HSEM3511H
HSEM 3511H - Science Court: Strengthening Democracy through Rational Discourse (3 Cr.) Civic Life and Ethics, Honors
University Honors Program (10150)
TUED - Undergraduate Education Administration
HSEM 3511H - Science Court: Strengthening Democracy through Rational Discourse (3 Cr.) Civic Life and Ethics, Honors
Course description
Science Court is a mock trial system designed to promote democratic norms by investigating controversial societal issues, based on facts and sound scientific research, in front of a judge and jury of citizens. Students work together in three teams (Science, Legal and Media) to plan, research, execute, and report a SciCourt case.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Discussion
Requirements
000571
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Civic Life and Ethics
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall