PHYS 077L KS - Great Ideas in Science

This course surveys a number of fundamental ideas in science that have revolutionized our modern conception of Nature and challenged our understanding of our place in the natural world. Examples include: Big Bang Theory, evolution, genomics and cloning, chaos theory, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, quantum mechanics, debates about global warming, the analysis of risk and coincidence, game theory. Underlying scientific principles as well associated public policy issues will be described. The course will be co-taught by faculty from multiple scientific disciplines. This course has a laboratory fee.

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: PHYS077L KS