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Available topics for Fall FYS options are listed. To find out more about scheduled times and available sections, consult the Scheduler Tool or the Real-Time Course Schedule!<\/p>\n
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Did you know that there is a dinosaur singing outside your window? By the end of this course you will know why we know that! This course will introduce fundamental scientific principles and explore how science and the arts interact to shape the public understanding of science using this iconic group of animals. We will use dinosaurs as a case study of evolution, and explore how our understanding or mis-understanding of these animals through time has shaped our perceptions of these legendary creatures. Exploring dinosaurs takes a multidisciplinary investigative approach, introducing how we evaluate evidence across the sciences, and how the arts and media can shape our understanding of the
\nway science works, for better or for worse.<\/p>\n
Explore the biology of fear. Find out what appens in your body during a good fright and explore the evolutionary advantages of fear in humans. Dig into the biological roots of classic frighteners like werewolves, vampires and the walking dead to learn how myths arise from real phenomena. Use your new knowledge to argue your case for the scariest horror books and films of all time. Join with your fellow students to tackle some of your biggest fears about the college experience. Because while creepy clowns are always to be avoided, class projects, office hours and Hamersly Library are nothing to be afraid of.<\/p>\n
A lesser-known fact is that Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland was written by an Oxford logician. It is filled with logical fallacies and whimsically named creatures. In this seminar we will study some logic through examination of some seriously silly arguments, but we will also investigate a serious philosophical question about whether names can have meaning, by reading Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, alongside Plato and John Stuart Mill.<\/p>\n
This course examines the perplexing question of what constitutes the self from a philosophical, psychological, existential, and biological lens. Con
\nsideration will progress from a broad theoretical understanding of self to an individually focused look at one\u2019s own self-identity. Deeper self-understanding should lead to better decision-making and overall well-being in life here at WOU and beyond.<\/p>\n
What do the feel-good song and dance moments in movie musicals tell us about American culture? How do the popular dance forms highlighted in these films reflect and challenge social trends of the 20th century? These are some of the questions this FYS seeks to explore. We will examine a selection of American movie musicals analyzing how the story and the dance within the film excavate “the temper of the age.” Movie musicals reflect back to us shifting American values and cultural trends in relation to race, gender, economics, class, history and religion. While grappling with this seemingly light-hearted genre we will have the opportunity to analytically examine a distinctly American genre at different points in American history.<\/p>\n
Oregon History Detectives introduces students to the tools they need to discover and analyze the lives of diverse Oregonians in our history and teach others about their experiences to build a richer understanding of our past. Methods for students to gain these analytical, comprehension, and teaching skills, including gallery walks with primary source documents, role-playing through literature, comparing and contrasting worldviews through human stories, self-reflection activities, story mapping, and gaining observation, reflection, and questioning skills during field studies. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources through discussion and in writing.<\/p>\n
This first year seminar will explore the role of lifetime play from global to local through multiple lenses – historical, cultural, political, sociological, relational, psychological, and physiological. These perspectives will be framed using Social Ecological Theory, Wellness Model, and Play Theory. The signature assignment will be a letter to your future self.<\/p>\n
Did you know that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was an actor and comedian before he became the wartime leader of Ukraine? In fact, he named his real-life political party \u2013 \u201cServant of the People\u201d \u2013 after the name of the 2015 television program that he produced and starred in to challenge the corruption and abuses that had shaped Ukrainian politics. This First Year Seminar explores how playwrights, poets, students, workers, novelists, filmmakers and pacifists also challenged the authoritarian political systems of Communist Central Europe after 1945. In this seminar, students will engage in a study of this recent history through a critical analysis of primary source materials such as poetry, music, art, & film that shaped these transformations in Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, East Germany \u2013 and of course Ukraine.<\/p>\n
This seminar examines different types of serial killers and explores possible reasons behind their killings. By exploring concrete cases, it defines different degrees of homicide and circumstances of homicide in the United States. The diversity in offenders\u2019 demographic characteristics and motivations are also discussed.<\/p>\n
Learn creative thinking strategies used by some of the world\u2019s greatest innovators, artists, and inventors. In this studio art course, you will learn to develop a creative mindset that will benefit any major or career. This course will occasionally join together with the other section of the course to complete in-class workshops and art projects. No art experience is necessary: anyone can learn how to \u201cthink like an artist\u201d!<\/p>\n
This course unveils the different approaches and interpretations that foreigners visiting Latin American territories have made of significant historical events taking place in the region since colonial until modern times. During the class, we will examine, in chronological order, primary sources such as diaries and memories written by travelers during their stay in South and Central America, and the Caribbean. The course will also include secondary sources such as monographs or collections of articles describing the experiences of travelers during their stay in the region. Differences of gender, race, religion and purpose among these travelers will show to the students the diversity and mobility that has existed in Latin America since colonial times. This course will develop analytical and critical thinking of the students, their formal and informal writing, as well as their oral skills through classes\u2019 discussions and presentations.<\/p>\n
In this class, we will research and write about what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. How are members of these populations, traditionally underrepresented at college, impacted by policy and the Higher Ed experience? We will examine what a modern \u201cWar on Poverty\u201d would look like and what role education would play. We will explore issues of identity and culture (including gender, race\/ethnicity, and class) and potential solutions to the barriers that underrepresented students face.<\/p>\n
In this class we will research and write about what it means to be a first-generation or low-income student pursuing an Education degree in the US. We will explore issues of identity and culture and potential solutions to the barriers that underrepresented students face in the K-12 school system. Example topics may include: inequity of resources in neighborhoods and communities and the impact on k-12 schools or cultural bias in standardized tests.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
This course showcases all the ways public health impacts living conditions and quality of life around the world, in Oregon, and on our campus. Through hands-on fieldwork, multimedia and guest lectures, students will explore ways to get involved locally and globally to make a positive difference in their communities.<\/p>\n
Exploration of the solar system is the first step to understanding our place in the universe. We will take a journey through time and see how our perception of the solar system has evolved over the centuries and how a revolution in astronomy led to the birth of modern science. With a gift for pattern recognition, humans formulated the laws of physics which are essential for predicting the motions and properties of celestial bodies. By analyzing the structure and composition of the solar system, we can discover what this information reveals about the origin and evolution of the solar system. We will explore the surface geology of planets and moons and learn what physical processes have shaped these unique worlds. In addition, we will examine the latest observations acquired from spacecraft, assess the significance of these recent discoveries and what they mean for the future of humankind.<\/p>\n
This course will focus on the origin, production and development, distribution, uses and impacts of energy in contemporary society. The course is a natural interdisciplinary topic and links all chemistry, earth science, physics, biology. Additionally, this course links the science of energy with societal costs and benefits, policy, and law.<\/p>\n
