INSC 1000 — Science at Northeastern
1 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineHybridOnlineTraditional
Introduces first-year students with majors in the College of Science to the liberal arts in general. Offers students an opportunity to become familiar with their college and majors; to develop the academic skills necessary to succeed (analytical ability and critical thinking); to become grounded in the culture and values of the University community; and to develop interpersonal skills—in short, presents students with the skills needed to become a successful university student.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 14 | 231 | 265 | 87% | 2.4 |
| Spring 2024 | 8 | 119 | 152 | 78% | 4.1 |
| Fall 2024 | 15 | 241 | 282 | 85% | 2.7 |
| Spring 2025 | 6 | 103 | 120 | 86% | 2.8 |
| Fall 2025 | 13 | 541 | 780 | 69% | 18.4 |
| Spring 2026 | 8 | 242 | 510 | 47% | 33.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 22% · T 19% · W 15% · Th 22% · F 21%
Common patterns: M (22% of sections), R (22% of sections), F (21% of sections), T (19% of sections), W (15% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Molly Herbert (12% of students) · reviews
- Kathleen Currie (11% of students) · reviews
- Nathan Richardson (9% of students) · reviews
- Valerie Pinchinat (9% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Suzanne Ronkin Leone (21% of students) · reviews
- Vincent Capone (16% of students) · reviews
- Nicole Viquez (10% of students) · reviews
- Molly Herbert (10% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (INSC course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All INSC courses · Plan it at numap.app