SCI 1101: Science, Society, and the Environment I

4 Credit Hours

This course is the first in a two part sequence that fulfills the general education science requirement. Using the context of environmental issues it introduces students to the basic nature of matter, energy, and living systems and to the nature of science. Emphasis is placed on making decisions about scientific issues. Science 1101 is not designed for science majors and is not a prerequisite for introductory courses in biology, chemistry, or physics.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Describe the basic nature of science, energy, matter, and living systems.
Critique simple scientific investigations.
Describe the interdependence among Earth’s systems.