Tuition-free Course

The TRIO program at Ridgewater College offers eligible new entering students the opportunity to take a four-credit, tuition-free course during the summer. This course (in addition to supporting workshops) offers participants the opportunity to get an early start on their college education and gain the needed skills to be a successful college student.
BIOL 1510 – People, Sustainability and the Environment (4 Credits) [PDF]
Discussion and evaluation of current environmental biology topics, including the wise use of renewable resources with an emphasis on human impacts and sustainable living. This course is designed to encourage critical evaluation of biological information, providing students with the knowledge to make sustainable decisions affecting their own lives and the well-being of society. MnTC Goal: 3A,10