Winter Term 2027 Courses

Experiential & Field-Based Learning

IDS 212 Massive migrations: An Exploration of Bird Ecology

Jeff Thomas | MTWRF: 1:00-4:35 p.m.

Discover why eastern North Carolina hosts some of the largest wintering flocks of Snow Geese in the world. This field-intensive course combines ecological theory with active regional observation and bird identification tools to examine animal migration firsthand. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Regional field trips to observe massive seasonal wildlife migrations in person.

IDS 218 Beyond the Canvas: Inside Charlotte’s Art Scene

Siu Challons-Lipton | MTWRF: 1:00-4:35 p.m.

Step outside the traditional classroom and transform Charlotte into your living laboratory. Through partnerships with leading local institutions including the Bechtler Museum, Mint Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center, McColl Center, and Goodyear Arts, you’ll bridge visual art analysis with real-world applications in fields like law, medicine, and data analysis. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Live observation, curatorial investigation, and hands-on studio creation across Charlotte’s arts district.

HNR 120 Honors Seminar (Cross listed as IDS 218)

See description of IDS 218 above.

BUS 272 Personal Finance

Lance Walton and Joe Pieri | MTWRF: 1:00-3:40 p.m.

Build essential financial literacy skills for life. Learn practical strategies for income management, budgeting, credit, debt reduction, investing, and asset protection. (Credits: 3)

• Key Experience: Site visits to major financial institutions in Uptown Charlotte to observe premier banking operations firsthand.

ENG 311 Art Imitating Art: Ekphrastic Writing

Shawn Bowers | MTWRF: 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Let Charlotte’s museum and art scene fire up your creative writing. Explore the art of ekphrasis (writing directly inspired by visual art) and refine your distinct creative voice while exploring local cultural venues. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: On-site museum visits and creative writing workshops.

Maker Spaces and Creativity

IDS 110 Make it Matter: Craft, Creativity, and Community

Melissa Gamez | MTWRF: 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Unplug from the digital world and rediscover the satisfaction of working with your hands. Experiment with tangible materials and physical making processes while exploring how tactile craft fosters personal focus and community connection. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Hands-on crafting studio work and digital detox practices.

IDS 216 Cooking Decoded: Chemistry in the Kitchen

Yvette Clifton | MTWRF: 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Kitchens are laboratories in disguise. Through hands-on culinary experiments, learn how chemical principles dictate why recipes succeed or fail—and test whether common culinary myths hold up to real scientific scrutiny. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Interactive, lab-based culinary science experiments.

Media, Culture, and Rhetoric

IDS 214 Finding Your Cinematic Voice

Espy Espenschied | MTWRF: 1:00-4:35 p.m.

Uncover and refine your unique film style. Using auteur theory as a framework, study signature visual and auditory techniques of iconic directors and apply those insights to targeted filmmaking exercises. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Direct film critique and practical filmmaking exercises.

IDS 220 Like, Comment, Share: Social Media and the Art of Influencing

Heidi Giffin | MTWRF: 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Examine social media as a rhetorical space where personal identity becomes public branding. Analyze how influencers build authenticity and audience trust, then test rhetorical theories by creating your own persuasive short-form media. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Creation of original, persuasive short-form digital media.

PSY 389 Mental Health, Media, and Movies

Nancy Johnson | MTWRF: 1:00-4:35 p.m.

Explore 80 years of film, television, and social media depictions of psychiatric conditions, therapies, and care. Compare Hollywood portrayals with real-life patient experiences and trace how public perception has evolved over time. (Credits: 4)

• Key Experience: Film screenings, media analysis, and guest speaker discussions.

Wellness & Personal Growth

QHW 103 Winter Care: Mindfulness and Writing as Tools of Wellbeing

Andrea McCrary | MTWRF: 1:00-2:50 p.m.

Counter the noise and fragmentation of modern life. Learn reflective writing and meditative techniques designed to lower stress, reduce anxiety, and cultivate everyday mindfulness. (Credits: 2)

• Key Experience: Guided meditation sessions and reflective writing journals.

QHW 103 Mind & Body in College: Holistic Practices

Laree Schoolmeesters | TWR: 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Build a sustainable, evidence-based self-care strategy. Practice mindfulness, movement, relaxation techniques, sleep optimization, and nutrition planning to enhance your quality of life and academic focus. (Credits: 2)

• Key Experience: Personal wellness portfolio creation and experiential relaxation exercises.

SLD 155 Strategies for Academic Success

Shelby Washington | MTWRF: 1:00-2:50 p.m.

Turn past academic setbacks into future growth. Study the science of learning, time management, and habit formation to build a realistic, personal academic recovery plan. (Credits: 3)

• Key Experience: Hands-on study skill workshops and custom academic planning.

Professional & Technical Skill Building

MAT 250 Data Visualization

Teneal Pardue | MTWRF: 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Transform raw datasets into compelling visual stories. Use modern data science tools to design professional graphics and reports that effectively communicate complex information. (Credits: 4)

• Key Tools: R, tidyverse, ggplot2, Quarto.

Nursing

NUR 101 Introduction to Nursing Practice: Exploring the Profession, Healthcare, and Clinical Judgment

Leah Morgan | MTWRF: 1:00-3:40 p.m.

Explore the nursing profession and the healthcare delivery system through clinical simulations, case studies, and practical exercises designed to build critical thinking and clinical judgment. (Credits: 3)

• Key Experience: Clinical simulations and interactive panels with practicing nurses.

NUR 360 Applied Nursing Practice

Colleen Dunham | MTWRF 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Reinforce foundational clinical judgment, assessment, prioritization, and safe person-centered care skills in an intensive bridge environment designed to prepare you for advanced coursework.
(Credits: 4)
Prerequisite: NUR 302 Fundamentals in Nursing

NUR 401 NCLEX Prep Intensive

Sheryl Cornelius | MTWRF 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Synthesize core nursing concepts, professional behaviors, and test-taking strategies required to pass the NCLEX-RN and enter professional clinical practice. (Credits: 3)
Prerequisites: NUR 403 Women’s Health and NUR 402 Pediatric Nursing

Professional Leadership & Capstone

MGT 345 Leadership and Organizations

Dawn Chanland | MTWRF: 8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

Gain a strong foundation in leadership theory, organization dynamics, and management styles. Engage directly with guest community leaders to build personal leadership strategies for real-world application. (Credits: 3)

• Key Experience: Leadership self-assessments and live Q-and-A sessions with executive leaders.

QCP 410 Culminating Experience

JoAndrea Costner | MTWRF: 1:00-2:50 p.m.

Reflect on your educational journey in this Queens Advantage Program capstone. Investigate complex, real-world themes, and create an integrated final project that synthesizes your academic coursework and future career goals. (Credits: 2)

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