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1. This 3 credit hour course titled "Introduction to Everyday Science" aims to teach students about different branches of science and the scientific method through lectures, assignments, presentations and exams. 2. Key topics covered include the branches of physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences, models of scientific inquiry, types of scientific investigations, and the relationship between science and technology. 3. Students will learn to apply the scientific method, describe the benefits and limitations of science, and discuss how science and technology interdependently advance knowledge. Assessment includes a midterm exam, assignments, presentations, and an end term exam.

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Course Outline of Intro To Every Day Science-Bs 4th-1

1. This 3 credit hour course titled "Introduction to Everyday Science" aims to teach students about different branches of science and the scientific method through lectures, assignments, presentations and exams. 2. Key topics covered include the branches of physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences, models of scientific inquiry, types of scientific investigations, and the relationship between science and technology. 3. Students will learn to apply the scientific method, describe the benefits and limitations of science, and discuss how science and technology interdependently advance knowledge. Assessment includes a midterm exam, assignments, presentations, and an end term exam.

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National University of Modern Languages

Department of International Relations

Course Title: Introduction to Everyday Science

Course Code: IRED-214

Credit Hours: 3+0

Course Instructor: Ms.Mehwish Pervaiz& Ms.Romal Qadir

Prerequisites:

Basic Science concepts

COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES:

A basic human motivator is to try to understand WHY. Why did something happen? How does
something work? Curiosity about the world around us, about what makes it and us TICK is at the
foundation of invention, of creativity. Teaching science well can nurture that curiosity, can satisfy some
of that yearning to understand WHY. Understanding why a year is what it is for us on planet Earth feels
good. Understanding how organisms are all connected by the long thin thread of evolutionary change
gives depth to our sense of stewardship of the Earth.Having a methodology to turn our native curiosity
into knowledge gives us the power and possibility of invention, of finding solutions to problems.
A knowledge and love of science is the ultimate equalizer, the pathway to human rights and a better
quality of life. Countries with strongly supported science programs are better off economically have
greater numbers of people creating new technologies. Our knowledge of how and why things are the
way they are in the natural world is our greatest natural resource, second only to water. The way we
acquire that knowledge and understanding, called the scientific method, is not difficult, nor does not
require memorizing a list of words: observations, hypothesis, experimentation, interpretation. These are
simply ways we go about learning.
Course Objectives:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Elaborate the concept of Science.
2. Compare different branches of science.
3. Explain scientific method
4. Describe and evaluate the benefits and limitations of science and scientific applications as well
as their effect on life and society
5. Discuss how science and technology are interdependent and assist each other in the development
of knowledge and technological applications
INTENDED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the different branches of science


2. Apply the scientific method in different problems
3. Describe and evaluate the benefits and limitations of science and scientific applications as well
as their effect on life and society
4. Discuss how science and technology are interdependent and assist each other in the development
of knowledge and technological applications
RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK(s):

1. General Science Text Book by Punjab Text BookBoard


2. Approaches to Learning and Teaching Science by James De Winter and Mark Winter bottom
REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Bhushan,R (2018). Lucent's General Science. Oxford University Press

2. Ahmed, N. (2017).Caravan General Science and Ability for CSS.CRC Press.

3. Dorling,K. (2015).The Science Book; BigIdeas Simply Explained. Dorling Kindersley Limited.

4. General Science Book: Encyclopedia 2019. Gallant AppsEducation

5. Bashiruddin, A, Bana, Z and Khan Afridi, A (2012). Education in Pakistan Learning from
Research Partnerships. Oxford University Press
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT WITH WEIGHTS:

S.NO Items Marks

1. MIDTERM EXAM 25

2. Internal Evaluation Breakdown

Quiz(s) 5

2x Assignment (s) (Minimum) 10

Presentations, Case Discussion Research 20


paper/Final Project
3. End Term Exam 40

Week-Wise Course Content:

Wee Lectur TOPICS TO BE COVERED


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1. 1. WHAT IS EVERYDAYSCIENCE?
 Definition
 Significance
 Scope
2. 3. BRANCHES OF SCIENCE
 Introduction to Physical Sciences
 Introduction to Life Sciences
4. BRANCHES OF SCIENCE
 Branches of Earth & Space Sciences
3. 5. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
 Problem-solving via scientific method
 Steps of scientific method
6. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
 Properties of scientific inquiry
 Beliefs and biases
4. 7. MODELS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
 Classical model
 Hypothetico-deductive model
 Pragmatic model
5. 8. TYPES OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS
 Descriptive investigation,
 Comparative investigation,
 Experimental investigation
10. SCIENCE AND ITS VALUE
 Place in curriculum
 Science as a compulsory subject
 Value of Science
6. 11. SCIENCE IN TODAY’S LIFE
 The extent of scientific Inquiry
 The rapid increase of scientific Knowledge
12 SCIENCE IN TODAY’S LIFE
 Need for scientific Approach
 Assumptions of science
7. 13. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 Relationship of Science and Technology
 Effects of Science and Technology in our daily life
14. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 Scientific innovations that changed the world
 Advantages and Disadvantages of Scientific discoveries
MID TERM BREAK

8. 15. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDES


 Causes
 Types
16. LIVING AND NON LIVING THINGS
 Characteristics of Living Things
9. 17. GLOBLE WARMING
 Causes
 Remedial Steps
18. POLUTION AND ITS TYPES
 Water Pollution
 Land Pollution
 Noise Pollution
 Thermal Pollution
10. 19. HUMAN HEART
 Introduction
 Discussion
20. HUMAN HEART
 Functions
11. 21. UNIVERSE
 Solar System
 Lunar Eclipse
 Solar Eclipse
22. MUSLIM SCIENTISTS
 Muhammad bin Musa Al-Khawarizmi 
12. 23 MUSLIM SCIENTISTS
 Abu Ali Sina
24 MUSLIM SCIENTISTS
 Ibne Rushd
13. 25 PRESENTATIONS
26 PRESENTATIONS
14 27 PRESENTATIONS
28 PRESENTATIONS
15 END TERM EXAMS
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