BIOL150

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Thinking Analytically About Science

Subject Code

BIOL

Course Number

150

Department(s)

Course Title

Thinking Analytically About Science

Course Description

The ability to evaluate claims using data is essential in today's world. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of experimental and sampling design as well as quantitative hypothesis testing. The emphasis will be on how to visualize, present, and interpret scientific data and how to recognize when scientific claims are misleading. This course is designed for non-science majors and will include examples from across many scientific disciplines. 4 SH. CC: Analytical thought.

Course Types

Standard (STAND), Analytical Thought (ANLYT)

Semester Hours

4