ART-SHU 200: Topics in Acting: Theory and Practice (STG)This course is focused on the theoretical and practical techniques necessary for the actor to live truthfully within the imaginary circumstances of a character. Students participate in group and individual activities centered on self-observation, applying discoveries to improvisations, monologues, and scene work. At the onset of the class, one filmic version of the chosen play is viewed, (and if possible, attendance at a live performance of the same text), which will serve as the touchstone for class members to explore the various tenets and themes of the play, especially as to how they inform acting choices. In the first part of the semester students will concentrate on a series of lessons designed to facilitate exploration of a characters physical, intellectual and social truth. In the second half of the semester students will present monologues of their own choice (subject to approval by instructor) and scenes by applying the lessons and techniques learned. Reading and writing assignments are due as outlined in the course schedule. Class participants should wear suitable clothing for movement and rehearsal. Prerequisite: None.BIOL-SHU 22: Foundations of Biology II (LEC)This course satisfies the following: Core Curriculum ED; FoS for Science & Math & Honor Math Majors. Prerequisite: None.BIOL-SHU 261: Genomics and Bioinformatics (LEC)Fueled by recent advances in technical approaches to data collection and analysis, the biological sciences have entered a new era in which vast amounts of genome-scale sequence and functional data are becoming available for a large number of species, including human. Many medical and biological studies are being carried out on an unprecedented scale. The surge of biological data changes genomics and biology into one of the major research topics in data science. Familiarity with the fields of genomics and bioinformatics, which impact society on all levels, is vital for the next generation of scientists. The course of Genomics and Bioinformatics introduces to students a broad range of subjects in this field through lectures and hands-on exercises that use fundamental principles of biochemistry, computer science, and mathematics. Students are also expected to understand G&B applications such as how genomic analysis is used to facilitate precision medicine research, and how to study biology questions from a systemic perspective. Prerequisite: Basic programming experience is required, preferably with R. FOS biology is preferred, but not required.This course satisfies Science, Technology and Society Core Curriculum. It fulfills Biology Elective and Neural Sciecne Elective. BPEP-SHU 9042: Political Economy of East Asia (LEC)This course focuses on Chinas political and economic development over the last century and a half with particular attention to the last 33 years, the so-called Reform Period. Our three primary objectives are to (1) understand the historical trajectory of Chinas development path; (2) consider in what ways and to what degree the growth experiences of East Asias high-performing economies helped inform Chinas economic policymakers decisions and shed light on the prospects for the long-term success of reforms in China; (3) assess the state of Chinas contemporary political economy. Prerequisite: Upperclass standing, with priority to Stern BPE Students. This course satisfies the following: Econ Elective; SS: Focus; GCS elective; or Business - non-finance/marketing elective or China Business Studies.BUSF-SHU 101: Statistics for Business & Econ (LEC)This course introduces students to the use of statistical methods. Topics include: descriptive statistics; introduction to probability; sampling; statistical inference concerning means, standard deviations, and proportions; correlation; analysis of variance; linear regression, including multiple regression analysis. Applications to empirical situations are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: None.This course satisfies the following: major pre-req: Business and Finance, Business and Marketing, Economics, Data Science; Social Science: methods course.BUSF-SHU 142: Info Tech in Business & Society (LEC)In Information Technology in Business and Society, students learn the fundamental concepts underlying current and future developments in computer-based information technology - including hardware, software, network and database-related technologies. They will also acquire proficiency in the essential tools used by todays knowledge workers and learn how these can be used to