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CS-20-Python Application Programming-M1L-30716
This is an introductory programming course intended to provide fundamental skills in creating and organizing maintainable Python programs. It enables people working primarily on non-computing domains (Natural Sciences, Linguistics, IT Operations) to use domain specific software libraries for exploratory computing, data analysis, and data visualization. Students will also gain exposure to tools commonly used to manage their development environment, share work products, and organize tools and libraries.
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HIST-2B-History of Europe Since 1500-L1-41754
This 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE surveys modern European history from 1500 to the present. The course examines the development of Europe from just after the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe and into the modern world to the present. Major themes will include the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contributed to the historical development of modern Europe. The class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding religion, politics, and art and ideas as they impacted European, and world, cultures and societies and we’ll also discuss issues of race, class, ethnicity, and gender with special attention paid to how and why Europe influenced conceptions of “civilization” and the “west” in modern history and different elements of that legacy. Emphasis is also placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens of the world and to gain a deeper understanding of different aspects of European culture, politics, and society.
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HIST-3A-WORLD HISTORY TO 1500-L1-41711
This 100% ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE studies world history from the beginnings of the world to 1500 CE (“Common Era”). Given the impossibility of covering such a huge topic, tens of thousands of years, the course focuses on large historical themes of political, economic, social, and cultural importance to seek to better understand the origin and development of different world civilizations and the early modern world. A major theme this semester will include historical cause and effect and the difference between intended and unintended consequences. Specific emphasis is placed on developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens of the world through an examination of early history to better understand what’s shaped the world and the people in it.