LEAP Prides
The filters below will help you to narrow your search for LEAP Prides. The Academic College filter will allow you to see what the various academic colleges are offering as part of LEAP. Keep in mind that the vast majority of our LEAP prides will help you to fulfill your general education requirements, so you do not have to enroll in a pride that is offered by your college of enrollment. The GenEd Knowledge Domains will show you how the LEAP courses will count toward your general education curriculum requirements.
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Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Ethics and Issues |
In this pride you will develop a better understanding of and critically evaluate issues, opportunities, and challenges facing Pennsylvania and the United States in a global context. Subject matter covers the diverse areas of agriculture, including production of plants and animals in sustainable environments. |
Introduction into Ethics and Issues in Agriculture Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: M,W 9:35–10:50 a.m.; T,R 9:35 a.m.–12:25 p.m.; F mornings by appointment GenEd Domain: First Year Seminar (FYS), Humanities (GH) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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American National Government |
Since 1789, the United States has grown from a nation of four million people to one of over 300 million. The interests, needs, and concerns of our modern society are much different than those of the founding generation. Yet we continue to be governed by the same institutions and principles. How can this be? Has America been extraordinarily lucky or did the founders have an understanding of key principles that allowed flexibility and adaptation over time? PLSC 1, Introduction to American National Government, focuses on those enduring principles that have been institutionalized in the structure and functions of American National Government. Particular attention is devoted to the development of the institutions of government and how the scope of their powers has changed over time. |
Introduction to American National Government Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences |
This pride introduces you to current concepts in the maintenance of animal health and the application of scientific information to health-related decision making. You will have the opportunity to apply biomedical sciences to disease prevention programs in companion animals, food animals, and horses. The course will emphasize the biology of infectious diseases, immune response, and toxicology. You will also have opportunities to investigate the wide variety of careers in animal health and the biomedical sciences. *This class does not meet General Education requirements, but does meet the first-year seminar requirement for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Mechanisms of Disease Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: M,R 12:45–3:35 p.m.; T,W 2:45–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: First Year Seminar (FYS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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AURORA: Outdoor Orientation Program – Lion |
The AURORA Outdoor Orientation Program eases the transition into Penn State. The program brings together first-year students for a five-day backpacking trip in the Pennsylvanian wilderness. Led by trained upperclassmen, participants gain not only backpacking skills but insight into their new college life. The classroom component introduces students to general health and wellness topics including eating healthy on campus, group dynamics, time management, and mental and emotional wellness. Students will earn all 3 GWH credits required to graduate (KINES 89). No previous backpacking experience required! For more information call 814-865-3890 or visit: shaverscreek.org/aurora |
Student Wilderness Experience Class Days: T,R Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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AURORA: Outdoor Orientation Program – Nittany |
The AURORA Outdoor Orientation Program eases the transition into Penn State. The program brings together first-year students for a five-day backpacking trip in the Pennsylvanian wilderness. Led by trained upperclassmen, participants gain not only backpacking skills but insight into their new college life. The classroom component introduces students to general health and wellness topics including eating healthy on campus, group dynamics, time management, and mental and emotional wellness. Students will earn all 3 GWH credits required to graduate (KINES 89). No previous backpacking experience required! For more information call 814-865-3890 or visit: shaverscreek.org/aurora |
Student Wilderness Experience Class Days: T,R Class Times: 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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AURORA: Outdoor Orientation Program – Roar |
The AURORA Outdoor Orientation Program eases the transition into Penn State. The program brings together first-year students for a five-day backpacking trip in the Pennsylvanian wilderness. Led by trained upperclassmen, participants gain not only backpacking skills but insight into their new college life. The classroom component introduces students to general health and wellness topics including eating healthy on campus, group dynamics, time management, and mental and emotional wellness. Students will earn all 3 GWH credits required to graduate (KINES 89). No previous backpacking experience required! For more information call 814-865-3890 or visit: shaverscreek.org/aurora |
Student Wilderness Experience Class Days: T,R Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Biobehavioral Health |
This pride explores health issues in an integrated way by taking into account the many different factors—biological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental—that influence health throughout the life span. Health will be emphasized as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of disease. You will learn to identify the many factors that contribute to differences in health and health risk for individuals and groups. You will apply health principles and research findings to health promotion, disease prevention strategies, and public health policies. |
Introduction to Biobehavioral Health Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20 p.m.–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Information Systems – Blue |
Business Information Systems is an applications-oriented course that provides an overview of (1) the role of information systems in business process design, (2) current technologies used for obtaining, storing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization, and (3) concepts and principles for programming, developing, and using popular spreadsheet and database tools. Applications focus on important problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management. MIS 204 is a graduation requirement for all Smeal College of Business students. This LEAP Pride is only open to students enrolled in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Business Information Systems Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Information Systems – Lion |
