Courses in University Courses (Division 495) UCourses 102. The Student in the University. Michigan Community Scholars Program participant. (1). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Provides students with the opportunity to critically review their role in the university. It allows students to consider the expectations of their experience at the university within a framework of theoretical perspectives. It is hoped that students will develop a broad understanding of what their university experience can include and how they can shape it to realize their academic potential and intellectual development. The course focus is on the transition from high school to college, role of liberal arts, critical thinking, intergroup relations and social change. UCourses 103. Michigan Community Scholars Program: Academic Decision Making. Admission to the Michigan Community Scholars Program. (1). (Excl). This course provides the Michigan Community Scholars Program students with the information needed to make academic decisions that allow them to get a well rounded liberal arts education. UCourses 104. Introduction to Research. Participant in UROP-in-Residence Program. (1). (Excl). This course provides students with an overview of important topics related to research. UCourses 110/AOSS 171/Biol. 110/Geol. 171/NR&E 110. Introduction to Global Change I. (4). (NS). (BS). The course considers the evolution of the universe, the earth and its environments, and the evolution of living organisms. Consideration is given to fundamental processes by which organisms grow and reproduce, how they interact with their environments, and the distribution to major groups of organisms on earth. UCourses 111/Soc. 111/AOSS 172/NR&E 111. Introduction to Global Change II. No credit for seniors. (4). (SS). An introduction to the evolution of life and the human species on earth, with focus on problems of global change produced by recent human advances in technology and institutions. UCourses 112. Integrated Studies of Global Change. UC 110 and 111. (4). (Excl). Integrated Studies in Global Change builds on concepts and skills established in Introduction to Global Change I and II by using the case study method to analyze resource status; historical use of resources; policies, laws and customs regarding resources; social and economic valuation of resources; and, sustainability of resource use. UCourses 150. First-Year Humanities Seminar. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (HU). Designed to introduce entering students to the intellectual life of the university in a small course taught by an experienced member of the faculty. Topics vary according to the interests of the instructors. Whatever their subject matter, first-year seminars emphasize critical thinking through class discussion and regular practice in writing. University Courses 150-153 differ only in their area distribution designation. UCourses 151. First-Year Social Science Seminar. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). See University Course 150 for description. UCourses 152. First-Year Natural Science Seminar. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (NS). (BS). See University Course 150 for description. UCourses 153. First-Year Composition Seminar. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (4). (Introductory Composition). See University Course 150 for description. UCourses 190. Disciplinary Study in a Second Language. Fourth-term language proficiency, and permission of instructor. (1). (Excl). Language Across the Curriculum program – an initiative undertaken by the College to increase the range of opportunities to employ their second-language skills in a variety of disciplinary contexts. A section taught in a second language and counting towards certification in "advanced second-language competence" may be added to any LS&A course. An additional hour meeting in a classroom setting and associated out-of-class work, both involving a language other than English. UCourses 201/Aerospace Science 201. U.S. Aviation History & Its Development into Air Power. (1). (Excl). Examines the development of aviation from the 18th century, from balloons and dirigibles, to the present, and how technology has effected growth and development of air power; traces use and development of air power through WW’s I and II, the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts, employment in relief missions and civic action programs in the late 1960s, and employment in military actions concluding with Desert Shield/Desert Storm. UCourses 202/Aerospace Science 202. U.S. Aviation History & Its Development into Air Power. UC 201. (1). (Excl). Examines the development of aviation from the 18th century, from balloons and dirigibles, to the present, and how technology has affected growth and development of air power; traces use and development of air power through WW’s I and II, the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts, employment in relief missions and civic action programs in the late 1960s, and employment in military actions concluding with Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Continuation of AS 201 UCourses 210. Perspectives on Careers in Medicine and Health Care. (4). (Excl). Underclass students are given a relatively early opportunity to consider some of the large, general questions relating to medicine. The seminar deals with a variety of topics that are central to health care professions and to the nature of research in related fields. UCourses 212/AOSS 212/Geol. 212. Introduction to Global Change III: Studies of Global Sustainability. UC 110 and 111. (4). (Excl). Integrated studies in global sustainability builds on concepts and skills established in Global Change I and II by using case studies to analyze environmental conditions, policies and customs, the social and economic valuation of resources, and sustainability of resource use. UCourses 250. Collegiate Seminars. Open to any student who has