Department Q Courses

Microeconomics 100

An examination of economic decision-making at the individual and firm level. Topics include supply and demand, market structures, and resource allocation.

Positive Psychology 400

Study of factors that contribute to well-being and flourishing, including happiness, resilience, and personal strengths.

Global Business 400

Examination of international business practices, including cross-cultural management, global strategy, and international trade.

Multicultural Psychology 100

Exploration of cultural influences on human behavior, cognition, and development, emphasizing diversity and cross-cultural psychology.

Natural Language Processing 300

Exploration of computational techniques for analyzing and generating human language, including parsing, sentiment analysis, and machine translation.

Digital Signal Processing 100

Analysis and manipulation of discrete-time signals, covering topics such as Fourier analysis, filtering, and sampling theory.

Database Systems 300

Design and implementation of database systems. Topics include data modeling, SQL, database architecture, and transaction management.

Health Informatics 100

Examination of information technology applications in healthcare, including electronic health records, clinical decision support, and data analytics.

Embedded Systems 200

Design of computer systems embedded in larger devices, covering hardware-software integration and real-time operating systems.

Thermodynamics 500

Study of heat, energy, and their transformations, with applications in engineering systems and processes.

Managerial Accounting 400

Focus on using accounting information for internal decision-making, including cost behavior, budgeting, and performance evaluation.

Medical Devices 300

Design and development of medical devices, covering regulatory requirements, safety considerations, and emerging technologies.

Sensation and Perception 300

Study of how sensory information is detected, processed, and interpreted, covering visual, auditory, and other sensory systems.

Digital Signal Processing 400

Analysis and manipulation of discrete-time signals, covering topics such as Fourier analysis, filtering, and sampling theory.

Introduction to Sociology 200

This course explores social structures, institutions, and processes. Students will learn about sociological theories and research methods used to analyze society.

Biology 101 100

An introduction to the principles of biology, covering cell structure, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Laboratory work includes microscopy and experimental design.

Research Methods in Psychology 100

Introduction to scientific methods used in psychological research, including experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis.

Optical Engineering 200

Study of optical systems and devices, including lens design, fiber optics, and laser technology.

Quantum Computing 100

Introduction to quantum mechanics principles applied to computation, including quantum algorithms and potential applications.

Motivation and Emotion 400

Exploration of factors that drive behavior and influence emotional experiences, including physiological, cognitive, and social aspects.

Supply Chain Management 200

Study of the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to end customers, emphasizing coordination and optimization.

Creative Writing 200

Workshop-style course focusing on the craft of writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Emphasis on developing voice and style.

Forensic Psychology 500

Application of psychological principles to legal and criminal justice systems, including criminal profiling and eyewitness testimony.

Web Development 400

Introduction to web technologies and development practices, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side programming.

Genomics 300

Study of genome structure, function, and evolution, including techniques for DNA sequencing and analysis.

Linear Algebra 400

Introduction to vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and systems of linear equations. Applications in various fields are explored.

Public Speaking 300

Development of effective oral communication skills. Students will learn to prepare and deliver various types of speeches and presentations.

Computer Architecture 100

Study of the organization and design of computer systems, including processor architecture, memory hierarchy, and I/O systems.

Operations Management 300

Analysis of systems and processes used in producing goods and services, focusing on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Calculus 100

An in-depth study of differential and integral calculus, covering limits, derivatives, and integrals. Students will learn to apply these concepts to solve real-world problems in physics, engineering, and economics.

Ethics in Technology 500

Examination of ethical issues arising from technological advancements, including privacy, AI ethics, cybersecurity, and social media impacts.

Operations Management 400

Analysis of systems and processes used in producing goods and services, focusing on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Managerial Accounting 500

Focus on using accounting information for internal decision-making, including cost behavior, budgeting, and performance evaluation.

Organic Chemistry 200

A study of the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis.