Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | ||
Philosophy of Science | |||
Programme component of Master's in Mathematics à la Faculty of Science |
Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3 |
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Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-M1-SCMATH-047-M | Optional 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 |
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| Français | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 1st term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-PHYS-120 | Philosophy of Science | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
Programme component |
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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 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
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
50 % from the presentation, 50 % from the exam.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
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 |
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S-PHYS-120 |
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Required Reading
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 | Authorized |