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CHEM 334
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory

Chemistry

Exploration of synthetic methods and analysis techniques for inorganic and organic compounds. Determination of product structures and quantitative analysis using modern chemical analysis techniques, including NMR, GC-MS, GC, HPLC, FT-IR, and Electrochemistry.

SOC/AAS 197
Ain't I a__? Black Identity and Gender Politics

Sociology

Ain't I a__? Black Identity and Gender Politics is a course that focuses on the sociology of race and gender. In this course, students will explore the intersection of race and gender in Black women and men's lives, and the meanings those intersections have for Black people. Students will explore race and gender within the social structure, social institutions, and interpersonal social interactions.

JST 122
Archaeology and the Bible

Jewish Studies

In this course we will examine the way that archaeological work can inform the study of the Bible. One important consideration is how archaeological data have been used either to confirm or falsify the biblical texts. We will look at how archaeologists work and how archaeological data and the Bible intersect. We will examine in detail several archaeological sites in order to understand better the difficulties in interpreting the material remains that archaeologists dig up.

HMS/SOC 090
Big Questions Seminar: How Did Opioids Become an Epidemic?

Sociology and Health Medicine and Society

In the United States, drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death, and opioids are the most common drug. How did we get here? This course begins with historical attention to the 19th century Opium Wars and the first “opioid epidemic” in the United States in the early 20th century. This sets our foundation to examine, through a social science lens, the contemporary intersection of structural factors such as the pharmaceutical industry, policy, police, courts, transnational drug trade, darknet markets, cryptocurrency, and socioeconomic disparities in producing a contemporary crisis.

BUS 003
Business Communications

Business

Good business communication skills are essential for success on the job and career advancement. In this course, students are introduced to the frameworks and skills necessary to deliver communications that are professional, clear, concise, evidence-driven, and persuasive. Emphasis is on basic business communications including memos, reports, and presentations.

CEE/CGH 102
Community Health and Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chemical Engineering

This course is an introduction to public health engineering. Students will learn to define hazards and risks to community health such as air pollution; water, sanitation, and hygiene; food; and settlement/safety. The focus of the course will be on understanding engineering controls to reduce risk and improve communicable and non-communicable disease outcomes. This course includes elements of waterborne disease control, hazardous materials management, occupational health and safety, and environmental interventions.

CSE 252
Computers, the Internet, and Society

Computer Science & Engineering

An interactive exploration of the current and future role of computers, the Internet, and related technologies in changing the standard of living, work environments, society and its ethical values. Privacy, security, depersonalization, responsibility, and professional ethics; the role of computer and Internet technologies in changing education, business modalities, collaboration mechanisms, and everyday life.

ANTH 011
Cultural Diversity and Human Nature

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A cross-cultural investigation of variation in human societies. Examines forms of social organization, kinship, religion, symbolism, and language through the consideration of specific cultural case studies in local and global contexts. Students will learn how anthropological research methods enhance understanding of contemporary social issues, help solve real-world problems, and foster an informed perspective on what it means to be human.

ECE 363
Design of Digital Systems

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Modern digital chip design, with emphasis on key design concepts, methodology and flow using state-of-the-art electronic design automation (EDA) tools and standard cell libraries from the semiconductor industry. Topics include CMOS transistor operations, interconnect, dynamic/leakage power, delay, RTL coding, logic synthesis, static timing analysis, formal verification, RTL/gate level simulation and physical design. The course consists of a set of labs and a project built upon multiple Synopsys EDA tools, including Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Formality, VCS etc.

EES 200
Earth History

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Review of the coevolution of Earth, life, climate, and the environment, and introduction to the records used to constrain this history. The course addresses environmental changes at both geologic and human time spans. Includes laboratory exercises and field trips.

CEE 379
Environmental Case Studies

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Case studies will be used to explore the impact of politics, economics, society, technology, and ethics on environmental projects and preferences. Environmental issues in both affluent and developing countries will be analyzed. Multidisciplinary student teams will investigate site characterization; environmental remediation design; environmental policy; and political, financial, social, and ethical implications of environmental projects.

