and topics in environmental studies.

An optional freshman course held during winter term, the Leadership and Self-Discovery Program enables students to develop a better understanding of their own personal attributes and possibilities while improving their learning skills, life planning skills, and leadership skills. By permission of instructor only.

Pirates are an inherently exciting subject of study because of their romantic, swashbuckling, counter-cultural appeal in popular media. But they also turn out to be a great topic for historical research. This course will emphasize pirates in the “Age of Sail,” the years 1500-1850 CE, with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons of the structure and economics of pirate communities (including questions of race, gender and sexual orientation) and the relationship between piracy and more “legitimate” forms of order. We will also explore the development of pirate mythology in literature, film, and other media, and its relationship to the reality of the pirate world. Finally, we will investigate recent pirate activities based in Somalia in the light of these historical and romantic traditions.

What’s the point of restoration? Should we engineer environmentally resilient marine species?
In this course, we will explore the science, ethics, and conflicting interests associated with
deciding what habitats and species are worthy of restoration.

We will draw on indigenous authors to ask: how can we embrace more encompassing views
of community, justice, and truth? How do differing ways of knowing and being in indigenous
traditions shape our relationships with non-human entities (e.g., plants, animals, places)?
How can indigenous perspectives help us better understand how human communities relate
to their environments and to each other?

As the dominant organizational form in contemporary society, corporations exert immense influence over many aspects of our lives. In this course, we will critically examine the ethical responsibilities of corporations to various stakeholders, and to society at large.

How are the arts and crafts being used to speak on behalf of the planet? Learn about how different contemporary arts activism, art therapy, and craftivism movements are intervening to help speak on behalf of the planet, and make your own creative works for positive change.

From surveillance videos to smart phones, we are watched constantly. In this course, students explore how spy craft influences our world and worldview.

Think the government is broken? Hate politicians? Believe you could do better? Now’s your chance to prove it. Join us as we explore how our government was built–and then try to build a better one.

Looking through the lens of popular film, this course examines the multiple social and political
forces that bring families together or tear them apart. Come join us to explore ways of finding
kinship in these divisive times.

What is life like when you aren’t free? How do people creatively resist authority? Explore graphic works, memoirs, and films about everyday life in repressive societies to learn what they teach us about power.

What is erotic love? What is friendship? What does it mean to be a citizen? What do any of these practices have to do with how I define myself? In this course, we examine the connections between love, friendship, and citizenship while reading and discussing ancient Greek thinkers such as Homer, Hesiod, Plato and Aristotle.

This seminar studies traditional Chinese fantastic literature based on historical events and folk legends, which ranges from travelling adventures to involved and fierce battles. These masterworks of fiction feature well-known personages in Chinese history and folklore including a magical monkey, a pilgrimage monk, and crafty warriors. The characters and events in those texts have inspired works of various literary and artistic forms, from the first animated feature film in China to video games and Internet fantasy literature today. To investigate how the popular classics have evolved across time and media as fantasy and societal concerns enter the modern era, we will also study their film adaptations.

Do you ever feel like your vote doesn’t “count?” What role does counting and apportioning votes play in carrying out the will of the people in democratic societies? How can we measure whether elections are fair? In this course, we will explore how mathematics are the very foundation of democracy. Honors course, but open to all.

How does a liberal arts education help us turn our interests and passions into future plans? This workshop will highlight tools for self-reflection and designing our best lives in college and beyond. Sophomore students only.

Facilitating Leadership Dev

Senior capstone course attending to debates about the nature of justice and its relevance for social and personal issues, and deploying diverse disciplinary materials and methodologies to elicit deeper reflection on contemporary issues of importance.

Leadership in Peer Mentoring is designed to further develop the leadership skills in students who have previously completed the Peer Mentor Internship. Lead peer mentors are invited by permission of instructor only. Two semesters required for one course credit.

This mission-critical course prepares students to tackle all stages of website writing, including creating a mock company; developing a sitemap and selecting keywords for SEO; writing polished and creative website pages and blogs; and creating contact forms to generate leads. We approach the task in a structured manner that empowers writers to develop the skills it takes to develop original websites that can be used for personal or professional purposes. The step-by-step method ensures progress proceeds at a manageable pace with a solid plan for project management in place. Technical experience and experience writing for online audiences is not required.

