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Transfer StudentAdvising and

Registration Guide

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THE SAS TRANSFER CENTERFALL 2020 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

welcomes you!

Lucy Stone Hall - A20454 Joyce Kilmer Ave,Piscataway NJ 08854

Dr. Robin DiamondAssistant Dean and Director of Transfer Students

Dean Melissa AmaralAssistant Dean

Dean NeetaChandrashekhar

Assistant Dean

Dean Gary PanettaAssistant Dean

Vanessa ChiaramonteSenior Administrative Assistant

Kathleen GillSenior Administrative Assistant

Brian HartSenior Administrative Assistant

(848) 445-8866

transfers@sas.rutgers.edu

Contact the SAS Transfer Center

Congratulations on your admission andacceptance to Rutgers University School of Artsand Sciences! We are happy to be among thefirst to welcome you to Rutgers' large and vibranttransfer community. We understand you have many questions we willbe happy to address your concerns at anupcoming STAR Day (Students in TransitionAdvising and Registration Day). STAR Day is theopportunity for all incoming SAS transfer studentsto register for classes and speak with advisors. STAR Days will be held frequently and remotelythroughout the summer. To prepare, we ask thatyou read through the information in this bookletand watch the videos provided to learn more theregistration process, advising resources, and thestructure of your undergraduate education atRutgers.

PREPARE FOR STAR DAYExplore our academic departments online andbecome familiar with the requirements of yourpotential programs of study. After watching ourtutorials, try using our course planning websitesto create potential schedules. Follow the SAS Transfer Center on Instagramand join your transfer cohort's official Facebookgroup to stay connected and learn about helpfulresources. We are so glad you're here and we look forwardto meeting you soon! Sincerely, The SAS Transfer Center

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FALL 2020 ACADEMIC calendar

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Tuesday 9/1

Fallsemesterbegins

Last day todrop a classwithout a "W"

FollowMondayclass

schedule

Tuesday 9/8 Tuesday 9/8

Wednesday 9/9

Last day todrop a classwith a "W"

FollowFridayclass

schedule

Tuesday 10/27 Wednesday 11/25

Last dayto add aclass

11/26 - 11/27

ThanksgivingRecess

Last day todrop a classwithout a "W"

ReadingDay

Thursday 12/10 Friday 12/11

Monday 12/14

Fall examsbegin

Fall examsend

Tuesday 12/15

ReadingDay

Tuesday 12/22

*Dates accurate as of 5/14/20, but may be subject to change

Courses may be counted as meeting multiplelearning goals; students generally will completethe core in 9 to 13 courses of 3 or 4 credits each.A course used to meet core goals may also beused to fulfill a major or minor requirement. Transfer courses CANNOT be used to meet theContemporary Challenges (CC) or Writing andCommunication with Revision (WCr) learninggoals. Transfer students who took ExpositoryWriting before matriculating at Rutgers may havethe course in transfer count toward theExpository Writing (WC) learning goal, but currentSAS students may not take Expository Writinganywhere other than Rutgers University-NewBrunswick, 01:355:101. Click here for more information about the SASCore and classes certified to meet Core goals. Click here for the SAS Core brochure. Click here for FAQs about the Core.

RUTGERS DEGREECOMPONENTS

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Completion of the SAS Core CurriculumCompletion of a majorCompletion of a minor*Completion of a minimum of 120 degreecreditsMeet the minimum cumulative grade-pointaverage of 2.0.

Your undergraduate degree has the followingcomponents:

1.2.3.4.

5.

*Click here or see the next page for exceptionsto the minor requirement. Click the play icon for a video overview of the degree components.

The Core Curriculum: Preparationfor Success The Core Curriculum of the School of Arts andSciences establishes common goals that, alongwith a major and minor specialization, willprepare you for a successful life and career builton a critical understanding of the naturalenvironment, human behavior, and theindividual’s role in diverse societies. These goalsderive from three focus areas: ContemporaryChallenges; Cognitive Skills and Processes; andAreas of Inquiry. The learning goals clearly articulate what you willbe able to do upon completion of the Core. TheCore goals align with the skills employers agreeare critical for a successful career in a world ofwork marked by rapid change. Achievement ofthese learning goals prepares you not only toland your first job, but also to excel in that job,advance in your career, and adapt to theevolving demands of the 21st century.

