Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with Emphasis in Language and Communication Science

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

If you want to keep communities and individuals healthy, consider majoring in Public Health with a Health Promotion emphasis. Public health educators provide outreach and programming to populations and communities regarding health and safety concerns. The University of Arizona's Bachelor of Science in Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The Health Promotion emphasis is one of several areas of concentration within the major. Students who choose Health Promotion as their emphasis focus on education and intervention methods, community health concerns, community wellness initiatives, and school health and safety. Undergraduates complement their coursework with an internship that offers professional public health experience. Graduates find rewarding jobs helping others in their communities and beyond.

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

If you have a drive to improve methods without wasting time, money or other resources, you'll enjoy majoring in industrial engineering. Industrial engineers upgrade processes by optimizing productivity, efficiency, energy and materials. They're the backbone of many fields, including manufacturing and transportation. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering focus on specific areas of study, such as production planning, facilities layout, workplace design and materials flow. Gaining hands-on experience as undergraduates, industrial engineering majors at the University of Arizona delve into research projects in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation, Banner - University Medical Center, and a number of major corporations. Valuable internship roles and design projects help provide the stepping stones for careers in industry and with government agencies.

Grow your love of art, design and illustration into a powerful toolbox of visual communication skills that will suit any number of professional career paths. The Illustration and Design emphasis of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art encompasses a diverse faculty with expertise in graphic design, illustration, letterpress, book arts, visual narratives, animation, motion graphics, information design, and interdisciplinary collaborations with the environmental sciences. These specializations are reflected in a broad array of curricular offerings, including field trips, team projects with community clients, internships and study abroad. Through an exploration of the relationship between authorship, personal expression, visual problem-solving and communication, students develop a body of self-authored work consistent with the breadth of the expanding profession.

Learning Outcomes

• Context; Students will demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of art history, contemporary practice, and theory¿understanding how they inform and influence their artistic practice.
• Concept; Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to utilize critical inquiry and research to develop meaningful and innovative content in their work.
• Process; Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates facility with, and command of their chosen tools and materials as well as the formal properties that underlie their use. They will also demonstrate an understanding of how concept informs choices with respect to tools and materials.
• Integration; Students will demonstrate the emergence of a personal voice and visual style/approach in their work.
• Professional Practice; Students will demonstrate knowledge of the steps and elements required to embark on the pursuit of a successful career (in and/or out of the arts) after graduation.

Are you a problem-solver, a people person and someone who gets excited about technology? Learn why the Management Information Systems major might be for you. The field of management information systems (MIS) helps organizations solve problems and manage content and processes through the use of technology. Students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management Information Systems study at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. The program, ranked among the top five in the nation, is also one of the first MIS majors in the country. Technology is constantly changing, and cutting-edge solutions help corporations and businesses to thrive. That's why MIS professionals are in high demand. The University of Arizona has a 95% job-placement rate for MIS graduates within two months of completion.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and apply core knowledge of programming, networking, databases, and system design.
• Identify and analyze requirements for information systems
• Understand and apply design principles in Information Systems
• Understand and apply programming & development principles in information systems
• Effectively solve problems in an MIS context
• Effectively communicate to both business and IT professionals

Are you a natural problem-solver? Do you ""get"" spatial patterns? Become an innovator in one of the fastest growing professions: geographic information science. The Bachelor of Science in Geography with a Geographic Information Science emphasis offers courses in cutting-edge GIS and geographic information systems technology (GIST) to fill the growing worldwide demand for skilled geospatial professionals. The program offers courses in remote sensing, cartography, spatial modeling, and the application of GIS for land assessment, wildlife conservation, transportation and the social sciences. Students also gain skills in mathematical and computational thinking, problem-solving, and oral and written communication. Students pursuing a Geography major with a GIS emphasis have access to courses that will help them become technologically proficient in GIS programming, project management, spatial data integration and management, and the production of spatial data visualizations for print, multimedia and mobile environments.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of core principles of physical geography in climatology, biogeography, landscapes, and/or water resources
• Exhibit ability to develop research questions, critically understand data sources & bias, integrate scholarly literature, & conduct research using primary and/or secondary source material
• Demonstrate ability to create, refine, and interpret graphical data to compare/contrast spatial patterns & structures
• Recognize the key factors influencing global and regional climate in the past, present, and future
• Identify and utilize appropriate geography methods to provide a systematic framework for examining environmental and social problems and apprehend their roles, individual and collective
• Demonstrate ability to engage in independent high-order critical thinking and synthesize, process, & present geographic concepts, methodologies, & applications in oral, written, & visual forms

