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Build a firm foundation for veterinary school with Veterinary Medicine’s Graduate Academic Program | 1.5.2023
Register now for intensive 12-week summer program that starts May 15

By Illinois Online

Thinking about applying to veterinary school?

Prepare for the rigorous requirements of veterinary school and earn a credential from a top-ranked public research university with the online Graduate Academic Program (GAP), offered through the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois.

The GAP Summer Session is an intensive, full-time program that runs over a 12-week period, from May 15 to Aug. 6. (A 9-month, part-time program will also be offered, starting in August.)

The program is fully online, meaning students can complete it from anywhere in the world. Courses last three weeks each and are taught both synchronously and asynchronously, and students should plan to spend 48 hours per week on coursework.

Students who complete the program will receive a transcript and Certificate of Veterinary Science from the College of Veterinary Medicine to show future employers or admission committees. Completion of the certificate can also count toward the hours needed for the 32-credit-hour Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) degree offered through the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The summer program is also timed to allow you to meet veterinary school application deadlines.

Who should enroll in the GAP Summer Session?

The intensive 12-week summer program is for students who:
- Have completed their undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are looking to enhance their veterinary school application
- Are looking to build a strong foundation for success in veterinary school
- Are seeking to fill the gap between their undergraduate degree and veterinary school
- Are ready to deepen their confidence and competence in critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Why earn a Certificate in Veterinary Science?

The GAP program was developed and taught by world-class veterinary professors at Illinois. It’s designed around the concepts of student success, active learning in community, career and professional development, leadership, and teamwork.

The specific courses focus on developing critical thinking skills, communication, and problem solving of animal health challenges. The required credit coursework involves classes in bioveterinary structure and function, clinical microbiology, infectious disease, host homeostasis, and responses to health challenges.

In addition to learning how to apply basic principles of health science to solve animal health problems, students will also strengthen their veterinary school applications and build a strong foundation for their success in veterinary school.

Only 32 highly-qualified applicants will be selected for the intensive summer program, so apply now or before the April 1 application deadline. (NOTE: You can also apply to the 9-month part-time program if that schedule is a better fit for you.)

Still wondering whether GAP is right for you?

Contact the iLearning Team at the College of Veterinary Medicine or email them at ilearningvetmed@illinois.edu to learn more about the program. They are eager to hear about you and your goals and help you find the resources to meet those goals.
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Digication CEO touts 'top-notch' IADP online certificate program | 10.10.2022
Registration has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 26.

As the CEO and co-founder of Digication, Jeffrey Yan knew the importance of making his company’s award-winning e-Portfolio and Assessment Management system accessible to everyone.

At left, Jeffrey Yan, CEO and Co-founder of Digication. At right, Ratna Yelgoe, Senior Accessibility and Quality Assurance Engineer at Digication

Digication is the leading provider of e-Portfolio and assessment systems for educational institutions. The company currently supports millions of users at more than 7,000 K-12 and higher education institutions throughout the US.

"It is simply not enough to implement a user interface component in a way that is compliant to accessibility standards,” Yan said. “For example, googling an accessible drop-down menu will yield many results that include sample code and reusable components. However, it is very difficult for the developer to understand why they should use one component over another, and how to structure an entire user experience consistently so that it makes sense for users of all abilities.”

Through Digication’s information accessibility work with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Yan learned about the Information Accessibility Design & Policy (IADP) online certificate program, offered through the College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) at Illinois. AHS is a pioneer and leader in accessibility education and research.

He was so impressed by the program and staff that he made it one of Digication’s professional development benefits—paid for in full by the company.

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The IADP online certificate program consists of three, 2-credit 8-week online courses that can be completed in one academic year. It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, degree, or degree-seeking students.

Through the program, website/web application developers and designers, content creators in education and industry, eLearning specialists, instructional designers, information technology specialists, and disability service providers will learn the principles of accessible information architecture and universal design used in education, healthcare, and employment settings.

Students will also learn the federal and state legal mandates governing information accessibility and their relationship to the civil rights of people with disabilities, as well as technology accessibility standards, design techniques that adhere to those standards, and tools that support validation and evidence of compliance to those standards.

The goal: to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to digital, video, audio, and print information.

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With Yan’s encouragement, Ratna Yelgoe enrolled in the program. She is a Senior Accessibility and Quality Assurance Engineer, and her job involves testing the products developed in Digication.

