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136-036 Philosophy of Science | |
Note | Formerly available as 136-220/320. Students who have completed 136-220/320 Philosophy of Science are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Available at second and third year, except in Science (second year only). For Science third year, see 136-336 Philosophy of Science (Science 3). |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | To be advised |
Prerequisites | Usually 75 points of first year study across any discipline areas. |
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 explores the history and logic of major scientific theories such as Newtonian mechanics or evolution. It will critically evaluate scientists' and others' philosophical accounts of how science should be done, as well as scientists' actual behaviour. Specific content may vary from year to year. Students should contact the department to ascertain the precise subject matter. Students should also acquire an understanding of how methods and theories in the sciences have changed over the centuries and gain a background in the philosophy and history of science on which to base further study in the area. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 2000 words, and a 2-hour examination. Exemption from the examination may be available on the basis of equivalent written work during the semester. |
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