Useful links
Unit of study_
HPSC2901: What Is This Thing Called Science? (Adv)
The topics covered in 'What is This Thing Called Science?' will be covered in more depth, in a special tutorial set aside for advanced students.
| Code | HPSC2901 |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | History and Philosophy of Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
24 credit points of Junior study with a Distinction average |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
HPSC2101 or HPSC1001 or HPSC1901 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand philosophical and historical discussions of science and critically assess arguments in these areas
- LO2. write clear and well-organized responses to philosophical and historical discussions of science, and develop your own views on these issues
- LO3. relate general philosophical and historical ideas about science to particular examples of scientific work.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 1 week before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
There are no unit outlines available online for the current year.
- Key dates
Key dates through the academic year, including teaching periods, census, payment deadlines and exams.
- Student administration
Enrolment, course planning, fees, graduation, support services, student IT
- Expectations of student conduct
Code of Conduct for Students, Conditions of Enrollment, University Privacy Statement, Academic Integrity
- Academic appeals
Academic appeals process, special consideration, rules and guidelines, advice and support
- Learning and teaching policy
Policy register, policy search
- Financial support
Scholarships, interest free loans, bursaries, money management
- Study resources
Learning Centre, faculty and school programs, Library, online resources
- Health and support
Student Centre, counselling & psychological services, University Health Service, general health and wellbeing
