FRS 001QQ — Sec. 001 — (1 unit) — CRN 73960— W 6:10-7:00pm — CCAH Room 206
Bond, James Bond: The 007 Phenomenon

Instructor: Leslie Lyons, Department of Population, Heath and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine

Description: For the past 50 years, the Ian Fleming’s secret agent character, James Bond, has entertained movie goer’s through-out the world. The wealth of films covering several generations allows an examination in the changes in culture, style, technology, and the role of women in society. This course will examine various aspects that transcend the Bond films, relating the film topics, gadgets and characters to the modern society and current events. Information will be presented through informal lectures, readings, film viewing and discussion.

Format: The seminar will meet for two hours each week. The time will be divided between informal lecture presentations, discussion, film viewing, and student presentations. Reading material and films will be provided. There is no text for the course. Students will be assigned a topic that will be presented and discussed at one of the class sessions. Students will be required to view three Bond films from different generations to develop their presentation on how the topic has evolved over the past 50 years. Grading: Students will be required to prepare a short paper on one of the aspects of James Bond films that have evolved during the span of the films. The course grade will be based on the quality of their written paper -- 5 to 7 pages (1/3) and oral presentations (1/3) and on the frequency and quality of their participation in class discussion (1/3).

About the Instructor: Professor Lyons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health & Reproduction in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Her research interests include the investigation of inherited diseases in companion animals and the evolution of the domestic cat. Current projects include studies of inherited blindness, kidney disease and coat colors of the cat. She currently teaches veterinary genetics and an additional Freshman seminar entitled: Genetics in Film. Dr. Lyons is a huge James Bond fan.