Students who are "given a voice" by leveraging digital media tools greatly increase their ability to interpret, critically challenge, communicate and retain key concepts within their disciplines. The Digital Media Literacy program is an accelerated two-week J-Term course designed to immerse students in media project planning and management, digital equipment operation, field production and post-production techniques. The goal of the Digital Media Literacy program is to empower students to control the context, content and focus of their digital communications in an ethical and persuasive manner. Enrollment limited to 12 students. S/U only.

This course explores the materiality of paper through hands-on making and research. Papermaking is a craft of multiple cultural traditions with a depth of history and context. Connections to land, resources, labor, and techniques can be examined by following a sheet of paper from its beginnings through to its disposal. During this course, we will work together to make paper and ink from plant-based and recycled materials. In partnership with on-campus collections, we will study the societal and environmental context of paper. Course participants will explore one aspect of papermaking in depth through a

final independent project. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 12.

Course meets in Capen Garden Greenhouse.

This course provides students with an introduction to AutoCAD. Through a combination of short lecture components and hands-on drafting activities, the course covers tools and techniques for effective two-dimensional drafting. No previous computer drafting experience is required. Open to all students. Enrollment limited to 24. S/U only.

This course provides students with an introduction to 3D CAD software. Through a combination of short lecture components and hands-on design activities, the course covers tools and techniques for effective three-dimensional modeling and parametric design. No previous computer modeling experience is required. Open to all students. Enrollment limited to 24. S/U only.

This one-credit interterm course introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with spatial analysis techniques and spatial data visualization (map making). Students will gain fluency in maneuvering spatial data through field data collection, querying/analyzing, and visualizing/communicating the results using GIS software. The class foregrounds (geo)data literacy and ethics, peer-critique on cartographic and visual storytelling design, and multidisciplinary approaches to spatial inquiry. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)

Students learn about and gain immediate experience with entrepreneurial innovation by generating ideas, projects and business or organization "start­ups" using the Lean Launch methodology. This is a fast paced course using the Business Model Canvas tool to develop clear value propositions for each defined customer segment. Students are expected to work in teams to complete weekly assignments and a final presentation. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 40.

Located in the Conway Center in Neilson Library (first floor).

Utilizing a case-­study approach, students learn details about business and organization finance economics. Using the Business Model Canvas, students further explore the process of planning, testing and developing ideas, projects, businesses and organizations. Cases include those developed by teams in "Introduction to Innovation" as well as cases provided by the instructor. Enrollment in IDP 155 is encouraged but not required. Students are expected to work in teams to complete weekly assignments and a final presentation. S/U only.Enrollment limited to 40.

Located in the Conway Center in Neilson Library (first floor).

This course provides a fast-paced review of and intense practice of computational skills, graphing skills, algebra, trigonometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus) and computations used in calculus. Featuring a daily review followed by problem-solving drills and exercises stressing technique and application, this course provides concentrated practice in the skills needed to succeed in courses that apply elementary functions and calculus. Students gain credit by completing all course assignments. Enrollment limited to 20. S/U only. This course does not count towards the Mathematics and Statistics major.