Scientific literacy

  1. What is scientific literacy? Why is it essential that
    the public is scientifically literate, and what are
    the consequences of a scientifically illiterate
    population?
  2. What is pseudoscience? Describe ways that you can identify if a manufacturer or the media is using pseudoscience to back their "scientific
    claims."
  3. Give at least three specific examples from this class that increased your scientific literacy,
    and/or will help you identify pseudoscience. You must discuss specific anatomical structures, physiological mechanisms, biological concepts, or class
  4. We are constantly exposed to false scientific
    claims, or misconstrued research, by the media. Research and discuss at least two of the following. Remember, this is a science course. You must include…