Extradisciplinary Studies
Extradisciplinary courses are those that fall outside the domain of the college's existing departments and programs. They are listed in the Catalog and Schedule of Courses with a subject header of "EXDS."
CoursesEXDS 116. Bates STEM Scholars.
A continuation of FYS 505. One-half course credit is granted upon completion of the course. Prerequisite(s): FYS 505. Corequisite(s): one of the following: any 100-level biology or earth and climate sciences course; CHEM 108A; MATH 105, 106, 205, or 206; NRSC 160; or PHYS 108. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission is required. Normally offered every year. C. Diaz-Eaton, G. Laurita.
EXDS 215. STEM Scholars II.
The sophomore year of a STEM student’s life is an exciting time as students choose their major and take
upper-level science and math classes. In this course, students continue to develop their science identity,
confidence, and enthusiasm for STEM. Conversations with a diverse network of professional scientists
and hands-on group research activities demonstrate how scientists identify and work on real
problems. Through self-reflection and development of a growth mindset, students begin to align their
values, passions, and interests with their personal goals. In addition, students participate in workshops
on study skills, stress management, choosing a major, study abroad, resumes, and summer research,
among others. One-half course credit is granted upon completion of the course. Corequisite(s): any
science or mathematics course. Open only to sophomores. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission is required. Normally offered every year. A. Hill, B. Lawson.
EXDS 216. STEM Scholars II.
In this continuation of EXDS 215, sophomore STEM students further build their science identity and community and foster personal academic and career goals. One-half course credit is granted upon completion of the course. Corequisite(s): any science or mathematics course. Open only to sophomores.Prerequisite(s): EXDS 215. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission is required. Normally offered every year. L. Banks, J. Oishi.