Center for Integrative Studies in General Science (CISGS)
The Center for Integrative Studies in General Science has the primary responsibility for developing and administering courses in the knowledge area of physical and biological Sciences. The Center cooperates with the MSU Office of Integrative Studies in the development of transcollegiate courses.
- Courses in Biological Science (ISB)
- Courses in Physical Science (ISP)
- Courses Emphasizing Environment
- Overseas Studies
- Transfer Credits
- Schedule of Courses
- About Integrative Studies
- Goals for Students
- Faculty Goals and Assessment
Our Mission:
The Center provides MSU undergraduates with educational opportunities for non-scientists to understand:
- ways scientists investigate and draw conclusions,
- results of this mode of enquiry, using selected examples,
- social impact of science in its historical context, and
- the kinds of questions science can and cannot answer.
This understanding provides students with a knowledge base for becoming tomorrow's scholars and leaders in service of Michigan, the nation and the international community. This knowledge will allow MSU students to address critical problems of the 21st century.
The three knowledge areas at Michigan State University are:
- Arts and Humanities;
- Physical and Biological Sciences; and
- Social, Economic, and Behavioral Sciences.
Contact:
Center for Integrative Studies in General Science
Dr. Michael D. Gottfried, Director
100 North Kedzie Lab
Email: gottfrie@msu.edu
Phone: (517) 353-4572
Fax: (517) 432-2175