Learning Objectives

BIS 300 Learning Objectives:

To develop a proficiency in the language and principles of interdisciplinary work, and demonstrate the ability to incorporate those elements into your own scholarly work; To design and evaluate concentration proposals, including your own and those of your peers (using BIS concentration guidelines); To develop an understanding of the principles, guidelines, and procedures of the BIS program, and affirm a sense of identity/connection with the BIS community of scholars; and To become familiar with the larger academic GMU community, both in terms of general university policies and procedures, and the use of appropriate resources, such as the library , catalog, schedule of classes, website, and other university publications.

This class contains a technology component to facilitate your learning and familiarity with new methods of learning. During the class, you will: learn to use GMU’s e-mail and Blackboard systems; find and use appropriate scholarly resources to learn more about interdisciplinary issues and to justify your proposed concentration; and learn how to use electronic media to participate in course discussions and enhance your learning.

Attendance is essential for success in this course. Absences or tardiness will significantly affect your progress, your grade, and may interrupt the learning of your classmates. Most class periods you will complete in-class exercises that count several points towards your participation grade.