What is an Experimental Course?
UNLV encourages diverse, innovative, and creative curricula, and as such encourages faculty members to exercise these values in designing curriculum content. An experimental course is an opportunity for faculty to introduce innovative and creative content and/or pedagogy on a trial basis to test potential new courses and obtain information to assist in the creation of a permanent course. Experimental courses are identified by an X after the course number and are often referred to as X courses. These X courses can be offered a maximum of two (2) terms.
How to request an Experimental Course (X Course)?
Experimental courses are created using Curriculog and would require the department chair and college dean’s approval. Committee approval is not necessary. Additionally, due to X course proposals not being required to undergo the NSHE CCN process, the course is not added to the NSHE database. The chosen course number would remain available for other NSHE institutions until a permanent course is presented. Thus, the number may change when you request a permanent course.
After it is routed through the approvals, the proposal will be sent to the Registrar’s Office Curriculum Unit for implementation. The whole process from when faculty submit their proposal to when it is ready to be scheduled may take as little as two days but may take longer depending on Department Chair and College Dean approvals.
Experimental forms should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the desired start term. If a form is received after the desired start term schedule goes live and is accepting enrollment, the department will be responsible for managing the marketing and enrollment process.
Experimental Courses and the General Education Curriculum
Some undergraduate experimental courses qualify as general education courses. UNLV encourages a diverse, innovative, and creative curriculum, and as such encourages faculty to exercise these values in designing courses that also align with the University’s General Education curriculum. If faculty find they have created a course that may qualify for the general education curriculum, we encourage them to submit a General Education Course Request form in Curriculog.
Obtaining the general education designation will allow your course to satisfy the general education requirement effective as of the approval date. It is rare that the General Education Committee retroactively approves courses, thus we encourage the submission and approval of the General Education Course Request form in Curriculog before students enroll for the new experimental courses but after your Experimental Course Form is approved by the FSCC Chair.
The approval on an X course is only for the X course. You will need to re-submit a General Education Course Request form once the permanent course is approved by the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee.
Contact
For questions regarding experimental courses, please email curriculum@unlv.edu.
Approved Experimental Courses
AHS 211X Life-Saving Skills for Healthcare Responders
Provides hands-on training in life-saving techniques through scenario-based learning. Develops skills in airway support, bleeding control, and overdose reversal. Emphasizes rapid decision-making, skill application, and response under pressure. Includes structured simulations and guided practice to build competency and readiness in time-sensitive situations.
Credits: 2
Total Credits Allowed: 2
Department: Applied Health Sciences
College: School of Intergraded Health Sciences
AHS 305X Foundations of Pharmacy
Explores the pharmacy profession from historical foundations to contemporary practice. Examines professional roles, career pathways, educational and licensure requirements, and practice settings. Introduces foundational skills in communication, ethics, critical thinking, and teamwork relevant to pharmacy and interprofessional healthcare environments.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 1
Department: Applied Health Sciences
College: School of Intergraded Health Sciences
AHS 380X Foundations for MCAT Success: Sciences Domains
Explores tools, habits, and strategies for MCAT preparation across biology, chemistry, physics, and select psychological and social sciences. Develops analytical skills through passage-based practice. Identifies strengths and weaknesses through diagnostics, supports targeted supplemental instruction, and emphasizes continual evaluation and reflection to guide effective, self-directed MCAT preparation.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 1
Department: Applied Health Sciences
College: School of Intergraded Health Sciences
AHS 499X Independent Study
Provides faculty-supervised independent scholarship in health science education. Develops advanced inquiry through applied research, curriculum design, program evaluation, or specialized projects. Integrates evidence-based literature and theoretical frameworks. Emphasizes critical analysis, professional communication, and ethical practice within health education contexts.
Credits: 1-6
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Applied Health Sciences
College: School of Intergraded Health Sciences
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AIS 200X Asian Americans and Popular Culture
Examines multifaceted dimensions of Asian American lives and communities through their relationship to popular culture. Employs close-reading and critical inquiry of various cultural artifacts that complicate understandings of popular culture and our practices as readers, viewers, and consumers in it.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies
College: College of Liberal Arts
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ANTH 107X Archaeology as Pop Culture
Addresses the “meaning” of archaeology as generated in television, movies, literature, video games, and any other medium of mass media. Students engage with several case studies illustrating how archaeology is portrayed in popular culture.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Anthropology
College: College of Liberal Arts
ANTH 445X Power and Environment
Environmental Anthropology explores how environmental change shapes human societies and their natural environments. Drawing on anthropological theories, methods, and case studies (paired with interdisciplinary perspectives), the learning materials engage with key topics such as environmental degradation, disasters, extractivism, conservation, sustainability, human animal relations, environmental justice, and climate change.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Anthropology
College: College of Liberal Arts
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ART 140x Introduction to Black & White Digital Photography
Explore black-and-white digital photography as an expressive art form. Master manual camera operation, exposure control, and Photoshop editing to produce high-quality prints and a professional portfolio. Project-based assignments integrate historical context with contemporary practice, balancing technical proficiency and conceptual development.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Art
College: College of Fine Arts
ART 304X Writing for the Visual Arts
Treats writing as a hands-on studio tool. Breaks down how language creates authority in the art world. Moves from basic descriptions to professional persuasion. Investigates five core types: Artist Statements, Bios, Reviews, Press Releases, and Funding Statements. Masters different styles to turn personal ideas into professional press kits.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Art
College: College of Fine Arts
ART 382X Global Contemporary Theory
Investigates modern art frameworks by weighing theoretical deconstruction against materiality, sensory perception, and global making ethics.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Art
College: College of Fine Arts
ART 383X Methods of Art History
Explores how to research and build arguments about art. Teaches professional tools for finding evidence in databases and archives. Investigates traditional methods alongside modern, global perspectives. Prioritizes hands-on lab work to develop a scholarly project. Provides a clear roadmap for mastering academic research and critical thinking.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Art
College: College of Fine Arts
ART 486X Theory and Criticism of Art
Analyzes theory and criticism. Connects traditional art knowledge with social and political forces. Uses the museum as a laboratory to study physical objects. Investigates artworks as sites of ritual, labor, and culture. Builds arguments using weight, texture, and construction as primary evidence.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Art
College: College of Fine Arts
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BIOL 410BX Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Biology
Explores modern AI approaches for biological discovery, from neural networks to large language models. Applies AI to genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, imaging, drug discovery, and systems biology. Investigates data handling, experiment design, programming assistance, literature mining, pitfalls, and ethical issues, culminating in building AI agents for real-world biological applications.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
BIOL 420SX Natural history of biological soil crusts
Laboratory and field work to distinguish the main functional biocrust groups and to assess their abundance in the landscape. Bryophyte, lichen, algal, and cyanobacterial diversity of the Mojave Desert soils will be explored.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
BIOL 428EX Extremophile Microbiology
Explores microorganisms living in extreme environments from an ecophysiology perspective. Focuses on extremes of temperature, pH, osmolarity, pressure, among other extremes. Also explores habitability of other planets and moons in our solar system based on habitability of earth.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
BIOL 437EX Evolution Insects
An advanced class for biology majors to expand understanding of evolutionary concepts by building a conceptual framework of evolution through the exploration of insect behavior, physiology, and development. Fundamental topics include insect anatomy, wacky insect adaptations, insect physiology, insect endocrinology, molecular biology, concepts in body plan evolution, and topics at the interface of evolution and development.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
BIOL 439X Adv Marine Physiology
Advanced discussion of ocean habitats and the physiological specializations of organisms that inhabit them. Discussion of both molecular and environmental contexts for physiology, including trophic levels and systematics. Consideration of economic use of marine habitats and ways to study human impacts on ecosystems.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
BIOL 450EX Modern Plant Ecophysiology
Survey of plant ecophysiology with attention to modern methods and theory. Selected topics include ecohydrology, carbon allocation, plant mortality, and climate drivers.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
BIOL 477NX Neurophys Plas in the CNS
Advanced course that provides comprehensive and quantitative understanding of the physiology of excitable membranes and synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. Cross listed with BIOL 677X. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Life Sciences
College: College of Sciences
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BUS 281X Global Career Accelerator
Learn how to work in diverse teams and build products for a diverse set of customers by applying the hybrid skill set of applied technology and intercultural communication (ICC). Learning activities include real-world global experiences, applied learning, and ICC. Practice effective and appropriate data applications and ICC in remote environments.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Business Administration
College: Lee Business School
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CED 125X Serving Others and the Helping Professions
Gain a deeper understanding of human needs by examining the interconnected influence of individual elements, shared experiences, and global forces on human connection. Analyze the resulting sociopolitical and cultural impacts and articulate the vital role of compassion in effective practice across the helping professions.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services
College: College of Education
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CHEM 250X Nuclear Science: Innovations, Applications, and Career Paths
An overview of the field of nuclear science and technology, research activities in the chemistry, health sciences, and engineering departments, and initiatives in the government and private sector as told by guest lecturers from academia, private industry or government. Internship and career opportunities in each field will be highlighted.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 1
Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
College: College of Sciences
CHEM 333X Introductory Biochemistry
Provides an overview of the structure and function of biomolecules, metabolism, and molecular biology.
