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DATA and NUMBERS

The following instructions are for students who are considering careers that focus on quantitative skills, such as designing efficient systems for precise and logical problem analysis, probability analysis, data management and interpretation, cause/effect analysis, and change analysis. Coursework will stress mathematics and technology.

Your fall class schedule will consist of

  • courses from the Curriculum for Liberal Education [CLE] which provide every Virginia Tech student with a broad base of knowledge and transferable skills (these courses are required for all undergraduates), and

  • elective courses that provide introductory information about interest areas.

The CLE divides courses into 7 areas of study. The courses that you may request are listed below by CLE area, plus a section for electives. Please follow the instructions for each section.

Area 1: Writing and Discourse:

Your English placement will be discussed at Orientation. Make no request now.

Area 2: Ideas, Cultural Traditions, and Values - request 2 courses

For a description of specific courses, just click on the course title.
To request a class, click on the check-box.

English

Intro to Short Fiction

Intro to Shakespeare

Intro to Women's Literature

Intro to African American Literature

Intro to Detective Fiction

Intro to Science Fiction

History

European Civ: Medieval to Mid-1700's

European Civ: Mid-1700's to Recent

Engineering Cultures

Humanities

Classical Age

Roman/Christian

Medieval

Renaissance

Enlightenment/Romanticism

Modern World

Intro to American Indian Studies

Intro to Appalachian Studies

Intro to Humanities and Arts

German Culture and Civilization

The Creative Process

 

 

Music

Theory/Fundamentals

Music Appreciation

Survey of Music

Music in America

Philosophy

Knowledge and Reality

Morality and Justice

Reason and Revolution

Global Ethics

Religion

Asian Religions

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Religious Ethics

Additional Courses

Intro to African American Studies

Intro to African Studies

Nature and American Values

Minority Group Relations

Intro to Humanities, Science & Technology

Humanities, Technology & Life Sciences

Intro to Theatre

Intro to Acting

Women's Studies

Area 3: Society and Human Behavior - request 2 courses

For a description of specific courses, just click on the course title.
To request a class, click on the check-box.

Geography

Intro to Human Geography

World Regions

History

History of the U.S. (1607-1860's)

History of the U.S. (1860's- present)

Political Science

U.S. Government & Politics

Comparative Government & Politics

Intro to World Politics

Nations & Nationalities

Psychology

Introductory Psychology

Sociology & Human Development

Introductory Sociology

Social Organization/Social Problems

Dating, Marriage, and Divorce

Minority Group Relations

Individual in Society

Human Development

Additional Courses

Economics of the Food & Fiber System

Intro to Communication Studies

Principles of Economics

Urban Public Issues

Urbanization and Development

Area 4: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery - request 2 courses

For a description of specific courses, just click on the course title.
To request a class, click on the check-box.

-- If you are interested in a career in medicine, request BOTH General Biology and General Chemistry.

General Biology

Intro to Chemistry

General Chemistry

Physical Geology

The Earth and Life through Time

Resources Geology

Intro Astronomy

Area 5: Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning:

Appropriate MATH courses will be determined at Orientation. Make no request now.

Area 6: Creativity and Aesthetic Experience - request 1 course

For a description of specific courses, just click on the course title.
To request a class, click on the check-box.

Floral Design

Design Appreciation

 

Agriculture, the Arts, & Society

Creativity & Aesthetic Experience

Intro to Landscape Architecture

Area 7: Critical Global Issues - request 1 course

For a description of specific courses, just click on the course title.
To request a class, click on the check-box.

Insects & Human Society

Human Sexuality

History of the Modern World

Travel & Tourism Management

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

 

Electives - request if interested in course content (optional)

Science and Technology

Biology Orientation Seminar

Life Sciences in the 21st Century

Intro to Crop & Soil Env. Sciences

Intro to Dairy Science

Intro to Food Science

Foods and Nutrition

Horticulture Science and Industry

Intro to Renewable Natural Resources

Intro to Physical Geography

Intro Wood Science & Forest Products

Business

Intro to Hospitality & Tourism Management

Computer Software Skills

Microcomputers in Agriculture

Health

Personal Health

Humanities

Asian-American Mosaic/Melting Pot?

Religion

Classical & New Testament Greek

Hebrew I

Jewish History & Cultural Heritage

 

To request classes for you, we need the following information about you and your academic background:

First Name: (Required for processing of requests)
Middle Name:
Last Name: (Required for processing of requests)
Virginia Tech Student ID #:
Virginia Tech EMAIL Address:

(Required for processing of requests. Example: jsmith@vt.edu)

If you are interested in a specific major, please indicate it here:
If you plan to pursue a medical career, what area are you interested in (e.g., family doctor, dentist, pharmacist, veterinarian, therapist...)?
If you anticipate receiving Advanced Placement [AP] credit, list your AP Courses here. (Also, make sure that your AP scores are sent to Virginia Tech. Even if you had scores sent during your junior year, you must send them again this year. To do so, call Educational Testing Services at 1-888-225-5427.)
If you anticipate receiving International Baccalaureate [IB] or transfer credit with dual enrollment, list here the courses and the name of the institution awarding credit. (Also, make sure that your transcript is sent to Virginia Tech from all institutions where you earned credits. For more information, contact the Virginia Tech Registrar's Office at 540-231-6252 or 540-231-7281.)

Special Activities:

Marching Virginians

Highty Tighties

Corps of Cadets

( If ROTC, please indicate which branch:)

Other:

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