“As part of my work, I used aXe tools to write automated test scripts to identify accessibility issues,” said Yelgoe, who had no prior formal accessibility training.

She earned her IADP certificate in May 2022.

Yelgoe said the program deepened her understanding of the issues faced by users with disabilities.

“I have gained experience in not just identifying accessibility issues but also providing solutions,” she said, adding she “enjoyed this course thoroughly. It was well-designed and organized, providing us lots of information and lots of pointers to explore different topics.”

While Yelgoe has taken online courses on other topics before, she said the IADP program provided her with a much different experience “as it's a cohort based online program.”

“Every week, select topics are discussed with our course mates/instructors who come from different backgrounds/experience, which provides a lot more insight on the topics,” she explained. “I stay in India, and I thought it would be difficult to manage the course work with the different time zones and work schedule. But this is a self-paced course and although there are deadlines, the instructors provide us flexibility for assignment submissions.”

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Yan said the knowledge and skills Yelgoe acquired from the program have improved the entire front-end development team’s ability to create more accessible software.

“The IADP program covers much more than technical solutions to making a user interface element accessible. It includes a wide range of examples of why and how we can make our software more usable for scenarios far beyond being compliant to the industry standard,” he said.

Yan added it’s critical for companies to have web developers and designers who understand the fundamental principles behind accessibility. And, according to Yan, the IADP curriculum and faculty are “pedagogically top notch.

“This is incredibly important because we want our developers enrolled in this program to experience a coherent and enjoyable learning experience,” he said. Program Coordinator and Instructor “Marc Thompson and his team are experts in instructional design in addition to their expertise in accessibility. This is an incredibly rare combination that is unique to this program.”

Yelgoe definitely recommends the IADP certificate program to “anyone who is involved in website or app development, design, testing, product managers” in a broad spectrum of careers and discipline areas.

“Anyone with a non-technical background can take up this course,” she added. “I do not have any web development experience and thought I wouldn’t be able to complete some of the assignments. However, the instructors covered these topics by providing us with lots of resources and starting with simple assignments and gradually increasing the level of complexity.”

Register now! The registration deadline for the Information Accessibility Design and Policy (IADP) online certificate program has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

For more information about enrollment, course content, and learning outcomes, contact Dr. Marc Thompson at thompso1@illinois.edu.

For information about registration, tuition, technology, and other logistics, contact Erika Albin at ealbin@illinois.edu.

Learn more about the IADP online certificate program

The Information Accessibility Design and Policy (IADP) online certificate program is offered by the College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Through this award-winning program, website developers, programmers, designers, information technology specialists, compliance officers, educators, and disability service providers will learn about the following skills and knowledge areas:

Principles of accessible information architecture and universal design methods used in educational, healthcare, corporate, and employment settings
- Federal and state legal mandates governing information technology accessibility and their relationship to the civil rights of people with disabilities
- Information technology accessibility standards, design practices that enable adherence to those standards, and tools that support validation and evidence of compliance to those standards
Why apply?

There has been a rapid increase in the use of multimedia sources for information dissemination in education, healthcare, business, government, and other settings. Concurrently, there has been an increase in the prevalence and participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society including students, employees, and consumers of commercial goods and public services.

In response to the escalating accessibility needs of this population, many states are passing legislation—for example, the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act—to establish policy parameters for digital accessibility. There are also several national mandates that address information technology accessibility, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

A barrier of achieving the goal of functional information accessibility is that many software developers, programmers, and information designers lack the necessary accessibility knowledge, skills, and tools they need to effectively perform their jobs. In addition, service providers and administrators often lack an understanding of how the various legislative acts and polices of information accessibility apply to their setting.

The College of Applied Health Sciences continues its pioneering efforts on behalf of the full inclusion of people with disabilities by developing one of the very first university-based professional certificates in information accessibility design and policy. At the completion of this certificate program, graduates will have relevant knowledge of policies governing information technology accessibility, along with the skills and tools to meet Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and create and/or convert digital information into accessible formats.

