Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
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The Department of History and Philosophy of Science studies science by asking such questions as:
There are no specific requirements for entry into History and Philosophy of Science subjects. The normal prerequisite for second-year level HPS subjects is at least one first-year subject (12.5 points), but exemption will be available on application to the department for students who have done suitable alternative first-year subjects.
A major in History and Philosophy of Science consists of at least five subjects at second and third-year level, totalling 83.3 points, including at least one of 136-321, 136-340 or 136-341. Intending Honours students: must complete a major in HPS including at least one second or third-year level philosophy of science unit and one second or third-year level history of science or social studies unit.
In order to qualify for honours, students must achieve a minimum H2B standard in the major in HPS. This will be calculated over the best five HPS subjects completed at second and third-year level including the honours prerequisite subjects.
Four single-semester honours seminars, and an honours thesis of 10,000 words.
Full-time students formally enrol in:
Part-time students enrol in:
Combined Honours students will take two HPS seminars.
Students should formally enrol in:
and if undertaking the thesis in HPS
The HPS Department will offer several semester-length honours seminar subjects every year. Details of the subjects on offer will be available in the departments course guide each year.
Each seminar will consist of one lecture-seminar a week during one semester, with written work in the form of seminar papers and essay work (a 6,000-word essay or as otherwise arranged).
Students may gain credit for one of the seminars by undertaking a course of directed reading and essay work in an approved topic. Students taking this option will be assigned to a supervisor who will provide guidance, and the choice of essay topics will be subject to the supervisors approval. Permission to undertake this option must be obtained from the fourth-year co-ordinator, subject to the availability of willing supervisors.
The Department offers the usual range of advanced studies for students who already have a degree: Diplomas, Masters (by coursework, by minor thesis, or by research thesis alone); Doctor of Philosophy. Students interested in postgraduate study should collect a copy of our separate postgraduate handbook, and contact the Departmental office to make an appointment to see our postgraduate co-ordinator.
For Further Information, please contact:
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
The University of Melbourne
PARKVILLE Victoria 3052
phone: (03) 9344 6556
fax: (03) 9344 7959
Internet: enquiries@hps. unimelb. edu. au
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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