November 2005 Archives

On Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Chris and I went back to Crowders mountain to go all the way to the top of King's Pinnacle, the secondary peak at Crowders mountain. We began our hike at around 3:30pm, giving ourselves 2.5 hours to get to the top and back. We went up in daylight, but by the time we were on our way back down the sun was almost down and the woods surrounding the trail were dark. The view from the top is quite nice, but it is a little scary close to the edge, especially since it goes straight down. Getting to the top was most of the fun. Over half of the trail up is very easy, only a few rocks in places, but once passing the connection to "Turnback Trail" it is pretty much straight up, as is noted by the warning sign at that point. Chris and I had to rest a few times along the way, iincluding right before the giant rock that has to be climbed to arrive at the top. It is quite a chore to get to the top, but the view and feeling of accomplisment is well worth it.

Chris and I took several pictures during the hike, as well as from the top of King's Pinnacle. Those images are posted to my gallery at http://www.disturbingthoughts.net/gallery.

For a more interesting view of the hike, see Chris's Blog: http://www.psychoticwolf.net/archives/2005/11/view_from_the_t.php.

Registration had been open less than a week and already several courses are completely full. So far Ceramics Wheel I, Physical Conditioning and Small Group Communication are all full. The freshman entering for Spring get to register in December sometime. I'm really glad I was able to register when I did.

One who holds a true belief without intelligence is just like a blind man who happens to take the right road.
-Plato, Republic

DATA STRUCTURES (ITCS2214) - A study of the theory and implementation of abstract data types (ADTs) including stacks, queues, and both general purpose and specialized trees and graphs. Programming emphasis is on the use of an object-oriented language to implement algorithms related to the various data structures studied including creation, searching, and traversal of ADTs. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) (Internet)

SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (COMM2105) - Principles of discussion and deliberation in small groups. Practice in organizing, leading, and participating in various forms of group communication. Emphasis on problem solving and leadership skills.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING (KNES1201) - The application and basic science of physical training programs designed to improve and maintain physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE SCIENCE (ITCS3216) - Crosslisted as PSYC 3216. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Interdisciplinary introduction to the science of the mind. Broad coverage of such topics as philosophy of mind, human memory processes, reasoning and problem solving, artificial intelligence, language processing (human and machine), neural structures and processes, and vision. (Spring, Alternate Years)

CERAMICS WHEEL I (ARTC2172) - Introduction to wheel forming methods and emphasis on skill development, design, glaze application, utilitarian and sculptural concepts, and basic high-fire techniques. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

METAPHYSICS (PHIL3275) - Inquiry into the most fundamental and comprehensive structures and categories of reality, especially in relation to persons as knowers and agents. Discussion of such topics as: being, existence and truth; substance, essence ad accident; universals and individuals; mind, soul, matter and god.