Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Discussion 0.5, Lecture 0.5.
Introduction to all undergraduate colleges. Provides information about university resources and services, assists with a successful academic transition to the university, and helps initiate the process of identifying academic major(s) and eventual career paths. Required of all first-year students in Open Option and Preprofessional Programs. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Introduction to "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of three total credits of LAS 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E can count for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Introduction to "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of three total credits of LAS 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E can count for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Introduction to "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of three total credits of LAS 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E can count for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Introduction to "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of three total credits of LAS 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E can count for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Introduction to "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of three total credits of LAS 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E can count for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Orientation to the university for the 'Bridging Opportunities in Leadership and Diversity' (BOLD) Learning Community students. Support for academic, social, and leadership development. Opportunity to connect with campus and college resources, explore career opportunities and build group identity. Includes regular one to one peer mentoring with multicultural student leaders. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Continued exploration of university services, academic, social, and leadership development for BOLD Learning Community students. Individual and group identity development. Includes regular one-on-one peer mentoring with multicultural student leaders and an assessed service-learning component. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Freshman Classification
Non-disciplinary-specific special topics. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Freshman Classification
Humanities special topics. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Freshman Classification
Communication special topics. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Freshman Classification
Special topics in mathematics and natural sciences. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Freshman Classification
Special topics in social science. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Beginning to study leadership through applied examples, including the importance of community, communication, trust, shared responsibility, modeling the way, and inspiring a shared vision. Students will be introduced to campus leadership opportunities. Selection based on application.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Overview of practical skills such as writing resumes and cover letters, implementing an internship or job search, interviewing, evaluating offers, professional etiquette, and networking. Exploration of resources and online professional tools. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1.
Second year experience for students in the BOLD learning community to support the diverse representation and retention of undergraduate multicultural students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Continued discussion on multicultural leadership practice in higher education (i.e., current/historic leaders of color at Iowa State and other higher education institutions). Students are provided with the opportunity to design and execute student-focused campus leadership projects. Includes regular one-on-one and group peer mentoring with multicultural students leaders. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1.
Second year experience for students in the BOLD learning community to support the diverse representation and retention of undergraduate multicultural students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The course expands on previous BOLD courses by delving into communication through a multicultural leadership perspective. Through a combination of guest lectures, group discussions, and interactive exercises, students will learn how to effectively communicate with and lead individuals from different cultural backgrounds as multicultural leaders themselves, as well as develop strategies for creating inclusive and equitable environments. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Preparation for law school and careers in law. Introduction to the culture of law school, law school application process and admission criteria, strategies for Law School Admissions Test preparation, and how to finance a legal education. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Introduction to the culture of science at a research university. Concepts and strategies supporting success in science courses and in career pathways in science. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Independent work as appropriate to the student’s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Integration of meaningful service work with instruction and reflection. Academic work may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Integration of meaningful service work with instruction and reflection with a US Diversity focus. Academic work may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Integration of meaningful service work with instruction and reflection with an International Perspectives focus. Academic work may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Special Project supervised by LAS Career Services. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Special project supervised by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: Required. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
Students participating in an internship or co-op on a full-time or part-time basis must register for this course prior to beginning their work experience to remain in student status. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Accepted into Start Something LAS Academy
Introduction to the entrepreneurial mindset and key concepts related to innovation and entrepreneurship. Application of principles through case studies, group work and direct mentoring. Opportunities for experiential learning with LAS mentors, entrepreneurs, and alumni.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in LAS 3450
Exploration of key concepts related to innovation and entrepreneurship. Application of principles through case studies, group work and direct mentoring. Opportunities for experiential learning with LAS mentors, entrepreneurs, and alumni.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
Credits: 2-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
Credits: 2-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
Credits: 2-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
Credits: Required. Repeatable.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Supervised research.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Independent work as appropriate to the student’s degree program. Academic work under supervision; may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings. Graduation Restriction: No more than 9 credits of LAS 4900 may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Independent work as appropriate to the student’s degree program. Academic work under supervision; may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings. This section intended for students in the Entrepreneurship Minor. Graduation Restriction: No more than 9 credits of LAS 4900 may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Integration of meaningful service work with advanced instruction and reflection. Academic work may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Integration of meaningful service work with advanced instruction and reflection with a U.S. Diversity focus. Academic work may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4.
Prereq: College Registration Approver Permission for Course
Integration of meaningful service work with advanced instruction and reflection with an International Perspectives focus. Academic work may include written projects, presentations, reports, and guided readings. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: Required. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
Students participating in an internship or co-op on a full-time or part-time basis must register for this course prior to beginning their work experience to remain in student status. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Semester-long internship appropriate to the student's degree program. Must include an academic component under faculty supervision such as written projects, reports, and guided reading. Students must register for this course prior to beginning their internship. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)