2013 – 2014 - Barton College

212 Arts and Sciences: Science, Mathematics, and PsychologyPSY 499. Senior Thesis II. 3.Continuation of PSY 490 in which the student actually conducts the research already proposed.Writing of the thesis which must include at minimum, an introduction, methods/procedures,results, discussion, and reference section, in APA style. Thesis is to be defended in an oralexamination with the psychology faculty. The student may have the opportunity to present thesisat a local psychology conference. Spring.Prerequisites: PSY 490 (completed with at least a grade of C-) and an overall grade pointaverage of 2.00 in the major.Courses of Instruction: General ScienceSCI 110. Topics in Science. 4.This course is designed to teach the use of the scientific method including designing an experiment,data collection, data analysis, date presentation and experimental critique. The content of thecourse topic will be current issues in science from a variety of fields including biology, chemistry,physics and environmental science. The topic of the course will change depending upon theinstructor, but will emphasize critical thinking through assignments, projects, and tests. Hands-onexperience primarily in the application of the scientific method will be incorporated into a weeklylaboratory portion. Fall, Spring.SCI 330. Meteorological Weather Studies. 4.This hybrid online course is designed as an introductory weather course that focuses on anatmospheric field trip as students explore weather maps, satellite/radar imagery, daily weathersummaries, and learning investigations key to the day’s weather. Topics will be learned byexamining real-time weather data.SCI 470. Internship in Science. 3.An internship position utilizing skills and concepts learned through major course work. Internshipsmay include, but are not limited to, laboratories, museums, animal care facilities, departments ofhealth, and treatment plants.Note 1: Minimum of 10 on-site work hours per week (or the equivalent in summer). Course is also offeredas SCI 472 for two semester hours.Note 2: Must have junior or senior status in science majors.SCI 490. Writing in the Sciences. 3.This is a capstone course that will require science majors to draw upon previous course andresearch/internship experiences. Students will share their experience of the internship/researchprojects and apply that experience to topical problems. An emphasis will be placed on criticalthinking and writing as a scientist. Spring.Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of the internship/research requirement.