Take an Interdisciplinary Studies Course in the Fall!

Freshman Experience: Creating the Good Life

Instructors: Sue Cox, Sociology, and Arline Davis, English

How do I create "the good life" for myself? For that matter how do I make it through school? In this 10 credit course we will demystify academic life while examining cultures around the world including the U.S.A. We will improve our writing skills and learn to think critically about culture through writing about sociology. Class objectives include developing strategies for success in: reading, writing, studying, test taking, participating in class discussions, online learning, presentations, time management and goal setting. Additionally, we will learn about on campus resources and how to use them. By joining our comfortable learning environment you will gain confidence in your own unique abilities as a student to navigate the academic demands of college life.

10 Credits:
Sociology 110 and English 092 or 093 or 101
MTThF 12:30p - 2:20p, Room: L-126
ENGL Prerequisites: Eligible to register for ENGL 092, 093 and 101.
Additional Fee: $11.50 lab

This is a hybrid class that meets in person on the days listed. The balance of instruction occurs online.

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Bite Me: Consumption in U.S. Society

Instructors: Michael Hanson, Biology/Environmental Science, Michael Meyer, English

Frankenfood or Organic; Hemp or Polyester; Mansion or Condo - How do you choose? Bacteria genes in tomatoes, hormones in meat, insecticides in potatoes - Do you know what's in your food? The focus of this course is the impacts of lifestyle choices in regard to food, clothing and shelter. We will examine our behaviors, choices, responsibilities and the consequences of our actions to our communities, nation and the entire globe by investigating ecosystem interconnections. Through our readings and discussions, we will evaluate diverse opinions and values in order to scrutinize our own personal beliefs.

11 Credits:
English 101 or English 201 or English 271 or English 272 and
Biology 100 or Botany 110
TWThF, 8:30 am - 11:20 am, R110 A&B

Prerequisites: Eligible to register for ENGL 101 or ENGL 201 or ENGL 271 or ENGL 272.
Fee: $19.75 lab, $37.20 Science Lab

Also available
10 credits
English 101 or English 201 or English 271 or English 272 and
Nutrition 130 or Environmental Science 204
TTHF, 8:30 am - 11:20 am and W 8:30 am - 9:20 am, R110 A&B

Prerequisites: Eligible to register for ENGL 101 or ENGL 201 or ENGL 271 or ENGL 272.
Recommended: Biology 101
Fee: $19.75 lab