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| Course | Title | Meetings | Common Curriculum | Session and Dates | Faculty | Description |
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| ACCT 2301 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Introduction to Financial AccountingProvides an introduction to financial accounting concepts. Introduces students to the rules for recording financial transactions under the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Illustrates how to build core financial statements from transactions and how to combine information from the various financial statements to analyze firm performance. | ||
| ACCT 2302 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Introduction to Managerial AccountingIntroduces the use of accounting information for management purposes, including decision-making, planning, and control of operations. Students learn to integrate topics in cost determination, economic analysis, budgeting, and management and financial control. | ||
| ACCT 2302 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Introduction to Managerial AccountingIntroduces the use of accounting information for management purposes, including decision-making, planning, and control of operations. Students learn to integrate topics in cost determination, economic analysis, budgeting, and management and financial control. | ||
| ACCT 3311 | Intermediate Accounting I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Intermediate Accounting IAn overview of financial statements and revenue recognition that focuses on the left-hand side (assets) of the balance sheet. Provides the necessary foundation for comprehension by users and preparers of the information in financial statements. Restricted to Cox majors. | ||
| ACCT 3312 | Intermediate Accounting II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Intermediate Accounting IIContinuation of ACCT3311. Focuses on items on the right-hand side (liabilities and stockholders’ equity) of the balance sheet. Restricted to Cox majors. | ||
| ACCT 4315 | Federal Income Tax | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Federal Income TaxCovers the conceptual basis and structure for the determination of income taxes, including the tax research methods used in preparing tax returns, solving problems, and planning business decisions. Restricted to Cox majors. | ||
| ACCT 4314 | Auditing and Assurance Services | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Auditing and Assurance ServicesStudies the theory and practice of auditing and other assurance services. Provides a foundation of concepts and methods that enable auditors to express an opinion on management assertions related to their client’s financial statements and other business information. Auditing standards at the national level are stressed. Ethics, internal control, government regulation, and audit reporting are other topics emphasized, as well as the behavioral characteristics and mechanics of accounting fraud. Restricted to Cox majors. | ||
| ADV 1300 | Survey of Advertising | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | John Hall - jhhall@smu.edu | Survey of AdvertisingIntroductory course for majors and nonmajors that surveys the field of advertising and explores how it fits into society. Topics include history, law, ethics, social dynamics, economic implications, and the advertising campaign planning process. Examines the process of advertising from the perspectives of art, business, and science. Required for all majors and minors. | ||
| ADV 1331 | Digital Media Landscapes | CC: TAS | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Andrew Elliott - naelliott@smu.edu | Digital Media LandscapesIntroduces the technologies and processes associated with mobile, Web, and other interactive experiences. Topics include how the Internet works, interaction design, information architecture, visual design, and the development process. Students must earn a B or better in ADV 1331 to be eligible for admission to the interactive media strategy program. | |
| ADV 1360 | Creative Production | June B, June 18 – July 2, 2026 | Mark Allen - mjallen@smu.edu | Creative ProductionStudents learn the basic principles of advertising design and production in tandem with the use of industry-standard hardware and software programs, including the Adobe Creative Suite. | ||
| ADV 1360 | Creative Production | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Cheryl Mendenhall - cmendenhall@smu.edu | Creative ProductionStudents learn the basic principles of advertising design and production in tandem with the use of industry-standard hardware and software programs, including the Adobe Creative Suite. | ||
| ADV 2301 | Consumer Behavior | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Quan Xie - quanxie@mail.smu.edu | Consumer BehaviorCovers theories from psychology, social psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, marketing, and communications to explore the consumer decision-making process. Includes theories of motivation, attitudes, beliefs, and learning, with a direct application to advertising. Restricted to advertising majors and minors. Students may not receive credit for this course and MKTG 3343 unless the ADV credit predates enrollment in MKTG 3343. Advertising majors and minors who are business double majors may use MKTG 3343 credit toward their major/minor requirements. | ||
| ADV 2302 | Advertising, Society, and Ethics | CC: CIE | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Sidharth Muralidharan - sidmurali@smu.edu | Advertising, Society, and EthicsBroad overview of the interaction of advertising with society. Examines economic, social, and ethical issues as well as legal and regulatory constraints. Restricted to advertizing majors and minors. | |
| AMAE 3387 | Principles of Creative Entrepreneurship | CC: CA; OC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Jim Hart - jdhart@mail.smu.edu | Principles of Creative EntrepreneurshipCreativity meets strategy in this hands-on course exploring how ideas are shaped, pitched, and brought to life. Through rapid ideation challenges, performance-based storytelling, and interactive problem-solving, students expand their creative confidence, sharpen public speaking skills, and develop the ability to turn abstract ideas into compelling ventures. | |
| ANTH 2301 | Introductory Cultural Anthropology | CC: SBS; HD | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Aanmona Priyadarshini - apriyadarshini@smu.edu | Introductory Cultural AnthropologyBasic theories and methods of cultural anthropology. Explores variations in cultural values, social practices, religion, rules of law, etc., in different cultures around the world. Focuses on understanding the forces that shape cultures and societies, and how they adapt to a rapidly changing world. | |
| ANTH 3328 | Gender, Violence, and Health | CC: SBS; HD | July A, July 6 – July 20, 2026 | Aanmona Priyadarshini - apriyadarshini@smu.edu | Gender, Violence, and HealthExamines how gender-based violence shapes individual subjective and collective experiences, material realities, and psychological states, as well as the impacts of interventions on intimate, interpersonal, local, and global scales. | |
| ANTH 3344 | Cultural Aspects of Business | CC: OC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Kelly McKowen - kmckowen@smu.edu | Cultural Aspects of BusinessExplores the cultural aspects of business and entrepreneurship at home and abroad. Also, addresses the relationship between anthropology and business, examining business in a holistic context. | |
| ANTH 3355 | Society and Culture in Contemporary Europe | CC: SBS; GPS; HD | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Kelly McKowen - kmckowen@smu.edu | Society and Culture in Contemporary EuropeAnthropological survey of social and cultural dimensions of contemporary European society. Explores unity and diversity within the region, and the role of gender, religion, class, ethnicity, and nationalism in structuring the lives of Europeans. | |
| ANTH 3362 | Science and Technology in Anthropological Perspective | CC: TAS | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Elizabeth Berk - eberk@smu.edu | Science and Technology in Anthropological PerspectiveAnthropological study of science and technology. Focuses on science as a form of knowledge and the impact of technology. | |
| APSM 3340 | Applied Management Skills | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Bo Li - bnli@smu.edu | Applied Management SkillsAn extensive study of organizational functions, methods of operation, and types of ownership. Also, the role of organizations in contemporary society as they relate to fitness and sport enterprises today. | ||
| APSM 3360 | Nutrition and Population Health | CC: CE; CIE | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Laura Robinson-Doyle - laurar@smu.edu | Nutrition and Population HealthIntroduces current societal issues concerning public health nutrition and examines the nature of poverty, food security, and hunger at the community, regional, and national levels. Emphasis is placed on personal experience via community engagement, the applicability of cutting-edge research on creating effective national policies, and advocacy campaigns for low-income Americans. Finally, this course reviews existing local and national programs and policies, including strengths, weaknesses, and areas for modification or new interventions. | |
| APSM 4345 | Sports Marketing | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Deukmook Bae - dbae@smu.edu | Sports MarketingThis course provides a strategic framework to understand market dynamics, trends, consumer behavior, products, delivery systems, and marketing and promotional strategies that shape and drive the sports marketing industry. | ||
| APSM 4373 | Professional Development in Sport Manangement | 10AM-2PM | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | STAFF | Professional Development in Sport ManangementProvides a comprehensive overview of the various segments of the sport and allied-sport industries. Students assess their personal and career skills, competencies, and interests as well as learn how to investigate internship and job opportunities; choose careers in line with their skills, competencies, and interests; and market themselves to prospective employers. (Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from off-campus sports-related organizations and/or events if assigned.) Restricted to applied physiology and sport management (sport management concentration) majors only. | |
| ARHS 1313 | Pharaohs, Pyramids, and other Wonders of the Nile: Introduction to the Art of Ancient Egypt | CC: HC | July A, July 6 – July 20, 2026 | Stephanie Langin-Hooper - langinhooper@smu.edu | Pharaohs, Pyramids, and other Wonders of the Nile: Introduction to the Art of Ancient EgyptExplores the art of ancient Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs, from the first pyramids (ca. 3500 BCE) through the death of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest (30 BCE). Focuses on major royal monuments, temples, funerary art and mummies, statuary, and luxury arts. Emphasizes an understanding of Egyptian art within its cultural context, in order to better understand both the ancient civilization and the modern fascination with Egypt. | |
