Knowledge Integration (INTEG) courses

INTEG 10 Knowledge Integration Seminar

  • Fall

General seminar on inter-disciplinary topics and integrative practices of special interest to INTEG students, faculty, and alumni. INTEG students must register every term.

INTEG 120 Introduction to the Academy: Disciplines and Integrative Practices

  • Fall

Introduction to the disciplines, objectives and transferable skills embedded in a university curriculum. Practical introduction to creativity, communication, time management, problem analysis, and group work. Students will begin to place discipline-specific landmarks into historical and socio-cultural context with one another, and with the breadth of human accomplishment and experience.

INTEG 121 Introduction to the Academy: Design and Problem-Solving

A project course in design and problem-solving across various disciplines. We introduce problem-solving methods and issues in design, including ethics, sustainability, and intellectual property. Applied design projects require group work and reflect the skills introduced in the first term.

INTEG 220 On the Nature of Knowledge A

  • Fall

This is a theme-based course about asking good questions: the nature of evidence, knowledge and inquiry in each discipline; the central questions and concerns; and, the next big questions. Guest professors introduce their disciplines by having students read and discuss a thematically-relevant academic paper on a key finding in the field.

INTEG 221 On the Nature of Knowledge B

A continuation of INTEG 220.

INTEG 230 The Museum Course: Preparation

This course is a prerequisite for the INTEG 231 Museum Course Field Trip and will normally be offered in the term immediately preceding that in which the Field Trip is offered. Introduction to the issues and intent of the Museum Course. Planning and research for the destination.

INTEG 275 Special Topics in Knowledge Integration

From time to time courses of special study may be added to the program at the second-year level. Students wishing to take such courses should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.