Controversy in the classroom

Abstract

At Glamorgan, we aim to provide a pluralistic account of the physical sciences,recognizing the all-pervasive nature of science within our society. In attempting toaccount for the various influences brought to bear on both the practice and thedissemination of science, our science modules repeatedly cross the institutionalisedboundaries that separate "science" from "history" or "philosophy". So our degrees(Bsc Science and Science Fiction; Bsc Astronomy and Space; and Bsc Science andScience Communication) are courses about science as much as they are courses inscience, encompassing the many influences brought to bear on the continuous creation and consumption of science.