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University Studies 2001-2002 Faculty: Allen, Berque, Bonebright, Bottoms, A. Cath, A. Evans, Gourley, Hahn, D. Hall, Hershberger, Jagger, Malik, McKelligan, Morgan, Penner, S. Wilson. University Studies includes interdisciplinary and Competence Program courses that fall outside the major departments. A major is not offered in University Studies. Courses in University Studies Courses in 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 students' ability to reason with quantities through solving problems in arithmetic, algebra, probability, statistics, logic and geometry. Students explore attitudes about and approaches to quantitative work, and learn effective study techniques. The course helps prepare students for the Q course requirement. Admission to this course is by placement. May not be counted toward a major in Mathematics. May not be taken Pass/Fail.
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 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 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.
Courses in 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 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 298. Independent Study for Independently Designed Internships --1 course
This one-credit independent study course is designed for students with an approved independently designed internship. It must be taken concurrently with the two-credit Independently Designed Internship course (UNIV 299).
UNIV 299. Independently Designed Internship --1 course
This course is designed for students with an approved independently designed internship. Students who enroll for this course must also enroll for UNIV 298: Independent Study for Independently Designed Internships.
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 interdisciplinary perspectives.
UNIV 390. Topics --1/2-1 course
An exploration of particular topics or issues within the liberal arts from a disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspective.
UNIV Experimental. Building Bridges of Understanding with Communities & Cultures --1/4 course
This course provides students with the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for a meaningful Winter Term in Service experience. This course allows students to: increase their international awareness, develop the knowledge and understanding of cultures other than their own, critically reflect on their own values, think critically about the interconnectedness of the work and one's obligation to serve, and develop a greater awareness of the systemic inequalities in the world--their causes and consequences.
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