Undergraduate Course: Philosophy and Quantum Theory (PHIL10105)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course will offer detailed seminars on key philosophical issues in the nature and implications of quantum mechanics. No background in logic or the physical sciences will be assumed, although having taken Logic 1 and/or Philosophy of Science 1 might be an advantage, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Logic 1 (PHIL08004)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| In taking this course, students should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse philosophical issues in quantum theory, its implications and applications, and acquire confidence in dealing with concepts and arguments in this field. Students should be introduced (in a non-technical way) to issues like locality, realism and the role of the observer in quantum theory. |
Assessment Information
1. a short presentation (10%)
2. one short (approx. 1500 word) essay (35%) due roughly half way through the semester
3. a final long (approx. 3000 word) essay (55%) due before the end of the semester |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Alasdair Richmond
Tel: (0131 6)50 3656
Email: A.Richmond@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk |
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