Level of education
two years of postsecondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Description
Science and technology are, more than ever, at the heart of our societies. Many of them raise ethical, societal, and economic issues. Some pose major societal challenges, both in terms of health (GMOs, pesticides, stem cells, etc.) and the environment (loss of biodiversity, climate change).
We will draw on articles published in daily and weekly newspapers on scientific issues with societal implications. The initial aim is to present the article and the topic in question, as well as the author's position. The second aim is to develop students' argumentation skills, listening skills, and respect for different points of view by opening up a debate. This course unit also allows students to prepare for the Science & Society section of the B PCAV competitive exam.
Objectives
* develop one's general and scientific knowledge
* develop critical thinking and argumentation skills
Skills targeted by the EU: cross-cutting skills
- broaden one's scientific and general knowledge
- develop critical thinking and argumentation skills
- know how to debate and exchange ideas