STEV 26Mapping Your College Journey
Explores critical engagement in education in the context of a research university. This course introduces ways to participate in the institution's academic life with a particular emphasis on incoming international and first-year students, but it is applicable to continuing students as well. It also investigates strategies for clarifying education goals and devising a plan for success here or at any UC campus. (Formerly Navigating the Research University.)
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 11:00am–12:30pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | B. D. Lunine | Open 25/45 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:30pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | B. D. Lunine | Open 12/45 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue 9:50am–11:25am | Earth&Marine B210 | D. M. Lau | Open 19/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brij Lunine | 4.9 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 97% | 87 |
| David Lau | 4.4 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 86% | 49 |
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