The First Year Academic Seminar course for students who have not yet declared a specific area of study. It is a one credit hour course that is a required component of students' schedules during their first term at GC. The course is designed to assist students in adapting to college life at GC, to become familiar with the resources to assist them in achieving their goals, and to provide opportunities to research majors and career fields. Concurrently, the course is structured in a manner conducive to assisting students in the development of academic skills, including such concepts as improving studying and learning strategies, setting and achieving academic goals, time management, and self management. This course does not count toward the total hours required for graduation.