The program is approved by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) for CAEC Professional Development Credits.
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Get ahead in college with a Winter Session course | 10.4.2022
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is pleased once again to offer a wide selection of online courses over the winter break to help students meet their educational goals.
This year, Winter Session runs Dec. 19, 2022, to Jan. 12, 2023, and is open to current undergraduate students and non-degree students from around the globe. The term is not open to graduate students.
Winter Session provides students with an opportunity to study at a nationally-ranked top research university, learn from world-renown faculty, complete a full course in a short time period, and get closer to graduation.
Courses are rigorous yet manageable, allowing students to spend time with family and friends, pick up work hours, travel, and have time to rest and recharge over the break.
Eligible students can take one course, which is offered in an accelerated format. They can choose from scores of course sections across a wide range of disciplines.
Courses are now available in Course Explorer or view them here. Be sure to check back regularly as courses are subject to change.
Here are more great reasons to take a Winter Session course:
- Get a general education requirement or a difficult course out of the way.
- Lighten your load in the Spring and Fall semesters.
- If you’re falling behind, catch up on credits and boost your overall GPA.
- Increase your credits and fast-track your time to graduation.
- Take a popular course that’s difficult to get into during the Spring or Fall semester.
- Take a course that you’re interested in but don’t have time to take during the regular school year.
Don’t just take our word for it. See what students had to say:
“Really enjoyed this option of (doing) an intensive fast-paced course and only focusing on that single course. Hoping that more options continue to be offered in the future,” one student shared in the end-of-course survey.
“The instructor did a great job of teaching the material quickly and fitting everything that was necessary into such a short amount of time,” another added.
Check out what other students are saying about their Winter Session experiences.
For more information about winter courses, visit ONLINE.ILLINOIS.EDU/WINTER, and REGISTER on Oct. 31 when you register for Spring 2023 courses!
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'Age is no bar' | 3.30.2022

At 59, Kolkata woman pursues dream of earning a Graduate Certificate in Computer Science at Illinois

Shubhra Das is living proof that you're never too old to learn—or return to college.
In Spring 2022, Das—an IT professional and educator from Kolkata, India—started a top-ranked graduate certificate program at the University of Illinois at 59 years young, marking her return to the classroom as a student after more than three decades and earning her a shout out on Twitter from her elder son.
Encouraged by her father because of her passion for math, Shubhra Das earned a double bachelor’s degree in computer science and math (1988) and a master’s in computer science (1990) from Bethune College at a time when it wasn’t common for women in India to pursue technical degrees. Bethune was the first women’s college in India and the first or second in Asia, depending on the source. Das carved out a career in the technology industry, working as vice president for quality assurance at Acclaris Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and at IBM. She formerly served as a faculty member at Manya-The Princeton Review, teaching math and computer science courses to high school students preparing to take college entrance exams. She currently is self-employed and is a part-time faculty member at Frame Learning, another test prep company.
A longtime dream
Although she already had a master's degree, Das always dreamed of studying abroad and earning a credential from a world-class university. In 1995, her family moved to the US and lived in California for seven years. However, she and her husband—Debashis, then an IBM executive—had their hands full working and raising Debarghya, who goes by Deedy, and younger son Subharghya.
Das put her dream on hold and focused her sons’ educational endeavors, so that they would have that opportunity. Debarghya earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from Cornell University. A tech entrepreneur, he worked at Facebook and Google before being on the founding team of Glean, a startup in the San Francisco Bay area.
After Subharghya started his undergraduate studies at Cornell—remotely in 2020 and on campus in 2021—Das decided it was time to revisit her dream.
“My husband (who also has a degree in computer science) always said I should look to fulfilling my ambitions when my kids grow up,” Das said.
Though she would have preferred to attend in person, she knew it would not be feasible with COVID restrictions, visa issues, and responsibilities at home. In response, her sons helped her research prominent programs that were online and financially feasible.
The power of a CS credential from Illinois
“My eldest son recommended the University of Illinois because he was well-acquainted with the talent pool from UIUC. After diving deeper into the program, it seemed like a good fit,” Das said.
Though she originally applied to the Online Master of Computer Science in Data Science program, offered through the Department of Computer Science in the Grainger College of Engineering, she was offered admission to the department's Master's Certificate Program since she already has a master's.
Das said she enjoys the program's flexibility, which allows her to listen to lectures at her own pace and from the comfort of her home, which is 11 1/2 hours ahead of Urbana-Champaign.
Das is on track to complete the certificate program through the #5-ranked graduate program in computer science in the nation in December 2023. When she does, she will be prepared to enter one of the highest-paying and in-demand career fields in the diverse computer science industry.
An inspiration to others
While it’s no surprise that Das’ husband and sons are #PROUD, she’s tickled that her return to school has been inspiring others.
Debarghya’s tweet has garnered several thousand likes, retweets, and replies from people who expressed admiration and well wishes to those who shared their stories of returning to school or desire to.
“Glad when I hear such stories,” @aaditkamat replied. “My mom was also telling me about how her friend (in her late 50’s) has just started pursuing her MBA. Though I know that it’s true only for some things this is a good case of “Age is just a number.”
“Inspiring! I am probably her classmate at UIUC (off campus),” @GRV11 wrote. “Totally agree that learning should never stop.”
This gives me hope to kick start my second stint of learning after a gap of 8 years,” @Neha_N_M added.
That is not to say that Das didn't have some reservations. Would she be able to keep up with her younger peers and focus for prolonged periods? She also had eye surgery for a condition that impairs her vision significantly.
But "everyone in my family has confidence in me and what I can achieve, and I'm incredibly fortunate to have that," she said, adding that propelled her forward.
Das recalled that when her sons were growing up, she constantly encouraged them to never give up.
“It’s a role reversal now with my sons constantly egging me on to study hard and do well,” she said.
So what advice would Das give to anyone who’s contemplating going back to school later in life?
“If someone loves learning, then age is no bar at all,” she said. “Everyone can and should go back to school later in life if they still have the hunger for knowledge. Often in our society, many people lose their love for learning after bringing up their kids (and not knowing that this option is on the table). I was fortunate enough to not lose touch with my studies because of the time I spent teaching my children as they grew up.”
Learn more about the Professional Master of Computer Science programs and other Online Programs at Illinois, including graduate degrees, certificates, and endorsement; and Coursera MOOCs.

