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, the Cumming School of Medicine, 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 3.4.3 Minor Fields.
Students must complete at least 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents) and not more than 36 units (6.0 full-course equivalents) from the Field of the History and Philosophy of Science, including:
1. History of Science: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from: History 372, 476, 493.38, 493.39, 541, Neuroscience 421.
2. Philosophy of Science: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from: Philosophy 367, 467, 517, 565, 567.
3. An additional 18 units (3.0 full-course equivalents), with at least 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) at the 400 level or above.
