Philosophy of Science
Overview
Subject area
NURS
Catalog Number
91700
Course Title
Philosophy of Science
Department(s)
Description
The focus of this course is the philosophy of science and its relation to both the practice and the scholarly discipline of nursing. In it, we will investigate questions such as: What is Science? How can we tell the difference between science and pseudo-science? What is distinctive about scientific reasoning and explanation? How are we to understand scientific revolutions and contemporary approaches to research through the lens of different disciplines.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Doctoral
Liberal Arts
No
Course Attributes
DOC - DOC (Doctoral)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3