IDS 301 Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies

An introduction to interdisciplinary approaches for solving complex problems and an overview of key concepts of interdisciplinary studies: the history of disciplinarity, disciplinary perspectives, disciplinary insights, the varieties of cross-disciplinary approaches, critical analysis of the disciplines, integration, synthesis, and interdisciplinary research methods.  The class is designed for interdisciplinary studies majors with at least junior standing who have completed foundational courses in each of their areas of primary and secondary concentration, and are ready to begin planning for the capstone projects. Prerequisite(s): Declared IDS major and junior standing. 3 hour(s).