U N D E R G R A D U A T E C O U R S E W O R K
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Pre-Medical Focus
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Statistics Major
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Other
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Pre-Medical Focus
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Biology
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BIOLOGY 195 :: Introductory Biology :: 5 credits :: Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Biology credit for the year-long introductory biology sequence, BIOLOGY 171: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology & BIOLOGY 172: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. BIOLOGY 173 :: Introductory Biology Laboratory :: 2 credits :: Fall 2009 A complementary laboratory course for the introductory biology sequence. BIOLOGY 225 :: Principles of Animal Physiology and Neurobiology :: 3 credits :: Winter 2010 A course centered on the mechanisms by which animals function, with emphasis on functional organ systems. BIOLOGY 226 :: Animal Physiology Laboratory :: 2 credits :: Fall 2010 A complementary laboratory course focusing on animal physiology. |
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Chemistry
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CHEM 130 :: Macroscopic Investigations and Reaction Principles :: 3 credits :: Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Chemistry credit for CHEM 130, General Chemistry. Topics include: major concepts of chemistry (atomic and molecular structure, periodic trends in the chemical reactivity, the energetics of chemical reactions, and the nature of chemical equilibria). CHEM 125 :: General Chemistry Laboratory I :: 1 credit :: Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Chemistry credit for CHEM 125, which provides a lab-based understanding of basic chemistry concepts. CHEM 126 :: General Chemistry Laboratory II :: 1 credit :: Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Chemistry credit for CHEM 126, which applies basic laboratory techniques to chemical systems. CHEM 210 :: Structure & Reactivity I :: 4 credits :: Fall 2009 The first part course in which basic organic chemistry concepts are introduced. CHEM 211 :: Investigations in Chemistry :: 1 credit :: Fall 2009 An introduction to laboratory techniques in chemistry using inorganic and organic compounds, with emphasis on thin layer chromatography, stoichiometry, acid-base chemistry, and microscale organic reactions. CHEM 215 :: Structure & Reactivity II :: 3 credits :: Winter 2010 The second part course in which basic organic chemistry concepts are introduced. CHEM 216 :: Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Compounds :: 2 credits :: Winter 2010 Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Compounds CHEM 230 :: P Chem Princ&Appl :: 3 credits :: Fall 2010 Physical Chemical Principles and Applications --- CHEM 230 is an intro to the physical principles underlying some of the major topics of inorganic and analytical chemistry. The liquid and solid states of matter, phase transitions, solutions, electrochemistry, coordination complexes, spectroscopy, and the principles of thermodynamics that explain observed chemical reactions will be studied from the viewpoint of the experimental scientist, with an emphasis on the application of chemical principles to a wide range of professions. |
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Biochemistry
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BIOLCHEM 415 :: Biochem-Intr :: 3 credits :: Winter 2011
Introductory Biochemistry --- A one-term introductory biochemistry course that covers the biochemistry of the living state, the chemistry of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohudrates, lipids, and steroids, energy transformations and chemical reactions in living cells, function of immune system and action of hormones, and self-regulation and self-replication of living organisms. |
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Physics
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PHYSICS 126 :: Electricity-Light :: 4 credits :: Fall 2010
Physics for the Life Sciences II --- PHYSICS 135 and 235 is the best introductory physics sequence for students planning concentrations in any of the life sciences, as well as students planning to pursue medicine, kinesiology, or the health sciences as a profession. PHYSICS 235 is divided into three main topics: electricity and magnetism, waves and imaging, and nuclear physics and astrophysics. PHYSICS 128 :: Elec Light Lab :: 1 credit :: Fall 2010 Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory II --- This course is a two-hour weekly laboratory designed to accompany PHYSICS 235. This lab introduces students to experimental methods in science. Students make observations, analyze their data and compare their results to predictions based on the standard laws of physics. The course material is focused on understanding the principles of electricity and magnetism, including light and wave phenomena. PHYSICS 135 :: Phys Life Science I :: 4 credits :: Winter 2011 Physics for the Life Sciences I --- Physics 135 and 235 is the best introductory physics sequence for students planning concentrations in any of the life sciences, as well as students planning to pursue medicine, kinesiology, or the health sciences as a profession. PHYSICS 135 is divided into three main topics: the mechanics of life, energy and energy flow, and fluid behavior. PHYSICS 136 :: Life Sciences Lab I :: 1 credit :: Winter 2011 Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory I --- PHYSICS 136 is a two-hour weekly laboratory designed to accompany PHYSICS 135. This lab introduces students to experimental methods in science. Students make observations, analyze their data and compare their results to predictions based on theory. The course material is focused on understanding the principles of classical mechanics. |
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Statistics Major
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Statistics
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STATS 101X :: Introductory Statistics :: 4 credits :: Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Statistics departmental credit which focuses on major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. STATS 350 :: Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis :: 4 credits :: Winter 2009 A course in applied statistical methodology focusing on data analysis. Topics include frequency distributions; measures of location; mean, median, mode; measures of dispersion; variance; graphic presentation; elementary probability; populations and samples; sampling distributions; one sample univariate inference problems, and two sample problems; categorical data; regression and correlation; and analysis of variance. Computing in SPSS. STATS 401X :: Summer Institute for Biostatistics :: 3 credits :: Summer 2010 A 6-week biostatistics and computing course affiliated with the Summer Institute for Biostatistics program at the University of South Florida. Focuses include an exploration of biostatistics and its application in medicine and health through field visits to clinical, medical, and health research facilities; hands-on analysis of real data; and lectures. Computing in R. STATS 404 :: Effective Communication in Statistics :: 2 credits :: Fall 2011 A course focusing on the principles and application of good written and oral communication of statistical information and data analyses. STATS 406 :: Introduction to Statistical Computing :: 4 credits :: Fall 2011 A course focusing on basic numerical aspects of statistical computing, iterative statistical methods, principles of graphical analysis, simulation and Monte Carlo methods, generation of random variables, stochastic modeling, importance sampling, numerical and Monte Carlo integration. Computing in R. STATS 408 :: Honors Statistical Principles for Problem Solving :: 4 credits :: Winter 2011 A course focusing on quantitative reasoning through systems - a collection of components that come together repeatedly for a purpose - and the application of statistical and mathematical principles to analogues in a variety of real world situations. STATS 415 :: Data Mining and Statistical Learning :: 4 credits :: Winter 2012 A course with an equal emphasis on statistical concepts and computational issues. Topics include basic principles of data mining, exploratory analysis and visualization of complex data sets, and predictive modeling. Computing in R. STATS/MATH 425 :: Introduction to Probability :: 3 credits :: Fall 2009 A course focusing on basic probabilistic concepts; expectation, variance, covariance; distribution functions; and bivariate, marginal, and conditional distributions. STATS 426 :: Introduction to Theoretical Statistics :: 3 credits :: Winter 2010 A course focusing on probability models for experimental and observational data, normal sampling theory, likelihood-based and Bayesian approaches to point estimation, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, and an introduction to regression and the analysis of variance. STATS 500 :: Applied Statistics I :: 3 credits :: Fall 2010 A course focusing on applications of statistics and real data analysis. Topics include linear models; definitions, fitting, identifiability, collinearity, Gauss-Markov theorem, variable selection, transformation, diagnostics, outliers and influential observations, ANOVA and ANCOVA, common designs. Computing in R. |
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Computer Science
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EECS/SI 182 :: Building Applications for Information Environments :: 4 credits :: Fall 2011
A course focusing on the basics of computer programming in Python and C++, using Linux Mint. Other statistics courses such as STATS 406, STATS 415, STATS 500 focus on statistical computing using R. |
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Mathematics
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MATH 120 :: Calculus I :: 4 credits :: Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Calculus I credit for MATH 115: Calculus I, which focuses on derivatives and an introduction to integration. MATH 116 :: Calculus II :: 4 credits :: Fall 2008 A continuation of MATH 115 that focuses on integration. Other topics include Taylor series, infinite series, and an introduction to differential equations. MATH 215 :: Calculus III :: 4 credits :: Winter 2009 A continuation of Math 116 that focuses on multivariate calculus and MAPLE. Topics include vector algebra and vector functions; analytic geometry of planes, surfaces, and solids; functions of several variables and partial differentiation; line, surface, and volume integrals and applications; vector fields and integration; Green’s Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem. MATH 217 :: Linear Algebra :: 4 credits :: Fall 2009 An introductory course in linear algebra emphasizing concepts, logic, and methods of theoretical mathematics.. Topics include systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; vectors, vector spaces, and subspaces; geometry of R^n; linear dependence, bases, and dimension; linear transformations; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors; diagonalization; and inner products. MATH/STATS 425 :: Introduction to Probability :: 3 credits :: Fall 2009 A course focusing on basic probabilistic concepts; expectation, variance, covariance; distribution functions; and bivariate, marginal, and conditional distributions. |
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Other
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Research and Experiential
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UC 280 :: Undergraduate Research :: 2 credits/term :: Fall 2008, Winter 2009
