Exploration and Experiment

Subject

Chemistry and Engineering

Faculty

Dr. Jeffrey Cornelius and Steve Ward

Program Summary

Exploration and Experiment is a science-focused program intended to prepare you for success in a quantitative field such as Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics.  If you are considering a major in one of these subjects, you should definitely take this FYE.  There will be math!  In order to be successful, you will need to take a college-level calculus course, if you haven’t already had one.  We will include a term project such as building a hoverboard, making chocolate, synthesizing an aerogel or a superconducting magnet.

Courses

• CHEM 131: FYE: Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 4 SH (GESL) MWF 3:20–4:10 p.m. R 1:30–4:10 p.m.
• ENGR 160: FYE: Intro Engineering Profession | 2 SH MW 12:55–2:10 p.m. (remote)
• GEN 101: FYE: Int Learn: Expl & Exper | 3 SH TR 12:05–1:20 p.m.

More Details

Chemistry

This introductory chemistry course will develop your observation, quantitative and scientific skills through learning and practicing chemistry. We will do this by researching, problem-solving, and performing experiments in the laboratory.  Topics include the structure of atoms, working with conversions and math ratios, models of bonding, and understanding gases, liquids, and solids.

Engineering

This introductory engineering course will introduce students to the various engineering professions.  Students will visit engineers and learn what thy actually do in their jobs.  Student will also have practice in design project management fabrication and testing.

The Integrated Learning Course will focus on the skills and process of conducting scientific research projects.

Please join us in the Fall for Exploration and Experiments!

Note: Exploration and Experiment provides an introduction to the early-starting majors of Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics.  We strongly recommend signing up for this FYE if you are interested in pursuing a degree in one of these programs.