Reflective Journal Assignment
Student’s Name
BSC 150: What is Science?
Professor
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Introduction
The BSC 105 course is one of the most interesting courses that I have learned so far. The
course introduces the concept of the nature of science, the various myths associated with science,
as well as the importance of science in the society. During each week’s lecture, I learnt new
concepts that enabled me to improve my knowledge and understanding of science, including
critical aspects such as health and diet, autopsy, the role of mathematics in science, the impact of
the internet on students’ brains, as well as the philosophy of science. Below is a reflection of
various week’s journal entries as well as the lessons learned.
Week 3
In week lecture, I learned about empiricism and the various myths that are associated
with scienceI understood the various myths associated with science, most of which I was
previously accustomed to. One of the myths is that science is boring. While growing up, I always
believed that science was too complicated, and the complexity, especially in finding facts, made
it boring. Nevertheless, I realized that science was one of the most exciting things that anyone
could engage in. As I explored different scientific books, experiments, and research, I realized
that science entailed quite exciting discoveries. I realized that focusing on books and published
material only was the main reason why people perceived science to be boring. Science requires
participating in practical activities which help one to apply the knowledge obtained from books
to make new conclusions.
In this class, the question on whether science could provide answers to all questions
regarding the universe kept lingering in my mind. Since science is based on facts, I wondered
whether these facts were sufficient in finding solutions to problems facing the world. I learned
that science could only answer questions that could be tested to determine the truth. Therefore,
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finding solutions to the issues that cannot be tested requires knowledge in various fields other
than science to get answers. Therefore, my conclusion was that despite the importance of science
in today’s world, science cannot function alone unless it is incorporated with other disciplines to
find amicable solutions to problems facing the world.
Week 4
The most exciting topic that I learned this week was an autopsy. Autopsies have often
been practiced throughout history but were perceived negatively and prohibited by various
religions. As such, the field of pathology faced delays in advancement, and the prohibition
resulted in a lack of development. Today, autopsies are considered necessary, especially in
criminal investigations and for general knowledge in understanding the cause of death. In my
opinion, autopsies are unnecessary and only depict disrespect for the dead. I believe that before
one dies, doctors already know the cause of death. Hence, there is no need to dissect one’s body
is trying to do the same.
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- Spring '19
- john
