PH 314 - History/Philosophy of Science

Institution:

Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Description:

Fullfi lls GE Letters requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Science GE class and its associated lab. Math Level: Some use of high school algebra I This course discusses the philosophical foundations of modern science, including the relationship between observations and theory,criteria for theory selection, and the assumptions upon which science is built. It traces the historical development of this foundation and describes the strengths and limitations of modern science. It also describes the historical development of fundamental scientifi c ideas. (Fall, Winter)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.byui.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 496-1411

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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