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136-043 Controversies in Science | |
Note | Formerly available as 136-229/329. Students who have completed 136-229/329 Upheavals in Scientific Thought are not eligible to enrol in this subject. To receive third year Science credit, a student should enrol in 136-343 Scientific Controversies (Science). |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Prof.Homer Le Grand |
Prerequisites | Normally 12.5 points of first year HPS see Prerequisites |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Between 10 and 12 weekly tutorials and between 20 and 24 lectures, normally two per week |
Subject Description | Historical, philosophical and sociological aspects of scientific controversies. Case studies to be examined include the 'modern revolution' in the earth sciences and the on-going controversy about the 'death of the dinosaurs'. Students completing this subject should develop: detailed knowledge of both philosophical and sociological frameworks for the analysis of cumulative and revolutionary change in science; practice in applying these frameworks to historical and contemporary instances of scientific change; skills in the critical analysis of scientific publications; improved written and oral communication skills. |
Assessment | A 4-hour examination. Exemption may be earned by satisfactory performance on prescribed written work totalling 4000 words. |
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