This class will begin with a brief overview of medical device development and will then cover implantable heart devices (pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, ventricular assist devices, and artificial hearts) and areas in which the technology may be improved in the future.

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

What are micro- and nanotechnology? How are micro and nano scale devices made and how can they be used in biomedicine? This class will cover different microfabrication techniques for making small scale devices, an introduction to microfluidics, and current/future applications of micro- and nanotechnology for biomedicine.

What is biomechanics and why is it useful? How can we study the mechanics of the human body? This class will discuss some of the basic postulates and equations necessary to understand biomechanics. Some math background will be necessary.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a beautiful origami rose? In this class, we will learn how to fold a variation of the origami Kawasaki rose, complete with leaves and a stem. It is a somewhat advanced model, but we will go through all of the steps together and students with and without origami experience are welcome.

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

This class will offer an introduction to basic Japanese words, phrases, and conversations. Roughly half of the class time will be devoted to speaking practice and the other half will be devoted to writing practice. Students will be asked to complete brief review exercises outside of class.

An overview and discussion of Japanese American Internment in the United States during World War II. How would you have reacted if you were a Japanese American during that time? How did many Japanese Americans actually respond? What can we learn from their experiences?

This class will begin with a brief overview of medical device development and will then cover implantable heart devices (pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, ventricular assist devices, and artificial hearts) and areas in which the technology may be improved in the future.

Ever wanted to learn how to fold origami flowers? We'll start off simple, so even if you have no experience with origami, come to this class to learn how!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In this class, we will learn about existing implantable heart devices with a focus on heart pump design, as well as areas in which the current technology can be improved.

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

An overview and discussion of Japanese American Internment in the United States during World War II. How would you have reacted if you were a Japanese American during that time? How did many Japanese Americans actually respond? What parallels can we draw between their example and today's political situation?

This class will offer a basic introduction to commonly used Japanese words and phrases. Come ready to learn and practice simple Japanese conversations!

A basic introduction to spoken and written Japanese. We will review everyday phrases and practice writing 'hiragana' (one of the Japanese writing systems). No prior knowledge is necessary!

Ever wished you knew how to make one of those cool origami cranes? This class will teach you how to make origami cranes, flowers, and more! Come try your hand at the Japanese art of paper folding!