SCI-2000 |
From Telescope to Microscope |
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This course is a scientific look at the natural world through the lens of social responsibility, considering the | |||
interrelationship of science, mathematics and technology in light of our stewardship of the universe and of each | |||
other. This course is research and writing intensive. Not accepted as credit towards the biology major. |
3.00 |
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SCI-299 |
Selected Topics in Science |
A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student / faculty interest. For non- major students only. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration. There are no |
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prerequisites. |
3.00 |
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SCI-4000 |
Planet Earth |
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This course examines the relationship between Planet Earth and its inhabitants. Drawing from the fields of | |||
astronomy, geology, meteorology and environmental science, the course looks at Planet Earth through the lens | |||
of social responsibility; it considers the interrelationship between the physical characteristics of the planet and | |||
the characteristics and welfare of its inhabitants in light of our stewardship of the universe and of each other. The | |||
course is research- and writing-intensive. Three credits- three lecture hours per week. |
3.00 |
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SEM-110 |
Women Writing Women |
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This course examines the particular historical and social context of women at pivotal moments in history through | |||
published writings( fiction and non-fiction), performed speeches, and correspondence, all of which depict the | |||
positionality of women. In addition to developing their historical and social understanding of women, students | |||
will conduct research into a current issue or problem facing women, and propose real and practical solutions. | |||
Students complete the course by creating a document that advocates for specific solutions and that is intended | |||
for an audience who can act on those recommendations. This course meets the university ' s definition of writing | |||
intensive. Pre-Requisite: ENG101 |
3.00 |
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SEM-111 |
Women and the Many Faces of Imprisonment |
This course focuses on women which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism and immigration. Students will learn about the many ways in which women are imprisoned by the social conditions of our time: poverty, food insecurity, domestic violence, human trafficking and incarceration. The course will examine the experience of women and those whom the love, particularly their |
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children. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-112 |
Sustainability |
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Sustainability is the ability of a system to continue to function as it is. In terms of human society on planet Earth, | |||
sustainability is the ability of humans to survive in their surrounding environment. This course provides an | |||
overview of the considerations and problems of sustainability in our modern society. Sustainability and resilience | |||
will be studied in terms of science, society, economics, morality, and culture. Students will be required to use | |||
critical thinking in a dynamic systems context to discuss the diverse aspects of sustainability. In-depth discussions | |||
will be held on the topics of globalization, finite resource depletion, ecosystem degradation, social justice, | |||
education, climate change, energy, and diversity. Readings and lectures will be used to lay the foundations of | |||
knowledge, while discussions will allow students to explore their own opinions of sustainability problems and | |||
their potential solutions. During the last few weeks of class, students will work together to form step-by-step | |||
solutions to several modern issues. This course focuses on Earth, which is one of the five critical concerns of the | |||
Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University ' s | |||
definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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