Scientific thinking in the context of the study of astronomy. This course includes the intersection of ethics and science, for example: heroic individual resistance to repressive authority (Galileo), the changing role of women in science (from Pickering’s Harem to Sally Ride), and the use of science to further political agendas (Kennedy’s moon landing program). Extensive use of web resources, the planetarium theater, and self-guided observing assignments. Note: This course fulfills a Science & Technology (GS) requirement for students under GenEd and Science & Technology Second Level (SB) for students under Core.