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SUMMARY OF GENERAL EDUCATION (GE)
TIER REQUIREMENTS

Tier Title Credit Hours

Tier I

Core Foundation (CF)

15

Tier II

Breadth Through Diversity & Direction

  • Diversity Foundation (DF)
  • Uniquely UOG (UU)
  • Direction Building (DB)
16
7
9-11

Tier III

Capstone Experience

0 for GE
 TOTAL  

Up to 47 credit hours
(*plus possibly 2 lab hours)

 

TIER I: CORE FOUNDATION

15 credit hours required
Minimum grade of “C.”
Complete within first 3 semesters.

The WASC core competencies include written and oral communication, quantitative skills, information literacy, and critical thinking. The core competencies provide a unifying foundation by establishing common learning expectancies that can be satisfied by successful completion of the following courses. Students enroll in at least two of these courses each semester until completing the requirement, and all courses must be completed with a “C” or better by the end of their second year. Students may not enroll in 300-level courses or higher until successfully satisfying all Core Foundation requirements. Because Core Foundation courses are required for all students, they are excluded from major requirements (i.e., cannot fulfill General Education and major; no double counting of core courses). However, any student who places into and completes a higher-level math course for which MA-115, MA-151, MA-161A, MA-165, or MA-203 is a prerequisite shall be considered to have met the Tier 1 requirement with respect to Quantitative Reasoning, and the higher-level math course may also be counted towards the student's major or minor.

Written Communication:

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
EN110 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION +
This is a basic college composition course. Emphasis is on constructing grammatical sentences in standard written English, on developing unified paragraphs employing appropriate principles of organization, on developing papers employing appropriate principles of organization, and upon improving skills in critical reading of non-fiction prose. EN110 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before taking EN111. Grades are A, B, C, D, F, I or NC. Prerequisites: Completion of EN109 or test out.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Oral Communication:

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
CO210 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION +
This course introduces students to public speaking and person-to-person communication, as well as to group and intercultural communication. Students learn about basic speech preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication skills suited to the people with whom they interact in a variety of everyday contexts. Oral presentations may include demonstrative, informative, and/or persuasive speeches of 6-8 minutes in length. Prerequisites: EN110 placement.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Quantitative Reasoning:

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
MA110 BASIC MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS +
This course explores the world of mathematical application for the management, life, and social sciences. It covers linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic function and their applications to finance and economics. This course also provides an introduction to solving systems of linear equations, matrix operations, and a graphical treatment of linear programming. This course satisfies the GE requirement, but does not satisfy any prerequisite for higher level mathematics courses. It is intended for those students who have no further needs in mathematics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA-085b or MA-089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

or higher-level mathematics course

Information Literacy:

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
EN111 WRITING FOR RESEARCH +
In this course, students are introduced to the conversation model of scholarship and to the work of composing academic research from topic development to final edit. This course emphasizes the development and advancement of information literacy skills for the purpose of acquiring knowledge of and cultivating a practice for conducting academic research and composing research-related documents such as annotated bibliographies and research manuscripts. Throughout the course, students learn to skillfully navigate information systems to access both print and electronic sources of information related to their research endeavor, with special attention on ethical and legal use of information in their academic research processes and research products. Prerequisite: EN110 with a grade ''C'' or better. REVISED AS APPROVED 042116
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Critical Thinking:

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
CT101 CRITICAL THINKING +
This interdisciplinary foundation course develops students' abilities to think clearly, reason logically, and evaluate information critically in both human and technology-assisted contexts. Students learn to analyze, construct, and communicate arguments; detect fallacies and bias; and apply ethical reasoning to real-world problems. Students practice evaluating evidence and forming reasoned judgments using traditional methods and emerging digital tools. Emphasis is placed on cultivating intellectual curiosity, ethical awareness, and adaptability-skills essential for learning, citizenship, and life in an increasingly digital and technological world.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

 

 

TIER II: BREADTH THROUGH DIVERSITY & DIRECTION

29-31 credit hours required

Tier II of a UOG General Education establishes the breadth of knowledge available at UOG by exposing students to diverse fields of study and providing direction toward a major. The diversity component (called “Diversity Foundation”) exposes students to the primary ways of being in our world and how that affects them personally while complimenting their major program of study. The “Uniquely UOG” component is composed of courses with local relevance drawn from diverse disciplines. The directional component (called “Direction Building”) guides students into a major program of study by building on the Diversity Foundation.

DIVERSITY FOUNDATION (16 CREDIT HOURS)

The Diversity Foundation is made up of five themes. The five themes are Science & Math; Human Sciences; Creative and Expressive Arts, Human Systems and Organizations; and Cultural Perspectives. Students satisfy the Diversity Foundation component by successfully completing one course from each theme. These courses may count toward General Education and program majors (i.e., double counting encouraged).  (One course in Science and Math OR in Human Sciences must include a lab.)

SCIENCE & MATH (3-4 credit hours)

one course in this area or Human Sciences must include a lab

Demonstrate basic scientific methods by employing appropriate technological, mathematical, analytical, experimental and other tools commonly accepted in the scientific community. Reason and solve problems from a wide array of contexts; create logical arguments supported by quantitative evidence; and communicate those arguments in a variety of formats (e.g., words, tables, and mathematical equations) as appropriate. (Students should take one of the following courses. One course in this area or Human Sciences must include a lab.)  

