University Courses
University Courses (UNIV) Coordinator: Robert M. Midkiff Jr. The Council on University Courses was formed by action of the faculty and has the responsibility for authorizing and coordinating various courses on issues of an interdisciplinary and crossdepartmental character. There are two types of courses: University Colloquia and University Courses. University Colloquia As the term implies, these are designed for full participation by all members of the class in the analysis and criticism of the issues selected for the course. To facilitate and to encourage such participation, colloquia are normally limited in size to 15 students and meet once a week for three hours. The emphasis is on mutual and rational discourse. Colloquia concern issues that require the cooperative interplay of more than a single discipline of study or the speculative transcending of ordinary disciplinary lines. Some colloquia are planned for first-year students, and others projected for upperclass students. Furthermore, prerequisites or a certain grade point average may be required for participation in a specified colloquium, given its particular focus, objectives, or materials. University Courses These are intended to provide an opportunity to examine problems, programs of research, plans of study, and methods of learning that may not be wholly appropriate in existing departmental curricula. Thus, University Courses are interdisciplinary and crossdepartmental in character. Normally University Courses are open as to size, as well as method of instruction, and meeting times. University Courses may be limited to first-year or upperclass students. Prerequisites for admission may or may not be designated depending upon the objectives of the particular course. The courses may be taught by one or more instructors. 1NT. Internship Credit (I, II, S) Quarter credit.
Partial credit for non-paid internship experiences. Requires submission of proposal to the UNIV 1NT coordinator and approval of proposal prior to enrollment. May only be repeated once for a total of .5 credits. Prerequisite: permission of the coordinator. 222. An Examination of the Daily Press in the U.S. (I; 3, 0)
A practical methods course that examines the broad range of coverage of daily newspapers – from international news to sports – and establishes criteria of journalistic excellence. 228. Legal and Ethical Issues of the Press (I; 3, 0)
A course on the press that focuses on more theoretical concerns, for example, First Amendment interpretations, libel, ethical issues, influences on the press and by the press. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 229. Introduction to American Studies (I; 3, 0)
This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of American studies, emphasizing key texts and methods for understanding American culture, values, peoples, and issues. Crosslisted as GEOG 229. 232. Peace and Society (I or II; 3, 0)
Interdisciplinary course on peace, conflict and society. Topics include violence and masculinity, the psychology of killing, ethnic conflict, genocide, nonviolent political action, peace movements, and religion and nonviolence. 233. The Philosophy of Peace and Nonviolence (I or II; 3, 0)
A course in peace studies that will investigate the arguments and spirit of Pacifism and nonviolent philosophies. Crosslisted as PHIL 233. 239. Working with Writers: Theory and Practice (I or II; 3, 0)
An exploration of the social and intellectual dynamics of the writing and tutoring process. 242. Food and Society (AI or II; 3, 0)
This course explores the impact that technologically driven changes in food production and distribution are having on individuals, communities, cultures, and the environment. 243. Form and Function: Design in the Natural and Fabricated Worlds (I or II; 3, 0)
An exploration of the relationship between the technical and the social, historical, and aesthetic aspects of design. Open only to students enrolled in the Bucknell in London program. 245. AIDS (I; 3, 0)
AIDS, its historical, scientific, social, political contexts, will be the topics of the course. Faculty from many departments will be involved. 252. Political Economy of Global Resources (I or II; 3, 0)
A study of environmental and energy economics in the context of global resources and politics. The theme of sustainable development will be linked to the new realities of international relations. Prerequisite: ECON 103 Crosslisted as ECON 252 and IREL 252. 255. Film Experience: Intro to Cinema (S; 2, 2)
Tracing the film history from 1896 to the present, the course approaches cinema as art and discusses major elements of film and its genres. 258. Star Power: Hollywood Films – 1920s –1950 (I, II, or S; 3, 2)
The course examines the role of acting in Hollywood cinema during its Golden Age. It discusses such issues as "film stardom", acting in the film, "genre acting", etc. 259. Entertaining the Nazis: German Film in the Third Reich (I or II; 3, 2)
Analysis of films as political, cultural, and social texts. Course emphasizes the study of film as a medium that has the power to disseminate propaganda and to invite subversion. 261. Nazi Culture (I; 3, 0)
A study of Nazi attitudes towards the arts, science, education, mass media, work, morality, sex, war, and religion. In English. Crosslisted as GRMN 261. 270. Technical Prospectives: Life, the Universe, and Engineering (I or II; 4, 0)
Technical and critical evaluation of issues in our society using principles of mass and energy conservation and engineering design methodology. Issues may include: global warming, disposal of hazardous waste, product advertisements, pharmaceutical development and testing, product manufacturing, successes and failures. Crosslisted as ENGR 270. 271. Art, Religion, Politics in Tudor England (I or II; 3, 0)
Course examines how Tudor monarchs used public and religious art and architecture to discredit their predecessors' policies and to propagandize and consolidate their policies. Prerequisite: Open only to students enrolled in the Bucknell in London program. 274. Studies in London (I; 3, 0)
A seminar that integrates the varied aspects of a given semester’s Bucknell in London program, normally required of all students in that program. Content and subtitle vary from year to year. Open only to current London program participants. 276. Markets, Metrics, and Mavens (I; 3, 0)
This course spans developments in science and economics from the 18th century into the 2st century. May be crosslisted as ECON 222. Open only to students enrolled in the Bucknell in London program. 279. Darwin’s Dangerous Idea (I; 3, 0)
Darwin’s theory of evolution, its historical and social context, scientific development, cultural impact, and differences in perceptions of evolutionary theory between the U.S. and Europe. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. May be crosslisted as BIOL 319. 285. Professional Ethics (II; 3, 0)
For students contemplating professional careers in engineering, law, or medicine. Basics of professional ethics, morals, and law. Professionalism, risk and safety, social responsibility, obedience, loyalty, deception and fraud. 339. Working with Writers Practicum (I or II; 1-2) Half course
A further exploration of the social and intellectual dynamics of the writing and tutoring process, with supervised practice and critical reflection. Prerequisite: UNIV 239 or permission of the instructor. Courses offered occasionally: 215 Aging: Person and Society, 219 Peace Studies, 220 Rhetoric of War and Peace, 223 Editing for Careers in Publishing, 246 Genetics, Identity and Value, 265 The Human Side of Construction, 272 Multicultural U.S.A., 281 Integrated Science, 310 Systems Thinking and Modeling, 315 Waging War on Wall Street, 320 Sociotechnology. 335 Practicing Democracy: Active Citizenship, Community Engagement, and Social Change
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