To imagine changing even a small part of the world is a daunting, yet exhilarating proposition. Through class exercises, readings, exploration of social policy, guest speakers and a project that takes you to parts of the campus you might otherwise not explore, you will acquire knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a person who can make a difference. By the end of the semester you will have learned to connect ideas with action, have made a positive contribution to your community, and understand, through experience, the personal and social value of community engagement.

How the built environment is shaped by humans. The forces that go into developing human settlements, how these environments change, how different groups experience the environment, and how enviromental designers work within this context. (Gen.Ed. I, U)

With lab. Introduction to 200 basic ornamental plants used in landscape architectural, horticultural, arboricultural, and other design uses; their identification, uses, and cultural requirements. Two weekly field trips around campus. Workbook with sketches required.

With lab. Introduction to 200 basic ornamental plants used in landscape architectural, horticultural, arboricultural, and other design uses; their identification, uses, and cultural requirements. Two weekly field trips around campus. Workbook with sketches required.

With lab. Introduction to 200 basic ornamental plants used in landscape architectural, horticultural, arboricultural, and other design uses; their identification, uses, and cultural requirements. Two weekly field trips around campus. Workbook with sketches required.

With lab. Introduction to 200 basic ornamental plants used in landscape architectural, horticultural, arboricultural, and other design uses; their identification, uses, and cultural requirements. Two weekly field trips around campus. Workbook with sketches required.

Examines physical elements that compose a variety of visual environments including gardens and paintings; the cultural values underlying different types of American landscapes, from wilderness to cities; and the ways in which other cultures perceive, use, and create their own visual environments. (Gen.Ed. AT)

Survey of research issues in environmental design and planning. Designed to assist students in developing research in their area of interest. Includes selecting a topic for research, synthesizing the pertinent literature, developing research questions, designing a research study, and communicating the research findings verbally, visually, and in writing. This course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-SUSTCOMM (formally BS-EnvDes) majors.

This course will prepare psychology majors interested in pursuing careers
in psychology by 1) focusing on experiences students should seek during
their time as undergraduates to better prepare them for psychology related
careers, 2) educating students on the variety of careers psychology majors
can pursue after graduation and 3) examining the various forms of graduate
study in the numerous areas of psychology.

How does culture influence the human mind? In pursuit of an answer to this question, this seminar will review classic and current research in the field of cultural psychology by focusing on its major theoretical approaches and methodologies. The purpose of this course is to examine (a) how socio-cultural environments (both between and within cultural groups) influence basic psychological processes such as self, cognition, emotion, and motivation, (b) what mechanisms underlie these cultural influences, and (b) how these mechanisms operate across different levels of analysis.