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2012-2014 Catalog

IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies

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Catalog Nbr.Course Title/Course TopicsCredits
IDS 095Collegiate Study Skills1.00 - 3.00
Designed to enable the student to improve those areas of reading which have been found effective in successful college performance. Available to all students. Techniques to improve rate, develop study skills, and read with greater understanding will be developed.
IDS 100First-Year Seminar3.00
Each seminar fulfills one general education requirement; depending on scope of academic content, some also fulfill diversity or non-western requirements. Seminars will be limited to 15 first-semester students, who may take only one seminar.
IDS 115First-year Seminar-Peer Mentoring Lab0.00
Laboratory experience for students registered in any of the First-Year Seminars.
IDS 130Introduction to the College Experience1.00
Designed to help students successfully transition into the university setting. Topics covered will be helpful to for academic, personal and social success. Designed to give students the tools you will need to succeed and to have a productive and engaging university experience.
IDS 189Interdisciplinary Studies Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
IDS 195Collegiate Relationships3.00
Interdisciplinary approach explores the relationship between the general principles of human relations and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding will enable students to improve their relationships at school, work, in the family, and in society. Students examine basic processes of human interaction, particularly as they are affected by race, ethnicity, gender, age, and ability and cover issues such as: social influence processes, conflict resolution, small group theory, diversity, power in relationships, and group learning techniques.
IDS 289Intradisciplinary Studies Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
IDS 296Introduction to Distance Learning1.00
An overview of distance learning theory and applications, including use of technology, library services, academic support, and information literacy. Pass-Fail only.
IDS 297Exploring Majors and Academic Possibilities1.00 - 3.00
Introduction to academic and major exploration. Emphasis is on self-discovery and decision-making as they relate to personal preferences related to academic curriculum and major decisions. Pass-Fail only.
IDS 299National Student Exchange0.00
IDS 300Individualized Educational Planning1.00
Identification of educational, career and/or personal goals and the process of developing the individualized major plan. Pass/Fail only.
IDS 305Tutoring Practicum1.00 - 3.00
Tutoring practicum in math, writing, or reading/study skills designed to develop competencies needed in peer tutoring with college students. Skills in content tutoring and interpersonal relations will be developed through a training program. Practicum involves 5-10 hours per week including tutoring, preparation time, and staff meetings. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, 102; MATH 240, or college-level reading/study skill proficiency. Permission of instructor and Student Support Services lab director required. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisites:
Student must be On Campus (not DLC)
IDS 350Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Preparation2.00
Provides an overview of and preparation for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Students prepare for and/or improve their scores with specific strategies on each of the GRE general sections; verbal, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. Specific focus to success on the computerized version of the GRE.
IDS 389Interdisciplinary Studies Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
IDS 489Interdisciplinary Studies Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
IDS 495Senior Experience2.00 - 3.00
Integration of the competencies of the Individually Designed major in a contract format. A presentation of the outcomes of the learning experience is required. The instructor of record is selected from faculty panel of the major depending on the focus of the learning contract. Students should register for IDS 495 as the last or one of the last course enrollments. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distance Learning Center.
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