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Evolution of Earth Systems

This course is a multidisciplinary exploration of Earth’s past, present, and future. Students will examine theories that explain the origin of the universe, solar system, the Earth, and the Earth’s interrelated systems. Students will discover how evolutionary changes in both physical and biological systems have resulted in the modern Earth. Students will gain insight as to how systems of feedbacks maintain the planetary balance, and how human impacts to those systems have created global environmental change. Through this, students will gain insight on the process of generating and challenging scientific knowledge.

Introduction to Sociology

This course explores fundamental sociological principles and seeks to describe individuals in both group and societal contexts. Students will learn to use the sociological imagination as a lens through which to view and experience the world. Students will learn about sociological theory and research methods, and apply these to the basic subject matter of sociology: culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, class, race, and gender. The goals of this course are to stimulate your interest in sociology and to encourage you to recognize its practical value.

General Psychology

This course provides an introduction to human behavior and mental processes, so that students will become conversant with the history on psychology, as well as current issues and careers in psychology. Core topics include critical thinking and research methods in psychology; neuroscience; and learning. Additional topics may include social behavior, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, human development, cognitive psychology, emotions/stress/health, cross-cultural psychology, and community psychology. Students can expect to come out of this class with a basic knowledge and understand of psychological concepts, methods, and issues, and a solid foundation for further study in the field of psychology.

Introduction to Political Science

Students in this introductory political science course will explore and analyze political philosophies, political ideologies, the historical development of political thought, and examine the reasons people choose an ideology over others. They will learn to articulate key attributes of democracy, authoritarianism, and the major

Introduction to Philosophy

In this course, students will engage in the study and practice of philosophy. Students will learn to read and evaluate classic and contemporary philosophical texts and will develop the background and understanding to formulate their own answers to questions that have intrigued philosophers through the ages, for example,

Nutrition

Six of the ten leading causes of death in America are diet-related. In this course students will learn the macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals) that promote optimum health. Students will examine digestion and metabolism of food; energy balance and weight control; use of exercise as related to energy balance; how current culture influences food choices and health; and risks of obesity, diabetes, and other nutrition related, prevalent diseases. Students will design an individual, healthy diet, discuss the role of government in the education of people, use the scientific method to analyze dietary claims; and learn basic food safety and bio-engineering. Designed for students with little or no biology or chemistry background.

Introduction to Business Statistics

Highly praised for its exceptional clarity, technical accuracy, and useful examples, Weiers’ INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS, Seventh Edition, introduces fundamental statistical concepts with an engaging, conversational presentation and a strong emphasis on the practical relevance of course material to students’ lives and careers. The text’s outstanding illustrations, friendly language, non-technical terminology, and current examples involving real-world business and personal settings will capture students’ interest and prepare them for success from day one. Continuing cases, contemporary business applications, and more than 300 new or revised exercises and problems reflect important trends and the latest developments in today’s dynamic business environment — all with an accuracy you and your students can trust.

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Political Science: An Introduction

Political Science: An Introduction shows readers how the fundamental tenets of political science have helped important leaders make critical decisions for centuries. The authors present a balance of theoretical abstractions and applied reasoning to help readers understand how to make calm, rational choices when it comes to political manipulation.

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$76

Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World

Fully updated throughout, including revised illustrations and new images from NASA missions, this new edition provides an overview of Earth’s history from a planetary science perspective for Earth science undergraduates. Earth’s evolution is described in the context of what we know about other planets and the cosmos at large, from the origin of the cosmos to the processes that shape planetary environments and from the origins of life to the inner workings of cells. Astronomy, earth science, planetary science and astrobiology are integrated to give students the whole picture of how the Earth has come to its present state and an understanding of the relationship between key ideas in different fields. The book presents concepts in nontechnical language and mathematical treatments are avoided where possible. New end-of-chapter summaries and questions allow students to check their understanding and critical thinking is emphasized to encourage students to explore ideas scientifically for themselves.

Introduction to Philosophy

Tracing the exchange of ideas between history’s key philosophers, The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy, Seventh Edition, demonstrates that while constructing an argument or making a claim, one philosopher almost always has others in mind. It addresses the fundamental questions of human life: Who are we? What can we know? How should we live? and What sort of reality do we inhabit?

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$46

Applied Calculus

Applied Calculus for Business, Economics, and the Social and Life Sciences, Expanded Edition provides a sound, intuitive understanding of the basic concepts students need as they pursue careers in business, economics, and the life and social sciences. Students achieve success using this text as a result of the author’s applied and real-world orientation to concepts, problem-solving approach, straight forward and concise writing style, and comprehensive exercise sets. More than 100,000 students worldwide have studied from this text!

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$100

World Prehistory: A Brief Introduction

Written by one of the leading archaeological writers in the world -― in a simple, jargon-free narrative style ―- this brief, well-illustrated account of the major developments in the human past makes world prehistory uniquely accessible to complete beginners.

Written by Brian Fagan, World Prehistory covers the entire world, not just the Americas or Europe, and places major emphasis on both theories and the latest archaeological and multidisciplinary approaches. His focus is on four major developments in world prehistory: 1) The origins of humanity. 2) The appearance and spread of modern humans before and during the late Ice Age- including the first settlement of the Americas. 3) The beginnings of food production. 4) The rise of the first civilizations.

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$25

Introduction to Chemistry

From consumer products to space age technologies, chemistry affects our daily lives. In this course, students will learn the structure of matter and how it behaves under various conditions in order to better understand the chemical world. Designed for students with little or no chemistry background, this course can stand alone or be followed by CHEM&131; not intended for students continuing to CHEM&161. Laboratory activities extend lecture concepts and introduce the student to the experimental process.

Macroeconomics

This is an introductory course in principles of macroeconomics. Macroeconomics studies aggregate economic phenomena such as inflation, economic growth and recession, and unemployment, and addresses issues related to economic growth and the role of government policies in maintaining a healthy, prosperous economy. The goal of the course is to enable students to think about aggregate economic issues in an insightful manner, and to critically evaluate the economic information and analysis provided in popular news publications.

Microeconomics

This course examines the market system and the role of government in the economy. Students learn to analyze resource and income distribution, assess consumer and business behavior, and evaluate price determination and production cost. Students will also be able to identify the economic and socio-political forces that impact consumer demand, business production, and exchange within both domestic and international markets.

Survey of the Kingdoms

Students will gain an understanding of the vast diversity of living things and their adaptations to their environment from an evolutionary perspective. They will examine the ecological relationships among all life on the planet.

General Physics

This course is the first in a three quarter sequence designed for liberal arts and other majors that do not require calculus-based physics. Students will learn and apply the laws that govern motion, explore the relationship between work and energy, and examine momentum. Laboratory activities extend lecture concepts and introduce the student to the experimental process.

Introduction to Astronomy

In this course, students will study the physical characteristics of celestial bodies from our closest neighbor, the moon, to the most distant galaxies. Students will be able to explain how past astronomers investigated the universe and the theories they developed to explain their observations. Students will familiarize themselves with recent observations and discover the foundations for modern astronomical theories. Astronomical observations will be applied through activities, laboratories, and simulations.

Spring Break in Chicago

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Funding for Astronomy 101 is completed!

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4.0 GPA! Time for a Break

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Funding has begun!

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Quick Update From the Lift

Just wanted to post a quick update while I’m waiting to hit the slopes! Winter break is just about over and I’m really looking forward to getting back to class. I’m also very encouraged and…

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Hello world!

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