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SCIN120 - Foundations of Scientific Inquiry Laboratory

Course Details

Course Code: SCIN120 Course ID: 4905 Credit Hours: 1 Level: Undergraduate

This course provides an introductory laboratory experience for students who have previously completed a course in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, or astronomy) and require a laboratory experience to meet the general education natural sciences requirement for their degree. Students will discuss and apply the steps of the scientific method to activities and simulations drawn from across the natural sciences. Students will also review and demonstrate science information literacy skills through source selection, critical thinking, and writing. Note: Enrollment in this course is limited to incoming transfer students. Contact the Transfer Credit Department at CreditAward@apus.edu for information and registration instructions. This course may only be taken once for credit.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration08/31/2026 - 01/29/2027 Course Dates02/01/2027 - 03/28/2027 Start Month February SessionWinter 2027 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.