Carleton University · HUMS 4103

Science in the Modern World

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

An introduction to the major scientific ideas of our time (such as Big Bang theory, molecular genetics, evolution, atomic structure), and the impact of technology on society (e.g. global warming, pollution, genetically modified foods, viral infections).

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Bachelor of Humanities program.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for HUMS 4100 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Bachelor of Humanities program.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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An introduction to the major scientific ideas of our time (such as Big Bang theory, molecular genetics, evolution, atomic structure), and the impact of technology on society (e.g. global warming, pollution, genetically modified foods, viral infections).

  • Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Bachelor of Humanities program.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for HUMS 4100 (no longer offered).
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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