Spring Pre-Session

Learn about gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes while studying literary and artistic sources within classical mythology.

This introductory course takes students behind the scenes of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and survivorship. Develop critical thinking, explore career opportunities, and gain an understanding of complex social and ethical issues.

This introduction to economic reasoning and methods will cover consumer choice, resources, decision making under constraints, supply, demand, markets, economic welfare analysis, measurement, prices, employment, money, and interest rates. Students will also learn about economic policy and its limitations.

Students will learn how to understand and predict the behavior of both consumers and business, and more generally, learn a novel approach to predicting human behavior that complements other fields in the social sciences.

Indigenous women's history offers a unique perspective on Native nations, colonialism, and modern movements toward decolonization and repatriation. Themes include ethnohistory, law and policy, reproductive rights, sovereignty, and women's activism.

Learn how the cultural history of the United States has been affected through its national pastime, and how it has led the way in transforming the culture of the country.

Analyze the history of hip-hop from the perspectives of human diversity and global awareness and explore the transnational dimensions of the hip-hop culture. Students will make connections between hip-hop and the historical and contemporary experiences of other minorities around the world with an emphasis on popular culture.

This course will introduce applications of quantitative reasoning and methods for problem-solving and decision-making in the areas of management, statistics, and social choice to students who are not in mathematically intensive fields.

Students will learn to use digital audio workstation (DAW) software to learn the fundamentals of music composition by creating original music via MIDI and digital audio. They will explore the theory and practice of improvisation, as well as techniques for reworking musical ideas towards producing a finished project.

Through an immersive experience in the tropical marine ecosystems of the Bahamas, students will gain firsthand knowledge about marine biology, ecology, and conservation by directly interacting with both the biotic and abiotic components of these systems, alongside distinguished experts in the field.

Students in this course will explore key social and ethical issues like economic inequality, mass incarceration, and global resource deprivation. They will also develop a position and engage in meaningful debates, all while applying foundational philosophical concepts to the challenges shaping the world today. Open to all majors.

Explore the ethical challenges of emerging technologies like AI and big data. This course offers practical insights and critical thinking skills relevant to all students as we navigate our increasingly digital world. Gain a deeper understanding of how to use technology ethically and shape your digital future.

Students will learn about diverse aspects of Asian cultures through exploring Asian languages, histories, religions, and other topics.

“Multicultural education” acknowledges schools’ roles in building skills, creating community, and expanding opportunity, but also their sometimes roles in discriminatory practices, cultural erasure, and stratifying outcomes. Students will explore why we have the schools we do and how educators can create better ones.

This course offers students a critical understanding of how media shapes perceptions of schools within today's polarized political climate. By examining the ethical dilemmas of the school choice debate, students will develop analytical skills to navigate and challenge dominant narratives, fostering informed perspectives on education policy and equity.

Art and music are all around us, permeating our lives through the popular culture that we experience daily. Learn about how popular art and music influence our perceptions of the world, American society, our values, who we are, and how we understand the world.

Students can accelerate their professional certification with this course, which will review material on two of the four sections of the Certified Public Accountant Exam. Students can expect to complete at least one section of CPA exam.

Revit features a broad range of conceptual design and analysis features that make it an ideal platform for exploring early design concepts within a BIM environment. This course will explore the uses of Revit for conceptual design, and students will design and develop an architectural massing concept using its creation tools.

The architecture, engineering, and construction industry continues to build new workflows and feedback loops that allow designers and engineers to create seamless feedback loops between design and production. This course will explore how to connect data and geometry using Building Information Modeling.

Students will develop the ability and methods to produce imagery with pen and paper as a means to document, discover, and communicate architectural experience. They will be encouraged to explore imperfections, the imaginary, the historical, and the contemporary through the practice of hand drawing.

In this introduction to R — one of the most in-demand programming languages for data analysis — students will learn the basics and apply them to a series of short projects.

This course will explore infrastructure sustainability using the Envision framework, a system used to assess and recommend improvements to the sustainability of a real project. Upon completion, each student will become a certified Envision Specialist (ENV SP). All students interested in sustainable infrastructure are welcome.

Perfect for first-year doctorate and thesis-based master’s students, this course covers research fundamentals, problem formulation, research design, data analysis, and effective presentation. Students will gain essential skills to jump-start their academic journey and set a strong foundation for their future research endeavors.

Learn how to draft a manuscript from research data for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or conference paper. Peer and instructor feedback will be provided in a workshop format. Also covered will be metrics describing publication and journal impact, writing for various audiences, and how to write research proposals for various funding agencies.

Students will gain foundational knowledge of how the built environment impacts public health and active living. With the knowledge earned, they will have the ability to develop strategies to create vibrant, safe and healthy communities and be better prepared to advance in this growing field.

Plastics fabrication will acquaint students with some of the most common types of plastics used in 21st-century industries and design firms. Students will learn techniques for machining plastics; types of fastening, selecting, and using appropriate adhesives for plastics; and assembling plastic to wood projects, prototypes, and models.

In this course, students will learn the foundations of quantum computation, practice programming on state-of-the-art quantum machines, and understand the impact and potential of quantum information science and technology in real-world applications.

Students in this course will learn to understand the FFA requirements to fly drones for media production purposes and will understand the process to obtain appropriate licenses to fly drones professionally.

Have you ever wanted to travel for a living? What if you could do it for free? Students will learn how to pitch, write, and publish travel stories to print and online publications, plus the ins and outs of working with tourism bureaus and public relations companies to schedule FAM (familiarization) trips.

Learn the process of developing an engaging video game live-stream brand and the approaches to audience engagement and personal branding by building one of your own. Discuss and employ strategies, theories, and approaches to effective audience engagement in the weird-wild-web of the internet.

In this course, students will take a deep dive into the Instagram platform researching best practices, ethics and learning the ins and out of how to create and measure content. Students will learn and create content for the grid, stories, IGTV, reels, Instagram live and eCommerce to best leverage the platform to accomplish strategic communication goals.

This course teaches strategies to build a personal brand for success in the dynamic job market. It empowers you to articulate your skills, experience, and value effectively. Utilizing social media and online tools, you'll reshape your personal branding approach for a competitive edge.

This discipline-specific course is open to all majors and covers animal care and use general training, fundamentals of animal learning, regulations and inspection readiness, working safely with dangerous animals, and bioethics. It builds on a knowledge base and understanding of animal care of captive wildlife in the context of zoos and rehabilitation and is supported by the San Diego Zoo’s Global Academy. Students will earn a digital badge upon completion.

This discipline-specific course is open to all majors and provides an introduction to wild animal nutrition, safe handling and restraint, zoological record keeping, environmental systems, and trust-based animal training. It builds on a knowledge base and understanding of animal care of captive wildlife in the context of zoos and rehabilitation and is supported by the San Diego Zoo’s Global Academy. Students will earn a digital badge upon completion.

In this condensed course, environmental science students will learn what controls the fate of pollutants in our environment and what remediation actions can be implemented to mitigate risks.

Students will acquire skills for conducting interviews and counseling sessions within the field of nutrition and dietetics to improve client wellness and nutrition and to facilitate behavior change.

This self-paced course will help students refresh their math and physics knowledge, with assistance from an experienced physics instructor, and be prepared for success in PHYS 211.

Electron microscopes are critical tools in many research fields including materials science, physics, chemistry, and civil engineering. Students are required to receive training in the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience to use the instruments in their research work. This course provides the background and software knowledge necessary for processing and improvement of high-resolution transmission microscopy images.

An introductory course for all students with varying backgrounds and majors who appreciate being outside and would like to learn more about the plants around them. Wildlife, biology, and agriculture students can learn the basics of plant parts before taking more complex courses during their academic career.

Sexuality and reproduction are important aspects of patients’ lives. In this course, pre-health students will learn about sexual anatomy, terminology, identity, and communication. Being able to identify and discuss sex-related concerns will help students become better healthcare providers.

Learn about the role of sustainability in business by analyzing real-world examples. Basic concepts and definitions will be covered, as well as the role of innovation and technology in achieving sustainability, and a variety of career paths in this field.

Spatial-temporal statistics is crucial for statistical, agricultural and environmental science students to analyze complex data, understand environmental processes, make informed decisions, and enhance career prospects in fields like environmental consulting, public health, agriculture, and urban planning. It enables interdisciplinary collaboration and effective resource management.

Explore literacy from various perspectives: cognitive, developmental, psycholinguistic, socio-cultural. Students will examine how literacy might be defined by children and youth, families, teachers, policy makers, and researchers across home, school, community, and work settings. This course will connect these views of literacy to young people and their learning.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and terminology of accounting and financial reporting. Learn where the numbers come from and how to analyze and interpret accounting information to make decisions.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of accounting, reporting, and analysis to understand financial, managerial, and business concepts and practices.

Learn about the foundational principles of advertising and public relations disciplines. Once understood individually, students will explore their use together in integrated marketing communications strategies.

Students will be able to understand the consequences of macroeconomic policies and can consequentially anticipate outcomes and make better decisions in their personal and professional lives.

An introduction to concepts and techniques that form the foundation of modern finance, this course will teach students the time value of money, stock and bond valuation, risk analysis, cash flow estimation, and capital budgeting.

A combination of agriculture and forestry (agroforestry) optimizes land use for both production and environmental conservation purposes. This course will help students understand the environmental, social, and economic foundations of agroforestry practices and explore natural resource concerns as they relate to conservation forestry practices.

Spreadsheet skills are essential for careers in any area of business. This course provides students with critical analytical skills that leverage spreadsheet capabilities with an emphasis on good practices, modeling, and use of built-in Excel functions. Assignments are in problem-solving format, focusing on techniques required for effective and efficient solutions.

This course will give students a background in how firms design, control, and implement their production processes, as well as topics like supply chain management, logistics, quality, and inventory. It will help them understand how firms can be more efficient, reduce costs, and ultimately keep customers happy.

Data and information are important resources to be managed in modern organizations. In this course, students will develop quantitative analytical and presentation skills, and learn system concepts with a focus on data analysis and related business decisions.

Intended for current or future providers of special education services to children birth to age five, this course shares resources to support families of young children who have special health care needs. Learn about key medical terms, developmental care interventions, and practices related to effective professional collaboration.

Compare and contrast the sustainability of tropical agroecosystems in Costa Rica with temperate agroecosystems of the U.S. Experience research, commercial, small-holder, and agritourism farms across Costa Rica firsthand to better understand the diversity and economic importance of tropical food production. Open to all majors.

Dive into the world of the zoo industry at the renowned Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and explore key aspects of zoo management and conservation. Perfect for those aspiring to work with wildlife and enhance their careers in animal science or zoo management.

This course is an introduction to the College of Architecture's Metals Shop and equipment. Students will learn techniques for processing various metals, some of the most common welding methods, and how to assemble metal projects and prototypes. Students will gain knowledge of how and why metals are used in the design industry.

Explore the basic science behind beer brewing processes; learn about malt, hops, and yeast varieties; experience hands-on beer brewing; and learn about homebrewing and microbrewing. This course covers common styles and recipes and provides a sensory analysis for students age 21 and up.

India’s culinary scene reflects the cultural diversity of the country. On this transformative journey, students will experience an immersion of food, culture, and traditions while visiting historic and cultural sites, temples and palaces, arts centers, and backwaters.

In a world where decisions are being made by analyzing large sets of data to predict phenomena and behaviors, machine learning is crucial to image recognition, sorting, classifications, and solving complex problems. With minimal mathematical background, students can learn how to use algorithms to perform these tasks and work on projects that use real world data to understand the architecture of the algorithms and mathematical aspects behind them.

A mathematical knot is like a twisted-up length of rope with the ends tied together. In this experiential learning course, students will study open questions about mathematical knots and work on never before solved problems that could lead to coauthoring original research papers.

Students interested in pursuing a career in the seed industry or work as part of a breeding operation will learn the skills necessary to plan, coordinate and execute marker-assisted selection projects for faster and enhanced product development. An extension to PLAS 216, this course will focus on the practical aspects of using molecular tools, techniques, and analysis.