CEE 275
Environmental, Geotechnics and Hydraulics Laboratory

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Applying fundamentals of soil properties, hydraulics and environmental science through appropriate laboratory experiments for solution of environmental engineering problems. Experiments will include solute transport in surface and subsurface medium; characterization of soils, sludges and water; treatment of water and wastewater including biological processes. Illustration of techniques to generate design parameters for scale-up.

BIOS 115
Genetics

Biological Sciences

The structure, function, and continuity of hereditary information. Classical genetic analysis. Molecular biology of genes and genomes. Population genetics and evolution. Genetics of complex traits.

POPH 106
Global Environment and Human Welfare

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This course investigates the present understanding of multiple pollution agents and their effects on human health and well-being. The students will examine the history, the emergence, the known risks from exposure to specific pollutants through multiple media (e.g. air, water, food) with a particular focus on air pollution. Through readings, discussions, and a project, students are expected to cultivate a critical understanding of the risks posed by environmental pollutants on human health and identify knowledge gaps.

SOC 397
Identity & Social Media

Sociology

Who are we? How do we understand ourselves? From Mead’s theory of the “looking glass self” to the feminist mantra of “the personal is political,” sociologists have wrestled with how our identities are created and interpreted vis-à-vis our relationships and social context. In the digital age, with the explosion of new ways to interact with one another and to display, perform, and curate our identities online, identity has only become more salient. In this course, we will read canonical and contemporary sociological theories of identity. We will then consider how those theories can be extended to online contexts to develop a better understanding of identity in the 21st century. This is a writing-intensive seminar: class meetings will be discussion-based, and students will write several short essays throughout the term as well as a longer paper that will undergo a peer review and revision process.

BIOS 041
Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology

Biological Sciences

Basic building blocks and higher order structures required for cellular processes. Topics include the character of membranes, the molecular/cellular basis of energy production, cell cycle progression, DNA replication, gene expression, basic Mendelian genetics, signal transduction, and cell division.

ENGR 005
Introduction to Engineering Practice

Engineering

First year practical engineering experience; introduction to concepts, methods and principles of engineering practice. Problem solving, design, project planning, communication, teamwork, ethics and professionalism; innovative solution development and implementation. Introduction to various engineering disciplines and degree programs. Mandatory for first year RCEAS students.

GS/MLL 090
Is Censorship Necessary? (FYS)

Global Studies and Modern Languages & Literatures

Moves to control what the public knows have a long history in most cultures. Bans of individual works serve to extend political control, maintain public “decorum,” protect community values and economic influence, and enforce traditional divisions in society. Censorship keeps books, poems, films, art, performances, even individual phrases and words out of general circulation around the globe. But is censorship necessary? What about our freedom of expression? How do we draw the line between individual rights and the common good? In this course we will look at theories behind censorship and explore twentieth- and twenty-first-century works of cinema, literature, visual art, and music banned around the globe to understand what motivates both the censors and the ingenious dissenters who find and share such “dangerous” material.

AS/ANTH 090
Multicultural Identities

Sociology and Anthropology

CCPD, Fall 2024
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) for medical school and law school/ graduate school application letters

Center for Career and Professional Development

Support for graduate school admissions letters and papers.

GS/MLL 070
Other Voices: Being Human Around the Globe

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How do the processes of globalization affect human society and our concepts of culture and identity? What do societies gain and lose from their interactions with the rest of the world? What does it mean to be human in a globalized yet diverse world? This course grapples with such questions from the humanist’s point of view. Course materials include a broad selection of film, fiction, art, music, and theory, including both well-known pieces and newer works from under-represented global communities.

BIOS 343
Personal Genomics

Biological Sciences

Contemporary methods and technologies for investigating human genetic variation and its use for inferring ancestry and risk for disease, along with discussions of relevant policy and ethics. Readings will include primary scientific literature in population and statistical genetics, government publications, and news reports. Final projects will involve development of outreach and education resources in this topic for non-experts.

