Core 5 – Olson – Fall 2009 - Last writing assignment

Due: Thursday December 3, 2009

Format: 4-5 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins

Topic: An essay on one of the following topics. You need not use references, but many use them if you want or need them to support your points.

1) Why is it important for me to be scientifically literate? In particular, what topics from this course could be useful to you in later life?

OR

2) In view of Dr. Pfaff’s November 18 lecture as well as other core 5 lectures, what are three important issues that science can address in your lifetime?