Spring DCX

The Winter and Spring DCX courses continue the work begun in the Autumn DCX by challenging students to more-deeply explore areas of personal interest. While Winter DCX (focusing on research and collaboration skills) and Spring DCX (focusing on reflective practices) courses are not required, they count toward the general education requirements for graduation.

The Discovery Core Experience courses meet UW Bothell Areas of Inquiry (AOI) requirements such as Natural Sciences (NSc), Social Sciences (SSc), and Arts & Humanities (A&H). You may also see a designation for Writing (W), Composition (C), Diversity (DIV), or Community-Based Learning and Research (E). Each course is worth 5 credits.

Current Spring DCX course offerings

To learn more about the DCX courses being offered this term, please explore our 60-Second Syllabi below. These pages offer you quick snapshots of each course, the faculty teaching them, and the kinds of experiences you can expect while taking them.


Arts & Humanities

BCORE 117 (A&H)


Natural Sciences

BCORE 116 (NSc)


Social Sciences

BCORE 115 (SSc)


Meeting Diversity (DIV) Requirements