Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Department of
UNIVERSITY STUDIES IS BY APPLICATION ONLY
Foundations and
Interdisciplinary Studies
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 12-15 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 Career & Academic Advising Center (CAC),
Manwaring 129, 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 (60 credits)
•Electives to complete 120 credit hours, 30 credits of which must
be in residence at BYU-Idaho, and 30 credits of which must be
upper division from BYU-Idaho
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.
Jon Linford, College Dean
Rita Ricks, Secretary (208) 496-3351
Associate 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 398 (Interdisciplinary
Internship) and IDS 499 (Interdisciplinary Capstone). These courses
must show evidence of study across the concentrations, minors, and
clusters included in the 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 120 credit hours of which 30 must be upper division and
30 must be taken in residence. The last 15 credits must be taken in
residence at BYU-Idaho.
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 either the associate degree or the bachelor
of university studies, go to the Career & Academic Advising Center,
Manwaring 129, or call (208) 496-9800.
For more information on the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies,
consult the Academic Discovery Center (129 Manwaring Center,
academicdiscoverycenter@byui.edu), (208) 496-9800.
General Studies Courses
Courses listed under general studies include developmental courses,
studies skills, leadership, service learning, college success, and career
decision making. They are open to all students as elective credit.
Students can enroll in the Study Skills modules (GS 103A-F and GS
103J) by going to the Study Skills Center (Mck 266). The Study
Skills modules can be taken on a credit or non-credit basis. Students
can enroll in one module at a time and are limited to two modules
per block. No student will be allowed to enroll in a module after the
12th week of the semester. Students may not register for the same
module twice in one semester.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
AS in General Studies (399)
Take required Foundations courses
No Double Counting of Major Courses
Take the 34 required
Foundations Credits.
Program Notes:
Take 1 cluster of 12 to 15
credits.
Additional Requirements:
Complete additional credits
of your choice to equal 60
credits.
Total Major Credits=26
Fall-Winter---- YES
This major is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Summer---- YES
Summer-Fall---- YES
BS in University Studies (799)
Take required Foundations courses
No Double Counting of Major Courses
Take the 40 required
Foundations Credits.
Complete Option A or
Option B
Advanced Writing Requirement:
Take this course:
ENG 316
3
3
Program Notes:
Choose 1 Option
(Must have 30 upper division credits)
Option A
Option B
Complete the following:
Complete the following:
Minor
25
Minor
25
Minor
25
Cluster
12-15
Cluster
12-15
Cluster
12-15
62
49
Additional Requirements:
Complete additional credits
of your choice to equal 120
credits.
Total Major Credits=80
Fall-Winter---- YES
This major is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Summer---- YES
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Summer-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (795)
Take required Foundations courses (40 credits)
No Double Counting of Major Courses
Choose 1 Option
(Must have 30 upper division credits)
Option A
Option B
Option C
Complete the following:
Complete the following:
Complete the following:
1 Concentration*
30-35
1 Concentration*
30-35
2 Concentrations* 60-70
1 Minor**
2
2 Clusters***
24
60-70
54-59
54-59
Program Notes:
Additional Requirements:
Take additional courses of your choice to equal a total of 120
credits.
