Course Description
Introduction to the study of natural science. Illustrates the nature of scientific inquiry and the formulation of hypotheses.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Classroom Participation (SLOs 1 & 2) | 15% |
Collaborative Worldbuilding Projects – Collaborative Science Experiments (SLOs 1 & 2) | 20% |
Collaborative Worldbuilding Projects – Collaborative Art (SLOs 1 & 2) | 20% |
Group Biological Self Portrait PowerPoint Presentations (SLOs 1 & 2) | 25% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93-100 points | A |
90-92.9 points | A- |
87-89.9 points | B+ |
83-86.9 points | B |
80-82.9 points | B- |
77-79.9 points | C+ |
73-76.9 points | C |
70-72.9 points | C- |
67-69.9 points | D+ |
63-66.9 points | D |
60-62.9 points | D- |
0-59.9 points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation contributes to the final course grade as outlined above. Classroom participation is based on quality, length and engagement with other students.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.