Courses

Dean of Arts and Sciences

• DAS 001 - Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Training

  Credits: 6-12
  
  Clinical training required for the completion of the MLS degree. Training must be completed at one of two affiliated hospitals: North Kansas City Hospital or Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
  
  Note
  Consent of Medical Laboratory Science advisor required.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 020 - University Honors Program

  Credits: 0
  
  All students participating in the University Honors Program and who are enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences must enroll each semester.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 030 - Introduction to the English Language Program

  Credits: 0
  
  The purpose for DAS 030 is to provide a monitoring mechanism for English Language Program students.  It also allows the ELP, International Programs and International Pre-admissions to track new international students.
  
  Note
  This course is for zero credits.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 032 - Training in Organization, Wellness, Academics, Responsibilities and Discipline in the ELP

  Credits: 1-2
  
  This course is designed to engage English Language Program (ELP) students who are at risk due to repeated non-performance in ELP classes. Explores good study skills, healthy living habits, community involvement, self-discipline, and guided study sessions. 
  
  Note
  One credit required for students after one semester of non-performance, two credits required for continued enrollment for those with repeated non-performance over consecutive semesters.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Department placement.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 050 - National Student Exchange

  Credits: 1-15
  
  Enrollment in this course would be required for students participating in the National Student Exchange program.  Enrollment in this course would serve primarily as a placeholder and enable the student to maintain full-time enrollment status at K-State. A grade of I (incomplete) would be posted at the end of each term (semester) of enrollment. Upon receipt of the transfer transcript from the chosen exchange institution, the DAS 050 course and would be removed from the student’s record and would be replaced by a text entry detailing participation in the National Student Exchange program. The actual hours earned would be reflected as transfer credit from the institution attended.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 080 - Ambassador Service and Leadership in the College of Arts and Sciences

  Credits: 0-1
  
  For students who have been chosen as ambassadors for the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are required to enroll to be ambassadors.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 100 - First Year Seminar in K-State Culture

  Credits: 3
  
  An overview of the intellectual and cultural life of the university. Students will attend a variety of events as a community and learn to reflect on and evaluate these events through writing, class discussion, and public speaking.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  K-State 8
  Aesthetic Interpretation
  
• DAS 102 - Practicum in Student Governance

  Credits: 0-1
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
  
• DAS 115 - Orientation to Health Careers

  Credits: 1
  
  Acquaints students whose career goals are in the health professions with the variety of options available and with the corresponding academic requirements. Discussion covers an introduction to the personal responsibilities that health-care workers assume and the impact of social and economic problems on our health-care delivery system. Includes an orientation to general requirements for success as a student at K-State and in professional health related programs.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  
• DAS 130 - Careers in Science and Engineering

  Credits: 0-1
  
  Introduction to career opportunities with emphasis on gaining perspective from practicing professionals from multiple science and engineering disciplines through weekly seminars held throughout the semester.
  
  Note
  Two lab hours per week.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  Cross-listed
  DEN 130
  
  
  
  
• DAS 135 - Special Studies in English

  Credits: 1-12
  
  Introduction to basic English syntax, writing, reading, speaking, and listening for native speakers of other languages.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 136 - Beginning English I

  Credits: 1-18
  
  Introduction to basic English syntax, writing, reading, speaking, and listening for native speakers of other languages.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 138 - Beginning English II

  Credits: 1-18
  
  Introduction to basic English syntax, writing, reading, speaking, and listening for native speakers of other languages.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 140 - Intermediate English I

  Credits: 1-18
  
  Intermediate study of basic English sentence structure, writing, reading, speaking and listening for native speakers of other languages.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 148 - Basic English Language Orientation

  Credits: 1
  
  Emphasizes the basic cultural and academic understanding necessary for new international students to be successful in ELP and university classes at K-State. Introduction to cultural differences, campus resources, health and safety, study skills, housing issues, plagiarism, basic immigration rules, classroom expectations.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 150 - Intermediate English II

