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Section I:
The University
Section II:
Graduation Requirements
Section III:
Majors, Minors, Courses
School of Music
College of Liberal Arts
ArtAsian StudiesBiochemistryBiologyBlack StudiesChemistryClassical StudiesCommunication and TheatreComputer ScienceConflict StudiesEconomicsEducationEnglishGeosciencesHistoryHonors ProgramsKinesiologyLatin American and Caribbean StudiesMathematicsModern LanguagesMusic (CLA)Music, School ofOff Campus StudyPhilosophyPhysics and AstronomyPolitical SciencePsychologyReligious StudiesRussian StudiesSociology and AnthropologyUniversity StudiesWomen's Studies
Section IV:
Academic Policies
Section V:
the DePauw Experience
Section VI:
Campus Living
Section VII:
Admission, Expenses, Aid
Section VIII:
University Personnel
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University Studies Faculty: K. Bode, A. Cath, C. Hamilton, D. Pfeiffer 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 the Competence Program
| UNIV 001.
Competence Certification |
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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 |
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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 300.
Practicum for Oral Communication Consultants |
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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.
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| UNIV 301.
Practicum for Writing Consultants |
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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 |
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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 |
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1/2 course |
| This seminar 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 170.
Environmental Science Seminar |
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1/2 course |
| The course focuses on environmental issues from the perspective of various scientific disciplines. Students read, present and discuss topics relating to the environmental sciences. Topics are chosen by the class during the first sessions and then are explored over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: one semester of science from any of the supporting disciplines (Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or permission of the instructor. |
| UNIV 190.
Topics |
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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.
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| UNIV 197.
First-Year Seminar |
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1 course |
| This course explores an interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary topic, with an emphasis on reading, class discussion and writing. Topics vary. Open to first-year students only.
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| UNIV 275.
Introduction to Public Health |
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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.
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| UNIV 290.
Topics |
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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.
Internship Readings |
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1 course |
| This one-credit reading 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).
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| UNIV 299.
Independently Designed Internship |
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2 courses |
| 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 350.
Independent Study |
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1/2-1 course |
| Independent work in the liberal arts with attention to interdisciplinary perspectives. |
| UNIV 390.
Topics |
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1/2-1 course |
| An exploration of particular topics or issues within the liberal arts from a disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspective. |
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