The World Lecture Hall

The World Lecture Hall

This page of UT Austin Web Central contains links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to deliver class materials. For example, you will find course syllabi, assignments, lecture notes, exams, class calendars, multimedia textbooks, etc.

Here's a form to add your materials.


Contents

  1. Accounting
  2. Anatomy
  3. Anthropology
  4. Archaeology
  5. Architecture
  6. Art and Art History
  7. Astronomy
  8. Biochemistry
  9. Biology and Botany
  10. Biomedical Engineering
  11. Chemical Engineering
  12. Chemistry
  13. Civil Engineering
  14. Communication
  15. Computer Science
  16. Cultural Studies
  17. Economics
  18. Education
  19. Electrical and Computer Engineering
  20. English and Technical Writing
  21. Finance
  22. Geology
  23. Geography
  24. History
  25. Humanities
  26. Journalism
  27. Language
  28. Library and Information Science
  29. Management
  30. Management Information Systems
  31. Marketing
  32. Mathematics
  33. Medicine
  34. Microbiology
  35. Music
  36. Neuroscience
  37. Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics
  38. Physics
  39. Psychology
  40. Political Science
  41. Religious Studies
  42. Sociology
  43. Statistics
  44. Virology

Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Principles of systems analysis and design as related to accounting information systems. A basic discussion of the various methodologies for the development of accounting information systems. Description of information systems and their components. Elements of PROLOG programming language and its use in systems analysis and design. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments. By Jagdish S. Gangolly, State University of New York at Albany.

Advanced Accounting

Course information, readings, projects, lecture notes, exams, and resouces. By Glenn Owen, UC Santa Barbara.

Cost Accounting

Contains syllabus, notes, and examples Accounting. By Neil Fargher, University of Oregon at Eugene.

Intermediate Accounting I

Course information, readings, projects, lecture notes, exams, and resouces. By Glenn Owen, UC Santa Barbara.

Intermediate Accounting II

Course information, readings, projects, lecture notes, exams, and resouces. By Glenn Owen, UC Santa Barbara.

Introduction to Management Accounting

Introduction to the concepts and practices underlying firms' internal management accounting information systems. The course emphasizes a user perspective. Syllabus, lecture notes, assignments, and links to related materials. By Joyce Berg, University of Iowa.

Introductory Management Accounting

Course notes, syllabus, assigments, tutorial groups, etc. By Alan Sangster, Aberdeen University.

Managerial Cost Accounting

Second course in managerial (or cost) accounting that uses activity-based management as an organizing theme. Focus is on supporting strategic decision making, though financial reporting issues are covered. Requires significant group work, presentations, and written analyses of cases and issues. Class PowerPoint presentations, exams, and supplements available via FTP. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and links to related materials. By Frank H. Selto, University of Colorado at Boulder.

Seminar in Accounting Information Systems

Systems analysis and design as related to accounting information systems. Systems Development Life Cycle. Description of systems in terms of their structure, function, behavior and data. Use of Computer Aided Software Engineering tools in design. A very brief introduction to Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and design. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, and links to related materials. By Jagdish S. Gangolly, State University of New York at Albany.


Anatomy

Anatomy Teaching Modules

Currently contains the normal knee and the normal distal thigh. By Michael L. Richardson, University of Washington Department of Radiology.

Human Anatomy

Course schedule, format, objectives, and other materials. By various faculty, Emory University.


Anthropology

Social Anthropology

Contains course abstract, exam schedules, and a weekly outline. By Jonathan M. Lizee, University of Connecticut.


Archaeology

GIS in Archaeology

Contains course syllabus, requirements, exam schedule, and list of readings. By Neel Smith, Bowdoin College.


Architecture

Building Systems I

Course syllabus, homework assignments, slides, and essays. By Anthony Webster, Columbia University.

Digital Communities: Urban Planning and Design in Cyberspace

Schedule, assignments, lecture notes, student work, and links to related materials. By William J. Mitchell and Mitchell Kapor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Enclosures and Environments I

Course syllabus. By Anthony Webster and Jackie Welch, Columbia University.

Introduction to the History, Theory and Design of Structures

Introducing the way in which structures, and an understanding of structural behaviour, has been utilized in architectural design. Syllabus, lecture notes, assignments. By Chris H. Luebkeman and Donald Peting, University of Oregon.

Renaissance and Baroque Architecture

The architecture of Italy in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Loads of excellent images from scanned slides taken by the instructor. By C. W. Westfall, University of Virginia.

The Text of the City

An analysis of space, form, and information in the city. Syllabus, class calendar, lecture notes, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Timothy Swischuk, Syracuse University.


Art and Art History

Art in the Age of Digital Dissemination

Class essays of students enrolled in a Fine Arts course taught at the University of Victoria.

Commentary on Art

An introduction to writing about art. Assignments, readings, and other information. By Jerrold Maddox, Penn State Univerity.

Mosaic and Art 211

Lots of screen shots and a thorough tutorial on using Mac Mosaic to study art. By Jay Lieske, Princeton University.

Visual Information in Art

Tutorial to demonstrate how visual information is used in art. By John H. Krantz, Hanover College.


Astronomy

Astronomy 1

Course syllabus, assignments and solutions, and a movie. By Roger Freedman, University of California at Santa Barbara.

Astronomy

A survey course in Astronomy for non-science majors. Syllabus, class calendar, assignments, and links to related materials. By Dr Brian Monson, the University of Tulsa.

Astronomy HyperText Animation Resource

Resource that attempts to animate several key concepts in astronomy. Animation is done in MPEG and there is sound narration. Lecture notes. By The Web, University of Oregon.


Biochemistry

Medical Biochemistry

Currently contains a section on heme and iron. By James Baggot, Hahnemann University School of Medicine and Sharon E. Dennis, University of Utah.

Scatchard Plot (Interactive Simulation)

An interactive simulation of an important classical experiment in immunology. Lecture notes and assignments. By Charles Creutz, University of Toledo.


Biology and Botany

Botany

Collection of pointers to biology-related Web and Gopher servers. By Steve Wolf, California State University Stanislaus.

Cell Biology and Histology Laboratory Manual

Laboratory exercises and slides on the digestive tract, connective tissue, muscles, the circulatory system, and more From Emory University.

Taxonomy of Flowering Plants

Introduction to flowering plant systematics. Information online includes base course data, student information, exam keys, and a developing base of tutorials for both lecture and laboratory. Links are provided for access to plant biodiversity data available on the Web. The system carries an evolving suite of Web pages representing experimental efforts to present information relevant to course objectives. By Hugh D. Wilson, Texas A&M University.


Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Applications

Course description, syllabus, and links to student projects that utilize links to medical images and movies. By Susan M. Blanchard, North Carolina State University.


Chemical Engineering

Over a dozen classes

Links to over a dozen classes, including Elements of Chemical Engineering, Reactor Dynamics and Design, and Process Design. Course pages can list credits and prerequisites and contain course outline, assignments, projects, problems, and more. By the Chemical Engineering Department, University of Florida.

Several classes

Links to several classes, including Computer Methods for Chemical Engineers and Process Control. Course pages can contain the course syllabus, office hours, class notes, a clickable calendar of assignment due dates, exam solutions, and more. By Jeffrey Kantor, University of Notre Dame.


Chemistry

Chemistry in Context

Introductory Chemistry for non-science majors, taught with a "constructivist" flavor, as part of the Maryland Collaborative for Teacher Preparation. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, exams,. By T. C. O'Haver, U. of Maryland at College Park.

General, Organic and Biochemistry

Freshman-level introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry for Nursing students. Syllabus, chapter overviews and copies of the lecture slides. By James K. Hardy, The University of Akron.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Syllabus, policies, previous exams, and links to chemistry resources. By H. Mark Perks, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Several classes

Resources for undergraduates studies of analytical, physical, and organic chemistry. Includes course syllabi, calendars, lecture notes, and lab manuals. By Brian Tissue and others, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg.


Civil Engineering

Engineering Hydrology

Introduction to hydrology. Quantitative aspects of processes relating to precipitation, runoff and groundwater flow are reviewed with simple applications to water resource problems. The emphasis is on the basic scientific aspects, rather than on design. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, and links to related materials. By Upmanu Lall, Utah State University.

Project Management and Economics

Students are acquainted with the principles of engineering economics and construction management. Syllabus, homework assignments, exams, and lecture notes. By Carl Haas, University of Texas at Austin.

Structural Engineering

Compilation of syllabi and homework assignments for undergraduate classes related to structural engineering. By Jack Kayser, Lafayette College.


Communication

Communication Technology and Society

Course syllabus. By Aviva Rosenstein, University of Texas at Austin.

Computer-Mediated Communication

Study of the nature of computer-mediated communication, focusing on its social aspects. Includes links to course syllabus, online Internet Web Text, and practicum lessons. By Teresa Harrison, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.


Computer Science

Accelerated Computer Science II

A laboratory-based accelerated introduction to Computer Science for students with degrees in other disciplines. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work, and links to related materials. By Denbigh Starkey and Ray Babcock, Montana State University.

Advanced Object Technology

Syllabus, readings, By Brad Cox, George Mason University.

Algorithms and Data Structures

Course overview, schedule, quizzes, assignments, and study guides. By Diana Moore, Washington University.

Computer Applications for the Liberal Arts

Course description, readings, pictures, programs, and other materials. By Gerry Santoro, Pennsylvania State University.

Computer Graphics

Links to several computer graphics classes. Materials can include syllabus, grading policies, and assignments. By various professors, University of Calgary.

Computer Science: A Liberal Arts Approach

Syllabus, calendar, and assignments. By Mary Beth Rosson and John A. N. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Computer Systems Verification

Class policies, syllabus, assignments, lecture notes, and more. By Phil Windley, Brigham Young University.

Computers, Ethics, and Society

Readings, class notes, links to related materials. University of Pennsylvania.

Concepts of Programming Languages

Class policies, syllabus, assignments, lecture notes, and much more. By Phil Windley and Paul Black, Brigham Young University.

CS Seminar

A 1-credit seminar course that all CS graduate students must take at least once. Weekly presentations by students, faculty, or outside speakers. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work. By Denbigh Starkey, Montana State University.

Digital Image Processing (DIP) with Khoros 2.0

Hands-on approach to Image Processing through an extensive number of experiments. Syllabus, outline, and more. By Ramiro Jordán and Roberto de Alencar Lotufo, University of New Mexico.

Ethics and Law on the Electronic Frontier

Syllabus, assignments, class notes, student work. By Hal Abelson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Graphics and Scientific Visualization

A second, graduate-level, course in computer graphics taught in seminar format. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work, and links to related materials. By Denbigh Starkey and Ray Babcock, Montana State University.

Introduction to Computers and Computing

Syllabus, grades, and other course materials, including the complete text to Bruce Sterlings's The Hacker Crackdown. By Bill Dueber, Indiana University.

Introduction to FORTRAN for Engineers

Course description, objective, outline, and assignments. By Dennis W. Butler, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Introductory information, example files, discussions of Makefiles, and pointers to additional resources. By Michael Chui, Indiana University.

Lisp programming (Common Lisp) for Artificial Intelligence

A 100-hour distance education introduction to this popular AI programming language. Registrants accepted from anywhere on the Internet. Syllabus and links to related materials. By Marc Eisenstadt, The Open University, UK.

Macintosh Computer Applications

Course description, objective, and outline. By Dennis W. Butler, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Mobile Computing and Intelligence

Introduction to mobile computing and the use of intelligent agents. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Anupam Joshi, Purdue University.

Operating Systems

A first course in operating systems for computer science majors. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments. By John H. Hine, Victoria University of Wellington.

Operating Systems Organization

Course syllabus, assignments, lecture slides, and other handouts. By Douglas C. Schmidt, Washington University.

Proficient use of the World-Wide Web

Learn about the Web, servers, Perl, and server administration. Syllabus, lecture notes, and more. By George Vanecek, Jr and Buster Dunsmore, Purdue University.

Prolog programming for Artificial Intelligence

Syllabus and links to related materials. "Intensive Prolog" is a 100-hour distance education intro to this popular AI programming language. Registrants accepted from anywhere on the Internet. By Marc Eisenstadt, The Open University, UK.

Professionalism in Computing

Effects of computers on society. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, and lecture notes. By John A. N. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Software Engineering I

Course description, objective, outline, and assignments. By Dennis W. Butler, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Software Engineering II

Course descriptions, objectives, outlines, and assignments. By Dennis W. Butler, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Systems Analysis and Design

Course syllabus, schedule, and readings. This course is taught primarily via the Web. Classroom attendance is required only for exams. By Michael Walters, University of Houston.

Translation of Computer Languages

Course overview, schedule, quizzes, and assignments. By Laura McCarthy, Washington University.

List of classes

List of all Computer Science classes, some with links to a course syllabus. Syllabus can include course description, grading policy, assignments, and texts. By various professors at Purdue University.

