BIOL 1002 Discovering Science

This course is an interdisciplinary course that integrates Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science for non-science majors. Fundamental concepts from each discipline are addressed through lectures, while weekly laboratory activities and discussion groups enable the student to understand how to use science and incorporate science into large societal issues. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI

Credits

4 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW.

Major Topics

• The Scientific Method
• Basic Principles of Natural Science
• -Biology
• -Chemistry
• -Physics
• -Geology
• -Astronomy
• Integration of the various sciences
• The symbiotic relationship between the sciences and societal issues

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Use various laboratory tools, applications and techniques.

2. Describe and use the scientific method.

3. Review and react to current events related to each of the topic sciences.

4. Investigate and report on current scientific topics relevant to our lives.

5. Integrate the various fundamental science concepts presented to record and report how these concepts r??late to life on earth.

6. Define and describe the fundamental biological concepts presented.

7. Define and-describe the fundamental chemistry concepts presented.

8. Define and describe the fundamental physics concepts presented.

9. Define and ,describe the fundamental geology concepts presented.

10. Define and describe the fundamental astronomy concepts presented.

11. Use basic mathematical concepts to solve basic problems involving scientific data.

12. Acknowledge the effect of science on society and current issues.

13. Recognize key individuals and their contributions to science.

14. Analyze the cultural impact of past science accomplishments and mistakes.

15. Analyze the impact of natural science on societal problems, history, and culture.

16. Discuss how gender, ethnicity and identity influence perspectives on natural science.