Interdisciplinary Studies combines the study of several subjects into one integrated course or "learning community," usually for ten or more credits. Each IDS course features a theme that forms a common thread across disciplines.

The focus of these courses is YOU. Students learn with each other and from each other by discussing readings in small groups (seminars), taking part in group activities, and, in some courses, by taking field trips. These programs emphasize the process of learning as well as course content. The student-centered, discussion-oriented format encourages and supports different points of view and creates a social climate that promotes collaborative learning.

For additional information regarding the Interdisciplinary Studies program, contact Star Rush at (425) 564-2550.

BY DESIGN

Modern Architecture & Design and Modern Furniture & Design are linked to create a course which traces changes in architecture, furniture, and industrial design from the Victorian era to today. During that period, technological advances and social and economic developments have brought about changes in design and architecture. It will give design students the vocabulary and knowledge to describe and interpret buildings and furnishings of the past 150 years. Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, the Chicago School, Art Deco, the Bauhaus, Hi-Tech, and Post Modern are among the styles and schools of thought included in the lectures and discussions. ART 101 fulfills Arts and Humanities distribution credit, INDES 151 is elective credit.

Receive 10 credits from the following courses:

ART 101 Modern Architecture & Design (5 CR)
INDES 151 Modern Furniture & Design (5 CR)

Instructors:

Bob Purser, Art
Connie Wais, Interior Design

Register for:

INTER 125 By Design . 10 CR

Fee: $6.20 lab fee.

A team taught daily 9:30a-11:20a B104

FLAT WORLD WELLNESS: WRITING ABOUT GLOBAL HEALTH

What health issues affect you and your community? How do these issues affect the rest of the globe? Find out through hands-on learning, field trips, guest speakers and more! Develop your reading and writing as you learn how to manage stress, assess your current health, and achieve lifelong wellness, all while meeting general education requirements! This course engages global health and wellness issues through integrating study in health studies with practice in reading and writing.

Receive 10 credits from the following courses:

ENGL 092 Developmental English (5 CR) OR
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 CR) AND
HEALTH 250 Wellness (5 CR)

Instructors:

Carrie Hall, English
Stella Orechia, Health

Register for:

INTER 135 Flat World Wellness: Writing About Global Health . 10 CR

ENGL Prerequisite: Eligible to register for ENGL 092 or ENGL& 101. Fee: $18.80 lab.

A team taught MTWTh 9:30a-11:00a R110AB

Section A is a hybrid class. On campus sessions meet on the days listed. The balance of instruction occurs online as directed by the course syllabus. Significant computer use. Additional Fee: $11.50.