| ARHS 3308 | Seven Wonders of the World: History and Ethics of Art and Archaeology Tourism | July B, July 21 – August 4, 2026 | Stephanie Langin-Hooper - langinhooper@smu.edu | Seven Wonders of the World: History and Ethics of Art and Archaeology TourismExplores the history of aspirational travel to personally see famous monuments and works of art. Students study Herodotus and other ancient lists of the seven Wonders of the World, learning about the monuments themselves as well as studying the Greek and Roman practice of curating travel lists as part of a worldview of expansionism and empire. The European Grand Tour and the new Seven Wonders of the World list (established in 2000) is analyzed to understand how the phenomenon of the bucket list has permeated modern perspectives on archaeology and art. The ethics of global travel - including the impact on the environment and local communities, as well as benefits to the economy and multi-cultural understanding - is analyzed through case studies and in-class debates. The impact of recent trends in museums, including outreach education and artwork repatriation, on art tourism is also studied. | ||
| ARHS 3311 | Mortals, Myths, and Monuments of Ancient Greece | CC: CA; CIE | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Stephanie Langin-Hooper - langinhooper@smu.edu | Mortals, Myths, and Monuments of Ancient GreeceA visual analysis of the rich tapestry of ancient Greek culture, with emphasis on mythological, archaeological, and historical settings in which the art and architecture occur. Touches on various aspects of ancient Greek life such as religious practices, Olympic contests, theatrical performances, and the symposion. The temporal span of the course reaches from the early Iron Age Geometric period through the blending of Greek culture with other cultures in the Mediterranean and Middle East during the Hellenistic period. | |
| ASAG 1310 | Word and Image | CC: CA | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Dana Buzzee - dbuzzee@smu.edu | Word and ImageFrom ancient cave paintings, first written forms, and hieroglyphs to today’s computer imaging, emoji, and video, artists and designers create meaningful, expressive, and political artworks through image and text. This course invites students to survey materials and processes used by artists working in various mediums. Process and materials investigations foster the analysis of thought-provoking artworks combining word and image. | |
| ASPH 1300 | Introduction to Photography | CC: CA; OC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Kerry Maguire - kmaguire@smu.edu | Introduction to PhotographyIntroduces students to many roles photography plays within and outside of the context of contemporary art. Discusses basic visual literacy skills and prepares students to analyze, discuss, and write about photographs, both their own and others’. Assignments and lectures introduce students to photographic history and theory. As a part of SMU Common Curriculum, students are required to give an Oral Presentation during the semester. The majority of this class is devoted to creative photographic projects. Students learn the basics of manual camera operation, organization and editing software (primarily Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop, and inkjet printing. Course fees provide student access to Adobe CC and use of the inkjet printers in the photo lab. Students are required to provide their own DSLR camera which allows for manual exposure, for the entirety of the course. | |
| ASPR 1300 | Introduction to Printmaking | CC: CA | July B, July 21 – August 4, 2026 | Kerry Maguire - kmaguire@smu.edu | Introduction to PrintmakingIntroduction to historical and contemporary printmaking in a wide variety of media, including intaglio printing, etching, engraving, drypoint, aquatint, monotype, silkscreen, woodcut, and numerous digital possibilities presented by the medium. | |
| ASPT 1300 | ASPT 1300 Introduction to Painting | CC: CA | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Philip Van Keuren - pvankeur@smu.edu | ASPT 1300 Introduction to PaintingA first course in painting from life, objects, and concepts. Emphasis is placed on space, materials, color, analysis of form, and critical judgment. | |
| ASPT 1300 | ASPT 1300 Introduction to Painting | CC: CA | July B, July 21 – August 4, 2026 | Philip Van Keuren - pvankeur@smu.edu | ASPT 1300 Introduction to PaintingA first course in painting from life, objects, and concepts. Emphasis is placed on space, materials, color, analysis of form, and critical judgment. | |
| BIOL 1101 | Introductory Biology Lab | CC: ES; ES9 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Rachel Wright - wrightrm@smu.edu | Introductory Biology LabStandard laboratory techniques are utilized to study living organisms, with an emphasis on cells as the components of life. One 3-hour laboratory each week. | |
| BIOL 1102 | Introductory Biology Lab | CC: ES; ES9 | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Alejandro D'Brot - adbrot@smu.edu | Introductory Biology LabA practical study of the diversity of living organisms with respect to anatomy, ecology, and evolution. One 3-hour laboratory each week. | |
| BIOL 1301 | Introductory Biology | CC: ES; ES8 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Rachel Wright - wrightrm@smu.edu | Introductory BiologyIntroduction to the study of living organisms: basic organic chemistry of macromolecules, cellular energy, the cell and signaling pathways, cell division, Mendelian genetics, nucleic acids and gene expression. | |
| BIOL 1302 | Introductory Biology | CC: ES; ES8 | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Alejandro D'Brot - adbrot@smu.edu | Introductory BiologyIntroduction to the study of living organisms: basic organic chemistry of macromolecules, cellular energy, the cell and signaling pathways, cell division, Mendelian genetics, nucleic acids and gene expression. | |
| BIOL 3304 | Genetics | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Bethany Smith - bksmith@smu.edu | GeneticsAn introduction to the structure, function, and transmission of the hereditary material. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. | ||
| BIOL 3350 | Cell Biology | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Bianca Batista - bbatista@smu.edu | Cell BiologyThe structure and function of cells. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. | ||
| BL 3335 | Business Law | CC: CIE | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Catherine Weber - cweber@smu.edu | Business LawA study of the legal environment governing business entities, operations, and relationships to provide a legal foundation for careers in business. Topics may include introduction to the US and comparative legal systems, dispute resolution, torts, contracts, ecommerce and data privacy, business entities and governance, employment law, administrative law, intellectual property, securities law, international business, and business acquisitions. | |
| CCPA 2300 | Public Speaking in Context | CC: OC | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Michaella Gilliland - MWGilliland@smu.edu | Public Speaking in ContextIntroduces the theory and practice of public speaking, including rhetorical principles, evidence, nonverbal communication, and visual aids. Restricted to CCPA or PRSC majors and law & legal resoning minors | |
| CCPA 2375 | Communication Research and Data Analytics | CC: QA | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Piyawan Charoensap-Kelly - pckelly@smu.edu | Communication Research and Data AnalyticsStudents learn how to conduct professional research utilizing primary and secondary data, statistics, and analytic software. | |
| CCPA 3300 | Free Speech and the First Amendment | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Zoe Carney - zcarney@smu.edu | Free Speech and the First AmendmentExamines the philosophy, cases, and issues relevant to the First Amendment right to free expression, with a focus on internal security, obscenity, pornography, slander, and the regulation of communication. Also, the foundations of legal argumentation. | ||
| CEE 2302 | Authentic Leadership | CC: CE; HD | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Barbara Minsker - minsker@smu.edu | Authentic LeadershipBuilding key traits of authentic leadership and emotional and cultural intelligence that are critical to leadership success, including self-awareness, awareness of others, and managing self and relationships. Effective interpersonal skills, empathic listening, mindfulness, inclusivity, and conflict resolution. | |
| CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry Lab | CC: ES; ES9 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Hannah Johnston - hmjohnston@smu.edu | General Chemistry LabOne 3–hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM1303 | |
| CHEM 1114 | General Chemistry Lab | CC: ES; ES9 | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Hannah/Christiana Johnston/R - hmjohnston@smu.edu | General Chemistry LabOne 3–hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM1304. | |
| CHEM 1302 | Preparatory Chemistry | CC: ES | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Jennifer O'Brien - jobrien@smu.edu | Preparatory ChemistryFor students desiring to strengthen their background in chemistry prior to enrolling in the general chemistry course CHEM 1303. | |
| CHEM 1303 | General Chemistry | CC: ES; ES8 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Brian Zoltowski - bzoltowski@smu.edu | General ChemistryPrimarily for science majors, premed students, and engineering students. Introduces the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry, including stoichiometry, the structure of matter, energy relationships involved in the transformation of matter, the dynamics of such transformations, and some descriptive chemistry of the important elements. Prerequisite to all advanced courses in the department. Withdrawal from CHEM 1303 requires withdrawal from CHEM 1113 | |
| CHEM 1303 | General Chemistry | CC: ES; ES8 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Aditi Nagar - aditin@mail.smu.edu | General ChemistryPrimarily for science majors, premed students, and engineering students. Introduces the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry, including stoichiometry, the structure of matter, energy relationships involved in the transformation of matter, the dynamics of such transformations, and some descriptive chemistry of the important elements. Prerequisite to all advanced courses in the department. Withdrawal from CHEM 1303 requires withdrawal from CHEM 1113 | |
| CHEM 1304 | General Chemistry | CC: ES; ES8 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Brian Zoltowski - bzoltowski@smu.edu | General ChemistryPrimarily for science majors, premed students, and engineering students. Continuation of the introduction to the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, and organic chemistry. Prerequisite to all advanced courses in the department. Withdrawal from CHEM 1304 requires withdrawal from CHEM 1114. | |
