Interdisciplinary Studies Course
Descriptions
| INTER 101
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Introduction To Schools and Teaching |
3 credits |
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This course introduces students to careers in education
through lectures, discussions, case studies, and analyses of controversial
issues in education. Among the topics studied are: history and social
context of education, role and responsibilities of teachers, developing a
personal philosophy of teaching, testing
and assessment, curriculum and instructional issues, ethical issues in
teaching, and decision-making governance in education. A field visit to a
school is required. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Composition &
Literature I.
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| INTER
106H |
Topics in
History of Ideas-Honors |
3 credits |
See Honors for course description.
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INTER 108 |
Literature & Psychology |
3 credits |
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The disciplines of literature and psychology offer
unique ways to understand and explain human behavior. This course explores
psychological theories and concepts and applies these to literary texts.
Student read key texts in psychology, become familiar with important
concepts, and critique literature using psychoanalytical methods. Readings include Freud,
Jung, classic fairy tales, fiction and drama, along with historical and
cultural perspectives on literature and psychology. Class hrs. 3.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition & Literature I, PSYCH 101 General
Psychology.
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| INTER
110, 111 |
Introduction to Oceanography |
4
science credits |
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An introductory survey of the science of oceanography.
The course covers chemical and physical properties of sea water, ocean
waves, tides, currents, marine geology, the structure of coasts and sea
floors, continental drift, plate tectonics, marine biology, types and
interrelation of marine organisms, ocean resources, and marine pollution.
Class hrs. 3; Lab hrs. 2.
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INTER 115 |
Introduction to
Standards |
3 credits |
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This course is designed to introduce students to the
concepts of standards and standardization in domestic and international
trade and commercial practice. Students learn about the standards
development process, standards development organizations, and have the
opportunity to develop a standard as part of a group project. This course is
recommended for Business, Engineering Technology and Computer Science
students. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Composition & Literature I.
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| INTER 129
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Science
Workshop |
0 credits |
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This interdisciplinary workshop develops literacy in
the natural and health sciences. Open only to students in the Health Care
Professions Project. Charged as 2 credits. Offered fall and spring
semesters.
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| INTER
161H |
Seminar
in Ethics-Honors |
3 credits |
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See Honors for course description.
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