PHL3125

Making knowledge: modern scientific controversies

(ART)

Professor Homer Le Grand

8 points + 2 lectures and 1 tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: 16 points in Philosophy, History or Social Sciences, or 18 points in Science at any level

Synopsis: As for PHL2125

Assessment: Five tutorial exercises (1500 words): 30% + Essay (2000 words): 25% + Essay (3000 words): 45% + Students taking this subject at Level 3 will be expected to produce essays and tutorial exercises which demonstrate considerably wider research, a deeper understanding of the nature of scientific debate, and a higher level of anlytical skills than students enrolled in the Level 2 version and to complete two additional tutorial exercises (500 words)