A Stanford course sampler
Art and Art History 153: American Gothic
The Prof Sarah Burns
The Concept Explore the history of fantasy, horror and the grotesque in American culture.
The Appeal Watch Nightmare on Elm Street and The Haunting. Take a field trip to San Jose's Winchester Mystery House.
Mechanical Engineering 113: Mechanical Engineering Design
The Prof Drew Nelson
The Concept Design a mechanical device requested by a company such as Boeing or General Motors. Projects have included a device to help a car alternator operate more efficiently at low engine speeds and a mechanized system for adjusting antenna direction.
The Appeal Get experience in every facet of device design, from patent searches to meeting competing design requirements.
French and Italian 106E: The Grail in Modern Culture
The Prof Brigitte Cazelles
The Concept Delve into literature and movies that trace the search for a grail. Use the 12th-century Perceval: The Story of the Grail as a starting point.
The Appeal Screen quest films like Excalibur and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, as well as The Graduate and Star Wars. Reread The Catcher in the Rye and Heart of Darkness.
Geological and Environmental Sciences 130: Environmental Earth Sciences
The Profs Keith Loague and George Mader
The Concept Study the connection between the environment and municipal land-use plans. Learn how communities plan development.
The Appeal Take field trips to look at erosion, soil types and flooding patterns in different areas. Prepare a model land-use plan for Redwood City.