Credits: 4
Total Credits Allowed: 4
Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
College: College of Sciences
CHEM 460X Premier Physical Chemistry
This course focuses on current topics in Physical Chemistry Research, “On-demand” topics (custom-tailored to the composition of the class), and canonical topics of Physical Chemistry (Statistical Thermodynamics, Symmetry and Group Theory, Spectroscopy).
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
College: College of Sciences
CHEM 488X Advanced Topics in Environmental Chemistry
Explores interconnectedness of environmental chemistry with sustainability, industrial ecology, and green chemistry principles. Holistic understanding of critical environmental challenges, especially those related to water and soil contamination. Crosslisted with CHEM 688X. Coursework at the 600-level requires additional work.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
College: College of Sciences
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CHI 316X Conv CHI for Professionals
Intensive practice in Chinese conversation in a variety of business and professional situations. Development of advanced-level oral proficiency and cultural competence. Emphasis on sophistication of speech. Taught in Chinese.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: World Languages & Cultures
College: College of Liberal Arts
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CMI 390X IMAGING INFORMATICS AND PACS ADMINISTRATION
Prepares students for communication in modern professional settings by designing and delivering presentations for diverse audiences—clients, teams, executives, and the public. Emphasis is placed on clarity, conciseness, visual design, and delivery in real-world scenarios such as Zoom briefings, recorded videos, and even social media messaging.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 9
Department: Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences.
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COE 214X Race & US NV Con
Evaluation of the role of race in US and Nevada constitutional law across the historical continuum. Focus on education and civil rights. Consideration(s) of various perspectives on constitutional dilemmas and how contemporary constitutional debates continue to (re)shape the modern world. Only available to Rebel Start Academy students.
Credits: 4
Total Credits Allowed: 4
Department: College of Education
College: College of Education
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COM 202X Interpersonal Listening: Theory and Application
Theories of listening as they relate to a variety of interpersonal relationships and settings. Emphasizes skill development in attending, understanding, remembering, evaluating, and responding; ethical listening; barriers and biases; and applied practice in personal, professional, and cross-cultural contexts.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Communication Studies
College: College of Urban Affairs
COM 329X Business and Professional Speaking
Prepares students for communication in modern professional settings by designing and delivering presentations for diverse audiences—clients, teams, executives, and the public. Emphasis is placed on clarity, conciseness, visual design, and delivery in real-world scenarios such as Zoom briefings, recorded videos, and even social media messaging.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Communication Studies
College: College of Urban Affairs
COM 411X Intercultural Business Communication
Intercultural business communication examines effective communication in globalized, culturally diverse business environments. It explores leadership, teamwork, HR, and organizational culture in diverse organizations, then examines global business communication including negotiation, ethics, marketing, and virtual collaboration. Through applied projects and case studies, applications ground development of cultural intelligence and practical communication skills.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Communication Studies
College: College of Urban Affairs
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CRJ 320X Courts-Criminal Justice
COURTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 0
Department: Criminal Justice
College: College of Urban Affairs
CRJ 485X Community Based Research
COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH
Credits: 0
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Criminal Justice
College: College of Urban Affairs
CRJ 488X Corporate Cybersecurity
This course provides an overview of cyberthreats to corporate security. Students will learn the principles of cyber hacking and security, as well as steps to take when cybersecurity has been compromised in a business setting. These issues will be presented from an emergency and crisis management perspective.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Criminal Justice
College: College of Urban Affairs
CRJ 494X CRJ Mentor Training
Provides instruction and training to first-generation CRJ students who will serve as peer mentors in the Department.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Criminal Justice
College: College of Urban Affairs
CRJ 495X Peer Mentoring in CRJ
A seminar for peer mentors working the Criminal Justice Department. Peer mentors facilitate first-years students’ academic, socio-cultural, and emotional adjustment to college. Mandatory training will be provided to peer mentors through a series of readings, presentations, and activities. During the semester, peer mentors will routinely interact with new students and summarize their experiences to a peer mentor coordinator.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Criminal Justice
College: College of Urban Affairs
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CS 111X Think Critically w/ Code
Become a better critical thinker to address important social issues with this introduction to computer coding. No prior computer programming experience expected. Note: “Cannot earn credits towards degree requirements for Computer Science B.Sc. or B.A. degrees.”
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Computer Science
College: College of Engineering
CS 251X Cybersecurity Concepts
Broad coverage of essential cybersecurity concepts and hands-on skills. Topics include operational security, cryptography, network fundamentals, infrastructure security, authentication, system hardening, incident response, risk management, privacy in computing, legal issues and ethics, and physical security
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Computer Science
College: College of Engineering
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EDU 245X Foundations of Elementary Literacy & the Science of Reading
Designed to teach the Science of Reading’s Five Pillars of Reading Instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Recent research and theory support the development of instructional strategies and assessments adapted to meet the full range of learners’ needs.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
College: College of Education
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EE 464X Wireless Ntwrk Planning
Wireless communication network planning including basic concepts, governing bodies, technological history, coding and modulation, and antenna systems.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Electrical & Comp Engineering
College: College of Engineering
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EED 230X Additive Manufacturing
EED 230, Additive Manufacturing for Entertainment Engineering and Industry, will explore the current technology and uses of additive manufacturing in general industry and more specifically in entertainment. The uses, materials, and hardware will be investigated for a complete understanding of additive manufacturing and emerging technologies.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Entertainment Engineering
College: College of Engineering
EED 260X Media Server Programming for 2D Design
This course provides an opportunity to explore technology that is utilized throughout all aspects of the entertainment world pertaining to video design such as LED screens used at music events, and projectors implemented within museums and art installations.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Entertainment Engineering
College: College of Engineering
EED 370X Theatrical Automation Design and Operation
Exploration of the operation and design of theatrical automation systems with an emphasis on safety.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Entertainment Engineering
College: College of Engineering
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EGG 116X Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Foundational understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Case studies into the practical applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Standard workflows adopted in AI projects. Neural Network. Computer vision. AI Ethics.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: College of Engineering
College: College of Engineering
EGG 119X Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
Includes the engineering approach to Artificial Intelligence topics with emphasis on hands-on activities. Discusses neural networks, models, concepts of training, supervised, deep and reinforcement learning. General use of AI/ML, benefits of AI/ML use in engineering. AI/ML libraries. AI agents.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: College of Engineering
College: College of Engineering
EGG 401X Lunar Surface Operations
Interdisciplinary investigation of science, technology, and strategy required to live and work on the Moon. Integrates engineering, science, to understand lunar geology, craters, space exploration, and space science/engineering. Plan and execute a mock lunar landing mission. Culminates in immersive field experience at the Nevada National Security Site.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: College of Engineering
College: College of Engineering
EGG 402X Intro to Rocket Science 2
An introduction to RebelSAT and CubeSAT with the aim of seeking/developing a proposed project which will be integrated into the RebelSAT/CubeSAT effort.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 1
Department: College of Engineering
College: College of Engineering
EGG 403X Intro to Rocket Science 3
This course aims to guide completion of a project which will be integrated into the RebelSAT/CubeSAT effort. The goal is to begin and complete work on a previously-agreed-upon project that will integrate with and aid the RebelSAT/CubeSAT effort.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 1
Department: College of Engineering
College: College of Engineering
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ENG 114EX Eng. Comp. for Intl. Sts. I
ENG 114EX is a continuation of ENG 113 or ENG 113E and F with emphasis on critical thinking skills development and academic essay production.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: English
College: College of Liberal Arts
ENG 114FX Eng. Comp. for Intl. Sts. II
ENG 114FX is a continuation of ENG 113 or ENG 113EX with emphasis on critical thinking skills development and academic essay production.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: English
College: College of Liberal Arts
ENG 215X Popular Culture in English Studies
Explore contemporary popular culture through the lens of English Studies. Analyze films, music, social media, and other phenomena using literary and cultural theories. Develop critical thinking, media literacy, and ethical awareness while examining how popular culture reflects and influences societal values and identities.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: English
College: College of Liberal Arts
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ESL 151X Advanced Editing for ESL Writers
ADVANCED EDITING FOR ESL WRITERS
Credits: 1-3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: English Language Center
