Postgraduate Course: Philosophy of Science (Online) (PHIL11133)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course is aimed at offering an overview of a selection of core topics in the philosophy of science. Possible topics will range from the metaphysics of science to confirmation theories, from the
nature of theory-change to conceptual issues in the natural and social sciences. |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Online Activities 20,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
172 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
85 %,
Practical Exam
15 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Students will be assessed by a 2500 word essay (85%) and successful participation in on-line activities associated with the course (15%).
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| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
| Students will be introduced to a selection of core topics in contemporary philosophy of science. They will also develop their skills in critical thinking and in the oral and written presentation of philosophical arguments.
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Additional Information
| Course URL |
Please see Learn page |
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Additional Class Delivery Information |
It is only for MSc/Dip/Cert Epistemology, Ethics and Mind students. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Michela Massimi
Tel: (0131 6)50 3662
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: |
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