University Studies (USTD)
Courses
USTD 70. Individualized Study Contract. Unit: 1
Designed for the student who needs to work on an independent basis under the direction of a study specialist in order to improve skills such as quantitative reasoning or written communication. May be repeated. Units awarded are not applicable to a baccalaureate degree. Graded credit/no credit. Formerly USTD 27B.
USTD 77. Adjunct for Specific Subjects. Units: 2
Prerequisites: consent of SAIL (Student Assistance in Learning) Program, UH-386
Taught as a support to specifically designated general education courses in mathematics, social and behavioral sciences and communication studies. The courses emphasize mastery of lecture and textbook content, study skills, and test preparation. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Units awarded are not applicable to a baccalaureate degree. Graded credit/no credit.
USTD 80. Topics in Advanced Notetaking and Organization. Unit: 1
Quarter Prerequisite: consent of SAIL
Instruction in adaptation of note taking skills across the curriculum with emphasis on editing, organizing and combining notes from text, class, lab, field and library. Organization of content to enhance concentration and memory and improve test taking ability. Units awarded are not applicable to a baccalaureate degree. May be repeated as topics change. Graded credit/no credit. S.A.I.L. (Student Assistance in Learning) Program. Formerly USTD 40.
USTD 1000A. Freshman Learning Community. Unit: 1
Introduction to the university's history and its mission to enhance the intellectual, cultural and personal development of each student. Application of the First-Year Student Success principles, critical thinking, information literacy and integrative learning. Graded A, B, C-/no credit. May be taken only by first time freshman students during their first year of attendance. May be repeated once for a total of 2 units. Formerly USTD 100A.
USTD 1000B. Transfer Student Learning Community. Unit: 1
Introduction to the university's history and its mission to enhance the intellectual, cultural and personal development of each student. Application of the Second-Year Student Success principles, critical thinking skills, information literacy and integrative learning techniques. Graded A, B, C-/no credit. May be taken only by transfer students during their first year of attendance. Formerly USTD 100B.
USTD 2000. Sophomore Learning Community. Unit: 1
Learn to maximize use of university resources, prepare for post-baccalaureate work and facilitate graduation. Explores the subject matter of university success and overcoming the challenges of career and life decision adjustments. May be repeated once for a total of 2 units. Graded A, B, C-/no credit. Formerly USTD 200.