UGS - Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies: UGS
Lower-Division Courses
UGS X02. First-Year Signature Course.
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 X02D. Topics in Undergraduate Studies.
UGS X03. First-Year Signature Course.
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 X04. First-Year Interest Group Mentor Seminar.
Issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and the transition from high school to college.
UGS X04R. First-Year Interest Group Returning Mentor Seminar.
Explore issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and the transition from high school to college.
UGS X04T. Transfer Year Interest Group Mentor Seminar.
Issues and research in various areas of leadership, communication, student development, and transfer student success.
UGS X06C. DSP Spring Seminar.
Basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS X07D. Topics in Undergraduate Studies.
Topics in undergraduate major and course exploration.
UGS X07D.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.
UGS X07D.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 X08. Undergraduate Research Experience.
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of a student-led project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS X09. Analytical Reading and Writing.
Examine fundamental concepts in analytical reading from different disciplinary perspectives, with an emphasis on sociocultural influences on comprehension and writing styles.
UGS X10K. Undergraduate Research Experience.
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS X12. Topics in Research Methods.
Interdisciplinary introduction to research methods, designed to lead students through the process of designing an undergraduate research project.
UGS X14M. Fundamentals.
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 X16. First-Year Interest Group Seminar.
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS X16C. First-Year Connection Seminar.
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS X16S. Sophomore Interest Group Seminar.
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS X16T. Transfer-Year Interest Group Seminar.
Explore basic issues in various interdisciplinary fields of study.
UGS X19. Topics in International Learning Seminar.
Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of studying abroad in particular locations.
UGS X19S. Topics in Undergraduate Studies.
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.
Upper-Division Courses
UGS X20K. Undergraduate Research Experience.
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty research project.
UGS X20L. Undergraduate Research Experience.
Supervised research with a faculty member. Research may consist of an individual project and must meet the criteria for the independent inquiry flag.
UGS X21C. Topics in Research Skill Development and Support.
Introduction to research skills and professionalization.
UGS X21C.1. Project development.
Match with a mentor and develop research subjects.
UGS X21C.2. Research communication.
Communicate research and next steps in professionalization.
UGS X23. Organized Group Research.
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 X29S. Topics in Undergraduate Studies.
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.