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
AL101 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE +
This course is designed to introduce the science of agriculture. This course explains principles behind the discipline that feeds, shelters, and clothes the world's population. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: MA085 or higher. Corequisite: Enrollment in AL101L a three hour laboratory class.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL101L INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE LAB +
AL101L is the laboratory portion of AL101 and MUST be taken concurrently with lecture course. Prerequisite: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL101.
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL102 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE +
This course introduces students to basic scientific knowledge of plants. Students will learn scientific principles relevant to understanding plant growth and development, plant nutrition, green organisms in the environment and plant improvement. Lab experiments will give students experience in observing, collecting data, and writing reports on plant growth and reproduction. The course consists of online activities that are the equivalent of three hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL102L. DISTANCE EDUCATION This online course is an introduction to the study of living plants and their relationship to the environment. Topics include plant cells, tissues, growth, reproduction, metabolism, genetics, classification, and evolution. The course focuses on the impact of light, temperature, soil and other environmental components on plant growth. Lab experiments will illustrate basic principles of plant biology. The lecture and exams will be available online. There will be 3 hours of lab weekly in the classroom. Corequisite: AL102L. Prerequisites: MA 085a-b or MA089 or higher.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL102L INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE LAB +
AL102L is the laboratory portion of AL102 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of lab activities included in a lab kit that the students must purchase at the beginning of the semester. There is an option to register for either a classroom section or a section in which the students do the experiments at home and do not meet in the classroom. Prerequisite: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL102
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL109 INSECT WORLD +
This course is an overview of insect biology for non-scientists. Emphasis is on insect behavior, ecology and structural/ morphological adaptations. Lab is geared toward identifying common insects and experimentally examining aspects of insect biology. Lab is geared toward identifying common insects and experimentally examining aspects of insect biology. Prerequisite: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL-109L.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS
AL109L INSECT WORLD LAB +
AL109L is the laboratory portion of AL109 and MUST be taken concurrently with lecture course. Prerequisite: MA085 a-b or MA089 or higher.
1 credit hour FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS
AL136 SCIENCE OF AQUACULTURE +
This course is to introduce the students to the basics of aquaculture (principles and practices) with emphasis in the areas of culture system, nutrition and feeding, reproductive biology, production techniques, water quality management, disease, health management, processing, marketing, and economics of commercially important aquaculture species. It is also designed to help students gain hand on experience in observing, sampling, analyzing and interpreting the dynamics of water parameters of culture system, and learn technical skills to monitor the animal production performance of the common aquaculture species on Guam. Student is required to take AL136 and AL136L concurrently. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab (AL136L) weekly. Prerequisites: MA085 a-b or MA089 or higher.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
AL136L SCIENCE OF AQUACULTURE LAB +
AL136L is the laboratory portion of AL136 and MUST be taken concurrently with lecture course. Prerequisites: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher.
1 credit hour SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
BI100 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY +
This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
BI100L ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY +
BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
BI103 MARINE BIOLOGY +
This course is an introduction to the biology of the marine environment, with particular emphasis on marine environments of Micronesia and their importance to man. Laboratory exercises and field trips bring students into personal contact with local marine organisms and their habitats. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI103L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI103L.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI103L MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY +
BI103L is the laboratory portion of BI103 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI103.
1 credit hour SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI201 NATURAL HISTORY OF GUAM +
This course is a natural history of Guam that includes the development of the Mariana Islands arc, geologic history, physical geography, and a survey of the major groups of plants and animals. The course is presented by using a variety of methods including lectures, slide presentations, field specimen studies and field trips.
3 credit hours AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
BA130 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND APPLICATIONS +
This course introduces students to basic computing concepts and the use of computers in management settings. Prerequisite: MA110 or MA115 with a C grade of better.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
PA205 DATA AND STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT +
This course is an introduction to the modern theory and methodology of statistics, which are then reinforced by using a scientific approach combined with a statistical software to solve problems relevant to business, economics and public administration. The course is ideal as a prerequisite for taking BA310 (Applied Statistics for Business and Economics) or PA305 (Data Analysis in Public Administration). Prerequisites: BA110 and MA110 or higher with a grade of C or better in both courses.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
CH100 INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY +
This is a one-semester course for students preparing for technical training in natural sciences or laboratory work. The course covers the elementary principles of inorganic chemistry emphasizing nomenclature, stoichiometry, and solution chemistry. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Completion of MA085 a-b or MA089. Corequisite: CH100L.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
CH100L INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY +
CH100L is the laboratory portion of CH100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH100.
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
CH101 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY +
This course covers basic concepts in organic chemistry and is tailored for students preparing for technical training in the natural sciences. The course covers the chemical and physical properties of simple carbon compounds and its applications. Corequisite: CH101l. Prerequisite: CH100 and CH100L, or consent of instructor.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
CH101L INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY +
CH101L is the laboratory component of CH101 and must be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH101 Prerequisite: CH100 and CH100L.
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
CH102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY +
This course is designed for science majors and minors and emphasizes an in-depth study of modern chemical principles, theories, and laws pertaining to atomic structure, nature of the chemical bond, and stoichiometric considerations of all aspects of inorganic chemistry. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH102L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency at the MA161 level or concurrent enrollment in 161a. Corequisite: CH102L.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH102L GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY +
CH102L is the laboratory portion of CH102 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH102.
1 credit hour FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH103 GENERAL CHEMISTRY +
This course is a continuation of CH102-102L with further study of reactions and stoichiometric problems. The periodic table is studied with emphasis on physical and chemical group properties. Thermo chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry are introduced with respect to data gathering and simple deduction. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH103L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CH102-102L, and MA161a or MA161b or MA165 or higher level, or placement at this level. (CH100-100L may be substituted for CH102-102L by program consent). Corequisite: CH103L.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH103L GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY +
CH103L is the laboratory portion of CH103 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH103.
1 credit hour SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
CS200 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS +
The course covers basic concepts in modern computers and their applications. Course topics include components of a computer, computer networks and Inter, computer software, categories of computers, computer applications in society, computer ethics and security, and so on. Homework and projects include Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), webpage design and multimedia applications. Prerequisite: MA-085 a-b or MA-089 or math placement (higher than MA-085b or MA-089) or consent of instructor.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
GE203 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY +
This course is primarily concerned with the principles and concepts of physical geography, and stresses the patterns and interrelationships of climate, vegetation, soils and landforms. Emphasis is placed on geographic processes, which have tropical and Pacific relevance. Three lecture hours and three-hour weekly laboratory or field trips.
4 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
MA115 INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE ALGEBRA +
This course prepares students for MA161a-b or MA165. Topics include polynomial equations; radical expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; inverse functions, graphing; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and application problems. This course satisfies the GE requirement. It is intended for those students who continue their studies in mathematics after completing this course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA151 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS +
This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HUMAN SCIENCES (3-4 credit hours)

one course in this area or Science & Math must include a lab

Investigate and interpret aspects of human life and activities in a systematic way that validates sensory and psychological experiences. Such inquiries can be subject to experimentation and includes quantitative scientific methodologies in its interpretation. These fields include, but are not limited to, biology, human nutrition and behavior, psychology, and agriculture. (Students should take one of the following courses.) 

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
AL101 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE +
This course is designed to introduce the science of agriculture. This course explains principles behind the discipline that feeds, shelters, and clothes the world's population. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: MA085 or higher. Corequisite: Enrollment in AL101L a three hour laboratory class.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL101L INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE LAB +
AL101L is the laboratory portion of AL101 and MUST be taken concurrently with lecture course. Prerequisite: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL101.
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL102 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE +
This course introduces students to basic scientific knowledge of plants. Students will learn scientific principles relevant to understanding plant growth and development, plant nutrition, green organisms in the environment and plant improvement. Lab experiments will give students experience in observing, collecting data, and writing reports on plant growth and reproduction. The course consists of online activities that are the equivalent of three hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL102L. DISTANCE EDUCATION This online course is an introduction to the study of living plants and their relationship to the environment. Topics include plant cells, tissues, growth, reproduction, metabolism, genetics, classification, and evolution. The course focuses on the impact of light, temperature, soil and other environmental components on plant growth. Lab experiments will illustrate basic principles of plant biology. The lecture and exams will be available online. There will be 3 hours of lab weekly in the classroom. Corequisite: AL102L. Prerequisites: MA 085a-b or MA089 or higher.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL102L INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE LAB +
AL102L is the laboratory portion of AL102 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of lab activities included in a lab kit that the students must purchase at the beginning of the semester. There is an option to register for either a classroom section or a section in which the students do the experiments at home and do not meet in the classroom. Prerequisite: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL102
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL109 INSECT WORLD +
This course is an overview of insect biology for non-scientists. Emphasis is on insect behavior, ecology and structural/ morphological adaptations. Lab is geared toward identifying common insects and experimentally examining aspects of insect biology. Lab is geared toward identifying common insects and experimentally examining aspects of insect biology. Prerequisite: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher. Corequisite: AL-109L.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS
AL109L INSECT WORLD LAB +
AL109L is the laboratory portion of AL109 and MUST be taken concurrently with lecture course. Prerequisite: MA085 a-b or MA089 or higher.
1 credit hour FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS
AL136 SCIENCE OF AQUACULTURE +
This course is to introduce the students to the basics of aquaculture (principles and practices) with emphasis in the areas of culture system, nutrition and feeding, reproductive biology, production techniques, water quality management, disease, health management, processing, marketing, and economics of commercially important aquaculture species. It is also designed to help students gain hand on experience in observing, sampling, analyzing and interpreting the dynamics of water parameters of culture system, and learn technical skills to monitor the animal production performance of the common aquaculture species on Guam. Student is required to take AL136 and AL136L concurrently. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab (AL136L) weekly. Prerequisites: MA085 a-b or MA089 or higher.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
AL136L SCIENCE OF AQUACULTURE LAB +
AL136L is the laboratory portion of AL136 and MUST be taken concurrently with lecture course. Prerequisites: MA085a-b or MA089 or higher.
1 credit hour SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
AL185 HUMAN NUTRITION +
This course introduces the basic principles of human nutrition, including nutrients, food sources for nutrients, and the national recommendations for a healthy diet. Applied nutrition and the study of current nutrition issues in health, the environment, and the Pacific region are critically reviewed.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
AN203 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY +
This course presents a broad overview of the practice and principles of archaeology introducing regional, maritime, and international approaches. The course covers locating sites, site surveying, mapping, sampling, excavation, and the recording of cultural remains, alongside contemporary issues in cultural resource management. In-class learning is supplemented with intensive field course preparation and participation.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
BI110 HUMAN BIOLOGY +
This is an introductory course designed for non-major undergraduate students as well as for students interested in choosing Biology as their major and who may have no background in Biology. This course emphasizes core biological concepts as it relates to human life ? how our bodies work, how our genes, environmental factors and disease causing organisms affect our health. This course is held online. The laboratory, BI110L must be taken concurrently and takes place face ?to-face. Prerequisites: MA085 a-b or MA089 or placement; EN110 Placement or above; Co requisite: BI110L.
3 credit hours AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED
BI110L HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY +
This is an introductory biology laboratory course with a human focus that must be taken concurrently with the BI110 Human Biology Lecture course. Experiments involving a variety of biological systems are conducted in order to investigate fundamental biological concepts and to understand how our bodies function. Basic molecules and genes in order to improve food production, produce medically important products, and to treat disease in humans. This course includes three hours of laboratory work per week. Corequisite: BI110; Prerequisite: MA085 a-b or MA089 or Placement; Placement in EN110 or above.
1 credit hour AS REQUIRED

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Term Offered
GE101 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY +
This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics, distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation and trade, industry and land use.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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HS200 HEALTH AND WELLNESS +
Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to the concepts of physical fitness and wellness and the lifetime benefits provided through participation in an individualized program. Its lecture component provides an in-depth understanding of the hows and whys of health fitness as well as information most useful in helping students make healthful adjustments to their current lifestyles. The course also offers participation in an individualized exercise program with a choice of several different activities. Pre and post testing are done to determine improvement in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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PI210 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC +
This is a philosophy methods course that provides an introduction to the study of formal and informal arguments. Skills to be covered include the identification and analysis of arguments, recognition of fallacies, and modern techniques for analyzing and symbolizing certain kinds of arguments.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS

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PS215 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS +
This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and international cooperation and conflict resolution.
4 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

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PY101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY +
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social behavior.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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SO101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY +
This course is a study of human society, its diversity, its nature, structure, and processes including foundations of culture, social interaction, social controls, social change and cross-cultural relations. Special emphasis is given to social processes in Micronesia and the Western Pacific.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
SO221 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE +
This course introduces sociological perspectives on health, illness, and medical practice. It examines how health systems and outcomes are shaped by global and local inequalities, including those based on class, ethnicity, gender, and nationality. The course also considers how medical knowledge influences identity and everyday life, alongside key developments in the history of medicine.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE ARTS (3 credit hours)

Engage in creative expression through artistic activity and/ or identify and analyze the impact of cultural and historical factors on the creation and reception of written or artistic works. (Students should take one of the following courses.)

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Term Offered
AR101 INTRODUCTION TO ART +
This is a course covering the major art trends and their place in history, art media and technique, and criteria for evaluating the visual arts.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AR102 STUDIO FOR NON-MAJORS +
This course is an exploration of visual ideas and images in drawing, painting, printmaking, and other studio techniques. It involves studio work and fieldtrips.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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EN210 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE +
This course is an introduction to poetry, the short story and drama. Prerequisite: EN110.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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MU101 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS +
This course is an applied introduction to the fundamental elements of music. Students learn the basics of music reading, dictation, composition and score familiarization in this studio course through project work. Western musical literature and its instruments are surveyed.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MU102 WORLD MUSIC +
This course is an exploration into the music of various cultures of the world. A vast array of music will be heard from all continents except Antarctica. No previous music experience or music reading ability is necessary.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
MU106 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC +
This course is an introduction to perceptive listening covering musicians and styles of music from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is designed primarily for the general education program.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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TH101 THEATRICAL & ORATORICAL ARTS +
This course introduces the practice of the theatrical and oratorical arts in the Pacific and the world. Students are required to be crew on a UOG Theatre production.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
TH102 ACTING I +
This is an experiential-based course, which prepares students to acquire a crucial understanding of the art of acting and its relationship to dramatic art as a whole. A brief overview of the evolution of acting styles from a classical external-based approach to a modern internal-based approach may be introduced to further enhance the student's awareness and appreciation of the development of acting.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/FALL ONLY
HUMAN SYSTEMS & ORGANIZATIONS (3 credit hours)

Evaluate human systems and organizations from diverse viewpoints including cultural, ethical, political, economic, social, and historical perspectives while explaining individual and/or institutional behavior and change. (Students should take one of the following courses.) 

