Your complete Minor Petition Form is due to your College Dean’s office no later than the first two weeks of the quarter you plan to graduate. Here are some approximate deadlines:
Spring 2008: April 11, 2008
Summer 2008: End of June 2008
Fall 2008: October 8, 2008
Winter 2009: January 16, 2009
Spring 2009: April 10, 2009
Summer 2009: End of June 2009
College of Letters and Science
College of Agriculture and Environmental Science
College of Biological Sciences
College of Engineering
Can I use courses from my major?
Only one class from your major can be used for the minor. If you have more than one major, one class from each major may be used to fulfill the GIS minor.
Can I use courses from another minor?
No.
Can I take all my courses in one department?
No more than two courses from a single UC Davis department may be used in satisfaction of the minor requirement. However, this restriction does not apply to courses taken while studying abroad.
Can I petition to have a class count for the minor that is not on the list?
Yes, but you will need to supply syllabi and/or other materials which clearly demonstrate the international focus of the course.
Can I do all of the course work for this minor while studying abroad?
All the course work for Requirement 3 can be done while studying abroad, but the course work for Requirements 1 and 2 must be done at UC Davis (unless it is approved community college transfer credit).
What is the cluster worksheet?
It is designed to help you create an emphasis for your minor. “Global and International Studies” is a big area of study and like your major, it is important to have a focus in your coursework. The cluster worksheets are designed to help you create an emphasis for the GIS Minor and these worksheets are available when you visit with an GIS Minor advisor at the EAC.
Can I use courses I’ve taken to satisfy my GE requirements?
Yes. There are no restrictions on this.
Can I take courses for the minor P/NP?
Yes, but please note that each College specifies the total number of units towards graduation which you may take as P/NP.
Can I count internship (192) and/or research units (199) towards cluster 3 requirements?
Yes, you can apply up to 12 units (total), provided you can demonstrate the international content of these. Transcript notation can not be used to fulfill a requirement. You must receive credit through a 192.
Can I use 198's taken during UCD Summer Abroad programs towards Requirement 3?
Yes, all upper division courses taken on Summer Abroad can be used for the minor provided they work into your cluster theme.
Can I use courses taken abroad with non-UC programs?
Yes, provided that all the courses have been approved for transfer credit by the UCD Admissions Office and provided that they transfer as upper division credit. Since the UCD Admissions Office does not certify the divisional status of transfer courses, you will need to have an academic advisor in the appropriate department provide a note stating the course would qualify as an upper division course at UC Davis.
When and how do I file for the Minor?
Early in the quarter you plan to graduate, you will need to turn in your advising form, cluster worksheet and Minor petition form to the EAC GIS advisor. Dates for filling are noted here.