Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Science and Technology Studies
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Level 6 delivery is restricted to students on the iBSc Sociology and Politics of Medicine and iBSc History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine programmes. Students that select the level 6 delivery that are not enrolled on either programme will have their module selection rejected.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module offers an intensive exploration of some central, on-going debates in philosophy of science. Topics include: scientific realism and antirealism; the nature of scientific explanation; and the status of laws of nature. Students also will consider applications to specific topics in current science. No pre-requisite philosophy of science knowledge required.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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22
- Module leader
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Professor Chiara Ambrosio
- Who to contact for more information
- sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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1
- Module leader
-
Professor Chiara Ambrosio
- Who to contact for more information
- sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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