Select two courses from two different subject areas!
Introduction to Engineering I
Professional Studies
Professor Brad Copeland. This course is designed to introduce you to electrical, computer and mechanical engineering studies through lectures, problem solving, and applied lab experiences. You will study the various approaches to engineering using the lab as an illustration of how engineers develop and implement solutions in their fields.
Introduction to Microbiology
Professional Studies
Dr. Jonathan Hunt. You can’t get away from them, microbes are everywhere! The number of microbes on and in you can outnumber your own cells. So clearly, they can’t all be bad... In this course you’ll learn to grow bacteria and carry out tests in the lab as well as learn about interesting microbes that contribute to human health and even some that cause disease.
Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Professional Studies
Dr. Allison Cassady. Students will be exposed to the many roles and contributions of education in a democratic society and to state their personal philosophies of education. Emphasis is placed on the role of the teacher and the role of the students as well as the primary tenants of education: students, management, pedagogy, curriculum, and mission. This course is designed to be an introductory overview to the field of education.
Faith of the Founding Fathers
Humanities
Professor Matt McCook. The United States has been seen as both essentially secular and especially religious from its foundation. Public debate continues on the religious or secular nature of the US. In this course, you will explore the various religious beliefs and practices of America’s founders through the study of their public and private writings. You will also analyze the various interpretations of religion in the early American republic and evaluate the contemporary public debate on the relationship between church and state.
Introduction to Christianity and Mental Health
Bible
Professor Mel Latorre. This course will explore the intersection of faith and mental well-being, striving to provide a holistic understanding of how Christian beliefs and teachings can inform and give clarity to approaches to mental health. The course, through a biblical lens, will highlight supportive scripture and faith-based practices that can foster emotional and spiritual resilience. Students will engage with practical tools and theological insights that aim to bridge the gap between psychological concepts and Christian care, in hopes to promote insight and support for personal and communal well being.
Introduction to the Bible as Literature
Bible
Dr. Nathan Shank. This course animates some well-known biblical passages by examining them from the view of literary narrative. By the end of this course, students will have a richer understanding of how the Bible functions as literature.
