UTexas

Undergraduate Studies (UGS)

UGS 302  First-Year Signature Course  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab 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. Only one of the following may be counted: Tutorial Course 302, Undergraduate Studies 302, 303. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections may require additional meeting times; these are identified in the Course Schedule.
Core Curriculum: 090  
Restrictions: Restricted to first-year students.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 102D, 202D, 302D  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-3 Hours  

1,2,3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 303  First-Year Signature Course  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab 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. Only one of the following may be counted: Tutorial Course 302, Undergraduate Studies 302, 303. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections may require additional meeting times; these are identified in the Course Schedule.
Core Curriculum: 090  
Restrictions: Restricted to first-year students.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 104  First-Year Interest Group Mentor Seminar  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and the transition from high school to college. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the program coordinator of the First-Year Interest Group program office.  
Restrictions: Restricted to students selected as mentors for the First-Year Interest Group program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 104R  First-Year Interest Group Returning Mentor Seminar  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and the transition from high school to college. One lecture hour a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the program coordinator of the First-Year Interest Group program office.  
Restrictions: Restricted to students selected as returning mentors for the First-Year Interest Group Program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 104T  Transfer Year Interest Group Mentor Seminar  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and transfer student success. One hour a week for one semester
Restrictions: Restricted to students selected as mentors for the Transfer-Year Interest Group program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 106C  DSP Spring Seminar  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study. One hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Discovery Scholars Program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 107D  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Topics in undergraduate major and course exploration. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the School of Undergraduate Studies.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  
Topic 1: Spatial Visualization. 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. Additional prerequisite: An appropriate score on the spatial visualization placement exam.

Topic 2: Exploring Careers and Majors. 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 107D.1  Spatial Visualization  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
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.
Pre/Corequisites: An appropriate score on the spatial visualization placement exam.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 107D.2  Exploring Careers and Majors  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
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.
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 008  Undergraduate Research Experience  0 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of a student-led project or assisting a faculty research project. Hours to be arranged.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 309  Analytical Reading and Writing  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Examine fundamental concepts in analytical reading from different disciplinary perspectives, with an emphasis on sociocultural influences on comprehension and writing styles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 010  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 110K, 210K, 310K  Undergraduate Research Experience  1-3 Hours  

1,2,3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project. Undergraduate Studies 110K and 110 may not both be counted. May be taken six times for credit. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.  
Restrictions: Restricted to freshmen and sophomores.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (06 times)  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 312  Topics in Research Methods  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Interdisciplinary introduction to research methods, designed to lead students through the process of designing an undergraduate research project. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the undergraduate research coordinator.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 114M  Fundamentals  1 Hour  

2 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
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. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Referral from academic advisor.  
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the School of Undergraduate Studies.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 016  First-Year Interest Group Seminar  0 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the First-Year Interest Group program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 016C  First-Year Connection Seminar  0 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in a First-Year Connection learning community.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 016S  Sophomore Interest Group Seminar  0 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Sophomore Interest Group program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 016T  Transfer-Year Interest Group Seminar  0 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Transfer-Year Interest Group program.  
Grading: Pass/Fail  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 119  Topics in International Learning Seminar  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of studying abroad in particular locations. Two lecture hours a week for eight weeks, or as required by the topic.
Restrictions: Restricted to students participating in a May Term Education Abroad program.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-9 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab 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.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

UGS 120K, 220K, 320K  Undergraduate Research Experience  1-3 Hours  

1,2,3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project. Undergraduate Studies 120K, 220K, 320K and 120, 220, 320 may not both be counted. May be taken six times for credit. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (06 times)  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

UGS 320L  Undergraduate Research Experience  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project and must meet the criteria for the independent inquiry flag. With consent of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may be repeated for credit. Undergraduate Studies 320F and 320L may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

UGS 121C  Topics in Research Skill Development and Support  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Introduction to research skills and professionalization. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the research program director.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Upper Division  
Topic 1: Project development. Match with a mentor and develop research subjects. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Consent of the research program director.

Topic 2: Research communication. Communicate research and next steps in professionalization. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Consent of the research program director.
  

UGS 121C.1  Project development  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Match with a mentor and develop research subjects. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the research program director.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

UGS 121C.2  Research communication  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Communicate research and next steps in professionalization. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the research program director.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

UGS 123, 223, 323  Organized Group Research  1-3 Hours  

1,2,3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab 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. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the research program director.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

UGS 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-9 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab 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.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

UGS 130, 230, 330  Topics in Undergraduate Studies  1-3 Hours  

1,2,3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Upper Division