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UNIV 1301s by type: Open-enrollment (includes Honors, Pre-Nursing), Pre-Business, PreEngineering, Pre-Science. Alpha-order by instructor.
UNIV 2350s are last, also alpha-order by instructor.
UNIV 1301 14484 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
UGLC 210 1200 1320
TR
Instructor: Alikaj, Oliana
747-8484
Bell Hall 138 oalikaj2@utep.edu
Peer Leader: Liliana Garcia
lggarciaferreiro@miners.utep.edu
Advisor: Kaay Miller
747-7306
AAC 111
akmiller@utep.edu
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
The Power of Understanding Languages, Culture, and Emotions of Learners in Teaching
This course is aimed at mentoring and preparing students with the transition from a high school environment to a
university context. In this course, students will learn the fundamental principles of learners, language, and emotion
that can facilitate their educational journey in a higher education institution. Understanding the importance of
languages, culture, and emotions in becoming a successful educator will be addressed, analyzed, and discussed. Also,
students will learn the power and influence of teachers inside and outside the classrooms. The main purpose of this
course is to provide students with a meaningful and interactive learning experience which will be linked to education
and ultimately to becoming a better learner and teacher. The students in this course will constantly participate in
scholarly readings, discussions, individual and group projects, and class presentations. In conclusion, this will
introduce them to the field of education in an interactive manner and help them to reflect, engage in dialogue,
challenge their views, and design a sustainable academic platform for their higher educational academic journey.
Oliana Alikaj joined the Bioinformatics PSM Program at UTEP in 2009. As a coordinator, she manages
Bioinformatics interdisciplinary program that involves five different academic departments, and organizes
professional training activities for students. These include seminars and workshops in marketing, negotiation, public
speaking, professional writing, team building and delegation. She is a doctoral candidate and currently in the last
stage of her research titled, Emotional Selves and Multiple Identities of Albanian-English Bilinguals: A CrossCultural Perspective on Albanian-English Bilinguals.
UNIV 1301 11625 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Andrea Berta
747-7622
Peer Leader: Diana Rodriguez
Advisor: Silvia Rodriguez
747-7329
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
EDUC 318 1130 1220 MWF
EDUC 213A
anberta@utep.edu
darodriguez10@miners.utep.edu
AAC
smartinez24@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Fictional Women Detectives
This course will focus on fictional women detectives in short stories, novels, and movies. We will look at the
mysteries they solve and the lives they lead. In these mysteries, we will have the opportunity to read exciting stories
and examine how society has changed over the years. Students in this course will not only read about, watch,
discuss, and write on fictional women detectives but also hear from true-life women detectives and writers. These
detectives, both fictional and real, are generally smart, perceptive, hardworking, organized, and loyal and would
serve as good role models for incoming freshmen.
Andrea Berta started work at UTEP in 1985 as a tutor with the Tutoring and Learning Center and began teaching in
1986. She has taught reading, freshman composition, study skills, business communication, and technical writing. In
1999, she began teaching University 1301 with the theme of Fictional Women Detectives. In addition to reading
detective fiction, Ms. Berta enjoys reading science fiction.
UNIV 1301
13743 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)
1
CRBL C204 0900
1020
TR
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in HIST .
Instructor: Karina Calderon
747-8021
Peer Leader: Cecilia Estrada Lozoya
Advisor: Karina Calderon
747-8021
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-6713
AAC 112
kacalderon@utep.edu
caestradalozoya@miners.utep.edu
AAC 112
kacalderon@utep.edu
LIB 212
jasandoval@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 14478 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)
Instructor: Karina Calderon
747-8021
Peer Leader: Rayell Abad Guangorena
Advisor: Karina Calderon
747-8021
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-6713
UGLC 336
AAC 112
UNIV 1301 14840 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)
Instructor: Karina Calderon
747-8021
Peer Leader: Tomas Espinosa
Advisor: Karina Calderon
747-8021
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-6713
UGLC 336 1330 1450
TR
AAC 112
kacalderon@utep.edu
teespinosa@miners.utep.edu
AAC 112
kacalderon@utep.edu
LIB 212
jasandoval@utep.edu
AAC 112
LIB 212
1200 1320
TR
kacalderon@utep.edu
riabad@miners.utep.edu
kacalderon@utep.edu
jasandoval@utep.edu
Rhetoric in Popular Culture
Students will examine the use of rhetoric in the media by analyzing the languages and visuals used by prominent
figures in the media, new media, and popular culture. The genres of speeches, reports, movies, songs, and literature
will be explored. Students will learn to develop their critical thinking skills and will gain a deeper understanding of
the use of rhetoric in America by analyzing the social, political, and economic impact rhetoric has upon society and
their lives. Assignments will be based on an awareness of audience, subject matter knowledge, and rhetorical
strategies. Students will learn to strengthen their academic performance as productive college students and active
community members by developing research, critical thinking, writing and public speaking skills.
Karina Calderon earned a B.A. in Communications and a M.A. in Rhetoric & Writing Studies from UTEP. She has
taught courses in the English Department in expository composition, research and critical thinking, and public
speaking. She has also worked as a contractual writer and ghost writer for businesses in the greater El Paso area. Ms.
Calderon has been part of the UTEP community for over 10 years.
UNIV 1301 11556 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Christian Corrales
747-6403
Peer Leader: Benedico Garcia
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey
7476584
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
UGLC 210 0830 0920 MWF
Union East 301 ccorrales@utep.edu
bhgarcia@miners.utep.edu
AAC
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
The purpose of this course is to help entering students understand that due to the diverse occupational options
available to students, it is important for students to identify how their degrees apply to today’s 21 st century
workforce. Through an exploration of the science of learning (learning styles, how the brain works, etc.) students
will learn how to successfully navigate their college courses to obtain a degree. Additionally, they will learn the
necessary research skills that will enable them to explore various careers and understand the job market and the
global economy. This course will allow students to begin their college careers with a solid foundation of the
principles of leadership, networking, and the academic skills to obtain the necessary knowledge in their college
coursework that will help them succeed. For freshman students specifically, it is not always easy to make the
connection between what is being studied in courses and life outside the academic classroom. This three-credit
course is designed to help students integrate the formal and informal learning they have acquired, and discover ways
to enhance their major with employment, internships, and other experiences (i.e., volunteer work, research, campus
involvement). Through this course, students will have the opportunity to interact and network with university leaders
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and employers from a variety of industries (including government, non-profit, corporate, education, and research)
about the skill requirements of specific occupations.
Christian Corrales joined the Division of Student Affairs as the Employer and Community Relations Manager in
July 2013. As the Employer and Community Relations Manager, he oversees all external activity within the
Division of Student Affairs. He is responsible for advocating student engagement opportunities with all external
constituents. This includes engaging with community leaders, employers, public officers, and other dignitaries and
informing them as to how to get involved with our students through our 11 departments in the areas of: community
engagement, career readiness, global perspective, leadership development, personal enrichment, and
scholarship. He received his undergraduate degree from UTEP in Kinesiology and his Masters in Educational
Leadership from UTSA.
UNIV 1301 15277 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Alberto Correa
Peer Leader: Alexandra Hernandez
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
747-6716
UGLC 336
UNIV 1301 15337 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Alberto Correa
Peer Leader: Jazmin Cervantes
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
747-6716
UGLC 336
1500
1620
TR
ahernandez70@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
1630
1750
TR
jcervantes7@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
Knowledge Entrepreneurship
This course will effectively encourage students to understand their roles, opportunities, and responsibilities that
impact their success within the context of the university; help them to better understand their own interests, abilities,
and values in order to more efficiently pursue their academic career and life goals; and get them involved in UTEP’s
multiple activities while utilizing a wide variety of campus resources. Students will learn about entrepreneurship as
applied to different careers, and include different topics in science and mathematics. We will focus on the
importance these two main topics have in our modern society, where globalized economies’ foundations are rooted
in technology development and its commercialization. Students will learn about the development of the US-Mexico
border region, from international trade to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Mexico.
Dr. Alberto Correa is a Physicist and has a Ph.D. in Materials Science and M. Sc. and Ph. D. degrees from
Stanford University in Materials Science and Engineering, as well as studies on Business Management and Finances
in the United Kingdom. He has taught Entrepreneurship for Scientists, Engineering and Science Entrepreneurship,
Knowledge Entrepreneurship UNIV 1301, and Small Business Management for the College of Business
Administration in UTEP during the last six years. He has knowledge of the international environment and
experience in developing extensive relationships between UTEP and Mexican universities and R&D Centers
affiliated to the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) from Mexico, promoting and
supervising the bi-national research projects as Executive Director of the Materials Corridor Initiative (UTEP), and
promoting in Mexican universities the Master and Ph. D. programs in Chemistry and Metallurgy and Materials
Science. He has experience working for the Private and Public Sectors on Technical, Managerial, and Financial
positions; working in advanced educational environments in the United States, Mexico and Europe and has
participated for over 30 years in executive level committees.
UNIV 1301 13000 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Carolyn Cubit-Tsutsui 747-8026
Peer Leader: Rebecca Escobedo
Advisor: Jennifer Dunlop
747-8700
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
3
MAIN 306 1330 1420
MWF
FOX 371 cacubittsutsui@utep.edu
rescobedo6@miners.utep.edu
AAC 117
jmoseley@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
Playing for Pay: The Life of a Theatre Professional
Theatre Professionals are unique. Why choose a career with low pay, long hours, and a small chance at stardom?
Love of life, love of craft and a passion that runs deep within. While exploring this pursuit of happiness that is full
of ups and downs, students will examine their own career paths while looking deep into the passion that drives them
for success in college and success in their chosen field. Students will spend time learning about various fields in
theatre through lectures, readings and their own research. They will have the opportunity to hear from professionals
who are currently working in their field. Students will create a mythological theatre company in El Paso while
learning how to work as part of team and how to successfully present their ideas in a professional manner. Students
will be required to see theatre productions on and off campus and then write critical and analytical reviews. In
addition to learning about the theatre profession, students will spend time thinking, writing about and exploring their
career path, learning about campus resources, and practicing academic skills.
Carolyn Cubit-Tsutsui received her MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and has been
teaching Introduction to Theatre and Stage Management at UTEP since 2010. She works in the Department of
Theatre and Dance as the Stage Management Adviser. Prior to her arrival at UTEP Carolyn worked professionally
as a Production Stage Manager on shows such as Mikel Rouse's Dennis Cleveland, and Failing Kansas, John Cage’s
James Joyce, Marcel Duchamp and Erik Satie: An Alphabet, and Osvaldo Golijov’s La Pasión según San Marcos.
She worked in venues in NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, and at festivals around the world such as Edinburgh
International Arts Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival and the Perth International Arts Festival. Carolyn has also ben the
Production Manager for corporate events in Hawaii for Starwood Hotels, and the Japanese cosmetic company,
Irena.
UNIV 1301 13434 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Annalee De La Cerda
Peer Leader: Pedro Covarrubias
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
LART 206 0900 1150 S
adelacerda3@utep.edu
AAC 131
LIB 217
vanessaa@utep.edu
laarms@utep.edu
Impact of Technology in Education
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if cell phones or computers didn’t exist? How would you find
out what Madonna’s first hit was or what D-Day stands for if Google never existed? Technology has changed all
facets of life including the way we acquire and learn information. In this course we will explore the technological
influences on education. We will identify key social, educational, legal, and technological issues that have forever
changed the educational landscape. From chalkboards to augmented reality, we will explore the impact technology
has had through the years and begin to develop our own ideas of the implications for the future of the educational
environment.
AnaLee De La Cerda is a native El Pasoan who is currently a middle school teacher and is a former high school
teacher. She received her Master’s of Education in Educational Technology from UTEP. Her main interests include
effectively integrating technology into education and teacher education and preparation. Research interests include
teacher preparation and effective classroom management and discipline methodologies in the modern day classroom.
UNIV 1301 11566 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Richard Dugan
747-7416
Peer Leader: Ronald Saks
Advisor: Kaay Miller
747-7306
Librarian: Luke Jastrzebski
747-6723
PSCI 314
LIB 329
1030 1120 MWF
rdugan@utep.edu
rasaks@miners.utep.edu
AAC 111
akmiller@utep.edu
LIB 320
ljastrzebski@utep.edu
The El Paso Homefront During the Second World War
This course will focus on local border history through the study of the effects of a major national and international
armed conflict, World War II, on the El Paso community. Students will discuss, plan, research, write about, and
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report on, national trends and concerns that affected the El Paso area during the war years. Students will learn to use
both primary and secondary sources and conduct original research.
Richard Dugan is a Program Coordinator at the University Library where he works with technology and students
with disabilities. He holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & History, and a Master’s Degree in History. He
is a member of, and a volunteer for, the El Paso County Historical Society which periodically publishes his articles
in their quarterly journal Password. He is an Army Brat who grew up in cities around the world. His high school
was buried by a volcano!
UNIV 1301
11383 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)
UGLC 334
1330 1450
MW
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in HIST 1301-.
Instructor: Ann Gabbert
Peer Leader: Emma Weatherly
Advisor: Silvia Rodriguez
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
UNIV 1301
747-5329
747-7329
747-6734
UGLC 206
agabbert@utep.edu
elweatherly@miners.utep.edu
AAC
smartinez24@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
14475 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (HN)(LC)(DP) UGLC 334 1200 1320 TR
This section is restricted to students in the Honors Program.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in Honors HIST 1301-.
Instructor: Ann Gabbert
Peer Leader: Elisa Garrido
Advisor: Silvia Rodriguez
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-5329
747-7329
747-6734
UGLC 206
agabbert@utep.edu
egarrido@miners.utep.edu
AAC
smartinez24@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
Eyewitness to History
Make history come alive by taking a ringside seat to the American experience. As part of a learning community
with HIST 1301, you will read and examine firsthand, immediate accounts – written, told, sung, photographed,
painted, or created – by eyewitnesses to the events of American history as they happened. Experience the cultural
dynamics, social relations, and political structures that shaped the lives of ordinary Americans through the eyes of
the participants. Do history firsthand! By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate primary historical
sources by examining motivation, viewpoint, and context and present their findings in written and oral formats.
These activities will develop the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to integrate and apply a variety of
knowledge. Students will also learn to understand their roles and opportunities at UTEP through a variety of
activities including journaling, face to face group discussions, and electronic communication formats.
Dr. Ann Gabbert received her BA from the University of Wisconsin - Madison (History of Science) and her MA
and PhD degrees from the Department of History at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Gabbert is currently the
Associate Director for Student Support and Learning Community Coordinator for the Entering Student Program. Dr.
Gabbert’s current teaching and research interests focus on history of medicine, public health, and women’s history.
Her doctoral dissertation, “Defining the Boundaries of Care: Local Responses to Global Concerns in El Paso Public
Health Policy, 1881-1941,” received the PAT/WI Award 2007 for the best dissertation in the field of Western
history. Dr. Gabbert has published several award winning articles and has presented papers at History and First
Year Experience conferences. A Women’s Study Faculty affiliate and a member of the Graduate faculty, she has
taught regular and honors sections of University 1301, the freshmen history survey, WS 3394 Gender Health and
Medicine, and graduate research seminars on the Progressive Era. In 2013, Dr. Gabbert was awarded the University
of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award for her commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
UNIV 1301 11571 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Charles W. Gaunce
747-8939
Peer Leader: Roxana Rodriguez
5
CRBL C304 1030 1120
MWF
LIB 214
cgaunce@utep.edu
rjrodriguez@miners.utep.edu
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
Librarian: Charles W. Gaunce
747-5361
747-8939
AAC
LIB 214
scontreras@utep.edu
cgaunce@utep.edu
Law for Beginners
This UNIV 1301 course, Law for Beginners, is an examination of how the legal process impacts, favorably and
unfavorably, the day to day lives of people who otherwise think that they are largely outside of the legal process.
For example, how does a decision of the Supreme Court made in 1886 limit your ability to personally influence your
elected representatives? The course encourages critical thinking and the ability of students to identify unintended
consequences of their actions.
UNIV 1301
12704 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
LART PSCI 1230 1320
MWF
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Charles W. Gaunce
Peer Leader: Junior Estrada
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
Librarian: Charles W. Gaunce
747-8939
747-5361
747-8939
LIB 214
cgaunce@utep.edu
jestrada12@miners.utep.edu
AAC
scontreras@utep.edu
LIB 214
cgaunce@utep.edu
Fundamentals of Research
This UNIV 1301 course, Fundamentals of Research, is an invitation to entering students to learn how to enter the
professional conversation. Whether the profession is philosophy, engineering, biology, history, linguistics, theology,
law, or any one of what is an essentially endless list, this course is intended to engage the student in the
fundamentals of joining the professional conversation and will give them the tools to show the profession that their
opinions are of value.
Dr. Charles Gaunce has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, a M.A. in Library and Information Studies from
the University of Oklahoma, and a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from the University of Tulsa. Dr. Gaunce is currently the
Law Librarian in the UTEP Library Reference Department. His research interests include the process of research,
the political process, social adaptations, and technological innovations. Dr. Gaunce practiced law full time for over
twenty years and in that capacity encountered a broad spectrum of legal issues including homicide litigation,
personal injury litigation, worker’s compensation representation, patent litigation, and environmental litigation. His
experiences led him to pursue research in the education field. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota,
Colorado, and Oklahoma, and he maintains a current license to practice law in Oklahoma.
UNIV 1301 11391 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Lynn Gilden
747-6815
Peer Leader: Francis Yzaguirre
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
UGLC 208 1500 1620 MW
AAC 134
lgilden@utep.edu
fsyzaguirre@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 11561 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Lynn Gilden
747-6815
Peer Leader: Karen Aguilar
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
CRBL C204 0930 1020 MWF
AAC 134
lgilden@utep.edu
kaguilar4@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 11570 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Lynn Gilden
747-6815
Peer Leader: Paloma Munoz
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
EDUC 318 1030 1120 MWF
AAC 134
lgilden@utep.edu
pjmunoz@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
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UNIV 1301 13562 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Lynn Gilden
747-6815
Peer Leader: Ana Alarcon
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
UGLC 336 0900 1020 TR
AAC 134
lgilden@utep.edu
aralarcon@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 13787 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Lynn Gilden
747-6815
Peer Leader: Dinorah Vasquez
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
BELL 130
1030 1150 TR
AAC 134
lgilden@utep.edu
divasquez2@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
Born This Way: Self-Portraits, Poetry and Video Diaries
Students will create self-portraits, write poetry and keep video diaries in order to locate personal power. Selected
poems will be used as models as we examine various literary devices the students will employ in their own writing.
Famous self-portraits will also be examined as models. By the end of the semester, groups will create documentary
videos using footage of class activities as well as excerpts from video diaries. Additionally, we will address the
study skills and transitional strategies entering students need in order to succeed at the university.
Lynn Gilden earned an MFA in Creative Writing after shifting from a career working with abused children and
has been teaching First-Year Composition at UTEP for twelve years. Her thesis was a book of original poetry. She is
now working on writing a novel and short stories. She believes everyone has a story to tell, not just those who
pursue writing degrees or call themselves “writers.”
UNIV 1301 11567 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Teresa Hibbert
747-5714
Peer Leader: Liliana Sanchez
Advisor: Alejandra Sifuentes
747-7304
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
MAIN 205 1030 1120 MWF
MAIN 313
tdhibbert@utep.edu
lsanchez18@miners.utep.edu
AAC
asifuentes3@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12416 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Teresa Hibbert
747-5714
Peer Leader: Monica Baca
Advisor: Alejandra Sifuentes
747-7304
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
MAIN 205 1130 1220 MWF
MAIN 313
tdhibbert@utep.edu
mbaca5@miners.utep.edu
AAC
asifuentes3@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12680 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Teresa Hibbert
747-5714
Peer Leader: Alexis Vargas
Advisor: Alejandra Sifuentes
747-7304
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
MAIN 205 1230 1320 MWF
MAIN 313
tdhibbert@utep.edu
agvargas@miners.utep.edu
AAC
asifuentes3@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 15294 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Teresa Hibbert
747-5714
Peer Leader: Jennifer Mendez
Advisor: Alejandra Sifuentes
747-7304
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
MAIN 201 1500 1620 TR
MAIN 313
tdhibbert@utep.edu
jmendez11@miners.utep.edu
AAC
asifuentes3@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Experiencing Poverty
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Through a collection of readings, we will explore the voice, the presence, and the perspective of the poor who live
on the margins of society and are generally invisible to the rest of us. Goals are to bring the realities of the lives of
the impoverished as close to the reader as possible and to get the reader to listen carefully to these voices of the poor
to enhance their understanding (Eitzen 2009). Students will learn to use their sociological imagination when
discussing, analyzing and writing about the readings. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the
problem of poverty in the United States. We will also assess and explore academic skills vital to college success,
including time management, organization, note taking, test preparation, academic reading, critical thinking, essay
writing as well as career exploration.
Teri Hibbert has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Sociology from UTEP. She is a lecturer with the Entering
Student Program and the Department of Sociology/Anthropology and currently teaches Introduction to Sociology,
Sociology of Marriage and Family, Advanced Social Problems and UNIV 1301. She has taught statistics and
research methods as well as three topics in Univ 1301, including Family Communications, Marriage and Family and
most recently, Experiencing Poverty. She has been a faculty member at UTEP for over 13 years. Her approach to
teaching is to allow the student to experience individual responsibility in the college environment while providing a
positive learning experience.
UNIV 1301
11385 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BI)
UGLC 208
1330 1450
MW
This course is taught in Spanish and English and is restricted to ESOL students.
Instructor: Cinthia Jimenez
Peer Leader: Ludy Lujan
Advisor: Cinthia Jimenez
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
UNIV 1301
747-5290
747-5290
747-6702
11564 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BI)
AAC 116
cjimenez@utep.edu
lelujan@miners.utep.edu
AAC 116
cjimenez@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
EDUC 318
0930 1020
MWF
This course is taught in Spanish and English and is restricted to ESOL students.
Instructor: Cinthia Jiménez
Peer Leader: Tillie Alvillar
Advisor: Cinthia Jimenez
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-5290
747-5290
747-6702
AAC 116
cjimenez@utep.edu
tmalvillar@miners.utep.edu
AAC 116
cjimenez@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Technology and Change
Students will examine how businesses utilize social media (SM) platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.,
in order to be more efficient and productive. Students will examine the practices and processes conducted before
and after the integration of SM technologies, predominantly into the Human Resource field. Students will also
examine the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing SM tools and the measures businesses need to take in order to
avoid any negative repercussions. In this course students will also improve their academic skills in order to facilitate
a successful academic career. Students will learn how to proactively respond to the changes and transitions they
face as entering students by practicing the basic academic skills taught in this course.
Cinthia Jimenez received her BA in Business Computer Systems from New Mexico State University (NMSU) at
Las Cruces in 2005. She received her MBA in Human Resource Management from American InterContinental
University in 2006. She has a certificate in Library and Information Technology from NMSU-Dona Ana
Community College. She currently holds the position of Program Advisor/Lecturer. She is a program advisor at the
Academic Advising Center and a liaison for the Philosophy and History Department. She started teaching
University 1301 for the Entering Student Program in Spring 2010. Mrs. Jimenez is also the advisor for Sigma Alpha
Lambda.
UNIV 1301 12397 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)
Instructor: Dena Jones
747-7815
Peer Leader: Raul Calderon
Advisor: Stephen Pruett
747-5132
8
UGLC 334 1130 1220 MWF
FOX 301
dkjones@utep.edu
racalderon@miners.utep.edu
AAC
sjpruett@utep.edu
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-6713
LIB 212
jasandoval@utep.edu
Introduction to Ethnomusicology Area Studies (American Hip Hop and Rap)
This course will introduce the philosophies of ethnomusicology—defined as the study of music influencing
culture—as seen though the writings of John Blacking (1928-1990), one of the top ethnomusicologists and
anthropologists of the twentieth century. The main text book used is entitled, Music, Culture, & Experience:
Selected Papers of John Blacking. Topics include: Expressing Human Experience Through Music; The Music of
Politics; Music and the Historical Process. The course will then apply the comprehension of Blacking’s writings by
focusing on one area in particular: American Hip Hop and Rap. In addition, a brief look at Vanda of South Africa
will also take place (Blacking’s area of concentration). In this course students will also improve their academic skills
in order to facilitate a successful academic career and proactively respond to the changes and transitions they face as
entering students.
