Dr. Bob Kistler Bethel College

Sept. 10 Session Notes and Models

Read before coming to class:

• Ratzsch, D. 2000. Chapters 5 - 6 pp73-99

• Popper, K. 1962. Science: Conjectures and Refutations.

• McNeill, W.H.  1998. History and the Scientific Worldview.  History and Theory,   37 (1):1-14 (BCL Microfiche)

• Shalizi, Cosma 1998. Scientific Models: Claiming and Validating. Santa Fe Institute Bulletin 13(2)

• 2001 Models in Science. Molecular Universe, The Royal Institution of Great Britain and ZFS

• Cartier, Jennifer, John Rudolph, and Jim Stewart 2001. The Nature and Structure of Scientific Models. The National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science (NCISLA). Wisconsin Center for Education Research, School of Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

• Zimmermann, R. E. et al. 2002. Models & Metaphors Part II: The Aesthetical Conception of Natural Laws

• Siler, Todd 1996. Creating Art/Science. (Models, Metaphors, and Matter: Artists and Scientists Visualize Scientific Concepts) . Art Journal, 55(1):42-43. [InfoTrac Article A18299589]