H-Ready Courses

BIOL 20300—Human Anatomy and Physiology

A survey of normal structure and function of the human organism. The human is treated as an open system with the capacity to transport material, transform energy, and maintain a homeostatic state. The capacities and limitations of the human to cope with changes in the environment are emphasized. All major systems of the human body and their functions are examined in relation to the living organism. Integrated into the study of the human organism are laboratory exercises that emphasize the essentials of human anatomy and physiology.

COMM 11400—Fundamental of Speech Communication

Fundamentals of Speech Communication is a required course for many majors at Purdue, and it fulfills the oral communication University Core Curriculum requirement. The course comprises the study of communication theories as applied to speech. It involves practical communicative experiences ranging from interpersonal communication and small group processes to informative and persuasive speaking in standard speaker-audience situations.

COMM 21700—Science Writing and Presentation

Students learn to effectively communicate scientific and technical information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

ECE 20001— Electrical Engineering Fundamentals I

This course covers fundamental concepts and applications for electrical and computer engineers as well as for engineers who need to gain a broad understanding of these disciplines. The course starts by the basic concepts of charge, current, and voltage as well as their expressions with regards to resistors and resistive circuits. Essential concepts, devices, theorems, and applications of direct-current (DC), 1st order, and alternating-current (AC) circuits are subsequently discussed. Besides electrical devices and circuits, basic electronic components including diodes and transistors as well as their primary applications are also discussed.

ENGL 28600—The Movies

The history and aesthetics of the movies from The Great Train Robbery and The Birth of a Nation or Intolerance to contemporary films. Comparison of the cinematic method with the methods of the drama and the novel.

ENGL 30400—Advanced Composition

ENGL 30400 is a composition course designed for students with college writing experience who are looking for an advanced writing course. It focuses on non-fictional, non-narrative composition. The course includes readings and class discussions of rhetorical theories, principles, and models. Students can expect to learn about writing conventions in their own disciplines through reading and writing assignments that require analysis and research. Students can also expect to gain extensive practice in stylistic and content revision.

MGMT 25400—Legal Foundations of Business I

An examination and study, for management students, of the nature and place of law in our society, both national and international, the social and moral bases of law enactment, regulation of business, legal liability, enforcement procedures, and the legal environment for managers.

PSY 12000—Elementary Psychology

Introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology, covering particularly the topics of personality, intelligence, emotion, abnormal behavior, attention, perception, learning, memory, and thinking. As part of their learning experience, students participate in psychological experiments.

SCLA 10100—Transformative Texts, Critical Thinking & Communication I: Antiquity to Modernity

This course is dedicated to developing the ability of students to write in a variety of genres. It emphasizes engaged learning through class discussion, debate, and peer review. SCLA 101 introduces students to foundational texts from antiquity to the birth of the modern era. Students will explore readings that include fiction, drama, historical writing, essays, and more, to understand both the contexts in which they were produced and their relevance today.

SCLA 10200—Transformative Texts, Critical Thinking and Communication II: Modern World

This course is dedicated to developing the ability of students to convey information through oral presentations. It emphasizes engaged learning through class discussion, debate, and peer review. SCLA 102 introduces students to readings, film, and digital media that include famous speeches, essays, poetry, and more, to understand both the contexts in which they were produced and their relevance today.

TECH 12000—Design Thinking in Technology

Students will engage in critical analysis of real-world problems and global challenges. They will demonstrate the ability to recognize opportunity and to take initiative in developing solutions applying the principles of human centered design. Students will be able to communicate effectively and to work well on teams. Problems and solutions will be examined from societal, cultural, and ethical perspectives.