44 Hnrs SS1520. Perspectives in the Social Sciences (3) F, S An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences. This introductory course deals with the basic concepts, methods, models and issues of the social sciences. Topics will vary. Hnrs CA1530. Perspectives in the Creative Arts (3) F, S An interdisciplinary introduction to the creative arts. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the creative arts. Topics will vary. Hnrs HU1530. Perspectives in the Humanities (3) F, S An interdisciplinary approach to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the arts and humanities. Topics will vary. Hnrs HU/SS 2110. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras (3) F A survey of influential ideas, literature and events that characterize antiquity and the middle ages in the Occident. The student may elect to apply general education credit in this interdisciplinary course to either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. Hn HU/SS 2120. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era (3) 5 A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize Western civilization from the renaissance to relativity. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. Hnrs HU/SS/DV 2130. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East (3) 5 A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. This course explores the development and salient features of Asian cultural and intellectual traditions. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. Hnrs 2830. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) Su, F, S Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. Hnrs 2900. Honors Colloquium (1-3) F, S Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content: restricted to lower division credit: may be offered in conjunction with 4900. Hnrs 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) 5m In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief, specific and descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. Hnrs 3110. Great Books (3) Su, S A selection of books that embody some of the great ideas, literature, and events influential in history. May be taken up to twice for credit with different content. Hnrs 4800. Senior Thesis/Project Research (1-3) Su, F, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. Hnrs 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. Hnrs 4900. Honors Colloquium (1-3) F, S Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content; may be offered in conjunction with 2900. Hnrs 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Su Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Hnrs 4990. Honors Senior Thesis/Project (3) F, S May be taken by students whose major department offers no Senior Project course; or may be taken in conjunction with a departmental Senior Project course when amplitude of the project merits additional credit. The Senior Project may be offered as a scheduled seminar course, or taken on an independent tutorial basis, and is required for University Honors. A maximum of six credit hours may be taken for the Senior Thesis/Project. PROGRAM Bachelor of Integrated Studies Coordinator: TBD Location: Student Service Center, Room 140 Telephone: 801-626-6752 I he B.I.S. Program serves the needs of : (1) the student who wants to individualize a unique academic program; (2) the student who wants to obtain a broad liberal education; and (3) the student who wants to diversify professional potential. It is expected that the student, rather than seeking this option because of indecision or an inability to succeed in an established major, will choose the B.I.S. degree for purposeful reasons and mature objectives. B.I.S. students must have a clear understanding of themselves and will know with some precision which life goals they will meet through a self-designed program. Bachelor of Integrated Studies B.I.S. DEGREE » Program Prerequisite: Must have an interview with a B.I.S. Advisor (see Advisement on the next page). » Minor: Not Required. » Grade Requirements: Receive a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in each course taken for the three emphases in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Classes listed on the B.I.S. contract must be taken for a letter grade; special exams, CLEP or credit/no credit are not allowed for contract classes. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. A total of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students should meet with a B.I.S. Advisor to plan a course of study. Call 801-626-6752 for more information or to schedule and appointment. Admission Requirements The Bachelor of Integrated Studies (B.I.S.) degree option is available to students in good standing at Weber State University. Students must formally apply for admittance into the B.I.S. program and take 15 credit hours after they are formally accepted into the program. Entrance into the program will be permitted at any time following the student's first semester as a WSU student. It is highly recommended that students apply for admittance prior to or during their Junior year. Students will be admitted to the program at the beginning of each semester. Application must be made and all materials must be completed during the semester preceding the semester that students wish to be admitted. All students seeking admission to the B.I.S. program must interview with the B.I.S. Coordinator. Official application forms are available in the B.I.S. office. General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for bachelor degree requirements. Honors I students may elect to fulfill this requirement through the Honors I general education option. I Course Requirements for B.I.S. Degree I Concentration Courses Required (54 credit hours) I The Ethnic Studies Concentration is one option available for use as one of the three disciplines required by the B.I.S degree. It is an interdisciplinary program offered through a number of cooperating departments including History, Anthropology, Sociology, and English. Ethnic Studies offers four concentrations: (1) Hispanic Studies, (2) Native American Studies, (3) African American Studies, and (4)Composite. As is the case with all B.I.S concentrations, the Ethnic Studies concentration needs careful structure if it is to be flexible in meeting students' needs. Students taking this concentration will be required to design their program in cooperation with the B.I.S Coordinator. Additional Required Course Hist 4800 B.I.S. Senior Capstone (3) Ethnic Studies Concentration The Ethnic Studies Concentration is one option available for use as one of the three disciplines required by the B.I.S degree. It is an interdisciplinary program offered through a number of cooperating departments including History, Anthropology, Sociology, and English. Ethnic Studies offers four concentrations: (1) Hispanic Studies, (2) Native American Studies, (3) African American Studies, and (4) Composite. As is the case with all B.I.S concentrations, the Ethnic Studies concentration needs careful structure if it is to be flexible in meeting students' needs. Students taking this concentration will be required to design their program in cooperation with the B.I.S Coordinator. Basic Core (6 credit hours required of all students) Anthro SS/DV1000 Intro to Anthropology (3) Soclgy DV3850 American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) 45 Select one of the following options or design a comparable one: Option I: Hispanic Studies (12 credit hours) Hist DV3050 History of U.S. Latinos (3) Hist DV4110 History of the American West (3) Hist DV4670 History of Mexico (3) Hist 4630 History of Ancient & Colonial Latin America (3) or Hist DV4650 Modern Latin America (3) Option II: Native American Studies (12 credit hours) Anthro DV3600 Culture Area Studies (3) Art 3030 Native American Art of the Southwest: From the Anasazi to the Present (3) Hist DV3010 American Indian History (3) Hist DV4110 History of the American West (3) Option III: African-American Studies (12 credit hours) Hist DV3030 African American History (3) Hist 4040 Era of the Civil War & Reconstruction (3) Hist 4610 History of Africa (3) Geogr DV3 740 Geography of Africa (3) Option IV: Composite (12 credit hours) Hist DV3010 American Indian History (3) Hist DV3030 African American History (3) Hist DV3050 History of U.S. Latinos (3) Engl DV3550 Multicultural & Ethnic Literature in America (3) Should other courses relating specifically to ethnic minorities, either of an experimental or of a permanent nature be added to the curriculum, these courses will be accepted as part of the Ethnic Studies concentrations; should such courses be part of an academic area not listed, the new academic area will be added to those presently constituting the Ethnic Studies concentration. DEPARTMENT Library Science University Librarian: Joan Hubbard Location: Stewart Library, Room 108A Telephone: 801-626-6403 Professors: Carol Hansen, John R. Sillito; Associate Professors: G. Arthur Carpenter, Stella Chang, Joan Hubbard, Wade Kotter, John Lamborn, Ruby Licona, Jill Newby; Assistant Professor: Evan Christensen I o be successful in a global information society, students must understand how to identify, locate, and critically evaluate information. The Department of Library Science provides instruction and assistance that enable students to effectively access and utilize digital and print information resources to meet their academic, professional and life long learning needs. LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES LibSci HUH 15. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED FYE HNRS BIS „ LIBSCI ' INTRD MINORS Applied Science & iogy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus W E B E R State UNIVERSITY Weber State University