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Sandy Slater, MWF 1:00-1:50pm, CRN: 12381

Mary Jo Fairchild, W 2:00-2:50pm, CRN: 12306

M 2:00-2:50pm, CRN: 13701

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Lisa Ross, TR 8:00-9:15am, CRN: 12062

Jen Wright, T 4:00-6:45pm, CRN: 11688

R 11:05-11:55am, CRN: 13706

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Meg Scott-Copses, MWF 11:00-11:50am, CRN: 11664

W 10:00-10:50am, CRN: 13623

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This course will introduce students to academic writing and analytical thinking through a more experiential lens. We will develop stronger sensory awareness, challenge what we've been taught about traditional classrooms, and use movement practices--stretching, breathing, walking etc.,-- as a part of idea formation and writing development. We will consider rivaling cultural messages we receive about the role of the body in shaping our experiences and fostering our learning. We will connect this new understanding of our sensory selves with our thinking and writing habits through a series of innovative projects. Students can expect physical activity in this class as we try new approaches to writing and thinking.

Blanche McCune, MWF 12:00-12:50pm, CRN: 13608

M 2:00-2:50pm, CRN: 13604

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For nearly three thousand years Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey have been considered not only among the greatest poems ever written but also the greatest stories ever told—why? And how can these ancient Greek epics about larger-than-life gods and warriors speak to our views on mortality, immortality, meaning, and belonging today? In this course we will read these great works in English, book-by-book, over the course of the semester. As we read we will dig into the intricacies of the works: the poetic technique, the historical context, and the reception of the epics by later authors both ancient and modern. Students will also learn to write carefully-crafted essays based on close reading and analysis of ancient literary texts.

Peter Calcagno, TR 12:15-1:30pm, CRN: 13223

R 11:05-11:55am, CRN: 13622

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How do political and economic forces interact to impact freedom? What are the fundamental ways to organize society? Can economic freedom exist without political freedom, and can political freedom exist without economic freedom? Students will explore the work of economic, philosophical, and political thinkers from the Enlightenment to the present to evaluate economic and political freedom, including John Locke, Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, F.A. Hayek, Joseph Schumpeter, James Buchanan, and others. We will examine both theory, application, and history. Therefore, we will discuss how these freedoms can and should affect individuals’ lives.

Cindi May, TR 9:25-10:40am, CRN: 13635

R 12:05-12:55pm, CRN: 13675

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If a student learns a concept relevant to health or flourishing, but doesn't change any of their behavioral habits, did learning actually occur? This course is based on the premise that we should be using our knowledge to improve our own lives and the lives of others. This course challenges students to go beyond memorizing facts and information. Students will read the science behind building a better life - including findings on sleep, social media use, gratitude, effective study habits, exercise, time management, and more. Students will then execute real-life challenges to put these findings into action. For example, students will be asked to get 8 hours of sleep every night for a week, give up all social media for a week, stop using their cell phone while driving, and write three letters of gratitude. Students must be willing to take on each challenge for a week, agree to have their successes and failures tracked, and reflect on whether and how the changes they made impact their overall wellbeing.

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In this Learning Community, we explore how human-Earth interactions can create social inequities while modifying Earth’s physical environment. In the “Environmental Geology” course (GEOL 104), hands-on activities and field trips will allow students to apply Earth science principles to evaluate unsustainable uses of Earth’s resources and disproportionate impacts in many regions of our planet. In the “Introduction to Environmental & Sustainability Studies” course (ENVT 200), students explore how meaningful sustainability involves the integration of social, political, and environmental factors, which requires interdisciplinary perspectives, and how systems thinking can drive solutions. These courses will prompt students to consider the interaction of natural and social forces impacting the world around them.

Renaud Geslain, TR 1:40-2:55pm, CRN: 10054

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T 8:05-8:55am, CRN: 13591

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Come along with us on an exciting adventure into the wonders and worries of genetic science! We’ll dive deep into history as we uncover the fascinating stories of our ancestors, all written in DNA preserved over hundreds of thousands of years. We'll also explore the amazing variety found in modern human genomes, learning how these differences shape our health and who we are as individuals. And of course, we'll discuss how genetic engineering is changing the game in agriculture and medicine.

Thu Lesher, TR 10:50am-12:05pm, CRN: 11059

Thu Lesher, R 1:00-4:00pm, CRN: 11232

T 1:05-1:55pm, CRN: 13597

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Are you interested in being a physician, chemist, biochemist, biologist, geologist, dentist, or pharmacist? One of the keys to success is a solid foundation in introductory chemistry. This course covers all the material of the first semester of general chemistry with an emphasis on problem-solving strategies and building foundational skills to prepare science majors to succeed in their future careers. It will also introduce topics like how to analyze the structure of a protein, how to get on track for pre-health careers, and how to get involved in undergraduate research.

R 5:05-5:55pm, CRN: 13619

A course introducing the creative side of computing in the context of music, sounds, images, visual art, and other digital artifacts. Emphasis will be given to computer programming for music making, visual art, live performance, and interaction. Students will develop several digital artifacts and elementary musical and artistic compositions.

Susan Rozzi, TR 12:15-1:30pm, CRN: 13644

W 3:00-3:50pm, CRN: 13633

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Do you love sports? Do you consider yourself an athlete? Do you see a future where you’re working with athletes and physically active people? You’re not alone. Everyday millions of American children, teens, adults, and seniors participate in sports, exercise, or some type of physical activity. With participation comes risk for sustaining a sports injury or suffering a medical event. Musculoskeletal joint injuries and brain trauma can significantly decrease a person’s quality of life. Similarly, suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, a heat stroke, an exertional sickling crisis, or a cervical spine injury can result in permanent disability or death. This course will explore risk factors for sport injuries and severe medical conditions along with interventions for minimizing these risks.