Apr 25, 2024  
2019-2020 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2019/Spring 2020) 
    
2019-2020 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2019/Spring 2020) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SEP 102 - How Science Works: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry

4 credits
This course uses the framework of biology to familiarize students with the language and process of science. Students will explore selected topics, such as cell biology, exercise physiology, and disease transmission, in detail, learning not only about the subjects themselves, but also about how the scientific method is applied to questions in those areas. By integrating laboratory investigation with lecture and discussion, students will actively engage in the provess of asking those questions themselves. At the same time, students will learn about and proactice scientific writing, critical thinking, information literacy, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving. CLA-Quantitative, CLA-Breadth/Natural Science



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