Reading in the Sciences and Techniologies

This course provides reading instruction and critical thinking strategies specific to the STEM fields. Upon demonstrating critical and evaluative comprehension of scientific texts, students will assess a variety of scientific texts, from textbook chapters to popular non-fiction book chapters on STEM topics. Students will synthesize readings in science disciplines and produce a literature review that demonstrates understanding of how texts are located in specific contextsand discourses. Developing literacy skills and strategies in the content areawill prepare students as health and science majors.

011169

Fall, Spring