UNIV 1301, Seminar in Critical Inquiry: Enrollment in University 1301 is restricted to students with fewer than thirty hours of earned credit the semester for which they are taking the course. This course will engage entering students in critical inquiry concerning one or more related academic topics. The topic of this section is "Amazing!  You're a genius," and addresses the genius of rhetoric and the rhetoric of genius.

This University Seminar will increase students' knowledge of the role of technology in the academic community. Information acquisition, critical thinking, and communication will be integrated in an active learning environment. Students will conduct library and electronic research to support one or more academic projects...

During the semester, each student will meet at least twice with the instructional team (peer leader and instructor) to discuss academic progress and transition to UTEP and to explore options for improvement.