Welcome to the UO Course Connector

Welcome to the University of Oregon’s Course Connector, an online environment for exploring the university’s wide range of general education opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTE, ESPECIALLY FOR UO STUDENTS AND ADVISORS: During the pilot phase (Spring 2007), we are testing the Course Connector site with a sample selection of 36 courses. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for a complete and current list of nearly 600 courses that satisfy general education group requirements at the UO.

The general education program is the centerpiece of a University of Oregon education, providing the core course work that is essential for all highly educated people, regardless of specialty or profession. The general education curriculum includes a rich variety of courses and choices, so that the core will be shaped by the questions and experiences that intrigue you. Its purpose is the same for all students, however: to introduce you to the great range of human knowledge, hone your reasoning and communication skills, and stimulate your creativity to meet the varied challenges of work and life after college.

Through general education course work, you’ll sample the three broad areas for studying nature and society: arts and letters, the social sciences, and the sciences. You’ll also take courses in writing, and you may take courses in both mathematics and foreign languages. Using words and mathematical symbols to convey ideas will enhance your ability to reason. Studying distinctive cultures, languages, and perspectives will deepen your appreciation for the variety of human experience and the commonalities that unite us.

The University of Oregon’s Course Connector is a collaborative project of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, Office of the Registrar, and the University Libraries. To provide feedback or learn more about the Course Connector project, contact Professor Karen Sprague, Vice-Provost for Undergraduate Studies.