College: College of Liberal Arts
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FILM 301X Podcasting for Film
A hands-on practicum on the development, writing, recording, editing, and distribution of a film-focused podcast.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
FILM 318X Location Sound Recording
Practical experience in recording sound on location, including strategies for a variety of production types.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
FILM 350X Directing Lab
Practical work in the art and craft of film directing. Detailed deconstruction of professional work and filmed exercises will develop personalized practices in script analysis, shot sequencing, and the intuitive discovery and implementation of visual structure through coverage and blocking.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 9
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
FILM 365X Animated Filmmaking I
An examination of the key principles of animation, with techniques applied toward the creation of films across animation modes.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
FILM 366X Animated Filmmaking II
Explores professional animation workflows in various departments through the development, production, and completion of a collaboratively-created narrative animated project.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
FILM 425X Advanced Screenwriting Techniques
Explores the skills, philosophies, and practices of professional screenwriters, developing personalized practices in ideation, development, pitching, outlining, writing, rewriting, and polishing, with emphasis on career development and self-critique.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
FILM 426X Screenwriting for Gaming
Practical exploration of writing techniques across film, television, and narrative gaming modes, including the development of long-form stories through improvisational table-top role playing and scripted gaming experiences.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Film
College: College of Fine Arts
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FIN 102X Personal Fin. Literacy
This is an introductory course that will cover various topics related to financial literacy. Students will obtain a basic understanding of various concepts needed to manage their financial affairs prudently. Topics covered will include time value of money, risk and return, portfolio diversification, bonds, stocks, financial statements, real estate, insurance and taxes.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Finance
College: Business School
FIN 411X Alternative Investments
Introduction to the concepts of alternative investments. To study alternative investment products such as real assets, hedge funds, private equity, and structured products. To understand the risks and returns of these alternative investment products and be able to construct a portfolio with traditional investment products and alternative investment products.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Finance
College: Business School
FIN 430X Financial Technology
Explore how technologies transform the modern financial services industry, driving significant changes in business models, products, and applications. Examine market size, impact on financial services, regulatory concerns, cryptocurrency, and the evolution of payment methods. Introduce fundamental concepts of Python, followed by cases that apply skills to analyzing financial data.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Finance
College: Business School
FIN 432X Artificial Intelligence in Finance
Explores the intersection of AI and finance, tracing the evolution of AI applications in Finance. Understand fundamental AI concepts and terminology, gain practical experience with modern AI tools and methodologies. Emphasizes hands-on learning. Develop critical skills in prompt engineering, ethical AI deployment, application of AI coding tools within financial workflows.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Finance
College: Business School
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GEOL 408X Geostatistics in R
In this course you will learn how to conduct analysis of the spatial and temporal variations in geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical data, including: derived distributions, probability, regression, cluster analysis, correlation and autocorrelation, spectral analysis, point pattern analysis, spatial regression, and interpolation/kriging (primary foci on time series and spatial analysis). Crosslisted with GEOL 608.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Geoscience
College: College of Sciences
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GRC 270X History of Graphic Design
An introduction to the history of graphic design from the dawn of writing until today, including the development of handwriting, typefaces, and books; Arts & Crafts and the private press; posters, printing history, history of advertising; the Bauhaus; digital design and typography.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Graphic Design & Media
College: College of Fine Arts
GRC 314X Digital Life Drawing
Investigates the human form through direct observation of live models. Focus on anatomy, clothing, and movement while bridging hand-sketched concepts with digital painting. This process transforms paper sketches into polished tablet art, creating professional-grade illustrations that emphasize narrative, visual metaphor, and character development. Includes live sessions, critiques, and demonstrations.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Art
College: College of Fine Arts
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HMD 222X Hospitality Operations: An Immersive Experience
