Although most Penn State World Campus courses are completed as part of a degree or certificate program, there is also the opportunity to take exploratory courses. The following special interest courses are available to both current students and those not currently seeking a Penn State degree or certificate.
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Turbine Aerodynamics | AERSP 583 | Analysis of wind turbine performance, aeroacoustics, and loads; turbine selection for site-specific application. | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Agricultural Business Management | AGBM 200 | Application of management principles and processes to agricultural business firms in their planning and operating in domestic and international markets. | 3 credits |
| Environmental Law and Policy | EMGT 820 | This course examines how law and policy impact the way we manage the environment, use natural resources, and protect ecological systems. | 3 credits |
| The Insect Connection | ENT 202 | An introduction to the diversity of insects and the ways in which they interact with humans and impact our world. | 3 credits |
| Properties and Processing of Engineering Materials | MATSE 259 | Relationship of structure and processing variables to the properties and service behavior of metals, polymers, and ceramics. | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Turbine Systems | AERSP 880 | Wind turbine technology and the critical elements of turbine system design. | 3 credits | Fall 2019 |
| Liquid Chromatography | CHEM 810 | The course specifically caters to the needs of the analytical chemical industry and individuals newly hired into entry-level sample management/preparation and quality assurance/quality control positions within companies using liquid chromatographic techniques. | 1 credit | Fall 2019 |
| Liquid Chromatography II | CHEM 811 | The course specifically caters to the needs of the analytical chemical industry and individuals hired into, or transitioning into, technician-level positions within companies using liquid chromatographic techniques. | 1 credit | Spring 2020 |
| Liquid Chromatography III | CHEM 812 | The course specifically caters to the needs of the analytical chemical industry and individuals hired into, or transitioning into, development-level, or senior-level, chemist positions within companies using liquid chromatographic techniques. | 1 credit | Summer 2020 |