Study programme 2018-2019Français
Philosophy of Science
Programme component of Master's Degree in Mathematics à la Faculty of Science
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-SCMATH-047-MOptional UESTAQUET AnneS808 - Philosophie et Histoire des Sciences
  • STAQUET Anne

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français20000022.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-PHYS-120Philosophy of Science200000Q1100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Carry out major projects.
    • Appropriately use bibliographic resources for the intended purpose.
  • Communicate clearly.
    • Communicate the results of mathematical or related fields, both orally and in writing, by adapting to the public.
    • make a structured and reasoned presentation of the content and principles underlying a piece of work, mobilised skills and the conclusions it leads to.
  • Adapt to different contexts.
    • Have developed a high degree of independence to acquire additional knowledge and new skills to evolve in different contexts.
    • Critically reflect on the impact of mathematics and the implications of projects to which they contribute.
    • Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course students will be able to understand the principle conceptions of science and understand the limits of these philosophies. Students will also be able to consider these epistemological ideas alongside those of scientific method. The student will also have to be able to present a moment in the history of science or mathematics, to non-specialists, using everyday language.

Content of UE

The main epistemologies will be studied: inductivism, Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Feyerabend. They will also be critiqued, putting them in parallel with one another concerning their conceptions of science, progress and scientific method. Futhermore, the course will feature key moments in the history of science, according to the students' interest.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

50 % from the presentation, 50 % from the exam.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-PHYS-120
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-PHYS-120
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
S-PHYS-120

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-120Alan Chalmers book - Qu'est-ce que la science? (English title - What Is This Thing Called Science?)

Recommended Reading

AA
S-PHYS-120

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-120Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-PHYS-120Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-PHYS-120Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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