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Excelsior College • Associate • School of Liberal Arts • Natural Science
NS110 SCIENCE IN TODAY'S WORLD
FALL II - 8 WEEK 2017
Section All
3 Credits
10/23/2017 to 12/17/2017
Modified 08/22/2017
Contact Information
A short biography, contact information, office hours, course guidelines, etc. for your instructor may be found in the Instructor Information discussion area in this module.
Description
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of current and emerging trends in science and technology so that s/he will be able to make informed decisions and be an informed consumer. The course will introduce the scientific method and terminology used in reporting scientific results. A survey of current topical science issues will be covered as examples. This course will also prepare the student to read accounts about scientific, technological, and medical advances in the press and assess the scientific conclusions presented.
This course uses online educational resources in place of a textbook. Don’t be overwhelmed by the sometimes lengthy list of resource links for a module! Links typically lead to just 1-2 pages of reading, graphics, or a short video. Each module’s learning resources should take about the same amount of time you would spend on a chapter in a textbook.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Describe the scientific method and how it is used in research.
Explain how science informs decision making in business and government.
Compare science information distributed to the public from a variety of sources to corresponding reliable scientific sources and determine if the publicly described results are faithful translations of the scientific publications.
General Education Outcome 2.1: Apply scientific processes and knowledge of the natural world to make evidence-based decisions.
SLA Associate Degree Outcome 1, Critical Thinking: Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate terminology, define concepts, and apply skills across a range of contexts and areas of knowledge to identify and solve problems.
Materials
Visit our bookstore for the required books and study materials. Please verify for your specific term the edition, version and/or copyright date before purchasing course materials.
No textbook is required for this course. All reading material will be provided as part of the course.
Deliverables
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Course Schedule
Weeks start on Monday,12:01 AM ET and end on Sunday, 11:59 PM ET, US.
Unless otherwise noted, all assigned items are due at the end of the module (by 11:59PM, Sunday).
| The course schedule | |||||
| Week | Module & Title | Reading | Assignments | Online Discussions | Course Outcomes Related to this Module |
| Week 1 | Module 1: Understanding the Process of Science | Module Notes: How Scientists Work and How Scientists Communicate Understanding Science 101 Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M1A1: Quiz M1A2 Your Science Tool Kit: Evaluating Scientific Messages | M1D1: Does the News Media Report Science Accurately? M1D2: Science and Public Thoughts on Important Topics | 1, 5 |
| Week 2 | Module 2 Climate Change | Module Notes: Climate Change Climate Change: Evidence, Impacts, and Choices Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M2A1: Quiz M2A2: The Impact of Climate Change on Health | M2D1: Climate Zombies and Creating Convincing Climate Change Arguments M2D2: The UN Paris Climate Change Accord and Climate Policies | 2, 3, 5 |
| Week 3 | Module 3: Energy | Module Notes: Energy International Energy Agency, (2015) Energy Matters: How COP21 can shift the energy sector onto a low-carbon path that supports economic growth and energy access Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M3A1: Quiz M3A2: Earthquakes and Hydro-Fracking for Natural Gas | M3D1: Energy Sources and the Environment: Nonrenewable and Renewable M3D2: My Carbon Footprint: What Is It and Why Should I Care? | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Week 4 | Module 4: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): A Brave New World! | Module Notes: Genetic Modification or Engineering (GM/GE): We Can, But Should We? U.S. Department of Agriculture Summary of the Report: Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States. Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M4A1: Quiz M4A2: Analyzing Public Information on GMO’s/GEOs | M4D1: Using Genetically Engineered Mosquitos to Fight the Zika Virus M4D2: Should the U.S. Require Labeling of GMO Foods? | 2, 3, 5 |
| Week 5 | Module 5: The Fresh Water Crisis | Module Notes: Fresh Water: The Oil of the 21st Century? Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy behind a Natural Resource from the National Academies Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M5A1: Quiz M5A2: Analyzing News Reports on the Colorado River Crisis | M5D1: What’s in Your Water? M5D2: Bottle or Tap? | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Week 6 | Module 6: Stem Cells | Module Notes: Stem Cells Understanding Stem Cells Stem Cell Facts Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M6A1: Quiz M6A2: Therapeutic Value of Stem Cells Worksheet M6A3: Essay: Evaluating Stem Cell Therapies | M6D1: Examining the Latest Research Using Stem Cells | 2, 3, 5 |
| Week 7 | Module 7: The Human Microbiome | Module Notes: The Human Body Is Its Own Ecosystem! Genetic Science Learning Center, Your Changing Microbiome Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M7A1: Quiz M7A2: Essay: Human Diseases and the Microbiome | M7D1: Probiotics: Myth or Miracle? | 2, 4, 5 |
| Week 8 | Module 8: Nanotechnology | Module Notes: What Is Nanotechnology? National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, (2008). Nanotechnology: Big Things from a Tiny World Other readings/videos are listed in the assignment or discussion for which they are required. | M8A1: Quiz M8A2: Science in Today’s World - Reflections | M8D1: Where Can I Find Nanotechnology Today? M8D2: My Experiences in NS110 | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
