COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES (US) This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin. Courses listed below are sponsored by the General Studies Program. UNIVERSITY STUDIES (US) US 1020. Learning Skills/(2).F;S. A survey of skills and techniques instrumental for classroom learning. Emphasis is placed on note-taking styles, test-taking skills, textbook reading techniques and organizational structures. Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomores. US 1150. Freshman Seminar/(3).F;S. Designed especially for first semester freshmen, this course acquaints the student with the opportunities and demands of higher education and supports students in their transition to the University. The course involves students in the Appalachian community through a mix of activities, lectures, discussions and participation in cultural events. In small classes, students build learning skills, practice time management and other life skills, examine the purpose and value of higher education and learn to set goals for this semester and beyond. (WRITING; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY; COMPUTER) US 1530-1531. Selected Topics/(1-4).F;S.On Demand. US 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. US 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. US 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S. A supervised experience in the instructional process on the University level through direct participation in a classroom situation. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. US 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).F;S.On Demand. US 3800. International Study/(12).F;S. A course title for Appalachian students studying abroad within an approved exchange program. Course title is restricted to students approved by the Director of International Programs. Students will complete courses overseas and transfer work into appropriate Appalachian credits within one semester upon return. May be repeated once. (MULTI-CULTURAL) US 4559. Wilderness Education Practicum/(4).F;S. Through wilderness challenges supervised by an Outward Bound School or the Wilderness Center at the University, the student will have the opportunity to learn such skills as bicycle touring and rockclimbing or ski mountaineering and primitive caving. The goals of this course will be centered around encouraging self-awareness and personal responsibility, developing a sense of conscience and competence, stimulating awareness of nature and human relationships and integrating all aspects of one's personal life. Graded on S/U basis only.