Describe the methods of inquiry that lead to mathematical truth and scientific knowledge and be able to distinguish science from pseudoscience.Please note that some Physical Principles & Natural Systems courses have labs embedded (which fulfill the Lab requirement as well), and some have separate lab corequisites see notes in parentheses for specific course requirements.Īfter completing Cluster Three: The Natural World, students should be able to meet the following objectives: Quantitative Reasoning consists of mathematics courses, and Physical Principles and Natural Systems consist of science courses. In addition, students are required to have at least one Lab Experience. Students must take one class that fulfills each of the four areas. Mindy Koon ( Three consists of 10 credits distributed across four areas representing four different aspects of scientific knowledge. If you are a senior needing to enroll in a Cluster Three class to graduate this semester, please email Elizabeth Brown ( you are in a major that requires ISCI 171, 172, or 173 and need an override for that course, please contact Ms. Students are encouraged to select appropriate courses in Cluster Three on the basis of their backgrounds, interests and educational objectives.
JMU GEN ED CLUSTERS PROFESSIONAL
Individual courses satisfy requirements in a number of major and professional programs. Typically students begin Cluster Three during their first year and should complete it by the end of their sophomore year. The cluster is cross disciplinary, thereby demonstrating boundaries and connections among mathematics, the sciences and other aspects of culture. Students will be introduced to a substantial body of scientific facts, concepts, models, and theories and will also gain experience in using basic mathematics to obtain knowledge about the natural world. Courses in this cluster provide students with the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills in science and mathematics at the college level. Mathematical studies of form and pattern can create a language that assists in these investigations. Scientific investigations into the natural world use analytical methods to evaluate evidence, build and test models based on that evidence, and develop theories.
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