Several classes

Links to several classes, including Data Structures and Programming, Computer Architecture, and Computer Graphics. Course pages can include class schedule, texts and readings, grades, policies, projects, and lecture notes. Some Class notes are published separately. By various professors, University of California, Davis.

Over 25 classes

Course syllabi to over 25 classes. A syllabus usually contains course goals, prerequisites, readings, and a course outline of topics to be covered. From the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Various Courses

Links to several classes, including Great Ideas in Computer Science, Networks, A Systems Approach, Advanced Computer Architecture, By various professors, Harvard University.

Various classes

Links to several classes, including Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Introduction to Parallel Computer Architecture, and Programming Languages. Materials can include syllabus, class notes and handouts, and assignments. By various professors, Carnegie Mellon University.

Various classes

Links of several classes, including C, X Windows, Image Processing, and Computer Graphics. Materials include searchable course notes, program listings, and more. By various professors, University of Cardiff, Wales, UK.


Cultural Studies

Youth Music/Youth Culture

Includes course description, syllabus, bibliography, and links to related materials. By Thomas Swiss, English Department, Drake University.


Economics

Economic, Social, and Legal Environment

An applied microeconomics class that covers regulation, antitrust, and the law. Syllabus, lecture notes, assignments. By Luke Froeb, Owen School of Managment, Vanderbilt.

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Understanding the global economy, with special emphasis on the impact of international macroeconomic developments on financial markets and business. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and links to related materials. By Stanley E. Zin, Carnegie Mellon University.

Introduction to Economic Analysis

Covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics. The concentration is on analysis. Students are primarily in engineering, mathematics and computer science. Syllabus, lecture notes, and links to related materials. By Dr. Steven C. Myers, The University of Akron.

Introductory Econometrics

Develops tools for analyzing economic data and for estimating and properly interpreting econometric models. Interactive computer tutorials designed for undergraduate econometrics help teach both the software pacakage and the statistical methods. By Christopher Ferrall, Queen's University.


Education

Social Foundations of Education

An undergraduate course for teacher education majors. By Rodney P. Riegle, Illinois State University.


Electrical and Computer Engineering

Digital Filters

Complete set of laboratory material and class problems. By Len Bruton, The University of Calgary.

Digital Logic Design

A sophomore-level introduction to digital logic design with an emphasis on practical design techniques and circuit implementations. Lecture notes, assignments, and exams. By Chris Taylor, Purdue University.


English

American Literature: Crane through Present

This class is an experiment. We will be reading various texts--poems, short stories, novels, films--and trying to generate ideas from these texts. Syllabus, calendar, and assignments. By David Russell, University of Florida.

American Literature Survey

An American Literature Survey Site featuring interactive online texts, student discussions, analyses and projects. Syllabus, calendar, student work, and links to related materials. By Daniel Anderson, University of Texas at Austin.

Computer-Assisted Composition

Course syllabus, assignments, transcripts of online discussions, weekly class summaries, and student work. By Daniel Anderson and students, University of Texas at Austin.

Introduction to Poetry

A handbook of terms for discussing poetry. Covers figurative language, rhythm and meter, and other topics. By Harry Rusche and students, Emory University.

Shakespeare Illustrated

Illustrations and explanations of scenes from Shakespeare's plays. By Harry Rusche, Emory University.

Writing About Modern Technology

An introductory, college-level technical-writing course taught over the Internet, using an online textbook, E-mail, and a LISTSERV classroom. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, and links to related materials. By David A. McMurrey, Austin Community College.

Writing through Media

Group self-portraits of education students. Syllabus, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Gregory L. Ulmer, University of Florida.


Finance

Basic Financial Management

An introduction to finance that focuses on basic paradigms, such as Net Present Value, Capital Asset Pricing Theory, and Market Efficiency taught in the context of valuation of risky assets. Syllabus, assignments, exams, student work, and links to related materials. By Puneet Handa, University of Iowa.

Business Finance

Course syllabus, class schedule and handouts, sample data for assignments, grade distribution, and pointers to various Web and Internet guides. By James Garven, University of Texas at Austin.

Business Finance

Course syllabus, class schedule and handouts, lecture notes, assignments, grade distribution, and more. By Richard MacMinn, University of Texas at Austin.

Corporate Finance

The lectures are in portable document format (pdf) and are being linked together. Sample test questions and a formula sheet are also provided with links to the lecture notes that are relevant. Syllabus, lecture notes, exams, and links to related materials. By Richard MacMinn, University of Texas at Austin.

