 | Study programme | Français | |
 | Philosophy of Science | ||
Programme component of Master's Degree in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M2-SCPHYS-003-M | Compulsory UE | STAQUET Anne | S808 - Philosophie et Histoire des Sciences |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 100.00 |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-120 | Philosophy of Science | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
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, 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 works
- Oral examination
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
50 % from the presentation, 50 % from the exam.
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-120 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-120 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-120 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-120 | Alan 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
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-120 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-120 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-120 | Non autorisé |