What exactly happens when you put those cookies in the oven? Why do foods have a distinct flavor that we describe as "baked". What reactions produce flavor?There is so much chemistry behind cooking and baking that is often unexplored, and this class aims to unite chemical concepts in order to understand the chemistry behind food. Many reactions incorporate organic chemistry concepts, so this class also serves as a great introduction to organic chemistry and other college-level chemistry courses. If you're an aspiring chemist, an avid cook, or simply a food enthusiast, then this class is for you!

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of the political figures? A lot of times, the media's analysis on these figures are unfounded speculations, unsupported by actual psychological theory. In this course we will psychoanalyze political figures, taking deep dives into the inner-workings of their minds with consideration of the clashing political stress and desire to maintain calm that affects their character.

We will discuss world health issues, including the growing prevalence and distribution of diseases such as Ebola, Zika, and Yellow Fever, and the mechanisms by which these diseases populate so rapidly, as well as public health policies and their effects in society on a worldwide basis. We will also go over previous efforts to deter the effects of epidemics and pandemics (Ex. 1918 Influenza Virus) by multiple nations and the United Nations World Health Organization.