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Anthropology
ANTHROPOLOGY DATABASES
(this is an external resource)
ANTH 02-Intro to Archaeology-Panich
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated May 11, 2011
Research Guide for the students in Anth2
ANTH 152 - Political Anthropology - Prof. Luthra
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Oct 11, 2011
template for most of my basic guides
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
ANTH 114 - Senior Capstone - Professor Panich
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 17, 2012
This help will help the students in Anth 114 find resources for their capstone project and other assignments.
Art & Art History
ART DATABASES
(this is an external resource)
ARTH 12A: Cultures & Ideas II: Art, Empire, and Identity -Wiersema
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to resources for researching how the pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial past have influenced the art of Mexico, Peru, and California
Baroque Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching Baroque art and artists
Byzantine Art and Civilization
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching Byzantine art and civilization
Greek and Roman Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching the art of ancient Greece and Rome
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Medieval Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching the art of medieval Europe
Nineteenth-Century Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching 19th-century art and artists
Renaissance Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching the art of the Renaissance
Resources on African-American Artists and Photographers
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching African-American artists and photographers
Twentieth-Century Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching 20th-century art and artists
Biology
BIOLOGY DATABASES
(this is an external resource)
BIOL 003: Fitness Physiology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
How the body functions to maintain wellness.
BIOL 005: Endangered Ecosystems
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Nov 16, 2011
Overview of Earth's ecosystems and biodiversity concerns
BIOL 006: The Oceans
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 7, 2012
Ocean ecosystems and their inhabitants
BIOL 18: Exploring Biotechnology / Fall 2011
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Oct 10, 2011
Biotechnology and its underlying science
BIOL 114: Immunology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 24, 2012
Immune response: humoral and cellular aspects
BIOL 116: Medical Microbiology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 24, 2012
Focuses on the interactions of pathogenic microbes with their hosts.
BIOL 135 / ENVS 135: Biofuels - Sustainable Energy
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Exploring the biology and technology of diverse biofuels
BIOL 156: General Ecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 24, 2012
Interrelationships of organisms with their environments
BIOL 158: Biology of Insects
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Basic and applied aspects of insect biology
BIOL 164: Behavioral Ecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Emphasizing migration, dispersal, navigation, orientation
BIOL 171: Social/Ethical Dimensions Biotech
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
BIOETHICS: Ethical implications of biotechnology, such as stem cell research, gene therapy, and GMOs.
BIOL 173: Evolution
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 31, 2012
Modern evolutionary biology, from micro to macro
BIOL 185: the Business of Biotechnology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
From competitive landscape, venture capital, and business plan to development, trials, and IPO.
BIOL 187: Biology of Aging
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 31, 2012
Biological, medical, social, and ethical issues of aging in America
Darwin
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 27, 2012
150th Anniversary of publication of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species
ENVS 132 / BIOL 131: Agroecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 4, 2012
Examining current agricultural practices and evaluating alternative methods
PubMed Quick Guide
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 3, 2011
How to search PubMed efficiently and effectively
TESP 157: Ethics in Health Professions
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 3, 2012
Principles of biomedical ethics, genetic interventions, and other health ethics concerns.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Business
BUSINESS DATABASES
(this is an external resource)
CTW 2: Individualism & Free Markets
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Apr 12, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with their research project for this course
MGMT 006: Business Ethics
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Mar 12, 2012
This guide is intended to assist students with their team research project
MGMT 80: Global and Cultural Environment of Business
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Mar 13, 2012
This guide is intended to assist students with the research project for this course
MGMT 144: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Apr 20, 2011
This course is intended to assist students in carrying out primary and secondary research for this course
MGMT 161: Managing Organizations
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Apr 12, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with their research project for this course
MGMT 162: Business Capstone
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Oct 19, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students conducting research for their final capstone team project
MGMT 619: MBA Capstone
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Oct 19, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with the final capstone team project
MKTG 181: Principles of Marketing - Professor Shanmugam
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Jan 13, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with the group presentation assignment
Chemistry
CHEM 5: Chem--an Experimental Science
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jul 13, 2011
A survey of modern chemical applications
Chemistry - Biochemistry Resources
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
Websites, databases, journals & references
CHEMISTRY DATABASES
(this is an external resource)
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Citation Guide
EndNote Web
by Tom Farrell - Last Updated May 27, 2011
This guide provides tips for using EndNote Web, a tool for gathering, organizing, formating, and sharing research citations.
