Antithesis of civilization and the birthplace of humanity. Deep, dark, place of bestial wildness and romantic canvas for Western fantasy. Land of despots, famine and disease and site of hope. Africa, with its dynamic clashes of culture, language, religion, politics, and landscape, has historically been depicted and performed as a tapestry of conflicting visions.

This course is designed to acquaint students with the theory and practice of socially responsible business. We will read articles And books on the subject (e.g., Harvard Business Review on Green Business Strategy; The Truth About Green Business) and also Critically evaluate several publicly traded companies to understand how green business is reshaping the economic landscape

Through games and experiential exercises, students in this seminar will be provided the opportunity to reexamine assumptions about interpersonal relations and human behavior in organizations. Topics will include social perception, group dynamics, managing conflict, and celebrating diversity. The application of concepts and topics covered to careers in the field of business, especially hospitality and tourism management, will be explored.

This interdisciplinary course will address the theory and practice of sustainability. Its primary goal is to introduce concepts and help students to develop a framework to better understand the challenges surrounding the transition towards sustainability, with regards to both human well-being and the protection of the environment. Class discussions will involve a broad range of topics related to global climate, ecosystems, quality of life, poverty and affluence, and provide a basic overview of the complexities involving social, ecological, political, cultural and economic goals.

Ever wonder how different cultures create such different places to live? This seminar will explore how race and culture affects how we interact with our environment, creating communities and urban environments that reflect how we view the world. We will also explore how cultural attitudes and values affect how we see "nature" and how willing we are to protect the environment. The seminar will virtually explore communities in the United States, Central America, Europe and the Asia. It will also integrate multiple forms of media to explore concepts of space and place.

Clinical Psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand and alleviate maladjustment, disability and discomfort among people of all types. For undergraduates interested in this broad discipline, it can be useful to appreciate early the distinctions among different clinically oriented careers. Furthermore, because clinical professionals have master or doctoral degrees, it is essential to understand the types of experiences that undergraduates should (and in fact need to ) explore to help prepare them for such advanced study.

Neuropsychology is the study of brain-behavior relationships. Clinical neuropsychology is the application of this knowledge to assess and treat persons with neurological, medical, and psychiatric disorders. In this course, we will read autobiographical and fictional accounts of neurologic and mental illness and learn how they relate to brain structure and function. No prior knowledge of brain function is necessary.

In this class, we will explore the use of plant materials in conventional and alternative medicine systems to gain an understanding of the importance of these plant materials in human health.

In the recent years, there has been an unprecedented progress in the Agricultural Biotechnology via the recombinant DNA technology. Both food and non-food crops have been genetically modified for specific purposes such as the insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, enhanced nutritional values such as Golden rice with enhanced vitamin A, and lately for biofuels. However, this sector of Agricultural biotechnology has been one of the most controversial subjects among public interest groups, consumers and politicians.

An introduction to climate and weather followed by consideration of the cause(s) of global warming and air pollutants, such as ozone and sulfate aerosol. Biological effects of global warming and air pollution on humans animals and plants and major ecosystems will be considered in depth. Goal is to take away a basic understanding of how global warming affects you and the world around you.