The Science and Art of Nature
Listed below is a collection of classes designed by a PSU Interdisciplinary Studies student. This collection of courses were approved in the past as a custom IDS major. This collection may serve as a template or starting point for future IDS students interested in a similar area of study. In addition to the custom major, every PSU student must also complete the core general education requirements.
Sample List of Contract Classes for
The Science and Art of Nature
Required of all IDS Majors:
Prior to Fall 2021
IP2225: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
IP4425: Senior Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies
Since Fall 2021
IP2000: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IP2500: Cluster Learning Springboard
IP4500: Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar
Since Fall 2024
IP2000: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IP2510: Lifelong Learning Lab
IP4500: Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar
Approved Contract Courses:
AR3295: Printmaking Foundations: Cut Carve
AR3575: Art and Sustainability
BI1120: Biological Science II
BI2070: Botany
BI3240: Conservation
BI4050: Ecology
ESP1500: Introduction to Field Techniques
ESP2100: Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy I
ESP3000: Environmental Field Studies
ESP3335: Environmental Geology
PT2600: Photography I
SU3333: Environmental Humanities