Unity of Science is an interdisciplinary, introductory-level science course at Mount Holyoke College that emphasizes the methods and relevance of scientific inquiry. This course covers the physical nature of light and our perception of light and color. We learn about light, color, and the interaction of matter and energy within the context of many scientific theories and topics of interest. Examples of topics we may explore in a given semester include: Why do leaves change color in the fall? How are evolution and ecosystems interconnected? What can we learn about the environment from satellite data? What can we learn from minerals? What can we learn from stars? How did life begin? Lectures, discussion meetings, and laboratory investigations will explore how light provides information about topics ranging from the nature of atoms to the nature of the universe.

 

For more information contact Steve Dunn or Katherine Dorfman