Courses

For a full list of course offerings, please visit the course catalog.

What to Expect

What type of readings are involved in first-and-second-year courses? (e.g. articles, textbook) How much reading should a student expect to do per week?  

Students will read a textbook and scientific papers. There are two to three reading assignments per week. 

What sorts of assignments should a student expect in first-and-second-year courses? (e.g. quizzes, group projects, presentations) 

Students can expect in-class exercises, writing assignments, quizzes, and exams. Quizzes and exams consist of multiple-choice choice and free-response answers. 

Beyond the required course texts, are there other course materials a student should be prepared to purchase for first-and-second-year courses? 

Students will not need to purchase course materials beyond the required course texts. 

Is there anything else that is important for first-and-second-year students to know and/or expect from their courses? 

Quizzes and exams are centered on questions that ask students to apply what they have learned in class to novel situations. In other words, questions are centered on "if you understand this, you should be able to apply it here".