(Aug. 16, 2017) -- A new semester at The University of Texas at San Antonio means new top-tier courses for students to explore.
Dozens of new courses will be offered at UTSA this fall, allowing UTSA students to develop their knowledge in architecture, construction and planning, education and human development, engineering, liberal and fine arts, public policy, sciences and business.
Global Health Communication will be offered to undergraduates by the UTSA Department of Communication and will focus on the history, theories, methods and discussions of ethical tensions in the design and application of various global health communication programs.
Shamshad Khan, assistant professor of communication, will teach the course and specializes in research related to global public health and communication strategies. The course is a requirement for the new undergraduate concentration in health communication within the UTSA Department of Communication.
“Successful completion of this course will prepare students for future careers in international development and health communication,” said Khan. “UTSA students will become active and engaged citizens in the health care debates locally and globally.”
Across campus, the UTSA Department of Computer Science will offer Game Development, a course focused on video game mechanics, rendering, scripting, animation, and more. Undergraduate students will work with John Quarles, associate professor of computer science, to develop a game with a group and several mini games individually.
“I do games-related research and there was a significant demand for the course according to the students in my other classes,” said Quarles. “This helps meet demand and helps me to recruit undergrads to do research with me in the future.”
Inside Cyber, which will be offered this fall by the UTSA Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security, will provide undergraduate students with an introduction to security, technology, business and career opportunities related to the field of cybersecurity.
The undergraduate course, taught by professor David Dampier, will offer an overview of the potential benefits of information systems and technology, along with the associated challenges and risks.
“During this course, I hope UTSA students gain an appreciation for the field of cybersecurity and learn about the jobs that are available,” said Dampier.
UTSA is home to nearly 29,000 students and top-tier research programs in health, cybersecurity, energy, sustainability, and human and social development.
UTSA is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and among the top 100 in the nation, according to Times Higher Education.
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The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.
Various LocationsDía en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.
Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main CampusFiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.
UTSA Southwest CampusJoin the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day, a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display to take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie.
Student Union Window Lounge, Main CampusLearn to use Zotero®, a citation manager that can help you store and organize citations you find during your research. Zotero can generate bibliographies in various styles, insert in-text citations and allow you to share sources with collaborators.
Virtual EventThis event is to achnowlege the graduating seniors and induct the new cohart of scholars to our program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140,) Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
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