8. Articulate how science’s way of knowing rests on some assumptions. 9. Distinguish between science and technology by examples of how these are different frameworks of reasoning. 10. Cite a single major theory from one of the science disciplines and explain its historical development. 11. Explain and provide an example of how modeling is used in science. 12. Explain why ethical decision-making becomes increasingly important to a society as it becomes increasingly advanced in science. Sample question: Which of the following statements presents a hypothesis that science can now easily resolve? Warts can be cured by holding quartz crystals on them daily for a week. A classmate sitting in the room can see the auras of other students. Radio City Music Hall in New York is haunted by several spirits. People with chronic illnesses have them as a punishment for past misdeeds. Examples of S M Learning Goals Humboldt State Lower division science GE outcomes Apply scientific concepts and theories to develop scientific explanations of natural phenomena. Critically evaluate conclusions drawn from a particular set of observations or experiments. Demonstrate their understanding of the science field under study through proper use of the technical/scientific language, and the development, interpretation, and application of concepts. St. Olaf Scientific Exploration and Discovery Requirement Knowledge of scientific content and scientific principles in a disciplinary or interdisciplinary within the natural sciences. Proficiency in the application of the scientific method, including the appropriate collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and effective communication of findings. An ability to use scientific terminology appropriately in meaningful scientific dialogue. An understanding of the process of science as an intellectual pursuit and of the ways in which scientific ideas evolve and come to be accepted. Knox College Natural and Physical Sciences (Courses in this area lie in the physical or biological sciences that include an experimental component.) The goals of an NPS foundation course are: Students will be able to identify key concepts used in understanding the physical or biological using a scientific discipline or framework. Students will be able to describe important theories in the physical or biological sciences and the empirical evidence upon which they are based. Students will be able to describe the application of the scientific method to questions using the following concepts: formulate and test a hypothesis, analyze data, draw conclusions.
8. Articulate how science’s way of knowing rests on some assumptions. 9. Distinguish between science and technology by examples of how these are different frameworks of reasoning. 10. Cite a single major theory from one of the science disciplines and explain its historical development. 11. Explain and provide an example of how modeling is used in science. 12. Explain why ethical decision-making becomes increasingly important to a society as it becomes increasingly advanced in science. Sample question: Which of the following statements presents a hypothesis that science can now easily resolve? Warts can be cured by holding quartz crystals on them daily for a week. A classmate sitting in the room can see the auras of other students. Radio City Music Hall in New York is haunted by several spirits. People with chronic illnesses have them as a punishment for past misdeeds. Examples of S M Learning Goals Humboldt State Lower division science GE outcomes Apply scientific concepts and theories to develop scientific explanations of natural phenomena. Critically evaluate conclusions drawn from a particular set of observations or experiments. Demonstrate their understanding of the science field under study through proper use of the technical/scientific language, and the development, interpretation, and application of concepts. St. Olaf Scientific Exploration and Discovery Requirement Knowledge of scientific content and scientific principles in a disciplinary or interdisciplinary within the natural sciences. Proficiency in the application of the scientific method, including the appropriate collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and effective communication of findings. An ability to use scientific terminology appropriately in meaningful scientific dialogue. An understanding of the process of science as an intellectual pursuit and of the ways in which scientific ideas evolve and come to be accepted. Knox College Natural and Physical Sciences (Courses in this area lie in the physical or biological sciences that include an experimental component.) The goals of an NPS foundation course are: Students will be able to identify key concepts used in understanding the physical or biological using a scientific discipline or framework. Students will be able to describe important theories in the physical or biological sciences and the empirical evidence upon which they are based. Students will be able to describe the application of the scientific method to questions using the following concepts: formulate and test a hypothesis, analyze data, draw conclusions.
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