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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : History and Philosophy of Science
Science studies Nature: HPS studies Science.
The Department of History and Philosophy of Science studies science by asking such questions as:
If science tells the truth, why do scientists sometimes say one thing (for example, dinosaurs were cold-blooded) and then later say the opposite (dinosaurs were warm-blooded)?
What determines which diseases are given priority in medical research?
Can science usefully work with aboriginal beliefs about nature to better conserve the environment?
Is it really true that people in medieval Europe believed the earth was flat?
When science and religion disagree, which should we believe?
How many scientific theories have been biased against women, religious, or racial minorities?
Are science students well trained to think for themselves or are they just trained to apply the current popular scientific theories?
How much influence in society should scientists have?
All 100 level subjects are available to science students without prerequisites.
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For enrolment in 200 level subjects it is generally required that you have completed at least 62.5 points at 100-level.
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Students majoring in HPS should select at least one 300 level subject from 136-321, 136-340, 136-341. [Note that these do have prerequisites] In combination with two other 200 or 300 level courses this will be deemed an HPS major. Students taking this option should enrol in 136-345, not in individual subjects.
300 level subjects are available to science students not majoring in HPS on completion of prerequisites. You must take these subjects at the 200 level, with the exception of 136-332.
Please refer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)
1. Note: Bachelor of Science students will receive 12.5 credit points for the successful completion of these subjects. History and Philosophy of Science subjects count towards the Arts component for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science students. (see Arts section for points details)
2. Note: Bachelor of Science students will receive 12.5 credit points for the successful completion of these subjects. History and Philosophy of Science subjects count towards the Arts component for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science students. (see Arts section for points details)
3. Note: Bachelor of Science students will receive 16.7 credit points for successful completion of 136-332, 436-333, 136-340, 136-341, or 136-342. Bachelor of Science students will receive 50 credit points for successful completion of 136-345. History and Philosophy of Science subjects count towards the Arts component for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science students. (see Arts section for points details)
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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : History and Philosophy of Science
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