Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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UC 1000 - Mastering the University Experience


The purpose of University College 1000 is to assist new students in making a successful transition to Ohio University, both academically and personally. Aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the university, encourage self responsibility, and articulate to students the expectations and values of the University. Also seeks to help students develop and apply appropriate learning strategies; enhance their critical thinking and communication skills; and explore their interests, abilities, values, and options related to their choice of a major and career.

Requisites: First Semester Student
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will adapt and apply appropriate academic strategies to their courses and learning experiences.
  • Students will articulate the importance of taking personal responsibility for the choices they make and for creating the outcomes and experiences they want in college.
  • Students will describe what it means to be a good citizen of the Ohio University academic community in the context of the history, traditions, and values of the University and the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Students will develop and apply skills that contribute to building positive and interdependent relationships with peers, staff, advisors, and faculty.
  • Students will examine how their background and experiences impact their values and assumptions and explain the influence these have on their relationships with others.
  • Students will identify and apply strategies to effectively manage time and priorities.
  • Students will identify and understand university academic policies, processes, and procedures with special focus on those related to grading, advising, registration, and course planning.
  • Students will identify and utilize appropriate campus resources, organizations and activities that contribute to their educational experience, goals, and engagement.
  • Students will learn a process of exploring and analyzing possible majors and careers that fit their unique interests, abilities and values.
  • Students will use written and oral communication to discover, develop, and articulate ideas and viewpoints.



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