Processes of Scientific Inquiry

SCI 1000C/Science course(s) in major/Social Sciences
a) Scientific methods of thinking and their limits

  • Case study, esp. recent issue, debate
  • Reflection paper, reaction paper
  • Analysis of newspaper article

Science 1000C/Science course(s) in major
b) Historical development of  scientific concepts

  • Embedded exam questions specific to learning outcome(s)
  • Essay question, multiple choice questions
    • Timeline, short answer definitions
    • Analysis of quote in context

c) Scientific thinking in relationship to societal issues

  • Case study, esp. recent issue, debate
  • Reflection paper, reaction paper, essay question
  • Analysis of newspaper article