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BIO 506 - 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. Cross-listed with BIO 406  

Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
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Equivalent Courses: BIO 406, BIOL 406, ESSC 406, ESSC 506, CHEM 406 
Updates: New Course 2/2015, effective Fall 2015


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