ME 005: The Science of Mythbusting

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

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Prerequisites: none

Description: Introduces to the scientific method for non-science majors. Explores the application of scientific concepts to test the validity of myths and events from news stories, movies, and other popular media. Provides critical reasoning skills necessary to interpret advertiser’s product claims, critique information on the World Wide Web, and understand new technologies. Students may petition for Satisfactory/No Credit (S/NC).