Special Program in Science Perspectives on Science is a lecture and discussion course that supplements the standard academic program of a selected group of freshmen who have unusually strong backgrounds in science and mathematics. It presents a broader range of topics than standard science courses and highlights the interdependence of the scientific disciplines.
Students apply for consideration during the summer before their freshman year.
Application information is available in the Freshman Handbook. Mark Brandon, John Carlson. Lect. and disc. In alternate weeks, groups of students and science faculty participants meet to discuss the lecture topics more fully. Students are expected to indicate their interest in science by enrolling in other science courses, usually with laboratory.