History & Philosophy of Science, Minor College of Letters & Science
History & Philosophy of Science Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in the History & Philosophy of Science invites students to examine historical and contemporary problems in a variety of scientific disciplines, and to explore concepts and procedures basic to science and how they have evolved. The minor is sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology Studies.
Minor Advisor
Staff advisors are located in the Blue Ridge Office BuildingMajor Advising.
Faculty Advisor
The faculty advisor for STS, Professor Gerardo Con Diaz, is also available for advising by appointment.
Code | Title | Units |
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History & Philosophy of Science | 4 | |
Introduction to Philosophy of Science | ||
Choose five courses from those listed below; one course must be from each of three areas: | 20 | |
(a) History | ||
History of Science to the 18th Century | ||
History of Science, 18th to 20th Centuries | ||
Scientific Revolution | ||
The Rise of the Russian Empire, 1304-1825 | ||
Medieval & Renaissance Medicine | ||
Medicine, Society, & Culture in Modern Europe | ||
History of Science in America | ||
History of Technology in America | ||
(b) Philosophy | ||
Philosophy of the Physical Sciences | ||
Philosophy of the Biological Sciences | ||
Philosophy of the Social Sciences | ||
Philosophy of Space & Time | ||
(c) Science & Technology Studies | ||
From Natural History to the History of Nature | ||
History of Modern Biology | ||
Darwin | ||
Gender & Science | ||
Topics in Science & Technology Studies | ||
Total Units | 24 |