SCI 100 Science and Math Concepts (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in the designated parent course.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (ABC/NC grading; CR/NC allowed)
- Science Concepts: Physics with Calculus III
- Science Concepts: Linear Systems Analysis
- Science Concepts: Electromechanical Systems
- Science Concepts: Mechanics of Solids
- Science Concepts: Programming Methodology
SCI 101 First-Year Experience in Science and Engineering (Units: 3)
A writing-intensive first-year experience course that develops identity as a scientist through a semester-long inquiry project. Using case studies students will engage in ethical issues in science and technology and explore social justice concepts as they relate to science; learn how scientists develop and support their theories; develop writing skills in the sciences in a variety of formats including essays, reviews, a podcast, and a poster presentation. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
- E: Lifelong Learning Develop
- Science or Fiction: How Scientists Discern Truth
SCI 102 Science Concepts: Statics (Unit: 1)
Student-center discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts of statics and enhance student success in
ENGR 102.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 103 Science Concepts: Survey of Chemistry (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in the concurrent chemistry course.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 110 Science Concepts: Human Biology (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 100.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 111 Science Concepts: Physics I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
PHYS 111.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 115 Science Concepts: Chemistry I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 115.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 121 Science Concepts: Physics II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
PHYS 121.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 124 Mathematics Concepts: Elementary Statistics (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
MATH 124.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC, CR/NC grading option)
SCI 140 Essential Concepts of Physics and Chemistry (Units: 3)
Fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry, from motion, forces, and energy on to atomic structure, molecules, bonding, and chemical reactions. Basic organic and biochemistry. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit.
SCI 180 Science Concepts: Chemistry for Energy and the Environment (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 180.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 199 Mathematics Concepts: Pre-Calculus (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
MATH 199.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 201 Science Concepts: Dynamics (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts of dynamics and enhance student success in
ENGR 201.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity.
SCI 205 Science Concepts: Electric Circuits (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts of circuit analysis and enhance student success in
ENGR 205.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 210 Science Concepts: General Microbiology and Public Health (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 210.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 211 Science Concepts: Computer Programming (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CSC 210.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 215 Science Concepts: Chemistry II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 215.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 220 Science Concepts: Physics with Calculus I (Unit: 1)
Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
PHYS 220.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 221 Science Concepts: Data Structures (Unit: 1)
Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CSC 220.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 226 Mathematics Concepts: Calculus I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
MATH 226.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 227 Mathematics Concepts: Calculus II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
MATH 227.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 228 Mathematics Concepts: Calculus III (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
MATH 228.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 230 Science Concepts: Biology I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 230.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (ABC/NC grading; CR/NC allowed)
SCI 231 Science Preparatory I: Foundations (Units: 2)
Enhance students' knowledge in the foundational core of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Covers basic concepts, tools, and approaches.
SCI 232 Science Preparatory II: Study Skills (Units: 2)
Emphasis on increasing students' study skills in the context of basic science coursework. Writing and communication skills addressed.
SCI 233 Science Preparatory III: Projects (Units: 2)
Builds upon the skills developed in SCI 231 and SCI 232. Develop and work on an individual project with the instructors to put these skills into action. Explore a variety of careers in various science fields.
SCI 234 Science Concepts: Physics with Calculus II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts of electromagnetism and enhance student success in
PHYS 230.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 235 Science Concepts (Units: 2)
Designed to enhance student success in introductory biology and chemistry courses by emphasizing problem-solving and scientific writing skills.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units.
SCI 239 Introduction to Health Professions (Units: 2)
Introduction to the broad array of health professions, helping students make a more informed health career choice. Activities include talks from guest speakers representing various health professions, small group activities, and student projects. Intended for freshmen and sophomores.
SCI 240 Science Concepts: Biology II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 240.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 244 Science Concepts: Physics with Calculus III (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts of electromagnetism and enhance student success in
PHYS 240.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 300 Science Concepts: Physical Chemistry I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 300 and
CHEM 351.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 305 Science Concepts: Linear Systems Analysis (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in the designated parent course.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 321 Science Concepts: Quantitative Analysis (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 321.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 328 Science Concepts: Human Anatomy (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 328.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading only)
SCI 333 Science Concepts: Organic Chemistry I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in CHEM 333.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 335 Science Concepts: Organic Chemistry II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 335.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 340 Science Concepts: Biochemistry I (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 340.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 341 Science Concepts: Biochemistry II (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
CHEM 341.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 350 Science Concepts: Cell Biology (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 350.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 355 Science Concepts: Genetics (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 355.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. Activity. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 499 Culminating Experience Continuous Enrollment (Unit: 0)
SCI 560GW Science Writing - GWAR (Units: 3)
Principles of research, writing, and editing of technical documents and articles for the public understanding of science. Students write publication-quality articles for possible inclusion in Intersci, the journal of the College of Science and Engineering. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading only)
- Graduation Writing Assessment
SCI 610 Science Concepts: Principles of Human Physiology (Unit: 1)
Student-centered discussion and problem-solving section. Designed to promote understanding of key concepts and enhance student success in
BIOL 212.
