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ACR 187 - Introduction to Sustainability

Integration of balance among social equity, ecological integrity, economic vitality, civic engagement, aesthetic understanding, critical thinking, systems thinking, personal development, and competency-based learning. Portfolio assessment.

Average Grade - 3.450
Median Grade - 3.5
40 total students

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ACR 202 - Problem Solving in Community, Agriculture, and Environmental Systems

Issues identification, critical thinking, problem solving, sustainability, and leadership in agriculture, natural resources, and community development.

Average Grade - 3.217
Median Grade - 3.5
69 total students

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ANR 475 - International Studies in Agriculture and Natural Resources

Study-travel experience. Contemporary problems affecting agriculture and natural resources in world, national and local communities. Case studies and interviews with officials, community leaders and leading professionals.

Average Grade - 3.583
Median Grade - 3.5
30 total students

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IAH 206 - Self, Society, and Technology (D)

Exploration in how technology affects and is affected by our conceptions of ourselves, relations with others, and our ideals. Approaches and materials from philosophy, literature, art, music, and history as well as the natural sciences.

Average Grade - 3.233
Median Grade - 4.0
18 total students

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IAH 221C - Great Ages: The Modern World (I)

Arts and humanities of the modern world, examined through the frame of urban and intellectual life. Literature, visual arts, music, religion and philosophy presented in historical context. Selected regions and themes. Variable by term.

Average Grade - 3.107
Median Grade - 3.5
14 total students

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ISB 202 - Applications of Environmental and Organismal Biology

Historical and recent development of ideas about behavior, ecological, and evolutionary processes. Critical evaluation of the use and misuse of human understanding of nature, emphasizing recent findings.

Average Grade - 3.244
Median Grade - 3.5
39 total students

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ISS 220 - Time, Space and Change in Human Society (D)

Interdisciplinary exploration of human biological, geographic, and cultural variation and adaptation. Theories of change from evolutionary, ecological, and social science perspectives. Exploring diverse perspectives and cultural practices associated with diverse characteristics.

Average Grade - 3.108
Median Grade - 3.5
51 total students

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ISS 310 - People and Environment (I)

Contemporary issues related to the interaction of socio-cultural and ecological systems. Global, regional, national and local environmental problems and responses.

Average Grade - 3.691
Median Grade - 4.0
68 total students

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ISS 315 - Global Diversity and Interdependence (I)

Contemporary issues in global political economy. Social forces and competing ideologies in a world context. Global resource distribution and development strategies. National identities and transnational linkages. First and Third World dichotomies.

Average Grade - 3.650
Median Grade - 4.0
11 total students

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UGS 101 - Big Ideas Seminar

Introduction to inquiry, research, and scholarship of complex issues. Special topics designed to engage new students' interests in the academic life of the university.

Average Grade - 3.599
Median Grade - 4.0
207 total students

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UGS 102 - First-Year Seminar Abroad

Introduction to scholarship and inquiry in global and international contexts. Special interdisciplinary-based topics focused on developing analytical thinking, problem solving skills and a deeper understanding of global issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion. Field trips required.

Average Grade - 3.802
Median Grade - 4.0
541 total students

Latest grades from Fall 2023

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UGS 103 - First-Year Seminar Away

Introduction to scholarship and academic inquiry in a U.S. National context. Special disciplinary-based topics focused to engage the interests of new students in developing analytical thinking, effective citizenship, and a deeper understanding of U.S. Issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion. Field trips required.

Average Grade - 3.875
Median Grade - 4.0
16 total students

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UGS 200H - Honors Research Seminar

Introduction to research and inquiry. Special disciplinary research topics proposed to engage the interests of Honors College students in the scholarly life of the university.

69 total students

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UGS 201 - Big Ideas Seminar

Introduction to inquiry, research, and scholarship of complex issues. Special topics designed to engage new students' interests and advance their ability to consider complex topics, dialogue with diverse others, and use evidence to support opinions.

Average Grade - 3.838
Median Grade - 4.0
255 total students

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UGS 292 - Experiential Learning in Undergraduate Studies

Supervised high impact educational experiences for early career undergraduate students.

Average Grade - 3.721
Median Grade - 4.0
134 total students

Latest grades from Fall 2023

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