Courses
JAPN 306: Readings in Manga
This course aims to enhance students’ reading skills in Japanese as well as in the other three main areas of language learning (speaking, listening, and writing) through the use of the extensive reading (a.k.a. Graded reading) method with manga in Japanese. In this course, the emphasis is put on acquiring the skill needed to enjoy reading content without translation. Students will review and learn Japanese structures and expressions as well as have the opportunity to explore colloquialisms, speech styles, onomatopoeia, contractions, interjections, and other elements of speech. The class also will incorporate individual reading activities such as oral reading sessions, timed reading, speed reading, and book discussion groups. We will also explore how Japanese scripts such Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, as well as Roman alphabets, are integrated in manga. Our primary textbooks will be manga in Japanese; however, some additional readings in English will be given to students as a point of reference for the course lectures. The classes will primarily be conducted in Japanese. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course. Prereq: JAPN 202 with a C or higher.
Dates: May 12 - May 30, 2025
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:00-11:10 am
Instructor: Yukiko Nishida
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Modern Languages and Literatures
BIOL 343/443: Microbiology
The physiology, genetics, biochemistry, and diversity of microorganisms. The subject will be approached both as a basic biological science that studies the molecular and biochemical processes of cells and viruses, and as an applied science that examines the involvement of microorganisms in human disease as well as in workings of ecosystems, plant symbioses, and industrial processes. The course is divided into four major areas: bacteria, viruses, medical microbiology, and environmental and applied microbiology. Offered as BIOL 343 and BIOL 443. Prereq: (Undergraduate Student and BIOL 215) or Requisites Not Met permission.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Priyusha Pokala
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Biology
STAT 312: Basic Statistics for Engineering and Science
For advanced undergraduate students in engineering, physical sciences, life sciences. Comprehensive introduction to probability models and statistical methods of analyzing data with the object of formulating statistical models and choosing appropriate methods for inference from experimental and observational data and for testing the model’s validity. Balanced approach with equal emphasis on probability, fundamental concepts of statistics, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, design of experiments, and regression modeling. Note: Credit given for only one (1) of STAT 312, 312R, 313; SYBB 312R. Prereq: MATH 122 or equivalent.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: In-person course
Session: On campus
Time: MTWR 10:30am-12:45pm
Instructor: Mykhailo Kuian
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics
BIOL 215: Cells and Proteins
Second in a series of three courses required of the Biology major. Topics include: biological molecules (focus on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids); cell structure (focus on membranes, energy conversion organelles and cytoskeleton); protein structure-function; enzyme kinetics, cellular energetics, and cell communication and motility strategies. Requirements to enroll: 1) Undergraduate degree seeking student; AND 2) Previous enrollment in BIOL 214 and (CHEM 105 or CHEM 111); AND Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 106 or ENGR 145; OR Requisites Not Met permission.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Julie Denker
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Biology
BIOL 216: Development and Physiology
This is the final class in the series of three courses required of the Biology major. As with the two previous courses, BIOL 214 and 215, this course is designed to provide an overview of fundamental biological processes. It will examine the complexity of interactions controlling reproduction, development and physiological function in animals. The Developmental Biology section will review topics such as gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, the genetic control of development, stem cells and cloning. Main topics included in the Physiology portion consist of: homeostasis, the function of neurons and nervous systems; the major organ systems and processes involved in circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, gas exchange, feeding, digestion, temperature regulation, endocrine function and the immunologic response. There are two instructional modes for this course: lecture mode and hybrid mode. In the lecture mode students attend class for their instruction. In the hybrid mode students watch online lectures from the course instructor and attend one discussion section with the course instructor each week. The online content prepares students for the discussion. Which mode is offered varies depending on the term. Students are made aware of what mode is offered at the time of registration. The total student effort and course content is identical for both instructional modes. Either instructional mode fulfills the BIOL 216 requirement for the BA and BS in Biology. Prereq: (Undergraduate Student and BIOL 214) or Requisites Not Met permission.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MWF 9-11:55am
Instructor: Barbara Kuemerle
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Biology
PSCL 321: Abnormal Psychology
Major syndromes of mental disorders, their principal symptoms, dynamics, etiology, and treatment. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Amy Przeworski
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Psychological Sciences
ASTR 103: Introduction to the Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
This introductory astronomy course describes the universe we live in and how astronomers develop our physical understanding about it. Topics covered include: the properties of stars; the formation, evolution, and death of stars; white dwarfs, pulsars, and black holes; spiral and elliptical galaxies; the Big Bang and the expansion of the Universe. This course has no pre-requisites.
