2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

IDIS - Interdisciplinary Studies

100 Introduction to Social Work
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly S W 100)
GE-IIIG
Coordinating Department: Social Work
An introduction to the profession of social work emphasizing its focus, methods, knowledge, values, ethics, populations, and settings.

103 Introduction to Music Therapy
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE
Special course fee required
Criminal background check required. Coordinating Department: Music and Theatre Arts
Role of the music therapist, knowledge and competencies needed, therapeutic function of music, scope and areas of application, general techniques used, professional aspects, job opportunities, and institutions utilizing music therapy.

151 Interdisciplinary Studies in Communications
1-3 crs. V.
GE-IC
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Exploration of topics and issues in the communications field from multiple perspectives.

152 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Natural Sciences
1-4 crs. V.
GE-IIF
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
4 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Exploration of topics and issues in the natural sciences from multiple perspectives.

153 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Social Sciences
1-3 crs. V.
GE-IIIG
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Exploration of topics and issues in the social sciences from multiple perspectives.

154 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities
1-3 crs. V.
GE-IVE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Exploration of topics and issues in the humanities from multiple perspectives.

155 Interdisciplinary Studies Across General Education Categories
1-3 crs. V.
GE-V
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Exploration of topics and issues from the perspective of two or more General Education areas: communications, natural sciences, social sciences, and/or humanities.

201 Overview of the U.S. Health Care System: A Policy Perspective
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIG
Coordinating Department: Management and Marketing
A multidisciplinary course addressing issues that affect policy and delivery systems in health care. The course seeks to orient the student to the spectrum of issues and the dynamics of the U.S. health care system.

230 Experiential Internship
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Wi, Su.
SL-Optional; Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Special course fee required
Field trip(s). Must have completed 24 credit hours (or in-progress), and in good academic standing. Coordinating Department: Career Services
Get form from Career Services, Schofield 230
Addresses the student’s academic and professional goals through on-the-job experiences/activities related to a specific area of interest.

260 Techniques of the Singing/Speaking Voice
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; W
Coordinating Department: Music and Theatre Arts
Study of voice techniques and vocal health for the singing and speaking voice.

301 Exploring Mind/Body Connections
3 crs (3-0). Wi, Su.
GE-IIIG; W
P: PSYC 100 or permission of instructors
Coordinating Department: Psychology
Examines interactions among biological, psychological, educational, life-style, social, and cultural factors associated with health. Emphasis on stress responses that impact etiology and course of health problems, illness prevention and treatment approaches, research-supported health strategies.

302 Race and Racism in the USA
3 crs.
GE-IIIG; CD3
Minimum junior standing
Coordinating Department: English
Weaves together cross-disciplinary knowledge by combining the views and methods of humanities and social sciences to analyze selected institutional principles that shape the constructions of race and racism in America.

310 The Science of Science Fiction
3 crs (3-0). Su.
GE-IIF
Minimum sophomore standing
Coordinating Department: Physics and Astronomy
Study of science and its popular conceptions and misconceptions, as seen in science fiction literature and film. Emphasis on physics with connections to biology, chemistry, computer science, other sciences, and the humanities.

325 World Health and Politics
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IIIG
Minimum junior standing
Coordinating Department: Nursing
Links health care issues and quality of life issues to political structures, perspectives, and obstacles at global level. Focuses on political refugees and problems within developing states. Utilizes case studies and group activities.

348 Race, Gender, and Learning
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIG; CD2
Credit may not be earned in both IDIS 348 and WMNS 348
Minimum junior standing
Coordinating Department: Curriculum and Instruction
American ethnic minorities and women are the focus groups for this course which uses film, electronic text, literature, autobiography, expository, and other texts to analyze the impacts of power, culture, and politics on learning.

351 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in Communications
1-3 crs. V.
GE-IC
P: Junior standing or lower level course in appropriate
field as determined by instructor(s).
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Advanced study of topics and issues in the communications field from multiple perspectives.

352 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in the Natural Sciences
1-4 crs. V.
GE-IIF
P: Junior standing or lower level course in appropriate
field as determined by instructor(s).
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
4 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Advanced study of topics and issues in the natural sciences from multiple perspectives.

353 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences
1-3 crs. V.
GE-IIIG
P: Junior standing or lower level course in appropriate
field as determined by instructor(s).
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Advanced study of topics and issues in the social sciences from multiple perspectives.

354 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities
1-3 crs. V.
GE-IVE
P: Junior standing or lower level course in appropriate
field as determined by the instructor(s).
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Advanced study of topics and issues in the humanities from multiple perspectives.

355 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Across General Education Categories
1-3 crs. V.
GE-V
P: Junior standing or lower level course in appropriate
field as determined by the instructor(s).
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Coordinating Department: College of Arts and Sciences.
Advanced study of topics and issues from the perspective of two or more General Education areas: communications, natural sciences, social sciences, and/or humanities.

380 McNair Fall Seminar for Juniors
2 crs (2-0). F.
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: McNair Program Office Restricted to McNair Scholars
Department permission required
Seminar provides an orientation to McNair Program goals and activities, and enhances students’ ability to undertake undergraduate research. Course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the research process for students who desire to become college professors/researchers.

381 McNair Spring Seminar for Juniors
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: IDIS 380
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: McNair Program Office Restricted to McNair Scholars. Field trip(s).
Department permission required
McNair Scholars refine the scope and design of their research projects, learn about the development of the American research community across the twentieth century, attend research presentations, and begin evaluating prospective graduate institutions and mentors.

410 Fine Arts Administration Seminar
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE; CP
P: Twelve credits of adviser-approved electives in Fine
Arts Administration certificate program.
Minimum grade of C+ required in all adviser-approved
electives.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Coordinating Department: Music and Theatre Arts Limited to students enrolled in the Fine Arts Administration certificate program or by permission of the instructors.
Instructor approval required
An overview of the field of arts administration offering a practical approach examining literature, resources, programs, organizations, and individuals. The course provides a capstone experience, bringing together elements of program management learned in related courses.

480 McNair Fall Seminar for Seniors
2 crs (2-0). F.
Not for GE
P: IDIS 381
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: McNair Program Office Restricted to McNair Scholars. Field trip(s).
Department permission required
Scholars prepare and formally present their research findings to academic audiences as journal articles, conference presentations, and posters. They prepare for and take the GRE, and refine and submit application materials to graduate schools.

481 McNair Spring Seminar for Seniors
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: IDIS 480
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Coordinating Department: McNair Program Office Restricted to McNair Scholars
Department permission required
Seminar focuses on how universities operate and what factors drive academics’ careers—tenure and academic freedom, professional ethics, diversity, faculty governance and collegiality, funding agencies/foundations and academic publishing. Also covers graduate school progress/finances.