Last Revised: August 20, 2008
| Section | Meeting Time | Meeting Place | Instructor |
Office | Phone |
| 001 | TR 10:50 - 12:05pm | WSC 329 | Brian Rood | WSC 105 | 301-2885 |
| 004 | TR 9:25 - 10:40am | WSC 221 | Mary Kot | WSC 212 | 301-2709 |
| 005 | TR 10:50 - 12:05pm | WSC 221 | Mary Kot | WSC 212 | 301-2709 |
| 006 | TR 1:40 - 2:55pm | CSB 301 | Laurie White | CSB 202 | 301-2819 |
| 007 | TR 3:05 - 4:20pm | PSY 105 | James Radiker | PSY 101 | 301-2954 |
| 008 | MW 3:00 - 4:15pm | PSY 105 | Ami Spears | PSY 201 | 301-2972 |
| C02 | MWF 11:00 - 11:50am | WSC 221 | Linda Hensel | WSC 205 | 301-2707 |
Program Faculty
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David Aiello, Biology Jose Balduz, Physics Heather Bowman Cutway, Biology Kevin Bucholtz, Chemistry Jeffrey Denny, Mathematics Andy Digh, Computer Science Linda Hensel, Biology Curtis Herink, Mathematics |
Keith Howard, Mathematics Tom Huber, Biology Jeffrey Hugdahl, Chemistry Ajaz Karim, Environmental Science Mary Kot, Biology John Lee, Physics James Radiker, Psychology Brian Rood, Chemistry |
Caryn Seney, Chemistry |
Program Description
The program in scientific inquiry consists of a single course:
SCI105. Scientific Inquiry
An introduction to the human activity of science in its broadest terms, including examples drawn from the natural, behavioral and social sciences. The course includes the investigation of the logical, empirical, and mathematical modes of thought that contribute to its endeavors; the type of knowledge obtainable with its application; the social, ethical, and political contexts of its practice; and the kinds of discourse used in its communication. (3 semester credits)
This course is designed to be taken by entering students: As part of the common core of the General Education Program of the College of Liberal Arts, SCI105 is required of all students. Scientific Inquiry introduces students to the empirical disciplines just as the First-Year Seminar (FYS) introduces students to the humanities, and as such should be taken in the first year, or sophomore year at the latest.
The objectives of the course are the following:
Transfer Students Note (College of Liberal Arts)
Any student who begins study at another school and then transfers to the College of Liberal Arts at Mercer University is governed by the following rules: Students who, at the time of entry into the College, transfer fewer than eight semester hours in laboratory science courses are required to take SCI 105. Students who transfer eight semester hours (or more) in laboratory science courses are exempted from the Scientific Inquiry requirement. Transfer students with questions about the SCI 105 requirement should contact the Program Director.