This seminar traces the evolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through autobiography, novels, and film. It focuses on the birth of Israel and the creation of a Palestinian diaspora, the toll war and terrorism have taken on both sides, and the mental and physical barriers that separate Israelis and Palestinians today.

This course discusses fundamental biogeochemical interactions between microbes, minerals, and organic matter responsible for carbon cycling, mineral weathering, and nutrient dynamics in soils. Through a combination of lectures and in-class discussions, we will examine the importance of biogeochemical processes for soil development, carbon storage, and fertility. Biogeochemical concepts of soil organic matter dynamics and stress response will be reinforced through manipulation of actual data sets.

An introductory course in problem solving, using the programming language Java. Focuses on the fundamental concepts of problem solving and on computer implementation. Intended for computer science majors or those applying for the major. Satisfactory completion is a prerequisite for all higher-level computer science courses. Use of a laptop computer required. Prerequisite: high school algebra and basic math skills (R1). (Gen.Ed. R2)

This course provides students with a foundation in trauma-informed care for children in schools through integration of theory and practice. Classes consist of lectures, small-group activities, and skill practice.