Course Designator

ACH 101, GLS 101, HDV 101, ITS 101, LDS 101, or SSO 101
(All of the above designators count for the same credit. Students register for the appropriate designator for their Undergraduate College.)

Course Title

Introduction to Stony Brook

Course Description

A seminar intended to integrate students into their Undergraduate College and into the University community by providing information about Stony Brook and a forum for discussion of values, intellectual and social development, and personal as well as institutional expectations. Required for all first year students.
Prerequisite: Admission to the appropriate Undergraduate College.
1 credit, S/U grading.

Goals

Assist students in understanding their personal development and ability to make appropriate decisions.
Establish a mentoring relationship between students and First Year Seminar instructors.
Increase awareness and utilization of student support services.
Provide opportunities to interact with and learn from peers in each Undergraduate College.

Prescribed Curricular Content

All lesson topics are coordinated and/or taught by identified presenters.

• Prevention and Outreach - Lesson taught by Center for Prevention and Outreach staff
• Academic Advising - Group advising facilitated by UGC Advisors
• First Year Reading - Students attend a Commons Day event and discuss reading in class
• UGC Weeks (2) - Curricular content determined by individual UGC Teams

Essential Curricular Content

All lesson topics are covered and taught by 101 instructor.

• Introduction
• Academic Integrity
• Academic Planning (incorporating future/major planning and University requirements)
• Academic Success
• Diversity 

Needs-Based Curricular Content

Specific topics covered may vary from class to class.

• Life-Long Learning - Financial Literacy, Career Development, Communication Skills
• Campus Culture - Leadership & Involvement, Campus Resources, Libraries
• Wellness Topics - Healthy Relationships, Stress Management, Nutrition & Exercise, Wellness, Safer Sex

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