Inquiry 1000 is a one credit hour, small group, discussion-based course designed to engage lower division students in the discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of disciplines, study and investigate.
Inquiry 1000 is a one credit hour, small group, discussion-based course designed to engage lower division students in the discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of disciplines, study and investigate. This course fulfills the Core Course requirement in Area B.
All courses will be seminar format, 18-22 students per course with an end of term capstone event—INQR EXPO—an academic festival showcasing student work via posters, photos and videos.
At the conclusion of the course, the students will be able to:
Gather appropriate resources to help answer a question.
Positive and meaningful discussion with various individuals within the class representing multiple perspectives.
Gray = Permission only: HONORS, Professional Scholars
Ideal for undecided students or those who have changed major.
| SECT | CRN | DAYS | TIME | COURSE | INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29660 | Tuesday | 1300-1415 | Designing Your Life | Kevin Lucas |
| B | 26478 | Wednesday | 1300-1415 | Designing Your Life | Jeane Silva |
| C | 26480 | Thursday | 1430-1545 | Designing Your Life | Thomas Weeks |
| D | 26481 | Wednesday | 1300-1415 | Designing Your Life | Lynn Glenn |
| E | 26484 | Tuesday | 1300-1415 | Designing Your Life | Elizabeth Huggins |
| F | 30105 | Thursday | 1430-1545 | Designing Your Life | Lorraine Evans |
| K | 31284 | Tuesday | 1300-1425 | Designing Your Life | Roger Duke |
Ideal for those who want to improve research skills in various topics.
| SECT | CRN | DAYS | TIME | COURSE | INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 26486 | Tuesday | 1430-1545 | Happiness | Nai Cheng Kuo |
| HB | 31259 | Thursday | 1300-1415 | Planning a Future City Permission Only HONORS |
Kim Gray |
| J | 29145 | Tuesday | 130-1545 | Building Resilience for future Healthcare Professionals | Lisa Prince-Clark |
| HA | 27964 | Tuesday | 1430-1545 | Propaganda and Everyday Life Permission Only HONORS |
Trent Kays |
| M | 26495 | Thursday | 1300-1415 | This is Your Brain on College | Tadd Patton |
| N | 27417 | Wednesday | 1430-1545 | Surviving a Cyber-Centric Society | Candice Griffith |
| O | 27969 | Wednesday | 1430-1545 | When in doubt, go to the Library | Melissa Johnson |
| P | 30512 | Wednesday | 1430-1545 | Swimming in Information and Drowning in Ignorance | Karla Leeper |
| S | 26488 | Thursday | 1300-1415 | How to Save the World (or Destroy it) through United Nations | Nadia Jilani-Hyler |
| WE1 | 29659 | ONLINE | Asynchr | Burnout/ Wellbeing among Undergraduates | Renuka Mehta |
| WE2 | 29201 | ONLINE | Asynchr | Improving Human Performance | David Hunt |
| WE3 | 30511 | ONLINE | Asynchr | The Many Benefits of Exercise: Which Form is Best? | Andrew Moore |
| Q | 30510 | Wednesday | 1430-1545 | History of Espionage | John Heslen |
| L | 26490 | Tuesday | 1430-1545 | Masterminds Behind the Medicine Professional Scholars |
Soma Mukhopadhyay |
| HW | 27967 | ONLINE | Asynchr | Sport and Exercise for Social Change Permission Only HONORS |
Hannah Bennett |
"The thing I appreciated the most about my INQR class, was the discussions my professors led. It helped me think deeper about the topics we were learning and helped me understand the movies we watched more. I also enjoyed the EXPO because it allowed me to explore the other classes and different topics in a brief period of time."
"The inquiry is a great way for students to do research and have questions answered on a certain topic. I believe this course will help guide us as students to help solve problems and it is great way to inspire students on what they want to do in the future."
"Inquiry 1000 is a class designed to enhance the research abilities of new college student while providing them with an enriching learning experience that allows them to obtain insight in prospective careers. This course is valuable due to the fact that it prepares students for real world inquisition, analysis, and communication in areas of their interests.."
Augusta University faculty members who wish to propose an INQR 1000 course for the upcoming year should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page prior to submitting an Application. NEW THIS YEAR - There are two options for teaching the course: Option A and B.
| Option A: Designing Your Life | Option B: Discipline-Based |
| A semi-structured curriculum designed to encourage students to move beyond a job title and work toward uncovering their purpose. | A topic-driven seminar which uses active learning strategies to emphasize the importance of asking questions in the process of learning. |
When proposing your course please consider:
title that appeals to students, content that can drive course discussion, pedagogy that underscores the beginnings of research, outcomes that encourage student engagement and your own interests in a particular topic.
Compensation:
Faculty members who teach INQR 1000 will receive $1,000 in professional development per course with a max of $2,000 per year. These funds will be available as research/scholarly support (e.g., travel, if permitted, supplies, computer, and equipment). All guidelines and policies that pertain to state funding apply to this grant.
Course Times:
INQR 1000 courses will meet for 75 minutes, one time per week for 10 weeks and will be offered:
Tuesdays:
1:00- 2:15 pm (Option A)
2:30- 3:45 pm (Option B)
Wednesdays:
1:00 - 2:15 pm (Option A)
2:30- 3:45 pm (Option B)
Thursdays:
1:00 - 2:15 pm (Option B)
2:30- 3:45 pm (Option A)
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