Courses in Scientific Thinking and Inquiry

How do scientists figure out whether a bridge design is safe, a chemical reaction is reliable, or an animal shows intelligence? In this course, students learn how scientific thinking turns curiosity into knowledge. Through hands-on investigations across biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and environmental science, students practice asking questions, testing ideas, collecting evidence, and drawing conclusions. By designing experiments, analyzing results, and solving real-world problems, students develop the habits of mind that scientists use to understand and improve the world.