Critical Issues Seminar- Preparing for Natural Disasters
(IS Major Requirement)
This course will investigate the causes and impacts of various natural disasters, including wildfire, earthquakes, and floods. Students will assess a given area for potential natural hazards and identify potential strategies and solutions to mitigate the costs and losses associated with those hazards.
No textbook required. Handouts will be provided.
Instructor: Dr. Chris Dicus
IS S301
09/22/08 - 12/08/08 Register on-line for Critical Issues Seminar
Mon., 6:10 pm - 10:00 pm
Engineering Bldg. 20, Rm 140
12 Meetings
Priority Registration Fee: $1,200 (after 8/22/08 $1,250)
4.0 quarter units
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Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
and the University
(IS Major Requirement)
Introduction to collaborative interdisciplinary inquiry. Topics include: Scholarly knowledge production and bibliographic finding tools, University role in knowledge dissemination and creation, and information search and evaluation processes. “Learn-by-doing” disciplinary investigation and interdisciplinary analysis and synthesis.
Instructor: Dr. Doug Swanson
IS S101
09/23/08 - 12/09/08 Register on-line for Interdisciplinary Studies and the University
Tues., 6:10 pm - 9:00 pm
Fisher Science Bldg. 33, Rm 287
11 Meetings
Priority Registration Fee: $900 (after 8/22/08 $950)
3.0 quarter units
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Advanced Investigation Seminar
(IS Major Requirement)
In-depth interdisciplinary investigation into a narrowly defined issue of personal and/or professional interest. Identification of topic and examination from a variety of standpoints (e.g., cultural, environmental, religious, political, or economic).
No textbook required. Handouts will be provided.
Instructor: Dr. Clare Battista
IS S450
09/23/08 - 12/11/08 Register on-line for Advanced Investigation Seminar
Tues. & Thurs., 6:10 pm - 8:30 pm
Education Bldg. 2, Rm 203
22 Meetings
Priority Registration Fee: $1,500 (after 8/22/08 $1,550)
5.0 quarter units
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Social Ethics
(GE Area C4, USCP, Philosophy Requirement, Organizational Leadership Certificate Requirement)
In this course we examine contemporary moral problems, along with various positions and arguments with respect to these problems. For example we discuss the difference between war and terrorism and whether either is ever justified. Other topics may include abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, animal rights, etc.
Instructor: Dr. Judith Cross
PHIL S335
09/24/08 - 12/10/08 Register on-line for Social Ethics
Wed., 6:10 pm - 10:00 pm
Computer Science Bldg. 14, Rm 246
12 Meetings
Priority Registration Fee: $1,200 (after 8/22/08 $1,250)
4.0 quarter units
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