ID 1995 Preparation for Success in the TOEFL

The course prepares students to obtain a minimum of 550 points in the Institutional TOEFL examination.  Students will be acquainted with the structure of the test, the types of questions, and the strategies to determine the correct answers.  They will take mock tests under conditions similar to those of the test.  For languages other than English, preparation will be carried out in accordance with the corresponding test.

SC 1705 Trends in Science and Technology

The aim of this course is for students to acquire the fundamental bases of critical and scientific thinking and apply these bases to the assessment of scientific and technological discoveries that have historically affected the development of our present society in a significant manner for the purpose of promoting a culture of responsible and proactive science and technology for the preservation and sustainability of their social, economic, and political environment including the production, application, and use of scientific and technological knowledge.

ID 1300 Introductory German

This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the German language.  Students will learn to express themselves using the simple verb tenses and basic vocabulary in order to cope with daily life situations.

ID 1200 Introductory French

This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the French language.  Students will learn basic vocabulary and simple verbal tenses and they will be able to name and describe objects in common situations such as the house, classroom, supermarkets, and restaurants. They will be able to compare the past with the present.