Course Learning Resources:
Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the
Resources page. Course Description In
this orientation course, learners are introduced to the concept and
applications of Great Ideas. The ability to analyze and evaluate the
quality of ideas is developed. Special emphasis is place on the
application of Great Ideas to contemporary life and society.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Recognize differences in the value of ideas;
2. Develop a framework for evaluating ideas;
3. Recognize characteristics of a great idea;
4. Identify the Great Ideas in science and math, art, philosophy, and history;
5. Evaluate Great Ideas in the context of contemporary life and society.
Course Policies
Attendance
This
is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily
self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you
will complete and submit via the Internet. Email and Internet contact are available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your
assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft
Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and
returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are
provided in a table below. Timing
Please
be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to
complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you
complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to
give yourself enough space to pace the work comfortably. Communication
As
an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a
scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important.
Please feel free to use the email address provided for questions,
comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded
to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.
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