Crime shows, like CSI, have significantly increased public interest in forensic science over the last several decades and more. However, these shows present forensic science as though it were an almost magical solution to all problems and that results come back during the commercial break. Some prosecutors have even claimed juries expect a mountain of forensic evidence in every trial, the \u201cCSI Effect\u201d. In this course, we will review what is presented in movies and TV shows versus how forensic science is actually performed. The field of forensic science has evolved over the decades with new and more reliable tests being developed. We will cover some examples where new methods have been used to overturn convictions based on earlier and less accurate methods.<\/p>\n
In this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. What are the financial mechanisms that make Higher Education possible for those coming from low-income backgrounds? What is the financial impact of a college education, positive and negative? Students will calculate these costs and rewards from an individual perspective exploring cost of attendance, impact of financial aid, inflation in both cost of attendance and local economy, and planning for future financial needs.<\/p>\n
This course will explore the parallels between dance and coding and will culminate in creating an iPuppet dance using basic tools from dance choreography, illuminated puppet pieces, and basic coding skills. No previous dance or coding experience is needed.<\/p>\n
Video games are having an undeniable effect on modern society. This course examines how video games are impacting culture, art, education, medicine, rehabilitation, and communication as well as their role in societal issues such as sex, sexuality, gender, and race.<\/p>\n
We are confronted with an astronomical amount of information in the modern era. Much of this information is tied to numbers and statistics, yet often little or no context is offered so people can truly understand what the data shows. Worse yet, there are entities that are purposefully obfuscating the truth by misstating the data or presenting them in a misleading way. This course will focus on how data and statistics are used in the media and modern culture and how to view data through a critical lens to understand what the information means and whether it is being presented in a truthful manner.<\/p>\n
America\u2019s National Parks and Monuments preserve some of the most iconic landscapes on Earth. The historical reasons of why these places have been set aside will be explored and we will investigate what makes some of them geologically significant. Students will also learn how to use online map and navigation tools for exploring the parks. Challenges to park preservation both now and in the future will also be discussed. Finally, strategies for those seeking employment with the National Park Service will be investigated.<\/p>\n
Superheroes are here to save the day and do whatever is necessary to defeat forces of evil. But what if \u201cwhatever\u2019s necessary\u201d crosses the line into criminal activity? In this course we examine epic good versus evil battles and analyze the criminal implications of being a superhero.<\/p>\n
This course engages service-based learning with a focus on environmental restoration of water, land and soil. Students apply basic principles of Earth Science and Permaculture design to hands-on environmental restoration projects in the community. Four hours of active learning and group discussion per week<\/p>\n
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Did you know that there is a dinosaur singing outside your window? By the end of this course you will know why we know that! This course will introduce fundamental scientific principles and explore how science and the arts interact to shape the public understanding of science using this iconic group of animals. We will use dinosaurs as a case study of evolution, and explore how our understanding or mis-understanding of these animals through time has shaped our perceptions of these legendary creatures. Exploring dinosaurs takes a multidisciplinary investigative approach, introducing how we evaluate evidence across the sciences, and how the arts and media can shape our understanding of the
\nway science works, for better or for worse.<\/p>\n
Explore the biology of fear. Find out what appens in your body during a good fright and explore the evolutionary advantages of fear in humans. Dig into the biological roots of classic frighteners like werewolves, vampires and the walking dead to learn how myths arise from real phenomena. Use your new knowledge to argue your case for the scariest horror books and films of all time. Join with your fellow students to tackle some of your biggest fears about the college experience. Because while creepy clowns are always to be avoided, class projects, office hours and Hamersly Library are nothing to be afraid of.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
This course showcases all the ways public health impacts living conditions and quality of life around the world, in Oregon, and on our campus. Through hands-on fieldwork, multimedia and guest lectures, students will explore ways to get involved locally and globally to make a positive difference in their communities.<\/p>\n
Exploration of the solar system is the first step to understanding our place in the universe. We will take a journey through time and see how our perception of the solar system has evolved over the centuries and how a revolution in astronomy led to the birth of modern science. With a gift for pattern recognition, humans formulated the laws of physics which are essential for predicting the motions and properties of celestial bodies. By analyzing the structure and composition of the solar system, we can discover what this information reveals about the origin and evolution of the solar system. We will explore the surface geology of planets and moons and learn what physical processes have shaped these unique worlds. In addition, we will examine the latest observations acquired from spacecraft, assess the significance of these recent discoveries and what they mean for the future of humankind.<\/p>\n
This course will focus on the origin, production and development, distribution, uses and impacts of energy in contemporary society. The course is a natural interdisciplinary topic and links all chemistry, earth science, physics, biology. Additionally, this course links the science of energy with societal costs and benefits, policy, and law.<\/p>\n
Crime shows, like CSI, have significantly increased public interest in forensic science over the last several decades and more. However, these shows present forensic science as though it were an almost magical solution to all problems and that results come back during the commercial break. Some prosecutors have even claimed juries expect a mountain of forensic evidence in every trial, the \u201cCSI Effect\u201d. In this course, we will review what is presented in movies and TV shows versus how forensic science is actually performed. The field of forensic science has evolved over the decades with new and more reliable tests being developed. We will cover some examples where new methods have been used to overturn convictions based on earlier and less accurate methods.<\/p>\n
This course will explore the parallels between dance and coding and will culminate in creating an iPuppet dance using basic tools from dance choreography, illuminated puppet pieces, and basic coding skills. No previous dance or coding experience is needed.<\/p>\n
Video games are having an undeniable effect on modern society. This course examines how video games are impacting culture, art, education, medicine, rehabilitation, and communication as well as their role in societal issues such as sex, sexuality, gender, and race.<\/p>\n
We are confronted with an astronomical amount of information in the modern era. Much of this information is tied to numbers and statistics, yet often little or no context is offered so people can truly understand what the data shows. Worse yet, there are entities that are purposefully obfuscating the truth by misstating the data or presenting them in a misleading way. This course will focus on how data and statistics are used in the media and modern culture and how to view data through a critical lens to understand what the information means and whether it is being presented in a truthful manner.<\/p>\n
This course engages service-based learning with a focus on environmental restoration of water, land and soil. Students apply basic principles of Earth Science and Permaculture design to hands-on environmental restoration projects in the community. Four hours of active learning and group discussion per week<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”The Arts” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Did you know that there is a dinosaur singing outside your window? By the end of this course you will know why we know that! This course will introduce fundamental scientific principles and explore how science and the arts interact to shape the public understanding of science using this iconic group of animals. We will use dinosaurs as a case study of evolution, and explore how our understanding or mis-understanding of these animals through time has shaped our perceptions of these legendary creatures. Exploring dinosaurs takes a multidisciplinary investigative approach, introducing how we evaluate evidence across the sciences, and how the arts and media can shape our understanding of the
\nway science works, for better or for worse.<\/p>\n
