History & Philosophy of Science Major

Major/Minor/Specialisation !105-AA-MAJ+1030 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus: 2009

Coordinator

Program coordinator: Dr Rosemary Robins

Contact

Arts & Music Student Centre
Old Arts Building
+61 3 8344 5235
http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com

Overview:

History and Philosophy of Science

An arts major in history and philosophy of science usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totaling 100 points. It comprises:

  • two first-year subjects in history and philosophy of science (25 points) and
  • six second/third-year subjects in history and philosophy of science (totalling 75 points).
Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/HB/.
Objectives: See course objectives.
Subject Options:

First-year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Second/third-year subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50

Optional Philosophy subjects:

BA students may take up to three philosophy subjects towards their major in history and philosophy of science. Subjects from the list below will be approved automatically. Other subjects may be approved by the Head of School if the content is deemed appropriate.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Links to further information: School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry - http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/pasi/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Arts (Combined Theology)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical &Manufacturing) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Software) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering and Bachelor of Arts

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