This course is designed to welcome first years in to the major and inform them of opportunities for their advancement in the department and beyond. The course introduces students to the subject area clusters of courses offered in the major and the faculty members in the department who teach in each of the clusters. It provides a brief overview of the field of political science and the major issues and topics that motivate the inquiries conducted in courses and in research.

This course is designed to welcome first years in to the major and inform them of opportunities for their advancement in the department and beyond. The course introduces students to the subject area clusters of courses offered in the major and the faculty members in the department who teach in each of the clusters. It provides a brief overview of the field of political science and the major issues and topics that motivate the inquiries conducted in courses and in research.

This course is aimed at students who have been exposed to the linear and nonlinear analysis techniques covered in "Nonlinear Biodynamics" (KIN797N). The course has the following objectives: Deeper understanding of time series analysis techniques related to entropy measures, including Multiscale Sample entropy and Transfer Entropy; detrended Fluctuation Analysis; Lyapunov Analysis; Linear and nonlinear filtering; Continuous relative phase analysis, including the Hilbert Transform; Vector coding analysis; Time-to-contact analysis and movement coordination.

The world is rich in data and our ability to process, manipulate, analyze, and visualize that data is growing in power. This course discusses how to understand and solve real-world problems using modern programming techniques.

The world is rich in data and our ability to process, manipulate, analyze, and visualize that data is growing in power. This course discusses how to understand and solve real-world problems using modern programming techniques.

This class will explore how we can learn about human evolution from the study of bones. Analysis of skeletal material is a tool for reconstructing behaviors of past populations and learning more about variation among humans. Students will gain an introductory understanding of the importance and ethical dilemmas of skeletal analysis within the field of anthropology. In this course students will also learn about campus resources, practice habits necessary for college success, share your experiences adjusting to independent college life.

What is happening in the world of computing today? What does cutting-edge research look like? In this seminar, students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects, hear from faculty and other researchers in computer science about their work, and explore what it means to be a researcher in computer science.

First year seminar students all gain exposure to strategies for success at UMass in general and in CICS in particular. In addition, FYS provide an introduction to the services, opportunities, and ways to get involved in CICS.

First year seminar students all gain exposure to strategies for success at UMass in general and in CICS in particular. In addition, FYS provide an introduction to the services, opportunities, and ways to get involved in CICS.

HFA Opportunity Scholars is a program for underrepresented populations and first generation College students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. This first-year seminar promotes personal development, scholarship, community service, and connections to people, cultural events, and resources on campus. HFA Opportunity Scholars receive one-on-one mentoring, participate in field trips, academic and social events, career exploration, and benefit from guest speakers and alumni panels.