North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Courses
IDS
14 courses with the subject IDS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
IDS 201Environmental Ethics ()3
Interdisciplinary consideration of ways in which field of study coupled with personal/cultural values contribute towards either solving or compounding environmental problems; provides framework for process of making ethical decisions. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer IDS 203/NR 203/PRT 203 Humans and the Environment (3 credit hours) Solutions-focused examination of the varied, complex, and evolving frameworks used to make sense of how individuals & societies connect with the biophysical environment. Emphasis on current issues and relevance of interdisciplinary training to careers including environmental planning and policy, sustainable tourism, parks and recreation management, conservation, environmental education, and climate resilience. Topics include: population dynamics, public land and common resources, renewable natural resources, pollution, water resources, energy and non-renewable resources. GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
IDS 295Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies (1-12
hours) Detailed investigation of an interdisciplinary topic. Topic and mode of study to be determined by faculty member and/or teach team. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
A lecture/seminar exploring the interdisciplinary field of Human Animal Studies in a global context, examining cultural, economic, ethical, ecological, geographical, political, and psychological aspects of human/ nonhuman interactions using readings, films, and guest lectures. E.g. what are global ecological/political ramifications of treating cattle as sacred versus breeding them for beef? Why are there more tigers in captivity than in the wild? What are our ethical obligations to the Great Apes? Concepts such as place and placelessness, boundaries, animals as refugees, and interspecies justice will be explored. Course includes team work, and a research project focusing on personal area of interest. Junior Standing or higher. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives Typically offered in Fall only
Introduction to professional opportunities that deal specifically with issues in interdisciplinary studies. Students are expected to intern a minimum of five hours/week work at a nonprofit, corporate, or governmental organization. Contextualization of that experience through additional academic requirements will take place during periodic class meetings. The IDS Internship course may require an agreement between the student and instructor of record prior to registration approval. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer l
IDS 498Independent Study in Interdisciplinary Studies (1-12
hours) Independent investigation and discussion of a selected topic of an interdisciplinary nature. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non- Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