Students who have not declared their major andminor by the second semester of their third yearmay not be able to complete all requirementsand, thus, not graduate on time. Admission to the Major Certain majors, such as Public Health orCommunications, offered by ProfessionalSchools at Rutgers University New Brunswick mayrequire separate admission to the major.Students who apply to these majors will remainSAS students and do not need to transfer to theschool. Majors in Professional Schools that are not opento SAS students (such as Nursing, Pharmacy,Engineering, and Business majors) require aschool-to-school transfer. Major and Minor Restrictions The major and the minor may not be selectedfrom the same academic program. In generalthere are no SAS restrictions on selection ofavailable majors and minors; however, somecombinations are prohibited.  Pleasesee Major/Minor Restrictions.

Completion of a Major and Minor

All SAS students are required to complete amajor and a minor. Click here for a list of majors and minorsavailable to SAS students. Exceptions to the Minor Requirement The requirement for a minor will be waived forstudents completing multiple majors, for seconddegree candidates, and for students completingthe 5-year education program through theGraduate School of Education. The requirement for a minor may be waived forstudents completing credit-intensive majors.Credit intensive majors are indicated on the Listof Majors and Minors for SAS students. Studentsin credit intensive majors are encouraged tocomplete a minor, even though they are notrequired to do so. When to Declare a Major and Minor While there is no official deadline, full-timestudents normally declare their major in thesecond semester of their second year. Somemajors encourage students to declare evenearlier in order to facilitate the planning neededfor an appropriate sequence of the coursesrequired to complete the major within four years. Declaration is done by submitting a major/minordeclaration form, available onlineat mymajor.sas.rutgers.edu. Some academicdepartments may have prerequisites and/orrequire approval by an advisor.

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Change of Major or Minor Students wishing to apply for a change of majoror minor should complete the form online at Students wishing to apply for a change of majoror minor should complete the form online atmymajor.sas.rutgers.edu.

01 - SAS04 - School of Communication andInformation07 - Mason Gross School of the Arts09 - School of Social Work10 - Edward J Bloustein School of Planningand Public Policy11 - School of Environmental and BiologicalSciences33 - Rutgers Business School: NewBrunswick37 - School of Management and LaborRelationsTR - transfer course

A Rutgers course number is divided into threeparts. The first two digits are the administrativecode (standing for a faculty or a school), thenext three digits are the subject code, and thefinal three digits are the course code. Administrative Codes - XX:XXX:XXX The most common administrative (school) codesyou will see on your transfer evaluation and whenregistering for courses include:

Subject Codes - XX:XXX:XXX A subject code comprises the third through fifthdigits in all course numbers and indicates thesubject matter of the course. The subject code T01 signifies a transfer courseequivalent for an SAS general elective, liberalarts distribution requirement, or course filling anSAS Core learning goal. Course Codes - XX:XXX:XXX The course code comprises the sixth, seventh,and eighth digits in all course numbers.

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Explanation of three-part coursenumbers

AHP = fulfills Arts and Humanities AHp goalEC = elective creditHST = fulfills Historical Analysis core goalNS = fulfills Natural Sciences core goalQQR = fulfills Quantitative and FormalReasoning core goal

Course codes from 100 to 299 indicateintroductory and intermediate undergraduatecourses. Codes from 300 to 499 indicateadvanced undergraduate courses. (Coursescoded from 500 to 799 are graduate courses.) Some transfer course codes end with two orthree letters instead of a three-digit number.

TR:T01:EC - When to get adepartmental evaluation

Courses evaluated as TR:T01:EC will count asgeneral elective credits towards the 120 creditsyou need to graduate. If you do not need thiscourse to count towards your major, minor, orcore, there's no need for a departmentalevaluation.

All courses from New Jersey communitiescolleges have been evaluated and theirequivalencies are available online atNJTransfer.org. These courses cannot bereevaluated by their academic departments.

Courses from four-year colleges or non-NewJersey community colleges may be eligible forevaluation by an academic department. 

