Scientific Inquiry and Analysis includes two natural science courses, each with a lab, that engage students in the high-impact practice of scientific inquiry and explore generation and uses for scientific evidence. These courses involve developing knowledge of basic scientific concepts, how science works, collaborative group problem solving and science communication to a general audience. Labs accompanying these courses engage students in the process of science from observation and hypothesis testing through data collection and analysis culminating in communication of results.

• Two courses from two different designators (subject codes) are required per Academic Regulation 25.

Schedule of Classes

Use the schedule links below as a guide to future term offerings only and check back to the Schedule of Classes regularly for updated information. Term data is published several months prior to the start of the term to provide guidance but is continuously revised.

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Separate Lecture/Lab Courses

These courses are taken in a pair to meet one of the courses required for the category. Both the lecture and lab must be successfully completed to meet the Core Ed Scientific Inquiry and Analysis requirement.

• Summer 2025 Lecture Schedule and Lab Schedule (published in early February)
• Fall 2025 Lecture Schedule and Lab Schedule (published in late March)
• Winter 2026 Lecture Schedule and Lab Schedule (published in late June)
• Spring 2026 Lecture Schedule and Lab Schedule (published in late October)

Combined Lecture/Lab Courses

Each course includes both a lecture and a lab. Two courses in this list with different designators (subject codes) meet the category requirement.

• Summer 2025 Schedule (published in early February)
• Fall 2025 Schedule (published in late March)
• Winter 2026 Schedule (published in late June)
• Spring 2026 Schedule (published in late October)