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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 reviewedBarinaga, Marcia – Science, 1990
Described is a two-year course for non-college-bound high school students called Principles of Technology. The goals, design, and units of the course are discussed. Criticism of the course is reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Noncollege Bound Students
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
