PHYS 077LLKS -Great Ideas in Science

Institution: Pitzer/Scripps

Description: 77LL. 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 Ban theory; Evolution, Genomics and Cloning; Chaos theory; Einstein’s Theory of Relativity; Quantum Mechancis; debates about Global Warming; the Analysis of Risk and Coincidence; Game Theory. Underlying scientific principles as well as associated public policy issues will be described. The course will be co-taught by faculty from various scientific disciplines. Laboratory fee: $50. Staff.

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