Natural Sciences (NSCI) Courses
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NSCI 476 Communicating Science (3) Introduction to theory and practice of communicating science to general audiences, focusing on adults but including teens and children. Pre: Senior standing and six credits from upper division courses in ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, MARE, or PHYS.
NSCI 490 Undergraduate Research (1–3) (other) A research course that will give students experience in designing and carrying out an independent research project in a natural or health science field. Students will collect and analyze data in their chosen discipline, and will communicate their findings in writing, that uses the skills and techniques they have gained through the project. Course may be repeated a maximum of 6 times for a total of 6 credits. Pre: Instructor Approval
NSCI 491 Undergraduate Thesis (1–3) (other) A course that will give students experience in designing and carrying out an independent research project in any natural science or health science field leading to a thesis. Students will work with a research mentor to collect and analyze data, and present their findings at the end of the semester as an oral presentation and in writing in a thesis format. Course may be repeated up to 3 times for a total of 3 credits. Pre: Instructor Approval
NSCI x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.
NSCI x99 Directed Studies (Arr.) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.