40 41 HU or SS 213. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East (4) 5 A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize India, China and Japan. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Social Sciences or Arts and Humanities. 283. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-4) 5m, A, W, S Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. 290. Honours Colloquium (1-3) Su, A, W, 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 students: may be offered in conjunction with 490. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) 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 and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 311. Great Books (4) 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. 483. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-4) Su, A, W, S Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. Oxbridge method is emphasized. 490. Honours Colloquium (1-3) Su, A, W, 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; may be offered in conjunction with 290. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs ( 1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Honours Senior Project (1-4) Su, A, W, 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 Honours. BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES PROGRAM Director: Ronald L. Holt Coordinator: Daily Oliver Location: Library, Room 225 Telephone: 626-6360 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 JSHBWBI B.I.S. DEGREE » Program Prerequisite: Must have an interview with the B.I.S. Coordinator. » Minor: Not Required. » Grade Requirements: Receive a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in each of the courses 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 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 75 of these is taken as B.I.S. emphasis/concentration options. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 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. Students must formally apply for admittance into the B.I.S. program and take 45 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 Weber State 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 quarter. Application must be made and all materials must be completed during the quarter preceding the quarter 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 32-36 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.I.S. Degree Concentration Courses Required (75 credit hours) Take a minimum of 25 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 the 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 Honours 499 Honours Senior Project 1-4 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, Social Work, English and Honours. Ethnic Studies offers four concentrations: (1) Hispanic Studies, (2) Native American Studies, (3) Black Studies, (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 (11 credit hours required of all students) Anthro SS101 Introduction to Anthropology 5 Hist 214 Introduction to Ethnic History 3 Soclgy 410 American Minorities 3 Select one of the following options or design a comparable one (Honours 499, Honours Senior Project (1-4), is required): Option I: Hispanic Studies (13-16 credit hours) Chicano History 3 History of the American Southwest 3 History of Mexico 3 Human Behav & Social Environ I 3 Senior Thesis 1-4 Option II: Native American Studies (12-15 credit hours) Anthro 350 Culture Area Studies 2-5 Hist 426 History of the American Indian 3 SoclWk 213 Human Behavior & Social Environ 3 Honours 499 Honours Senior Project 1-4 Option III: Black Studies (12-15 credit hours) Hist 313 Slavery, the Civ War & Reconstruc 5 Hist 375 Black History 3 SoclWk 213 Human Behavior & Social Environ 3 Honours 499 Senior Thesis 1-4 Option IV: Composite (13-16 credit hours) Hist 375 Black History 3 Hist 326 Chicano History 3 Hist 326 American Indian History 3 SoclWk 213 Human Behavior & Social Environ 3 Honours 499 Senior Thesis 1-4 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 Hist 326 Hist 429 Hist 465 SoclWk 213 Honours 499 LIBRARY SCIENCE Chair: Ms. Joan Hubbard Location: Stewart Library, Room 108A Telephone: 626-6403 Professor: Craige S. Hall; Associate Professors: G. Arthur Carpenter, Stella Chang, Carol Hansen, Joan Hubbard, John Lamborn, Ruby Licona, Kathryn Payne, John R. Sillito; Assistant Professors: Evan Christensen, Wade Kotter, Terry Mackey, Jill Newby, Jordan Yu 1 he Department of Library Science provides instruction and assistance to students and faculty members in matters relating to bibliographic research and learning through the use of libraries. The successful library user must combine the skills of a scholar and a detective in defining the problem, investigating possible sources of information, gathering "clues" or information, judging the reliability of the sources, evaluating the information itself and solving the problem. The Department of Library Science is concerned with teaching students how to learn and how to carry on independent learning projects throughout their lives. LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES-LIBSCI PD101. Library Skills, Resources and Research (3) Introduction to the use of materials and information in libraries for academic success and lifelong learning. Topics include use of reference tools, catalogs, government documents, periodicals and automated sources. Acquired skills include documentation and critical evaluation of materials. 105. First Year Experience University Orientation (4) Introduction to skills which assist in making a successful transition to the University. Topics include academic skills, university culture, student rights and responsibilities, major and career selection, and assessment of the FYE Program. This course extends over a three- quarter period; "T" grades are assigned at the completion of Fall and Winter. All three quarters must be completed to earn a course grade. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the First Year Experience Program. 106. University Orientation (3) Introduction to skills which assist in making a successful transition to the university. Topics include academic skills, university culture, student rights and responsibilities, and selecting a major and career. 201. 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. 315/515. Internet Information Resources (3) Remote log in to library catalogs and Internet information databanks. Locating and retrieving files. Electronic mail, discussion lists and listservs, electronic publishing. Research tools and strategies. Prerequisite for 515: Bachelor degree or permission of instructor. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) Methodology of library research including the use of standard sources, indexes and abstracts for scientific reports. Prerequisite: English 112. First Year Experience Program Co-Coodinators: Judy Elsley and Mark McGuire Location: Student Service Center, Room 219 Telephone: 626-6081 The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to produce a common set of experiences for first-year students which create a greater sense of campus community and student involvement, and increased student academic performance and retention. 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