BIOL 091 - Fund of Science

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course emphasizes the way scientists think and the evolution of scientific thought throughout history. It stresses the basic information and skills needed by students entering any college science course. Topics include the scientific method, science vs. nonscience, a brief history of science, and selected topics in physics, chemistry, geology, and biology. The course will work on developing students' strengths in the core competencies of critical thinking, computer skills, oral communication, quantitative skills, reading, and writing and includes several assessments towards those ends. This course is not offered for graduation credit and is recommended for those students who have not had any recent science courses and/or are currently taking Preparing for College Reading I or II (ENGL091 or ENGL092), Introductory Writing (ENGL099), and/or Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010). Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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