First Year Seminar 191ENG36 - FYS- RAP First Year Seminar

First Year Seminars that are part of the Residential Academic Program (RAP), are seminars where students will explore the subject of the associated RAP. 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. Visit https://www.umass.edu/studentsuccess/RAP for details.

This course is open to students in the Engineering Majors RAP in Dwight. First-year (R1ST) Topic: Exploring Water Contamination and its Environmental Consequences
This course examines various types of harmful substances that enter our waterways and atmosphere while delving into the detrimental effects they have on the environment. Potential treatment methods for prevention and removal of these contaminants will also be explored.