Definition
As part of the SW project, students must identify three courses that are thematically linked to their SW topic. The topic of the SW project must be aligned with the student’s major.
Thematic courses must be chosen in consultation with the mentor. Students are recommended to consider thematic course combinations as early as possible after submission of the SW project proposal.
Timeline
Thematic courses may be chosen from previous, current, and future academic years beginning freshman year Session 1. All thematic courses must be completed by the end of senior year Session 3. It is recommended that thematic course selection be discussed with the mentor before the SW project proposal is submitted.
Criteria
Thematic courses may be selected from any credit-bearing course taken at DKU, including courses not equired for a student’s major.
Students may also select courses taken over the summer or during study abroad programs at Duke University or elsewhere.
Credit-bearing independent study courses and up to one mini-term course may be used as a thematic course.
Online courses not taken at DKU or Duke and PE courses cannot be used as thematic courses.
Assessment
For all courses designated as thematic courses, students are expected to articulate in their Narrative why those
particular courses were chosen and how they support the SW project.