An intensive summer program set on the Las Vegas Strip. Gain first-hand exposure to the operational foundations of Las Vegas integrated resorts and attractions. On-property visits, to explore both front-of-house and back-of-house functions, including hotel operations, food and beverage, gaming operations, human resources, marketing, accounting, special events and entertainment.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Hospitality Management
College: College of Hospitality
HMD 227X Luxury Guest Experience
Introduce to the luxury segment of the hospitality industry, including luxury guests’ expectations, luxury rating systems, luxury service standards, and employee performance. Learn about the luxury aspects of major hospitality operations, including hotel accommodations, food and beverage service, concierge and VIP services, retail, and travel.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Hospitality Management
College: College of Hospitality
HMD 303X The Sphere of Senior & Later Living
Overview of senior/later living sectors from a hospitality and health-wellness perspective. Business operations, health-wellness components, and introduction of careers. Information for senior living space includes programming, value proposition, management, revenue opportunities, staffing, as well as sales and marketing. A field trip to a senior living community will enhance learning objectives. Crosslisted with HSC 303X.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Hospitality Management
College: College of Hospitality
HMD 327X Luxury Experience Management
Addresses the management, employee relations, marketing, financial analysis, and quality control in luxury hospitality operations. Learn about management principles and practices in luxury hospitality with particular emphasis on the difference between luxury and other hospitality industry segments.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Hospitality Management
College: College of Hospitality
HMD 360X Digital Marketing for Hospitality
Explores digital marketing strategies tailored specifically for the hospitality industry. Topics include email marketing, website optimization, SEO, social media and influencer marketing, content creation, conversion optimization, and online reputation management. Students will learn to develop comprehensive digital marketing plans to attract guests, enhance brand visibility, and drive conversions.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Resort Gaming and Golf Management
College: College of Hospitality
HMD 411X Storytelling by Data Visualization in Hospitality
Provides with an overview of visual analytics techniques. Data visualization enables the transformation of complex data into clear, compelling visuals to identify meaningful data insights and patterns, with the ultimate goal of informing strategic decision-making. Learn through hands-on exercises using real-world business challenges in the hospitality industry.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Resort Gaming and Golf Management
College: College of Hospitality
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HSC 301X Introduction to Health Physics
Introduction to the fundamentals of radiation protection and applications including
radioactivity and radioactive decay, interactions with matter, external and internal exposure control, and radiation detector theory.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
HSC 303X Senior & Later Living
Overview of senior/later living sectors from a hospitality and health-wellness perspective. Business operations, health-wellness components, and introduction of careers. Information for senior living space includes programming, value proposition, management, revenue opportunities, staffing, as well as sales and marketing. A field trip to a senior living community will enhance learning objectives. Crosslisted with HMD 303X.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
HSC 306X Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Fire-Based Course
Introduces emergency care through the fire service lens. Develops essential EMT skills, decision-making, and teamwork. Emphasizes fire-based EMS operations, public safety roles, and real-world readiness through hands-on training, scenarios, and simulation. Prepares learners to take the National Registry EMT exam (exam not included).
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
HSC 406X Medicine Unfiltered: Ethics, Survival, Humanity
Explores the challenges of staying ethical and humane in modern medicine. Investigates the impact of corporate systems, burnout, and technology on care. Develops resilience, leadership, and practical decision-making tools to navigate complex systems with compassion, clarity, and purpose.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
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IS 245X Foundations of Applied Artificial Intelligence
Introduces students from all majors to generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and effective prompt design. Students learn how AI generates and evaluates information, develop skills for productive AI use, and practice responsible, transparent, and ethical engagement with AI tools in academic and personal contexts.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Information Systems
College: Lee Business School
IS 246X Applied AI Agents and Digital Workflow Automation
Explores applied AI agents and automation in academic, creative, and professional workflows. Emphasizes designing AI-augmented solutions with no-code tools, evaluating ethical and societal impacts, and developing practical skills for responsible AI use, collaboration, and communication across disciplines.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Information Systems
College: Lee Business School
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JPN 100X Japanese Calligraphy
Introduces the art of Japanese calligraphy, Japanese writing systems, and the cultural and historical contexts of Japanese writing. Explores the historical development of calligraphy in Japan, as well as the structure and composition of kanji characters.
