Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

The versatile skill set of electrical and computer engineers is in high demand across a range of industries, including energy, health care, aerospace, manufacturing, information technology and homeland security. Electrical and computer engineering is a hotbed of entrepreneurialism, welcoming new technology startups every year and often involving students at all levels of and contributing to advances in wireless technology, smart energy grids and the myriad electronic devices we use every day. Undergraduates pursuingthe Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering benefit from a program that integrates the two disciplines yet gives them the flexibility to focus on their interests in microelectronics, robotics, biomedical devices, software design, and power systems and signaling are just a few examples. All engineering programs at the University of Arizona are steeped in real-world experience. For example, students do actual design projects for company sponsors and research and development with faculty. Also, Electrical and Computer Engineering majors often graduate with certifications that allow for turnkey placement in coveted positions.

Climate change and its complex and myriad effects requires impactful action based on hard science. In this degree, you'll develop engineered solutions to environmental problems. Explore the intricacies of the chemical, physical and hydrogeological processes of the environment with the Physical and Chemical Dynamics emphasis of the Environmental Science Bachelor of Science. The rigorous curriculum shows students how to apply scientific principles to environmental conservation, and then teaches critical problem-solving skills to help students identify ways to overcome ecological challenges. The faculty challenges students to integrate concepts from biology, chemistry and physics to comprehend how different kinds of environments: agriculture, urban, forest, wetland function as systems. Upon graduation, students are equipped to apply that understanding to the planet's most pressing issues related to soil, water, air, human health and natural resources.

The world has thousands of languages. Study linguistics to understand the root of all language: human connection and communication. Linguistics is concerned with the nature of language and communication. Particularly, how humans learn language and how language influences the ways people interact and think about the world. In the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with an emphasis in Linguistics and Languages, students acquire an understanding of how language is structured in phonology, morphology, syntax both in a general sense and regarding specific languages. Students also learn how languages vary and discover the unconscious knowledge that all humans possess about language. The renowned faculty includes preeminent linguist Noam Chomsky, as well as experts in language documentation and revitalization, especially for Native American languages.

Nurture a greener and healthier tomorrow with a degree that innovates new, sustainable ways to keep food fresh. The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Plant Systems has four tracks; students in the Fresh Produce Safety track advance the latest methods for maintaining the safety of food one of the most important resources on Earth. In this Yuma-based program, students discover how production chains become contaminated with diseases, and learn Good Agricultural Practices for the harvest of leafy greens and fresh-vegetable food safety. Coursework provides insight into food safety issues, field risk assessments, facility sanitation and inspection processes. Students gain real-life experience in the applications of soil, water and plant sciences, including soil chemistry, plant nutrition and hydroponics.

If you thrill when the houselights dim and the curtain opens, then a career in the world of theatre is for you. Get the broad-based skills necessary to find professional work on and off the stage. Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts receive a broad-based education of the theatrical arts. Students learn to appreciate the relationship of dramatic text to theatrical production; understand the working practices and standards of the professional theatre; communicate artistic intent through acting, directing, design and research; and learn how to organize resources to facilitate the theatrical production process. Coursework stresses critical thinking in verbal and written communication; employs theatre as a lens through which to examine cultural trends; encourages students to develop projects that merge theory and practical applications; and explores the vitality of theatre as a communal expression of gender and cultural diversity.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding the relationship of dramatic text to theatrical production, the history of theatre and theatre's role in community.
• Know and understand the working practices and standards in the historical, contemporary, and global theatre endeavor
• Communicate artistic intent through acting, directing, design, and/or research and collaborate within a production team.
• Organize time, human and financial resources to facilitate the theatrical production process.

Develop a comprehensive education in Arabic, from language proficiency to cultural knowledge of Arabic society, at one of the top programs in the U.S. Arabic studies introduce students to the richness and importance of Arabic culture. Offered by the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, this Bachelor of Arts program makes an excellent double major, preparing students for successful international careers. As students become proficient in Arabic - widely considered a critical language for the U.S. - they also learn dialects such as Moroccan and Egyptian. Additionally, students gain knowledge of Arabic society, arts and literature, with opportunities to study abroad in Arab-speaking countries. The University of Arizona is one of only five universities in the country selected to participate in the federally funded Arabic Flagship Program.

