CONCENTRATED 339p - Science And Social Policy

Institution:

Western Washington University

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Description:

Prereq: FAIR 203a and 206a. Varied current topics and controversies (such as global warming, genetic engineering, stem cell research, "peak oil") are chosento illuminate such questions as: How does science contribute to the public and political discourse essential to the shaping of social policy? How can we distinguish good science, bad science, junk science, pseudoscience, and nonsense without cultural bias - or can we? Repeatable with different topics.

Credits:

4.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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