Course Learning Resources:
Questia Subscription
Resources will be chosen and assigned from Questia's extensive library on the history of science. Questia is a subscription
online library service featuring electronic books and journals.Course Description Explores the
development of the scientific method and process by which science explains the physical realities of our world. Key developments in the scientific disciplines and their impact on human society are considered. Introduces
emerging trends in scientific thought and discovery. Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be exposed to the development of scientific thought;
2. Understand the scientific method of investigation and its consequences;
3. Explore the nature of research as a search for truth;
4. Investigate key scientific disciplines and their development;
5. Comprehend the impact of science on the development of human society;
6. Be aware of emerging trends in the scientific disciplines.Course Policies
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in
the virtual classroom and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet. I will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your
assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in
a table below. .Timing
Please be sure to time your
assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in the 6 weeks allowed. Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective online course. We will primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email address
for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same. Evaluation MaterialAssignments and Tests
There will be 6 weekly assignments, a final paper and a final exam. The test will sent to you by email upon completion of the last
weekly assignment. Grade Components 6 Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
Final exam 20%
Final paper: 20% Grading Scale
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