For various reasons, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are also known as Mormons, has recently received much public attention. This class will focus on the Book of Mormon, one of the key religious texts of this religion. The historical context leading to its publication will be summarized, and the book's contents will be explained briefly through artistic works of the events it describes and related key quotations. A question-and-answer session will follow. This class is open to students of all religious beliefs and backgrounds, including those who have none. It will be assumed that participants have no prior knowledge of this religion. It is our hope that those who take this class will leave edified and informed about the religious diversity of our nation.

This course will discuss the interactions between biosecurity and humanitarian health efforts across the globe. Students will discuss the need for a nation to protect itself against disease, as well as the need to be involved in humanitarian action to improve global health. We will consider the ways in which these two priorities conflict and work together, and will approach the question of whether or not biosecurity should be an ultimate goal. No prior experience in global health is necessary, but students should come ready to voice their opinions and learn lots about concepts like vaccination, tuberculosis, the Spanish Influenza, and more.

For various reasons, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are also known as Mormons, has recently received much public attention. This class will focus on the Book of Mormon, one of the key religious texts of this religion. The historical context leading to its publication will be summarized, and the book's contents will be explained briefly through artistic works of the events it describes and related key quotations. A question-and-answer session will follow. This class is open to students of all religious beliefs and backgrounds, including those who have none. It will be assumed that participants have no prior knowledge of this religion. It is our hope that those who take this class will leave edified and informed about the religious diversity of our nation.

Do you love music and movies? If so, this course is for you. In "Music in the Movies," we will be examining musical scores and their relationship to the success of motion pictures. We will discuss the evolution of music in the movies throughout the past 60 years, and will make comparisons to the ways music is used in movies today. Be prepared to watch some great movie clips (think "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter," for starters), listen to fantastic music, and have an awesome time. No prior musical experience is required.

For various reasons, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are also known as Mormons, has recently received much public attention. This class will focus on the Book of Mormon, one of the key religious texts of this religion. The historical context leading to its publication will be summarized, and the book's contents will be explained briefly through artistic works of the events it describes and related key quotations. A question-and-answer session will follow. This class is open to students of all religious beliefs and backgrounds, including those who have none. It will be assumed that participants have no prior knowledge of this religion. It is our hope that those who take this class will leave edified and informed about the religious diversity of our nation.