The main objectives of freshman seminar are Improve reading, writing, and conceptual skills. Introduce various technology skills, such as word-processing, internet searching, internet usage, and PowerPoint presentations. Encourage in-class participation. Improve presentation skills.
Human nature provides numerous opportunities for exploratory learning.
In this course I allow the students to determine those areas we will concentrate on. The first semester group had a big interest in the evolution of humans. The second semester students had a greater interest in human behavior. This current students have shown an interest in the origin of the universe and animal behavior. The open-ended nature of freshman seminar is supported by a vast reading list .