39 38 HU/SS 1110. Introduction to Intellectual Traditions 4990. Honours Senior Project (3) An interdisciplinary class that emphasizes the application of concepts, skills and problem-solving techniques to the applied arts and sciences. Topics will vary. HU/SS 2110. Intellectual Traditions: (3) A 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 Social Sciences or Arts and Humanities. HU/SS 2120. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era (3) S 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 Social Sciences or Arts and Humanities. (3) 2830. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) A, S, Su Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. (1-3) 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Su 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. (3) POH mS Se Sy Director: Dr. Ronald L. Holt Coordinator: Dr. Daily Oliver Location: Library, Room 225 Telephone: 626-6360 S, Su 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. 4830. Directed Readings, Oxbridge Tutorial or Research (1-3) A, S§ Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. Oxbridge method is emphasized. 4900. Honours Colloquium (1-3) A, § Varied topics as described in the quarterly 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. 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. General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for bachelor degree requirements. Honours students may elect to fulfill this requirement through the Honours general education option. Course Requirements for B.1.S. Degree Concentration Courses Required (54 credit hours) Take a minimum of 18 credit hours each from three (3) different academic departments or recognized disciplines (two of which must offer upper-division credit) as approved by the B.I.S Admissions Committee beyond the classes that fulfill general education requirements. The course of study in each department or discipline shall be approved by the appropriate department. Any departures from the approved set of courses must be sanctioned by the chair of the appropriate departments. Additional Required Course The B.I.S. Program serves the needs of : (1) the student who wants to individualize a unique 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. A, S§ Varied topics as described in the quarterly 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. 3110. Great Books required for University Honours. A maximum of six credit hours may be taken for the Senior Thesis. liberal education; and (3) the student who wants to diversify S 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. 2900. Honours Colloquium offers no Senior a departmental merits as a scheduled academic program; (2) the student who wants to obtain a broad HU/SS 2130. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East A, § seminar course, or taken on an independent tutorial basis, and is Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras (1-3) May be taken by students whose major department Project course; or may be taken in conjunction with Senior Project course when amplitude of the project additional credit. The Senior Project may be offered A, S$ BACHELOR s & SAS ONE S OF INTEGRATED STUDIES ~ : BAK » Program Prerequisite: Coordinator. » Minor: Not Required. » Grade Requirements: each course taken for minimum cumulative Must have an interview with the B.I.S. Receive a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in the three emphases in addition to a GPA of 2.5. Classes listed on the B.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 45 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students should meet with the B.I.S. Coordinator to plan a course of study. Call 626-6360 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.LS. 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 quarter as a WSU student. It is highly recommended that students apply for 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, admittance prior to or during their Junior year. Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Su Consult the quarterly class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 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.LS. program must interview with the B.I.S. Coordinator. Official application forms are available in the B.I.S. office. Students will Hnrs 4990 Honours Senior Project 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 = $S1000 Introduction to Anthropology Soclgy 3850 Am Minorities in Urban Settings Option II: Native American Studies (9 credit hours) Anthro 3600 Culture Area Studies Hist 3010 American Indian History Hist 4110 History of the American West Option III: Hist Hist Hist Geogr Option IV: Hist Hist Hist Engl African American History Era of the Civil War & Reconstrctn History of Africa Geography of Africa Composite (12 credit hours) 3010 American Indian History 3030 African American History 3050 History of U.S. Latinos 3550 Multicultural & Ethnic Lit in America Professors: Carol Hansen, John R. Sillito; Associate Professors: G. Arthur Carpenter, Stella Chang, Joan Hubbard, John Lamborn, Ruby Licona, Jill Newby, Kathryn Payne; Assistant Professors: Evan Christensen, Wade Kotter, Jordan Yu To 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. 1105. University Orientation 3 3 (3) Introduction to skills which assist in making a successful transition to the University. Topics include academic skills, university culture, student adaptation and personal development, student rights and responsibilities, and major and career selection. HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 African-American Studies (12 credit hours) 3030 4040 4610 3740 F 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 (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 the World Wide Web. Cross listed in Art, Comm, Engl, ForLng, & Theatr. RESTHY 2201. Library Skills, Resources and Research (2) Introduction to library research and information resources. This course enhances students’ library research skills and expands their ability to use information technology effectively. Taught in a state of the art electronic environment, this interactive, hands-on course emphasizes student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Course content includes: identifying the research topic; defining the research process; using information resources including library catalogs, the Internet and other electronic sources, periodicals, reference tools, and government documents. Acquired skills include critically evaluating and documenting sources. 2202. Internet Navigator (1) The Internet Navigator is a basic introduction to the Internet, and is offered via the World Wide Web (http://www-navigator.utah.edu). The course covers an overview of the Internet, how to use Netscape, E-mail (including modules on VAX and GroupWise), using the Internet to find and evaluate information, and an introduction to Web publishing. WEBER S T A'’T E UNIVERSITY WEBER PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES - LIBSCI Select one of the following options or design a comparable one: Option I: Hispanic Studies (6-9 credit hours) Hist 3050 History of U.S. Latinos Hist 4110 History of the American West Hist 4630 History of Ancient & Colonial Latin America or Hist 4650 Modern Latin America Hist 4670 History of Mexico University Librarian: Joan Hubbard Location: Stewart Library, Room 108A Telephone: 626-6403 Applied Science & STATE UNIVERSITY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL ioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI