BIS Core Courses

BIS 300. INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. Introduction to

the concepts and methods of interdisciplinary study by critically examining anticipated

workplace and civic trends. The course focuses on ethics and effective

decision-making in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on development of

critical and analytical thinking skills, and written and oral communication. Key

ethical questions will be addressed from a variety of perspectives both past and

present as a basis for informed decision-making. 3

BIS 310. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS. Critical analysis

of quantitative and qualitative information. Emphasis will be placed on understanding

and using methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis, including

issues such as understanding variability in data and making decisions in the face

of uncertainty. Multiple methods of presenting findings of such research to support

an argument are also explored. Prerequisites: BIS 300 or permission of the

instructor. 3

BIS 400. APPLIED INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. Applications of interdisciplinary

thought and research. Students will use concepts and methods learned in

previous BIS courses to explore issues in their chosen areas of emphasis. May

involve individual or group projects combining concentrations. Over the course

of the semester, students will develop a proposal for their Capstone Projects.

Prerequisites: BIS 300, 310. 3

BIS 410. CAPSTONE PROJECT. Integration of classroom and experiential learning.

The culminating academic activity of the BSIS program, the Capstone Project

requires students to apply interdisciplinary concepts and practices to one or more

of their chosen areas of emphasis. Students must successfully complete BIS 400

with an approved proposal and a grade of C or better before registering for the

Capstone Project. Prerequisite: BIS 400. 3