Science 100
Fall 2012
Contact Information
- Name: Dr. C. Shubin
- Office Phone : 818-677-2721
- Fax Number : 818-677-3634
- Office Hours : on-line and by appointment
- Office Location : SH 413
- Email : carol.shubin@csun.edu
Other Important Materials
Text: One Amazing Thing by Chitra Divakaruni and various readings to be assigned (free materials) Course site: Moodle http://moodle.csun.eduCourse Information Overview
- Final Exam Times : There is NO final exam
- Meeting Type : Seminar
Course Requirement
Freshmen seminar for STEM majors
Course Related Links
- Science 100 - Moodle
Topics
- Introduction to the university resources
- Finances
- Multi-tasking and Sleep
- The Plague
- DNA Profiling
- Are You Alone in the Universe?
- Sustainability
Course Objective
- Transition successfully to the role of CSUN student, developing academic strength in a chosen major and taking advantage of the opportunities provided through higher education.
- Make positive choices with regard to academic, social, and campus activities (time management).
- Develop positive attitudes with respect to personal and career success, campus diversity, and ethical actions (values and goals).
- Develop information competence writing assignments and annotated bibliography and web based research.
- Develop appreciation for the diversity of scientific thought and approaches to knowledge acquisition.
Students must demonstrate:
facility in applying the methods of scientific inquiry, including observation, hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis
knowledge of mathematics, the physical and natural world
appropriate techniques of scientific and mathematical inquiry, and to analyze and interpret results.
use of ethical principles in coursework, learning, and research
identify and apply strategies leading to health, well-being, or development for community members of diverse populations;
apply the knowledge and skills of science and technology and evaluate how they impact individuals, the community, and/or society.
present polished summaries, both written and oral, of their research.
Student Learning Objectives
This course is designed to help you transition from high school to college.
You will develop and refine your reading, writing, math, and communication skills.
You will explore the resources at CSUN.
You will have time to reflect on what you need to do on so that you can achieve your educational goals.
Science 100 is available for GE credit in Subject Explorations, Lifelong Learning (S4), and includes an Information Competence (IC) component.
Grading
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Course Assignments
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Grading Policy
- 60% - Homework
- 20% - Project
- 20% - In-class work
- No late homework is accepted.
- There is a final project.
- There is on final exam
University Policies
- Academic Policy
- Student Conduct Code
- Academic and Religious Holiday Calendar
- Accessible Technology Initiative Policy