What do the feel-good song and dance moments in movie musicals tell us about American culture? How do the popular dance forms highlighted in these films reflect and challenge social trends of the 20th century? These are some of the questions this FYS seeks to explore. We will examine a selection of American movie musicals analyzing how the story and the dance within the film excavate “the temper of the age.” Movie musicals reflect back to us shifting American values and cultural trends in relation to race, gender, economics, class, history and religion. While grappling with this seemingly light-hearted genre we will have the opportunity to analytically examine a distinctly American genre at different points in American history.<\/p>\n
Learn creative thinking strategies used by some of the world\u2019s greatest innovators, artists, and inventors. In this studio art course, you will learn to develop a creative mindset that will benefit any major or career. This course will occasionally join together with the other section of the course to complete in-class workshops and art projects. No art experience is necessary: anyone can learn how to \u201cthink like an artist\u201d!<\/p>\n
This course will explore the parallels between dance and coding and will culminate in creating an iPuppet dance using basic tools from dance choreography, illuminated puppet pieces, and basic coding skills. No previous dance or coding experience is needed.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Media & Current Events” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Did you know that there is a dinosaur singing outside your window? By the end of this course you will know why we know that! This course will introduce fundamental scientific principles and explore how science and the arts interact to shape the public understanding of science using this iconic group of animals. We will use dinosaurs as a case study of evolution, and explore how our understanding or mis-understanding of these animals through time has shaped our perceptions of these legendary creatures. Exploring dinosaurs takes a multidisciplinary investigative approach, introducing how we evaluate evidence across the sciences, and how the arts and media can shape our understanding of the
\nway science works, for better or for worse.<\/p>\n
What do the feel-good song and dance moments in movie musicals tell us about American culture? How do the popular dance forms highlighted in these films reflect and challenge social trends of the 20th century? These are some of the questions this FYS seeks to explore. We will examine a selection of American movie musicals analyzing how the story and the dance within the film excavate “the temper of the age.” Movie musicals reflect back to us shifting American values and cultural trends in relation to race, gender, economics, class, history and religion. While grappling with this seemingly light-hearted genre we will have the opportunity to analytically examine a distinctly American genre at different points in American history.<\/p>\n
This seminar examines different types of serial killers and explores possible reasons behind their killings. By exploring concrete cases, it defines different degrees of homicide and circumstances of homicide in the United States. The diversity in offenders\u2019 demographic characteristics and motivations are also discussed.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
Exploration of the solar system is the first step to understanding our place in the universe. We will take a journey through time and see how our perception of the solar system has evolved over the centuries and how a revolution in astronomy led to the birth of modern science. With a gift for pattern recognition, humans formulated the laws of physics which are essential for predicting the motions and properties of celestial bodies. By analyzing the structure and composition of the solar system, we can discover what this information reveals about the origin and evolution of the solar system. We will explore the surface geology of planets and moons and learn what physical processes have shaped these unique worlds. In addition, we will examine the latest observations acquired from spacecraft, assess the significance of these recent discoveries and what they mean for the future of humankind.<\/p>\n
Crime shows, like CSI, have significantly increased public interest in forensic science over the last several decades and more. However, these shows present forensic science as though it were an almost magical solution to all problems and that results come back during the commercial break. Some prosecutors have even claimed juries expect a mountain of forensic evidence in every trial, the \u201cCSI Effect\u201d. In this course, we will review what is presented in movies and TV shows versus how forensic science is actually performed. The field of forensic science has evolved over the decades with new and more reliable tests being developed. We will cover some examples where new methods have been used to overturn convictions based on earlier and less accurate methods.<\/p>\n
Video games are having an undeniable effect on modern society. This course examines how video games are impacting culture, art, education, medicine, rehabilitation, and communication as well as their role in societal issues such as sex, sexuality, gender, and race.<\/p>\n
We are confronted with an astronomical amount of information in the modern era. Much of this information is tied to numbers and statistics, yet often little or no context is offered so people can truly understand what the data shows. Worse yet, there are entities that are purposefully obfuscating the truth by misstating the data or presenting them in a misleading way. This course will focus on how data and statistics are used in the media and modern culture and how to view data through a critical lens to understand what the information means and whether it is being presented in a truthful manner.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”True Crime & Horror” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Explore the biology of fear. Find out what appens in your body during a good fright and explore the evolutionary advantages of fear in humans. Dig into the biological roots of classic frighteners like werewolves, vampires and the walking dead to learn how myths arise from real phenomena. Use your new knowledge to argue your case for the scariest horror books and films of all time. Join with your fellow students to tackle some of your biggest fears about the college experience. Because while creepy clowns are always to be avoided, class projects, office hours and Hamersly Library are nothing to be afraid of.<\/p>\n
This seminar examines different types of serial killers and explores possible reasons behind their killings. By exploring concrete cases, it defines different degrees of homicide and circumstances of homicide in the United States. The diversity in offenders\u2019 demographic characteristics and motivations are also discussed.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
Superheroes are here to save the day and do whatever is necessary to defeat forces of evil. But what if \u201cwhatever\u2019s necessary\u201d crosses the line into criminal activity? In this course we examine epic good versus evil battles and analyze the criminal implications of being a superhero.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Storytelling” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Explore the biology of fear. Find out what appens in your body during a good fright and explore the evolutionary advantages of fear in humans. Dig into the biological roots of classic frighteners like werewolves, vampires and the walking dead to learn how myths arise from real phenomena. Use your new knowledge to argue your case for the scariest horror books and films of all time. Join with your fellow students to tackle some of your biggest fears about the college experience. Because while creepy clowns are always to be avoided, class projects, office hours and Hamersly Library are nothing to be afraid of.<\/p>\n
A lesser-known fact is that Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland was written by an Oxford logician. It is filled with logical fallacies and whimsically named creatures. In this seminar we will study some logic through examination of some seriously silly arguments, but we will also investigate a serious philosophical question about whether names can have meaning, by reading Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, alongside Plato and John Stuart Mill.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
Superheroes are here to save the day and do whatever is necessary to defeat forces of evil. But what if \u201cwhatever\u2019s necessary\u201d crosses the line into criminal activity? In this course we examine epic good versus evil battles and analyze the criminal implications of being a superhero.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Conflict, Debate, and Revolution” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
A lesser-known fact is that Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland was written by an Oxford logician. It is filled with logical fallacies and whimsically named creatures. In this seminar we will study some logic through examination of some seriously silly arguments, but we will also investigate a serious philosophical question about whether names can have meaning, by reading Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, alongside Plato and John Stuart Mill.<\/p>\n
