Classes

Fall 2008

CHE 140 -- General Chemistry I
Gained understanding in the fundamental relationships among the different elements in how they interact, combine, and decompose in chemical reactions.

ITK 261 -- Systems Development I
Learned about formal approaches to information system construction as understood and used by a systems analyst; gained understanding of the roles and functions of a systems analyst.

ITK 327 -- Concepts of Programming Languages
Developed insight into how compilers work, the structure and function of grammars, and an applicable introduction to modern apporaches to application programming.

MUS 275 -- World Arts:Music
Experienced and developed appreciation for the cultures and ideas of the world from an ethnomusicology perspective.

Fall 2007

ENG 145.12 -- Composition for Presedential Scholars
Developed writing, editing, and researching skills for the information age.

PHY 110 -- Physics for Science & Engineering I
Became familiar with the basic foundation of physics, including gravity, forces, tension, and rotation.

MAT 145 -- Calculus II
Developed skills of integration, derivation, and related rates; learned to model real world problems with applied calculus techniques.

ITK 168 -- Foundation for Information Technology
Learned the basics of the computing world, including a general introduction to programming, database development, and business / economics from an IT perspective.

Spring 2009 [current]

ENG 249 -- Technical & Professional Writing I
Developing appreciation and awareness in the role of communication in the technical arena.

IDS 102.78 -- Issues in Social Justice: Moving From Awareness to Action
Learning about social injustice and how it affects our lives; also, learning how I can contribute to social justice in our country.

ITK 191 -- Introduction to Information Technology Professional Practice
Gaining a basic understanding of how to establish myself in a technology career by developing skills in resume writing, interviewing, and self-presentation.

ITK 279 -- Algorithms and Data Structures
Becoming familiar with the common algorithms and data objects used in real-world programming; developing a sense for the best use of data objects in solving a problem.

LAN 116.15 -- Second-Year Spanish (Part II)
Developing the skills of writing, reading, listening, and speaking in Spanish in a coherent manner.

MAT 260 -- Discrete Mathematics
Learning about underlying principles of finite mathematics, and developing an abstract foundation for modern computer science problems.

Spring 2008

FOR 115 -- 2nd-year Spanish, Part I
Developed advanced Spanish language skills; used personal logical analysis with grammar and other language semantics.

PHY 111 -- Physics for Science & Engineering II
Learned about advanced electrical circuitry and electromagnetic fields.

ITK 225 -- Computer Organization
Learned the basics of computer infrastructure, including hardware at the digital logic level, microarchitecture, and assembly language.

COM 110 -- Communication & Critical Inquiry
Developed presentation, critical thinking, and intercommuncation skills, including giving informative, group, and persuasive speeches.