College of Letters & Science (LTS) College of Letters & Science

LTS 001 — First Year Engagement: Student Success in Letters & Science (2 units)

Starting Winter Quarter 2026, this course is no longer offered.

Course Description: Introduction to university life. Topics include transition to academic and campus life; academic expectations and the skills to meet them; campus resources; social and professional development; assistance in choice of major, and academic planning.

  • Learning Activities: Discussion/Laboratory 2 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open only to students who have completed fewer than 45 quarter units.
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Each quarter the course syllabi is different and following are some of the varying topics: Fall • Academic Success strategies • Introduction to Campus Life & Resources • Time Management Winter • Career and Professional Development • Intro to ICC & Professional development tools • Learning difference between choosing major & identifying your passion • Learning and understanding professional etiquette (written, verbal, social). • Speaker Series Spring • Practicum on the following: 1. Group projects 2. Resume building 3. Group dynamics 4. Speech Exercises 5. Formal Etiquette.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

LTS 001A — First Year Engagement: Student Success (2 units)

Course Description: Introduction to university life. Transition to academic and campus life; academic expectations and the skills to meet them; campus resources; social and professional development; assistance in choice of major, and academic planning.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Discussion/Laboratory 2 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2026.

LTS 001B — First Year Engagement: Career & Professional Development (2 units)

Course Description: Formal and informal processes of discovering passion and choosing the path in support of this discovery. Campus resources and tools available in pursuit of passion. Expectations of the industry; development of assessment and problem-solving skills necessary for success in the professional world.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture 1 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have previously taken LTS 001.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2026.

LTS 001C — First Year Engagement: The Group Dynamic (2 units)

Course Description: Group dynamics through teamwork exercises and core study principles and practices. Public speaking and presentation exercises while working on individual and group projects. Resources germane to team building, expectations of the professional community and skill development.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s).
  • Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have previously taken LTS 001.
  • Grade Mode: P/NP only.
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2026.

LTS 002 — Aggie Explorers: Major Exploration (1 unit)

Starting Winter Quarter 2026, this course is no longer offered.

Course Description: Overview of majors offered in College of Letters & Science. Exploration of majors through self-assessments and other tools. Guest lecturers include faculty and academic advisors from across Letters and Science. Receive personalized academic planning to help guide student's undergraduate path. Designed for students who have not yet declared a major or are exploring their options.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

LTS 002A — Aggie Explorers: Major Exploration (2 units)

Course Description: Exploratory for first-year students in the College of Letters and Science, who are undeclared or undecided about their major. Overview of the majors offered in the College. Exploration of majors through self-assessments and other tools. Guest faculty speakers from across Letters and Science. Personalized academic planning to help guide undergraduate path.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to first- and second-year students.
  • Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken LTS 002.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2026.

LTS 002B — Aggie Explorers: Career Exploration (1.5 units)

Course Description: Exploratory for first-year students in the College of Letters and Science, who are undeclared or undecided about their major. Career possibilities through self-reflection and experiential learning. How natural talents, interests, and personality relate to career paths and learn methods to prepare for career opportunities.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1.5 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to first- and second-year students.
  • Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken LTS 002.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2025.

LTS 002C — Aggie Explorers: Research Exploration (1.5 units)

Course Description: Exploratory for first-year students in the College of Letters and Science, who are undeclared or undecided about their major. Overview of the academic research conducted by Letters and Science faculty. How to get involved in undergraduate research. Network with faculty and graduate students.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1.5 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to first- and second-year students.
  • Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken LTS 002.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.
  • This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2025.

LTS 098 — Directed Group Study (1-4 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-4 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

LTS 098F — Student Facilitated Course (1-4 units)

Course Description: Student-facilitated (taught) course intended for lower division students.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: P/NP only.

LTS 101 — First Year Transfer Engagement: Student Success in Letters & Science (1 unit)

Course Description: Integration of transfer students into university life. Comprehensive foundation for a successful career at UC Davis. Transition from community college to the university, quarter vs. semester systems, academic expectations of faculty and developing skills to meet them, overview of campus resources, evaluating and applying information, social and professional development, and academic planning.

  • Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to new transfer students.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

LTS 198 — Directed Group Study (1-4 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-4 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

LTS 199FA — Student Facilitated Course Development (1-4 units)

Course Description: Under the supervision of a faculty member, an undergraduate student plans and develops the course they will offer under 098F or 198F.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: P/NP only.

LTS 199FB — Student Facilitated Teaching (1-4 units)

Course Description: Student Facilitated. Under the supervision of a faculty member, an undergraduate student teaches a course under 098F/198F.

Prerequisite(s): LTS 199FA; consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Variable 1-4 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: P/NP only.