Small-group seminar involving reading, discussion, writing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources, including libraries, computer and research facilities, and museums. Several sections are offered each semester, with various topics and instructors.

Course may include research, career and networking events, student and community speakers, and other subjects related science. Emphasis on student participation.

Seminars may include study sessions, career and networking events, student and community speakers, and other subjects related to issues for students in science. Emphasis on student participation.

An examination of fundamental concepts in critical thinking, including the role of intellectual virtues, an analysis of the elements of thought, Socratic thinking, and the application of universal intellectual standards.

Learn to communicate about science, technology, and medicine to broad audiences in order to increase understanding of the impact these fields have on human lives.

Explore frameworks, terminology, critical thinking, and empathy tools for engaging in productive conversations around difficult subjects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Examine DEI resources, issues, and challenges across campus.

Use critical, reflective thinking, and effective problem solving to: identify a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issue on campus or in the community to address and propose a solution or steps toward a solution; develop leadership in the DEI concentration; facilitate debriefs of DEI events and assist with concentration development.

Introduction to careers in the health professions. Discuss the intra- and inter- personal core competencies of the professions sought in healthcare providers. Work on the critical reasoning skills needed to succeed on reading comprehension and situational judgment tests found on traditional professional school placement exams.

Introduction to the collaborative relationship between the health professions. Work on the critical reasoning skills needed to succeed on reading comprehension and situational judgment tests found on traditional professional school placement exams.

Discuss the steps necessary to complete a competitive application to professional school including the generation of an effective application, personal statement, and the refinement of skills for a successful professional school interview.

Seminar to prepare students for their capstone project by helping them develop a research prospectus, identify faculty mentors, and develop a target list of journals for publication of a report on their research.

Development of compelling, cross-disciplinary, and academically feasible questions of interest outside student's major area of study; design a field of study around those questions; and write a field proposal for faculty review.

Develop a feasible capstone experience and consult with subject matter experts. Explore substantive writing instruction to develop a proposal that describes and justifies the capstone experience.

Explore and determine a viable capstone experience to prepare for the honors thesis. Consult with subject matter experts. Receive substantial writing instruction to develop a written proposal that defends the capstone experience.

Guidance in developing a feasible interdisciplinary field of study and consulting with faculty who are familiar with the field. Substantive writing instruction to develop a proposal that describes and justifies the interdisciplinary field of study.

Introduction to applied problem-solving with a focus on critical thinking and ethical reasoning on issues relevant to college students.

A workshop focusing on ideas more than computation and procedures, where students work in small groups on sets of problems designed to encourage advanced thinking about calculus.

Practical work experience related to the student's area of interest in natural sciences. Internships may be on or off campus, paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. Students work in a professional environment and apply analysis, communication, and other academic skills to practical work.

Emphasis on student participation. Format may include student speakers, outside speakers, discussions, visits to laboratories, or other enrichment activities.

An examination of the fundamental concepts in critical reasoning, including the analysis of argument, application of intellectual standards, and the role of intellectual virtues.

The work and lives of women scientists in a sociocultural context.

Lectures and discussions on various contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse.

Discussion of various issues related tot he academic, cultural, and personal aspects of completing academic work in international locations.

To record credit earned while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad advisor in the College of Natural Science. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studied program.

Practical work experience related to the student's area of interest in Natural Sciences. Internships may be on or off campus, paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. Students work in a professional environment and apply analysis, communication, and other academic skills to practical work.

Explores current theory and research related to peer mentoring and leadership within higher education. Includes interactive lectures; and the opportunity for students to identify and work through ethical choices as peer leaders; to study leadership concepts such as conflict resolution, diversity, and group dynamics; to work collaboratively; and to conduct independent research.

Supports the research process to identify a faculty mentor, define appropriate thesis topics, develop an annotated bibliography, draft a thesis proposal, and develop an initial plan for drafting thesis.

Design, research, prototype, and test a STEM-related product or solution.

Introduction to programming using both the C and Fortran (95/2003) languages, with applications to basic scientific problems. Discuss common data types and structures, control structures, algorithms, performance measurement, and interoperability.

Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of completing academic work in international locations.

Used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad advisor in the College of Natural Science. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Introduction to computing techniques and methods applicable to many scientific disciplines and technical applications. Discuss computer hardware and operating systems, systems software and tools, code development, numerical methods and math libraries, and basic visualization and data analysis tools.

Directed reading, research, and discussion followed by the writing of a substantial thesis.

Produce group and individual projects in research design, research methodologies, and research execution. Practice in a professional position under supervision.

Professional development supplemental to primary studies. Designed to develop skills in the effective communication of scientific concepts.

Professional development supplemental to primary studies. May be taking concurrently with the Science Communication Seminar. Opportunities to focus on skill development while receiving constructive assessment and evaluation.

Identify and articulate the relevance of scientific scholarship to public policy.

Designed for graduate students interested in learning to teach science and mathematics effectively in their own courses, rather than as Teaching Assistants. Subjects include defining learning objectives, designing learning tasks, observing classrooms to identify effective teaching strategies, and practice teaching. Intended for graduate students in the College of Natural Sciences.

Aims to develop graduate students' skills in mentoring undergraduates and other junior participants in STEM research. Explores how to define suitable projects, establish appropriate relationships, set expectations, encourage communication, balance guidance with independence, and address diversity and ethical issues in mentoring.

Professional development supplemental to primary studies. Designed for graduate students in STEM disciplines. Explores the knowledge and skills necessary for scientists to manage and lead effectively within organizations.

Professional development supplemental to primary studies. Designed to help students develop general management skills such as managing change strategically, implementing strategy, and addressing long-term health of an organization.

Designed for graduate students who have completed NSC-088L Introduction to Evidence-Based Teaching, or its equivalent. Each student will design, teach, and conduct assessment of an instructional unit (~3 hours of class time) in an undergraduate CNS course, working in collaboration with the faculty member acting as instructor of record. Intended for graduate students in the College of Natural Sciences.