This course explores how people employ language in creative and potentially humorous ways to make often intensely serious arguments about society and culture. Satire is a form of expression that seeks often to expose ignorance and injustice, sometimes by raising taboo subjects, and sometimes by pushing the boundaries of taste and decorum. Many believe that it’s an invaluable tool for promoting and protecting democracy, by provoking thought and even disagreement, and by keeping people honest. Using a variety of mostly contemporary works, we will examine how irony, parody, sarcasm, and wit can be crafted into a powerful art of social protest. You will also spend much of this course crafting your own satires. This course fulfills the Humanities course requirement.

Our course will have two guiding threads that are woven into and interconnected throughout the course – storytelling and engagement. We will explore various works of literature to explore our roles in society and common themes and how they ask us to reflect on our roles as citizens. At the same time we will explore how organizations (for profit & non-profit) use engaging narratives to build connections, create awareness and inspire action through engagement and support. We will explore various stories and examine their accessibility, appeal and persuasiveness. We will review the universal elements of powerful stories to understand how organizations and institutions connect with groups and individuals. Topics will
include learning about capturing attention, engaging an audience, changing minds, inspiring action and pitching ideas persuasively. We will work with a local non-profit organization as part of this course and will assist them with their mission to make a difference. We will complete 20 reflective service learning hours working with the organization (on and off campus).

Introduction to the theories, concepts and techniques of cinematic video production and post-production. Students will produce short video projects that emphasize visual storytelling, technical proficiency, and creative authorship.

This course develops the idea that the environment has been a significant focus in culture and can be analyzed from the perspective of the imagery of film, video, and other visual media. The course meets M/W from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, and during all the evenings of Eckerd's Environmental Film Festival, on February 20, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2026. After the festival the class will meet biweekly.

Immersion into the world of short narrative film production with exposure to a wide variety of approaches, practices, and issues. Students will develop scripts and produce their own short films. Prerequisites: FI 200 and FI 210A

This capstone seminar for Film Studies majors focuses on the production of a creative thesis film project. Prerequisites: FI 210A; FI 301 or FI 302; FI 498, or permission of instructor.

2nd semester of FR 101; completes General Education language requirement. Prerequisite: FR 101.

Second semester of Composition and Conversation. Primary focus on written expression in French. Prerequisite: FR 301H.

Elem. School French Practicum

SPECIAL PERMISSION REQUIRED TO REGISTER. UNAPPROVED STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED.
Continuation of FS 301 covering nineteenth and twentieth centuries and culminating in a major project that draws on student's knowledge of history to address a significant intellectual problem in the future. Prerequisite: FS 301 and selection as a Ford Scholar. The two course sequence (FS 301 and 302) fulfill either an E or G perspective and the humanities academic area requirement.

Introduction to classical Greek. Master grammatical constructions and vocabulary in order to read original Greek texts, both poetry and prose, to include: Homer, Plato, Euripides, and the New Testament. Prerequisite: GK 101.

Written and oral exam covering geosciences courses. Required for geosciences majors, with the exception of those who complete a senior thesis. Seniors only.

Theoretical and practical study of life stages; focus on physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Exploration of normal developmental concerns over the life span with particular emphasis on how they are addressed by the helping professions.

Overview of counseling process and career exploration in the helping professions. Focus on psychotherapeutic approaches. For students planning to use counseling related skills in their careers. Prerequisite: HD 101S or PS 101S.

Develop skills in reading and understanding empirical research, specifically methodology, assessment, evaluation, and statistical issues. Develop skills in writing a literature review in APA style. Prerequisites: HD 101S, HD 210, and statistics.

Theory, process and applications of group development and group counseling strategies. Lab practice of effective group membership and leadership behaviors. In class videotaping and additional group observation project. Prerequisites: HD 207S, HD 210, Senior standing, and permission of instructor.

The comprehensive experience is designed for students to integrate material from courses in the major, the liberal arts offerings, and relevant practical experiences. Prerequisites: HD 327 with a C- or better, HD 410 with a C- or better, Senior standing in major.

Feminist theory, growth of women's movements, minority women, working women, changes in women's health, birth control, images of women in literature and film. Changes in women's position in America.

