Topic 1: Planning Your Capstone Experience. 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. Natural Sciences 109 (Topic: Planning Your Capstone Project) and 109 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Dean Scholars Honors Program
Topic 2: Health Science Scholars Capstone Experience Preparation. 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. Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Health Science Scholars Honors Program.
Topic 3: Natural Sciences Ethics Seminar.
Topic 4: Polymathic Capstone Field Invention. 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. Restrictions: Restricted to students pursuing the Evidence and Inquiry Certificate.
Topic 5: Introduction to Applied Problem Solving. Introduction to applied problem-solving with a focus on critical thinking and ethical reasoning on issues relevant to college students. Restrictions: Restricted to first-year students in the TIP Scholars program.
Topic 6: Introduction to Forensic Science. A multi-disciplinary approach to the field of forensic science. Examine the application of scientific knowledge in legal matters, both criminal and civil as well as the collection, examination, and evaluation of evidence. Explore different fields in forensic science, the educational requirements of each, and real world applications. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
