GNSC 0239 - Current Topics in Science Seminar

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Westfield State University

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Description:

Students will read and discuss articles from the semi-popular scientific press (e.g. American Scientist, Discover, Geotimes, Natural History, Scientific American) related to topics of current interest in the physical sciences. Each registered student will make at least one presentation of an article and will lead the discussion that follows. Departmental faculty and one or two speakers from outside the Westfield State College community will be invited to speak each semester. May be repeated for credit, but only 1 credit may be applied toward the General Science major requirements. (formerly PHYS 0239) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in the GNSC major or permission of the instructor (i.e. 8 or more credits in the physical sciences) .

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westfield.ma.edu/student-consumer-information

Phone Number:

(413) 572-5300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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