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Peer reviewedAdams, 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
Peer reviewedPool, Robert – Science, 1990
Described are chemistry and physics courses at several colleges as applications of the New Liberal Arts program for nonscience majors. The major themes of the program and several examples of this approach are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedGregory, Eileen – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1992
Discusses the purpose, the rationale, and an evaluation of students' comments concerning an introductory college science course for nonscience majors that utilizes content area reading and writing to instill an appreciation for the everyday importance of science by focusing on the theme of science in the news, particularly as reported in the print…
Descriptors: College Science, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Course Descriptions
