CGS 701 Foundations of Biomedical Sciences, the initial element of the 2008 First Year Curriculum, will begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday, August 19 in Room 435 of the Basic Science Building. A computer, preferably a laptop, is required for First Year Curriculum course work. Though the library has computers suitable for most course assignments, having your own computer would be optimal. Any relatively late-model computer/software you used for undergraduate course work is likely to be suitable for the First Year Curriculum. Before purchasing a computer or software, please inquirel first to avoid unnecessary purchases (Dr. Adam Smolka at smolkaaj@musc.edu ).
General computer requirements are Macintosh OS X or Windows XP. Recommended software includes a word processing program, PowerPoint, a spreadsheet program, late version Endnote, Virex, and Netscape 4.7 (or 7) or Internet Explorer 5.5. Microsoft Office is recommended since it contains Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Netscape is preferred for its compatibility with Web-CT. Virex and Netscape 4.7 (or 7) may be downloaded free from the MUSC web site; and Endnote may be purchased at a substantially reduced price via the College, once you matriculate. Internet access is provided for all MUSC students. Please review the computer use policy and other information enclosed and at http://www.musc.edu/it.shtml. Please select OCIO-IS at the top of this page (www.musc.edu/it.shtml) for software downloads after you are enrolled.
A draft of the First Year Curriculum calendar is posted here. If you would like to review material for the core course, please visit the Guide to the First Year Curriculum below. Upon reviewing the syllabi you may want to consider purchasing one or more of the recommended texts for independent study over the summer. A more detailed syllabus and the curriculum guide will be provided at matriculation. Call or email the course director if you need guidance (Dr. Adam Smolka)