Elon University - General Studies

The First Year Core

The Core consists of four courses taken by all first year students. Providing the foundation for the Elon experience, these courses enable students to expand their view of the world, clarify their values and ideas and develop their writing, speaking and thinking abilities.

ENG 110. COLLEGE WRITING 4 sh

In this first-year course emphasizing invention, peer response, revising and editing, students learn to develop and make assertions, support them with appropriate evidence and present them in public form. Students also learn that the style and content of their writing will affect their success in influencing audiences. A grade of C- or better is required for graduation. Offered fall and spring.

GST 110. THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE 4 sh

This first-year seminar examines public responsibility in a global context. It explores some of the implications created by cultural and natural diversity and the possibilities for human communication and cooperation within this diversity. The course emphasizes student and faculty creativity through active and collaborative learning; the seminar is writing intensive. First-year students only. Offered fall and spring.

HED 111. CONTEMPORARY WELLNESS ISSUES 2 sh

Students will study selected topics in personal wellness. Topics may include nutrition and weight control, exercise for health and wellness, psychosocial aspects of health and wellness and the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Students will examine current issues pertaining to personal choices and well-being. This course meets half semester.

MTH 112. GENERAL STATISTICS 4 sh

This course provides an introduction to modern statistics. Students will analyze and critically interpret real world data using information such as the U.S. Census, election results and health issues. This course emphasizes communication, use of technology and collaborative learning. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and regression analysis. A specific graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MTH 100 or placement exemption Offered fall, and spring.


First Year Core Liberal Studies Advanced Studies GST Seminars Faculty Tip Sheets Faculty ELR Foreign Language Requirement Independent Major General Studies Home General Studies Director: Janet Warman AVTL Belk Pavilion 117 336-278-5887 warman@elon.edu Elon Writing Center Writing across the Curriculum	The First Year Core The Core consists of four courses taken by all first year students. Providing the foundation for the Elon experience, these courses enable students to expand their view of the world, clarify their values and ideas and develop their writing, speaking and thinking abilities. ENG 110. COLLEGE WRITING 4 sh In this first-year course emphasizing invention, peer response, revising and editing, students learn to develop and make assertions, support them with appropriate evidence and present them in public form. Students also learn that the style and content of their writing will affect their success in influencing audiences. A grade of C- or better is required for graduation. Offered fall and spring. GST 110. THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE 4 sh This first-year seminar examines public responsibility in a global context. It explores some of the implications created by cultural and natural diversity and the possibilities for human communication and cooperation within this diversity. The course emphasizes student and faculty creativity through active and collaborative learning; the seminar is writing intensive. First-year students only. Offered fall and spring. HED 111. CONTEMPORARY WELLNESS ISSUES 2 sh Students will study selected topics in personal wellness. Topics may include nutrition and weight control, exercise for health and wellness, psychosocial aspects of health and wellness and the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Students will examine current issues pertaining to personal choices and well-being. This course meets half semester. MTH 112. GENERAL STATISTICS 4 sh This course provides an introduction to modern statistics. Students will analyze and critically interpret real world data using information such as the U.S. Census, election results and health issues. This course emphasizes communication, use of technology and collaborative learning. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and regression analysis. A specific graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MTH 100 or placement exemption Offered fall, and spring.