Easy Undergraduate Courses to Take at Ucrf

Yoga students practice meditation during their class periods to explore and enhance their mindfulness, said professor Beth Stone.

Being a college student is often not as fun as it seemed to be back in high school, right?

In addition to all the responsibilities adulthood comes with, completing the classes for your degree and graduating within your set time frame can feel like an energy-draining process.

However, UCF offers a variety of courses, majors, and minors to peak every student's interest and have some fun during the process.

After some research, we have collected a list of lighter-weight classes that can count for your GPA and credit requirement, while also adding some personal enjoyment along the process.

We are bringing you three categories with a variety of classes that you might find interesting, and hopefully, you are willing to give them a try.

Classes to improve your wellbeing and explore your mindfulness:

• Sociology of Happiness

Elizabeth Grauerholz, the creator and instructor of the course, said that in this class students are exposed to the sociological study of how culture, community and society as a whole shape people's happiness.

Despite how theoretical that might sound, the way this online class is structured offers some personal development and assessment throughout the term.

Besides requiring the typical quizzes and discussion boards for each module, it invites students to explore their own happiness and wellbeing through two "happiness projects". The options to complete the project range from making a meaningful dish for others and writing on the experience to keeping a gratitude journal for at least a month.

Overall, Grauerholz has a 2.9 level of difficulty on Rate My Professor .

Additional course information: SYP 4014. " Occasional ," but it may be offered in fall 2022.

• Thrive: The How of Happiness

A synchronous, online course that meets through Zoom twice a week, but focuses on students' experiential exploration of happiness.

"My goal was to really invest in my students' ability to invest in themselves," professor Sybil St. Claire, who designed and teaches the course, said.

This virtual class aims to create a community and safe space for students to move through this "curriculum for life" together, St. Claire said. One of the class' assignments asks for students to create a sustainability plan for when the class ends, as it provides tools students can still use in their future.

According to Rate My Professor , 80% of her students would take St. Claire's classes again.

Additional course information: THE 3930H- Honors Special Topics. It may be taught again in fall 2022 and spring 2023.

• Yoga

Professor Beth Stone said they have been exploring creative ways to practice partner poses while creating physical distance to safely develop the connection with each other during the course.

Courtesy of Beth Stone

Professor Beth Stone said that the introduction to yoga course is presented in a way that allows students to create a toolkit for stress management and for life. It covers connection, among the other students and with yourself, meditation, breathing practices, and yoga postures every class.

Stone said that before diving into the history and philosophy of yoga, she first focuses on guiding students to tune in with their bodies by doing personal reflections and studying mindfulness.

At-home weekly meditations also reinforce what students are learning in class, and develop a new lifestyle: "living yogically," or  living without judging yourself. The greater goal, Stone said, is to also relate this philosophy to what happens in the world, reflect and respond with greater ease and awareness.

Stone has a 4.9 out of five rating and 100% on whether students would take again on Rate My Professor .

Additional course information: PEM 2121C. Offered during all, spring, and summer A terms.

• Pilates

Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that enhances flexibility, muscular strength and endurance movements. Professor Karolina Dydynska said this course incorporates pilates mat principles, emphasizing controlled movements to improve core strength and posture.

Dydynska received her first comment on Rate My Professor this semester, but it checks all the boxes with a "would take again" and a five out of five rating.

During the sessions, some of the activities will incorporate the use of resistance bands, stability balls, and tennis balls.

Dydynska said students will also learn the history of pilates, its main principles and how these can translate to their everyday activities.

Additional course information: PEM 2127C. "Occasional," but it is being offered in spring 2022.

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• Mummies: Life After Death

This class is hosted by the College of Science and is offered online or on UCF's main campus. The class is taught by Sandra Wheeler, Associate Lecturer & Undergraduate Coordinator at UCF. She teaches many classes such as Mummies: Life After Death, and Mummies, Zombies, and Vampires: Anthropology of the Undead. Wheeler received a four out of 5 on Rate My Professor and a 3.5 on difficulty level.

This class teaches students about cultural practices and beliefs surrounding death, such as the concerns about the body's decay after life, and their attempts to preserve the body's state as much as possible.

Additional course information: ANT4027. "Occasional," although the class will not be offered in spring 2022, but is offered during fall semesters.

