Students must select courses from the Auburn First course list. These courses count toward post-secondary general education requirements and lay the foundation for academic success at the college level. High school seniors who have earned prior Auburn First credit are eligible to take courses outside the Auburn First course list.
Auburn instructors have designed the following courses below to meet quality and accessibility standards that will allow students to maximize their academic potential. Auburn First courses will guide students to learn, practice, and complete thoughtfully created assignments that lay a strong foundation for their future. Information about our Student Orientation and registration is included in the Next Steps email you will receive after your application has been fully processed. Students must complete the Student Orientation course to register for their first semester.
Unless specifically noted, Auburn First courses are offered online, asynchronously, to participating students. This means that there are no set class meeting times, and students can work at their own pace around their high school schedule. Students will be expected to meet the due dates and deadlines set by their professor, but they will not be required to log in and “attend” class.
Students will access their Auburn First courses and complete coursework using Canvas. Please note if your high school uses Canvas, your Auburn First courses will not appear there! They should be accessed at auburn.instructure.com.
Our most up-to-date course offerings can be found at aub.ie/afcourses or by navigating to the ‘Courses’ tab.
**All courses are subject to seat availability. The Auburn First team encourages students to apply early to secure their first choice.
***Auburn First course registration for spring semesters opens in October. Registration for summer and fall semesters opens in March.
ENGL 1100
English Composition I
Students receive an intensive study of and practice in effective expository and argumentative writing. Course is 3 credit hours. Students who earn a 30 or higher on the ACT English test receive credit for this course at Auburn University.
ENGL 1120
English Composition II
Students receive instruction in rhetorical principles, textual practices, cultural expectations, and critical habits of mind commonly associated with academic research writing. Course is 3 credit hours. Students who earn a 35 or higher on the ACT English test receive credit for this course and ENGL 1100 at Auburn University.
ENGL 2200
World Literature before 1600
Students complete culturally diverse readings in world literature from the ancient period to c. 1600 and engage in course discussions and assignments. Course is 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2210
World Literature after 1600
Students complete culturally diverse readings in world literature from c. 1600 to the present and engage in course discussions and assignments. Course is 3 credit hours.
THEA 2010
Introduction to Theater
Appreciation of theatre arts including stage, television, and film. Development of sensitive and critical sophistication as articulate, discriminating theatre-goers. Play and film viewing, play-reading, critiques, and term projects. Course is 3 credit hours.
MUSI 2730
Appreciation of Music
Orientation in the art of listening. Outstanding composers and musical composition. No previous music training required. Course is 3 credit hours.
MDIA 2350
Introduction to Film Studies
Introduction to film analysis, modes of film practice, and critical approaches to the study of cinema. Course is 3 credit hours.
ECON 2020
Principles of Microeconomics
Students are instructed on economic principles emphasizing scarcity and choice, consumer behavior, supply and demand, markets, production and cost, globalization of markets, role of government, and market and government failure. Course is 3 credit hours.
ECON 2030
Principles of Macroeconomics
Students are instructed on economic principles emphasizing economic aggregates, including measuring economic performance, macroeconomic theory, inflation and unemployment, money and banking, and fiscal and monetary policy. Course is 3 credit hours.
HIST 1010
World History I
Survey course on world history from early humanity to the late 18th century. Students will examine the record of human political, social, cultural, religious, and economic activities across time, regions, civilizations, and cultures. Course is 3 credit hours.
HIST 1020
World History II
Survey course on world history from since the Industrial Revolution. Students will examine the record of human political, social, cultural, religious, and economic activities across time, regions, civilizations, and cultures. Course is 3 credit hours.
POLI 1090
American Government
Students are instructed on American political institutions, processes and behavior in comparative context, with special attention to the ways in which cultural and social diversity in the United States have impacted its politics. Course is 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1020
Principles of Biology & Lab
Students are introduced to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. Course is 3 credit hours for the lecture and 1 credit hour for the lab totaling 4 hours.
GEOL 1100
Dynamic Earth
Students learn general physical geology. Survey of the important minerals and rocks. Origin and classification of geologic structures, earthquakes, and landforms. Study of geologic maps. Course is 4 credit hours and includes an integrated online lab.
