General Education Courses at Aquinas College Grand Rapids Michigan
FIRST YEAR
GE101 Inquiry and Expression (3)
An integrated collegiate skills course that emphasizes writing, reading research,
oral communication, and critical thinking. These skills are developed by examining
contemporary American Pluralism issues, including race, class, popular
culture and gender. Library and electronic research skills are directly applied
as students conclude the course with a research paper and oral presentation.
Students must successfully complete this course with a minimum of a C– or
better in order to take GE201.
GE103 Introduction to Information Literacy (1)
This introductory course is the fi rst step in giving students the skills they need
to become life long learners. GE103 is a required 1-credit course for fi rst year
students at Aquinas College. The purpose of the course is to introduce students
to the process of fi nding, organizing, and using information in print, electronic
and other formats. Students must successfully complete this course with a
minimum of a C– or better.
GE170 Foundations (3)
Required for Continuing Education Students who enter Aquinas without an Associates
degree.
Introduces continuing education students to undergraduate academic literacy
skills: critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and researching.
These literacy skills will be developed through assignments that explore students’
identities as individuals, members of the Aquinas and Grand Rapids
communities, and as citizens of the United States.
SECOND YEAR
GE201 Humanities (3)
A study of the development of cultures and civilizations from ancient Egypt
through the Middle Ages with selected works of literature, art, philosophy, and
history. Attention to ideas and values as they emerge throughout the Western
World.
GE202 Humanities (3)
A study of the development of cultures and civilizations from the Renaissance
through the end of the 19th century with selected works of literature, art, music,
and history. Attention to ideas and values as they emerge throughout the
Western World.
Prerequisite: GE201.
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GE270 Culture of World Civilization (3)
Required for Continuing Education Students without an Associates degree.
A survey of human artistic achievement on a global level from prehistory to the
present for continuing education students. This course organizes the study of
culture around developments in technology that affect both how cultural products
are created and how they are received and appreciated in their social
context.
Insignis Program Courses
The following courses are open to Insignis Program members only:
• IN350 Insignis Seminar (3 credits) (Junior Status Required)
• IN398 Insignis Independent Project (3–6 credits)
• IN400 Insignis Undergraduate Assistantship (3–6 credits)
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