* short courses on systems thinking, synthesizing expertise, creativity, and character
* active hands-on learning; no lectures
* lots of fun
* the courses will help you make connections among what you are studying in different courses inside and outside your majors
* this can make learning more lasting and more useful in meeting complex real-world challenges
* courses are one credit and are graded pass/fail
* taking any three of the four mini-courses will count as an ICC elective in the World of Systems or the Inquiry, Imagination and Innovation theme with a Humanities or Social Sciences perspective
ICIC 10000-01 Integration: Connecting the Disciplines
Sept. 9, 6 - 9PM, Sept. 10, 10AM - 4PM, Sept. 11, 1 - 5PM
Instructors: Jake Brenner & Nancy Jacobson
CRN 24011
ICIC 10000-02 Integration: Connecting the Disciplines
Sept. 23, 6 - 9PM, Sept. 24, 10AM - 4PM, Sept. 25, 1 - 5PM
Instructors: Jason Hamilton & Mary Ann Erickson
CRN 24012
ICIC 10000-03 Integration: Connecting the Disciplines
Nov. 4, 6 - 9PM, Nov. 5, 10AM - 4PM, Nov. 6, 1 - 5PM
Instructors: Julia Lapp & Dave Brown
CRN 24013
ICIC 12000-01 Insight: Combining Expertise
Topic – Conflict and Cooperation
Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5:15, Aug. 24 – Sept. 28
Instructors: Barbara Adams & Belisa Gonzales
CRN 24014
Description: How do conflict and cooperation function in different arenas, in both the natural and human worlds? how are they perceived? is there overlap between these apparent opposites? what values are associated with them? Guest experts from a variety of disciplines -- music, sociology, economics, history, CSRE, art, biology, theatre, etc. -- will discuss how researchers and practitioners in each of these disciplines would address these common issues.
ICIC 12000-02 Insight: Combining Expertise
Topic – The Secret of Life: Happiness, Success, Well-Being and Beyond
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5:15, Aug. 25 – Sept. 27
Instructors: Nancy Jacobson & Veronica Santana-Frösén
CRN 24015
Description: Do you ever wonder what the secret of life is? Is it living the good life? Or not? This course explores what living the good life means and if living the good life means happiness, success, contentment, satisfaction, health, or fitness. Or is it about something entirely different? Join us in exploring what the secret of life really is.
ICIC 12000-03 Insight: Combining Expertise
Topic – Mindfulness
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5:15, Oct. 18 – Nov. 17
Instructors: Hormoz Movassaghi & Jason Hamilton
CRN 24016
Description: Deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy of Buddhism, mindfulness, or total focus on one's mind, actions, and present moment has received widespread attention in recent years for its positive results and potentials across a wide spectrum of fields from neurosciences and psychology, to athletic performance and chronic pain management, to leadership and creativity, among others.
ICIC 13000-01 Creativity: Transforming Insights into Ideas
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5:15, Aug. 25 – Sept. 27
Instructors: Gordon Rowland & Karl Paulnack
CRN 24017
ICIC 13000-02 Creativity: Transforming Insights into Ideas
Tuesdays 6:50 – 9:30, Oct. 18 – Nov. 15
Instructors: Jerry Mirskin & Paula Turkon
CRN 24018
ICIC 14000-01 Character: Developing Habits for Good
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-5:15PM, Aug. 24 – Sept. 28
Instructors: Deborah Rifkin & Ali Erkan
CRN 24019
See www.ithaca.edu/academics/iicc
To register, select (IC)2 Integrated Curriculum, the first subject area listed in HomerConnect when you do a search.
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