3.00 Credits
A survey of important science writing for the general public across the spectrum of science, engineering, and medicine. Works by authors such as Arthur C. Clarke, David Quammen, and Richard Selzer are analyzed for literary qualities in a quest to understand why some science writing succeeds. Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC). (RE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, 132, 290, or 298.