Philosophy of Science and Technology Minor
The Minor in Philosophy of Science and Technology (PST) is an interdisciplinary program requiring a minimum of 18 credits in PST.
All required courses must be completed with a “C” or higher. The satisfactory/unsatisfactory option may not be used. No transfer courses may be used towards the PST Minor. A minimum of 12 hours must be taken at 2000 and above with 9 of those hours being at 3000 or above. Courses in the upper division may satisfy requirements for the student’s major, consistently with the major’s requirements.
Requirements
| Math | ||
| Select one of the following courses in either statistics or calculus: | 3 | |
| Biostatistics | ||
| Economic Data and Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Psychological Statistics | ||
| Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Science Research | ||
| Logic and Methodology | ||
| Select one of the following courses in either logic or methodology: | 3-4 | |
| Laboratory Methods in Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Historical Inquiry | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Topics in Logic | ||
| Research Methods in Psychological Science | ||
| Social Research Methods | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 3380 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| Select one of the following in the philosophy of science and technology: | 3 | |
| Minds, Brains, and Machines | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
PHIL 4452 | ||
| Philosophy of Cognitive Science | ||
| Topics in Philosophy of Science | ||
PHIL 4482 | ||
PHIL 4483 | ||
| Science | ||
| Select 6 credit in the mathematical, physical, life, behavioral, or social sciences. 1 | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |
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The science courses must be in addition to those satisfying the Gen Ed requirements and conditional upon their acceptance by the PST undergraduate advisor.
Prerequisites
Some courses required by the Minor in PST have prerequisites. Some students may satisfy prerequisites by virtue of their prior curriculum. When this is not the case, students are responsible for either satisfying the prerequisites by adding courses to their curriculum or obtaining a waiver from the instructor.