The Minor in History and Philosophy of Science is aimed in the first instance at students in the BSc Programs in the Faculty of Science, the Schulich School of Engineering and the Faculty of Arts. This Minor complements disciplinary studies in the sciences with the study of the historical and philosophical background and foundation of the sciences.
The Minor in the History and Philosophy of Science is regulated by the section of the Faculty of Arts Graduation Requirements entitled 3.4.4 Minor Fields. Students must complete at least 5.0 and not more than 6.0 full-course equivalents from the Field of the History and Philosophy of Science, including:
1. History of Science: 1.0 full-course equivalent from: History 371, 373, 477.01, 477.02 and 541 (decimalized course, may be repeated for credit).
2. Philosophy of Science: 1.0 full-course equivalent from: Philosophy 367, 467, 517, 565 and 567.
3. At least 1.0 half course must be at the 400 level or above.
