Proposal for effective Operation of Liberal Science Education in University－Focusing on case studies of 〈University Basic Physics〉 and 〈Introduction to Natural Science〉

Abstract

With the development of modern science in the era of the 4th industrial revolution, the necessity of science education is in more demanded than even for cultivating convergent human resources to meet the needs of the times and for understanding science at the liberal arts level. Liberal science education is essential for all college students in order for them to achieve any level of prosperity in a society that so steeped in science and technology, as is our current, modern society. However, It is an important issue for us to consider whether or not the liberal arts enhances science and scientific literacy. In this study, the necessity of liberal science education in the era of the 4th industrial revolution was examined, and the case studies of basic science and integrated science education were studied for a more effective educational experience of university liberal arts students. The course content and class operation method of <the basic physics>and <introduction to natural science> were reviewed. Also, the distribution of the grades of students majoring in science and engineering, as wlee as those of non-science majors, were analyzed, along with the contents of questionnaires and course evaluation results. Through the operation results of the two subjects, the operation methods of classes are checked to examine the problems and to come up with some improvements for liberal sciences education. For more effective liberal sciences education in university, it is suggested that liberal sciences classes should be operated by dividing students into science and engineering departments and non-science departments according to their majors.