Course Information

Liberal Arts courses are scheduled by level except for Foundation students. Certain days are designated for students to take their LAS classes. Students should not have studio courses according to this schedule:
Monday Afternoon / All Day Tuesday -- Sophomores
Friday Morning / All Day Wednesday -- Juniors
All Day Thursday -- Seniors.
If you are scheduled in a studio class during the days above, please see your studio department chair.

Course Descriptions
Fall 2011 (PDF)
Summer 2011 (PDF)
Spring 2011 (PDF)
Fall 2010 (PDF)

Course Syllabi LAS Office, room 303, has syllabi for any of the courses offered.

Department Goals:
Students will . . .
1. Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively for different purposes and audiences.

2. Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and use information resources from both traditional and emerging technologies appropriately, effectively, and ethically.

3. Forge interdisciplinary connections among the liberal arts and sciences, studio, and community.

4. Use analysis, reflection and synthesis of texts, images, ideas, and experiences to engage critically in the process of creative expression.

5. Develop collaborative skills to construct knowledge, negotiate effective outcomes, and generate new insights.

6. Develop cultural awareness in a global context.

Department Grading Criteria: Click here to view the LAS Department grading criteria. (PDF)

Department Grading Scale

A	4.0	95 - 100
A-	3.7	90 - 94
B+	3.3	86 - 89
B	3.0	82 - 85
B-	2.7	78 - 81
C+	2.3	74 - 77
C	2.0	70 - 73
C-	1.7	67 - 69
D	1.0	60 - 66
F	0.0	0 - 59

Questions If you have any questions regarding advisement or purchasing course materials please go to Student Resources.