Honors College 391AH - Honors Discovery Seminars
Spring
2022
23
1.00
Justin Fermann
W 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
30605
Elm Room 227
fermann@chem.umass.edu
This seminar is a required course for Commonwealth Honors College students where students participate in a topical seminar-style course designed by its instructor. While the subject matter of each section is different, advanced knowledge of the topic is not required. While the subject matter of each section is different, the requirements for each section are the same. Individual titles and descriptions of HONORS 391AH sections can be found on the Commonwealth Honors College website.
Open to Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Commonwealth College students only. Creating Educational Software
This course will examine the role that simulations can play in education across disciplines. Students will design and build a discovery-based learning module appropriate for their major. Weekly discussion will focus on translating learning from this experience to preparation for and qualities for success in advanced scholarly work such as a senior thesis or project.