PHYS 490 - The Scientific Endeavor

Credits: 3
Also offered as: CHEM 490 and NS 490.

An exploration of the scientific enterprise involving a study of foundational principles and assumptions of the scientific endeavor, its various methodologies, and its scope and limitations. This will include illustrations from historical case studies and “scientific revolutions.” Students will also study the ethical and moral connections between their personal and professional science lives. This course may not be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of a physics or astronomy major.

Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.
General Education: Mmay be used to fulfill the Humanities: Philosophy requirement of the General Education Requirements when cross-listed with CC 300.