Did you know that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was an actor and comedian before he became the wartime leader of Ukraine? In fact, he named his real-life political party \u2013 \u201cServant of the People\u201d \u2013 after the name of the 2015 television program that he produced and starred in to challenge the corruption and abuses that had shaped Ukrainian politics. This First Year Seminar explores how playwrights, poets, students, workers, novelists, filmmakers and pacifists also challenged the authoritarian political systems of Communist Central Europe after 1945. In this seminar, students will engage in a study of this recent history through a critical analysis of primary source materials such as poetry, music, art, & film that shaped these transformations in Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, East Germany \u2013 and of course Ukraine.<\/p>\n
In this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. What are the financial mechanisms that make Higher Education possible for those coming from low-income backgrounds? What is the financial impact of a college education, positive and negative? Students will calculate these costs and rewards from an individual perspective exploring cost of attendance, impact of financial aid, inflation in both cost of attendance and local economy, and planning for future financial needs.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Self & Identity” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This course examines the perplexing question of what constitutes the self from a philosophical, psychological, existential, and biological lens. Con
\nsideration will progress from a broad theoretical understanding of self to an individually focused look at one\u2019s own self-identity. Deeper self-understanding should lead to better decision-making and overall well-being in life here at WOU and beyond.<\/p>\n
This first year seminar will explore the role of lifetime play from global to local through multiple lenses – historical, cultural, political, sociological, relational, psychological, and physiological. These perspectives will be framed using Social Ecological Theory, Wellness Model, and Play Theory. The signature assignment will be a letter to your future self.<\/p>\n
In this class, we will research and write about what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. How are members of these populations, traditionally underrepresented at college, impacted by policy and the Higher Ed experience? We will examine what a modern \u201cWar on Poverty\u201d would look like and what role education would play. We will explore issues of identity and culture (including gender, race\/ethnicity, and class) and potential solutions to the barriers that underrepresented students face.<\/p>\n
In this class we will research and write about what it means to be a first-generation or low-income student pursuing an Education degree in the US. We will explore issues of identity and culture and potential solutions to the barriers that underrepresented students face in the K-12 school system. Example topics may include: inequity of resources in neighborhoods and communities and the impact on k-12 schools or cultural bias in standardized tests.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
In this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. What are the financial mechanisms that make Higher Education possible for those coming from low-income backgrounds? What is the financial impact of a college education, positive and negative? Students will calculate these costs and rewards from an individual perspective exploring cost of attendance, impact of financial aid, inflation in both cost of attendance and local economy, and planning for future financial needs.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Health & Wellness” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This course examines the perplexing question of what constitutes the self from a philosophical, psychological, existential, and biological lens. Con
\nsideration will progress from a broad theoretical understanding of self to an individually focused look at one\u2019s own self-identity. Deeper self-understanding should lead to better decision-making and overall well-being in life here at WOU and beyond.<\/p>\n
This first year seminar will explore the role of lifetime play from global to local through multiple lenses – historical, cultural, political, sociological, relational, psychological, and physiological. These perspectives will be framed using Social Ecological Theory, Wellness Model, and Play Theory. The signature assignment will be a letter to your future self.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
This course showcases all the ways public health impacts living conditions and quality of life around the world, in Oregon, and on our campus. Through hands-on fieldwork, multimedia and guest lectures, students will explore ways to get involved locally and globally to make a positive difference in their communities.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Historical Perspectives” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Oregon History Detectives introduces students to the tools they need to discover and analyze the lives of diverse Oregonians in our history and teach others about their experiences to build a richer understanding of our past. Methods for students to gain these analytical, comprehension, and teaching skills, including gallery walks with primary source documents, role-playing through literature, comparing and contrasting worldviews through human stories, self-reflection activities, story mapping, and gaining observation, reflection, and questioning skills during field studies. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources through discussion and in writing.<\/p>\n
Did you know that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was an actor and comedian before he became the wartime leader of Ukraine? In fact, he named his real-life political party \u2013 \u201cServant of the People\u201d \u2013 after the name of the 2015 television program that he produced and starred in to challenge the corruption and abuses that had shaped Ukrainian politics. This First Year Seminar explores how playwrights, poets, students, workers, novelists, filmmakers and pacifists also challenged the authoritarian political systems of Communist Central Europe after 1945. In this seminar, students will engage in a study of this recent history through a critical analysis of primary source materials such as poetry, music, art, & film that shaped these transformations in Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, East Germany \u2013 and of course Ukraine.<\/p>\n
This course unveils the different approaches and interpretations that foreigners visiting Latin American territories have made of significant historical events taking place in the region since colonial until modern times. During the class, we will examine, in chronological order, primary sources such as diaries and memories written by travelers during their stay in South and Central America, and the Caribbean. The course will also include secondary sources such as monographs or collections of articles describing the experiences of travelers during their stay in the region. Differences of gender, race, religion and purpose among these travelers will show to the students the diversity and mobility that has existed in Latin America since colonial times. This course will develop analytical and critical thinking of the students, their formal and informal writing, as well as their oral skills through classes\u2019 discussions and presentations.<\/p>\n
Exploration of the solar system is the first step to understanding our place in the universe. We will take a journey through time and see how our perception of the solar system has evolved over the centuries and how a revolution in astronomy led to the birth of modern science. With a gift for pattern recognition, humans formulated the laws of physics which are essential for predicting the motions and properties of celestial bodies. By analyzing the structure and composition of the solar system, we can discover what this information reveals about the origin and evolution of the solar system. We will explore the surface geology of planets and moons and learn what physical processes have shaped these unique worlds. In addition, we will examine the latest observations acquired from spacecraft, assess the significance of these recent discoveries and what they mean for the future of humankind.<\/p>\n
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Oregon History Detectives introduces students to the tools they need to discover and analyze the lives of diverse Oregonians in our history and teach others about their experiences to build a richer understanding of our past. Methods for students to gain these analytical, comprehension, and teaching skills, including gallery walks with primary source documents, role-playing through literature, comparing and contrasting worldviews through human stories, self-reflection activities, story mapping, and gaining observation, reflection, and questioning skills during field studies. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources through discussion and in writing.<\/p>\n
In this class we will research and write about what it means to be a first-generation or low-income student pursuing an Education degree in the US. We will explore issues of identity and culture and potential solutions to the barriers that underrepresented students face in the K-12 school system. Example topics may include: inequity of resources in neighborhoods and communities and the impact on k-12 schools or cultural bias in standardized tests.<\/p>\n
FYS 207<\/p>\n
In this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. What are the financial mechanisms that make Higher Education possible for those coming from low-income backgrounds? What is the financial impact of a college education, positive and negative? Students will calculate these costs and rewards from an individual perspective exploring cost of attendance, impact of financial aid, inflation in both cost of attendance and local economy, and planning for future financial needs.<\/p>\n