If you're interested in environmental health, protection of natural resources, and safety for workers and communities, consider a Public Health major with an Environmental and Occupational Health emphasis. Public health professionals specializing in environmental and occupational health help protect communities and workers from health risks such as contaminates or hazardous living or working conditions. The University of Arizona's Bachelor of Science in Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Students choosing the Environmental and Occupational Health emphasis focus on environmental justice, public health preparedness, industrial impact, sanitation, and safety fundamentals. Undergraduates complement their coursework with an internship that provides them with professional public health experience. Environmental and Occupational Health emphasis students wishing to also earn their Master of Public Health can do so in an accelerated program.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to communicate public health information in written form.; CEPH Competency 1: Public Health Communication: Students should be able to communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences
• Students will be able to communicate using a variety of media including an ePortfolio.; CEPH Competency 1: Public Health Communication: Students should be able to communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences
• Students will be able to synthesize epidemiological information.; CEPH Competency 2: Information Literacy: Students should be able to locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize information

Identify and assess global trends in political, financial and social areas and become an empowered leader who communicates and inspires across cultural boundaries. Global Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to thinking critically about global issues. This Bachelor of Arts is structured around intellectual and experiential frameworks that empower students to analyze, adapt, communicate, problem-solve and empathize. The Global Political and Economy emphasis examines the mechanisms of order and disorder, and cooperation and conflict among humans. It also explores the major types of formal organizations, including nation-states, international or transnational organizations, and nongovernment organizations. Students gain knowledge of diverse global institutions and their political, economic, social and cultural impacts on the world. They also develop ""global competency"" by obtaining the necessary skills for engaging in problem-solving across boundaries.

Learning Outcomes

• Concentration Specific Outcomes; 1. Global Cultures: Students will analyze how local, regional, and/or national cultures have been impacted by globalizing forces. 2. Global Health: Students will Identify and assess how the health of humans and human communities have been impacted by globalizing forces. 3. Political Economy and Institutions: Students will explain how globalizing political-economic and institutional forces shape order/disorder and cooperation/conflict around the world. 4. Global Societies: Students will articulate how globalization has impacted identities, cultures, and local/national communities in ways that generate social stability and instability.
• Foreign Language; Global Studies students will communicate in a foreign language commensurate with a sixth-semester proficiency
• Globalization in Regional Context; Global Studies students will identify and articulate how globalizing forces impact a major region of the world
• Globalizing Forces; Global Studies students will articulate and critically evaluate the causes and consequences of globalizing forces
• Multi-Disciplinarity; Global Studies students will demonstrate familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches to Global Studies
• Verbal and Written Communication; Global Studies students will demonstrate success in expressing themselves effectively in written and verbal communication

Be the change you want to see in the world. This course of study looks at the environment from the critical perspectives of policy and social science. Environmental Studies sheds light on the human dimensions of environmental issues. The interdisciplinary nature of this Bachelor of Arts makes the study of geography critical to understanding key factors affecting the environment in today's world. Distinguished faculty members teach courses about water, land use, food, energy, the built environment and climate related to both urban and rural areas. Students explore techniques for addressing pressing social science issues, but they study physical science techniques as well. The University of Arizona awards more undergraduate degrees in geography than almost any other school in the country, and the School of Geography and Development is ranked as one of the top geography departments.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and critically analyze environmental issues using natural and social science frameworks
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse publics / audiences / stakeholders
• Identify and analyze interconnections between environmental and social processes
• Demonstrate ability to design and conduct research using appropriate methods
• Comprehend spatial dimensions and roots of social and environmental inequalities
• Exhibit an understanding of the processes of social & environmental change (affecting change through policy and / or social movements)

Take your love of sports beyond the scoreboard by honing an understanding of the complex systems in social, economic, racial or otherwise at play. The Bachelor of General Studies with a Sports and Society emphasis examines the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic and social systems that apply to the world of sports. Coursework helps students grasp theories regarding teams and group dynamics in sports. This includes issues related to cultural, gender and socioeconomic diversity, as well as those related to the role that sports plays in society. Students gain fundamental skills in economics, accounting and general management theory, plus a finely tuned ability to evaluate multiple perspectives on social and cultural change as they relate to sports.

Learning Outcomes

• Multidisciplinarity; Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study.
• Cultural Competence; Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society.
• Effective Communication; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies.
• Focus Theme Outcomes; Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme.
• Career Preparation; Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.