Histoire des sciences - Partim [SSPSB202]
- 2 credits
- 15h
- 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeacher: Sartenaer Olivier
Objectives
To invite the student to be aware about the complex and multifactorial dynamics of the historical evolution of the sciences.
Content
The class will be organized in three different phases:
- Lectures about a paradigmatic historical case of a scientific revolution, namely the Copernician revolution;
- Lectures devoted to draw general conclusions from this case about the dynamics of theory sucession in science, in particular during revolutionary phases;
- The writing of a personnal paper on the occasion of which the student will transfer the content of these lectures to a scientific revolution of his/her choice.
Teaching methods
The lectures will be ex cathedra. Assistance will be provided to write the personal report.
Evaluations
Oral exam during which the student will be tested on the content of the lectures as well as on the content of his/her written report (to be sent to the teacher before the exam session).
Recommended readings
Some readings are frequently suggested to the student.
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
