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WRT 011
Advancing Writing: The Rhetorical Self

Writing

Rigorous engagement with rhetorical, stylistic, and design concepts vital to the creation of effective texts in traditional and multimodal formats. Student-driven projects allow for the development of voice and creativity in the presentation of self in academic, public, and personal contexts. The course culminates with a public-facing e-portfolio that showcases communication strengths and that can grow with students over the course of their education.

SOC/AAS/WGSS 306
Ain't I A___? Black Identity and Gender Politics

Africana Studies, Sociology, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Focuses on race and gender from the sociological perspective. In this course, students will explore why both race and gender matter when we think about Black people's daily experiences within their families, friendship circles, and other intimate relationships. The course also explores how race and gender experiences are informed by economical and political structures.

WRT 005
Composition and Literature II for Multilingual Writers

Writing

Continuation of WRT 003. Students practice more advanced methods and modes of writing for academics, including writing and reading for their specific field of study. Students continue to work on advanced written fluency and accuracy of idiomatic language and expression and are taught advanced methods of author citation and source integration.

ECE 363
Design of Digital Systems

Electrical & Computer Engineering

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.

CGH 323
Disability and Society

Community and Global Health

This course will help students develop an understanding of the integral meaning disability holds in contemporary society and how society, politics, and medicine, in turn, impact the disabled. In class, we will explore scholarship and show how disability is constructed by society, policy, and medicine. Students will then make recommendations to improve disability accommodations and services in the community. Ultimately, they will gain knowledge and experience to aid any future professional or personal interactions they will have with the disabled.

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 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.

REL/EVST/GS 096
Global Religions & Environment

Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Religion

This course examines the intersection of religion and ecology, with particular attention to Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian religions, and Indigenous traditions. It engages the ongoing ecological crisis, asks how we might change “the way things are,” and considers the insights religious traditions offer as part of a meaningful response. The course explores both religious worldviews and practices, with a special focus on issues of eco-justice.

OIA Spring 2026
Helping students with high financial need write national scholarship applications to fund global experiences

Office of International Affairs

HIST 354
History of Global Fascism

History

This course examines the historical and philosophical roots of European right-wing extremism, such as Italian and French Fascism, German Nazism, Austro-Hungarian Conservative Revolution, and other forms of radical nationalism.

ART/ARCH 126
History of Interior Design and Decor

Architecture, Art

Survey of architectural interiors and décor examining public and domestic spaces and their contents in terms of period and style. Exploration of major art and design movements through the lens of interior spaces and objects within the context of culture and society.

COMM 385
Human-Centered AI: Engagement, Empathy and Ethics

Communication

A seminar focusing on contemporary issues and problems facing the mass media and communication. Topics vary. Taken by seniors for 4 credits and graduate students for 3 credits. Open to senior journalism or senior journalism/science writing majors or have consent of the instructor.

SOC 315
Identity and Social Media

Sociology

With the explosion of new ways to display, perform, and curate our identities online, the question of “who we are” has only become more salient. In this course, we will read canonical and contemporary sociological work on identity, including book-length ethnographies, and consider how new online contexts and social media link our identities to interaction and social context. This is a writing-intensive seminar focused on reading, discussion, writing, and revision.

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.

ART 276
Museum Education and Interpretation

Art

Museum collections can remain remarkably silent unless they are activated by skilled professionals charged with facilitating connections between objects and people. In this course, students investigate the critical role of museum educators, from gallery teaching to program development. Students will also explore other interpretive areas of museum work, from exhibition texts and labels to digital media and audio guides. Student will have the opportunity to teach with objects for the public at the Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG).

PSYC 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.

CCPD Spring 2026
Reviewing personal statements for graduate and professional school

Center for Career and Professional Development

REL/JST/WGSS 138
Sex, Gender, Jews

Jewish Studies, Religion, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

How do Jews of all genders tell their stories? What are the varied Jewish approaches to sexuality? How have feminist movements affected Jewish rituals? In this course, we will consider how religion, gender, sexuality, race, and class intersect in the lives of Jews, with a particular focus on North America. Topics will include: Jewish women’s memoirs; the voices of LGBTQ Jews; recent innovations in Jewish ritual and leadership; Jewish masculinities; and the gendering of Jewish children’s literature, among others.

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

African American Studies, Anthropology, 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.

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

TRAC
TRAC Leadership Team

TRAC

Promote the overall success of the TRAC program.

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.

WRT 201
Writing with AI

Writing

AI is changing how we write, and it is not going away anytime soon. This course questions the relationship between humans and machines through a genre-based approach to writing with AI. Students will participate in experiential learning with a number of AI tools. We will analyze their strengths and limitations, engineer prompts, and even train our own personal AI. Additionally, this class will grapple with ethical questions including authorship, environmental, and truth. For both the curious and skeptical, this class will help students develop critical skills to both use and talk about AI in their professional and academic lives.
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