Summer Term at Washington College

An introduction to archaeological fieldwork methods and to the theoretical concerns of anthropological archaeology. includes participation in archaeological survey and excavation as well as lectures, readings, and writing assignments. It typically is a six-week summer program, with a minimum obligation of 20 hours per week. This course is open to all students.

ANT *296*10
Instuctor: Markin, Julie
Dates: 5/26/26 through 6/19/26
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00AM - 04:00PM, TO BE ARRANGED

An introduction to some of the fundamental principles and concepts of modern biology with emphasis on three dominant themes: cell biology, genetics, and animal physiology. The application of biological phenomena to everyday life is emphasized. The laboratory explores topics introduced in lecture and exposes students to investigative learning.

BIO*100*10
Instuctor: Thuecks, Suzanne
Dates: 05/26/2026 to 06/19/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30AM - 10:00AM & 12:00PM-01:30PM, Dunning, Room NG14 (lecture), and W 09:30-12:00PM, Toll SG09 (lab)

Managerial statistics focuses on the use of statistical analysis to make fact-based decisions for business firms and other organizations. Topics taught include descriptive statistics, normal distributions, probabilities, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and simple and multiple linear regression analysis. Data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel are included. BUS 109 and MAT 109 may not both be taken for credit.

BUS*109*10
Instuctor: Tsai, Hui-Ju
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/19/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, Online

A general summary of theories of education psychology. Aspects of evaluation, individual differences, and psychological adjustments that are relevant to education and applicable to classroom practices will be examined.

EDU*252*10
Instuctor: Clarke-De Reza, Sara
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/19/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, Online

Introduction to the appropriate methods for analyzing data and designing experiments. After a study of various measures of central tendency and dispersion, the course develops the basic principles of testing hypotheses, estimating parameters, and reaching decisions.
Credit for MAT 109 will not be given if taken before or subsequently to BUS 109, PSY 209, or ECN 215.

MAT*109*10
Instuctor: Poulsen, Dylan
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/12/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, Cromwell Hall, Room 210 & Hybrid*

Analytic geometry, the derivative and differential, elementary functions, limits, continuity, and applications. Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that a student should have strong algebra and trigonometric skills before taking this course.

MAT*111*10
Instuctor: Ramsey, Shaun
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/25/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 04:00PM, Dunning, Room N103 & Hybrid*

Topics not regularly offered in a department's normal course offerings, chosen based on current student interest and faculty expertise. Special topic courses can only be offered 3 times; after this, the course must be approved as a regular course. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail.

MAT*194*10
Instuctor: Andrews, Emerald
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/19/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, Dunning, Room N103

An examination of popular music in America from the 1830s through the modern day. With a particular emphasis being placed on the 1950s and 1960s, students will develop an understanding of the cultural, political, and economic forces of these eras and will examine how popular music history intersects with all aspects of American history and culture. This course also examines several important threads in popular music history, including the ever-present, but ever changing, role of race relations, the impact of evolving technologies, and the history of the music industry. In addition to reading the assigned textbook, students are also asked to watch/listen to important archival performances, televised interviews with notable musicians, radio interviews with scholars of popular culture, and other relevant primary sources.

MUS*106*10 
Instuctor: Schweitzer, Ken
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/12/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00PM - 08:30PM, Online

With a view toward developing better intercultural understanding, this course introduces students to the spiritual perspectives of Eastern cultures, and to the philosophical issues at play in them. Our readings will mostly be selected from primary classical texts dealing with Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, and Taoism. This course is reading, speaking, and writing intensive - and the course format is interactive class discussion. Prerequisite: Eagerness to engage texts.

PHL*112*10
Instuctor: Song, Bin
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/22/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 01:00PM - 04:30PM, Online

Introduction to basic concepts and theories in sociology concerning the nature of society, culture, and personality. Consideration of social processess, groups, and institutions found in modern American society.

SOC*101*10
Instuctor: Anderson, Erin
Dates: 05/26/2026-06/19/2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, Online