• Harry Potter Studies

This class is hosted by the College of Sciences and is located on UCF's main campus. The instructor for this class is Tison Pugh, who explains that Harry Potter belongs among the literary greats.

The class also examines J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and other adaptations of the books.

Additional course information: ENL3378. "Occasional," but it is being offered in spring 2022.

Classes for a wider variety of fun:

• History and Culture of Wine

This class is located at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The professor of the class is Jenniffer Hostetter and has received a 100% on whether students would take again on Rate My Professor.

The course teaches students  the role that wine has played in history, culture, and religion of diverse civilizations.

Students must be a minimum age of 21 on the first day of class. If students are at least 18, but under 21, they must receive consent from the instructor. The class also requires a $70 fee per student for materials.

Additional course information: HFT 3868C. "Occasional," but it is being offered during spring 2022.

• Exploring Wines of the World

This class teaches students how to use senses, like taste and smell, to evaluate wines. As well as methods of growing, processing, and the production of grapes in making wine. This class is taught by Robin Back ( 5/5 on Rate My Professor ), David Black ( 3.8/5 on Rate My Professor ) or Frank Juge ( 4.2 /5 on Rate My Professor )

This class requires students to be a minimum age of 21 on the first day of class. Students at least 18 but, under 21, must receive consent from the instructor. Students are also required to turn in a fee of $70 for materials.

Additional course information: HFT 4866C. It is currently being offered for the spring 2022 term.

• Seminar in Quality Brewing and Fine Beer

This course is taught by Jonathan "Jay" Judy and he has received a 90% would take again on Rate My Professor . The class is located at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

The class requires students to be the minimum age of 21.  If students are at least 18, but under 21, they must receive consent from the instructor. The class also requires a $45 fee per student for supplies.

This class will teach students the production and service process that goes into brewing malt beverages and fine beer.

Additional course information: HFT4864C. "Occasional," but it is being offered in spring 2022.

• Evolution of Video Games

This course is hosted by the College of Sciences and it is offered online or on the main campus. The class is taught by Anne Ross and Jake Murray.

This class will take students through the evolution of video games, from the first game in the early 1950s to current contemporary games.

Additional course information: DIG3043. Offered during both spring and fall.

• Adventure Recreation

The RWC Park has many different sports fields, such as soccer and basketball, available for rent. The Disc Golf Course is located on the west end of the park.

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Do you like fun adventures? This course covers all topics related to engaging with the outdoors, from climbing and boating to "Leaving No Trace" and outdoors risk management.

Professor Katherine Rocco said students will participate in experiential learning opportunities. The class will also take place in various natural areas around UCF's main campus. Additionally, she said that at the end of the class the students have to complete a "Mock Trip Planning Project" that takes into account all the class-discussed topics.

"The ideal student for this class is interested in learning more about outdoor access, effective engagement with natural spaces, and sustainability of the outdoors," she said.

Even though Rocco does not have comments on Rate My Professor yet, if you fit into that description you could be the first one to give her a five out of five rating next semester.

Additional course information: PEM 2134C. "Occasional," but it is being offered for the spring 2022 term.

• Ballroom Dance

A course that focuses on the practice of different types of ballroom dances is taught weekly by professor Aimee Allen.

The students of this class meet Wednesday's afternoons at the education complex's gym to explore the dance and fitness aspects of foxtrot, waltz, rumba, swing, samba, cha cha, tango, and quickstep.

According to Rate My Professor , 100% of the students who commented would take her class again.

Additional course information: DAA 2300. Offered during both fall and spring terms.

• Salsa & Latin Dance

Students practicing during their weekly, Wednesday afternoon class meeting at the Education Complex's gym.

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Also taught by professor Aimee Allen, who has a perfect five out of five rating on Rate My Professor , this course is an instruction on salsa and other Latin dances.

The practice of merengue, bachata, and cha cha will also focus on the dance and fitness aspects. Both dance classes are usually offered on Wednesday afternoons in blocks of an hour and 50 minutes.

Additional course information: DAA 2351. Offered during both fall and spring terms.

The UCF Undergraduate Catalog is a complete list of all classes offered at UCF and all of its campuses. Whether you are an undecided freshman still looking for their passion, or a student who wants to expand their knowledge beyond their degree, or simply want an easy A, UCF has much more to offer than many may think.

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