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Lives in Science
CHEM349 SP
Crosslistings: ENGL161
This course, one of a series in the Science Writing Program, gives critical consideration of the life and times of exemplary men and women scientists in various fields of endeavor. The relationship of their major
creative work to their cultural
background, education, cycles of life, as well as slings and arrows of outrageous fortune will be discussed. Various theories on the nature of creative endeavor will also be considered. Students in the course will
undertake writing projects in the area
of essay, biographical and autobiographical profiles, and interviews. This is a special-emphasis-on-writing course.
MAJOR READINGS
Subjects under consideration are Louis Agassiz and the origins of American science, Erwin Schroedinger and the discovery of Quantum Mechanics, Linus Pauling and the nature of the chemical bond, Barbara McClintock and
jumping genes, and Nancy Wexler in
the search for the gene for Huntington's disease.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three to four assigned writing projects. No exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Interested students should pick up an application form available at Anne Greene's office, 279 Court Street, Room 203, during the preregistration period. This course is recommended for students with an interest in
science or science writing from any
major field, and for present or prospective science majors seeking to increase their perspectives on the field.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CHEM
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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