BSGC - Global Communities

BSGC101 Saving the World With Data (3 Credits)

The world is grappling with many intractable issues, like climate change, pandemics, democratic backsliding, and inequality. How can we use data analysis to help us better understand and work to solve these problems? In this class students will engage with a wide range of issues affecting the entire globe. In addition, they will also gain valuable data science skills by learning the basics of coding in R. No previous programing experience is required.

Restriction: Must be in Honors Global Communities Living-Learning program.

Credit Only Granted for: HGLO101 or BSGC101.

Formerly: BSGC101.

BSGC338 Global Service Abroad (3 Credits)

Community service is a valuable response to social problems faced by marginalized populations. How do we perform valuable and effective service in an international setting? This course is designed to enable students to be thoughtful providers of international service. Students will be introduced to existing responses to social problems and will work to formulate their own individual and collective responses. BSGC 338 was developed with funding from the UMD Stamp Service-Learning Fellowship.

Restriction: Permission of Global Communities Living and Learning Program.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

Additional Information: Prior knowledge of the language of the host country is preferred but not required. The course is open to ALL majors, with preference given to Global Communities students.

BSGC386 Experiential Learning in Global Communities: Global Internship (1-3 Credits)

Experiential Learning in Global Communities: Global Internship, will give students an opportunity to connect theory with practice.

Restriction: Must be in Global Communities Living-Learning program.

Credit Only Granted for: BSGC398E or BSGC386.

Formerly: BSGC398E.

BSGC398 BSGC Experiential Learning in Global Communities: Global Service (3 Credits)

Experiential learning is an integral element of the Global Communities program. Students will gain an understanding of social issues in marginalized communities, engage in service-learning, and develop an action plan for civic engagement in a diverse global society.

Restriction: Must be in Global Communities Living-Learning program. By permission only (BPO).

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

Additional Information: - Open to students enrolled in the Global Communities Living-Learning Program.

BSGC399 Topical Investigations in Global Communities (1-3 Credits)

Variable from 1-3 credits and repeatable up to 6 if content varies.

Restriction: Must be a current student in Global Communities Living and Learning Program; and permission of instructor.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

Additional Information: Contact department for information to register for this course.