Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Uncover the groundbreaking solutions and cutting-edge innovations that will help shape the future of science, technology, medicine and engineering. Chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of the natural and synthetic substances that constitute the world around us. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry brings together the disciplines of physics, materials science, medicine and biology to give students a strong theoretical background while teaching them how to apply that knowledge to a range of biological and physical systems. Coursework is enhanced by state-of-the-art research facilities with multi-user capabilities in computational chemistry, surface analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance and photoelectron spectroscopy, and more. Students are equipped to pursue graduate studies or careers in research, science education and engineering.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze; Select and apply appropriate methods to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze a complex chemical sample
• Assess and Communicate; Critically analyze and assess data and communicate arguments regarding their validity.
• Control; Control the extent, rate, outcome, costs, and risks associated with chemical processes
• Model; Derive and/or apply reasonable chemical models for the composition, structure, and/or mechanism of a targeted system from experimental data.
• Synthesize; Synthesize, isolate, and characterize chemical moieties based on a known chemical reaction/procedure

If you seek satisfying career opportunities for music performance or education and you want to perfect your own technique as a clarinet musician this degree is for you. To earn the Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Clarinet emphasis, students take classes in settings of individualized study and personal attention. The Fred Fox School of Music offers students access to an electro-acoustic music studio, a recording studio with 24-track analog and digital recording, and a composer series that features internationally renowned composers. Within the Clarinet Studio, students take weekly classes in reeds, new music and career development. Students are encouraged to be creative, entrepreneurial, goal-oriented and collaborative. They also have the opportunity to attend hundreds of live performances and learn from world-class faculty and guest artists.

Take an interdisciplinary, application-based approach to physics to equip yourself for a career solving real-world problems. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics is an interdisciplinary program that combines a broad interest in physics with practical career skills, networking opportunities and experience that equips students for real-world problem-solving. In addition to broad study of physics, students take technical elective courses in the areas of science, engineering, math or programming, along with courses in data, statistics or monitoring and communications. Students are required to complete an Engineering Senior Design Project. Alternatively, interdisciplinary design or internship experience can be considered on a case-by-case basis. The B.S. in Applied Physics serves as a launchpad for careers in the private sector or for advanced study in applications such as engineering and medicine.

Convert your social media savvy into a satisfying career with a degree that examines how humans interact with social networks and information technologies. Information science and eSociety is a burgeoning field of study that reflects on issues related to privacy, ethics, information manipulation and the impact of social media on daily life. Students in this Bachelor of Arts program dissect social network theories, learn to think critically about information technologies, and endeavor to understand the behaviors and biases that underlie digitally mediated communication. They also make valuable professional connections at companies such as Creative Tribe, Hydrant, Caliber Group and IBM. With a fluency in the online environments of today and even tomorrow ?students are prepared for contemporary life and work in the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will know and demonstrate the ability to apply current theories of new media to information services such as social/digital marketing campaigns, online content development, and marketing research.
• Students will know when and how to communicate using a variety of digital and social media tools such as digital storytelling, social networks, and other means, creating programs and solutions in online digital environments that are effective, inclusive, and respectful of diverse people and groups.
• Students will apply their acquired knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies to explain current theories of the human behaviors, interactions, and biases that underlie digitally mediated communication.
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in information-age literacies including but not limited to: evaluation of information, privacy and security, information ethics, and technological literacy.
• Students will be able to recognize and analyze ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies and will be able to apply ethical thinking to real world cases and craft effective solutions.
• Students will be able to identify and apply professional ethics and standards relevant to their career to aspirations.
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the use of information and communication technologies and the implications of such use, for example: scientific and social uses of information, and social, cultural, and economic implications of digital life and culture.
• Students will demonstrate facility using basic research methods, for example: research design; statistics and analysis; organization, identification, and location of data and information including open- and closed-access sources; and/or presentation of findings in oral, written and multi-media form, including proper use of and citation of sources.
• Students will acquire the skills, knowledge and self-understanding to communicate with and effectively work and interact across cultures and with diverse people and groups.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of career and further education options and opportunities open to them relative to their plan of study and will set goals and make plans beyond their expected graduation.

Engage in the process of making art, and also in the critical dialogue that explores how art communicates important messages to the rest of the world. The Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art embraces a workshop-structured approach to coursework, which is designed as an experiential initiation into professional artistic practice, creative methodology and studio work ethic. Students make art, discuss how and what art communicates to others, and learn strategies to sharpen the connection been an art object and its meanings. Faculty members work closely with students from the generation of an idea through the realization of the object. Integrated projects, rather than isolated design exercises, encourage personal investment. The focus of the program is to foster inventive and resourceful students who can express complicated ideas in a manner that is technically and conceptually sophisticated.

Learning Outcomes

• Artistic Inquiry; Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize artistic inquiry as a mode of thinking and discovery
• Context; Students will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge concerning the history of art as well as contemporary art practices.
• Engagement; Students will demonstrate cultural awareness and problem-solving skills to engage with society in meaningful ways.
• Process; Students will demonstrate a familiarity with a range of technical processes and media.
• Professional Practice; Students will demonstrate the ability to apply skills to art related professions as well as disciplines outside of art.

Study physics to gain a broad knowledge base and a problem-solving skill set that is in demand across a variety of exciting industries. Physics is the study of matter and energy and how they interact. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Physics study topics such as computational physics, electricity and magnetism, quantum theory and scientific computing. They also gain expertise in calculus and other advanced math courses to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills they can apply to their physics courses and future careers. Graduates with a B.S. in Physics can pursue advanced degrees in a variety of subjects or hit the job market directly, seeking work in lab or research settings in both public and private sectors.

Learning Outcomes

• Basic Physics Knowledge; Physics majors will demonstrate significant knowledge of the theories that form the basis of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Critical Thinking; Physics majors will design and conduct experiments in order to investigate physical phenomena. They will document, analyze and critically interpret the results of these experiments.
• Skills for Physics; Physics majors will use mathematical or computational skills in order to investigate physical phenomena.
• Communication; Physics majors will effectively communicate their results through written reports and oral presentations.

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

Examine the social dimensions of health and health care in directly applicable ways, making for an impactful career within a helping profession. The Care, Health and Society major equips students who plan to pursue careers in medical professions and offers a broader perspective of how health care integrates within the context of social interaction, social institutions and social structures. This interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science incorporates coursework from the social sciences, science and humanities, and offers a fully online option. The program complements training in public health and front-line health care careers, providing students with the toolkit necessary to address persistent population health issues, inform public health initiatives and combat barriers to health care delivery. Students obtain analytical, organizational and advocacy skills for the helping professions.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of human suffering; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of human suffering and how issues related to human suffering are addressed in contemporary society.
• Knowledge of research methods and primary research evidence; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of research methods and primary research evidence, including the interpretation of basic statistics and/or direct research evidence from scientific journals.
• Knowledge of the helping professions; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the helping professions in contemporary society. Knowledge of the social causes and social consequences of health and illness; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the social causes and social consequences of health and illness in contemporary society.