IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2017-2018

• SCI-I 590 Topics in Science (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Directed study for students who wish to undertake individual reading and study on approved topics.

• SCI-I 120 Windows on Science (1 cr.) Fall, spring. Designed for new and prospective science majors, the course covers an integrative overview of science, examining science and society, the scientific method and community of scientists, undergraduate research, professional ethics, an exploration of science-based careers, and strategies for success as a science major.

• SCI-I 190 Topics in Science (1-3 cr.) P: Prerequisites and course material vary with the topic. Fall, Spring, Summer. Topics in science and interdisciplinary fields.

• SCI-I 200 Tutorial in Interdisciplinary Studies (1 cr.) Fall, Spring. Tutorial under the supervision of a faculty mentor to develop a proposal to pursue a plan of study focused on a science-based, interdisciplinary area. The proposal is to be submitted to the review committee for approval. Each student will maintain a journal on the progress on the plan of study.

• SCI-I 220 Introduction to Research Methods (1 cr.) This course is an introduction to research. Topics include learning the language of scholarly research; research ethics; laboratory safety; and research approval processes. Students will learn how to design, write, and present research for a variety of audiences and disciplines.

• SCI-I 225 Mentor-Based Research Experience (0-3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce a student to fundamental research. It will link to a program through which the student is participating, e.g. Diversity Research Scholars Program (DSRP) or Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Institute (MURI). May be eligible for other programs.

• SCI-I 290 Intermediate Topics in Science (1-3 cr.) P: Prerequisites and course material vary with the topic. Fall, Spring, Summer. Intermediate topics in science and interdisciplinary fields.

• SCI-I 294 Beginning Science-Based Internship (0-3 cr.) P: Sophomore or junior standing and program advisor approval. Fall, spring. A semester of full- or part-time beginning internship experience in an industrial, government, or business setting matching the student's academic and career objectives. A comprehensive written report on the experience is required.

• SCI-I 296 Career Planning & Success Strategies (1 cr.) This course is designed to provide tools for the student who is interested in seeking an internship or career employment after college graduation. This course will explore personal values and strategies for finding the ideal career paths based on abilities, skills, and interests. Students will explore the value of internships, and tactics for identifying and securing internship opportunities. Practical strategies for approaching the art of networking and its impact on the success of career planning and securing opportunities will be examined.

• SCI-I 390 Advanced Topics in Science (0-3 cr.) P: Prerequisites and course material vary with the topic. Fall, Spring, Summer. Advanced topics in science and interdisciplinary fields. Topics vary and include some RISE eligible topics, such as physician shadowing externship or Timmy Glopbal Health Dominican Republic study abroad.

• SCI-I 395 Timmy Global Health - IUPUI Chapter (1 cr.) P: Application required. Previous Spanish exposure is highly encouraged. Students possessing diverse background and experience in fields such as anthropology, philanthropy, and healthcare are also welcomed. Additionally, students are selected based on previous academic achievement and involvement in the IUPUI chapter of Timmy Global Health. Spring. This course will provide students with a culturally rich experience. There will be two components to this class: 1. Learning about the cultural, political, historical, and health-related aspects of the Dominican Republic through pre-, in-country, and post-trip mandatory classes. 2. Engaging with medical professionals, translators, fellow participants, and local residents/patients on the service trip to the Dominican Republic focusing on global health and medical health issues. Yes.

• SCI-I 494 Internship in Science-Based Fields (0-6 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing and program advisor approval. Fall, spring. A semester of full-time or part-time internship experience in an industrial, government, or business setting matching the student's academic or career objective. A comprehensive written report on the experience is required.

• SCI-I 495 Readings and Research in Science (1-3 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing, consent of instructor(s), and approval of review committee. Every semester, time arranged. Independent, interdisciplinary study and research in science and science-related fields. A major paper must be submitted. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.