Zotero User Guide
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
Beginner's guide to Zotero
Civil Engineering
CENG 115 - Civil Engineering Materials
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Information covering the physical basis of the electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal and other properties of construction materials.
CENG 192B: Technical Writing for Civil Engineers
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Resources for civil engineering students taking this course.
Civil Engineering
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Green/Sustainable Building
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 22, 2012
Resources for green or sustainable buildings--such as the SCU School of Engineering's Solar Decathlon House.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Classics
CLASSICS DATABASES
(this is an external resource)
Greek and Roman Art
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching the art of ancient Greece and Rome
How to Find a Play
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Feb 6, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Communication
COMM 149B: Science News
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
How to report on science
COMM 164A: Race, Gender & Public Health
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 13, 2012
Investigating news coverage of public health
ENGL 121 - Ethnic Representations in American Films
by Helene Lafrance, Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for English 121 students conducting research on ethnic representations in American films
COMM 40 - Introduction to Journalism - Sally Lehrman
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Apr 27, 2012
Libguide designed for Comm 40
COMM 168A - Race, Gender and Politics in the News
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for the students in Comm168A
COMM 110- Quantitative Research Methods - Prof. Heintz
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
Research guide for students taking COMM 110
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
ENGL 182: Engineering Communications - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Information for computer science & engineering and electrical engineering students taking English 182.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Computer Science
Computer Science and Engineering
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
ENGL 182: Engineering Communications - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Information for computer science & engineering and electrical engineering students taking English 182.
MATH 100: Writing - Mathematical Sciences
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 27, 2011
Course guide and resources for Math 100.
Mathematics and Computer Science Database Guides
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Jan 27, 2012
Self-help training and tips for using mathematics and computer science databases.
Mathematics and Computer Science Resources
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
Library and other resources in the field.
Counseling Psychology
CPSY 266: Counseling the Adolescent
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Oct 7, 2010
CPSY 381: Health Psychology
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Sep 29, 2011
Psychology Information Resources
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated May 3, 2011
Course Specific
ANTH 02-Intro to Archaeology-Panich
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated May 11, 2011
Research Guide for the students in Anth2
ANTH 152 - Political Anthropology - Prof. Luthra
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Oct 11, 2011
template for most of my basic guides
ARTH 12A: Cultures & Ideas II: Art, Empire, and Identity -Wiersema
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to resources for researching how the pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial past have influenced the art of Mexico, Peru, and California
BIOL 003: Fitness Physiology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
How the body functions to maintain wellness.
BIOL 005: Endangered Ecosystems
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Nov 16, 2011
Overview of Earth's ecosystems and biodiversity concerns
BIOL 006: The Oceans
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 7, 2012
Ocean ecosystems and their inhabitants
BIOL 18: Exploring Biotechnology / Fall 2011
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Oct 10, 2011
Biotechnology and its underlying science
BIOL 114: Immunology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 24, 2012
Immune response: humoral and cellular aspects
BIOL 135 / ENVS 135: Biofuels - Sustainable Energy
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Exploring the biology and technology of diverse biofuels
BIOL 156: General Ecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 24, 2012
Interrelationships of organisms with their environments
BIOL 158: Biology of Insects
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Basic and applied aspects of insect biology
BIOL 164: Behavioral Ecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Emphasizing migration, dispersal, navigation, orientation
BIOL 171: Social/Ethical Dimensions Biotech
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
BIOETHICS: Ethical implications of biotechnology, such as stem cell research, gene therapy, and GMOs.
BIOL 173: Evolution
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 31, 2012
Modern evolutionary biology, from micro to macro
BIOL 187: Biology of Aging
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 31, 2012
Biological, medical, social, and ethical issues of aging in America
CENG 115 - Civil Engineering Materials
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Information covering the physical basis of the electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal and other properties of construction materials.
