ART-SHU 200: Topics in Acting: Theory and Practice (STG) This ...

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 character's 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 China's 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 China's development path; (2) consider in what
ways and to what degree the growth experiences of East Asia's high-
performing economies helped inform China's economic policymakers decisions
and shed light on the prospects for the long-term success of reforms in
China; (3) assess the state of China's 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 today's knowledge workers and learn how these can
be used to help solve problems of economic, social or personal nature.
Throughout the course, they will be exposed to a range of more advanced
topics which may include big data, information privacy, information
security, digital piracy and digital music. Prerequisite: None. This course satisfies Business and Finance/ Marketing Major: Business
Elective. BUSF-SHU 202: Foundations of Finance (LEC) This course is a rigorous, quantitative introduction to financial market
structures and financial asset valuation. It has three goals: 1. To develop the concepts of arbitrage, the term structure of interest
rates, diversification, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), valuation
of an individual firm, efficient and inefficient markets, performance
evaluation of investment management , and valuation of derivative
securities, particularly options. 2. To provide sufficient background knowledge about financial institutions
and market conventions for students seeking an overview of capital markets
as an introduction to advanced finance courses. 3. To introduce the principles of asset valuation from an applied
perspective. The majority of the class is concerned with the valuation of
financial securities. These valuation issues are heavily used in portfolio
management and risk management applications. Throughout the course every effort will be made to relate the course
material to current financial news. To take this course, students must be comfortable with statistics, linear
algebra, calculus, and microeconomics. Prerequisites: BUSF-101 (Statistics for Business and Economics) and ECON-
150 (Microeconomics) or ECON-3 (Microeconomics). This course satisfies the following major core: Business and Finance,
Business and Marketing. It can count for the Stern Minor. BUSF-SHU 250: Princ. of Financial Accounting (LEC) Develops students' abilities to understand business transactions and
financial statements and to determine the most appropriate financial
measures for these events. Investigates the underlying rationale for
accounting practices and assesses their effectiveness in providing useful
information for decision making. Emphasis is placed on accounting practices
that purport to portray corporate financial position, operating results,
cash flows, manager performance, and financial strength. Prerequisite: None. This course satisfies major core for Business and Finance, Business and
Marketing. It can count for the CAS Business Studies Minor. BUSF-SHU 303: Corporate Finance (LEC) This course analyzes the major financial decisions made by corporate
managers. The major topics include the objective of the firm, investment
valuation and capital budgeting, risk management, capital structure and
dividend policy. Insights from behavioral corporate finance that help
better understand corporate decisions in practice will also be discussed.
There will be emphasis on both developing the tools and mindset of the
financial practitioner as well as examining specific applications in the
form of examples, case discussions, and classroom simulations. Prerequisite: BUSF-SHU 202 (Foundation of Finance). This course satisfies a major core for Business and Finance, and major core
elective for Business and Marketing. BUSF-SHU 304: Futures and Options (SEM) This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of futures,
options, and other derivative instruments, which have become some of the
most important tools of modern finance. While the primary focus is on
financial derivatives, contracts based on commodities, credit risk, and
other nonfinancial variables are also covered. Topics include market
institutions and trading practices, valuation models, hedging, and other
risk management techniques. The course requires relatively extensive use of
quantitative methods and theoretical reasoning. Prerequisite: BUSF-202 (Foundation of Finance). This course satisfies the following: Business Finance Elective; Business
and Marketing Major: Non-Marketing Elective. BUSF-SHU 305: Debt Instruments and Markets (SEM) This course describes important fixed income securities and markets and
develops tools for valuing debt instruments and managing interest rate
risk. The course covers traditional bond pricing, term structure, and
interest rate risk concepts. It also covers the analytical and
institutional aspects of fixed income derivatives, such as interest rate
swaps, forwards, futures, and options, as well as bonds with embedded
options and mortgage-backed securities. Topics also include credit risk,
bond portfolio, management, financial engineering, and international fixed
income. The study of fixed income is quantitative and technical by nature. Prerequisite: BUSF-202 (Foundation of Finance). This course satisfies the following: Business Finance Elective; Business
and Marketing Major: Non-Marketing Elective BUSF-SHU 307: Private Equity & Venture Capital (SEM) This course is designed to prepare students to have a good general
understanding of private equity and venture capital especially with an
Asian focus. This will provide an overview of investments, financing,
strategies and other elements in private equity and venture capital in
China, Asia, and globally. The class format will include lectures, case
studies, discussions, and guest speakers (time dependent). The c