| CHEM 1304 | General Chemistry | CC: ES; ES8 | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Patty Neilson-Wisian - pwisian@smu.edu | General ChemistryPrimarily for science majors, premed students, and engineering students. Continuation of the introduction to the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, and organic chemistry. Prerequisite to all advanced courses in the department. Withdrawal from CHEM 1304 requires withdrawal from CHEM 1114. | |
| CHEM 3117 | Organic Chemistry Lab | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Chinwon Rim - chinwonr@mail.smu.edu | Organic Chemistry LabOne 3–hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM3371 | ||
| CHEM 3118 | Organic Chemistry Lab | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Chinwon Rim - chinwonr@mail.smu.edu | Organic Chemistry LabOne 3–hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM3372 | ||
| CHEM 3371 | Organic Chemistry | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Alan Humason - ahumason@smu.edu | Organic ChemistryDesigned to satisfy the requirements of the chemistry major and health-related professions student. The first term deals primarily with aliphatic chemistry, with special emphasis on stereochemistry. The second term emphasizes aromatic substances and the chemistry of biologically relevant molecules. | ||
| CHEM 3371 | Organic Chemistry | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Alan Humason - ahumason@smu.edu | Organic ChemistryDesigned to satisfy the requirements of the chemistry major and health-related professions student. The first term deals primarily with aliphatic chemistry, with special emphasis on stereochemistry. The second term emphasizes aromatic substances and the chemistry of biologically relevant molecules. | ||
| CHEM 3371 | Organic Chemistry | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | David Son - dson@smu.edu | Organic ChemistryDesigned to satisfy the requirements of the chemistry major and health-related professions student. The first term deals primarily with aliphatic chemistry, with special emphasis on stereochemistry. The second term emphasizes aromatic substances and the chemistry of biologically relevant molecules. | ||
| CHEM 3372 | Organic Chemistry | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | David Son - dson@smu.edu | Organic ChemistryFor chemistry majors and students interested in health-related professions. Emphasizes spectroscopy and the chemistry of functional groups. | ||
| CS 1340 | Introduction to Computing Concepts | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Maya El Dayeh - meldayeh@smu.edu | Introduction to Computing ConceptsIntroduction to computer concepts, program structures, object-oriented programming, and interactive application development. Extensive programming projects emphasizing logical control structures and the use of libraries. | ||
| CS 1341 | Principles of Computer Science I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Kasi Periyasamy - kperiyasamy@smu.edu | Principles of Computer Science IIntroduces the fundamental concepts of computer science and object-oriented design for software development. Starts with the procedural approach for programming such as assignment statements, conditional statements, loops, methods, and arrays. Introduces object-oriented concepts such as composition, inheritance, polymorphism, and containers applied to software development. This is the first course for computer science majors and minors. | ||
| CS 5330/7330 | Databases | Summer 3, June 3 – August 4, 2026 | King Ip Lin - kdlin@smu.edu | DatabasesCovers fundamental information management and database systems concepts, including information models and systems, data modeling, relational database design, No-SQL databases, query languages, and various language APIs for accessing database systems. Contains a major design and implementation project. May include topics from information privacy and security, information retrieval, data mining, and multimedia information systems. | ||
| CS 5346/7346 | Cloud Computing | Summer 3, June 3 – August 4, 2026 | Maya El Dayeh - meldayeh@smu.edu | Cloud ComputingExplores architectures for cloud computing, and provides hands-on experience with virtualization technologies. Topics include cloud computing architectures such as infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and software as a service. Covers programming models for cloud computing, the fundamentals of virtualization technologies that enable scalability, and an introduction to the security and energy efficiency challenges of cloud computing. | ||
| DANC 1303 | Beginning Modern Dance | CC: CA | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Beginning Modern DanceIntroduction to basic movement skills, experiences, and concepts of modern dance. Not for credit in the dance major. | |
| DANC 1303 | Beginning Modern Dance | CC: CA | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Beginning Modern DanceIntroduction to basic movement skills, experiences, and concepts of modern dance. Not for credit in the dance major. | |
| DANC 3376 | Dance in Contempoary Socieity | CC: CA; OC; W | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Dance in Contempoary SocieityExploration of dance as a significant element of the socio-cultural structures that form modern society. An examination of the historical context of seminal periods in the development of contemporary theatrical and social dance as a framework for developing an understanding of dance aesthetics. Students discover aesthetics by exploring the intersection of historical context and personal sensori-emotional values. They develop skills for critical analysis based in observation and research, and demonstrate their understanding of dance aesthetics through writing and discussion. | |
| DS 1300 | A Practical Introduction to Data Science | CC: TAS; QA | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Charles South - csouth@smu.edu | A Practical Introduction to Data ScienceProvides a first introduction to the exciting field of data science using applications and case studies from various domains (e.g., social media, marketing, sociology, engineering, digital humanities). Introduces data-centric thinking, including a discussion of how data is acquired, managed, manipulated, visualized, and used, to support problem-solving. The fundamental practical skills necessary are taught in class, and each step is illustrated with small examples. Tools presented in this course include SQL and Excel, along with other state-of-the-art tools. No prior knowledge of statistics, math, or programming is necessary. | |
| DS 1300 | A Practical Introduction to Data Science | CC: TAS; QA | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Niloofar Ghorbani - niloofarg@smu.edu | A Practical Introduction to Data ScienceProvides a first introduction to the exciting field of data science using applications and case studies from various domains (e.g., social media, marketing, sociology, engineering, digital humanities). Introduces data-centric thinking, including a discussion of how data is acquired, managed, manipulated, visualized, and used, to support problem-solving. The fundamental practical skills necessary are taught in class, and each step is illustrated with small examples. Tools presented in this course include SQL and Excel, along with other state-of-the-art tools. No prior knowledge of statistics, math, or programming is necessary. | |
| DS 1300 | A Practical Introduction to Data Science | CC: TAS; QA | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Ashley Edison - aedison@smu.edu | A Practical Introduction to Data ScienceProvides a first introduction to the exciting field of data science using applications and case studies from various domains (e.g., social media, marketing, sociology, engineering, digital humanities). Introduces data-centric thinking, including a discussion of how data is acquired, managed, manipulated, visualized, and used, to support problem-solving. The fundamental practical skills necessary are taught in class, and each step is illustrated with small examples. Tools presented in this course include SQL and Excel, along with other state-of-the-art tools. No prior knowledge of statistics, math, or programming is necessary. | |
| ECO 1311 | Micro Principles | CC: QA | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Mea Ahlberg - mahlberg@smu.edu | Micro PrinciplesExplains tools of economic analysis and focuses on the individual participants in the economy: producers, workers, employers, and consumers. | |
| ECO 1312 | Macro Principles | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Ryan McGregor - rmeekmcgregor@mail.smu.edu | Macro PrinciplesCovers inflation, unemployment, and growth from both national and global perspectives. Tools of economic analysis include models of open economies. | ||
| ECO 3301 | Intermediate Micro | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Intermediate MicroBuilding on topics covered in ECO 1311, this course considers problems of microeconomics that are more advanced, with a focus on understanding how consumers behave, firms make pricing and output decisions, and market structure impacts the behavior of firms and consumers. | ||
| ECO 3302 | Intermediate Macro | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Rocio Madera - romadera@mail.smu.edu | Intermediate MacroInvestigates the factors that influence the level of aggregate income in an economy and the decision-making that ultimately results in the determination of levels of consumption, investment, or employment. Students analyze the impact of various government fiscal policies (using general equilibrium models) and the behavior of business cycles and patterns across various countries. | ||
| ECO 3302 | Intermediate Macro | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Ryan McGregor - rmeekmcgregor@mail.smu.edu | Intermediate MacroInvestigates the factors that influence the level of aggregate income in an economy and the decision-making that ultimately results in the determination of levels of consumption, investment, or employment. Students analyze the impact of various government fiscal policies (using general equilibrium models) and the behavior of business cycles and patterns across various countries. | ||
| ECO 3355 | Money & Banking | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Saltuk Ozerturk - ozerturk@mail.smu.edu | Money & BankingAnalyzes central and commercial banking. Reserved for economics majors and markets and culture majors only. | ||
| ECO 4337 | Urban Economics | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Wookun Kim - wookunkim@smu.edu | Urban EconomicsApplies economic concepts to an understanding of urban form; urban growth; trends in size and structure of urban areas; and the predominant urban public issues of transportation, housing, land-use planning, and environmental controls. Provides an opportunity to study particular topics in depth. Note: This course makes extensive use of calculus (MATH 1309/MATH 1337) and statistics (STAT 2331). | ||
| ECO 4340 | Cultural Economics | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Helen Reynolds - hrey@smu.edu | Cultural EconomicsIntroduces the field of cultural economics, with a focus on welfare valuations, valuation of nonmarket goods, and intellectual property. | ||
