Science and Mathematics (SCM)

Introduction to health profession careers. Professionals from within the health care industry provide an overview of their careers. Emphasis on creating a pre-health career plan, academic course selection, obtaining appropriate experiences, and elements of a strong professional application. Intended for students undecided about their health professions career choice. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity.

Facilitated study and discussion of the theory, concepts, and applications of content material from selected biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics courses. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 8 units. Maximum of 2 units for degree credit. 1 laboratory.

Concepts of teaching and learning as it relates to roles as K-12 grade science and math tutors and/or classroom assistants. Intended for participants in science, engineering, and mathematics tutoring and teaching assistant programs like Teaching Assistants in Mathematics and Science (TeAMS) and Mentors in Out of School Time (MOST). Participation in public schools requires mandated fingerprint clearance. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity.

Introduction to learning theory and teaching practices for mathematics and science learning assistants regarding conceptual development, questioning techniques, cooperative learning, nature of math and science, and argumentation in mathematics and science. Restricted to students admitted to the Learning Assistant program. Total credit limited to 6 units. Degree credit limited to 4 units. 2 seminars.

Establishing science identity and mentoring relationships. Foundational knowledge in responsible conduct of research including research misconduct, rigor and reproducibility. Building a scientific proposal with emphasis on improving scientific writing and citation. Intended for students with prior research experience. 2 seminars.

Directed group study of selected topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Historical, philosophical, and social foundations of public science and mathematics education. Public school curriculum and professional education dispositions. Structured observation and participation in K-12 public schools with attention to instructional practices for diverse learners. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 2 activities.

Application strategies and preparation for health professions programs. Analysis of the application requirements and critique of personal application components. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity.

Early teaching experience in an informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning environment. Principles of inquiry-driven STEM education, lesson design, implementation and assessment. Intended for undergraduates exploring STEM teaching as a career. Total credit limited to 4 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar, 1 laboratory. Crosslisted as ENGR 322/SCM 302/HNRS 302.

Examination of local environmental challenges with systems thinking strategies and tools. Explore natural and human factors shaping coastal watersheds. Design for environmental education, analyze science data and practices, develop critical environmental literacy, and practice culturally inclusive communication strategies. Field trip required. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Crosslisted as NR/SCM 316.

Scientific investigation of the natural features of the Cal Poly landscape and their transformations by land management technology. Environmental, economic, social, and political effects of agriculture, resource extraction, construction technology. Educational, land-use, long term planning issues. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as AG/ISLA/SCM/UNIV 330. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Introduction to social contexts around scientific research, including its collaborative nature and social impacts, and navigation of social spaces in the conduct of science. Intended for students with previous research experience. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 seminars.

Interdisciplinary investigation of how human activities impact the Earth's environment on a global scale. Examination of population, resource use, climate change, and biodiversity from scientific/technical and social/economic/ historical/political perspectives. Use of remote sensing maps. Sustainable solutions. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as AG/EDES/ENGR/GEOG/ISLA/SCM/UNIV 350. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Examination of several inter-related environmental issues currently affecting California's Central Coast region. Focuses on the role of technology in creating/mitigating environmental problems. Field trips required. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Structured observational experiences for pre-health students. Designed to promote awareness and understanding of public health or allied health careers. Students participate in practical experiences under the direct supervision of an approved on-site coordinator. Limited space availability. Application process for enrollment available from CSM Student Services. Total credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.

Theories and practices central to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) tutoring, such as collaborative learning, social dimensions of the peer/tutor relationship, and STEM literacy. Recommended for those interested in tutoring and/or careers in STEM education. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.