All First Year Inquiry (FYI) sections are designed for new freshmen students at NC State. FYI sections feature a small class size (with no more than 19 students) that encourages active learning and inquiry, develops critical and creative thinking skills, builds academic community, and fosters a close intellectual relationship between students and faculty.
Our Spring 2022 course lineup includes fantastic courses such as:
HI 254 Modern American History:
Major themes in modern American history with an emphasis on diversity in the United States; focuses on aspects of race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability, religious and/or age identities as it considers the impacts of industrialization and economic modernization; impact of war on American domestic and foreign policy; continuity and change in American institutions and values; problem solving in a pluralistic society. (Section 005Q, T/Th 11:45-1)
HI 215 Colonial Latin America
Exploration of the pre-Hispanic indigenous roots and the colonial period in Latin America. Major themes include the origins and development of social, political, economic and religious institutions from pre-conquest times to the achievement of independence. Topics include ancient American cultures, conquest and settlement by Spain and Portugal, colonial rule in theory and practice, religious life and structures, the colonial economy and labor, and independence movements. (Section 002Q, M/W 1:30-2:45)
STS 323 World Population and Food Prospects:
Examines the dynamics of population size and food needs, production, distribution, and utilization. The course also analyzes the consequences of inadequate nutrition, food choices and efforts to increase the compatibility of effective food production systems. (Section 002Q, T/Th 4:30-5:45)
MUS 210 Introduction to Popular Music 1950s-1970s:
Examines the stylistic development and cultural impact of popular music from the 1950s through the 1970s. Musical styles discussed include American and British rock, country, R&B, Motown, soul, funk, disco, and punk. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. (Section 001Q, M/W 3-4:15
Please note, FYI classes are restricted to new freshmen students. Additionally, some sections are partnered with specific sections of USC 101. These sections are indicated as being linked and require students to be co-enrolled in both the FYI and USC 101 sections.