EDEC 646 Sociocultural and Epistemic Understandings of Science

3 credits · Integrated Studies in Ed · Graduate Studies · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

This course presents historical, philosophical and sociocultural perspectives on construction of knowledge in the natural sciences. A particular emphasis will be placed on how social, cultural, and political forces shape the products of scientific practices, the importance of scientific literacy, an…

Prerequisites

Students must have completed, with a grade of C or higher, a minimum of 24 credits in Science courses. We will also consider enrollment from students with experience teaching secondary science.

Restrictions

MATL Science and Technology Students, PhD or MA Science Education Students or by permission from the instructor.

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