The Changing Universe of Science (IDS 153)

Term: 2005-2006 Academic Year Fall S

Faculty

Kenneth E GarrisonShow MyInfo popup for Kenneth E Garrison

garrison@cofo.edu

Fall 2024 Office Hours: MWF 9:30-11:30 AM, R 1:00-2:00 PM

Personal Biography

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Garrison was a non-typical college student leaving the family farm at age 26 to receive his bachelor's degree at age 30. He has a Midwest education, highlighted with a BA (biology/chemistry major) from Drury University, a Ph.D. in the area of analytical chemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and an NCI post-doctoral fellowship from the University of Kansas-Lawrence. His immediate family includes his wife: Karen, and his three kids: Nathan, Lauren and Parker.

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM (8/22/2005 - 12/16/2005) Location: M

Description

This course examines the nature of the universe from the standpoint of the natural sciences (astronomy, physics, geology, chemistry and biology) by studying a number of theoretical models and hypotheses that have broad explanatory powers in each discipline. The course also contrasts the natural sciences with the social sciences, languages, humanities and applied sciences. A General Education course required of all students.