Great Issues in Science
Curricular Outcomes: ability to think and function as a scientist and demonstrated breadth of knowledge
This important core requirement challenges College of Science students to apply their critical thinking and analytical abilities gained from engagement in their major area of study to the global conversation regarding the impact of Science on society and the ramifications of scientific advances.
Curricular Notice:
Courses which have been taken to meet the Great Issues requirement may not also be used to meet a student's Culture/Diversity or General Education requirement. AP, IB, and A LEVEL credit will not meet the Great Issues Requirement. Transfer courses from accredited institutions may be submitted to as student's advisor for review by the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education.
If you would like to view the course description, please access the MyPurdue Course Catalog.
*Variable Title Great Issues Courses. Only the titles listed for a variable title course (ex. HONR 39900) are approved to meet the Great Issues requirement.
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Keyword/Title: | Ucore: | Semester: |
| Subject | Number | Keyword/Title | UCORE | Semester | Level |
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| BIOL - Biology | 31200 | Great Issues Genomics &Society | 3 | ||
| BIOL - Biology | 31800 | The COVID-19 Pandemic | Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| BIOL - Biology | 39500 | The Gene & Human Society | Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| BIOL - Biology | 48300 | Great Iss:Environ&Conserv Biol | 4 | ||
| BIOL - Biology | 49500 | Data Science: Good Versus Bad* | 4 | ||
| BIOL - Biology | 49500 | Energy Transduction | 4 | ||
| CHM - Chemistry | 49000 | The Nuclear Age* | Spring 2025 | 4 | |
| CNIT - Computer and Info Tech | 49900 | Seminar in Global Policy Issues* | 4 | ||
| CS - Computer Science | 36100 | Great Issues In Computer Sci | Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| EAPS - Earth Atmos Planetary Sci | 30100 | Oil ! | 3 | ||
| EAPS - Earth Atmos Planetary Sci | 32700 | Climate, Science & Society | Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| EAPS - Earth Atmos Planetary Sci | 36000 | Great Issues Climate Chg Soc | Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| EAPS - Earth Atmos Planetary Sci | 36400 | Natural Hazards: Sci & Society | 3 | ||
| EAPS - Earth Atmos Planetary Sci | 37500 | Fossil Fuels, Energy & Society | Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| EAPS - Earth Atmos Planetary Sci | 59100 | Models in Climate Change Science & Policy* | 5 | ||
| HIST - History | 31305 | Medical Devices & Innovation | Humanities (H), Science Technology and Society (STS) | Spring 2025 | 3 |
| HIST - History | 35205 | Death, Disease & Medicine | Humanities (H), Science Technology and Society (STS) | Spring 2025 | 3 |
| HONR - Honors | 29900 | Food Security* | 2 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 31000 | Space-time! | Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | Biotechnology: Social & Ethical Issues* | 3 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | History of Biotechnology | 3 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | Human Redesign* | 3 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | The Nuclear Age: Its Science, History, and Ethics* | 3 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | Holocene* | 3 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | Spacetime!* | 3 | ||
| HONR - Honors | 39900 | Rise & Fall Of American Empire* | 3 | ||
| MA - Mathematics | 27900 | Modern Mathematics In Science And Society | Fall 2024 | 2 | |
| MA - Mathematics | 32500 | History of Mathematics | Spring 2025 | 3 | |
| MA - Mathematics | 49000 | History of Math | 4 | ||
| ME - Mechanical Engineering | 49200 | Technology and Values | Spring 2025 | 4 | |
| PHYS - Physics | 31700 | Special Nuclear Materials | 3 | ||
| PHYS - Physics | 49000 | Data Science: Good Versus Bad* | 4 | ||
| PHYS - Physics | 49000 | Sustainable Energy Sources* | 4 | ||
| POL - Political Science | 32700 | Global Green Politics | Behavioral/Social Science (BSS), JEDI | Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 3 |
| POL - Political Science | 42900 | Climate, Science and Society* | 4 | ||
| STAT - Statistics | 49000 | Data Science: Good Versus Bad* | 4 |