Courses

A faculty-directed independent research project culminating in the writing of a paper and an oral presentation of the results of the project.

This course is restricted to senior chemistry majors only, and is to be taken in the last semester before graduation. For non-ACS-track students, this course should be taken concurrently with CHEM 4910L Chemistry Senior Capstone Project (non-ACS-track). For the ACS-track students, this course should be taken concurrently or after the last semester of CHEM 4083 Faculty Directed Research.

A capstone seminar designed to integrate students' learning in the discipline. Required for the English major. Not offered during the summer session.

A thematic and capstone course to integrate the student's experience in the field of history. Topics vary with instructors. Complements the course 'The Historian's Craft' and assesses a major's progress.

The aim of this course is to examine current theoretical and practical issues about the discipline of philosophy; to reflect upon and analyze implications of students' course of study; to read and discuss the debates surrounding the topic of the seminar; to develop, research, and execute a rigorous philosophical argument relating to the topic of the seminar; and to develop the skills of leading class discussion and presenting an academic paper. Required for Philosophy majors.

This course is a capstone seminar for students in the Data Intelligence and Business Analytics major. Students will use software, such as R, to analyze a data set and propose a unique project that can be presented as a stand-alone analysis of the data. Techniques used will include base, grid, and lattice graphics, statistical techniques, such as regression and forecasting, and basic programming.

This course gives senior criminology majors the opportunity to conduct significant, independent, empirical research under the supervision of a faculty thesis directory. Students are required to make an oral and written presentation of their research. May be taken twice for credit toward the degree. Data Science

This course gives senior sociology majors the opportunity to conduct significant, independent, empirical research under the supervision of a faculty thesis director. Students are required to make an oral and written presentation of their research. May be taken twice for credit toward the degree. Instructor approval required.

This course critically examines serial killers and explores myths and facts associated with the most popular case examples. Students in the course will explore the psychopathology and development of serial killers as well as their portrayal in mass media and the effect on culture and society.

This course introduces the fundamental theory and techniques applicable to serology and immunology practice in the medical laboratory. Topics include: immune system, antigen and antibody reactions, immunological diseases, concept in molecular diagnostics, common serological and molecular techniques, safety and quality control, and quality improvement.