If you received an evaluation of TR:T01:EC andbelieve the course could fulfill a requirement ofyour major, minor, or core, complete the TransferCourse Departmental Evaluation Form. You willneed to submit this form along with a copy of thecourse syllabus to the department that is mostaligned with the course. Once the departmenthas evaluated the course, return the form to anySAS Advising Center or email it totransfers@sas.rutgers.edu.

transfer evaluation

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The English and Math tests are administeredonline and must be completed from home or in aquiet environment with a strong, reliable internetconnection. Click here to take the tests.You must use a laptop or desktop computer tocomplete your tests -– mobile devices cannot beused to complete testing.  A strong, reliable,wired internet connection is preferred, but youmay use a strong, reliable wireless connection aswell. Click here to access the Math and English tests.

When should I complete the tests?

Complete the tests as soon as you can! You willneed your placement results to properly registerfor classes at STAR Day. 

For more information aboutplacement tests at Rutgers, visit:

PLACEMENT TEST FAQsFALL 2020

oirap.rutgers.edu/testplace.html

What are the placement tests?

Placement tests determine your individualpreparation in a subject area. Accurate resultsare important, as they will be used to selectappropriate courses based on your current skills.

Do I need to complete anyplacement tests?

Transfer students should only completeplacement tests if indicated on their transfercredit evaluation or advised to do so by aRutgers University advisor.

How do I apply for accomodationsfor testing?

Students who wish to receive testingaccommodations (e.g. extra time, reader,scribe), must register with the Office of DisabilityServices and receive approval foraccommodations before testing.  Please visitthis link to apply for services.  Do not take anyplacement tests if your accommodations processis not yet complete. 

How do I complete the tests?

Students in Transition Seminar

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Developed specifically for transfer students, theStudents in Transition Seminar (STS) is an in-depth introduction to Rutgers University (RU) andthe School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). Topics inthis course are designed to assist transferstudents in their adjustment to the University andto facilitate successful first term academicperformance during this transition.

All incoming, first semester, full-time transferstudents to SAS are required to take this coursein their transfer semester. This one-credit courseis graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and does notimpact GPA.

What can I gain from this course?

The goal of this course is connection. Bycompleting this course, you will connect withother transfer students and an instructor who ispassionate about your potential and success. Youwill learn how to connect with a wide range ofcampus resources that are here to support you.Finally, you will make connections between yourgoals, habits, and your Rutgers education.

With a typical class size of about 25 students,STS offers you an opportunity to buildrelationships with other transfers and with Deans,advisors, and other Rutgers staff. The class allowsyou to connect over common transfer issues andshare strategies for adapting to your newacademic, physical, and social environments.

This is not your typical lecture class. There are nobooks to read, and assignments are designed tomake you think about your academic, personal,and career goals. Guest speakers will sharecampus resources available to help you achieveyour academic and career goals. You will findnew ways to think about time management,habits of success, and how to maximize your timeat Rutgers.

What is the Students inTransition Seminar?

"This has course has opened my eyes to otheroptions to take my career and education that I have

never thought of. It has also guided me in pickingmy classes for next semester and has given me abetter understanding of how things work here atRutgers. My long-term goal has not changed, butmy path to get there has, in which I would like tochange my major and do things differently than I

had anticipated." - M.D.

"Although my academic and personal goals haven’tchanged much since beginning this course, the

work we have done has helped me reconsider how Iview goal setting and ways in which I can begin theprocess of planning for my future... I no longer lookat the future as a linear pattern, and instead, I amtrying to plan for the various opportunities, careerand otherwise, that could come my way which I

have no knowledge of right now." M.W.

"This course has been very helpful in reminding methat the best way to go about the rest of my time atRutgers is planning my educational and vocational

path out and taking advantage of every opportunityavailable instead of limiting myself to attending

class and hoping for the best." - B.G.

"This course has been really helpful and motivatingin so many ways. I believe Rutgers took it into

consideration that we are transfer students and wewill be definitely lost if we are not coached andthat was really thoughtful. I felt welcomed in the

class because all the students were transferstudents and therefore we all had something

common." - G.H.

Student Testimonials

Sign up for STAR Day. Review the requirements of academicprograms that interest you by visiting theirwebsites. Use the Schedule of Classes to familiarizeyourself with class offerings for nextsemester. Use Course Schedule Planner to createpotential schedules. Take any required placement tests. Send updated or final transcript(s) ifneeded. Follow any directions on your TransferEvaluation to have courses evaluated by anacademic department.

