Interdisciplinary introduction to the ways of life of Latin American peoples, their origins and current expressions; discusses social, economic issues, and domestic and international policies related to them in the context of other societies in developing countries. Students must register for one discussion and one lecture section. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Cultural Studies - Non-West Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

Basic theory and methods for the solution of optimization problems; iterative techniques for unconstrained minimization; linear and nonlinear programming with engineering applications. Same as CSE 441. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ECE 220 and MATH 415.

<p>Consideration of some main problems of philosophy concerning, for example, knowledge, God, mind and body, and human freedom. Credit is not given for both PHIL 101 and PHIL 100. Students registering in Lecture AL1 must also register in a lecture-discussion section (AD_). This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities – Hist &amp; Phil</p>

<p>Study of human behavior with special reference to perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality; emphasis on the scientific nature of psychological investigations; and discussion of research methods and the relation of their results to daily life and everyday problems. Lectures, discussions, and six hours of participation as a subject in psychological experiments. Credit is not given for both PSYC 100 and either PSYC 103 or PSYC 105.

Fundamentals of robotics including rigid motions; homogeneous transformations; forward and inverse kinematics; velocity kinematics; motion planning; trajectory generation; sensing, vision; control. Same as AE 482 and ME 445. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One of MATH 225, MATH 286, MATH 415, MATH 418.

Broad survey of the field of social work; introduction to social services, social welfare organizations, major social problems and target population groups, and the methods used in working with individuals, groups, and communities; includes the range of personnel and skills in social work agencies, and the means of education and training for social work professionals.

<p>Sociology offers a unique lens through which we can examine the world around us. In this course you will develop a perspective that will allow you to analyze the social world in a way that reveals the hidden and/or overlooked social forces that shape our lives. This approach, the sociological imagination, will enable you to explore how social forces influence the ways we view and navigate our social world.

<p>By putting across Marxism’s world outlook and methodology, this course is to help students get a notion of the basic principles of Marxism as a whole and get to know the fundamental rules of the development of human society, so as to help them establish correct outlooks for the world, life and value, and become a qualified builder as well as successor of our socialism cause.</p>

Introduction to the arts of theater for non-majors, including acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, and playwriting, together with a survey of theatrical history, minority theater, and plays by women. Attendance at Department of Theater productions (ticket fee required). Credit not given for both THEA 101 and THEA 102. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities – Lit & Arts

A survey of various musical traditions from different regions and peoples of the world. For music and non-music majors. Students must register for one discussion and one lecture section. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Cultural Studies - Non-West Humanities – Lit & Arts