Academics and Programs

CYBR 101 – Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts

Develop a broad overview of cybersecurity concepts, including the nature of cyber attacks and the identification and mitigation of attacks from the perspective of applications in real-world scenarios and sectors. Discuss ethics, privacy, and the governance and policy around cybersecurity as well as terminology, approaches, and underlying technologies used in cybersecurity.

Vol Core, Engaged Inquiries

DATA 101 – Data Knowledge and Discovery

Learn the essential elements of data science through the examination of data sets drawn from a variety of fields. Explore data collection and management, the exploration and visualization of data, modeling, computing, and ethical and privacy issues associated with data science. Students are introduced to foundational programming through hands-on activities.

Vol Core, Quantitative Reasoning, Engaged Inquiries

DATA 102 – Data Stewardship and Ethics

Overview of the data life cycle, including creation, collection, assurance, description, discovery, integration, use, reuse, and preservation. Explore data management principles and the development and implementation of data life cycle management plans. Examine the legal, ethical, and technological challenges in developing and implementing data management policies.

Vol Core, Engaged Inquiries

GAME 201 – Introduction to Game Craft

This immersive and hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of game design, development, and interactive storytelling. Develop a comprehensive overview of the game creation process, from conceptualization to prototyping. Through discussions, practical exercises, and project-based learning, students gain insight into the dynamic world of game design and development.

Vol Core, Applied Arts & Humanities

SUST 101 – Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Sustainability

This course is designed to explore sustainability challenges through a holistic and transdisciplinary lens. This course transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, encouraging students to gain knowledge from various fields to address complex issues related to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, and collaborative projects, students will develop a foundational understanding of sustainability and cultivate the skills needed for effective problem-solving in a rapidly changing world.

Vol Core, Engaged Inquiries

AC 103 – Applied Computing in Emerging Technologies

This course introduces students to applied computing in the context of rapidly evolving technologies that shape business, health, agriculture, arts, social sciences, finance, and national security. Unlike a traditional applied computing course focused primarily on programming and algorithms, this course emphasizes practical technical skills alongside conceptual, ethical, and policy dimensions of computing. Students will gain hands-on experience with tools for data analysis, visualization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud and edge computing, and blockchain. Discipline spotlights are integrated each week to show how computing intersects with careers across sectors. Students complete a sequence of applied mini-projects and a final portfolio that demonstrate their skill development.