Science in London

Summer 2010: July 7 to July 28 (tentative dates)

Program Location

Welcome to London, the capital of England, the U.K., and perhaps the world!  London provides an unparalleled opportunity to examine first hand the influence of past and current British scientists on the world’s hottest scientific issues. Come live and learn in this global, historical, modern, and vibrant city.  There is no better location to earn your General Education group 2 science or IDLS upper division science credits!

Academic Program

This program is designed for General Education and IDLS students to explore the scientific basis of our understanding of our physical universe, with an emphasis on British contributions.  We will examine the scientific and social forces behind key scientific issues such as stem cell research, helath care and climate change, focusing on differences between U.S. and U.K attitudes and responses. As resources, we will use selected readings from popular books and science magazines, as well as visits to Stonehenge, the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, Darwin’s residence, Cambridge University and city, as well as numerous London museums.

We will also take in numerous cultural events and attractions, including theatrical and musical performances, art and history museums, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle and St Paul’s Cathedral, to name but a few.

Instructional methods include lectures, guided tours, journal assignment and/or papers, and exams.

Students will enroll for a total of 4 credits per the list below:

Tentative course offerings:
GSCI 101: Chemistry, Physics and the Human Experience, (3)
GSCI 104/104H: Scientific Perspectives, (1)

or

CHEM 280: International Experience in Physical Science, (4)

Accommodations

Students will live in a small family-run hotel in the Bloomsbury area, within walking distance of the British Museum, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street shopping area, Soho, Regents Park, inexpensive ethnic restaurants, cinemas, and Theatre Land.   There are numerous bus and tube stations within several blocks of the hotel, and with our zone 1-2 passes, the city is ours.

Program Costs

For the current projected costs for this program, please click on the following link to the Fees for JMU Study Abroad Programs page.

Application

For more detailed instructions and to download the application, please click on the following link to the Applications and Forms section for JMU Short-Term Programs.

In addition to the Short-term Application, a personal interview will also be required. Students of all majors and classes, including freshmen, are welcome.

For More Information

For additional information about the Science in London program, please contact the program director:

Dr. Deborah Warnaar
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry
Tel: 540-568-7904
Email: warnaadl@jmu.edu
csm.jmu.edu/chemistry/faculty/warnaar/London.htm