Introduction to the History of Sciences

Code:

FILO037

Acronym:

IHISC

Instance: 2014/2015 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Philosophy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Philosophy

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
FILO	48	FILO - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162
			2

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course provides the tools for a better understanding of the history of science. Through knowledge of the subject and content of the main scientific fields, the student may explore in depth the role of science and its relation to philosophy.
The student will acquire knowledge to help you understand the features of the evolution of science, processes of reasoning, discovery and proof in scientific fields studied.
The UC is taught by professors of the Faculty of Sciences and Humanities suitable for students wishing to meet rigorously the history of science.

Learning outcomes and competences

To understand the nature of science, evolution, methods and results.
To discuss and present the aspects studied in different scientific fields.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The program is structured in modules.

Introduction
The history of science as an epistemological tool . The relationship between philosophy and science.

I. Mathematics

1. The development of mathematics in Ancient Greece
2. Math in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Enlightenment
3. The crisis of the foundations of mathematics
4. The nature of mathematics and its role in other sciences

II. Physics

1. Physics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
2. The scientific revolution: Galileo and Newton's Mechanics
3. Electricity, magnetism and optics in the 19th Century
4. Thermodinamics asn statistical mechanics
5. General and Restrict Relativity
6. Quantum revolution

III.Bbiology

1. Theories of Evolution and Biology
2. Darwinism and neo-Darwinism

IV. conclusion

BIBLIOGRAPHY
In your documents folder (menu on the right) are provided study materials and bibliographies for further development and research.

Mandatory literature

Losee, John; Introdução histórica à filosofia da ciência. ISBN: 972-710-203-4
Serres, Michel 300; Elementos para a história das ciências. ISBN: 972-710-124-0 vol.1

Complementary Bibliography

Crombie, A. C.; Histoire des sciences de Saint Augustin a Galilée(400-1650)
Olby, R. C. 340; Companion to the History of modern science. ISBN: 0-415-14578-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and study of texts.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	80,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Trabalho de investigação	30,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Participation in 75% of lessons.

Calculation formula of final grade

Short review examinations throughout the semester, scheduled in advance. And final exam. Possibility of a thematic work with oral presentation in class.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Unforeseen, but can be agreed with the UC Regents.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Apply the evaluation standards of the Faculdade

Observations

Do not apply.