COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: TRANSFER COURSE DISCIPLINES
SECTION I - Q: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES/HONORS (IDH)
TRANSFER CODE DESIGNATIONS
CODE A = AGSC approved transfer courses in Areas I-IV that are common to all institutions.
CODE B = Area V courses that are deemed appropriate to the degree and pre-major
requirements of individual students.
CODE C = Potential Area V transfer courses that are subject to approval by respective receiving
institutions.
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Interdisciplinary Studies/Honors Course Directory
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
IDH
106
CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL
CONCEPTS OF MAN AND THE
UNIVERSE
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
3
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
Course Description
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent; qualified for ENG 101 and MTH 112.
Western Civilization recommended as a co-requisite.
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the intellectual and cultural developments during the classical
and medieval periods with emphasis on the development of literature (especially drama and poetry),
philosophy, and art and how they reflect the cultural and historical climate. The course requires research
techniques and a strong writing component.
This course satisfies first semester freshman composition in the General Education Core.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
IDH
107
DISCOVERY: QUESTIONS,
HYPOTHESES AND EXPERIMENTS
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
4
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
Course Description
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent; eligibility for MTH 112 and ENG 101.
This course is an interdisciplinary study of classical problems in science, technology and mathematics.
The origin of problems and the processes used in formulating possible solutions are stressed. Laboratory
required.
This course satisfies a physical or chemical laboratory science requirement in the General
Education Core.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
IDH
109
CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
1
4
Course Description
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent; MTH 112 and IDH 106 or ENG 101. A
chemistry course is recommended.
This course is an integrated study of the testing and implementation of modern theoretical principles in
science, technology and mathematics. The role of science in identifying problems and proposing
solutions to critical issues in society is stressed. Chemical, biological, physical, economic and political
aspects of the environmental issue are the central focus for the course. Laboratory required.
This course satisfies a biological science requirement in the General Education Core.
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DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
IDH
110
THE RENAISSANCE TO THE
ROMANTIC REBELLION: CULTURE
AND SOCIETY
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
3
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
Course Description
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent; IDH 106 or ENG 101 and eligibility for
MTH 112.
This course is an interdisciplinary approach to major intellectual, cultural and historical developments
beginning with the Renaissance and continuing through the early 19th century. Emphasis is given to art
and music.
This course satisfies a humanities/fine arts requirement in the General Education Core.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
IDH
206
POLITICAL AND INTELLECTUAL
FORCES IN THE 20TH CENTURY
THEORY
3
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
3
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
Course Description
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent; completion of IDH 106 or ENG 101 and
102. Completion of first semester western civilization is recommended.
This course is an historical approach to an integrated study of the major ideologies and their influences
on the 20th century. Included are the rise of nationalism, fascism, and communism and the development
of the human rights movements.
This course satisfies a social science/history or political science requirement in the General
Education Core.
DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
CREATIVE FORCES IN THE MODERN
3
0
3
WORLD
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
Course Description
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent and IDH 106 or ENG 101 and 102; IDH
206 or second semester western civilization recommended.
IDH
208
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the major ideas in literature, philosophy, art, and music from
the 1880's to the present. Emphasis is given to literature, and there is a strong writing component.
This course satisfies a humanities/literature requirement in the General Education Core.
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DPT
CODE
CRS
#
COURSE TITLE
IDH
214
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR:
CURRENT TOPICS OF HUMAN
CONCERN
THEORY
1
CREDIT HOURS
LAB
COURSE
0
1
Updated
Mm/dd/yy
Course Description
CODE A
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Honors Program or consent and completion of at least one
humanities-emphasis honors course and one science-emphasis honors course.
This interdisciplinary seminar provides an opportunity for the student to conduct an in depth investigation
of selected topics related to human values and the influence of the sciences on those values. Classroom
activities emphasize and help develop skill for public speaking. A seminar paper and oral
presentation/defense are required to enhance the student's skills in analysis, critical thinking and
communication,
This course satisfies a humanities/ethics requirement in the General Education Core.
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