UTexas

Undergraduate Studies (UGS)

UGS 302  First-Year Signature Course  3 Hours  
Seminar class focusing on a contemporary issue. Designed to introduce undergraduates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes an introduction to University resources, such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various topics and instructors.
UGS 102D, 202D, 302D  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-3 Hours  
UGS 303  First-Year Signature Course  3 Hours  
Large-group lecture and discussion class focusing on a contemporary issue. Designed to introduce undergraduates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes an introduction to University resources, such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various topics and instructors.
UGS 104  First-Year Interest Group Mentor Seminar  1 Hour  
Issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and the transition from high school to college.
UGS 104R  First-Year Interest Group Returning Mentor Seminar  1 Hour  
Explore issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and the transition from high school to college.
UGS 104T  Transfer Year Interest Group Mentor Seminar  1 Hour  
Issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and transfer student success.
UGS 106C  DSP Spring Seminar  1 Hour  
Basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS 107D  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1 Hour  
Topics in undergraduate major and course exploration.
UGS 107D.1  Spatial Visualization  1 Hour  
Research has shown that students with developed spatial visualization skills are more successful in physics, chemistry and calculus courses. Focus on how to 'see' things in 3-D, improving their success in these subjects and their ability to problem solve.
UGS 107D.2  Exploring Careers and Majors  1 Hour  
Aimed at undeclared students who are choosing a major or in the early stages of career exploration. Learn skills to make an informed and meaningful career decision and begin the process of career development. Use self-exploration activities and learn about resources to identify majors and careers that fit with their values, interests, personality and skills. Explores professional skills such as resume writing and internship planning to continue career development strategies.
UGS 008  Undergraduate Research Experience  0 Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of a student-led project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS 309  Analytical Reading and Writing  3 Hours  
Examine fundamental concepts in analytical reading from different disciplinary perspectives, with an emphasis on sociocultural influences on comprehension and writing styles.
UGS 110K, 210K, 310K  Undergraduate Research Experience  1-3 Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS 312  Topics in Research Methods  3 Hours  
Interdisciplinary introduction to research methods, designed to lead students through the process of designing an undergraduate research project.
UGS 114M  Fundamentals  1 Hour  
Learn skills to increase academic potential. A specialized course facilitated by a Learning Specialist from the Sanger Learning Center designed to support students experiencing academic difficulty by providing structured academic support.
UGS 016  First-Year Interest Group Seminar  0 Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS 016C  First-Year Connection Seminar  0 Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS 016S  Sophomore Interest Group Seminar  0 Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS 016T  Transfer-Year Interest Group Seminar  0 Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS 119  Topics in International Learning Seminar  1 Hour  
Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of studying abroad in particular locations.
UGS 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-9 Hours  
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Undergraduate College. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
UGS 120K, 220K, 320K  Undergraduate Research Experience  1-3 Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS 320L  Undergraduate Research Experience  3 Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project and must meet the criteria for the independent inquiry flag.
UGS 121C  Topics in Research Skill Development and Support  1 Hour  
Introduction to research skills and professionalization.
UGS 121C.1  Project development  1 Hour  
Match with a mentor and develop research subjects.
UGS 121C.2  Research communication  1 Hour  
Communicate research and next steps in professionalization.
UGS 123, 223, 323  Organized Group Research  1-3 Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member as part of an organized research program. Research may consist of a student-led project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-9 Hours  
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Undergraduate College. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
UGS 130, 230, 330  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-3 Hours