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APPENDICES Appendix A: Full student spotlight- Olivia Glotfelty Appendix B: Full student spotlight- Sofia Shepard Appendix C: Alphabetic list of sample schedules for all Liberal Arts and Sciences majors
Appendix A: Full Student Spotlight Olivia Glotfelty Majors: Anthropology & Russian Minor: Art History I came to UF knowing that I wanted to be an Anthropology major, but that was about it. Being in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which encourages taking classes in diverse subject-matter to establish a well-rounded education, helped me find my niche at UF, as well as my future career path. Coming to UF, anthropology as my major just made sense. It was a wide-ranging discipline, encompassing studying different people, languages, social theories, and hard sciences. I knew how applicable anthropology was, especially when considering jobs after graduation. I like the flexibility of the subject, and graduating with an anthropology degree will allow me to consider a plethora of different options after graduation. My anthropology classes helped lead me to my chosen career path in medicine, putting me on the difficult, but rewarding prehealth track. Focusing on forensic anthropology in my first year, I took a class on human bone identification, which prompted me to consider medicine as a career option. This illustrates my point about anthropology being a diverse major-- the classes you take can lead you anywhere, and are practically applicable to everything. I m about to start the application process for medical schools, and all of the schools are increasingly focused on accepting students with a strong humanities background, as they are culturally aware and have a well-rounded liberal arts education allowing them to offer a more holistic medical experience. As part of my major, I had to complete a foreign language requirement. I decided to take Russian, as it was language that I had always wanted to learn, but was not taught where I went to high school. I absolutely fell in love with the language and culture during my first semester of classes, and really liked the small size of the classes and department, which has let me to get to know my professors and fellow peers extremely well. Adding Russian as my second major has allowed me to focus my anthropology studies on a specific culture, and has made me a more knowledgeable global citizen. I chose Russian as my second major because it complimented my primary major, but it was also something that I really enjoyed studying.
Appendix A cont d Learning Russian also allowed me to study abroad in Moscow over the past summer. I can t adequately express how much I recommend studying abroad some time during your college career, as it will completely change you (in a good way). Going to Moscow for a summer semester not only helped me rapidly improve my Russian language skills, but also helped me learn how to interact in foreign situations and with people of a different culture. Picking Russia as my location to study abroad stemmed from my wanting to learn Russia in a native environment, but also to better understand Russian culture and how to apply it to what I had been learning in my other college classes. Studying abroad in such an unconventional location also helps me stand out among my peers, and is a conversation point on my resume. As if two majors wasn t enough, I decided to add a History of Art minor to my degrees. This decision was purely for my personal enjoyment, which is something that I needed to counteract the rigorous science classes I was taking on the pre-health track. What in the world are you going to do with this odd conglomerate of degrees, you might ask? Thanks to all of the classes I ve taken in my respective majors and minors, I found my passion for, and niche in, medicine. My various majors and minors have provided me with the skills necessary to apply to medical school, where I hope to eventually work as a team physician for a hockey team. In any case, my CLAS degrees allow me to bring a unique perspective to whatever field I end up working in.
Appendix B: Full Student Spotlight Sofia Shepard Majors: Mathematics and Spanish I am a mathematics and Spanish double major. The summer between my freshman and sophomore year, I got a civil engineering internship in Hurley, New Mexico at a copper mine. The company was a Forbes Top 100 company, Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold. I was worried because I had zero engineering experience or knowledge - I had never even had to take college-level science classes! But my computational skills were really all I needed, as well as the ability to learn quickly and take direction. I learned how to use AutoCAD Civil D, GPS Trimble equipment, piezometers to measure water levels in 100+ foot pipes, among other tools. I learned how to plot survey points and use them to create topographies on the computer, to write scopes and lead professional contractors in bid walks, to survey dams for failing infrastructure and to help a multimillion dollar company function on a day-to-day level. I was exposed to the tasks of the Geology Department, the Surveying Department, the Project Engineering Department, the Mining Engineering Department and many other areas outside of my comfort zone. I even got to push the button that sets off explosives arranged in an the area the size of a football field! The experience taught me that situational learning can be just as valuable (if not more) as classroom experience, but mostly I learned that it doesn't matter what you major in. I felt that I even did better than the other intern, who actually WAS an engineering major! Because of the positive relationships I formed with the company, I was able to go back the following summer and work in the Environmental Engineering Department. It taught me that even with majors as broad as mine, I really am qualified to do anything that I desire.
