Courses
HI 202 FROM MUMMIES TO MORGUES 3.0 Credit(s)
This interdisciplinary course explores the complex history of how humans have interacted with death, examining how cultures across time and geography have responded to the universal experience of mortality. Using a thematic approach, we will investigate the diverse ways societies have managed death, highlighting the cultural, historical, and social contexts that shape human relationships with mortality. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FN 296 CAREER DEV & READINESS FOR FN 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a comprehensive seminar-style course which incorporates elements of professional and leadership development, and life skills that are needed to foster optimal professional and personal growth in the field of Finance. The course helps WCOB students organize their academic and internship experiences as well as their trajectory into their careers trough self-assessments, presentations by guest speakers, lectures and workshops. The course also introduces students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing their job search strategies. Emphasis is placed on identification of individual goals, assessment of skillsets, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, and effective use of employment search tools (resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, networking and management of career pathways)
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
ENG 232 NEW VOICES AND A NEW WORLD: AMER. LIT. 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will examine important writers in America from its Colonial beginnings to the Civil War. Prerequisite: Take FYWS-125
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
AI 201 APPLICATIONS OF MACHINE LEARNING 3.0 Credit(s)
This hands-on course introduces non-Computer Science students to machine learning fundamentals using low-code platforms. Students will gain practical experience in the AI Lab, working with industry-relevant data tailored to their fields. The course builds practical skills, enabling students to employ functional AI models for real-world challenges without prior programming experience. Prerequisite: Take AI-100
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PO 255 POLITICS AND LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the relationship between politics and narrative fiction, examining how stories reflect, critique, and shape political realities. Key themes include the role of literature in resisting oppression, the politics of identity and representation, and the ethical dilemmas posed by power.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MGT 210 INTRO TO INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
How to turn ideas into startups. What separates a fleeting thought from a game-changing business? This course dives into the exciting world of entrepreneurship, blending real-world case studies with hands-on experiential learning to uncover how innovation fuels new ventures. Whether you dream of launching your own business or want to develop your entrepreneurial mindset and be force of innovation in an existing organization, this course provides the essential toolkit to recognize opportunities, evaluate ideas, and learn the basics of the entrepreneurial journey.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PH 268 ETHICS OF AI 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the responsible use of AI technologies for the common good. Students will engage with primary ethical challenges, including data privacy, bias, and the social, economic, and environmental costs of AI systems. The course also addresses contemporary and emerging regulatory and legal issues relevant to students' future professional domains. By building a solid ethical framework, students will be better prepared to apply AI responsibly and mindfully in real-world contexts. Prerequisite: Take 3 credits PH course
Offered: As Needed All Years
PS 210 UNLOCKING YOUR PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL 1.0 Credit(s)
In this course, you will build a foundation of personal and professional skills to support your journey as a student and a pre-professional. The modules in this course will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and how those may factor into your career choices or aspirations. By the end of the course, you will understand how your psychology major prepares you for various opportunities in a dynamic workforce. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 286 2D CHARACTER ANIMATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course offers an in-depth exploration of 2D character animation, combining traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital tools. Students will engage in live model studies, field research, and in-class improvisational acting to develop a strong foundation in character performance. Students will refine their ability to bring original characters to life by creating sketches, model sheets, turnarounds, walk cycles, lip-sync animations, and dynamic action/reaction sequences. This course emphasizes the core principles of animation, acting, and storytelling, providing students with the essential skills to craft expressive and compelling animated performances. Prerequisite: Take AR-276
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PH 281 LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the role of law in society through philosophical texts. It explores questions such as when and how the law should intervene in people's lives and whether disobedience can ever be justified. By engaging with historical perspectives, students will critically analyze the relationship between law, morality, and authority. Prerequisite: Pre-req any 3-credit PH course
Offered: As Needed All Years
AR 275 PACKAGING DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course students will delve into the principles and practices of creating effective and visually appealing packaging. They will explore the integration of graphic design elements, brand identity, and marketing strategies to produce compelling packaging solutions that attract consumers and communicate product value. In addition to the visual aspects of packaging design, students will learn about the production methods and manufacturing processes used to produce various forms of packaging. Material and printing options will be reviewed and considered through the development of each project. Prerequisite: Take AR-211
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 291 IRAN'S AGE OF REVOLUTIONS, 1786-PRESENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the history of Iran since the emergence of the Qajar Dynasty in the late eighteenth century to the present. It focuses heavily on contested definitions of the nation and its identity, which have contributed to a series of revolutions and mass protest movements since the 1890s. Other key themes include Iran's relationship with European powers and the United States, religion and the state, ethnic and linguistic minority communities, gender in Pahlavi Iran and the Islamic Republic, nomadic populations, and arts and culture in modern Iran. Prerequisite: Take one of the following: HI-100 HI-102 HI-110 HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MGT 250 PEOPLE ANALYTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce management students to the principles and practices of people analytics, a data-driven approach to organizational management. Students will learn how to find, collect, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions about talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and managing organizational culture. The course will cover a range of topics, including data collection methods, statistical analysis techniques, data visualization, and the ethical considerations of using data in people and organizational management. Prerequisite: MGT101 Organization Management.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
MU 290 IRISH MYTH IN MUSIC AND LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This interdisciplinary course closely examines this influence of Irish folklore, literature, and musical tradition in the Western musical canon through a collaborative study of the literary and performing arts. Questions students will deliberate include: What Irish literature has inspired composers the most, and how were these literary examples set musically? What musical characteristics define an Irish influence, e.g. orchestration, mood, tonality? How are traditional Irish melodies performed in their native language and setting, and how does this contrast with the direction they have taken abroad? How have composers from around the world perceived Irish culture, and are these stereotypes justified or worth debunking? Students will be able to discover answers to these questions through reading, listening, and their own performances and interpretation of music.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CAS 220 LSAT PREPARATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to help students prepare to take the LSAT, an exam needed for applying to law school. Students will become familiar with the format and style of the LSAT while also learning possible strategies for approaching problems and answering questions.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years