*1 Concentration = 30-35 credits
**1 Minor = 24 credits
***1 cluster = 12 credits
Total Major Credits=60
Additional Elective Credits Required for Graduation=20
This major is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Summer---- YES
Fall-Winter---- YES
Summer-Fall---- YES
Animal Science Concentration (D 111)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
CORE COURSES
Take these courses:
AS 150
AS 215
AS 220
AS 300
AS 315
AS 333
AS 336
CHEM 105
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
1-3
2
28
SUPPLEMENTAL
COURSES
Take 1 course:
AS 340
AS 350
AS 360
AS 370
Program Notes:
4
4
4
4
4
Total Concentration Credits=32
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
333
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Pre-Physicians Assistant Concentration (D 117)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Take these courses:
BIO 180
BIO 221
BIO 222
BIO 264
BIO 265
CHEM 105
CHEM 106
FDMAT 222*
PSYCH 111
IDS 398R
IDS 499
Program Notes:
4
3
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
1-3
2
33
*FDMAT 222 needs to be taken to satisfy a major requirement as well as partially satisfying the Foundations Quantitative
Reasoning requirement. Full completion of Foundations will also require FDMAT 108T
Total Concentration Credits=33
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Business Management Concentration (D 128)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Core Courses
Take these courses:
B 100
B 211
B 212
B 302
B 322
B 342
B 362
B 499A
IDS 398R
IDS 499
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
27
Supplemental Courses
Take 1 course:
B 380
B 483
Take 1 course:
ACCTG 180
B 398
ECON 150
Program Notes:
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Concentration Credits=33
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
334
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Media and Professional Writing Concentration (D 126)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Take these courses:
COMM 111
COMM 130
COMM 342
ENG 151
ENG 321
ENG 325
ENG 326
ENG 450
ENG 452
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
30
Take 1 course:
COMM 335
COMM 340
Take 1 course:
COMM 397R
COMM 499
Program Notes:
3
3
3
1
1
1
Total Concentration Credits=34
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Writing Creatively for Fiction and Film Concentration (D 127)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Take these courses:
COMM 111
COMM 130
COMM 342
COMM 365
COMM 497R
ENG 218
ENG 318R
ENG 325
ENG 351
ENG 373
ENG 418R
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
34
Take 1 course:
COMM 397R
COMM 499
Program Notes:
1
1
1
Total Concentration Credits=35
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
335
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Computer Information Technology Concentration (D 122)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Required Courses
Take these courses:
CIT 140
CIT 203
CIT 220
CIT 230
CIT 240
CIT 336
CIT 355
CIT 356
CIT 370
CIT 380
IDS 398R
IDS 499
Program Notes:
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
33
Total Concentration Credits=33
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Child Development Concentration (D 115)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Development Courses
Take these courses:
CHILD 210
CHILD 300
CHILD 310
CHILD 320
Family/Community
Courses
Take these courses:
CHILD 330
FAML 160
FAML 220
FAML 430
3
3
3
3
12
2
3
3
3
11
Practicum
Take this course:
CHILD 150
Take 5 credits:
ECD 360 & 360L
CHILD 345
Program Notes:
3
3
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.
5-6
5
5
Interdisciplinary Courses
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3
Total Concentration Credits=34
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
336
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Apparel Design and Construction Concentration (D 110)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Program Notes:
Take these courses:
ART 102
HFED 207
HFED 208
HFED 221
HFED 235
HFED 245
HFED 307
HFED 345
HFED 360
HFED 490R*
TA 362
IDS 398R
IDS 499
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
1-3
2
1-3
2
31
Take HFED 490R for 3 credits.
Total Concentration Credits=31
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Sociology Concentration (D 102)
Concentration Requirements
No double counting of concentration courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Core Courses
Take these courses:
FDMAT 223**
SOC 111
SOC 230
SOC 300
SOC 340
SOC 400*
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Inequalities Module
Take 2 courses:
SOC 323
SOC 370
SOC 411
SOC 450
3
3
3
3
6
Institutions Module
Take 2 courses:
SOC 311
SOC 330
SOC 355
SOC 360
SOC 462
Program Notes:
3
3
3
3
3
6
*Take FDMAT 223 before Soc 400
**FDMAT 223 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.
1-3
2
3
Total Concentration Credits=33
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
337
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Psychology Concentration (D 116)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Core Courses
Take these courses:
FDMAT 223*
PSYCH 111
PSYCH 201
PSYCH 302
PSYCH 311
PSYCH 350
PSYCH 376
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
24
Program Notes:
Elective courses
Take 9 credits:
PSYCH 310
PSYCH 322
PSYCH 341
PSYCH 342
PSYCH 355
PSYCH 361
PSYCH 365
PSYCH 370
PSYCH 378
PSYCH 384
3
3
3
`3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
*Note to students: FDMAT 223 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=33
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Professional Writing Concentration (D 105)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
ENG 251
ENG 252
ENG 314
ENG 325
3
3
3
3
12
Literature Module
Take 1 class from 2 of the
following 3 categories:
Authors
ENG 370R
ENG 373
3
3
Genres
ENG 351
ENG 352
ENG 353
ENG 354
ENG 355
ENG 356
3
3
3
3
3
3
Themes
ENG 350R
3
Professional Writing
Module
Take these courses:
ENG 321
ENG 326
ENG 398R*
ENG 400R OR 450
ENG 452
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
1-6
3
3
13
Program Notes:
1-3
2
3
*Internship or 3 credits of
ICOMM
6
Total Concentration Credits=34
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
338
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Creative Writing Concentration (D 103)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
ENG 251
ENG 252
ENG 314
ENG 325
3
3
3
3
12
Literature Module
Take 1 class from 2 of the
following 3 categories:
Authors
ENG 370R
ENG 373
3
3
Genres
ENG 351
ENG 352
ENG 353
ENG 354
ENG 355
ENG 356
3
3
3
3
3
3
Themes
ENG 350R
3
Creative Writing Module
Take these courses:
ENG 218
3
ENG 318R*
3
ENG 418R*
3
ENG 318R or 418R*
3
12
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
IDS 499
Program Notes:
1-3
2
3
*Either English 318R or
English 418R must be taken
2 times.
