University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2002-2003 University Catalogue

GEN - General Arts & Sciences

       
100 An Introduction to the University Curriculum
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Special course fee required.
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
An integrated program introducing students to University
curriculum and study strategies within a humanities or
social science context. The course assists students in
intellectual, personal, and social development to improve
retention and academic performance.

101 Introduction to Studying the Sciences
1 cr.
Not for GE
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
Designed to improve student academic performance in
introductory science courses. Learning techniques and
strategies necessary for success in science
courses-scientific problem solving, text and lecture note
taking, examination preparation, laboratory and test-taking
strategies.

102 College Learning Strategies in the Discipline
1 cr.
Not for GE
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
An introduction to University reading and learning
strategies necessary for success in social science and
humanities courses. Strategies include text reading methods,
note taking systems, time management, examination
preparation, test-taking strategies, and overcoming test
anxiety.

103 Critical Thinking in the Discipline
1-2 crs.
P: Eligibility for ENGL 110
Not for GE
Minimum score of 450 on the UWEPT (when paired with ENGL
140). No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit
only.
Development of the higher level critical reading, writing,
and thinking skills-application, analysis, evaluation and
synthesis-necessary for academic success in a variety of
university disciplines.

250 Academic and Career Exploration
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Instructor approval required
Designed to give students the skills to make informed
choices about their lives, education, and careers. Includes
career development theory, interpretations of self-
assessment instruments, occupational research techniques,
examination of a liberal arts-based education, and goal-
setting strategies.


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