CORE 106
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: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both CORE-106, and CORE-105 or CORE-107.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
FullSeats: 17/17 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
- Anderson Hall 2U
- Instructor
- Demshuk, Andrew
016
1 openSeats: 19/20 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
- McDowell Hall 108
- Instructor
- Ulrich, Paul
011
4 openSeats: 13/17 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
- Anderson Hall 1A
- Instructor
- Stokes, Benjamin G.
010
FullSeats: 17/17 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
- Hurst Hall 211
- Instructor
- DeCuir, Amaarah
006
3 openSeats: 14/17 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
- Katzen 203
- Instructor
- Sakellion, Ioanna
005
FullSeats: 17/17 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 3K
- Instructor
- Dehghan, Shoaleh
002
1 openSeats: 16/17 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
- Anderson Hall 2U
- Instructor
- Helfers, Edward
004
FullSeats: 17/17 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 8:10 – 11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Anderson Hall 3K
- Instructor
- Dibinga, Omekongo L.
017
3 openSeats: 17/20 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 211
- Instructor
- Tileva, Antoaneta M.
003
7 openSeats: 10/17 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 3K
- Instructor
- Snider, Nancy J.
015
1 openSeats: 19/20 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
- Kerwin Hall 302
- Instructor
- Merrill, Thomas
019
FullSeats: 20/20 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
- Kerwin Hall 303
- Instructor
- Oliver, Martyn A.
007
FullSeats: 17/17 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 3K
- Instructor
- Snyder, Sarah B.