University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Courses
COSC
4 courses with the subject COSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
COSC 1600Thinking Scientifically for College Success.(1 to 3)
Prerequisite(s): FR standing and Klein College of Science major. In this Prospect for Success course, students from multiple science disciplines will develop key problem-solving and investigative skills through project- based learning experiences. They will also enhance their personal and professional development, their student development, and set goals for their collegiate experience. Throughout the course, students will develop 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG the critical skills needed to succeed in their exploration of science and mathematics and work towards becoming an inquisitive, scientifically literate citizen.
2600. An introduction to LEADS focused on providing opportunities for students to engage with the key pillars of LEADS. It is conducted in the context of real-world thinking and activities designed to help students understand what leadership is, how it can be cultivated, and how leaders can use creative problem solving to move from ideas to causing action. Through a series of highly personalized activities, the course emphasizes initiative, adaptability, creativity, critical questioning, and problem solving. Reflective learning and the development of communication skills are central to this course experience. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to display attitudes, skills, and behaviors that are needed to succeed academically, personally and professionally. Students gain practice and knowledge around communication, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and careers. Developing and practicing these core competencies, called the 5 C's, contribute to the student's overall personal and academic brand, confidence level around their academic path, and their connection to the UNC Charlotte and LEADS culture and community.
COSC 3000Topics in Science. (1 to 4) Prerequisite(s): Sophomore
Junior, or Senior standing. Cross-listed course(s): Topics chosen from the general area of the sciences in order to demonstrate relationships and interdisciplinary influences. Can be used toward general degree requirements as indicated each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit with change of topics and permission of student’s major department.
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Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topics and permission of student’s major department.
COSC 3400Experience outside the University which provides an
alternative learning opportunity to broaden understanding of the major and provide an introduction to various careers. All arrangements for non- residential study must be approved in advance and include a written proposal of goals, methods, duration, hours credit, and evaluation procedures. The University Career Center is available to assist students to locate appropriate work experiences. Student projects are approved, supervised, and evaluated within the student’s major department. Grading by a faculty advisor may be on a Pass/No Credit basis, ordinarily to be taken in the Junior or Senior year. May be repeated for credit. No more than 15 hours of non-residential studies may be presented toward a degree. (Cannot be used toward general degree requirements.) Contact major department or University Career Center for information.
