UNSW Handbook Plan - Hist & Philosophy of Science

Hist & Philosophy of Science - HPSCA13970

Plan Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School:
	Contact: http://hps.arts.unsw.edu.au/
	Program: 3970 - Science and Mathematics
	Award(s):
	Bachelor of Science (Major)

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in History and Philosophy of Science. History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) is the field that deals with the nature, history, social shaping and social impacts of science, technology and medicine.

Plan Structure

Students are required to complete 48 units of credit in approved HPSC courses.

6 or 12 units of credit in Level 1 HPSC courses
24 units of credit in Level 2 HPSC courses, including at least 12 units of credit from

HPSC2100 The Scientific Revolution (6 UOC)
HPSC2150 Darwin & the Order of Nature (6 UOC)
HPSC2200 Philosophy of Science (6 UOC)
HPSC2300 Sociology of Science & Tech (6 UOC)
HPSC2400 Knowledge and Power (6 UOC)
HPSC2500 Environment Technology Politic (6 UOC)
HPSC2550 Sust Dev,Globalisatn & 3rd Wld (6 UOC)
HPSC2665 On Drugs: Pharmaceuticals (6 UOC)

18 units of credit in Level 3 HPSC courses

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