History of Native Americans from the time of European contact to present. Inner workings of Native American communities, Indian-White relations, changing governmental policy, Native American spirituality, economics, gender roles, decision making.

This course will enable students to effectively communicate complex scientific issues to various audiences. By engaging with materials from the growing field of science communication, students will produce multiple professional forms of science communication. Pre-requisites: successful completion of an N perspective course, and minimum Sophomore standing.

Introduces students to academic writing in the humanities, through exploration of a specific topic. Course includes significant focus on writing. Topics vary.

Faith, Service, Leadership introduces students to key philosophers and theologians of faith, empathy and citizenship. The larger service goal of the course is to design and maintain a poverty outreach project in collaboration with local interfaith organizations. Students will be responsible for working with the St Petersburg municipality, local organizations and community partners in establishing the “EC Kitchen,” where we will serve dinners on Thursday nights. The course provides a critical space to think about how we can best serve marginalized people while putting our perspectives into practice through direct community engagement.

Introduction to traditional means (e.g. set design, musical production, text and illustration) and non-traditional means (e.g. performance art, video, multi-media installation, web-based digital arts) by which arts can be integrated or linked to other disciplines. Prerequisite: at least one entry level course from an Eckerd arts discipline.

Senior Project

Introduction to the field of International Business. Focus on globalization and international trends. Investigation of the economic, political, economic and cultural environments of international business. Analysis of the entire range of international management. Comparison of management practices in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The vital role culture plays in international business. Understand the process of communicating across boundaries and develop analytical skills in examining intercultural interactions.

Exploration of financial instruments and markets in the investment world with emphasis on stocks, bonds, real assets, derivatives, and preparation of a financial portfolio. Prerequisites: MN 271S and either EC 281S or EC 282S.

Comprehensive offered during spring semester. Only open to students who have passed the writing competency requirement.

Required for students in the London semester. The historical, institutional and contemporary issues of Britain, with particular attention to London. Visiting experts in various fields, excursions and readings help students develop understanding of Britain today.

Semester Abroad Course

Semester Abroad Course

Comprehensive Examination

SPECIAL PERMISSION REQUIRED FROM GLOBAL ED TO REGISTER. UNAPPROVED STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED. This course provides an opportunity to study international law and global governance structures in both academic and practical settings. What is international law? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Who implements and enforces it? In this course, we will address these questions by examining four major dimensions of international law, including the laws of war, human rights and humanitarian law, international trade law, and international environmental law while on campus during Spring Semester. Then, we will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, and Strasbourg, France, to visit the United Nations Headquarters and meet representatives of various UN agencies in Geneva engaged with international law. We will also travel to Strasbourg, France, to visit the European Court of Human Rights (Council of Europe) and the Parliament of the European Union. We will also engage with academics and NGOs involved in bringing international law and global governance to life.

Fundamentals of Italian language. Continues introduction of basic grammatical structures and everyday vocabulary begun in IT 101. Continued practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: IT 101 or permission of instructor.

Continued development of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills. Grammar review. Increased exposure to Italian culture through film, print, and popular music. Prerequisite: IT 201.

Continuation of introductory basic Japanese with emphasis on the spoken language. The Japanese writing system will also be continued. Prerequisite: JA 101.

Continuation of Intermediate Japanese I. Prerequisite: JA 201.

Continuation of JA 401 Advanced Readings in Japanese. Prerequisite: JA 401.

Courses of selected topics will be offered periodically as determined by the needs of the curriculum. Prerequisites can vary based on the topic selected. See individual course listings for each semester for the specific topic and any prerequisites. You can view special topics course descriptions by copying this URL into your internet browser - https://sites.google.com/a/eckerd.edu/registrar/course-descriptions

Study of influential works in the tradition of the European novel from Don Quixote to the twentieth century, focusing on major innovations in form and subject matter.

