Unit 1 Freshman Convocation 1
Main Reading:The Urgency of Doing:MIT and the Spirit of Leonardo da Vinci(Part Ⅰ) 5
Related Reading:The Urgency of Doing:MIT and the Spirit of Leonardo da Vinci(Part Ⅱ) 10
Unit 2 Understanding Science 24
Main Reading:What Has Science Done for You Lately? 28
Related Reading:Understanding Science 34
Unit 3 The Nobel Prize 48
Main Reading:Nobel Prize Controversies 52
Related Reading:History of the Nobel Prize 58
Unit 4 The Way to Scientific Success 73
Main Reading:Research Gets More Exciting with Time 77
Related Reading:How to Be a Successful Scientist 82
Unit 5 Viewpoints on Science 98
Main Reading:Science and the Scientific Attitude 102
Related Reading:Science Literacy 107
Unit 6 New Gadgets in the New Era 123
Main Reading:Arrival of 4G Wireless—Its Effects on People's Lifestyle 127
Related Reading:Don't Be Overwhelmed by Technology—Get a Grip 132
Unit 7 Scientific Inventions Versus Ethical Issues 146
Main Reading:Risks and Risks 150
Related Reading:Should We Clone Humans? 155
Unit 8 Academic Integrity 170
Main Reading:Science and Truth 174
Related Reading:Avoiding Misconduct in Your Scientific Research 179