Unfortunately, recent surveys reveal that many citizens in the United States lack scientific literacy: They cannot provide correct answers to basic questions about scientific facts and do not reason well about scientific issues (National Science Board, 2008). To address the critical need for scientific literacy, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (2011) has adopted a goal to build and sustain strong undergraduate education in science. The goal applies to both science majors and nonscience majors because it is essential that all students become scientifically literate citizens who are able to understand the complex issues that