This seminar emphasizes gaining an understanding of the philosophy of science and the methods used to obtain scientific knowledge. It concerns the achievements of science in understanding the world and the limitations of science and of scientists. Six modules are required. Each consists of a study guide and set of essay questions.
Some modules also require a paper.
This module covers the nature of science in general, and a specific area covered by this seminar in particular. It also concerns the relationship between the natural sciences seminar and the other two seminars. Each of the sciences included in the natural sciences is discussed briefly. The second part of the module deals with the principles of the scientific method of investigation and a discussion of the main types of errors made in its use. The student should be able to analyze scientific studies critically with respect to scientific method.