Scientific Thought and Methodology
"Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) So science starts with questions…Read on to discover some of the answers…
How do scientists cope with uncertainty and the unknown? Do they ever find ‘truth’? Want to learn how scientists arrive at hypotheses, and why they test them by experiment? What about changes and advances in scientific thought over time? What brought these about and what effect did they have?
How about developing scientifically grounded analytical skills that could increase your employability?
This sub-theme is appropriate for all students, whether they have a scientific background or not.
Scientific Thought and Methodology modules:
11 modules available.
This information is for the 2024/25 academic year.
IF YOU ARE AN INCOMING YEAR ONE STUDENT, YOU SHOULD ONLY CHOOSE LEVEL 1 MODULES.
| Module Code | Module Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| HPSC1015 | Magic, Science and Religion | 1 |
| HPSC1050 | Darwin, Germs and the Bomb | 1 |
| IDEA1100 | Science & Society: An Ethical View | 1 |
| LDES1100 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 1 |
| PSYC1610 | Forensic Psychology | 1 |
| BLGY2201 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 2 |
| EDUC2107 | Science Education: Issues and Challenges | 2 |
| LING2340 | Syntax | 2 |
| PHIL2611 | How Biology Works | 2 |
| HPSC3200 | Science Communication: History & Theory | 3 |
| HPSC3450 | Mind, Brain & Society | 3 |