NS 150: Introduction to Natural Science
Spring 2006
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Dates |
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Theme |
Class activity |
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1/17 |
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Scientific process |
Introductions and expectations |
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1/19, 1/24, 1/26 |
Scientific process |
Discussion of the Nature of Science 1/26 – Quiz 1 |
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1/31, 2/2, 2/7, 2/9 |
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Scientific process |
Scientific method projects
2/7 and 2/9 - Project presentations
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2/14 |
Teaching science |
Why/how we study science, Toy poster assignment |
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2/16, 2/21 |
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Teaching science |
Toy poster 2/21 - Poster presentations |
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2/23 |
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Decision making |
Intro to decisions and assignment of
decision-making essay |
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2/28 |
(read the introduction
which includes pages on framing, alternatives, information, etc.) Reading 2: Rushworth "How good people make
tough choices" (handed out in class) |
Decision making |
Discussion of readings on personal decisions and
scientific decisions |
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3/2, 3/7, 3/9, 3/14 |
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Decision making |
Making decisions in-class
exercises
3/2 – Quiz 2
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3/16 |
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Science and society |
Ethics in science – codes of ethics First draft of essay due |
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3/28 |
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Science and society |
Ethics in science – case study role play Quiz 3
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3/30, 4/4 |
Science and society |
Technology and science
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4/6, 4/13, 4/18, 4/20 |
Science and society |
History of science 4/6 - Second draft of essay
due
4/13 – Quiz 4
4/20 – Poster presentation
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4/25, 4/27 |
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Science and society |
Race and
science 4/27 -
Third draft of essay due |
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5/2, 5/4,
5/9 |
Current events |
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5/12 |
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Current events |
Essay discussion
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Final |
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Final draft of essay due
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Date:
Contact: rajameton@lcsc.edu