6 Week Cohort:

General Biology   |  BIO 105 - Credits 4

An introduction to biology including topics in ecology, population biology, nutrient cycling, food webs, cell structure and function, metabolism, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics, molecular biology and evolution. This course provides a strong foundation for further science courses, and is designed for science majors, allied health majors and students with an interest in science.
A required course for students majoring in biology or the health professions.

4 Week Cohorts:

Creating a Healthy, Active Lifestyle + First Year Student Seminar – 4 Credits

Creating a Healthy, Active Lifestyle   |    HPR 105 – Credits 3

This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for developing and maintaining a healthy, physically active lifestyle throughout your lifespan. Major issues directly affecting your health such as physical fitness, movement skills and activities, health promotion and disease prevention, the effective use of leisure and content in various wellness topical areas will be included.
A general education elective used by ALL majors.

First Year Student Seminar   |    UWL 100 - Credits 1

Individually and together in groups you’ll pursue the question What does it mean to be an educated person? What are the skills of an educated person? What are the intellectual dispositions? What contexts are needed? Practice and acquire the basic habits and patterns of inquiry through reading, discussion, writing and involvement in campus activities.
A general education elective used by ALL majors.

Communicating Effectively + First Year Student Seminar – 4 Credits

Communicating Effectively   |    CST 110 – Credits 3

This course introduces you to major topic areas in communication, while encouraging you to become more competent and culturally sensitive communicators. You will develop speaking, relational and listening skills as they are exposed to the communication areas of interpersonal, group/teams and public contexts. This course will help you become more effective and ethical communicators in a highly diverse society.
A required course for ALL majors.

First Year Student Seminar    |    UWL 100 - Credits 1

Individually and together in groups you’ll pursue the question What does it mean to be an educated person? What are the skills of an educated person? What are the intellectual dispositions? What contexts are needed? Practice and acquire the basic habits and patterns of inquiry through reading, discussion, writing and involvement in campus activities.
A general education elective used by ALL majors.