GEN 2010 THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE NATURAL WORLD
An interdisciplinary writing-intensive course in which students will learn to think critically about current science topics in the context of historical, ecological, medical, commercial, and ethical issues and their impact on society. Students will explore the principles of the scientific method and develop the skills of observation, technical reading/writing, critical evaluation of resources, and the skepticism necessary to participate in the scientific process. They will collect and analyze data using statistical software and use collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to discovering the impact of scientific findings on society.