Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

NASC 4800 Special Topics in Natural Science

This course examines special topics in the natural sciences related to biology, chemistry, geology, or environmental science, which are not part of the formal offerings of the department. It may be repeated for credit only if the topic changes.

Registration Name

Special Topics in Natural Science

Lecture Hours

1-4

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1-4

Offered

Demorest: Fall, Spring, Summer as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Knowledge of recent scientific issues.
  2. The ability to read and synthesize research papers and articles related to new scientific issues.
  3. The ability to discuss and present knowledge learned from researching current scientific issues.