Academics
The Gateway Scholars Program for STEM provides students with several Gateway-specific Academic Pathways for foundational courses in Biology and Chemistry with discussion groups that facilitate one-on-one interaction with science faculty and teaching assistants. Students are connected to a science faculty advisor for advising seminars. Dedicated Biology and Chemistry faculty are identified to offer consistency in academic advising and guidance. A strong peer mentoring program among Gateway students allows for additional support within the program and fosters a sense of community.
Academic Pathways
Below are the three academic pathways that students select in order to navigate the STEM course offerings. The pathway is determined with an academic advisor and based on high school coursework and individual student needs.
Easing into things
| Semester | Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | General Biology Year-Long Calc | Gen Chem 1 Bio Lab Ecology & Evolution | Systems Elective Biology Elective Organic Chem 1 | Advanced Exp. Biology Elective Physics 1 |
| Spring | Molecules & Cells Fundamentals of Chemistry Year-Long Calc | Gen Chem 2 Calc 2 Genes | Biology Elective Organic Chem 2 | Biology Elective Physics 2 |
Mid-pace
| Semester | Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Gen Chem 1 Calc 1 (or 2) | Organic Chem 1 Bio Lab Ecology & Evolution | Physics 1 Systems Elective | Advanced Exp. Biology Elective |
| Spring | Gen Chem 2 Molecules & Cells | Organic Chem 2 Genes | Physics 2 Biology Elective | Biology Elective Biology Elective |
Full throttle!
| Semester | Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Gen Chem 1 Calc 1 (or 2) Ecology & Evolution | Organic Chem 1 Bio Lab | Physics 1 Systems Elective | Advanced Exp. Biology Elective |
| Spring | Gen Chem 2 Calc 2 (if needed) Molecules & Cells | Organic Chem 2 Genes | Physics 2 Biology Elective | Biology Elective Biology Elective |
