About the course

SCI 3300 Thinking Critically About Science

Peer review is a cornerstone of scientific research and the advancement of human knowledge. Throughout this course, you will evaluate papers, articles and presentations on scientific topics from a variety of sources. You will discover the characteristics of quality science articles, and learn how to distinguish them from junk science. You will also summarize a body of research for an audience of scientists from outside your discipline, and use the research summaries written by your classmates to propose and present a potential interdisciplinary research project.