Assessing contemporary science

Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • critically evaluate statements, different viewpoints and data to reach informed judgements based on scientific evidence
  • understand key aspects of areas of scientific knowledge that have personal relevance
  • understand some of the wider implications associated with any scientific investigation
  • have an appreciation of current thinking on uncertainty, ambiguities and the limits of scientific knowledge
  • deploy transferable skills in assessing contemporary science.