INTERDISCIPLINARY
These courses, designed to illustrate the interrelatedness of human knowledge, are taught by faculty members from several disciplines.
Interdisciplinary Course Offerings
202 – Introduction to Women’s Studies (3)
This course explores questions about sex and gender roles and conceptions of male/female experience. It uses texts and videos from several disciplines, sometimes supplemented by guest lectures.
203 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
This course introduces students to the study of ethnicity in the United States through analysis of the historical experiences of ethnic groups and examination of the origins, nature, dynamics, and complexity of ethnic identification and relations.
204 – International Cinema (3)
Study of the development of world cinema from the late nineteenth century to the present.
205 – Perspectives in Sexuality (3)
This course is designed to examine the theoretical and social implications of lesbian and gay histories, politics, geographies, cultures, arts, and identities. It is interdisciplinary in scope and content, reflecting upon and drawing from the disciplines of history, psychology, sociology, geography, the arts, literature, and women’s studies.
207 – History of Science (3)
This course explores the history of science from its foundations with the Greeks to present day, branching the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. The evolution of scientific theories as well as competing theories is examined in light of the political, social, and religious climate of the day, The difficulties faced in the advancement of science are discussed in the context of the interdisciplinary underpinnings of the scientific disciplines.
300 – Interdisciplinary Topics (3)
Topics offered under this heading are designed to supplement and enhance the programs of various departmental majors.
301 – Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psychology 100. This course investigates the application of psychological principles to sport and sport performance.
350 – Study Abroad (1–6)
Interdisciplinary study of a selected area abroad, combining lectures, readings, discussion, and experiential learning.
491 – Individual Study (1–3)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This individual study is only available for students who have an approved Special Major Program. Individual investigation of a subject appropriate to the special major, directed by a member of the faculty. The registration form must be signed by both the directing faculty member and the official advisor of the student’s special major.
499 – Internship (1–6)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and special major adviser. Supervised off-campus experience appropriate to the special major, directed by a member of the faculty, following guidelines set by the University for internships. Only available to students with approved special majors. Credits will count in the special major.