Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Organic Chemistry II - Solve Global Challenges With Carbon Chemistry: What should we think about when creating materials so they don’t hurt the environment when we throw them away? What types of energy can we use that are more sustainable and can help us move away from relying on fossil fuels? These are just some of the critical questions you’ll tackle as you continue your journey into the fascinating world of carbon chemistry, deepening your understanding of the organic world and its impact on global challenges. You’ll expand your knowledge of the language of organic chemistry as you learn about additional functional groups, classes of organic molecules, and advanced nomenclature and reaction types. You will also dive into topics like sustainable materials, medical technology advancements, and the creation of better energy sources. With a focus on the important structures of organic molecules, you’ll master predicting chemical outcomes from specific precursors and gain insights into the chemistry that impacts our everyday lives.

Bioethics - Navigate the Ethical Questions of Medicine and Science: How do we know what’s right and wrong in medicine, public health, and life sciences? In this course, you’ll explore some of today’s most pressing ethical dilemmas that significantly impact the medical field. Through engaging debates on topics like the “right to die,” vaccination policies, organ transplants, genetic technology, and animal research, you’ll learn how to discuss differing views with respect. Innovative research projects and interactive discussions will help you develop critical-reasoning skills and think deeply about how we balance individual rights, societal needs, and scientific advancement. The course ends with a deep dive into a bioethical issue of your choosing, helping you understand the crucial role bioethics plays in shaping the future.

Developmental Psychology - Understand the Journey of Human Growth: Why do we think, learn, and behave the way we do? In just a few years, humans transform from infants to individuals capable of complex thought, communication, and moral reasoning. Through engaging readings, observations, case studies, and hands-on activities, this course will introduce you to the fascinating study of human development, focusing on significant physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes from birth through adolescence. You’ll explore key questions like heredity vs. environment, stability vs. change, and continuity vs. discrete stages of development.