2.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Guay Alexandre;
Language
English
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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The aim of the course is to invite Master students in science to reflect on some of the current central themes in the philosophy of science, which are related to their interests and the scientific discipline in which they have specialised. They will have to analyze, alone or in a group, a specific philosophical issue that they will choose in relation to the themes addressed in the classroom lectures. Students will have to convey the results and conclusions of their investigations in a written essay as well as through an oral presentation. |
Content
The three themes for 2023-24 are::
- Scientific relaism. Is science decribing reality or the relations we can have with reality?
- Chosen questions of philosophy of mathematics. What is the object of study of mathematics? Why mathematics can be used to represent the empirical world?
- Determinism and probability. What is determinism? What are probabilities?
Teaching methods
The first part of the course consists in lectures on the three themes. In the meantime, students will register on the course’s website and form teams of maximum three members. Each team will choose a presentation subject in relation with one of the themes. The subject, the related list of references and the oral presentation plan will have to be approved by the professor. He shall be available to help students develop their presentation. The second part of the class will be devoted to the oral presentations. The final exam will cover all lectures and presentations.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation consists of two elements: a written exam (50% of the final grade) and an oral presentation in small groups (50%).
During the second session, the evaluation consists of an exam (50%) plus the presentation grade (50%). If the presentation grade is absent or has already been included in the June evaluation, this grade will be replaced by a personal research essay. Note that it is possible to make the presentation during the semester, asked for a presence grade in June and therefore use the presentation grade in the September evaluation.
During the second session, the evaluation consists of an exam (50%) plus the presentation grade (50%). If the presentation grade is absent or has already been included in the June evaluation, this grade will be replaced by a personal research essay. Note that it is possible to make the presentation during the semester, asked for a presence grade in June and therefore use the presentation grade in the September evaluation.
Online resources
See course Moodle site.
Bibliography
Voir site Moodle du cours.
Faculty or entity
SC
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Data Science : Statistic
Master [120] in Geography : Climatology
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Master [60] in Physics
Master [120] in Environmental Science and Management
Master [60] in Geography : General
Master [120] in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology
Master [120] in Statistics: Biostatistics
Master [60] in Biology
Master [120] in Mathematics
Master [60] in Mathematics
Interdisciplinary Advanced Master in Science and Management of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Master [120] in Chemistry
Master [120] in Statistics: General
Master [120] in Philosophy
Master [120] in Physics
Master [60] in Chemistry
Master [120] in Geography : General
Master [120] in Medical Physics