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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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IDS 299 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Inquiry

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Not open to students with credit in:
SSC 299
Description:
Introduction to interdisciplinary ways of thinking and knowing in the social sciences.
Effective Dates:
FS25 - Open

IDS 495 Interdisciplinary Research Methods

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
IDS 299 or concurrently
Not open to students with credit in:
SSC 495
Description:
Interdisciplinary research questions and methods. Practical and ethical issues involved with primary, qualitative research methodologies. Interdisciplinary/integrative approaches to producing knowledge.
Effective Dates:
FS25 - Open

IDS 499 Capstone in Interdisciplinary Studies (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
(IDS 495) and completion of Tier I writing requirement
Not open to students with credit in:
SSC 499
Description:
Integration and application of interdisciplinary methods, models and theories in social science.
Effective Dates:
FS25 - Open