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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History and Philosophy of Science

136-496 HPS Research Project

Credit Points:

33.3

Coordinator:

Dr H. Sankey

Prerequisite/s:

Completion of 136-345, or its equivalent. An average of H2B or above for your best five 200 or 300 level subjects. Acceptance is subject to the availability of suitable topics and supervisors. Students should discuss their interests with potential supervisors, and with the Honours Coordinator or Head of Department.

Corequisite/s:

136-497

Objectives:

The Honours Program in HPS is designed to:

  • provide an introduction to the processes and practice of research work in one of the fields of history of science, social history of medicine, philosophy of science, social study of science and technology;

  • enable the critical development, application, and reflection on current methodological approaches to one of the above fields;

  • enhance the understanding of HPS across a wide area;

  • encourage development of autonomy and independence in defining do-able problems in HPS, locating relevant resources, and evaluating information;

  • improve oral and written communication skills.

Content:

Subject 136-496 comprises:

  • an original, supervised research project.

Assessment:

  • A written report (thesis) at the end of the year, of 10, 000 words (33.3% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).

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