Instructor: Dr. Chuck Severance, Clinical Professor, School of Information

Course Facilitator: Tamara Qawasmeh

This course will introduce the core data structures of the Python programming language. We will move past the basics of procedural programming and explore how we can use the Python built-in data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples to perform increasingly complex data analysis. This course will cover Chapters 6-10 of the textbook “Python for Everybody”.  This course covers Python 3.

*Prerequisite: Take this course only if you have completed at least Getting Started with Python or have gained equivalent programming knowledge.

Instructor: Dr. Chuck Severance, Clinical Professor, School of Information

Course Facilitator: Tamara Qawasmeh

This course will introduce students to the basics of the Structured Query Language (SQL) as well as basic database design for storing data as part of a multi-step data gathering, analysis, and processing effort. The course will use SQLite3 as its database. We will also build web crawlers and multi-step data gathering and visualization processes. We will use the D3.js library to do basic data visualization. This course will cover Chapters 14-15 of the book “Python for Everybody”. This course covers Python 3.

*Prerequisite: Take this course only if you have completed at least Getting Started with Python or have gained equivalent programming knowledge.

Instructor: Dr. Chuck Severance, Clinical Professor, School of Information

Course Facilitator: Asim Williams

The C programming language is heavily influential in the world of coding and helps run some of the most powerful computer programs in the world. In Exploring C, examine the historical context and impact of C on the development of programming over the past 50 years. In this course, you’ll compare and contrast C with the programming language Python, review how to code in C and gain an understanding of the nuances of computer programming.

Instructor: Vic Strecher, Professor, Schools of Public Health and Medicine and Klementina (Tina) X. Sula, Lecturer, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Course Facilitator: Kush Dawar

Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

In this course, you’ll learn how science, philosophy and practice all play a role in both finding your purpose and living a purposeful life. You will hear from historical figures and individuals about their journeys to finding and living a purposeful life, and will walk through different exercises to help you find out what matters most to you so you can live a purposeful life.

As an added benefit, you will also have complimentary access, for a period of time, to the Purposeful App. This groundbreaking mobile and desktop app is designed to help you build a purposeful rhythm into each day, so you can bring your best self to what matters most. Look for more information in Week 1 of the course!

By the end of this course, you will:

1. Understand that having a strong purpose in life is an essential element of human well-being.
2. Know how self-transcending purpose positively affects well-being.
3. Be able to create a purpose for your life (don’t be intimidated, this is different from creating “the purpose” for your life).
4. Apply personal approaches and skills to self-change and become and stay connected to your purpose every day.

How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

Life is a relationship business, and the world is our work. Success in today’s complex, dynamic, and unpredictable world depends on our ability to cultivate, nurture, and activate relationships. This course – designed for students, professionals, and executives – will inspire learners to build a networking mindset and harness the power of networking to solve problems, create opportunities, and live out their respective purposes and goals.

A networking mindset is a strategic advantage in life and business. In this course, you will learn what networking really is and how to cultivate a networking mindset. You will also have the opportunity to clarify your purpose, analyze your personal brand, and learn the structure and method to building, nurturing, and activating relationships, so you can network with confidence to achieve your goals – and do so faster. You will also create your own action plan to live out your purpose, both personally and professionally.

This course serves all: from students and recent college graduates who face challenges in translating their degrees and experiences to a job, to professionals who feel stuck and unfulfilled with their lives, to senior leaders and executives who have realized that a networking mindset is necessary to drive greater organizational success and need help figuring out how to go about it.

Instructor: Melissa McCurry-Kurncz, Amy Tuckfield

Description:
In this program, you will take control of your career search with clarity, confidence, and strategy. You will define a compelling personal brand, build meaningful professional connections through intentional networking, and create ATS-optimized application materials that stand out in a competitive market. 

You will also strengthen your professional communication skills and gain practical tools, including mock interviews and access to LinkedIn Premium, to navigate the job search and hiring process with confidence. By the end, you will be positioned to pursue opportunities that align with your goals and strengths.