Financial Management (Principles of Finance)

Introductory course. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work, and links to related materials. By Dan Cooper, Marist College.

Investments Analysis

Introductory investments course. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work, and links to related materials. By Dr. Dan Cooper, Marist Collge.

Uncertainty in Economics and Finance

This is a Ph. D. course that develops the notions of risk and risk aversion in a financial market setting. The topics covered include portfolio theory, corporate risk management, corporate finance, principal/agent theory, and game theory. Syllabus, lecture notes, assignments, and links to related materials. By Richard MacMinn, University of Texas at Austin.


Geography

Geographer's Craft

An introduction to modern geographical research techniques. General information, course schedule, lecture and discussion notes, exercises, tip sheets, a glossary, and pointer to various resources. By Kenneth E. Foote and staff, University of Texas at Austin.


Geology

Submarine Geology

Course syllabus, calendar, and reading assignments. By William B. F. Ryan and Walter C. Ptman III, Columbia University.


History

Augustine on the Internet

Study of Augustine of Hippo, conducted via the Internet only. Contains a syllabus, Augustine's Confessions, and messages from participants. By James J. O'Donnell, University of Pennsylvania.

Electric Renaissance

Renaissance history taught via the Web. Syllabus, class calendar, lecture notes, assignments, and links to related materials. Class discussion is run from a listserver. By E.L. Skip Knox, Boise State University.

The First Palaces in the Aegean

Study of appearance of Minoan palaces in Crete beginning around 2,000 B.C. Bibliography included. By Jeremy Rutter, Dartmouth College.


Humanities

Great Ideas

Course description, schedule, and pointers to related-readings. By Steve Krause, Bowling Green University.

Narrative Matters: Introduction to Narrative

Introduction to narrative in novels and film. Links to texts ranging from Beowulf to Neuromancer and films from Star Wars to Chinatown. We trace the narrative form of the "quest romance" from early medieval narratives to Frankenstein and Blade Runner. Many resources are contributed by students. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Martin Irvine, Georgetown University.


Journalism

Feature Writing

Course syllabus, class schedule, course requirements and other information. By James Tankard, UT Austin.

Writing for the Mass Media

Course syllabus, class schedule, course requirements and other information. By James Tankard, UT Austin.


Language

Hwaet! Old English in Context

Learn basic Old English by reading short passages from the Old English Corpus, with links to sound and images and an audio-visual glossary. Links to related materials. By Catherine N. Ball, Georgetown University.

Introduction to Medieval Latin

Introduction to the Latin language and literature, c. 350 - c.1500. Course involves a Web computing component and student experience in using Internet resources. Extensive Web resources are provided, with links to many of the resources in the Labyrinth project, a Web server for medieval studies, of which the professor is co-director. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Martin Irvine, Georgetown University.

Let's Learn Arabic

A map of the Middle East and ten audio lessons for learning Modern Standard Arabic. For the serious student only, since the audio files are very large. By Roger Allen and Adel Allouche, University of Pennsylvania. Part of The Virtual Language Lab.

The French Page

Over 60 slides of French history and civilization with clickable audio captions. By Michelle Caroly-Alter, University of Pennsylvania. Part of The Virtual Language Lab.

Hindi Program at Penn

Slides of Northern India with clickable audio captions. By Surendra Gambhir and Swagata Altekar, University of Pennsylvania. Part of The Virtual Language Lab.

Serbian Language Lab

Learn and hear the Serbian alphabet and simple phrases in Serbian. From the University of Maryland.

Travelers' Japanese

Hear and learn basic pronunciation and phrases for travelers in Japan. Phrases cover, asking directions, eating in restaurants, and other essential expressions. By TAKADA Toshihiro, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone.


Library and Information Science

Introduction to Internet Resources and Services

Introduces students to networked options for information, research, and communication. Course syllabus, readings, guides and handouts. By Mary Moore and Mary Lynn Rice-Lively, University of Texas at Austin.

The Making of Digital Libraries

Understanding the nature of digital libraries. Syllabus, course essays, and links to related materials. By David L. Rodgers, University of Michigan.


Mathematics

Several classes

Links to several classes, including Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Introduction to Numerical Analysis I. Course pages can contain a syllabus, topic outline, projects, and information on tools to be used in class. By various professors, Clemson University.


Management

Economics of the Firm

Syllabus, lecture notes, and assignments. By Luke Froeb, Vanderbilt University.


Management Information Systems

Business Data Communications

Business data communications for non-technical majors. Covers basic technical concepts, understandings of the strategic use of telecommunication in business, and a review of managerial issues surrounding the development and operation of such facilities. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, grades, student work, and links to related materials. By Anthony A. Verstraete, Penn State University.

Business Information Systems

Sophmore-level introduction to basic information systems concepts. No computer lab. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, grades, and links to related materials. By Anthony A. Verstraete, Penn State.

Commerce on the Web

A hands-on course in which students work in groups exploring the way businesses and communities interact on the Web, propose a design for a local commerce Web, and begin to execute this design. Syllabus, assignments, and links to related materials. By Joyce Berg and Puneet Handa, University of Iowa.

Electronic Commerce

Introduction to electronic commerce and the emerging global information highway. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Blake Ives, Southern Methodist Univeristy.

Impact of New Information Resources: Multimedia and Networks

Social impact of technology. Syllabus, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Howard Bresser, University of California, Berkeley.

The Information Society

Gives students in the Arts and Humanities an understanding of the issues which arise from the use of information technology. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and links to related materials. By Ewan Sutherland, University of Wales, Lampeter.

Introduction to Management Information Systems

Junior- and senior-level introduction to basic management information systems concepts. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, grades, and links to related materials. By Anthony A. Verstraete, Penn State University.

Leveraging the Information Superhighway--A Business Perspective

Syllabus, assignments, readings, and lecture notes. By Stephen Ruth, George Mason University.

Management Information Systems

Lecture notes, assignments, exams (after the students take them), and supplemental readings for a course that investigates the interaction of information technology and management. By Brian Butler (bb26@andrew.cmu.edu), Carnegie Mellon University.

Management of Information Technology

Course syllabus, overview, and assignments. By Blake Ives, Southern Methodist University.

Riding the Information Superhighway

Introduction to the Information Superhighway. Students learn all of the Internet tools, with an emphasis on their access through a graphical browser and through a UNIX shell. The Internet then becomes a tool used to research the technological, social, and business implications of the Superhighway. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments. By Dr. David Jankowski, California State University, San Marcos.

Strategic Information Systems Management

Provides students with a computing background with an executive perspective on the strategic management of IS in an organisation. It does not address the internal management of the IS function. Syllabus, calendar, assignments. By David Algeo, The University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Systems Analysis and Design

Introduction to the principles of information systems development, with an emphasis on management's role in the development process. For business management majors interested in MIS. Emphasis is placed on the initial stages of the systems development life cycle. Web development (using HTML) is used to give the students a taste for the development process. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams. By David Jankowski, California State University, San Marcos.

Systems Design and Implementation

A second-semester, undergraduate course focusing on the design and implementation of responsive and long lasting software. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and student work. By James C. Brancheau, University of Colorado at Boulder.

Teaching MIS with Cases

Information about the development, availability, and use of business cases for teaching MIS. By Sid L. Huff, University of Western Ontario.

Telecommunications

Syllabus, calendar, assignments, grades, student work, and links to related materials. By Rassule Hadidi, Sangamon State University.

Various Case Studies

Case studies on innovation and project management, commerce on the Web, and other topics. By various professors, Southern Methodist University.


Marketing

New Product and Service Development in Marketing

Course syllabus, overview, assignments, calendar, etc. By Donna L. Hoffman, Vanderbilt University.

Marketing Research

Course syllabus, overview, outline, readings, etc. By Thomas P. Novak, Vanderbilt University.

Seminar on Marketing in Computer-Mediated Environments

Course topics, assignments, and readings. By Thomas P. Novak, Vanderbilt University.


Medicine

Multimedia Textbooks

Several multimedia medical textbooks on topics such as pediatric airway disease, lung anatomy, pulmonary embolus, and diffuse lung disease. These textbooks are part of The Virtual Hospital, a project of the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Department of Radiology.

Miscellaneous Teaching Files

Currently contains an exhibit on fractal analysis of trabecular bone. By Michael L. Richardson and others, University of Washington Department of Radiology.


Microbiology

Fundamentals of Microbiology

Introductory course with laboratory in microbiology for sophomore-junior level students. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, interactive practice exams, and links to related materials. By Thomas M. Terry, The University of Connecticut.

