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2025-2026 Catalog

HBIO 106 - Introduction to Science Policy

Credit Hours: 4

A First-Year Experience (FYE) course under the Scientific Discovery theme, Introduction to Science Policy introduces fundamental concepts in science policy and examines the government’s role in the science and technology innovation system, to expose students to the policymaking process and explore the intersections between science and policy. Topics include the funding of scientific research, the role that science policy plays in the African American community (past and present), the translation of scientific discoveries into commercial products, innovation policies, and environmental monitoring. The laboratory component of the course allows students to participate in scientific discovery as they apply the scientific method to investigating modern science-related problems.

Co-requisite: HBIO 106L