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JPH441H1Physical Science in Contemporary Society (formerly PHY341H1)

Course Title JPH441H1
Session winter
Year of Study 4th year
Time and Location 24L: T5-7, Room: MP 134

Robert  Orr
MP818A
416-978-6029

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Complex nature of the scientific method; connection between theory, concepts and experimental data; insufficiency of reductionism; characteristics of pathological and pseudo-science; public perception and misperception of science; science and public policy; ethical issues; trends in modern science.

Prerequisite: PHY224H1/250H1/252H1/254H1/256H1/ENV235H1 or by permission of the instructor.
Co-requisite: n.a.
Exclusion: PHY341H1
Recommended preparation: n.a.
  BR=3 DR=HUM
Textbook The Demon - Haunted World by Carl Sagan (Ballantine Books)