2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM 042 - Science in Science Fiction

Type of Course: First-Year Seminar
Presents science topics that are relevant to the lives of students through critical analysis of works of science fiction, and subsequent writings and class discussion. The course will delve into topics such as evolution, genetic engineering, and ecology. Science fiction books and films will be supported by readings from the popular press and scientific journals about the latest scientific advances that mirror the predictions of science fiction, especially those that have raised ethical and/or political issues in today’s world. After all, what was science fiction yesterday is reality today. Books will include The Time Machine - H.G. Wells, Ender’s Game - Orson Scott Card, and Neuromancer - William Gibson. Fulfills the Verbal Expression requirement. You must be placed at the Verbal Expression level to be admitted into this seminar.

Instructor: Mr. Crampton

When Offered: Offered periodically

Faculty: Donald Crampton, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology