SC 103A - Theories of the Universe

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

A philosophically oriented introduction to the goals, methods, language and fundamental concepts of the scientist. Science 103A investigates, essentially without mathematics, some of the new theories that Western man has invented to explain the natural universe and some of its parts. Beginning with a quick look at the genesis of proto-scientific thought, the course examines the scientific contributions to western thought during three periods of scientific revolution: the period of the Athenian and Alexandrian schools, the Age of Enlightenment and the 20th century. No prerequisite. Satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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