GENERAL EDUCATION
GNED 1300 First-Year Seminar
An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on various themes, required of all first-year students.
GNED 1301 Readings in Science and Religion
An examination of key issues regarding human nature and our place in the universe from religious, literary, and scientific perspectives, focusing on major debates in the discourse between science and religion in Western culture over the last five hundred years. Involves readings from primary texts, discussion of ideas in the texts both orally and in writing, and instruction in analytical and argumentative writing. Offered to first-year students as alternative to First-Year Seminar (GNED 1300).
GNED 1303 Japanese Perspectives
This course introduces the student to Japanese culture. The course begins with an inspection of Japanese religions, especially its native Shinto, Buddhism, and Zen. It includes the development from rule by Emperor through rule by military or shogun to modern democracy. A third section covers the development of Japanese aesthetics as seen in its major literary and artistic production, for example, in poetry, Noh drama, ink-brush painting, pottery, and drama/film. The last section of the course covers the modern era, from Japan’s reopening to outsiders in the 19th century to its current place as a world power. The stresses on Japanese social structures as they adapt to Western influence are viewed through a variety of means: government policies, societal experiments, novels and films, and so on. (Also listed as ANTH 1303 and ML&L 1303.)
GNED 1306 Energy and Society
A study of the physics and technology of energy systems and their impact on society.
GNED 2110 McNair Tutorial – Sophomore Level
An examination of research design, research ethics, the presentation of research findings, and related issues for sophomore level participants in the McNair Scholars Program. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours credit. Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
GNED 2340 Creative Thinking and the Artistic Process
This course encourages students to synthesize a theoretical and experiential approach to the creative process as studied through the visual arts, music, creative writing, and theatre. Students enter into the creative process as a means to develop creative self-expression, aesthetic sensibility, and an understanding of the arts. The nature and drive of artistic endeavor is explored through studies of the lives of significant thinkers and artists, examination of art works, guest lectures, and projects. Students will engage in activities and projects that will enable them to access and develop their own creative thinking skills in concert with traditional, analytic modes. (Also listed as ART 2314, DRAM 2340, ENGL 2340, and MUSC 2340.)
GNED 3110 McNair Tutorial – Junior Level
An examination of research design, research ethics, the presentation of research findings, and related issues for junior level participants in the McNair Scholars Program. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours credit. Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
GNED 3-12 McNair Research Internship
Independent study in connection with McNair Scholars Program research activities. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit. Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
GNED 3326 U.S. Latino Cultural and Artistic Expression
An examination and evaluation of U.S. Latino artistic/cultural expression, with specific attention to the artistic production of U.S. Latino artists, and the development of a unique U.S. Latino artistic expression.
GNED 3328 The Peer Tutor
Course for peer tutors in the First-Year Seminar.
GNED 3-91 Special Topics in General Education
Nondepartment-specific special-topic courses. Each offering must be approved by the University Curriculum Council. Students may repeat the course if on a different topic. There may be prerequisites.
GNED 4110 McNair Tutorial – Senior Level
An examination of research design, research ethics, the presentation of research findings, and related issues for senior level participants in the McNair Scholars Program. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours credit. Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program and consent of instructor.
GNED 4300 Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar
An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on various themes drawn from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and/or quantitative reasoning. One of the four options for satisfying the Senior Experience requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Common Curriculum and consent of instructor.
GNED 4301 Senior Synthesis
A course designed to allow the student to draw together and apply creatively the content acquired in the courses taken in the Understandings. One of the four options for satisfying the Senior Experience requirement. Significant paper and presentation required for completion.
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA or better, completion of the Common Curriculum, and consent of the course administrative coordinator.
HUMA 1600 Readings from Western Cultures
An examination of persistently contested ideas in the history of Western cultures, focusing on the intellectual heritage of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian strands of Western history. Involves readings from primary texts, discussion of ideas in the texts both orally and in writing, and instruction in analytical and argumentative writing. HUMA 1600 combines sections of First-Year Seminar and Writing Workshop into an integrative academic experience with one common theme, syllabus, and readings. (Also listed as GNED 1300 and ENGL 1302.)