58 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs Course Descriptions - BIS Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program BIS 2800 - Foundations of Integrated Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies provide students with theories and methods used in cross-disciplinary inquiry. Course components include: connections between academic studies and student interests, methods associated with integrated studies, and planning future employment and lifelong learning goals. BIS 3800 - BIS Capstone and Graduation Preparation Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] This course provides BIS students with a foundation for the capstone project, as well as helping them to professionalize themselves in preparation for life after graduation. BIS 3800 is a required prerequisite for BIS 4800. Beginning Spring 2015, BIS 2800 will be a prerequisite for BIS 3800. BIS 3850 - BIS Internship Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] The Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program (BIS) offers BIS students the opportunity to earn 1 to 3 elective credits for a work internship. Prerequisite: For requirements and guidelines, contact the BIS office. BIS 4800 - Bachelor of Integrated Studies Senior Capstone Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] The Senior Capstone serves as the culmination of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) interdisciplinary degree. After completing course work in three different areas of emphasis, BIS student synthesize their three disciplines in this capstone project. Prerequisite: BIS 3800 . Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) Chair: Debi Sheridan Location: Elizabeth Hall, Room 207 Telephone Contact: Ada Rivera-Aponte (801) 626-6028 Administrative Specialist: Sandy Thomas Instructors: Giana Curtis, Cody Lyon, Todd McKay, Maria Mortensen, Mark Peterson, Amy Reimann, Debi Sheridan, Leslie Stitt International Student Specialist: Ada Rivera-Aponte The Weber State University LEAP (Learning English for Academic Purposes) Department provides intensive English language courses for students in the process of acquiring English as a second language for academic use. It is the mission of the Department to prepare these students to function effectively in mainstream academic classes where English is the language of instruction. In doing so, we also seek to familiarize students with American culture and the academic atmosphere of studying in an American university. The program consists of seven levels of instruction (Novice Low through Advanced Plus), two levels per semester. Each level (with the exception of Advanced Plus) is 7 weeks in length. Advanced Plus is 15 weeks in length. Courses are competency based. Students must pass a proficiency final exam and receive a grade of C+ (77%) or better in order to progress to the next level. Total Credit Hours per Level Levels 1234567 Credits 9999996 The program curriculum includes courses that utilize an integrated skills, content-based approach. The goal of the department is to prepare no n-native English speaking students to read, write and communicate effectively in mainstream academic courses. Sequence of Courses Initial Placement Level 1 Novice Low Level 2 Novice Mid Level 3 Novice-High/ Intermediate Low Level 4 Intermediate Mid Level 5 Intermediate High Level 6 Advanced Level 7 Advanced Plus 1st Semester Block 7wks 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 and academic courses 2nd Semester Block 7wks 3 4 4 5 5 6 3rd 4th Semester Semester Block 7wks Semester I5wks 2 6 7 7 academic courses 7 and academic 6 7 ENGL 1010 7 and academic ENGL 1010 courses ENGL 1010 ENGL 2010 ENGL 1010 ENGL 2010 Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog