Last Revised: December 26, 2007
| Section | Meeting Time | Meeting Place | Instructor Click to send email |
Office | Phone |
| 001 | MWF 2:00 - 2:50 PM | SEB 143 | Jose Balduz | SEB | 301-2229 |
| 002 | MWF 9:00 - 9:50 PM | WSC 221 | Carol Bokros | WSC 214 | 301-2250 |
| 004 | MWF 11:00 - 11:50 AM | CSB 111 | Chris Eason | CSB | 301-2306 |
| 006 | TR 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM | ESD 111 | Ajaz Karim | WSC 111 | 301-2348 |
| 007 | MWF 11:00 - 11:50 AM | SEB 143 | John Lee | SEB | 301-2599 |
| 008 | TR 9:25 - 10:40 AM | WSC 204 | John Shepherd | WSC 114 | 301-2713 |
| 009 | MWF 11:00 - 11:50 AM | KNT 207 | Edward Thomas | KNT | 301-2798 |
| 012 | MW 3:00 - 4:15 PM | PSY 105 | Tanya Sharon | WGS | 301-2949 |
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 Chris Eason, 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 |
Tanya Sharon, Psychology (Director) John Shepherd, Biology Ami Spears, Psychology Kevin Spigel, Environmental Science Edward Thomas, Philosophy Laurie White, Computer Science Fletcher Winston, Sociology Douglas Young, Physics Martin Zhao, Computer Science |
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.
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.