2017-2018 Catalog

SCI 105 Science in Society (GT-SC2)

3 Credit hours      45 Contact hours

Examines issues relating to the way science affects society. Students will investigate issues in information technology, the environment, physics and astronomy, biology, medicine and the interaction of science with politics. The class will focus on gathering accurate scientific information and applying critical thinking skills and the scientific method to analyze how science plays both positive and negative roles in society. Emphasis will be on student research, inquiry and analysis of science related issues.

Notes

This is a statewide guaranteed transfer course.