With topics ranging from the cosmos to the atom, this course seeks to enhance students' scientific literacy. It is designed to be interdisciplinary, drawing from fields such as biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, geology, and astronomy. This course recognizes the civic importance of a scientifically-informed society, a society able to think critically and speak responsibly about the use and misuse of science in public affairs, while also presenting an opportunity for students to learn about the universe and themselves.
With topics ranging from the cosmos to the atom, this course seeks to enhance students' scientific literacy. It is designed to be interdisciplinary, drawing from fields such as biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, geology, and astronomy. This course recognizes the civic importance of a scientifically-informed society, a society able to think critically and speak responsibly about the use and misuse of science in public affairs, while also presenting an opportunity for students to learn about the universe and themselves.
