Department of Foundations and Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 UNIVERSITY STUDIES IS BY APPLICATION ONLY University studies is a non-specialty degree program designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in a broad based education. This degree allows a student to design their own program. Program requirements consist of general and university requirements, two minors and one cluster, or one minor and two clusters. A cluster consists of -15 credits of one or more disciplines. (A discipline is a subject such as math, or English, etc.) This degree is not designed to prepare students to compete in the job market in specific areas such as business or accounting. University studies is a degree program generally not intended for transfer; however, some graduate schools will admit students with this degree. Students who plan to attend graduate school should verify this fact before pursuing a university studies degree. Important Note: Students should carefully evaluate their career goals and consult with an advisor before selecting this major. This major is not recommended for freshmen or sophomores. Students must meet with an advisor in the Academic Discovery Center (ADC), Manwaring 9, to complete a contract which must be approved by the Manager of Career & Academic Advising at BYU-Idaho. Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Students who desire to study more than one discipline can graduate with the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. This degree requires: Foundations (40 credits) Two concentrations; or a concentration and a minor; or a concentration and two clusters (0 credits) Electives to complete 0 credit hours, 0 credits of which must be in residence at BYU-Idaho, and 0 credits of which must be upper division from BYU-Idaho. Jon Linford, College Dean Rita Ricks, Secretary (208) 49-51 Associate Degree Students who desire to transfer to another university after two years may graduate with an associate in science degree with a major in General Studies. Bachelor in University Studies Students who desire to tailor their own program can graduate with the bachelor of science in university studies. The university studies degrees requires the completion of Foundations and university requirements, a minor and two clusters, or two minors and a cluster, at least 0 credit hours of which 0 must be upper division and 0 must be taken in residence. For more information on either the associate degree or the bachelor of university studies, go to the Academic Discovery Center (ADC), Manwaring 9, or call (208) 49-9800. General Studies Courses Courses listed under general studies include developmental course, studies skills, college success, and career decision making. They are open to all students as elective credit. GS-102, is a one credit block class designed to help students improve their time management, retention, note taking techniques, text book study methods, test taking strategies, and critical thinking skills. GS-105 College Success is a two credit semester long course designed to help students make a smooth transition from high school to BYU-Idaho. The GS-10 A-F study skills modules are six.5 credit online courses that are four weeks in duration held at various times during a semester. These courses include: Time Management, Note Taking, Textbook Reading, Concentration, Thinking Skills and Test Taking Strategies. Approved concentrations are listed both under Interdisciplinary Studies and their respective departments. Students may not design their own concentration. Approved minors and clusters are listed under their respective departments. Custom clusters are not allowed with this degree. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who wish to create an educational experience that bridges two or more disciplines (a discipline is a subject such as Math, Business, Art, or English). All concentrations include IDS 98 (Interdisciplinary Internship) and IDS 499 (Interdisciplinary Capstone). These courses must show evidence of study across the concentrations, minors, and clusters included in the degree. THE BACHELOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Students should carefully evaluate their career goals before selecting this degree. All students interested in the degree must meet with an advisor in the Academic Discovery Center and complete an application. The Dean of Foundations and Interdisciplinary Studies reviews and approves applications for the degree. For more information on the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, consult the Academic Discovery Center (9 Manwaring Center, academicdiscoverycenter@byui.edu), (208) 49-9800. 49
