CAS 105. Biology at QU and Beyond.1 Credit.
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
CAS 110. Exploring Arts & Sciences.1 Credit.
Students engage with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences to explore the structure and goals of an education in the liberal arts and sciences. Students develop the foundations of their education to identify and successfully pursue their interests, develop personal strengths and prepare for productive, engaged lives after graduation. The course provides the context for strong academic advising in the first year. For students new to the College of Arts & Sciences.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall
CAS 140. Scientific and Technical Public Speaking.1 Credit.
This 5 week course will focus on ways to prepare and practice a speech, and how to give an effective scientific or technical data presentation without Power Point slides or other presentation aids. The course will include strategies to present data, overcome fear, butterflies, ums, ahs, and other common presentation mishaps. If you've always wanted to improve your scientific and technical data speaking style, this course is for you!
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring
CAS 141. Scientific and Technical PPT Design and Delivery.1 Credit.
This 5 week course expands upon methods of effective speaking and will teach students the rules and guidelines used to design and deliver a scientific/technical Power Point presentation. Students will also focus on preparing, practicing, and professionally delivering an effective and engaging scientific/technical presentation. The course concludes with each student presenting the PPT slides they created
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring
CAS 142. Scientific and Technical Poster Presentations.1 Credit.
This 5 week course is designed for individuals interested in presenting a poster at a scientific/technical poster session or conference. Students will learn the rules and guidelines used to design and deliver scientific/technical posters. Students will also focus on preparing, practicing, and professionally delivering an effective and engaging poster presentation. The course concludes with each student presenting the poster they created.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring
CAS 420. CAS Integrative Capstone.3 Credits.
In this course, students are encouraged to further inquire into a question or problem that is important to them and important to society. Faculty mentors guide students in the process of exploring ideas and in the process of producing a "signature work" that expresses insights, ideas and skills learned from both the major and general education coursework. Signature works are shared with the Quinnipiac community at the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring