2005/06 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HPSC1010 The Scientific Revolution

10 creditsClass Size: 150

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2005/06

This module is approved as an Elective

Objectives

To introduce selected major topics in the historical development of European science from 1500-1750.

Syllabus

The new astronomy of the 17th century; the new physics from Galileo to Newton; the Scientific Revolution (including Descartes, Bacon, the Royal Society); Science and the Enlightenment.

Teaching methods

11 lectures, plus 5 tutorials.

Methods of assessment

50% coursework (1 essay of 1500 words), 50% 1 hour exam at end of 1st semester.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/09/2006

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