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ISC 3120 - Scientific Process (FGCU course)

3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): OCE 3008C with a minimum grade of “C” or BSC 1051C with a minimum grade of “C” or PCB 3063C with a minimum grade of “C” or PCB 3023C with a minimum grade of “C” or (CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of “C” or (CHM 2211 with a minimum grade of “C” and CHM 2211L with a minimum grade of “C”)) and (STA 2023 with a minimum grade of “C” or STA 2037 with a minimum grade of “C”)
Introduction to the philosophy, methodology, and ethics of scientific practice via classroom discussion and literature review. Focus on philosophical and practical differences between physical and historical science; hypothesis generation and testing; experimental design; construction of a research proposal; composition of a scientific paper; oral presentation; and critical review.


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