University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Courses
UCOL
27 courses with the subject UCOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
UCOL 1000College Transition for First-Year Students. (1 to 3)
Prerequisite(s): Freshman standing. Designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition from high school to college by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG previously taken any UCOL 1000-level course may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement.
UCOL 1010College Transition for Transfers. (3) Designed to assist
with the intellectual and social transition to UNC Charlotte for transfer students by increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level course may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement.
UCOL 1011College Transition for Transfers. (1 to 3) Designed to assist
with the intellectual and social transition to UNC Charlotte for transfer students by and increasing the involvement of students in the intellectual life of the campus; providing an orientation to resources available to students; and promoting problem solving and writing skills. Students who have previously taken any UCOL 1000-level course may not receive credit for this course. May not be repeated for grade replacement.
UCOL 1200First-Year Seminar. (3) A seminar-style learning
experience designed to assist with the intellectual and social transition from high school to college. This course will provide an orientation to campus resources and help students plan how to make the most of their time at Charlotte. May not be repeated for grade replacement.
UCOL 1201Forty-Niner Intensive Transition (FIT) Experience. (1 to
3) Designed to provide students new to the university with a menu of activities that promote academic and social transition. Specific topics will vary.
UCOL 1205Enrichment Seminar. (1 to 3) A seminar-style learning
experience designed to enrich the education experience of one or more courses taken concurrently. The enrichment seminar is focused around a particular theme defined by the companion course(s) and provides opportunities to explore the topics of the course(s) in more detail and with additional materials, experiences, and assignments. The enrichment seminar will also address the college transition experience by enhancing students’ involvement with and knowledge of the campus and its resources and promoting problem solving and oral and written . communication skills. Open to new first-year students only; requires co- registration in designated companion section(s) as indicated. May be repeated for credit with change of topic one time.
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May be repeated for credit with change of topic one time.
UCOL 1206Enrichment Seminar. (1 to 3) A seminar-style learning
experience designed to enrich the education experience of one or more courses taken concurrently. The enrichment seminar is focused around a particular theme defined by the companion course(s) and provides opportunities to explore the topics of the course(s) in more detail and with additional materials, experiences, and assignments. The enrichment seminar also addresses the college transition experience by enhancing students’ involvement with and knowledge of the campus and its resources and promoting problem solving and oral and written communication skills. Open to new first-year students only; requires co- registration in designated companion section(s) as indicated. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit one time with change of topic.
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit one time with change of topic.
UCOL 1300Academic Success Seminar. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of department. Designed to assist continuing university students with the development of study and problem-solving skills. Course Descriptions | 829
UCOL 130549er Focus. (0 to 1) Prerequisite(s): Permission of
department. An academic seminar designed to help students find greater success in college and in life. The focus is on maximizing effective study strategies, locating and utilizing resources, and identifying learning preferences to enhance academic performance. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. May not be repeated for grade replacement.
UCOL 1307Academic Success Experience. (0 to 3) Prerequisite(s)
Instructor Permission. Designed to provide students with a menu of activities that help promote the development of study skills, problem- solving skills, and self-awareness that foster academic success. Emphasizes using academic support resources, engaging in campus life, and enhancing academic performance.
UCOL 1310Executive Functioning and Academics. (1) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of University College. This enrichment seminar is designed to help students with neurodiversity. The course content focuses on teaching executive function skills/abilities, how they operate, and strategies to engage and strengthen your EF skills/abilities. This course will utilize peer mentors to augment students’ academic journeys and connect students with the many on-campus resources available.
UCOL 1311Executive Functioning and Wellness. (1) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of University College. This enrichment seminar is designed to help students with neurodiversity. The course content focuses on teaching executive function skills/abilities, how they operate, and strategies to engage and strengthen your EF skills/abilities. This course will utilize peer mentors to augment students’ social & wellness journeys and connect students with the many on-campus resources available.
UCOL 1312SHIELD Experience. (1) Prerequisite(s): Permission of
University College. Designed to provide students with a menu of activities that help promote the development of skills that foster academic success. Emphasizes executive functions development and peer mentor support. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.
UCOL 1501Global Social Science: Study Abroad. (3 to 6) Throughout
the course, students will gain an understanding of contemporary human variability, social and environmental problems, power and inequalities, and global connections. This course can only be used for coursework taken as part of a study abroad experience. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
UCOL 1502Global Arts/Humanities: Study Abroad. (3 to 6) This
Global Theme course uses the methods and insights of the arts and humanities to explore the central question of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Through the study of one or more different peoples, societies, or cultures across the globe, students will be able to better understand themselves as part of a complex, interconnected world. This course can only be used for coursework taken as part of a study abroad experience. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
UCOL 2000Topics in General Education. (3) Prerequisite(s)
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing and permission of the sponsoring department. Topics chosen from the fields covered by General Education in order to demonstrate relationships and interdisciplinary influences. 830 | Course Descriptions May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of student’s major department. Can be used toward general degree requirements as indicated each time the course is offered.
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of student’s major department.
UCOL 2101Introduction to Research. (1 to 2) A professional
development course that prepares students for successful engagement in undergraduate research. Provides an in-depth overview of research methods and practices. Students actively participate in conducting literature research and learn about the research process.
UCOL 2102Community Based Research. (1) This course is intended to
engage students who have research and/or service learning experience with theories, principles, and methods associated with Community- Based Participatory Research (CBPR). This course is designed to enhance and refine students’ existing knowledge about research, service, and how those two practices can be combined to utilize research to serve your community. This course is intended for students who are interested in practicing and applying CBPR techniques in professional spaces that seek to address social, health, or resource disparities in the community. May be repeated with no stipulations.
UCOL 2200University Learning Seminar. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s)
Permission of department. Provides instruction in digital literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, and written and oral communication skills. Each section will be developed around a content theme selected from instructor’s discipline. Designed to reinforce and augment students’ intellectual and social transition to the University learning environment. Students who have previously taken a UCOL 1000-level course may receive credit for this course if registering with permission.
UCOL 2400University Professional Internship Program Practicum
(0) Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing; not open to second degree students. All students with a UPIP internship are required to register for the UPIP practicum in each term in which they have an internship. The UPIP practicum coordinates the professional and career development reflections and assignments that are an integral part of the University's Professional Internship Program. Students must apply and be selected for a UPIP internship in order to register; eligibility restrictions apply. For information, contact the University Career Center. May be repeated for credit.
UCOL 2900Introduction to Applied Undergraduate Research. (1 to
2) A research course that provides hands-on research experience with a faculty or researcher at UNC Charlotte. Prepares students for successful completion in undergraduate research. Students conduct research with a faculty mentor, compose a research paper, and present their research at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Through the course, students are trained and prepared to develop a research product.
UCOL 3101Graduate Education Opportunities. (1) An introductory
course designed to provide talented undergraduate students, particularly from under-represented groups, opportunities to explore various aspects of graduate education. Students participate in instructional sessions designed to provide an overview of graduate education while exploring academic disciplines of interest in more detail. Students develop an admissions application and statement of purpose.
UCOL 3450Teaching Internship. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): Permission
of the sponsoring unit and supervising instructor. A structured opportunity for students to develop teaching-related skills by providing assistance to faculty in the classroom and/or working in a structured mentoring role in support units such as the University Center for Academic Excellence. Duties vary depending upon the assignment but may include: conducting review sessions, facilitating study skills sessions, lecturing, and assisting faculty member with exams. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. Honors course.
UCOL 3800Independent Study. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): Permission of
instructor and Dean of University College. Individual research, research, or field-based experience in a topic under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit with permission.
UCOL 3910Undergraduate Research Internship. (0 to 3) Designed to
allow students to take advantage of a research-based experiential learning opportunity. Completing this internship requires at least 50 hours of supervised research per registered credit hour that must be arranged by the student prior to enrollment. The research internship must provide a meaningful learning experience in which the student uses the competencies gained from their academic program. Students cannot normally count the Research Internship towards their major or minor requirements (it counts as elective hours only); exceptions may be possible at the program’s discretion. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.
UCOL 4910Research Proposal Writing Basics. (1 to 3) The research
grant writing course for undergraduates is designed to help students understand how scholarly research is funded, identify opportunities for funding to support their projects, and to prepare competitive applications for these research funding opportunities. The course will include intensive writing instruction, feedback, and revision. At the conclusions of the course, students will have a completed proposal for a funding application to the program of their choice.
