Winter Session Courses

An introduction of the history of photography from the medium's inception until 1950. Emphasis is placed on understanding photographs from a variety of aesthetic, social, and cultural perspectives, including those of race, class, and gender.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Terra Maienbrook

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department:  School of Management

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, UC-Humanities UC05

This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate

ACCT 21200 Business Accounting

The two primary objectives are to teach the skills to produce financial information-to send the relevant signals to decision makers; and to teach the skills to interpret the financial report-to receive the signals. To meet these objectives the students will gain an understanding of the reasoning behind the processes used to record financial information and the manner in which it is reported to external decision makers; gain an understanding of the four basic statements; and an understanding of the importance of financial statement information in interpreting the performance of organizations.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Erin Anderson

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department:  School of Management

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

This course is exclusively for non-Daniels School of Business students and counts toward the following minors: 

• Accounting
• Farm Management
• Food and Agribusiness Management
• Management
• Real Estate
• Sustainable Food and Farming Systems

An introduction of the history of photography from the medium's inception until 1950. Emphasis is placed on understanding photographs from a variety of aesthetic, social, and cultural perspectives, including those of race, class, and gender.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Katherine Dean

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Art, Design, and Performance - Studio Arts and Technology / Integrated Studio Arts

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, GTC-Humanistic-Artistic TC05, UC-Humanities UC05

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate

This course is an introduction to propulsion systems used in aerospace vehicles. The student will learn terminology, component parts, and operational theory of propulsion systems. Course topics covered are reciprocating and turbine engine operation theory as well as rocket propulsion systems. including electrical, fuel, fire, ignition and lubrication. Operational and regulatory fuel requirements are discussed. Emerging technologies and environmental practices will be explored.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Todd Brewer

Offered By: Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Department: School of Aviation and Transportation Technology

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

This course may serve as an alternative course for AET students.

An introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on mathematical skills and problem solving. This course is intended for students who took chemistry early in high school, did not complete a comprehensive high school chemistry course, or who have previously struggled with chemistry. It is designed to provide a strong preparatory foundation for students planning to enroll in CHM 11100, CHM 11500, or CHM 12901. Course topics include foundational mathematical skills, measurement, matter and energy, atomic structure and elements, chemical compounds, and the fundamentals of stoichiometry.

1.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Cindy Harwood

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Chemistry

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

This course prepares students for CHM 11100, CHM 11500, or CHM 12901.

This course introduces the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that project managers use to plan, staff, estimate, and manage information technology projects. Special emphasis is placed on learning and applying the concepts of managing scope, risk, budget, time, expectations, quality, people, communications, procurement, and externally provided services. Students will apply project management technology and techniques to business problems.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Missy Casner

Offered By: Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Department: Applied and Creative Computing

Course Attributes: Upper Division UPPR

This course counts towards an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate

An analysis of commercial persuasion from colonial times to the era of mass communication. The course examines the structure of advertising messages, how they are adapted to specific audiences, and the social settings in which they occur.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor:   Ju, Ilwoo

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Brian Lamb School of Comm

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

This course counts towards a Communication Minor

Persuasion and its effects, ranging from individual influences to societal impacts. Various perspectives and models of persuasion are examined, including classical and modern approaches. Both theoretical and pragmatic considerations are introduced.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Jen Hoewe

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Brian Lamb School of Comm

Course Attributes: S General Education, Upper Division

This course counts towards a Communication Minor

This course is designed for science and non-science majors alike to learn about the origin and characteristics of the bodies in our Solar System, including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, exoplanets beyond, and the search for extraterrestrial life. We'll discuss how solar systems form and die, the origin of the terrestrial versus giant planets and their orbits, the evolution of planetary surfaces due to asteroid impacts and volcanism, the development of atmospheres, the formation of planetary rings, the origin of moons, the hazards of space travel, and why Pluto IS a planet.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Andrew Freed

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes: Lower Division, UC-Science, GTC-Science

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards an Earth and Planetary Sciences Minor

EAPS 32700 Climate, Science & Society

This course will examine the broad problems of climate change by examining the relationship between science, politics, and society by using climate change as a lens through which to examine larger issues. Students will be encouraged to identify similar themes in their own experiences as emerging scientists, engineers and global leaders. Adequate preparation to write essays and perform basic arithmetic calculations needed. Prior knowledge of climate change science is not necessary.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Jenny Nelson

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes: Upper Division

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards the Earth and Planetary Sciences and  Atmospheric Science Minors.

EAPS 37500 - Great Issues - Fossil Fuels, Energy and Society

Prosperity of the 20th century was based on abundant and cheap energy; during the 21st century we will be faced with difficult challenges. Our society will face higher energy prices, decline of petroleum based fuels supplies, increased environmental effects of fossil fuels usage, and the challenge of solving the technological problems of developing alternative fuels. This course will review the structure, economics, and geopolitical issues faced by fossil fuel industries and the mitigation strategies that will be needed to change to low fossil fuel use society based on low polluting renewable energy sources. Counts for Great Issues course in College of Science for Juniors and Seniors.
3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Dean Ballotti

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes: Upper Division

Course Catalog: This course counts towards an Earth and Planetary Sciences Minor

This course is the first formal exposure that students have to the world of microeconomics: the branch of economics that studies the behavior of individuals (people, households, and firms). Topics include scarcity and the economic way of thinking, markets and price determination, elasticity, measuring the value of markets and market interventions, industry structure and outcomes, profit maximization by firms, an introduction to game theory and strategic behavior, and an introduction to international trade.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: Daniels School of Business

Department: Economics

Course Attributes: Lower Division, S General Education, UC-Behavior/Social Science

This course counts towards the following minors: Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Economics, Management, and Real Estate

ECON 25200 Principles of Macroeconomics

This course will examine the broad problems of climate change by examining the relationship between science, politics, and society by using climate change as a lens through which to examine larger issues. Students will be encouraged to identify similar themes in their own experiences as emerging scientists, engineers and global leaders. Adequate preparation to write essays and perform basic arithmetic calculations needed. Prior knowledge of climate change science is not necessary.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: Daniels School of Business

Department: Economics

Course Attributes: Upper Division

This course counts towards the Business Economics and Economics minors

This class uses literature to explore how technological innovation both enables and constrains creativity. It introduces students to the basics of narrative theory, remediation, and historical and contemporary forms of interactive textual media, from the physical to the digital. It also explores how technology has been represented in literature, and examines the relationship between literature and new media (film, television, video games, etc.).

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Todd Borlik

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: English

Course Attributes: Lower Division, UCC: Science, Technology & Society

This course counts towards an English Minor and the Cornerstone Certificate

This course will create an opportunity for junior and senior level students to identify and document key career readiness skills they have been developing throughout their college career. Students will complete assignments geared toward enhancing their ability to highlight their skills and competencies to prospective employers. Class sessions will include guest lectures from employers in various industries about success factors for new college graduates.

1.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Mary Andrade

Offered By: Teaching & Learning

Department: Center for Career Opportunities

Course Attributes: Upper Division

Management of the financial affairs of the industrial enterprise. Working capital management, current asset management, capital budgeting, stock and bond valuation, and capital structure decisions.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department: School of Management

Course Attributes: Upper Division UPPR

Only students with a major in the Daniels School of Business can register for this class through TBD. Any remaining spaces will be released on TBD.

Cannot be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
- Accounting Undecided (ACCT-UND)
- Economics Undecided (ECON-UND)
- Management Undecided (MGMT-UND)

This course counts toward the following minors: Design and Innovation, Finance, Management Minor, and Real Estate.

HIST 10400 - Introduction To The Modern World

Traces the expansion of Europe into the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The French Revolution, nationalism, and the development of western European states from the era of the Reformation to the present are studied.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Wijeyeratne, Nissanka S.

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: History

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR; S General Education S01; UC-Humanities UC05

Course Catalog: This course counts toward the Global Engineering Studies Minor and HTM International Studies Minor.

HIST 15100 - American History to 1877

A study of the development of American political, economic, and social institutions from the early explorations and colonial settlements through Reconstruction.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Trenton C Jones

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department:  History

Course Attributes: Lower Division, S General Education, Civics Literacy, UC-Humanities

Course Catalog: This course satisfies Civics Literacy and UCC Humanities requirements.  

HIST 35100 - The Second World War

A study of the diplomacy, economic mobilization, and military operations of World War II, 1939-1945.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Randy Roberts

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: History

Course Attributes: Upper Division, M World History, S General Education, LA Hist European, LA Global Perspectives, LA Hist United States, S Language & Culture, UC-Humanities

Course Catalog: This course counts towards a Global Liberal Arts Studies Minor, a History Minor, and a Military Science and Leadership Minor.

HSCI 20100 Principles of Public Health Science

This course begins with a definition of public health and a review of its history and its role in disease prevention. The basic tools of public health practice, vital statistics and epidemiology, are then presented. After gaining an understanding of how these tools are used in assessing the health status of a community, the etiology and control of infectious and non-infectious threats to our health will be examined. The course concludes with risk analysis as a basis for public health policy determination.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Mark Wilson

Offered By: College of Health and Human Sciences

Department: School of Health Sciences

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, UC-Science, Tech & Society UC08

ILS 23000 Data Science and Society: Ethical Legal Social Issues

This course provides an introduction to Ethical, Legal Social Issues (ELSI) in Data Science. Students will be introduced to interdisciplinary theoretical and practical frameworks that can aid in exploring the impact and role of Data Science in society.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor:  Jerilyn Tinio

Offered By: Libraries

Department:  School of Information Studies

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, UC-AI Working Competency

This course counts towards the following programs:

• Applications in Data Science Certificate
• Digital Humanities Certificate
• Information Studies Minor
• Innovation for Public Service Certificate
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Certificate
• Science and Technology Studies Certificate

ILS 231 AI Information Strategies

This course introduces students to the practical evaluation and application of AI tools. Students will learn the basic functions of algorithms, their potential for bias, and critically investigate the application of AI in various disciplines, gaining valuable skills in evaluating the strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI tools. Through hands-on activities, students will develop the ability to apply AI strategically in their respective fields. The skills gained in evaluating the application of AI tools will empower students to confidently learn and apply new AI tools in the future. The course is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds who seek to explore the evolving role of AI in navigating today's complex information landscape.

1.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Jing Lu

Offered By: Libraries

Department:  School of Information Studies

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, UC-AI Working Competency

This course counts towards the Information Studies Minor

OBHR 33000 - Intro to Org Behavior

This course investiages the impact that individuals, groups, and organizatioonal structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization's effectiveness.Attention is given to such topics as motivation, leadership, group processes, organizational structure, technological innovation, and conflict management. Emphasis is placed on developing management skills and application of organizational behavior theories.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Brian Chupp

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Instr

Department:  School of Management

Course Attributes: Upper Divison UPPR

PHIL 20700 - Ethics of Technology, Engineering, and Design

This course is designed to increase your understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities in national, international and cross-cultural environments, helping you to anticipate, understand, and navigate issues that will likely arise in your working life as an engineer or designer. The focus of the course is on developing the ability to apply a general ethical framework to new and unique situations, including those arising from the global cultural context of modern engineering. The course covers how this ethical framework should be constituted, and provides practice in applying this framework to specific, concrete cases. Together, these components work toward your development as a better engineer and more responsible global citizen. The readings, case studies and exercises are geared towards the development of a well-researched original case study that you will present to the class, which is informed by your past experiences and future aspirations related to engineering.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Vrabely, Alex T.

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Philosophy

Course Attributes: Lower Divison LOWR, UC-Science, Tech & Society

This course counts towards the following minors and certificates: 

• Applications in Date Science Certificate
• Cornerstone Certificate
• Data Driven Agriculture Minor
• Digital Criminology, BS (Degree Plus)
• Engineering and Public Policy Minor
• Innovation for Public Service Certificate
• Intellectual Property Law for Engineers Minor
• Philosophy Minor
• Science and Technology Studies Certificate

PHIL 20800 - Ethics of Data Science

As applications of data science permeate more aspects of our lives, new and important ethical issues are arising. However, especially because we are entering uncharted territory, reasoning clearly about the ethical implications of data science isn’t easy. This course provides students with the tools for doing so, including a conceptual framework for ethical reasoning in professional settings, as well as procedure for case-study analysis that allows students to practice employing this conceptual framework. Together, these components help prepare students to be. Ethical professionals and responsible global citizens.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Adam Waggoner

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Philosophy

Course Attributes: Lower Divison LOWR, UC-Science, Tech & Society UC08

This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate, Digital Natural Resources Minor, Philosophy Minor, and Science and Technology Studies Certificate.

PHIL 28000 - Ethics And Animals

An exploration through the study of major historical and contemporary philosophical writings of basic moral issues as they apply to our treatment of animals. Rational understanding of the general philosophical problems raised by practices such as experimentation on animals or meat-eating will be emphasized.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Philosophy

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, UC-Humanities UC05

POL 22300 - Introduction to Environmental Policy

Explores how modern societies address environmental and natural resource challenges with an emphasis on decision-making processes. The course examines these topics in the American political system while also considering international perspectives. (FNR 22310) 

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Ashley Johnson

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Political Science

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, UC-Behavioral/Social Science, UC-Science, Tech & Society UC08

This course counts toward the following certificates and minors: 

• Cornerstone Certificate
• Engineering and Public Policy Minor
• Environmental Politics and Policy Minor
• Innovation and Transformational Change Minor
• Innovation for Public Service Certificate
• Natural Resources and Environmental Science Minor
• Political Science Minor
• Public Policy Certificate
• Real Estate Finance Minor
• Science and Technology Studies Certificate
• Sustainable Engineering Minor
• Sustainable Food and Farming Systems Minor
• Systems Certificate

POL 23700 - Modern Weapons and International Relations

This course introduces the student to the roles that modern weapons systems play in contemporary international relations.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Ogadinma Enwereazu

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Political Science

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, GTC-Science, Tech & Society TC08, UC-Science, Tech & Society UC08

This course counts toward the following certificates and minors: 

• Advanced Global Technology Minor
• Cornerstone Certificate
• Military Science and Leadership Minor
• Political Science Minor
• Public Policy Certificate
• Science and Technology Studies Certificate

POL 32700 - Global Green Politics

Analysis and assessment of the nature of global environmentalism, its connections with other new social movements, and its impact on domestic and international politics worldwide, with particular attention to green political parties and nongovernmental organizations.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Lorena Jiao Ning

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Political Science

Course Attributes: S General Education S01, GTC-Social-Behavioral TC06, UC-Behavioral/Social Science UC06, Upper Divison UPPR

This course counts towards the following certificates and minors:

• Cornerstone Certificate
• Engineering and Public Policy Minor
• Environmental Politics and Policy Minor
• Global Liberal Arts Studies Minor
• Human Rights Studies Minor
• Innovation and Transformational Change Minor
• Political Science Minor
• Public Policy Certificate
• Science and Technology Studies Certificate
• Sustainable Engineering Minor

PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology

Introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology, covering particularly the topics of personality, intelligence, abnormal behavior, attention, perception, learning, memory, and thinking. As part of their learning experience, students participate in psychological experiments.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Hollich, George

Offered By: College of Health & Human Sci & Instr

Department: Psychological Sciences

Course Attributes: Lower Divison, S General Education, UC-Behavior/Social Sciences

This class has been designated as an Honors H-Ready course, and students can request “H Grade Mode” to complete the Honors coursework and earn Honors credit in this course. Watch the preview trailer for this course.

This course counts towards a Psychology Minor.

SCLA 10100 Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking and Communication I

A survey course designed to introduce students to the scene of human society. Fundamental concepts, description, and analysis of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions, and social change.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Raleigh Heth

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Cornerstone

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, UC-Written Communication UC01, UC-Information Literacy UC02

This class has been designated as an Honors H-Ready course, and students can request “H Grade Mode” to complete the Honors coursework and earn Honors credit in this course. Watch the preview trailer for this course.

This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate and English Minor. 

SCLA 10200 Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking and Communication II

The primary goal of the course is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of transformative literature from around the world as well as fundamental reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills. This second course in the sequence introduces students to great texts from the modern era. Its goal is to create life-long learners, open to the world, and sensitive to other points of view. It exposes students from across the university to the ideas, skill-set and inspiration that animates from the liberal arts, and it also introduces them to liberal arts faculty.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Marcus Mann

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Cornerstone

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, UC-Oral Communications UC03

This class has been designated as an Honors H-Ready course, and students can request “H Grade Mode” to complete the Honors coursework and earn Honors credit in this course. Watch the preview trailer for this course.

This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate. 

SOC 10000 - Introductory Sociology

A survey course designed to introduce students to the scene of human society. Fundamental concepts, description, and analysis of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions, and social change.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Dan Rudel and Brittany Ganser (2 sections)

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Sociology

Course Attributes: Lower Divison, S General Education, UC-Behavior/Social Science

This course counts towards a Sociology Minor.

SOC 32400 - Criminology

(CRJU 32400) Nature and cause of crime; methods of dealing with adult and juvenile offenders, consideration of present programs for the social treatment of crime in the light of needed changes.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Pawson, Mark-Paul

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Sociology

Course Attributes: S General Education, Upper Division

This course counts towards a Sociology Minor, Forensic Sciences Minor, and  Law and Society Minor.

STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods

Introduction to statistical methods with applications to diverse fields. Emphasis on understanding and interpreting standard techniques. Data analysis for one and several variables, design of samples and experiments, basic probability, sampling distribution, confidence intervals and significance tests for means and proportions, correlation and regression. Software is used throughout.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Munson, Christina E.

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Statistics

Course Attributes: UC-Information Literacy UC02, Upper Division UPPR

Course Catalog - This course applies to the following minors and certificates: Applications in Data Science Certificate, Biotechnology Minor, and Data Driven Agriculture Minor

STAT 35000 - Introduction to Statistics

This course provides a data-oriented introduction to applied statistics, covering exploratory data analysis, experimental design, probability distributions, simulation, sampling distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem. Students will learn the fundamentals of statistical inference, including confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for population means, paired and independent comparisons of means, analysis of variance, and regression. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with statistical software and is primarily intended for students majoring in the mathematical sciences. Prerequisite: two semesters of college calculus.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Timothy Reese

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Statistics

Course Attributes: Upper Division UPPR

Course Catalog - This course applies to the following minors and certificates:

• Applications in Data Science Certificate
• Biostatistics Certificate
• Biotechnology Minor
• Data Driven Agriculture Minor
• Management Minor
• Statistics Minor

TLI 11200 Foundations of Organizational Leadership

A survey of individual and organizational behavioral concepts and principles that provide a foundation for leadership in organizations. The focus will be toward the understanding of behaviors necessary for effective organizational leadership, including concepts of work in a technology-rich environment.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Dr. Mesut Akdere

Offered By: Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Department: Technology Leadership & Innovation

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

This course applies to the following minors and certificates:

• Farm Management Minor,
• Food and Agribusiness Management Minor, 
• Human Resource Management Certificate (Indianapolis and Statewide), 
• Leadership Series Certificate (Indianapolis and Statewide), 
• Organizational Leadership Minor