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ANTH221: Introduction to Forensic Sciences
Explore the role of forensic scientists in terms of skills, technology, experience, research and contributions to scholarship. Through hands-on activities, you’ll discover the history of forensic sciences, an introduction to some of the techniques used, and a demonstration of some of the applications of forensic sciences. Prepare to discover the scientific knowledge and techniques applied to the medico-legal investigation of death and other crimes, develop critical thinking and analysis skills, and articulate processes for collecting, categorizing, and examining different types of evidence and data! This course fulfills the following General Education requirement: Scholarship in Practice (DSSP).
GEOG140: Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, Floods, and Fires
Catastrophic Environmental Events (CEE) are becoming more common in this time of global environmental change. In this popular course, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to become a leader as we, as a society, attempt to understand the upheaval caused by CEEs. You’ll examine how CEEs shape human society and the ecosystem through the interdisciplinary field of Geography, using the latest geographic science concepts and techniques to explore these events. Discover the ecological and societal consequences of natural disasters using satellite imagery to gain a multi-scale perspective while exploring a fast-growing and dynamic field. This course fulfills the following General Education requirements: Natural Sciences (DSNS) and Big Questions (SCIS).
PSYC221: Social Psychology (online)
Welcome to Social Psychology! This course explores people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and how all these things are influenced and shaped by social factors and contexts. We will investigate and explore how we interact with ourselves, others, and the world around us. We will ponder the following questions: Who are we in groups? How does an individual function due to social factors and influences? How much of an individual's functioning is based upon that social influence? We will also ponder whether general differences exist, whether power always corrupts, and if violent media makes us violent. This course is also about how social psychologists think, what they do, and what the results of their research mean. This course will help you become a better critical thinker, writer, and consumer of science, so that when you see a social media post, advertisement, or an article purporting some promise, phenomenon, or fact, you're motivated to pause and question, perhaps find scholarly research, and learn that there's more to the story. This course fulfills the following General Education requirement: History and Social Sciences (DSHS) or Scholarship in Practice (DSSP).
CCJS105: Introduction to Criminology (online)
Discover the world of Criminology while you explore one of the most popular majors at the University of Maryland! This online course examines criminal behavior and the methods of its study; causation; typologies of criminal acts and offenders; punishment, correction and incapacitation; and the prevention of crime. This course is offered through the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. This course fulfills the following General Education requirements: History and Social Sciences (DSHS).
GVPT200: International Political Relations (online)
Discover what it takes to be a world leader in this hands-on exploration of the field of international relations with this in-person course. Using the major theories of international relations, find out how the international system works in an intensive, interactive exploration. Learn why nations go to war and why they make peace and whether the nature of the international system is inherently hostile or inherently collaborative. Finally, consider how countries react when new issues, threats, risks, and opportunities emerge in the international arena. This course is offered through the Department of Government and Politics in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
GVPT273: Introduction to Environmental Politics (online)
Dive into the diverse and complex field of environmental politics! This course will provide you with an overview of modern environmental philosophy, politics, and policy, exploring environmental politics in the US through comparisons with other developed and developing countries. Become a leader in this dynamic and relatively new field by gaining expertise in critical topics such as green political thought, federal environmental policy, the relationship between the environment and conflict, and citizen movements and actions. Throughout the course, you’ll critically engage with work from social scientists, environmentalists, journalists, and scientists. This course fulfills the following General Education requirement: Scholarship in Practice (DSSP).
MLSC250: Lol that's not funny: Language change and linguistic creativity in online communication
Is “skibidi” already old-school? Fast-changing developments in technology, from TikTok to texting to Zoom, have created new environments for human language use. Examining how communication is changing in these environments highlights humans' endless linguistic ingenuity -- ranging from new vocabulary and punctuation conventions to the use of hashtags, emoji and memes. At the same time, these linguistic innovations exemplify broader patterns of language change and diversity that have been documented and studied by language scientists. In this course, we will engage with the study of language variation and change through a survey of language use in different online environments, and will apply insights from linguistic research to analyze our own and others' language use in more nuanced ways. This course fulfills the following General Education requirement: Humanities (DSHU).
GEOG276: Principles of Python Programming and Geocomputing (online)
Are you considering a career involving computer science or programming? Try geocomputing! This course is your gateway to mastering Python, the versatile programming language that’s revolutionizing data analysis and visualization in geography and environmental sciences. From coding novice to confident programmer, you’ll focus on developing a solid understanding of basic programming techniques that you’ll be able to transfer and apply broadly across programming languages, including variables, looping, conditional statements, nesting, math, strings, and other concepts. In addition, you’ll develop a proficiency in manipulating spatial data sources within the context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a rapidly growing career and research field. No prior programming experience is required or expected – just bring your curiosity and watch as the digital landscape unfolds before you!
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