STEM 303. The Science of Learning. 1 Credit.

This course is designed for students serving as Learning Assistants in the College of Science and Mathematics and who are interested in the science behind learning in the STEM disciplines.

STEM 494. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

STEM 499. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

STEM 790. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

STEM 795. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

STEM 810. Teaching College Science. 3 Credits.

This course is designed for graduate students in the sciences who are interested in learning more about science teaching and student learning at the undergraduate level.

STEM 820. STEM Curriculum and Instruction. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on research on assessment and curricula designed to identify and address conceptual and reasoning difficulties of students in math and science. A variety of assessments and research-based curricula will be used and critically analyzed. Issues related to challenges of implementing reform-based curricula will also be discussed.

STEM 830. Research Methods in STEM Education. 3 Credits.

Course covers an array of research methods that are commonly used within discipline-based education research literature and discusses those methods within the framework of the primary literature of those disciplines.

STEM 840. Designing Technology-infused Learning Environments in Higher Education. 3 Credits.

This course will prepare current and future college-level instructors to effectively infuse appropriate technology tools into contemporary higher education learning environments.

STEM 890. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

STEM 893. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.