Japan

This course features a study of selected topics in Linear Algebra in continuation of Linear Algebra II: eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and Jordan normal form. 

This course comprehensively introduces the biological basis of human “mind” and “behavior.” The course covers topics such as the neural basis of sensation and perception; learning; attention; memory; language, and emotion. The course also encourages thinking critically about how the brain and the environment interact.

This course introduces the basic concepts of computer programming and problem-solving using Python, analyzing and devloping algorithms as well as developing programs, debugging, and testing of various problems. 
 

The course covers the principles and main topics of Python including variables, conditional branches, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, recursion, file input/output, and the introduction of object-oriented programming. The course also provides opportunities to solve problems such as numerical simulations, combinatorial problems, and image processing.

This animal biology course centers on animal behavior, delving into the underlying biological mechanisms such as the nervous system, sensation, perception, learning and memory, and conditioning and development. Additionally, the course takes a broader perspective in examining animal social behavior and evolutionary aspects. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, the course explores how animals perceive their environment, interact with one another, and adapt over time.
 

This course instructs on the competitive characteristics of volleyball, such as understanding individual skills and understanding tactics as a team. 

This course surveys the religious traditions of Japan aimed at identifying and defining the most characteristic aspects of Japanese thought and belief.  It covers religion in pre-historic Japan; Shinto mythology, deities, and worship; the introduction of Buddhism; Esoteric Buddhism and Shugendo; Pure Land, Nichiren and Zen Buddhism; introduction of Christianity and Kakure Kirishitan; folk shamanism, and modern New Religions