Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Courses with hyphenated numbers run through the year
(e.g. 103-104). Semester hour credit is indicated in
parentheses after each course title
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
First Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to help the
student successfully navigate the college system by making
progress toward the following educational and personal goals: (1)
developing academic and intellectual competence; (2) establishing
and maintaining interpersonal relationships; (3) developing an
identity; (4) deciding on a career and life-style; (5) maintaining
personal health and wellness; and (6) developing connections with
the university and the community at large.
All students in the College of Undergraduate Studies will take First
Year Experience (1 credit) and Personal Fitness and Wellness (2
credits).
FYE 100: Transitions to College (1)
This course is designed to help students make the transition from
high school to college and to make connections within the college
and the community at large. Topics will include: mission and history
of the university, academic resources, study skills, money and time
management, learning styles and issues relating to diversity.
EXS 101: Personal Fitness and Wellness (2)
This course addresses the students’ lifestyles, attitudes, and
behaviors as they relate to personal fitness and wellness. A
combination of lecture and activity sessions empowers the students
to develop personal strategies that will enable them to achieve
positive lifestyle practices.
COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program offers talented students an opportunity to
focus their attention on courses that encourage flexibility and
integration of knowledge in an atmosphere of collaborative learning.
The small honors classes foster inquiry and scholarship among
students and faculty. The Honors Program is designed to nurture
student involvement in the education process. Courses emphasize
independent scholarship. All honors courses are identified on
student transcripts.
Program Invitations
Invitations are awarded to high school students who meet the
following criteria:
• SAT composite score (Verbal and Mathematics) of 1100 or better.
• High School GPA of 3.50 or equivalent and/or
• Top 25% of high school class.
Invitations are extended to transfer students and Immaculata
University sophomores who complete a minimum of 24 college
semester hours with a GPA of 3.50. Students who complete fewer
than 24 college semester hours must meet the same criteria as
freshman applicants.
Requirements for Completion
The Honors Program requires 21 credits distributed over three
levels. A student must complete a minimum of 15-18 credits at
Levels I and II, and 3-6 credits at Level III. In addition, the student
is required to maintain a 3.50 GPA. Sophomores and transfer
students must complete 9-12 credits between Levels I and II and 3-6
credits at level III for a total of 15 credits.
Student Generated Honors Option
This is an opportunity for students to propose additional
readings, papers and/or projects which would add an honors
component to an already scheduled course in order to give it honors
status. Students present their proposal to the Honors Committee in
the semester prior to the start of the course and present their final
project at the college Honors Colloquium in the spring.
Curriculum
Requirements: 21 credits from levels I, II and III.
LEVEL I
ENG 113 - 114 HON: English I, II (3,3)
Proficiency in research and critical writing based on a variety of
themes.
HIS 113-114 HON: History I, II (3,3)
Historical theme based on a critical and analytical approach to
learning. Effective writing and scholarly reading demonstrate
independent research.
BIO 191-192 HON: Problems in Environmental Biology
I & II (3,3)
Studies in environment issues and conservation of natural
resources, especially as related to human interactions with our
natural environment. Each course combines basic principles of
ecology with current environmental issues including energy, land
use, pesticides, population growth, and pollution. Basic course
objectives: 1) to provide basic understanding of the scientific
principles underlying conservation and environmental science, 2) to
explore current environmental topics and 3) to begin developing a
personal set of environmental values. Emphasis is placed on a
holistic approach using laboratory exercises, environmental surveys,
and class discussions to reinforce scientific principles. These
courses are appropriate for students with little or no scientific
background. (Fulfills core requirement). (Does not count toward a
science major’s requirement). 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
Note: BIOL 191 or permission of instructor is prerequisite for BIOL 192
LEVEL II
ENG 240 HON: World Literature (3)
An introduction to the literature of many cultures. Students write
response papers that explicate and analyze different literary works.
They also research and compose a critical essay that explores the
works of two writers, one from the traditional canon, one from
outside the traditional canon. (Meets cross-cultural requirement)
CCS 335 HON: Global Studies (3)
This is a course in theories of globalization. As the peoples of
the world become more interdependent in terms of technology,
economics, and cross-cultural exchange, various issues arise. We
will examine the major views of globalization and its critics and
examine how the process occurs in the context of one particular
non-Western city. (Meets cross-cultural requirement)
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