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.
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Collection of Adolph William Schmidt, 1957-1965
The collection contains information about the Atlantic Union including records, correspondence, and proceedings that relate to the formation of a Union among Western democracies collected by Adolph William Schmidt while he served as a delegate.
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Guide to the Davison Sand and Gravel Company (New Kensington, Pennsylvania) Records, 1881-1925
The collection includes ledger books, a journal, business papers, production reports, statistics on Pittsburgh (Pa.) river commerce, and blueprints of steamships.
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Pittsburgh Branch Records, 1940-1966, 19
The Records of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch consist of an extensive collection of correspondence, minutes, local headquarters activities, chapter records, membership campaigns, bills and receipts, reports, pamphlets and other miscellaneous information.
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Guide to the Mackintosh-Hemphill Company Records, 1905-1934
This collection contains the records of the Mackintosh-Hemphill Company for the years 1905-1934. The Mackintosh-Hemphill Company manufactured industrial machinery such as: rolling mills, engines, and heavy steel castings. Records of Mackintosh-Hemphill include accounting reports, manuals, publications, and blueprints of products.
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Oliver Iron and Steel Company, Pittsburgh, PA Records, 1863-1930, 1959
Henry William Oliver's steel company evolved from its creation in 1863 as a manufacturer of nuts and bolts to one of the largest manufacturers of bar iron and iron specialties in the United States by 1880. In 1888, the company was incorporated under the name Oliver Iron and Steel. Oliver's company dealt with the Carnegie Steel Company and also made agreements with Henry Clay Frick. The collection includes a minute book of the board of directors, charters, agreements, patents, partnership agreeme
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Guide to the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Contracts, Pittsburgh, PA., Collection
Business records of Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company, East Pittsburgh, Pa., 1892-1901. Collection documents acquisitions of machinery and technology such as cranes, presses, drills, and pumps. Records include blueprints, photographs, carbon copies of telegrams, signed forms, memorandums, and correspondence.
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ENGL 151-10, Advertising the American Ideal, Spring 2007
How do advertisements convey social, educational, and cultural ideals, and what values are inherent in those ideals? These two basic questions will guide our exploration of the role advertising plays in our society in general and in your life in particular. More specifically, we will consider how advertisements convey ideas about gender roles,race, and socioeconomic status as we explore different advertising markets (singles, kids, sports fans, college students) and different advertising venues(
Author(s): Crisafulli, Susan

BADM 345-01, Individual Taxation, Fall 2006
This course deals with the rules and regulations for the taxation of individuals. Emphasis is placed on acquiring a foundational understanding of these rules and the underlying theory of taxation as it exists in the United States. Situational problems, tax return preparation, case research study and tax rulings will be used to meet the course objectives.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor
Author(s): Thompson, F. W.

CHEM 414-01, Biochemistry, Fall 2006
This course will focus heavily on the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats. The kinetics and bioenergetics of these pathways will be explored and their integration will be shown. The regulation of these pathways and how they differ in the muscle and the liver will be a main theme in the course.,This course was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
Author(s): Loprete, Darlene

CHEM 406-01, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Fall 2006
The primary objectives of this course and laboratory experience are to construct an understanding in the following areas of analytical chemistry: Statistical treatments of chemical data Calculations involving equilibrium chemical systems The basic instruments currently available, including Types of probes Information gleaned Sensitivity Sample types Operations in state-of-the-art instruments Ability to select primary and secondary analytical methods for particular problems An
Author(s): Russ, Jon

CHEM 211-L1, Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Fall 2006
This semester, laboratory students will investigate the world of organic chemistry while learning various reactions and a wide range of laboratory techniques and instruments.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
Author(s): Sheridan, Patrick,Le, Julie Cong-Dung

BIOL 141-01, Biology II, Laboratory, Spring 2006
After successfully completing this laboratory course, the student should be able to 1) recognize and understand some of the diversity of adaptations among living organisms 2) describe the basic processes and stages of vertebrate development 3) apply the scientific method to the study of animal development, plant growth, physiology, behavior, and ecology, and 4) appropriately use references and statistical analyses.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by t
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BIOL 460-01, Internship in Biology, Spring 2005
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
Author(s): Blundon, Jay

BIOL 141-01, Biology II, Laboratory, Spring 2005
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
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BIOL 310, Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Fall 2004
The goal of this course is to give you practical and theoretical experience with some of the basic methods used in the laboratory study of proteins. In the course of your study you will learn how to detect and quantify proteins, how to measure the basic properties of enzymes, how a protein’s amino acid sequence is determined, how to separate proteins for individual analysis, and how to use anti-bodies (themselves a special class of proteins) in protein identification and localization.,This syl
Author(s): Loprete, Darlene,Teepe, Annette

BIOL 105-03, Human Biology, Fall 2004
My objectives for this course are to help you develop: • A general understanding of human biology. • An understanding of the process through which scientific knowledge is obtained (the scientific method). • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
Author(s): Fenster, Cate

WMST 400, Feminist Theory, Spring 2007
Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary field that draws on ideas from the humanities, social and natural sciences in order to analyze how humans construct notions about women, gender and sex and how thesen otions in turn affect the lived experienceso f both men and women. In this introduction to the field, we will focus on understanding the concept of gender as a social construct and also examine how this concept is inextricably linked to and complicated by other factors such as ethnicity, sexu
Author(s): Petty, Leslie

ANSO 303-01, Medical Sociology, Fall 2007
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
Author(s): McGowan, Thomas G.

ANSO 300-03, Cultural Motifs, Urban and Community Health, Fall 2007
Welcome to the Anthro/Soc 300.3 Urban and Community Health wiki. This course will examine U.S. urban and community health with a particular focus on minority populations. We will also examine current public health issues such as how health is distributed during U.S. disaster relief and social problems that impact community health like gun violence or obesity. The format of the assignments will contrast with the usual paper and test class. Instead you will collaboratively create a wiki website on
Author(s): Lummus, Allan