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2012-2013 University Catalog 
    
2012-2013 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

LASM 932  Pseudoscience in Contemporary Society

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

The methods and issues of contemporary science. Explores how scientific information is used in society through an examination of scientific, near-scientific and pseudoscientific claims, including strange creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, miracle cures for diseases, and paranormal phenomena. The question of how funding might affect scientific research is also examined.

Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

This course is not repeatable for credit.