STEM, Certificate
This is an interdisciplinary certificate intended for students interested in gaining introductory-level knowledge base in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills as it relates to the STEM fields, especially the ability to discern the accurateness of information presented by the media.
- Students will learn to use creativity to address real world problems (such as climate change, homelessness, green energy, etc.).
- Students will hone problem solving skills by analyzing data, writing code, solving equations, etc.
- Students will become curious about science in the world around them and be able to answer questions with knowledge gained in STEM courses.
This certificate requires a minimum of 12 credit hours in approved science courses from four different disciplines. Courses designated as General Education may be counted towards this certificate, but only two courses (up to 8 credit hours) taken may count for both general education and this certificate. Students must have a grade of “C” or better in each course. A minimum of six hours used to meet the certificate requirements must be earned in residence at Washburn University. Students may request alternate coursework be accepted toward the certificate. Students should make these requests prior to completing coursework. Students may request alternate coursework be accepted toward the certificate. Students should make these requests prior to completing coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AN 114 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| AN 116 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| AN 118 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| AN 334 | Archaeological Myths, Frauds, and Controversies | 3 |
| AN 371 | Field and Lab Methods in Archaeology | 3 |
| AS 101 | Introduction to Astronomy/Cosmology | 3 |
| AS 102 | Introduction to Astronomy - Solar System | 3 |
| AS 104 | Life in the Universe | 3 |
| BI 100 & BI 101 | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 5 |
| BI 106 | Everyday Biology | 5 |
| BI 140 | Introduction to Forensic Biology | 3 |
| BI 150 | Evolution | 3 |
| BI 202 | Biology of Behavior | 3 |
| BI 203 | Human Impact on the Environment | 3 |
| CH 103 | Introduction to Forensic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 111 | Chemistry in Everyday Life | 5 |
| CH 121 | General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
| CM 105 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CM 111 | Introduction to Structured Programming | 4 |
| CM 290 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| GL 101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GL 103 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| MA 112 | Contemporary College Mathematics | 3 |
| MA 116 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MA 140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PS 101 | Physics in Everyday Life | 5 |
| PS 120 | Meteorology | 3 |
| PS 126 | Physical Science for Elementary Educators (includes lab) | 5 |
| PS 131 & PS 132 | Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences and Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences Laboratory | 4 |