Learn how emerging AI technologies mimic the brain and its functions.

How can computing and technology positively impact climate change and sustainability? This seminar will look at local projects in computing, sustainability and AI and how you can get involved - now and in your future career!

Curious about the ubiquitous "smart" and "connected" devices found throughout our lives? This seminar covers the technology behind and safety of Internet of Things (IoT) devices including networking, security, and the corresponding career paths available in this exciting industry.

This seminar will explore current and future mobile and wearable technologies. Each week, students will be introduced to a new technology (e.g. smartphones, smartwatches, smart glasses, biosensors, VR headsets, mo-cap suits). Students will learn about the design processes and decisions behind building these technologies, including their use cases, UI/UXs, and data collection.

An introduction to Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic, using a proficiency-based approach to develop communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course begins with a focus on reading, pronouncing and recognizing Arabic alphabet, and progresses quickly toward developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiencies and cultural competence using the Al-Kitaab series and a variety of authentic materials. Students will acquire these skills through a combination of interactive classroom activities, take-home assignments and group work.

The use of economic sanctions has grown significantly since the end of World War II. In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, economic (and financial) sanctions have played an important role not only in US policy but also within the United Nations and European Union, serving as a policy area of transatlantic and international cooperation. Despite the international solidarity, economic sanctions often fail to achieve their goals, and the United States, in particular, has been accused of misusing and misdirecting economic sanctions.

This course will introduce students to the traditions and expectations of the Journalism Program, as well as resources and opportunities that will help them as they move through the major. Through workshops and exercises, students will meet faculty, get to know campus media and career services staff, learn about the writing and academic expectations of the program.

This course will introduce students to the traditions and expectations of the Journalism Program, as well as resources and opportunities that will help them as they move through the major. Through workshops and exercises, students will meet faculty, get to know campus media and career services staff, learn about the writing and academic expectations of the program.