Business Information Systems is an applications-oriented course that provides an overview of (1) the role of information systems in business process design, (2) current technologies used for obtaining, storing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization, and (3) concepts and principles for programming, developing, and using popular spreadsheet and database tools. Applications focus on important problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management. MIS 204 is a graduation requirement for all Smeal College of Business students. This LEAP Pride is only open to students enrolled in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Business Information Systems Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20 - 3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Information Systems – Nittany |
Business Information Systems is an applications-oriented course that provides an overview of (1) the role of information systems in business process design, (2) current technologies used for obtaining, storing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization, and (3) concepts and principles for programming, developing, and using popular spreadsheet and database tools. Applications focus on important problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management. MIS 204 is a graduation requirement for all Smeal College of Business students. This LEAP Pride is only open to students enrolled in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Business Information Systems Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Information Systems – Roar |
Business Information Systems is an applications-oriented course that provides an overview of (1) the role of information systems in business process design, (2) current technologies used for obtaining, storing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization, and (3) concepts and principles for programming, developing, and using popular spreadsheet and database tools. Applications focus on important problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management. MIS 204 is a graduation requirement for all Smeal College of Business students. This LEAP Pride is only open to students enrolled in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Business Information Systems Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Information Systems – State |
Business Information Systems is an applications-oriented course that provides an overview of (1) the role of information systems in business process design, (2) current technologies used for obtaining, storing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization, and (3) concepts and principles for programming, developing, and using popular spreadsheet and database tools. Applications focus on important problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management. MIS 204 is a graduation requirement for all Smeal College of Business students. This LEAP Pride is only open to students enrolled in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Business Information Systems Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:35 p.m. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Statistics – Lion |
In this pride students will cover topics that include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference, regression and correlation, and forecasting. SCM 200 introduces basic statistical concepts and models within the framework of business problems and applications. Students learn about the usefulness of business statistics to decision making, how to perform basic statistical and analytical procedures, and how to interpret, critically evaluate, and analyze data. Special emphasis is given to active learning methods. SCM 200 is an entrance-to-major course for the Smeal College of Business. |
Introduction to Statistics for Business Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Quantification (GQ) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Business Statistics – Nittany |
In this pride students will cover topics that include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference, regression and correlation, and forecasting. SCM 200 introduces basic statistical concepts and models within the framework of business problems and applications. Students learn about the usefulness of business statistics to decision making, how to perform basic statistical and analytical procedures, and how to interpret, critically evaluate, and analyze data. Special emphasis is given to active learning methods. SCM 200 is an entrance-to-major course for the Smeal College of Business. |
Introduction to Statistics for Business Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Quantification (GQ) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Computer Science – Lion |
This pride will be beneficial to students interested in computing majors including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Sciences, Electrical Engineering, and Social Data Analytics. The course is the first programming course required for these majors. Using the Python programming language, the course introduces fundamental concepts of programming and computational thinking, with a rigor that prepares students for subsequent courses in computing. |
Introduction to Programming Techniques Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Quantification (GQ) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Computer Science – Nittany |
This pride will be beneficial to students interested in computing majors including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Sciences, Electrical Engineering, and Social Data Analytics. The course is the first programming course required for these majors. Using the Python programming language, the course introduces fundamental concepts of programming and computational thinking, with a rigor that prepares students for subsequent courses in computing. |
Introduction to Programming Techniques Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Quantification (GQ) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Engineering – Lion |
This pride provides an introduction to engineering design processes, methods, and decision-making using team design projects. Design communication methods discussed include graphical, verbal, and written.
This pride is only open to students in the College of Engineering and Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Engineering Design Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 8:00 - 10:50 a.m. |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Engineering – Nittany |
This pride provides an introduction to engineering design processes, methods, and decision-making using team design projects. Design communication methods discussed include graphical, verbal, and written.