COURSE REGISTRATIONFALL 2020 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

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students with extenuating medicalcircumstancesstudents in their final semester who needfewer than 12 credits to graduatestudents officially designated asNontraditionalstudents considered Independent by theRutgers Office of Financial Aid.

What is a typical course load for aRutgers student?

In order to graduate within four years, a studentshould average 15 credits each semester. As a newtransfer student, plan to take four to five classesplus the one-credit Students in Transition Seminar.

What is the maximum number ofcredits I can take?

Students can register for up to 18 credits beforethe start of the semester. During the Add/Dropperiod, this number increases to 20.5. However,we strongly recommend staying around 15 creditsin your first semester at Rutgers. National researchshows that transfer students tend to see a drop inGPA in their first transfer semester. Give yourselfsome time to adjust to this new environment and abetter chance at a strong GPA before overloadingon credits.

Can I attend Rutgers part-time? The School of Arts and Sciences is a full-timeinstitution. All students are required to enroll in atleast 12 credits per semester to maintain full-timestatus, and are expected to enroll in 15 credits persemester in order to graduate in four years. Exceptions from this policy may be made for:

A request for a reduced credit load must be madebefore the start of the semester. Please note, registering for fewer than 12 creditscan affect visa status and eligibility for Universityservices such as financial aid, health insurance,campus housing, scholarships, etc.

What are electives? How do I findthem? Electives are simply courses that do not counttowards one's major, minor, or core. For moststudents, these requirements account for about75% or less of their degree. The remaining 30 ormore credits can be used for classes of interestoutside of one's major or minor. Some studentsdecide to pursue a second major or minor or acertificate with these credits. There is no list ofelectives, as these choices are different for everystudent based on their programs of study.

What if I change my mind about theschedule I make at STAR Day? No problem! As long as you maintain 12 or morecredits, you can continue to make adjustments toyour registration through the remainder of thebreak and through the Add/Drop period in theupcoming semester.

Can I drop the Students inTransition Seminar? All full-time SAS transfer students are required totake the Students in Transition Seminar. Thiscourse was designed specifically for new transferstudents to help with the transition to Rutgers.

Can I change my section ofStudents in Transition Seminar? Yes. You cannot drop the course, but you canreplace the section by simply adding anothersection that meets at your preferred time.

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FAQs

Know Your Requirements

Use Degree Navigator and departmentalwebsites to understand what is required of yourmajor and minor or core (if applicable).Compare these requirements against yourtransfer course evaluation to see what you'vealready completed and what you may want totake next.

Overlap Requirements

When possible, find courses that fulfill more thanone requirement. For example, you might find aclass certified for the core that also meets amajor or minor requirement. Classes on the corecan also meet more than one area of the core.

Explore Your Options

It's okay if you don't know exactly what majorand/or minor you want to pursue. For moststudents, a major and minor will account for nomore than half of their undergraduate degree.There's room to explore different areas of study. Speak with an advisor about your interests atSTAR Day. They can help you narrow down youroptions or suggest ones you have not yetconsidered.

Balance Your Schedule

Excited to dive into your major and take 15credits in psychology? Think it's best to finish thecore in your first semester? This narrow focus isprobably not in your best interest. Students tend to learn and perform best whenthey take courses from a variety of disciplines.Creating a balanced schedule that includesclasses for your potential major(s), minor(s), andcore and/or electives increases your likelihood ofsuccess.

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course registrationConsider Your Commute How will you be getting to classes? If you aretraveling from a distance, you may be temptedto fit your classes into fewer days. If you will liveclose to or on campus, spreading out yourclasses may feel less overwhelming. Try to minimize the number of bus trips you willneed by sticking to the same one or twocampuses if possible. If you do have to commutebetween campuses, try to avoid the lateafternoon rush hour delays. Remember thatparking passes are good for one campus, so planaccordingly!

Consider Your Energy and Needs

Are you more alert for early morning classes orare evening classes more your style? Is sittingthrough a three-hour class no big deal or do youprefer shorter, more frequent class meetings? Try to schedule classes at a time when you canbe alert and focused. Consider the amount oftime between classes and how you might spendit. Remember that you need to account for thetimes you may need to eat, rest, or move around.Build time into your schedule for meals, sleep,work, and fun!

Have a Backup Plan (or Three!)

Come to STAR Day with a list of your preferredclasses and a few alternatives. You might notget your ideal schedule in your first semester atRutgers, so your goal at STAR Day should be toend the day with a course schedule of 12 or morecredits that works for you. Once you have reached a full-time registration,you are able to make adjustments throughout theremainder of the break and the Add/Drop periodwhen the semester starts.

CREATING ABALANCED SCHEDULE

1-3 majorcourses

1-2 minorcourses

1-3 CORE orEXPLORE !

Full time students must register for a minimum of 12 credits.

Average number of credits to take per semester is 15-17.

All full-time SAS transfer students are required to take a 1-credit Students in Transition Seminar (STS).

What to do :

Example 1:Major CourseMajor CourseMinor Course

Minor CourseCORE/EXPLORESTS = 15-17 credits

Example 2:Major CourseMajor CourseMajor Course

Minor CourseMinor CourseSTS = 15-17 credits

Example 3:Major CourseMajor CourseMinor Course

CORE/EXPLORECORE/EXPLORESTS = 15-17 credits

What NOT to do :

Example 1:Major CourseMajor CourseMajor Course

Major CourseMajor CourseSTS = 15-17 credits

Example 2:CORE/EXPLORECORE/EXPLORECORE/EXPLORE

CORE/EXPLORECORE/EXPLORESTS = 15-17 credits

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W E B S I T E S F O R5

REGISTRATION

Learn how to navigate thewebsites you will need toregister for your courses

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Check your personalized transfer evaluation to see how your courses havetransferred to Rutgers and whether you have completed any necessaryprerequisites. Look for our notes to you at the bottom! Click on the video icon for more information about reading your transferevaluation.

1 Transfer Evaluationgo.rutgers.edu/saseval

Use the search function in Degree Navigator to find the requirements for anymajor or minor. You can also find core requirements, your course history, andplacement test results. Click on the video icon to learn how to navigate DN!

2 Degree Navigatornbdn.rutgers.edu

Find available courses on the Schedule of Classes. Search by major, keyword,or core code, and refine your results with filters (time, location, number ofcredits, etc). Click on the video icon to learn how to search for courses on the Schedule ofClasses.

3 Schedule of Classessis.rutgers.edu/soc

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Use Webreg to register for your upcoming semester. Add courses using theirindex numbers, or input a schedule directly from Course Schedule Planner (seebelow). Click on the video icon for more information about using Webreg.

4 Webregwebreg.rutgers.edu

Plan your schedule for the upcoming semester. Search for courses by majorand refine your selections with time and location filters. Course SchedulePlanner will show you all available schedule options based on the combinationof courses you choose. Save potential schedules before registering (links toWebreg). Note: Course Schedule Planner will let you build a schedule with any course,regardless of whether or not you are eligible to take it. Pay attention toprerequisites and any other restrictions before adding a course to yourplanned schedule. Click on the video icon to learn how to use Course Schedule Planner.

5 Course SchedulePlannersims.rutgers.edu/csp

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"I tried to add a course usingWebreg, but it did not add."

WHAT NOW?

You may not have the appropriate pre-requisite courses. Check the pre-req columnon the Schedule of Classes to learn what the

pre-reqs are.

Look at the error message on Webreg. What does it say?

It is likely one of the following messages:

P R E - R E Q U I S I T E S

You do not have the right "credentials"to register for the course

Some classes are “by permission only.” Youwill need to contact the appropriate

department to request a special permissionnumber.

B Y P E R M I S S I O N O N L Y

What is your class year?Some classes are

restricted to first-years,seniors, etc.

C L A S S Y E A RSome classes are restrictedto certain majors. You maynot be in the right major orhave your major declared.

M A J O RYou might be trying to add a special

section which you are not eligiblefor, such as honors sections, learning

community sections, etc.

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You will not be able to add the

course until youdrop the conflicting

course first.

The class may be closed (full)

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Add a differentsection of the sameclass, if applicable.

Keep a watch on Webreg through add/dropweek. You might get lucky – when one studentdrops the section, you may be able to add.

Try to get a Special Permission Number (SPN).Contact the appropriate department andask how they provide SPNs. Some do it online, others through the departmentadministrator, and some through the faculty.Meanwhile, register for an acceptablealternative course, as SPNs are not always available.

