Required: 1 credit
This requirement is designed to help students explore their interests and map out their path through college, to develop the habits and mindsets of successful students, and to build a sense of community and belonging at Michigan Tech. Seminar courses are primarily offered by academic units and will incorporate a shared set of common modules, equating to roughly one-third of a 1-credit course, with the rest of the course content determined by the department. University-wide (UN 1013) and transfer student specific (UN 2013) courses will be offered to first-year students where their academic units do not have a seminar course offering, ensuring all incoming first-year students engage in a seminar course.
Critical reflection practice, pathway planning, and development of success habits to promote personal well-being and academic success.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Critical reflection practice, pathway planning, and success habits tailored to transfer students with prior college experience.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to fields and career opportunities in the biological sciences.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biochem & Molec Biology-Bio Sc, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences, Computational Biology; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Introduction to subdisciplines, the clinical practicum, career opportunities, and current issues in medical laboratory science.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Medical Laboratory Science
Introduction to tools for success in business programs and professions. Business disciplines of accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing are introduced, along with professional development and communication and technical skills for business majors.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Course provides an introduction to the Chemistry. Broad topics encompass: acclimating and thriving in the University setting including; understanding college expectations, career preparation and planning, time and stress management, information literacy, technical communication, and opportunities within chemistry.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Introduction to the construction management profession, and current issues and trends in residential and commercial construction industries. Focuses on how the construction industry works, along with enhancing verbal, CAD, and print reading skills.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
An introduction to the study of computing: fundamental concepts and skills; opportunities at Michigan Tech; career opportunities; social and ethical issues.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Science, General Computing, Electrical Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
This course introduces data science concepts using real-world examples and applications. Topics include the data science lifecycle, forming data science questions, data privacy, ethics, and more.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Data Science; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
Introduction to the various careers within forestry, conservation, ecology, and wildlife that represents specialties within natural resources. Students explore natural resource issues and practice effective written and communication skills. The course aims to help students develop strategies to successfully meet their academic and career goals.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of For Res & Env Sci
Introduction to geosciences as a profession, including discussions of career opportunities and geoscience programs. Earth materials and the earth's processes are also introduced. Includes frequent field trips. Intended for freshman or sophomore students in geological engineering, geology, applied geophysics, hydrology, geotechnics, earth science teaching, or any other geoscience program.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Geological Engineering, General Sciences and Arts, General Engineering, Mining Engineering, Applied Geophysics, Geology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Human Factors majors examine the field of human factors and major degree requirements resulting in an undergraduate plan of study focused on graduate school admission or career preparation. Students will be introduced to department research and other opportunities.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Human Factors
Introduces SEN, STA, STC, and SCCM majors to: the relevance of humanistic study to personal, professional, and civic life and the variety of critical and creative approaches to humanistic studies. Involves exploration of academic and career goals in Humanities related fields.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Scientific & Tech Comm (BS), Scientific & Tech Comm (BA), Communication, Culture & Media, English
Introduction to the fields and career opportunities with a kinesiology degree.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Mathematical discovery and invention in group theory: transformations, finite figures, strip patterns, wall patterns, finite groups, and Cayley diagrams. Develops the ability to find and describe patterns, to generalize from observations, to formulate conjectures, and to support conjectures with analysis and, when possible, formal proof.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
Mathematical discovery and invention in topological graph theory: networks, graphs, graph coloring, surfaces and graphs, and knots. Develops the ability to find and describe patterns, to generalize from observations, to formulate conjectures, and to support conjectures with analysis and, when possible, formal proof.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
Mathematical discovery and invention in number theory: number puzzles, Chinese Remainder Theorem, codes, primitive roots, and quadratic reciprocity. Develops the ability to find and describe patterns, to generalize from observations, to formulate conjectures, and to support conjectures with analysis and, when possible, formal proof.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
Mathematical discovery and invention in Non-Euclidean geometry: definitions of straight and angle, transformations, congruence, parallel transport, projections, and finite geometries. Develops the ability to find and describe patterns, to generalize from observations, to formulate conjectures, and to support conjectures with analysis and, when possible, formal proof.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
This course introduces students to the foundation of professional nursing practice. Students will examine the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the profession, clinical judgment, career paths, and essential skills for academic and professional success. An introduction to the Nursing program philosophy is presented.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Pre-Nursing
Introduction to the study of physics. Students will explore tools and habits for successful studies, understanding different undergraduate physic degrees, and course planning. Departmental research and career paths will be introduced through department faculty, Course also supports physics students' Essential Abilities.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Physics (BA), Physics, Applied Physics
Psychology majors examine the field of psychology and major degree requirements resulting in an undergraduate plan of study focused on graduate school admission or career preparation. Students will be introduced to department research and other opportunities.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Psychology, Human Factors; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): PSY 2000(C)
Course provides an overview of Applied Computing degrees designed especially for first year students. Content includes Michigan Tech's Essential abilities, technical presentations by faculty and community members, and exposure to trending topics in information technology, cybersecurity, and electrical engineering technology, and mechatronics.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Introduction to departmental requirements, relevant university resources, careers in social sciences and history, skill expectations, and portfolio development; assessment of current knowledge.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sustainability Sci and Society, History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Policy & Community Development
An active and discussion driven introduction to the arts as a profession. This course will set you up to get the most out of your Michigan Tech education, exploring fundamental foundations of artistic practice and how they apply to a myriad of connected industries.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall