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This course outlines the development of scientific ideas from the ancient Greeks through modern times. It focuses primarily on questions such as: What is matter? How does matter interact? What is the nature of light? How big is the universe? When did the universe begin, and when will it end? What is life? What causes disease, and how can it be prevented? The course follows the brick-by-brick accumulation of knowledge which underscores the dynamic nature of science through the centuries and places the developments - and the people behind them - in an overall context. The course also imparts the basic principles underlying current topics in science, so that students will be able to make more informed decisions in the many areas where science is becoming increasingly dominant.
