102. The Student in the University. 21st Century 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.

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.

110/AOSS 171/Biol. 110/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.

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.

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). May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
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 (see LSA Course Guide for individual descriptions). 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.

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). May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
See University Course 150 for description.

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). May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
See University Course 150 for description.

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). May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
See University Course 150 for description.

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 LSA course. An additional hour meeting in a classroom setting and associated out-of-class work, both involving a language other than English.

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.

250. Collegiate Seminars. Open to any student who has completed the introductory composition requirement. (3). (HU). May be repeated for credit.
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.

251. Collegiate Seminars. Open to any student who has completed the introductory composition requirement. (3). (SS). May be repeated for credit.
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.

252. Collegiate Seminars. Open to any student who has completed the introductory composition requirement. (3). (NS). (BS). May be repeated for credit.
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.

262/RC Interdiv. 262. AIDS: The Challenge to Society. (4). (NS). (BS).
A multi-disciplinary course on AIDS that emphasizes biomedical and psychosocial aspects of the epidemic. Virology, etiology, natural history and epidemiology are covered as well as the societal, ethical and political issues that help define the past history and future directions of this worldwide pandemic.

270. University Courses Topics Mini-Course. (1). (Excl).
Topic, designated by section title, offered as a mini-course.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

494. Photography for Field Biologists. (Excl).
Emphasis on photographic techniques used by biologists in the field. Topics included are darkroom techniques, close-ups, macro-microscope and habitat photography, lens choice, films, cameras, composition. lighting and aerial and satellite interpretation. Skills learned are pertinent to research, teaching, and publications. Each student designs and carries out an individualized project.