ARSC - Arts & Sciences (ARSC)
ARSC 101 First Year Seminar
Credits 0.
0 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
0 Other Hours.
Development of self-efficacy, self-awareness, and sense of purpose; actively engage in learning environment inside and outside the classroom; become socially integrated within the university community. Prerequisite: First time in college student pursuing a major in the College of Arts & Sciences.
ARSC 104 Contemporary Issues in Science - Cosmos, Earth and Humanity
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Science for citizens; interdisciplinary survey of contemporary issues in the science of our universe or cosmos, Earth and humanity, including the big bang, evolution, genetics, vaccines and drugs; future outlook on humanity, including artificial intelligence, cryptography and cybersecurity; critically analyze science presented in the news, on television and on social media; ethical implications of research. Cross Listing: BIOL 104 and PHYS 104.
ARSC 105/CHEM 105 Contemporary Issues in Science - The Environment
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Science for citizens; interdisciplinary survey of contemporary issues in and future outlook on the science of our environment, including climate change, energy, plastics, agriculture, and food and water safety; future outlook on the health of our environment; critically analyze science presented in the news, on television and on social media. Cross Listing: CHEM 105/ARSC 105.
ARSC 201 Experiences In Secondary Math and Science Classrooms
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
1 Lab Hour.
Field based with emphasis on culture of secondary schools through experiences in science, technology, engineering or math classrooms; focuses on characteristics, behaviors and traits of effectively teaching adolescents in diverse middle and high school settings; educational standards, high-stakes testing and research based teaching strategies. Prerequisite: Major in science or mathematics related field or approval of instructor.
ARSC 202 The Human Experience
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to classic transformative texts in the history of the arts, sciences, and humanities; interdisciplinary methods and approaches within the humanities; key ethical and moral debates across the human experience. Cross Listing: HIST 202 and PHIL 202.
ARSC 289 Special Topics in…
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of arts and sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
ARSC 292 Cooperative Education in Arts and Sciences
Credits 0 to 2.
0 to 2 Other Hours.
Educational work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. Supervision of the student will be by the cooperating employer and the instructor. A technical report, approved by the instructor, on a related subject area will be required. Prerequisite: Approval of College's Director of Academic Operations; freshmen and sophomore classification.
ARSC 301 College of Arts and Sciences Study Abroad
Credits 0 to 18.
0 to 18 Other Hours.
For student in approved programs abroad. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Admission to approved program and approval of Academic Dean.
ARSC 392 Cooperative Education in Arts and Sciences
Credits 2.
2 Other Hours.
Educational work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. Supervision of the student will be by the cooperating employer and the instructor. A technical report, approved by the instructor, on a related subject area will be required. Prerequisite: Approval of College's Director of Academic Operations; junior classification.
ARSC 489 Special Topics in…
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of arts and sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
ARSC 492 Cooperative Education in Arts and Sciences
Credits 0 to 2.
0 to 2 Other Hours.
Educational work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. Supervision of the student will be by the cooperating employer and the instructor. A technical report, approved by the instructor, on a related subject area will be required. Prerequisite: Approval of College's Director of Academic Operations; senior classification.