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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCED 404 - The Nature of Science and Scientific Reasoning

(3 units)

Prerequisites: Minimum of 9 units of science (introductory level or higher) or consent of instructor.
Course introduces the nature of science - its history, philosophy, and sociology. Common misconceptions related to science practices and critical evaluation of scientific investigations (in research literature and popular media) are examined. Implications for science communication and teaching will be addressed.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)