NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ...
NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ... NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ...
In recent years, approximately 82% of each graduating class has taken one or more AP examinations. Of NCSSM students sitting for the examinations, approximately 72% scored a 4 or 5 (this compares with approximately 34% of all AP test-takers). Another 19% of NCSSM students sitting for AP examinations scored a 3 (see the NCSSM Profile). SPECIAL NOTICE This catalog lists all of those courses that the School is prepared to offer. Since the total enrollment of the School is relatively small, it may not be possible or desirable to offer all courses every year. If faculty resources are not available, or if the enrollment for a given course does not meet the minimum instructional number of students, the course may not be offered. In planning their instructional programs, students should be prepared to elect alternative courses if their first choice is not available. 4
RESEARCH AT NCSSM Recognizing the importance of technical and problem-solving skills and the increasing demand for research learning opportunities among our students, NCSSM offers a variety of research options for both juniors and seniors. Whether highly specialized research leading to involvement in national competition or exposure at a more basic level to the academic research process, the goal is to meet our students where they are in terms of previous experience and potential interest and to equip them to take full advantage of the growing number of research programs available to undergraduates at the university level. NCSSM’s five student research programs, along with the courses involved, are described below. See the applicable section of the catalog for specific course descriptions, pre-requisites, and other important information about these opportunities. Research Experience For students with little previous experience, Research Experience courses provide research skills development and the opportunity to complete a comprehensive research project in science, humanities, or computer science. Research experience courses in humanities and computer science begin in the spring trimester of the junior year with an introductory course laying the groundwork for developing an appropriate project. That is followed by a completion course in the fall or winter trimester of the senior year where the project is implemented and findings presented. Junior year course options: IE354 Introduction to the Research Experience—Computer Science IE354 Introduction to the Research Experience—Humanities Senior year courses (required after completing IE354 in junior year): IE364 Completion of the Research Experience—Computer Science IE364 Completion of the Research Experience—Humanities Research experience courses in science are single-term courses, available to juniors or seniors. Course options are: IE370 Research Experience in Biology IE372 Research Experience in Environmental Science IE374 Research Experience in Applied Chemistry and Engineering IE376 Research Experience in Mathematical Chemistry IE378 Research Experience in Physics 5
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In recent years, approximately 82% <strong>of</strong> each graduating class has taken one or<br />
more AP examinations. Of <strong>NCSSM</strong> students sitting for the examinations,<br />
approximately 72% scored a 4 or 5 (this compares with approximately 34% <strong>of</strong> all<br />
AP test-takers). Another 19% <strong>of</strong> <strong>NCSSM</strong> students sitting for AP examinations<br />
scored a 3 (see the <strong>NCSSM</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ile).<br />
SPECIAL NOTICE<br />
This catalog lists all <strong>of</strong> those courses that the <strong>School</strong> is prepared to <strong>of</strong>fer. Since<br />
the total enrollment <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong> is relatively small, it may not be possible or<br />
desirable to <strong>of</strong>fer all courses every year. If faculty resources are not available, or<br />
if the enrollment for a given course does not meet the minimum instructional<br />
number <strong>of</strong> students, the course may not be <strong>of</strong>fered. In planning their<br />
instructional programs, students should be prepared to elect alternative courses<br />
if their first choice is not available.<br />
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