Lower Division Courses
Refer to Courses and Curricula and University Policies sections of this catalog for explanation of the course numbering system, unit or credit hour, prerequisites, and related information.
GEN S 100. University Seminar (1) Cr/NC
Units: 1
Grading Method: CNC: Credit/No Credit
Prerequisite(s): Open only to freshmen.
Provides opportunities to interact with faculty and staff in a small group setting.
Students acquire study and interpersonal skills for academic and personal success.
Special sessions are offered featuring campus resources including library, advising,
career, health and wellness services.
Maximum Credits: 1
- University Seminar
- Learning in Communities
- Living/Learning Community
GEN S 147. Data Literacy: Human Choices Behind the Numbers (3) [GE]
Units: 3 GE
Grading Method: LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to
take it for Cr/NC
How social scientists use data, presentation of empirical analysis, and role of assumptions
and choices in analyses.
Maximum Credits: 3
GEN S 150. Building Your Future Self for Success in College and Beyond
Units: 3 GE
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
First-year students will meet one another where they are, build community, and explore how the latest interdisciplinary research, strategies, and tools can help cultivate success in academic and life pursuits as they develop and realize their future selves.
Maximum Credits: 3
GEN S 170- Introduction to Interdiscplinarity (3)
Units: 3
Grading Method: CNC - Letter (Cr/NC OK)
Examination of the history of interdisciplinary studies as an academic field. Exploration
of elements of academic disciplines and their importance to the interdisciplinary
process. Introduction to different models of integration, interdisciplinary research
and problem solving. Synthesis of diverse perspectives.
GEN S 200. Professional Experience and Community Service (1-3) Cr/NC
Units: 1-3
Grading Method: CNC: Credit/No Credit
Prerequisite(s): Twelve units of college credit, minimum grade point average of 2.0, concurrent participation
in professional or community service activity, and approval of course contract.
Academic work designed with faculty approval to complement concurrent paid or unpaid
professional or community service experience.
Maximum Credits: 6
Note: Information and course contract forms available in Division of Academic Engagement
and Student Achievement, AD-220. Applications must be submitted to the division prior
to the end of the first week of classes. May be used to satisfy major or minor requirements
only upon written approval of department chair. No combination of General Studies
200 and GEN S 400 in excess of six units may be counted for credit toward a bachelor’s degree.
GEN S 250. Interdisciplinary Topics (1-4)
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Units: 1-4
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC Interdisciplinary selected topics course. To enroll contact the faculty adviser of the department offering the course. May be repeated with new content. Maximum Credits: 4 |
GEN S 255. Bounce Back Retention Seminar (1) Cr/NC
Units: 1
Grading Method: CNC: Credit/No Credit
Prerequisite(s): Academic probation students only. All participants sign Institutional Review Board
(IRB) consent form.
In a highly interactive, small group setting, students learn a variety of skills,
such as time management, test taking, class preparedness, and study skills, in order
to strengthen performance. Students learn what personal attributes contribute to academic
success and learn how to recognize and expand on these characteristics.
Maximum Credits: 1
GEN S 260. Introduction to Peace and Social Justice (3) [GE]
Units: 3 GE
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be
letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Personal peace and nonviolent strategies for individual and collective social justice
actions. Local, national, and global engagement to include economic, environmental,
housing, political, and racial justice. International learning, volunteering, and
Peace Corps service.
Maximum Credits: 3
GEN S 280. Introduction to Civic Engagement (3) [GE]
Units: 3 GE
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be
letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Civic engagement through service learning. Collective action and global citizenship.
Civic dimensions supporting democratic engagement. Civic capacities and literacies
for social responsibility. One to two hours of weekly community service required.
Maximum Credits: 3
GEN S 290. Introduction to Undergraduate Research (3) [GE]
Units: 3 GE
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be
letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Prerequisite(s): LING 200 or RWS 200 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Basic principles and practices of research inquiry. Design and methodology of three
research paradigms (mixed methods, qualitative, quantitative) and proposal preparation.
Maximum Credits: 3
GEN S 299. Special Study (1-3)
Units: 1-3
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be
letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair and instructor.
Individual study.
Maximum Credits: 6