Graduate Diploma in Arts (Logic and Philosophy of Science)

Course 069-LP (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in logic and philosophy of science. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate diploma.

Course coordinator:
Dr Bruce Langtry
School of Philosophy
Email: brucenl@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • understand the major strands of thought and analytic approaches and concepts in logic and philosophy of science;
  • be prepared for advanced study in the discipline.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • eight subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: Maximum of one first year subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not Offered
A minimum of seven 2nd/3rd year subjects (a total of 87.5 points), selected from the following list:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement is:
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/

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