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BIS 301 Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
This foundation course focuses on the interdisciplinary studies program and the different
approaches to interdisciplinary research. Students are given the background they require to begin an interdisciplinary investigation
into their concentration areas. Students also learn how to view social problems from an interdisciplinary perspective. Furthermore,
students learn to understand their individual strengths and investigate ways to apply themselves in an increasingly interdisciplinary
workplace.
BIS 302 Interdisciplinary Inquiry
In
this class, students continue to explore the interdisciplinary approach to studying which includes the integration of their
disciplines. Various methods of research are taught including qualitative and quantitative analysis.
BIS
401 Applied Interdisciplinary Studies
This course
takes the form of an internship where students can learn about their concentration areas in an applied setting and gain practical
experience. The site becomes an experiential learning lab where students integrate their coursework with hands on experience.
Students have the opportunity to apply their interdisciplinary problem solving skills.
I did an internship with the Society of Friends of Sassoon Hospital in Pune,
India. I volunteered at Shreevatsa, a children’s orphanage,
under the guidance of Mrs. Madhuri Abhiyankar.
BIS
402 Senior Seminar
The
Hero’s Journey and the Realm of Possiblities
This senior seminar aims
to help students integrate what they have learnt from the previous three core courses. There are various topics that
students choose from depending their concentration areas and interest. For this class I choose Prof. Layne Gneiting’s class on the Hero’s Journey. As a class we each embarked
on our own journey with Carol Pearson’s book, Awakening the Archetypes, as our guide. This journey entails a blend of
psychology, mythology, communication, the arts, business, spirituality, folklore, and history. The deeply inspiring texts
motivate students to analyze their lives and discover their passions. At the completion of the course, students create an
online portfolio to commemorate their work over the last four years.
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