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 136-305 Contemporary Scientific Controversies (Science)

Note

This subject is for Science students only. Students cannot gain credit for both this unit and 136-229.

Credit Points

12.5 3rd year

Coordinator

Professor Homer Le Grand

Prerequisites

Two HPS subjects or 2nd year Earth Sciences

Semester

2

Contact

Two lectures and one 90-minute lecture/seminar per week

Subject Description

This course incorporates the lectures for 136-229 and extends the material in them in an additional 90-minute lecture seminar. Historical, philosophical and sociological aspect of revolutions in scientific thought, with an emphasis on contemporary science. Case studies include the 'modern revolution' in the earth sciences and the on-going controversy about the 'death of the dinosaurs'.

Assessment

The best 5 of 10 tutorial exercises (25%) and 2 essays, the total not to exceed 4000 words.

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