JPH441H1: Physical 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 |
|
Official Description
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) |
