Guide to the Papers of James R. Cox, 1904-1950, (bulk 1923-1950)
James R. Cox, a son of a Pittsburgh millworker, was a Pittsburgh Catholic priest and a political and social activist. The collection contains Father Cox's diary (1904), scrapbooks of newspaper clippings (1923-1951), 426 photographs, and 28 audio cassettes of radio broadcasts, sermons, and hymns (1944-50).
Records of the Peace and Freedom Party of Allegheny County, 1968
The records of the Peace and Freedom Party of Allegheny County consist of news releases, brochures, newspaper clippings, correspondence, campaign materials, and convention and platform materials for the year 1968.
Guide to the Records of the Western Pennsylvania Academic Council on Problems of War and Peace, 1967
The Western Pennsylvania Academic Council (WPAC) on Problems of War and Peace was formed in 1967. The WPAC primarily focused on issues concerning the Vietnam Conflict and also dealt with general matters of war and peace. The collection contains announcements, articles, correspondence, forms, minutes, newsletters, publications and questionnaires from 1967-1968.
BADM 647-01, Business, Law and Regulations, Fall 2006
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor
FREN 101-01, Elementary French, Fall 2006
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
BIOL 200-01, Evolution, Fall 2004
My objectives for this class are that each of you will develop:
1. an appreciation for the historical development of evolutionary thought,
2. an understanding of the basic mechanics of evolutionary change, and
3. an understanding of the application of evolutionary ideas to the study of organisms in time and space.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
WMST 200, Introduction to Women's Studies, Fall 1998
The course is organized thematically, in seminar format. Class time will include both discussion of readings and discussion of service learning projects. The goal is to integrate academic content with hands-on experience, for a richer understanding of gender and society. Periodically, guest speakers will break routine and add further dimension.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
ANSO 303-01, Medical Sociology, Fall 2006
Medical sociology is the theoretical, empirical and applied study of the social dimensions of health, illness, disease and the provision and consumption of health care. Topics that will be covered in this course include epidemiology, social demography of health, the relationship between social stress and health, health and illness behavior, the sick role, the physician-patient relationship, the organization of health care and medical practice, and the moral and ethical aspects of health care pra
ANSO 261-01, Research Methods, Fall 2006
This is the first in the Anthropology-Sociology two-course sequence in Research Methods. This course provides a general introduction to the research process by addressing issues on research design, data collection, and basic analysis of data and interpretation of results. We will focus on two methodological approaches, surveys and in-depth interviews. During this course, students will read materials describing and employing these methods; practice conducting social research; and do presentations
ARCH 210-01 Learning from things: Material Culture Studies, Spring 2006
We are symbol users and inhabitants of imagined worlds; we are also tool makers whose hands are “dirtied” in manipulating the world.2 This course will pull us away from the ivory towers of our lofty untethered “thoughts,” which we often invest with determination of the lives we lead. (“Just put your mind to it.” “It is a question of mind over matter.” “Dream big!”) This course will moor us to an examination of our “materiality” and our engagement with the material world.,
Impact des phases fermentaires sur le goût du vin (video)
9e matinée des Œnologues - Bordeaux
>> Goût du vin : la pratique
Patricia Taillandier, Impact des phases fermentaires sur le goût du vin
Nathalie Pouzalgues, L’expression aromatique des rosés : lien avec la couleur
Jean Lhéritier, Philippe Chabert, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Vin et consommateur : qui doit s’adapter ?
Les attentes des cons
Real World Applications
Real-World Applications
Introduction to Evolution and Natural Selection
This 17:40 long video uses drawing a a lecture format to help explain the concept of evolution. This video offers several examples of evolution. Good for most all ages.
Estimating Plant Densities Using Transects
By evaluating plant densities along linear transects in the field, students are introduced to the quantification of observable vegetation densities. Such quantification, in turn, introduces the formal study of ecology. Students should evaluate different local habitats in order to make comparisons.
Reporter Genes and Transgenic Plants to Study Response to Environmental Signals
This resource provides detailed laboratory exercises and instructions for investigating bacterial responses to plant signaling chemicals.
Basic Components, Switches, Formulae, Symbols
Fact-sheet with information on basic components, switches, formula and electronic symbols, plus a few relevant questions.
1. Approaches to social work
This unit introduces you to social work practice, and you will consider the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
It is expected that your learning will involve reflection on what you have learnt, including time spent thinking about how knowledge, skills and values relate to social work practice.
This unit provides opportunities to apply theoretical learning to practice which makes the difference bet
John A. Russell Interview
John A. Russell, professor emeritus of astronomy, reflects on his 44 years as a member of the USC Trojan Family.
Russell, whose association with USC dated back to 1946, was a renowned astronomer, professor and pioneering meteor expert who was instrumental in founding the USC astronomy department.
Russell was interviewed by H. Dale Hilton in 1986, as part of the USC Emeriti Center's H. Dale Hilton Living History Project.
Learn more about USC: http://www.usc.edu
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Valley Forge
looks at the campsite that marked a turning point in the American Revolution. By 1777, General Washington had suffered more defeats than victories. He sought a winter campsite that would allow observation of the British army without exposure to surprise attack. In December, he led 12,000 men into Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, while the British camped 20 miles away in Philadelphia. Nearly 2,000 American soldiers died of disease. But the Continental Army learned discipline and organization.
Northeastern University Street Smarts: Apocalypse Edition
Our Street Smarts reporter asked Huskies how they would spend their last day if the world was ending tomorrow.
