EFECTOS DE LAS DIFERENTES OPCIONES DE DESARROLLO DE NUEVOS PRODUCTOS

The Great Books Program is based on reading the classic texts of the Western tra- dition. These are the works which have influenced the civilization to which we belong and include literature, philosophy, history, and the natural and social sci- ences. The Great Books Program aims to have students read and grapple with the ideas presented in these books and aims to promote the understanding that knowledge comes in a unified whole. The focus of these courses is discussion of the readings, rather than lecture. In order to promote rigorous examination and analysis of these works, each course will require a significant amount of writing.

GBK 401. THE CLASSICAL TRADITION.Influential works of the Ancient World. 3

GBK 402. THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITION. Influential works of the Judeo- Christian tradition. 3

GBK 403. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE MODERN WORLD. Influential works of the Early Modern period. 3

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) is a unique degree for the Delta region. It provides a program of study targeted toward students who desire a non-traditional approach to learning within a broad range of disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program allows students to prepare for careers requiring functional knowledge of multiple disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program (BSIS) is a university- wide degree program that enables students to create interdisciplinary specialties that prepare them for careers in a world that increasingly bridges academic disci- plines. Students pursue two or three subject-area concentrations that represent academic interests they wish to integrate into a meaningful program.

A four-course core offers students the intellectual tools to identify connections between their concentrations and engage in interdisciplinary problem solving. The interdisciplinary core is issues-driven and provides pragmatic and thought- provoking approaches to thinking, research, problem solving, and communica- tion.

Students will choose either two or three areas of concentration. Areas of study may be selected from established minors offered at the University (pages 112-114 of the Undergraduate University Bulletin) or other areas to be determined in con- sultation with the program director. If three areas of concentration are chosen, a minimum of 18 semester hours of study is required in each discipline. If only two areas of concentration are elected, the minimum requirement is 27 semester hours in each.

Requirements for Admission to BSIS Program

Application for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program is made to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Studies located at 239 Kent Wyatt Hall. Students seeking full admission to the BSIS program must meet the following requirements:

* Good academic standing

* Must have completed 64 semester hours of academic credit

* Must meet with a BSIS advisor to declare the major and to define the program of study.

Students who do not satisfy all requirements for full admission to the major may declare pre-BSIS status while working to become eligible for admission.

Requirements for Completion of the Program

In addition to the graduation requirements stated in the Undergraduate University Bulletin, successful completion of the BSIS program requires satisfactory perfor- mance in all major courses. These courses are composed of Core courses and Areas of Concentration courses.

* Core Courses- Successful students must attain a 2.5 GPA in the four core courses. No grade below a C will be allowed. Any grade below C must be removed by repeating the course.

* Concentration Courses- Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in each of their declared major areas of concentration.

These requirements are in addition to the University requirement for maintaining a 2.0 GPA for all course work. Every graduate of the BSIS program is expected to meet all requirements for graduation. Exceptions may be granted if deemed war- ranted by the BSIS director in consultation with the dean and/or provost.

BIS 300. INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. Introduction to the concepts and methods of interdisciplinary study by critically examining antic- ipated 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 analy- sis of quantitative and qualitative information. Emphasis will be placed on under- standing 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 sup- port an argument are also explored. Prerequisite or Corequisite:BIS 300. 3

BIS 400. APPLIED INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. Applications of interdiscipli- nary 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 learn- ing. 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