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Learn about the courses offered by Discover UC San Diego.

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American Sign Language (ASL) Language and Culture, Level 1

LINGUISTICS

This course is your introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the American Deaf Culture. 

ABOUT LISL 1AR

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The Atmosphere

MARINE SCIENCE

This course describes the distinguishing features of the Earth’s atmosphere, providing a non-technical overview of the role of the atmosphere in meteorology and climate sciences. 

ABOUT SIO 20

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Beginning Latin

LITERATURE

Learn Latin fundamentals, including verb conjugations, noun declensions, and the vocabulary of writers such as Caesar, Catullus, and Cicero.

ABOUT LTLA 1

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Exploring the Musical Mind

MUSIC

Explore research from psychologists, cognitive scientists, neuroscientists, evolutionary biologists, philosophers, ethnomusicologists, and more, to illuminate how we hear and how we become musical.

ABOUT MUS 20

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Land and Labor

ETHNIC STUDIES

This course examines key historical events and debates in the field that center around land and labor. 

ABOUT ETHN 1

A closeup of richly woven textile with intricate geometric and symbolic patterns in vibrant colors, including deep blue, gold, red, green, and black. The repeating motifs resemble traditional Indigenous or Andean designs, with stylized faces and symmetrical shapes creating a rhythmic visual texture.

Intermediate Spanish I

LITERATURE

This course is for non-heritage learners who have taken a beginning course in a classroom environment and want to reinforce and enhance their development of communication skills.

ABOUT LTSP 2A

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Intro to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Python

COMPUTER SCIENCE

This course provides an introduction to computer science and programming using the Python language.

ABOUT CSE 6

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Introduction to Structures and Design

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Learn the basics of how structural engineers design and create all kinds of structures.

ABOUT SE 1

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Spanish for Bilingual Speakers

LITERATURE

Explore your cultural heritage to the Spanish language and culture in the United States and build off your Spanish speaking abilities.

ABOUT LTSP 2D

A traditional Chinese landscape painting depicting towering misty mountains, dense trees, and architectural structures built into the cliffs. In the foreground, a group of people gathers near a pavilion, with pathways leading through the mountainous terrain.

World Wisdom Traditions

CLASSICAL STUDIES

Examine and compare multiple World Wisdom Traditions that developed in the ancient world, including religions and philosophical schools.

ABOUT CLAS 121R