This pride is only open to students in the College of Engineering and Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Engineering Design Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–3:35 p.m. |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Engineering – Roar |
This pride provides an introduction to engineering design processes, methods, and decision-making using team design projects. Design communication methods discussed include graphical, verbal, and written.
This pride is only open to students in the College of Engineering and Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Engineering Design Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 8:00–10:50 a.m. |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Engineering – State |
This pride provides an introduction to engineering design processes, methods, and decision-making using team design projects. Design communication methods discussed include graphical, verbal, and written.
This pride is only open to students in the College of Engineering and Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Introduction to Engineering Design Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 8:00–10:50 a.m. |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Environment and Society in a Changing World |
In this pride, you will explore the ways in which people think about, use, and are affected by the natural environment. It will provide skills for analyzing and evaluating how people have transformed the environment in different parts of the world through integrating natural and social science approaches. We will address questions such as: Why do we conserve what we conserve? How can we mitigate the effects of economic development upon the natural environment? Is sustainable development possible? How is climate change impacting social and ecological systems? Can we adapt to the impacts of climate change? |
Environment and Society in a Changing World Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Integrative Studies (IS), Natural Sciences (GN), Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
ENGL 15 Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Ethical Leadership |
Leaders, in whatever context, make difficult decisions, distribute scarce resources, direct and influence the conduct of others, and represent the goals of the enterprise they lead. Thus they ought to exemplify prudence, fairness, integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity, and morally upright behavior. This pride investigates these concepts and the moral dilemmas that arise in developing or applying them. It also explores, philosophically as well as practically, the ways leaders might identify ethical challenges, analyze them, imagine possible solutions, and be motivated to do the right thing. |
Ethical Leadership Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Ethics and Politics |
Students in this pride will explore the intersection of ethical leadership with the study of peace and conflict. In the Ethical Leadership course, students will explore philosophically as well as practically the ways leaders might identify ethical challenges, analyze them, imagine possible solutions, and be motivated to do the right thing. In the Introduction to Peace and Conflict course, students will explore how, why, and when individuals, groups, and states turn to violence to pursue political goals, as well as how they resolve conflict and sustain peace. This LEAP pride is only open to students aspiring to the Paterno Fellows Program. To enroll, contact Barb Edwards at bae1@psu.edu. |
Ethical Leadership Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
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Ethics of Media |
This pride explores the role media plays in the formation of cultural expectations about knowledge, values, and technology by addressing philosophical questions such as: What is newsworthy? What is the whole story, and what makes it true? How ought media’s form influence the power of its content? What authorizes journalists to interpret the facts? How much does individual self-understanding and social organization depend on media images and tropes? Does it make sense to speak of “the media” as a unified phenomenon? |
Introduction to Ethics in Media and Journalism Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Film Music |
An introductory examination of the role of music in narrative film. The pride is not a history of film music, although our approach will in some respects be historic. Our purpose is to gain an understanding of the role of music in film, to observe various artistic approaches to the use of music in film, and to examine how music interacts with the other elements of sound effects and dialogue in an artistically unified sound track that, in turn, accompanies and interacts with the movie's visual component to create a compelling and satisfying work of art |
Film Music Class Days: M,W,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Arts (GA) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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First Aid and CPR |
This pride offers an introduction to first aid and the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide assistance to someone injured or ill. A card in First Aid and One-Person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (not Healthcare Provider or Professional CPR) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. |
First Aid and CPR Class Days: T,R Class Times: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Freshman Research Experience: Chemistry |
The Freshman Research Experience in Chemistry pride is designed to engage first-semester undergraduate students in chemical research. The research will focus on the knowledge and application of two core concepts central to understanding compounds' structure-reactivity relationships: polarity and pH. Students will investigate selected organic compounds and learn simple lab techniques, which will allow them to collect and analyze data to draw conclusions about these compounds, their structures, and their properties. This experience will culminate into a session where students will be shown how these studies tie into Penn State chemistry research by working in a graduate-level research lab.
