Program: Philosophy of Science, Minor in - Hofstra University

Apr 25, 2025

2006-2007 Undergraduate Bulletin

Minor in Philosophy of Science is an interdisclipinary program primarily designed for students majoring in a particular science or in mathematics. This minor enables students to develop a broader view of their major to appreciate, for example, the important historical developments in their given field, and to better learn to critically evaluate their major’s subject matter and its method of inquiry.

Minor Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 18

The minor consists of 18 semester hours of required and elective courses listed below, with at least six hours in residence. It is recommended that students complete their mathematics and natural science distribution requirements before beginning this program. Students should also be aware that some of the courses listed below require prerequisites, see individual courses.

A. Required

PHI 161 - (HP) Philosophy of Science Semester Hours: 3 s.h.

B. Logic Requirement

MATH 191 - Introduction to Set Theory Semester Hours: 3 s.h.
or
PHI 154 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic Semester Hours: 3 s.h.
and
PHI 156 - Advanced Symbolic Logic Semester Hours: 3 s.h.
NOTE: MATH 202 Mathematical Logic may be substituated for PHI 156 with permission of advisor.

C. Electives

9 s.h. chosen from:

ENGG 149 - Technology and Society-An Historical Overview Semester Hours: 3 s.h.
MATH 155 - History of Mathematics Semester Hours: 3 s.h.
PHI 184 - Seminar: Problems of Philosophy Semester Hours: 3 s.h.
PHYS 118 - Modern Physics Semester Hours: 3 s.h.

Note

Consult Program Adviser for other elective courses.