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Fall 2007 Schedule of Classes

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Department Orientations

AMERICAN STUDIES
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m., 233 Oakes

ANTHROPOLOGY
Sept. 25, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, 110 Social Sciences I

ART
Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, D-101 Baskin Visual Arts Seminar Room

BIOENGINEERING
(See School of Engineering)

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Sept. 25, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 101 Engineering 2.

BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING (BIOINFORMATICS)
(See School of Engineering)

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m., 240 Physical Sciences Building

COMPUTER ENGINEERING
(See School of Engineering)

COMPUTER SCIENCE
(See School of Engineering)

COMPUTER SCIENCE: COMPUTER GAME DESIGN
(See School of Engineering)

COMMUNITY STUDIES
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:30 a.m., 105 Oakes

DUAL DEGREE
Sept. 25, 9:00–10:15 a.m., 192 Engineering 2

ECONOMICS
Sept. 25, 9:30–11:00 a.m., 101 Engineering Lecture

EARTH SCIENCES
Sept. 25, 11:00 a.m.,
D250 Earth and Marine Sciences

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(See School of Engineering)

ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES CLUSTER
(See School of Engineering)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Frosh: Sept. 25, 9:00–10:00 a.m., 221 ISB
Transfers: Sept. 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m., 221 ISB.
Advising fair: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.–12
noon, 221 ISB.

FEMINIST STUDIES
Sept. 26, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, 131 Cowell

FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA
Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, 150 Communications

HISTORY
Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon, 210 Humanities

HISTORY OF ART AND VISUAL CULTURE
Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon, 248 Porter

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
(See School of Engineering)

LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDIES
Sept. 25, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, Charles E. Merrill Lounge

LEGAL STUDIES
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge

LINGUISTICS
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m., 175 Stevenson

LITERATURE
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:30 a.m., 206 Humanities

MATHEMATICS
Sept. 25, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, 301A Jack Baskin Engineering

MUSIC
Sept. 25, 9:00–9:45 a.m., Music Center Recital Hall

PHILOSOPHY
Sept. 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Cowell Conference Room

PHYSICS
Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, 231 and 235 ISB Building

POLITICS
Sept. 25, 9:00–10:00 a.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge

PSYCHOLOGY
Sept. 25, frosh, 9:00–10:00 a.m., junior transfers, 10:00–11:00 a.m., B-206 Earth and Marine Sciences
Psychology Faculty Advising Fair: Sept. 26, 1:30–3:00 p.m., outside Social Sciences 2

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Bioengineering, Biomolecular Engineering (Bio-informatics), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science: Computer Game Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering and Information Sciences Cluster, Information Systems Management
Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon, 180 Engineering 2

SOCIOLOGY
Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon,
240 College Eight

THEATER ARTS
Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m., J102 Theater Arts

 

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College Orientations

COLLEGE EIGHT
Please refer to the College Eight Welcome Mailing for information about College Eight Academic Orientations and Freshman Core Course enrollment. A college-specific Academic Orientation will be required of all College Eight students.

COLLEGE NINE
Please refer to the College Nine orientation materials that you will receive from the college.

COLLEGE TEN
Please refer to the College Ten orientation materials that you will receive from the college.

COWELL COLLEGE
Please refer to the Cowell College orientation materials that you will receive from the college.

CROWN COLLEGE
Location to be announced in college orientation handbook.

KRESGE COLLEGE
Please refer to the Kresge College orientation materials for scheduled time and location.

MERRILL COLLEGE
Please refer to the Merrill College orientation materials that you will receive from the college.

OAKES COLLEGE
See Oakes College orientation materials sent in August for a complete schedule.

PORTER COLLEGE
Refer to the Porter College orientation materials that you will receive from the college.

STEVENSON COLLEGE
Please consult your August mailing from the College for specific times and locations.

 

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Placement Exams

Language placement exams are necessary for students who have not passed the prerequisite UCSC course. Students do not take a placement exam when enrolling at level 1 in a language they have never studied, EXCEPT FOR SPANISH. Students must take the placement exam to gain entry into Spanish level 1. Students who have had language instruction prior to UCSC must take the placement exam if they intend to continue study in that language.

ARABIC LANGUAGE
No placement exam is required for entry into Arabic 1.

BIOLOGY
See department web site for information: http://www.biology.ucsc.edu/ug/advising/gettingstarted/bioplacex.html.

CHINESE LANGUAGE
See the Chinese instructors during their office hours for placement. Check at 239 Cowell for faculty locations. Approximately 15 minutes to complete interview-style placement exam.
Sept. 25, 1:00–2:00 p.m., see faculty in 212 or 222 Cowell.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Ecology waiver exam: Sept. 25, 1:00–3:00 p.m., 417 ISB Building. E-mail cmccord@ucsc.edu to reserve space.

FRENCH LANGUAGE
See French instructors during office hours for placement. Check at 239 Cowell for faculty locations.
Sept. 25, 1:00–2:00 p.m., 131 Cowell. Orientation begins promptly at 1:00 p.m., (15-minute interview and orientation to French study at UCSC); individual exams begin immediately after the orientation.

GERMAN LANGUAGE
See the German instructors during their office hours for placement. Check at 239 Cowell for
faculty locations. Approximately 15 minutes to complete the interview-style placement exam.
Sept. 25, 1:00–2:00 p.m., see faculty, 250 Humanities and Social Science.

GREEK LANGUAGE
No placement exam is required for Greek 1.

HEBREW LANGUAGE
Call the Language Program, 459-2054, for information.

HINDI LANGUAGE
No placement exam is required for Hindi 1.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE
See Italian instructors during office hours for placement. Check at 239 Cowell for faculty locations.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE
See the Japanese instructors during their office hours for placement. Check at 239 Cowell for faculty locations.
Sept. 25, 1:00–2:30 p.m., 223 Cowell. Arrive promptly at 1:00 p.m.. Written exam and short oral interview.

LATIN LANGUAGE
No placement exam is required for Latin 1.

MATHEMATICS
Students must arrive at the test site 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Testing begins promptly, and late admittance is not permitted. Students must have valid ID and bring a No. 2 pencil. Calculators are NOT allowed.

Orientation Week exams; no preregistration required

Monday, September 24, 1:00–2:30 p.m., 101 Engineering Lecture.
Monday, September 24, 3:00–4:30 p.m., 101 Engineering Lecture.
Tuesday, September 25, 1:00–2:30 p.m., 101 Engineering Lecture.
Tuesday, September 25, 3:00–4:30 p.m., 101 Engineering Lecture.
Wednesday, September 26, 1:00–2:30 p.m., 101 Engineering Lecture.
Wednesday, September 26, 3:00–2:30 p.m., 101 Engineering Lecture.

Friday daytime exams; must preregister at https://secure.pbsci.ucsc.edu/mathpex/

October 5, 10:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.
October 12, 12:20–1:50 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.
October 19, 10:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.
October 26, 12:20–1:50 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.
November 2, 10:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.
November 9, 12:20–1:50 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.
November 16, 10:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 301B J. Baskin Engineering.

Special Accommodations:
If you have disability-related needs that require accommodations, the Mathematics Department requires one of the following:

1) If you are a UCSC-registered student, you must request that the Disability Resource Center (DRC) send certification to the Mathematics Department. Contact the DRC at 459-2089. The Mathematics Department must receive your request at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled examination date.

or

2) If you are not a UCSC-registered student, complete the Mathematics Placement Examination Request for Testing Accommodations (PDF) form (http://www.math.ucsc.edu/placement/drc.pdf) and return it to the Mathematics Office with supporting documentation at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled examination date.

MUSIC
Core Curriculum Placement Exam: September 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Music Center Recital Hall.

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE
No placement exam is necessary for entry into Portuguese 1A or 60A.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
Call the Language Program at 459-2054 for information.

SPANISH LANGUAGE
The placement exam is an online exam and can be taken at any time. The URL for the Spanish placement exam is: www.ic.ucsc.edu/~test/. Note: It takes three to four days to post exam results. Make sure you complete the placement exam a minimum of one week prior to your designated appointment time for Advance Enrollment.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
See information posted at http://language.ucsc.edu. Once at this site, click on Placement at the top of the screen, and then select Spanish for Spanish Speakers to view the Self-Placement Guidelines for SpSS.

WRITING
Placement Exams:
September 23, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Media Theater, 206 Earth and Marine Sciences, and 105 Oakes.
November 17, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Media Theater, B206 Earth and Marine Sciences, Classroom Unit 1, Classroom Unit 2, and Thimann 3.

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Enrollment Conditions

Enrollment Conditions for Interview Only Courses

Listed below are instructions for students wishing to enroll in Interview Only courses. These courses are identified with a Y in the consent column of the Schedule of Classes. Students wishing to enroll in these classes need to receive a permission number from the sponsoring agency or instructor.

ASTR 70
Contact the professor for interview information.

BIOL 15, 75, 89W, 161, 161L, 183F, 183L, 186F, 186L, 189
See www.biology.ucsc.edu/ug/conditions.html.

CMMU 100J, 100M, 100R, 100T, 100Y
Admission determined at first class meeting. Please see the department bulletin board for more information.

ENVS 130L
Sign up for lab at first class meeting.

FILM
All students applying for admission to an “Interview Only” course in Film and Digital Media must attend the first class meeting.

FILM 150
Application materials and instructions are available at the department office beginning May 7.

FILM 170B
Application materials explain the application process and entrance essay and are available at the department office beginning May 7.

FILM 172, 175, 177
Application materials and instructions are available at the department office beginning May 7. Priority will be given to students who have been accepted into the production concentration through the portfolio review.

FMST 196

LTCR 52, 53
Please bring a three- to seven-page writing sample to the first class meeting.

MERR 80X
Merrill College frosh are selected for this yearlong scholars program on the basis of an application submitted prior to fall quarter.

MERR 85B, 85C
Attend the first class meeting for instructor permission. Preference given to Merrill College students.

MUSC 1C, 2, 3, 6, 9, 102, 103, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168
For audition/enrollment information, please check bulletin board outside 127 Music Center beginning September 22.

MUSC 4A-B, 5A-B-C, 30L, 51, 54, 60
Admission by instructor determination at first class meeting.

MUSC 30A
Admission by taking the Music Core Curriculum Placement Exam, September 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Music Center Recital Hall.

MUSC 61, 62, 63, 161, 162, 196B, 261
(Applied Instruction) Application forms available September 24 in 244 Music Center. Meet instructors September 25, 1:30–4:30 p.m.; see bulletin board upstairs in the Music Center for details. Obtain class number September 25–October 3 from 244 Music Center. Lesson application must be signed by instructor. Concurrent enrollment in an ensemble required for Music 61, 62, 161, and 162.

MUSC 159A-B
Admission by permission of vocal instructor, or by audition. Audition information posted outside 127 Music Center beginning September 22.

MUSC 165, 265
Faculty sponsor required for chamber music workshops. Audition/enrollment information posted outside 127 Music Center beginning September 22. Class number available at the beginning of the quarter from 244 Music Center.

PHIL 290Y
Contact the instructor for interview information.

PSYC 191A, 194A-B-C
Pre-enroll at Psychology Department Office, 273 Social Sciences 2. Advance preparation required.

PSYC 193
Advance preparation required with the Psychology Field Study Program, 273 Social Sciences 2.

THEA 23, 124
Audition at the first class meeting.

THEA 45, 55A-B, 151
Contact the department for audition information.

WRIT 169
Qualifications determined by the instructor at the first class meeting.

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Key Dates for Registration and Enrollment
(Refer to the Academic and Administrative Calendar for complete deadline information.)

Priority Enrollment
Continuing and Readmitted Students
May 16 – May 23
Open Enrollment
May 24 – September 26
Registration Fees Due
September 19**
Enrollment Deadline
October 1 †
Permission Numbers Required
October 6
Add/Drop/Swap
September 27 – October 17
Grade Option Deadline
October 17
Withdraw from a Class
October 18 – November 7
Add by Petition Period
October 18 – November 7

* * If payment is not received by the cashier by 4:00 P.M., you will be assessed a $50 late registration fee .
† You must be enrolled in at least one course or a $50 late fee is assessed.

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New First-Year, Transfer and Graduate Student Appointment Schedule

Begin Fall Enrollment Process at Summer Orientation
Summer Orientation is your opportunity to receive early academic advising, enroll in courses, meet other new students and learn about campus resources and services at UC Santa Cruz, and get answers to your questions from faculty, staff, and continuing students. Students who attend Summer Orientation will have the option of beginning the fall 2007 enrollment process.

To attend a Summer Orientation program, you must make a reservation by mail. A reservation form is included in the Summer Orientation Reservation Brochure, which is mailed to all new first-year and transfer students who have returned their Statement of Intent to Register to Admissions. If you have not received a reservation brochure, contact Campus Orientations Programs at (831) 459-5468; e-mail orientation@ucsc.edu; or visit our web site at http://admissions.ucsc.edu/orientation07.

New, first-year, and transfer students who do not attend summer orientation may enroll beginning July 27.

Open Enrollment
Beginning July 28, enrollment is open to all students through September 26.

New Graduate Student Enrollment
New graduate students may enroll beginning June 22.

Continuing/Readmitted Student Appointment Schedule

Students may begin enrolling for classes at the designated appointment time and continue through the end of open enrollment at midnight September 26. There are no enrollment appointments on weekends and holidays. See the Academic and Administrative Calendar for deadline dates.

Graduate students, students with disabilities, Regents/Leadership Opportunity Scholars: May 16

Seniors, Visitors, EAP Reciprocity:May 16, 17

Juniors: May 18

Sophomores: May 21, 22 (ends at 1:00 p.m. May 22)

Frosh: May 22, 23 (begins at 1:00 p.m. May 22)

Open enrollment:
12:01 A.M, May 24 – 11:59 P.M., September 26

Finding Your Appointment Time

To find out your appointment time, log on to my.ucsc.edu:

1. Log in using your “W” ID W1234567 and your password (remember these are case-sensitive).*

2. Click on “Enrollment and Classes.”

3. Then click on “Enrollment Appointment.”

4. View your appointment time.

5. Click on "Holds and To Do Lists."

6. Clear holds before enrolling.

*Enrollment FAQs: http://reg.ucsc.edu/faqs/enrollment.htm.

Determining Your Academic Level

Frosh:
0–44.9 credits
Sophomore:
45–89.9 credits
Junior:
90–134.9 credits
Senior:
135+ credits


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