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T CORE 100 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study (2)
Introduction to interdisciplinarity and to academic problem-solving. Focuses on critical inquiry, collaborative study, peer review, and active learning. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSp.
T CORE 101 Introduction to Academic Writing (5) C
Introduces principles of argument, critical thinking, and analytical readings, and writing and research skill needed for academic writing. Covers skills for managing the writing process and how to transfer learning to other disciplinary contexts for writing. Linked to another core curriculum course in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences. Offered: AWSp.
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Anne Beaufort
T CORE 102 Introduction to Environmental Science (5) NW
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum theme from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in environmental science, including geology, chemistry, biology, oceanography, and ecology. Offered: A.
T CORE 103 Introduction to Social Science (5) I&S
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum theme from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the social sciences, including sociology, anthropology, psychology, politics, and global studies. Offered: A.
T CORE 104 Introduction to Humanities (5) VLPA
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum theme from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the humanities (art, history, literature, philosophy). Includes readings, films, performances, and exhibits. Offered: A.
T CORE 110 Introduction to Educational Equity and College Access (2)
Focuses on issues of educational inequity and college access. Critically examines the educational and psychological literature on first-generation college students to prepare for working with youth. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSp.
T CORE 112 Introduction to Science (5) NW
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the sciences, including computer science, geology, physics, biology, chemistry, and ecology.
T CORE 113 Introduction to Social Science (5) I&S
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the social sciences, including political science, economics, social work, business, sociology, geography, and psychology.
T CORE 114 Introduction to Humanities (5) VLPA
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum theme from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the humanities, including literature, philosophy, film, theatre, music, and art.
T CORE 122 Introduction to Science (5) NW
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the sciences, including biology, health, computer science, geology, physics, chemistry, and ecology. Prerequisite: cannot be taken for credit if credit received for both T CORE 102 and T CORE 112.Offered: Sp.
T CORE 123 Introduction to Social Science (5) I&S
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum theme from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the social sciences, including psychology, urban studies, geography, sociology, social welfare, and political science. Prerequisite: cannot be taken for credit if credit received for both T CORE 103 and T CORE 113. Offered: Sp.
T CORE 124 Introduction to Humanities (5) VLPA
Introduces students to university work by focusing on a core curriculum from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasizes learning in the humanities, including literature, music, art, philosophy, and history. Prerequisite: cannot be taken for credit if credit received for both T CORE 104 and T CORE 114.
