Online Science Courses
Science literacy should be useful in everyday ways, enhancing one's employment prospects and ability to make personal decisions. It should help citizens participate intelligently in making social and political decisions on matters involving science and technology. But there is more to it than that: Knowledge of science should, like great literature, contribute to the ability and inclination of people to ponder, on occasion, the enduring questions of human meaning: our origin, place in the universe and significance. In order to take an active and productive part in today's society, it is becoming increasingly important for everyone to be scientifically literate. Individuals and groups must be able to use scientific information and thinking processes to make choices, solve problems, engage in public discourse and debate about important issues of social concern, meet job demands, and share in the excitement and wonder that can come from understanding and learning about the natural world. Examples of science majors are: physicians, physical therapists, veterinarians, geologist, biologist, science teachers, engineers and pharmacists.
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