SCI 1101K: Science, Society, and the Environment I

4 Credit Hours

Description:
This course is the first in a two part sequence that fulfills the general education science requirement. Using the context of environmental issues it introduces students to the basic nature of matter, energy, and living systems and to the nature of science. Emphasis is placed on making decisions about scientific issues. Lab work includes designing experiments, analyzing data, conducting scientific simulations, and utilizing environmental calculators to assess human impacts on the environment.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Describe the basic nature of science, energy, matter, and living systems.
Critique simple scientific investigations.
Describe the interdependence among Earth’s systems.