Summer Enhancement Program

The Provost's Office has launched a program to expand and improve course offerings at UT Austin for Summer 2013. Click on the names of the Colleges below for preliminary information on their course offerings under this program. (These sites are works in progress--check them again later for new developments.) For questions, contact Vice Provost John Dollard (dollard@mail.utexas.edu).

The College of Education will have a diverse course offering in Summer 2013.

Please see the course schedule for details.

PHR 338 Introduction to Pharmacology, Instructor: Dr. Jim Karboski
Through this course students will gain an understanding of how medications work, the appropriate use of medications and how to monitor medication use to insure maximum safety and efficacy. Topics include medical terminology, basic receptor pharmacology, the laws that govern drug distribution and a disease-state approach to the appropriate use of common prescription drugs. This course is intended for health-science majors. Prerequisites: Credit or registration for Biology 365S, 446L (or 416K), or Kinesiology 324K.
Offered: whole session, TTH 8:00-10:00 am in PHR 2.108

PHR 310K/350K Drugs in Our Society, Instructor: Sharon Rush
The purpose of this course is to enhance student knowledge of the use of pharmaceuticals, the drug distribution process and the regulatory control of pharmaceuticals so they can become better consumers and buyers of pharmaceutical products. Topics in this course include information on pharmaceutical development and regulation; drug pricing and drug distribution systems; various categories of pharmaceuticals such as over-the-counter and pain management medications; and current topics in health care reform. This course is designed to give the consumer of pharmaceuticals a better understanding of how drugs are developed, regulated, dispensed and used in the U.S. Hopefully this information will make you a better consumer of drug products and provide a lifetime foundation for better health.
Offered: whole session, TTH 1:00-3:15 pm in PHR 2.114
Note: 350K carries a writing flag

Engineering, Cockrell School of

Public Affairs, LBJ School of

The Cockrell School of Engineering plans to offer a wide array of courses in all seven departments for Summer 2013. Courses offered range from required undergraduate courses to graduate level courses, as well as various study abroad opportunities via the Maymester program and the faculty-led summer program. Students will be able to register for high demand required courses such as ARE 358, EM 319, BME 251, CE 319F, ChE 322, EE 312, EE 339, and ME 340; other required courses in the architectural, biomedical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs; and a number of graduate specialty courses in each department. Study abroad opportunities include courses taught in Austria, England, France, The Netherlands, and Spain. Specific information on courses offered is available in each departmental office.

First term: https://www.utexas.edu/lbj/schedule/summer1/2013
Second term: https://www.utexas.edu/lbj/schedule/summer2/2013
Whole session: https://www.utexas.edu/lbj/schedule/summerfull/2013

Fine Arts, College of

Social Work, School of

Geosciences, Jackson School of

Undergraduate Studies, School of

The Jackson School of Geosciences offers a variety of courses during the summer session that fulfill the University’s Science and Technology core undergraduate degree requirements but are often difficult to get into during the fall and spring semesters. You can find more information about Jackson School courses and faculty online at http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/.

GEO 401 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
Study of the nature, properties, and distribution of crustal materials; surficial processes; internal processes; origin of continents, oceans, and ocean basins; mineral and fuel resources. Only one of the following may be counted: Geological Sciences 401, 303, 312K, 420H.

GEO 416M SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
Study of the description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in hand specimen and thin section; characteristics of sedimentary rocks deposited in different environments. Restricted to majors in the Jackson School of Geological Sciences. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 401, 303, or 420H with a grade of at least C-.

GEO 320L INTRODUCTORY FIELD GEOLOGY
Study of geologic features and processes in the field, designed for nongeologists; emphasizes regional geology of central Texas and techniques of geologic mapping. Geological Sciences 420k and 320L may not both be counted. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Geological Sciences or the following options within the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences: general geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, environmental science and sustainability. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 401 or 303 or consent of the instructor. Class meets in May; dates to be arranged. Additional fee for fieldwork to be announced. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

The School of Undergraduate Studies will have a rich offering this summer, including the following Signature Courses:

COURSE #	INSTRUCTOR	COURSE TITLE
UGS F302*	Pomeroy, Elizabeth	Fact/Fiction in Mental Illness
UGS F302*	Nonaka, Angela	Language and Humor
UGS F302*	Ferguson, Michael	US Poverty in Nonfiction/film
UGS F303	Pesenson, Michael	Russia and the West
UGS F303	Schnyer, Rosa	Stress Management
UGS S302*	Mohammad, Mohammad	Al-Jazeera: Voice of Voiceless
UGS S302*	Heinzelman, Kurt	Art and Literature
UGS S302*	Padilla, Yolanda	How to Change the World
UGS S302*	Kumar, Shanti	Music, TV, and Global Culture
UGS S302*	Strong, Pauline	Research/Writing About Culture
UGS S302*	King, Robert	Spies, Espionage, Treason
UGS N303	Reichler, Stuart	Research Methods
UGS S303	Ross, Stephen	Comparative Values
UGS S303	Timmerman, Gayle	Why Weight Matters

* Carries the Writing Flag

These courses and more can be found on the course schedule.

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