Problem Solving Fundamentals

Catalog description

This course is designed to benefit first-year SSE students who may struggle to meet their SSE program requirements due a gap in content specific problem-solving skills as identified during the University’s initial placement process. The course is designed to keep students on track by reviewing their chemistry, physics, and engineering-based quantitative reasoning needed for success in introductory STEM classes. Additionally, this course will utilize community-based learning strategies and will focus on the professional competencies and skills required for student success at the University level. This course will prepare first-year SSE students for success by reinforcing: 1. Applied quantitative scientific problem-solving skills 2. Peer learning and community-based study strategies 3. Professional competencies including teamwork, timeliness, and technology use.