This course is anchored on the following premises: (1) the election of Donald Trump represents a major turning point in the political culture of the United States; (2) the reality of political and social polarization puts to the test the assumed strengths of institutions to cope with actions that are tearing apart the always fragile social fabric of the nation; (3) civic resistance is evidence of awareness of the perils in front of us; and (4) texts and arguments in political theory elicit reflections that are very pertinent to analyze our current predicament.

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Optional lab for students enrolled in NRC 197FF.

The overarching topic for this one-unit course is how to be as balanced, happy, and productive as possible while facing the rigors and challenges of life in a PhD program. Each semester will center around a particular question and a particular book. Possible topics include: Is a faculty job right for me? How do I get myself organized? How do I make myself get work done? Does "balance" really exist, and if so, how do I find it? How do I gain skills I somehow missed out on? How can mindfulness help me be happier? How do I overcome imposter syndrome?

This course is divided into three areas: 1. Career Self-Assessment- how personal interest areas and skill sets match niche occupations or organizations within the broad field of public health. 2. Thorough job searching skills- including but not limited to the art of networking, utilization of social media platforms and successful resume and cover letter writing. 3. Collaborative environment- students are expected to provide support to one another, share outside resources and partake in the facilitation of knowledge.

Foundation Studio is a course designed to introduce students to the materials, techniques, language, concepts and process of making, using and thinking/talking about Art. Unlike many other art courses, Foundations is an experience where learning comes not only from the projects and their results but also from the interaction among the entire group of students. Your actions, opinions, and participation, and those of your fellow students, are an important part of your art experience and learning.

Introduction to computational techniques used in science and industry. Topics selected from root-finding, interpolation, data fitting, linear systems, numerical integration, numerical solution of differential equations, and error analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 233 and 235, or consent of instructor, and knowledge of a scientific programming language.

Calculus of several variables, Jacobians, implicit functions, inverse functions; multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem.

Introduction to groups, rings, fields, vector spaces, and related concepts. Emphasis on development of careful mathematical reasoning. Prerequisites: MATH 235 or 236; MATH 300 or consent of instructor.