Full Course Description List:

IDST Courses

(5 credits)

In this course, students examine how self-perception is created by personal, societal, and educational influences. Topics studied will include family, community, work, education, and other related topics. By looking at how the "self" evolves, students will be able to see themselves within a larger social context. Students will also focus on how the study of self applies to the interdisciplinary process.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

(5 credits)

The aim of this course is to sensitize students to the role of a global society in the development of identity. Students collaborate to explore multiple perspectives derived from the social and natural sciences and the humanities. Subject matter is treated as unresolved issues to be explored rather than defined knowledge to be learned. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate how sense of self cannot rely on authority or status alone.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

(5 credits)

The aim of this course is to sensitize students to the role of a global society in the development of identity. Students collaborate to explore multiple perspectives derived from the social and natural sciences and the humanities. The subject matter is treated as unresolved issues to be explored rather than defined knowledge to be learned. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate how sense of self cannot rely on authority or status alone.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

(5 credits)

In light of global urbanization, students in this course discuss the components that contribute to a meaningful life in the city and the ways in which urban communities strive to achieve it. Students collaborate to explore multiple perspectives derived from the social and natural sciences and the humanities. Upon completion, students will understand the factors that contribute to improving quality of life in an urban environment.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

(5 credits)

In light of global urbanization, students in this course discuss the components that contribute to a meaningful life in the city and the ways in which urban communities strive to achieve it. Students collaborate to explore multiple perspectives derived from the social and natural sciences and the humanities. Upon completion, students will understand the factors that contribute to improving quality of life in an urban environment.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

(5 credits)

Explore the changes—both real and perceived—experienced by immigrants and the members of an existing community. Students collaborate to explore multiple perspectives derived from the social and natural sciences and the humanities. Subject matter is treated as unresolved issues to be explored rather than defined knowledge to be learned. Upon completion, students will be able to identify how population movements affect individuals and communities.

Pre-requisites

• IDST 1001 or IDST 3035 or PSYC 1002
• PSYC 1003

(5 credits)

Students deepen interdisciplinary investigation by participating in a unique experience within a community of learners. Students identify an issue to investigate, utilize interdisciplinary research skills, and interact with peers to reflect on the process. Upon completion, students will improve their skills in interdisciplinary integration and develop a broader perspective of the issue through a collaborative online experience.

Pre-requisites

• IDST 3050

(5 credits)

As a supplement to students' approved service learning placement, students in this seminar course gain interdisciplinary research skills with applications to the service of others. Activities include creating action plans for service, interviews with an audience, examination of multiple viewpoints, and reflection. Upon completion, students will integrate their experience gained from the service learning opportunity with theory to articulate multiple perspectives.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

Note: This course is delivered over a 6-week term, but is equated to IDST 4002E, which is delivered over a 12-week term.

(5 credits)

In conjunction with students' study abroad experience, students taking this course have the opportunity to engage with other cultures and integrate their experiences abroad with their disciplinary focus utilizing interdisciplinary process. Activities include creating an action plan for study abroad, examination of multiple viewpoints, and reflection. Upon completion, students will integrate their experience gained from the study abroad opportunity with theory to articulate multiple perspectives.

Pre-requisites

• ENGL 1001 or ENGL 1010

Note: This course is also available in a 12-week option.

(5 credits)

Students are required to demonstrate breadth and depth of their disciplines' content and methods to address a complex problem. Students will engage in collaboration, critiquing, individual research, and integration. Upon completion, students will use creative thinking and decision-making to draw on interdisciplinary insights.

Pre-requisites

• Completion of all other coursework with the exception of IDST 4081