FYS-130 First Year Seminar in Science
This course will serve as an introduction to scientific reasoning, providing students an opportunity to practice posing thoughtful questions, evaluating evidence, and forming hypotheses. Each seminar will focus on a particular topic within science, and students will use exploration of that topic to develop the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills that are necessary for success within the discipline of science. The seminar will also involve reflection on their own learning, habits of successful students and scientists, and how to access campus resources.
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Course Outline
Department
Science and Technology
Course Description
This course will serve as an introduction to scientific reasoning, providing students an opportunity to practice posing thoughtful questions, evaluating evidence, and forming hypotheses. Each seminar will focus on a particular topic within science, and students will use exploration of that topic to develop the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills that are necessary for success within the discipline of science. The seminar will also involve reflection on their own learning, habits of successful students and scientists, and how to access campus resources.
Credit Hours
3First Year Experience Course
Yes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Pose questions in order to explore a topic, resource, or issue within science about which they are curious.
- Reflect on their own learning in order to articulate academic and career goals and develop an educational plan to reach those goals.
- Demonstrate information literacy skills designed to enhance academic and personal success.
- Demonstrate understanding of scientific method, including evaluating evidence to support or negate hypotheses