INQ-110 | Scientist and Society

Full Title: Scientist and Society

Topic Description:

What do scientists study and how does that affect you? How do scientists see themselves fitting into society? How does society perceive scientists? What do scientists think about their own work? This course will reflect upon the interactions that scientists have with society based on the work they do and the experiments they perform. We will explore writings by scientists and about scientists that include both fiction and nonfiction. Our journey will take us from historical works (e.g. Darwin, Einstein) to popular culture (e.g. Frankenstein, Big Bang Theory).

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: February 2012