GNSC 3503 - The Nature Of Science And Scientific Inquiry

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the nature of scientific thought from historical, philosophical, social and practical perspectives. The development of ,scientific knowledge, patterns of thought and scientific revolutions are traced by exploring historical discourse on the structure of the solar system and university, ideas about forces and motion, the cause of disease, genetic inheritance, atomic structure, the theory of evolution and other major areas of scientific thought. The course will provide a lens for examining the interface of scientific thinking and Christian faith. Special emphasis will be given to scientific inquiry and how it is developed in the teaching of science. The course also explores the past and present dynamics between science, society, technology, and policy. Students are engaged in the planning of scientific research in a field of their own interests. Finally, students will explore practical applications between their own academic interests and scientific inquiry / the nature of science in a project format that includes a presentation of their findings in a seminar format.

Prerequisite: Any one (1) GNSC, PHYS, BIOL, or CHEM course.
Offered: On Demand
Modality: In-Person