This pride is only open to students in the Eberly College of Science. |
Freshman Research Experience in Chemistry Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: M,W,F 1:30-4:30 p.m.; T,R 1:30-2:20 p.m. |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Global Science Fictions |
This pride examines science fiction, speculative fiction, and other stories of imagined worlds from a global perspective that includes material from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Students will develop a theory of genre and its development over time; they will recognize regional, cultural, and historical differences and forms of change that affect the intellectual development of the arts and sciences. They will consider the cultural uses and intellectual work of speculative writing and its adaptation to film, the visual arts, and digital media. |
Global Science Fictions Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Healthy Lives Through Recreation, Play, and Leisure |
Leisure activities impact the health of individuals and communities. Our leisure and recreation activities are critical factors in our mental and physical well-being, a way we bounce back from life's challenges, a fundamental part of our quality of life. Communities come together around special events, parks, sports, and shared experiences indoors and outdoors. We will examine historically and in current society how people make leisure part of their busy lives and enhance their personal health and community life. |
Leisure and Human Behavior Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Human Development and Family Studies |
This pride is designed to provide a broad overview of human development emphasizing social and emotional development. You will be introduced to developmental theories and the developmental tasks and challenges unique to each stage of development from birth through old age. We will examine both hallmark studies and current research from the field that will contribute to a better understanding of one’s self, good parenting practices, and more satisfying interpersonal relationships. This pride will be valuable for students with interests in a wide variety of fields but particularly in education, human resources, health and human services, psychology, and human development. |
Human Development and Families Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:20 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Human Development and Flourishing |
Students in this pride will have the opportunity to take two HDFS courses. In Art and Science of Human Flourishing, students will explore what it means to live a life of deep meaning, fulfillment, and service to others through the lens of science, philosophy, and their own experience. You will be exposed to diverse ideas and research on the skills associated with flourishing including scientific theories, philosophical and religious writings, and reflective exercises and contemplative practices. In Human Development and Family Studies, you will be provided with a broad overview of human development emphasizing social and emotional development. |
Art and Science of Human Flourishing Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW), Integrative Studies (IS), Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Human Development and Families Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:20–10:35 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
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Human Rights and Literature |
This pride examines how literature from around the world portrays and analyzes human rights. By analyzing a variety of storytelling genres on a comparative basis, you will explore how issues of human rights exist in relation to the stories that create and sustain the ideas. One main premise of this pride is that the representation of human rights violations is always a vexed undertaking. It is both urgent and necessary, while also incomplete and inadequate. In order to explore this dilemma, this pride focuses on the intersection between human rights advocacy and the various cultural forms that explicitly attempt to participate in human rights discourse, law, and policy. The pride will cover a variety of cultural forms such as comic books, movies, photography, novels, testimonials, poetry, and plays. |
Human Rights and Literature Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–1:45 p.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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iLEAP - Speech and Writing for Nonnative English Speakers - Nittany |
This pride fulfills the first-year writing requirement (just as ENGL 015 does), but it is designed especially for international students. You will learn and practice the academic reading, writing, and research skills needed for successful university study. You will plan, write, and revise short essays and response papers, and also complete an extended research project. The classes require regular, active participation in group discussions, peer review tasks, mini-presentations, and workshops. Topics that get special coverage include: library research and resources, source materials and academic ethics, and exploration of academic majors and the Penn State community. The iLEAP Pride is open to all international first-year students at the University Park campus. |
American Academic Communication II Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 1:30–2:30 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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iLEAP: Speech & Writing for Nonnative English Speakers - LION |
This pride fulfills the first-year writing requirement (just as ENGL15 does), but it is designed especially for international students. You will learn and practice the academic reading, writing and research skills needed for successful university study. You will plan, write and revise short essays and response papers, and also complete an extended research project. The classes require regular, active participation in group discussions, peer review tasks, mini-presentations, and workshops. Topics that get special coverage include: library research and resources; source materials and academic ethics; and exploration of academic majors and the Penn State community. The iLEAP Pride is open to all international first-year students at the University Park campus. |
Composition for American Academic Communication II Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 1:30–2:30 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Information, People, and Technology – Lion |
Information, People, and Technology presents the high points of an education in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. It will address major questions such as: How can we use technology to organize and integrate human enterprises? How can technology help people and organizations adapt rapidly and creatively? What can we do about information overload? IST 110 is the introductory course in IST and as such, serves as a prerequisite for 200-level IST courses. It is a required course for all majors and minors in IST, and meets the requirements for a General Education Social Science [GS] course. |
Information People and Technology Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Information, People, and Technology – Nittany |
Information, People, and Technology presents the high points of an education in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. It will address major questions such as: How can we use technology to organize and integrate human enterprises? How can technology help people and organizations adapt rapidly and creatively? What can we do about information overload? IST 110 is the introductory course in IST and as such, serves as a prerequisite for 200-level IST courses. It is a required course for all majors and minors in IST, and meets the requirements for a General Education Social Science [GS] course. |
Information, People, and Technology Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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International Agriculture |
This pride introduces you to agriculture in developing countries and frames this focus with a discussion of contemporary crucial issues facing agriculture on a global scale, emphasizing global hunger and food security. The primary goal of the course is to inform students about international agriculture, challenging them to think critically and independently about agricultural issues and development, to generate global citizens who are more aware and conversant on important contemporary challenges in the global food, agriculture, and natural resource systems. |
Introduction to International Agriculture Class Days: M,T,R Class Times: 9:35 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20 - 3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Learning and Instruction |
This pride provides an overview of the psychology of human learning applied toward the achievement of educational goals. Students will also learn about the evaluation of learning outcomes.
