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The history and philosophy of science and technology cuts across traditional disciplines of the sciences and the humanities. HPS courses treat the sciences and technology, including mathematics and medicine, as being historically and philosophically significant in themselves, and also as being integral components of the general development of knowledge, culture, and society. The undergraduate courses serve to introduce the student to this discipline, and also to provide a wider context for understanding science and technology. Most courses have a substantial historical component, and many deal with philosophical, sociological and related issues. For example, students of history will find courses in the history of science to be an important part of social and intellectual history, while students of economic history may be especially interested in the history of technology. For philosophy students, history of science courses form a natural adjunct to issues in the theory of knowledge, philosophy of science and history of philosophy. Students of the humanities with particular interests in the physical or biological sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine will naturally be interested in HPS courses, and students in these scientific disciplines will benefit from the broad historical and philosophical perspective on their studies that HPS courses can provide. Some students may wish to plan their entire programs around a core of HPS courses. The Major program in HPST listed is suitable training for medical school, the law, elementary and secondary school teaching, museum and library work, science writing and editing, and other fields where competence in both science and humanities is valuable. Students considering graduate study in this field should seek direction from an IHPST faculty member. For more information consult the IHPST Undergraduate Handbook, available at the Institute. Director of Undergraduate Studies: Enquiries:Victoria College, room 316 (416-978-5397) History and Philosophy of Science and Technology ProgramsEnrolment in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology programs requires the completion of four courses; GPA of 1.7 required. History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (Arts program)Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalent) Admission requires GPA of 1.7 and continuation in the program requires maintenance of a GPA of 2.3 1. One course in science, choices subject to the approval of the Director
of Undergraduate Studies. It is recommended that it include a laboratory
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