Introduction to Environmental Science
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and unifying concepts of environmental science. Various ecosystems are described, and conservation efforts are evaluated. Other topics include the importance of maintaining biodiversity, human population growth and demography, and the problems of urbanization in developed and developing countries. Techniques of sustainable agriculture are evaluated, as are techniques for water conservation. The impact of air pollution on the climate and on human beings is analyzed and the factors that determine energy consumption and the use of fossil fuels are assessed. Local, national, and international policies, laws, and programs that aim to protect the environment are also discussed.Survey of World History
The Survey of World History delves into the intricate 5,000-year narrative of human societies.Introduction to Sociology
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of sociology and its practical relevance in our daily lives. It covers fundamental theoretical viewpoints and ideas, encompassing concepts like the sociological imagination, culture, deviance, inequality, social change, and social structure. Additionally, students delve into the impact of social class and various societal institutions like religion, education, healthcare, government, economics, and the environment. The course also investigates the family's role as a social structure.Introduction to Nutrition
This comprehensive course covers a range of crucial topics related to nutrition and its impact on our well-being.English Composition – 1
This course offers students an opportunity to enhance their writing abilities by exploring the writing process through different rhetorical modes, including narration, persuasion, compare/contrast, and argumentation. Through engaging assignments and critical analysis of professional and peer work, students will develop approximately 12 pages of written content throughout the course. Emphasising the significance of both overall content revision and sentence-level editing, students are encouraged to refine their work for improved clarity and coherence. Additionally, the course equips students with effective research techniques and familiarises them with the Modern Language Association's (MLA-Version 8) APA formatting guidelines, ensuring ethical and accurate citation practices.
Business Ethics
This course offers an initial insight into the field of business ethics, blending elements of philosophy and business practices. It delves into a broad spectrum of ethical dilemmas that emerge in today's business world. The curriculum introduces key theoretical frameworks and ideas such as ethical relativism, utilitarianism, and deontology. Throughout the course, you'll delve into subjects like employee-related concerns and obligations, leadership and decision-making ethics, considerations of morality, issues of diversity and discrimination, and ethical aspects of marketing and advertising. Additionally, the course explores corporate social responsibility, environmental responsibilities, global ethics, and regulatory challenges in an era marked by increasing globalization.