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Preparing for a New Semester of Online Learning | 1.12.2023

By Will Kanter, Marketing Associate

After what has hopefully been a relaxing winter break, it is almost time to resume classes at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The beginning of a new semester is an excellent opportunity to review one’s work habits, take pride in personal strengths, and identify areas for improvement. As you make your final preparations, here are some tips to get the best start on the year ahead.

Tip #1 - Mentally Prepare Yourself

Having an extended break from your usual routine of attending classes and doing homework can make it difficult to pick up again, so start acclimating to your new schedule now. If you have gotten into the habit of staying up late over break, consider going to bed earlier. Getting a good night’s sleep before class the next day will make it that much easier to excel. Additional helpful preparations could be buying textbooks and other school supplies as soon as you know what you need – maybe some snacks to get you through a long study session.

Tip #2 – Organize and Prioritize

Once you have your class schedule, it is a good idea to hold onto a copy of it until you know it by heart. Plan on getting set up for classes a little early so you don’t miss out on important information. If any of your classes are asynchronous, set aside time each week to go over the material to stay on top of things. Keep track of assignment deadlines and make sure you do not put anything off until the last minute.

Tip #3 – Optimize Study Space

Where you choose to study has an effect on how well you do. Whether you are in class or studying independently, you will probably want to find a quiet, well-lit space where you will not be disturbed by others. A computer and internet connection are essential for an online class, but other than that, it is up to you to determine what kind of environment is most conducive to your success. Avoid studying while watching TV or lying in bed - you should be comfortable, but not so comfortable that you are distracted.

Tip #4 – Know Your Resources

Introduce yourself to your professors and peers, actively participate in class, and ask for help if you need it. Your professors will appreciate that you are being proactive, and your peers may benefit from talking through any questions together. Asking questions early on can help prevent confusion later in the semester.

Tip #5 – Practice Self-Care

Balancing school, a job, and family can present a formidable challenge. As the semester goes on, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of work you have to complete. When this happens, give yourself time to decompress – eat something, go for a walk, or take a nap. You cannot work indefinitely, so taking regular breaks is as important to your well-being as it is to your productivity. Resolve to make it a good semester, take care of yourself, and go from there. If you need to talk to someone, you can reach out to the counseling center.

Starting a new semester may seem daunting, but as long as you put in the work and take care of yourself, you shouldn’t have too much trouble. Study hard, engage, make use of the resources at your command, and ask for help when you need it to make this school year your best yet.

For more online study resources, check out the student resources page on the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning website.

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Getting the Most Out of Winter Session | 12.5.2022

By Will Kanter, Marketing Associate

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has offered four-week, full-credit online classes over winter break since 2014. These courses are an invaluable way to boost your GPA, get yourself on track to graduate early, and overall, reap the benefits of studying remotely on your own terms. Between holiday celebrations and travel plans, this season can be hectic enough without factoring in more school, so here are some tips to help you make the most of a Winter Session course.

