Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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PHL 480  Philosophy of Science

Description:
Structure of scientific theories and explanation. Causation, prediction, induction, confirmation, discovery, and scientific progress.
Effective Dates:
FS95 - FS98


PHL 480  Philosophy of Science

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 4
Recommended Background:
(PHL 330) or a 200 level mathematics or statistics course.
Description:
Structure of scientific theories and explanation. Causation, prediction, induction, confirmation, discovery, and scientific progress.
Effective Dates:
SS99 - US15


PHL 480  Philosophy of Science

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 4
Recommended Background:
(PHL 330) or a 200 level mathematics or statistics course.
Description:
Structure of scientific theories and explanation. Causation, prediction, induction, confirmation, discovery, and scientific progress.
Effective Dates:
FS15 - Open