Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
LS
Liberal Studies
LS 101US WAYS OF KNOWING LS 102 INTRO TO LIBERAL STUDIES LS 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH LS 301 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR LS 401 SENIOR PROJECT LS 460 TEACHING INTERNSHIP LS 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH LS 491 SPECIAL TOPICS LS 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
LS
101US WAYS OF KNOWING
F 3 cr. SEM 3
-- Introduction to the processes
of academic inquiry through
examination of topics in disciplines
encompassed by the Fine Arts,
Humanities, Natural Sciences,
and Social Sciences.
LS
102 INTRO TO LIBERAL STUDIES
S 1 cr. SEM 1
PREREQUISITE: University Seminar
(US Course) or consent of
instructor.
-- An introduction to the
history and philosophy of
liberal education and a review
of the Fine Arts, Humanities,
Social and Natural Science
disciplines. The LS degree
components and options will
be explained, as will career
opportunities.
LS
290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate
research
which may culminate in a written
work or other creative project.
Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
LS
301 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
F,S 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 3
cr.
PREREQUISITE: University Seminar
and sophomore standing.
-- The integration of knowledge,
theories, and concepts across
different disciplines in the
Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural
Sciences, and Social Sciences.
LS
401 SENIOR PROJECT
F,S 4 cr. SEM 4
PREREQUISITE: CLS 101 or LS
101 and LS 301.
-- Senior capstone course.
Opportunity for Liberal Studies
majors to apply knowledge
and experiences acquired throughout
the program in researching
and designing solutions to
contemporary public policy
issues.
LS 460 TEACHING INTERNSHIP
F,S
PREREQUISITE: US core and consent of instructor.
--As co-facilitators of a section of LS 101US, students will acquire and have the
opportunity to practice classroom teaching strategies and mentoring skills.
LS
490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be
repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate
research which may culminate in a research
paper, journal article, or
undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct
of research.
LS
491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. SEM Maximum
12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites
are dependent on the offering.
-- Courses not required in
any curriculum for which there
is a particular one-time need
or given on a trial basis
to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
LS
492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum
6 cr.
-- Directed research and study
on an individual basis.