Tip #1 – Keep Track of Deadlines

Mark a calendar (physical or digital) with the due dates for your assignments, quizzes, and exam to prevent them from sneaking up on you. Do this before finalizing any travel plans so that you don’t cause any conflicts for yourself. Tell your friends and family when you will be able to spend time with them and when you will need to study.

Tip #2 – Create the Ideal Workspace

One of the best things about remote learning is that it can be done just about anywhere with a laptop and internet connection, whether you’re at home, the library, or your favorite coffee shop. Find the lighting, room temperature, and noise level that work best for you – some might prefer total silence, while others benefit from listening to music. Put your phone on silent so that you will not be distracted while in class or studying.

Tip #3 – Remember your Priorities

Because Winter Session courses take place over a shortened timeframe, it is imperative that you use your time wisely to get work done with maximum efficiency. If you have one assignment due tomorrow and a quiz next week, your focus should be on the more imminent deadline, but that doesn’t mean putting off studying for the quiz until the night before. Once you are ready for tomorrow, look ahead and figure out what you can do to better prepare yourself for next week.

Tip #4 – It’s Okay to Ask for Help

When you are not interacting with a professor, teaching assistant, or your peers face-to-face, it can be easy to forget that they are resources upon whom you can call. Whether you need advice on a technical issue or the coursework itself, your instructor is only an email away, and they will appreciate you reaching out sooner rather than later. You may not be sharing a classroom with them, but that doesn’t mean you are alone.

Tip #5 – Be Good to Yourself

Hold yourself accountable for getting your assignments done, but also recognize when you need a break. Go for a walk, take a nap, or eat a snack, then return to work and see what difference it makes. Plan ahead, focus on getting one thing done at a time, and ask for help when you need it to make your Winter Session course an experience you won’t regret.

The study habits and time management skills that you develop taking an online class can be applied both to other classes and long-term career paths – and there’s no time like the upcoming winter term to start practicing them!

For more online study resources, check out this Illinois Online blog post.

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Top 5 Study Playlists from Spotify | 11.14.2022

By Bella Ramos, Marketing Intern

Classes are in session, and so are study sessions! And as assignments and exams begin to roll in, creating a space to study can be difficult with all the noise around campus. I find it easier to study with music: it can even help reduce stress and improve mood as well.

Whether you’re solo or with a group, studying while listening to music has been shown to be a great means to maintain motivation and focus. Students are able to improve their studying experience with music: it all depends on your preference for music. Keep in mind that particular types of music have the potential to distract or help you focus, so feel free to set up your study workspace, make yourself comfortable, and explore these top five studying playlists on Spotify, along with a bonus study playlist!

Deep Focus Keep calm and focus with ambient and post-rock music, 185 songs, about 8.5 hours

As the top study playlist on Spotify, this playlist is perfect for those study sessions where you need to destress and concentrate on your work. This playlist stays true to its name: you may find yourself completing your work more productively while listening to these tracks.

Brain Food Hypnotic electronic for studies and a relax, 100 songs, 7 hrs 27 min

Coming up as number two for the top studying playlists, this playlist creates a reenergizing environment for your mind: literal brain food for your study session. The electronic-based songs in this playlist pair nicely with the minimal lyrics; it can push your studying motivation even further than you thought.

Intense Studying Focus-enhancing piano for your study session, 202 songs, 9 hrs

This playlist is ideal for holding your focus when studying: the piano behind these tracks is captivating and powerful if you’re looking for an extended amount of time dedicated to studying. Additionally, this playlist is great to listen to while completing writing assignments: the lyricless tracks draw your attention to developing your thesis rather than recalling the words to familiar songs.

Instrumental Study A soft musical backdrop for your studies, 367 songs, 15 hrs

The variety of musical instruments used to accompany the piano in this playlist may keep your study session interesting: especially when studying for those upcoming exams! I found this playlist quite relaxing while studying at the Union because it drowned out all the noise.

Chill Lofi Study Beats The perfect study beats, twenty-four seven, 500 songs, 18 hrs

With over 18 hours worth of listening, this playlist is sure to grab your attention for hours on end. The chill beat along with the varied quality degradation creates a unique atmosphere for solo or group study sessions!

Movie Scores to Study to 116 songs, 5 hr 30 min

This playlist is a personal favorite of mine while studying and on occasional walks around campus. This is primarily because of the film scores within this playlist: I love films and listening to their scores, so it fits my preference for music to hear while studying and doing other assignments. There are some familiar songs from familiar films like “Up,” “La La Land,” “Interstellar,” and more. Make sure to check out this playlist and see if you recognize these scores while studying!

