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Teaching in the history and Philosophy of Science (HPS) began at the University of Melbourne in 1946. The program has developed since then to become the leading HPS department in Australia. HPS offers students a learning environment that bridges the gap between the two cultures of science and the humanities. Students have the opportunity to explore historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives on science and technology. This unique mix of literacies helps prepare students for a wide range of science-related professional careers.
Teaching in HPS is closely linked to current research, which ranges from the foundations of statistics and the nature of scientific reasoning, through a variety of historical projects, to the social impact of new technologies.
The high profile enjoyed by the Department, both nationally and internationally, attracts staff, students and visiting scholars of the highest calibre, to create a rich and vibrant culture of learning and research.
There are no prerequisites for first year HPS subjects.
For science students there are no prerequisites for second/third year HPS subjects beyond admission to second year.
For arts students and students of faculties other than science the prerequisite for a second/third year HPS subject is usually 75 points of first year study in any discipline area.
The prerequisite for a third/fourth year subject in HPS is usually two second/third year subjects in HPS.
The requirements for a co-major in Science are set out in Majors. A major in HPS usually consists of nine 12.5 point subjects, totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:
two first year subjects in HPS (25 points) and;
seven second/third year subjects in HPS (totalling 87.5 points), which must include 12.5 points in two of the following areas:
history of science
philosophy of science
sociology of science and;
at least one of the following:
The requirements for Science honours are set out in Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours). The prerequisites for entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in HPS are:
completion of all the requirements for the BA and;
completion of a major in HPS, which includes 12.5 points in two of the following areas:
history of science
philosophy of science
sociology of science and;
at least one of the following:
An average grade of H2B or higher over the second/third year subjects within the major.
Entry to honours must be approved by the HPS honours coordinator and the Faculty of Arts honours course adviser.
Students undertaking pure honours in HPS must complete:
136-501 HPS Thesis (50 points) or 136-520 HPS Thesis (MYE) (50 points) and;
four honours subjects in HPS (totalling 50 points) and;
participation in a research methodology unit.
Students intending to undertake combined honours in HPS and another area of study should consult the HPS honours coordinator about structuring their course.
A BA with honours in HPS can lead to an MA by advanced seminars and shorter thesis, or by research thesis alone or to a PhD. Students interested in postgraduate study should collect a copy of the separate postgraduate brochure and contact the Departmental Office to make an appointment to see the postgraduate coordinator.
History and Philosophy of Science
Ground Floor, Old Arts Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 6556
Email: enquiries@hps.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.hps.unimelb.edu.au
136-028 History of Astronomy
136-030 Human Values, Science, and Nature
136-031 Science, Philosophy and History
136-032 The Ecological History of Humankind
103-005 Cybersociety
136-029 Darwinism
136-033 Science, Reason and Reality
136-034 Science, Life and Mind
136-036 Philosophy of Science
136-037 Issues in the Modern Life Sciences
136-038 The Scientific Revolution
136-039 Medicine and Society
136-040 Science Technology and Society
136-044 Current Issues in HPS
136-045 Fact, Fiction & Fraud in the Digital Age
136-077 Psychoanalysis and Social Theory
161-015 Introduction to Formal Logic
136-054 Controversies in Philosophy of Science
136-055 Approaches to the History of Science
136-329 Darwinism (Science 3)
136-333 Science, Reason and Reality (Science 3)
136-334 Science, Life and Mind (Science 3)
136-336 Philosophy of Science (Science 3)
136-337 Biotechnology in Modern Society (Sci.3)
136-338 The Scientific Revolution (Science 3)
136-340 Science Technology & Society (Science 3)
136-344 Current Issues in HPS (Science 3)
136-501 HPS Thesis
136-520 HPS Thesis (MYE)
136-047 Special Lecture Program
136-048 Realism, Relativism and Naturalism
136-049 Genetics in Society
136-051 Institutions of Australian Science
136-067 Ecology and the Environmental Movement
136-068 Scepticism, Fallibilism and Relativism
136-069 Disease and Culture
136-070 HPS-Research Project (Science)
136-071 HPS Advanced Coursework (Science)
136-082 Imagined Societies
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