Courses in the Competence Program

Other Courses in University Studies [100s] [200s] [300s]

A major is not offered in University Studies.

COURSES IN THE COMPETENCE PROGRAM

UNIV 001. Competence Certification (0 credit)

A. W Certified; B. Q Certified; C. S Certified. Students who achieve certification in a competence requirement in ways other than associated with a course will have that certification designated on the academic record in this manner.

UNIV 101. Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

This course is designed to develop in the student the ability to reason with quantities through solving problems in arithmetic, algebra, probability, statistics, logic and geometry. It also includes material on how to think about and approach problems. The course is intended to help prepare students for Q courses as well as improving basic quantitative reasoning skills. Admission to this course is by placement. May not be counted toward a major in Mathematics. May not be taken Pass/Fail.

UNIV 300. Practicum for Oral Communication Consultants (1/2 course)

The study of advanced communication skills, especially those used in coaching, counseling and appraising communications such as reports, class discussions, interviews, oral readings, etc. Role plays in class and directed practice with clients in the Speaking and Listening Center use principles studied. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May not be taken Pass-Fail.

UNIV 301. Practicum for Writing Consultants (1/2 course)

Development of advanced composition skills through readings on composition theory and peer evaluation of writing. Experience in tutoring under direct supervision. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

UNIV 310. Practicum for Quantitative Reasoning Consultants (1/2 course)

Development of tutoring and problem-solving skills through readings, solving problems and discussion. Experience in tutoring under direct supervision. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

OTHER COURSES IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES

UNIV 131. Bonner Scholars Seminar (1/2 course)

This seminary is designed to give students who are serving as volunteers in the community with the poor and marginalized an opportunity to study the problems that they are responding to with their volunteer efforts and to look at the larger social system in which these problems exist.

UNIV 155. Topics (1/2-1 course)

An introductory, interdisciplinary study of a specific problem or series of ideas in the liberal arts. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

UNIV 197. First-Year Seminar (1 course)

This course explores an interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary topic, with an emphasis on reading, class discussion and writing. Topics vary. The course is open to first-year students only.

UNIV 270. AIDS Issues for College Life (1 course)

This course is a study of the issues, attitudes and medical facts regarding the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and how it can affect college life from three perspectives: 1) medical facts; 2) personal encounter with those who are living with AIDS; 3) evaluation of government policies. Emphasis is placed upon enabling the student to do a critical examination of the social, physical and ethical issues surrounding AIDS.

UNIV 275. Introduction to Public Health ( 1 course)

The study of basic principles in public health and issues encountered in the practice of public health. Emphasis is on poor and disenfranchised populations in the United States and abroad. Some coverage of community health issues in the United States is included. Topics include primary health care, epidemiology, sociocultural determinants of health, nutrition and malnutrition, population-based health, traditional and nontraditional medicine, ethics, first aid, oral health, mental health, health issues in special groups (such as the elderly, women and children), reproductive health, including sexually transmitted disease, health impact of violence, and environmental health. Case studies are used. Service project is required.

UNIV 290. Topics (1/2-1 course)

An exploration of particular topics or issues within the liberal arts from a disciplinary or cross-disciplinary perspective. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

UNIV 306. Technology, Society and Values (1 course)

An interdisciplinary study of the nature of technology, its control and its impact on society and the individual. Readings, video screenings and discussions weave strands from history, philosophy, science, economics, politics, literature and sociology. Guest faculty participate as often as possible. Hands-on exercises in Robotics and other developing technologies introduce future managers, designers, communicators and legislators to the "stuff" of technology and to a sense of the hierarchies of social, intellectual and value issues involved in technological systems.

UNIV 350. Independent Study (1/2-1 course)

Independent work in the liberal arts with attention to cross-disciplinary perspectives.

UNIV 390. Topics (1/2-1 course)

An exploration of particular topics or issues within the liberal arts from a disciplinary or cross-disciplinary perspective.

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