Dr. Dena Kay Jones received her Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees from the University of Illinois and the
Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Arizona. In addition to her interests in classical music
performance, she also has dedicated much study and energy to the combination of music and culture—focusing on
the areas of Spain and Latin America.
UNIV 1301 14918 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Kathleen Key
747-5363
Peer Leader: Jose Pineda
Advisor: Silvia Rodriguez
747-7329
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
UGLC 210 1330 1420
TR
AAC 132
khkey@utep.edu
jcpineda@miners.utep.edu
AAC 119
smartinez24@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 15279 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Kathleen Key
747-5363
Peer Leader: Juan Ramirez
Advisor: Silvia Rodriguez
747-7329
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
UGLC 210 1500 1620
TR
AAC 132
khkey@utep.edu
jjramirezburciaga@miners.utep.edu
AAC 119
smartinez24@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
Fashion in society, in history, in art
Wearing clothing and adorning the body dates back thousands of years. All recorded human societies have worn
clothing and altered the body in numerous ways and for a myriad of reasons. The study of clothing and fashion
encompasses multiple fields of study, including Sociology, Psychology, History, Design, Art and Archaeology. In
this course, students will read, analyze and investigate why humans wear clothes in order to answer the following
questions: Why do we look different based on our age, gender, social class, race, nationality? How does fashion
change in various historical time periods? What attitudes about race, gender, age, and social class are
communicated through art? Students will read assigned chapters from a text on the language of fashion, conduct
research and write three short papers concerning some aspect of fashion in society, history or art to better understand
how fashion communicates the ideas and beliefs of its society and its time period. Students will be required to turn
in a notebook of assignments, lecture notes and journal entries before the end of the semester.
Kathleen Key is a graduate of UTEP in English and History. She began teaching Fashion History in Houston, Texas
at Central College of the Houston Community College System. She soon taught various Fashion Design and Fashion
Marketing courses such as Fashion Production, Fashion Psychology and 20th Century Fashion Designers. Ms Key
attended University of Houston and University of St Thomas in Houston and completed a Master of Arts in Art
History. She taught survey Art History at Art Institute of Houston and University of Houston as well as upper
division and graduate courses such as Art of Ancient Greece and Rome, Art of Ancient Rome and Art of Ancient
Egypt. Ms Key also lived for almost 20 years in one of the great cities of the world, Cairo, Egypt. She is excited to
be back at UTEP!
UNIV 1301 11559 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Kimberly Kilpatrick
747-5547
9
UGLC 208
UGLC 106
0930 1020 MWF
kimcastillo@utep.edu
Peer Leader: Victor Contreras
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-8723
747-5685
vecontreras@miners.utep.edu
AAC 131
vanessaa@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 11569 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Kimberly Kilpatrick
747-5547
Peer Leader: Yoshika Amamori
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
UGLC 208 1030 1120 MWF
UGLC 106
kimcastillo@utep.edu
yyamamori@miners.utep.edu
AAC 131
vanessaa@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 13436 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Kimberly Kilpatrick
747-5547
Peer Leader: Ana Quevedo
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
UGLC 208 0900 1020 TR
UGLC 130
kimcastillo@utep.edu
apquevedo@miners.utep.edu
AAC 131
vanessaa@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 16533 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Kimberly Kilpatrick
747-5547
Peer Leader: Carlos Jauregui
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
UGLC 334 0730 0850 TR
UGLC 130
kimcastillo@utep.edu
crjauregui@miners.utep.edu
AAC 131
vanessaa@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
The Art of Communication
The focus of Ms. Kilpatrick's UNIV1301 seminar courses is effective communication at many levels: intrapersonal,
interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. With her academic interests predominately within the realm of
communication, Ms. Kilpatrick actively implements assignments and activities that help students sharpen their skills
in effectively communicating with others.
Kimberly Kilpatrick received both her BA, with honors, and MA in Communication from the University of Texas
at El Paso. She has worked in both the UTEP Entering Student Program and Communication Department as a
lecturer. Ms. Kilpatrick began teaching at UTEP in fall 2001 as a full-time lecturer of both Communications 1301
and University 1301 classes.
UNIV 1301
11384 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (HN)(GLC) UGLC 336 1330 1450 MW
This Global Learning Community course is linked to a similarly themed class at Victoria University in
Melbourne, Australia, entitled Imagining Australia. This section is restricted to students in the Honors
Program.
Instructor: Joanne Kropp
Peer Leader: Ileana Rubio
Advisor: Jennifer Dunlop
Librarian: Luke Jastrzebski
UNIV 1301
747-5111
747-8700
747-6723
11392 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (GLC)
UGLC 332
jtkropp@utep.edu
iirubio@miners.utep.edu
AAC 117
jmoseley@utep.edu
LIB 320
ljastrzebski@utep.edu
UGLC 336
1500
1620
MW
This Global Learning Community course is linked to a similarly themed class at Victoria University in
Melbourne, Australia, entitled Imagining Australia. This section is also in a UTEP Learning Community;
students must also enroll in ENGL 1311.
Instructor: Joanne Kropp
Peer Leader: Isabella Marin
Advisor: Jennifer Dunlop
747-5111
747-8700
10
UGLC 332
jtkropp@utep.edu
icmarin2@miners.utep.edu
AAC 117
jmoseley@utep.edu
Librarian: Luke Jastrzebski
747-6723
LIB 320
ljastrzebski@utep.edu
Imagining Nations, Imagining Regions: The Making of Cultural Diversity in Australia
and on the U.S.-Mexico Border
The United States-Mexico Border is a compelling location for investigating a wide range of social, political, and
economic issues. To help students better understand the situations and conditions that shape the character of the
U.S.-Mexico border region, this course examines the various communities, peoples, and identities that have evolved
on both sides of the boundary. By probing the history of the border as well as contemporary border issues such as
migration, militarization, industrialization, criminology, and environmentalism students will better understand the
ways in which the U.S.-Mexico border reinforces the power of the nation-state and contributes to the global
economy. In addition to the theme of the class, this course places significant emphasis on the acquisition and
implementation of the skills needed to ensure a successful transition from high school to college by specifically
focusing on academic skills such as time management, active reading, critical thinking, analytic writing, effective
note taking, successful test taking and organizational skills.
Course Description for Victoria University
This UTEP course is linked to a similarly themed class at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia entitled
Imagining Australia, which explores the ways that Australia has been imagined and looks at what may be thought of
as marginal cultural sites, such as indigenous culture and society, the role of immigrants in the imagining of
Australia, and Homosexual Australia. This Global Learning Community is an exciting project that provides a virtual
space where students at both universities can better understand the impact of globalization by investigating their
own backgrounds and experiences and those of their global cohort for a better understanding of the social and
cultural tapestry that exists in two classrooms on opposite ends of the globe. Additionally, students from both
universities will enhance their use of technology as they share their research findings via videoconference, social
networks, web design, and other multimedia projects.
Joanne Kropp has a BA in Drama with a minor in Social Work from Texas State University and a MA in History
from The University of Texas at El Paso. Her Masters thesis won both the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding
Thesis Award and The University of Texas at El Paso’s Outstanding Thesis Award in the Humanities and Social
Sciences. Ms. Kropp is the Assistant Director of Academics in the Entering Student Program and a History PhD
candidate. Her fields are World History, Latin America, and Borderlands. Since 2001 she has taught open
enrollment and Honors courses in American History, World History, Latin American History, and Women’s Studies.
Her other UNIV 1301 topics are: “Voices of Protest: Protest Movements in the U.S., 1950-1980,” “Afghanistan:
Global Crossroads,” and “Entradas, Empires, and Nations: Borderlands History to 1865.” Her research interests
include gender, legal history, environmental history, and revolutions and rebellions. She also serves as a co-advisor
for the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
UNIV 1301
12997 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (DP)(LC) EDUC 202 1230
1320
MWF
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in EDPC 2300. Departmental
approval required.
Instructor: Michael Lewis
Peer Leader: Elizabeth Morales
Advisor: Michael Lewis
Librarian: Les Arms
747-8097
747-5290
747-6701
AAC 134
melewis@utep.edu
emorales22@miners.utep.edu
AAC
melewis@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
Teaching and Learning
The purpose of this course is to provide first year freshman students transitioning from high school to college with
an introduction to Education. The course will also provide students with an in-depth look at Teaching and Learning
from a perspective that will benefit students in their undergraduate journey as well as in their Teaching Career.
Students will explore topics such as Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Multiple Intelligences,
Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning, Addressing Diversity in the Classroom, and Teaching Methods. The
course will also address success skills for all learners, such as Note Taking, Test Taking and Study Skill Strategies.
The class lessons, class work, and homework assignments will provide students with a wealth of knowledge needed
to understand how Teaching and Learning work together. The benefit of this class is that the course provides
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students with valuable information on how they learn and the strategies teachers use, making students more likely to
succeed in college.
UNIV 1301
16557 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (DP)
EDUC 318
1800
1920
TR
This section is restricted to military affiliated students (active duty, reserves, veterans, dependents, spouses).
Departmental approval required.
Instructor: Michael Lewis
Peer Leader: Stephanie Torres
Advisor: Michael Lewis
Librarian: Les Arms
747-8097
747-5290
747-6701
AAC 134
melewis@utep.edu
storres11@miners.utep.edu
AAC
melewis@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
The Science of Military Technology in the World
The purpose of this course is to provide veterans, active duty soldiers, and their family members with an in-depth
look at the Science of Military Technology and how it has shaped the world. The course will provide students with
an in-depth look at Military lessons learned so that they can apply those lessons to college. Students will explore
topics such as Military vs. Civilian Culture, Military History, Military Inventions, Resilience, and Critical Thinking
skills. The course will also address basic success skills for all learners, such as writing skills, note taking, test taking,
study strategies, and learning styles. The class lessons, class work, and homework assignments will provide
students with a wealth of knowledge needed to understand how to be successful as a college student coming from a
military background. The benefit of this class is that this class provides students with valuable information that is
crucial to becoming a successful student transitioning from the military to college.
Michael Lewis is an educator from North Carolina who holds a Masters in Education with a focus in Instructional
Specialist Science Education. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in Teaching, Learning and Culture at the University
of Texas at El Paso. His research focuses on how African American students experience college life at a Largely
Hispanic Serving institution. He has presented his research proposal at the University of Texas at El Paso 2012
Circle Conference and plans on doing a pilot study in 2013-2014. Michael Lewis has a background in Engineering
as well as in Criminal Justice. Prior to beginning his career in Education Michael Lewis was a Field Artillery
Officer and also worked as a Senior Network Administrator/Technician for Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics.
He also taught Elementary school prior to pursuing his dream of teaching Higher Education.
UNIV 1301 11547 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Monica Martinez
747-5363
Peer Leader: Christa Hnat
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
UGLC 210 0730 0820 MWF
AAC 132
mvmartinez@utep.edu
cmhnat@miners.utep.edu
AAC
vanessaa@utep.edu
LIB 214
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 11548 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Monica Martinez
747-5363
Peer Leader:Juan Salomon
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
MNRS 300 0830 0920 MWF
AAC 132
mvmartinez@utep.edu
jjsalomonbeltran@miners.utep.edu
AAC
vanessaa@utep.edu
LIB 214
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 16894 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Monica Martinez
747-5363
Peer Leader: Elisa Tamayo
Advisor: Vanessa Vandeburgh
747-8723
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
LART 209 1130 1220 MWF
AAC 132
mvmartinez@utep.edu
emtamayoochoa@miners.utep.edu
AAC
vanessaa@utep.edu
LIB 214
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301
BUSN 328
16613 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
12
1630 1750
MW
Instructor: Monica Martinez
Peer Leader: Emily Guerra
Advisor: Jennifer Dunlop
Librarian: Robert Klapthor
747-5363
747-8700
747-5040
AAC 132
mvmartinez@utep.edu
ekguerra@miners.utep.edu
AAC
jmoseley@utep.edu
LIB 228
klapthor@utep.edu
Creative Writing and the University
Through a study of literature and literary techniques, students will begin to experiment in creating their own works
of fiction. Through sharing their ideas of literature and work-shopping their own writings, students will understand
that writing and literature will become an essential part of their education. In this course students will read, analyze
and investigate literature from well known writers, as well as that of their own peers. These analyses will enable the
development critical thinking. Along with critical thinking, students will learn other strategies for success in college,
including time management, note taking and reading skills. Students will also be expected to participate in the UTEP
community and undertake in activities around campus to enrich their experience at the university.
