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LAHS-1004: First Year Experience: Introduction to a Research University

Description: Introduces first-year Liberal Arts and Human Sciences majors to the universitys research mission and the scope and nature of research within the disciplines in the college. Prepares students to participate in the universitys research mission through undergraduate research. Focuses on building problem-solving, inquiry, and integration skills as foundational to academic success. Topics include an introduction to academic support resources, academic planning, career exploration, and e-portfolio.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 28

Average GPA: 3.57 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 60.47%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.66%

Diana M Ridgwell201274.0%18.1%6.0%0.4%1.4%0.2%3.6110
Marc E Lucht201357.5%30.1%8.0%0.0%3.4%0.9%3.398
Luann R Gaskill2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.001
Daniel B Thorp202174.0%13.7%7.4%1.0%2.1%1.8%3.545
Karen B Watson202082.4%14.2%2.7%0.0%0.7%0.0%3.764

Grade Distribution Over Time