| ECO 4350 | Intro to Econometrics | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Marcela Giraldo - mgiraldo@mail.smu.edu | Intro to EconometricsThe basic concepts of econometrics and, in particular, regression analysis, with topics geared to first-time regression users. | ||
| ECO 4353 | Law & Economics | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Helen Reynolds - hrey@smu.edu | Law & EconomicsExamines economic theories that explain the development of common law and constitutional law and the economic implications of contracts, antitrust laws, and liability rules. | ||
| ECO 4354 | Forecasting | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Indro Dasgupta - idasgupta@mail.smu.edu | ForecastingPresentation of methods used by economists to forecast economic and business trends and ways of evaluating the usefulness of these methods. | ||
| ECO 4355 | Environmental Economics | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Alipio Ferreria - alipioferreira@smu.edu | Environmental EconomicsProvides insights into why environmental damages and degradation arise, and how such market failures may be addressed. | ||
| ECO 4331 | International Trade | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Mea Ahlberg - mahlberg@smu.edu | International TradeExamines international trade in goods and services among countries and develops a framework for analyzing trade policy issues. The course covers only the real effects of trade and not international financial issues. | ||
| ECO 4370 | Computing for Economics | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Zhan Gao - zhangao@smu.edu | Computing for EconomicsEmphasis on learning computer programs commonly used in economics with the objective of teaching programming skills used in data discovery and summarization, graphics, file manipulation, iterative procedures, and simulations. Programs could include SAS, R, PYTHON, STATA, SPSS, MATLAB, and SQL. | ||
| ECO 4372 | Network Economics | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Marcela Giraldo - mgiraldo@mail.smu.edu | Network EconomicsExplores characteristics of networks and how our choices affect their structure and outcomes. Applications include diffusion (of ideas, fashion, or viruses), web rankings, information cascades, and market outcomes. | ||
| ECO 4378 | Financial Economics and Investment Behavior | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Saltuk Ozerturk - ozerturk@mail.smu.edu | Financial Economics and Investment BehaviorGives a theoretical basis for financial analysis within the context of the total process of investment decision-making and develops the theoretical foundations for analysis of equities and bonds as well as portfolio performance. Reserved for economics majors and minors. | ||
| EDU 2350 | Educational Psychology | CC: HD | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Johnitha Johnson - johnithaj@smu.edu | Educational PsychologyThis course focuses on aspects related to the learning process, such as education theories, characteristics of learners, nature and measurements of abilities, motivation, and successful classroom practice. | |
| EDU 2350 | Educational Psychology | CC: HD | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Francesca Go - fgo@smu.edu | Educational PsychologyThis course focuses on aspects related to the learning process, such as education theories, characteristics of learners, nature and measurements of abilities, motivation, and successful classroom practice. | |
| ENGL 1363 | Myths of the American West | CC: LAI; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Bruce Levy - blevy@smu.edu | Myths of the American WestThrough literature, history and film, this course explores the multiple mythologies that have come to represent the idea of the West within American culture. | |
| ENGL 2311 | Poetry | CC: LAI; W | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Richard Bozorth - rbozorth@smu.edu | PoetryAnalysis, interpretation, and appreciation of poetry, with attention to terms and issues relevant to the genre. | |
| ENGL 3347 | Topics in Am Lit in Age of Rev | CC: LAI; W | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Crystal Donkor - cdonkor@smu.edu | Topics in Am Lit in Age of RevStudy of a theme, issue, or topic in American literature c. 1775–1900, varying by term. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle. | |
| ENGL 3385 | Literature of the Holocaust | CC: LAI; HD; OC; W | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Mary Catherine Mueller - mcmueller@smu.edu | Literature of the HolocaustExplores the literature of the Holocaust and issues of the possibility of aesthetic portrayal of this horrific event. It considers Holocaust literature and post–Holocaust literature. | |
| FILM 2302 | Creativity and Ideation | CC: CA | July B, July 21 – August 4, 2026 | Brady Wolchansky - bwolchansky@smu.edu | Creativity and IdeationThis hybrid production and studies course on creativity in film and media examines the nature of creativity in different fields and businesses. Includes how creativity in film and media manifests both in finished works themselves and within the production process. Explores different sources of ideas and develops ways to generate a myriad of project pitches, stories, and concepts. Students leave the course with multiple ideas for potential projects for future production courses. | |
| FILM 2362 | America on Film | CC: HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Sean Griffin - spgriffi@mail.smu.edu | America on FilmHistorical survey of the representations of social identity categories in American film and media, with a particular focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability. | |
| FILM 2363 | Media Production Ethics and Representation | CC: CIE | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Devon Smith - devons@smu.edu | Media Production Ethics and RepresentationA production-based course on ethical and representational practices in media creation, with particular emphasis on diversity and inclusion relating to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Also covers practical production ethics and procedures. | |
| FILM 2363 | Media Production Ethics and Representation | CC: CIE | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Devon Smith - devons@smu.edu | Media Production Ethics and RepresentationA production-based course on ethical and representational practices in media creation, with particular emphasis on diversity and inclusion relating to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Also covers practical production ethics and procedures. | |
| FILM 3352 | American Film History | CC: CA; HC | June B, June 18 – July 2, 2026 | Rick Worland - rworland@smu.edu | American Film HistoryAn overview of U.S. film history from the silent period to the present day. Emphasis on the genres, directors, cinematic techniques, and industrial factors that advanced the art of Hollywood and independent filmmakers. | |
| FILM 3391 | Topics in Postproduction (Topic to be submitted: 'Digital Remix: Creative Re-Editing in the Age of TikTok and YouTube') | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Kesleigh Dougherty - kdougherty@smu.edu | Topics in Postproduction (Topic to be submitted: 'Digital Remix: Creative Re-Editing in the Age of TikTok and YouTube')Focus on a specific topic of film/video postproduction. Subjects and prerequisites vary from term to term. | ||
| FINA 3320 | Financial Management | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Financial ManagementSurvey of concepts, practices, and problems surrounding financial markets, securities, and decision-making. Includes time value of money, market efficiency, evaluation of securities, and capital budgeting. | ||
| FREN 1401-4011 | Beginning French I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Omar Al-Rashdan - oalrashdan@smu.edu | Beginning French IStresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Five classes per week. Prerequisites: Reserved for students who have no previous French experience or fewer than two years of French and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. | ||
| FREN 1402-4012 | Beginning French II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Janet Dodd - jdodd@smu.edu | Beginning French IIStresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Five classes per week. Approval from WL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| FREN 1402-4022 | Beginning French II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Omar Al-Rashdan - oalrashdan@smu.edu | Beginning French IIStresses acquisition of basic skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Five classes per week. Approval from WL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| HIST 1328 | Votes for Women | CC: HC; HD | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Crista DeLuzio - cdeluzio@smu.edu | Votes for WomenThis introductory course explores the long battle waged by women to secure the right to vote and assesses the ramifications of the suffrage movement for women’s engagement and power as political actors; for the ongoing struggles for gender, racial, and other forms of social equality; and for the political and social life of the nation. Focuses on the diverse individuals and groups of women involved in the suffrage crusade and in concurrent intersectional women’s movements. Students learn about both the extraordinary leaders of various women’s movements, as well as the masses of lesser-known women who rallied for suffrage and related causes. Examines the struggles and rivalries within the suffrage movement, the opposition to woman suffrage, the connections between the battle for suffrage and westward expansion and U.S. imperialism, issues of constitutionalism and federalism, men’s relationship to the movement, and the influence of and responses to nativism and racism within the movement, among other topics. | |
| HIST 3310 | Problems in American History | CC: HC; W | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Scott Palmer - swpalmer@smu.edu | Problems in American HistoryExplores historical issues or trends in U.S. history will be explored using a case study or comparative format. | |
| HIST 3311 | 19th-Century American West | CC: HC; HD | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Andrew Graybill - agraybill@smu.edu | 19th-Century American WestHistory of the trans-Mississippi West in the 19th century, with an emphasis on major political, social, economic, and environmental themes of the region’s history. | |
| HIST 3389 | Problems in the Middle East: A Modern History of Palestine/Israel | CC: GPS; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Sabri Ates - sates@smu.edu | Problems in the Middle East: A Modern History of Palestine/IsraelA contemporary topic is treated in historical perspective. Sample topics include the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil and the politics of energy, and Islamic fundamentalism. | |
| HIST 3389 | Problems in the Middle East: A Modern History of Palestine/Israel | CC: HC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Sabri Ates - sates@smu.edu | Problems in the Middle East: A Modern History of Palestine/IsraelA contemporary topic is treated in historical perspective. Sample topics include the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil and the politics of energy, and Islamic fundamentalism. | |