Appendix C SAMPLE SCHEDULES FOR ALL MAJORS IN THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES MAJORS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
African-American Studies Major Humanities (GE-H) AFA 2000 Introduction to African-American Studies ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Foreign Language HAI 110 Beginning Haitian Creole 1 5 Mathematics (GE-M) MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Total Credits 14
African Languages (FLL) Major African Language Semester 1 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S and N) SWA 110 Beginning Swahili 1OR YOR 110 Beginning Yoruba 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion AFS 2002 The African Experience: An Introduction to African Studies 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) SWS 2007 The World of Water Total Credits 14
Anthropology Major Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology OR ANT 2000 General Anthropology ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Foreign Language AKA 110 Beginning Akan 1 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GLY 1880 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Other Hazards Total Credits 14
Arabic (FLL) Major Major Course ARA 110 Beginning Arabic 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S and N; WR) Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) ARA 510 The Arab Woman SWS 2007 The World of Water Total Credits 14
Astronomy (BA or BS) Major Humanities (GE-H) Mathematics (GE-M) AST 04 History of Astronomy through Newton MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement -4 Biological Science (GE-B) PCB 2441 Biological Invaders ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 12-1
Biochemistry Major Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Mathematics (GE-M) Physical Science (GE-P) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion -4 2-4 Total Credits 12-1
Biology Major Physical Science (GE-P) CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement 2-4 Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Mathematics (GE-M) Elective Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement BSC 1920 First Year Introduction: Biology at UF (recommended) SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology OR PSY 2012 General Psychology -4 1 Total Credits 12-15
Botany Major Physical Science (GE-P) CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement 2-4 Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Mathematics (GE-M) Elective MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement BSC 1920 First Year Introduction: Biology at UF (recommended) ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion -4 1 Total Credits 12-15
Chemistry Major Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Mathematics (GE-M) Physical Science (GE-P) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement -4 2-4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 4 Total Credits 12-15
Chinese (FLL) Major Major Course CHI 110 Beginning Chinese1 5 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion BCN 1582 International Sustainable Development Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GEO 41 Extreme Floods Total Credits 14
Classical Studies Major Humanities (GE-H) Foreign Language CLA 2100 The Glory that was Greece OR CLT 70 Myths of the Greeks and Romans GRE 1120 Beginning Ancient Greek 1 OR LAT 1120 Beginning Latin 1 4 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) PHY 10C Discovering Physics ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 12-1
Computer Science Major Humanities (GE-H) MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics Mathematics (GE-M) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement -4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) IDS 490 An Informed Life: People and Data ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 12-1
Criminology & Law Major Major Course CCJ 024 Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice OR ANT 520 Skeleton Keys: Forensic Identification Foreign Language ARA 110 Beginning Arabic 1 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) ENY 2040 The Insects ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14
Economics Major Major Course ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 4 Foreign Language GER110 Beginning Intensive German 1 5 Humanities (GE-H) ARC 1000 Architecture and Humanity ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14
English Major Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs Foreign Language ITA110 Beginning Italian 1 5 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) IDS 28 Rethinking Citizenship ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR 2000-Level Survey of Literature/Film Course Total Credits 14
French & Francophone Studies (FLL) Major Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) Major Course Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) WIS 2552 Biodiversity Conservation: Global Perspectives FRE 110 Beginning French1 OR FRE 114 Accelerated French Review EUS 200 European Experience: A Social Science Perspective ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion 5 Total Credits 14
Geography Major Major Course Foreign Language GEO 2410 Social Geography OR GEO 2420 Introduction to Human Geography OR GEO 2500 Global and Regional Economies CZE110 Introduction to Czech Language and Culture 1 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GEO 2200 Physical Geography ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14
Geology Major Humanities (GE-H) REL 2071 Sustainability and Religion Mathematics (GE-M) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement -4 Foreign Language JPN 110 Beginning Japanese 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14-15
German (FLL) Major Major Course Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) GER 1125 Discover German 1 OR GER 110 Beginning Intensive German 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion EUS 200 European Experience: A Social Science Perspective 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) AST 207 Life in the Universe Total Credits 14
Hebrew (FLL) Major Major Course HBR 110 Beginning Hebrew 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) URP 001 Cities of the World PLS 200C Plants that Feed the World Total Credits 14
History Major Humanities (GE-H) AMH 2010 United States to 1877 Mathematics (GE-M) MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Foreign Language VTN 110 Beginning Vietnamese 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14
International Studies Major (Africa Specialization) Foreign Language Major Course SWA 110 Beginning Swahili 1 OR WOL 110 Beginning Wolof 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion AFS 2002 The African Experience OR HUM 2424 African Cultures and Literatures OR GEA 600 Geography of Africa 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) WIS 2040 Wildlife Issues in a Changing World Total Credits 14