Hone your trumpet-playing talent by majoring in Performance, and gain valuable ensemble experience along with a thorough education in music. Whether it's classical, jazz, marching or mariachi, the Fred Fox School of Music provides a wealth of performance opportunities for trumpet students. Those seeking their Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Trumpet emphasis hone their skills by taking private lessons with trumpet professors who are active performers. Students also participate in the school's orchestras, wind bands, jazz ensembles, jazz combos and other chamber ensembles. Core requirements include classes in music literature, piano, conducting and history. Several jazz offerings such as improvisation and arranging are offered for all music students.

Become proficient in tectonics, geophysics and geodynamics to gain greater understanding of our planet - from its inner core to the depths of the oceans to the outer reaches of space. The Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with a Geophysics emphasis takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the planet. The program covers topics such as tectonics, geophysics and geodynamics, as well as Earth system modeling, remote sensing and seismology. Students learn quantitative scientific research skills and gain experience working with data and technology in the field and in the laboratory. Geophysics students participate in a Capstone Summer Field Camp in the later part of their program that provides hands-on experience applying their content knowledge in the field. Graduates pursue careers in research, energy, academia and more.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Teamwork and leadership
• The basic structure of the Earth, and how this structure is known
• Theories for the origin of the Earth
• Be able to access information through traditional and new technologies
• Teaching and assisting others in learning
• Major events in the evolution of the Earth;M ain events in the evolution of life on Earth
• Be able to critically evaluate information from multiple perspectives
• Involvement in campus and community service
• Understand the process of scientific inquiry
• Involvement in research
• The fundamentals of plate tectonics
• Exposure to career options and opportunities
• Understand the relationship of Geosciences to other areas of science and to society in general
• The main classes of minerals
• The nature and origin of each of the main types of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks
• The nature and distribution of sedimentary environments on Earth
• The nature and significance of structures, such as folds, faults, and joints
• The first-order processes that shape the surface of the Earth (e.g., rivers, glaciers, mass wasting, wind, weathering, erosion)
• The nature and origin of mineral and hydrocarbon resources on Earth
• The possible linkages between human activities and our physical environment (e.g., global climate change).

Discover your personal voice as a cinematic storyteller in a degree program that introduces you to all aspects of one of the most immersive media formats in the world. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television trains students to become directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, sound designers and other industry leaders. Students take courses taught by a faculty of internationally recognized and award-winning filmmakers. Students produce original content while working on multiple film productions each semester. With an emphasis on professional production values and technical mastery, this immersive, hands-on curriculum offers students the opportunity to hone their craft throughout the filmmaking process, from development through postproduction. Graduates have gone on to work in the entertainment industry in aspects of film and media such as development, production and distribution.

Learning Outcomes

• Create Original Work; Develop original work which reflects a personal artistic voice through the production of fiction and non-fiction work.
• Craft Skills; Demonstrate strong technical control in the areas of directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing and production and post-production sound.
• Collaboration; Effectively collaborate with peers in the development, production and completion of films.
• Professionalism; Employ professional standards in their collaboration with peers and faculty.

Expand your knowledge of the world's ecosystems and develop strategies to address the complex issues society faces in its stewardship of our planet's resources. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science offers an emphasis in Soil, Air and Water. Students who opt for this track gain a broad scientific understanding of human influence on the natural world, from the molecular level to a global scale. Through work in classrooms, in labs and in the field, students learn how to properly collect soil, water and air samples, identify and implement appropriate analytical techniques, and interpret results. They also gain a deeper understanding of how environmental systems sustain climate, purify water, provide food and fiber, and remediate pollution.