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  • Animal Behavior: Companion Animals  In-Person
  • Speaker: Lisa Ludvico
    Dates: 3/18/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 5
    Modality: In-Person
    Fee: $0.00

    The schools of animal behavior: ethology and behaviorism will be the lens of examining our companion animals. This course will allow us to observe the co-evolution of humans with animals. We will analyze the domestication process and phenotypes, both behavioral and physical. The domestication of dogs, horses, and cats will be emphasized. Strategies to humanely limit overpopulation of these animals, both nationally and internationally, will be explored.

    This course will meet in person March 18, 25, April 1, 8, and 15.

 

 

  • Do You Know Your Heart?  Online
  • Speaker: Sharon Ann George
    Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/14/2026
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 5
    Modality: Online
    Fee: $0.00

    The heart is the most hardworking organ in your body. It starts beating a few days after conception and continues, without any breaks, for the entirety of one's life. Every heart beat is a complex orchestration of hundreds of different processes taking place simultaneously and in a precise manner. In this course, you will learn about what goes on in a single heart beat, how it is measured by doctors, and how the heart adapts to different stages of one's life.

    This course will meet online March 17, 24, 31, April 7, and 14.

 

 

  • Introduction to Using Generative AI Session 2 course
  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
  • Speaker: Joseph Reinwald
    Dates: 3/18/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 5
    Modality: In-Person
    Fee: $0.00

    This introductory course is designed to demystify generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and provide practical skills for using AI applications in daily life. Members will learn to access and effectively use popular AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and other platforms across various devices. Members will develop confidence in crafting prompts, understanding AI capabilities, and selecting the right AI tool for different tasks. This course is perfect for curious learners who want to explore the potential of AI technology in a supportive, non-intimidating environment.

    This course will meet in person March 18, 25, April 1, 8, and 15.

 

  • Professional Ethics in Medicine: How Physicians Decide and How it Affects You 
  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
  • Speaker: Dolores Gonthier
    Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/13/2026
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 5
    Modality: Online
    Fee: $0.00

    Medical professionals face ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. Their responses to some of these challenges may be defined for them by federal or state laws. Other actions are guided by ethical standards that exist within the health care community. This course will describe and discuss ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals and the ethics that guide them. Topics that may be discussed include patient confidentiality (HIPAA), informed consent, end-of-life care, resource stewardship, and patient safety. This course is designed to be highly interactive, so come prepared to join in the discussion.

     

    This course will meet online March 16, 23, 30, April 6, and 13.

 

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