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Interdisciplinary courses are either cross , multi , or inter-disciplinary
in nature. They are offered under the following designations:
Arts/Humanities (AH)
Environmental Studies (ES)
Fine Arts (FN)
Humanities (HM)
Latin American Studies (LAS)
Natural Sciences, Math, Computer Science (NSM)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
ES 150 Introduction to Environmental Studies (1)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the complexities of environmental
problems. The course provides an overview of scientific knowledge on
ecology and environmental management and examines political, economic,
and ethical issues involved in the attainment of a sustainable future.
The course explores how an understanding of the natural and social
sciences is necessary to address and solve environmental problems.
Selected topics, including population growth, food shortages, pollution
containment, and energy resources, are addressed. Three lectures and
one three hour laboratory per week. The course is a required course
in the environmental studies minor. (Satisfies Disciplinary Foundations
requirement in lab science.) Spring.
FN 145 Close Encounters of the Art Kind (1)
Engages learners in several basic issues in which visual art and music
play a part, in an intense, and perhaps even subjective, way. Previous
topics have included definitions of art, designations of value and
taste, functions of art and the social role of the artist, and ethical
questions regarding censorship and the freedom of expression. The course
is designed to be "hands on," and will include a great deal
of student participation, from in class discussions and presentations
to trips to local museums, music clubs, and galleries.
HM 238 Canada: A Profile of its Culture (1)
A seminar that examines Canadian culture as manifested in its geography,
history, ethnic make up, arts, with regard to its current political and
social issues, and as reflected in its literature. In this course students
develop a profile of the mosaic called the Canadian identity.
LAS 200 Seminar in Latin American Studies (1)
An interdisciplinary seminar in Latin American Studies taught by a faculty
member with a specialty in the area. The focus of the seminar will
change each time it is offered: for example, topics include the dictator
in Latin America, the role of the family, women in Latin America. Prerequisites:
sophomore standing and EH 102. Spring.
IDS 100 Infomania: Creating, Managing, and Seeking Information in the
Twenty-first Century (1)
A study of the information life cycle (creation, dissemination, organization,
and use of information) and the impact of current information technologies
on the cycle and its participants. Provides a forum for discussing the
effects of technological change on society, as well as a practical introduction
to various tools and strategies for creating, locating, and using information.
Students will be expected to develop an annotated bibliography on an
appropriate topic, and to apply their technological skills to an information
related project in the community.
IDS 323 Human Sexuality (1)
Biological, sociological, psychological, and ethical aspects of human
sexuality. Course content will include a biological overview; an examination
of behavioral variations; research in sexuality, social issues, sexual
decision making, sexuality of special populations; and exploration
of contemporary sexual issues.
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