Spring 2006 Undergraduate Seminars

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ETHNOGRAPHY OF CHRISTIANITY

ANLD 90, Section A00
Section ID: 566520
David Jordan, Professor of Anthropology

Christianity is a single historical tradition but belief and practice vary across culturally contrasting populations. This course examines differing Christian communities through the lens of anthropology.

Day and Time: Wednesday, 1:00 – 1:50 pm
Location: SSB 105
Meeting Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7

TAIWAN

ANLD 90, Section B00
Section ID: 566521
David Jordan, Professor of Anthropology

This course briefly examines the history of Taiwan and the nature of popular culture in Taiwan in recent decades. Sources are largely ethnographic descriptions and analyses of Taiwan life.

Day and Time: Monday, 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Location: SSB 105
Meeting Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; June 5

CHEMISTRY ONLINE: THE WEB AND THE LIBRARY

CHEM 90, Section A00
Section ID: 566650
Barbara Sawrey, Professor of Chemistry

How is chemical information organized online and in the library? What resources are dependable? This hands-on seminar is designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors who want to learn how to use the library and online resources to the fullest extent. Co-taught by the UCSD Chemistry Librarian, Teri Vogel.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 9:30-10:50 am
Location: TLC/CLICS 264
Meeting Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23

PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCES

ERTH 90, Section A00
Section ID: 566651
Thomas Guy Masters, Professor of Earth Sciences

Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography offer perspectives on oceanographic research. Topics include: climate change, marine genomics, earthquakes and natural hazards, marine biodiversity and conservation, deep sea life, fisheries research, ocean waves and tides.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 10:00 – 10:50 am
Location: Galbraith Hall 174
Meeting Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6

HOW TO THINK ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 90, Section A00
Section ID: 566522
Ebbe Ebbesen, Professor of Psychology

This seminar introduces the various sub-disciplines in Psychology, their research methods, and also explores career and graduate school opportunities.This includes informal presentations by faculty, graduate students, and other professionals.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 2:00 – 2:50 pm
Location: McGill Hall 1350
Meeting Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6

CONFLICTS OF RELIGION WITH SCIENCE

REV 90, Section A00
Section ID: 563174
Daniel Wulbert, Professor of Mathematics and Provost of Revelle College

Past and present conflicts of religion with science will be reviewed. Potential scientific advances that may lead to further conflicts will also be discussed. Avenues for conflict understanding and for cooperation on critical societal problems will be explored.

Day and Time: Monday, 4:00 – 4:50 pm
Location: Revelle Commons A
Meeting Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; June 5

THE GRAD SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE PECULIARITIES OF THE DIGITAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO

VIS 90, Section A00
Section ID: 566523
Brett Stalbaum, Lecturer SOE of Visual Arts

In this seminar course we will explore the graduate school application process, targeted to programs in the computing in the arts discipline area. Topics will include portfolio development, survey of academic programs, graduate admission committees, and specific strategies targeted to graduate study in the computing in the arts discipline area.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 pm
Location: Mandeville 103
Meeting Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6

CHILL OUT! TAKING CONTROL OF STRESS AND ANXIETY

WARR 90, Section A00
Section ID: 566524
Wayne Bardwell, Asst. Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine

This seminar provides a theoretical overview of and practical in-class experience with a variety of strategies for managing stress/anxiety (e.g., controlled/focused breathing, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation techniques). This course is taught by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Day and Time: Monday, 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm
Location: EBU3B 1117 (Warren College Lrg. Conf. Rm.)
Meeting Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22

EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

WARR 90, Section B00
Section ID: 566525
Devendra Lal, Professor of Nuclear Physics, Scripss Institution of Oceanography

The history of the formation of the SOLAR SYSTEM can be delineated fairly well from observations of the planets, asteroids and comets, planetary atmospheres, and from observations of Solar radiations and the elemental and isotopic composition of solar wind as decided from meteorites and lunar samples. This course will attempt to present an account of how this exciting task is accomplished for events going back to 4.5 billion years in the past.

Day and Time: Wednesday, 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm
Location: EBU3B 1117 (Warren College Lrg. Conf. Rm.)
Meeting Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24; June 7

CAREERS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

WARR 90, Section C00
Section ID: 566526
Diane Shelton, Adjunct Professor of Pathology, School of Medicine

There are many exciting career pathways open to those with a veterinary medical degree. This course will explore options such as clinical practice, research, industry, government, and zoos with presentations from veterinarians active in each area. Interaction with course participants will be encouraged with time for questions and answers following each presentation.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 pm
Location: EBU3B 1117 (Warren College Lrg. Conf. Rm.)
Meeting Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16