We will view, analyze, and discuss films by modern documentary masters such as Michael Moore ("Sicko"), Chris Paine, ("Revenge of the Electric Car"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong - A Fistful of Quarters"), Pamela Yates ("Granito") and many others to further the understanding of the documentary craft and art from a filmmaker's perspective. Students will also do preproduction (research and treatment) for their own short documentary, along with shorter hands-on exercises in writing narration, interview techniques, etc.

This is a survey lecture course of the significant literary texts and genres that appear in the Nara (710-794), Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185-1333), and Muromachi (1333-1600) periods.

Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature's time tested patterns and strategies. In this class students will be introduced to the fundamentals of polymeric materials so that the useful pattern from the nature can be replicated in polymers economically and provides better engineering solutions to human's need. Application of polymeric materials and processing methods to biomimicry including moth eye, shark skin, morpho butterfly, lotus leaves, gecko feet, moth's eye, etc. will be covered.

This course engages students in the practice of community engagement, including consideration of what constitutes appropriate and effective community service, and how to learn deeply from this experience. Each time it is offered, it is organized around a topic of public concern that draws on a variety of perspectives, and it places students with community organizations in service that relates directly to the course topic. Students therefore integrate academic learning with experiential learning.

Examination of the influence of political factors, including institutions and interests, on the initiation, formulation, and implementation of public policy. Examines the role of information and expertise in politics.

This course is for undergraduate students who learned English as an additional language. Giving effective presentations requires a mastery of a broad range of skills. Students will develop skills as diverse as choosing an appropriate topic, creating effective visuals, and designing a speech opening. The overall goal of this course is to develop an awareness and use of common speech types and organizational strategies and to prepare university-level students to deliver presentations in an academic setting.

Exploration of stories of inner experience, the growth of self-awareness, the dark night of the soul, and the role of suffering in individuals' lives. Reading from a variety of spiritual autobiographies from around the world, by both believers and non-, we will explore the meaning of storytelling and how our various beliefs can shape our understanding of the world. Assignments include autobiographical writing as well as more traditional essays. (Gen.Ed. AL, DG)

The honors section goes beyond the standard study of the macro-economy and addresses some important topical issues such as Financial Crises and Income inequality. The standard textbook is augmented with additional readings related to unemployment, inflation, national income accounting, the Federal Reserve and monetary policy. The development of critical thinking and inquiry is an important part of this course. The honors enrichment includes a 5-page paper. (Gen. Ed. SB)

Introduction to microeconomics theory and policy analysis. Examines economic rationales for and against government policy and the economic consequences of public policy.

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