ARSC 1001. Introduction to Trial Advocacy 1. 0 cr. hrs.

Introduces students to analytical legal thinking, the skills required for trial advocacy, the legal system, problem solving, basic concepts of evidence, and public speaking by using the National Mock Trial Competition. Students learn by preparing to compete in the Competition. SNC/UNC grade assessment. ARSC 1002 must be completed during the same academic year.

ARSC 1002. Introduction to Trial Advocacy 2. 2 cr. hrs.

Continuation of ARSC 1001. To receive credit, students must complete both ARSC 1001 and ARSC 1002 in the same academic year. S/U grade assessment, partially based on work completed in ARSC 1001. Prereq: ARSC 1001.

ARSC 1005. Cross-Cultural Issues in Study Abroad. 1 cr. hr.

Course is specifically designed to prepare students who are planning to study and intern abroad as a component of their college career. Course prepares students for the challenges involved with cross-cultural interactions and the acculturation process. Students gain the skills necessary to understand and interact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds as well as recognize themselves as cultural beings. Through interaction with staff from the Office of International Education, students obtain the skills and knowledge which are needed to maximize their study abroad, internship or international service-learning experience.

ARSC 1020. Major Concepts in Modern Science 1. 4 cr. hrs.

An interdisciplinary, integrated study of processes and principles of modern biology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific inquiry as a means of knowledge; major technological contributions to modern societies; stability, information transfer, and evolution of biological systems, emphasizing relevant chemical and physical processes in specific environments. 3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab., 4 sem. hrs. May be counted as Natural Science toward the Arts and Sciences College Curriculum requirements, and for elementary/middle school and middle/secondary teaching certification. Does not count toward major requirements for biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and broad field science for early adolescence/adolescence teacher preparation.

ARSC 1021. Major Concepts in Modern Science 2. 4 cr. hrs.

An interdisciplinary, integrated study of processes and principles of modern biology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific inquiry as a means of knowledge; major technological contributions to modern societies; stability, information transfer, and evolution of biological systems, emphasizing relevant chemical and physical processes in specific environments. 3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab., 4 sem. hrs. May be counted as natural science toward the Arts and Sciences College Curriculum requirements, and for elementary/middle school and middle school/secondary teaching certification. Does not count toward major requirements for biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and broad field science for early adolescense/adolescence teacher preperation.

ARSC 1040. Career Planning and Decision-Making. 1 cr. hr.

As career planning is an important step toward academic success and job satisfaction, this course is designed to help students assess their interests, skills, values, personality characteristics, investigate career possibilities, and learn how to use a wide variety of resources in their career search. Students will participate in self-discovery activities and learn about sound career decision making strategies as well as the world of work. The course stresses the value of liberal arts education and places an emphasis on exploring Arts and Sciences academic majors. This course is directed at freshmen and sophomores who are deciding a major and exploring careers.

ARSC 1050. Job Search Strategies for Arts and Sciences. 1 cr. hr.

Introduces students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing job search strategies. Emphasis is placed on identification of individual goals, assessment of talents, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, effective use of job search materials (cover letters, resumes) and tools (interviewing, career fairs, networking), and management of career direction. Stresses the value of the Arts and Sciences degree in the labor market and develops job search skills that will be useful throughout lifelong career management. Primarily for juniors and seniors.

ARSC 1953. First-Year Seminar. 1-3 cr. hr.

An academic seminar that enhances critical thinking, reading, and communication skills. Weekly small group exploration of ideas, evidence, and argument, and investigation of college transitional issues. The faculty leader of each "Introduction to Inquiry" section is the student's academic adviser. Twelve weeks. S/U grade assessment. Limited to first-year students.

ARSC 1954. The Dynamics of Cross-Cultural Engagement 1. 1.5 cr. hr.

Seminar provides an academic component for the cross-cultural residence hall experience, Inclusive Leadership CommUNITY. Residence hall brings together majority and minority first year students selected because of their interest in being engaged in cross-cultural encounters in and out of the classroom. Requires attendance at designated extramural cultural events such as movies, plays, lectures or community outings, including a weekend retreat on diversity issues. Students read and discuss articles and books, keep journals, and reflect in cross-cultural experiences. Written assignments provide opportunities to demonstrate achievement of course goals. Prereq: Enrollment in the residence hall Inclusive Leadership CommUNITY program.

ARSC 1955. The Dynamics of Cross-Cultural Engagement 2. 1.5 cr. hr.

Seminar, building on ARSC 1954, provides an academic component for the cross-cultural residence hall experience, Inclusive Leadership CommUNITY. Requires attendance at designated extramural cultural events such as movies, plays, lectures or community outings, including a weekend retreat on diversity issues. Students read and discuss articles and books, keep journals, and reflect in cross-cultural experiences. Written assignments provide opportunities to demonstrate achievement of course goals. Prereq: Enrollment in the residence hall Inclusive Leadership CommUNITY program.

ARSC 2000. Democracy, Culture and Public Policy: Africa. 3 cr. hrs.

Examines the manner, culture, values and identity that shape global and domestic politics in the East Africa region. Emphasis on public policy efforts to promote democracy and advance the overall welfare of the nation. Consists of two weeks of study and travel in East Africa. Travel fees.

ARSC 2970. Arts in a Democratic Society. 3 cr. hrs.

Seminar on the role of the arts in a democratic society. Topics include government funding of the arts, cultural diversity and national arts policies, artists rights, and community interests, and public art. Readings of philosophers, culturally diverse writers, and political-social scientists. Experiential learning involving site visits to museums, performing arts centers, and libraries in the Washington D.C. area is integrated with readings. Prereq: Cons. of program director, Les Aspin Center for Government.

ARSC 3005. Bridging the Local and Global: Unpacking your Study Abroad Experience. 2 cr. hrs.

Designed specifically for students who have returned from an overseas academic experience and are looking to reflect upon and discern the impact of that experience. Through an interactive learning environment and a service-learning requirement in the local international community, student share their cross-cultural experiences, understand the different transformational moments of those experiences, and determine how they would like to integrate that transformation into the remainder of their undergraduate studies and future vocational choices.

ARSC 3986. Internship. 1-4 cr. hr.

Practical learning experiences. For example: An internship at the Center for the Study of Bioethics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Interns are assigned projects in any of the several areas of the Bioethics Center. Areas may be in educational programs, research and investigation, medical ethics committees, publications and resources, and governmental relations. All internships require a commitment of 8-12 hours per week during the term. Selection is based on academic credentials, extra-curricular experience, and a written essay. May be taken only once. Grade is determined by evaluation of work performance and a final written assignment. S/U grade assessment. Prereq: Jr. stndg., 3.000 GPA, and cons. of instr.

ARSC 4931. Topic in Arts and Sciences. 1-3 cr. hr.

Offered according to availability of faculty, student interest and resources. Prereq: cons. of prog. dir.

ARSC 4953. Seminar In Urban Social Issues. 3 cr. hrs.

Les Aspin Center for Government, Washington, D.C. Prereq: cons. of prog. dir.