completed the introductory composition requirement. (3). (HU). Taught by a regular faculty member. Course content focuses on central topics and theories in the disciplines and introduces students to the teaching and practicing of critical reading, in addition to and in correlation with the heavy emphasis on writing. The course also includes practice in the skills of verbal presentation and discussion; critical thinking is emphasized and practiced. UCourses 251. Collegiate Seminars. Open to any student who has completed the introductory composition requirement. (3). (SS). Taught by a regular faculty member. Course content focuses on central topics and theories in the disciplines and introduces students to the teaching and practicing of critical reading, in addition to and in correlation with the heavy emphasis on writing. The course includes practice in the skills of verbal presentation and discussion; critical thinking is emphasized and practiced. UCourses 270. University Courses Topics Mini-Course. (1). (Excl). Topic, designated by section title, offered as a mini-course. UCourses 280. Undergraduate Research-A (Grade). First or second year standing, and permission of instructor. (1-4). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). A maximum of eight credits of UC 280 and 281 may be counted toward graduation. This course offers research experience to first- and second-year students in an area of mutual interest to the students and to a faculty member from any unit in the University. The course intended for use when departmental offerings do not accommodate a student's needs. UCourses 290. Disciplinary Study in a Second Language. Fourth-term language proficiency, and permission of instructor. (1). (Excl). Language Across the Curriculum program – an initiative undertaken by the College to increase the range of opportunities to employ their second-language skills in a variety of disciplinary contexts. A section taught in a second language and counting towards certification in "advanced second-language competence" may be added to any LSA course. An additional hour meeting in a classroom setting and associated out-of-class work, both involving a language other than English. UCourses 300. College Practicum. (1-4). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. (EXPERIENTIAL). Students may petition the College Board of Study to receive academic credit for an activity not covered by one of departmental experiential courses. UCourses 312. Community Projects in the Arts and Humanities I. (3-4). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). Students in UC 312 pursue community projects in the arts, humanities and design. Working with the UM Arts of Citizenship Program, student teams collaborate with community partners on a wide range of projects, e.g., public art, park design, local historical research, and K-12 school curricula. In addition to these collaborations, students use the weekly class meeting to connect their community practice to readings and writings about public cultural analysis. UCourses 313. Community Projects in the Arts and Humanities II. (3-4). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). Students in UC 313 pursue community projects in the arts, humanities and design. Working with the UM Arts of Citizenship Program, student teams collaborate with community partners on such projects as public art, park design, community history exhibits and K-12 school curricula. In addition to these collaborations, students use the weekly class meeting to connect their community practice to readings and writings about public cultural analysis. UCourses 350. Making and Meaning in the Arts. (3). (HU). This course is an introduction to making and meaning in the arts. In five units of three weeks each, students are introduced to central questions about the creation and critical understanding of art forms in 5 different areas of endeavor. UCourses 390. Disciplinary Study in a Second Language. Fourth-term language proficiency, and permission of instructor. (1). (Excl). Language Across the Curriculum program – an initiative undertaken by the College to increase the range of opportunities to employ their second-language skills in a variety of disciplinary contexts. A section taught in a second language and counting towards certification in "advanced second-language competence" may be added to any LSA course. An additional hour meeting in a classroom setting and associated out-of-class work, both involving a language other than English. UCourses 402/Military Science 402. Military Professionalism and Professional Ethics. Permission of MOEP chair. (2). (Excl). UC 402 is an interdisciplinary course that integrates history, political science, ethics and morality, law, leadership and management. The course helps prepare students to ethically lead and manage complex organizations by focusing on the moral, ethical, legal and regulatory aspects of being a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. UCourses 424/Urban Planning 424. Cities and International Development. (3). (Excl). This course provides students a comparative and conceptual understanding of the physical and socio-economic-cultural structure of cities around the world. Cities such as Bombay, Shanghai, São Paulo, Lagos, London, Cairo, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Beijing, Delhi, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Detroit, Johannesburg, Calcutta and Toronto, have important parallels as well as differences in their historical evolution and in their present and emerging roles in the global order. UCourses 490. Disciplinary Study in a Second Language. Fourth-term language proficiency, and permission of instructor. (1). (Excl). Language Across the Curriculum program – an initiative undertaken by the College to increase the range of opportunities to employ their second-language skills in a variety of disciplinary contexts. 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