This is a seminar/discussion-based course where readings from a range of areas in chronic disease epidemiology will be discussed. Topics will focus on areas of recent interest (e.g., cell phones and brain cancer) and areas where significant differences of opinion related to scientific findings have existed.

The purpose of this course is to prepare student athletes to be successful at the University. Classes focus on academic skills, career planning, and personal well being.

The purpose of this course is to prepare student athletes to be successful at the University. Classes focus on academic skills, career planning, and personal well being.

The purpose of this course is to prepare student athletes to be successful at the University. Classes focus on academic skills, career planning, and personal well being.

The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.

The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.

The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.

The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.

The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.