CCPD, Spring 2024
Pre-medical and pre-dental students write personal statements for health professional school

Center for Career and Professional Development

CCPD, Spring 2025
Pre-medical and pre-dental students write personal statements for health professional school

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PSYCH 203
Research Methods and Data Analysis III

Psychology

Part 3 of a course sequence on how to design and analyze psychological research. Students will design, conduct, and analyze behavioral research studies and develop skills in scientific writing.

AAS/ANTH/GS 317
So You Want to Save the World

African American Studies and Anthropology and Global Studies

We are often motivated by the desire to “give back”-- feed the hungry, heal the sick, and help those less fortunate than ourselves. Anthropological research on humanitarian aid, development projects, and other interventions meant to improve human lives in various contexts shows us why these efforts often go awry. Focusing primarily on settings outside the U.S., students will consider the pitfalls of developmental and humanitarian interventions as well as the crucial role of local knowledge in addressing complex global problems.

AAS 16
Sociology of Black Families

Africana Studies

The objective of this course is to help students learn more about Black family experiences within the United States and globally. In approaching the course with an intersectional lens, students will learn about the varied experiences of Black families, and the ways in which these experiences are embedded in empowerment, disempowerment, and self-actualization. Students will leave the course understanding Black families at the intersection of fatherhood, motherhood, marriage, singlehood, childrearing, LGBTQ families, interracial families, transnational families, and aging.

MGT 301
Strategic Management in a Global Environment

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The capstone business class, integrating concepts and practices from core business classes, utilizing an organization-wide, strategic perspective and examining the relationship among firm strategy, structure and environment. Course emphasizes strategic analysis, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and business ethics are incorporated into the strategic perspective. Case analyses and competitive simulation game are central learning components. Senior standing in the College of Business and completion of college core.

SCM 330
Supply Chain Management, Analytics for Service Operations

Supply Chain Management

Students learn to transmute data into decisions through a curated portfolio of real-world cases. The course explores elements that unite services and those that differentiate service processes from non-service processes. Key analytical tools from statistical modeling to queueing theory are introduced through hands-on data-analysis using appropriate programming language. Cases illustrate how analytical models can help assess service operations, redesign service processes, and establish systems that ensure an excellent customer experience. Assignments emphasize business communication skills deemed critical by employers

HIST 154
The Holocaust: History & Meaning

History

The Nazi Holocaust in its historical, political and religious setting. Emphasis upon the moral, cultural and theological issues raised by the Holocaust.

TRAC Niche Fellow
TRAC Educational Niche Fellow

TRAC

A TRAC fellow for general educational courses.

TRAC 100
TRAC Writing Fellows Seminar

Technology, Research, and Communication

Training for students entering the TRAC (Technology, Research and Communication) Writing Fellows Program. Explores theory and practice of pedagogy and peer tutoring in three areas: (1) writing and communication; (2) information and the research process; and (3) use of instructional technology. Students also learn about the challenges of teaching writing from the faculty perspective. This course is team-taught by the Director of Writing Across the Curriculum in collaboration with the Director of Faculty Development, librarians, instructional technologists, and others.

GS/MLL 128
World Stories: Fictional Expressions of Globalization

Global Studies and Modern Languages & Literatures

An introduction to fiction as it reflects and discusses major issues related to globalization. The readings will include a selection of fiction from a diversity of world regions and will introduce the students to a theoretical reflection on the role of literary writing in a globalizing world. Students will be able to gain appreciation for the written fictional text as it takes on a diversity of issues related to globalization in a variety of world regions and cultural perspectives.

TRAC 110
Writing Process for TRAC Fellows

Technology, Research, and Communication

An intensive immersion in the writing and research process for TRAC Fellows. Reading includes the literature on composition studies, information literacy, collaborative pedagogy, philosophy, rhetoric, and the communication skills and empathy needed for effective peer tutoring. Students design and develop one or more major projects through multiple revisions. Peer workshops, written peer feedback, and face-to-face conferences are included. The final writing project is a substantial reflective essay. All work is assembled into portfolios for feedback and grading.
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