ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Crown's core course, Ethical Issues in Emerging Technologies examines ethical challenges resulting from the constant changes caused by a rapidly accelerating pace of change brought on by science and technology. Starting Fall 2009 BME 83 The Genetic Revolution: Science and Technology will be required as a companion course to the Crown core course. It will discuss the biotechnology of the genetic revolution and offer an overview of the scientific and engineering foundations of emerging technologies.

EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Students engage in educational, cultural, and social activities sponsored by the Student Life staff: College Nights, movie and game nights, arts and crafts, field trips, and guest presenters.
• Student-Alumni Career Dinners invite Crown alumni from a particular major to return to the college to discuss their careers over dinner at the Provost’s House. Students have an opportunity to begin thinking about career paths and the preparation required.
• Undergraduate Research Fellowships introduce juniors and seniors to research at the university and encourage student-faculty interaction. Crown College provides $800 per fellowship.
• At Science/Public Affairs Tables, faculty engage with students over dinner at the Provost’s House to discuss their research.
• The Science Learning Community, Outdoor Pursuits, and Academic Success residential programs encourage students to interact with faculty, staff, and peers.

HOUSING AND DINING

• Eight residential halls each house about 60 students.
• Eight apartment buildings in single, double, and triple bed configurations are available to students after the first year and to transfer students.
• Themed Housing options
• A dining hall facility and cafe/coffee shop are located at the college.

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