| HRTS 3316 | Ethnoviolence | CC: HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Ben Voth - bvoth@smu.edu | EthnoviolenceIntroduces topics and approaches to the study of ethnoviolence, including specific disciplinary approaches such as sociology, communication studies, postcolonial studies, film studies, political science, and human rights. Students meet twice a week, once with the entire class, and once in groups of 20 to take a more sustained disciplinary approach to the question depending on the background of the individual instructor. Some lectures are delivered by guest speakers. | |
| HRTS 4343 | Ethics and Human Rights | CC: GPS; HD | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Bradley Klein - kleinb@smu.edu | Ethics and Human RightsExamines certain violations of human rights within their historical context and explores America’s commission and prevention of human rights violations. | |
| ITAL 1401-4011 | Beginning Italian I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Teresa Brentegani - tbrenteg@smu.edu | Beginning Italian IOffers a communicative and interactive approach and stresses the acquisition of basic listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, basic grammatical structures, vocabulary, idioms, and accurate pronunciation. Students attend three lecture meetings and two lab meetings, in which they read and listen to authentic materials, prepare written compositions and oral presentations, have conversational practice, and explore various aspects of Italian culture and cross-cultural comparisons between Italy and the United States. ITAL 1401 is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian or for those were placed into 1401 by the Italian placement exam. Students seeking to enroll in ITAL 1401 who have not met the course prerequisites or do not have the appropriate placement exam score should contact the WLL Second Language adviser. | ||
| ITAL 1402-4012 | Beginning Italian II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Damiano Bonuomo - bonuomo@smu.edu | Beginning Italian IIStudents review and learn fundamental aspects of basic Italian linguistic and grammatical structures (regular and irregular verbs in the present, present perfect, imperfect, future, conditional, and present subjunctive). Students attend three lecture meetings and two lab meetings, in which they further develop their linguistic and cultural awareness of Italian and build their vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through communicative, interactive activities and assignments, including written compositions, oral presentations, and conversational practice. Students who have not met the course prerequisites for ITAL 1402 or do not have the appropriate placement exam score should contact the WL Second Language adviser. | ||
| ITOM 2308 | Information Systems for Management | CC: TAS | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Robin Poston - rposton@mail.smu.edu | Information Systems for ManagementDiscusses information technology and information resources for business. Builds spreadsheet proficiencies focusing on the use of spreadsheets for business data analysis and reporting. Introduces database concepts along with tools and skills required to explore, analyze, extract, aggregate and report data. Restricted to Cox majors only. | |
| ITOM 3306 | Operations Management | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Samira Fazel - samira@smu.edu | Operations ManagementIntroduces concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management, and discusses methods for building business analytics models to solve operational business problems effectively. Topics include decision analysis, optimization (particularly linear programming) and sensitivity analysis, time-series analysis and forecasting, inventory control, simulation, and project scheduling. Restricted to Cox majors only. | ||
| JOUR 2304 | Video & Audio Production | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Bryan Lochhead - blochhead@mail.smu.edu | Video & Audio ProductionOffers practical training in the fundamentals of video and audio production. Students produce several original projects for potential broadcast on SMU’s various student media. Students learn field production and editing, as well as broadcast writing and are exposed to studio and control room skills. This class requires a significant amount of work with multimedia production. Includes 3 hours of lecture and one 1.5-hour lab per week. Restricted to fashion media majors or journalism majors or minors. | ||
| JOUR 2360 | Race, Class & Gender | CC: HD | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Valerie Evans - vaevans@mail.smu.edu | Race, Class & GenderExamines the impact and representation of race, class, and gender in the mass media from historical and critical perspectives. | |
| JOUR 3314 | Writing Across Platforms | CC: CE | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Annette Nevins - anevins@mail.smu.edu | Writing Across PlatformsStudents strengthen newsgathering and writing skills to recognize, pitch, and produce compelling enterprise news and feature stories that engage audiences of all backgrounds. | |
| JOUR 5301 | Topics: Athletes & Media | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Chip Mahaney - chipm@smu.edu | Topics: Athletes & MediaProvides a study and discussion setting for an issue or topic of current interest in the journalism profession. Offered on an irregular basis, depending on the significance and timeliness of the topics to be studied. | ||
| LATN 1401-4011 | Beginning Latin I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Justin Germain - jgermain@smu.edu | Beginning Latin IStructures of the Latin language: vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Also, introduction to Roman history and culture, and simple readings from Latin authors. Reserved for students who have no previous Latin experience or fewer than two years of Latin and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. | ||
| LATN 1402-4012 | Beginning Latin II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Justin Germain - jgermain@smu.edu | Beginning Latin IIStructures of the Latin language: vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Also, introduction to Roman history and culture, and simple readings from Latin authors. Approval from the WL adviser may be required for enrollment. | ||
| MATH 1303 | Precalculus for Business and the Social Sciences | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Precalculus for Business and the Social SciencesInequalities, absolute value, graphs, functions, basic analytic geometry, polynomials, logarithms, exponentials, linear equations, and mathematics of finance. Intended only for students planning to take MATH 1309. If students have existing credit (transfer or otherwise) for any mathematics course with an SMU undergraduate course catalog number, they may not enroll in MATH 1303 without departmental permission. | ||
| MATH 1304 | Precalculus | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | PrecalculusGraphs, functions, basic analytic geometry, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, and inverse functions. Prerequisite: Three years of high school math at the level of Algebra I and above. Intended only for students planning to take MATH 1337. If students have existing credit (transfer or otherwise) for any mathematics course with an SMU undergraduate catalog number, they may not enroll in MATH 1304 without departmental permission. | ||
| MATH 1309 | Business Calculus | CC: QR | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Business CalculusDerivatives and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions with applications to the time value of money, curve sketching, maximum-minimum problems, and computation of areas. Applications to business and economics. Notes: Any student who may eventually take math beyond first semester calculus should take MATH 1337 instead of this course. Credit not allowed for both MATH 1309 and MATH 1337. | |
| MATH 1309 | Business Calculus | CC: QR | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Business CalculusDerivatives and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions with applications to the time value of money, curve sketching, maximum-minimum problems, and computation of areas. Applications to business and economics. Notes: Any student who may eventually take math beyond first semester calculus should take MATH 1337 instead of this course. Credit not allowed for both MATH 1309 and MATH 1337. | |
| MATH 1337 | Calculus 1 | CC: QR | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Calculus 1Differential and integral calculus for algebraic, trigonometric functions, and other transcendental functions, with applications to curve sketching, velocity, maximum-minimum problems, area and volume. (Credit not allowed for both MATH 1309 and MATH 1337.) | |
| MATH 1337 | Calculus 1 | CC: QR | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Calculus 1Differential and integral calculus for algebraic, trigonometric functions, and other transcendental functions, with applications to curve sketching, velocity, maximum-minimum problems, area and volume. (Credit not allowed for both MATH 1309 and MATH 1337.) | |
| MATH 1338 | Calculus 2 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Calculus 2A continuation of MATH 1337 through differential and integral calculus, areas, techniques of integration, improper integrals, and infinite sequences and series, including Taylor series. | ||
| MATH 1338 | Calculus 2 | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Calculus 2A continuation of MATH 1337 through differential and integral calculus, areas, techniques of integration, improper integrals, and infinite sequences and series, including Taylor series. | ||
| MATH 3302 | Calculus 3 | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Calculus 3Partial differentiation, multiple integrals, parametrization, line and surface integrals. Vector Calculus, including vector fields, divergence, curl, and the divergence and Stokes’ theorems. | ||
| MATH 3304 | Linear Algebra | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Linear AlgebraMatrices and linear equations, Gaussian elimination, determinants, rank, geometrical notions, eigenvalue problems, coordinate transformations, norms, inner products, orthogonal projections, and Gram–Schmidt and least squares. Includes computational exercises related to these topics. | ||
| MATH 3304 | Linear Algebra | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Linear AlgebraMatrices and linear equations, Gaussian elimination, determinants, rank, geometrical notions, eigenvalue problems, coordinate transformations, norms, inner products, orthogonal projections, and Gram–Schmidt and least squares. Includes computational exercises related to these topics. | ||
| MATH 3313 | Differential Equations | CC: QA | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Differential EquationsFirst– and second–order linear equations, including applications to physical and biological sciences. Solution methods including integrating factors, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, and Laplace transforms. Computational methods and exercises. | |