  Credits: 1-18
  
  Intermediate study of basic English sentence structure, writing, reading, speaking and listening for native speakers of other languages.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 151 - Advanced English Speaking I for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Comprehension and appropriate response to non-academic discourse; development of accurate pronunciation, oral grammar, and vocabulary usage. Development of fluency.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 152 - Advanced English Writing I

  Credits: 6
  
  Review of advanced grammatical structures; practice in writing using academic style, organization and rhetorical conventions; transition to an academic vocabulary in writing; introduction to conventions of research writing and citation.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 153 - Advanced English Reading I for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 6
  
  Introduction to advanced critical reading skills in at level reading passages; introduction to unsimplified academic readings; development of an academic vocabulary; increase of reading speed to approach that of U.S. undergraduates.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 154 - Advanced English Listening I for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Comprehension and note-taking of academic lectures at level; introduction to unsimplified academic lectures; comprehension of non-academic discourse at level; use of notes from lecture for test taking.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 156 - Introduction to American Academic Research Writing for International Students

  Credits: 1
  
  Introduction to American conventions of research paper writing with emphasis on American academic standards.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 157 - Introduction to American Academic Presentation for International Students

  Credits: 1
  
  Introduction to American rhetorical patterns of academic speaking, focusing specifically on deductive and inductive organization patterns and expectations of American audiences.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 158 - Orientation to the American Higher Education System

  Credits: 1
  
  Designed to support English Language Program students as they transition to K-State, the English Language Program (ELP), and the Manhattan community. Introduction to the campus resources available.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 162 - Advanced English Writing II for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 6
  
  Use of advanced grammatical structures and academic vocabulary in writing; practice in editing and revision with an eye to academic to academic style, organization and rhetorical conventions; use of conventions of research writing and citation.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 163 - Advanced English Reading II for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Development of advanced critical reading skills with unsimplified academic passages; active usage of an academic vocabulary; increase of reading speed equivalent to that of U.S. undergraduates.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 164 - Advanced English Listening II for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Comprehension and note-taking of non-simplified academic lectures; comprehension of non-lecture academic discourse; use of notes from lectures and other sources for test taking.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 165 - Advanced English Speaking II for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Comprehension and appropriate response to non-academic and academic discourse; development of accurate pronunciation, oral grammar, and vocabulary usage. Development of fluency.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 166 - Advanced English Writing III for Non-native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Mastery of independent editing and revision with an eye to academic style, organization, rhetorical conventions and register; mastery of conventions of research writing and citation.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 167 - Basic Grammar in Writing

  Credits: 3
  
  Review of basic English grammar; practice of basic grammar in writing; review of grammar usage in academic writing; practice in proofreading and editing of work.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 168 - Technical Communication for International Students

  Credits: 3
  
  Addresses the needs of non-native English speakers studying in the STEM fields. Introduces technical vocabulary, conventions, forms of documents, and practices of written, oral and online technical communication in the United States. Grammar and pronunciation support provided as needed. Student portfolio will include a resume, project proposal, memos, technical report, poster presentation, and personal website.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 169 - Digital English for International Students

  Credits: 2
  
  Instruction in online language and communication for international students in order to develop strategies and skills for working effectively in academic digital interaction and collaboration. Includes study of function and use of different web 2.0 tools. Communication skills for intercultural collaboration, and the English language styles and rhetoric appropriate in specific online settings.
  
  Requisites
  Corequisite: Advanced English II.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 175 - Business Communications for Non-Native Speakers

  Credits: 3
  
  This course will introduce non-native English speakers to key U.S. business terminology, norms for written and oral communication, and business culture in the U.S. Students will practice business communication and teamwork skills in a hands-on setting.
  
  Note
  Students in this course must be enrolled in a degree program in the College of Business Administration.
  
  They must be non-native English speakers.
  
