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| PHYS3017-1 | Physical science in an historical perspective
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 1d Vis. |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year | | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year | | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences | | 4 |
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| Lecturer : | Martine Jaminon |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Thorough reading of texts falling within the epistemology of sciences and / or the history of sciences. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Traduire du texte ou une page WebThe aim is threefold:
- Appropriate ways of thinking and expression which physicists encountered very few in their study course
- Develop transferable skills reusable in other circumstances:
* Structuring and drafting of a final dissertation
* Report writing internship
* Report writing in professional life
- Put some scientific discoveries in their historical context and lay the groundwork for an understanding of the phenomena that govern the construction of knowledge. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Bachelor in sciences |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| - Reading text with production, by text or by chapter, of:
- an outline of ideas
- a summary of one page A4
Discussions and additional information in face- to-face sessions - improvement of the summaries.
Some of the readings will be chosen in consultation with students.
- Visit of the National Museum of Arts and Crafts, Paris, 1 day |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Homework with debriefing in face-to-face sessions |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Required reading:
La structure des révolutions scientifiques,
Thomas Kuhn, Flammariion, Coll. Champs Sciences |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The final grade results from:
- Assessment of the synthesis producted throughout the course and of the participation in the face-to-face sessions (75%)
- Assessment in an oral examination on the texts that have been studied (25%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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| No training, but the visit of the Musée National des Arts et Métiers in Paris. Approximate cost of train ticket:
from 50 to 60 €.
Possible participation of the university. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| The first class meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 8: 30 at the Institute of Physics B5.
It is still possible to register until Wednesday, September 25 by email:
Martine.Jaminon@ulg.ac.be |
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Contacts :
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| Martine.Jaminon@ulg.ac.be
Tel : 04 366 37 20
Secretary: 04 366 50 04 |
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