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  • SCI 2010: Nat Scientific Inquiry

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides students with an introduction to the scientific endeavor as both a body of knowledge and as a process. The course distinguishes scientific inquiry as a unique way of knowing that employs a specific set of norms and practices. Students will perform simple scientific inquiries to explore foundational principles, as well as engage in their own open-ended discovery activities. Explorations will be carried out within the context of their historical development; for example, students will investigate the basics of pendulum motion while learning how Galileo's work on pendula revolutionized navigation. Students will also grapple with ethical scientific dilemmas and explore how science interacts with society. Students will communicate their findings through writing, discussion, and oral and poster presentations. This course is intended to provide a foundation for non-science.
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  • SCI 2715: SRI Research

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course offers undergraduate students the opportunity to deeply engage in the scientific process while gaining essential skills, including observation, written and oral communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, in a collaborative environment. Students will develop these skills through cohort-based research experiences (Research Streams) as part of the Science Research Initiative. Each research Stream will be supervised by a faculty mentor from the College of Science. Students will be working on an independent project- the degree to which the student conceptualizes and designs that project is largely up to the mentor. The specific laboratory skills and disciplinary knowledge learned while carrying out research will vary depending on the focus of the research project. In addition to acquiring research Stream specific disciplinary expertise, participation will generally develop skills for reviewing scientific literature, data collection and data analyses, and scientific communication. Recommended Prerequisites: SCI 1500.
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  • SCI 3000: Sci in a Changing World

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Explore the challenges associated with using a growing body of scientific knowledge to inform decisions pertaining to our understanding and use of energy. The curriculum in this 'STEAM' (STEM with integration of arts and humanities) based course affords students with an opportunity to learn about contemporary research and the interplay between science, engineering, and society. Students engage in activities that complement instruction, foster a peer and campus community, and support academic success throughout their time at the U.
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  • SCI 3735: IP Law for Scientists

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    introduction to the US law of intellectual property (IP), with focus on main instruments of IP protection: patents, trademarks, and copyright. After completion of this course, students will be able to understandthe objectives of the system of IP protection and how this system emerges from the tension between providing sufficient incentives to creative thinkers/artists/inventors and limiting the freedom of expression too much. The course explains what can and cannot be protected, how protections can be obtained and asserted, how one can practice one's creative endeavors while maximizing benefits provided by the system of IP law and being cognizant of the rights of other marketplace participants. The course also touches on modern emerging issues related to information technology and biotechnology.
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  • SCI 3900: Being Human in STEM

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The goal of the Being Human in STEM class is to create a space for dialogue between STEM students and STEM faculty to investigate together the theme of diversity and climate within STEM. The course combines academic inquiry and individual stories to understand how students' identities shape their experience in STEM. The course has two components that are intertwined throughout the semester: 1) Reading and discussion: during one of the two weekly class meetings, we ground our understanding through critical reading of primary scholarly research as well as media sources (e.g. podcasts, films); occasionally we'll welcome guests to enrich and inform our discussions. Example topics include implicit bias, stereotype threat, imposter syndrome, antiracism, intersectionality, as well as the role in STEM of gender, race, LGBTQIA+ identity, dis/ability, and many others. 2) Project development: the other weekly class meeting is devoted to the design, execution, and evaluation of interventions led by the students with the goal of improving the experience of STEM students at the U. At the end of the semester, students present their group projects to the campus community via a public event. This course is aimed at students across STEM fields and pre-medical students. Students who don't have major status but are interested in the course may be approved upon the instructor's consent. Find out more about the class on the website: https://csme.utah.edu/beinghumaninstem/ The course is part of a national initiative. Learn more at: http://www.beinghumaninstem.com/
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  • SCI 5050: The Science of Learning

    1.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides students with the basic tools and skills to be effective as a classroom teaching assistant or instructor. The course will help students integrate educational theory, pedagogy, content, and practice and provide opportunities to practice and receive feedback on teaching skills. Students will learn how to facilitate small group discussions, ask probing questions, and assess for understanding, while deepening their own conceptual knowledge. Students will also have the opportunity to address pedagogical challenges during bi-weekly content preparation session with content-course instructors.
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  • SCLPT 3400: Making in Metal

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The course is an introduction to metal fabrication equipment, techniques, materials, and design. Studio works produced in the course will encounter concerns such as scale, structural integrity, and connections or fittings. Projects are designed to establish relationships between materials, structure and space. Oxyacetylene welding, cutting, brazing; operation of MIG, TIG, and stick welder and forge operations are covered. Curriculum includes techniques in basic mold-making. Sculptural works as well as competency tests are required. Prerequisites: Minor status in Sculpture OR Instructor Consent.
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  • SCLPT 3410: Conceptual Practices

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course initiates questions of artistic intent and establishes conceptual premises in sculpture. Students develop basic research skills, draft proposals and statements, and begin to establish individual artistic vocabulary. It is expected that the students create studio works related to these investigations. Curriculum includes regular seminar discussions and presentations based on assigned readings, local lectures, and visiting researchers. Contemporary issues and ideas in sculpture are a primary focus of these discussions. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ((ART 2201 AND ART 2202 AND ART 2206 AND ART 2208) OR (ART 2300 AND ART 2350)) AND Minor status in Sculpture OR Instructor Consent.
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  • SCLPT 3420: Figure Sculpture I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course explores the figure as a three-dimensional form. Students work directly from the model to gain knowledge of figure structure, gesture, scale, proportion, and composition, as well as to consider how the figure engages with space. A variety of sculpture processes are used to investigate the figure, including clay modeling, carving, mold making, and fabrication techniques. Contemporary ideas in figurative sculpture are explored through readings, lectures, and discussions. Prerequisites: Minor status in Sculpture OR Instructor Consent.
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  • SCLPT 3430: Working Wood

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This is a sculpture class with wood at its center. We will investigate our relationship to material and to the social space that furniture controls and creates, as a departure into sculptural form. We investigate a variety of techniques and processes for reimagining the built world through research, discussion, and making. We explore advanced techniques in woodworking through a series of exercises and projects. Students will learn wood fabrication, joinery, lamination, and equipment safety. This is an integral part of the intermedia sculpture emphasis designed to support and further develop student work. Prerequisites: Minor status in Sculpture OR Instructor Consent..
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