This, along with today's apparent lack of ethics, shows a need for more courses like this. Nine students, only four of whom had prior sewing experience, learned hand and machine piecing, applique, quilting and binding. Neb. Nielsen hopes to develop an appreciation for the art of quilting and to acquire the skill necessary to continue in the art, if the student so desires. Introduction to 35 MM Photography Art Professor James Olsen '62 offered this course for non-art majors. Unfortunately there is also an abundance of junk science which affects us as consumers, voters and patients.
Scientific literacy is more important today than ever before.
In this course, students examined how science is used to justify a particular position or promote a product. They discussed the limits of scientific knowledge in connection with matters that are open to debate. The goal, according to Michels, was to help them to acquire skills to decide for themselves. And More Other Dana students learned about computer networking and word processing programs, leadership, consumer finance, bioethics, embryology, persuasion, oral interpretation, and music appreciation. Still other Dana students engaged in a social work practicum, supervised teaching, or in an internship with area businesses.