1. Welcome to your IFP and College Information Session University Advising Services College of Design and Social Inquiry

2. Review from the earlier session Intellectual Foundations Program (IFP) Credits needed for graduation  12-15 per semester Vary by major Advising Tool Kit  The Rules  Help and where to get it  Important Dates

3. Written Communications 2 courses required ENC 1101 – College Writing I (Required) ENC 1102 – College Writing II The following can be substituted for ENC1102 ANT 1471 – Cultural Differences in a Globalized Society ENC 1930 – Honors Writing Seminar (University Honors Only) ENC 1939 – Special Topics: College Writing II HIS 2934 – Writing History NSP 1195 – Being Cared For: Reflections from Other Side of Bed IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Gordon Rule Writing Course (GRW / WAC) Must earn “C” or higher for course to count toward degree Credits by examination (IB, AP, CLEP) can be applied to this component when an appropriate score is earned. This component of the Intellectual Foundations Program “CORE” can also be satisfied with transferred “high school dual enrollment” or other college transfer credits.

4. Society and Human Behavior 2 courses from 2 different departments required Anthropology Department ANT 2000 & D – Introduction to Anthropology (Has a Discussion) Economics Department (Recommended – BUD, BURP) (Required – Social Work) ECO 2013 – Macroeconomic Principles (requires sophomore status) (Required – BPM) ECO 2023 – Microeconomic Principles (requires sophomore status) ECP 2002 – Contemporary Economic Issues Exceptional Student Education Department EEX 2091 – Disability and Society Geosciences Department (Recommended – BUD, BURP) EVR 2017 – Environment and Society Political Science Department (Recommended – CJ, BUD, BURP) (Required – BPM, Social Work ) POS 2041 – Government of the United States Psychology Department (Recommended – CJ) (Required – Social Work) PSY 1012 – General Psychology Public Administration Department (Recommended – BPM, BPSA, BUD, BURP) PAD 2258 – Changing Environment of Society, Business & Government Sociology Department (Recommended – CJ, BPSA) (Required – Social Work) SYG 1000 – Sociological Perspectives SYG 2010 – Social Problems (Recommended – BUD, BURP) Urban & Regional Planning Department URP 2051 – Designing the City (Recommended – ARCH, BUD, BURP) IMPORTANT TO NOTE: No credit is earned for discussion, but must attend

5. Science and the Natural World 2 courses from 2 different departments required 1 course must have a lab For Non-Science Majors Anthropology Department ANT 2511 & L – Intro to Biological Anthropology (4 credits including lab) Biology Department (Required for Social Work majors) BSC 1005 & L – Life Science (3 credits including Lab) Chemistry Department CHM 1020C – Contemporary Chemical Issues CHM 2083 (P/F) – Chemistry in Modern Life (Online Course) Engineering Dean Department ETG 2831 – Nature: Intersections of Science, Engineering and the Humanities Geology Department ESC 2070 – Blue Planet (Online Course) GLY 2010C – Physical Geology w/lab (4 credits including Lab) GLY 2100 – History of Earth and Life MET 2010 & D – Weather and Climate Physics Department AST 2002 (P/F) – Introduction to Astronomy PSC 2121 – Physical Science PHY2053 – College Physics (Required for ARCH majors) IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Credit is earned for lab, but no credit is earned for discussion.

6. Pass / Fail Option Certain designated undergraduate courses may be taken for a letter grade of pass (P) or fail (F). Students must indicate the grade option preferred when registering, otherwise a letter grade will be given. The maximum credit available to any student on the P/F option is one course per term, with a maximum of 12 credits during a student’s entire course of study. This option is not available for courses in the student’s major, students on probation, or for Engineering majors.

7. Mathematics Architecture MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 1114 – Trigonometry MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus (Required) Criminal Justice MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I (Recommended) MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics (Required) Public Management MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I ( Recommended ) MAC 1105 – College Algebra STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics (Required) Public Safety Administration MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I MGF 1107 – Math for Liberal Arts II MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics MPORTANT TO NOTE: MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra is not Gordon Rule & will not satisfy Core 2 Courses Required – C or better – Must take ALEKS Social Work MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I (Recommended) MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics (Required) Urban Design MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I MGF 1107 – Math for Liberal Arts II MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics Urban & Regional Planning MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I MGF 1107 – Math for Liberal Arts II MAC 1105 – College Algebra MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics

8. ALEKS Math Placement Exam To access test, log into http://MyFAU.fau.edu and select the Student Tab All entering freshman regardless of AP, IB, dual enrollment and CLEP. Contact your Academic Advisor about your score. Cost is $15.00 the first time. Test is not timed & can take test online from home. Second time you take ALEKS, $28.50 and must be taken in person at FAU. Scores are percentages and range from 0 - 100. System takes about 24-48 hours to upload the scores. www.fau.edu/mathplacement - access information about exam You must take ALEKS without assistance (Receiving assistance on the ALEKS placement test is a violation of FAU’s Code of Academic Integrity and is punishable under the provisions of that code; see www.fau.edu/regulations/chapter4/4.001_Code_of_Academic_Integrity.pdf ) www.fau.edu/regulations/chapter4/4.001_Code_of_Academic_Integrity.pdf In any mathematics class you take, your instructor reserves the right to administer an in-class, proctored exam during the first week of the semester. If your performance on this exam is not consistent with your ALEKS placement score, you may be required to register for a lower course or to complete remedial work prior to continuing. Extreme differences in results will be reported to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Course ALEKS Score Course ALEKS Score MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra 0% MAC 2233: Methods of Calculus 40% MGF 1106: Math for Liberal Arts I 30% MAC 2281: Calculus for Engineers I 65% MGF 1107: Math for Liberal Arts II 25% MAC 2311: Calculus w/Analytical Geometry I 65% MAC 1105: College Algebra 30% MAD 2104: Discrete Mathematics 45% MAC 1114: Trigonometry 45% MAS 2103: Matrix Theory 65% MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra 45% MAT 1932: Topics in Mathematics 30% MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trig. 50% STA 2023: Introductory Statistics 30%

