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Survey of Western Art I

ARH 131, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
J. Hollander
Semester: Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
The art of western cultures from pre-history through the Middle Ages.

Introduction to Biological Sciences - The Nature of Life

BIL 101, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
Y. Wang
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
Intended for non-majors, this course offers three main topics: the scale of life; genes and the mechanism of evolution; and organisms and their environment. The course progresses from the molecular level and concludes with an overview of major global environmental issues.

Genetics & Society

BIL 104, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
Y. Wang
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
Today's headlines are filled with issues concerning genetics. Stem cells, cloning, forensic studies and disease research all make this a highly relevant course for today's society. Discuss the vast impact of this scientific evidence and deepen your understanding of some of today's critical issues.

Screenwriting - Undergraduate

CMP 386, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
P. Lazarus
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
The student will prepare and complete the first act of a feature-length screenplay or the student will prepare and commence the rewrite of an existing screenplay.

Screenwriting - Graduate

CMP 586, Section Y
Professor:
P. Lazarus
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
The student will prepare and complete the first act of a feature-length screenplay or the student will prepare and commence the rewrite of an existing screenplay.

English Composition I: Visual Rhetoric

ENG 105, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
D. Houck
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
This student-centered course provides an introduction to the kinds of reading, writing and thinking that take place in the university environment with instructors facilitating online discussions and providing editorial feedback.

English Composition II

ENG 106, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
J. Johnson
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
Strengthen your critical thinking, research and writing skills as you learn to use evidence to support your assertions and add complexity to your discourse.

Survey of Oceanography

MSC 101, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
TBA
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
Introduction to the oceans and their significance to mankind, encompassing geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes; man's role in and on the sea, including fisheries, pollution, and ocean management. Not for major or minor.

Calculus I

MTH 161, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
TBA
Semester: Summer I 2013/3, Summer II 2013/4, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
FORMERLY MTH 111. Limits and continuity, derivatives and applications, the definite integral and applications.

Introduction to Religion

REL 101, Section Y, Section Y1 (BGS Only)
Professor:
F. Petrella
Semester: Summer 2013 Session I, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
An overview of religious perspectives concerning ultimate reality, humankind, and the world, with special attention to major Asian and Abrahamic religions.

Introduction to Theater

THA 101, Section Y
Professor:
L. Soroko
Semester: Summer 2013 Session I, Fall 2014/1, Spring 2014/2
Room: Online
Course Overview:
Intro survey course in theatre--what it is now, how it works, its practitioners and the relationship of theatre to the contemporary world. Attendance at Ring Theatre productions is required.

For more information regarding online courses please call 305-284-4000.

It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with their advisor that credits earned will count towards their degree requirements.