Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs 49 A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences. This course also fills the Diversity requirement. Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110 and a 1000-level HNRS "Perspectives" General Education course. HNRS 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects, and Research Credits: (1-3) Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. A maximum of three credit- hours of Directed Readings may be counted toward the 24 hours required for University Honors. HNRS 2900 - Honors Colloquium Credits: (1-3) Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken twice up to 3 credits with different course content: restricted to lower division credit. HNRS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) 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 specific and descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice up to 3 credit hours. HNRS 3110 - Great Books Credits: (3) 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 3900 - Honors Colloquium Credits: (3) 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 repeated 4 times up to 16 credit hours. HNRS 4830 - Directed Readings: Senior Project Research Credits: (1-3) This class is taken in preparation for the HNRS 4990 Honors Senior Project. Class time is TBA, but students working towards their Honors Senior Project usually meet about seven times during the semester. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. HNRS 4900 - Honors Colloquium Credits: (2-4) 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 repeated 4 times up to 16 credit hours. HNRS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 10 times with different course content. HNRS 4990 - Honors Senior Project Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Must 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 the project merits additional credit. For the University Honors designation, a Senior Project/Thesis must be completed. Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program Integrated Studies (BIS) Coordinator: Dr. Michael Cena Location: Stewart Library, Room 58 Telephone Contact: Beth Thompson 801-626-7713 The Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Program is an interdisciplinary degree program that serves the needs of students who want to create a specific academic program, obtain a broad liberal education, prepare for particular career goals, or go to graduate school. The program best suits students who have developed a sense of their educational and life goals, and who are looking for ways to express those values through an individualized university program. To accomplish these general outcomes, BIS students complete course work in three different disciplines. As a culminating experience, students then synthesize the three areas in a capstone project. The BIS degree option is available to students in good standing at Weber State University with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Students must formally apply for admittance into the BIS program, and must take 15 credit hours in the program after they are accepted. Program Requirements • BIS applicants must earn and maintain a 2.5 GPA to graduate with a Bachelors of Integrated Studies degree. • The institution requires that every bachelor's degree candidate earn a total of 120 credit hours, 40 of which must be upper division hours. • A BIS student can expect to take a minimum of 18 credit hours in each of three areas of emphasis, plus 5 hours for the capstone preparation and project, for a minimum of 59 credits in the BIS program. • All contract and BIS courses must receive a minimum grade of "C" in order to count towards the BIS degree. • Only graded classes can be included in the course contract (special exams, CLEP, or credit/no credit may not be included in the BIS contract). Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog