2006-08 Course Descriptions - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

Liberal Studies (LSTD)The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a log1230 Humanities Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. An intensive, full-time seminarconcerned with the organization and interrelatedness of knowledgearound a central theme, problem or topic within the humanities. Theseminar is taught by one or more faculty members from the humanities area.1310 Social Sciences Independent Study. 0 to 15 hours. Aninterdisciplinary approach to study in the social sciences available throughdirected independent study or internet courses.1313 What in the World are the Social Sciences? Discusses whatcomprises the social sciences and how we perform research in the differentareas, including addressing ethical questions. (F, Sp, Su)1323 Governing Ourselves. An analysis of the differing ideologies governingautocratic vs. democratic systems of government, the structure of theUnited States government, and the role of extra-governmental elementssuch as lobbyists and the pacs on the process of governing. (F, Sp, Su)1330 Social Sciences Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. An intensive, full-timeseminar concerned with the organization and interrelatedness of knowledgearound a central theme, problem or topic within the social sciences. Theseminar is taught by one or more faculty members from the social sciences.1410 Natural Sciences Independent Study. 0 to 15 hours. Aninterdisciplinary approach to study in the natural sciences available throughdirected independent study or internet courses. Includes some laboratorylearning experiences. (F, Sp, Su)1413 Mathematics in Liberal Studies. Prerequisite: Norman Campusstudents only—MATH 0123 at OU or satisfactory score on the placementtest or satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Designed to enhance the student’sability to utilize mathematical tools in their daily lives. Covers such topics asuse of statistics, evaluating others’ use of statistics, mathematics in finance,and use of exponents and logarithms in scientific calculations. (F, Sp, Su)1423 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Physical Sciences. Emphasis onphysics and chemistry, including topics such as the laws of motion,elements of thermodynamics, wave forms and properties, structure ofatoms, and the formation of chemical bonds. (F, Sp, Su)1430 Natural Sciences Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. An intensive, full-timeseminar concerned with the organization and interrelatedness ofknowledge around a central theme, problem or topic within the naturalsciences. The seminar is taught by one or more faculty members from thenatural sciences area.2210 Humanities Independent Study. 0 to 15 hours. An interdisciplinaryapproach to study in the humanities available through directedindependent study or internet courses.2213 Humanistic Tradition: Prehistory through Renaissance. Anoverview of the humanities from a historical perspective. Emphasis will beplaced on what the humanities mean and why they are important. Thiscourse is the foundation for all subsequent interdisciplinary study of thehumanities in the BLS programs. (F, Sp, Su)2220 Issues in Humanities. 1 to 6 hours. May be repeated with change ofcontent; maximum credit twelve hours. Specific course content will bedefined each time the course is offered. A problem-oriented approach toissues in humanities, employing an interdisciplinary approach.2223 The Humanistic Tradition: Renaissance-Modern World. Anoverview of the humanities from a historical perspective. Emphasis will beplaced on what the humanities mean and why they are important. Thiscourse is the second part of the foundation for all subsequentinterdisciplinary study of the humanities in the BLS programs. (F, Sp, Su)2230 Humanities Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. An intensive, full-time seminarconcerned with the organization and interrelatedness of knowledgearound a central theme, problem or topic within the humanities. Theseminar is taught by one or more faculty members from the humanitiesarea. (Irreg.)2310 Social Sciences Independent Study. 0 to 15 hours. Aninterdisciplinary approach to study in the social sciences available throughdirected independent study or internet courses. (F, Sp, Su)2313 The Human Experience: The Role of Culture. A critical discussionof prejudice, discrimination, gender identity and crime and deviance fromthe perspective of the social sciences. (F, Sp, Su)2320 Issues in Social Sciences. 