Undergraduate Catalog

Interdisciplinary examination of alcohol and other drug issues as matters of social concern for college students, the institution, the campus community and society. Discussions of controversial issues and service learning skills. CA 2.

A selection of readings concerning ports around the world. Interdisciplinary readings will explore the cultural and historical significance of the port as a setting of philosophical and commercial exchange. CA 4-INT.

1784. Freshman Honors Seminar

(198) First semester. One credit. Open only with consent of Honors Director.

An overview of some aspects of university education. Designed to help students set learning goals to be achieved during the baccalaureate experience.

1800. FYE University Learning Skills

(180) Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and sophomore students only.

A component of the First Year Experience (FYE) program, this course is intended to acquaint students with the university and expand their learning experiences in order for them to adjust to the new expectations they will face. Involves assignments that will provide opportunities for students to enhance their academic and interpersonal skills.

(181) Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and sophomore students only. Must be taken in combination with a cluster of three courses; with the permission of the instructor, one of the cluster courses may have been completed previously. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit.

A component of the First Year Experience (FYE) program, this seminar course is intended to provide an opportunity to integrate the consideration of material from three courses through discussion, assignments, and projects. Students will have opportunities to enhance their academic and interpersonal skills.

(182) Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and sophomore students only. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit.

A component of the First Year Experience (FYE) program, this seminar course is intended to provide an opportunity for students to investigate topics of professional interest to the faculty instructor through guided research or reading, discussion, and some writing. The course will help students learn independently and engage actively in the academic life of the university.

(195) Either semester. Credits, prerequisites and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.

(193) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit (to a maximum of 15).

(196) Either semester. Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit, with a change in topic. May or may not count for credit toward graduation. Students should consult the course syllabus and the Dean's Office of their School or College.

(194) Either semester. Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. May or may not count for credit toward graduation. Students should consult the course syllabus and the Dean's Office of their School or College. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

(197) Either semester. Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. Open only to freshmen and sophomores with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit, with a change in topic.

(241) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to sophomores or higher.

An interdisciplinary introduction to comparative multicultural studies in the United States. Topics may include: African American, Asian American, Latino/a, and Native American cultures; gender, feminism, religious and sexual identities; and disability studies. CA 4.

(220) Second semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of the instructor of record. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Sponsored by the Committee for Medieval Studies.

An interdisciplinary examination of various aspects of the culture of Medieval Europe. Instructors and content will vary. Particulars will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which the course is offered.

(222) Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Language skills equivalent to two to four semesters of college course work in a single foreign language (may be completed concurrently). May be repeated for credit, with a change in content. Sponsored by the Modern and Classical Languages Department in collaboration with the department offering the companion course.

Supplements a three-credit course in a particular discipline by studying selected foreign language texts related to the topic of its companion course. Practice in oral and written expression.

A consideration of the threat posed to humanity's survival by global militarism, poverty, and the unprecedented threat to the natural environment.

(294) First semester. Three credits, which may be counted toward the related field requirement in History, Philosophy, or English.

The literary, historical, and philosophical content, circumstances and problems of the Old and New Testaments. CA 1.

(211) Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher; open only with consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 3590 and 3594.

Discussions based upon assigned readings and led by faculty and invited speakers from outside and within the University. CA 4.

(210) Either semester. Nine credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher; open only with consent of the director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 3584 and 3594.

Field experience supervised by the director and an examining committee consisting of the director and two or more faculty members from two departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

(212) Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher; open only with consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 3584 and 3590.

Students make analytic presentations of their field experiences, relating these to the pertinent available literature. Particular issues are discussed with experts invited from inside and outside the University.

(212W) Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher; open only with consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 3584 and 3590.

(291) Either semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

An interdisciplinary seminar designed for honors students and open to other qualified students. Topics vary from semester to semester. Sponsored by the Honors Programs.

(282) Either semester. One credit. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.

A variable topic course, drawing material from multiple departments. Experimentation in content and format is encouraged.

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

(293) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit (to a maximum of 17).

(298) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit.

(297) Either semester. Three credits. With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.

(299) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

(295W) Either semester. Three credits. Consent required by instructor and the INTD Department Head. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800 and senior standing with an approved individualized major plan of study; and an approved placement, research or project.

All students with an approved individualized major plan of study who are not earning a double major nor have another capstone course on their plan of study must register for this course during their last academic year. Students will integrate their interdisciplinary major through a capstone paper.

(296W) Either semester. Three-six credits. Hours by arrangement. Consent required by instructor and INTD Department Head. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800 and senior standing with an approved individualized major plan of study. Students must have obtained a thesis advisor and have an approved thesis topic before registration.

All honors writing a thesis for their individualized major plan of study must register for this course during their last academic year. Students must present their thesis to the Individualized Major Program.

(283) Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to seniors. Doerr, Jones

A component of the Senior Year Experience (SYE) Program, the course promotes effective planning and decision making in adult life after college. Discussion, reading and written assignments enhance seniors' awareness of personal adjustments to be experienced during their transition from college to the professional world. Course activities encourage students to make meaningful connections between their academic majors, extracurricular activities, and work experiences, as well as consider practical matters such as financial planning, continuing professional development, and healthy living.

Interdepartmental (INTD)