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Freshman Interest Groups 2008-09


Architecture: Drawing on Success
Type: Fusion
Availability: Full

If you are interested in majoring in Interior Design or Architecture, the Drawing on Success FIG can provide you with the head start you’ll need in this popular and nationally recognized department. As a member of the Architecture FIG you’ll be mingling with Architecture faculty, staff, upper classmen, and the Dean of Architecture.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar ARCH 1302 Intro to Architecture/Design Professions II
ARCH 1301 Intro to Architecture/Design Professions I ARCH 1242 Design Communications II
ARCH 1241 Design Communications I
POLS 2312 or State/Local Government
PHYS 1401 Physics for Non Majors


Business: The CEOs of Tomorrow
Type: Classic
Availability: Limited Space Remaining

The College of Business Administration seeks freshmen intending to major in a business discipline, or students with an interest in business to participate in the Business: The CEOs of Tomorrow. Students who join this classic FIG will enroll in business courses as a freshman, participate in problem-solving activities in a “business” environment, and rapidly meet the admission requirements of the College of Business Administration at UT Arlington.

Fall 2008 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar
MANA 2302 Communications in Organizations
ECON 2305 Principals of Macroeconomics
MATH 1315 College Algebra for Business Majors


Designing Your Future in Engineering
Type: Classic
Availability: Full

The Engineering FIG is open to any freshman majoring in Aerospace, Civil / Environmental, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering. Members of this FIG will join a diverse student body, engage in a common community, and learn together in the same academic and engineering classes.

Fall 2008 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar
XE 1104 Intro to Engineering
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I
CHEM 1465 Chemistry Engineering
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I


Designing Your Future in Engineering
Type: Fusion
Availability: Full

The Engineering FIG is open to any freshman majoring in Aerospace, Civil / Environmental, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering. Members of this FIG will join a diverse student body, engage in a common community, learn together in the same academic and engineering classes, and pool their knowledge during weekly study groups and various group activities.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar PHYS 1443 General Physics I
XE 1104 Intro to Engineering ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition II
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I MATH xxxx Freshman Math II
CHEM 1465 Chemistry Engineering
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I


Designing Your Future in Engineering
Type: Residential
Availability: Full

The Engineering FIG is open to any freshman majoring in Aerospace, Civil / Environmental, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering. Members of this FIG will join a diverse student body and engage in a common community and living experience in KC Hall, learn together in the same academic and engineering classes, and pool their knowledge during weekly study groups and various group activities.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar PHYS 1443 General Physics I
XE 1104 Intro to Engineering ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition II
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I MATH xxxx Freshman Math II
CHEM 1465 Chemistry for Engineering
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I


Discovering Your Passion in Teaching and Human Services
Type: Classic
Availability: Full

Thinking about majoring in education, psychology, social work, or a similar degree? Joining the classic Discovering Your Passion in Teaching and Human Services FIG is the best way to learn first-hand how to make and effect change in our global society of today.

Fall 2008 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar
EDUC 2101 Exploring Teaching
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I


Exploring Majors (Undeclared)
Type: Classic
Availability: Limited Space Remaining

If you’re not sure what you want to major in, you’re not alone. Over half of all of our incoming freshmen are undecided about what to study in college. The Exploring Majors FIG is designed to specifically help those students assess their innate strengths and interests while introducing students to all the majors UT Arlington has to offer.

Fall 2008 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar
POLS 2311 Government of the United States
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I


Gateway Advantage
Type: Classic
Availability: Full

The Gateway Advantage FIG was designed and is reserved especially for our UT Arlington freshmen admitted into the Gateway program. This FIG will give our Gateway students the support they need to be successful at UT Arlington.

Fall 2008 Courses
EDUC 1302 College Learning
POLS 2311 Government of the United States
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I


Going to Texas (CAP)
Type: Classic
Availability: Full

The Going to Texas FIG is the perfect group for UT Austin bound students who are beginning their college careers at UT Arlington. Going to Texas participants will benefit from personalized UT CAP advising and group enrollment in classes that will transfer to UT Austin.

Fall 2008 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar
HIST 1311 History of the United States I
POLS 2311 Government of the United States
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I


Honors Great Thinkers
Type: Fusion
Availability: Limited Space Remaining

The Honors Great Thinkers FIG offers students a unique opportunity to live and learn in a highly supportive and interactive educational environment while becoming well-rounded individuals. All FIG members will enjoy: membership in the Honors College, interaction with well-prepared and like-minded peers, and contact with faculty and staff from across UT Arlington.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
HONR 1100 Honors Enrichment HONR 4144 Honrs Service Learning
HONR 2106 Great Thinkers HONR xxxx Any Honors course


Liberal Arts: Cogito Ergo Sum
Type: Fusion
Availability: Full

Explore your opportunities; follow your dreams…and create success! What are you passionate about? Do you know how to get there? Join the College of Liberal Arts on a journey of exploration. Explore academic and career options, evaluate your own strengths and aspirations and how they apply to each Liberal Arts discipline, enjoy various art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances, and various lectures, and gain critical thinking and writing skills that will give you the competitive edge academically and in your future career.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
COLA 1100 Intro to Liberal Arts HIST 1312 History of the United States II
POLS 2312 State / Local Government POLS 2311 Government of the United States
HIST 1311 History of the United States I ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition II
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I MATH xxxx


Math and Science Teaching Career Explorations
Type: Fusion
Availability: Full

If you’re thinking about a career teaching junior high or high school math or science, UT Arlington’s fusion Math and Science Teaching Career Explorations can help you get the start you need. As a member of this FIG you’ll learn about career options, graduate school admissions, and internship opportunities while gaining valuable academic study skills that will assist you in achieving a higher level of excellence.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar POLS 2312 State and Local Government
BIOL 1441 Cell / Molecular Biology BIOL 1442 Structure of Organisms
SCIE 2392 Special Topics in Science
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I


Nursing: An Art & a Science
Type: Residential
Availability: Full

Why should you join Nursing: An Art & A Science? We will get you involved in the School of Nursing immediately. Joining the FIG will help you make friends with peers who share your same major or interest. You’ll participate in our service learning projects, network with professional nurses, develop a professional portfolio, and experience expedited advising and registration.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
NURS 1123 Intro to Nursing NURS 1124 Service Learning
BIOL 1441 Cell / Molecular Biology BIOL 2457 Human Anatomy I
HIST 1311 History of the United States I HIST 1312 History of the United States II
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition II
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I


Nursing: Caring and Healing
Type: Fusion
Availability: Full

Fusing healing and caring, the Fusion Nursing FIG is the way to go! We will get you involved in the School of Nursing immediately. Joining the FIG will help you make friends with peers who share your same major or interest. You’ll participate in our service learning projects, network with professional nurses, develop a professional portfolio, and experience expedited advising and registration.

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
NURS 1123 Intro to Nursing NURS 1124 Service Learning
BIOL 1441 Cell / Molecular Biology BIOL 2457 Human Anatomy I
HIST 1311 History of the United States I HIST 1312 History of the United States II
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition II
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I


Nursing: The Anatomy of Success
Type: Classic
Availability: Full

Why should you join Nursing: The Anatomy of Success? We will get you involved in the School of Nursing immediately. Joining the FIG will help you make friends with peers who share your same major or interest. You’ll participate in our service learning projects, network with professional nurses, develop a professional portfolio, and experience expedited advising and registration.

Fall 2008 Courses
NURS 1123 Intro to Nursing
BIOL 1441 Cell / Molecular Biology
HIST 1311 History of the United States I
ENGL xxxx Freshman Composition I
MATH xxxx Freshman Math I


World of Business
Type: Residential
Availability: Full

The College of Business Administration seeks freshmen intending to major in a business discipline, or students with an interest in business to participate in the World of Business FIG. Students who join this FIG will participate in problem-solving activities in a “business” environment, enroll in business courses as a freshman, and rapidly meet the admission requirements of the College of Business Administration

Fall 2008 Courses Spring 2009 Courses
EDUC 1131 Freshman Seminar POLS 2311 Government of the United States
ECON 2305 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2306 Principles of Microeconomics
MANA 2302 Communication in Organizations MATH 1316 Math for Economics and Business Analysis
MATH 1315 Algebra for Economics and Business Analysis