Microbiology

Download several charts (Microsoft Word 5.1) that present basic information about various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites covered in the Medical Microbiology course at Tulane University School of Medicine. By Ken Bookstein (medical student), Tulane University School of Medicine.


Music

Computer Music

Basic course information, pointers to Web sites of interest to students of computer music, and sound and graphics files pertinent to the course. By Brian Evans, Vanderbilt University.

Jazz Improvisation

Course description, articles, and pointers to related readings. By Joan Wildman, the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Music in World Cultures

Contains syllabi, study guides, listening quizzes, and links to other Net resources. By John Murphy, Western Illinois University.


Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Access to a set of JPEG images that help medical students learn the cross-sectional anatomy of the human brain stem. By Ken Bookstein (medical student), Tulane University School of Medicine.


Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

Engineering Problem Solving I

Link to course materials. By Jake Blanchard, University of Wisconsin.


Physics

Alternative Energies

Physics of energy generation via Alternative Energy Sources. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work, and links to related materials. By Greg Bothun, University of Oregon.

Electricity and Magnetism

A calculus-level E&M class for scientists and engineers. Syllabus, calendar, and exams. By David Kagan, California State University, Chico.

Honors Introductory Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

Honors section of introductory physics for Physical Science and Engineering Majors II. Covers electricity and magnetism. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, exams, grades, and links to related materials. By Maurice Barnhill, University of Delaware.

Several classes

Syllabi, exams, homework, and lecture notes for several classes, including Physics of Energy and the Environment, The Scientific Basis for the Man-Nature Partnerhip, and General Physics. By various professors, University of Oregon.

Several classes

Links to several classes. Course pages can contain assignments, quizzes, a database of several years' worth of old exams, and more. By various professors, University of Pennsylvania.

Several classes

Links to several undergraduate and graduate classes, including Science for Survival, Electromagnetism, and Computational Physics. Course pages can contain syllabus, lecture notes, and assignments. By various professors, Carleton University.

Modern Physics

Introduction to relativity, cosmology, particle physics, and other topics. By four student teams led by David Weaver, Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Physics Homework Service

Course syllabi, first-day handouts, and instructions for using computerized homework service for various physics courses. Can also submit homework and check grades. By various professors, University of Texas at Austin.


Political Science

American Politics

Basic introduction to American political institutions and culture. Syllabus, readings, course assignments, lecture notes, and pointers to related materials. Includes series of assignments requiring use of the Web. By Steven M. Schneider, SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome.

Politics of International Oil

Analyzes the national and international structures of the petroleum industry. Changing trends in industrial structures are related to international political alignments, focusing on the Middle East. Materials include world oil data and mail archives about oil producing countries. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, and links to related materials. By Clement M. Henry, University of Texas at Austin.

Virtual Seminar in Global Political Economy

The Virtual Seminar in GPE is offered over the Internet and facilitated by Dr. Gonick in collaboration with 24 other faculty members around the world. Students can enroll online. Faculty who want to "sit-in" can also enroll online. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Lev S. Gonick, Arizona State University West and University of Guelph.


Psychology

Sensation and Perception Tutorials

Learn the fundamentals of sensory processes, used in several classes in psychology. By John H. Krantz, Hanover College.


Religious Studies

Foundations of Theology

Course description, syllabus, exam, and pointers to various resources. By Kern R Trembath and Jeffrey VanderWilt, University of Notre Dame.

Introduction to Judaism

Course description, syllabus, readings, and pointers to various resources for Judaic studies. By Bruce Rosenstock, University of California, Davis.


Sociology

Sociology of Cyberspace

Examines the contemporary revolution in human interaction via computer. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, student work, and links to related materials. By Leonardo Salamini, Bradley University.


Statistics

Graphical Data Analysis

Discusses how to use graphical techniques to find patterns in data and present results to others. The course explores topics ranging from human visual perception and computer vision to conditional expectation and empirical distributions. There is a special off-campus page to help Internet visitors get started. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, and links to related materials. By Jeff Banfield, Montana State University.


Virology

Various Virology Courses

Tutorials, course notes, educational materials, animations, interactive models, and color images of viruses. By Stephan Spencer and others, University of Wisconsin-Madison.


Zoology

Conservation Biology

Students will emerge with training in practical aspects of ecology, but will also have a solid grounding in theory, experimental design and statistical analysis. By Dick Richardson and Naomi Cappuccino, University of Texas at Austin.

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