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SI Supported Courses

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an learning support model that utilizes peer-assisted study sessions. The SI program provides weekly sessions that provide students practice with course content outside the classroom. SI targets historically difficult courses as determined by data on past student performance.

Spring 2026 SI Schedule
Course Professors SI Leader(s) Days, Times, & Locations
03-121 Modern Biology Wisniewski, Wong-Noonan Ash, Zeynep, & Gabby TBD
03-232 Biochemistry I Lee Stephen & Kevin TBD
06-262 - Math Methods Newby Keenan & Nikita TBD
09-105 Introduction to Modern Chemistry I Vuocolo Ramit, Whitney, & Andrew TBD
09-218 Organic Chemistry II Silva Niv, Ashley & Leana TBD
15-122 Principles of Imperative Computing Cervesato, Kohlbrenner Rachel & Sophie TBD
18-240 Structure and Design of Digital Systems Nace, Youssfi Lindsay & Mia TBD
21-127 Concepts of Mathematics Howell Percy & Robyn TBD
21-127 Concepts of Mathematics Simone Rohan & Donna TBD
21-127 Concepts of Mathematics Gheorghiciuc Yuxiang & Scarlett TBD
21-241 Matrices and Linear Transformations Quintana Justin & Matin TBD
21-254 Linear Algebra & Vector Calculus Howell Nicole, Irulan, & Joaquin TBD
21-256 Multivariate Analysis Hicks Sophia, Ronnie, & Alisha TBD
21-259 Calculus in Three Dimensions Flaherty, O'Dorney Emersen & Umar TBD
21-260 Differential Equations Resende, Guo, & Handron Nick, Mehaan, & Juana TBD
33-122 Physics II for Science Students Collins Hayden & Chris TBD
33-141 Physics I for Engineering Students Anderson Cindy & Matthew TBD
33-142 Physics II for Engineering Students Anderson Eleni & Ben TBD
42-202 Physiology Campbell Sid, Sofya, & Louisa TBD

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What is SI?

  • A non-remedial approach to learning for historically difficult courses which have been challenging for ALL students
  • A peer-led group study to help all students succeed
  • Facilitated by a student SI Leader, who has successfully completed the course

Benefits of SI

  • Connecting with other students studying the same course
  • Guaranteed weekly study time that helps reinforce learning and retention of information
  • Learning in an inclusive and a casual environment
  • Learning study tools and successful exam techniques, specific to that course, from students who have succeeded in the course