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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Research and development of a Master of Arts project in Theater.
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3.00 Credits
This capstone course explores environmental conservation with a focus on protected natural areas and community engagement. Limited to a small group that meets in weekly seminar, the course investigates the often competing interests of ecosystem protection, private development, historic preservation, and public use. A vital part of the capstone is a service learning trip during break when students travel to a National Park or other protected area to contribute to conservation efforts and to gain hands-on experience with environmental management activities. Each student chooses an issue relevant to protected areas to investigate throughout the semester and writes a significant paper about that issue, utilizing the service learning trip experience to deepen their understanding and analysis of the issue. At the end of the semester, each student makes a public presentation of his/her work. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
UCAP 395 affords students the opportunity to pursue a capstone experience outside the constraints of SAGES capstone courses offered by individual academic departments. Students must identify a project, a mentor and an oversight committee. If the mentor is not a Case faculty member, then the student must also identify a faculty advisor who does hold such an appointment and who will serve as the instructor of record. A capstone experience can take various forms but must include certain elements: critical thinking, regular oversight by the project advisor(s), periodic written and oral reporting of progress, a final written report which describes the project activity (which may be a performance, experiment, student teaching, live case analysis, creative writing endeavor, etc.), and a final public presentation. More details about course policies, including procedures for registering, are available via the SAGES office and web site. UCAP 395 may be taken as a one-semester or a two-semester course for 1-6 credits in any given semester and 3-6 credits total. Permit from Director of SAGES required.
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3.00 Credits
This community-based capstone provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about and become involved in community issues in greater Cleveland. Limited to a small group of students, the capstone weaves together hands-on experience and academic inquiry through which students learn about urban issues, community engagement, and about themselves as leaders and advocates for social change. The capstone has two parts - a summer community-based experience (non-credit) followed by a fall semester academic capstone course (3-credit), which utilizes and builds upon the summer experience.
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3.00 Credits
Engineered devices typically lend themselves to insightful description and explanation without involving all the detailed engineering science and mathematics that go into their development. The main agenda of this course is a series of six "how-things-work" modules, covering 1) automotive components and systems; 2) airplanes and flight mechanics; 3) power generation; 4) manufacturing machinery and processes; 5) heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; and 6) rockets, satellites, and orbital mechanics. An on-campus laboratory demonstration or near-campus facility tour associated with each of these topical modules is included. This course also incorporates case-study-based open forum discussions on professional ethics. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.
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3.00 Credits
Scientific understanding has evolved over the years. There are very few beliefs about the natural world that have remained intact over the past few centuries, or even the past few decades. The chief goal of the course will be to give students an understanding of how scientific ideas change and how newer ideas supersede the old. Questions to be investigated include: What is Science? How do disciplinary scientific communities (physicists, chemists, biologists, etc.) form and identify themselves? How does the community of scientists within a discipline come to a consensus that it is time to adopt a new paradigm: What scientific, social, political, and cultural factors come into play during the periods of transition? The course will be in seminar format. The students will be given opportunities to explicitly develop critical thinking skills (the specific skills to be developed will be selected by the class from an explicit list) and writing and speaking skills. Class meetings will be used to share their research results and to study the assigned texts and papers. The students will be required to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the physical processes that shape the Earth's environments and how these environments have influenced, and been influenced by, human history. A principle focus will be the evolution of the Americas since the end of the last ice age. We will apply what we learn to the history of cultural development and to debate environmental issues facing us today. This class is limited to students participating in SAGES. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.
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3.00 Credits
Forensic sciences provide a unique opportunity to apply basic science knowledge to help solve medicolegal problems. Expert input can be invaluable in improving the lives of the living along with providing crucial information for identification of the deceased, as well as cause, mechanism, and manner of death. This seminar will allow students to interview forensic scientists that relate to their careers and interests, for example, forensic pathology, trace evidence, DNA, toxicology, anthropology, radiology, and odontology. They will then be responsible for giving oral and written reports to the seminar class. Dr. Simmelink has over 25 years experience in forensic odontology and has arranged facility tours and expert interviews with staff from the Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office in University Circle. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the profound changes in our conception of space and time brought about by Einstein's theories of special and general relativity. As a University Seminar, it will also integrate writing and discussion about these topics into the class and explore the philosophical and technological context in which the ideas were developed. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.
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3.00 Credits
Fuel cells have been recently identified as a key source for non-polluting, oil-independent energy in the future. In this course, we will study and critically analyze the prospects, barriers, and impact of broad implementation of fuel cells, focusing primarily on the transportation sector. Major topics of the course include: (i) World and U.S. energy outlook; (ii) Potential role and impact of fuel-cells, their advantages, limitations and prospects for improvements; (iii) Alternative fuels--source, availability, distribution and cost; (iv) Potential political, public policy, economic, and environmental impact of large-scale implementation of fuel-cells technology. The course is designed for students from all disciplines. Students will be expected to read assigned texts and articles and critically analyze statements and points of view presented. Quantitative analysis is expected where appropriate. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.
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