This is a three-week intensive term that follows the end of Spring term finals and concludes before the regular summer session begins. All of these courses are taught by regular Case faculty who have crafted these courses to take advantage of the longer meeting times that are only available in an intensive format. Read through the course descriptions and find a learning experience that fits your interests and curricular needs. Contact the faculty for more information.
Most campus-based May Term courses meet daily, MTWRF, from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Occasionally, faculty might extend class to accommodate trips into the community, film showings, or labs.
May term housing is available for continuing CWRU students with a Spring 2013 housing assignment. For more information, contact housing@case.edu; 368-3780.
Tuition for all May and Summer Session courses numbered 1-399 is discounted 50%. Students may apply for loans and work-study by March 28 through the Office of Financial Aid; 368-3780. Follow "tuition" link above for specific infomration.
Visiting students are welcome to enroll in all May and Summer Session courses. Please follow the menu link above for Visiting Students for information on how to enroll.
Follow the links below for more information.
* BIOL 114 Principles of Biology
* BIOL 215L Cells and Proteins Laboratory
* BIOL 216 Physiology and Development
* BIOL 216L Physiology and Development Laboratory
* EBME 370 Principles of Biomedical Engineering Design
* ENGL 368C/468C Topics in Film: Asian Cinemas
* ENGR 225B Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer - Botswana
* ETHS 306 The Cuban Experience
* MUPM 212 History of Rock and Roll
* PHIL 201 Introduction to Logic
* PHIL 315 Special Topics: Islamic Philosophy
* POSC 389 Special Topics: Political Losers
* RLGN 273 Religion and Healing in the United States
* SOCI 255 Special Topics: Sociology of Law: Law, Rights, and Policy
* SPAN 306/406 The Cuban Experience
* THTR 206 Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: James Bond and Popular Culture
* WLIT 368C/468C Topics in Film: Asian Cinemas
Principles of Biology
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Rebecca Benard
Contact: rebecca.benard@case.edu
A one-semester course in biology designed for the non-major. A primary objective of this course is to demonstrate how biological principles impact an individual's daily life. BIOL 114 introduces students to the molecules of life, cell structure and function, respiration and photosynthesis, molecular genetics, heredity and human genetics, evolution, diversity of life, and ecology. Minimal background is required; however, some exposure to biology and chemistry at the high school level is helpful. This course is not open to students with credit for BIOL 214 or BIOL 250. This course does not count toward any Biology degree.
Cells and Proteins
MTWRF 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Valerie Haywood
Contact: valerie.haywood@case.edu
Second in a series of three courses required of the Biology major. Topics include: biological molecules (focus on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids); cell structure (focus on plasma membrane, endomembrane system and organelles of energy metabolism); protein synthesis, targeting and trafficking; protein structure-function, including binding of antibodies to antigens, enzymes to substrates, and oxygen to hemoglobin. Transduction of neural and hormonal signals; cellular controls involved in development, cell cycle, and cancer; cellular energetics, respiration and photosynthesis. Prereq: BIOL 214 and BIOL 214L or consent; or CHEM 105 and CHEM 106; or CHEM 111.
Cells and Proteins
MTWRF 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dianne Kube
Contact: dianne.kube@case.edu
Second in a series of three courses required of the Biology major. Topics include: biological molecules (focus on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids); cell structure (focus on plasma membrane, endomembrane system and organelles of energy metabolism); protein synthesis, targeting and trafficking; protein structure-function, including binding of antibodies to antigens, enzymes to substrates, and oxygen to hemoglobin. Transduction of neural and hormonal signals; cellular controls involved in development, cell cycle, and cancer; cellular energetics, respiration and photosynthesis. Prereq: BIOL 214 and BIOL 214L or consent; or CHEM 105 and CHEM 106; or CHEM 111.
Cells and Proteins Laboratory
TR 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., MW 1:00-2:00.
Deborah Harris
Contact: deborah.harris@case.edu
Second in a series of three laboratory courses required of the Biology major. Topics to include: protein structure-function, enzymes kinetics; cell structure; cellular energetics, respiration and photosynthesis. In addition, membrane structure and transport will be covered. Laboratory and discussion sessions offered in alternate weeks. This course is not available for students who have taken BIOL 215 as a 4-credit course. Prereq: BIOL 214L and Prereq or Coreq: BIOL 215.
