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3.00 Credits
This course provides a non-science major with a foundation of scientific knowledge and applies this knowledge to many contemporary science-related policy issues and their impact on the societies in which we live. In addition to some basic chemical principles, lectures may include topics such as the age, composition, and evolution of the universe, climate change, polymers, acid rain, depletion of the ozone layer, drugs and pharmaceuticals and HIV/AIDS. Students will participate in basic science laboratories for procedures and techniques associated with contemporary experimental chemistry at a level suitable for the non-science major. Basic laboratory skills such as laboratory safety protocol, how to prepare and handle laboratory reagents and solutions, carrying out measurements and analyses using laboratory equipment, and problem solving will be developed. Students will visit some organizations that are on the cutting edge of science research, education, and policymaking. This course will teach students the basics of how global policy issues are addressed including the role of international organizations, governments, and the private sector in solving issues with global significance. The nine-day study abroad component to France and Switerzland is part of this course. Fee. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This Aesthetics course offers an experiential study of contemporary English-speaking theatre. In a series of weekly on-campus seminars in the spring semester, students will explore the traditions and nature of British and American theatre. The course will culminate with a week of seminars and performances in London during which students will experience and analyze a variety of dramatic and musical-dramatic works from both the West End and Broadway. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the evolution of Ireland from the early 1900s to the present day. It will look at British influence as it relates to the formation of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, on the struggle for independence and the separation of the north and south, and on the socio-cultural problems that exist between Catholics and Protestants in the North due to the separation. Students interested in this course will embark March 3, 2012 on an 8-day study tour of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, returning March 10, 2012. Students will depart via Philadelphia and arrive in Dublin, Ireland, and visit important places like Kilmainham jail, Guinness Brewery, and Trinity College. After spending a number of days south, the group will move north to Northern Ireland, U.K., and visit the Ulster-American Folk Park, get a courier-led walking tour of Derry, and visit the People's Gallery in Derry, Bushmills Distillery, and the amazing Giant's Causeway. Students will travel to Belfast and take in the sights in the city, while visiting Stormont Estate, Falls Road, and Long Kesh Prison. Any trip to Ireland must include a traditional Irish sing-along, which will take place on the final night in Ireland.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers the chance to spend spring break in a Guatemalan town on the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlan. In preparation for the trip, students study aspects of the history, politics, economics, and culture of the Guatemalan people. The weeklong immersion experience will take place at the internationally recognized San Lucas Toliman Mission. As part of global engagement in this Mayan community, students will observe first-hand the successful application of Catholic Relief Services' Integral Human Development model, learn from discussions with community leaders about a wide variety of projects, work alongside community members in coffee production, home construction, and sustainable farming, and participate in many other rich cultural, religious, and educational opportunities. Following the trip, and informed with the knowledge and experience acquired in San Lucas, students will understand the deep connections the United States has to other global communities.
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3.00 Credits
This course combines the study of the United States connections with this Central American country and an immersion experience in San Lucas Toliman Mission, an internationally recognized model of Integral Human Development. After a thorough preparation concerning the history and culture of Guatemala, students spend spring break in a Guatemalan town on the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlan. During the weeklong global community experience, students have the opportunity to learn from community leaders about a wide variety of projects (Fair Trade coffee production, home construction, sustainable farming, road improvements, etc.), work alongside community members, and participate in many other rich cultural, religious, and educational opportunities. Upon return, students consult with Catholic Relief Services and learn how to promote and advocate for Integral Human Development in Guatemala. This aspect of the course might involve advocacy in Congress regarding long-term development aid or by organizing and leading Fair Trade projects. Please note that if you have already taken your ECG courses, you may choose to take either Guatemala course as an elective.
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4.50 Credits
4.5 US credits. Given that students had little or no prior experience of Irish language, literature and culture, and extra effort hours allotted to the Irish Studies (students spend a supplementary week on a language immersion programme in an Irish-speaking area of Co. Donegal to augment the Irish language/culture content of the taught programme at our Magee campus).
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
No course description available.
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15.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
3 US credits given that students are continuing their taught program from Cabrini under the tutelage of Dr McLaughlin and Dr Harris. Module content and curriculum was agreed with Ulster University staff in the International Business department in advance of the program.
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