Undergraduate Catalog

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.

170. Honors Core: Walden, A History

Either semester. Three credits. Open only to freshman and sophomore students in the Honors program. Gross, Pritchard, Thorson

Explores the interplay of nature, history, and aesthetics in the making of Thoreau's Walden (1854). Topics include the geological development of the Walden ecosystem; the economic reshaping of the Walden environment in the mid-19th century; the social critique, scientific ideas, and aesthetic notions informing Thoreau's work; and the impact of Walden on Americans' views of themselves and their sense of place. Applies interdisciplinary perspectives from art, geology, literature, and social and intellectual history. CA 1.

180. FYE University Learning Skills

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. The course involves assignments that will provide opportunities for students to enhance their academic and interpersonal skills.

Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and sophomore students only. This course 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, this course 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.

Either semester. One credit. One class period. Open to freshman and sophomore students only. With a change in content, this course 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.

Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit (to a maximum of 15). Consent of appropriate area studies director required before departure.

Course work undertaken within approved Study Abroad programs, usually focusing on the history, culture, and society of a particular country.

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.

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. This course 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.

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.

First semester. One credit. One class period. 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.

Either semester. Nine credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of the director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 211 and 212.

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.

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 210 and 212.

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

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 210 and 211.

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

Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or 111 or 250. Open only with consent of the Director of the Urban Semester Program. Must be taken concurrently with INTD 210 and 211.

Second semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of the instructor of record. With a change in content this course 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.

Either semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Language skills equivalent 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 & Classical Languages Department in collaboration with the department offering the companion course.

This 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.

Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods (one 2-hour and one 1-hour). Luyster

A consideration of the threat posed to humanity's survival by a growing global militarism and the unprecedented destructiveness of nuclear weapons.

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.

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.

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 Office of Honors Programs.

Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit (to a maximum of 17). Consent of appropriate area studies director or major advisor required before departure. May count toward the major with consent of advisor.

Course work undertaken within approved Study Abroad programs, usually focusing on the history, culture, and society of a particular country.

First semester. Three credits, which may be counted toward the related field requirement in History, Philosophy, or English. Sponsored by and listed under the English, History, and Philosophy Departments.

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

Either semester. Three credits. Consent required by instructor and the INTD Department Head. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or 111 or 250 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.

Either semester. Three-six credits. Hours by arrangement. Consent required by instructor and INTD Department Head. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or 111 or 250 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.

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

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

Interdepartmental (INTD)