PHIL 335 - Philosophy of Science

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
The nature of scientific explanation, scientific methods, and conceptual revolutions in science. How to distinguish between science, non-science, and pseudoscience. Discussion of whether the scientific method is a superior and more objective means of determining truth.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area C requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3332.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently