This course will explore happiness and wellbeing through an economic lens. Beginning with the World Happiness Report, we'll take an empirical approach to understanding the drivers of happiness and wellbeing across different regions and generations. Using a variety of media formats, and seminar-type discussions, we'll examine topics such as aging and dementia, technology use, altruism, connection and loneliness, personal finance, and the impact of social policies on wellbeing.

This introduction to biological research will focus on discipline specific background and associated practical skills. Student research teams will examine biological phenomena through careful observation and collaborative discovery. Teams will design methods, plan and document tasks, collect and analyze data, and communicate findings in a peer forum. Reflection on feedback and relevant primary literature will guide new questions and proposed experimental revisions.

This introduction to biological research will focus on discipline specific background and associated practical skills. Student research teams will examine biological phenomena through careful observation and collaborative discovery. Teams will design methods, plan and document tasks, collect and analyze data, and communicate findings in a peer forum. Reflection on feedback and relevant primary literature will guide new questions and proposed experimental revisions.