Statistics. The OCEAN statistics course will cover material typically found in an introductory college statistics course. Topics will include exploratory data analysis (graphs and summary statistics), data collection (experiments, observational studies, sampling), basic probability (binomial and normal random variables), and inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis tests). Although correct calculation is important, interpretation of results will be emphasized. Technology will be used to aid in data analysis. Students will collect, as well as analyze, data.

Prerequisites: strong grades (A's or B's) in mathematics, and preferably completion of Precalculus, but strong students who have completed Algebra II are also encouraged to apply. Because students are required to analyze and interpret data, writing skills are also important.

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Oberlin College Course Coordinator:
Jeff Witmer, Department of Mathematics, email Jeff.Witmer@oberlin.edu

American History. The OCEAN American history course will develop an interpretive survey of American history from precolonization to the recent present. The course will introduce students to a variety of approaches to the study of history, and develop student capacities to read both primary and secondary materials. Essay writing skills will be developed, and classes will, when possible, be conducted as interactive discussion. Students will write at least one research paper. No formal prerequisites.

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Oberlin College Course Coordinators:
Carol Lasser, Department of History, email Carol.Lasser@oberlin.edu
Gary Kornblith, Department of History, email Gary.Kornblith@oberlin.edu

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Oberlin College Course Coordinator:
Phyllis Gorfain, English Department, email Phyllis.Gorfain@oberlin.edu

Global Politics: An Introduction to International Politics.This course introduces two kinds of thinking used in the study of international relations: (1) the study of issues, decision makers, and events that shape countries" interactions, and (2) the study of theories used to understand those interactions. Some issues addressed by this course include: how foreign policy is made, how countries seek to insure their security, international economic relations (especially between rich and poor countries) and international organizations (such s the United Nations and the North American Free Trade Association). Discussion of international relations theory will take account of : realist approaches, including game theory and structuralism; and a variety of moralist approaches, including feminist critical, institutionalist and constructivist theories.

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Oberlin College Course Coordinators:
Kristina Mani, Politics Department, email Kristina.Mani@oberlin.edu
Ben Schiff, Politics Department, email Ben.Schiff@oberlin.edu

College Writing. This course will introduce students to college-level writing. Writing is a fundamental aspect of intellectual inquiry, civic engagement and personal expression. THis course will focus on (1) writing processes, (2) critical reading and thinking, (3) rhetorical forms, (4) effective prose, (5) research methods, and (6) style, tone, and grammar. This course will require students to write frequently in a variety of prose forms. Some writing will not be evaluated but will help students "write to learn" Other writings will focus on the importance of audience and "writing to communicate." The course will emphasize the process of writing ( drafts, brainstorming, revision, editing) as well as the written product. Because writing and reading are interrelated skills, students will also read extensively. Readings will include academic essays, literary journalism, and personal narratives. The course will also introduce students to elements of research and issues of citation and documentation.

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Oberlin College Course Coordinators:
Anne Trubek, Rhetoric and Composition, email Anne.Trubek@oberlin.edu