Ball State University offers many different classes. In order to help you boost your GPA, here is a list of 10 of the easiest classes at Ball State.
1. ACR 211 – Ceramics: Introduction
Basic hand-building techniques: pinch, slab, and coiling methods. Decorating, glazing, and firing will be part of the studio experience.
2. BOT 442 – Economic Botany
The cultivation, processing, environmental requirements, and use of plants and plant derivatives for food, drugs, dwellings, clothing, and power.
3. ECON 201 – Elementary Microeconomics
A study of why people specialize as producers and exchange what they produce with others. Includes analysis of how market structure affects prices. Discusses the issue of whether self-interested economic behavior promotes or hinders society. This course is recommended for students that have taken business in high school.
4. FASH 101 – Dimensions of Clothing
Analysis of dress and adornment emphasizing dimensions that affect the design and end uses of textiles and clothing.
5. MMP 220 – Introduction to Electronics and Studio Maintenance
An introduction to basic electronics as they apply to audio components. Topics also include basic studio testing and repair.
6. NUTR 101 – Introduction to Dietetics
Topics dealing with the profession of dietetics; roles and responsibilities of dietetic practitioners; professional standards and code of ethics; legislative issues related to health care; career and continuing education opportunities; marketing of dietetic services; and current trends and issues.
7. SPST 250 – Special Topics in Sports Studies
A seminar focusing on issues pertaining to students enrolled in the minor in sports studies. Open only to approve sports studies minors.
8. VBC 400 – Immersive Learning Experiences
Designed specifically for approved immersive learning experiences administered by the Virginia Ball Center.
9. CHEM 100 – People and Chemistry
Introductory treatment of fundamental concepts of chemistry, such as organization and language of chemistry, atomic structure, nature and classification of matter, radioactivity, and the relevancy of these topics to everyday living. This course is recommended for students that have taken chemistry in high school.
10. TEDU 102 – Design Techniques
Introduces tools and techniques for developing and communicating technological designs. Experiences include sketching, rendering, mechanical and computer-aided drawing, modeling, and presentation skills. Includes laboratory activities.