BIOL 216 — 3 credits
Physiology and Development
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Barbara Kuemerle
Contact: barbara.kuemerle@case.edu
This is the final class in the series of three courses required of the Biology major. As with the two previous courses, BIOL 214 and 215, this course is designed to provide an overview of fundamental biological processes. It will examine the complexity of interactions controlling reproduction, development and physiological function in animals. The Developmental Biology section will review topics such as gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, the genetic control of development, stem cells and cloning. Main topics included in the Physiology portion consist of : homeostasis, the function of neurons and nervous systems; the major organ systems and processes involved in circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, gas exchange, feeding, digestion, temperature regulation, endocrine function and the immunologic response. Prereq: BIOL 214.
BIOL 216L — 1 credit
Physiology and Development Laboratory
May 14 - June 1
MW 12:30-1:30 p.m. R
TR 12:30-3:30 p.m. L
Barbara Kuemerle
Contact: barbara.kuemerle@case.edu
Third in a series of three laboratory courses required of the Biology major. Students will conduct laboratory experiments designed to provide hands-on, empirical laboratory experience in order to better understand the complex interactions governing the basic physiology and development of organisms. Laboratories and discussion sessions offered in alternate weeks. Prereq: BIOL 214L and Prereq or Coreq: BIOL 216.
EBME 370 — 2 credits
Principles of Biomedical Engineering Design
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dustin Tyler
Contact dustin.tyler@case.edu; 368-0319
The design process required to produce biomedical devices, research equipment, and clinical tools is developed. Topics include identification of need; requirements specification; project management; working in teams; solutions conceptualization, refinement, and selection; hazard and risk analysis and mitigation; verification; validation; regulatory requirements; and medical device pathways to the market. Through critical examination of contemporary medical research and clinical problems, students, working in teams, will identify a need to develop a specific problem statement, project plan, input requirements, solution concept and risk analysis. Recommended preparation: EBME 310.
ENGL 368C/468C — 3 credits
Topics in Film: Asian Cinemas
May 13 - May 31
MWF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
TR 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Linda Ehrlich
Contact: linda.ehrlich@case.edu
Asian cinema’s popularity and importance can be seen in the list of awards at film festivals, and in cinematheque schedules, and home-viewing sales, but what might the term “Asian cinema” actually mean? Is “Asia” a region that stretches from Japan to Turkey, or does it have other geographical boundaries? In this¨Topics in Film” course, we look at films as examples of national film industries and trans-national co-productions. In particular, we will analyze films from India, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong.
ENGR 225B — 4 credits
Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
Taught in Botswana
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
REC MTWRF 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Daniel Lacks and R. Mohan Sankaran
Contact: daniel.lacks@case.edu
Elementary thermodynamic concepts: first and second laws, and equilibrium. Basic fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer: microscopic and macroscopic perspectives. The course will be taught at the University of Botswana, and engineering applications will be discussed in the context of regional issues specific to Botswana. Prereq: CHEM 111 and ENGR 145 and PHYS 121.
The Cuban Experience
May 10 - June 7
This is a three week study-abroad intensive course that takes place at Editorial Vigía, in Matanzas, Cuba. The course combines the unique advantages of a total immersion environment in Spanish with a classroom curriculum that includes conversation practice and study of relevant cultural, literary and historical issues. Students complete three hours of classroom instruction and an hour and a half of publishing workshop four days per week. In this workshop, they work in the edition of a bilingual book. In addition, they participate in organized visits to historic sites and museums connected to the culture curriculum. The focus of the culture curriculum is the study of Cuban history and culture through its literature, visual arts, films, and music. After applying and being accepted in the program, students meet for personal advising with the program director and attend four different one hour orientation-information meetings in the spring semester. After successful completion of the study-abroad program, students receive 3 upper-level credits in Spanish. The course is interdisciplinary in approach and provides students with the tools they need to analyze and understand the complexities of modern Cuba. Students will have formal classes taught by their professor and talks and meetings with specialists on Cuban literature, art, architecture, history and other aspects of culture and society. In addition, they will attend lectures, participate in discussions, and take field trips that will expose them to many aspects of Cuban culture, such as art, architecture, music, dance, film, literature, artisan work, folklore, history and urban growth. Offered as SPAN 306, SPAN 406, and ETHS 306. Prereq: SPAN 202.
History of Rock and Roll
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Daniel Goldmark
Contact: daniel.goldmark@case.edu
This course surveys the musical practices of the rock and roll era, broadly defined to include much popular music since the 1950s. Prereq: For Non-Music Majors only.
PHIL 201 — 3 credits
Introduction to Logic
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Colin McLarty
Contact: colin.mclarty@case.edu
Presentation, application, and evaluation of formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Discussion of the relationship between logic and other disciplines.
Special Topics: Islamic Philosophy
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Chris Haufe
Contact: christopher.haufe@case.edu
Presentation, application, and evaluation of formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Discussion of the relationship between logic and other disciplines.
POSC 389 — 3 credits
Special Topics: Political Losers
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Karen Beckwith
Contact: karen.beckwith@case.edu; 368-4129
Political Losers shifts the usual focus of political science research, from who
wins and what explains their victory, to who loses, why they were defeated, and
what impact defeat has upon the losers. The course considers the effects of
losing on voters (what happens to voters whose candidates never win?), on
candidates (can electoral defeat position a candidate for future success?), on
social movements (what happens when a social movement loses badly?), and on
nations (can defeat in war advantage the losing party?). Exploring political
losers through books and articles, videos, and interviews, we will draw our own
conclusions about what it means to be a political loser – and why losing might
not be a bad thing. No prerequisites.
Religion and Healing in the United States
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
A cross-cultural exploration of the relationships between religion, health and healing in the United States. Through an interdisciplinary approach that includes religious studies, medical anthropology and ethnic/gender studies, the course investigates how persons interpret illness and suffering. Attention is also paid to how different groups utilized, or are served by, the health care system.
SOCI 255 — 3 credits
Special Topics: Sociology of Law: Law, Rights, and Policy
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Brian Gran
Contact: brian.gran@case.edu; 368-4129
How does the U.S. legal system “work?” How does a judge make a decision? Do rights matter? Do human rights work the same way? Class participants will examine how rights, including human rights, fit in the legal system and society. We will ask how legal actors, like judges and lawyers, think about rights compared to non-lawyers. Class participants will observe court hearings in a Federal District Court, an Ohio Appellate Court, as well as a local small claims court. We will benefit from hearing experts, local, national, and international, discuss how “law” works and whether rights are useful to making change.
The Cuban Experience
May 10 - June 7
Damaris Punales-Alpizar
Contact: damaris.punales-alpizar@case.edu
This is a three week study-abroad intensive course that takes place at Editorial Vigía, in Matanzas, Cuba. The course combines the unique advantages of a total immersion environment in Spanish with a classroom curriculum that includes conversation practice and study of relevant cultural, literary and historical issues. Students complete three hours of classroom instruction and an hour and a half of publishing workshop four days per week. In this workshop, they work in the edition of a bilingual book. In addition, they participate in organized visits to historic sites and museums connected to the culture curriculum. The focus of the culture curriculum is the study of Cuban history and culture through its literature, visual arts, films, and music. After applying and being accepted in the program, students meet for personal advising with the program director and attend four different one hour orientation-information meetings in the spring semester. After successful completion of the study-abroad program, students receive 3 upper-level credits in Spanish. The course is interdisciplinary in approach and provides students with the tools they need to analyze and understand the complexities of modern Cuba. Students will have formal classes taught by their professor and talks and meetings with specialists on Cuban literature, art, architecture, history and other aspects of culture and society. In addition, they will attend lectures, participate in discussions, and take field trips that will expose them to many aspects of Cuban culture, such as art, architecture, music, dance, film, literature, artisan work, folklore, history and urban growth. Offered as SPAN 306, SPAN 406, and ETHS 306. Prereq: SPAN 202.
THTR 206 — 3 credits
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: James Bond and Popular Culture
May 13 - May 31
MTWRF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
MW 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Jeffrey Ullom
Contact: JeffUllom@aol.com; 368-6097 for more information
The twenty-one films of James Bond have become part of popular culture, and the figure of the superspy has become mythic in proportion. This series, from its first installment in 1963 to the latest reinvention of James Bond in 2006, not only depicts one dashing man's efforts to save the world again and again from disaster, but also traces the development of our popular culture. Issues such as violence, sex, the presentation and treatment of women, racial stereotypes, and spectacle will be discussed, providing an opportunity to explore the changing expectations of American audiences and the developing form of contemporary cinema. Students who have taken USSO 286D may not receive credit for this class.
WLIT 368C/468C — 3 credits
Topics in Film: Asian Cinemas
May 13 - May 31
MWF 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
TR 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Linda Ehrlich
Contact: linda.ehrlich@case.edu
Asian cinema’s popularity and importance can be seen in the list of awards at film festivals, and in cinematheque schedules, and home-viewing sales, but what might the term “Asian cinema” actually mean? Is “Asia” a region that stretches from Japan to Turkey, or does it have other geographical boundaries? In this¨Topics in Film” course, we look at films as examples of national film industries and trans-national co-productions. In particular, we will analyze films from India, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong.