This course is comparable to over one-half year of general chemistry, and is geared towards preparing students for subsequent work in organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, biochemistry and biology. Emphasis will be placed on topics relevant to those areas, including atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, thermodynamics and acid/base chemistry. Theory discussed in lecture will be reinforced through problem-based workshops and labs. This course provides material and hands-on skills to prepare for upper division lab and/or environmental science.

Credits awarded: 8 credits in general chemistry with laboratory

How does the writing style of a philosophical text reflect its substance?
In this intensive reading and writing program, we will read a variety of philosophical genres, including dialogue, meditation, aphorism and fiction. We will consider substantive philosophical positions, the genres in which they are presented,and how style reflects substance. Students will develop their own substantive positions and styles of presentation. This program will facilitate reflection and is appropriate for students at all levels. This course meets the prerequisites for upper division humanities, hones reading, writing and thinking ability and writing skills.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in philosophy

Each summer, many students travel to places with interesting/educational physical environments. If you would like to learn more about your destination, including staying here in the Northwest, we can design a contract that will increase your awareness of the processes that shaped that region. The focus can be on any combination of the following: geology, physical geography, hydrology, weather and climate, and how these topics relate to human history. Credit is variable, and can be lower division, upper division or graduate level, depending upon your previous training and interests. This course also provides opportunities for K-12 teachers to earn credits towards an earth science endorsement.

Credits awarded: 2 to 16 credits in introductory geology and geology of a specific location (determined by student interest)

This class is an introduction to both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry suitable for teachers or others interested in gaining a deeper understanding of mathematics and the historical and conceptual evolution of geometrical ideas. The course will concentrate on problem solving and development of mathematical skills with the goal of understanding the major conceptual developments in the history of geometry. Class activities will be primarily reading, problem solving and discussion with lectures as needed. This course is in support of the Masters in Teaching and the Masters in Education programs at Evergreen.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in geometry

If you want to learn some basic conversational skills for travel, studies or work in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other Eastern European countries, then join this beginning course to learn basic vocabulary to introduce yourself, book a room, order a meal, ask directions and make basic conversation with native German speakers. You will also learn about customs and traditions in these countries. Through group participation and role-playing, as well as watching short video scenarios you will become familiar with the vocabulary and basic sentence
structure. This course will fulfill some language requirements for upper division prerequisites.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in German

This course is designed for students whose goal is to improve their conversational and reading comprehension skills. Students will review grammar rules, expand their vocabulary, and will read modern and classic German stories, as well as poetry. They will also watch German movies, listen to music and discuss cultural topics. This course will be taught in German and involves immersion in interactive conversation. Enjoy great progress in just five weeks with a native speaker! This course provides foreign language prerequisites for many graduate programs.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in German

This course draws from medical anthropology, epidemiology and medical history to examine the various efforts by colonial, philanthropic, and global institutions to manage the health of populations living in Asia, Africa and Latin America since the time of European conquest. We will consider how decolonization, modernization, development and feminism have shaped the contemporary field of global health, paying particular attention to the reemergence of infectious diseases, the regulation of reproduction, HIV/AIDS, the political economy of the organ trade and the issue of human rights. This course will provide excellent preparation for students pursuing careers or further studies in health sciences, epidemiology or anthropology.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in anthropology

What strategies help students become more confident, competent writers of Standard English? What helps you become a more confident writer? Those two questions are central to this class. We will study a range of approaches to teaching and learning grammar, analyze our own writing (including our feelings about academic writing), and ponder this paradox: for decades, research on teaching writing has shown that direct instruction in grammar doesn’t improve students’ writing. What then, do we do? This course helps with endorsement for MIT and Pro-Certification.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in composition theory and grammar studies

We will start with an introduction to grants and their place in the development of nonprofit organizations and learn the sound planning skills needed for strong proposals. Students will write a grant for a nonprofit organization, getting feedback on each section as it is developed. A list of organizations seeking grant writing assistance will be provided. Using interactive learning, panel discussions and assigned tasks, we will focus on planning, research, evaluation techniques, budgeting and how to effectively communicate issues and needs in a clear and concise manner. Seats may be available for upper division undergraduate students.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in grant writing