| Course ID: | PHIL 4410/6410. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Philosophy of Natural Science |
Course
Description: | The logical structure of scientific hypotheses and/or laws, and the problems of their meaning and confirmation; the general patterns of scientific explanation; and the ideals of prediction and control. |
| Oasis Title: | Philosophy of Natural Science |
| Prerequisite: | PHIL 2010 or PHIL 2010H or PHIL 2010E or any 3000-level PHIL course or permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | A mastery of important concepts, positions, and arguments concerning the structure
of scientific theories and the nature of justificatory arguments in physical and
biological science, and the philosophical implications of these sciences. Students
are expected to develop the ability to read and understand historical and
contemporary sources, and the ability to write clear and reasoned discussion essays.
Communicating effectively through writing and speech, relevant use of the computer,
and critical thinking are all stressed. During the course the student should be
improving in each of these skill areas. |
| Topical Outline: | Topics may include:
I. Philosophy of Physical Science
II. Philosophy of Biological Science |