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  • CAS NS 101: Integrated Science 1
    Laboratory-discussion course. Foundational concepts of elementary dynamics, conservation laws, thermal transport, introductory electricity and magnetism, properties of light, atoms and molecules, the chemistry and properties of materials are introduced through laboratory experiments and computer simulations. These concepts and models are used to explain climate change and understand electric power generation. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking.
    • Critical Thinking
    • Quantitative Reasoning I
    • Scientific Inquiry I
  • CAS NS 102: F23: Integrated Science 2
    Laboratory-discussion course. Students connect environmental science concepts with how science policy is made with inputs from multiple stakeholders. Students study a local environmental problem and propose a policy solution. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Scientific Inquiry II, Creativity/Innovation.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • Quantitative Reasoning II
    • Scientific Inquiry II