Hist & Philosphy of Sci in Edu [CourseID: 5303]

This course introduces students in STEM education the historical and philosophical theories, ideas, principles, and events in science and how they inform science education at the K-12 level. Students learn contributions of philosophers in understanding what is science and how history of science and scientific events have influenced the growth of science. Nature of Science, historical contributions of women in science, and sociological nature of science inform larger discussions that take place in this class.