LBAR - College of Liberal Arts (LBAR)

LBAR 181 First-Year Seminar in the Liberal Arts

Credits 1 to 3. 1 to 3 Lecture Hours.

First-year seminar on interdisciplinary topics of interest in the humanities and social sciences. May be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of the dean of liberal arts.

LBAR 200 Topics in Liberal Arts I

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.

Introduction to the program, development of critical thinking skills and international perspectives; introductory course for the Liberal Arts Cornerstone Honors Learning Community.
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Liberal Arts Cornerstone Program Learning Community.

LBAR 203 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: Humanities

Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Lecture Hours.

The intellectual roots and characteristic values and methods of liberal arts studies with emphasis on humanities disciplines. May be taken up to three hours for credit.
Prerequisite: Approval of the dean of liberal arts.

LBAR 204 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: Social Sciences

Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Lecture Hours.

The intellectual roots and characteristic values and methods of liberal arts studies with emphasis on social science disciplines. May be taken up to three hours for credit.
Prerequisite: Approval of the dean of liberal arts.

LBAR 285 Directed Studies

Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours.

Readings for specific needs of major or minor in departments in Liberal Arts.

LBAR 289 Special Topics in...

Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours.

Selected topics in an identified area of liberal arts. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification in liberal arts or approval of instructor.

LBAR 291 Research

Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours.

Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Liberal Arts.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of 200-level courses in any department in the College of Liberal Arts; freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.

LBAR 300 Liberal Arts Study Abroad

Credits 1 to 18. 1 to 18 Other Hours.

For students in approved programs abroad. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Admission to approved program; approval of study abroad coordinator and academic dean.

LBAR 330 Introduction to International Study

Credits 1 to 3. 1 to 3 Lecture Hours.

Readings and research preparatory to participation in a summer or semester at an international site.
Prerequisite: Approval of the dean of liberal arts.

LBAR 331 Studies in European Civilization and Culture I

Credits 1 to 6. 1 to 6 Lecture Hours.

European civilization and culture as seen especially through literature, history, philosophy and the arts. To be taught only at an overseas site.
Prerequisite: LBAR 330 or approval of instructor.

LBAR 332 Studies in European Civilization and Culture II

Credits 1 to 6. 1 to 6 Lecture Hours.

European civilization and culture as seen especially through political, social and economic developments. To be taught only at an overseas site.
Prerequisite: LBAR 330 or approval of instructor.

LBAR 392 Cooperative Education: Liberal Arts

Credit 1. 1 Other Hour.

Educational work assignment for a student in a career-related field; supervision by the employer, co-op coordinator and course instructor; technical report approved by the course instructor required. To be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Prerequisite: Approval of college co-op coordinator.

LBAR 400 Topics in Liberal Arts II

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.

Emphasis on developed critical thinking, international perspectives and scholarly research; capstone course in the Liberal Arts Cornerstone Program Honors Learning Community. May be taken 3 times for credit as topics will vary each semester.
Prerequisites: LBAR 200 and admission to College of Liberal Arts Cornerstone Learning Program Community.

LBAR 484 Internship

Credits 0 to 12. 0 to 12 Other Hours.

Directed internship in a private firm, government or non-profit agency; provides experiential learning appropriate to the student's major and career objectives. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. May be taken a maximum of 12 hours for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of major advisor.

LBAR 485 Directed Studies

Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours.

Readings for specific needs of major or minor in departments in Liberal Arts; also taught at Qatar campus.

LBAR 489 Special Topics in...

Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours.

Selected topics in an identified area of liberal arts. May be repeated for credit.

LBAR 491 Research

Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours.

Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Liberal Arts. May be taken three times for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of dean of college.