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Description: A lesser-known fact is that <\/span>Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland<\/span><\/i> was written by an Oxford logician.\u00a0 It is filled with logical fallacies and whimsically named creatures.\u00a0 In this seminar we will study some logic through examination of some seriously silly arguments, but we will also investigate a serious philosophical question about whether names can have meaning, by reading Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, alongside Plato and John Stuart Mill.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: Digital Storytelling and Narratives explores what is at the heart of our human experience–stories and ways we share those stories. 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Are vaccines safe? Is Big Pharma trying to hide cancer cures from the public? How can you learn the truth about these and other controversial topics in science?\u00a0 In a world full of disinformation, what is the actual scientific basis behind some of these controversies, and how can we know what sources to trust? In this class, we will learn about some major scientific topics that cause fear or are controversial. We will learn how to find reliable scientific sources, study historical and current scientific examples, and discover how to read and how to understand scientific sources. 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Students will research types and purposes of disinformation, create a survey to gather information from their community about why people believe the information, and present the results.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: <\/strong>The goal of this class is to help students to become financially responsible, conscientious members of society.\u00a0 To reach that end, this course develops students’ understanding and skills in such areas as money management, budgeting, career planning, financial goal attainment, the wise use of credit, insurance, investments, and consumer rights and responsibilities. This course will give students the tools and resources needed to make wise financial decisions by evaluating the costs and benefits, recognizing their rights and responsibilities as consumers, and applying the knowledge learned to financial situations encountered later in life. Ultimately, they will learn how to put their money to work.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: <\/strong>This course will explore the reasons for protecting biological diversity along with particular places where biodiversity is found.\u00a0 The course will introduce important concepts through consideration of several ongoing conservation efforts while exploring the why and how behind these efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”|2%||2%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: <\/strong>Examines the complex forces behind international migration and the enormous impact it is having on our globalized world. The course covers both the challenges and opportunities associated with migration in a broad selection of countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: Crimes that shocked the nation: bizarre defendants, strange case details, unbelievable defenses. In this course we examine the crimes that made headlines and how the trials became almost as notorious as the crimes.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: In this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. What are the financial mechanisms that make Higher Education possible for those coming from low-income backgrounds? What is the financial impact of a college education, positive and negative? Students will calculate these costs and rewards from an individual perspective exploring cost of attendance, impact of financial aid, inflation in both cost of attendance and local economy, and planning for future financial needs.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n *SEP students only*<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”|2%||2%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#E02B20″ border_width_right=”1px” border_color_right=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e7e7e7″ border_width_left=”1px” border_color_left=”#e7e7e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_top=”#3fa2a5″ border_color_right=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” border_color_left=”rgba(51,51,51,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Description: <\/strong>Why are scientists so often depicted in television and movies as evil or short-sighted? The alternative is not much better; a stereotypic representation as absentminded and ineffective at leadership. Is Michael Crichton entirely to blame or were the seeds of mistrust of science planted in the cinema long ago? Which films portray scientists in a positive way?\u00a0 At a time when mistrust of science is evident at the national level, the question of how the media treats scientists is relevant. This seminar will examine how science is represented in selected films and television. We will then explore actual instances in which scientists have unleashed disaster and how they have helped avoid disasters. 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(Offered at WOU-Salem).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nDigital Storytelling and Narratives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Mathew Schroder<\/h4>\n
Finding and Writing Your Family History: Across Generations<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Damien Koshnick<\/h4>\n
Visuals for Everyone: Inclusive Media Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Greg Zobel<\/h4>\n
Create Your Own Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Jennifer Hansen<\/h4>\n
Started from the Bottom, Now We\u2019re Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: SEP Staff<\/h4>\n
Reading Bodies, Minds, and Disability<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Kate Connolly<\/span><\/h4>\n
Mythology in the Marvel Comic Universe<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Ken Kirby<\/span><\/h4>\n
The Future is In Our Hands<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 107<\/h3>\n
Instructor: TPSSS staff<\/span><\/h4>\n
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: Cultivating Numerical Media Literacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Maren Anderson<\/h4>\n
Controversial Science: How to tell Fact from Fake<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Melissa Kelley<\/h4>\n
Get Woke to Being Broke<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Grant Smith<\/h4>\n
The Disinformation Trap<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Mary Pettenger <\/span><\/h4>\n
Money Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Mark Elton <\/span><\/h4>\n
Protecting the Living World and its Inhabitants<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Bryan Dutton <\/span><\/h4>\n
Human Migration and the Refugee Crisis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Eliot Dickinson <\/span><\/h4>\n
Notorious Trials<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Jennifer Moreno <\/span><\/h4>\n
Get Woke to Being Broke<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: SEP staff<\/span><\/h4>\n
Do Scientists Create Disasters?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FYS 207<\/h3>\n
Instructor: Jim Dawson<\/h4>\n
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Winter FYS:<\/h1>\r\nAvailable topics for Winter FYS options are listed. To find out more about scheduled times and available sections, consult the Scheduler Tool or the Real-Time Course Schedule!\r\n
The Science of Happiness (CRN 20970)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Adry Clark\r\nClass Time: 1:00-1:50 pm MW\r\nWe all want to be happy, and there are countless ideas about what happiness is and how we can have some of it. However, not many of those ideas are based on science. The purpose of the course is to not only to learn what research says about what makes us happy, but also to put those strategies into practice when transitioning to WOU and exploring meaningful future careers and life beyond WOU. The course will zero in on a fundamental finding from positive psychology: that happiness is inextricably linked to having strong social connections and contributing to something bigger than yourself. Students will learn about the cross-disciplinary research supporting this view, spanning the fields of psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and sociology.\r\n
Started from the Bottom (CRN 21034)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Marshall Guthrie\r\nClass Time: TBA\r\nIn this class, we will research and write about what it means to be first-generation or low- income in the current U.S. educational system. This course is cost-remitted for students in the Student Enrichment Program (SEP), and meets the SEP course requirements.\r\n
What's the Worst that Could Happen? Why we Love Dystopian Stories (CRN 21234)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Maren Anderson\r\nClass Time: 12:00-1:50 pm R\r\nRemember when your mother asked if you would jump off a bridge if all your friends did? The consequences of such an action is pretty clear, but some actions--like banning books--have complex consequences that aren\u2019t easily imagined. That\u2019s why dystopian stories are useful. Dystopian stories take ideas to extremes to examine how humans meet such dire conditions, and also to warn against certain actions. But why do we like stories about the end of the world as we know it?\r\n
Whose World is it? Sacred Spaces in Secular Times (Cancelled)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Ken Kirby\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nThe place of religious traditions in modernity is a regular topic of debate in our society.\u00a0 This class will focus on land-use disputes that involve sacred spaces - i.e., places identified as having sacred value and significance by various religious traditions - and how we might do better at discussing and resolving any political conflicts arising from these disputes by recognizing the complexity of the religious, philosophical, historical, and cultural\/anthropological factors they involve.\u00a0 How secular and sacred concerns can be given appropriate weight in our decision-making procedures is what we will hope to learn together.\r\n
Creative Problem Solving (CRN 21575)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Jessica Murfin\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nThis course will challenge everything you thought you knew about creativity. Through interactive, hands-on activities, you will learn a creative problem solving process to help you find creative solutions for any situation, transforming ideas into action to reach your goals! Best of all, once you learn this process, you can use it for the rest of your life!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
All by Myself, Not Really! (CRN 21576)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Jessica Murfin\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nWhen you think of a leader, what comes to mind? Learn more about the basics of leadership and how you can grow as a leader! Using reflection exercises and activities rooted in positive psychology and organizational leadership, you will increase your self-awareness and improve your leadership abilities!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
How We Make Choices: Economics and Psychology (Cancelled)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: John Leadley\r\nClass Time: 2:00-3:50pm MW\r\nWhich kind of sale works better, 50% off when you buy two, or buy one and get one free? Why do we procrastinate, deciding to do our work in the future but just putting it off again when the future arrives? Why do we buy insurance to reduce risk and then go gamble at the casino? Why do we think the stuff at our garage sale is valuable but everyone else just has junk? Why is changing your answer on a multiple choice test often the wrong decision? Discover what behavioral economists have learned about the neurological, psychological, emotional, cultural, and social factors that influence our view of the world and the decisions we make. Once you know, you will start to notice how others use this knowledge to try to change what you do.\r\n
No Justice, No Peace (CRN 21233)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Leigh Graziano\r\nClass Time: 10:00-11:50 am MW\r\nMovements and advocates for social justice have been a constant presence in the media in recent years. In fact, they\u2019ve been a constant presence in the media for about as long as there have been media. In this course, we will consider the history of writing for and about social justice. In addition, we will examine some cases of injustice that have been covered by the national media and addressed in popular culture. Along the way, we will consider questions such as these: How do we know injustice when we see it? How do we define \u2018social justice\u2019? Is it desirable or even achievable? How do our views on social justice affect our views on other issues, like the (re)distribution of wealth or the role of policing in our communities? What problems become clearer or less clear when viewed through a lens of social justice?\u00a0As we grapple with these questions, we will engage with texts produced both for and about social justice. We will consider the work of writers, artists, and advocates who have used their voices to help others, and we will find ways to use our own voices to do the same.\r\n
Paradise Built in Hell (CRN 21583)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Matt Haas\r\nClass Time: 2:00-3:50 pm MW\r\nThis course accepts as true that climate change exists and is already influencing not only the environment but also culture. The seminar focuses on the cultural questions raised by a changing climate.\r\n
Color and Expression in Art (CRN 21259)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Jodie Garrison\r\nClass Time: 12:00-1:50 pm MW\r\nA studio art course that explores basic color theory and how color is used in visual communication.\r\n
Poets, Playwrights and Revolutionaries (CRN 21035)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: David Doellinger\r\nClass Time: asychronous\r\nOpposition & Revolution explores how playwrights, poets, students, workers, novelists, filmmakers, and pacifists challenged the authoritarian political systems of Communist Central Europe after 1945.\u00a0 The social movements that they created to promote civic freedom, minority rights, environmental protection, religious freedom, and literary and artistic freedom contributed to a series of revolutions in 1989 that led to the end of the Cold War and transformed the cultural and political landscape of Europe. \u00a0\u00a0In this seminar, students will engage in a study of this recent history through a critical analysis (reading, discussion, writing) of primary source materials (ranging from oppositional documents to poetry, music, art, & film) that shaped these transformations.\u00a0 The seminar will focus on the cases of Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, and East Germany.\r\n
Fairy Tales (CRN 21109)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Kristen Klay\r\nClass Time: 2:00-3:50 pm TR\r\nTalking mirrors, glass slippers, and the Big Bad Wolf are all elements found in Grimms\u2019 Fairy Tales. Collected in Germany in the early 1800s by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, these stories have enduring appeal and are a vital part of Western literary tradition. And yet, in the British-occupied sector of Germany following World War II, Grimms\u2019 Fairy Tales were banned because they were deemed to be feeding \u201ca bloodthirsty German imagination.\u201d In this course, we will analyze literary fairy tales from continental Europe and trace the history of the fairy tale from oral tradition to print and film. Although our focus will be on literary tales, we will also have an opportunity to look at fairy tale illustrations and to compare some of these stories to modern Disney film versions. In doing so, we will study some of the common motifs in fairy tales: family conflicts, socioeconomic class, and power, infertility and pregnancy, gender roles, violence, and punishment.\u00a0 We will also discuss and apply several different interpretive approaches to the tales.\r\n
Sex, Gender, Genetics, Culture (CRN 21043)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Dana Schowalter & Kristin Latham\r\nClass Time: 2:00-3:50 pm TR\r\nThis seminar will examine biological sex development, and how one's sex intersects with how we see gender and communication in our culture. We will examine what beliefs we hold about sex and gender and why, what research is available to help us refine ideas, and investigate how to use new information about sex and gender in our daily lives.\r\n
Islam and Immigration (Cancelled)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: Patricia Goldsworthy-Bishop\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nThis course examines the historical, social, and political factors involved in immigration from the Muslim World to Europe from the colonial era to today. What are the driving factors behind immigration? How are Muslim immigrants perceived and treated? How do immigrants integrate into European societies? How has immigration shaped European society and politics?\r\n
Do Scientists Create Natural Disasters? (CRN 21137)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\nInstructor: James Dawson\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nThe 2018 movie catalog of the streaming service Netflix offers an entire film category entitled \u201cScience Gone Wrong\u201d. \u00a0Why are scientists so often depicted in television and movies as evil or short-sighted? The alternative is not much better; a stereotypic representation as absentminded and ineffective at leadership. Is Michael Crichton entirely to blame or were the seeds of mistrust of science planted in the cinema long ago? Which films portray scientists in a positive way? \u00a0At a time when mistrust of science is evident at the national level, the question of how the media treats scientists is relevant. This seminar will examine how science is represented in selected films and television. We will then explore actual instances in which scientists have unleashed disaster and how they have helped avoid disasters. Finally, do perceptions and stereotypes promoted by media influence the diminishing role of science in political debate and policy-making?\r\n
Getting Woke (CRN 21098)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Chris Solario\r\nClass Time: 10:00-11:50 am M\r\nIn this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. Individual values and goal setting will be explored and will be central themes in the work produced. This course is cost-remitted for students in the Student Enrichment Program (SEP), and meets the SEP course requirements.\r\n
