Entering STEM Disciplines - Orienting Transfer Students for Success in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Catalog description

Pre-Chemistry transfer students will develop effective approaches and orientations in order to maximize success at UCSB. Students required to attend weekly lectures and keep a self-evaluation log. Topics during six-week session: structure of the department and its B.S. program; successful navigation of chemistry courses/labs; accessing campus resources (faculty office hours, TAs, tutors, student organizations); finding information using the university library; getting involved in research; using your chemistry/biochemistry training to prepare for a career.