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 AS in General Studies (99) Take required Foundations courses No Double Counting of Major Courses Take 2 required Foundations Credits. Additional Requirements: Complete additional credits of your choice to equal 0 credits. Total Credits=0 This major is available on the following tracks: Fall-Winter---- YES Winter-Summer---- YES Summer-Fall---- YES BS in University Studies (799) Take required Foundations courses No Double Counting of Major Courses Take 40 required Foundations Credits. Complete Option A or Option B Additional Requirements: Complete additional credits of your choice to equal 0 credits. Choose 1 Option (Must have 0 upper division credits) Option A Complete the following: Minor 25 Minor 25 Cluster -15 2 Option B Complete the following: Minor 25 Cluster -15 Cluster -15 49 Total Credits=0 This major is available on the following tracks: Fall-Winter---- YES Winter-Summer---- YES Summer-Fall---- YES 50
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Option A Complete the following: 1 Concentration* 0-1 Minor** 24 54-0 Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (795) Take required Foundations courses (40 credits) Choose 1 Option (Must have 0 upper division credits) Option B Complete the following: 1 Concentration* 0-2 Clusters*** 24 54-0 No Double Counting of Major Courses Option C Complete the following: 2 Concentrations* 0-70 0-70 Additional Requirements: Take additional courses of your choice to equal a total of 0 credits. *1 Concentration = 0- credits **1 Minor = 24 credits ***1 cluster = credits Total Major Credits=0 Additional Elective Credits Required for Graduation=20 This major is available on the following tracks: Fall-Winter---- YES Winter-Summer---- YES Summer-Fall---- YES Concentrations Code Concentration ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCE D 111 Animal Science AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY D Engine Performance D 4 Technology and Design D 5 Powertrains BUSINESS MANAGEMENT D 8 Business Management CHEMISTRY D 1 Biochemistry COMMUNICATION D Media and Professional Writing D 7 Writing Creatively for Fiction and Film D 1 Visual Communication/Business COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY D 2 Computer Information Technology COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING D 10 Software Engineering D 107 Computer Science - Internet D 108 Computer Science - Hardware D 109 Computer Science - Theory DANCE D 11 Dance DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT D 14 Construction Management Code Concentration ENGLISH D 10 Creative Writing D 104 Literary Studies D 105 Professional Writing GEOLOGY D 100 Earth Studies HOME AND FAMILY D 110 Apparel and Design Construction D 115 Child Development HUMANITIES D 11 Humanities D 114 Philosophy LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES D 101 Spanish D 10 International Studies MATHEMATICS D 118 Actuarial Science D 119 Applied Math D 1 Statistics PHYSICS D 9 Physics PSYCHOLOGY D 11 Psychology SOCIOLOGY D 102 Sociology THEATRE D Theatre Studies 51
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Animal Science Concentration (D 111) CORE COURSES AS 150 AS 215 4 AS 220 AS 00 2 AS 15 AS AS CHEM 105 4 28 SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES AS 40 4 AS 50 4 AS 0 4 AS 70 4 4 Total Concentration Credits=2 Automotive Engine Performance Concentration (D ) CORE COURSES AUTO 5 1 AUTO 11 AUTO AUTO 155 4 AUTO 21 AUTO 22 AUTO 50 AUTO 81 AUTO 82 AUTO 98 1 SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES AUTO 00 AUTO 40 Total Concentration Credits= Fall-Winter---- YES Winter-Spring---- YES Spring-Fall---- NO 52
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Automotive Technology and Design and Manufacturing Concentration (D 4) CORE COURSES AUTO 11 AUTO AUTO 21 AUTO 22 AUTO 40 AUTO 81 AUTO 82 ME 11 ME 172 ME 1 ME 2 Total Concentration Credits= Fall-Winter---- YES Winter-Spring---- YES Spring-Fall---- NO Automotive Powertrain Concentration (D 5) CORE COURSES AUTO 5 1 AUTO 11 AUTO AUTO 201 4 AUTO 21 AUTO 22 AUTO 50 AUTO 5 AUTO 98 1 SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES AUTO 00 AUTO 40 Total Concentration Credits= Fall-Winter---- YES Winter-Spring---- YES Spring-Fall---- NO 5
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Business Management Concentration (D 8) Core Courses B 100 1 B 211 4 B 2 4 B 02 B 22 B 42 B 2 B 499A 27 Supplemental Courses B 80 B 48 Concentration Credits=0 Biochemistry Concentration (D 1) Introductory Module CHEM 105 4 CHEM 10 4 CHEM 51 4 BIO 180 4 BIO 77 CHEM 220 5 CHEM 481 4 1 Electives BIO 21 4 CHEM 52 4 4 Internship/Capstone Total Concentration Credits=5 54
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Media and Professional Writing Concentration (D ) COMM 111 COMM 10 COMM 42 ENG 151 ENG 21 ENG 25 ENG 2 ENG 450 ENG 452 0 COMM 5 COMM 40 COMM 97R 1 COMM 499 1 1 Total Concentration Credits=4 Writing Creatively for Fiction and Film Concentration (D 7) COMM 111 COMM 10 COMM 42 COMM 5 COMM 497R 1 ENG 218 ENG 18R ENG 25 ENG 51 ENG 7 ENG 418R 4 COMM 97R 1 COMM 499 1 1 Total Concentration Credits=5 55
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Visual Communication/Business Concentration (D 1) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses B 250 B 48 CIT 20 CIT 20 COMM 10 COMM 297R 1 COMM 00 COMM 97R 1 COMM 42 2 Take credits: COMM 1 COMM 22 COMM 0 *Select the Wordpress Websites option Total Concentration Credits=2 Computer Information Systems Concentration (D 2) Required Courses CIT 110 CIT 111 CIT 10 CIT 20 CIT 240 CIT 21 CIT CIT 81 CIT 70 CIT 80 Total Concentration Credits= 5
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Software Engineering Concentration (D 10) Introductory Module CS 4 CS 15 CS 25 CS 24 15 Software Engineering Module CS 08 CS 4 4 CS 71 CS 41 2 CS 42 15 Supplemental Courses Take credits of upper division courses not included in concentration core or selected emphasis area: CS 0 CS CS 1 CS 45 CS 98 1-4 CS 40 CS 470 CS 480 CS 490R CS 498R 1-4 continued next column continued from previous column ECEN 24 ECEN 40 ECEN 50 ECEN 80 ECEN 90 ECEN 98R 1-7 ECEN 420 ECEN 40 ECEN 440 ECEN 450 ECEN 40 ECEN 470 ECEN 480 ECEN 490 Total Concentration Credits= Computer Science Internet Concentration (D 107) Introductory Module CS 4 CS 15 CS 25 CS 24 15 Internet Module CS 21 CS 1 CS 40 CS 470 Supplemental Courses Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in concentration core or selected emphasis area: CS 0 CS 08 CS CS 45 CS 4 4 CS 71 CS 98 1-4 CS 41 2 CS 42 CS 480 CS 490R CS 498R 1-4 continued next column continued from previous column ECEN 24 ECEN 40 ECEN 50 ECEN 80 ECEN 90 ECEN 98R 1-7 ECEN 420 ECEN 40 ECEN 440 ECEN 450 ECEN 40 ECEN 470 ECEN 480 ECEN 490 9 Total Concentration Credits= 57
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Computer Science Hardware Concentration (D 108) Introductory Module CS 4 CS 15 CS 25 CS 24 15 Hardware Interface Module CS 45 ECEN 10 ECEN 24 ECEN 40 Supplemental Courses Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in concentration core or selected emphasis area: CS 0 CS 08 CS CS 1 CS 4 4 CS 71 CS 98 1-4 CS 41 2 CS 42 CS 40 CS 470 CS 480 CS 490R CS 498R 1-4 continued next column continued from previous column ECEN 40 ECEN 50 ECEN 80 ECEN 90 ECEN 98R 1-7 ECEN 420 ECEN 40 ECEN 440 ECEN 450 ECEN 470 ECEN 480 ECEN 490 9 Total Concentration Credits= Computer Science Theory Concentration (D 109) Introductory Module CS 4 CS 15 CS 25 CS 24 15 Theory Module CS 27 CS 28 CS 0 CS 480 Supplemental Courses Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in concentration core or selected emphasis area: CS 08 2 CS CS 1 CS 45 CS 4 4 CS 71 CS 98 1-4 CS 41 2 CS 42 CS 40 CS 470 CS 490R CS 498R 1-4 continued next column continued from previous column ECEN 24 ECEN 40 ECEN 50 ECEN 80 ECEN 90 ECEN 98R 1-7 ECEN 420 ECEN 40 ECEN 440 ECEN 450 ECEN 470 ECEN 480 ECEN 490 9 Total Concentration Credits= 58
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Dance Concentration (D 11) Dance Core DANCE 10 1 DANCE 50 2 DANCE 402 Teaching: Take credits: DANCE 242 2 DANCE 299R 1- DANCE 5 2 DANCE 57 2 DANCE 58 DANCE 458R 2 Capstone Take these course: Complete 18 credits from at least 2 modules of emphasis or specialization Contemporary DANCE 140 1 DANCE 240R 2 DANCE 40R 2 DANCE 440R 2 DANCE 442R 2 DANCE 44R DANCE 49R 1 Ballet DANCE 190 1 DANCE 290R 1 DANCE 90R 2 Jazz DANCE 11 1 DANCE 21R 1 DANCE 1R 1 Ballroom DANCE 180 M or W 1 DANCE 181 M or W 1 DANCE 184 M or W 1 DANCE 185 M or W 1 DANCE 280 M or W 1 DANCE 281 M or W 1 DANCE 284R 1 DANCE 84R 2 DANCE 458R 2 DANCE 484R 2 World/Footworks DANCE 15 1 DANCE 170 1 DANCE 171 1 DANCE 270R 1 DANCE 271R 1 DANCE 71R 1 Total Concentration Credits= Teaching/Performance DANCE 229R 1- DANCE 55 2 DANCE 478R OR DANCE 488R 1- DANCE 498R 1- Advanced DANCE 295 DANCE 10R 1 DANCE 495 18 Core Courses CONST 20 CONST 280 CONST 0 CONST 80 DCM 100 DCM 0 MATH 111 2 2 Construction Management Concentration (D 14) No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses / No Double Counting of Concentration Courses Construction Technology Electives Take 4 courses: CONST 210 CONST 20 CONST 240 CONST 250 CONST 00 CONST 20 2 CONST 40 CONST 50 CONST 70 CONST 400 CONST 420 11 Concentration Credits=4 59
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Professional Writing Concentration (D 105) Introductory Module ENG 251 ENG 252 ENG 14 ENG 25 Literature Module Take 1 class from 2 of the following categories: Authors ENG 70R ENG 7 Genres ENG 51 ENG 52 ENG 5 ENG 54 ENG 55 ENG 5 Professional Writing Module ENG 21 ENG 2 ENG 98R* 1- ENG 400R OR 450 ENG 452 1 *Internship or 1 credit of I~Comm (COMM 97R) Themes ENG 50R Total Concentration Credits=4 Creative Writing Concentration (D 10) Introductory Module ENG 251 ENG 252 ENG 14 ENG 25 Literature Module Take 1 class from 2 of the following categories: Authors ENG 70R ENG 7 Creative Writing Module ENG 218 ENG 18R* ENG 418R* ENG 18R or 418R* Genres ENG 51 ENG 52 ENG 5 ENG 54 ENG 55 ENG 5 *Either English 18R or English 418R must be taken 2 times. Themes ENG 50R Total Concentration Credits= 0
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Literary Studies Concentration (D 104) Introductory Module ENG 251 ENG 252 ENG 14 ENG 25 Literature Module Take 1 class from 2 of the following categories: Authors ENG 70R ENG 7 Genres ENG 51 ENG 52 ENG 5 ENG 54 ENG 55 ENG 5 Themes ENG 50R Literary Studies Module Take this course: ENG 440 ENG 1 ENG 2 ENG ENG ENG 4 ENG 5 ENG ENG 50R ENG 70R ENG 7 Total Concentration Credits= Earth Studies Concentration (D 100) Geology Core GEOL 111 GEOL 111L 1 GEOL 1 GEOL 1L 1 GEOL 140 1 GEOL 40 Geology Seminar Take this course at least 1 Fall Semester: GEOL 497R 0.5 0.5 Professional Writing ENG 1 GEOL 1 Field Geology Courses GEOL 80 2 GEOL 410 2 Supplemental Courses Take 5 courses:* CHEM 101 and 101 L OR CHEM 105 4 GEOL 25 2 GEOL 5 GEOL 51 GEOL 52 GEOL 70 4 GEOL 91 2 GEOL 92 2 GEOL 404 GEOL 411 GEOL 4 GEOL 420 GEOL 425 GEOL 45 GEOL 440R GEOL 445 GEOL 480 PH 105 OR 1 4 OR Internship Take 1 course** B 98 ECON 98 GEOL 498R 1-1 **Choose an internship related to your chosen field. Capstone Take 1 course* 2 Note: Most geology and physics classes are only offered once each year. Create a graduation plan early and follow it. No double counting of concentration courses. *Which courses you take depends on area of emphasis (e.g. Environmental, Construction, Petroleum, Mining, Broad Science). Total Concentration Credits=2.5 1
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Apparel Design and Construction Concentration (D 110) ART 102 2 HFED 207 2 HFED 208 2 HFED 221 2 HFED 25 2 HFED 245 HFED 07 4 HFED 45 HFED 0 HFED 490R* 1- TA 2 2 1 Take HFED 490R for credits. Total Concentration Credits=1 Child Development Concentration (D 115) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses Development Courses CHILD 210 CHILD 00 CHILD 10 CHILD 20 Family/Community Courses CHILD 0 2 FAML 10 FAML 220 FAML 40 11 Practicum Take this course: CHILD 150 Take 5 credits: ECD 0 & 0L 5-7 CHILD 45 5 5 Interdisciplinary Courses *ECD 0L must be taken for 2 credits This is not the best option for students who plan to teach young children. The AAS Degree in Professional Preschool Education (PPE), BS in Child Development, or BS in Child Development with PPE (2+2) are better options for students who desire to teach preschool-aged children in homes, private centers, or child care facilities. Total Concentration Credits=4 2
