| 2002-2003 Undergraduate
Catalog General Information - General Education Courses and Requirements |
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| 2002-2003 Undergraduate
Catalog General Information - General Education Courses and Requirements |
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General education attempts to foster intelligent inquiry, abstract logical thinking, critical analysis and the integration and synthesis of knowledge; it strives for literacy in writing, reading, speaking, and listening; it teaches mathematical structures, acquainting students with precise abstract thought about numbers and space; it encourages an understanding of science and scientific inquiry; it provides a historical consciousness, including an understanding of one's own heritage as well as respect for other peoples and cultures; it includes an examination of values and stresses the importance of a carefully considered values system; it fosters an appreciation of the arts; and general education provides the breadth necessary to have a familiarity with the various branches of human understanding.
Effective with entering freshmen in Summer Session I of 1991, 38 credits of general education courses are required, distributed as follows.
NOTE: This list is under continuous revision. Please check with the office of the college associate dean for additional eligible courses. Also, some departments may require specific courses under some or all general education categories. Students should check with college advisers.
PART I. DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING AND MODES OF EXPRESSION
A. ENGLISH COMPOSITION*--7 credits from:
One of the following in freshman year:
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition, 4
SPCD 111G, Advanced ESL Composition 4
One of the following:
ENGL 203G, Business and Professional Communication 3
ENGL 211G, Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences 3
ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3
ENGL 311G, Advanced Composition 3
ENGL 318G, Advanced Technical and Professional Communication 3
B. MATHEMATICS*--3 credits from:
MATH 112G, Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II (MATH 111 prerequisite) 3
MATH 142G, Calculus for Biological and Management Sciences I 3
MATH 210G, Mathematics Appreciation 3
MATH/HON 275G, Spirit and Evolution of Mathematics 3
(Alternatives to mathematics category: 6 credits beyond MATH 115 or 3 credits beyond MATH 185.)
*Basic skills requirements are still in effect. See Basic Academic Skills.
C. INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
Take orientation tour of the University Library plus one course from Part III, Viewing a Wider World, that involves a literature search.
D. CRITICAL THINKING/ANALYSIS--6 credits
Take 3 credits each from two of the categories below.
Oral Communication
AXED 201G, Effective Leadership and Communication in Agricultural Organizations 3
COMM 253G, Public Speaking 3
COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3
Philosophy
PHIL 101G, The Art of Wondering 3
PHIL 201G, Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 211G, Informal Logic 3
Computer Science
AG E 250G, Life with Microcomputers 3
BCS 110G, Introduction to Computerized Information Systems 3
C S 110G, Computer Literacy 3
(Alternatives for Computer Science category: E T 262, Software Technology I, 3; M E 260, Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving, 3; C E/A EN/ G EN 151, Introduction to Civil/Agri/Geol Engineering, 3; E E 161, Computer Aided Problem Solving, 4; I E 151, Computational Methods in Industrial Engineering, 3; CH E 111, Introduction to Computer Calculations in Chemical Engineering, 3)
Statistics
E ST 311G, Statistical Applications 3
I E 310G, Continuous Quality Improvement 3
PART II. ESTABLISHING A COMMON BACKGROUND
A. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES--3 credits from:
HIST 101G, Roots of Modern Europe 3
HIST 102G, Modern Europe 3
HIST 201G, Introduction to Early American History 3
HIST 202G, Introduction to Recent American History 3
HIST 211G, East Asia to 1600 3
