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Each section of this course uses a complex interdisciplinary problem or theme to help students integrate knowledge across the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. Students complete common readings and embark on a Spartan Studies Culminating project that addresses the theme of the section and draws upon their learning in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and/or the natural sciences (at least two of the three). Examples of possible themes include Food and Foodways, environmental ethics, natural and anthropogenic disasters, or animal and artificial intelligence.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
The following must be completed before enrolling in a Culminating Experience Course: First-Year Seminar (
UTAMPA 101 and
UTAMPA 102 or
UTAMPA 103 or
UTAMPA 104), Math,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201, Core Humanities and Core Social Science
This course helps students integrate knowledge across the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities by exploring models of research and practice across a variety of complex interdisciplinary problems. In the first half of class, common lectures, readings, and case studies provide examples of interdisciplinary research or projects across topics or themes. In the second half of the class students complete a Spartan Studies Culminating Project that draws upon their learning in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and/or the natural sciences (at least two of the three).
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
The following must be completed before enrolling in a Culminating Experience Course: First-Year Seminar (
UTAMPA 101 and
UTAMPA 102 or
UTAMPA 103 or
UTAMPA 104), Math,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science
University of Tampa Interdisciplinary internships encourages students to seek out and initiate internship opportunities with local, regional, or national partners to solve real world problems. Students engaged in high-impact, multidisciplinary work with partners are eligible to earn Culminating Experience credit by completing a Culminating Experience project that draws upon their learning in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and/or the natural sciences (at least two of the three). Students will benefit from parallel supervision by Faculty internships coordinators. Interdisciplinary internship students will gain experience in problem solving in diverse settings and from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
The following must be completed before enrolling in a Culminating Experience Course: First-Year Seminar ( UTampa 101 and UTampa 103 Or UTampa 103 or UTampa 104), Math,
AWR 101,
AWR 201 UTampa 200, UTampa 201, Core Humanities and Core Social Science
This course explores the American idea and ideals of heroes, villains, and great stories- both in media and the everyday world. Students will apply critical theory to folk tales, the different ways we learn about the American history ("Remember the Alamo" G. Wash .and the cherry tree, etc.), Disney, and more. Students will undertake two major research projects, as well as complete reflective assignments related to their research process.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
The following must be completed before enrolling in a Culminating Experience course: First-Year Seminar (
UTAMPA 101 and
UTAMPA 102 or
UTAMPA 103 or
UTAMPA 104), Math,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201, Core Humanities, and Core Social Science
A Capstone Spartan Studies Culminating Experience seminar in which each student will create a "critical video essay" thesis project, supplemented with a written thesis paper, focused on a film, animation, and new media related topic of their choice approved by the instructor of record.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
The following must be completed before you can enroll in a Culminating Experience course: First-Year Seminar (
UTAMPA 101 and
UTAMPA 102 or
UTAMPA 103 or
UTAMPA 104), Math,
AWR 101,
AWR 201,
UTAMPA 200,
UTAMPA 201, Core Humanities, and Core Social Science