Course Description

CT301 The Methods of Science 0.5

A study of the application of the scientific method. Historical and contemporary examples of the use of the method will be discussed, as well as debates about the ways in which it should be described and understood, and its ability to establish objective truths about the world. Questions discussed may include "Is there a scientific method?" "Can theories be tested?" "How can we distinguish Science and Pseudo-Science?" The course includes weekly lectures and tutorials.

Co-requisite or prerequisite: A 200 level CT course.

Exclusion: CT200*.

DRAFT electronic version updated at 1:45 p.m. January 30, 2003

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