1 to 6 hours. May be repeated withchange of content; maximum credit 12 hours. A problem-orientedapproach to issues in social sciences, employing an interdisciplinaryapproach. Specific course content will be defined each time the course isoffered.2323 Human Groups and Distribution of Resources. A study of culturefrom a social sciences perspective, including investigating topics such asethnocentrism, cultural relativism and personal identity within the contextof being American. (F, Sp, Su)2330 Social Sciences Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. An intensive, full-timeseminar concerned with the organization and interrelatedness ofknowledge around a central theme, problem or topic within the socialsciences. The seminar is taught by one or more faculty members from thesocial sciences area. (Irreg.)2410 Natural Sciences Independent Study. 0 to 15 hours. Aninterdisciplinary approach to study in the natural sciences available throughdirected independent study or internet courses. This course includes somelaboratory learning experiences. (F, Sp, Su)2413 Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. A study of the integration ofbiological systems at the cellular level. It includes discussions ofmetabolism, chromosome structure and function and the structure andfunction of the DNA molecule. (F, Sp, Su)2420 Issues in Natural Sciences. 1 to 6 hours. May be repeated withchange of content; maximum credit twelve hours. Specific course contentwill be defined each time the course is offered. A problem-oriented approachto issues in natural sciences, employing an interdisciplinary approach.2423 Science as a Process. Analysis and criticism of the scientific method,design of experiments and collection and interpretation of data in scientificinvestigation. (F, Sp, Su)2430 Natural Sciences Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. An intensive, full-timeseminar concerned with the organization and interrelatedness ofknowledge around a central theme, problem or topic within the naturalsciences. The seminar is taught by one or more faculty members from thenatural sciences area. (Irreg.)2700 Special Topics in Liberal Studies. May be repeated with change ofcontent; maximum of nine credit hours. Specific course content will bedefined each time the course is offered. A problem-oriented approach tointerdisciplinary studies. Reading and research, arranged and directed inconsultation with the instructor, in specified areas of liberal studies. (F, Sp, Su)2750 Interdisciplinary Seminar. May be repeated with change of content;maximum credit 12 hours. An intensive seminar concerned with theorganization and inter-relatedness of knowledge around a central theme,problem or topic in interdisciplinary studies. (F, Sp, Su)2800 Investigative Studies in Liberal Studies. May be repeated withchange of content; maximum of nine credit hours. Investigation inproblems not covered in existing courses and utilizing an interdisciplinaryapproach to problem-oriented studies. Will culminate in a written report ofinvestigation. Specific course content will be defined each time the courseis offered. Reading and research, arranged and directed in consultationwith the instructor, in specified areas of liberal studies. (F, Sp, Su)3210 Interdisciplinary Study in the Humanities. 0 to 15 hours.Prerequisite: 3502 or equivalent. An interdisciplinary approach to study inthe humanities available through directed independent study, internetcourses, or weekend classes. Classes include team project assignments thatare planned and guided by a professor from the humanities area. (Irreg.)3223 Renaissance Art. Prerequisite: 1213, 1223, or equivalent. A criticaldiscussion of the art of the Italian Renaissance. The focus of this course willbe on explicating religious textual narratives and exploring how artiststranslated these ideas into visual form to create an effective message. Thecourse will deal with painting, sculpture and architecture and will highlightwell-known artists. (F, Sp, Su)3230 Comprehensive Humanities Seminar. 0 to 15 hours. Prerequisite:3502 or equivalent. An intensive, full-time seminar concerned with theorganization and interrelatedness of knowledge around a central theme,problem or topic in the humanities. The seminar is taught by one or morefaculty members from the humanities area. (Irreg.)3233 Special Topics in the Humanities of the Ancient World.Prerequisite: 1213, 1223, or equivalent. Students will explore a broadvariety of cultural themes found concurrently in both western andnon-western cultures from Antiquity through the Middle Ages. (F, Sp, Su)3243 Special Topics in the Humanities of the Modern World.Prerequisite: 1213, 1223, or equivalent. Students will explore a broadvariety of cultural themes found concurrently in both western andnon-western cultures from the Renaissance through the Enlightenment andinto the Modern World. 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