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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.

Interdisciplinary Programs and Special Major Course Offerings

Honors Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
HNRS 110H Honors Connections   3.0 FA  GE
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. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004795)
HNRS 120C Honors Survey of Civilization   3.0 FS  GE  GC
Corequisites: HNRS 120D, HNRS 120E.
Honors Survey of Civilization is a survey of civilized life from the first appearance of humans until today. It is a map of the course our species has traveled since the discovery of agriculture, and it provides a coherent and foundational overview of many of the moments, monuments, and movements of civilization. It is a unique and foundational 9-unit general education experience for Honors students. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (021030)
HNRS 120D Honors Survey of Civilization   3.0 FS  GE  GC
Corequisites: HNRS 120C, HNRS 120E.
Honors Survey of Civilization is a survey of civilized life from the first appearance of humans until today. It is a map of the course our species has traveled since the discovery of agriculture, and it provides a coherent and foundational overview of many of the moments, monuments, and movements of civilization. It is a unique and foundational 9-unit general education experience for Honors students. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (021031)
HNRS 120E Honors Survey of Civilization   3.0 FS  GE  GC
Corequisites: HNRS 120C, HNRS 120D.
Honors Survey of Civilization is a survey of civilized life from the first appearance of humans until today. It is a map of the course our species has traveled since the discovery of agriculture, and it provides a coherent and foundational overview of many of the moments, monuments, and movements of civilization. It is a unique and foundational 9-unit general education experience for Honors students. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (021032)
HNRS 198H Honors GE Special Topics   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 9 hours supervision. (004798)
HNRS 249 Seminar with an Outstanding Professor   3.0 SP  
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 249A-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. 3 hours lecture. (004799)
HNRS 249A Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004800)
HNRS 249B Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004801)
HNRS 249C Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004802)
HNRS 249D Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004803)
HNRS 249E Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004804)
HNRS 249F Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004805)
HNRS 249G Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004806)
HNRS 249H Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004807)
HNRS 249I Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004808)
HNRS 249J Sem with an Outstanding Prof   3.0 SP  GE
3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004809)
HNRS 289H Internship in Honors   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors in General Education Program.
This is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with the Honors Advisor or Honors Director. The internship provides work experience within the Honors Program on special projects. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020887)
HNRS 366H Men, Women & the Land: Myths & Realities: Honors Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 3.0 SP  GE  USD
This course is team taught across several disciplines: sociology, political economy, sustainability, intellectual history, and literary and cultural studies. Examines the ways people have thought about their relationship to the world, particularly in North America and the American West. Examines how ideas are shaped by environment, and the ways in which different cultures have affected the environment. This course evaluates the sustainability of past and current relationships to the land, and also considers a number of future possibilities for positive change. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (020913)
HNRS 389H Internship in Honors   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors in General Education Program.
This is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with the Honors Advisor or Honors Director. The internship provides work experience within the Honors Program on special projects. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004810)
HNRS 398H Honors GE Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  GE
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program, faculty permission.
This course is a special topic offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved General Education course. (004811)
HNRS 399H Honors General Education Thesis   3.0 FS  GE
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. 9 hours supervision. This is an approved General Education course. (000358)

Interdisciplinary Studies (Graduate Level) Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
IDST 689 Internship   1.0 -6.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004856)
IDST 697 Independent Study   1.0 -6.0 FS  
Students may register for Independent Study for 1.0-3.0 units. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (004859)
IDST 698 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. (004858)
IDST 699T Master's Thesis   1.0 -6.0 FS  
Students may register for 1.0-6.0 units. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004861)

Interdisciplinary Studies (Undergraduate Level) Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
INTD 197 Credit for Prior Exper   1.0 -15.0 FS  
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. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 30.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000319)
INTD 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 9 hours supervision. (004934)
INTD 389 Internship   1.0 -12.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004935)
INTD 397 Credit for Prior Experience   1.0 -15.0 FS  
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. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 30.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004936)
INTD 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 9 hours supervision. (004937)
INTD 399 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004939)
INTD 489 Internship   1.0 -9.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0 to 5.0 units. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (000371)
INTD 498 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours supervision. (004940)
INTD 689 Internship   1.0 -6.0 INQ  
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (004941)

Leadership Studies Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
LDRS 298 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 9 hours supervision. (020954)
LDRS 300 Leadership Colloquium   3.0 SP  
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. 3 hours seminar. (015966)
LDRS 345 Practical Student Leadership Within a Diverse Educational Community   3.0 FS  
The practice of leadership in a diverse educational community allows students to increase their leadership skills and become more effective leaders. Topics range from personal leadership to the changing nature of leadership. The necessity and importance of relevant communication with people of differing backgrounds is also practiced. To emphasize the importance of community engagement and the role it plays in community leadership, students work collectively on a charitable event. Students learn from lectures, common readings, discussions, guest speakers, workshops, and out-of-classroom activities. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020474)
LDRS 389 Internship in Leadership Studies   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020344)
LDRS 397 Best Practices Speaker Series/Symposium   1.0 FA  
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. 1 hour seminar. (009598)
LDRS 400 Capstone Seminar in Leadership   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: CMST 472, LDRS 300, LDRS 389; CMST 470 or HCSV 330 or MGMT 303 or POLS 462.
 Corequisites: MGMT 447.
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. 3 hours seminar. (009600)

University Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
UNIV 101 Introduction to University Life   3.0 FA  GE
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. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (009580)
UNIV 101B Introduction to University LIfe for Business Majors   3.0 FA  
Introduces students to academic inquiry and civic engagement in the context of disciplinary concepts, methods and values, and supports students' transition to college. Students learn about the Business College and the possible areas of specialization for Business majors. 3 hours lecture. (020843)
UNIV 102 Freshman Orientation Class   2.0 FA  
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. 2 hours lecture. ABC/no credit grading. (009582)
UNIV 110 Special Session   0.0 FS  
0 hours independent study. (009583)
UNIV 198 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours lecture. (020355)
UNIV 199 Special Problems   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (020027)
UNIV 202 Peer Mentor Training   2.0 FS  
This course provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to serve as effective, supportive Peer Mentors for first-year freshmen and students in GE courses with a civic/service-learning component. Students in this course become familiar with the theoretical underpinnings of the First-Year Experience Program and the objectives for UNIV 101 and other GE courses with a civic component. Through reading, writing, discussion, and hands-on activities they gain insight into first-year students' likely difficulties in adjusting to and succeeding in college, and they develop an array of strategies for supporting first-year students during their adjustment period. Mentors also learn about the needs of novice learners in an array of GE courses, and come to understand how the development of a civic dimension enhances students' learning experiences. 2 hours discussion. Credit/no credit grading. (020674)
UNIV 298 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours lecture. (009596)
UNIV 389 Internship   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (009597)
UNIV 398 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours lecture. (009599)
UNIV 498 Special Topics   1.0 -3.0 FS  
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours lecture. (009601)
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