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.

Often cross-listed with BIO 406

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

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Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 406, BIOL 406, ESSC 406, ESSC 506, CHEM 406
Course History -
New Course 2/2015, effective Fall 2015

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