University, General (UNIV)

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UNIV 101. Major Exploration and Academic Planning. 1 Credit.

This course will guide students through the process of exploring academic majors and related careers using a variety of methods. Additionally, students will learn to navigate NDSU resources and technologies as well as integrate success strategies into their college careers. Prereq: Restricted to first-year students only.

UNIV 150. Foundations of Science. 3 Credits.

This course covers basic findings from several scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, geology, biology, and psychology, with an emphasis on the methods of discovery in these disciplines.

UNIV 151. Science and Society. 3 Credits.

Explores interplay between scientific, economic, and political aspects of technically based, possibly politically contentious, societal challenges. Aims to instill appreciation for breadth, complexity of emerging societal challenges; need for collaboration among disciplines to realize solutions.

UNIV 189. Skills For Academic Success. 1 Credit.

This course is designed to ease the transition for new students at NDSU. Students will learn skills and techniques used by successful college students. In addition to introducing the students to campus resources and governance, topics will include study techniques, time management, test taking, note taking, goal setting, wellness, stress management, and career orientation. Cross-listed with ABEN 189, AGRI 189, BUSN 189, HD&E 189, ME 189, NURS 189 and PHRM 189. F, S.

UNIV 194. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 196. Field Experience. 1-15 Credits.

UNIV 199. Special Topics. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 220. Career and Graduate School Preparation. 1 Credit.

This course, Career and Grad School Prep, will provide developmental strategies for SSS students who are interested in building career readiness skills and who wish to pursue an education beyond a bachelor's degree. This course provides excellent support and guidance for developing a career plan, interviewing techniques, as well as advising on completing graduate school applications and/or job applications. Prereq: Participants in this course must be an enrolled in TRIO SSS at NDSU.

UNIV 291. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 292. Global Practicum: Study Abroad. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-Arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad), domestic institutions (National Student Exchange) or on approved study abroad programs. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing and prior approval by International Student and Study Abroad Services and major department. Graded 'P'or 'F' (Undergraduate), or 'S' or 'U' (Graduate).

UNIV 294. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 297. FE/Coop Ed/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

UNIV 299. Special Topics. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 379. Global Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

NDSU instructed experience or field study in a foreign country. Conducted in English for residence credit. Pre-requisite: Prior approval by International Student and Study Abroad Services and major department. May be repeated. Standard Grading.

UNIV 391. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 392. Global Practicum: Study Abroad. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-Arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad), domestic institutions (National Student Exchange) or on approved study abroad programs. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing and prior approval by International Student and Study Abroad Services and major department. Graded 'P'or 'F' (Undergraduate), or 'S' or 'U' (Graduate).

UNIV 394. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 396. Field Experience. 1-15 Credits.

UNIV 397. Fe/Coop Ed/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

UNIV 399. Special Topics. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 440. Writing for Scholars, Fellows and Researchers. 1 Credit.

Students will develop an understanding of the academic genre of grant and fellowship applications by analyzing a specific granting program, practicing the elements required for the application, and submitting a completed application. Pass/Fail only. Restrictions: Students must be planning to apply for the grant or fellowship identified in the course section in which they enroll. {Also offered for graduate credit - see UNIV 640}.

UNIV 489. Capstone Experience. 3 Credits.

Integrate coursework in student's area(s) of emphasis as stated in their proposal; explore options and apply strategies related to post-graduation career goals. F,S.

UNIV 491H. Seminar. 1-3 Credits.

UNIV 491. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 492. Global Practicum: Study Abroad. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-Arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad), domestic institutions (National Student Exchange) or on approved study abroad programs. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing and prior approval by International Student and Study Abroad Services and major department. Graded 'P'or 'F' (Undergraduate), or 'S' or 'U' (Graduate).

UNIV 494. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 496. Field Experience. 1-15 Credits.

UNIV 499. Special Topics. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 499H. Special Topics. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 640. Writing for Scholars, Fellows and Researchers. 1 Credit.

Students will develop an understanding of the academic genre of grant and fellowship applications by analyzing a specific granting program, practicing the elements required for the application, and submitting a completed application. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Restrictions: Students must be planning to apply for the grant or fellowship identified in the course section in which they enroll. {Also offered for undergraduate credit - see UNIV 440}.

UNIV 692. Global Practicum: Study Abroad. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-Arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad), domestic institutions (National Student Exchange) or on approved study abroad programs. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing and prior approval by International Student and Study Abroad Services and major department. Graded 'P'or 'F' (Undergraduate), or 'S' or 'U' (Graduate).

UNIV 695. Field Experience. 1-15 Credits.

UNIV 720. Scientific Integrity. 1 Credit.

A survey of contemporary issues relating to responsible conduct in research including academic integrity, mentoring, scientific record keeping, and genetic technology. Class sessions will involve student discussion of case studies that emphasizes a particular scientific ethical dilemma.

UNIV 790. Graduate Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 791. Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 793. Individual Study/Tutorial. 1-5 Credits.

UNIV 795. Field Experience. 1-15 Credits.