Please note EDPSY 14 does not meet any general education requirements, but is a required course for students in the college of education. |
Learning and Instruction Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Macroeconomics |
Why are some countries rich and other countries poor? Is our national debt a problem? Why can’t we just print a large amount of money to pay off the debt? This pride explores these questions from a “macro” view of economics. Topics explored include GDP, the unemployment rate, inflation and economic growth, fiscal and monetary policies, aggregate supply and demand, interest rates, and the Federal reserve. |
Introduction to Macro Analysis and Policy Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Mass Media – Lion |
This pride provides an overview of the interaction between mass media and society, and pays particular attention to the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that shape media messages. Among others, the course examines the nature of media controllers as well as the character of "users" and "consumers" of media products. Students will gain a better understanding of the dynamic nature of the mass media in an information society. |
The Mass Media and Society Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Mass Media – Nittany |
This pride provides an overview of the interaction between mass media and society, and pays particular attention to the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that shape media messages. Among others, the course examines the nature of media controllers as well as the character of "users" and "consumers" of media products. Students will gain a better understanding of the dynamic nature of the mass media in an information society. |
The Mass Media and Society Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Mass Media – Roar |
This pride provides an overview of the interaction between mass media and society, and pays particular attention to the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that shape media messages. Among others, the course examines the nature of media controllers as well as the character of "users" and "consumers" of media products. Students will gain a better understanding of the dynamic nature of the mass media in an information society. |
The Mass Media and Society Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Media, Individuals, and Society |
Aside from working and sleeping, individuals in the United States spend more time consuming media than any other single activity. By the time the average person reaches the age of 65, he or she will have spent over six full years of life watching television—not to mention the additional time spent reading newspapers and magazines, listening to the radio, using the Internet, and playing videogames. Given the centrality of media in the lives of most people, it is imperative that we understand and critically explore the variety of ways in which we perceive and are influenced by media messages. The purpose of this pride is to introduce students to the study of the effects of media on individuals and on society. |
Introduction to Media Effects Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Microeconomics |
How do individuals, firms, and governments make decisions? What determines prices? Are monopolies always bad? This pride is designed to develop the basic concepts and techniques of microeconomic theory and its applications. Considerable emphasis is placed on the basic principles of economics, methods of economic analysis, price determination, consumer behavior, theory of the firm, and market structures. ECON 102 is an introduction to microeconomic analysis and policy. Students will analyze issues clearly and critically. |
Introduction to Micro Analysis and Policy Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20 p.m.–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Modern European History |
This pride examines the political, social, and ideological developments of Europe since 1848. Students will gain knowledge about many aspects of modern European history, including: the origin and impact of two World Wars, the European aspects of both totalitarianism and democracy, and the changing role of Europe in the larger world. In examining these aspects of Europe, students will be able to assess primary historical sources, which are integral to the study of history, and to situate Europe in its broad and global context during the past 180 years. |
Europe Since 1848 Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Persons, Morals, and the Good Life |
This pride offers an overview of ethical issues, moral reasoning, and questions concerning the good and flourishing life for individuals and groups. It engages the work and critical interpretation of major figures in moral thinking, and enters into the full complexity of contemporary moral problems. You will study and evaluate competing accounts of the right way to live, including their overall plausibility, their background assumptions, and their practical implementation. |
Persons, Morals, and the Good Life Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20 - 3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Persuasion and Propaganda |
Propaganda is a deliberate, systematic attempt to manipulate beliefs and emotions, usually through methods considered deceitful and unethical. Persuasion, on the other hand, is an everyday activity in our personal, social, and civic lives. This course will explore the distinction—historically and theoretically—between propaganda and persuasion, with an emphasis on developing the critical skills necessary to distinguish between the two. You will learn to recognize, describe, and evaluate propaganda in all of its various forms and contexts. It includes important cases from the history of propaganda as well as contemporary cases of public advocacy that raise questions about the distinction between persuasion and propaganda. |
Persuasion and Propaganda Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Photography |
This pride provides an introduction to the aesthetics, history, and science of photography including practical and critical approaches to the art of photography for beginning students. The course exposes students to the various styles and techniques used in making photographs and give them the opportunity to gain experience and practical know-how in creating their own photographs. |