  Students must have completed or achieved part-time status in the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
  
• DAS 176 - Reading Skills for Non-Native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  An advanced course designed to improve reading skills and increase academic vocabulary of non-native speakers of English engaged in academic classes.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 177 - Written Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English

  Credits: 3
  
  Instruction in academic reading and writing skills in order to develop reading skills, increase reading speed, and improve writing of reports, analyses, and summaries. Includes grammar review, the study of style, and development of an academic vocabulary.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 178 - Listening Skills

  Credits: 3
  
  Instruction to improve listening, comprehension, and note-taking skills. Instruction in conversational speaking, with an emphasis on developing oral fluency and the effective use of vocabulary and idioms. Includes pronunciation practice, group work, and short academic presentations.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 179 - Pronunciation and Speaking Skills for Non-Native Speakers of English

  Credits: 2-3
  
  Introduction in speaking for non-native speakers of English to improve comprehension of non-simplified conversational English. Practice in asking for clarification, responding appropriately to requests, and encouraging interaction, as well as the pronunciation of troublesome English sounds and intonation patterns. Also brief introduction to American culture, especially the American educational system.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Placement by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 181 - Advanced Integrated Skills

  Credits: 3
  
  An advanced, combined-skills course to improve the reading, writing, and speaking skills of non-native speakers of English.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 184 - Practical Training in ESL

  Credits: 1-2
  
  Introduction to practical classroom skills for the non-education major planning to teach ESL abroad as part of a study abroad or internship abroad experience.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by the English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 185 - Teaching and Cultural Orientation for International Teaching Assistants

  Credits: 3
  
  Introduction to American undergraduate education, American culture, and university policies. Discussion of effective teaching techniques, nonverbal language, and coping techniques. Practice focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and interactive speaking skills. Individual tutorials based on video-taped teaching presentations.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission by English Language Program.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 187 - Exploration of American Culture

  Credits: 3
  
  This course explores America and the impressions that international students may have about American society and customs. Students will further their experience of American culture through readings, lectures, and films, allowing them to integrate and interpret their experiences inside and outside of the classroom during their stay here.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: AMETH 160 or instructor permission.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 195 - CAT Community Connections

  Credits: 1-3
  
  Interdisciplinary course that explores the connections among two different fields, courses, or disciplines.
  
  Note
  For first-year students enrolled in a specific CAT Community linked to the College of Arts and Sciences.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 199 - Independent Reading

  Credits: 0-3
  
  Independent Reading Program.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 214 - Introduction to Arts & Sciences Education Theory and Practice

  Credits: 0-2
  
  Introduces learning theory and teaching practices for arts and sciences learning assistants. Presents theoretical issues such as conceptual development, questioning techniques, and cooperative learning. Students will read research literature on teaching and learning in arts and sciences and engage in classroom discussions. Students are expected to reflect on their own teaching practices throughout the semester as well.
  
  Note
  Student must be admitted to the LA Program to enroll.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  
• DAS 225 - Fundamentals of Global Food Systems Leadership

  Credits: 3
  
  An interdisciplinary approach to the fundamental roles people, policies, and cultures play in the global food system enterprise as it relates to sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and availability. Students will explore complexities within self, others, and community related to leadership in the context of a rapidly increasing global population.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  Cross-listed
  GENAG 225, LEAD 225
  
  
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 240 - Practicum in Pre-Health

  Credits: 1
  
  Forty hours spent observing the practice of dentistry, medicine, or optometry. Students are under the supervision and direction of individual dentists, physicians, or optometrists.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, permission of the health professions advisor.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 300 - The Great Conversation: Primary Texts Certificate Core Course

  Credits: 3
  
  An interdisciplinary, team-taught course, required for students enrolled in the Certificate in the Study of the Arts and Sciences Through Primary Texts.  This course can be taken by students not in the certificate, and for Honors credit.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  K-State 8
  Historical Perspectives
  
