Science Scholars Program

Courses

• SSCH-111 FR Science Scholars Sem (1)

  Provides an introduction to the questions and methods across the natural science, computer science, and mathematics disciplines in preparation for the sophomore seminar.

  Attributes: YLIB
  Pre-requisites: SSCH-110 S
  Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: Science Scholar
  

• SSCH-210 SO Science Scholars Sem (.5)

  Provides structure to off-campus, work-shadowing experiences and provides an opportunity for Science Scholars to share information and understanding across the scientific disciplines as well as to get involved in professional organizations. Graded S/U. This course is repeated for a total of one credit. Students who have credit for ITDY 162 may not take this course.

  Attributes: YLIB
  Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: Science Scholar
  

• SSCH-310 JR Science Scholars Sem (1)

  Provides an introduction to research experiences available with science and mathematics faculty in preparation for the senior research project. Graded S/U.

  Attributes: YLIB
  Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: Science Scholar
  

• SSCH-399 Research Proposal Dev (1)

  This course culminates in the development of a research proposal, including a background study, a detailed budget, and a plan for the senior research course (SSCH 498). As part of this, students design a poster to be presented to an audience of Science Scholars, science faculty, and other interested parties. Separate sections of this course are offered for each department that is part of the Science Scholars program.

  Attributes: YLIB
  Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: Science Scholar
  

• SSCH-498 Research (.5 TO 3)

  This is an independent research experience, guided by a faculty member in the sciences. Students carry out the research plan they wrote in SSCH 399. Depending on the specific discipline within which a student majors, this course may be used to fulfill major requirements. Science Scholars must complete a total of three credits in SSCH 498 as part of the scholarship but no more than 5 credits without permission of the Program Director..

  Attributes: YLIB ZRES
  Pre-requisites: SSCH-399 S
  Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: Science Scholar
  

• SSCH-499 Research Reporting (1)

  After completing the research project in SSCH 498, Science Scholars are required to produce a written research report about their project and to make a presentation to an audience of Science Scholars, science faculty, and other interested parties. Separate sections of this course are offered for each department that is part of the Science Scholars program.

  Attributes: YLIB ZCAP
  Pre-requisites: SSCH-498 C
  Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: Science Scholar