One purpose of Pathways courses is to specifically address the ten goals of undergraduate education adopted by the Faculty Senate. Group work with 12 permanent groups in a class of 70 gives students considerable opportunity to speak.
Students use mathematics in calculations and use of the web for research.
Students do group work most class days. There are exams and assignments, which also have to be handled on an individual basis. The course contains a very modest treatment of science and religion. Past experience has indicated that the nature of the subject matter develops lifelong learning skills. Conversations with former students indicate that this goal has been met.