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IU 140 Foundations of Sport Management Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Introduces various sectors of the field of sport management to develop an understanding of the breadth of opportunities throughout the industry.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course. Admission to the Interdisciplinary Minor in Sports Management.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 150 Diverse Students in Higher Education Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Issues surrounding educational opportunity and social mobility through direct mentoring with high school students.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 170 A Call to Lead I: Theories and Skills Credits: 2 (1-0-1)

Course Description: Fundamentals of leadership theories and skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Member of the President's Leadership Program; written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 171 A Call to Lead II: Social Change Model Credits: 2 (1-0-1)

Course Description: Social change model of leadership development.
Prerequisite: IU 170.
Registration Information: Member of the President's Leadership Program; written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 172A New Student Seminar Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Ease the transition to college by learning how identities and experiences inform values, skills and interests, and how they apply to educational and professional aspirations. Explore how to be successful academically, and develop meaningful relationships as a member of CSU’s inclusive campus community.
Prerequisite: None.
Restrictions: Must not be a: Junior, Senior. Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Freshman or sophomore only. This is a partial semester course.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 172B New Student Seminar Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

IU 172C New Student Seminar Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Ease the transition to college by learning how identities and experiences inform values, skills and interests, and how they apply to educational and professional aspirations. Explore how to be successful academically, and develop meaningful relationships as a member of CSU’s inclusive campus community.
Prerequisite: None.
Restrictions: Must not be a: Junior, Senior. Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Freshman or sophomore only.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 173A Thinking Toward a Thriving Planet (GT-AH3): Approaches to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Though the Arts and Humanities seem far apart from STEM fields, they share mutual concerns and complementary ways of thinking. This course, using a diversity and equity interpretive lens, will examine the ways in which the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities can work together towards understanding and seeking solutions to our most complicated challenges.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 173A, IU 173B, IU 173C, IU 173D, or IU 180A2.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 1C, Ways of Thinking (GT-AH3).

IU 173B Thinking Toward a Thriving Planet (GT-AH3): Approaches to Arts and Humanities Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Though the Arts and Humanities seem far apart from STEM fields, they share mutual concerns and complementary ways of thinking. This course, looking at literature and art from across the ages, will examine the ways in which the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities can work together towards understanding and seeking solutions to our most complicated challenges.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 173A, IU 173B, IU 173C, IU 173D, or IU 180A2.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, Ways of Thinking (GT-AH3).

IU 173C Thinking Toward a Thriving Planet (GT-SS3): Approaches to the Social/Behav. Sciences Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Though the Arts and Humanities seem far apart from STEM fields, they share mutual concerns and complementary ways of thinking. This course, using a Social Science interpretive lens, will examine the ways in which the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities can work together towards understanding and seeking solutions to our most complicated challenges.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 173A, IU 173B, IU 173C, IU 173D, or IU 180A2.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Social & Behavioral Sciences 3C, Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

IU 173D Thinking Toward a Thriving Planet (GT-HI1): Approaches to History Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Though the Arts and Humanities seem far apart from STEM fields, they share mutual concerns and complementary ways of thinking. This course, using a historical interpretive lens, will examine the ways in which the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities can work together towards understanding and seeking solutions to our most complicated challenges.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 173A, IU 173B, IU 173C, IU 173D, or IU 180A2.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Historical Perspectives 3D, History (GT-HI1).

IU 174A Questions for Human Flourishing (GT-AH2): Approaches to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: This course, using diversity and equity as a primary interpretive lens, will examine humanity’s most long-lived questions (e.g., happiness, truth, beauty, war, and justice) by examining literature and art from antiquity to now.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 174A, IU 174B, IU 174C, IU 174D, or IU 180A7.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 1C, Literature & Humanities (GT-AH2).

IU 174B Questions for Human Flourishing (GT-AH2): Approaches to Arts and Humanities Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: This course, using Arts and Humanities as a primary interpretive lens, will examine humanity’s most long-lived questions (e.g., happiness, truth, beauty, war, and justice) by examining literature and art from antiquity to now.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 174A, IU 174B, IU 174C, IU 174D, or IU 180A7.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, Literature & Humanities (GT-AH2).

