Beginning the First Research Paper! A huge portion if our grade this block is a large research paper! We have to write a ten page paper about any topic regarding Mediterranean history! We are only allowed to use primary sources, and the paper is due towards the end of the block. The first step we …
Regional Studies in Geology Capstone Experience
NOTE: Posted on behalf of Vicky Crystal and Alexandra Freeman, students in GY445. As senior geology majors, we have the option of taking the coveted Capstone Course for studies on the regional geology of one location within North America. This year, 11 seniors and two geology professors, Henry Fricke and Christine Siddoway, traveled to California …
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Back in Action
Well, here we are! We've officially embarked on the second block of HY104- the two block FYE course that I am enrolled in. All FYE courses are two blocks long, which is why my course is still technically a featured course. Also, my class fulfills the West In Time requirement, which is an all- college …
Class Length
Another huge concern I had coming in to my class was the length of time I would spend in class each day. In high school, I had never had a three hour class, and I was worried that the professor would not be able to fill that time and keep our interests. As it turns …
CO2 Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gV_AWWasmI&feature=youtu.be In case you missed the CO2 dance last week, here it is!
Safety First!
All geared up for lab!
HY 104- Homework Load
As an incoming freshman, I was very worried at the start of the year that I would not be able to keep up academically in college. Colorado College has such an amazing academic reputation, and I was wrought with fear that it would be too much to handle. Coming from a large public high school, …
So Far in Week Two- HY104
Hey, everyone! Nila here. This week has been Greek mania in HY104! The main focus of the first part of the second week of class has been ancient Greek culture, history, and society. (hint- look at the title of the course) Again, I'll give you a small sample of the activities we've done in class …
Chromatography and the NMR
Students started week two of organic chemistry with their first major test. They didn't get much rest time after though, as they jumped right back into lab the next day. This week students will be leaning how to use NMR spectroscopy as another tool for identifying organic compounds. NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) treats the nucleus …
Week One- FYE HY104
Hi everyone! My name is Nila, and I am a member of the Colorado College Class of 2017! I am so excited to be writing this blog for you and letting you know all about my HY 104 History of the Mediterranean course for Blocks 1&2. This week, we have started to study how to …