| ME 2310 | Statics | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | StaticsEquilibrium of force systems, computations of reactions and internal forces, and determinations of centroids and moments of inertia. Also, introduction to vector mechanics. Corequisite: PHYS1303 | ||
| ME 2340 | Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Mechanics of Deformable BodiesIntroduction to analysis of deformable bodies, including stress, strain, stress–strain relations, torsion, beam bending and shearing stresses, stress transformations, beam deflections, statically indeterminate problems, energy methods, and column buckling. | ||
| MKTG 3340 | Fundamentals of Marketing | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Fundamentals of MarketingExamines the nature of marketing decisions; the environment in which these decisions are made; and the relationship of these decisions to the firm, business, and society. Restricted to Cox majors, minors in business, minors in business with energy management, or CXMN intent to declare the minor in business. Students may not receive credit for both MKTG 3340 and ADV 1341. | ||
| MNO 3370 | Management | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | David Lei - dlei@smu.edu | ManagementDevelops skills in managerial behavior that facilitate high performance and satisfaction as well as continued self-development for all organization members. Restricted to Cox majors, minors in business, minors in business with energy management, or CXMN intent to declare the minor in business. | ||
| MUHI 1111 | Healing Through Song: Introduction to Therapeutic Music Entertainment (TME) | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Janice Lindstrom - jlindstrom@smu.edu | Healing Through Song: Introduction to Therapeutic Music Entertainment (TME) | ||
| MUHI 1302 | Music in World Societies | CC: CA; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Kristina Nielsen - kfnielsen@smu.edu | Music in World SocietiesIntroduces students to musics from a diverse range of cultures, in addition to themes and issues in contemporary musical research. The first portion of the course provides a general introduction to case studies of music traditions from around the world, highlighting the contexts of music production in cultural and geographic regions. The final portion of the course applies this cultural knowledge in analytical contexts to broader discussions of indigeneity, nationalism, diaspora, traditions, and globalization. | |
| MUHI 1303 | Introduction to Music in History and Culture | CC: CA; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Peter Kupfer - pkupfer@smu.edu | Introduction to Music in History and CultureDesigned to provide a big-picture overview of music’s role in varied historical and cultural contexts; to acquaint students with the central paradigms, methods, and problems of music scholarship; and to provide a critical orientation of some of the major philosophical questions that play a role in subsequent music history coursework at SMU. Questions to be addressed include: What is music? What is its purpose? What does music mean, how does it mean, and how is it able to move the emotions? How is music historically and culturally constituted? How do we study it? Students engage with these and many other questions through intensive reading, listening, and lecture. Examples are drawn liberally from Western art music and popular music. | |
| OREM 2375 | Cultural and Ethical Implications of Technology | CC: TAS; CIE | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Gretchen Coleman - gmiller@lyle.smu.edu | Cultural and Ethical Implications of TechnologyExplores the pervasive use of technology in today’s society, the impact of technology on daily life, and the tie between technology and ethical responsibility. Students learn how their lives are being shaped by technology and how they in turn help shape technology. | |
| PHIL 1305 | Introduction to Philosophy | CC: PREI | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Philippe Chuard - pchuard@smu.edu | Introduction to PhilosophyA general introduction to the central questions of philosophy. We will discuss topics from such areas as the theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethics, and political philosophy. Typical questions might include: Can we know the world outside our minds? Is it rational to believe in a God who allows evil to exist? Do the laws of physics allow for human freedom? Is morality more than a matter of opinion? Can there be unequal wealth in a just society? Readings will include classical authors such as Plato, Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Mill, as well as contemporary philosophers. The focus of the course will be on arguments for and against proposed solutions to key problems of philosophy. | |
| PHIL 1318 | Contemporary Moral Problems | CC: PREI | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Jennifer Matey - jmatey@smu.edu | Contemporary Moral ProblemsAn introduction to philosophical ethics focusing on questions in applied ethics. Students begin by exploring ethical theories and philosophical methods. The majority of the course is devoted to applying those theories and methods to some of the most controversial and pressing issues confronting contemporary society. Topics vary, but the following are representative: abortion, animal rights, affirmative action, capital punishment, economic justice, euthanasia, sexuality, war and terrorism, and world hunger. Class discussion is an important component of the course, as is reading and (in some sections) writing argumentative essays about these issues. | |
| PHYS 1105 | Mechanics Lab | CC: ES | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Shanmuka Shivashankara - sshivash@physics.smu.edu | Mechanics LabProvides training in instrumentation and offers in-depth understanding of physics concepts and laws that are discussed in PHYS 1303 and PHYS 1307. This is achieved through observation, measurement, data acquisition, and analysis in each lab. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 1303 or PHYS 1307. | |
| PHYS 1106 | Electricity and Magnetism Lab | CC: ES; QA | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Shanmuka Shivashankara - sshivash@physics.smu.edu | Electricity and Magnetism LabProvides training in instrumentation and offers in-depth understanding of physics concepts and laws that are discussed in PHYS 1304 and PHYS 1308. This is achieved through observation, measurement, data acquisition, and analysis in each lab. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 1304 or PHYS 1308. | |
| PHYS 1303 | Introductory Mechanics | CC: ES | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Randall Scalise - scalise@physics.smu.edu | Introductory MechanicsFor science and engineering majors. Covers vector kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, oscillations, gravitation, rotational motion. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1337 or MATH 1340. | |
| PHYS 1304 | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | CC: ES; QA | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Durdana Balakishiyeva - DBalakishiyeva@mail.smu.edu | Introduction to Electricity and MagnetismFor science and engineering majors. Covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, optics. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1338 or MATH 1340. | |
| PHYS 1307 | General Physics 1 | CC: ES | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Simon Dalley - SDalley@mail.smu.edu | General Physics 1For life science majors. Covers vector kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, oscillations, rotational motion, waves and fluids. If you require a one-credit laboratory with this course, you must register separately for PHYS 1105. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1337 or MATH 1340. | |
| PHYS 1308 | General Physics 2 | CC: ES; QA | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Durdana Balakishiyeva - DBalakishiyeva@mail.smu.edu | General Physics 2For life science majors. Covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, geometrical and physical optics. Students who require a one-credit laboratory with this course must register separately for PHYS 1106. | |
| PHYS 1304 | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | CC: ES; ES8; QA | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Durdana Balakishiyeva - DBalakishiyeva@mail.smu.edu | Introduction to Electricity and MagnetismFor science and engineering majors. Covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, optics. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1338 or MATH 1340. | |
| PLSC 3325 | Introduction to Law | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Pamela Corley - pccorley@smu.edu | Introduction to LawProvides the student with an understanding of the American legal system, covering such substantive areas of law as torts, contracts, property, civil procedure, and criminal law. | ||
| PLSC 3329 | Appellate Advocacy | July A, July 6 – July 20, 2026 | Pamela Corley - pccorley@smu.edu | Appellate AdvocacyPrepares students in appellate advocacy and simulates the experience of arguing a constitutional case before the Supreme Court. | ||
| PLSC 4350 | Game Theory for Political Science | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Hiroki Takeuchi - htakeuch@smu.edu | Game Theory for Political SciencePolitics is about conflict. When there is conflict, there will be strategy. This course examines the complicated strategic interactions within the framework of game theory. | ||
| PLSC 4380 | Special Studies in International Relations | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Stefano Recchia - srecchia@smu.edu | Special Studies in International Relationsn/a | ||
| PLSC 4387 | The Politics of Data | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Grace Mueller - gmueller@smu.edu | The Politics of DataExplores how data collection affects our privacy and security, and analyzes how governments, domestic and international, use data to promote stability and combat threats of rebellion and protest. | ||
| PSYC 1300 | Introduction to Psychology | CC: SBS | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Michael Lindsey - lindseym@smu.edu | Introduction to PsychologyBroad introduction to psychology as a behavioral science with special emphasis on cognition, development, learning, social, personality, physiological, and clinical psychology (psychopathology and psychotherapy). | |
| PSYC 1300 | Introduction to Psychology | CC: SBS | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Michael Lindsey - lindseym@smu.edu | Introduction to PsychologyBroad introduction to psychology as a behavioral science with special emphasis on cognition, development, learning, social, personality, physiological, and clinical psychology (psychopathology and psychotherapy). | |
| PSYC 2332 | Developmental Psychology | CC: SBS | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Michael Lindsey - lindseym@smu.edu | Developmental PsychologyA survey of the processes and variables that influence the development of the fetus, infant, child, and adolescent. Emphasis is on theories and research in such areas as perceptual, cognitive, language, social/emotional, and moral development. | |
