SCI 110
Intro to Scientific Thought
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course is designed for students who have a background in neither science nor philosophy. In this course, students will examine and write about a diverse array of historical and contemporary scientific philosophies, including but not limited to the history of science, scientific revolutions, scientific skepticism, experimental design, famous scientists, scientific controversies, and scientific ethics, for example, which have implications for knowledge, ethics, critical thinking, and the role of science in society. Students will generate argumentative theses and refine essay-length, sustained, complex arguments involving the philosophy of science. Topics to be explored include principles of deduction and induction, logical fallacies in language and thought, fact versus judgment, science and superstition, and how to overcome cognitive biases in scientific thought and writing. This course is designed to enhance the student's critical thinking, writing, and research skills in preparation for upper division academic activity. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-A3,B1, IGETC-5A, Cal-GETC-5A)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
0780
FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Goodman, M
Section notes
Section 0780 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
0782
FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Zajac, E
Section notes
Section 0782 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
0784
14 openSeats: 21/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Zajac, E
Section notes
Section 0784 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
0786
31 openSeats: 4/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Zajac, E
Section notes
Section 0786 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
0788
30 openSeats: 5/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 36 137
- Instructor
- Goodman, M
Section notes
*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.