Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
IS 101A Ways of Knowing (3) Examines scholarly
discourse in the information and technology age. Introduces the nature
of investigation and presentation in an academic environment. Practice
in research and information technologies to think critically and
analytically about education and community issues. A-F only.
IS 291 Community Service Practicum (V) Supervised
fieldwork in community agency, arranged by student. Repeatable once.
Pre: written proposal approved by Honors director and appropriate
faculty adviser.
IS 300 Field Study (V) Pre-arranged systematic
field investigation of selected topics. Pre: written proposal approved
by Honors director and appropriate faculty adviser.
IS 311 Independent Study Tutorial (V) Comprises
a full-semester load. Not open to freshmen or students on probation.
Pre: acceptable proposal and consent of Honors director and appropriate
faculty adviser.
IS 312 Independent Study Tutorial (V) Continuation
of 311.
IS 369 British Life and Culture (3)
IS 386 Perspectives on Nuclear War (3) Survey,
from the perspectives of several disciplines, of the nature and effects
of nuclear weapons; policies governing them; possible alternatives. Pre:
one core course in social or natural sciences.
IS 489 Environmental Practicum (3) Field
experience in study and abatement of environmental problems under
faculty direction. Project proposal, narrative activity log, and
documentary report are required. Pre: upper division standing, courses
in appropriate discipline, and consent.
IS 600 Business/Public Organizations (3) Critical
review of literature in theory and practice. For students in business,
educational and public health administration, political science, social
work, etc. (Cross-listed as EDEA 600)
IS 610 Field Study in Gerontology (V) Individually
designed field experience for advanced certificate in gerontology
students. Placements arranged at community programs, research sites, and
special projects at the Center on Aging. Repeatable.
IS 611 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Gerontology (3)
Understanding of gerontology as an interdisciplinary field of study
and application of such understanding to both theoretical and applied
aspects of aging. Repeatable.
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