Writing as Inquiry
[This requirement may be satisfied by the course below, or by another pre-approved Writing as Inquiry course upon advisement.] Writing as Inquiry engages students in fundamental acts of inquiry: how to pose a problem, research and analyze evidence, anticipate the reader’s needs, and develop an idea of one’s own that clarifies its debt to others. Students develop and deepen the reading, writing, and thinking practices that are essential for rigorous engagement in their courses, and for thriving in the world beyond college.
EXWR1-UC 7503 Writing Workshop II - 4 credits

Data and Discovery
[This requirement may be satisfied by the course below, or by another pre-approved Data and Discovery course upon advisement.] Data and Discovery: During their undergraduate studies, students will acquire analytical skills and computational tools that will enable them to investigate, interpret, and evaluate the many configurations of data they will encounter in their lives. By taking an expansive view of data literacy, Data and Discovery courses provide students with the knowledge, skills, and discernment they need in order to scrutinize the roles that data play in the world today. May be satisfied with a Core course in Data and Discovery or by a pre-approved departmental course.
MATH1-UC 1105 Mathematical Reasoning - 4 credits

Ideas in the World
[Students are required to take the following course.] Ideas in the World explores consequential ideas and practices and the social environments in which they emerge, evolve, and circulate. Students are immersed in an intellectual milieu of the past or present, which they investigate through the application of questions and methods from the contemporary humanities and qualitative social sciences. In Ideas in the World, students engage with various forms of human diversity, while learning to think rigorously and adventurously about how knowledge is produced and how it is entangled with social and
TCHT1-UC 1000 Tourism Impacts & Issues - 4 credits

Scientific Inquiry
[In consultation with their advisor, students select four credits from the list below or another pre-approved Scientific Inquiry course upon advisement.] Scientific Inquiry: During their undergraduate studies, students will explore the process of science, and learn how to deploy scientific reasoning as a powerful framework for investigating and understanding the natural world. Scientific Inquiry courses provide in-depth investigations of engaging scientific topics with the goal of developing students’ foundational knowledge and analytical skills. In addition to lectures, they include a robust laboratory component where students learn techniques, perform experiments, and interpret results. May be satisfied with a Core course in Scientific Inquiry, or by a pre- approved, laboratory-based departmental course in the natural sciences.
SCNC1-UC 1000 Where the City Meets the Sea - 4 credits
SCNC1-UC 3203 Environmental Sustainability - 4 credits

Critical Thinking and Communications
[This requirement may be satisfied by the course below, or by another pre-approved Critical Thinking and Communications course or departmental course upon advisement.] Critical thinking and Communications courses equip students with the essential communication skills necessary for success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn to identify communication challenges, conduct thorough research, and tailor their communication strategies to specific audiences and contexts. The course will emphasize effective public speaking skills, active listening, and persuasive writing techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience through various communication activities, including group discussions, oral presentations, written assignments, and online communication platforms. Students will also leverage technology applied to specific communications settings and challenges.
HUMN1-UC 6401 Critical Thinking - 4 credits