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Postgraduate Module Descriptor
SOCM945: Philosophy of Science
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Introduction
Popper
Kuhn
The Sociology of Scientific Knowledge
Social epistemology
Science and values
Theories and models
Scientific representation
Understanding
Experiment
Practice
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 278 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 22 | 11 x 2 hour seminars |
| Guided independent study | 278 | Independent study |
Online Resources
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