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Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

SCI 101 - Introduction to the University for Science Majors


SCI 101 is a first year course (fulfills First Year Seminar requirement) designed to foster understanding of scientific methodology, discourse, and ethics, develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and to help students explore, discover, and connect with the university and its academic and scientific resources.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: For undergraduate degree-seeking students only.
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education First Year Seminar requirement.