Exploring Natural Disasters (CRN 21329)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Philip Wade\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nThe course focuses on natural disasters and how these normal processes of the Earth concentrate their energies and deal heavy blows to humans as well as have severe environment and health impacts for many years after the event. This course is concerned with how the natural world operates and, in so doing, kills and maims humans and destroys their works.\u00a0 The course will discuss the connections between both physical (e.g. processes of nature) content and biological (e.g. health issues related to the aftermath of disasters) content and emphasize the following themes as they pertain to natural disasters:\r\n- Energy sources underlying disasters\r\n- Environmental and health consequences of disasters\r\n- Earth processes operating in rock, water, and atmosphere\r\n- Long term (geologic time) processes versus short term (historical time) catastrophes\r\n- Complexities of multiple variables operating simultaneously\r\n- Detailed and readable case histories of natural disasters\u00a0The course aims to explain important principles about the Earth and then develop further understanding through numerous case histories.\r\n
#DoingScienceInPublic (Cancelled)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Michele Abee\r\nClass Time: asynchronous\r\nThis course will investigate the interdisciplinary nature of scientific research. It will enhance the student's understanding of science through more effective communication of science and mathematical research.\u00a0Scientists have a responsibility to share the meaning and implications of their work. The ability to communicate directly and effectively furthers future research and can enhance scientists' career prospects, helping them secure funding, collaborate across disciplines, and impact public policy.\r\n
Math, Music, Mind (CRN 21153)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Leanne Merrill\r\nClass Time: 10:00-11:50 am TR\r\nMusic is simultaneously deeply emotional and exceedingly logical. On one level, music is just a collection of physical forces and mathematical patterns, but our experience of music can be psychologically transformative. This seminar will examine music through mathematical and neuroscientific lenses.\r\n
Stressed Out? (CRN 21329)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Patricia Flatt\r\nClass Time: 10:00-11:50 am MW\r\nFeeling stressed out?\u00a0 Come and learn why zebras don't get ulcers, but we do! In this class, we will discover what the long term effects of chronic stress are, how this impacts our susceptibility to disease, and what steps we can take in our daily lives to help us cope.\r\n
Money Management (CRN 21734)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Bojan Illievski\r\nClass Time: TBA\r\nThe goal of this class is to help students to become financially responsible, conscientious members of society.\u00a0 To reach that end, this course develops students' understanding and skills in such areas as money management, budgeting, career planning, financial goal attainment, the wise use of credit, insurance, investments, and consumer rights and responsibilities.\u00a0This course will give students the tools and resources needed to make wise financial decisions.\u00a0 Students will analyze their personal financial decisions, evaluate the costs and benefits of their decisions, recognize their rights and responsibilities as consumers, and apply the knowledge learned to financial situations encountered later in life. Ultimately, they will learn how to put their money to work.\r\n
From Penguins to Narwhals: Food, Sex, and Death in Ice-Covered Seas (CRN 21140)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Karen Haberman\r\nClass Time: 12:00-1:50 pm F\r\nThis seminar\u00a0focuses on\u00a0feeding, reproductive and migratory behaviors of selected seabirds and marine mammals, and the crucial role of sea ice in their lives. Students will view,\u00a0interpret, and create visual representations of data\u00a0in order to deepen their understanding of these impressive\u00a0animals.\r\n
#SlayingPublicHealth (CRN TBD)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Loren Utter Wisniewski\r\nClass Time: TBA\r\nThis course showcases all the ways public health impacts living conditions and quality of life around the world, in Oregon, and on our campus. Through hands-on fieldwork, media, and guest lectures, students will explore ways to get involved locally and globally to make a positive difference in their communities\r\n
Illuminating the Code of Dance (CRN 21108)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\nInstructor: Darryl Thomas\r\nClass Time: 11:00am-12:20 TR\r\nThis course will explore parallels between dance and coding and will culminate in creating an iPuppet dance using basic tools from dance choreography, illuminated puppet pieces, and basic coding skills.\r\n\r\n_______________________________________\r\n
Fall FYS:<\/h1>\r\nAvailable topics for Fall FYS options are listed. To find out more about scheduled times and available sections, consult the Scheduler Tool or the Real Time Course Schedule!\r\n
Adulting Class (CRN 11231)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Gabbi Boyle\r\n
American Identity Through Pop Culture: Bridging Generational Divides (CRN 11435)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Melissa Cannon\r\n\r\nThis course examines various similarities and differences across generations in how individuals consume culture, interact with dominant artifacts and icons, and express themselves as a result. It will explore how popular culture has shaped the boundaries of our normative understanding of issues like race, gender, sexuality, and power in the U.S., and ultimately how it has helped shape identity across generations.\r\n
Americas National Parks and Monuments: Reflecting on Our Impact (CRN 11431)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Grant Smith\r\n\r\nAmerica\u2019s National Parks and Monuments preserve some of the most iconic landscapes on Earth.\u00a0 The historical reasons of why these places have been set aside will be explored and we will investigate what makes some of them geologically significant.\u00a0 In addition, challenges to their preservation both now and in the future will be discussed.\r\n
Dinosaurs! Science, Art and the Public Understanding of Science (CRN 111223)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructors: Amy Harwell and Gareth Hopkins\r\n\r\nDid you know that there is a dinosaur singing outside your window? By the end of this course you will know why we know that! This course will introduce fundamental scientific principles and explore how science and the arts interact to shape the public understanding of science using this iconic group of animals. We will use dinosaurs as a case study of evolution, and explore how our understanding or mis-understanding of these animals through time has shaped our perceptions of these legendary creatures.\r\n
Exploring the Solar System (CRN 11430)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Jeremiah Oxford\r\n\r\nWe live in exciting times to learn about the Solar System. In this seminar, we will see how our understanding of the Solar System has evolved over the centuries and how a revolution in astronomy led to the birth of modern science. We will explore the surface geology of planets and moons and learn what physical processes have shaped these unique worlds, while examining the latest information acquired on solar system bodies and assess the significance of these recent discoveries.\r\n
Family Matters: Exploring Diverse Family Experience (CRN 11434)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Verna Ourada\r\n\r\nThis class focuses on diversity of family structures with regard to race, social class, gender, work, and other social institutions.\u00a0 The course will look at family structures\u00a0noting how social issues impact these structures.\r\n
Fast zombies vs. slow zombies: The Biology of Fear (CRN 11214)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Erin Baumgartner\r\n\r\nExplore the biology of fear. Find out what happens in your body during a good fright\u00a0and explore\u00a0the evolutionary\u00a0advantages of fear in humans.\u00a0Dig into\u00a0the biological roots of\u00a0classic frighteners like werewolves, vampires and the walking dead to learn how myths arise from real phenomena. Join with your fellow students to tackle some\u00a0of your biggest fears about the college experience.\u00a0Because while creepy clowns are always to be avoided, class projects, office hours and Hamersly Library are nothing to be afraid of.\r\n
Faster, Bigger, Tougher: Making your Brain Work For You (CRN 11673)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Brent King\r\n\r\nResearch in psychology has given us insight into how human attention, memory, problem solving, and decision-making functions.\u00a0 This course will explore ways to use what we know about the brain and cognition to our advantage in our academic careers.\u00a0 Learn shortcuts to memorization, critical thinking, and study techniques that utilize the way your brain already works.\r\n
Getting Woke to Being Broke (CRN 11215, 11224)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: TBA\r\n\r\nIn this class, we will research and practice what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. Individual values and goal setting will be explored and will be central themes in the work produced. This course is cost-remitted for students in the Student Enrichment Program (SEP), and meets the SEP course requirements. Non-SEP students may register after SOAR events end.\r\n
How Can I Help? What We Know about What Works in Charity and Humanitarianism. (CRN 11103)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Katherine Miller\r\n\r\nMany of us aspire to make a positive difference in the world, but it can be hard to know how. This course looks at what current research in a variety of fields can tell us, and explores a variety of perspectives on what it means to do good in the world.\r\n
Illuminating the Code of Dance (CRN 11280)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructors: Breeann Flesch and Darryl Thomas\r\n\r\nThis course will explore the parallels between dance and coding and\u00a0will culminate in creating and an iPuppet\u00a0dance using\u00a0basic tools from dance choreography, illuminated puppet pieces,\u00a0and basic coding skills.\u00a0 No previous dance or coding experience is needed.\r\n
Illustrating Social Issues (CRN 11281)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Sue Monahan\r\n
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: Cultivating Media Numerical Literacy (CRN: 11102)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructors: Maren Anderson and Patrick Aldrich\r\n\r\nHow do we make meaning of information when little or no context is offered or there are entities that are purposefully obfuscating the truth by misstating data or presenting them in a misleading way? This course will focus on how data and statistics are used in the media and modern culture and how to view data through a critical lens to understand what the information means and whether it is being presented in a truthful manner.\r\n
Logic, Language, and Alice (CRN 11237)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Ryan Hickerson\r\n\r\nA lesser-known fact is that Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland was written by an Oxford logician.\u00a0 It is filled with logical fallacies and whimsically named creatures.\u00a0 In this seminar we will study some logic through examination of some seriously silly arguments, but we will also investigate a serious philosophical question about whether names can have meaning, by reading Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, alongside Plato and John Stuart Mill.\r\n
Money Management: Make Your Money Work For You (CRN 11250)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Bojan Ilievski\r\n\r\nThe goal of this class is to help students to become financially responsible, conscientious members of society.\u00a0This course will give students the tools and resources needed to make wise financial decisions.\u00a0 Students will analyze their personal financial decisions, evaluate the costs and benefits of their decisions, recognize their rights and responsibilities as consumers, and apply the knowledge learned to financial situations encountered later in life. Ultimately, they will learn how to put their money to work.\r\n
Moving in the Movies (CRN 11289)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Corrie Cowart\r\n\r\nWe will examine a selection of American movie musicals analyzing how the story and the dance within the film excavate \"the temper of the age.\" Movie musicals reflect back to us shifting American values and cultural trends in relation to race, gender, economics, class, history and religion. While grappling with this\u00a0seemingly light-hearted genre we will have the opportunity to analytically examine a distinctly American genre at different points in\u00a0American\u00a0history.\r\n
Oregon History Detectives (CRN 11104)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructors: Kenneth Carano and Kim Jensen\r\n\r\nOregon History Detectives will introduce students to the tools they need to discover and analyze the lives of diverse Oregonians in our history and teach others about their experiences to build a richer understanding of our past.\r\n
Play: It's Not Just for Kids (11733)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: TBA\r\n\r\nThis first-year seminar will explore the role of lifetime play from global to local through multiple lenses - historical, cultural, political, sociological, relational, psychological, and physiological. These perspectives will be framed using Social-Ecological Theory and Play Theory.\r\n
Signs & Symbols: History, Communication and Design (11645)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Jen Bracy\r\n\r\nA part lecture\/part studio class investigating signs and symbols: their history & how they have evolved, how they communicate, their role in society, and how to conceive & create them. Many discussions and activities will revolve around signs\/symbols observed in everyday life as well as how they connect to students\u2019 chosen disciplines, majors, and interests.\r\n
Started from the Bottom Now We\u2019re Here: How Underrepresented College Students will Inherit the Earth\r\n(CRN 111212, 111213)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: TBA\r\n\r\nIn this class, we will research and write about what it means to be first-generation or low-income in the current U.S. educational system. This course is cost-remitted for students in the Student Enrichment Program (SEP), and meets the SEP course requirements. Non-SEP students may register after SOAR events end.\r\n
Stories About Your Ancestors (CRN 11288)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Damien Koshnick\r\n\r\nWe all want to know where we came from and who came before us. This is why genealogy-based programs and services are more popular than ever. This course\u00a0focuses on supporting your own process of research and discovery for finding the resources necessary to tell engaging and meaningful\u00a0stories about your family and ancestors.\r\n
The Opiate Crisis: Medical and Societal Effects of Opiate Use and Addiction (CRN 11210)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Patty Flatt\r\n\r\nThis course provides and interdisciplinary approach to help students understand the physical and psychological nature of opiate addiction, the health implications and treatment options, as well as the larger societal and economic impacts of this disease.\r\n
Travelers of Latin America: Learning History through Voyagers\u2019 Accounts (CRN 11052)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: Ricardo Pelegrin-Taboada\r\n\r\nThis course unveils the different approaches and interpretations that foreigners visiting Latin American territories have made of significant historical events taking place in the region since colonial until modern times. Differences of gender, race, religion and purpose among these travelers will show to the students the diversity and mobility that has existed in Latin America since colonial times.\r\n
Trend lines versus Headlines (CRN 11032)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Sriram Kh\u00e9\r\n\r\nHas the world become better or worse?\u00a0 How do we know?\u00a0 How far have we come, and where might we be headed?\u00a0 By objectively looking at the trend lines, often by contrasting them against the screaming and misleading news headlines, we will investigate the state of the world and, thereby, think about how to make the world a better place for future generations.\r\n
Worse than the Great Depression? An Impending Global Economic Crisis?<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: TBA\r\nThis course will undertake a brief historical study of the Great Depression, with a primary focus on economic and political conditions in the United States in the late-1920s and early-1930s. \u00a0It will then make a comparison with current economic macroeconomic situation in the United States, along with the political climate.\r\n
Winning at the Numbers Game (CRN 11274)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: TBA\r\n\r\nMath is all around us in different forms (finance, game shows, media, board games, advertisements, politics) and those who understand it have an advantage. \u00a0In this course, we will critically analyze how people in power take advantage of those unwilling to \u201cdo the math.\u201d Learn to question, challenge, and win against a society trying to convince you that you are bad at math.\r\n
What Music Says About Us (CRN 11290)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 107\r\n\r\nInstructor: James Reddan\r\n\r\nThe intersections between music, perception, society, and the human condition run deep. Students will examine the intersections of music, society and perception as part of the human condition throughout history to present day to assess how this intersection continues to affect their own life, culture, and society.\r\n
WOU Earth Corps: A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Stewardship (CRN 11432)<\/h2>\r\nFYS 207\r\n\r\nInstructor: Steve Taylor\r\n\r\nThis course engages service-based\u00a0learning with a focus on environmental restoration of water, land and soil.\u00a0 Students apply basic principles of Earth Science and Permaculture design to hands-on environmental restoration projects in the community.\r\n
Your App is Racist (CRN 11225)<\/h2>\r\n
FYS 207<\/span><\/h2>\r\nInstructor: Breeann Flesch\r\n\r\nAn algorithm is a precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer. Algorithms are a part of everyday life, influencing where we live, what we eat, what job we have and who we marry. \u00a0They use data to inform decisions, which seems to promise the results will be objective and fair. However, algorithms are created and used by fallible humans and can introduce or exacerbate bias in our systems. \u00a0This seminar focuses on the interaction between algorithms and culture: How are algorithms affecting culture? How is culture affecting algorithms?\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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