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Critical Scientific Thinking (015:433)
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Critical Scientific Thinking (015:433) |
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Brief Description of this Colloquium This colloquium is designed to explore the critical thinking necessary for scientific investigation and for the evaluation of scientific and technical information. The course will focus on understanding the research process, the developmental stages of a research project, data evaluation, and research publications. The class will explore the intellectual road from observation, empiricism, hypothesis, data gathering, and analysis to conclusions. Case studies, using real world examples and practical applications, will illustrate critical thinking and the impact of science and technology on society. Participants in the Colloquium will integrate research information from a variety of fields, such as earth system science, environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, ecology, biochemistry, medicine, social sciences, public policy and economics. |
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Junior/Senior
Colloquia involve various types of student projects. Below is a list of
some of the projects that have been undertaken in recent semesters in
this colloquium. In some cases there may be a link to an abstract of the
project.
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| NOTE: The above information is being provided to give potential students a general idea about the course. Specific details may change from semester to semester, and will be provided by the instructor in the course syllabus. |
Last Updated on July 17 , 2006