This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular level and how the cell functions at the molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings.

Environment and Politics is a First Year Studies, humanities and social science course. Our central focus is climate change, and we debate associated questions: Should the United States continue to drill for oil offshore? Should the United States revitalize nuclear power? Should cars be more efficient? Should RPI require students to limit their carbon footprint? The syllabus and other course materials are here: http://environmentandpoliticsrpi.wikispaces.com. During class on Friday, October 28, students will participate in an oral debate.

Physics II is the second course in an introductory Physics sequence for scientists and engineers. Visitors will participate in an activity class in introductory waves and electromagnetic physics.

Theory and laboratory experimentation in selected modern manufacturing technologies. Topics include robotics, injection molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, metal processing systems, nondestructive testing (NDT), and industrial safety.

Animation I is a 3-dimensional introduction to animation as an art form. Students will complete several small assignments that are designed to encourage spontaneous creativity, develop a familiarity with the tools, and learn animation terminology. The final project will be a student- designed short animation.

Earth Materials is an introductory-level course mainly for students interested in geoscience, environmental science, or materials science. We will focus on the structure, occurrence and properties of natural crystalline materials.

An introduction to the fundamentals of microcomputer technology and its application in management and information systems. Topics include hardware, software, communications and elements of the system design life cycle, database concepts, and data processing. Students build systems using spreadsheet and database packages.

This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective.

To enable the student to reasonably and intelligently navigate through the myriad of financial concerns that will be encountered over the coming years, from the present time to the end of … careers, retirement, estate disposition, etc. (The “etc.” has an ominous implication.) The course will be cut across a variety of points of view. The course will be useful across the spectrum of the tactical to the strategic; across that of the short-term to the long-term; that of accumulation of wealth to ultimate disposition of assets and wealth; that of investment to lifestyle; and that of good deals to scams.

Physics II is the second course in an introductory Physics sequence for scientists and engineers. Visitors will participate in an activity class in introductory waves and electromagnetic physics.

Sustainability Problems is an upper level, social science and humanities course in which students learn to map the matrix of problems that make environmental sustainability so difficult to achieve. Students also map indicators that environmental sustainability should be a priority, and possible sustainability solutions. The syllabus and other course materials are here: http://sustainabilityproblems.wikispaces.com/home. During class on Friday, October 28, students will participate in an oral debate.

Cancer Cell Research is a multiple-semester class that affords students the opportunity to pursue long-term independent research projects involving the interactions between human normal and cancer cells using a variety of methods including cell culture, advanced microscopy, and biochemical procedures. The class involves sophomores through seniors.

Stem Cell Laboratory is a one-semester course whereby the students each conduct a part of a larger class project involving human adult stem cells. The actual lab work does not involve specific lab times, but rather each student works on experiments according to their own schedules.

Animation II is continuation of skills learned during Animation I. We will concentrate heavily on character and animation development. Specifically, we will be looking at character movement and facial animation. This course will encourage good techniques relating to process: conceptual creation to final production. Additionally, we will learn complex modeling, texturing, animation, particle systems, and dynamics.

An introduction to the fundamentals of microcomputer technology and its application in management and information systems. Topics include hardware, software, communications and elements of the system design life cycle, database concepts, and data processing. Students build systems using spreadsheet and database packages.

Since its inception the World Wide Web has changed the ways people work, play, communicate, collaborate and educate. There is, however, a growing realization among researchers across a number of disciplines that without fundamental understanding of the current, evolving and potential Web, we may be missing or delaying opportunities for new and revolutionary capabilities. This course attempts to provide the foundations of that understanding, exploring the fundamentals of the World Wide Web’s function including the HTTP protocol, key algorithms that make the Web function, future trends, and social issues with respect to Web use and effect.