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FIG #7: Daily Planet

Advance registration has closed for the Fall 2009 program.





Courses

Class
 Instructor 
 Days 
 Time 
 Credits 
 GUR 
Environmental Studies 202
Grace Wang
TR
10:00 - 11:20
3
SSC 
Tim Pilgrim
MTWRF
9:00 - 9:50
5
SSC 
Seminar 101
Margaret Fox
R
2:00 - 3:50
2
 

Total Credits:

10
 

Course Descriptions for Daily Planet

  • Environmental Studies 202, Introduction to Environmental Study, (Grace Wang) 3cr, SSC, CRN: 43781
    A basic overview of environmental issues in the United States and globally. An emphasis will be placed on environmental and human sustainability in a social science context.
  • Journalism 190, Introduction to Mass Media, (Tim Pilgrim) 5cr, SSC, CRN: 42073
    Introduction to basic issues and problems facing journalists and the public as recipients of mass media messages in national and international society; nature, theory and effects of communication; media systems, structure and support; world news flow; media controls; First Amendment rights; ethical considerations.
  • Seminar 101, Perspectives in Learning, (Margaret Fox) 2cr, CRN: 43828
    Make connections with professors and peers and examine perspectives across different fields of study. Learn to find and evaluate information and collaborate with peers through discussions, projects, and presentations. Explore academic goals, campus resources, and enhance skills for learning in college.

To see descriptions of other courses, see the University Catalog on which you may search for course information using the "binoculars" icon in the PDF viewer (Acrobat Reader).



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