The Study of Matter, Fourth Edition, Dorin, Demmin, and Gabel, Prentic Hall . The Study of Matter , Fourth Edition, Wagner, Prentice Hall. Its central goal is to give every student the ability to place important public issues such as the environment, energy, and medical advances in scientific context. It emphasizes the importance of the scientific process and the role of laboratory experimentation in probing nature. Geared toward non-science majors, the course seeks to help students explore and better understand the scientific foundations of today's complex, technological world.
Instructors emphasize less skill work and expect a higher degree of participation.
This course attempts to answer these questions with an interdisciplinary approach. Students integrate science, art, music, history, and literature to form their own view of mankind and his world. The study embodies the historical, aesthetic, and philosophical elements of the creative process, while attempting to break down stereotypes in creativity, nationality, race and gender. Students experience growth, which allows them to appreciate the beauty in the world surrounding them. Fine Arts 920 is a one semester course required of all sophomores.