• DAS 315 - Creating a Competitive Health Professional School Application

  Credits: 1
  
  For students who are preparing to apply to health professional schools in the coming year. Assist in drafting a personal statement, obtaining letters of recommendation, preparing for the interview process, learning about the Centralized Application Services, as well as other preparation needed for their respective entrance examination. Addresses current trends and topics in health care such as interprofessional education, health care disparities, and cultural competence.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring
  
  
• DAS 325 - Uncertainty in Global Food Systems Leadership

  Credits: 3
  
  Explore technical and adaptive elements of grand challenges across disciplines. This course addresses the impact of cultural identity, life experience, and world views on leadership relationships as it relates to privilege and inclusion in the context of global food systems. Students will consider elements of community-engaged work.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: LEAD 225, DAS 225, or GENAG 225.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring
  
  Cross-listed
  GENAG 325, LEAD 325
  
  
  
  K-State 8
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
  
• DAS 333 - Origins

  Credits: 3
  
  An interdisciplinary general education course examining how scholars in the sciences and humanities approach knowledge about the universe, the planet earth, and life itself.  How did the universe begin?  How did life begin and how does it evolve?  How has the planet changed throughout its history?  How were answers to these questions discovered?  How do we construct narratives about these events, and how do those texts reveal our assumptions and values?
  
  K-State 8
  Natural and Physical Sciences
  
• DAS 350 - Topics in the Humanities (Study Abroad)

  Credits: 1-18
  
  This is an umbrella course for numerous individual courses offered to students in the humanities in Italy program and other study abroad experiences.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the individual study abroad experience.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 355 - Introduction to Nonviolence Studies

  Credits: 3
  
  The theory and practice of nonviolence as a method of social change and as a personal way of life. This class will engage students in the consideration of violence and nonviolence, from dynamics that occur within ourselves to those that affect the future of the Earth and its many life forms. Students will share with each other from their own lived experience and will learn from the writings of people who have practiced nonviolence in their lives and work.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
  
• DAS 388 - Honors Internship

  Credits: 1-3
  
  A scholarly investigation related to activities in a place of employment or in a volunteer situation.
  
  Note
  Written and oral presentations are required.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Concurrence of a faculty advisor and approval of the arts and sciences honor program advisory council.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Natural and Physical Sciences
  
• DAS 400 - Undergraduate Research in Arts & Sciences

  Credits: 0-3
  
  Independent mentored research project.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Enrollment in an Arts & Sciences degree program. Students must apply to the Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Research Program and receive an award before enrolling.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 401 - Clinical Microbiology

  Credits: 6-8
  
  The theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, richettsiae, fungi, and parasites. Includes morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and medical significance.
  
  Note
  This course is part of the clinical training for the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum and is not available to students outside of the MLS major.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring
  
  
• DAS 402 - Clinical Chemistry

  Credits: 6-8
  
  Theory and laboratory study of analytical biochemistry, incorporating both routine and special chemical procedures.
  
  Note
  This course is part of the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum and is not available to students outside of the MLS major.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  
• DAS 403 - Clinical Hematology

  Credits: 4-6
  
  Study of blood cell derivation, maturation, and function; principles of hemastasis; and blood coagulation. Methodology used in routine and special hematology studies.
  
  Note
  This course is part of the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum and is not available to students outside of the MLS major.
  
  Typically Offered
  Summer
  
  
• DAS 404 - Clinical Immunology

  Credits: 2-6
  
  Explores immunohematology (the study of fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions, blood groups and types, crossmatches, blood components) and the laboratory methods used in immunohematology studies; and serology, as well as the theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in determination of serological studies.
  
  Note
  This course is part of the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum and is not available to students outside of the MLS major.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall
  
  
• DAS 405 - Topics in Medical Laboratory Science

  Credits: 3-6
  
  Basic principles and practices of the medical laboratory, techniques and special projects.
  