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BA110 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS +
This course introduces the principles, terminology and fundamental concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. It is a foundation for understanding the scope and methods of the economic perspective applied to issues faced by modern capitalist societies. Topics include the role of economics in society, the structure of economic activity, the behavior of firms and households in a market economy, the role of government and institutions of public policy in the United States. Relevant examples from Guam, Micronesia and the Pacific Rim will be explored. Prerequisites: MA110.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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CO106 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION +
This course is a survey of the history, theory, and practice of mass media on Guam, in the United States, and in the world.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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GE201 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY +
The study of human and physical aspects of world geography is covered in this course. Special emphasis is given to regions, continents, and major countries of the world and the relative geographic importance of those areas today.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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HI121 WORLD HISTORY I +
This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early complex societies to 1500.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HI122 WORLD HISTORY II +
This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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LN101 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE +
Exploring the use of language (English in particular), this course is intended for students without any previous background in the study of language. The course focuses on different ways in which English may be formed and used by different people in different situations. It also serves as an introduction to the study of the sounds, words, and sentences of English and other languages.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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PI101 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN PHILOSOPHY +
This course introduces the student to the nature of philosophy and to philosophical thinking, through a discussion of various important topics in Western philosophy. Issues can include the philosophy of mind, death and immortality, knowledge, time and time travel, free will, personality identity,the nature of morality, the existence of God and more.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
PI102 CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL PROBLEMS +
This course provides a careful and critical examination of the moral issues in our society, including (but not limited to) the ethics of food, climate change, ethics and the city, robotics, population ethics, space exploration, human enhancement, medical ethics, animal ethics and environmental ethics. This course develops students' abilities to engage in ethical reasoning through the application of ethical theories and moral concepts to concrete, real-world cases.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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PS101 INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS +
With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in the world.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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PA233 IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION ON BUSINESS +
This course offers an overview and rationale of public policies and administrative regulations as applied to the private sector, analysis and implementation of public policies/regulations; substantive, methodological and practical problems and issues of public policies and regulatory administration toward business by Federal, State and Local government, and governments in the Asian-Pacific region.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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SW110 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES ON GUAM +
This course is about services available in Guam to meet human needs and to alleviate social problems. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibilities and respect for diversities are introduced and discussed. Student learn to conceptualize human needs and human service organizations, and to explore and describe demographic characteristics and cultural diversities in Guam. Emphasis is on the development of knowledge from the perspective of consumers of human services and on skills necessary to locate, gain access to and effectively utilize such services. The course is a General Education course; for social work students, this is not a required course.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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SO202 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS +
This course is a study of the nature and root causes of social problems. Topics include such problems as inequality, crime population, environmental degradation and poverty. Students develop skills in critically analyzing their world and understand the causes and solutions to contemporary problems regionally and internationally.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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WG101 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES +
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts and key issues in women and gender studies, utilizing a life-span approach. Topics include gender socialization and identity formation, sexuality, cultural representations, gender relations, family, work, class stratification, violence, constructions of masculinity, and oppression, as well as racial and cultural diversity.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES (3 credit hours)

Create awareness of diverse cultural perspectives, intercultural diversity, including its ethical components, and the significance of tolerance, both regionally and globally. (Students should take one of the following courses.) 

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AN101 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY +
This course is an introduction to anthropology: the comparative study of human beings. The basic principles of archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and physical anthropology are explored as they relate to the study of human beings, and to each other as sub disciplines of anthropology.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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CM210 CHAMORU ARTS AND PRACTICES +
This course explores CHamoru art forms and practices. It examines the ways in which such forms and practices reflect the ways of life and beliefs of the indigenous people of the Marianas. Each semester, the course will focus on a selected art form or practice. Students may repeat the course once with a different topic.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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ED265 CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM +
This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement in culture or history.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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Term Offered
HI211 HISTORY OF GUAM +
This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HI243 HISTORY OF MICRONESIA +
This course is an introduction to the traditional and western history of the Micronesian islands.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

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Term Offered
JA217 JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY +
This course introduces some issues in contemporary Japanese society and examines how social and cultural factors influence social behaviors of the Japanese. A variety of videos will be used, as well as cultural demonstrations and guest speakers.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

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PI103 INRODUCTION TO ASIAN AND NON-WESTERN PHILOSOPHY +
This course introduces the student to philosophical thinking as it developed in non-western intellectual traditions. The course may cover philosophical thought that has grown out of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Islamic, African, and indigenous civilizations.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

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PS202 GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES +
An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States, this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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SW201 SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT: GLOBAL CHALLENGES +
This introductory course critically examines social welfare and social development from an international and comparative perspective with a focus on the importance of institutional arrangements, cultural practices and values systems. The promotion of social, racial, economic and environmental justice to advance human rights is an intrinsic dimension of social development. Embedded in this global perspective, students learn about the evolving mission and purposes, roles and functions of professional social work. This course also assist students in reflecting on and learning the ethical use of technology. The course is a General Education course; for social work students, completing this course is a requirement to be admitted into the Bachelor of Social Work program.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

UNIQUELY UOG (UU) (7 credit hours)

Students satisfy the Uniquely UOG by completing two courses, one of which must be a language other than English. This component is composed of courses with local relevance drawn from diverse disciplines. The thematic statement for this component is: Identify the unique cultural, linguistic, historical, political, and/or geographic features and discuss contemporary issues related to Guam and the region in order to recognize the importance of contributing their knowledge and skills to the local and/or regional community. (Students should take one of the following language courses and one of the following regional courses.)  