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Core Courses ENG 251 HUM 201 HUM 202 HUM 250 HUM 7 HUM 497R 21 Humanities Concentration (D 11) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- in Concentration Courses Supplemental Courses Take credits: HUM 1 HUM HUM 42 HUM 85 1- HUM 98R 1- HUM 497R Total Concentration Credits= Core Courses PHIL 110 PHIL 201 PHIL 202 PHIL 205 15 Philosophy Concentration (D 114) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- in Concentration Courses Supplemental Courses Take 18 credits: PHIL 05 PHIL 1 PHIL 14 PHIL 15 PHIL 497R POLSC 50 POLSC 0 18 Total Concentration Credits=
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Spanish Concentration (D 101) SPAN 102 4 SPAN 201 4 SPAN 21 SPAN 25 SPAN 9 SPAN 50 SPAN 441 SPAN 451 SPAN 490R 2 SPAN 202 SPAN 02 Total Concentration Credits=5 International Studies Concentration (D 10) Introductory Module INTST 100 1 HIST 224 GEOG 0 Foreign Language* -4 10 POLSC 150 POLSC 170 *Students must have at least 1 language course at the 00-level or above. ECON 150 ECON 151 INTST 00 9 INTST 41 INTST 42 INTST 4 INTST 44 INTST 45 INTST 48 INTST 49 INTST 50 B 75 B 80 ECON 58 Take 2 courses: GEOG 50 POLSC 72 POLSC 75 POLSC 77 POLSC 78 POLSC 90 POLSC 92 Total Concentration Credits=4 4
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Actuarial Concentration (D 118) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their Concentration Courses Introductory Actuarial Module ACCTG 201 ECON 150 ECON 151 9 Take this course: ECON 215 4 OR MATH 119 4 MATH 241 2 4 Actuarial Module 1 B 410 ECON 88 ECON 45 9 ECON 278 MATH 221A Actuarial Module 2 ECON 455 MATH 42 Interdisciplinary Module Recommended Electives These courses would be beneficial to students completing the Actuarial Concentration but are not required: B 401 B 411 Total Concentration Credits=4 Applied Math Concentration (D 119) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their Concentration Courses Introductory Applied Math Module FDMAT 1* 4 MATH 11 MATH 221B MATH 41 1 Applied Math Module 1 MATH 214 MATH 01 MATH 1 4 10 Applied Math Module 2 Take courses: MATH 411 or 4 MATH 42 MATH 441 or 442 MATH 41 or 42 MATH 4 MATH 472 9 Interdisciplinary Module Recommended Electives These courses would be beneficial to students completing the Applied Math Concentration but are not required: CS 4 CS 15 *Note to students: FDMAT 1 needs to be taken to satisfy a major requirement as well as partially satisfy the Foundations Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Full completion of Foundations will also require FDMAT 108T. Total Concentration Credits=5 5
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Statistics Concentration (D 1) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their Concentration Courses Introductory Applied Math Module Choose either Option 1 or Option 2 Option 1 MATH 221A MATH 221B MATH 221C MATH 119 4 MATH 241 2 MATH 25 9 Option 2 MATH 221A MATH 221B MATH 221C MATH 215 4 MATH 25 MATH 41 10 Statistics Module 1 MATH 2 MATH 27 MATH 425 9 BIO 77 BIO 79 CHILD 400 ECON 88 ESS 497 HS 91 2 MATH 42 PSYCH 02 SOC 400 2 Statistics Module 2 MATH 41 MATH 42 OR CS 4 CS 15 Interdisciplinary Module Total Concentration Credits=2 Physics Concentration (D 9) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses MATH 215 4 MATH 1 4 PH 1 PH PH 150 1 PH 220 PH 250 1 PH 279 PH 2 4 PH 4 PH 2 5 Total Concentration Credits=5
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Psychology Concentration (D 11) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- in Minor Courses Core Courses MATH 221C PSYCH 111 PSYCH 201 PSYCH 02 PSYCH 11 PSYCH 50 PSYCH 7 24 Elective courses Take 9 credits: PSYCH 10 PSYCH 22 PSYCH 41 PSYCH 42 ` PSYCH 55 PSYCH 1 PSYCH 5 PSYCH 70 PSYCH 78 PSYCH 84 9 Total Concentration Credits= Sociology Concentration (D 102) No double counting of concentration courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses Core Courses FDMAT 22** SOC 111 SOC 20 SOC 00 SOC 40 SOC 400* 18 Inequalities Module Take 2 courses: SOC 2 SOC 70 SOC 411 SOC 450 Institutions Module Take 2 courses: SOC 11 SOC 0 SOC 55 SOC 0 SOC 42 *Take FDMAT 22 before Soc 400 **FDMAT 22 needs to be taken to satisfy a major requirement as well as partially satisfy the Foundations Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Full completion of Foundations will also require FDMAT 108T. Total Concentration Credits= 7
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 Theatre Studies Concentration (D ) No Double Counting of Concentration Courses Fundamentals Module TA 105 1 TA 115 TA 11 2 TA M or W TA 219 TA 20R 1-2 1 Core Skills Module TA 2 TA 0R 1-2 TA 424 2 5 Take 4 credits: TA 1 2 TA 17 2 TA 74 2 4 Core Knowledge Module TA 117 TA 401 TA 402 9 Internship/Capstone Total Concentration Credits=4 Course Descriptions Credits* GS 100 Career Exploration (1:2:0) Fee: $24.00 Designed to aid in making a decision concerning a career or a major. In-depth aptitude tests are given to help students identify strengths concerning majors and careers. GS 101 Principles of Personal Achievement (2:2:0) The capacity to determine one s success in college, and life, begins from within, from the way we see the world we live in and the attitudes we use to approach it. This course examines life from a principle s and perspective s viewpoint, then encourages an application using the many resources available across campus. The intent is to focus on principles that produce success in college and beyond. GS 102 Study Skills (1:2:0) This class is designed to help students improve their learning effectiveness, attitudes and motivation. Time management, memorization methods, note taking skills, textbook study methods, test taking strategies, and critical thinking are all part of the curriculum. It also provides an orientation to services and resources available to students on campus. GS 10A Concentration and Memorization (0.5:0:0) This is a self-directed learning experience where students will learn methods of improving their concentration. This is done by students evaluating their plans of study and teaching helpful strategies. Various memorization methods are also taught which the students will then apply to their class work. GS 10B Note Taking and Listening (0.5:0:0) This is a self-directed learning experience where students are taught how to be an effective listener and are then taught how to decrease distractions, and how to recognize lecture organizational patterns. Different note taking formats are also introduced. The students will apply these note taking methods to their present classes. GS 10C Thinking Skills (0.5:0:0) This is a self-directed learning experience wherein analytical reasoning skills are applied to problems, i.e. verbal reasoning, analogies, trends and patterns, and mathematical word problems. The application of these skills is determined by the needs of the student at various times in their lives. GS 10D Text Book Study Methods (0.5:0:0) This is a self-directed learning experience wherein students are taught how to analyze their text books and study them more effectively. The SQR (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) method of studying text book will be taught. The students will then have the opportunity to try out this method in one of their own classes. 8 GS 10E Time Management (0.5:0:0) This is a self directed learning experience where the students are taught the importance of effective time management. The students will discover how to set short-term and longterm goals. They will be taught how to manage their time by making semester, weekly, and daily charts and schedules wherein priorities are set and carried out. GS 10F Test Taking Skills (0.5:0:0) This is a self-directed learning experience where the students learn what their own learning style is and are taught different methods of preparing for tests according to these styles. They will also be taught various test taking hints for multiple choice, true-false, and essay type tests. A four-day test preparation method will be taught and applied to exams in their own classes. GS 10J Studying Chemistry (0.5:0:0) Students will learn strategies for studying chemistry in this module. Among the topics covered will be: how to prepare for tests, taking effective notes, retaining information read in their text books, and solving generic chemistry problems. GS 104 Pre-Campus Orientation (1:0:0) An online course dedicated to helping new students succeed. No matter how well you performed in high school, this course will present new and different academic challenges and opportunities for learning and growth. GS 105 College Success (2:2:0) This class is designed to be an experiential class where students will learn various study methods and be given the opportunity to apply them. They will learn about campus resources which can help them. They will also learn what their learning style is and study strategies which apply to their style. Students will review their attitudes toward learning and, hopefully, will develop better ones. GS 108A Tutor