PHYS 4030 - Knowledge Reloaded

Institution:

North Park University

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Description:

In PHYS 1410 students examined how we acquire knowledge and gain understanding about our world. In this course students examine the interface between knowledge and practice. Using their experience and information from their undergraduate courses students will examine the point at which physics research becomes truth. Students will examine how society affects research and how physics becomes part of society. This course will include a brief overview of anthropology and sociology of physics. The social construction of knowledge and the anthropology of the laboratory are examples of topics to be considered. Students will particularly focus on science ethics, security issues and the role of the scientist in forming policy.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northpark.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 244-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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