Sources to check out:

https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/students-who-listen-to-music-while-studying-have-a-higher-gpa-poll/

https://www.vaughn.edu/blog/best-study-music-and-benefits/

https://themindsjournal.com/what-is-lofi-music/

For more study playlists on Spotify, check out this Illinois Online blog post: https://online.illinois.edu/articles/online-learning/item/2019/11/15/top-5-study-playlists-on-spotify

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Looking for a Winter Session course? | 10.25.2022

By Bella Ramos, Marketing Intern
Are you searching for a Winter Session Course? There are a variety of courses available during the winter term 2022-2023!
Winter Session is an excellent way for students to free up their schedules for Spring 2023. It can lessen the workload of general education courses and prerequisites for particular classes.
Here are ten courses to check out for Winter Session:
MACS 356 A - Sex and Gender in Popular Media, 3 credit hours
This class examines the notion that the mass media influence our development as gendered individuals, looking at those who argue for and against this notion. It also considers different forms of feminist theory applied to the study of mass media, the history and scholarly criticisms of the media and their portrayal of women, and feminist attempts to create alternatives to mainstream media images.
I personally took this class Spring Semester of 2022 and would highly recommend it. It was really engaging and encouraged me to critically analyze mass media through different lenses, while also examining minority representation.
(Satisfies Cultural Studies - Western)
ATMS 120 ONL - Severe and Hazardous Weather, 3 credit hours
Most extreme manifestations of weather and climate are analyzed in terms of their physical basis and their historical, economic, and human consequences. This course examines the interaction between technological advances, the evolution of meteorology as a science, and the impacts of extreme weather (winter storms, floods, severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, El Nino).
(Satisfies Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences, Quantitative Reasoning II)
MUS 133 A - Introduction to World Music, 3 credit hours
Interested in world music, but you're not a music major? This class--for music and non-music majors alike-- surveys various musical traditions from different regions and peoples of the world. Students must register for one discussion and one lecture section.
(Satisfies Humanities Lit & Arts, Cultural Studies - Non-West)
ENG 360 A - Environmental Writing, 3 credit hours
This course prepares students to write about the environment for various audiences, with a focus on specific current efforts to promote sustainability on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Students practice effective techniques for each stage of the writing process-from defining topics, to gathering information, to crafting active, engaging prose. Readings will include models of effective environmental writing and "how to" pieces by experts.
(Satisfies Advanced Composition)
ECON 102 ONL - Microeconomic Principles, 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It primarily focuses on the nature and functions of product markets, the theory of the firm under varying conditions of competition and monopoly, and the role of government in promoting efficiency in the economy.
(Satisfies Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci)
PHIL 110 AL1 - World Religions, 3 credit hours
This class surveys the leading living religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students examine primary texts and philosophic theological elaborations of each religion.
(Satisfies Humanities - Hist & Phil, Cultural Studies - Non-West)
PSYC 100 A - Intro Psych, 4 credit hours
This course studies human behavior with special reference to perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality. It focuses on the scientific nature of psychological investigations and the discussion of research methods and the relation of their results to daily life and everyday problems.
(Satisfies Social & Beh Sci - Beh Sci)
CLCV 115A - Mythology of Greece and Rome, 3 credit hours
This class explores the major myths of Greece and Rome and their impact on later art, music, and literature. It shares two hours of lecture with CLCV 111, and an additional hour of lecture-discussion for a closer analysis of topics.
(Satisfies Humanities - Lit & Arts, Cultural Studies - Western)
GLBL 100 CF - Intro to Global Studies, 3 credit hours
This is a foundation course for understanding a range of contemporary issues and learning to analyze them from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Students consider globalizing trends within themes of wealth and poverty; population, cultures, and human rights; environment and sustainability; and governance, conflict, and cooperation.
(Satisfies Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci, Cultural Studies - Western Studies)
SOC 101 01 - Sociology of Gender, 3 credit hours
This course is an exploration of current questions of gender and their applications to students today. It will focus primarily on the United States emphasizing individual, interactional, and institutional aspects of the social world. Topics for study include sociological research on femininities, masculinities, and more.
(Satisfies Soc & Beh Sci - Soc Sci)
Check out more Winter Session courses here and register when you sign up for Spring 2023 courses!
Learn more at ONLINE.ILLINOIS.EDU/WINTER

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