AST A115 Birth and Death of the Universe (3 cr.) Introduction to cosmology. Traces the ideas describing the origin and evolution of the universe from ancient geocentric cosmologies to the Big Bang cosmology.

COAS J151 Career Exploration and Development (1 cr.) P: Freshman or sophomore standing. Development and integration of career planning and academic area. Students will follow an individually designed career plan leading to understanding of personal values, interests, and abilities in relation to vocational options and academic process. This course does not count toward the 112 credit hour requirements within the College of Arts and Sciences.

COAS S200 Freshman Success (3 cr.) An introduction to college life. Development and implementation of skills needed to succeed as a college student. Topics covered include e-mail, time management, note taking, reading, study skills, critical thinking, test taking, diversity, and stress reduction. This class is taken in conjunction with another freshman-level course as part of a learning community.

CPT 107 Computers and Software Packages (3 cr.) This service course has been designed to meet the needs of IU business and accounting students and provide a rigorous introduction to the contemporary world of business computing. The instructional goal of this class is to help students develop their analytical and problem solving skills. Technical computer skills, such as learning a spreadsheet, electronic mail, Internet tools, or a database program, are included in the lab component of this course. Computer literacy, which is necessary to compete and survive in today’s global business economy, is included in the lecture component. This course does not apply toward the CPT major.

CPT 135 Personal Computing Technology and Applications (2 cr.) This course provides an introduction to personal computer technology and problem solving. Lecture topics include computer hardware, computer operations, operating systems and environments, and computer ethics. In the lab component, students gain hands-on skills and experience with personal computer applications such as desktop and file management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, electronic mail, personal information management, and Internet browsing, searching, and publishing.

HPER E100 Fitness Walking (1 cr.) Course will provide participants with knowledge of general fitness and guidelines to exercise safely. This course will help students become more aware of their current fitness level and how to improve their overall level of health. This course is a participation course and students will practice skills learned.