CSM101 - First Year Seminar

CSM 101 Basics

• 0.5 credit, required, graded course
• Part of the 1st year Core Curriculum
• Purpose = successful transition to Mines
--Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful at Mines
• Focus & Key Topics
--Learning Styles & Study Skills
--Navigating the Campus = rules & regulations, policies & procedures
--Exploring Possibilities = majors, clubs, activities, career development
--Getting Involved in the Mines community
--Student Development = goal setting, personal responsibility, motivation
--Making Contacts = Mentor, Peer Mentors, Advisor, departments, resources
--In-Class Preparation/Participation & Out-of-Class Assignments
• Assessments at the beginning and end
--Determine progress & improvement & learning outcomes

Student access Through Blackboard

Instructor/Mentor access Through Blackboard