IU 174C Questions for Human Flourishing (GT-SS3): Approaches to Social and Behavioral Science Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: This course, using a Social and Behavioral Science interpretive lens, will examine humanity’s most long-lived questions (e.g., happiness, truth, beauty, war, and justice) by examining literature and art from antiquity to now.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 174A, IU 174B, IU 174C, IU 174D, or IU 180A7.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Social & Behavioral Sciences 3C, Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

IU 174D Questions for Human Flourishing (GT-HI1): Approaches to Historical Perspectives Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: This course, using a historical interpretive lens, will examine humanity’s most long-lived questions (e.g., happiness, truth, beauty, war, and justice) by examining literature and art from antiquity to now.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Junior, Senior.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: IU 174A, IU 174B, IU 174C, IU 174D, or IU 180A7.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Historical Perspectives 3D, History (GT-HI1).

IU 186 Practicum- Career Exploration Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 193 Freshman Seminar Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Academic study in small-class setting. Topics vary by instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Students who have earned fewer than 30 credits (CSU and transfer). Maximum of 1 credit allowed.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 198 Freshman Laboratory Research Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Hands-on research on an academic research project.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Freshmen standing only. Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 270 Leadership Styles I: Personal Application Credits: 2 (1-0-1)

Course Description: Leadership styles and contexts for personal application.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Member of the President's Leadership Program; written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 271 Leadership Styles II: Prominent Leaders Credits: 2 (1-0-1)

Course Description: Leadership styles and contexts of prominent leaders for personal application.
Prerequisite: IU 270.
Registration Information: Member of President's Leadership Program. Written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 273 Leadership Techniques for Greeks Credits: 2 (1-0-1)

Course Description: Critical elements of analytical and intellectual examination and reflection of certain core issues in the practice of leadership.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 274 Learning Assistants in Higher Education Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Introduces Learning Assistants (LAs) to learning theory and conceptual development. Focuses on the acquirement of teaching skills that enhance collaborative and active learning. Skill exploration and practice includes questioning techniques, motivation and cooperative learning, and small group facilitation.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Students who are allowed to register for this course must currently be a Catalyst Learning Community member OR currently employed or receiving credit from a CSU department as a Learning Assistant. Credit not allowed for both IU 274 and IU 281A3.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 300 Becoming A Scientist Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Developing science identity, leadership, and purpose within an ever-changing academic environment; current topics in science & diversity; finding a research mentor; skills for conducting research.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Member of the Bridges to Baccalaureate Learning Community. Required field trips. Credit not allowed for both IU 300 and IU 380A4.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 382A Study Abroad--Costa Rica: Transfer Student Seminar Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Deepen awareness of and appreciation for diverse perspectives, introduce international education, and help transfer students with ongoing transition at CSU. Use experiential and service learning alongside traditional classroom practices, assignments, and activities to familiarize students with social and environmental justice issues in the United States, Costa Rica, and the world.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Education abroad course for transfer students only. This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 470 Effective Leadership I: Success as a Leader Credits: 3 (2-0-1)

Course Description: Personal leadership skill development and its relationship to success as a leader.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Member of the President's Leadership Program; written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 471 Effective Leadership II: Vision and Change Credits: 3 (2-0-1)

Course Description: Individual personal leadership styles; relationship between personal skill development and successful leadership.
Prerequisite: IU 470.
Registration Information: Member of President's Leadership Program; written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 486 Practicum for Interdisciplinary Leadership Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Field experience applying leadership theories/principles through professional projects.
Prerequisite: IU 171 and IU 271.
Registration Information: Written consent of advisor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 487 Internship for Interdisciplinary Leadership Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Internship applying leadership theories/principles in a professional setting.
Prerequisite: IU 171 and IU 271.
Registration Information: Written consent of advisor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IU 498 Research for Interdisciplinary Leadership Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Research exploring leadership and one's academic discipline.
Prerequisite: IU 171 and IU 271.
Registration Information: Written consent of advisor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.