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IDST 102 –  Sciences Honors Seminar I (CRN: 44787) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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Identified as a Honors Program Cohort
IDST 102 Sciences Honors Seminar I

Introductory interdisciplinary research seminar for students admitted into the Honors Project program. Students are instructed and guided in various scientific investigative approaches and their applications in the natural science, mathematical and engineering disciplines. Working through an interdisciplinary seminar theme, students expand upon and deepen the content of a linked transfer course from the Sciences Cluster (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math). Students apprehend fundamental interdisciplinary theory, and complete a distinct scholarly project that extends a content area of the chosen transfer course. Emphasis on peer collaboration, the fundamentals of scientific research and its application, and effective written and oral presentation.

Units: 2
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Homework hours/semester: 64-72
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 or 105.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU

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Number of Units: 2


Cohort Restriction:

  • HONORS-4 - CSM Honors Program Student

Section
HN - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/24-05/15
Meeting Time: 8:45am-10:55am
Days: F
Building: 18 Room: 0206
Instructor: Javier Silva
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 31, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 24, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 6, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 18, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 15, 2025
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