Philosophy of Science

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Overview

Subject area

PHIL

Catalog Number

32200

Course Title

Philosophy of Science

Department(s)

Description

A critical survey of philosophical theories of scientific explanation and development. The course will focus on topics such as inductive and hypothetico-deductive accounts of scientific method; confirmation and falsification of scientific theories; the logic of scientific explanation; theories and models; the structure of scientific revolutions.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

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Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule