First Year Seminar 191CNS01 - FYS- RAP First Year Seminar

Explores a variety of issues related to a Residential Academic Program (RAP) topic from both current and historical contexts. Students participate in small group projects and class discussions. Provides a supportive environment for personal reflection and critical thinking on the topics germane to the course content. Students will identify ways to incorporate personal interests with academic interests.

Open to CNS Connect RAP students in Dickinson. First-year (R1ST) Topic: Are you sleeping on research?
Why and how do we sleep? What even is sleep? Why don?t I get enough sleep? In this course, we will dive into the mechanisms of sleep, learn about sleep research, debunk some myths about sleep, and discuss strategies for establishing good sleep hygiene. The goal of this seminar is not only to learn about sleep, but how to engage with research articles, check the validity of news articles and social media posts, and how to talk about scientific topics with non-scientific audiences. We will also discuss strategies for success during your first semester of college, getting engaged with campus activities, and getting involved in research.