Classes without Quizzes (November Open House)

Ever wondered what a real college class feels like?

Here's your chance to find out — no homework, no quizzes or tests, just the fun part!

Check out the list of mock classes offered at 10:00 AM during Open House and sign up for the one that sounds most interesting to you. Each class has limited spots, and it's first come, first served, so we recommend picking a few backups just in case your top choice fills up.

To sign up, just stop by the Mock Class Sign-Up Table during Check-in.

• How Do We Know What Stars Are Made Of?
  Did you ever wonder how we know what  stars are made of? After all, we can't go to them and take samples to bring back to a lab on Earth! The key is spectroscopy: We spread the light from the star out into a "rainbow" of colors, and identify dark lines where light is missing because atoms in the star's outer layers absorb photons - packets of light energy - of specific wavelengths/colors before they escape from the star. Meanwhile, interstellar gas clouds glow colorfully because atoms in them emit photons of specific wavelengths. In this class we'll see how all this works, and you'll see some spectra for yourself. We'll see how we can simulate star-forming clouds using a "neon sign" that is filled instead with hydrogen. Will you be up to the challenge of identifying a "mystery gas" from its spectral lines? Finally, you'll see what happens if you electrify a pickle - and what an electric pickle has to do with the topic!
  Professor: Dr. Bob Harmon, Professor of Physics and Astronomy
  Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, Room 161
• Got Milk?  Just Cheese Please!
  This session provides a comprehensive look at the nutritional properties of mammalian dairy and plant-based alternatives. We will analyze how processing techniques—with a specific focus on cheese—alter the product's taste, texture, and nutrient composition. Finally, we'll discuss current dietary recommendations, explore the complex role of dairy in human health, and examine the biological and social aspects of lactose intolerance.Optional samples will be provided and may include the following common allergens; tree nuts, coconut, soy, and dairy. 
  Professor: Dr. Liz Nix, Professor of Nutition
  Location: R.W. Corns Bulding, Room 209
• Financial Fraud
  Step into the world of true crime in business! Explore real fraud cases, uncover the ethical mistakes behind them, and find out how companies can stop it from happening again.
  Professor: Eric Nauman, Professor of Economics and Business
  Location: Delaware Entrepreneurial Center (DEC OWU), First Floor
• Behavior and Genetics of Domesticated Animals
  What can science tell us about why our pets are amazing but so very different? Charles Darwin struggled with understanding domestication, the process of a wild organism becoming adapted to live alongside humans. This class will highlight the ongoing studies and genetic advances that have allowed us to deploy and understand domesticated animals.
  Professor: Dr. Shala Hankison '95, Profeesor of Biological Sciences
  Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, Room 244
• A Conservation Case Study: Should the Dusky Seaside Sparrow be Saved?
  Step into a lively debate over the fate of the Dusky Seaside Sparrow, a bird once found only in Florida's coastal marshes. You'll take sides, argue your case, and explore how we balance saving species with the needs of people.
  Professor: Dr. Dustin Reichard, Professor of Biological Sciences
  Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, Room 151
• Huntr/x Show This!: Scene and Song Form in the Finale of KPOP Demon Hunters
  This class focuses on the way the intersection of song form and scene structure creates a heightened sense of drama with the song "What It Sounds Like".
  Professor: Dr. Frank Chiou, Professor of Performing Arts, Music
  Location: Merrick Hall, Room 202