9. Global Citizenship 2 courses required - 1 course must be from Global Perspectives (GP) Anthropology Department ANT 2410 – Culture and Society (GP) Curriculum, Culture, & Educational Inquiry Department EDF 2854 – The Educated Citizen in a Global Context (GP) Geosciences Department GEA 2000 – World Geography (GP) History Department AMH 2010 & D (P/F) – United States History to 1877 AMH 2020 & D (P/F) – United States History 1877 to Present WOH 2012 & D – History of Civilization I (GRW)* (GP) WOH 2022 – History of Civilization II (GP) Languages, Linguistics, & Comparative Literature Department LAS 2000 – Intro to Caribbean & Latin American Studies LIN 2607 – Global Perspectives on Language (GP) Philosophy Department PHI 2010 & D– Introduction to Philosophy (GRW)* Political Science Department INR 2002 – Introduction to World Politics (GP) Sociology Department SYD 2790 – Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality SYP 2450 – Global Society (GP) Social Work Department SOW 1005 – Global Perspectives on Social Services (GP) IMPORTANT Gordon Rule Writing Course (GRW / WAC) Must earn “C” or higher ENC 1101/1102 prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C” or higher

10. Creative Expression 2 Courses Required from two different departments Architecture Department ARC 2208 – Culture & Architecture (Required for ARCH majors) Visual Art & Art History Department ARH 2000 (P/F) – Art Appreciation School of Communications & Multimedia Studies FIL 2000 & D – Film Appreciation English Department LIT 2010 – Interpretation of Fiction (GRW)* LIT 2030 – Interpretation of Poetry (GRW)* LIT 2040 – Interpretation of Drama (GRW)* LIT 2070 – Interpretation of Creative Non-Fiction (GRW)* Languages, Linguistics, & Comparative Literature Department LIT 2100 & D – Introduction to World Literature Music Department MUL 2010 – History & Appreciation of Music Theater & Dance Department DAN 2100 – Appreciation of Dance THE 2000 – Appreciation of Theatre IMPORTANT No credit is earned for discussion, but must attend “C” or higher needed in Gordon Rule course to count toward degree *ENC 1101/1102 prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C” or higher

11. Gordon Rule Writing (GRW) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - English Department ENC1101 ENC1102 or allowable substitute: ANT1471, ENC1939, HIS2934 or NSP1195 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP History Department WOH 2012 &D – History of Civilization I (GRW) (GP) Philosophy Department PHI 2010 & D– Introduction to Philosophy (GRW) CREATIVE EXPRESSION English Department LIT 2010 – Interpretation of Fiction (GRW) LIT 2030 – Interpretation of Poetry (GRW) LIT 2040 – Interpretation of Drama (GRW) LIT 2070 – Interpretation of Creative Non-Fiction (GRW) Four (4) courses are required. Must earn a “C” or better

12. Foreign Language ARA 1120/1121 – Beginning Arabic I/II FOL 1120/1121 – Beginning Chinese I/II FRE 1120/1121 – Beginning French I/II (must take Placement Exam) GER 1120/1121 – Beginning German I/II HBR 1120/1121 – Beginning Hebrew I/II ITA 1120/1121 – Beginning Italian I/II JPN 1120/1121 – Beginning Japanese I/II LAT 1120/1121 – Beginning Latin I/II SPN 1120/1121 – Beginning Spanish I/II (must take Placement Exam) IMPORTANT TO NOTE:  Only the second level (1121) may be taken for the Pass/Fail option  Foreign Language is a graduation requirement for only certain majors.  If you have taken 2 years of a language in high school, the Languages & Linguistics Department requires you to start with the 1121 level.  All courses are 4 credits  CLEP Option

13. Excess Hours Surcharge The bill requires universities to add a surcharge to each credit hour taken in excess of the total number of credit hours required to complete the student’s initial choice of a Bachelor’s degree program (major).  Failed courses  Hours dropped after the University's drop/add period  Courses from which a student withdraws  Repeated courses. Exception: repeated courses for which the student has paid the repeat course surcharge as provided in Section 1009.285, Florida Statutes Section 1009.285, Florida Statutes  All credit earned at another institution and accepted for transfer and applied toward the baccalaureate degree program Under Florida law, the following credit hours count towards Excess Credit Hours: The Excess Hours Surcharge legislation means students have to be fully aware of the requirements for pursuing and completing their degree from day one. If you have additional questions about the Excess Hours Surcharge please visit the Registrar’s Webpage: http://wise.fau.edu/registrar/excesshrs.php http://wise.fau.edu/registrar/excesshrs.php

14. Class BeginJanuary 5 Last day to Drop/Add January 9 Last day to Pay Tuition January 12 Start to make Advising Appointment January 19 Last day to WithdrawFebruary 27 (Midterm Grades) Advance Registration MARCH 23 Final Exams April 23-29 Semester Ends May 1 http://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/calendar.php Dates to Remember – Spring 2015

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