General Studies Thematic Course Offerings

Please see the section on “Course Description Symbols and Terms” in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

GST 001

Freshman General Studies Thematic 17.0 Fall

Prerequisites: Faculty permission.

Freshman General Studies Thematic is a one-year program by application only for 40 freshman students which brings together professors from several disciplines for the purpose of integrating 33 units of General Education. The goal is to explore how art, history, social science, natural science, and the humanities can be integrated around a central theme. The teaching includes a variety of experiences: formal lectures by the instructors and invited authorities, field trips, student reports, panels, and individual projects. There is abundant opportunity for individual expression through writing, academic activity, and art. For grading and transcript production, this course is broken down as follows: GST 001A English, GST 001B Ascent of Man, GST 001C Science, GST 001D Learning Skills, GST 001E Special Project, and GST 001F Community Action and Responsibility. ABC/no credit grading only. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.

GST 002

Freshman General Studies Thematic 16.0 Spring

Prerequisites: Faculty permission.

See GST 001. For grading and transcript production this course is broken down as follows: GST 002A English, GST 002B Ascent of Man, GST 002C Patterns and Design, GST 002D Learning Skills, GST 002E Special Project, and GST 002F World Events. ABC/no credit grading only. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.

Honors Course Offerings

HNRS 010C

Honors Connections 3.0 Fall

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program.

This course focuses on the building of interdisciplinary learning communities, so that each class has the experience of exploring an issue of contemporary concern from a variety of perspectives, working closely with an Honors faculty member. This course may be applied to one of the following General Education (GE) areas: C1, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3, or E.

HNRS 075

Make Believe: Creativity and Interpretation 3.0 Fall

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program

This course focuses on the language arts, both spoken and written, including some performance skills. The work is primarily activity based and includes research into the creative process. Students sharpen their ability to observe, interpret human interactions, and interpret a variety of texts. The course takes students from fairly simple exercises to those that are more challenging. Evaluation is based on the completion of class work, written assignments, and a portfolio. This is an approved General Education course.

HNRS 149

Seminar with an Outstanding Professor 3.0 Spring

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors in General Education Program, faculty permission.

This course, a seminar specifically designed for the honors program by an outstanding professor at the university, will be offered as 149A-J each spring. This is an approved General Education course, but because the content changes yearly, the course will satisfy different GE requirements each time it is offered.

HNRS 189

Internship in Honors 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors in General Education Program.

This is an internship offered as HNRS 189A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Students must register directly with the Honors Adviser or Honors Director. The internship provides work experience within the Honors Program on special projects. Credit/no credit grading only.

HNRS 198

Honors GE Independent Study 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program; faculty permission.

This course is a special topic offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively.

HNRS 199H

Honors General Education Thesis 3.0 Fa/Spr

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program; faculty permission.

Independent study of an interdisciplinary topic that satisfies three units of upper-division GE theme requirements. This capstone course is designed to hone your skills in research and writing by working on a topic that grows out of the material you found most intriguing in your other upper-division theme classes. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly HNRS 299H.

Interdisciplinary Studies Course Offerings

IS 097

Credit for Prior Experience 1.0-15.0 Fa/Spr

Evaluation of academic learning that took place as a result of, or along with, prior non-classroom experience. Students may receive from 1 to 15 units for this course. The course designators range from IS 097A to IS 097O respectively.

IS 098

Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

This course is for special topics offered as 098A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

IS 189

Internship 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr

This course is an internship offered as 189A-F for 1.0 to 6.0 units respectively.

IS 197

Credit for Prior Experience 1.0-15.0 Fa/Spr

IS 198

Special Topics 1.0-12.0 Fa/Spr

This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

IS 289

Internship 1.0-5.0 Fa/Spr

This course is an internship offered as 289A-E for 1.0 to 5.0 units respectively.

IS 298

Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

Internship and Credit for Prior Experience

Course credit for interdisciplinary internships and prior experience may be arranged through the Office of Undergraduate Education (898-4521).

University Academics

UNIV 001A

Introduction to University Life 1.0 Fall

Prerequisites: High school graduation; validated enrollment in a minimum of 6 units; faculty permission.

A comprehensive introduction to university life. A series of lectures by university figures, small group discussions, and an independent project all geared to orienting the new student to university life. Credit/no credit grading only.

UNIV 001C

Introduction to University Life 3.0 Fall

A comprehensive introduction to university life. This course is designed to help students expand their knowledge of the life skills needed to be successful in college and after graduation. Topics include transition to academic and campus life, introduction to campus resources, academic expectations and developing skills to meet them, introduction to information literacy including library and computer resources, evaluating information, and applying it. The course may also include a service component. This is an approved General Education course.

UNIV 002

Freshman Orientation Class 2.0 Fall

Prerequisites: EOP eligibility.

A comprehensive introduction to university life designed to help first-year EOP students develop the life skills to be successful in college and after graduation. Topics include the transition to academic and campus life, an introduction to campus resources, and an introduction to information literacy. ABC/no credit grading only.

UNIV 100

Leadership Colloquium 3.0 Spring

This course engages each student in the ongoing discussion and exploration of the requisites for effective leadership. We will do this by exposing the class to theories of leadership, the literature on the practical experiences of leaders and leadership, and consideration of personal attributes for effective leadership. The course is designed to cross numerous disciplinary borders.

UNIV 189

Internship 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

This course is an internship offered as UNIV 189A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Credit/no credit grading only.

UNIV 197

Best Practices Speaker Series/Symposium 1.0 Fall

Different presenters who hold leadership positions on campus, in the community, or in the region will share their leadership experiences with students in the course to provide models of successful leadership.

UNIV 198

Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

This course is offered as UNIV 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and will vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedulefor the specific topic being offered.

UNIV 200

Capstone Seminar in Leadership 3.0 Spring

Prerequisites: CMST 229, UNIV 100, UNIV 189B; CMST 226 or HCSV 130 or MGMT 180 or POLS 262.
Corequisite: MGMT 282.

This capstone experience is designed to bring together the various elements of the minor in leadership studies. It is also structured to introduce the student of leadership to emerging areas which impact significantly the study of leadership. These topics include ethics and integrity, the transpersonal dimension, creativity and innovation, team building, and the impact and use of technology. The course also requires the student to solve leadership-related problems individually and as a member of a team.

UNIV 298

Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

This course is offered as UNIV 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and will vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.