How did London evolve from one of the most heavily polluted cities of the 1800s to its current status as a Green City, with its commitment to green infrastructure, biodiversity, rewilding, etc.? What role do nature and environmental initiatives play in driving the cultural, economic, architectural facets of the city? Students will explore these questions and more through readings, visits to museums/cultural sites, and sites associated with London’s green infrastructure initiative, such as city farms, community gardens, urban forests, beehives atop hotels, and historic wholesale food markets that span the history of the city. Using Google Earth, students will create maps incorporating publicly available data from government portals as well as historical maps to visualize and illustrate environmental change over time. They will also use tools to create place markers and delineate areas of environmental restoration, or locations and settings from assigned readings.

If you had the opportunity to know your fate, would you take it? The mythical Greek hero Oedipus struggled with just such information and was not able to avoid a tragic end. Despite this compelling lesson on the dangers of foreknowledge, divination was very popular in the ancient world. In fact, methods of divination can be found in almost all cultures and time periods. In this course we will learn about techniques of divination, from ancient Babylonian astrology to contemporary Tarot cards, by reading about these techniques and even experiencing some of them first hand. Students will find their own "inner eye" by star-gazing, bird-watching, lot-casting, dream-interpreting and card-reading their way through a variety of cultures and time periods, in order to understand how and why people use divination to navigate their worlds, give meaning to humanity's existence, and understand the universe.

This course immerses students in the high-stakes world of international diplomacy and national security. Through real-world case studies, simulations, and direct engagement with former ambassadors, students will gain a deeper understanding of American diplomatic history, and how U.S. foreign policy is carried out overseas. Topics include the structure and function of embassies, the role of ambassadors, crisis response strategies, and the ways in which economic, cultural, and security interests shape global diplomacy. The course culminates in a full-scale simulation of an international emergency in which students must collaborate as country teams to design strategic responses to an unfolding diplomatic crisis.

First in three-course sequence. Techniques of differentiation and integration, limits, continuity, the Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching, Riemann sums and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Applications in the sciences.

First in three-course sequence. Techniques of differentiation and integration, limits, continuity, the Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching, Riemann sums and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Applications in the sciences.

First in three-course sequence. Techniques of differentiation and integration, limits, continuity, the Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching, Riemann sums and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Applications in the sciences.

Continuation of MA 131M. Exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, formal integration techniques, Taylor polynomials and infinite series. Prerequisite: MA 131M.

Concepts, methods and applications of statistics in the natural sciences. Elementary probability theory, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions. Statistics and sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression. Credit is given for only one of MA 133M or one of the behavioral science statistics courses, but not both.

Section 004 of this course (CRN 7000) is designed as a Reflective Service Learning experience. Service activities will be
participating at a science festival, engaging children in geometry activities or homework
help for children at a non-profit organization.

Concepts, methods and applications of statistics in the natural sciences. Elementary probability theory, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions. Statistics and sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression. Credit is given for only one of MA 133M or one of the behavioral science statistics courses, but not both.

Section 004 of this course (CRN 7000) is designed as a Reflective Service Learning experience. Service activities will be
participating at a science festival, engaging children in geometry activities or homework
help for children at a non-profit organization.

Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: MA 131M.

An introduction to dynamical systems, chaos and fractals. Dynamic modeling, stability analysis, bifurcation theory, strange attractors, self-similarity, iterated function systems. Prerequisite: MA 234N.

Initial and boundary value problems. Separation of variables, d'Alembert solution, Green's functions, Fourier series, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, Laplace transforms and numerical methods. Prerequisite: MA 234N.

Comprehensive Examination

Senior mathematics majors may, upon invitation of the mathematics faculty, do research and write a thesis under the direction of a member of that faculty.

Required of all Juniors and Seniors majoring in mathematics. One course credit upon satisfactory completion of two-years participation. Mathematical processes from a historical and cultural perspective.

Continuation of Mathematics Seminar. Four semesters required for one course credit. Prerequisites: MA1 410 and MA2 410.

This course provides an introduction to the principles, concepts, and tactics of marketing. Students will explore the various marketing strategy decisions related to product development and management, pricing, placement and logistics, and promotion. A contemporary perspective of marketing is emphasized and topics related to internet marketing, relationship marketing, nonprofit marketing, ethics, and sustainability are discussed.

This course provides an introduction to the principles, concepts, and tactics of marketing. Students will explore the various marketing strategy decisions related to product development and management, pricing, placement and logistics, and promotion. A contemporary perspective of marketing is emphasized and topics related to internet marketing, relationship marketing, nonprofit marketing, ethics, and sustainability are discussed.

