Letters and Science-Natural Science (L&S NS)
Letters and Science-Natural Science Courses
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Supplementary support course for L&S NS 100. Students will be introduced to math-specific study skills and will receive supplemental instruction in their mathematics coursework.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge program, and concurrent enrollment in a First Year Bridge L&S NS 100 class section.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Highly interactive format providing individualized mathematics instruction and instilling study skills and strategies for succeeding in mathematics courses.
Prerequisites: none.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Highly interactive format providing individualized mathematics instruction and instilling study skills and strategies for succeeding in mathematics courses.
Prerequisites: none.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
A supplementary support course for MATH 92/MATH 102 or MATH 103. Students will be introduced to math specific study skills and will receive supplemental instruction in their mathematics coursework.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge program and concurrent enrollment in a First Year Bridge MATH 102 or MATH 103 class section.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice for credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2026.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Supplementary support course for First Year Bridge students in MATH 98/MATH 108, or MATH 105. Students will be introduced to math-specific study skills and will receive supplemental instruction in their mathematics coursework.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge program and concurrent enrollment in a First Year Bridge MATH 105 or MATH 108 class section.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice for credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2026, Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Overview of pharmacy, including historical perspectives. Specialization options, current issues and future trends; service learning component.
Prerequisites: cons L&S pre-health professions advisor.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Strategies and practices to promote college success in STEM disciplines Retakeable for cr to 4 cr max.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students explore academic interests in the NS through experiential learning via an internship. Students will learn to articulate the skills they are building through their experience through reflective assignments and a presentation.
Prerequisites: major or minor in L&S Natural Science; and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Students enrolled for 1 credit should expect to spend at minimum 95 hours on this course; at least 60 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled 2 credits should expect to spend at minimum 125 hours on this course; at least 90 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled for 3 credits should expect to spend at minimum 155 hours on this course; at least 120 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled at the 0 credit level will enroll in the fully asychronous online section and complete internship documentation assignments as well as three required CANVAS modules (networking, 2 reflections, evaluation survey).
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Seminar on various topics in the natural sciences. Topic and prerequisites (if any) announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2009, UWinteriM 2008, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2000, Spring 1998.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Student will explore NS academic interests through experiential learning via an internship. Students will learn to articulate the skills they are building through their experience. Key assessments include reflective assignments and a public presentation.
Prerequisites: junior standing; major or minor in L&S Natural Science; and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Students enrolled for 1 credit should expect to spend at minimum 95 hours on this course; at least 60 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled 2 credits should expect to spend at minimum 125 hours on this course; at least 90 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled for 3 credits should expect to spend at minimum 155 hours on this course; at least 120 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled at the 0 credit level will enroll in the asynchronous online section and complete internship documentation assignments as well as three CANVAS modules (networking, 2 reflections, evaluation survey).
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: junior standing, acceptance to UROP, and prior or concurrent registration in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP Apprenticeship courses. One credit for 45 hrs research.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: UWinteriM 2026, UWinteriM 2025, UWinteriM 2024, UWinteriM 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/