Science Issues Past, Present, & Future

This is a course designed to provide students with the basic principles and concepts of the ever-changing environment in the scientific community. Building on the experiences and prior knowledge that the students bring to this course, we will engage in a series of conversations, projects, and laboratory exercises to explore and examine a series of global topics related to science.  Topics are based on student interest and some themes in this course may include, but are not limited to scientific breakthroughs, alternative energy, biological and chemical warfare, integrated pest management, invasive species, sustainable development, medicines, disease, space exploration, and more!