This course focuses on a relatively broad topic in a science, social science, or humanities discipline or interdisciplinary area. Topics will vary from section to section. The course content, and assessments are gauged for third-year students who have chosen a particular focus of study and/or specialization within a discipline or in a thematic area. Students may achieve mastery of course content through such activities as lectures, directed readings, seminar discussions, lab or field activities, student presentations, guided research, term-paper preparation, etc., as appropriate to meet learning outcomes.

Course prerequisite(s): ENGL 100. Completion of 200-level preparatory coursework is generally expected. Alternative prerequisites may be established or permitted depending on the course content and field or discipline. Consult the instructor or the Chair.