Research Article
Students skill lacks in accessing scientific degree courses and possible impact on career development: A case study of environmental science course at university of Salerno, Italy
Author(s): Alma Moretta*, Giacomo Battipaglia, Antonio Proto and Vincenzo Venditto
Students’ logical mathematical skills are generally assessed as entry requirements for enrolling in scientific
degree courses. At university of Salerno enrolled freshmen in environmental science systematically exhibit critical
shortage in these skills. As only tiny percentages of students fit the entry requirements, high numbers of students
are addressed to attend preliminary remedial courses and pass the relevant exams for obtaining additional
learning requirements. In order to get better understanding of the reasons of students’ initial difficulties and of the
possible impact on subsequent academic career development, a critical analysis has been performed,
considering: 1) The results of remedial exams, to identify the most challenging topics; 2) The answers to a survey
questionnaire, to acquire information regarding undergraduates’ school back.. Read More»
DOI:
10.15651/2465-7190.22.10.011