| PSYC 2332 | Developmental Psychology | CC: SBS | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Mary O'Boyle - moboyle@smu.edu | Developmental PsychologyA survey of the processes and variables that influence the development of the fetus, infant, child, and adolescent. Emphasis is on theories and research in such areas as perceptual, cognitive, language, social/emotional, and moral development. | |
| PSYC 2351 | Psychopathology | CC: SBS | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | James Calvert - jcalvert@smu.edu | PsychopathologyA study of the theories, causes, assessment, and treatment of abnormal behavior, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, and other forms of psychopathology in adults. There is an examination of the continuum of normal and abnormal behavior, with consideration of historical and cultural perspectives, ethical concerns, and research methodologies in understanding psychological disorders. | |
| PSYC 2351 | Psychopathology | CC: SBS | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Alicia Meuret - ameuret@smu.edu | PsychopathologyA study of the theories, causes, assessment, and treatment of abnormal behavior, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, and other forms of psychopathology in adults. There is an examination of the continuum of normal and abnormal behavior, with consideration of historical and cultural perspectives, ethical concerns, and research methodologies in understanding psychological disorders. | |
| PSYC 3301 | Research Methods | CC: W | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Olivia Breedin - obreedin@smu.edu | Research MethodsDesign and evaluation of psychological research, with emphasis on scientific method, data collection, experimentation, control procedures, validity, reliability, and report–writing skills. This is a challenging and rigorous class in research; required for psychology majors. | |
| PSYC 3341 | Social Psychology | CC: SBS; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Nathan Hudson - nwhudson@smu.edu | Social PsychologyAddresses the question of how an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by his/her social environment; includes topics such as attitude change, conformity, attraction, aggression, and small-group behavior. | |
| PSYC 3366 | Positive Psychology | CC: SBS; CE | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Chris Logan - chrisl@smu.edu | Positive PsychologyAdvanced psychology course that introduces research and theory in positive psychology. The focus of positive psychology is on strength rather than weakness, flourishing rather than languishing. | |
| PSYC 3370 | Personality | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Michael Lindsey - lindseym@smu.edu | PersonalityAn examination of theories and research that address the underlying bases of personality and the causes of individual differences. Emphasis is on the normal personality, but the causes of abnormal personality development are also considered. | ||
| PSYC 4320 | Behavioral Neuroscience | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Thomas Ritz - tritz@smu.edu | Behavioral NeuroscienceAn advanced overview of the topic. Classes focus on understanding perception, consciousness and sleep, motor behavior, emotion, and learning, with evidence from the neurosciences, biology, and medical fields. Students learn basic anatomy, physiology, and research methods. Applications to research and treatment are addressed. | ||
| PSYC 4321 | Behavioral Action of Drugs | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | James Calvert - jcalvert@smu.edu | Behavioral Action of DrugsAddresses the principles of drugs and behavior, classification, and chemical effects of behaviorally active drugs; influences of environmental, response, and task variables; and the evaluation and treatment of addiction. | ||
| PSYC 4378 | Psychology of Evil | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | James Calvert - jcalvert@smu.edu | Psychology of EvilExamines why people become evil, exploring a wide variety of malevolent behaviors with a focus on why people torture, rape, murder, and otherwise exploit and dehumanize others. | ||
| RELI 3319 | Old Testament | CC: PREI; W | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Serge Frolov - sfrolov@mail.smu.edu | Old TestamentAn introduction to the Old Testament and to the religion and history of ancient Israel. Special emphasis is given to the ancient Near Eastern roots of biblical religion and to the modern interpretation of biblical myth, epic, and prophecy. | |
| RELI 3321 | Religion and the Holocaust | CC: HC; W | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Serge Frolov - sfrolov@mail.smu.edu | Religion and the HolocaustA study of responses to the Holocaust by Jews and Christians. Includes an overview of the history of the Holocaust as it affected the Jewish communities of Central and Eastern Europe. Students read personal memoirs of survivors of ghettos, concentration camps, and Nazi Germany. Postwar responses include questions of faith after the Holocaust, Christian responsibility for modern anti-Semitism, the impact of the Holocaust on the creation of the State of Israel and Middle East politics today, and postwar relations between Jews and Germans. | |
| SOCI 1300 | Introduction to Sociology | CC: SBS | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Fernando Clark - fclark@smu.edu | Introduction to SociologyThis course presents the sociological approach to understanding human behavior. Sociology considers how particular life experiences, attitudes, and values are shaped by membership in ascribed and achieved social categories such as social class, race/ethnicity, sex, sexuality, and nationality. | |
| SOCI 2300 | Social Problems | CC: SBS; HD | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Leslie DeArman - dearman@smu.edu | Social ProblemsExamines social problems within the contexts of their particular societies and cultures; how a social problem is defined; and how solutions are shaped by politics, corporations, media interests, and social movements. | |
| SPAN 1401-4011 | Beginning Spanish I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Lourdes Molina - lmolina@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or fewer than two years of Spanish and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. | ||
| SPAN 1401-4021 | Beginning Spanish I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Mónica Fernández Martins - mfernandezmartins@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or fewer than two years of Spanish and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. | ||
| SPAN 1401-4031 | Beginning Spanish I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Yuriko Ikeda - yikeda@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or fewer than two years of Spanish and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. | ||
| SPAN 1401-4041 | Beginning Spanish I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Rodrigo López - rodrigol@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or fewer than two years of Spanish and the appropriate placement exam score. Approval from the WLL adviser is required for enrollment. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4011 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Joy Saunders - jsaunders@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4012 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Sarah Bogard - sbogard@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4021 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Donna Binkowski - dbinkowski@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4022 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Donna Binkowski - dbinkowski@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4031 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Miroslava Detcheva - mdetcheva@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4032 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Marlen Collazo - mcollazo@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4042 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Ruben Sanchez-Godoy - rgodoy@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 1402-4052 | Beginning Spanish II | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Joy Saunders - jsaunders@smu.edu | Beginning Spanish IIDevelops insight into the interconnectedness of the fundamentals of language and their application to communication. Provides rudimentary linguistic skills (vocabulary and grammar) and an acquaintance with the Spanish–speaking world – tools that allow further study of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Each course is comprised of a fundamentals module (MWF) and an applications (TTH) module. Enrollment is required in both. Reserved for students who have no previous Spanish experience or who have 2 years or less of Spanish. A student may not receive credit for both SPAN 1402 and SPAN 1502. Approval from the WLL advisor may be required to enroll. | ||
| SPAN 2401-4011 | Intermediate Spanish I | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Susana Adoboe - adoboe@smu.edu | Intermediate Spanish IFor students who are relatively comfortable expressing their personal needs and describing their immediate environment in Spanish. Moves students toward fluency through significant vocabulary expansion and mastery of advanced verbal and sentence structure. To varying degrees, attention is devoted to cultural competence and to the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Approval from the WLL adviser may be required for enrollment. | ||
| SPAN 2401-4012 | Intermediate Spanish I | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Susana Adoboe - adoboe@smu.edu | Intermediate Spanish IFor students who are relatively comfortable expressing their personal needs and describing their immediate environment in Spanish. Moves students toward fluency through significant vocabulary expansion and mastery of advanced verbal and sentence structure. To varying degrees, attention is devoted to cultural competence and to the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Approval from the WLL adviser may be required for enrollment. | ||
| STAT 2331 | Introduction to Statistical Methods (online) | CC: QR | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Jessica Wickersham - jwickersham@smu.edu | Introduction to Statistical Methods (online)A non-calculus based introduction to statistical methods, and how to use statistical concepts in decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics, simple linear regression, elementary probability theory, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. Introduces the use of Excel for statistical analysis. | |
| STAT 2331 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | CC: QR | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Stephen Robertson - sdrobert@smu.edu | Introduction to Statistical MethodsA non-calculus based introduction to statistical methods, and how to use statistical concepts in decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics, simple linear regression, elementary probability theory, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. Introduces the use of Excel for statistical analysis. | |
