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ESSC 406 - The Nature of Science

This course examines the nature of scientific evidence, inquiry, hypothesis, models and laws. The development of science is put in the context of the structure and history of the scientific community. Interactions among scientists and between scientists and the rest of society are studied from an ethical perspective.

Credit Hours: 1 hr
Prerequisite:

ESSC 110

and

ESSC 111

Major Restrictions: Department permission required for Non-Earth Science Majors or Minors
Graduate Credit: This is an undergraduate course available to graduate students for graduate credit in the Earth Science Education program only.
Cross-Listed with:

BIO 406

and

CHEM 406

Terms Offered: Fall (Odd Years)

Last Updated: Course Rotation 12/2014; Cross-Listed 09/2011; Graduate Credit 07/2011; Links 04/2011

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