ICons 489FH - Integrative Team Science Sem

Spring
2026
01
1.00
Scott Auerbach

W 5:30PM 6:45PM

UMass Amherst
83492
Integ. Learning Center N155
auerbach@chem.umass.edu
Enhances the thesis research for students in the iCons program through peer student support teams and advanced scientific communication. The purpose of this course is to blend team-based learning and undergraduate scientific research to enhance students' communication skills and to promote integration of mulch-disciplinary approaches to solving scientific problems.

iCons 489FH pre-req **Enrollment in this section is based on the approval of an iCons advisor and not open for registration.**

NatSci 490 FH enhances the 499Y research/ thesis experience for students in the iCons program through peer support teams and advanced scientific communication. The purpose of this course is to blend team-based learning and undergraduate scientific research to enhance students' communication skills and to promote integration of multi-disciplinary approaches to solving science problems. Students work in teams to create video abstracts of their thesis projects, communicating to a general audience the motivation, methodology and impact of their research.

(NOTE: To complete the iCons Program students must also enroll in 499Y in their home department via a contract form and proposal submitted to the Commonwealth Honors College office: 499Y Honors Research - Thesis/Project Part I Contract form. Check with your Honors Program Director and your Honors Thesis/Project Research Chair to determine if your department has alternative or supplementary guidelines.)

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.