Credits: 2
Total Credits Allowed: 2
Department: World Languages & Cultures
College: College of Liberal Arts
JPN 306X Japanese for Business II
JAPANESE FOR BUSINESS II
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 999
Department: World Languages & Cultures
College: College of Liberal Arts
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KIN 355X Research Methods and Scientific Communication in the Health Sciences
Introduces principles and practices of scientific inquiry in health sciences. Covers foundational scientific philosophy, focusing on quantitative research design, data collection, analysis, and qualitative methods. Principles will be applied to kinesiology, nutrition, and other health sciences disciplines, using published literature and evidence-based practice, in preparation for graduate study and research.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
KIN 481X Integration AT Competency
Synthesizing and integrating didactic and clinical skills knowledge in preparation for BOC examination in preparation for certification of athletic training students.
Credits: 0
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Kinesiology
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
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MATH 151X Mathematics Toolkit for Engineering Technology
Introduces mathematical and statistical tools for engineering and technology applications. Explores differentiation, integration, ordinary differential equations, and fundamental statistical analysis, including normal, t-, Poisson, and binomial distributions, and hypothesis testing. Requires algebra and trigonometry background; no prior calculus or statistics. Not applicable toward mathematics, statistics, or general education requirements.
Credits: 5
Total Credits Allowed: 5
Department: Mathematical Sciences
College: College of Sciences
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ME 255X Introduction to Nuclear Energy and Technology
This course introduces nuclear science and its applications. Topics include atomic and nuclear physics; radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, and mass-energy balance; interaction of radiation with materials and health physics; and, applications in science, medicine, and nuclear power reactors.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Mechanical Engineering
College: College of Engineering
ME 424X Modern Control Systems Design
Theory and practice of modern control systems. Emphasis on using state-space methods to model, analyze, and control dynamic systems. State-space description of dynamic systems, linear algebra for controls, solutions of state-space systems, discrete-time models, stability, controllability and observability, state-feedback control, observers, observer state feedback controls, linear quadratic and optimal controls.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Mechanical Engineering
College: College of Engineering
ME 428X Quality Control in Additive Manufacturing
Learn how additive manufacturing (AM) transforms digital designs into physical parts using polymer and metal 3D printing technologies. Students examine how AM processes operate, how part quality is evaluated, and how statistical tools are used to assess quality and process variation in AM.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Mechanical Engineering
College: College of Engineering
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MUS 349X Mariachi Arrangement and Composition
Designed with mariachi playing experience to learn the nuances inherent to arranging and composing mariachi music. Arranging norms for beginning, intermediate, and professional ensembles will be explored; an emphasis will be placed on arranging for school ensembles.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Music
College: College of Fine Arts
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PEX 120X Table Tennis
This class will introduce the student to the sport of Table Tennis. Active participation is required to enable the student to learn and understand the sport.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Kinesiology
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
PEX 154CX Indoor Cycling 50/50
Cycle 50/50 is a class designed to teach an individual the basic terminology, format and fundamentals to participate effectively in any spin style class, and proper form of resistance training utilizing bands and body weight exercises. This is a full body workout. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Kinesiology
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
PEX 169NX Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a relaxation style of yoga that places the body in a lying down position. It is good for those who struggle with letting go and reducing stress. Combining Yoga Nidra with journaling creates a powerful practice for self-discovery.
Credits: 1
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
College: School of Integrated Health Sciences
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PHIL 116X AI
Foundational understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Case studies into the practical applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Standard workflows adopted in AI projects. Neural networks. Ethical AI issues, including safety, privacy, fairness, justice, and more. Non-ethical philosophical AI issues, such as AI consciousness, linguistic understanding, and more.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Philosophy
College: College of Liberal Arts
PHIL 340X Philosophy for Children
Pre-college philosophy in theory and practice. Weekly pre-college philosophy classes team-taught to K-12 youth in the Las Vegas community. Weekly class sessions held on the UNLV campus devoted both to interactive pedagogical training and scholarly exploration of relevant philosophies of education. Service Learning Course.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Philosophy
College: College of Liberal Arts
PHIL 436X Philosophy of Mathematics
Questions Posed: (1) Do numbers exist? If so, what kind of entities are they? If not, how do they aid empirical reasoning? (2) What do mathematical statements mean? How can we decide whether a mathematical claim is true? What is the role of mathematical proof in establishing truth? (3) Whatver mathematical entities are, how do we know them? (4) Given the turn towards logic in 20th Century mathematics, what is the role of diagrams and intuition in mathematics? (5) What does it mean to say that there are some unprovable mathematical truths? What does it mean to say that some mathematical truths are unknowable?
