Third course in the sequence of four courses providing students with skills necessary to communicate in Spanish on a variety of general-interest topics.

This introductory course will provide an overview and background of the history of photography beginning with its invention in the early nineteenth century and continuing into its current incarnation within the digital age. Rather than a traditional chronological approach, we will explore photography through its major developments while examining the historic context and chronology as it intersects with various themes.

Introduction to contemporary public policy issues and debates. Various perspectives on public policy, including equality, justice, and efficiency. Emphasis on in-class discussion and debates. Applications may include environmental policy, affirmative action, immigration, welfare policy, education, health, and other public policies. (Gen. Ed. SB, DU)

This seminar is designed to help international students who have never studied in the USA make a successful start at the university in the College of Natural Sciences. We will review campus resources and opportunities, give students the chance to ask lots of questions, and help students integrate into campus life. Undergraduate teaching assistants will mentor students and assist with the transition to the university.

This course explores the relationship between hip hop culture and language and literacy practices of global youth cultures. We will look at this relationship in school and out-of-school contexts. (Gen. Ed. SB, DG)

This course is all about students developing design solutions for a medical device to aid a common women's health medical problem. This course will include tutorials on Computer Aided Design (CAD), Additive Manufacturing, and design. The class will provide students with a unique perspective where they will apply basic engineering concepts to a real world problem early on in their university career instead of focusing exclusively on engineering theory.

This course will go over robotic technology in healthcare, with a special focus on nursing. We'll briefly cover designing for humans and highlight the interdisciplinary nature of robotics.