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CHEM 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium

(1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.