FRESH CONNECTIONS COMMUNITIES
FALL 2011

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C01: Dimensions of Communication: Speaking, Writing, Film
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Explore effective speaking, writing, and the visual imagery of film while learning how to analyze the messages communicated in our media-driven world. You'll learn all these skills by focusing on one of history's most successful communication campaigns: the US Civil Rights Movement.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
COMM 1851 - Introduction to Film (3 hrs)

Total: 07 hrs.

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C03: Africans in World History
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From the origins of civilizations to the development of modern societies, Africans have played leading roles in world history. Through an interdisciplinary study of history and literature, we will examine the experiences and contributions of Africans from human origins to the present within a global context. Our goal is not only to study the history of Africa and the African diaspora, but also to learn about the many peoples, cultures, and religions with which Africans interacted throughout history.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
AAAS 2100 - Introduction African and African American Studies (3 hrs)
HIST 1110 - World Civilization I (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C04: Entry to Engineering
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Thinking about a career in engineering, or engineering technology? In this community, students focus on the paths leading to an Engineering career.  Students will be expected to enroll in an appropriate math course, based on their ALEKS math placement score, so that they will be making progress towards a degree in the area, as they learn about the many opportunities available in the field.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)

**Students are expected to take an appropriate MATH course.

Total: 6 hrs.

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C05: Honors STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)
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Members of this community must be Honors students in a STEM area.
This learning community is for honors students in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.  Honors Calculus forms the base course for students as they begin their studies toward becoming scientists or academics.

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MATH 1421 - Honors Calculus I (4 hrs)
MATH 3410 - Honors Math Seminar (1 hr)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (3 hrs)
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)

**Students are expected to take either ENGL 1010 (English Composition) or UNHP 1102 (Honors Social Science).

Please note that MATH 1421 meets 4 days a week.

Total: 9 hrs.

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C06 and C07: Connections for Future Teachers

Thinking about teaching as a career?  Discover where education has been and where it is going while developing the essential communication skills you'll need in the classroom.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
LEAD 2010 - Foundations/American Education (3 hrs)

Total: 9 hrs.

C06 Schedule:

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C07 Schedule:

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C08: Understanding the Visual Arts
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Ever wonder why an object is considered art? This community will present the visual arts within the context of history and human experience. By examining images as they relate to different concepts and themes, students will develop an understanding of the creative process and the reasons behind it.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
ART 1030 - Introduction to Art (3hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C09: Law and Order
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Explore the political and legal systems of America and other nations.  This community will focus on differing concepts of law and order and the reality of maintaining law and order in American society.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
CJUS 1100 - Intro to Criminal Justice (3 hrs)
POLS 1102 - Intro to Modern Political Thought (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C10: Pre-Health
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Are you thinking about a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or one of the allied health professions? Students in this community will examine multiple educational paths leading to health care professions, explore the numerous career opportunities that exist within the field, meet a variety of health care professionals, and focus on developing the skills needed for success as a student and beyond!

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
SOCI 1111 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)

Total: 9 hrs.

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C13: War, Peace, and Zombies
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Why have genocides and wars been so prevalent throughout human history? Why do practices such as human trafficking and slavery still exist? What factors divide and unite societies? More importantly, what insights would an ultraviolent zombie apocalypse yield about these issues? Through assessing zombie invasions (as well as some “real world” examples), you will learn some of the key concepts necessary for analyzing these international issues and develop a better understanding of the countries and peoples that make up the global system.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
POLS 1501 - International Relations (3 hrs)
ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C14: ROTC
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Students must be a member of ROTC to participate in this community. 
This learning community will bring together the student cadets from all ROTC programs (Army, Navy & Air Force) and provide the requisite foundation for them to successfully navigate toward receiving their respective degrees as well as obtaining a commission in the United States military.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)

**Students are also expected to take an appropriate Army/Navy/Aero Leadership Course.  Consult your advisor to determine which course will be appropriate for you.

Total: 4 hrs.

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C16: Building Connections
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Learn to make meaningful and helpful connections with other students, among your classes, and with your faculty.  This learning community will help you get the most out of your college experience by providing you with the support you need as you journey through your first semester in college.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
SOCI 1111 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)

Total: 9 hrs.

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C17: Building Connections (with Combined English)
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This community has a Combined English course.
Learn to make meaningful and helpful connections with other students, among your classes, and with your faculty.  This learning community will help you get the most out of your college experience by providing you with the support you need as you journey through your first semester in college.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (Combined - 3 hrs)
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theater (3 hrs)

Please note that the English meets 4 days a week.

Total: 9 hrs.

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C18: Pre-Nursing
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The nursing profession has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years, and it is expected to continue.  This learning community is for Pre-Nursing students who want to explore the skills needed to be successful in the nursing profession.  Students will learn what it takes to be admitted into a nursing program while fulfilling basic Pre-Nursing requirements. 

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
BIOL 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hrs)
BIOL 2011 - Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 hr)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C19: Career Discovery
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Undecided? Getting worried that you won’t figure out what major to choose or what career to follow in life? If you answer “Yes!” to any of these questions, this community is for you. You will explore resources, personal assessments, develop an individualized career plan, and practice skills to articulate your discoveries and needs. Plan for success!

