University Studies

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Associate Provost for Academic Programs

Certain interdisciplinary courses are offered through university studies, at the discretion of the associate provost for academic programs and upon the advice of the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee. No major is available in university studies, but credit obtained through university studies offerings may be applied toward a degree in any of the colleges, consistent with the stipulations of the student's curriculum. Requests to make use of U St 101, 290, and 490 should be directed to the associate provost for academic programs and should be accompanied by a positive recommendation from the department heads and deans of the instructors making the request. The associate provost for academic programs will refer requests to the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee which will make recommendations to the associate provost for academic programs regarding their disposition after consultation with appropriate college and university committees. The Graduate College sponsors U St 180 to help Non-native-English speaking graduate students communicate more effectively when carrying out their teaching assistant duties. Placement in 180 is determined by English oral profiency tests (SPEAK/TEACH). Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: 342.

Courses primarily for undergraduate students.

U St 101. Interdisciplinary Studies. Cr. var. Yr. Offered when demand warrants. Experimental interdisciplinary courses offered by an interdepartmental group. Intended primarily for freshman and sophomore offerings.

U St 105. Carver Academy Seminar: Freshmen. Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Acceptance in Carver Academy Program, George Washington Carver scholarship recipient. Orientation to the university for Carver Academy students focusing primarily on transition and acclimation to the university environment. Individual and group identity development. Life and legacy of George Washington Carver. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 106. Carver Academy Seminar: Freshmen. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Acceptance in Carver Academy Program, George Washington Carver scholarship recipient. Introduction for Carver Academy students to resources at ISU to supplement classroom learning. Exploration of multicultural communities and leadership opportunities at ISU. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 111. Hixson Scholars Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Recipient of the Hixson Opportunity Award. Orientation to Iowa State University and the Hixson Opportunity Awards Program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 115. MVP Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Recipient of the MVP Award. Orientation to Iowa State University and the MVP Program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 150. Dialogues on Diversity. Cr. 1. F.S. An exploration of diversity within the context of the Iowa State University community through understanding human relations issues. Offered on a satisfactory- fail grading basis only.

U St 180. Communication Skills for International Teaching Assistants. (Same as Engl 180.) F.S. Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total. Credit does not apply toward graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
A. Speaking Skills. Cr. 3. Emphasis on pronunciation improvement and greater fluency in spoken English for teaching purposes.
B. Intermediate Spoken English. Cr. 3. Emphasis on classroom communication skills and strategies. C. Advanced Spoken English. Cr. 3. For students who have completed 180A or 180B but have not reached the passing level on the SPEAK/TEACH test.
D. Presentation Skills. Cr. 3. Developing explanations, leading discussions and handling questions in a teaching environment.
E. Supervised Independent Study. Cr. 1. Seminar with individual observation and consultation.

U St 205. Carver Academy Seminar: Peer Mentors. Cr. 1. F. Prereq: 106 . Leadership and peer mentor training for Carver Academy students who will be serving as peer mentors and seminar leaders in Carver Academy. Definitions and analysis of diversity in academia. Academia portfolio preparation and career exploration. Intended primarily for sophomores. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 206. Carver Academy Seminar: Peer Mentors. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 106. Development of leadership, mentoring and teaching skills. Survey of leadership in diverse communities in the U.S. Preparation for intensive study in the academic major. Intended primarily for sophomores. Offered on a satisfactory- fail grading basis only.

U St 290. Special Problems. Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of the associate provost for academic programs. Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
N. Ncore. The NcoreCourse: Forum on Race and Ethnicity in the United States. Cr. 3. Prereq: Selection as an Ncore student scholar. Attendance at Ncore. Exploration of issues of race and ethnicity in the United States.

U St 305. Carver Academy Seminar: Scholars. Cr. 1. F. Prereq: 206, cumulative GPA 3.00. Intended primarily for juniors who are peer mentors and seminar leaders for Carver Academy. Introduction to research training for Carver Academy students. Development of research skills under faculty supervision. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 306. Carver Academy Seminar: Scholars. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 206, cumulative GPA 3.00. Intended primarily for juniors who are peer mentors and seminar leaders for Carver Academy. Preparation for graduate and professional schools and career placement. Students will develop and formally present a research prospectus for a project to be carried out with a faculty mentor. Offered on a satisfactory- fail grading basis only.

U St 311. Leadership Seminar. Cr. 1. Prereq: 111, 115; selection as leader for Hixson Seminar or MVP Seminar. For students serving as leaders under faculty supervision. Development of facilitation and leadership skills. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 312. Leadership Seminar II. Cr. 1. Prereq: 311. For students serving as leaders in Hixson Seminar or MVP Seminar under faculty supervision. Development of facilitation and leadership skills. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 336. International Perspectives in Career Development. Cr. 3. Students will study career related issues of career planning, careers and work issues in career exploration, the job search, and cultural differences from international points of view. The course will prepare the student to seek career related employment outside the United States for up to six months. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 342. World Food Issues: Past and Present. (Same as Agron 342.) See Agronomy. Nonmajor graduate credit.

U St 405. Carver Academy Seminar: Fellows. Cr. 1. F. Prereq: 306, cumulative GPA 3.00. Continued preparation for graduate school, professional school and/or chosen profession. Research project experience with faculty mentor is required. Intended primarily for seniors. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 406. Carver Academy Seminar: Fellows. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 306, cumulative GPA 3.00. Oral and written presentation of research under faculty supervision. Intended primarily for seniors. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U St 471. Tones of Florence - A Study of Humanism. (Same as Music 471.) See Music.

U St 490. Independent Study. Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of the associate provost for academic programs. Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students

U St 541. Technological Innovation, Social Change, and Development. (Same as Soc 541.) See Sociology.

U St 590. Special Topics. Prereq: Permission of graduate college. Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for graduate students.
F. Technology and Social Change. (Same as T SC 590F.) Contact person: Eric Abbott.