NSCI- Natural Science

GS, NS- This natural science course is a multidisciplinary exploration of Earth's past, present, and future. Students will examine theories that explain the origin of the universe, solar system, the Earth, and the Earth's interrelated systems. Students will discover how evolutionary changes in both physical and biological systems have resulted in the modern Earth. Students will gain insight as to how systems of feedbacks maintain the planetary balance, and how human impacts to those systems have created global environmental change. Through this, students will gain insight on the process of generating and challenging scientific knowledge.

RE- Students will research and produce or perform a project in a scientific subject or an interdisciplinary topic emphasizing the natural sciences in some way. The content, learning outcomes, and assessment methods of the project are developed by the supervising instructor and student(s). Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

IL, RE- The student will identify an opportunity for an internship or volunteer prospect that matches both the outcomes of the student's program and their interests. Together with an instructor, the student will complete a written contract that specifies the learning outcomes and defines the duration of the course and the credits to be granted upon successful completion. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

RE- The instructor, possibly in collaboration with students, designs course content, activities and learning outcomes that address a new topical or thematic approach to the natural sciences. Students will develop learning, thinking, communicating, and interacting abilities. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

IL, RE- Service learning provides a mechanism to combine academic studies with community service. In concert with a faculty advisor and community agency representative, students develop and apply scientific skills and expertise in a community setting. The student will be involved in defining the project scope and will be required to travel off-campus to the service site. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

RE- Students will research and produce or perform a project in a scientific subject or an interdisciplinary topic emphasizing the natural sciences in some way. The content, learning outcomes, and assessment methods of the project are developed by the supervising instructor and student(s). Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

IL, RE- The student will identify an opportunity for an internship or volunteer prospect that matches both the outcomes of the student's program and their interests. Together with an instructor, the student will complete a written contract that specifies the learning outcomes and defines the duration of the course and the credits to be granted upon successful completion. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

RE- The instructor, possibly in collaboration with students, designs course content, activities, and learning outcomes that address a new topical or thematic approach to the natural sciences. Students will develop learning, thinking, communicating, and interacting abilities. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

IL, RE- Service learning provides a mechanism to combine academic studies with community service. In concert with a faculty advisor and community agency representative, students develop and apply scientific skills and expertise in a community setting. The student will be involved in defining the project scope and will be required to travel off-campus to the service site. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.