A few things might happen when you request a SPN:

You might receive aSPN right away anduse it to register viaWebreg. Hooray!

The department may keep a waiting list andprovide SPNs through add/drop week. Some departments (such as Math and ComputerScience) accept SPN requests ONLINE. Apply forone via the department website. Some courses require a SPN from the facultymember. Email the professor to request a number.If the faculty member provides SPNs on the firstday of class, be on time to class, sit in the frontrow, and approach the professor AFTER the classto request a number.

Some departments(such as Economics)do not provide anySPNs. Some courses arenot given anyspecial permissionnumbers.

You may have a time conflict

Have you alreadyregistered for

another coursethat meets at the

same time?

Changing campuses between

classes? Webregtakes commuting

time into account todetermine a time

conflict.

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You may not have enough creditsto drop. You are not permitted todrop below 12 credits. Therefore,add a class first keeping youabove 12 credits, and then drop.

You may be in a class thatrequires a Special PermissionNumber to drop. In this case, youshould either reach out to theappropriate department for thisnumber, or contact the SASTransfer Center for furtherassistance.

"I tried to drop a course usingWebreg, but it did not drop."

WHAT NOW?

Note: If you are dropping a course before or duringthe add/drop week, it will appear as if you never

added the class!

If you drop the course after the add/drop weekand during the “W” period, you are dropped fromthe class, but with a “W.” W stands for withdrawal.It has no negative impact on your transcript or your

GPA. It simply shows that you withdrew from thecourse after the add/drop period.

Having a W or two on your transcript is a common.

There no need to fret about it!

School of Arts and Sciences Signature Courses are foundational courses covering engaging topics of grandintellectual sweep and enduring importance. They are designed and taught by our renowned scholars andscientists who are not only recognized for their specialized research but are also eloquent and demandingaward-winning teachers. Each course is made up of a combination of capacious lectures by faculty and small discussion sections ledby graduate students from our nationally ranked graduate programs. They establish a common basis forintellectual exchange and define us as the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) community of students andscholars working together.

Wars, Wayfarers, and the Wall: AHistory of the U.S.-Mexican BorderProfessor Camilla Townsend, History01:506:260 (3 credits)Core: CCO, HST The U.S.-Mexican border is a potent politicalsymbol. Today, Americans are deeply divided intheir assumptions about it. But it has not alwaysbeen this way. Where did such strength offeeling come from? And what should we doabout it? This course examines changingAmerican understandings of our border withMexico.

InequalityProfessor Colin CampbellEconomics01:220:120 (4 credits)Core: CCO, SCL What accounts for the striking increase ofeconomic inequality over the past four decadesin the United States? Does it have parallels inearlier times or in other advanced countries? Haspolitical inequality increased too? Do Americanscare about growing inequality? Should they?What might we do to reduce inequality?

HeroismProfessor Wendy SwartzAsian Languages and Cultures01:098:255 (4 credits)Core: CCO, AHp What makes ordinary people do extraordinarythings? What defines a hero or heroine, and arethey defined differently? What roles do cultureand history play in these definitions? How dofictional and historical heroes and heroinescompare? What turns rebels, agitators,iconoclasts, or even fools into heroes?

ExtinctionProfessors Rob Scott and David HughesAnthropology01:070:111 (4 credits)Core: CCD or CCO; NS Do you worry about nuclear annihilation? Doesthe possibility of bioterrorism scare you? Are youdismayed by growing political violence andongoing cultural genocides such as the Rohingyacrisis? Are you concerned about habitatdestruction, catastrophic climate change,widespread famine, or newly drug-resistantdiseases? Ever wonder what it means to be aspecies that can imagine its own demise,understand its role in the demise of another, orcontemplate the end of all life?

Learn more about Signature Courses athttps://sas.rutgers.edu/signature-coursesand watch our video!

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SPOTLIGHT ON Signature Courses

For Transfer Students Only!

A great way to fulfill Rutgers Core CurriculumWriting and Communication Requirements

WCd (Discipline) or WCr (Revision)

Course List Fall 2020

Some transfer students come to Rutgers lacking confidence in their writing, while others are proficient

writers searching for a class in which they can meet fellow transfers. Whatever your skill level, if you have

received WC credit for English 101 Expository Writing (“Expos”), consider taking English 301 College Writing

and Research to fulfill one of your upper-level Core Curriculum writing requirements. Students will write two

“Expos” style essays to develop skill in the writing, reading, and critical thinking skills valued by Rutgers and

then complete an 8-10 page research paper on a subject of personal interest.

To enroll in English 301, students can request a Special Permission Number (SPN) from Ms. Katie Sillitti at

wp@english.rutgers.edu. They can also contact Dean Robin Diamond, the Director of the School of Arts and

Sciences Transfer Services office, at rdiamond@sas.rutgers.edu.

Below is the English 301 Schedule of Classes for Fall 2020:

Stress and Mental Health01:355:301:06 Index 05513

Instructor: Peter Morrone

Meets Monday and Wednesday 3:55pm-5:15pm Douglass Campus HCK-119

Are you stressed out? Are people in general stressed out by modern life? How is stress connected to

mental health? Why does mental health seem so precarious in the contemporary world and, more

importantly, what can be done about it? Using the lenses of psychology and sociology, Stress and

Mental Health asks students to think about the ways we experience and manage stress and anxiety in

both everyday life and extreme situations.

Love and Sex01:355:301:10 Index 05514

Instructor: Raluca Musat

Meets Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm-5:50pm College Avenue Campus HH-B2

Why is finding romantic love and sexual fulfillment in the modern world so difficult? Love and Sex

explores the complicated relationship of romantic attachment and erotic desire: how do they affect

our identities and search for partners? Is human desire culturally constructed, biologically hard-wired,

or both? The class will use theories from psychology and neuroscience and evidence from popular

culture and entertainment to understand romantic relationships and erotic attraction.

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ENGLISH 301: COLLEGE writing and research

Stress and Mental Health01:355:301:18 Index 05516 Instructor: Raluca Musat

Meets Monday and Thursday 10:20am-12:40pm Busch Campus ARC-324

Are you stressed out? Are people in general stressed out by modern life? How is stress connected to

mental health? Why is mental health so precarious in the contemporary world and, more importantly,

what can be done about it? Using the lenses of psychology and sociology, Stress and Mental Health

asks students to think about the ways we experience and manage stress in both everyday life and

extreme situations.

Comedy and Comedians01:355:301:25 index 05517

Instructor: Julie Flynn

Meets Monday and Wednesday 3:20pm-4:40pm Livingston Campus Building BE-201

Everyone loves a good laugh, but how is humor connected to bigger and sometimes darker questions?

Laughter may be the best medicine, but what ails us and how does humor help us cope? Comedy and

Comedians investigates humor as a form of social criticism while searching for the roots of humor in

the psychology of the men and women who make us laugh. Comedians, TV and film comedy,

cartoonists, jokes and humorous stories, and funny people generally—what is the role of humor and

laughter in contemporary society?

Science, Medicine, and Society01:355:301:40 (Hybrid) Index 05519

Instructor: Peter Molin

Meets Wednesday 10:20am-11:40am Livingston Campus BE 201 and designated times online

Was there ever a more urgent time to explore links between science, medicine, and our lived lives?

Science, Medicine, and Society explores ethical, social, and political controversies in a variety of

medical and health fields. Potential research topics include biomedical and genetic engineering,

pharmaceutical and insurance industries, public health, mental illness, alternative medicine, hospital

and hospice care, end-of-life issues, and gender, sex, and reproductive health issues. Students can also

study aspects of medical training and the doctor-patient relationship.

Science Fiction and Fantasy01:355:301:50 Index 05520

Instructor: Sara Blomquist

Meets Monday and Wednesday 3:55-5:15pm College Avenue Campus Building MU-204

Game of Thrones. The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stars Wars and Star Trek. These popular science

fiction and fantasy narratives, marketed as entertainment that allows escape from everyday life, also

are capable of shaping values and understanding of new ways to live. This course examines how

fantasies, whether utopian, dystopian, or somewhere in-between, inform and influence our identities,

our ideas, and our real-world experiences and relationships.

For further information, contact:Peter Molin

Assistant Director for 301 College Writing and Research, and Transfer Student Coordinator

Rutgers English Department Writing Program

Lucy Stone Hall B-229, Livingston Campus

peter.molin@rutgers.edu

845-445-4231

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