Uncommon Courses
Friendship is built over time, through ordinary moments – I teach lonely college students to notice them
Students in this course learn about the biology and sociology of friendship, but also put their studies to the test by going to eat a meal with a peer, and tracking their experience.
Students branch out and climb trees to learn up close how to care for them and why they help cities flourish
Cities benefit from trees, which can cool concrete sprawls and improve air quality.
Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management
This hospitality course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world skills.
AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first
An engineering professor teaches students to harness AI’s flaws for creative expression.
Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime
Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life.
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
Women still face discrimination and underrepresentation in STEM fields; receiving mentoring and tools to navigate male-dominated fields can help them succeed.