HPS401H1 - Scientific Artifacts

Hours: 24S

This course explores the history of science through direct engagement with local scientific artifacts within the University of Toronto Scientific Instrument Collection (UTSIC.org). Each student will undertake a research project focused on a single artifact within the collection in order to explore both the local history of science and the methodology of material culture research as it relates to science.

Prerequisite: 9.0 credits including a 0.5 credit from HPS or a course required for the Science, Technology, and Society minor
Recommended Preparation: 2.0 credits from HPS or courses required for the Science, Technology, and Society minor including a 0.5 credit at the 300+ level
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

HPS480H1 - Special Topics in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Hours: 24S

This course will focus on matters of special interest in the history and philosophy of science and technology. Topics will change each time the course is offered, but may include a focus on specific-time periods, fields and methods of inquiry, individuals, institutions, geographic regions, controversies, etc.

Prerequisite: 9.0 credits, including 1.5 credits from courses that count toward the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS), Science, Technology and Society (STS), History, or Philosophy programs of study. Of these 1.5 credits, at least a 0.5 credit at the 300-level.

TRN425Y1 - Law Workshops Course

Students attend workshops in the Faculty of Law, meet for related discussion and complete related assignments. Enrolment is restricted to qualified fourth-year students registered in the Major Program Ethics, Society, and Law.

Prerequisite: TRN303H1. Enrolment is by invitation. Consult the Arts & Science Registration Instructions and Timetable. Students must be in the final year of registration in the Major Program in Ethics, Society, and Law and will normally have strong performance in 300-level courses in Ethics, Society and Law.
Recommended Preparation: PHL271H1, TRN203H1, TRN204H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)