The seminar course is intended for students transferring to CEPS. The course focuses on building an interdisciplinary community among students; introducing the STEM disciplines as fields of study and professions, discussing the nature of scientific knowledge and ethics; learning how to learn, and engaging with CEPS student organizations, and with other campus academic support structures. Students are evaluated on their participation in class activities, written assignments, presentations, and posting/commenting to/on topical online blogs, which promote out-of-class discussion. Permission required. Cr/F