A course for first- and second-year students that focuses on research-related topics, career pathways, and the development of research skills. UC 275 :: Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates :: 1 credit/term :: Fall, Winter 2010 An interdisciplinary experiential course focusing on intercultural learning through month-long field site interactions. MICRBIOL 399 :: Undergraduate Research :: 2 credits :: Winter 2011 Credit for microbiology-related research. UC 276 :: Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates Leadership :: 2 credits:: Winter 2012 A course providing leadership training and experience for Student Fellows who have been nominated by faculty and have successfully completed UC 275: Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates. Student Fellows gain insight into a framework for complex and conscious applications of social justice concepts and intercultural skills. Student Fellows form professional relationships with their Teaching Fellows and mentor Student Scholars during month-long field site interactions. |
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Social Science
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ECON 101 :: Principles of Economics I :: 4 credits :: Fall 2008
An introductory course in the microeconomics of capitalism — the behavior of households and businesses, the generation of prices and outputs in markets, and applications to public policy. Topics include: supply and demand; the differences between competition and monopoly; environmental problems and policies; labor markets; and international trade. PSYCH 120 :: First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science - Diversity & Challenges to Democracy :: 3 credits :: Fall 2008 This first-year seminar explores group identity, inequality, and community building in a democratic society, while accounting for issues of power, conflict, coalition, and common ground. The course uses dialogue techniques for discussion within the class, exploration of the student's own social identity and the identities of their classmates, small group learning exercises, as well as reading and writing. PSYCH 310/SOC 320 :: Processes of Intergroup Dialogues Facilitation :: 3 credits :: Fall 2009 Designed to give students a foundation in the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate multicultural group interactions, including structured intergroup dialogues. Topics include: basic group facilitation skills and their applications to multicultural settings; social identity group development; prejudice and stereotyping and their effects on groups; etc. PSYCH 311/SOC 321 :: IGR Practicum :: 3 credits :: Winter 2010 Practicum in Facilitating Intergroup Dialogues --- This practicum follows PSYCH 310 or SOC 320, and requires applied work in facilitating intergroup dialogues. Students also participate in weekly supervision seminars to discuss their work in the dialogue groups. They also discuss theory and practice of group observation, in-out group conflict intervention skills, intergroup communication, and community building. |
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Humanities
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PHIL 356 :: Issues in Bioethics :: 4 credits :: Fall 2011
A course examining ethical issues related to biology, medicine, and human and animal life. Topics include: abortion, euthanasia, animal rights, medical care and the rights and obligations involved. AMCULT 324 :: Asian-American Literature :: 3 credits :: Winter 2012 A course focusing on the politics of the representations of and by Asian American subjects in United States literature, film, and drama since the late nineteenth century. Readings include: Heterogeneity, Hybridity, and Multiplicity (Lisa Lowe), No-No Boy (John Okada), Woman Warrior (Maxine Hong Kingston), M. Butterfly (David Henry Hwang), Interpreter of Maladies (Jhumpa Lahiri), Dogeaters (Jessica Hagedorn), A Gesture Life (Chang-Rae Lee), The Book of Salt (Monique Truong). |
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English
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ENGCMPTC 101X :: Departmental :: 3 credits :: Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition departmental credit. ENGLISH 101X :: Departmental :: 3 credits :: Advanced Placement Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition departmental credit. ENGLISH 125 :: College Writing :: 4 credits :: Winter 2009 An introductory college writing course focusing on the process of writing through close-reading analysis. Readings include: Vintage Murakami (Haruki Murakami), Immortality (Milan Kundera), Borderlands, La Frontera, The New Mestiza (Gloria Anzaldua). ENGLISH 223 :: Creative Writing :: 3 credits :: Fall 2011 An introductory creative writing course for poetry and prose composition. Readings include: Drown (Junot Diaz), Krik? Krak! (Edwidge Danticat), Me Talk Pretty One Day (David Sedaris), Freakonomics (Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner), The Big Short (Michael Lewis), The Inferno (Dante Alighieri), Montage of a Dream Deferred (Langston Hughes), Cocktails (D.A. Powell). ENGLISH 325 :: Art of the Essay :: 3 credits :: Winter 2010 A composition course focusing on "the new journalism," creative nonfiction essay writing. Readings include the works of Joan Didion, Susan Orlean, and David Sedaris, among others. English 423 :: Advanced Fiction Writing :: 3 credits (audited) :: Winter 2012 An advanced creative writing course focusing on the analysis and writing of fiction. |
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Foreign Language
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ASIANLAN 104 :: Reading & Writing Chinese I :: 4 credits :: Fall 2008
A course for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Chinese, but little or no reading and writing ability. Classes are conducted in Chinese and focus on reading and writing. ASIANLAN 204 :: Reading & Writing Chinese II :: 4 credits :: Winter 2009 A continuation of ASIANLAN 104 that focuses on reading and writing. Students who have completed ASIANLAN 204 should be able to read simple articles and write short essays. |
