POL 265 - Intern'l Sci & Politics in Soc

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course provides a non-science major with a foundation of scienti?c knowledge and applies this knowledge to many contemporary science-related policy issues and their impact on the societies in which we live. In addition to some basic chemical principles, lectures might include topics such as the age, composition, and evolution of the universe, climate change, polymers, acid rain, depletion of the ozone layer, drugs and pharmaceuticals and HIV/AIDS. Students will participate in basic science laboratories for procedures and techniques associated with contemporary experimental chemistry at a level suitable for the non-science major. Basic laboratory skills such as laboratory safety protocol, how to prepare and handle laboratory reagents and solutions, carrying out measurements and analyses using laboratory equipment, and problem solving will be developed. Students will visit some organizations that are on the cutting edge of science research, education, and policymaking. This course will teach students the basics of how global policy issues are addressed including the role of international organizations, governments, and the private sector in solving issues with global signi?cance. The nine-day study abroad component to France and Switzerland is part of this course. Satis?es part of the Scienti?c Literacy requirement. Fee. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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