Introduction to Philosophy of Science
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Overview
Subject area
HUP
Catalog Number
125
Course Title
Introduction to Philosophy of Science
Department(s)
Description
This course is an introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations on which scientificinquiry rests. Topics to be discussed include how science explains, how scientific theories reflectthe nature of the world, causation and induction, laws of nature, frequency, subjective andBayesian probabilities. Also, the class will discuss the epistemology of how certain historicaldiscoveries caused major scientific shifts.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011748