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Share your ideas and learn from professors who write groundbreaking books, explore pioneering research, and lead their respective fields.
First-Year Seminars introduce students to the world of ideas and resources at LSA and establish a strong foundation for academic success. Although the topics of the courses differ, every first-year seminar serves as an opportunity to cultivate intellectual curiosity, strengthen academic skills and build community within a collaborative learning environment. In the process, students learn how to effectively transition from high school to college-level academics as well as navigate the breadth of resources at the College. First-year seminars, which have an enrollment range of 18-24 students and involve close interaction between students and professors, provide an alternative to large lecture classes. All First-Year Seminars also fulfill at least one LSA degree requirement.
"My first-year seminar on biophysics introduced me to a branch of science I had never heard of before. Because of our smaller class size we were able to tour biophysics labs, research biophysics independently, discuss homework thoroughly with our graduate student instructors, and receive an intense introduction to a very important scientific field."
—Abilene Emerson
