The following schedule is especially subject to change according to the needs of the class. I will announce any changes to this schedule should the need present itself.
| W |
September 6 |
Introductions: Why are we here? |
| M |
September 11 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
September 13 |
Visualizing the ideal UMD and understanding the real one
TASK: The Ethical Self-Interest Survey |
| M |
September 18 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
September 20 |
Learning Styles
The Value of Liberal Education:
"http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Eclasa/cla1001/main/index.htm"
TASK: Complete the learning styles inventory in the New Student Guide and discuss results. |
| M |
September 25 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
September 27 |
Setting goals. Guest speaker: Janet Pribyl. Meet in Engineering 118.
TASK: Begin major exploration assignment. Formulate questions about majors and goals. |
| M |
October 2 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
October 4 |
Studying Abroad from UMD: Guest Speaker from the International Education Office
Cultural Event Response Papers are due. |
| M |
October 9 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
October 11 |
Getting into Major Exploration
TASK: Major Exploration Worksheets |
| M |
October 16 |
Group study practicum |
| W |
October 18 |
Major Exploration presentations
Do you want to earn points for writing an Opinion Piece?
Today is the deadline for letting me know and deciding on a topic. |
| M |
October 23 |
Web Page Workshop
TASK: Meet in the computer lab in 204 Engineering to get the basics on web-page development. |
| W |
October 25 |
Major Exploration presentations
Major exploration reports are due
Web pages are due
Opinion Piece is due. |