International Studies Major (Asia Specialization) Foreign Language Major Course Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) CHI 110 Beginning Chinese 1 OR JPN 110 Beginning Japanese 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion REL 215 Religion in Asia REL 262 Introduction to Islam EVR 2001 Introduction to Environmental Science 5 Total Credits 14
International Studies Major (Europe Specialization) Foreign Language Major Course SPN 110 Beginning Spanish 1 OR POL 110 Polish Language and Culture 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion EUS 2001 European Experience: A Humanities Perspective OR EUS 200 European Experience: A Social Science Perspective 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GEO 2242 Extreme Weather Total Credits 14
International Studies Major (Latin America & the Caribbean Specialization) Foreign Language Major Course SPN 110 Beginning Spanish 1 OR POR 110 Beginning Portuguese 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion LAS 2001 Introduction to Latin American Studies OR GEA 405 Geography of Latin America 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) OCE 1001 Introduction to Oceanography Total Credits 14
International Studies Major (Middle East Specialization) Foreign Language Major Course ARA 110 Beginning Arabic 1 OR TUR 110 Beginning Turkish 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion REL 262 Introduction to Islam OR ABT 500 Arabic Culture 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) ENY 1001 Bugs and People Total Credits 14
Italian (FLL) Major Major Course ITA 110 Beginning Italian 1 5 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) MCB 2000 Microbiology Total Credits 14
Japanese (FLL) Major Major Course JPN 110 Beginning Japanese 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GLY 1880 Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Other Hazards Total Credits 14
Jewish Studies (FLL) Major Major Course HBR110 Beginning Modern Hebrew 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Major Course JST 90 Introduction to Jewish Studies Mathematics (GE-M) MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Total Credits 14
Linguistics Major Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) EEX 2000 Impact of Disabilities Mathematics (GE-M) Foreign Language MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 RUS 110 Introduction to Russian Language & Culture 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion 5 Total Credits 14
Marine Science (IDS) Major Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Physical Science (GE-P) OCE 1001 Introduction to Oceanography Physical Science (GE-P) CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement 2-4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) FOR 2662 Forests for the Future Elective WIS 2920 Wildlife Colloquium 1 Total Credits 12-14
Mathematics Major Humanities (GE-H) PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy Mathematics (GE-M) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement -4 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GLY 2010C Physical Geology 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) GEO 611 Housing, People and Places in a Spatially Diverse America Total Credits 1-14
Microbiology Major Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Mathematics (GE-M) Physical Science (GE-P) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion -4 2-4 Elective SLS 1102 First Year Florida 1 Total Credits 12-15
Philosophy Major Elective SDS 482 Stress and Anxiety Management Humanities (GE-H) PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy Foreign Language LAT 110 Accelerated Latin 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14
Physics Major Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) SYG 2010 Social Problems Mathematics (GE-M) Physical Science (GE-P) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion -4 2-4 Elective HOS 1014 Vegetable Gardening 1 Total Credits 12-15
Political Science Major Major Course Mathematics (GE-M) CPO 2001 Comparative Politics OR INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations OR POS 2041 American Federal Government MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Foreign Language SPN 110 Beginning Spanish 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 14
Portuguese Major Major Course Mathematics (GE-M) POR 110 Beginning Portuguese 1 OR POR 010 Introduction to Portuguese and Brazil: Accelerated ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 5 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) GLY 1102 Age of Dinosaurs Total Credits 14
Psychology Major Mathematics (GE-M) Humanities (GE-H) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement WST 2611 Humanities Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality -4 Foreign Language DUT110 Beginning Dutch 1 5 Physical Science (GE-P) AST 1002 Discovering the Universe Total Credits 14-15
Religion Major Foreign Language ARA110 Beginning Arabic 1 5 Mathematics (GE-M) ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Humanities (GE-H) REL 294 Apocalypticism Total Credits 14
Russian (FLL) Major Major Course RUS 110 Introduction to Russian Language and Culture 1 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion 5 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) AEB 2451 Economics of Resource Use ESC 1000 Introduction to Earth Science Total Credits 14
Sociology Major Major Course SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology Elective ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion FYC 005 Introduction to Family Resource Management Foreign Language WOL 110 Beginning Wolof 1 5 Total Credits 14
Spanish Major Major Course SPN110 Beginning Spanish 1 5 Mathematics (GE-M) ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) CPO 2001 Comparative Politics Total Credits 14
Statistics Major Humanities (GE-H) PHI 260 Contemporary Moral Issues Mathematics (GE-M) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement -4 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) ANT 514C Biological Anthropology 4 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Total Credits 1-14
Sustainability Studies Major Foreign Language HNG110 Beginning Hungarian 1 5 ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion Major Course IDS 2154 Facets of Sustainability Mathematics (GE-M) MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Total Credits 14
Women s Studies Major Foreign Language FRE 110 Beginning French 1 5 Humanities (GE-H) Mathematics (GE-M) ENC 1101 Expository & Argumentative Writing OR ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion WST 015 Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Women s Studies MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1 OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 Total Credits 14
Zoology Major Physical Science (GE-P) CHM **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement 2-4 Humanities (GE-H) IUF 1000 What is the Good Life Mathematics (GE-M) Elective Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) MAC **** Use ALEKS and speak to your Preview Advisor about placement BSC 1920 First Year Introduction: Biology at UF (recommended) SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology OR PSY 2012 General Psychology -4 1 Total Credits 12-15