ESC 4900 Earth Science Seminar
(also ENV 4900; formerly ESC/ENV 497; PHS 270; ENV/ESC 496)
A study of a selected topic in science that investigates the reciprocal influence of scientific thought/scientific investigation and contemporary society. The investigation will demonstrate acquired knowledge of specific scientific research, methods and techniques, and critically analyze how such inquiry may raise questions that challenge social or moral standards and potentially reshape the design and direction of science. Required of all students matriculating BS (Earth and Environmental Studies; Earth Science concentration).
Prerequisite
Senior-level status or approval of department Chairperson
Distribution
Biology/Chemistry/Environmental