Courses
Taking a cross-disciplinary approach
The Science College's unique program complements the student's standard science curriculum by offering a wide variety of cross-disciplinary courses designed especially for Science College students. These courses address current issues in the sciences from various perspectives and cut across traditional boundaries between the disciplines.
Courses offered in 2025-2026
Fall 2025 term
SCOL 350 (3 credits): Current Issues in Physical, Biological and Mathematical Sciences
- Instructor: Dr. Xianming Zhang
- Topic: ENV. & HEALTH RISK ASSESS/CHEM
- Format: In-person each Wednesday from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m in SP 365-1 (LOY)
SCOL 360 (3 credits): Topics for Multidisciplinary Study
- Instructor: Dr. Serena Bianchi
- Topic: PUBLIC SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
- Format: In-person each Monday from 10:15 a.m to 1:00 p.m. in SP 365-1 (LOY)
Elective course
SFYX 201 (3 credits): Science First-Year Experience (SFYX)
The all-new SFYX course is an immersive, hands-on experience that introduces first-year science students to the scientific process through a multidisciplinary approach to learning.
- Instructor(s): Dr. Gregor Kos
- Topic(s): HANDS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Introduction to interdisciplinary scientific thinking; understanding the value of hands-on experimentation; and appreciating science's role in society.
- Format: Lectures, labwork and field work each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Winter 2026 term
SCOL 350 (3 credits): Current Issues in Physical, Biological and Mathematical Sciences
- Instructor: Dr. Grant Brown
- Topic: ANIMAL COGNITION:EVOLUTIONARY
- Format: In-person each Friday from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. in SP 365-1 (LOY)
For more info about SCOL courses
Concerning course topics or for permission to register in SCOL courses, contact us for further information. Please note that each term students must take:
- SCOL 290 (3 credits): Directed and Independent Study I
- SCOL 391 (6 credits): Directed and Independent Study II
- SCOL 490 (6 credits): Directed and Independent Study III
SFYX 201 (3 credits) NEW: Science First-Year Experience (SFYX)
Geared towards first-year science students the SFYX initiative is an exciting, immersive and hands-on course that introduces students to the scientific process through a multidisciplinary approach to learning.
