Summer Enhancement Program

The Provost's Office has launched a program to expand and improve course offerings at UT Austin for Summer 2012. 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).

Architecture, School of	Liberal Arts, College of
Business, McCombs School of	Natural Sciences, College of
Communication, College of	Nursing, School of
Education, College of	Pharmacy, College of
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 2012. 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 EM 319, BME 251, CE 319F, ChE 322, EE 312, 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. Specific information on courses offered is available in each departmental office.
First term: https://www.utexas.edu/lbj/schedule/summer1/2012 Second term: https://www.utexas.edu/lbj/schedule/summer2/2012 Whole session: https://www.utexas.edu/lbj/schedule/summerfull/2012
Fine Arts, College of	Social Work, School of
Geosciences, Jackson School of	Undergraduate Studies
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 f401 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 f320L 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 May 7-8, 16-18, and May 20-28. Additional fee for fieldwork to be announced. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
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