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THIS COURSE STUDIES THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE AS PART OF THE SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE. IT DELVES INTO THE AREAS OF ARTIFACTS, ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE GROUP SCIENTISTS. IT ALSO DISCUSSES ISSUES OF PRACTICE CONCERNING THE SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE SUCH AS FUNDING, PUBLICATIONS, AND THE TRAINING OF NEW SCIENTISTS. WITHIN THESE AREAS OF DISCUSSION, THE ROLE OF CULTURE IS EXPLORED. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS ARE CONSIDERED.
Skill Level: Beginner