| STAT 4340 | Statistical Methods for Engineers and Applied Scientists | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | David Saah - dksaah@smu.edu | Statistical Methods for Engineers and Applied ScientistsBasic concepts of probability and statistics useful in the solution of engineering and applied science problems. Covers probability, probability distributions, data analysis, sampling distributions, estimation, and simple tests of hypothesis. | ||
| STAT 4340 | Statistical Methods for Engineers and Applied Scientists | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | David Saah - dksaah@smu.edu | Statistical Methods for Engineers and Applied ScientistsBasic concepts of probability and statistics useful in the solution of engineering and applied science problems. Covers probability, probability distributions, data analysis, sampling distributions, estimation, and simple tests of hypothesis. | ||
| STRA 4370 | Strategic Management in a Global Economy | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | David Lei - dlei@smu.edu | Strategic Management in a Global EconomyAnalyzes the processes of building competitive advantage and strategy execution in single- and multi-business firms, with emphasis on industry evolution, the boundaries of the firm, and global competition. Restricted to Cox majors. | ||
| STRA 4370 | Strategic Management in a Global Economy | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Gary Moskowitz - gmoskowi@smu.edu | Strategic Management in a Global EconomyAnalyzes the processes of building competitive advantage and strategy execution in single- and multi-business firms, with emphasis on industry evolution, the boundaries of the firm, and global competition. Restricted to Cox majors. | ||
| THEA 2311 | The Art of Acting | CC: CA; OC | June A, June 3 – June 17, 2026 | Reiko Aylesworth - raylesworth@smu.edu | The Art of ActingBasic work in acting, voice, and movement for the nonmajor. Relaxation, concentration, imagination, and the actor’s exploration and use of the social world. | |
| THEA 2311 | The Art of Acting | CC: CA; OC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Jon Hackler - jhackler@smu.edu | The Art of ActingBasic work in acting, voice, and movement for the nonmajor. Relaxation, concentration, imagination, and the actor’s exploration and use of the social world. | |
| THEA 2321 | Spectacle of Performance | CC: CA; OC | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | Steve Woods - stevew@smu.edu | Spectacle of PerformanceStudents learn to deconstruct spectacle and to analyze its influence upon themselves and society. Offers the opportunity to go backstage to experience firsthand how effects are achieved. Students are required to attend performances in a wide range of live venues and discuss what they observe, enabling them to view performance on a critical level. For majors and nonmajors. | |
| THEA 2321 | Spectacle of Performance | CC: CA; OC | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | Steve Woods - stevew@smu.edu | Spectacle of PerformanceStudents learn to deconstruct spectacle and to analyze its influence upon themselves and society. Offers the opportunity to go backstage to experience firsthand how effects are achieved. Students are required to attend performances in a wide range of live venues and discuss what they observe, enabling them to view performance on a critical level. For majors and nonmajors. | |
| WL 3323 | Russian Culture | CC: HC; GPS; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Tatiana Zimakova - tzimakov@smu.edu | Russian CultureSignificant aspects of Russian thought and culture at its various stages of development are presented and illustrated by examples from literature, folklore, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts, and music. | |
| WL 3328 | French Women Writers | CC: LAI; GPS; W | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Antoinette Williams-Tutt - awilliamstutt@smu.edu | French Women WritersIntroduction to French women novelists from the 19th to the 21st century. | |
| WL 3341 | Failure of Humanity in Rwanda | CC: CIE; HD | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Herve Tchumkam - htchumkam@smu.edu | Failure of Humanity in RwandaAn introduction to 1994 Rwanda genocide that seeks to understand not only its origins but also its sociological, ethical, and human rights implications. | |
| WL 3362 | Postcolonial France | CC: HC; HD | July A, July 6 – July 20, 2026 | Herve Tchumkam - htchumkam@smu.edu | Postcolonial FranceA multidisciplinary course providing an introduction to, or better understanding of, some of the most passionate debates on assimilation, difference, and multiculturalism that have emerged in France in recent years. | |
| WL 3381 | Exploring the Greco-Roman World | CC: LAI | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Justin Germain - htchumkam@smu.edu | Exploring the Greco-Roman WorldExplores film adaptations of Greco-Roman history and literature by looking at the classical works upon which they are based in conjunction with current scholarship. | |
| WL 3382 | Texas-Mexico Borderlands: A Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic Story | CC: LAI; HD; OC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Elizabeth Russ - eruss@smu.edu | Texas-Mexico Borderlands: A Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic StoryFocuses on the relationship between Mexico and the US, and US-Mexico borderlands as historical, political, and cultural space. Special focus on Mexico and Texas. | |
| WL 3390 | Italian Cinema | CC: CA; OC | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Daniele Forlino - dforlino@smu.edu | Italian CinemaA chronological survey of Italian cinema from its beginnings to the present. Themes and cinematic styles of several internationally noted directors such as Rossellini, DeSica, Fellini, Antonioni, and Bertolucci, with attention to the Italian cinema as a reflection of sociopolitical trends. | |
| WRTR 1312 | Intro to Academic Writing | CC: AW | May Term, May 18 – June 2, 2026 | Stephanie Amsel - samsel@smu.edu | Intro to Academic WritingTeaches students the foundations of university-level writing. By the end of the course, students will have developed competency, clarity, coherence, and organization in their writing. In order to prepare students for more advanced critical reasoning in WRTR 1313, this course serves as a foundation for learning effective writing and analytical reasoning skills. Students learn the basics of argument and the use of rhetorical strategies in written materials and develop skills in critical reading. Students examine and analyze an array of source materials within and outside the classroom. Students must earn a C- or better to pass this course. | |
| WRTR 1312 | Intro to Academic Writing | CC: AW | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Intro to Academic WritingTeaches students the foundations of university-level writing. By the end of the course, students will have developed competency, clarity, coherence, and organization in their writing. In order to prepare students for more advanced critical reasoning in WRTR 1313, this course serves as a foundation for learning effective writing and analytical reasoning skills. Students learn the basics of argument and the use of rhetorical strategies in written materials and develop skills in critical reading. Students examine and analyze an array of source materials within and outside the classroom. Students must earn a C- or better to pass this course. | |
| WRTR 1312 | Intro to Academic Writing | CC: AW | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Intro to Academic WritingTeaches students the foundations of university-level writing. By the end of the course, students will have developed competency, clarity, coherence, and organization in their writing. In order to prepare students for more advanced critical reasoning in WRTR 1313, this course serves as a foundation for learning effective writing and analytical reasoning skills. Students learn the basics of argument and the use of rhetorical strategies in written materials and develop skills in critical reading. Students examine and analyze an array of source materials within and outside the classroom. Students must earn a C- or better to pass this course. | |
| WRTR 1312 | Intro to Academic Writing | CC: AW | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Intro to Academic WritingTeaches students the foundations of university-level writing. By the end of the course, students will have developed competency, clarity, coherence, and organization in their writing. In order to prepare students for more advanced critical reasoning in WRTR 1313, this course serves as a foundation for learning effective writing and analytical reasoning skills. Students learn the basics of argument and the use of rhetorical strategies in written materials and develop skills in critical reading. Students examine and analyze an array of source materials within and outside the classroom. Students must earn a C- or better to pass this course. | |
| WRTR 1313 | Writing and Critical Reasoning | CC: CR | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Writing and Critical ReasoningTeaches students to analyze arguments by employing high order critical thinking skills. Students learn to identify sound from faulty premises, detect logical fallacies, distinguish strong from weak conclusions, evaluate sources and become information literate. To demonstrate an understanding of the techniques of critical reasoning, students write essays, conduct research, and engage in a variety of additional university-level writing assignments. Students who have already taken another course that fulfills the Critical Reasoning requirement cannot take this course. | |
| WRTR 1313 | Writing and Critical Reasoning | CC: CR | Summer 2, July 6 – August 4, 2026 | STAFF | Writing and Critical ReasoningTeaches students to analyze arguments by employing high order critical thinking skills. Students learn to identify sound from faulty premises, detect logical fallacies, distinguish strong from weak conclusions, evaluate sources and become information literate. To demonstrate an understanding of the techniques of critical reasoning, students write essays, conduct research, and engage in a variety of additional university-level writing assignments. Students who have already taken another course that fulfills the Critical Reasoning requirement cannot take this course. | |
| WRTR 1313 | Writing and Critical Reasoning | CC: CR | Summer 1, June 3 – July 2, 2026 | STAFF | Writing and Critical ReasoningTeaches students to analyze arguments by employing high order critical thinking skills. Students learn to identify sound from faulty premises, detect logical fallacies, distinguish strong from weak conclusions, evaluate sources and become information literate. To demonstrate an understanding of the techniques of critical reasoning, students write essays, conduct research, and engage in a variety of additional university-level writing assignments. Students who have already taken another course that fulfills the Critical Reasoning requirement cannot take this course. |
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