Introduction to Photography Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Arts (GA) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Science of Fitness |
Science of Fitness is a pride in which students will learn about fitness theory and practice. This theoretical knowledge will then be put to use in a laboratory setting as students first evaluate their present fitness levels and then create and implement a personal fitness program. This course meets the first-year seminar requirement for students in the College of Health and Human Development and the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Fitness Theory and Practice Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: First Year Seminar (FYS), Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Security and Risk Analysis – Lion |
Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis is a preliminary course with a broad focus, spanning the areas of security, risk, and analysis. In addition to familiarizing you with basic technical terminology, it will also touch upon social and legal issues, risk analysis and mitigation, crime intelligence and forensics, and information warfare and assurance. Through the use of case studies, you will apply these concepts to the requirements for security in government agencies and business organizations. |
Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Security and Risk Analysis – Nittany |
Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis is a preliminary course with a broad focus, spanning the areas of security, risk, and analysis. In addition to familiarizing you with basic technical terminology, it will also touch upon social and legal issues, risk analysis and mitigation, crime intelligence and forensics, and information warfare and assurance. Through the use of case studies, you will apply these concepts to the requirements for security in government agencies and business organizations. |
Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Severe and Unusual Weather |
This pride provides a current and relevant discussion of a range of severe and unusual weather. The course has four themes: 1) The unit on hazardous cold-season phenomena treats the formation of frozen precipitation, lake-effect snowstorms, and blizzards. 2) The section on hazardous warm-season weather covers thunderstorms, hurricanes, floods, lightning, tornadoes, and hailstorms. 3) The unit on hazardous mountainous weather deals with downslope windstorms and severe turbulence. 4) The final unit treats atmospheric optical phenomena such as rainbows, glories, and haloes. |
Severe and Unusual Weather Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Natural Sciences (GN) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Speech and Writing – Blue |
Solid communication skills are essential to the success in all fields–that is why Penn State has three required courses for writing and speaking. The Speech and Writing pride enables you to complete two of those classes in a single unified experience. Both classes will explore topics that encourage critical thinking, speaking, and writing. You will study the basic rhetorical principles of argumentation, invention, arrangement, and style and experience the differences between spoken and written presentations. This combination allows you to develop a solid grounding in the writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills essential for your success at Penn State an in your career. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Speech and Writing – Lion |
Solid communication skills are essential to the success in all fields–that is why Penn State has three required courses for writing and speaking. The Speech and Writing pride enables you to complete two of those classes in a single unified experience. Both classes will explore topics that encourage critical thinking, speaking, and writing. You will study the basic rhetorical principles of argumentation, invention, arrangement, and style and experience the differences between spoken and written presentations. This combination allows you to develop a solid grounding in the writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills essential for your success at Penn State an in your career. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Speech and Writing – Nittany |
Solid communication skills are essential to the success in all fields–that is why Penn State has three required courses for writing and speaking. The Speech and Writing pride enables you to complete two of those classes in a single unified experience. Both classes will explore topics that encourage critical thinking, speaking, and writing. You will study the basic rhetorical principles of argumentation, invention, arrangement, and style and experience the differences between spoken and written presentations. This combination allows you to develop a solid grounding in the writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills essential for your success at Penn State an in your career. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 8.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri} |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Speech and Writing – Roar |
Solid communication skills are essential to the success in all fields–that is why Penn State has three required courses for writing and speaking. The Speech and Writing pride enables you to complete two of those classes in a single unified experience. Both classes will explore topics that encourage critical thinking, speaking, and writing. You will study the basic rhetorical principles of argumentation, invention, arrangement, and style and experience the differences between spoken and written presentations. This combination allows you to develop a solid grounding in the writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills essential for your success at Penn State an in your career. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Speech and Writing – State |
