In this course, we will explore how scientists use field observations to collect ecological data and answer scientific questions. Students will learn about different methods of collecting field data, how to identify some local flora and fauna, and how they might ask questions about ecology for scientific study. Additionally, students will work both individually and in teams to explore recent ecological research. The title of this course may be quite literal, as at least a few of our classes will be held in campus forests and wetlands.

Alcohol consumption is a prevalent part of our society, yet there is still much we don't understand about the effects of alcohol on the brain. Questions like how does alcohol alter neurotransmission in the brain and how does this lead to addiction? Why are some individuals more at risk for developing alcohol-use disorders and how can we identify them? What drugs could we develop to prevent or reverse the effects of long-term drinking? To answer these questions, scientists use animal models designed to address different aspects of alcohol addiction.

The course will deal with issues that are unique to each of the respective trial courts. Case studies will address the manner in which disputes are resolved by trial or settlement. Some of the issues to be examined are sex offender registration requirements, termination of parental rights, sexually dangerous person proceedings and administrative agency appeals. The course will also focus on the equitable jurisdiction of the courts as well as an introduction into real property rights including the right, or lack thereof, to access beachfront property.

This course explores the art of contemporary theater and the power of live performance through a series of shows the students attend in person, along with theater projects they create in a group. Through engagement with both longstanding and new ways of making theater, students will gain exposure to how live theater is being made in the world today -- an exciting moment of new frontiers and forms. (Gen. Ed. AT)

What do you think of when you hear the word "shark"? Do you conjure an image of a mindless, grey fish with rows upon rows of teeth waiting to swallow you whole? Then this class is for you. Come learn about the wide diversity of sharks and their relatives, from the tiny pocket shark, who sports fashionable, glowing pockets, to the smalltooth sawfish, who has a chainsaw for a nose! We will discuss shark behavior, diet, and life history, as well as their importance in healthy ocean ecosystems. Together we'll use science to turn shark fictions into shark facts!

What does it take to be an animal? How do we study animal behavior? This course will present key experiments and foster understanding of the underlying Biology behind Behavior. Topics will vary weekly to present a broad impression of current Neuroscience research. Starting from innate behaviors (aggression, fear, reproduction, hunger) we will aim to understand disorders such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and obesity. Each week?s case will be presented as an invitation to talk about animal behavior.

Every day, multiple times a day, we make choices about the food we eat. We also often see blanket statements in the media about how certain foods, food sources, or preparation methods are very good or very bad for you. Where is the truth in these claims? Which should we attend to and which can we ignore? Through mini-lectures, interactive class activities, and discussions, you?ll come to understand the science behind current controversies in food science.

Every day, multiple times a day, we make choices about the food we eat. We also often see blanket statements in the media about how certain foods, food sources, or preparation methods are very good or very bad for you. Where is the truth in these claims? Which should we attend to and which can we ignore? Through mini-lectures, interactive class activities, and discussions, you?ll come to understand the science behind current controversies in food science.

Introduction to major issues in Jewish legal thought. Historical development of Jewish law and the interplay of religious, social, and moral considerations. Reading selected Talmudic texts in translation; focus on various ethical dilemmas. Students with sufficient Hebrew background, or desiring credit toward the Hebrew minor, may arrange to read texts in Hebrew. (Gen.Ed. SB, G)