IDST 102 Sciences Honors Seminar I (CRN: 96769)

at College of San Mateo for Fall 2026

Course Information

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.


Lecture hours/semester: 32-36

Homework hours/semester: 64-72

Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 100) or ENGL C1000E (formerly ENGL 105).

Course Details

Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}

Units: 2

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

Transfer Credit: CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Yelena Feinman08/27 - 12/182:00pm-4:00pmTh180206HNLecture and/or Discussion
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddSeptember 3, 2026
Last day to drop with a refundNot specified
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 9, 2026
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 12, 2026