Introduction to University Life. Research in the retention of college students indicates that a course for entering first-year students which promotes successful transition to the university is a significant factor in increased retention. The course will provide students with academic and personal strategies for successful transition to the university through a variety of learning activities. Includes development of behavior, physiological mechanisms of behavior, perception, motivation and emotion, learning, intelligence, individuality and personality and mental health. Studies living invertebrate and vertebrate organisms during some lab meetings.
Laboratory is required.
Students who have credit in BIOL 1000 may not receive duplicate credit for this course.