Introduction to an Honors University (IHU) Seminar: College Life and Learning Skills 
(First-Year Experiences 2008-2009 brochure--Coming Soon)

You may now pre-register online for IHU Seminars!

New: Opportunity for transfer students in Computer Science and Information Systems

For Transfer Students: You may now pre-register online for our Transfer Seminars!

Our goal: To enhance students’ academic skills while focusing on engagement and a successful transition to the university setting.

These seminars are offered as an additional component to several of UMBC’s introductory courses and are open to any student in their first year at UMBC. They carry one credit and focus on enhancing skills that pertain to college life. For example, students have the opportunity to improve their writing, test taking and time management skills by working with staff and faculty who are committed to student success. Students also have the opportunity to explore many other facets of the college experience, from the research tools of the Albin O. Kuhn library to the importance of cultural diversity on campus and in the world. Additionally, many students value the IHU seminars’ focus on personal exploration; the courses examine life-long learning concepts, and can help students identify their own preferred learning styles. They also help students begin to make decisions about their majors and careers, which can be intimidating choices for a first-year student.
Specific skill development varies from course to course and relates directly to the content of each seminar. IHU seminar courses can be found in the Schedule of Classes and are listed with a “Y” as part of the course number. Look for:

            ENGL 100Y—English Composition
            ENES 101Y—Introduction to Engineering Science
            AMST 100Y—Ideas and Images in American Culture
            MATH 106Y—Algebra and Elementary Functions
            IS 101Y—Introduction to Computer Based Systems
            POLI—100Y American Government and Politics
           GES 102Y—Human Geography
            GES 110Y—Physical Geography ----------------------------------------------------------GES 120Y—Environmental Science and Conservation
           HIST 111Y—Western Civilization 1700 to the Present
            SOCY 101Y—Basic Concepts in Sociology
            SCI 100Y—Water: An Interdisciplinary Study
            PHED 202Y—Introduction to Health Behaviors (required for athletes)

Consider registering for one of these classes in your first semester; IHU seminars are a great way to satisfy prerequisites and have fun getting to know UMBC with other first-year students. See your advisor for specific options for a particular semester or contact Jill Randles, jrandles@umbc.edu, for further information.