USNA 225 - Science and Society

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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This seminar course is about the fascinating world of science and its role in society. The goal of the course is to develop in students appreciation of science and to show that science is probably the most exciting area developed by humankind. We will discuss history of science, development of scientific ideas, the scientific method, and modern state of affairs in science. We will talk about different scientific fields, from physics and mathematics to economics and history. The course topics will be sufficiently flexible to allow coverage of the areas that would be proposed by students or during our discussions. The course will encourage open-minded approach: we will discuss controversial areas, but we will do it in a respectful and intelligent way using logical arguments. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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