This seminar will support your transition to college and introduce you to a topic in public health and health sciences. The first six weeks will provide foundational skills for students to thrive at UMass. The last seven weeks will focus on exploring the topic: Public Health Fact or Fiction. There is vast misinformation amongst the general public on health recommendations. Students will learn how to scientifically interpret pop science articles, where to find data informed recommendations, and how to communicate this information.

This course introduces students to material testing and technological environments in which the construction industry operates today. The program is designed for students with a passion for technologies such as cloud data, drones, photogrammetry, additive manufacturing, AI, Robotics, VR, and AR in the Built Environment and a passion to influence the design and engineering of the built environment through material testing such as nondestructive testing and evaluation, chemical testing, thermal analysis, and code compliance testing.

Identification of the properties of different types of glass and glass components; Ability to explain what types of glass and glass components to use for specific functions and pieces; Utilization of pressure charts for creating glass components; Application of knowledge of vacuum technology and the care of vacuum pumps; Creation of simple glass pieces; Demonstration of safety practices when working with glass.

Not available at this time

In this course we study gauge theories and their quantum dynamics, primarily in four dimensions. We begin with electrodynamics, its quantum observables, electromagnetic duality, and Higgsing and confinement (superconductivity). We then generalize to Yang-Mills theory, studying asymptotic freedom, solitons, the theta angle, instantons, and chiral anomalies.

The class introduces students to foundational experimental techniques and limitations in order to help them succeed in an experimental research or development. The objective is to familiarize students with experimental techniques common to many physics research laboratories. It will provide hands-on knowledge.