POPH/CEE 395/495
Applied Field Methods in Environmental Health and Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering, Population Health
This hands-on course trains students in environmental health and engineering field methods to assess and address environmental risks. Through fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and applied research, students investigate issues like water quality, air pollution, sanitation, food safety, and/or hazardous waste. Community-based projects provide experience in sampling, data analysis, and risk assessment while proposing evidenced-based mitigation strategies. Emphasizing both public health and environmental engineering applications, this course prepares students for careers or graduate studies in environmental health, environmental engineering, and sustainability.
Applied Field Methods in Environmental Health and Engineering
BUAN 357
Business in AI
Business Analytics
In today's rapidly evolving digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force, redefining the way businesses operate, strategize, and compete, with important implications for businesses all over the world. This course covers the fundamental concepts of AI and its application in supporting decision-making to tackle business problems, increase business value, and transform businesses to gain competitive advantage. Spanning the basics of AI to its advanced implications, we will learn how AI can revolutionize various business domains like marketing, finance, human resources, and operations. The different types of algorithms and their use in various business functional areas will be examined. Additionally, ethical challenges in the design and use of existing algorithms will also be explored.
Business in AI
WRT 003
Composition and Literature I for International Writers
Writing
Students improve both their advanced academic written English and academic writing style through a process of reading fiction and non-fiction and by writing well-organized, coherent essays for academics. Author citation, style, and written fluency and accuracy are addressed within students’ writing. Enrollment is limited to multilingual English speakers; prior academic writing history, English placement testing, and/or ICAPE director’s recommendation determines placement.
Composition and Literature I for International Writers
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.
Computers, the Internet, and Society
JOUR 025
Data Journalism
Journalism
Journalists, now more than ever, need to be able to use data as any other type of information for news reporting and storytelling. This introductory course, designed for journalism majors, encourages students to understand data as a natural source of journalism, understand the core concepts of data journalism, gain capacity and literacy to assess data for news reporting, and learn skills and tools for searching and using datasets as a part of journalistic practices.
Data Journalism
EPI 104
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Introduces epidemiology and its application in public health. Addresses basic epidemiologic terminology and definitions. Presents public health problems in terms of magnitude, person, time, place, and disease frequency. Examines correlation measures between risk factors and disease outcomes; strengths and weaknesses of standard epidemiologic study designs; and ethical and legal issues related to epidemiologic data. Students calculate basic epidemiology measures, draw inferences from epidemiologic reports, and use information technology to access, evaluate, and interpret public health data.
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
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.
Genetics
ANTH/GS 320
Global Capitalism
Anthropology, Global Studies
In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, marking the end of the Cold War and the triumph of capitalism on a global scale. In the two decades that followed, the world entered a “globalization boom,” as capitalism rapidly expanded around the world at the promotion—and, at times, the behest—of western powers and the international organizations that they led. As proponents of globalization widely claimed, market-oriented policies were necessary to ensure economic growth. Yet today, some 35 years later, critiques of capitalism are widespread. In 2019, climate activist Greta Thunberg stood before members of the United Nations and condemned global policymakers’ insistent “talk about money and fairytales of eternal economic growth” while “entire ecosystems are collapsing.” In public culture, movies and TV series like Parasite (2019) and Severance (2022-present) make commentaries about the absurdities of capitalism and the vastly unequal social conditions that have developed in their wake. Across the world, workers are grinding the global economy to a halt by organizing work stoppages in demand of better labor conditions.
Global Capitalism
POPH 316
Global Sexual Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice
Population Health
This course explores sexual reproductive health issues through the lens of reproductive justice, human rights, and gender equity. Using case studies from around the world, students analyze such topics as unmet family planning needs, contraception, abortion politics and access to care, cross-border reproductive travel, sexually transmitted infections and HIV prevention and care, evidence around inclusive vs. abstinence-based sexual education, adolescent health, LGBTQAI+ health, refugees and populations in transit, declining birth rates, pronatalist policies, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, surrogacy, and egg freezing.
Global Sexual Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice
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.
Introduction to Engineering Practice
CGH 004
Introduction to Global Health
Community and Global Health
In this course, students will receive an introduction to global population health. We begin with an analysis of the rise of the international community in addressing population health needs, and the international norms guiding healthcare delivery systems. We will also focus on healthcare delivery systems, innovations, and policy reforms in response to healthcare needs in several developing nations. Finally, students will understand the political, social, and more recent commercial determinants of population health in these countries.
Introduction to Global Health
GS/MLL 090
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? (FYS)
Global Studies, Modern Languages & Literatures
Is a picture really worth a thousand words? Underlying this common expression is the assumption that the visual trumps the verbal. Our social media age seemingly bears out this truism, with certain images going viral and precluding or defying the need for words. In this course, however, we will critically examine the relationship between text and image, whether one is “superior” to the other, and whether they can indeed be considered separately or are in fact always codependent. Students will engage in both individual and group work, complete analytical as well as creative assignments, alongside activities that take them beyond the classroom.
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? (FYS)
CCPD Fall 2025
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) for medical school and law school/ graduate school application letters
Center for Career and Professional Development
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) for medical school and law school/ graduate school application letters
POLS 090
Pop Culture and Politics? (FYS)
Political Science
Big Questions Seminars focus on complex questions that have no simple or obvious answers. These can include, but are not limited to, the deep enduring questions that humanity has grappled with for ages or emerging questions of today. Does pop culture always reflect the politics of the day? This course shines a light on mainstream media to ask what popular culture can teach us about politics. This course will cross disciplines by combining a close study of films, television, and novels with political science texts to explore major concepts within the study of American politics. It will conclude with an independent research project that will allow students to explore a political and/or film topic of their choosing.
Pop Culture and Politics? (FYS)
MGT 301
Strategic Management in a Global Environment
Management
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.
Strategic Management in a Global Environment
SCM 186
Supply Chain Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Introduction to managing global supply chains and operations within the context of an integrated value chain. Topics include supply chain management, total quality management, project management, demand forecasting, supply management, lean operations, aggregate planning, capacity planning, inventory management, distribution and transportation management, and performance measurement.
Supply Chain Operations Management
HIST/JST/REL 154
The Holocaust: History & Meaning
History, Jewish Studies, Religion
The Nazi Holocaust in its historical, political and religious setting. Emphasis upon the moral, cultural and theological issues raised by the Holocaust.
The Holocaust: History & Meaning
TRAC
TRAC Leadership Team
TRAC
Promote the overall success of the TRAC program.
TRAC Leadership Team
TRAC Niche Fellow
TRAC Speaking Fellow
TRAC
A TRAC Fellow that assists students in aspects of public speaking and the creation of presentations and visual aids.
TRAC Speaking Fellow
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.
TRAC Writing Fellows Seminar