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NAS 1000 - A Citizens Guide To The Environment

Credit(s) 4

An introduction to the process of science, including how science works, its limitations, and how science and society influence each other. Focusing primarily on the principles of biology and chemistry, the course attempts to foster a sense of personal responsibility for the environment based on an awareness of environmental issues, including their causes and social, economic, and geopolitical implications. The laboratory uses inquiry-based exercises and promotes civic engagement activities. This course does not apply to any major or minor in the natural sciences.

Modality: Three hours of lecture per week.
Lab: Three hours of lab per week.
Course Frequency:
Intermittently
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