Any 101 or 102 Language course

Biology

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
BI100 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY +
This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
BI100L ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY +
BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.
1 credit hour FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
BI103 MARINE BIOLOGY +
This course is an introduction to the biology of the marine environment, with particular emphasis on marine environments of Micronesia and their importance to man. Laboratory exercises and field trips bring students into personal contact with local marine organisms and their habitats. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI103L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI103L.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI103L MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY +
BI103L is the laboratory portion of BI103 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI103.
1 credit hour SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI201 NATURAL HISTORY OF GUAM +
This course is a natural history of Guam that includes the development of the Mariana Islands arc, geologic history, physical geography, and a survey of the major groups of plants and animals. The course is presented by using a variety of methods including lectures, slide presentations, field specimen studies and field trips.
3 credit hours AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED

CHamoru Studies

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CM110 INTRO TO CHAMORU STUDIES +
This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary approach to CHamoru Studies as a community engaged academic discipline. It provides a broad survey of major issues and concerns specific to CHamoru society in both historical and contemporary contexts. The course emphasizes CHamoru perspectives, experiences, and systems of knowledge as an effective frame work for students to use in their ongoing critical engagement with local, region, and global issues. The course includes a considerable service-learning and community engagement component that compels students to connect their academic study of CHamoru Studies with the communities, organization, and efforts outside of the university campus.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

Education

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
ED265 CULTURE AND EDUCATION IN GUAM +
This is a study of Guam's cultural development focusing on periods of intense cultural conflict and interchange. It focuses on the island and the concomitant implications for educators. Differing educational approaches to the cultural environment, both past and present, are explored. It meets the Guam teacher certification requirement in culture or history.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

English

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
EN213 LITERATURE, MYTH AND CULTURE +
This course examines significant myths, legends, and folklore from numerous world cultures, focusing especially on Guam, Micronesia, and the Pacific region. The course emphasizes mythology's influence upon literature, mythology's relevance to literary study, and mythology's role in shaping popular culture. Prerequisite: EN110.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

History 

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
HI211 HISTORY OF GUAM +
This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HI243 HISTORY OF MICRONESIA +
This course is an introduction to the traditional and western history of the Micronesian islands.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

Japanese

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
JA215 JAPANESE FOR TOURISM +
This course is designed to develop Japanese Language skills and cultural knowledge for the use in the tourism industry on Guam. Prerequisites: JA101 with a grade of C or better or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
4 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

Philosophy

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Course Title

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Term Offered
PI230 INDIGENOUS PHILOSOPHY +
This course offers a close look at various "indigenous" intellectual traditions, which may include chamoru and Micronesian, Melanesian, Hawaiian, Maori, north American first nations, Inuit, Aztec, Polynesian, Sami, Okinawan and Ainu philosophies. We will engage with different perspectives, worldviews, with an aim to appreciating the contributions indigenous philosophies can make a universal human questions about the nature of human beings, the world, and our place in it, as well as to debates about concrete issues, such as health care and environmental protection.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS

Political Science

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
PS225 STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT +
This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems, including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial Government of Guam.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

Public Administration

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
PA201 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN GUAM AND IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC +
This course examines the historical context of Public Administration institutions in Guam and in the Western Pacific and applies the concepts of efficiency, economy and effectiveness of the study, design and delivery of island public services. The course also examines public administration approaches, methods and techniques which can (a) contribute to a strengthening of managerial capacity and capability among government institutions in Guam and in the Western Pacific, and (b) improve and enhance the overall quality and accessibility of island public services. The course is designed to better prepare present and future public administrators for the challenges they face or will encounter in the public administration profession in Guam and in the Western Pacific.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Psychology

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PY100 PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT +
This is an applied introductory-level course intended to help students learn personal adjustment skills through a variety of experiential activities and projects. Students are encouraged to work together to create a supportive environment for addressing important psychological issues, such as self-concept, identity stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, substance use, relationships, gender roles, sexuality, family, and culture. The course applies evidence-based techniques for modifying behavior to goals selected by the individual student. The course also focuses on behavioral health issues of regional significance, including risk of suicide, domestic violence, and substance abuse. The course addresses these issues in part by drawing on cultural strengths, protective factors, and forms of resilience that are unique to the Pacific Island region.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Social Work

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
SW110 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES ON GUAM +
This course is about services available in Guam to meet human needs and to alleviate social problems. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibilities and respect for diversities are introduced and discussed. Student learn to conceptualize human needs and human service organizations, and to explore and describe demographic characteristics and cultural diversities in Guam. Emphasis is on the development of knowledge from the perspective of consumers of human services and on skills necessary to locate, gain access to and effectively utilize such services. The course is a General Education course; for social work students, this is not a required course.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

 

DIRECTION BUILDING (DB) (6-8 credit hours)

The Direction Building component provides options for students guided by program requirements. Students satisfy this component by taking three courses, each from a different Diversity Foundation theme. One of the three courses must have a Core Foundation, Diversity Foundation, or Uniquely UOG course as a prerequisite. This allows students to explore interests sparked in the foundation component while going deeper into a theme. However, students who have declared their major prior to completing this component may take two of the three courses within their major program. SLOs for the Direction Building component are closely related to PLOs that reinforce the Core and Diversity Foundation SLOs.  

  1. CF, DF, or UU as prerequisite (can be within a declared major)
  2. DF or Major Exploration

 

TIER III: CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

0 credits in General Education (course within major)

PROGRAM MAJOR CAPSTONE COURSE

Tier III of the General Education framework is embedded wholly within program requirements. Programs likely would fulfill this requirement by using one or more high-impact practice (capstone, thematic, research, etc.) to enhance the major experience and better prepare students for life after graduation, be it the workplace or graduate school.

