
This minor explores the ways in which science has influenced every facet of society and examines the sociological and philosophical issues that it raises.
This minor explores the ways in which science has influenced every facet of society and examines the sociological and philosophical issues that it raises.
In the Minor in History and Philosophy of Science program, you’ll develop a broad understanding of technology and how it has evolved over time, study significant medical developments and learn about ethical and historical issues related to fundamental areas of science such as biology, chemistry and the health sciences. The interdisciplinary nature of this program means you’ll be able to expand on your major and choose from a wide variety of courses offered by our different schools. With the guidance of the program director, you can tailor your experience to fit your specific interests, drawing from diverse subjects such as evolution, bioethics, anthropology and psychology.
To complete a minor in History and Philosophy of Science, students are required to complete six courses (18 credits). All students take both The Rise of Modern Science (HS 230) and Philosophy of Science and Technology (PL 235). In addition, students take 12 credits from the list of approved courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIO 205 | Bioethics | 3 |
BIO 383 | Evolution | 3 |
BMS 117 | The Human Organism | 3 |
BMS 278 | Research and Technology | 3 |
BMS 474 | Power of Plagues | 3 |
CSC 350 | Intelligent Systems | 3 |
HS 220 | American Environmental History (ENV 221) | 3 |
HS 330 | History of Western Medicine | 3 |
HS 394 | Doctors, Disease and Death in the Western World | 4 |
HSC 315 | Bioethical Issues in the 21st Century | 3 |
MSS 320 | Communication Technologies: Evolution and Impact | 3 |
PL 222 | Bioethics | 3 |
PL 320 | Thought and Work of Albert Schweitzer (SL: Service Learning) | 3 |
PS 309 | History of Psychology | 3 |
SO 280 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
SO 360 | Sociology of Mental Health | 3 |
In consultation with the program director, students design a course of study with a coherent focus related to their interests and major field. These courses of study will have a central theme or area of study that falls within the general scope of the program.
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