HD 4765 - How to Think Like a Scientist

(KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Co-meets with HD 6765.

D. Casasanto.

What does it mean to think like a scientist? This course will explore the structure of scientific thinking, from its philosophical foundations through current efforts to make science fair and replicable. The thought processes that underlie the methods used in psychology and neuroscience are rarely made explicit in courses on statistics and research methods – understanding these thought processes can make us better scientists and sharper thinkers.

Outcome 1: Comprehend disciplines and field.

Outcome 2: Think critically.