Before there was the Legend of Zelda, the Xbox One, and Angry Birds, there was the game of Pong, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Game & Watch series. How did one computer program spawn a multi-billion dollar global industry that has become a cornerstone of entertainment? This course hopes to find out.

There's a lot of discussion about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, entering the American food supply. But what exactly is a GMO, and are they dangerous? Should they be labeled on food packaging? These are the questions we'll discuss in the lecture.

In today's hectic world, people have begun to meditate now more than ever in order to manage their stress. But what exactly is mindful meditation, and what benefits does it bring? This course hopes to explain the science of meditation and teach the basic skills necessary in order to make meditation a part of your everyday life.

In today's hectic world, people have begun to meditate now more than ever in order to manage their stress. But what exactly is mindful meditation, and what benefits does it bring? This course hopes to explain the science of meditation and teach the basic skills necessary in order to make meditation a part of your everyday life.

Scientists currently know more what the surface of Mars looks like than what the depths of our planet's oceans look like. So...what do we know? What kind of creatures live down there? What are the efforts being made to learn more about it? The class will explain what we know about the darkest depths of the largest bodies of water on Earth.

Do you enjoy your phone? Your car radio? Your electricity in your house? Well, there is one man to thank: Nikola Tesla. The Serbian-American inventor, whose advancements in the field of electrical engineering and wireless communication are still in use today, was relatively unknown in his life and didn't gain any of the recognition he deserved until after his death. This class will pay homage to the man whose inventions help power the world today.

From the Ancient Greeks to Mike Tyson, one-person shows have been around for centuries. Every performer has their own approaches to the art, and each performance is unique for one aspect: the performer is alone, capturing the audience with his or her words alone. We will examine the vast spectrum of one-person shows, watching examples from all different genres and artistic styles.

Are you interested in mystery stories? Detective novels? The BBC show Sherlock? If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes', then this is the class for you! We will explore the history of mystery stories, their characteristics, and how they have evolved into the fascinating genre they are today.