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  • Majors should plan their course of study in consultation with their departmental advisor. Major in Political Science 36 semester hours Required Courses 16 semester hours POLS 151, POLS 251, POLS 301,

    consultation with the minor’s faculty coordinator. Political Science (POLS) - Undergraduate Courses POLS 151 : American Government - ES A survey of the constitutional foundations of the American political system and of institutions, processes, and practices relating to participation, decision-making, and public policy in American national government. (4) POLS 231 : Current International Issues - ES, GE A survey course in international relations with emphasis on current events. (4) POLS 251 : Introduction

  • The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.

    students investigate career opportunities and pursue careers which most clearly match their interests and abilities. Biology at PLU operates within the Rieke Science Center, which also houses the Departments of Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics. Thirteen teachers-scholars make up the biology faculty. All are full-time and all have a doctorate. Their research ranges from the responses of the host to bacterial infections and physiological processes and signaling pathways in the plant, to the

    Department of Biology
    Rieke Science Center, Room 159 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • From Frank Stuart, Co-Director at Georgia Tech: We will be hosting 10 undergraduate researchers this summer at Georgia Tech in our REU program focused in Aquatic Chemical Ecology. We would like to ask for your help in publicizing this program to undergraduates, at Georgia Tech…

    problems and learn about the importance of chemically-mediated processes. We hope that you can send us your bright, curious, and motivated students! Sincerely, Frank Stewart, REU co-director, frank.stewart@biology.gatech.edu Read Previous ACS International Research Experiences for Undergraduates this summer … Read Next Summer research opportunity at Univ. of Nebraska – Lincoln LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU Environmental Science Applications November 15, 2024

  • The Professional Master’s Program (PMP) in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering (CHE) at Purdue University combines advanced CHE classes with business classes to provide students from both chemical engineering and other STEM backgrounds the opportunity to supplement their undergraduate education with a curriculum that…

    for success as technical managers in engineering fields. Students from non-chemical engineering backgrounds, such as Chemistry, will take three additional foundational Chemical Engineering courses in Engineering Calculations, Separation Processes, and Reaction Engineering to help prepare them for their graduate-level Chemical Engineering coursework. These pre-requisite courses can be taken concurrently with the rest of the PMP coursework so that their program completion is delayed by only one

  • The Tacoma art community will be represented at the eighth annual Foundation of Art Award Exhibition in PLU’s University Gallery October 14- November 11. The exhibition features the 2015 nominees and winners of the Foundation of Art Award given by the Community Foundation. All are…

    processes centered in collage. Years later he began to explore art through drawing and murals.Online GalleryView an online gallery showcasing images of each nominee's artwork, as well as interviews with the artists. ViewEach year, more than a dozen artists are nominated and one is selected for this significant award. The winning artist receives a $7,500 award to create a commissioned art piece for the Community Foundation representing their interpretation of the Pierce County community. In 2008, the

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 13, 2017)- On Monday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in Chris Knutzen Hall PLU will host a panel discussion on the development, politics and practices of sanctuary movements. “In light of President Krise’s letters in support of immigrant students and ongoing conversations…

    , Jennifer Predmore ’14 of Catholic Community Services, and a representative from Colectiva Legal del Pueblo. Torvend will discuss the origins and development of sanctuary practices. Hay will address the relation between sanctuary movements and civil disobedience. Knutson will discuss his church’s experience of hosting families in sanctuary. Predmore will describe her work with unaccompanied refugee minors and Colectiva Legal del Pueblo will provide insights around current legal processes and the role

  • (served in Mozambique from 2012-2014) Colin studied Communications (journalism) and Spanish at PLU. Highlights of his time at PLU outside of wonderful experiences in the classroom and building

    Peace Corps service he worked in a small town in rural Northern Mozambique, near the border with Malawi. His work focused on two areas: 1) He partnered with the local health clinic and community groups on prevention and care activities (mainly focused on HIV and malaria, the #2 and #1 causes of death in Mozambique) 2) He collaborated with a small farming co-operative to help the farmer-owners set up systems and processes that helped them drive growth. Outside of his major projects, he worked with

  • Students, as members of the community, have the right to address issues that may be incongruent with university policies, rules, and regulations.

    contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, located in the Wellbeing Services and Resource House, if you have questions about completing an Incident Report or about student conduct processes in general.Process for Submission of Incident Reports A written description of the observed misconduct should be submitted electronically via the online Incident Report Form to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities within 72-hours of the incident, if possible. Incident Reports submitted

  • By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Many instructors use Sakai for posting their syllabus, sharing resources, and communicating course grades. But did you know that Sakai tools can collect formative assessment data, help students manage their to-do lists, and facilitate communication through audio recordings?  Lesson Questions…

    Teaching at PLU blog post will review some new administrative features of Sakai, including improved processes for applying extra credit, allowing group submission of assignments, and viewing student grade statistics. If you are interested in discussing how Sakai can support the teaching and learning goals of your course, contact teaching@plu.edu. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Using Simple Technologies to Inspire Student Read Next How to Conduct a Virtual Class Session LATEST POSTS

  • The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and

    consistent and reliable data definitions, governance, and accessibility. Meet Compliance and Reporting Standards: OIRA ensures compliance with external regulations and fulfills all mandated reporting requirements. Advance Best Practices: We conduct research aligned with PLU’s strategic priorities and provide expertise in effective research methodologies. Support Accreditation: Our office plays a vital role in PLU’s accreditation processes, ensuring the university meets and exceeds required standards

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