Dates: June 2 - July 30, 2025
Session: 8 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: William Janesh
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Astronomy
JAPN 306: Readings in Manga
This course aims to enhance students’ reading skills in Japanese as well as in the other three main areas of language learning (speaking, listening, and writing) through the use of the extensive reading (a.k.a. Graded reading) method with manga in Japanese. In this course, the emphasis is put on acquiring the skill needed to enjoy reading content without translation. Students will review and learn Japanese structures and expressions as well as have the opportunity to explore colloquialisms, speech styles, onomatopoeia, contractions, interjections, and other elements of speech. The class also will incorporate individual reading activities such as oral reading sessions, timed reading, speed reading, and book discussion groups. We will also explore how Japanese scripts such Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, as well as Roman alphabets, are integrated in manga. Our primary textbooks will be manga in Japanese; however, some additional readings in English will be given to students as a point of reference for the course lectures. The classes will primarily be conducted in Japanese. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course. Prereq: JAPN 202 with a C or higher.
Dates: May 12 - May 30, 2025
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:00-11:10 am
Instructor: Yukiko Nishida
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Modern Languages and Literatures
BIOL 343/443: Microbiology
The physiology, genetics, biochemistry, and diversity of microorganisms. The subject will be approached both as a basic biological science that studies the molecular and biochemical processes of cells and viruses, and as an applied science that examines the involvement of microorganisms in human disease as well as in workings of ecosystems, plant symbioses, and industrial processes. The course is divided into four major areas: bacteria, viruses, medical microbiology, and environmental and applied microbiology. Offered as BIOL 343 and BIOL 443. Prereq: (Undergraduate Student and BIOL 215) or Requisites Not Met permission.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Priyusha Pokala
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Biology
STAT 312: Basic Statistics for Engineering and Science
For advanced undergraduate students in engineering, physical sciences, life sciences. Comprehensive introduction to probability models and statistical methods of analyzing data with the object of formulating statistical models and choosing appropriate methods for inference from experimental and observational data and for testing the model’s validity. Balanced approach with equal emphasis on probability, fundamental concepts of statistics, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, design of experiments, and regression modeling. Note: Credit given for only one (1) of STAT 312, 312R, 313; SYBB 312R. Prereq: MATH 122 or equivalent.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: In-person course
Session: On campus
Time: MTWR 10:30am-12:45pm
Instructor: Mykhailo Kuian
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics
BIOL 215: Cells and Proteins
Second in a series of three courses required of the Biology major. Topics include: biological molecules (focus on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids); cell structure (focus on membranes, energy conversion organelles and cytoskeleton); protein structure-function; enzyme kinetics, cellular energetics, and cell communication and motility strategies. Requirements to enroll: 1) Undergraduate degree seeking student; AND 2) Previous enrollment in BIOL 214 and (CHEM 105 or CHEM 111); AND Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 106 or ENGR 145; OR Requisites Not Met permission.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Julie Denker
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Biology
BIOL 216: Development and Physiology
This is the final class in the series of three courses required of the Biology major. As with the two previous courses, BIOL 214 and 215, this course is designed to provide an overview of fundamental biological processes. It will examine the complexity of interactions controlling reproduction, development and physiological function in animals. The Developmental Biology section will review topics such as gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, the genetic control of development, stem cells and cloning. Main topics included in the Physiology portion consist of: homeostasis, the function of neurons and nervous systems; the major organ systems and processes involved in circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, gas exchange, feeding, digestion, temperature regulation, endocrine function and the immunologic response. There are two instructional modes for this course: lecture mode and hybrid mode. In the lecture mode students attend class for their instruction. In the hybrid mode students watch online lectures from the course instructor and attend one discussion section with the course instructor each week. The online content prepares students for the discussion. Which mode is offered varies depending on the term. Students are made aware of what mode is offered at the time of registration. The total student effort and course content is identical for both instructional modes. Either instructional mode fulfills the BIOL 216 requirement for the BA and BS in Biology. Prereq: (Undergraduate Student and BIOL 214) or Requisites Not Met permission.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MWF 9-11:55am
Instructor: Barbara Kuemerle
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Biology
PSCL 321: Abnormal Psychology
Major syndromes of mental disorders, their principal symptoms, dynamics, etiology, and treatment. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
Dates: June 2 - July 1, 2025
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Amy Przeworski
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Psychological Sciences
ASTR 103: Introduction to the Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
This introductory astronomy course describes the universe we live in and how astronomers develop our physical understanding about it. Topics covered include: the properties of stars; the formation, evolution, and death of stars; white dwarfs, pulsars, and black holes; spiral and elliptical galaxies; the Big Bang and the expansion of the Universe. This course has no pre-requisites.
Dates: June 2 - July 30, 2025
Session: 8 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: William Janesh
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Astronomy