CORE 105
Complex Problems Seminar
American University · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Complex Problems Seminar (3) Topics vary by section. This required seminar for all students during their first year at American University demonstrates the value of approaching important conceptual problems and social issues from a variety of perspectives, often from multiple disciplines and including multiple voices. Students are introduced to the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives, clear communication, critical reading, and working with feedback. The seminars feature discussions, lectures, collaboration, and integrative learning. AU Core Foundation: Complex Problems. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Not repeatable for credit. Grading: A-F only. Note: Open only to students in their first year at American University. Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both CORE-105, and CORE-106 or CORE-107.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Hurst Hall 209
- Instructor
- Calis, Irene
002
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Hurst Hall 1
- Instructor
- Krasnow, Iris B.
003
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Jones, Demonica
004
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Garrett, Caimeen
005
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 6J
- Instructor
- White, Tommy
006
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Leonard Hall 103
- Instructor
- Dussere, Erik
007
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Nakshbendi, Ghiyath F.
008
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Nakshbendi, Ghiyath F.
009
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- East Quad Building 11
- Instructor
- Twigg, Margaret M.
011
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Bender Library B51
- Instructor
- Domjan, Krisztina
013
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 6J
- Instructor
- Pathak, Shubha
014
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 6J
- Instructor
- Zou, Shouzhong
015
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 4:05 PM-5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Costanzi, Stefano
016
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- McKinley Bldg 113
- Instructor
- Beers, Laura
017
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 2U
- Instructor
- Kaplan, Anna
018
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Cogburn, Derrick L.
019
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Myers Building 116
- Instructor
- Nadell, Pamela S.
020
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Hurst Hall 209
- Instructor
- Trembath, Sarah
021
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 12:55 PM-2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Watkins Art Bldg 106
- Instructor
- Sajjad, Tazreena
022
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 6J
- Instructor
- Schneider, Daniel S.
024
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Messanvi, Kokoe Fany A.
025
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 103
- Instructor
- Elms, Heather
027
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Watkins Art Bldg 106
- Instructor
- Fabrikant, Jason D.
028
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 12:55 PM-2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Hurst Hall 208
- Instructor
- Gan, Jody C.
030
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 8:10 AM-9:25 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 6J
- Instructor
- Kippola, Karl
029
1 openSeats: 18/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Katzen 115
- Instructor
- Anderson, Brie
031
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- East Quad Building 15
- Instructor
- Gilbert, Brett A.
026
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Rhinehart, Max
032
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Th · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kogod School of Business T51
- Instructor
- Ionici, Octavian E.
033
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Doud, Tim
034
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Th · 8:10 – 11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Lumsdaine, Robin L.
035
FullSeats: 19/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 6J
- Instructor
- Dibinga, Omekongo L.