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Uno Website Biomechanics B.S. In Biomechanics, Uno Biomechanics Jan 2016

Uno Website Biomechanics B.S. In Biomechanics, Uno Biomechanics

Student Learning

Biomechanics is the study of forces that act on the body and the effects they produce Biomechanists work in collecting and analyzing biological and movement-related data, examine the efficacy of drugs that affect movement, and generate biotechnologies that improve functionality and monitor mobility. The study of biomechanics is a unique intersection of biology, physiology, anatomy, physics, mathematics, and chemistry to solve difficult problems in medicine and health.

This program is an excellent choice for students planning to continue their education in profess ional schools for physical or occupational therapy, or medicine and other science-based programs.


Uno Website Registrar Transfer Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar Transfer Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

Information regarding transfer credits from the UNO website.


Uno Website Gened Committee Student Learning Outcomes, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs Jan 2016

Uno Website Gened Committee Student Learning Outcomes, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

The University General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) consists of: English & Writing, Mathematics, Public Speaking, Humanities & Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Natural & Physical Sciences, U.S. Diversity, and Global Diversity.


Uno General Education Curriculum, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs Jan 2016

Uno General Education Curriculum, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

The faculty have adopted University General Education Requirements to ensure that each UNO graduate possesses certain academic skills, experiences the breadth of a liberal education, and develops an appreciation for the diversity that exists in the nation and world.


Uno Website Gened Committee Fundamental Academic Skills, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs Jan 2016

Uno Website Gened Committee Fundamental Academic Skills, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

Proficiency in reading, quantitative skills, and written/oral expression are essential for professional success and effective citizenship. The courses in fundamental academic skills are designed to provide the foundation for advanced academic study.


Uno Website Gened Committee Diversity Requirements, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs Jan 2016

Uno Website Gened Committee Diversity Requirements, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

A 21st century education requires exposure to cultures and institutions around the world, as well as within one's own society. This exposure is essential in order to promote intellectual flexibility, cultural understanding, and informed citizenship. UNO seeks to foster cultural understanding to assist our students in becoming responsible citizens in a diverse world.


Uno Website Gened Committee Curriculum Overview, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs Jan 2016

Uno Website Gened Committee Curriculum Overview, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

In addition to the requirements that may be set by each college, or those required for your major, students must also satisfy general education requirements.These requirements are effective beginning Fall semester 2011 for all UNO undergraduate programs. The requirements apply to all incoming first year and transfer students. Students enrolled in UNL-administered programs should contact their advisors to determine the applicable requirements.


Uno Website Gened Committee Assessment, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs Jan 2016

Uno Website Gened Committee Assessment, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

The General Education Assessment Committee of the University of Nebraska Omaha reviews and reforms general education courses to continually improve UNO's academic programs. The Assessment Committee aims to enhance students' development of skills to successfully respond to the challenges and demands of the 21st century. UNO is committed to a process of assessment that is faculty-driven, student-centered, and meets the needs of individual programs.


Beci Homepage, Buffett Early Childhood Institute Jan 2016

Beci Homepage, Buffett Early Childhood Institute

Student Learning

No abstract provided.


Uno Website Registrar Transfer Credit Policies And Procedures, Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar Transfer Credit Policies And Procedures, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) accepts transfer credits from other post-secondary institutions. See the policies and procedures below to make sure your credits will transfer.


Uno Website Registrar Retroactive Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar Retroactive Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

Students may be eligible to apply for Retraoctive Credit in English, Spanish, and French based on test scores in:

  • English Placement / Proficiency Exam (EPPE)
  • Advanced Placement
  • Spanish and French Placement Exams

Successful completion of a specific upper level University of Nebraska Omaha course is also required. Credit is granted through the specific department:

  • Department of English Retroactive Credit Information
  • Department of Foreign languages Retroactive Credit Information

Please contact the specific deportment for more information


Uno Website Registrar Military Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar Military Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

Submit official transcripts to the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) to have military credit considered for evaluation:

  • Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine service members, reservists, guard and veterans con request the Joint Services Transcript
  • Air Force Active Duty, Guard and Reservists or retired or separated Air Force Members may request transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force.

Military Credit will be evaluated by your advisor in your individual college upon admission.


Uno Website Registrar International Baccalaureate Program (Ib), Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar International Baccalaureate Program (Ib), Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum leading to exams for students aged between sixteen and nineteen. Students who participate in this program enroll in specially designed courses through their high school and take international exams in May.


Uno Website Registrar College Level Examination Program (Clep), Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar College Level Examination Program (Clep), Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) grants college credit for specific CLEP Exams with an acceptable score.


Uno Website Registrar Advanced Placement Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar Jan 2016

Uno Website Registrar Advanced Placement Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). A maximum of 32 hours of credit may apply toward graduation. Advanced Placement credit is based on criterion examination(s) administered by CEEB.


Uno Website-Gened Committee-English And Writing, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-English And Writing, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

The work of the university is to construct and share knowledge. Because this work is done largely by means of the written word, it is important for students to gain control over written language Proficiency in reading, research, and written expression is essential for professional success and effective citizenship.

Fundamental academic skills, consisting of English & Writing, Public Speaking and Mathematics coursework, comprise 15 hours of your general education requirements. Students must complete nine credit hours of English & Writing coursework.

The nine credit hours include English 1150 and English 1160 (students may test out of one or both courses), …


Uno Website-Gened Committee-Mathematics, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Mathematics, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Algebra is a foundational branch of mathematics that involves operations and relations, and which emphasizes the process of formulating, solving, interpreting, and applying equations of many different types to solve many different real-world problems, using systems of abstract symbols. It is a branch of mathematics with significant applications across a wide variety of disciplines.

Fundamental academic skills, consisting of Mathematics, English & Writing, and Public Speaking coursework, comprise 15 hours of the general education requirements. Students must complete three credit hours of Mathematics coursework.


Uno Website-Gened Committee-Global Diversity, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Global Diversity, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Courses in this category focus on significant cultural, economic, geographical, historical, political, and/ or sociological aspects of one or more countries or (indigenous) notions, and may include a comparative analysis to the United States.

Diversity requirements, consisting of Global Diversity and U.S. Diversity coursework. comprise six hours of the general education curriculum. Students must complete three credit hours of coursework in Global Diversity, and three credit hours of coursework in US Diversity to fulfill their diversity requirements.


Uno Website-Gened Committee-Humanities And Fine Arts, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Humanities And Fine Arts, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

The Humanities & Fine Arts courses seek to help students understand, analyze, and explore the human condition. Studying Humanities & Fine Arts contributes to personal growth and well-being, as well as to living in, and contributing to various communities.

To fulfill their distribution requirements, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework representing at least two disciplines in this category. In addition, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework in Social Sciences, and seven credit hours in Natural & Physical Sciences towards their distribution requirements. Distribution requirements comprise 25 hours of the general education curriculum.


Uno Website-Gened Committee-Natural And Physical Sciences, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Natural And Physical Sciences, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Understanding the nature of scientific inquiry and the operation of the natural, physical, and technological world is essential for making personal and public policy decisions.

To fulfill their distribution requirements, students must complete seven credit hours of coursework, representing at least two disciplines in this category, with at least one laboratory course. In addition, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework in Social Sciences, and nine credit hours in Humanities & Fine Arts towards their distribution requirements. Distribution requirements comprise 25 hours of the general education curriculum.


Uno Website-Gened Committee-Social Sciences, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Social Sciences, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Courses in this category will allow students to gain on understanding of the complex dynamics that make up the world, and in particularly the challenges, problems, and factors that lead to social stability and change. This understanding is essential for contributing to, and living in, a contemporary society.

To fulfill the distribution requirements, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework representing at least two disciplines in this category. In addition, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework in Humanities & Fine Arts, and seven credit hours in Natural & Physical Sciences towards their distribution requirements. Distribution requirements comprise …


Uno Website-Gened Committee-Us Diversity, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Us Diversity, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Courses in this category focus on significant cultural, economic, historical, political, and or sociological aspects of one or more underrepresented groups in the United States.

Diversity requirements, consisting of U.S. Diversity and Global Diversity coursework, comprise six hours of the general education curriculum. Students must complete three credit hours of coursework in U.S. Diversity, and three credit hours of coursework in Global Diversity to fulfill their diversity requirements.


Uno Academic Program Review - A Guide To The Review Process, University Of Nebraska At Omaha Jan 2016

Uno Academic Program Review - A Guide To The Review Process, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Student Learning

Internal program reviews are conducted by the Academic Planning Council (APC) and are an integral part of UNO’s assessment and planning processes for the unit, college, and University. The review process is designed to monitor the quality and assist in the ongoing development of UNO’s academic programs and units.

Every academic program offered at UNO will be reviewed at least once within a seven-year cycle. The reviews are conducted routinely and are coordinated with the review reports prepared for the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE).

For programs with external accreditation the UNO review process may be coordinated to minimize …


General Education Committee, Uno General Education Assessment Committee Jan 2016

General Education Committee, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

In Spring 2010, the faculty created a University General Education Committee consisting of one representative from each college. The representative is determined by the college. The committee was created to ensure UNO's general education program is student-centered, aligned with specific Student learning Outcomes, and assessable.

The University General Education Committee is responsible for (1) establishing the definition, criteria, and learning outcomes for each university general education area; (2) reviewing syllabi and approving courses used to satisfy university general education requirements; and (3) facilitating on-going review, assessment, and modification of the university general education curriculum.

Deborah Smith-Howell, Associate Vice Chancellor for …


Uno Website: Uno Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, University Of Nebraska At Omaha Jan 2016

Uno Website: Uno Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Community Engagement

UNO Website: UNO Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, "On January 7, 201 5 the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced the 240 U.S. colleges and universities receiving its 2015 Community Engagement Classification. The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), original ly classified in 2006 as one of the original 74 colleges and universities to receive the Community Engagement Classification, received continuing classification as a Community Engaged institution."


Uno Website: Oasa Aqip Steering Committee, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs University Of Nebraska At Omaha Jan 2016

Uno Website: Oasa Aqip Steering Committee, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Decision Support/CQI

UNO Office of Academic and Student Affairs - Steering Committee, "The University of Nebraska Omaha is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)."


Uno Website: Oie Homepage, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness Jan 2016

Uno Website: Oie Homepage, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Decision Support/CQI

No abstract provided.


Uno Website-Criss Library- Digital Commons Homepage, Uno Criss Library Jan 2016

Uno Website-Criss Library- Digital Commons Homepage, Uno Criss Library

Decision Support/CQI

DigitalCommons@UNO institutional repository home page.

DigitalCommons@UNO is a digital showcase of the research and scholarly output of the members of the University of Nebraska at Omaha community. The DigitalCommons@UNO repository is administered by the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library and serves as a permanent digital archive for these materials. Members of UNO"s academic community are invited to contribute their scholarship to DigitalCommons@UNO. See our About page for more information.


Uno Digital Commons-Oie-Dc Collections, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness Jan 2016

Uno Digital Commons-Oie-Dc Collections, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Decision Support/CQI

Office of Institutional Effectiveness web pages in the DigitalCommons@UNO institutional repository.


Uno Website Nsfp 2016 Orientation Guide, Uno New Student & Family Programs Jan 2016

Uno Website Nsfp 2016 Orientation Guide, Uno New Student & Family Programs

Student Support

An illustrated overview of the resources offered by UNO to students in the academic year 2016-2017. UNO has cracked the code to being successful in college, and with so many caring and supportive faculty, staff, and other students committed to your success, there are only three simple things you need to do: Connect. Take Care. Get Help.