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Deitrich, Richard – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Discussed is the linkage between science, technology, and religious ideas. Tillich's continuum of existentialism, philosophy, and theology and his concepts of the multidimensional unity of life have been used to develop a technology and religion course. Included are the core ethic and basic tenets for STS education. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Existentialism, Higher Education
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Adams, David L. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Presented is the position that the only goal for nonscience majors is scientific literacy, and that this goal can only be achieved through separate science courses for nonmajors. Two approaches to accomplish this and some issues of concern are examined. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Nonmajors
Wilcox, John R. – Science, Technology & Society, 1987
Describes a course offered at Manhattan College which examines some of the ethical problems particular to the field of engineering. Considers religious perspectives on the nature of work and technology. Places special emphasis on case studies. (TW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Rogers, Thomas – Science, Technology & Society, 1987
Describes a course offered at California Polytechnic State University which is intended to acquaint students with broad value topics concerning science and technology, especially problems and opportunities technologies raise in social, political, economic, and physical environments. (TW)
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Rhoton, Jack; Pafford, William N. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Described is a course designed to demonstrate the interactions of science, technology, and society and present effective ways to integrate science/technology/societal issues into the curriculum. Included are the course development, goals, content, selection criteria, project impact, course evaluation, and conclusion. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation
Mitcham, Carl – Science, Technology & Society, 1987
Describes a course offered at Polytechnic University (New York) which is designed to provide an introduction to professional engineerig ethics as presented through the history of engineering, codes of conduct of professional societies, case studies and hypothetical situations. (TW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Fisher, Frank; Hoverman, Stuart – Environmental Education and Information, 1989
A rationale for a science of context is provided. Suggests environmental science as such a science. Two teaching programs are used as examples of successful programs. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Educational Philosophy, Environmental Education
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Pool, Robert – Science, 1991
Discussed is the idea that scientific illiteracy among scientists lies at the heart of the problems with undergraduate science education. Included is a description of a science literacy course for nonmajors and a proposed list of the most important ideas underlying science. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Bordogna, Joseph; And Others – Engineering Education, 1987
Discusses the need to integrate management and technology in engineering education programs. Describes the undergraduate management and technology program at the University of Pennsylvania. Outlines both the four-year and five-year options, describing two integrative courses that were developed specifically for the program. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Economics Education
Creese, Robert – Engineering Education, 1987
Describes the engineering education program at the Aalborg University Center in Denmark. Details the aims of the program. Outlines the programs and multidisciplinary departments of the university. Explains how students are grouped around projects. Reviews the evaluation process. Examines the attitudes of students in the program. (CW)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education
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Parker, O. Jerry; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a Master of Science Teaching Degree program which involves the collaboration of seven departments: biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics, geology, geography, computer science, and mathematics. Degree requirements, course descriptions, and rationale for the program are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Degree Requirements, Educational Cooperation
Cobern, William W.; White, John E. – 1988
This report to the 1988 annual meeting of the Southwest Regional Division of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science details the Austin Teachers Program (Austin College, Sherman, Texas). The paper discusses: (1) the underlying philosophy of the program; (2) organizational features; (3) the role of liberal arts; and (4) signs of…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Education Courses