APPL Courses

Here is information about APPL class enrollment for fall 2024. Classes with no meeting time listed are not shown. Feel free to contact me with any questions/comments/issues. I am happy to add any departments that are missing from these listings, just reach out to ask!

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Data last updated: 2024-10-14 11:17:07.052713

Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
15111	APPL 60 - 001 First-Year Seminar: Tree. Timber. Totem	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	RICHARD SUPERFINE	Venable Hall-Rm G311	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24
Description: Students will engage with their inquiry through a combination of literature-based research from primary sources, writing and the creation of an object from wood in the university makerspace. In addition, students will choose to present their inquiry from a mode of their choice including class presentation, creating a video, interviewing someone who studies or uses wood or trees, or a mode of their own design. 3 units.
12741	APPL 89 - 002 First-Year Seminar: Special Topics	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Ronit Freeman	Hanes Art Center-Rm 0117	5/11	Seats filled	18/24
Description: Special topics course. Content will vary each semester. 3 units.
9434	APPL 101 - 001 Exploring Engineering	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Richard Goldberg, Izabela Pawlinski, Jacoby Smith, Byungyoon Ko	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	68/71	Seats filled	69/72	0/999
Description: Engineers help to design and build solutions to the world's problems. This course will explore some of the fundamental skills and tools in engineering. You will write software to develop computational models and measure data from low fidelity prototypes of real world systems. You will interpret these results to improve system designs. You will also explore topics in biomimicry and sustainable engineering. Throughout the class, you will develop strong professional and communication skills. 3 units.
11339	APPL 101 - 002 Exploring Engineering	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Ehssan Nazockdast, Daniela Martinez Leal	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	70/71	Seats filled	71/72	0/999
Description: Engineers help to design and build solutions to the world's problems. This course will explore some of the fundamental skills and tools in engineering. You will write software to develop computational models and measure data from low fidelity prototypes of real world systems. You will interpret these results to improve system designs. You will also explore topics in biomimicry and sustainable engineering. Throughout the class, you will develop strong professional and communication skills. 3 units.
10033	APPL 110 - 001 Design and Making for Engineers: Developing Your Personal Design Potential	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Nicolas Pégard, Shriya Agarwal, Avery Walters, Margaret Ambrose	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	Seats filled	Seats filled	72/72	0/999
Description: Students work in flexible, interdisciplinary teams to assess opportunities, brainstorm, and prototype solutions. Students design their solutions to meet a set of specifications, while also considering the user's needs. Design thinking and physical prototyping skills are developed through fast-paced, iterative exercises in a variety of contexts and environments. 3 units.
11676	APPL 110 - 002 Design and Making for Engineers: Developing Your Personal Design Potential	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Richard Goldberg, Daisy Huang, Ashton Beckom, Nicholas Hinson	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	-9/0	Seats filled	63/72	0/999
Description: Students work in flexible, interdisciplinary teams to assess opportunities, brainstorm, and prototype solutions. Students design their solutions to meet a set of specifications, while also considering the user's needs. Design thinking and physical prototyping skills are developed through fast-paced, iterative exercises in a variety of contexts and environments. 3 units.
8764	APPL 110 - 03F Design and Making for Engineers: Developing Your Personal Design Potential	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Glenn Walters, Adolfo Alvarez, Sarah Ferguson	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	Seats filled	Seats filled	38/38
Description: Students work in flexible, interdisciplinary teams to assess opportunities, brainstorm, and prototype solutions. Students design their solutions to meet a set of specifications, while also considering the user's needs. Design thinking and physical prototyping skills are developed through fast-paced, iterative exercises in a variety of contexts and environments. 3 units.
12842	APPL 295 - 001 Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	Richard Goldberg	TBA	0/10	Seats filled	0/10	0/999
Description: A research experience provides students with practical experience in a research lab, performing work that is relevant to their UNC education. The research internship will develop and enhance the students' professional skill set and involve experiences that allow students to have responsibility for results that are of value to the research laboratory. 1 - 3 units.
12841	APPL 296 - 001 Independent Study in Applied Sciences and Engineering	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	To be Announced	TBA	0/10	Seats filled	0/10	0/999
Description: Through independent study, students gain practical experience in an independent project either on campus or off campus, performing work that is relevant to their studies in Applied Physical Sciences. The independent study will develop and enhance the students' professional skill set and involve experiences that enhance their entrepreneurial mindset. Students are mentored by a faculty member and others at UNC who have relevant expertise. 1 - 3 units.
9403	APPL 465 - 001 Engineering of Soft Materials: SpongeBob Squarepants and Other Squishy Things	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Daphne Klotsa	Morehead Chemistry -Rm 0213	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: What kind of material is Sponge Bob? What about his pet snail, Gary? We are taught that there are solids, liquids, and gases. However, some materials challenge this description, such as foams, plastics, pastes, skin, hair, and nails. These are soft materials, and they are everywhere: sunscreen, insulation, and car tires. In this course, we will learn about soft materials' properties, how they are processed in industry, and how to design novel soft materials. 3 units.
12843	APPL 493 - 001 Internship in Applied Physical Sciences	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	To be Announced	Murray Hall-Rm 1127	0/10	Seats filled	0/10	0/999
Description: An ideal internship provides students with practical experience in an organization outside of UNC, doing work that is relevant to their UNC education. The internship should develop and enhance the students' professional skill sets and involve experiences that allow students to have responsibility for results that are of value to the organization. 3 units.
9855	APPL 495 - 001 Mentored Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	Nicolas Pégard	Murray Hall-Rm 1127	0/10	Seats filled	0/10	0/999
Description: Students undertake independent research with a faculty mentor. In order to register for this class, students must submit a learning contract and research proposal for approval. At the end of the semester, students submit a final report that describes their research. Students are encouraged to present their work either internally at UNC or externally at a conference or symposium. 3 units.
9896	APPL 495 - 002 Mentored Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	Richard Goldberg	Murray Hall-Rm 1127	0/10	Seats filled	0/10	0/999
Description: Students undertake independent research with a faculty mentor. In order to register for this class, students must submit a learning contract and research proposal for approval. At the end of the semester, students submit a final report that describes their research. Students are encouraged to present their work either internally at UNC or externally at a conference or symposium. 3 units.
11576	APPL 495 - 003 Mentored Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	To be Announced	Murray Hall-Rm 1127	0/2	Seats filled	0/2	0/999
Description: Students undertake independent research with a faculty mentor. In order to register for this class, students must submit a learning contract and research proposal for approval. At the end of the semester, students submit a final report that describes their research. Students are encouraged to present their work either internally at UNC or externally at a conference or symposium. 3 units.
11655	APPL 496 - 002 Independent Study in Applied Sciences and Engineering	Fr 8:00AM - 8:45AM	Nicolas Pégard	TBA	1/10	Seats filled	1/10	0/999
Description: Permission of the director of undergraduate studies is required. Independent study under a member of the applied physical sciences faculty. Approved learning contract required. 1 - 3 units.