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Course No: PHIL.2080-084; SIS Class Nbr: 14059; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental questions in philosophy of science. We will cover both descriptive issues such as how scientific theories become "facts," and normative questions that ask how we ought to structure scientific inquiry. We will cover a range of scientific disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and even paleontology. We'll also cover disciplines that are more or less controversial as "sciences," such as economics, mathematics, medicine, and engineering.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: ENGL.1010 College Writing I.
- Core Codes: SRE, CTPS, AH, SUSTAINABI
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Alison McConwell
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2025 Spring: Mar 17 to May 08
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts
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