FLSP 1010
Elementary Spanish I
Basic language skills stressed with progressive emphasis on conversation. Exposure to Hispanic civilization. For students with less than two years of high school Spanish. Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345.
FLSP 1020
Elementary Spanish II
Fundamentals of Spanish language skills stressed with progressive emphasis on conversation. Exposure to Hispanic civilization.
Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345.
FLGR 1010
Elementary German I
Fundamentals of German language skills stressed. Exposure to Germanic civilization. For students with no previous background or less than two years of high school German.
Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345.
FLIT 1010
Elementary Italian I
Basic language skills in Italian; exposure to culture.
Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345.
FLCN 1010
Elementary Chinese
Exposure to Chinese language and culture for students with little or no knowledge of Chinese.
Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345.
FLKN 1010
Elementary Korean I
Course for beginners without any background in Korean. This class will help students learn all four skills of modern Korean: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345.
Students must submit a qualifying ALEKS Math Placement score or standardized test score to be placed in a Math course. If you do not have a standardized test score, we strongly encourage you to take the ALEKS Math Placement test to determine your math placement. See aub.ie/mathplacement for required scores for placement in each course.
MATH 1120
Pre-Calculus Algebra
Students are instructed on Algebra of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, the Binomial Theorem. Course is 3 credit hours.
MATH 1130
Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
Students are instructed on basic analytic and geometric properties of the trigonometric functions. Complex numbers, De Moivre's Theorem, polar coordinates. Course is 3 credit hours.
MATH 1150
Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry
Students are instructed on algebraic functions, Exponential Logarithmic functions, and analytic and geometric properties of trigonometric functions. Course is 4 credit hours.
MATH 1610
Calculus
Students learn limits; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; applications of the derivative and antiderivatives; the definite integral and applications to area problems; and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Course is 4 credit hours.
ANTH 1000
Anthropology: Culture and Adaptation
Students are introduced to the study of human evolution, early civilizations, and globalization, and linguistic and cultural problems using the four sub-fields of anthropology, including biological/physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics. Course is 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1010
Global Geography
Students are introduced to spatial and locational context for analyzing change in the contemporary world, including elements of both physical and cultural environments. Course is 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2010
Introduction to Psychology
Students will be introduced to the various subfields of psychology such as developmental, biological, cognitive, clinical, and social psychology. Course is 3 credit hours.
SOCY 1000
Sociology: Global Perspective
Students are introduced to the study of social and cultural patterns of society. Course is 3 credit hours.
COMM 1000
Public Speaking
Students are introduced to oral communication theory and practice in a public speaking setting, with emphasis on content, organization, delivery, and adaptation to the audience. Course is 3 credit hours.
Auburn First remains committed to exploring ways to support our student’s college and career aspirations. Our program aims to prepare high school students for a rigorous college experience, ensuring their success as Auburn University students and helping them achieve their academic goals. This unique selection of courses is designed for high school seniors who have demonstrated success in their Auburn First coursework. These courses do not count toward automatic admission.
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EXPL 1010
Exploratory Investigations I
This first-year seminar explores the majors offered by Auburn’s 10 undergraduate colleges and schools and builds skills and knowledge for personal and professional development. Course is 2 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who are unsure, have multiple areas of interest, or would like to confirm their main area of interest.
SLHS 3000
Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Survey of the field of speech pathology-audiology. Includes history of the profession, the inter-relatedness of the various pathologies, general principles of evaluation and therapy and the profession itself. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who are interested in pursuing Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
ANTH 2900
World Prehistory
Explore broad patterns in human prehistory over the past 10,000 years, including the origins of culture, religion, domestication and agriculture, writing, cities, and states. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who are interested in pursuing Anthropology.
STAT 2510
Statistics for Biological and Health Sciences
Pr. MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1150 or MATH 1610 or MATH 1617 or MATH 1680. Introduction to statistical concepts, reasoning and methods used in data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, statistical inference, confidence intervals, regression or correlation, and contingency tables. Students who have previous credit in any higher-numbered math course may not receive credit. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who wish to pursue Nursing and other STEM majors.
FINC 2400
Personal Finance
Plans for managing personal financing problems involving insurance, housing, household budgeting, investments, personal and bank loans, personal credit, and time value of money. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for all students to develop their financial literacy.
For assistance with course planning, please contact the Auburn First team at aufirst@auburn.edu or 334-844-8732.