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Philosophy
College: College of Liberal Arts
PHIL 470X Ethics Bowl
Analysis of vexing contemporary moral dilemmas through the exploration of the ethical theories of Kant, Aristotle, and Mill. Emphasis will be placed on clarity of thought, ability to communicate effectively, and think through multiple perspectives on an issue. This will serve as preparation for an Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Philosophy
College: College of Liberal Arts
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PSY 340X Psychology Research Skills
Development and application of psychological research skills related to ethics, surveys, experiments, and data.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Psychology
College: College of Liberal Arts
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SCI 103X Human Biology, Non-Majors
Surveys important biological principles that are the foundation for an understanding of human biology. Introduces the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, cellular division, genetics and inheritance, and body systems and functions, with an emphasis on the physiological basis of various diseases. Designed for non-science majors through the Online General Education Academy. Satisfies the General Education Life and Physical Science with lab designation.
Credits: 4
Total Credits Allowed: 4
Department: College of Sciences
College: College of Sciences
SCI 401X Lunar Surface Operations
Interdisciplinary investigation of science, technology, and strategy required to live and work on the Moon. Integrates engineering, science, to understand lunar geology, craters, space exploration, and space science/engineering. Plan and execute a mock lunar landing mission. Culminates in immersive field experience at the Nevada National Security Site.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: College of Sciences
College: College of Sciences
SCI 479X Climate Ventures
Focuses on the development of innovative climate change and environmental solutions to move us closer to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for a thriving Southern Nevada. Includes the development, piloting, and scaling of transformational climate ventures that will contribute to environmental and climate justice in the community.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: College of Sciences
College: College of Sciences
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SOC 440X Tourism and Society
This course examines tourism’s impact on social structures, cultures, and economic systems through theoretical approaches, case studies, and hands-on activities. It focuses on social and environmental justice while giving an overview of qualitative sociological research methods to understand how tourism trends shape societies. Crosslisted with TCA 440X.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Sociology
College: College of Liberal Arts
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TCA 440X Tourism and Society
This course examines tourism’s impact on social structures, cultures, and economic systems through theoretical approaches, case studies, and hands-on activities. It focuses on social and environmental justice while giving an overview of qualitative sociological research methods to understand how tourism trends shape societies. Crosslisted with SOC 440X.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Resort Gaming and Golf Management
College: College of Hospitality
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THTR 419X Projection Design for Performance
A technical design course in which students explore the major aesthetic, technical, and practical principles of projection, digital media design and systems in performance environments.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Theatre
College: College of Fine Arts
THTR 492X Latinx Playwrights and Dramatic Literature
Award winning playwrights and their work will be explored for cultural, historical, and dramatic impact on the field of theatre and the growing population of Latinx artists in the American theatrical landscape.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 6
Department: Theatre
College: College of Fine Arts
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URST 203X Understand Follow
Takes an introductory approach to understand the ideas and concepts of followership. Designed to correct for our over-emphasis on leaders and for our under-emphasis on followers in the workplace and in society at large.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: College of Urban Affairs
College: College of Urban Affairs
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WLC 123X East Asian Pop Culture
Introduction to contemporary popular culture of East Asia (such as K-pop, fandom, rap, anime, film, rock & roll, Bruce Lee, comics, and K-drama). Explores how East Asian popular culture reflects and shapes individual identities, local societies, and global cultural experiences. Taught in English.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 9
Department: World Languages & Cultures
College: College of Liberal Arts
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WMST 485X The Sonic Politics of Gender and Race
Introduces the interdisciplinary field of Sound Studies focusing on intersections of gender, race, and sound. Surveys scholarship that center sound as a site of analysis for gender and race. Investigates themes and topics such as race and racialization, gender and sexuality, and media and technology.
Credits: 3
Total Credits Allowed: 3
Department: Women’s Studies
College: College of Liberal Arts
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