Cross-Cultural Studies in Scientific Inquiry. 3 credits

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This immersive, experiential course is an exploration of the cultural and historical aspects of scientific inquiry. We will visit active research settings, interact with professional scientists from many backgrounds, learn about innovative and current research, and be able to inquire about the current topics. We will observe the European scientific infrastructure and organization and compare to that of the North American setting. In addition, we will explore the historical background of innovation from the dawn of the printing press to current. Students will explore the cultural contexts for discovery by comparing the scientific culture between Europe and North America. Offered by Neuroscience . Limited to two attempts.