GENS 100- University Seminar FA’14
Mondays 2:00-2:50 pm
Wednesdays 9:00-9:50
Wednesdays 7:00-7:50 pm
FAC 3030 and/or Auditorium
Instructor: Advisors
Office: Fowler Athletic Center 3rd floor
Course Materials:
Daily Planner
Course Objectives:
The objective of this university seminar course is to enable students to:
 Describe the cultural expectations and academic responsibilities of students in a highly diverse
and intellectually challenging university community.
 Identify and develop strategies to overcome the typical barriers to academic success faced by
most first year students.
Course Requirements:
You will be required to complete the following requirements:

Attend every class

In class participation
Grading Policy/Attendance:
This course is a CR/NC (credit/no credit) class, which means that your attendance is mandatory and
part of your grade. If you have a legitimate reason for missing class (illness, team travel, etc.) you are
responsible for contacting me before class. If your absence is not approved by me beforehand, you will
be charged with an unexcused absence.
If you are absent more than 2 class periods, you will receive NC (no credit).
Reading and Assignments:
Must be completed and turned in at the beginning of each class period in which they are due. Class
discussion and participation is expected.
Accommodation Statement:
“Any student in this class who has a disability that may prevent full demonstration of ability should
contact the instructor personally so that discussion can be held regarding accommodation necessary to
ensure full participation and facilitate individual educational opportunities.”
WEEK
1
2
WEEK OF
August 25
September 1
TOPIC/ASSIGNMENT
GUEST SPEAKER
Location or Assignment
Introduction, Understanding a
Course Syllabus, EEA
(dismiss FAST for EEA)
Instructor / Cheng Ko
FAC 3030
Alcohol Video
Instructor
Auditorium
Instructor / Megan Parry
FAC 3030
CPS / Jessica
FAC 3030 and Auditorium
Study Skills / How to write a
College Paper / Plagiarism
Test Anxiety / Stress
Management
3
September 8
4
September 15
5
September 22
Social Media
Darin Wong / Cheng
FAC 3030 and Auditorium
6
September 29
Students Rights and
Responsibilities
SR&R Staff / Willie
Auditorium
7
October 6
Managing Finances
Banc of America / Bre
FAC 3030 / Auditorium
8
October 13
Library Tour
Gloria Rhodes / Bre
Library and Auditorium
9
October 20
Compliance
Jay Larson / Bobby
Auditorium
10
October 27
Eligibility and APR
Jessica
FAC 3030 / Auditorium
11
November 3
12
November 10
13
Reading a Degree Audit / SP’14
Advising
SDSU Career Services Overview
and Networking 101
Everyone
FAC 3030 / Auditorium
Career Services Staff /
Megan
Career Services and Auditorium
November 17
Community Service Activity
Everyone
TBD
14
November 24
No Classes- Holiday Break
n/a
n/a
15
December 1
Letter to a Freshman/ End of
semester celebration
Willie
FAC 3030 and Auditorium