CASE Courses
"Leonardo's Mechanical Dragonfly and the Evolution of Flight in Insects" (IDH 3931) and "The Hidden Language of Nature: The Golden Ratio in Arts and Nature" (ZOO 4926) are courses that focus on interdisciplinary research approaches.
What is a CASE Course?
CASE (Course on Arts, Science, and Education) courses focus on the intersections between the arts and the sciences, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to outreach education.
Dragonfly Course
In this course, students learn about the mechanisms of insect flight in comparison to the workings of Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine. They also learn about the artist's drawing and painting techniques, as well as 3D printing. The course emphasizes scientific communication skills and teamwork through the final project: an outreach presentation for a local school. Learn more about this CASE course by viewing the syllabus.
Golden Ratio Course
In this interdisciplinary CASE course, we explore the presence of the golden ratio in nature by conducting virtual visits to natural history and art museums. We also create active learning activities using those virtual settings. To learn more about this course, view the syllabus.