Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

Schools

Historical & Philosophical Inq, Mathematics & Physics School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
2 Contact hours

Incompatible

PHYS2190

Assessment methods

Examination, assignments.

Course enquiries

Prof Gerard Milburn

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Course description

Introduction to the philosophy of science in the context of modern physics. Methodological principles, quantum physics & epistemology, quantum measurement, relativity & cosmology, time & causation. Grand unified theories, theory of everything.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile