Revelle College

Seminars

Revelle and the UC San Diego, Global Seminars

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Contacts
Tonia Pizer
Professor John Marino

UCSD Freshmen & Senior Seminars

Revelle Honors Program


Revelle 87: Conflicts of religion with Science and Democracy

This series of seminars discusses the conflicts of religion with democracy and science. Science is taken broadly and includes physics, chemistry, math, astronomy, biology, etc. Conflicts with our secular democracy and biblical commandments and theocratic governance are presented. Questions, such as, is this a Christian nation are addressed. Impacts of the conflicts on solutions to critical societal problems, such as, over population, disease reduction and scientific research are discussed in context of our democratic values. Advances in the natural sciences that have conflicted with biblical science theories are discussed. Additionally, conflicts in science education in public schools and universities are reviewed. Solutions to the conflicts are outlined and discussed.

This course may be offered one or two quarters each year.  Please refer to the schedule of classes.

Revelle College Honors Seminar

Revelle 20. Revelle Honors Seminar (0)
Weekly seminars with a faculty member (chosen each year by the provost to match the interests of participating students). This seminar will acquaint students with the scholarship and research being conducted by faculty and instill in students a sense of participation in the scholarly life at UCSD. Prerequisites: by invitation only. Pass/Not Pass grades only. (F,W,S)

Revelle 100. Senior Honors Seminar: Science and Civilization (4) 
Beginning with the distinction between science and technology, the course will trace their evolution from earliest times, culminating in an examination of their impact on modern society and of the social concerns about their future course. Prerequisites: senior standing, 3.5 overall GPA, science major, consent of instructor, Revelle students only. Pass/Not Pass grades only.
**This course is currently not being offered.

Revelle 110. Senior Honors Seminar: Thinking About Science (4) 
A seminar for honors students concerning the nature of science and its place in our society. The course will consist of readings and discussions concerning a range of historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives on science. Prerequisite: Revelle College senior honors students.
**This course is currently not being offered.