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136-336 Philosophy of Science (Science 3) | |
Note | Formerly available as 136-220/307/320. Students who have completed 136-220/307/320 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students cannot gain credit for both this subject and 136-220/320 before 1999 or 136-036 after 1998. Only available at Science level 3; for other levels, see 136-036 Philosophy of Science. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | To be advised |
Prerequisites | Normally two level 2 HPS subjects. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Between 10 and 12 weekly tutorials and between 20 and 24 lectures, normally two per week |
Subject Description | This subject explores the history and logic of such major scientific theories as Newtonian mechanics or evolution. It will critically examine scientists' actual behaviour and philosophical accounts of how science should be done. Students should contact the Department to ascertain the precise subject matter. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 6000 words. |
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