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136-343 Scientific Controversies (Science) | |
Note | Formerly available as 136-305. Students who have completed 136-305 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Only available at Science level 3; for all other levels, see 136-043. Students cannot gain credit for both this unit and 136-229/329 before 1999 or 136-043 after 1998. |
Availability | 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Homer Le Grand |
Prerequisites | Normally, two second year HPS subjects or second year Earth Sciences. 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 | This subject is identical in all respects to 136-043, except for the assessment. 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 | Written work which may comprise classpapers and essays totalling 6000 words. |
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