In a final group presentation, students choose one of three case studies—mammoth de-extinction, GMO bananas, or hydrofracking—and present their conclusions based on scientific evidence and ethical considerations. Presentations address scientific questions, evaluate the credibility and bias of sources, and explain how the group reached its decision. Students are expected to engage critically with real-world environmental and biotechnological issues.
Assignment File
Course
ITSD 150 Metacognitive Approaches to Scientific Inquiry
Campus
Henrietta
Outcome
Communication: Express oneself effectively in common college-level written forms, Critical Thinking: Analyze or construct arguments considering their premises, assumptions, contexts, conclusions, and anticipating counterarguments, and Communication: Express oneself effectively in presentations, either in American English or American Sign Language
Method
Case Study
Essay
Presentation
Characteristics and Proficiencies
Collaborative, Experiential, and Writing Intensive