Courses

A broad ethnographic introduction to the customs and behaviors of people in several cultures. This class will examine a diverse range of contemporary cultures and explore different social structures, belief systems, and adaptations through exemplary case studies in the subfield of Cultural Anthropology.

This course will introduce students to the concepts of cyberphysical systems including, but not limited to, competencies involving manufacturing, automation, computer science, Industry 4.0, sensor technologies, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This course will be the first course taken in the degree program.

This course introduces the fundamentals of database systems. Topics include database design, implementation, and manipulation in a traditional database system, such as a relational database system.

This course is intended to provide an introduction into the field of Data Science. Students will develop skills in appropriate technology and basic statistical methods by completing hands-on projects focused on real-world data and addresses the social consequences of data analysis and application. Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography.

Design Thinking is a problem-solving tool widely embraced by industries, non-profits and educational institutions worldwide. In this course students will learn the five stages of Design Thinking; Empathy, Framing a Problem, Ideation, Proto-Type and Testing. In this course students will work on relevant, social, business, and cultural topics by identifying and defining problems. Based on the problem students will create meaningful solutions using a process of inquiry and action.

This course introduces basic knowledge and skills the student must have to succeed in the Diesel Equipment Technology field. Topics include an overview of diesel powered vehicles, diesel technology safety skills, basic tools and equipment, reference materials, measuring instruments, shop operation, mechanical fasteners, welding safety, and basic welding skills. Classroom and lab experiences on safety, precision measuring, and basic shop practices are highly emphasized.

This course explores how digital techniques are altering the study of history and raising new possibilities and new challenges. This class will introduce students to the theories, practices, and technologies used in the field of digital history and digital humanities more broadly. Course will provide students with a foundational understanding and hands-on experience with different approaches and technologies for collecting, analyzing, preserving, and representing the past.

This course introduces the creation and modification of different types of digital media. Topics include techniques and tools in digital media content development including images, audio, video, web multimedia.

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