In this course, we will explore the applicability and relationship of biology to the arts, business, and psychology. First, we’ll discuss art as a foundational practice to biology and how biology as a science can explain how we interact with the arts, in particular, our experiences making and listening to music. Next, we will discuss the business of biology and how research is funded and the process of clinical trials and human subjects research. Then we will examine two topics at the interface of psychology and biology: (1) human development from conception to adulthood, and (2) how cognition influences how we make decisions about biological issues and best practices for evaluating biological evidence in light of what we know about how we use evidence to make decisions. We will close with a discussion of education and why evidence-based education is important for promoting overall science literacy.
Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines
This course is part of Biology Everywhere Specialization
Instructor: Melanie Peffer
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Describe how biology as a field interfaces with other fields, in particular the arts, business and psychology.
Explain how we use evidence to make decisions and why this is important to consider when promoting science literacy.
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, we'll explore the intersection of biology with the fine arts.
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4 videos5 readings2 peer reviews1 plugin
In this module, we'll explore how business practices and economics influence biology.
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1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
This module explores human development, including content typically taught in biology and psychology departments.
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3 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt1 plugin
How does psychology inform how we engage with biology? This module explores the psychology of decision making, including advice for assessing science information you may encounter over the course of your day.
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2 videos2 readings2 peer reviews
In this final module, we'll explore the future of biology education and how to move forward with the biology everywhere mindset.
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1 video3 readings2 peer reviews
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