Area of Engagement: Scientific Reasoning
Requirement Purpose
Scientific reasoning—in the natural, behavioral, and social sciences—includes the ability to solve problems through the analysis of quantitative empirical data. These methods help students understand how technology and science may affect their lives in areas such as the environment, medicine, human behavior, and scientific ethics. Scientific reasoning courses will provide experiences working with the methods of science including hypothesis formation and testing, systematic observation, and analysis of quantitative data. Students will be able to use the skills they learn about scientific problem solving and data analysis in making personal decisions about technology and science that will help them to be well-engaged global citizens.
Required Course Characteristics
A course in this area will
| SR CC1. | use scientific problem solving in context throughout the course |
| SR CC2. | have at least one inquiry-based experience for the students through which they address some scientific issue by
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Area of Engagement Learning Objectives
Through completion of an SR course, students should be able to
| SR SLO1. | investigate and draw conclusions about scientific questions from data and using appropriate empirical methods |
| SR SLO2. | formulate and communicate questions using the scientific method |
| SR SLO3. | evaluate scientific information from popular and/or peer-reviewed sources |
| SR SLO4. | analyze ethical issues related to scientific inquiry |
Resources to help you teach SR SLO4. analyze ethical issues related to scientific inquiry