What is Science?

 

  1. As a brief introduction to this Integrative Science course, it may be useful to find out what you think science is. Well?? What is science??

 

 

  1. Is science fundamentally different from other disciplines that are part of human learning/education? If so, how?

 

 

  1. Is science necessarily useful to humankind? If not, should it be? What is basic scientific research? What is applied research?

 

 

  1. How does science impact you on a daily basis?

 

  1. Is the media (TV, newspapers etc.) generally a good source for scientifically sound information? Why or why not?