UFSI 201 Scientific Inquiry: Theories and Practices (4)
Exploration of the fundamental methodological and philosophical assumptions of scientific inquiry. Through the study of ideas and theories pioneered by Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Einstein, and others, students will investigate the nature of the scientific method, examine unifying concepts in various scientific disciplines , and consider how changing conceptions of scientific theory and practice have affected our criteria for establishing reliable knowledge.
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