Science Literacy

In order to be leaders in society and in the broader global community, students at UIC must acquire a level of scientific literacy commensurate to the importance of science in the modern world. UIC will ensure that students achieve a level of scientific literacy compatible with global leadership by imparting substantial familiarity with the fundamental character of science, its value, its methodologies, and its implications for crucial issues that society faces-regarding healthcare, energy, the environment, and many other areas besides.