2. School of Undergraduate Studies
Courses
Undergraduate Studies has approval to offer the following courses in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; however, not all courses are taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the course inventory after the publication of this catalog.
A full explanation of course numbers is given in General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course number indicates the semester hour value of the course. The second and third digits indicate the rank of the course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.
BRIDGING DISCIPLINES: BDP
Lower-Division Courses
101, 201, 301. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to freshmen and sophomores, and to students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Discussion of various contemporary issues, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse. For 101, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks; for 201, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 301, three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics are offered on the letter-grade basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Bridging Disciplines 101, 201, 301, Connexus 118, 218, 318, Freshman Seminar 118, 218, 318. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
306. Fundamentals of Ethical Leadership. Restricted to freshmen and sophomores, and to students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Discussion of various contemporary issues related to ethical leadership, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Only one of the following may be counted: Bridging Disciplines 306, Connexus 318 (Topic: Fundamentals of Ethical Leadership), Freshman Seminar 318 (Topic: Fundamentals of Ethical Leadership).
110, 210, 310. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised research with a faculty member, related to the interdisciplinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project. Individual instruction. With consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator.
111, 211, 311. Connecting Internship Experience. Restricted to students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised internship experience related to the interdisciplinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For 111, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 211, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 311, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator.
119, 219, 319. Specialized Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to freshmen and sophomores. Discussion of various contemporary issues, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse. For 119, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks; for 219, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 319, three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics require additional hours or laboratory hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics are offered on the letter-grade basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Bridging Disciplines 119, 219, 319, Connexus 118, 218, 318, Freshman Seminar 118, 218, 318. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Upper-Division Courses
120, 220, 320. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised research with a faculty member, related to the interdisciplinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project. Individual instruction. With consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator.
121, 221, 321. Connecting Internship Experience. Restricted to students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised internship experience related to the interdisciplinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be on or off campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For 121, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 221, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 321, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator.
126, 226, 326. Advanced Forum Seminar Series. Discussion of contemporary issues related to the topics of a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse. For 126, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks; for 226, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 326, three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours or lab hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics are offered on the letter-grade basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Bridging Disciplines 126, 226, 326 and Connexus 128C, 228C, 328C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
129, 229, 329. Specialized Advanced Forum Seminar Series. Discussion of contemporary issues related to the topics of a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives, research, and critical discourse. For 129, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks; for 229, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 329, three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours or laboratory hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics are offered on the letter-grade basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Bridging Disciplines 129, 229, 329 and Connexus 128C, 228C, 328C may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES: DEV
000M, 300M. Basic Mathematics and Algebra Skills. Developmental mathematics instruction. Emphasis on fundamental mathematics, including computation skills, graphing, and solving word problems, and on algebraic graphing, equations, operations, and quadratics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. With consent of the Texas Success Initiative office, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any degree.
000R, 300R. Basic Reading Skills. Developmental reading instruction, with emphasis on strategies for improving vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading study skills. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. With consent of the Texas Success Initiative office, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any degree.
000W, 300W. Basic Writing Skills. Developmental writing instruction, with emphasis on the elements of composition, sentence structure, and standard English usage and mechanics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. With consent of the Texas Success Initiative office, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any degree.
Undergraduate Studies: UGS
Lower-Division Courses
001. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
302. First-Year Signature Course. Restricted to first-year students. Seminar class focusing on a contemporary issue. Designed to introduce undergraduates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes an introduction to University resources, such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various topics and instructors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections may require additional meeting times; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the following may be counted: Tutorial Course 301, 302, Undergraduate Studies 302, 303.
303. First-Year Signature Course. Restricted to first-year students. Large-group lecture and discussion class focusing on a contemporary issue. Designed to introduce undergraduates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes an introduction to University resources, such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various topics and instructors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections may require additional meeting times; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the following may be counted: Tutorial Course 301, 302, Undergraduate Studies 302, 303.
309. Analytical Reading and Writing. Examination of fundamental concepts in analytical reading from different disciplinary perspectives, with an emphasis on sociocultural influences on comprehension and writing styles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Connexus 318 (Topic: Analytical Reading and Writing) and Undergraduate Studies 309 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of the Texas Success Initiative coordinator.
110, 210, 310. Undergraduate Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen and sophomores. Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project. Individual instruction. With consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.
111, 211, 311. Undergraduate Internship Experience. Supervised internship experience. Internships may be on or off campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For 111, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 211, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 311, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.
119. International Learning Seminar. Restricted to students registered in a Maymester Abroad course. Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of studying abroad in particular locations. Two lecture hours a week for eight weeks, or as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Upper-Division Courses
120, 220, 320. Undergraduate Research Experience. Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project. Individual instruction. With consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.
121, 221, 321. Undergraduate Internship Experience. Supervised internship experience. Internships may be on or off campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For 121, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 221, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 321, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.