11 courses with the subject IST, 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.
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Though most often associated with spiritual practice, meditation has long played a role not only in many religious traditions but also in disciplinary traditions from philosophy to biology. With the broad goal of cultivating greater understanding of the diverse contexts and histories of meditation, this course will engage students in critical discourse on individual and interdisciplinary perspectives on meditation, as well as in personal practices to enhance academic and personal learning. As part of this course, students will: read texts that inform and challenge us to think and reflect about meditation; discuss how meditative practices can be incorporated into methodologies of various disciplines and sectors; explore disciplinary perspectives on meditation, from current brain function and health sciences to empathy, sympathy, and compassion toward others in the larger world community. As a way to assimilate knowledge with personal experience, we will engage in individual and group meditative practices throughout the semester. Spring.
Drawing on the combined expertise of faculty, staff and students from across the university this course will explore sustainability issues and challenges in local to global contexts. The concept of sustainability lies at the nexus of socioeconomic, humanistic, and environmental systems. The diverse perspectives, theories, and terminology in the field of sustainability are explored. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory, policy, and practice, including population, ecosystems, climate change, energy, agriculture, water, the built environment, economics, policy, ethics, and cultural history. Readings and discussions will touch on topics such as natural resource use, local and global sustainability efforts, environmental justice, and current emerging topics in sustainability. We will apply different academic lenses and scales of analysis to reach a complex and multi-faceted understanding of our collective opportunities and impacts. Spring.
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Students learn how to creatively turn their ideas into realistic opportunities for change. Students will develop skills in creative innovation while embracing the understanding that their actions matter. While exploring their interests, they will conduct a critical analysis of problems and needs and then design and present innovative solutions. Throughout the process, students receive mentoring from professionals and community leaders while considering the impact of their ideas, their market potential, and financial structures to support their innovations. Every year.
Designed for students participating in exploratory internships to clarify and/or advance their career goals. Provides a structured and guided learning environment to help students reflect on the meaning of their internship experience. Students must arrange an internship placement prior to the start of the course and meet with the Career Center’s Internship Program Manager for internship site approval. Although the Career Center does not provide internship placements, it offers assistance and resources to students. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Open to students from all majors and academic levels. Spring and Summer.
The four focal areas of the McCullough Institute are: land use and conservation; urban planning; sustainable agriculture; and resilience and environmental sustainability. This colloquium, required for all McCullough Fellows, is designed to lead them through the steps of conducting an applied research project, from research question to literature review, to data collection, and results analysis. McCullough Fellows conduct applied individual research and work closely with a faculty advisor and community partner to gather and analyze data, then present it in an academic setting, both orally and in writing. The outcomes of the research include an oral presentation at the campus Undergraduate Research Symposium; drafts of each section of the research paper, individually and then synthesized, as a submission to the campus Undergraduate Research Journal. This course is only offered to McCullough Fellows and permission of instructor is required. Fall.
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Students formally present and discuss their research findings, creative work, and/or field experiences. Students are required to orally demonstrate mastery of their projects and the significance and implications of their work.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
Source: University of North Carolina Asheville's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