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
COUN 1661 - Career Development (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C22: Future Business Leaders
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Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!  It is critical that future entrepreneurs, managers, financial analysts, and others in the business world have an excellent command of written and oral communication.  Learn more about the numerous opportunities within the business profession, as well as develop the communication skills that will serve you well in the classroom and beyond.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
MIS 2749 - Management Information Systems (3 hrs)

Total: 9 hrs.

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C23: Pathway to Student Leadership

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Take this opportunity to become a front-running freshman and explore your pathway to leadership. In this community you will get a handle on leadership training through exploration in teamwork and self-discovery; explore your leadership potential, build your confidence, and gain skills to live a life of leadership; and get hands-on course experience with topics like ethical decision making, group dynamics and communication.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
SOCI 1111 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)

Total: 9 hrs.

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C24: Student Success Program
          (A collaboration with F.R.E.S.H. Mentor)
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This program will prepare students intellectually, socially, and culturally to acclimate to the college environment. To that end, the program provides mentorship, co-curricular programming and other educational opportunities to enhance student success and improve the retention of students.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (3 hrs)
PSYC 1200 - General Psychology (3 hrs)

Total: 9 hrs.

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C25: Student Success Program (with Combined English)
          (A collaboration with F.R.E.S.H. Mentor)
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This community has a Combined English course.
This program will prepare students intellectually, socially, and culturally to acclimate to the college environment. To that end, the program provides mentorship, co-curricular programming and other educational opportunities to enhance student success and improve the retention of students.

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ACAD 1100 - Introduction to the University (3 hrs)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition (Combined - 3 hrs)
DANC 1151 - Introduction to Dance (3 hrs)

Please note that the English meets 4 days a week.

Total: 9 hrs.

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C26: Culture, Biology, and Environmental Change
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How do humans deal with changes in our environment and how do we change our environment to suit our needs?  In this community we will focus on the role of the environment in shaping human biology and human cultures among populations from across the globe, past and present, and on the importance of these lessons for helping us deal with new environmental challenges like global warming.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
ANTH 1100 - Biological Anthropology & Prehistory (3 hrs)
ESCI 1401 - Intro to Cultural Geography (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C27: Spanish and the Arts
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Take your knowledge of Spanish culture to the next level through art! This community will explore art from parts of the Spanish speaking world such as Spain, Mexico, and Columbia. We will view masterpieces by Picasso, Kahlo, and Botero. And many more!

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I (3 hrs)
ART 1030 - Introduction to Art (3hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C28: Nursing for Freshman Admits
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This learning community is for students who have been accepted into the Loewenberg School of Nursing. Students will interact with nursing faculty, staff, and nursing students to examine a professional nursing career. Students will also explore the skills and strategies needed to be successful in the nursing program.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
BIOL 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hrs)
BIOL 2011 - Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 hr)

Total: 5 hrs.

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C29: The World As A Stage
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“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” – William Shakespeare - This community will explore the artistic expression of theatre, its impact on human culture and how human culture has impacted it.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theater (3 hrs)
ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C30: Future Business Leaders for Honors Students

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Members of this community must be Honors students.
Majoring in Business? Thinking about doing so? Do you find yourself a little confused about what those "in business" do? Hear business professors and successful professionals provide the specifics regarding careers in the various majors offered by the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Make an enlightened decision as to just what kind of "businessperson" you want to be.

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INTD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (1 hr)
MIS 2749 - Management Information Systems (3 hrs)
COMM 2381 - Oral Communication (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C54:The Big Dig

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Have you ever wondered what life was really like in ancient Egypt after watching “The Mummy?” Decipher some basic hieroglyphic texts, read myths, historical accounts, religious texts, even love poetry in translation, and explore the university’s collection of ancient antiquities to judge whether or not the fantasy portrayed by Hollywood supports the facts known about life and death in the land of the pharaohs.

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INTD 1000 - Seminar (1 hr)
HIST 1110 - World Civilization I (3 hrs)
ANTH 1100 - Biological Anthropology & Prehistory (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C55: We The People

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We will study the development, structure and processes of the American system of government, particularly how government policies impact individual citizens lives. Special emphasis will be given to the upcoming presidential election. We will study candidates, campaigns, the electoral college, campaign finance laws and other aspects of presidential elections.

* This community  has a prerequisite of English 1010 course credit or test equivalent.

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INTD 1000 - Seminar (1 hr)
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 (3 hrs)
POLS 1100 - American Government (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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C56: UofM Centennial - Walking in Memphis

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2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of the University of Memphis! In this learning community you will examine how the University of Memphis impacted the growth of the city of Memphis. Additional exploration will focus on the unique aspects of our location near the Mississippi River that impacted the growth of the University of Memphis.

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INTD 1000 - Seminar (1 hr)
HIST 2030 - History of Tennessee (3 hrs)
COMM 1851 - Introduction to Film (3 hrs)

Total: 7 hrs.

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