CAPSTONE COURSES PER PROGRAM

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AL499 CAPSTONE SEMINAR +
In this course, Agriculture and Life Sciences seniors complete a variety of written and oral assignments designed to demonstrate mastery in analysis and synthesis of accumulated, learned knowledge in their chosen field with special emphasis on their prerequisite Internship or Special Projects experience. Students complete 1.5 hrs of directed activities and 1.5 hrs of independent work weekly. Prerequisites: AL490 or AL498.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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BI475 ADVANCE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY +
Advanced Animal Physiology will acquaint students with the principles of animal form and function by examining how a diversity of animals cope with environmental challenges. Animal Physiology integrates the evolution of physiological system examined across major taxa, ranging from protists through vertebrates and across levels of biological organization from molecules to populations. Topics cover how the law of chemistry and physics govern the physiology of cell signaling, endocrine regulation, osmoregulation, gas exchange, thermoregulation, circulation, locomotion, basic and advanced neurophysiology, learning and memory and receptor physiology. These principles are examined within the context of physiological diversity among animals and their evolutionary processes. Prerequisite: BI320, BI315L, and BI321. Co requisite: BI475L
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI475L ADVANCED ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY +
Advanced Animal Physiology will acquaint students with the principles of animal form and function by examining how a diversity of animals cope with environmental challenges. Animal Physiology integrates the evolution of physiological system examined across major taxa, ranging from protists through vertebrates and across levels of biological organization from molecules to populations. Topics cover how the law of chemistry and physics govern the physiology of cell signaling, endocrine regulation, osmoregulation, gas exchange, thermoregulation, circulation, locomotion, basic and advanced neurophysiology, learning and memory and receptor physiology. These principles are examined within the context of physiological diversity among animals and their evolutionary processes. The lecture course, BI475, must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: BI320, BI315L, and BI321. Co requisite: BI475
1 credit hour SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI410 ECOLOGY +
A study of fundamental concepts and methods of ecology illustrated by the examination of local natural systems; vegetational, faunal, and physical factors of the environment are considered. The course includes three hours of lecture weekly and six hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: BI412 & BI412L, BI321, and any ONE of the following lecture & lab pairs: BI225 & BI225L or BI302 & BI302L or BI 303 & BI303L or BI333 & BI333L or BI365 & BI365L.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI410L ECOLOGY LABORATORY +
BI410L is the laboratory component of BI410 and MUST be taken concurrently. This course consist of a weekly six-hour laboratory emphasizing filed and laboratory methods in ecology and analyst of ecology data. Prerequisites: BI320 and BI412 and BI412L. Corequisite: BI410.
2 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

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Term Offered
BA480 BUSINESS STRATEGY AND POLICY +
This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program, integration concepts and skills learned in the BBA Foundation and BBA pathways. Strategic business problems are examined from executive management and firm perspectives. Prerequisite: BA483, Graduating Senior and Instructor's consent.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
LW480 CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAPSTONE +
This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program integrating concepts and skills learned in the BSCJ Foundation. This is an integrative, problem-solving course in which the knowledge gained in the major is applied to case studies where the students will evaluate and provide solutions to actual problems. There is special emphasis on a student's abilities to utilize critical thinking skills to analyze strategic trends in public administration and demonstrate proficiency. Prerequisites: a) Graduating seniors only; b) Completion ofPA405 and either PA305 or tvlA385; and c) Consent of the Instructor.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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CM412 TOPICS IN CHAMORU STUDIES +
This course is an intensive study of a specific topic or theme relative to historical analysis of the Mariana Islands colonial legacy and contemporary issues including CHamoru cultural survival, land, social and economic development, political status, religion, and modern modes of scholarly inquiry in the Mariana Islands. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic is substantially different. Prerequisite: CM340 or consent of instructor. This course is to be taught concurrently with Existing GUAM/CHamoru STUDIES (MI512)
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS

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Course Title

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Term Offered
CO491 SEMINAR: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA CAPSTONE +
This seminar is a Communication and Media topics course that focuses on relevant practices in your chosen program track. Topics can include film production and studies or professional and communication research. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of CO-450 and CO-236 or consent of instructor.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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Course Title

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Term Offered
ED492 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT TEACHING +
Note: Prior to Student Teaching/Internship all teacher candidates must take the following Praxis tests and pass with a score as set by the Guam Commission for Educator's Certification (GCEC): . Praxis II Content Knowledge/Subject Assessment and . Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching: K-6, or Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching: 7-12 General description for all ED492: The student is assigned to a cooperating teacher in an appropriate classroom. Regular observation, counseling and evaluation are provided by the School of Education faculty. Individual counseling and group seminars are required. (Grading System: Letter Grade System). General Prerequisites: Overall GPA of at least a 2.7 GPA in the teaching area; completion of all education courses. Senior standing and no general education courses can be taken concurrently without special permission from their program chairperson and field experience coordinator; application must be completed by announced deadline. Special Prerequisites: Secondary - Completion of all professional and related area course requirements. Student is also required to be present at the assigned school the entire school day and is encouraged to follow the Department of Education calendar. Special Education: Students must complete student teaching experiences in both elementary and secondary special education settings (split semester). Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education and Secondary: Completion of all professional and related area course requirements. Students are advised to follow the Guam Public School System calendar.
12 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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Course Title

