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.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Pose questions in order to explore a topic, resource, or issue within science about which they are curious.
2. Reflect on their own learning in order to articulate academic and career goals and develop an educational plan to reach those goals.
3. Demonstrate information literacy skills designed to enhance academic and personal success.
4. Demonstrate understanding of scientific method, including evaluating evidence to support or negate hypotheses

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FYS 130: First Year Seminar in Science

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

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

First Year Experience Course

Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Pose questions in order to explore a topic, resource, or issue within science about which they are curious.
2. Reflect on their own learning in order to articulate academic and career goals and develop an educational plan to reach those goals.
3. Demonstrate information literacy skills designed to enhance academic and personal success.
4. Demonstrate understanding of scientific method, including evaluating evidence to support or negate hypotheses