Suggested Courses for the Undecided Student

 If you�d like to review majors in more detail, the Bulletin has program information and course descriptions submitted by the departments for every major. Most departments also maintain a webpage at www.uccs.edu.

The Career Resource Center, Main Hall 2nd floor, has inventories available to assess your interests, skills, and abilities which will prove helpful in choosing a major and career path. 

 

 

BETH-EL COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCE

 

For students interested in Nursing, please register for the following courses:

 

BIOL 201, Human Anatomy and Physiology I

CHEM 101, Introduction to Chemistry

ENGL 131, Rhetoric and Writing I

Freshman Seminar or PSY 100, General Psychology

 

For students interested in an option within Health Care Science, please register for the following courses:

 

ENGL 131, Rhetoric and Writing I

HSCI 200, Professional Practice Foundations

PSY 100, General Psychology or SOC 111, Introduction to Sociology

Freshman Seminar

 

Students who are interested in Nursing or an option within Health Care Science should contact the nursing and health sciences advisor as soon as possible for transfer information.

 

 

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

 

INFS110 � Information Based Decision Making

 

Regardless of your major, most everyone will need to have at least a basic understanding of computers and what they can do.  This course is intended to do just that; show students how information technology impacts their lives. The course uses both lecture and hands-on exercises in computer labs to introduce students to the basics of computers and to using computers to solve problems.

 

BUAD100 � Introduction to Business

 

The Introduction to Business course is intended to be an exploratory course for students who are interested in learning the basic concepts, practices and opportunities of a career in business.  We will discuss the financial markets, personal financial planning, how to market products and services, and how to relate to those who work for you. Students will see how these topics apply to the understanding of applications like credit ratings, credit card finance charges, mortgage payment, basic budgeting, etc.

 

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

 

C S 101 � Problem Solving through Game Design (Computer Science)

Do you like playing computer games? Have you ever wanted to create your own games, but don�t know how to program? Now you can create your own computer games with NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED! CS 101 offers an opportunity to create your own computer games and get a taste of what the field of computer science is all about.

 

ECE 1001 � Introduction to Robotics (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Using LEGO Mindstorm� Kits and the Robotics Invention System, Introduction to Robotics introduces basic elements of modern technology in a team-based, hands-on environment. Interdisciplinary design teams having diverse backgrounds, including non-engineers, will design, build, test, and program robots, all pointing to an end-of-semester design competition.

 

MAE 1501 � Introduction to Engineering Design (Mechanical Engineering)

Utilize problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using computer-aided design software, including 2D orthographic projections and 3D isometric views, pictorial drawings, technical sketching, dimensioning, sectioning, working drawings, wire frame, and solid modeling.                                         

 

 

COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, & SCIENCES (LAS)

 

1.         Review the approved list of General Education courses from LAS for topics that may peak your interest (p. 67-68 of the Fall schedule.) 

 

2.         Register for an introductory course from each department you are interested in.  If you discover you do not want to pursue a topic after trying the course, the course will count as general education for any other LAS major.

 

3.         Composition and Freshmen Seminar are always highly recommended.

 

LAS � EDUCATION OPTIONS

 

If you are interested in becoming an Elementary or Secondary teacher these courses will work for all of the undergraduate education options:

 

PHIL 100, 102, or 112

PSY 100

ECON 101

ENGL 131

TED 300  (Recommended first semester of the sophomore year)

 

 

COURSES THAT WORK IN ALL UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS ON CAMPUS

 

ECON 101

ENGL 131

ENGL 150 - pre-req. ENGL 131 or test out with an ACT English score of 29 (SAT 650)

PHIL 100 or 102

PSC 110

PSY 100