SCIE 4345 - History & Philosophy Of Science

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Saint Edward's University

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An introduction to the philosophy of science and mathematics by way of the historical analysis of philosophical-scientific debates. It will include study of the major developments in the Western world, especially the effects of scientific thought on the world view of different cultures, and their legal and social institutions. Examples will be drawn from mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry and biology. Questions such as wave-particle duality, the relationship of mathematics to all of the sciences, and the role of computational instrumentation in the development of science will also be considered. The course may be used to satisfy the General Education requirement for Science in Perspective for Computer Science, Computer Information Science, History and Mathematics majors. The course satisfies CULF 3330 for Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, BS Math, and BS Computer Science majors. Prerequisites: Sixty hours of college credit and prior completion of six hours of physics, chemistry, or biology, COSC 1323, COSC 1123, MATH 2321 or PHIL 2303. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stedwards.edu

Phone Number:

(512) 448-8400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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