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BDIC 396P - Proposal Writing

The purpose of the course is to aid the incoming BDIC student in the proposal-writing process. Each student enrolled in the course must submit a final proposal by the end of the semester. Once this proposal is accepted by a BDIC supervisor, the student is admitted into the BDIC program. BDIC 396P is a one-credit Pass/Fail course. Pre-req for taking 396P is at least 30 credits, a 2.0 GPA, and an approved application.

BDIC 496C - Junior Year Writing in Interdisciplinary Studies

This course introduces student s to writing conventions in various professional fields. Because of the diversity of majors in interdisciplinary studies, students investigate various avenues of professional writing. In addition to completing genre analysis of professional documents, stu dents complete a major writing project related to their field of study. Students are encouraged to NOT write a traditional academic paper, rather practice one of the many forms of writing relevant to their field of study. BDIC 496c fulfills the University 's Junior Year Writing Requirement.

BDIC Schedule of Courses

Please use the class search on Spire to find when and where BDIC classes are scheduled. If you have questions or problems, please contact the BDIC directly for clarification.

BDIC Main Office

608 Goodell
413-545-2504
Office hours: 9-5 Mon-Fri
Summer hours: 8-4 Mon-Fri


Important Dates

    • 5/13/08: Last day of classes
    • 5/14/08: Reading Day
    • 5/15/08: Final exams begins
    • 5/17/08: Second Reading Day
    • 5/19/08: Final exams resume
    • 5/23/08: BDIC Senior Celebration
    • 5/24/08: Undergradute Commencement
    • 5/26/08: Holiday: Memorial Day

The Spring '08 Newsletter has been posted.

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