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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 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (odd yrs.)

Cross-Listed with   and   

Prerequisite(s) ESSC 110  and ESSC 111  
Notes | Department permission required for Non-Earth Science Majors or Minors

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

Updates Graduate Credit Rescinded 11/2015, effective Fall 2016; Course Rotation added 12/2014; Cross-Listed 9/2011; Graduate Credit 7/2011


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