Scientific Literacy

As a Western Michigan University student, you have the opportunity to apply scientific knowledge to daily life and societal concerns and learn to recognize the interaction between science, technology and contemporary life by choosing courses from the list below.

Western Michigan University's current semester courses and descriptions are listed below. Enrolled students can also access descriptions by logging into GoWMU and accessing Degree Works.

  • Courses designated as DI fulfill the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
  • Courses designated as PS fulfill the Planetary Sustainability requirement.
  • Some courses in the list below require registration in both a lecture and laboratory section.