HGLO - Honors Global Communities

HGLO100 The Student in the University: Global Communities (1 Credit)

Students will develop a sense of community within the program, become familiar with campus resources, gain skills and information to prepare for the Global Experience Semester, and explore the surrounding international community.

Restriction: Must be an entering freshman in the Honors Global Communities Program.

Credit Only Granted for: BSGC100 or HGLO100.

Formerly: BSGC100.

HGLO101 Saving the World With Data (3 Credits)

The world is grappling with many intractable issues, like climate change, pandemics, democratic backsliding, and inequality. How can we use data analysis to help us better understand and work to solve these problems? In this class students will engage with a wide range of issues affecting the entire globe. In addition, they will also gain valuable data science skills by learning the basics of coding in R. No previous programing experience is required.

Restriction: Must be an entering freshman in the Honors Global Communities Program.

Credit Only Granted for: HGLO101 or BSGC101.

Formerly: BSGC101.

HGLO208 Using Data to Answer Hard Questions (3 Credits)

In this class, students will learn more advanced data science techniques and gain an understanding of hypothesis formation and general research design.

Prerequisite: GVPT201 and HGLO101.

Restriction: Must be enrolled in Honors Global Communities Living-Learning Program.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

HGLO298 Independent Experiential Learning (3 Credits)

This course guides HGLO students in undertaking substantive, academically rigorous research and/or experiential learning in close collaboration with a faculty mentor.

Prerequisite: HGLO208.

Restriction: Must be enrolled in Honors Global Communities Living-Learning Program.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

HGLO396 Exploring Social Issues in Brazil (3 Credits)

This study abroad course will immerse students in the rich and diverse social landscape of Brazil. Through experiential learning, students will critically examine key social issues shaping contemporary Brazilian society, including education, politics, environmental challenges, public policy, and cultural identity. The course will combine academic lectures, site visits, and community engagement activities, offering students a holistic understanding of how these issues intersect and impact Brazilian society. Special emphasis will be placed on the lived experiences of marginalized populations, indigenous communities, and the role of grassroots movements in fostering social change.

HGLO397 Exploring Global Challenges and Solutions in Panama (3 Credits)

This study abroad course utilizes the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to explore and analyze global challenges and solutions in Panama City, Panama. Pre-departure seminars will cover critical issues in Panama and the US, including history, politics, sustainable development, indigenous advocacy, and cultural heritage. Students will utilize data science to understand and analyze challenges related to food security, global health (HIV/AIDS education), human rights, and indigenous advocacy. The travel component includes site visits to non-governmental organizations such as the World Food Programme, Fundacion PROBIDSIDA, and Embera Indian Village, as well as multiple arts and cultural landmarks.

Credit Only Granted for: HGLO398A or HGLO397.

Formerly: HGLO398A.

Additional Information: This is an education abroad course requiring travel during Spring Break.