2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

INTD 224 Dr. Dutko
(Q, W)Science, 3 credits
Decision-Making and Uncertainty
A study of decision-making as it relates to
scientific and public policy matters. The
course covers philosophical, mathematical
and psychological aspects of decisionmaking
in the face of uncertain evidence.
Topics include the nature of scientific evidence;
probabilistic evidence and the law;
uncertainty and medicine; and other issues
such as nuclear power, waste disposal, and
strategic nuclear planning. Reading taken
from contemporary sources.
INTD 333 Drs. Dunn, Mathews
The Bible in Image and Text 3 credits
This team-taught course is a study of the
interpretation of major biblical stories and
figures in the Christian theological tradition
and in art history. The marriage of
Christian text and image is a natural and
long-lived one; it provides an exciting
way to integrate knowledge of various
major themes such as creation and last
judgement, and of many great biblical figures,
such as Moses and Christ. Students
will learn to read the images and visualize
the text.
221
NSCI 102 Dr. Baril, Prof. S. Casey
Science and Society 3 credits
This course attempts to show how the sciences,
particularly the behavioral sciences,
impact both positively and negatively on
society. Issues dealt with include the
nature of science, similarities and differences
between the scientific disciplines,
the impact of science on the concept of
free will, and the philosophical and moral
implications of psychological testing,
socio-biology, and Skinnerian radical
behaviorism.
NSCI 201 Dr. Carey
(E)Science and the 3 credits
Human Environment A brief study of
the effects of technological, scientific and
industrial progress on the air, land, and
water resources of the human environment.
Problems in each of the resource
areas will be discussed in detail.
*Interdisciplinary courses are team-taught courses which vary from semester to semester.
They may be used to fulfill appropriate General Education requirements as specified in the
course-schedule bulletin.