HIST 212G, East Asia since 1600 3
HIST 221G, Introduction to Islamic Civilization 3
B. BASIC NATURAL SCIENCES (with lab)--4 credits from:
AGRO/HORT 100G, Introductory Plant Science 4
ASTR 105G, The Planets 4
ASTR 110G, Introduction to Astronomy 4
BIOL 101G/L, Human Biology 3/1
BIOL 110G, Contemporary Problems in Biology (branch campuses only) 4
BIOL 111G/L, Natural History of Life 3/1
BIOL 211G/L, Cellular and Organismal Biology 3/1
CHEM 110G, Principles and Applications of Chemistry 4
(Alternatives for CHEM 110G: CHEM 111/112, General Chemistry I/II, 4 /4 ; CHEM 114, General Chemistry for Engineers, 5 (4+3P); CHEM 115/116, Principles of Chemistry I/ II, 4 /4 )
EPWS 213G, Experimental Approach to the Scientific Method 4
GEOG 111G, Geography of the Natural Environment 4
GEOL 111G, Survey of Geology 4
HORT/AGRO 100G, Introductory Plant Science 4
NSC 121G, Integrated Natural Sciences I 4
PHYS 110G, The Great Ideas of Physics 4
(Alternatives for PHYS 110G: PHYS 211/212, General Physics I/II, 3/3, and PHYS 211L or 212L, 1; or PHYS 215/216, Engineering Physics I/II, 3/3, and PHYS 215L or 216L, 1)
PHYS 120G, Introduction to Acoustics 4
C. HUMAN THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR--3 credits from:
ANTH 120G, Human Ancestors 3
ANTH 125G, Introduction to World Cultures 3
ANTH 201G, Introduction to Anthropology 3
ANTH 202G, Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology 3
ANTH 203G, Introduction to Language and Cultural Anthropology 3
C EP 110G, Human Growth and Behavior 3
HL S/PE P 286G, Wellness and Lifestyle Choices 3
LING 200G, Introduction to Language 3
PE P/HL S 286G, Wellness and Lifestyle Choices 3
PHIL 136G, The Quest for God 3
PHIL 223G, Ethics 3
PHIL 240G, Ethics for Engineering and Scientific Careers 3
PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology 3
W S 202G, Representing Women 3
D. SOCIAL ANALYSIS--3 credits from:
AG E/HNFS 210G, Survey of Food and Agricultural Issues 3
ECON 201G, Introduction to Economics 3
ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics 3
GEOG 112G, World Regional Geography 3
GEOG 120G, Survey of Geography 3
GOVT 100G, American National Government 3
GOVT 110G, Introduction to Political Science 3
GOVT 150G, American Political Issues 3
GOVT 160G, International Political Issues 3
HNFS/AG E 210G, Survey of Food and Agricultural Issues 3
JOUR 105G, Introduction to Mass Communications 3
MGT 201G, Introduction to Management 3
SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology 3
SOC 201G, Contemporary Social Problems 3
S WK 221G, Introduction to Social Welfare 3
W S 201G, Introduction to Women's Studies 3
E. LITERATURE OR FINE ARTS--3 credits from:
Literature
ENGL 244G, Literature and Culture 3
Fine Arts
ART 101G, Orientation in Art 3
ART 110G, Visual Concepts 3
MUS 101G, An Introduction to Music 3
MUS 201G, History of Jazz in Popular Music: A Blending of Cultures 3
THTR 101G, Introduction to Theatre 3
PART III. VIEWING A WIDER WORLD--6 credits
Take 6 credits at 300- or 400-level (3 credits from each of two colleges outside the student's own college) must be chosen from the following:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS
AG E/GEOG 315G, World Agriculture and Food Problems 3
AG E/ECON 337G, Natural Resource Economics 3
AG E 384G, Water Resource Economics 3
AG E 445G, Agricultural Policy 3
AGHE 380G, Ecosystem Earth: The Impact of Human Activities 3
AGRO 303G, Genetics and Society 3
ANSC 351G, Agricultural Animals of the World 3
EPWS 325G, Humans, Insects, and the Environment 3
FCS 449G, Family Ethnicities and Subcultures 3
HORT/RGSC 302G, Forestry and Society 3
RGSC/HORT 302G, Forestry and Society 3
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ANTH 305G, Contemporary Native Americans 3
ANTH 306G, Peoples of Latin America 3
ANTH/SOC 330G, Introduction to Religious Studies 3
ANTH 357G, Medical Anthropology 3
ANTH/SOC 361G, Social Issues in Rural America 3
ASTR 301G, Revolutionary Ideas in Science 3
ASTR 305G, The Search for Life in the Universe 3
ASTR/HON 308G, Into the Final Frontier 3
ASTR/HON 330G, Planetary Exploration 3
BIOL 461G, Human Ecology 3
CHEM 310G, Chemistry and Society 3
C J 440G, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 3
ENGL/THTR 321G, Modern European Drama 3
ENGL 325G, Contemporary International Literature 3
ENGL 327G, Shakespeare around the Globe 3
ENGL 328G, Literature of Science Fiction and Fantasy 3
ENGL 331G, World Folklore Traditions 3
ENGL 335G, Studies in the Novel 3
ENGL 338G, Latino Literature 3
ENGL 339G, Chicano Literature 3
ENGL 341G, American Indian Literature 3
ENGL/W S 380G, Women Writers 3
ENGL 390G, The Arthurian Tradition 3
ENGL 392G, Mythology 3
ENGL 394G, Southwestern Literature 3
FREN 365G, Perspectives in French Culture 3
GEOG/AG E 315G, World Agriculture and Food Problems 3
GEOG 325G, New Mexico and the American West 3
GEOG 328G, Geography of Latin America 3
GEOG 331G, Europe 3 GEOG 361G, Economic Geography 3
GEOG 363G, Cultural Geography 3
GEOG 365G, Urban Geography 3
GER 333G, German Culture through Cinema 3
GOVT 380G, Contemporary World Political Ideologies 3
GPHY 340G, Planet Earth 3
HIST 302G, Science in Modern Society 3
HIST 303G, History of Technology 3
HIST 381G, Early Russia 3
HIST 382G, Modern Russia 3
LING 302G, Language and Society 3
MATH/HON 411G, Great Theorems: The Art of Mathematics 3
PHYS 301G, Photonics 3
PHYS 303G, Energy and Society in the New Millennium 3
PSY 417G, Intercultural Relations 3
SOC/ANTH 330G, Introduction to Religious Studies 3
SOC 360G, Introduction to Population Studies 3
SOC/ANTH 361G, Social Issues in Rural America 3
SOC 374G, Comparative Family Systems 3
SOC 376G, Social Change 3
SPAN 364G, Culture and Civilization of Mexico 3
SPAN 365G, Culture and Civilization of Spanish America 3
THTR/ENGL 321G, Modern European Drama 3
W S/ENGL 380G, Women Writers 3
W S 381G/HL S 380G, Women's Health Issues 3
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS
ACCT 305G, Accountability for Quality in Organizations 3
ECON 324G, Developing Nations 3
ECON 325G, Economic Development of Latin America 3
ECON 330G, The Business Economy of Mexico 3
ECON/MGT 335G, Business and Government 3
ECON 337G, Natural Resource Economics 3
ECON 384G, Water Resource Economics 3
ECON 432G, Economics of Health Care 3
ECON 434G, Public Expenditures 3
ECON/IB 450G, International Economics 3
FIN 303G, Personal Financial Planning and Investing in a Global Economy 3
I B/ECON 450G, International Economics 3
MGT 315G, Human Relations in Organizations 3
MGT/ECON 335G, Business and Government 3
MGT 345G, Quality and Competitiveness: An International Perspective 3
MGT 360G, Negotiation and Business Conflict Resolution 3
MGT 375G, Global Environmental Assessment and Management 3
MGT 388G, Leadership and Society 3
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
C EP 451G, Introduction to Counseling 3
EDUC 317G, Multicultural Issues in Society 3
EMD 350G, Introduction to Educational Leadership in a Global Society 3
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
C E 355G, Technology and the Global Environment 3
E T 309G, Manufacturing: History and Technology 3
E T 360G, Technology in Business and Society 3
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
HL S 301G, Human Sexuality 3
HL S 380G, Women's Health Issues 3
HL S 464G, Cross-Cultural Aspects of Health 3
NURS 383G, Community and Public Service 3 S
WK 331G, Introduction to Social Policy: History 3
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
L SC 311G, Information Literacy 3
HONORS COURSES
PART I. DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING AND MODES OF EXPRESSION
A. ENGLISH COMPOSITION*--7 credits from:
in the freshman year:
ENGL 111H, Rhetoric and CompositionHonors 4
B. MATHEMATICS*--3 credits from:
HON 210G, The Accidental Mathematician 3
HON 283G, From Counting to Coding 3
HON/MATH 275G, Spirit and Evolution of Mathematics 3
*Basic skills requirements are still in effect. See Basic Academic Skills.
C. INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
Take orientation tour of the library plus one course from Part III, Viewing a Wider World, that involves a literature search.
D. CRITICAL THINKING/ANALYSIS--6 credits from:
Take 3 credits each from two of the categories below.
Oral Communication
HON 265G, Principles of Human Communication--Honors 3
Philosophy
HON 225G, History of Ethics 3
HON 226G, Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Truth 3
HON 227G, Plato and the Discovery of Philosophy 3
HON 228G, Religion and the State 3
Computer Science
HON 111G, Computers and the Information Society 3
PART II. ESTABLISHING A COMMON BACKGROUND
A. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES--3 credits from:
HON 221G, Seeking the Way: Spirit and Intellect in Premodern China 3
HON 222G, Foundations of Western Culture 3
HON 224G, God and Nature 3
HON 241G, Telling American Stories: Society and Culture in Early America 3
HON 242G, Claiming an American Past 3
B. BASIC NATURAL SCIENCES (with lab)--4 credits from:
HON 205G, Life, Energy, and Evolution 4
HON 219G, Earth, Time and Life 4
HON 240G, The Essentials of Relativity 4
HON 245G, Chemistry, Experiments, Laws, and Theories 4
C. HUMAN THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR--3 credits from:
HON 200G, Cognitive Science 3
HON 203G, Understanding the Science of Human Behavior 3
HON 223G, Evolution of Human Sexuality 3
HON 232G, The Human Mind 3
HON 235G, The World of Anthropology 3
HON 237G, Archaeology: Search for the Past 3
D. SOCIAL ANALYSIS--3 credits from:
HON 233G, Social Problems 3
HON 248G, The Citizen and the State: Great Political Issues 3
HON 249G, American Politics in a Changing World 3
E. LITERATURE OR FINE ARTS--3 credits from:
Literature
HON 220G, The World of the Renaissance: Discovering the Modern 3
HON 229G, The New Testament as Literature 3
HON 230G, Bamboo and Silk: The Fabric of Chinese Literature 3
HON 231G, Literary Traditions: The Picaresque Novel 3
HON 234G, The Worlds of Arthur 3
HON 239G, Medieval Understandings: Literature and Culture in the Middle Ages 3
HON 244G, Masterpieces of World Literature 3
Fine Arts
HON 208G, Music in Time and Space 3
HON 216G, Encounters with Art 3
HON 270G, The World of Theatre 3
PART III. VIEWING A WIDER WORLD--6 credits
Take 6 credits at 300- or 400-level (3 credits from each of two colleges outside the student's own college) must be chosen from the following:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS
HON 305G, Global Environment 3
HON 319G, The Natural World of Thomas Jefferson 3
HON 320G, Food and Humanity: World in Crisis 3
HON 321G, Agriculture in an Urban World 3
HON 322G, Science and Public Policy 3
HON 323G, Cultural Perspectives on Dress 3
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
HON 301G, Mass Media and Society 3
HON 304G, Dilemmas of War and Peace 3
HON 306G, Science and Ethics 3
HON 307G, The Political World of Women 3
HON 308G, Into the Final Frontier 3
HON 311G, Intercultural Communication 3
HON 317G, Cultural Lessons of Nazism 3
HON 318G, The World of Cinema 3
HON 325G, Contemporary International Literature 3
HON 326G, Art and Mythology 3
HON 327G, The Novel 3
HON 330G, Planetary Exploration 3
HON 331G, Using a Telescope: Observation, Technology, and Analysis in Astronomical Research 3
HON 333G, The American Circus 3 HON 344G, Art, Landscape, and Environment 3
HON 348G, Comparative Mythology: Myth, Ritual and the Life Cycle 3
HON 350G, Law, Culture, and Conflict 3
HON 351G, Interpersonal Relations and the Self 3
HON 352G, Crime, Justice, and Society 3
HON 353G, Justice without Prejudice 3
HON 355G, Sexuality in Christianity and Islam 3
HON 364G, Jewish Literature and Culture 3
HON 365G, Contemporary African and Caribbean Fiction 3
HON 366G, The Gothic Imagination 3
HON 369G, The Literary and Cultural Heritage of Icelandic Literature and Norse Mythology 3
HON 376G, Latin American Women Writers 3
HON 377G, Freedom of Speech and the Law 3
HON 379G, Literature as Film 3
HON 382G, Contemporary Multicultural Women's Literature 3
HON 383G, The Sixties: Society, Culture, and Change 3
HON 387G, Comparative Perspectives on Women 3
HON 392G, Vietnam: America's Longest War 3
HON 411G, Great Theorems: The Art of Mathematics 3
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS
HON 335G, Legal Issues in Modern Society 3
HON 360G, Working in Teams 3
HON 380G, Comparative Economic Systems 3
HON 385G, Consumers and the Law 3
HON 386G, Women in the Economy 3
HON 388G, Leadership and Society 3
HON 390G, Economic Development of Latin America 3
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
HON 345G, Literacy: The Word and the World 3
HON 346G, Perspectives on Violence 3
HON 347G, World Dance 3
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
HON 370G, Design: The Creative Act 3
HON 378G, Technology and Policy 3
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
HON 393G/NURS 383G, Community and Public Service 3
Alternatives for Meeting General Education Requirements