GESC100 — Roots of Science
GESC 100 - Roots of Science GESC 100 - Roots of Science 5 Credits An introduction to the development of modern science is presented by integrating historical, philosophical and technological developments. A course in general science from a historical perspective. Emphasis on insights of key individuals to the development of proto-science and science. Major topics include brief histories of natural philosophy, medicine, geology, biology, and physics. 0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Fees Quarters Typically ummer Online Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve General students. Active Date 20260408T15:00:16 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Course Outline The Big Picture: Nature of Science/Logical Thinking/The Big Ideas of Science Aristotle and the Early Greeks Hellenistic Natural Philosophy A Short History of Medicine Rome and the Middle Ages The European Renaissance The 17th Century Scientific Revolution Geology and the Age of Earth The Discovery of Biological Diversity Darwin and the Evolution Revolution A Short History of Genetics Einstein and the Birth of Modern Physics Student Learning
Prerequisites: MATH81