6
Total Concentration Credits=33
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Literary Studies Concentration (D 104)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
ENG 251
ENG 252
ENG 314
ENG 325
3
3
3
3
12
Literature Module
Take 1 class from 2 of the
following 3 categories:
Literary Studies Module
Take this course:
ENG 440
3
3
Authors
ENG 370R
ENG 373
3
3
Genres
ENG 351
ENG 352
ENG 353
ENG 354
ENG 355
ENG 356
3
3
3
3
3
3
Themes
ENG 350R
3
6
Take 1 course:
ENG 331
ENG 332
ENG 333
ENG 336
Take 1 course:
ENG 334
ENG 335
ENG 336
Take 1 course:
ENG 350R
ENG 370R
ENG 373
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
IDS 499
Program Notes:
1-3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total Concentration Credits=33
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
339
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
International Studies Concentration (D 130)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
INTST 100
HIST 202
GEOG 120
Foreign Language*
Take these courses:
POLSC 150
POLSC 170
1
3
3
3
10
3
3
3
Take these courses:
ECON 150
ECON 151
INTST 300
Take 2 courses:
INTST 341
INTST 342
INTST 343
INTST 344
INTST 345
INTST 348
INTST 349
INTST 350
Take 1 course:
B 375
B 380
3
3
3
9
Take 2 courses:
GEOG 350
POLSC 372
POLSC 375
POLSC 377
POLSC 378
POLSC 390
POLSC 392
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
*Students must have at least
1 language course at the
300-level or above.
Program Notes:
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
Total Concentration Credits=34
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Spanish Concentration (D 101)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Take these courses:
SPAN 102
SPAN 201
SPAN 321
SPAN 325
SPAN 339
SPAN 350
SPAN 441
SPAN 451
SPAN 490R
IDS 398R
IDS 499
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
32
Take these courses:
SPAN 202
SPAN 302
Program Notes:
3
3
3
Total Concentration Credits=36
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
340
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Humanities Concentration (D 113)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- in Concentration Courses
Core Courses
Take these courses:
ENG 251
HUM 201
HUM 202
HUM 250
HUM 376
HUM 497R
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
21
Supplemental Courses
Take 12 credits:
HUM 266
3
HUM 333
3
HUM 342
3
HUM 385
1-3
HUM 398R
1-3
HUM 497R
3
12
Program Notes:
Total Concentration Credits=33
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Philosophy Concentration (D 114)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- in Concentration Courses
Core Courses
Take these courses:
PHIL 110
PHIL 201
PHIL 202
PHIL 205
IDS 398R
IDS 499
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
15
Supplemental Courses
Take 18 credits:
PHIL 305
PHIL 313
PHIL 314
PHIL 315
PHIL 497R
POLSC 350
POLSC 360
Program Notes:
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Total Concentration Credits=33
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
341
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Automotive Engine Performance Concentration (D 123)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
CORE COURSES
Take 1 course
AUTO 125
AUTO 131
AUTO 132
AUTO 155
AUTO 231
AUTO 232
AUTO 350
AUTO 381
AUTO 382
AUTO 398
IDS 398R
IDS 499
1
3
3
4
3
3
6
3
3
1
1-3
2
33
SUPPLEMENTAL
COURSES
Take 1 course:
AUTO 300
AUTO 340
Program Notes:
3
3
3
Total Concentration Credits=36
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Spring---- YES
Fall-Winter---- YES
Spring-Fall---- NO
Automotive Technology and Design and Manufacturing Concentration (D 124)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
CORE COURSES
Take 1 course
AUTO 131
AUTO 132
AUTO 231
AUTO 232
AUTO 340
AUTO 381
AUTO 382
ME 131
ME 172
ME 331
ME 332
IDS 398R
IDS 499
Program Notes:
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
36
Total Concentration Credits=36
Fall-Winter---- YES
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Spring---- YES
342
Spring-Fall---- NO
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Automotive Powertrain Concentration (D 125)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