  Note
  This course is part of the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum and is not available to students outside of the MLS major.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Natural and Physical Sciences
  
• DAS 450 - Honors Colloquium

  Credits: 3
  
  An interdisciplinary colloquium in which topics vary by semester. Consistently incorporates perspectives from more than one discipline and area among the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Membership in the honors program; one honors course in addition to introduction to the honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  
  
• DAS 455 - Violence, Nonviolence and Social Change

  Credits: 3
  
  This course reviews historical and contemporary responses to violence around the world by studying ideas, strategies, organizational approaches, and societal impacts on nonviolence and social change. Emphasis is placed on historical antecedents to recent violence and nonviolence, and on the analysis of up-to-date resources as they relate to social change.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: DAS 355.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
  Global Issues and Perspectives
• DAS 475 - Nonviolence Studies: Women and Peace Movements

  Credits: 3
  
  Analyzes women and girls as leaders of diverse peace movements in the present and recent past.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: DAS 355.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Historical Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 498 - Social Sciences Capstone

  Credits: 0-1
  
  Individual exploration of the social science major to synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in social science courses.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission of social science advisor.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  
• DAS 499 - Physical Sciences Senior Report

  Credits: 1
  
  Individual exploration of an area of physical sciences culminating in a final formal written report. Capstone course required of physical sciences interdisciplinary major.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission of physical sciences advisor.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Natural and Physical Sciences
  
• DAS 507 - Senior Research in Latin American Studies

  Credits: 3
  
  Independent research product under supervision by director of Latin American Studies.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 525 - Senior Research in International Studies

  Credits: 3
  
  A research paper or project on an international topic.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 550 - Advanced Topics in the Humanities (Study Abroad)

  Credits: 0-18
  
  This is an umbrella course for numerous individual courses offered to students in the Humanities in Italy program and other study abroad experiences.
  
  Repeat for Credit
  Repeatable
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the individual study abroad experience.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  
• DAS 555 - Themes in Nonviolence Studies

  Credits: 3
  
  Explores nonviolence from a national and global perspective, with particular emphasis on emergent techniques and themes in nonviolence studies with particular emphasis on conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and intersections of gender, race, class, ethnicity, and religion.
  
  Requisites
  Recommended prerequisite: DAS 355.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Global Issues and Perspectives
  Human Diversity within the U.S.
• DAS 575 - Peacebuilding

  Credits: 3
  
  Explores how social problems, violence and war are generated and how people are working to build conditions that produce peace. Students will analyze peacebuilding efforts at home, in communities, in countries, in regions, and in the global social system.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  K-State 8
  Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
  Global Issues and Perspectives
• DAS 582 - Natural Resources Environmental Sciences Project

  Credits: 3
  
  A comprehensive project in NRES. Requires integration of information and understanding acquired in NRES secondary major courses. Students must prepare and present written and oral reports.
  
  Note
  Three hours recitation a week.
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: All writing and oral communications courses required for major. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: Fifteen hours of approved courses in NRES secondary major.
  
  Typically Offered
  Fall, Spring
  
  Cross-listed
  GENAG 582 and DEN 582
  
  
  
  K-State 8
  Natural and Physical Sciences
  Social Sciences
• DAS 590 - Applied Nonviolence

  Credits: 3
  
  The capstone experience for the Undergraduate Certificate in Nonviolence Studies, includes field placement in a campus or community organization in which student will have a skill-and-research-based experience in nonviolence-related social change project. Projects can be local, regional, national, or international in scope.  Concurrently, students will engage in academic readings and class sessions that address feminist and nonviolent approaches to social change, program design, and participatory action research. This course will provide students with professional and academic skills that relate to employment and graduate work in diverse fields. 
  
  Requisites
  Prerequisite: DAS 355.
  
  Typically Offered
  Spring-Even Years
  
  Cross-listed
  WOMST 590 Women’s Studies Practice and Theory
  
  
  
  K-State 8
  Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility