This course combines coursework and field learning to explore, teach, and mentor undergraduate students in the foundations of leadership and vocation in the urban context. Students are mentored by professional leaders to learn, analyze, and apply leadership and professional practices towards internships and future employment. The course includes analysis of concepts of civic leadership, interdisciplinary vocation in a pluralistic society, and influences of systems on diverse urban communities. Field learning across an array of disciplines includes case studies from faith-based, public, private, state, federal, and international agencies. This course also includes personality and talent assessments, workshops, and professional development trainings.

This course covers general aspects of undergraduate microbiology with an emphasis on endemic microorganisms and human interaction. Topics include an introduction to microbiology, microbial taxonomy, methods of microbial identification, immunology and infection. This course includes microscopy, staining, and microbiology laboratory applications with over 40 laboratory hours at the Baltimore Underground Science Station.