LIS 250 - Information, Science, & Society

4 credits
This course investigates how scientific information is produced, disseminated, and consumed in contemporary American society. Students will interrogate the status of evidence, the definition of theory, and the nature of pseudoscience or “bad science” as they are understood today in the context of contemporary scientific issues. Students will research topics in contemporary science using a variety of formats and media and will practice critical thinking and evaluation of scientific information encountered in a wide range of settings and contexts.
Approved for General Education: Inquiry & Analysis Capacity, University Studies - F Strand
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.