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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Fall 9-2015 GEO 304E.80: Science and Society - Honors Rebecca O. Bendick Kier University of Montana - Missoula, r.bendick@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Bendick Kier, Rebecca O., "GEO 304E.80: Science and Society - Honors" (2015). Syllabi. 3740. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/3740 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. Science and Society  Course requirements:  This course will be graded based on, in equal proportion, the midterm score, participation in class discussions including one class that you will moderate in the second half of the term, and a final project consisting of participation in some local or national issue related to science.  Examples of possible projects include: a letter to the newspaper, to your Congressional delegation, or to local government representatives; volunteer time with a local advocacy group; a presentation in a local school or to a local group; an organized outreach effort; or another participatory activity (approved by the instructor).  Course structure:  The structure of the class is based on Socratic discussion.  In the first half of the term, we will alternate between readings from the textbook, which give historical context, and important primary sources.  You will be expected to discuss the readings in class in detail, so you should be familiar with the material before our meetings.  In the second half of the term, we will use philosophical tools and historical context to discuss urgent modern issues.  One class meeting on each topic will be moderated by the instructor and the other by a group of students.  Readings or activities in student-run meetings will be chosen by the students.  Text:  A. Ede and L. Cormack, A history of science in society, Ontario: Broadview Press, 2004.  A. Ede and L. Cormack, A history of science in society, a reader, Ontario: Broadview Press, 2007.  Instructor:  Rebecca Bendick, SC 331   Bendick@mso.umt.edu   406-243-5774   office hours: MF 10:00-12:00 or by appointment  Part 1: history and philosophy of science  Week 1: the ancients   1 September: Intro, logistics, expectations 3 September: E&C Chapter 1 + Lucretius “On the nature of things”   Week 2: the early Christian era and Islamic scholarship   8 September: E&C 2  10 September: Avicenna “Canon”   Week 3: the revival of western science and philosophy   15 September: E&C 3 17 September: Thomas Aquinas “Questions I-IV”   Roger Bacon handout   Week 4: Renaissance, exploration, and scientific revolution   22 September: E&C 4  24 September: Galileo “Two New Sciences” and “Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina”    Week 5: Scientific revolution and modern methods   29 September: E&C 5   1 October: Newton “Principia Mathematica”     Descartes “Discourse on the Method…”  Week 6 & 7: Enlightenment: the commercial value of science and natural history  6 October: no class 8 October: E&C 6 13 October: Declaration of Independence   Week 8: Transition   15 October: E&C Conclusion, MIDTERM   Part 2: modern issues of science and society   Weeks 9-14: modern topics to be decided.  Some suggestions include:   Evolution and intelligent design   Death and birth   Climate change   Neurology, guilt, and criminality   Free will   Global Energy   Food security   Human perception and reality   Extraterrestrial life   Natural catastrophes and economics of risk   Quantum physics and certainty   Week 15: Summary and conclusions   8-10 December: FINAL PRESENTATIONS/PROJECTS    All students must practice academic honesty.  Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.  All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.  The Code is available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321.  

GEO 304E.80: Science and Society - Honors

University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2014GEO 304E.80: Science and Society - HonorsRebecca O. Bendick KierUniversity of Montana - Missoula, r.bendick@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationBendick Kier, Rebecca O., "GEO 304E.80: Science and Society - Honors" (2014). Syllabi. 1440.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/1440Science and SocietyCourse requirements: This course will be graded based on, in equal proportion, the midterm score, participation in class discussions including one class that you will moderate in the second half of the term, and a final project consisting of participation in some local or national issue related to science. Examples of possible projects include: a letter to the newspaper, to your Congressional delegation, or to local government representatives; volunteer time with a local advocacy group; a presentation in a local school or to a local group; an organized outreach effort; or another participatory activity (approved by the instructor).Course structure: The structure of the class is based on Socratic discussion. In the first half of the term, we will alternate between readings from the textbook, which give historical context, and important primary sources. You will be expected to discuss the readings in class in detail, so you should be familiar with the material before our meetings. In the second half of the term, we will use philosophical tools and historical context to discuss urgent modem issues. One class meeting on each topic will be moderated by the instructor and the other by a group of students. Readings or activities in student-run meetings will be chosen by the students.Text: A. Ede and L. Cormack, A history of science in society, Ontario: Broadview Press, 2004.A. Ede and L. Cormack, A history of science in society, a reader, Ontario: Broadview Press, 2007.Instructor: Rebecca Bendick, SC 331 Bendick@mso.umt.edu 406-243-5774office hours: MW 12:00-2:00Part 1: history and philosophy of science Week 1: the ancients26 August: Intro, logistics, expectations28 August: E&C Chapter 1 + Lucretius “On the nature of things”Week 2: the early Christian era and Islamic scholarship 2 September: E&C 2 4 September: Avicenna “Canon”Week 3: the revival of western science and philosophy 9 September: E&C 311 September: Thomas Aquinas “Questions I-IV”Roger Bacon handoutWeek 4: Renaissance, exploration, and scientific revolution 16 September: E&C 418 September: Galileo “Two New Sciences” and “Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina”Week 5: no classWeek 6: Scientific revolution and modem methods 30 September: E&C 52 October: Newton “Principia Mathematica”Descartes “Discourse on the Method..Week 7: Enlightenment: the commercial value of science and natural history 7 October: E&C 69 October: Declaration of IndependenceWeek 8: Transition14 October: E&C Conclusion, get midterm 16 October: MIDTERMPart 2: modern issues of science and societyWeeks 9-14: modem topics to be decided. Some suggestions include: Evolution and intelligent design Death and birth Climate changeNeurology, guilt, and criminality Free will Global Energy Food securityHuman perception and reality Extraterrestrial lifeNatural catastrophes and economics of risk Quantum physics and certaintyWeek 15: Summary and conclusions4 December: FINAL PROJECTS DUEAll students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at http:/.'/www. umt. edu/SA/VPSA/index. cfm/page/1321.

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