Monica Martinez is a native El Pasoan, who received her BA in Creative Writing at UTEP. She moved to Austin,
TX and began pursuing her MFA through UTEP’s online Creative Writing program. Her thesis was a book of linked
short stories that she hopes to add to and publish. In addition to reading and writing, she enjoys music of various
genres and being reintroduced to her hometown after her years of absence.
UNIV 1301 13933 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Jaime Mendez
747-7681
Peer Leader: Priyanka Parthiban
Advisor: Alejandra Sifuentes
747-7304
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
EDUC 318
1030 1200 TR
jlmendez@utep.edu
pparthiban@miners.utep.edu
AAC
asifuentes3@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
Latino Image in Film and Television
This course will show you the various contributions Latinos have made in the mass media, specifically television
and film. The majority of assignments consist of formalizing your opinion as to how the culture is represented and
what you feel are the major problems, if any, associated with those representations. Assignments will be geared
toward developing your group communication and writing skills.
Luis Jaime Mendez received his Master of Arts in Theatre in 2006. While both an undergrad and graduate student
at UTEP he wrote, produced and acted in several Theatre and Film Productions. He also participated in a 1½ year
curriculum in Media Production and Screenwriting in Austin, Texas. Jaime is an avid filmgoer and enjoys doing
filming and editing in his spare time. He currently serves as the Director of the Student Support Services Program.
He has been employed at UTEP since 2001.
UNIV 1301
13108 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
HUDS 100
1330
1620
F
This section is recommended for students planning to apply to the Nursing Program.
Instructor: Yvette Natividad
Peer Leader: Melissa De La O
Advisor: Kaay Miller
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-7306
747-6734
AAC
LIB 213
ycmoya@utep.edu
mdelao@miners.utep.edu
akmiller@utep.edu
hcastell@utep.edu
Nursing through the Ages
This course will focus on the image of nursing over the last 100 years. We will explore the role of societal issues and
discuss how they affected the role of nursing. The roles and responsibilities of nurses from 100 years ago will be
compared to the nurses of today; and project what the nurse of tomorrow might be. Students will be introduced to
organizations on and off campus that will allow them to participate in projects that will support and enhance their
appreciation of student life as well as increase their knowledge about the life of a student nurse.
UNIV 1301
11546 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
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UGLC 336
1800
1920
MW
Instructor: Elia Perez
Peer Leader: Jimena Aguirre
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5361
747-5685
eliaper@utep.edu
jiaguirre@miners.utep.edu
AAC
scontreras@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12450 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Elia Perez
Peer Leader: Andrea Mayagoitia
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
747-5361
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
UGLC 210
1130 1220 MWF
eliaper@utep.edu
amayagoitia@miners.utep.edu
AAC
scontreras@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12998 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Elia Perez
Peer Leader: Viviana Gonzalez
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
747-5361
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-5685
UGLC 210
1230 1320 MWF
eliaper@utep.edu
vgonzalez17@miners.utep.edu
AAC
scontreras@utep.edu
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
U.S. Protest Movements of the 1960s
This course focuses on the themes of social and political change in the mid-twentieth century as a result of protest
movements, such as the Civil Rights, Women’s Liberation, Chicano/a, Student, American Indian and Anti-Vietnam
War Movements. We will explore how historians gather, organize, and analyze information in order to understand
how past events have shaped our world today. The class will explore how national social and political changes
affected El Paso, UTEP, and/or surrounding area. Or were they affected? Students will also learn about academic
success strategies and how to deal with transitional issues as they become members of the larger university
community.
UNIV 1301 11563 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Beau Pihlaja
747-8444
Peer Leader: Edgar Acuna
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey
747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
LART 306 0930 1020 MWF
UGLC 130
bspihlaja@utep.edu
eacuna@miners.utep.edu
AAC 115
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12499 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Beau Pihlaja
747-8444
Peer Leader: Adrian Medrano
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey
747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
CRBL C301 1130 1220 MWF
UGLC 130
bspihlaja@utep.edu
amedrano6@miners.utep.edu
AAC 115
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12602 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Beau Pihlaja
747-8444
Peer Leader: Gabriel Mendoza Marquez
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey
747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
BELL 130
1230 1320 MWF
UGLC 130
bspihlaja@utep.edu
gmendozamarquez@miners.utep.edu
AAC 115
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Intercultural Communication Skills for the 21st Century
We live in an increasingly globalized world. Learning to recognize our own cultural context and the cultural
differences that shape our world is crucial for success in the 21st Century at the university and in the global
marketplace. This class will address questions like “What is culture?”; “How has my culture shaped me?” “How do
different cultures (including mine) communicate?” Each student will learn different ways to evaluate their
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communication style and the styles of those from other cultures. Students will learn to adapt their style, especially
when communicating electronically (e.g., via the internet) to improve communication with those from other cultures.
This theme will be the vehicle for learning academic success skills and preparing to succeed at UTEP and beyond.
Beau Pihlaja is a full time lecturer with UTEP’s Entering Student Program. Mr. Pihlaja has a masters of divinity
with an emphasis in cross-cultural communication and a masters of theology from Trinity International University.
He is also a PhD. candidate in UTEP’s Rhetoric and Writing Studies Program. He is a fellow with SUNY’s COIL
Institute. During 2008-2009 he taught masters-level seminars in a small ecclesial college in Bangalore and in several
other cities throughout India. He continues to visit and teach there periodically. His research interests include
Intercultural Rhetoric, Technologically-Mediated Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication, First Year
University Experience, Global Learning Communities, Educational Technology, Political Theologies. He currently
resides in El Paso, TX with his brilliant and lovely wife Charity, son Asher, and daughter Cressida.
UNIV 1301 13668 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Theresa Ramirez
747-7078
Peer Leader: Clarissa Gardea
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey
747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
CRBL C301 0900 1020 TR
Honors House tsramirez@utep.edu
cgardea4@miners.utep.edu
AAC
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Leadership and Social Change
This course will focus on the development of leadership skills using the academic study of leadership theories. The
class will help students discover and strengthen their leadership abilities as well as encourage them to explore vast
campus, community and global involvement opportunities. A variety of leadership topics will be presented in a
highly interactive format of class discussion, guest speakers, personal development experiences, group projects, and
presentations. The content of this course will draw from present societal issues and will be illustrated through the
use of relevant film and literature selections.
Theresa S. Ramirez is Coordinator for the University Honors Program (UHP). Under the UHP, Ms. Ramirez
directs the Junior Scholars Program, the Student Leadership Institute, the Student Enrichment Experience & Global
Opportunities Student Enrichment Experience, and the University Honors Peer Mentor Program. She has served as
Staff Advisor to several student organizations including her current position as Advisor for the global advocacy
group, the ONE Campus Challenge and the UHP student service organization, the University Honors Council. Ms.
Ramirez earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at El Paso in 2002 and her
Master’s Degree in Education Administration from UTEP in 2008. She has been on staff at UTEP since 2002.
UNIV 1301 11562 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Nancy Shaffer
747-8955
Peer Leader: Paloma Pelayo
Advisor: Alejandra Sifuentes
747-7304
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
MAIN 205 0930 1020 MWF
WORR 101
nshaf@utep.edu
ppelayo@miners.utep.edu
AAC
asifuentes3@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Discovery of Poetry
This course offers you the challenge of discovery. We explore the voices inside poems—what they say, how they
say it, and what that can mean to us as we experience poems. Our special emphasis is on the voices of American
poets of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with opportunities to read, discuss, analyze and write poetry.
Poetry writing, however, is optional, and a student’s choice. If you don’t want to write poetry, it’s still a great
course for developing understandings of how to unravel many seeming complexities of poetry. Also, importantly, in
this course we explore and develop many study skills necessary for survival in the university’s academic
environment, and explore the myriad opportunities for students at UTEP to participate and succeed.
Nancy A. Shaffer, MFA, holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Texas El Paso
with specialties in both poetry writing and short fiction. In addition, she holds a B.A. in Political
Science/International Relations from the University of Michigan, and lived overseas for many years as a part of the
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United States Foreign Service. She has taught many courses at UTEP since 1996 including Creative Writing,
Introduction to Poetry, First Year Composition, University Seminar, Developmental Reading, and both
Developmental and Technical Writing, all in fields where she actively continues research. In addition, she loves to
read and write poetry and learn new things, and to share the excitement of that with her students.
UNIV 1301
11388 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (DP)
EDUC 318
1330
1450
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Education students. Departmental Approval required.
Instructor: Hilda Sotelo
Peer Leader:
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
Librarian: Les Arms
UNIV 1301
747-5361
747-6701
13747 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (DP)
AAC
LIB 217
scontreras@utep.edu
laarms@utep.edu
UGLC 334
1030
1150
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Education students. Departmental Approval required.
Instructor: Hilda Sotelo
Peer Leader: Gabriela Enriquez
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
Librarian: Les Arms
747-5361
747-6701
genriquez8@miners.utep.edu
AAC
scontreras@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
Creativity in teaching and learning
This course will guide, mentor, and prepare students to transition from a high school environment to college. In
addition, this course serves the purpose of providing students the opportunity to succeed in college and as future
teachers. It is designed to engage them intellectually and creatively in various relevant topics such as self knowledge,
organizational skills, pedagogy and creativity. First students need to learn the creative process to learn and practice
critical thinking and essential academic concepts and skills in order to accomplish and apply creativity as highly
qualified teachers.
Hilda Sotelo is a Mexican writer and activist, author of Mujeres cosmicas and other works of fiction. She is the
editor of the weekly newspaper El Reto. She has been living in the border region for the past 20 years and has taught
at the University in Juarez for five consecutive years and ten years in El Paso, grades 8-12. She promotes reading in
public transportation in Juarez with the collective group Hoja de Ruta. In 2007 she was awarded the Thelma White
Courage Award for supporting her high school students in their ideals about immigration reform. Currently she is a
doctoral student in Teaching Learning and Culture here at UTEP.
UNIV 1301 12679 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Terri Storey-Gore
747-6522
Peer Leader: Susana Gonzalez Mendez
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey
747-6584
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-6734
EDUC 318 1230 1320 MWF
EDUC 211C tlstoreygore@utep.edu
sgonzalesmendez@miners.utep.edu
AAC
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
Mosaics: Reflections of the Myths of American Life
Through selected readings and academic research, we will examine various cultural perspectives and their
importance to the development of becoming a successful college student. Many entering students find themselves
transitioning from a micro-culture to macro-culture, often experiencing isolation. This course will attempt to
explain and examine the culture of “otherness” based on race, class, gender, and ethnicity, demonstrating the
benefits of maintaining cultural identity while engaging in the macro-culture.
Terri Storey-Gore is a full time Lecturer at The University of Texas at El Paso where she teaches for
Developmental English, including both reading and writing, and for the First Year Composition Program. Her recent
work with the D.E. team has focused on teaching with technology, developmental reading and writing course
redesigns, including a hybrid bridge lab course which helps students transition from developmental writing to First
Year Comp Courses, and currently works on an on-line, in-house course in developmental writing, as well as
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presenting on these subjects at Developmental English conferences. She teaches developmental reading and writing,
hybrid lab courses, University Studies, two levels of First Year Composition, and has taught Speech, Drama
Literature, and Literature survey courses. She also directed a public school writing lab for three years.
UNIV 1301 13435 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: DeAnna Varela
747-7065
Peer Leader: Mariel Cano
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey 747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
UGLC 334 0900 1020
TR
UGLC 344
dkvarela@utep.edu
mcano@miners.utep.edu
AAC
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 14342 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: DeAnna Varela
747-7065
Peer Leader: Ernie Ortiz
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey 747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
UGLC 208 1030 1150 TR
UGLC 344
dkvarela @utep.edu
eortiz20@miners.utep.edu
AAC
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 14496 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: DeAnna Varela
747-7065
Peer Leader: Nikki Rodelas
Advisor: Suzanne Ashour-Bailey 747-6584
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
UGLC 208 1200 1320 TR
UGLC 344
dkvarela@utep.edu
nmrodelas@miners.utep.edu
AAC
seashour@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
American Beauty: Questioning and Challenging the Standards
This course will explore, analyze, and dispel the beauty myths set by popular media outlets in the United States for
women and girls. Topics will include the depiction of females in mainstream media such as film, television, and
print, alternatives to popular media choices, and personal identity. In addition we will analyze key social institutions
and systems of power and oppression that influence media images, with emphasis placed on diverse perspectives
related to gender, class, race, sexuality, ability, and culture. This course will emphasize developing key reading,
writing and critical thinking skills.
DeAnna Kay Varela holds a BA in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin, a MA in
Communication and Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies, both from the University of Texas at El
Paso. Professor Varela holds a fulltime appointment as lecturer with the UTEP Entering Student Program. In 2012
she was awarded the University of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award for her commitment to teaching and
mentoring students. Her research interests include social justice movements and activism, cultural studies, and
contemporary women and girls’ issues.
UNIV 1301
11387 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
UGLC 208
1200
1320
F
This course is 50% hybrid; computer access required.
Instructor: Steve Varela
Peer Leader: Lilian Acosta
Advisor: Silvia Rodriguez
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-5963
747-7329
747-6702
UGCL 330
stvarela@utep.edu
lacosta7@miners.utep.edu
AAC
smartinez24@utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Gamification
In this course, students will learn gamification/gaming theory as a skill set in a problem and competency-based,
collaborative “classroom.” Through an immersive learning environment, students will come to understand their roles,
opportunities, and responsibilities that impact their success within the context of the university, while applying the
21st Century skills needed to be successful in any institution and organization. At the heart of this class is the
necessity for students to re-think, re-design, and most important, re-imagine their current learning practices and
educational experiences.
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Steven T. Varela has a Masters degree in 20th Century British Literature and Critical Theory, a Masters degree in
Education as a Curriculum/Instructional Specialist with an emphasis in Reading, and a Masters degree in
Educational Leadership and Foundations. Steve is currently an Associate Director/Faculty in Academic
Technologies @ UTEP who specializes in course development and implementation, teaching with technology, and
blended and online learning. His research and teaching interests include the areas of Critical Pedagogy and Social
Justice, Literature, Rhetoric, Composition, Gamification and Game-Based Learning, Feminist Theory and Women’s
Studies, Popular Culture, Graphic Novels and Literacy, and Transformational Leadership, Organization, and
Educational Policy.
UNIV 1301
14841 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)
UGLC 208
1330
1450
TR
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in ENGL 1611- .
Instructor: Dorothy P Ward
Peer Leader: Joshua Lopez
Advisor: Jennifer Dunlop
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-8439
747-8700
747-5685
ASB 218
dpward@utep.edu
jilopez3@miners.utep.edu
AAC 117
jmoseley@utep.edu
LIB 214
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
The American Dream
This section of UNIV 1301 will examine the American dream as it is depicted in nonfiction and fiction. Students
will read and discuss a variety of texts to define and analyze the dream portrayed in each, including texts written
from the perspective of immigrants and minorities. In addition to analyzing the American dream through the
analysis of literature, students will also examine their own interpretation of the American dream and their own
aspirations. To assist with this examination, students will participate in research projects that engage them in the use
of selected campus resources. They will share their results using oral and written formats.
Dr. Dorothy Ward earned a BA and MA in Creative Writing from The University of Texas at El Paso, and a PhD
in 20th century American and British literature from the University of North Texas. She has presented at many
conferences including CCCC, NADE, and First-Year Experience (national and international), served as a consultant
for first-year programming at several universities, and been an invited keynote speaker at three regional conferences
addressing first-year programming. She has published work on developmental English and on First-Year
Experience programs, and she has published book reviews and poetry. At UTEP, she was awarded Outstanding
Advocate for Entering Students (2000) and Distinguished Achievement for Teaching Excellence (2001). She was
awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate (2004), a national award given by The National Resource
Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Currently, she is Director of the Entering Student
Program.
UNIV 1301 14255 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Katrina Weber
747-6532
Peer Leader: Celina Duran
Advisor: Advisor: Katrina Weber
747-6532
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
UGLC 336 1030 1150 TR
AAC 120
kmweber@utep.edu
clduran@miners.utep.edu
AAC 120
kmweber@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
The Conspiracy of Global Climate Change: Science and Politics in Today’s World
Science teaches us to question everything, but many current environmental issues do not have an easy answer or a
general consensus position. This seminar will examine the environmental and political implications of such issues
through the use of structured debates. Students will use role play to objectively discuss complicated issues by
researching their position, presenting their arguments to the class, and summarizing the outcome of their debates in
writing. By playing a different role in each debate, students will also be introduced to different science career paths
in research, conservation, government, and more. Students will be required to evaluate their own opinions of
complicated issues while learning to successfully work in groups and communicate their ideas orally and in writing.
Katrina Weber has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences
from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Her Master’s thesis research focused on completing a genetic
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phylogeny of the anuran genus Ptychadena using specimens collected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She
has taught Introductory Biology, Human Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology at El Paso Community College
(EPCC) and was a professional science tutor at South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. As an educator, she
aims to instill and inspire a love for learning in my students and attempts to teach students how to think and
approach information within a class environment driven by the students’ own ideas, discoveries and questions.
UNIV 1301 11533 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Owen Williamson
747-7625
Peer Leader: Ashley Hamilton
Advisor: Sergio Contreras
747-5361
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-6713
EDUC 318 0830 0920 MWF
EDUC 209 omwilliamson@utep.edu
anhamilton@miners.utep.edu
AAC
scontreras@utep.edu
LIB 212
jasandoval@utep.edu
Preliminary Exercises in Effective Persuasion
In this course you will learn some of the classic strategies for effective argumentation by following a rigorouslydesigned and tested series of exercises, assignments and declamations. Informed by the discipline of rhetoric, you
will study and practice the "progymnasmata," or "preliminary exercises" of classical rhetoric, mastering powerful
and effective techniques to strengthen your intellectual confidence. At the same time, you will learn about the
policies, academic requirements, resources and expectations of the University, all with the goal of "taking the
wheel" of your own education and of your own future. The overriding goal of this course is to help you succeed as a
student in the challenging environment of a large border university.
Owen Williamson earned a B.A. in English at the College of St. Thomas (now University of St. Thomas) in
Minnesota, and a M.A. in Professional Writing and Rhetoric at UTEP. He worked for a number of years in Texas as
a certified Social Work Associate, and later taught ESOL in Kansas before being hired as a Lecturer for the
Developmental English Department at UTEP. He is an author and translator, and has published a large number of
articles and translations in English and Spanish on a wide variety of subjects. Among his research interests are
classical, post-classical and Marxist rhetoric, Byzantine history, Latin American history and politics, and the use of
online social networks in university teaching. In his free time he is an amateur radio operator, and during summers, a
National Weather Service volunteer Skywarn severe weather spotter.
UNIV 1301 11560 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Sycora Wilson-James
747-6088
Peer Leader: Mitzi Hernandez
Advisor: Kaay Miller
747-7306
Librarian: Sebastian Diaz
747-6721
UGLC 336 0930 1020 MWF
UGLC 132
sajames@utep.edu
mahernandez34@miners.utep.edu
AAC
akmiller@utep.edu
LIB 322
sdiaz@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 11568 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Sycora Wilson-James
747-6088
Peer Leader: Maria Paula Ranson
Advisor: Kaay Miller
747-7306
Librarian: Sebastian Diaz
747-6721
UGLC 208 1030 1120 MWF
UGLC 132
sajames@utep.edu
mpransomruiz@miners.utep.edu
AAC
akmiller@utep.edu
LIB 322
sdiaz@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12425 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Sycora Wilson-James
747-6088
Peer Leader: Idali Reyes
Advisor: Kaay Miller
747-7306
Librarian: Sebastian Diaz
747-6721
UGLC 336 1130 1220 MWF
UGLC 132
sajames@utep.edu
ireyes12@miners.utep.edu
AAC
akmiller@utep.edu
LIB 322
sdiaz@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 12999 Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Instructor: Sycora Wilson-James
747-6088
CRBL C301 1330 1420 MWF
UGLC 132
sajames@utep.edu
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Peer Leader: Ana Martinez
Advisor: Kaay Miller
Librarian: Sebastian Diaz
747-7306
747-6721
armartinez8@miners.utep.edu
AAC
akmiller@utep.edu
LIB 322
sdiaz@utep.edu
Contemporary Issues in Higher Education
This course will explore the changes and challenges of Higher Education over the last three decades and examine
how Higher Education as a whole is affected by current social, political, environmental, financial, and scientific, etc.,
arenas. Students will take from this course an understanding of, and appreciation for, the value of a global
education. This course is taught in both lecture and discussion format.
Sycora A. Wilson-James received her BA from Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, in Social Science and a
M.Ed. in College Student Affairs from Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA. She is pursuing her doctorate in
education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership & Change at Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA. Ms.
Wilson-James has been involved in many aspects of Student Affairs as an undergraduate, graduate, and in her
professional career including residence life, new student orientation, academic advising, service learning, and
student disability services. She has been at UTEP since April 2000 when she began as the Program Coordinator for
the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program; a multi-million dollar grant funded by the National
Science Foundation which awards research opportunities to undergraduates majoring in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics. She was an Academic Advisor/Lecturer and served as the Peer Leader Coordinator
for the Entering Student Program. She teaches University 1301: Seminar in Critical Inquiry on the topic of
contemporary issues in higher education. She also teaches University 2350: Interdisciplinary Technology and
Society, with a theme of ‘Cyber U: Technology and Higher Education’. Ms. Wilson-James’ professional interest in
Higher Education is to develop a theory on the socialization of African-American women in college.
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THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRE-BUSINESS MAJORS:
The Modern Business Adventure
These courses focus on the theme of a modern business enterprise. Students will gather, organize and analyze
information in order to understand the functional areas of a successful business enterprise. Students will hone
writing skills and oral presentation skills by writing short papers and working in teams to create and deliver
presentations. Networking and corporate presentations will allow students to learn from professionals and better
understand the expectations of the business community. Critical thinking skills will be enhanced through in-class
case studies and use of business periodicals.
UNIV 1301
11565 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BC)
UGLC 210
0930
1020
MWF
This section is restricted to Pre-Business majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Paulina Cano
Peer Leader: Gabriela Rodriguez
Advisor: Paulina Cano
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
UNIV 1301
747-7764
747-7764
747-6716
BUSN 103
pcano@utep.edu
grodriguez31@miners.utep.edu
BUSN 103
pcano@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
11572 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BC) UGLC 210
1030
1120
MWF
This section is restricted to Pre-Business majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Paulina Cano
Peer Leader: Gabriella Guerena
Advisor: Paulina Cano
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
747-7764
747-7764
747-6716
20
BUSN 103
pcano@utep.edu
gaguerena@miners.utep.edu
BUSN 103
pcano@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
Paulina Cano has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology from UTEP and a Masters in Business
Administration from UTEP. She is currently an ESP Lecturer/Advisor for the College of Business Administration.
She teaches University 1301 and advises freshmen and sophomore students for the College of Business. In addition,
she has served on various committees, including the UTEP Leadership, Innovation, Vision and Engagement
Planning Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee for Entering Student Programs. Prior to joining the
College of Business, she worked as a research assistant for the Industrial Engineering Department at UTEP and the
United Way of El Paso County.
UNIV 1301
11558 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BC)
UGLC 336
0830
0920
MWF
This section is restricted to Pre-Business majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Carmen Rogers
Peer Leader: Patricia Valdez
Advisor: Carmen Rogers
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
UNIV 1301
747-8728
747-8728
747-6716
15274 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BC)
BUSN 104
cmrogers@utep.edu
pkvaldez@miners.utep.edu
BUSN 104
cmrogers@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
BUSN 328
1330
1450
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Business majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Carmen Rogers
Peer Leader: Miguel Orozco
Advisor: Carmen Rogers
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
747-8728
747-8728
747-6716
BUSN 104
cmrogers@utep.edu
maorozco2@miners.utep.edu
BUSN 104
cmrogers@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
Carmen M. Rogers is an undergraduate advisor and lecturer in the UTEP College of Business Administration. Prior
to joining the COBA, she worked in grants and program management at Union County College in New Jersey and
Mercy College in New York. Before that, she spent several years in executive and managerial positions in the
nonprofit sector and hospitality industry. Her teaching experience includes several semesters of undergraduate
Organizational Behavior at Rutgers University’s School of Management and Labor Relations in New Jersey. She
earned a B.S. in computer information systems from Bethune-Cookman University and an MBA from Robert Morris
University, and is a graduate of the nonprofit leadership executive education program at the Harvard Kennedy
School. Carmen is a doctoral candidate in workforce development at the University of Arkansas, and actively
conducts research on adult education and learning, nonprofit management, and volunteerism. Her research has been
presented at the Academy of Management and the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and
Voluntary Action annual meetings, and has been published in the peer-reviewed journals Hospital Topics and The
Research Journal of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.
UNIV 1301
13744 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BC)
UGLC 210
0900
1020
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Business majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: David Sterling
Peer Leader: Keith Camacho
Advisor: David Sterling
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
UNIV 1301
747-7776
747-7776
747-6716
16558 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (BC)
BUSN 103
dsterlin@utep.edu
kjcamacho2@miners.utep.edu
BUSN 103
dsterlin@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
UGLC 210
0730
0820
MWF
This section is restricted to Pre-Business majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in ENGL 1311-11545 and HIST
1301-13497.
Instructor: David Sterling
747-7776
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BUSN 103
dsterlin@utep.edu
Peer Leader: Nancy Almaraz Aguillon
Advisor: David Sterling
747-7776
Librarian: Lilia Fernandez
747-6716
nalamarazaguillon@miners.utep.edu
BUSN 103
dsterlin@utep.edu
LIB 216
lfernand@utep.edu
David Sterling has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from UTEP and a Masters of
Information Technology from UTEP. He is currently an ESP Lecturer/Advisor for the College of Business
Administration. He has received The Excellence in Instruction Award in 2007 and 2009 and is currently an advisor
for The Regional Economic Development Association and The Business College Council. He teaches University
1301 and 2350 and advises over 300 students for the College of Business. In addition, he directs workshops and
other student related events hosted by the College of Business. Mr. Sterling was an advisor at the Academic
Advising Center for many years prior to moving to the College of Business (COBA), where he has helped develop
new advising procedures. He has served on various university-wide committees, including the Banner User Group,
Probation/Suspension Committee, Marketing Committee, and University College Personnel Committee. He was an
assistant to the TSI Coordinator for UTEP.
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRE-ENGINEERING MAJORS:
Foundations of Engineering for the Problem Solvers!
Engineers are problem solvers! In the following courses you will learn to use the basic tools of engineering problem
solving, no matter what kind of engineer you intend to be. We will explore engineering innovation, creative and
critical thinking, and hands-on applications, making real-world connections to the magic of engineering and
mathematics. Fundamental engineering competencies, technical and professional, will be introduced, developed,
and practiced, to include working in teams, generating ideas, communication, and trouble-shooting. The outcome for
this course is to apply these competencies to solving engineering problems and to see how these same competencies
can be applied to solving any kind of life problem.
UNIV 1301
11393 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1500
1620
MW
1620
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
11394 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1500
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Michael Everett
Peer Leader: Omar Medina
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-8684
747-8684
747-6715
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
ojmedina@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
14344 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C204 1030
1150
TR
1150
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
14351 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C204 1030
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in.
Instructor: Michael Everett
Peer Leader: Branden McNeely
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-8684
747-8684
747-6715
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
bamcneely@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
14477 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (EC) CRBL C204
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
22
1200
1320
TR
Instructor: Michael Everett
Peer Leader: Alejandra Cabral
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-8684
747-8684
747-6715
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
agcabral@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Michael Everett has been with the Entering Student Program (ESP) since 2011. Prior to that, Michael held various
positions as both a Teaching and Research Assistant with the College of Engineering. Michael attained both his BS
and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and remains with the University while pursuing his Doctorate. As a
licensed pilot, Michael is active in the development of new, sophisticated airborne technologies aimed at
improvements in aircraft safety through the reduction of cockpit workload. Leveraging his interest in robotics and
control systems, Michael employs software development skills in his UNIV 1301 course, providing the
fundamentals students require to perform advanced simulations of dynamic systems. The goal of this application is
to help students understand advanced mathematics concepts, through heavy utilization of group lead projects and
teaching assignments.
UNIV 1301
14683 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) BELL 130A 1200
1320
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
Instructor: Peter Golding
Peer Leader: Julio Perez
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-8125
747-6779
747-6715
CRBL C001 pgolding@utep.edu
jcperez3@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Dr. Peter Golding is the Director of the Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREaTE)
in the College of Engineering.
UNIV 1301
11380 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C304 1200
1320
MW
1320
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
11381 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C304 1200
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Hugo Gomez
Peer Leader: Francisco Salcedo
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-5908
747-6779
747-6715
UGLC 308
hugog@utep.edu
fjsalcedoortega@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Mr. Hugo Gomez works as an Instructional Technologist at The University of Texas at El Paso. He is focused on
expanding the professional and technical skill sets of our student and faculty community to better prepare them for
the world of technology today and tomorrow. He works alongside a wide assortment of students, faculty and staff to
make sure their technology toolsets are up to date. Hugo provides workshops to over half of the student population
at UTEP and has been instrumental in providing them with behind-the-scenes support for all of their courses. Mr.
Gomez collaborates with the Learning Lab team to explore and implement new educational strategies in the
classroom. Mr. Gomez has a Masters Degree in Engineering Education from The University of Texas at El Paso. He
has participated in the UTEACH summer program as a Technology Instructor where he provided workshops on
website design, movie creation and computer networking. In addition, Mr. Gomez co-teaches a University 2350
class: Interdisciplinary Technology and Society in which students learn communication skills, ethics of the use of
technology, and teamwork, among other topics. He has been a presenter for MaST (Math and Science Teachers
Academy) delivering workshops based around the use of new technologies within the realm of teaching.
UNIV 1301
11378 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C204 1030 1120
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in MATH
23
MW
UNIV 1301
11379 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C204 1030 1120
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in MATH
Instructor: Roger Gonzalez
Peer Leader: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-6548
747-8684
747-6715
rvgonzalez@utep.edu
rrodriguez84@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
13669 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C304 0900 1020
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in .
UNIV 1301
13678 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C304 0900 1020
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Debra J Little
Peer Leader: Jean Montes
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-5351
747-6779
747-6715
M 201B
djlittle@utep.edu
jemontesramirez@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215 dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
14483 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1200 1320
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
16851 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1200 1320
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Debra J Little
Peer Leader: Cristina Enriquez
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-5351
747-6779
747-6715
M 201B
djlittle@utep.edu
cenriquez9@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Debra J. Little is a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of civil engineering experience in project design,
construction management, and contract management. But, Professor Little’s first love is teaching, having started out
her career as a high school mathematics instructor at Riverside High School in El Paso. After retiring from federal
public service, Professor Little returned to that first love. She is drawn to the “people” aspect of engineering and
presents technical instruction in the context of engineering competencies, to include equal emphasis on the nontechnical competencies – professional and personal ethics, public policy, leadership and communication skills.
Professor Little serves as a Clinical Professor and as Coordinator for Pre-Engineering Advising for the College of
Engineering. In addition to being an instructor for UNIV1301 Foundations of Engineering, Professor Little has
partnered with UTEP math instructors in teaching engineering pre-Calculus, works with UTEP’s Public and
Professional Programs in developing and delivering professional engineering licensing seminars, and helps to train
elementary school teachers (of a local school district) in the delivery of hands-on engineering curriculum.
UNIV 1301
11376 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1030 1150
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
11377 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1030 1150
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Rick O’Brien
Peer Leader: Maria Rodriguez
Advisor: Michael Everett
747-8684
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rfobrien@utep.edu
mlrodriguez7@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-6715
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
11382 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C001 1200
1320
MW
1320
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
16903 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C001 1200
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Rick O’Brien
Peer Leader: Itzel Loya
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-8684
747-6715
rfobrien@utep.edu
ioloya@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
13745 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 0900 1020
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
13746 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 0900 1020
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
Instructor: Rick O’Brien
Peer Leader: Diana Cabrera
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
UNIV 1301
747-8684
747-6715
rfobrien@utep.edu
dacabrera@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
17513 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1330 1450
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
Instructor: Rick O’Brien
Peer Leader: Ricardo Avila
Advisor: Michael Everett
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-8684
747-6715
rfobrien@utep.edu
raavila5@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 mleverett@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Rick O’Brien graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has a
MA in Business Administration (Management) from the University of Dallas. He is a little bit the unusual engineer,
equally comfortable with technical discussions and discussions about personalities of a business team. He was at
the forefront of the development of the Personal Computers at Harris Corporation and transitioned from Defense
Contractor to Personal Computer Development, from engineering manager to technical and systems sales,
Marketing to Executive management, semi-conductor to systems development and unique selling propositions
for telecommunication (cell phone) add-ons. He became subject matter and best practices expert for EMI/RFI and
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC). He is a licensed certified Franchise consultant, business coach, executive
and accountability coach. He has over 10 years of experience in project management (engineering), 8 years
executive account sales, ROI and business process re-engineering, 12 years Sales and Marketing management and 8
years executive management. He consults with and coaches businesses of less than $1M in annual revenue to those
that have over $100M in annual revenue. Rick is a clinical professor in the UTEP College of Engineering where he
teaches a course he developed called Pathway to Leadership through STEM which introduces to graduates of the
STEM disciplines the business, practical, and marketing sides of running a business as well as a strong focus on
interpersonal skills and disciplines like goal setting, presentation skills, reading personalities, elevator speeches, and
practical and liberal competencies. His other passions are coaching sports, teaching music (singer, songwriter,
guitarist) and he owns 9 guitars.
UNIV 1301
14497 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) LART 403 1200
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
25
1320
TR
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in.
UNIV 1301
14499 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) LART 403 1200
1320
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in .
Instructor: Oscar A. Perez
Peer Leader: David Teutil
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-8785
747-6779
747-6715
UGLC 308
oaperez@utep.edu
dateutilpalacio@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Oscar Perez received his B.A. and Masters in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso with a
special focus on data communications. Mr. Perez has Six years of professional experiences working as an Electrical
and Computer Engineer and four as a CISCO networks certified Instructor. In the class, he shares his practical
experience in using computer technologies to help everyday living, including applications for student use at
UTEP. Oscar enjoys teamwork, believes in education as a process for achieving learning rather than as a purely
academic pursuit. He likes to help students learn new things! He currently works on maintaining, upgrading and
designing computer classrooms systems. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr.
Perez is inspired to tech because he enjoys working with people and technology in the same environment.
UNIV 1301
11541 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) UGLC 334 1500
1620
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
Instructor: Kay Roy
Peer Leeder: Andres Sanchez
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-7491
747-6779
747-6715
COMP 226 mkroy@utep.edu
afsanchez2@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Do You Want to Make an Impact in Your Career Field?
Get off to a strong start with iMPaCT (Media-Propelled introduction to Computational Thinking)! In this course,
you will apply simple and easily-learned programming concepts as you build small Python language programs to
manipulate digital images. In addition to being enjoyable to construct, these small programs have seemingly
unlimited applications for modeling the changing factors involved in a wide variety of problems. Students from
ALL majors are successful in solving problems in this course, and are often surprised at how much the immediate
visual feedback provided by this type of programming helps with a deep understanding of the underlying concepts.
Math skills are never an issue, as we customize projects to complement the backgrounds and majors of students in
the course. The successful critical thinking and problem-solving abilities developed during these projects will be
applied to other academic, professional development, and life-management areas as you build individual confidence
and team experience.
Mary K. (“Kay”) Roy is a Lecturer in the Computer Science Department, teaching introductory Computer Science
and University Seminar courses. She holds multiple Texas public education certifications, has teaching experience
at all grade levels, and earned her M.S. in Computer Science from UTEP. Ms. Roy worked many years as a
network systems programmer for IBM Corporation in San Jose, CA, before returning to El Paso and taking on the
rewarding challenge of helping students make a successful transition to academic life and prepare for their future
careers. She is keenly engaged by the integration of technical skills with other academic areas, and is involved in
research projects designed to develop creative ways to make STEM concepts understandable and accessible to
students in all majors. She is a co-author on conference papers describing these ongoing projects.
UNIV 1301
11374 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C001 0900
1020
MW
1020
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
UNIV 1301
11375 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC)(EC) CRBL C001 0900
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community.
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Instructor: Scott Starks
Peer Leader: Jose Mendez
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-8856
747-6779
747-6715
sstarks@utep.edu
jrmendez2@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Dr. Scott A. Starks received the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Houston in 1973 and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Rice University in 1978. Prior to coming to
the University of Texas at El Paso in 1989, he held faculty positions at Auburn University, the University of Texas
at Arlington and Texas A&M University – Commerce. Dr. Starks has substantial experience with NASA that began
in 1971 and continued through 1988. Since arriving at UTEP, Dr. Starks has served in a number of administrative
capacities. In 1992, he was appointed the Founding Director for the University of Texas System Alliance for
Minority Participation, a collaborative project involving all seven academic institutions of the University of Texas
System and five partnering community college districts. In 1993, he was appointed Associate Dean for the College
of Engineering and later served a stint as Interim Dean. In 1995, he became the Founding Director of the Pan
American Center for Earth and Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary NASA University Research Center. He
has served as UTEP’s Institutional Representative since 1990 and as a member of the Board of Directors for the
Texas Space Grant Consortium since 2007. During his thirty-three years as a faculty member, Dr. Starks has served
as Principal Investigator on 33 research grants which total over $19,000,000 in funding. He has published over 50
refereed journal articles and more than 200 papers in conference proceedings. These have been focused in the areas
of pattern recognition, signal processing, remote sensing, computer simulation, and engineering education. He has
also received a number of awards for excellence as an instructor, including the Dean Eugene Thomas Award as
Outstanding Faculty Member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, 2010; Outstanding Teaching
Award, College of Engineering, 2000; Miguel Izquierdo Award for Teaching Excellence, 1999; Distinguished
Educator and Service Award, ASEE-Physics Division, 1995; Association of Combined Computer Science Clubs
Teaching Award, 1988; and the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Teaching Award, 1986. Also, Dr. Starks is a registered
Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
UNIV 1301
17515 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C001 1330 1450
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
Instructor: Irene C. Tejeda
Peer Leader: Cecilia Herrera
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-6779
747-6779
747-6715
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
cherrera16@miners.utep.edu
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Irene Tejeda has a MA in Business Management/Human Resources from Webster University. Ms. Tejeda is
currently a Professional Advsior/Lectuer with the College of Engineering. She has been actively involved in
working with bi-national groups on the U.S.-Mexico border over the past ten years, specifically exploring binational management and the use of applied human resource management to examine successful practices in the
Paso del Norte region. Irene Tejeda has participated in several bi-national efforts through EPA as well as various
universities. Irene has a particular interest in building working teams that bring people of various backgrounds and
sectors to bi-national, tri-regional work groups. An area of special interest is how regional stakeholders work
together within both existing institutions and newly forming ones. She enjoys the interaction and working with new
ideas that students bring to various environmental, bi-national, and tri-regional issues.
UNIV 1301
11372 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C201 0900
1020
MW
1020
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in .
UNIV 1301
11373 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C201 0900
This section is restricted to Pre-Engineering majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in .
Instructor: Elsa Villa
Peer Leader:
747-6947
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CRBL C001 evilla@utep.edu
Advisor: Irene C. Tejeda
Librarian: Debjani Mukhopadhyay
747-6779
747-6715
CRBL C001 itejeda@utep.edu
LIB 215dmukhopadhyay@utep.edu
Dr. Elsa Q. Villa, is a research assistant professor in the UTEP College of Engineering and Co-Director of CREaTE
(Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education). She served as Director of Engineering Programs
Office for the UTEP College of Engineering from 1995 to 2005, and was responsible for developing and
implementing recruitment, outreach and retention programs. A former secondary mathematics and science teacher,
Dr. Villa has Master's degrees in computer science and education. She received her doctorate in curriculum and
instruction from New Mexico State University.
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THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO PRE-SCIENCE MAJORS:
UNIV 1301
14747 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (EC)
UGCL 334
1330
1420
TR
This course is restricted to students in the RISE Scholars Program.
Instructor: Renato Aguilera
Peer Leader: Rosaura Chapina
Advisor: Joseph Munoz
Librarian: Robert Klapthor
747-6802
747-5803
747-5040
BIO 201
raguilera@utep.edu
rjchapina@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
LIB 228
klapthor@utep.edu
AIDS-Science and Society
The main goal of this course is to encourage and engage science-oriented students in critical thinking concerning
one of the most important issues affecting our society. Understanding the deadly outbreak of the AIDS disease and
its causative agent, the HIV virus, is of immediate importance for survival in this new century. The class will focus
on the basic biology of the disease and its societal impacts. Apart from these issues, students will learn how to
access and process information from the library and the internet. Students will also gain valuable study and
presentation skills along with time management skills and general survival strategies.
Dr. Renato Aguilera obtained his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1987 and was a tenured professor in the Department
of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at UCLA for 14 years. Dr. Aguilera's research is in the area of
Molecular Biology/ Immunology and his research has been continuously funded by grants from the National Science
Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and research foundations. Dr. Aguilera obtained his BS and MS
degrees in Microbiology from UTEP and joined this university in 2002 as a Full Professor and is currently the
Director of the Biology Graduate Program. Dr. Aguilera has an active research laboratory at UTEP and is the
director of the RISE Scholars and SCORE programs.
UNIV 1301 11386 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (EC)
Instructor: Claudia Vanessa Garcia 747-6477
Peer Leader: Belem Amador Ortega
Advisor: Haydee Saucedo
747-7497
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
BUSN 328
1330 1450
MW
UGLC 108
cvgarcia@utep.edu
bdamador@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
hamontes@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 11444 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (EC)
Instructor: Claudia Vanessa Garcia 747-6477
Peer Leader: Priscilla Guevara
Advisor: Haydee Saucedo
747-7497
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
BUSN 328
1500 1620
MW
UGLC 108
cvgarcia@utep.edu
pguevara2@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
hamontes@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
Science is not just for geeks: Discovering the importance of STEM fields
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions have often been viewed as challenging
fields of study, pursued by people that are extremely good at mathematics or might be socially awkward.
Misconceptions like these can discourage students from pursuing a career in STEM fields and portray to the public a
view that science is a boring or hard subject. In this course you will learn key concepts that will help you appreciate
the importance of science in our daily lives and will help you understand current science and technology events. You
will also explore career options that interest you and how they can be associated with STEM subjects. In addition,
through a variety of reading and hands on activities you will acquire important research, critical thinking, and
problem-solving skills that are essential for academic and professional success.
Claudia Vanessa Garcia is the first member of her family to receive a college degree. She earned her B.S. in
Biology and her M.A. in Education from the University of Texas at El Paso and has worked at this institution in
several positions including University Studies Peer Leader, Graduate Research Assistant, and University Recruiter.
She currently holds the position of Program Advisor/ Lecture. In 2007 her passion and background in science and
education granted her with the opportunity to receive a research fellowship which funded her graduate education and
provided her with the opportunity to conduct research in Antarctica. Her education and employment experience have
made her aware of the underrepresentation of minorities in STEM careers as well the obstacles that discourage
students from obtaining higher education degrees. These issues have motivated Claudia Vanessa to work in a
profession where she can positively impact and mentor these populations, either through research or education. In
her spare time, she enjoys painting, playing the piano and taking ballroom dance lessons.
UNIV 1301 11554 Seminar/Critical Inquiry(EC)
Instructor: Nancy Hill
747-6722
Peer Leader: Sarah Abu-Issa
Advisor: Joseph Munoz
747-5803
Librarian: Nancy Hill
747-6722
UGLC
0830 0920 MWF
LIB 221
nhill@utep.edu
sabuissa@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
LIB 221
nhill@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 13932 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (EC)
Instructor: Nancy Hill
747-6722
Peer Leader: Luis Ochoa
Advisor: Joseph Munoz
747-5803
Librarian: Nancy Hill
747-6722
UGLC 210 1030 1150 TR
LIB 221
nhill@utep.edu
lcochoa2@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
LIB 221
nhill@utep.edu
Thinking Boldly With Star Trek
Star Trek is one of the most popular expressions of American science fiction literature. In this class, we will
examine common themes in classic science fiction stories and Star Trek episodes with related themes. Students will
see how science fiction both addresses contemporary scientific ideas and social concerns and contributes to the
development of new ideas and perspectives. Students will watch episodes of Star Trek, read classic science fiction
stories, and respond to them with opinion papers, critical questioning, research, and academic writing. Students will
build on their viewing, reading, and class discussions by selecting topics for research papers about some issue
treated in the series. They will watch and analyze relevant Star Trek episodes, read related science fiction stories,
and find, evaluate, and use primary and secondary sources to construct brief scholarly papers and oral presentations.
Nancy Hill, Assistant Library Director for Technical Services at the UTEP Library, has a BA in English Literature
from Michigan State University, an MLS from the University of Michigan, and course work in history at UTEP.
Before coming to UTEP, Mrs. Hill worked at academic and corporate libraries in Missouri, Virginia, and several
countries in the Middle East. Along with her specialization in the technical aspects of librarianship, Mrs. Hill has
had extensive experience in teaching information literacy and research skills.
UNIV 1301
13004 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) LART 206 1330
1420
MWF
This section is restricted to Pre-Science majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in .
Instructor: Joseph Munoz
747-5803
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BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
Peer Leader: Laura Guerra
Advisor: Joseph Munoz
Librarian: Robert Klapthor
747-5803
747-5040
laguerra@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
LIB 228
klapthor@utep.edu
UNIV 1301 15275 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) BUSN 328
1500
1620
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Science majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in .
Instructor: Joseph Munoz
Peer Leader: Roxana Hurtado
Advisor: Joseph Munoz
Librarian: Robert Klapthor
747-5803
747-5803
747-5040
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
rhurtado2@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
LIB 228
klapthor@utep.edu
Human Consciousness and Perception
This course will introduce students to study of conscious mind, summarize the scientific data that must be taken into
account in any attempt to understand the phenomena of consciousness, and present a simple, understandable
description of the philosophical and quantum theoretical basis for the need to include consciousness in our
description of the material world. The effects of consciousness will be examined on the observed and material world
through quantum mechanics. Students will be introduced to the concept of non-local and universal consciousness.
Students will be able to perform in-depth research by locating the scholarly articles that will help them understand
current topics in consciousness. We will examine the undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by the UTEP
College of Science. Thus, this course will help students better understand their roles, opportunities, and
responsibilities that will impact their success at UTEP. They will practice essential academic skills, increase their
familiarity with UTEP resources, and build towards greater student/student, student/faculty interaction.
Joseph Munoz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1999 and later
earned a Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2004. He is
currently working on his Ed.D in Educational Leadership. Prior to working at UTEP, he has worked in Student
Services for the last 12 years in various capacities as an advisor, mentor, tutor, and coordinator. He has worked
individually and in groups with high school/college students helping them prepare and be successful college. His
trajectory as an academic advisor has placed him close to what student’s needs are and uses his experience to teach
students how to navigate the educational system.
UNIV 1301
13001 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) CRBL C301 1230
1320
MWF
This section is restricted to Pre-Science majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Haydee Saucedo
Peer Leader: Lucia Avila
Advisor: Haydee Saucedo
Librarian: Robert Klapthor
UNIV 1301
747-7497
747-7497
747-5040
BELL 113
hamontes@utep.edu
lavila7@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
hamontes@utep.edu
LIB 228
klapthor@utep.edu
15272 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) BELL 130
1330 1450
TR
This section is restricted to Pre-Science majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Haydee Saucedo
Peer Leader: Monica Galindo
Advisor: Haydee Saucedo
Librarian: Robert Klapthor
747-7497
747-7497
747-5040
BELL 113
hamontes@utep.edu
migalindo@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
hamontes@utep.edu
LIB 228
klapthor@utep.edu
Introduction to Basic Statistics
Students will be exposed to different concepts used in statistics to collect and analyze data, and how to draw
objective conclusions based on the data. Through classroom activities and in-depth research, this course will provide
basic knowledge about the applications of statistics in the students’ majors. In addition, students will learn about and
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practice essential academic skills and become familiar with campus resources in order to make a successful
transition into college. Students will complete written assignments, presentations, team activities, assessments, as
well as a variety of study skills activities. They will learn about and practice the essential academic skills that will
help them succeed as students majoring in the sciences. Thus, this course will help students better understand their
roles, opportunities, and responsibilities that will impact their success at UTEP. They will practice essential
academic skills, increase their familiarity with UTEP resources, and build towards greater student/student,
student/faculty interaction
Mrs. Haydee Saucedo earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at El
Paso in 2003. As an undergraduate student, she participated as a stipend recipient for the REU program at UTEP and
made a presentation about “Manual Dexterity Study for Hispanic Students and Hispanic Workers” in the
Undergraduate Research Expo 2002 having as a mentor Dr. Luis R. Contreras. In addition, she went to Texas A&M
University and made another presentation about “Variation Simulation in Multi-Station Assembly Processes” for the
Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Program 2002 having as a mentor Dr. Yu Ding. Afterwards, she earned a
Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2009. As an Industrial
Engineer she was able to implement 4M standard time studies, coordinate activities with nine plants for
standardization and to develop guidelines for safety purposes. Then, she decided to obtain an Alternative
Certification as a Mathematics teacher. She taught for three years the subjects of Algebra and Geometry at the
EPISD (El Paso Independent School District). During the three years that she taught, she took several courses as
well as trainings to learn about cooperative learning groups and active learning techniques. In addition, she took
courses to learn contexts and curriculum and Sheltered-English-instructions techniques. Also, as part of the trainings
provided, she was able to learn techniques and strategies to teach concepts by using different learning models.
UNIV 1301 15316 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (EC)
Instructor: Katrina Weber
747-6532
Peer Leader: Olivia Kolec
Advisor: Joseph Munoz
747-5803
Librarian: Les Arms
747-6701
COTT 307 1500 1620 TR
AAC 120
kmweber@utep.edu
oikolec@miners.utep.edu
BELL 113
josephi@utep.edu
LIB 217
laarms@utep.edu
The Conspiracy of Global Climate Change: Science and Politics in Today’s World
Science teaches us to question everything, but many current environmental issues do not have an easy answer or a
general consensus position. This seminar will examine the environmental and political implications of such issues
through the use of structured debates. Students will use role play to objectively discuss complicated issues by
researching their position, presenting their arguments to the class, and summarizing the outcome of their debates in
writing. By playing a different role in each debate, students will also be introduced to different science career paths
in research, conservation, government, and more. Students will be required to evaluate their own opinions of
complicated issues while learning to successfully work in groups and communicate their ideas orally and in writing.
Katrina Weber has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences
from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Her Master’s thesis research focused on completing a genetic
phylogeny of the anuran genus Ptychadena using specimens collected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sh
has taught Introductory Biology, Human Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology at El Paso Community College
(EPCC) and was a professional science tutor at South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. As an educator, she
aims to instill and inspire a love for learning in my students and attempts to teach students how to think and
approach information within a class environment driven by the students’ own ideas, discoveries and questions.
UNIV 1301
11389 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) UGLC 210 1330
1450
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Science majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Mary D. Wells
Peer Leader: Nora Ortega
Advisor: Mary D. Wells
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-6230
747-6230
747-5685
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AAC 105
mdwells2@utep.edu
nmortega@miners.utep.edu
AAC 105
mdwells2@utep.edu
LIB 214
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
UNIV 1301
11542 Seminar/Critical Inquiry (LC) (EC) UGLC 210 1500
1620
MW
This section is restricted to Pre-Science majors.
This section is part of a Learning Community. Students must also enroll in
Instructor: Mary D. Wells
Peer Leader:Shiori Takashima
Advisor: Mary D. Wells
Librarian: Angela Lucero
747-6230
747-6230
747-5685
AAC 105
mdwells2@utep.edu
satakashima@miners.utep.edu
AAC 105
mdwells2@utep.edu
LIB 214
ajmartinez5@utep.edu
Preparing for a Career in the Medical Professions
This course provides the foundation to pursuing a profession in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry,
or as a physician’s assistant. Students will learn about the journey ahead, necessary study skills, and navigating
their college education, and will work throughout the semester to produce a quality research paper on a topic within
border health issues. This course will allow students to learn more about the opportunities available in the medical
professions and the academic path, skills and requirements needed to reach those opportunities.
Mary Wells received her B.S. in Bio-Environmental Science from Texas A&M University and her M.A. in
Curriculum & Instruction from New Mexico State University. She is the Director of the Medical Professions
Institute and the pre-med advisor for UTEP students. A native El Pasoan, before coming to UTEP, she taught
science at Canutillo High School for six years, including AP Biology. Besides teaching UNIV 1301, she leads an
MCAT preparation course each spring and a Pre-Med Summer Internship as a Special Topics course for the
Department of Biological Sciences each summer.
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UNIV 2350 – THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS WHO
HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST 30 CREDIT HOURS AND HAVE PASSED ENGL 1312.
UNIV 2350
12417 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc
100% Computer access required.
Instructor: Daniel Duarte
747-7300
Peer Leader: Alejandro De La Pena
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-6713
UNIV 2350
UNIV 2350
AAC 112
LIB 212
dduarte@utep.edu
ade29@miners.utep.edu
jasandoval@utep.edu
13858 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc
17059 (special section for Distance Learning)
90% Online, class meets first day and final exam. Computer access required.
Instructor: Daniel Duarte
Peer Leader: Esther Gonzales
Librarian: Juan Sandoval
747-7300
747-6713
AAC 112
dduarte@utep.edu
egonzalez39@miners.uetp.edu
LIB 212
jasandoval@utep.edu
Interdisciplinary Technology and Society
This course will examine various facets of our interactions with technology as well as our interactions with other
members of society as we use technology. You will understand how tightly technology is interwoven in everyday
life and its effects in different areas of our lives. We will examine this through a variety of readings and
Discussion/message boards. You will work online, individually and in groups to discuss and analyze a broad range
of topics related to technology and society.
Daniel Duarte holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MA in Professional
Writing and Rhetoric from the University of Texas at El Paso. His thesis, Electronic Writing Technologies and the
Third Sophistic was awarded the English Department’s Outstanding Graduate Professional Writing and Rhetoric
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thesis of spring 2004. Daniel also teaches UNIV 2350 - Technology and Society - and is an advisor at the Academic
Advising Center. Daniel is the Art Director for the textbook Borders: Crossing into Your Future.
UNIV 2350
12022 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc
QUIN 206
1330
1450
MW
Computer access required.
Instructor: Charles W. Gaunce
Peer Leader: Abrego Jovan
Librarian: Charles W. Gaunce
747-8939
747-8939
LIB 214
cgaunce@utep.edu
jdabrego@miners.utep.edu
LIB 214
cgaunce@utep.edu
Technology and Society
This UNIV 2350 course is a journey into thinking critically about how modern American culture travels through and
among various technologies, how those technologies induce changes into the culture, and how the adoption of some
technologies, and the rejection of others, leads to results that produce various winners and losers among the
population.
Dr. Charles Gaunce has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, a M.A. in Library and Information Studies from
the University of Oklahoma, and a J.D.(Juris Doctor) from the University of Tulsa. Dr. Gaunce is currently the Law
Librarian in the UTEP Library Reference Department. His research interests include the process of research, the
political process, social adaptations, and technological innovations. Dr. Gaunce practiced law full time for over
twenty years and in that capacity encountered a broad spectrum of legal issues including homicide litigation,
personal injury litigation, worker’s compensation representation, patent litigation, and environmental litigation. His
experiences led him to pursue research in the education field. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota,
Colorado, and Oklahoma, and he maintains a current license to practice law in Oklahoma.
UNIV 2350
13958 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc
100% Online. Computer access required.
Instructor: Beau Pihlaja
Peer Leader:
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
UNIV 2350
747-8444
UGLC 130
bspihlaja@utep.edu
7471-6702
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
14842 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc
100% Online. Computer access required.
Instructor: Beau Pihlaja
747-8444
Peer Leader: Naomi Owens-Rubalcava
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-6702
UGLC 130
bspihlaja@utep.edu
nrubalcava@miners.utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
Taking Calls in Mumbai: Technologically Mediated Intercultural Communication
What impact does technology have on intercultural communication? Does it enable it? Inhibit it? Improve it?
Complicate it? For instance, what issues do individuals and groups face when they attempt to communicate crossculturally via the internet? What implications does this have for businesses that rely on computer mediated
communication (CMC) to interact with international business partners? What implications does increased CMC
have for national security? Could increased and improved intercultural CMC defuse international tension? These are
the questions that will occupy us in this section of UNIV 2350. Students will use our theme to address UNIV 2350
course goals. Students will study issues in intercultural communication, the history and development of CMC, and
issues in intercultural CMC through the study of specific cases related to international business and national security.
Beau Pihlaja is a full time lecturer with UTEP’s Entering Student Program. Mr. Pihlaja has a masters of divinity
with an emphasis in cross-cultural communication and a masters of theology from Trinity International University.
He is also a PhD. candidate in UTEP’s Rhetoric and Writing Studies Program. He is a fellow with SUNY’s COIL
Institute. During 2008-2009 he taught masters-level seminars in a small ecclesial college in Bangalore and in several
other cities throughout India. He continues to visit and teach there periodically. His research interests include
Intercultural Rhetoric, Technologically-Mediated Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication, First Year
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University Experience, Global Learning Communities, Educational Technology, Political Theologies. He currently
resides in El Paso, TX with his brilliant and lovely wife Charity, son Asher, and daughter Cressida.
UNIV 2350
UNIV 2350
17419 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc (DP)
17420 (special section for Distance Learning)
7 week Part of Term
This course is restricted to RN-BSN students. Departmental approval required.
100% Online. Computer access required.
Instructor: Debbie Sikes
Peer Leader: Angela Ortiz
Librarian: Harvey Castellano
747-8263
747-6734
SON 334
dlsikes@utep.edu
aortiz22@miners.utep.edu
LIB 213
hcastell@utep.edu
Expanding Professional and Technological Horizons
By using technology, this course provides students with foundational knowledge in health care locally and
nationally. Concepts related to communication, cultural awareness, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration
with health care professionals, health-illness continuum, ethics, and health trends in the 21st century through the
advance of technology are presented. Students will examine the impact the technology has had on their life as well
as their behaviors as a consumer and/or provider. Readings, discussion boards, electronic database access, and
Blackboard to assist in the learning process will be used.
Debbie Sikes received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missiouri in Nursing and a Master’s of
Science degree from the Univerisity of Texas at El Paso in Nursing Education. Ms. Sikes has served as the Director
of the RN-BSN online program at UTEP for the past 3 years. Ms. Sikes has practiced nursing for over 26 years in
numerous healthcare settings including hospital, outpatient clinics, school health, and nursing education. She is
continuing research related to the use of Standardized Patients and students’ satisfaction in Objective Structured
Clinical Examinatons. She has presented her programs at conferences throughout the country. Her interests include
the use of technology related to healthcare and nursing administration. She is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau
International, the honor society for nursing and currently serves as the Delta Kappa Chapter treasurer.
UNIV 2350
11627 Interdisciplinary Tech/Soc
100% Online. Computer access required.
Instructor: DeAnna Varela
Peer Leader: Angela Vaughn
Librarian: Elizabeth Torres
747-7065
747-6702
UGLC 344
dkvarela@utep.edu
arvaughn@miners.utep.edu
LIB 216
eltorres@utep.edu
DeAnna Kay Varela holds a BA in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin, a MA in
Communication and Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies, both from the University of Texas at El
Paso. Professor Varela holds a fulltime appointment as lecturer with the UTEP Entering Student Program. In 2012
she was awarded the University of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award for her commitment to teaching and
mentoring students. Her research interests include social justice movements and activism, cultural studies, and
contemporary women and girls’ issues.
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