Trinity Academic Experience Class Visit Invitation!
You’re invited…
The faculty at Trinity Washington University are exceptional professors who instruct, inspire, and encourage inclusive excellence in the classroom. Join us for the Trinity Academic Experience (Nov. 7-Nov. 18) where YOU can attend an actual Trinity class with current students and faculty. During the class visit, you will get an insider perspective of the Trinity learning environment as we progress toward the end of the Spring semester. You don’t have to do homework or prepare, simply come willing to engage, listen, learn and interact with others.
How to sign up:
1). Select a course of interest using the form provided.
2). Form must be received by the Admissions Office at least 2 business days prior to the course offering (business days are Monday – Friday and don’t include weekends). On the form, if you see two days listed, it means the course meets twice a week but you can select one day/time to visit that week. You can attend during the week of Nov. 7 or the Week of Nov. 14. Remember to send the form at least 2 business days prior to your intended visit.
3). Plan to arrive to campus at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the class. You will report to the Admissions Office in Main Hall (125 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC). An Admissions team member will help you get to your designated class. If you have travel difficulties or need to cancel, remember to call to let us know (202) 884-9400 and we can inform the faculty.
Open House is Sat Nov. 5, 2022 from 10am – 2pm; RSVP today: Open House
Academic Experience @ Trinity Washington: Fall 2022
Select the course of interest to attend
Introduction to Business – Monday/Wednesday 10:30am-11:45am; Jackson, Lynda
This course provides students with an overview of the core functions and operations of business organizations. Topics discussed include forms of business ownership, research and development, marketing, finance, accounting, production, materials management, and human resource management.
Foundations of Management – Monday/Wednesday 1:30pm- 2:45pm; Jackson, Lynda
Foundations of Management would provide an overview of key concepts and practices in the field of management and organization. Topics would include structure and design, decision making, goals and effectiveness, culture, and performance measures. This course introduces students to a broad range of the basics of management preparing them for more specialized courses in the business program.
Managing a Diverse Workforce – Tuesday/Thursday 1:30pm-2:45pm; Jackson, Lynda
This course explores the increasing diversity in today’s workforce. Topics include the benefits of diversity across race, gender, and age; the behaviors that block organizational and individual effectiveness in a diverse workplace; and effects of diversity on managers. This course utilizes case studies, readings, and activities to help students learn effective problem-solving strategies.
Civil Rights Movement in the Twentieth Century – Monday/Wednesday 10:30am-11:45am; Wright, Joshua
This course explores the origins, evolution, and consequences of the Civil Rights Movement from the beginning of the twentieth century through the Black Power Movement and the liberation movements of the 1970’s. Topics include the origins of protest in the 1890’s and the first decade of the twentieth century, the transition from protest to resistance in the social movements of the 1930’s and 1940’s, the emergence of the mass movements of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and the Black Power Movement.
US to 1865: America Comes of Age – Tuesday/Thursday 10:30am-11:45am; Wright, Joshua
Introduces the history of the United States from pre-Columbian times to 1865. Covers topics such as the Columbian exchange, European colonization of the New World, trans-Atlantic slavery, the causes and consequences of the US War of Independence, the negotiation of the US constitution, industrialization, women’s rights, the family, westward expansion, slave rebellions, the evolution of sectional conflict, and the US Civil War.
Women and the Law –Tuesday/Thursday 1:30pm-2:45pm; Wright, Joshua
Examines Supreme Court rulings, as well as federal and state statutes and court decisions affecting women. Topics include women and employment, sexual harassment, and legal issues involving pregnancy and privacy rights. Formerly PSC 328 Women and the Law.
Biology of Women – Tuesday/Thursday 12:00pm-1:15pm; DeBoy, Cynthia
The purpose of this course is to further develop the students’ critical reading and thinking skills while simultaneously developing an understanding of the fundamental biology of women and gaining an understanding of the scientific approach to problem solving. This course analyzes the biological literature on topics related to the biology of women and includes some discussion of related social and political issues. The text will be used as a resource for understanding basic biological principles, but the focus of the course will be on the discussion of the current research being done to help us better understand our biology. Comparing myths about women’s biology and health with scientific evidence should lead to very interesting discussions.
Microbiology: Diversity, Dis & Discovery – Monday/Wednesday 10:30-11:45am; DeBoy, Cynthia
This course will introduce students to the diversity of microscopic organisms resulting from evolutionary processes. Students will participate in inquiry-based learning to investigate the many ways microorganisms positively and negatively impact health, diseases, our environment, and ecosystems Students will discover the unique characteristics of bacteria and viruses that enable them to inhabit a diverse range of environments. Students will explore methods of isolating and identifying microorganisms and ways to control growth.
Critical Reading and Writing Seminar II – Tuesday/Thursday 1:30pm-2:45pm; Wellens, Kaitlin
This course further develops the critical reading and academic writing skills addressed in CRS 101 through engagement with texts in a particular academic discipline. Students will choose a CRS 102 course that addresses an interesting, meaningful or important disciplinary question, and build reading and writing skills through close readings and written responses to the assigned texts. CRS 102 courses are offered on a variety of academic topics, and students choose the one that is most compelling to them. All students will be expected to work toward the following learning goals: -Describe and apply comprehension strategies -Summarize textual ideas accurately and in their own words -Compare, contrast and organize textual ideas and arguments into writing -Apply revision and editing strategies to writing -Acknowledge sources according to disciplinary conventions.
Understanding Data Analytics – Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am-10:15am; Wellens, Kaitlin
Understanding data is the key to understanding the world. Whether as a consumer or working for top companies, being able to collect, analyze, and present data provides us with invaluable insights and skills. Data analytics is the process by which useful information is extracted from large amounts of data. This course is designed to explain the importance of data, differentiate between common data typologies, and introduce the data analytics process. The course provides students with the necessary knowledge to better understand how data can be used to reduce uncertainty related to decision making. Additionally, it introduces students to a set of widely used data mining tools, techniques, and applications using R software. Case studies and practical examples will be extensively presented throughout the course.
Bioethics – Monday/Wednesday 12:00pm-1:15pm; Gable, Steven
Examines the legal and moral issues in areas dealing with the biology of human health and development, for example, experimentation on human subjects, organ transplants, euthanasia, abortion, fetal tissue use, contraception, and other aspects of human reproduction, as well as questions regarding rights to health care.
Discovering Planet Earth – Monday/Wednesday 12:00pm-1:15pm; Khavari, Mahshid
Introduces non-science majors to evolution, earth science, and plate tectonics with an emphasis on the mid-Atlantic region. Labs include use of the scientific method, development of observational skills, computer-assisted learning, and several field trips. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly ENV 101 Discovering Planet Earth.
