Participants will take three courses: all students will take the College Transitions Seminar, and then a second course from one of the morning courses, and the third course from one of the afternoon courses.
All students will take the following course:
College Transitions Seminar L43 102
This course is designed to strengthen the study skills of new college students. Students will learn strategies and acquire resources that sharpen skills in study strategies, note-taking and review, time and stress management, self-regulation and procrastination management and test-taking. Students will also learn what psychological research tells us about the most effective strategies for studying, note-taking, and asking for professors for help. These skills and strategies are applicable to all courses. Pass/Fail only. 1 credit
Students will select one of the following morning courses:
Topics in Chemistry L07 114 01
This course is designed for students who plan to take General Chemistry during their first year. Students will be introduced to the five most difficult concepts presented in General Chemistry I and to the types of problems they will encounter on the chemistry tests. Students will also learn problem solving skills and how to work effectively in study groups. This course counts as a Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies L77 100B 01
This course will provide an introduction examination of major topics and concepts in the interdisciplinary field of women, gender and sexuality. We will examine the meanings attached to terms such as “man,” “woman,” “gay,” and “sex.” Topics discussed may include the history of feminist movements, masculinity, biological frameworks for understanding gender, intimate violence, sexual identities, and intersectionality. This course counts as a Humanities (HUM) distribution requirement. 3 Credits
Principles and Practice of Physics: L31 103S 01
This interactive and lab-based course is designed as an introduction to physics. The course is designed to enhance the critical thinking and the students’ ability to analyze phenomena scientifically and mathematically. The course will cover the motion of material objectives, their symmetries and interactions, and the link with conservation/dissipation of certain quantities. This course is idea for students who plan to take General Chemistry in the fall and have not had Physics since 9th or 10th grade. This course will count as a Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Introduction to Psychology: L33 100B 01
Psychology is the study of the human experience, including why we think, feel, and behave in the ways that we do. This course will introduce you to wide-ranging topics: how the mind processes information and functions at a biological level; the mental processes that affect our memories, thoughts, and emotions; how children develop and come to know the world around them; how we form judgments and make decisions (and why rational people sometimes behave in irrational ways); the role of emotion in our daily functioning; and how personality traits we are born with interact with our social environment to give rise to our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. We also will cover the nature of mental disorders and how they are treated, along with the nature of happiness and what we can do to increase life satisfaction. This course also is designed to help you think critically about portrayals of psychology in the media, and how to identify whether claims made about human phenomena are empirically based and credible. This course will count as a Social Science (SS) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Students will select one of the following afternoon courses:
Introduction to Writing About Literature L14 141S
This is a discussion based, writing course. It focuses on analytical reading skills and on the principles of effective writing. Through weekly writing assignments and revision, students learn the importance of critical thinking and questioning that are required for the development of ideas and good, clear writing. This course counts as a Humanities (HUM) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Foundations for Calculus L24 100 01
This course aims to build both the technical skills and the conceptual understanding needed to succeed in calculus, and previews some selected calculus topics. The course will emphasize links between the graphical, numeric, and algebraic viewpoints. This course counts as a Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning L43 117 01
The objective of this course is to help students develop the ability to reason and think quantitatively and critically in order to make informed decisions on issues that they will confront in personal life and life as a citizen. It will provide students with the quantitative skills needed in future college course work and careers. In addition, it will emphasize written and oral communications. This course counts as a Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) distribution requirement and if a student receives the grade of C- or better it will count as an Applied Numeracy (AN) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Greek Mythology L08 301C 01
The myths of ancient Greece are not only inherently interesting, but they are an incomparable starting point for the study of the ancient world, and they have offered numerous images and paradigms to poets, artists, and theorists. This course provides an introduction to the major Greek myths, their role in literature and art, their historical and social background, and ancient and modern approaches to their interpretation. Student work will include discussing course material in sections and online, taking two exams covering both the myths themselves and the ancient authors who represent our richest sources, and writing several essays interpreting or comparing ancient literary treatments. This course counts as a Humanities (HUM) or Language and Cultural Diversity (LCD) distribution requirement. 3 credits
Calculus I L24 131 01
Derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, techniques of differentiation and applications of the derivative. The definite integral and Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course counts as a Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) distribution requirement and if a student receives the grade of C- or better it will also count as an Applied Numeracy (AN) distribution requirement. 3 credits