SCI 235, Science Concepts, and Mathematics Concepts courses may be repeated for a combined total of 4 units. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading, CR/NC allowed)
SCI 614 Graduate Writing Skills (Units: 3)
Designed to increase the writing proficiency of graduate students. May not be used to meet MS ATC requirements. (CR/NC grading only)
SCI 652 SF State Science Partners in K-12 Schools (Units: 4)
Introduction to science teaching and learning. Students engage in K-12 classroom teaching, examine their own understanding of science, discuss science education literature, and analyze science lessons and student learning. Lecture, 2 units; fieldwork, 2 units.
SCI 687 Experiences in Supplemental Instruction (Units: 2)
Practicum for students who want to become Supplemental Instruction (SI) Facilitators in the College of Science and Engineering. Activity.
SCI 693 Cooperative Education Program (Units: 1-12)
Supervised employment in academically relevant fields of study. Objectives are career development, occupational experience, and educational subsidy. Contact the Cooperative Education Office for more information. May be repeated for a total of 24 units with consent of major adviser.
SCI 695 Health Professions Colloquium (Units: 2)
Preference given to students in Health Career Opportunity Program. Designed to prepare juniors and seniors for successful application to health professions schools. Application preparation, mock interviews, standard test preparation, oral presentations of journal articles. May be repeated for a total of 4 units.
SCI 698 Strategies for Successful Graduate Applications in STEM (Units: 2)
Introduction to graduate research skills, including written and oral communication, equity in science, reading and analyzing research, responsible conduct in research, and rigor and responsibility in STEM. May be repeated for a total of 4 units.
(This course is offered as
BIOL 698 and
SCI 698. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
- Developing a Scientific Identity
- Skills to Succeed as a Scientist
- Developing a Strong Doctoral Application Package
- Careers with a Doctoral Degree
SCI 701 Strategies for Successful PhD Applications in STEM (Units: 2)
Introduction to graduate research skills, including written and oral communication, equity in science, reading and analyzing research, responsible conduct in research, and rigor and responsibility in STEM. May be repeated for a total of 4 units.
(This course is offered as
BIOL 701 and
SCI 701. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
- Introduction to Graduate Skills
- Developing Skills Towards the MS Degree
- Preparation for PhD Applications
- Careers After a Doctoral Degree
SCI 719 Exploring and Practicing Science Communication (Units: 2)
Communicating about science is a natural part of any scientist's life. Delve into what others have learned about science communication, experiment with tools that communicate work and goals, and develop skills to engage a broad range of people in how science is relevant and important.
(This course is offered as
BIOL 719 and
SCI 719. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
SCI 750 Science Teaching for Scientists I (Units: 2)
Introduction to practical teaching strategies, science education theory and research, and scientific teaching to SF State graduate students who are teaching science in a variety of contexts. May be repeated for a total of 4 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
(This course is offered as
SCI 750 and
BIOL 750. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
SCI 751 Fieldwork: Science Teaching for Scientists I (Units: 2)
Fieldwork component that accompanies
SCI 750 seminar. Fieldwork in a variety of settings from K-12 science classrooms, TA appointment in SFSU College of Science and Engineering course, or other science education setting. May be repeated for a total of 4 units for degree credit. (CR/NC grading only)
SCI 793 Cooperative Education Program (Units: 1-3)
Supervised employment in academically relevant fields of study. Objectives are career development, occupational experience, and educational subsidy. Contact the Cooperative Education Office for more information. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.
SCI 850 Science Teaching for Scientists II (Units: 2)
Explores issues in science and learning and the larger context of K-12 science education. May be repeated for a total of 4 units. (Plus-minus AB/NC grading only)
SCI 851 Fieldwork: Science Teaching for Scientists II (Units: 2)
Fieldwork component that accompanies
SCI 850 seminar. Fieldwork can be in a variety of settings from K-12 science classrooms, TA appointment in course in SFSU College of Science and Engineering, or other science education settings. May be repeated for a total of 4 units. (CR/NC grading only)