Request to revise UCOL courses

Date: October 7, 2009
To: University College
From: Julie Putnam, Administrative Assistant to Faculty Governance
Approved On: September 28, 2009
Implementation Date: 2009

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs. Insertions are underlined.

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UCOL 1000. College Transition for First Year Students. (1-3) Prerequisite: Freshman standing. Designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition from high school to college by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level class may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement. (Fall, Spring)

UCOL 1010. College Transition for Transfers. (3) (W) Designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition to UNC Charlotte for transfer students by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level class may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement. (Fall, Spring)

UCOL 1011. College Transition for Transfers. (1-3) (O) Designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition to UNC Charlotte for transfer students by and increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level class may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement. (Fall, Spring)

UCOL 1200. First Year Seminar. (3) A seminar-style learning experience focused around a particular theme that is designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition from high school to college by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level class may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement. (Fall, Spring)

UCOL 1210. Transfer Seminar. (3) (W) A seminar-style learning experience focused around a particular theme that is designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition to UNC Charlotte for transfer students by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level class may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement. (Fall, Spring)

UCOL 1211. Transfer Seminar. (3) (O) A seminar-style learning experience focused around a particular theme that is designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition to UNC Charlotte for transfer students by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and oral communication skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level class may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement.(Fall, Spring)

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UCOL 1300. Academic Success Seminar. (3) Prerequisite: Permission of the department. This course is designed to assist continuing university students with the development of study and problem solving skills. The course emphasizes using academic support resources, engaging in campus life, and enhancing academic performance. Students who have previously received credit for UCOL 1000, 1010, 1011, 1200, 1210, or 1211 may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement. (Fall, Spring)