PHL3115

Making knowledge: modern scientific controversies

(ART)

Homer Le Grand

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: 12 points in Philosophy, History or Social Sciences, or 18 points in Science at any level. www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/undergraduate/

Synopsis: As for PHL2115.

Assessment: Five tutorial exercises (1500 words): 30% + Essay (1500 words): 25% + Essay (2000 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 analytical skills than students enrolled in the Level 2 version and to complete two additional exercises (500 words)