Contributions of the behavioral disciplines (psychology, sociology, anthropology) to understanding the consumer decision-making process. The impact and value issues of the consumer movement. Prerequisite: MK 300S

Collection and measurement of data on market identification, sales forecasting and marketing strategy development, market research, cost/revenue breakdowns, competitive analysis, others. Prerequisites: MK 300S and statistics.

Students majoring in Marketing will complete the Marketing Internship as an Independent Study course sponsored, supervised and approved by a MK/IB faculty. Periodic meetings with the sponsoring professor is required. Prerequisite: MK 300S and Junior or Senior standing.

Students majoring in Marketing will complete the Marketing Internship as an Independent Study course sponsored, supervised and approved by a MK/IB faculty. Periodic meetings with the sponsoring professor is required. Prerequisite: MK 300S and Junior or Senior standing.

This course is the Major comps and focuses on decision-making and marketing logic in the analysis of marketing problems. The course includes the development of a formal marketing plan addressing contemporary marketing topics, such as sustainability marketing, digital marketing, and relationship marketing. Prerequisite: MK 300S and Senior standing.

Introduction to quantitative analysis in economics and management. Lectures and discussions of selected problems. Data analysis projects. Prerequisite: EC 281S, EC 282S, ES 172, HD 101S MN 110S, or EN 204S. Sophomore status required.

Decisions that must be made by managers pertaining to computers and information systems. Computer terminology, hardware and programming, selecting computer and data base systems, etc.

Concepts and applications in service and manufacturing sectors of global economy. Forecasting, product and process planning, facility location and layout, project management and operations scheduling, inventory planning and control, quality control. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

The information utilized by operating management in decision making: determination of product cost and profitability, budgeting, profit planning, utilization of standard cost and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: MN 271S.

An introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and methods used in the financial management of firms. Prerequisites: MN 271S and one of EC 281S, EC 282S.

An advanced finance course dealing with foundations of financial management used in organization decision making. Prerequisites: MN 377 or IB 378.

Comprehensive examination requirement for management and business administration majors. Practicum in general management. Prerequisite: Senior standing and successful completion of the writing portfolio.

Geologic history and processes, including the physical, chemical and biological processes, that influence the geological development of the world's oceans. Includes marine geological and geophysical exploration techniques and human impacts. Includes laboratory component.

Geologic history and processes, including the physical, chemical and biological processes, that influence the geological development of the world's oceans. Includes marine geological and geophysical exploration techniques and human impacts. Includes laboratory component.

The physical, chemical and geological processes that influence biological productivity as well as the distribution, abundance and adaptations of marine life in various environments of the world's oceans. Includes laboratory component.

Scientist at Sea

Diversity of marine and freshwater plants, their relationship to each other and to their environment. A survey of all plant groups is included. Field trips. Prerequisite: MS 102N, BI 211, or BI 112N, and Sophomore standing.

Diversity of marine and freshwater plants, their relationship to each other and to their environment. A survey of all plant groups is included. Field trips. Prerequisite: MS 102N, BI 211, or BI 112N, and Sophomore standing.

Structural basis, evolutionary relationships, biological functions and environmental interactions of animal life in the seas, exploring the local area. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisites: MS 101N, MS 102N, and Sophomore standing.

Morphology, classification, phylogeny, paleoecology of groups of marine invertebrate fossil organisms. Taphomony, biostratigraphy, and the stages in the evolution of marine ecosystems. Field trips and labs. Prerequisite: MS 101N.

This course is being offered at the London Study Center and is only open to students who have been approved for study there in the Spring 2026 semester.

Integrated study of chemical and physical ocean processes with emphasis on interactions with the biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere. Topics include biogeochemical cycling, primary production, and chemical tracers to study oceanic processes. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisites: MS 101N, MS 102N, and CH 122.

Integrated study of chemical and physical ocean processes with emphasis on interactions with the biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere. Topics include biogeochemical cycling, primary production, and chemical tracers to study oceanic processes. Includes laboratory component. Prerequisites: MS 101N, MS 102N, and CH 122.

Mussels as Sentinels

Microplastics Research

Research Manuscript Prep