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Term Offered
EN480 LITERARY THEORY +
This capstone course serves as a culminating experience for the undergraduate major in literature. It integrates key concepts from other literature courses and offers a detailed study of the origins, purposes, and varieties of literary theories, as well as the debates and controversies associated with those theories. The course emphasizes twentieth-century and contemporary critical approaches and movements. Prerequisite: EN225; nine credit hours in other literature courses; or consent of the instructor.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
LN400 APPLIED LINGUISTICS +
This capstone course provides the culminating experience for students in their exploration of linguistics by offering a multidisciplinary approach to issues related to language acquisition and teaching. Integrating and connecting key concepts and methodologies from previous linguistics courses, this course will focus on the applications of linguistics and its subfields to language and learning theories that support various teaching methodologies; individual and cultural differences that affect second language learning; stylistics and the use of literature in language pedagogy; language policy and language planning; as well as issues of bilingualism, multilingualism, and multiculturalism. Prerequisite: LN3OO; senior status; or consent of the instructor.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

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Credits

Term Offered
FA431 SURVIVAL IN THE ARTS +
This course is an investigation of the practical applications of a degree in the Fine Arts including how to prepare a portfolio, audition tapes and an Arts resume. Prerequisite: FA-231 or consent of instructor.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS

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Course Title

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Term Offered
GE401 GEOGRAPHY OF THE PACIFIC +
The geography of the Pacific Basin and the western margins of the Pacific are surveyed in this course. Special emphasis is given to Guam and Micronesia.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
 

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
HI492 CAPSTONE IN HISTORY +
This capstone course is taken b history majors in their senior year, culminating their degree program a with a demonstration of their ability to apply historical knowledge, methods and theories. The capstone may take the form of a public presentation of a research paper or other history project in a manner that reflects students' synthesis of key concept from their course work. Prerequisite: HI-308 and HI-413. Senior standing and consent of instructor.
1 credit hour
 

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
PS492 CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE +
This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent of instructor.
2 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
 

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Course Title

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Term Offered
PY413 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES +
This course is an in-depth study of the scientific research process, and an application of its principles and techniques to proposing, designing, conducting and analyzing original research. Students demonstrate mastery of APA style and deliver research results orally and in written format. Prerequisite: PY101, PY210, and MA385 or MA-387 MA-387L. Corequisite: PY413L.
3 credit hours FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
 

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Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
PA480 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE +
This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Science Public Administration (BSPA)degree program integrating concepts and skills learned in the BSPA Foundation. This is an integrative, problem-solving course in which the knowledge gained in the major is applied to public administration case studies where the stude4nts will evaluate and provide solutions to actual problems. There is a special emphasis on a student's abilities to utilized critical thinking skill s to analyze strategic trends in public administration and demonstrate proficiency. Prerequisites: 1) Graduating seniors only; b) Completion of PA-405 and either PA305 or MA-385; and c) Consent of the instructor.
3 credit hours FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Course

Course Title

Credits

Term Offered
SO491 SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH SEMINIAR +
course gives students experience in conducting sociological research as collaborators in faculty supervised research projects. Students complete a list of readings that are specific to the research project, assist in project planning, research design, data collection, and data analyses. Students collaborate (where appropriate) in the preparation and presentation of research findings. This course may be repeated. Prerequisites: SO101, SO414, and choice of MA385, MA387/387L, or PY310, or consent of instructor.
3 credit hours SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
 

STUDENT PLANNING SHEET

Start planning your Triton journey with this General Education student advisement sheet, which will ensure that you fulfill the proper General Education requirements needed to graduate from the University of Guam. For additional course requirements needed for graduation, visit your intended Degree Program page and view the "Degree Requirements" tab.

Download the Student Planning Sheet

GENERAL EDUCATION

General Education at the University of Guam provides a framework that guides students through the acquisition of foundational knowledge leading to higher-order intellectual skills and in-depth study in a major degree program. Throughout this process, General Education is committed to a well-rounded, student-centered educational experience that incorporates indigenous, local, regional, and global knowledge.

 Students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree at the University of Guam are required to complete the General Education program described in the Catalog. The General Education program emphasizes the common need for learning experiences, including an understanding of the fundamentals of major fields of knowledge. It provides opportunities for the individual majors and colleges to include, within the specific career programs they offer, further relevant General Educational experiences. Please contact an academic advisor in the college/school of your interest.

A THREE-TIERED STRUCTURE

After extensive reviews and discussion, the UOG Faculty Senate General Education Review Committee (GERC) developed a three-tiered framework to the General Education curriculum.

  • Tier I - Core Foundation 
    Provides a foundation of the five WASC core competencies.
  • Tier II - Breadth through Diversity and Direction
    Provides the breadth needed for successful and healthy living as well as direction toward and into a major.
  • Tier III - Capstone Experience
    Fosters mastery of the core competencies embedded within program objectives enhanced by the values of modern academia (creativity, innovation, diversity, ethical and civic responsibility, and civic engagement ).

The three tiers work together to meet the aspirations of academia while fulfilling the mission of the University of Guam and satisfying WASC expectations.

NOTES ON GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

  • Some of the General Education courses have prerequisites.
  • No one course may satisfy more than one General Education requirement.
  • Students are advised to check the requirements for their major before taking General Education courses.
  • The program faculty shall determine whether any course taken to satisfy General Education requirements may also count toward fulfillment of major and/or minor requirements. Even though one course may be allowed to satisfy both General Education and major/minor requirements, the number of credit hours will only be counted once. For further information, please contact and academic advisor.
  • Students must satisfy each tier within General Education. 

GENERAL EDUCATION WAIVER

All General Education requirements shall be deemed complete for students who earned an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree from a USA accredited or foreign equivalent institution.