Course Title: HS21+ Science
Title Abbreviation: HS21+ SCIENCE
Department: HSC
Course #: 70
Credits: 10
Variable: Yes
IUs: 10
CIP: 320204
EPC: n/a
REV: 2018
Course Description
This course covers science topics in Life and/or Physical Sciences in fulfillment of HS21+ Science requirements. There is no lab associated with this course.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 010 or permission.
Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)
Lecture: 110
Lab: 0
Other: 0
Systems: 0
Clinical: 0
Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:
Academic N/A
Equivalencies At Other Institutions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
2. Critical Thinking
Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 2.1 Identify and express concepts, terms, and facts related to a specific discipline. 2.2 Analyze issues and develop questions within a discipline. 2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.
9. Scientific Literacy
Definition: Understanding scientific principles, and analyzing and applying scientific information in a variety of contexts.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 9.1 Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts. 9.2 Demonstrate their understanding of the principles of scientific methods, analysis, and reasoning. 9.3 Analyze, apply, and communicate scientific concepts and principles in context (for example, in technological, personal, and/or professional situations).
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