ITDS Interdisciplinary Studies
ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts - (3-0-3)
An introduction to the arts with emphasis on common elements, parallel
dimensions, and aesthetic perception and response.
ITDS 1146 Introduction to African and African-American Culture - (3-0-3)
This course will examine African culture and the cultures of the Africans
in the Americas. It will investigate the shared common experiences of
Africans and African-Americans and the contributions of these groups to
world cultures.
ITDS 1155 The Western Intellectual Tradition - (3-0-3)
An examination of the concepts and related dynamics that are central to
and defining of the western intellectual tradition.
ITDS 1156 Understanding Non-Western Cultures - (3-0-3)
An examination of non-western systems of thought to increase
understanding of cultural diversity and the process of cultural
traditions.
ITDS 1215 Introduction to Life in Space - (3-3-4)
An introduction to consider how life processes are affected by exposure
to microgravity and the stresses of space exploration. Students will have
a better understanding of the earth and space environments and adaptations
some life forms possess in order to survive and thrive in each. Field
trips, investigative laboratories using applications of computer
technology, a student project, a visit to the Coca Cola Space Science
Center, and group activities will be integral parts of this course.
ITDS 2726 Introduction to Cultural Diversity - (1-0-1)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the cultural
differences of the major racial/ethnic minority groups within the United
States. Myths, stereotypes, and issues concerning minority groups will
also be explored. Based upon individual experiences, guest speakers,
presentations, self-exploration, and lectures, students will attain
knowledge that will help them better understand and relate to these
groups.
ITDS 2727 Introduction to Interpersonal Skills - (1-0-1)
This course is designed to introduce students to basic skills needed in
the helping profession. A survey of the helping discipline, including job
opportunities and work settings, will be covered. Social skill training
techniques in the helping field will be demonstrated and practiced across
a number of settings. Interpersonal relationship concepts, evaluative and
developmental issues, and conflict resolution are components in this
course. This course will review requirements and competencies for further
study.
ITDS 2735 Life and Career Planning - (1-0-1)
This course is designed to help students consider those career choices
and related factors contributing to satisfaction and happiness in life.
The process of goal setting and self-management by objectives will be
studied in order for the student to plan systematically for a
career.
ITDS 2745 Computers and the Worldwide Web - (1-0-1)
An introduction to electronic mail, file transfer protocols, and web
navigation software. Students with credit in the CPSC 1105-Technological
Solutions may not receive credit for this course.
ITDS 2746 Business and Society - (1-0-1)
An introduction to the roles of business in historical and contemporary
society, the relationship between business and governmental and
not-for-profit institutions, and ways in which business interacts with
virtually all professions, occupations and careers. Students will
investigate moral and ethical issues relating to business and societal
goals, and ways by which they might be resolved.
ITDS 2748 Topics in Global Issues - (1-0-1)
An interdisciplinary course on issues that affect the world or the people
of the world, issues such as air pollution, Internet child pornography,
international copyright infringement, endangered species, policies of the
United nations, international stock markets, export/import laws, etc.
Topics will vary from semester to semester. Course will be taught by
faculty from various departments and colleges.
ITDS 2749 Ethics and Legal Issues in the Professions - (1-0-1)
An interdisciplinary course focusing on such issues as censorship,
plagiarism, truth in advertising, forgery, invalid scientific data and
experiments, etc. Issues will vary from semester to semester. Course will
be taught by faculty from various departments and colleges.
ITDS 2755 Elements of Critical Thinking - (1-0-1)
This course focuses on the questions of how to reason correctly and how
to identify fallacies in reasoning. Specifically, the issues of validity,
consistency, formal and informal fallacies will be addressed.