Training-General (1-:0:0) Tutor training to meet student needs and national certifi cation. Training in establishing rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility. GS 108B Tutor Training-Reading (1-:0:0) Tutor training to meet student needs and national certifi cation. Training in establishing rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility. GS 108C Tutor Training-Writing (1-:0:0) Tutor training to meet student needs and national certifi cation. Training in establishing rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility. GS 108D Tutor Training-Math (1-:0:0) Tutor training to meet student needs and national certifi cation. Training in establishing rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility.
GS 108E Tutor Training-Study Skills Repeatable Course: may earn maximum of credits Tutor training to meet student needs and national certifi cation. Training in establishing rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility. GS 109A Tutor Training-Advanced (1:1:0) Prerequisite: GS l08a Advanced tutor training to meet student needs and national certifi cation training in collaborative learning, learning strategies, structuring the learning experience and tutoring in specifi c subject areas. GS 111 Introduction to BYU-Idaho (1.0:1:0) Repeatable Course: may earn maximum of 2 credits BYU-Idaho is founded upon true principles that are fundamental to the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this course the student will be introduced to these inspiring principles which will signifi cantly enhance their learning and experience at BYU-Idaho. They will also come to understand the prophetic vision and mission given to BYU-Idaho and its students and how to realize those blessings in their own life. (Fall, Winter, Spring) GS 210 Leadership For Life (1-::1) Students will learn the principles and skills of effective leadership and service. Christ s example and the Gospel will be the fundamental foundation on which this course is built. The knowledge and experience gained may be used in various responsibilities throughout life such as in the family, Church, workplace, or community. Planning and carrying out a signifi cant service activity will be an important component of this course. This course is open to all students (limited enrollment). GS 290D Service-Learning Practicum (1:0:0) Upon the recommendation of a faculty member or in conjunction with a person s coursework, a student may earn one credit by serving 0-5 hours at an agency or service site, attending 2- refl ection sessions, and writing four, one-page papers that connects their service experience with their coursework. The credit is repeatable and grading is on a pass/fail basis. Interested students may learn more by contacting Doug Ladle, Faculty Coordinator of Service- Learning, Taylor 202A. IDS 98R Interdisciplinary Studies Internship (1-:0:0) Repeatable Course: may earn maximum of credits The internship should refl ect the interdisciplinary nature of the student s degree. Admission to the class is by application to the Offi ce of Foundations and Interdisciplinary Studies. Applications are available through the Academic Discovery Center. Students must obtain an internship and be enrolled in the course within the fi rst three weeks of the semester; complete reports and evaluations; and work a minimum of 90 hours per credit hour with a minimum of 7 hours per credit hours each week. (Fall, Winter, Spring) IDS 499 Interdisciplinary Capstone (2:2:0) Students will create an approved capstone project or paper to showcase the skills and competencies developed in their interdisciplinary major. Senior students will work closely with a professional mentor, faculty advisor, and/or peers to develop a project or research paper that demonstrates the fusion of their undergraduate coursework and experiences. Projects and papers should be signifi cant and relevant to the student s academic or career objectives. Students in this course will demonstrate senior-level profi ciency in research, visual communication, writing, and presentation skills. (Fall, Winter, Spring) Interdisciplinary Studies Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 (1 :0:0) 9 * Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week)
Brigham Young University Idaho 201-2014 70 * Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week)