7 courses with the subject ISCI, 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.
ISCI 100LIFE STEM Seminar I1
This course is designed to assist incoming science majors develop knowledge and skills that lead to academic success while simultaneously fostering a positive transition to college life. Students will be introduced to their chosen major and best practices of professional development, including familiarity with the curriculum, university career and academic resources, and related opportunities for professional growth in the campus and local community. 1 lecture period.
The first of a two-semester introduction to conducting research within the sciences. This course introduces students to the basic skills necessary for a successful research experience. Additionally, students will be led through a guided yet authentic research experience (from posing a question/finding background information through presentation of results) relating to the Chesapeake Bay involving fieldwork, bench work, and modeling. Students will think critically about research questions, data collection, methodology, analysis, and presentation of results. Open to LIFE STEM Scholars only. One 2-hour lab period.
The second of a two-semester introduction to conducting research within the sciences. This course introduces students to the basic skills necessary for a successful research experience. Additionally, students will continue to hone their skills in reading and comprehending primary literature. Students will identify and formally present orally the background and findings of a scientific paper in their field of choice. In addition, students will design formal proposals of research within their field of choice in interdisciplinary groups (from posing a questions/finding background information through presentation of results) through a guided yet authentic experience. Students will think critically about research questions, data collection, methodology, analysis, and presentation of results. Open to LIFE STEM Scholars only. Two 2-hour lab periods.
This course continues the development of interdisciplinary skills for LIFE STEM scholars in order to prepare them for future research and work experiences and to support their continued academic success. The course focuses on professional development and reading, discussing, and presenting scientific literature. Students in the course will meet with representatives from industries and agencies that employ STEM trained students and gain experience interacting in professional settings. Additionally, students will continue to develop their scholarship by preparing presentations based on information from primary scientific literature. Open to LIFE STEM Scholars only. 1 lecture period.
This course continues the development of interdisciplinary skills for LIFE STEM Scholars to prepare them for future research and work experiences and to support their continued academic success. By focusing on professional development, this course will support the students’ preparation to be competitive candidates for post-graduation opportunities. Readings, discussions, and guest speakers will introduce students to potential career paths and opportunities in the region, standardized test taking skills, interview skills, mentoring skills, and professional document preparation. Students in the course will meet with representatives and alumni from industries and agencies that employ STEM trained students and gain experience interacting in professional settings. This course is only open to students in the LIFE STEM program.
Completion of the FSRC and FAES Pillars *Fulfills Civitae Core PSRC AA
ISCI 361Protecting Life on Earth3
This course is an interdisciplinary science course designed to develop informed perspectives on a global issue-biodiversity loss and conservation-using scientific reasoning skills. The planet Earth is the only place known to harbor life in the entire universe, and its array of life forms is extremely diverse and complex. However, human activities are posing severe threats to the existence of species, their habitats, and their interactions with the environment. In this class, students will explore the major patterns and levels of biodiversity, how biological evolution promotes biodiversity, the importance of biodiversity for our own existence, and threats to biodiversity. Using scientific methodology, students will examine the biodiversity crisis and explore strategies used to conserve species and habitats. Interdisciplinary approaches will be applied to case studies, with special emphasis on the application of environmental law and policy at local, national, and international scales. PSRC