CORE COURSES
Take 1 course
AUTO 125
AUTO 131
AUTO 132
AUTO 201
AUTO 231
AUTO 232
AUTO 350
AUTO 365
AUTO 398
IDS 398R
IDS 499
1
3
3
4
3
3
6
6
1
1-3
2
33
SUPPLEMENTAL
COURSES
Take 1 course:
AUTO 300
AUTO 340
Program Notes:
3
3
3
Total Concentration Credits=36
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Spring---- YES
Fall-Winter---- YES
Spring-Fall---- NO
Biochemistry Concentration (D 112)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
CHEM 105
CHEM 106
CHEM 351
Take these courses:
BIO 180
BIO 377
CHEM 220
CHEM 481
4
4
4
12
4
3
5
4
16
Program Notes:
Electives
Take 1 course:
BIO 321
CHEM 352
4
4
4
Internship/Capston
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
IDS 499
1-3
2
3
Total Concentration Credits=35
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
343
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Actuarial Concentration (D 118)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Actuarial
Module
Take these courses:
ACCTG 201
3
ECON 150
3
ECON 151
3
9
Take this course:
ECON 215
OR
Take these courses:
MATH 119
MATH 241
4
Actuarial Module 1
Take these courses:
B 410
ECON 388
ECON 453
Take 1 course:
ECON 278
FDMAT 221
3
3
3
9
3
3
3
Actuarial Module 2
Take these courses:
ECON 455
MATH 423
3
3
6
Interdisciplinary Module
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3
Recommended Electives
These courses would be beneficial to students completing
the Actuarial Concentration
but are not required:
B 401
B 411
Program Notes:
3
3
4
2
4
Total Concentration Credits=34
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Spring---- YES
Fall-Winter---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Applied Math Concentration (D 119)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Applied Math
Module
Take these courses:
FDMAT 112*
4
FDMAT 222*
3
MATH 113
3
MATH 341
3
13
Applied Math Module 1
Take these courses:
MATH 214
3
MATH 301
3
MATH 316
4
10
Applied Math Module 2
Take 3 courses:
MATH 411 or 412
3
MATH 423
3
MATH 441 or 442
3
MATH 461 or 462
3
MATH 463
3
MATH 472
3
9
Recommended Electives
These courses would be beneficial to students completing
the Applied Math Concentration but are not required:
CS 124
CS 499
Interdisciplinary Module
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3
3
3
Program Notes:
*Note to students: FDMAT
112 and 222 need 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=35
Fall-Winter---- YES
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Spring---- YES
344
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Statistics Concentration
Graduate School (D 120)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Applied Math Module
Choose either Option 1 or Option 2
Option 2
Option 1
Take 1 course:
Take 1 course:
FDMAT 222*
FDMAT 222*
3
FDMAT 223*
FDMAT 223*
3
MATH 323
MATH 323
3
3
Take these courses:
MATH 119
MATH 241
MATH 325
4
2
3
9
Take these courses:
MATH 215
MATH 325
MATH 341
Statistics Module 1
Take these courses:
MATH 326
MATH 327
MATH 425
3
3
3
3
Take 1 course:
BIO 377
BIO 379
CHILD 400
ECON 388
ESS 497
HS 391
MATH 423
PSYCH 302
4
3
3
10
3
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Graduate School Module
Take these courses:
MATH 461
3
MATH 462
3
6
Interdisciplinary Module
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3
Program Notes:
*Note to students: FDMAT
222/223 need 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=32
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Statistics Concentration (D 121)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Applied Math Module
Choose either Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1
Option 2
Take 1 course:
Take 1 course:
FDMAT 222*
3
FDMAT 222*
FDMAT 223*
3
FDMAT 223*
MATH 323
3
MATH 323
3
Take these courses:
MATH 119
MATH 241
MATH 325
4
2
3
9
Take these courses:
MATH 215
MATH 325
MATH 341
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
10
Statistics Module 1
Take these courses:
MATH 326
MATH 327
MATH 425
Take 1 course:
BIO 377
BIO 379
CHILD 400
ECON 388
ESS 497
HS 391
MATH 423
PSYCH 302
3
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Computer Science Module