CENG 192B: Technical Writing for Civil Engineers
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Resources for civil engineering students taking this course.
CHEM 5: Chem--an Experimental Science
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jul 13, 2011
A survey of modern chemical applications
COMM 40 - Introduction to Journalism - Sally Lehrman
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Apr 27, 2012
Libguide designed for Comm 40
COMM 110- Quantitative Research Methods - Prof. Heintz
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
Research guide for students taking COMM 110
COMM 149B: Science News
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
How to report on science
COMM 164A: Race, Gender & Public Health
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 13, 2012
Investigating news coverage of public health
COMM 168A - Race, Gender and Politics in the News
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for the students in Comm168A
CPSY 266: Counseling the Adolescent
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Oct 7, 2010
CPSY 381: Health Psychology
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Sep 29, 2011
CTW 2: Individualism & Free Markets
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Apr 12, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with their research project for this course
EDUC 360 Leadership in Education
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Jan 12, 2012
EDUC 380
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
EDUC 490 Research Methods
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 24, 2012
ELEN 360 (ENGR 262): Nanomaterials
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 22, 2012
Course Guide
EMGT 270/272: Effective Oral/Written Technical Communication
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
Communication skills--both oral and written--for technical managers.
ENGL 001A-002A: CTW 1-2 Cosmology & Controversy - Bjork
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 25, 2012
Cosmological theories and controversies from a variety of cultures and historical periods
ENGL 2 - Aparajita Nanda
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 27, 2012
Immigrant Life - Library Resources
ENGL 2A: CTW2 - Avant-Garde & Science - Clinton
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 30, 2012
Resources for this course.
ENGL 2A: CTW2 - Work, Leisure & Play - Lacrampe
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Library resources for this class.
ENGL 2H: CTW2 - Technology & Cultural Knowledge - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 30, 2012
Guide to library resources for this class.
ENGL 11A: Cultures and Ideas 1: Cross-Cultural Contact
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
This library guide outlines how to find pre-1800 texts that represent examples of cross-cultural contact.
ENGL 12A: Cultures and Ideas 2: Cross-Cultural Contact
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
ENGL 20: Introduction to Literary Study - Burnham
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated May 11, 2012
A guide to researching the literary, historical, cultural, and theoretical context of literary works and their authors
ENGL 106: Advanced Writing / Krane
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
How writers and artists have shaped our understanding of the wild
ENGL 121 - Ethnic Representations in American Films
by Helene Lafrance, Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for English 121 students conducting research on ethnic representations in American films
ENGL 128: Contemporary Literature and Film of the Arab World
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Oct 3, 2011
A guide to doing research on the literature and film of the contemporary Arab world
ENGL 175: Creative Nonfiction: Travel Writing - Gould
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Aug 15, 2011
A guide to doing research on travel writers and their works
ENGL 182: Engineering Communications - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Information for computer science & engineering and electrical engineering students taking English 182.
ENGL 190: Pirates and Castaways: Senior Seminar
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
This guide will help you to identify resources for scholarly research and will help you to develop your research skills in searching print and electronic archives.
ENGR 340: Clean Energy for a Developing World
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Nov 17, 2011
Evaluating clean-energy ventures created for a developing world.
ENVS 010: Joy of Garbage
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
Exploring the cycle of waste
ENVS 021: Intro to Environmental Science
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
Major worldwide environmental threats, policies and responses to these threats
ENVS 022: Introduction to Environmental Studies
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
An interdisciplinary examination of environmental problems and solutions
ENVS 023: Soil, Water, and Air
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
Geological / physical processes of environmental science: land, oceans, freshwater, atmosphere
ENVS 080: Energy and the Environment
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Energy production, alternative energy, future prospects.
ENVS 115: GIS in Environmental Science
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 30, 2012
Using Geographic Information Systems to analyze the environment
ENVS 122: Environmental Politics and Policy
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
From environmental laws and politics to civic engagement
ENVS 131: Environmental Education
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 31, 2012
Theories and methods with emphasis on K-12
ENVS 132 / BIOL 131: Agroecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 4, 2012
Examining current agricultural practices and evaluating alternative methods
ENVS 145: Environmental Technology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Environmentally conscious technologies relating to air quality, biotic systems, climate, energy, land, population, transportation, waste, and water.
ENVS 148: Solar Revolution
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Examines ways of capturing the sun's energy for a variety of uses
ENVS 151 / BIOL 151: Restoration Ecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Restoring ecosystems, emphasizing plant ecology
ENVS 155: Environmental & Food Justice
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Social, political, and legal aspects; national and international
GERM 22: Intermediate German II - Hellebrandt
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Dec 15, 2011
A guide to finding information on a German, Austrian, or Swiss German composer, musician, or other musical topic
HIST 130 - France and the World - Prof. Andrews
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Apr 2, 2012
Guide designed to help stuents in HIST 130 find resources for their assignments and projects.
LBST 197 Senior Seminar
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated May 8, 2012
MATH 100: Writing - Mathematical Sciences
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 27, 2011
Course guide and resources for Math 100.
MECH 192: Technical Writing
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Resources for mechanical engineering students taking this course.
MGMT 006: Business Ethics
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Mar 12, 2012
This guide is intended to assist students with their team research project
MGMT 80: Global and Cultural Environment of Business
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Mar 13, 2012
This guide is intended to assist students with the research project for this course
MGMT 144: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Apr 20, 2011
This course is intended to assist students in carrying out primary and secondary research for this course
MGMT 161: Managing Organizations
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Apr 12, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with their research project for this course
MGMT 162: Business Capstone
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Oct 19, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students conducting research for their final capstone team project
MGMT 619: MBA Capstone
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Oct 19, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with the final capstone team project
MKTG 181: Principles of Marketing - Professor Shanmugam
by Anthony Raymond - Last Updated Jan 13, 2011
This guide is intended to assist students with the group presentation assignment
POLI 025 / Middle East Resources
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Sep 23, 2011
POLI 045: Criminal Justice System
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Oct 7, 2010
POLI 156: Politics & Mass Media
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Feb 21, 2012
PSYC 131: Cognitive Psychology
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Oct 7, 2010
SOC 30 - Self, Community, and Society - Nichols
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for the students in Soc 30
SOC 49 and 149 -Computers, Internet and Society / Business, Technology and Society
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Apr 15, 2012
Research Guide for the students in Soc 49
SOC 121 - Research Capstone
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
TESP 157: Ethics in Health Professions
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 3, 2012
Principles of biomedical ethics, genetic interventions, and other health ethics concerns.
THTR 42: Theatre History II - Bracco
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 23, 2012
A guide to sources for researching European plays of the mid-16th to mid-19th centuries, and their production history
THTR 43: Theatre History III - Zampelli
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
A guide to researching the history of the theatre, from the later 19th century through the 21st century
THTR 151: Fashion, Politics, and Issues of Gender
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 27, 2012
A guide to resources for researching the history of fashion and its social, political, and gender implications
Education
EDUC 360 Leadership in Education
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Jan 12, 2012
EDUC 380
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
EDUC 490 Research Methods
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 24, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Electrical Engineering
ELEN 360 (ENGR 262): Nanomaterials
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 22, 2012
Course Guide
ENGL 182: Engineering Communications - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Information for computer science & engineering and electrical engineering students taking English 182.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Sustainable Energy
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Mar 22, 2012
Resources relevant to the Renewable Energy Certificate and Masters Degree in Sustainable Energy offered by the School of Engineering.
Engineering
CENG 115 - Civil Engineering Materials
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Information covering the physical basis of the electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal and other properties of construction materials.
CENG 192B: Technical Writing for Civil Engineers
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Resources for civil engineering students taking this course.
Citation Guides for Engineers
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Citation or style guides ranging from the general to specific ones for technical and scientific organizations.
Civil Engineering
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Computer Science and Engineering
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
ELEN 360 (ENGR 262): Nanomaterials
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 22, 2012
Course Guide
EMGT 270/272: Effective Oral/Written Technical Communication
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
Communication skills--both oral and written--for technical managers.
