When
Tuesdays
2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
March 30, 2026 to June 5, 2026
Where
Olmsted 1429
Seminar format
Riverside campus
Who
Freshmen
Or students with instructor consent
Undergraduate and graduate listing
Overview
What this course covers
NASC 094 introduces students to the science major through current issues, related research, academic ethics, study habits, and career pathways. This section centers those themes through the lens of Data Science.
- Introduction to research and research articles
- Academic and research integrity
- Career exploration and guest speakers
- Undergraduate opportunities and presentations
Learning Outcomes
What students will build
- Academic engagement inside and outside the classroom
- Connections with CNAS students and faculty
- Awareness of research and extracurricular opportunities
- Foundations in ethics in research and scholarship
- Exposure to scientific careers and career pathways
- Practice finding and communicating scientific information
Grading
Satisfactory / No Credit
Attendance
30%
Participation
20%
Assignments
50%
Satisfactory: 70-100%. No Credit: 69% or below.
Course Arc
10-week seminar progression
Weeks 1-2
Introductions, groups, project setup, and faculty research.
Weeks 3-5
Study habits, reading research, and academic integrity.
Weeks 6-8
Career exploration, HPAC, and undergraduate research.
Weeks 9-10
Student presentations and course wrap-up.