RISEbio Scholars Learning Community
Discover the benefits of belonging to a Learning Community at Minnesota State Mankato. Build lasting connections while developing the academic, professional, and interpersonal skills essential for success in the sciences. Interact with faculty and professionals who will support your career exploration and growth. Through campus engagement opportunities and the Make A Difference Project, enhance your leadership abilities and strengthen your commitment to civic engagement.
Fall Semester Courses
(Enrollment in all learning community sections of courses is required unless college credit is already earned for the course, or an academic advisor recommends changes):
- BIOL 105: General Biology I OR
BIOL 106: General Biology II - FYEX 100: First Year Seminar
- MATH
*based on Math Placement - CHEM 201: General Chemistry I (if needed)
SPRING Semester Courses
(Enrollment in all learning community sections of courses is required unless college credit is already earned for the course, or an academic advisor recommends changes):
- BIOL 106: General Biology II (if needed)
- CHEM 202: General Chemistry II (if needed)
- MATH
*based Math Placement
Where you'll live
We encourage you to live on campus with others in your Learning Community because that's where much of your networking takes place, but it is not required.
You can choose to live:
- In designated Learning Community housing in Standard Rooms
- Standard rooms have in-room air-conditioning and share a community bathroom with the floor.
- You can choose to have another Learning Community student assigned as your roommate, or you may choose your own.
- Other on-campus housing
- It will be your responsibility to choose a housing location after the time-slot provided to you by Residential Life.
- Off-campus
Meet the Faculty
Dr. David Sharlin
Professor of Biological Sciences
Learning Community Coordinator
RISEBio
Meet the RISEbio Scholars Learning Community Coordinator.
