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Philosophy of Science
SISP202 FA

This course is a basic introduction to the philosophy of science. Topics include the relation between finished theories or explanations and ongoing research, the recognition and dissemination of discoveries, the justification of scientific claims, conceptual and technical (revolutionary) change in the science, the significance of instrumentation, experiment and artifice in science, and possible differences between the natural sciences and the study of human beings. Considerable attention will be g iven to examples of scientific practice, both historical and contemporary.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Rouse,Joseph T.   

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM;     Location: VVO110

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 20   Jr. major:

SR. non-major: 6   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 2   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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