MODULE DESCRIPTION

Module 5, How Scientists Think, examines the theory and application of the scientific method. In this 15-hour module, students will use on-line resource materials to study the process and origin of the scientific method, it's limitations, and it's application throughout history. Students will also apply the scientific method by designing and conducting an experiment of their own.

The project for the module includes completing an analytical assignment and a creative assignment.

RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
This is a general education module that supports the following goal areas:	This module contributes to your program by helping you to achieve the following provincial generic skills standards:
Understanding Science - "develop an understanding of the scientific method and its uses in measuring quantifiable entities and confirming laws of nature" (General Education in Ontario's Community Colleges)	Learning Outcome #1 - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of audiences. Learning Outcome #2 - Reframe information, ideas and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding. Learning Outcome #4 - Use a variety of computer hardware and software and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks. Learning Outcome #7 - Collect, analyze and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources.

MODULE CURRICULUM

I. Module Learning Requirements/Embedded Knowledge and Skills

Module Learning Requirements	Knowledge and Skills
When you have earned credit for this module you will have demonstrated an ability to:
apply the scientific method to solve problems	conduct on-line and other research to learn the process and history of scientific method understand the limitations off the scientific method study examples of the application of the scientific method to solve problems and expand human understanding of phenomena design and conduct an experiment to solve a given problem

II. Learning Activities and Assessment

Samples of learning activities include:

• study and understand the resource material provided in the module
• research and understand the concepts studied in the module
• apply the scientific method to a given problem
• complete analytical assignment and a creative assignment

III. Evaluation/Earning Credit

The following will provide evidence of your learning achievement:

Progress Memorandum Email Assignment

Analytical Assignment research and produce a short report explaining the process, limitations and uses of the scientific method, and to describe and analyze an experiment. The report will require the student the organize information from a variety of sources, report using visual, numerical, and narrative data, and write at the college level.

Creative Assignment design and conduct an experiment to solve a given problem. The assignment will require the student to apply the scientific method and to explain the how the scientific method has been applied.

RELATED INFORMATION

If you are a student with a disability please identify your needs to the professor and/or the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) so that support services can be arranged for you. You can do this by making an appointment at the CSD, Room C142, Ext. 7683 or arranging a personal interview with the professor to discuss your needs.

Students, it is your responsibility to retain module outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.