Solid communication skills are essential to the success in all fields–that is why Penn State has three required courses for writing and speaking. The Speech and Writing pride enables you to complete two of those classes in a single unified experience. Both classes will explore topics that encourage critical thinking, speaking, and writing. You will study the basic rhetorical principles of argumentation, invention, arrangement, and style and experience the differences between spoken and written presentations. This combination allows you to develop a solid grounding in the writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills essential for your success at Penn State an in your career. |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 12:45–2:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Successful Scientists of the Future |
In this integrated research and seminar pride, you will participate in an authentic research experience while learning key foundational skills in the process, comprehension, and communication of science. You will isolate a new virus (called a phage) that infects bacteria. After isolation and purification, you will name your phage and begin the process of characterizing it by performing electron microscopy and DNA purification. At the conclusion of the course, the purified DNA from each phage will be sequenced in order to determine its genetic code. In both the research and seminar portion of the course, you will learn how to use critical thinking and metacognitive strategies to approach scientific problems. This pride is only open to students enrolling in the Eberly College of Science or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Freshman Research Experience in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: T,R 1:30–2:20 p.m.; M,W,F 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. GenEd Domain: First Year Seminar (FYS) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:45-4:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Successful Scientists: History of Disease and Epidemiology |
Through the two courses in this pride, students have the opportunity to both participate in an authentic research experience and to learn about the history of disease and epidemiology. In the freshman research experience course, students will isolate a new virus (called a phage) that infects bacteria, characterize it, and determine its genetic code. In History of Disease and Epidemiology, students will explore how discoveries in medicine and microbiology have given us our modern understanding of disease. For example, in early December 1799, George Washington developed a severe throat infection. His doctors prescribed a treatment used for centuries by well-educated physicians. They sliced open several veins and drained about four pints of blood from the founding father’s body. Washington died a few days later. Today, bleeding a patient to treat a sore throat is somewhat unfashionable. But why? What has changed since 1799? How have the discoveries in medicine and microbiology given us our modern understanding of disease? In SC 297E, we will answer these questions, and you will be grateful that you live in the 21st century. This pride is only open to students enrolling in the Eberly College of Science or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. |
Freshman Research Experience in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: T,R 1:30–2:30 p.m.; M,W, F 1:30–4:30 p.m. GenEd Domain: First Year Seminar (FYS) |
Special Topics: History of Disease and Epidemiology Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 10:35 - 11:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Humanities (GH), Integrative Studies (IS), Natural Sciences (GN) |
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Taking Charge of Your Health |
This pride explores health issues in an integrated way by taking into account the many different factors— biological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental that influence—health throughout the life span. Health will be emphasized as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of disease. You will learn to identify the many factors that contribute to differences in health and health risk for individuals and groups. You will apply health principles and research findings to health promotion, disease prevention strategies, and public health policies. |
Consumer Choices in Healthcare Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Rhetoric and Composition Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 2:20–3:35 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Vocal Health |
Principles of the voice mechanisms, preventing vocal abuse, and promoting vocal health across the life span are core principles of the pride. The focus is on preventing voice disorders and promoting activities that contribute to healthy vocal habits across the life span. The pride integrates theoretical knowledge, practice-based, and measurement-focused activities to assist learners in understanding, achieving, maintaining, and promoting a lifetime of healthy vocal activities. Learning activities include: weekly lessons, information/research gathered via library and Internet resources and downloadable apps for analyzing voice qualities. Students who can benefit from this course include those interested in teaching, business, law, counseling or any field that requires healthy voice use. |
Preventing Vocal Abuse, Misuse, and Disorders Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Effective Speech Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Writing and Speaking (GWS) |
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Wellness |
This pride is designed to provide a broad overview of personal wellness. You will explore the health benefits of exercise, diet, and wellness, and the management of lifestyle changes/personal responsibility to achieve wellness across the lifespan. Social, economic, and cultural factors that influence wellness are discussed with integration across the two courses. This pride may be valuable for students with interests in a variety of fields, particularly health, wellness, human development, interpersonal communication, public health, and personal relationships. KINES 81 fulfills 3 credits of Health and Wellness (GHW); CAS 203 fulfills 3 credits of Social and Behavioral Science (GS). |
Wellness Theory Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. GenEd Domain: Health and Wellness (GHW) |
Interpersonal Communication Class Days: M,T,W,R,F Class Times: 9:35–10:50 a.m. GenEd Domain: Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) |