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2022-2023 Academic Catalog > Undergraduate Education > Approaches to Learning > Courses for Pinnacle Scholars

Courses for Pinnacle Scholars

PIN 183 Pinnacle Scholar Seminar I (1-1-0)

This seminar covers topics that will enhance the undergraduate experience of Pinnacle Scholars. Pinnacle Scholars will learn about and discuss subjects including, but not limited to, the transition to university life, campus resources, conducting research, engaging in entrepreneurial and innovative project development, and international learning experiences. The seminar will also explore content specific to the Pinnacle Scholars Learning Communities themes. Potential themes include: Energy and Resources; Sustainability and the Environment; Bio-Innovation, Medicine, and Health; Technology, Science, and Society; and Technology and Global Security.

PIN 184 Pinnacle Scholar Seminar II (1-1-0)

This seminar will continue to explore content specific to the Pinnacle Scholar Learning Community themes. In addition, the course covers topics that will aid Pinnacle Scholars in selecting a summer engagement opportunity. In particular, students will participate in tours of multiple research labs, learn how to prepare research proposals, and review how to participate in an international experience.

 

Subject Seminars

Scholars must also take a one-credit subject seminar in each semester of their first year (two in total).  Subject seminars are graded on a pass/fail basis. Scholars may take the same subject seminar twice, but not three times. Pinnacle Scholars may take a third subject seminar any time before graduation; collectively, the three subject seminars will fulfill a three-credit general elective requirement. The subject seminar options are:

• BT 181: Seminar in Business
• PEP 187: Seminar in Physics
• EE 181/CPE 181: Seminar in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• MA 188: Seminar in Math Sciences
• ME 181: Seminar in Mechanical Engineering
• CS 188: Seminar in Computer Science
• CH 189: Seminar in Chemistry and Biology (required for, and only open to, Chemistry, Biology, and Chemical Biology majors)

Pinnacle Scholars will receive priority registration during their first semester only.