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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

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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 May not be repeated for credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

Cross-Listed with

BIO 406

and

CHEM 406

Typically offered Fall (Odd Years)

Prerequisite(s):

ESSC 110

and

ESSC 111

Notes -
Department permission required for Non-Earth Science Majors or Minors

Equivalent to ESSC 506, BIO 406, BIO 506, CHEM 406, PHY 406, PHIL 507

Last Updated:
Graduate Credit Rescinded 11/2015, effective Fall 2016; Course Rotation 12/2014; Cross-Listed 09/2011; Graduate Credit 07/2011; Links 04/2011

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