Science 1AL ,1BL, 2AL ,2BL - Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence

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Claremont McKenna College

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Staff The AISS program is an intensive honors-level course sequence co-taught by faculty from different disciplines. The sequence provides an integrative approach to the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, and physics. The course is designed for first-year students with broad, interdisciplinary scientific interests and a strong background in mathematics. It will feature computer modeling, seminar discussions, lectures, interdisciplinary laboratories and hands-on activities. The sequence consists of four interdisciplinary science courses, two in the fall semester (AISS 1A and AISS 1B) and two in the spring semester (AISS 2A and AISS 2B). Completion of the sequence provides entry into the more advanced courses for the majors of the Joint Science Department. Students interested in engineering or premed must consult with the engineering or premed advisers before enrolling in the sequence. Written permission required. Laboratory fee $50. Offered every year. 1po. Introductory Astronomy. Choi A non-mathematical survey of modern astronomy, emphasizing new and exciting observational results from space and ground-based observatories, and how they shape contemporary understanding of the formation and evolution of the universe and solar system. Topics cover all aspects of modern astronomy, including planetary, stellar, and extragalactic astronomy. Includes a laboratory component with telescopic observational exercises and computer simulations of various astronomical situations. Offered every year. 3po. Life in the Universe. Penprase Interdisciplinary seminar on origin of life on Earth and possibility for life elsewhere in the universe. Emphasizes individualized and group research and learning. Topics include the creation of the universe and cosmology, the evolution of galaxies and stars, the interstellar medium and the formation of solar systems, the origin and evolution of life on Earth, and the search for extrasolar planets and extraterrestrial life and intelligence. Offered every year.

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1.50

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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