Engineering - Graduate Thesis Information
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 16, 2011
How to find other graduate theses in the library's collection and submission guidelines for graduate theses.
Engineering - Introduction to Library Resources
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 15, 2012
General library information applicable to all engineering disciplines.
Engineering Communications - Web Resources
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Web resources for engineering communications; technical writing.
Engineering Database Guides
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 22, 2012
Self-paced tutorials, user guides, presentations, etc. to help you search engineering databases
Engineering Information on the Web
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 17, 2012
Reliable web resources covering scientific and technical information and general resources which include engineering information.
ENGL 182: Engineering Communications - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Information for computer science & engineering and electrical engineering students taking English 182.
ENGR 340: Clean Energy for a Developing World
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Nov 17, 2011
Evaluating clean-energy ventures created for a developing world.
Ethics in Technology
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated May 3, 2011
Information on ethics in the engineering field.
Government or Government-Sponsored Technical Info
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
Government documents and information sites pertinent to engineering.
Green/Sustainable Building
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Feb 22, 2012
Resources for green or sustainable buildings--such as the SCU School of Engineering's Solar Decathlon House.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Impact Factor and Other Ways of Assessing the Research Value of a Journal
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Various ways to assess the research value of a journal.
MECH 192: Technical Writing
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Resources for mechanical engineering students taking this course.
Patent Information
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Searching patents, additional searching help - tutorials and guides, web resources on patents.
Plagiarism: don't let it happen to you!
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 23, 2012
Don't fail your course! Quote, paraphrase and/or cite your sources properly to avoid plagiarism.
Standards Information
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated May 3, 2011
Print or electronic collections of standards available in the SCU University Library. Web sites for standards organizations and for obtaining standards not owned by the library.
Sustainable Energy
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Mar 22, 2012
Resources relevant to the Renewable Energy Certificate and Masters Degree in Sustainable Energy offered by the School of Engineering.
Engineering Management
EMGT 270/272: Effective Oral/Written Technical Communication
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
Communication skills--both oral and written--for technical managers.
Plagiarism: don't let it happen to you!
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 23, 2012
Don't fail your course! Quote, paraphrase and/or cite your sources properly to avoid plagiarism.
English
ENGL 001A-002A: CTW 1-2 Cosmology & Controversy - Bjork
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 25, 2012
Cosmological theories and controversies from a variety of cultures and historical periods
ENGL 2 - Aparajita Nanda
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 27, 2012
Immigrant Life - Library Resources
ENGL 2A: CTW2 - Avant-Garde & Science - Clinton
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 30, 2012
Resources for this course.
ENGL 2A: CTW2 Cosmology & Controversy - Spring 2012
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 26, 2012
Cosmological theories and controversies from a variety of cultures and historical periods.
ENGL 2A: CTW2 - Sustainability / Radley
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 25, 2012
Writing about sustainability: science, technology & society and their relationships to the natural world
ENGL 2A: CTW2 - Work, Leisure & Play - Lacrampe
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Library resources for this class.
ENGL 2H: CTW2 - Technology & Cultural Knowledge - Riccomini
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 30, 2012
Guide to library resources for this class.
ENGL 11A: Cultures and Ideas 1: Cross-Cultural Contact
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
This library guide outlines how to find pre-1800 texts that represent examples of cross-cultural contact.
ENGL 12A: Cultures and Ideas 2: Cross-Cultural Contact
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
ENGL 20: Introduction to Literary Study - Burnham
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated May 11, 2012
A guide to researching the literary, historical, cultural, and theoretical context of literary works and their authors
ENGL 106: Advanced Writing / Krane
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
How writers and artists have shaped our understanding of the wild
ENGL 121 - Ethnic Representations in American Films
by Helene Lafrance, Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for English 121 students conducting research on ethnic representations in American films
ENGL 175: Creative Nonfiction: Travel Writing - Gould
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Aug 15, 2011
A guide to doing research on travel writers and their works
ENGL 128: Contemporary Literature and Film of the Arab World
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Oct 3, 2011
A guide to doing research on the literature and film of the contemporary Arab world
ENGL 190: Pirates and Castaways: Senior Seminar
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
This guide will help you to identify resources for scholarly research and will help you to develop your research skills in searching print and electronic archives.
English and American Poetry
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Dec 15, 2011
A guide to major sources of information for doing research on English and American poetry
Finding Book Reviews
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
How to Find a Play
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Feb 6, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Plagiarism: don't let it happen to you!
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 23, 2012
Don't fail your course! Quote, paraphrase and/or cite your sources properly to avoid plagiarism.
ENGL 31: Survey of American Literature 1 with Prof. Michelle Burnham
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated May 8, 2012
Environmental Studies
ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASES
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BIOL 135 / ENVS 135: Biofuels - Sustainable Energy
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
Exploring the biology and technology of diverse biofuels
ENGR 340: Clean Energy for a Developing World
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Nov 17, 2011
Evaluating clean-energy ventures created for a developing world.
ENVS 010: Joy of Garbage
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
Exploring the cycle of waste
ENVS 021: Intro to Environmental Science
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
Major worldwide environmental threats, policies and responses to these threats
ENVS 022: Introduction to Environmental Studies
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
An interdisciplinary examination of environmental problems and solutions
ENVS 023: Soil, Water, and Air
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
Geological / physical processes of environmental science: land, oceans, freshwater, atmosphere
ENVS 50: World Geography
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
ENVS 080: Energy and the Environment
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Energy production, alternative energy, future prospects.
ENVS 95: SLURP 2012
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 8, 2012
ENVS 115: GIS in Environmental Science
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 30, 2012
Using Geographic Information Systems to analyze the environment
ENVS 122: Environmental Politics and Policy
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 29, 2012
From environmental laws and politics to civic engagement
ENVS 131: Environmental Education
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 31, 2012
Theories and methods with emphasis on K-12
ENVS 132 / BIOL 131: Agroecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 4, 2012
Examining current agricultural practices and evaluating alternative methods
ENVS 145: Environmental Technology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Environmentally conscious technologies relating to air quality, biotic systems, climate, energy, land, population, transportation, waste, and water.
ENVS 148: Solar Revolution
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Examines ways of capturing the sun's energy for a variety of uses
ENVS 151 / BIOL 151: Restoration Ecology
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Restoring ecosystems, emphasizing plant ecology
ENVS 155: Environmental & Food Justice
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
Social, political, and legal aspects; national and international
Climate Change Resources
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Selected books, videos, websites on climate change.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Sustainability Videos at SCU
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Jan 30, 2012
DVDs the Library has available that focus on sustainability: from energy and activism to agriculture, garbage, and water.
Sustainability
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Books, videos, web resources, and more
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies Research
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 10, 2012
ethnic studies
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Resources on African-American Artists and Photographers
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
A guide to major sources of information for researching African-American artists and photographers
Gay & Lesbian Studies
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
General
EndNote Web
by Tom Farrell - Last Updated May 27, 2011
This guide provides tips for using EndNote Web, a tool for gathering, organizing, formating, and sharing research citations.
Finding Book Reviews
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Impact Factor and Other Ways of Assessing the Research Value of a Journal
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Various ways to assess the research value of a journal.
Mobile Library
by Susan Boyd, Tom Farrell, Michael Ballen - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
A guide to accessing SCU Library resources from your mobile device. Includes links to other useful mobile-enhaced sites and apps.
OneSearch: A New Research Tool for Discovery
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
Plagiarism: don't let it happen to you!
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 23, 2012
Don't fail your course! Quote, paraphrase and/or cite your sources properly to avoid plagiarism.
Writing an Annotation
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Zotero User Guide
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Nov 30, 2011
Beginner's guide to Zotero
Government Documents
Congressional Publications
by George Carlson - Last Updated Mar 7, 2012
The various U.S. Congressional publications defined, with finding aids and locations at SCU.
Government or Government-Sponsored Technical Info
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
Government documents and information sites pertinent to engineering.
History
Congressional Publications
by George Carlson - Last Updated Mar 7, 2012
The various U.S. Congressional publications defined, with finding aids and locations at SCU.
HIST 130 - France and the World - Prof. Andrews
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Apr 2, 2012
Guide designed to help stuents in HIST 130 find resources for their assignments and projects.
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Researching American History
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 16, 2012
Researching British History
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated May 3, 2011
Guide to resources on British history for the students in Hist 101
How Do I Find
Database Troubleshooting Guide
by Joanne Clymer - Last Updated Mar 14, 2011
Tips and tricks for accessing databases
Finding Book Reviews
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 16, 2012
OneSearch: A New Research Tool for Discovery
by Elizabeth McKeigue - Last Updated Sep 21, 2011
Liberal Studies
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
LBST 197 Senior Seminar
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated May 8, 2012
Mathematics
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
MATH 100: Writing - Mathematical Sciences
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Sep 27, 2011
Course guide and resources for Math 100.
Mathematics and Computer Science Database Guides
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Jan 27, 2012
Self-help training and tips for using mathematics and computer science databases.
Mathematics and Computer Science Resources
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
Library and other resources in the field.
Mechanical Engineering
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
MECH 192: Technical Writing
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Resources for mechanical engineering students taking this course.
Mobile Services
Modern Languages
GERM 22: Intermediate German II - Hellebrandt
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Dec 15, 2011
A guide to finding information on a German, Austrian, or Swiss German composer, musician, or other musical topic
German Language Resources
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Dec 15, 2011
Links to useful online resources for students of the German language
How to Find a Play
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Feb 6, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Music
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Physics
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Physics Web Resources
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Feb 2, 2012
From measurements and standards to education and research resources
Political Science
Congressional Publications
by George Carlson - Last Updated Mar 7, 2012
The various U.S. Congressional publications defined, with finding aids and locations at SCU.
Election 2012
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated May 23, 2012
How to Find Country Information
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Apr 15, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
POLI 025 / Middle East Resources
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Sep 23, 2011
POLI 045: Criminal Justice System
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Oct 7, 2010
POLI 156: Politics & Mass Media
by Gail Gradowski - Last Updated Feb 21, 2012
Psychology
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
PSYC 131: Cognitive Psychology
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated Oct 7, 2010
Psychology Information Resources
by Paul Neuhaus - Last Updated May 3, 2011
Public Health Science
PHSC 190: Public Health Capstone
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Mar 20, 2012
Exploring global health issues, particularly the poor and underserved
Religious Studies
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Inventing Religion in America (RSOC 111)
by George Carlson - Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Religious movements that began in the United States
Religion Resources
by George Carlson, Christa Bailey - Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Library resources for religious studies
Saint Clare of Assisi
by George Carlson - Last Updated May 22, 2012
A bibliography of material available in the SCU library.
TESP 157: Ethics in Health Professions
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 3, 2012
Principles of biomedical ethics, genetic interventions, and other health ethics concerns.
Science
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
Impact Factor and Other Ways of Assessing the Research Value of a Journal
by Susan Boyd - Last Updated Apr 20, 2012
Various ways to assess the research value of a journal.
Science Online Encyclopedias
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated May 3, 2011
Encyclopedias and other electronic references for the sciences
Sociology
SOC 30 - Self, Community, and Society - Nichols
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Research guide for the students in Soc 30
SOC 49 and 149 -Computers, Internet and Society / Business, Technology and Society
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Apr 15, 2012
Research Guide for the students in Soc 49
SOC 121 - Research Capstone
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Jan 18, 2012
Theatre and Dance
How to Find a Play
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Feb 6, 2012
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
THTR 42: Theatre History II - Bracco
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 23, 2012
A guide to sources for researching European plays of the mid-16th to mid-19th centuries, and their production history
THTR 43: Theatre History III - Zampelli
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Apr 19, 2012
A guide to researching the history of the theatre, from the later 19th century through the 21st century
THTR 151: Fashion, Politics, and Issues of Gender
by Leanna Goodwater - Last Updated Jan 27, 2012
A guide to resources for researching the history of fashion and its social, political, and gender implications
Women's Studies
Images
by Michal Strutin - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012
Guide to images in the public domain, images in SCU-subscribed databases, etc.
WGST 76 - Violence Against Women
by Helene Lafrance - Last Updated Feb 9, 2012

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