History and Philosophy of Science
Learning outcomes
Students who graduate from History and Philosophy of Science will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in foundation scientific concepts and describe the close relationships between the historical, philosophical, and sociological analysis of science. |
| 2 | Identify and critique classical and contemporary theories of the nature and progress of science and examine their social significance. |
| 3 | Recognise and describe key ethical, social, and political issues that arise in the sciences and in medicine. |
| 4 | Source, collate, analyse and critically evaluate scholarly material in the history and philosophy of science and gain clear understanding of their content, arguments and construction. |
| 5 | Communicate concepts, issues and findings in history and philosophy of science through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique. |
| 6 | Critically analyse theories, methods, concepts and applications within science. |
| 7 | Address authentic problems in the history and philosophy of science, working professionally and responsibly within diverse, collaborative and interdisciplinary teams. |
| 8 | Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in the history and philosophy of science, from a range of cultural, ethical and social perspectives. |
