The Natural Sciences

Overview

Subject area

MLS

Catalog Number

704

Course Title

The Natural Sciences

Description

The course aims to provide students with "scientific literacy." It is designed to give firsthand knowledge of the classic works and great figures of science, from Aristotle to the present. Includes hands-on laboratory experience to give a practical sense of the difficulties and limitations of experiment and observation in gathering knowledge about nature. Stresses general philosophical and methodological issues that scientists and non scientists should confront.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Topic ID

1

Formal Description

Conservation of the Environment

Course Topic ID

2

Formal Description

The Natural Sciences

Course Schedule