Last fall, the University of Arizona began inviting members of the Tucson community to audit science classes through the new Community Science Scholars Program.
The program allows community members to audit science classes at a reduced tuition rate through the UA College of Science. Auditors enroll as non-degree-seeking students and choose from a menu of classes.
The goal is to increase the college’s engagement with the local community and give lifelong learners a chance to learn from our world-class science faculty.
Only a small number of seats are open to auditors and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Auditors attend lectures and participate in discussions but don’t submit written work, take exams or receive a grade.
The cost is $450 for a three-unit class — a fraction of what regular students pay. Auditors may take up to two classes per year. They also get a free UA email account, a CatCard for $25 and access to the UA Libraries and UA Campus Recreation.
Classes cover the life and physical sciences.
Examples include Golden Age of Planetary Exploration, Frontiers of Brain Science, Historical Geology, Foundations of Biochemistry, Bioinformatics Seminar and Astronomy and the Arts.
Award-winning teachers, distinguished professors and department heads are among the instructors.
For more information about the Community Science Scholars Program, visit http://tucne.ws/saq