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 136-503 Institutions of Australian Science: Historical Perspectives

Availability

4th year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Rod Home

Prerequisites

Admission to Honours or Master's course in History & Philosophy of Science.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

An historical study of the development since the late 19th century of Australia's principal scientific institutions and research groups and their differing roles within the Australian scientific community. Australian science as a social system. Australian science and Australian society.

Assessment

Written work totalling 5000 words.



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