Natural Science & Citizenship (COR 121)
Term: 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Mon-Wed, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/22/2025 - 5/8/2025) Location: FCSTA KENAN 300 Fri, 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM (1/22/2025 - 5/8/2025) Location: FCSTA KENAN 230
Courses with the "COR" prefix are part of the Flagler College Core Curriculum. Each COR course satisfies a Flagler Core Literacy requirement and also counts towards the Flagler Value Pathway requirements. Any course with the COR 121 Catalog Number counts towards: The Natural Scientific Inquiry Literacy: Natural science is an ever-growing body of knowledge, and an evidence-based way of understanding the nature of our world. Scientific literacy has never been more needed than now as we navigate the challenges of the 21st century. Evidence-based knowledge depends upon the collection and analysis of empirical data. These data are gathered on biological, chemical, and physical phenomena to test hypotheses or challenge theories. Scientific literacy requires disciplined critical thinking skills, and an ability to discern the reliability of information sources. Finally, natural scientific inquiry must be paired with clear and effective communication of data-based evidence, to imp