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Understanding Science Through Technology Lab I (1-0-3)

Causes, effects and suggested solutions of air pollution, the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, and current energy problems. Application of the scientific method. Included are NASA observations from the SKYLAB space laboratory and NASA technological contributions.

1102

Understanding Science Lab II (1-0-3)

A continuation of TECH 1101. Topics include simple machines, basic electronics, SKYLAB experiments, space art, Kepler and Newton’s laws, and NASA spinoffsóspace benefits we all use.

1301

Understanding Science Through Technology I (3-3-0)

Provides an every day working knowledge of science and technology including the fundamental characteristics of modern technology, its limitations and capabilities, and its interactions with the individual and social institutions. Develops quantitative reasoning, including problem formulation and solving, and the scientific method.

1302

Understanding Science Through Technology II (3-3-0)

A continuation of TECH 1301. Includes a study of machines and energy transfer, direct current electricity, fluids, and gas laws. Ancient theories of the universe, and the scientific revolution, how things move, the world according to Newton, human factors in the design of spacecraft, benefits from NASA Spinoffs, how things work, the information revolution (Cyberspace), and discussions of technology and society.