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
6
Interdisciplinary Module
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3
Program Notes:
*Note to students: FDMAT
222/223 need 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=32
Fall-Winter---- YES
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Winter-Spring---- YES
345
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Software Engineering Concentration (D 106)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
15
Software EngineeringModule
Take these courses:
CS 308
CS 364
CS 371
CS 416
CS 432
2
4
3
2
3
14
Supplemental Courses
Take 7 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 306
3
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 345
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
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continued from previous
column
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 450
3
ECEN 460
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490
3
7
Program Notes:
Total Concentration Credits=36
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Computer Science Internet Concentration (D 107)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
15
Internet Module
Take these courses:
CS 213
CS 313
CS 460
CS 470
3
3
3
3
12
Supplemental Coures
Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 306
3
CS 308
2
CS 312
3
CS 345
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
continued next column
continued from previous
column
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 450
3
ECEN 460
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490
3
9
Program Notes:
Total Concentration Credits=36
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
346
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Computer Science Hardware Concentration (D 108)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
15
Computer Science Hardware Module
Take these courses:
CS 345
3
ECEN 160
3
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 460
3
12
Supplemental Courses
Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 306
3
CS 308
2
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
continued next column
continued from previous
column
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 450
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490
3
9
Program Notes:
Total Concentration Credits=36
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Computer Science Theory Concentration (D 109)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Introductory Module
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
15
Theory Module
Take these courses:
CS 237
CS 238
CS 306
CS 480
3
3
3
3
12
Supplemental Courses
Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 308
2
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 345
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
continued next column
continued from previous
column
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 450
3
ECEN 460
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490
3
9
Program Notes:
Total Concentration Credits=36
This Concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
347
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
Earth Studies Concentration (D 100)
Concentration Requirements
Geology Core
Take these courses:
GEOL 111
GEOL 111L
GEOL 112
GEOL 112L
GEOL 140
GEOL 340
3
1
3
1
1
3
12
Professional Writing
Take 1 course:
ENG 316
GEOL 316
3
3
3
Field Geology Courses
Take 1 course:
GEOL 380
4
GEOL 410
6
4
Supplemental Courses
Take 5 courses:*
CHEM 101 OR 105
GEOL 235
4
GEOL 311
2
GEOL 335
4
GEOL 351
3
GEOL 352
3
GEOL 370
3
GEOL 404
3
GEOL 411
3
GEOL 412
3
GEOL 420
3
GEOL 425
3
GEOL 435
3
GEOL 440R
3
GEOL 445
3
GEOL 480
3
PH 105 OR 121 4 OR 3
14
Internship
Take 1 course**
B 398
ECON 398
GEOL 498R
IDS 398R
Program Notes:
3
3
1-3
1-3
1
No double counting of
concentration courses.
**Choose an internship
related to your chosen field.
Capstone
Take 1 course*
IDS 499
2
2
*Which courses you take
depends on area of emphasis
(e.g. Environmental,
Construction, Petroleum,
Mining, Broad Science).
Total Concentration Credits=36
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
Spring-Fall---- YES
Physics Concentration (D 129)
Concentration Requirements
No Double Counting of Concentration Courses - No Grade Less Than C- for Concentration Courses
Take these courses:
MATH 215
MATH 316
PH 121
PH 123
PH 150
PH 220
PH 250
PH 279
PH 332
PH 333
PH 336
IDS 398R
IDS 499
Program Notes:
4
4
3
3
1
3
1
3
4
4
2
1-3
2
35
Total Concentration Credits=35
This concentration is available on the following tracks:
Fall-Winter---- YES
Winter-Spring---- YES
348
Spring-Fall---- YES
Interdisciplinary Studies
Course Descriptions
GS 100 Career Exploration
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
GS 108A Tutor Training-General
Credits*
GS 108B Tutor Training-Reading
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)
GS 108C Tutor Training-Writing
GS 108D Tutor Training-Math
(1:2:0)
GS 108E Tutor Training-Study Skills
GS 109A Tutor Training-Advanced
(0.5:0:0)
GS 111 Introduction to BYU-Idaho
(0.5:0:0)
(0.5:0:0)
GS 210 Leadership For Life
(0.5:0:0)
GS 220 Iron Rod Practicum
(0.5:0:0)
(0.5:0:0)
GS 220B Iron Rod Seminar
(0.5:0:0)
GS 290A LSI Leadership
(1:0:0)
(1-3:1:0)
Designed to train LSI Student Leaders in principles of leadership and service. This course
will emphasize important knowledge and skills necessary to conduct leadership training
and community service at BYU-Idaho and throughout life. Learning will be accomplished
through instruction, discussion, application, and reflection.
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
(3:3:1)
Prerequisite: GS 220, Leadership Practicum and instructor’s approval.
Three principles are studied and practiced in this class. ( I) Effective teaching is the very
essence of leadership in the Church(President Gordon B. Hinckley, Improving Gospel
Teaching,p.I)(Elder Dallin H. Oaks). (2) The Apartment/Home is a place of teaching and
learning. (3) True Doctrine, understood, changes behavior(Pres. Boyd K Packer). This class
will lead, teach, and mentor the Leadership Practicum students.
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
(3:3:1)
Study and practice leadership principles that Jesus Christ demonstrated in His perfect
leadership. “We will find it very difficult to be significant leaders unless we recognize
the reality of the perfect leader, Jesus Christ!” (Jesus: The Perfect Leader, by Spencer W.
Kimball, Ensign, August 1979, p.7). “Membership in the Church is a call to leadership.”
(The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, p. 322). “Effective teaching is the very essence of
leadership in the Church”(President Gordon B. Hinckley, Improving Gospel Teaching, p.
I). This class is all about “students leading students” by “students teaching students” to
know and understand the doctrines and principles of the gospel. (Will fill the student
on-line, internet requirement.)
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 103J Studying Chemistry
(1-3:3:1)
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
significant service activity will be an important component of this course. This course is
open to all students (limited enrollment).
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 103F Test Taking Skills
(1.0:1:0)
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 significantly 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)
This is a self-directed learning experience wherein students are taught how to analyze
their text books and study them more effectively. The SQ3R (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.
GS 103E Time Management
(1:1:0)
Prerequisite: GS l08A
Advanced tutor training to meet student needs and national certification training in collaborative learning, learning strategies, structuring the learning experience and tutoring in
specific subject areas.
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 103D Text Book Study Methods
(1•3:0:0)
Tutor training to meet student needs and national certification. Training in establishing
rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility.
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 103C Thinking Skills
(1-3:0:0)
Tutor training to meet student needs and national certification. Training in establishing
rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility.
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 103B Note Taking and Listening
(1-3:0:0)
Tutor training to meet student needs and national certification. Training in establishing
rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility.
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 103A Concentration and Memorization
(1-3:0:0)
Tutor training to meet student needs and national certification. Training in establishing
rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility.
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
(1-3:0:0)
Tutor training to meet student needs and national certification. Training in establishing
rapport, assessing needs, teaching study habits, helping students accept responsibility.
(1:2:0)
(2:2:0)
GS 290B APT Leadership
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.
(1:1:0)
Designed to train LSI Student Leaders in principles of leadership and service. This course
will emphasize important knowledge and skills necessary to conduct leadership training
and community service at BYU-Idaho and throughout life. Learning will be accomplished
through instruction, discussion, application, and reflection.
349
* Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week)
Interdisciplinary Studies
GS 290D Service-Learning Practicum
Brigham Young University–Idaho 2012-2013
(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 30-35 hours at an agency or service
site, attending 2-3 reflection 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 398 Interdisciplinary Studies Internship
(1-3:0:0)
The internship should reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the student’s degree. Admission to the class is by application to the Office 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 first 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 significant and relevant to the student’s academic or
career objectives. Students in this course will demonstrate senior-level proficiency in
research, visual communication, writing, and presentation skills.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
350
* Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week)