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School of Philosophy · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course considers philosophical questions arising from modern physics. Topics include the philosophical significance of the theory of relativity and the philosophy of space and time, the significance and interpretation of quantum mechanics, and the relationship between these two theories. Other topics may include issues in modern cosmology and/or statistical physics.
1 x 2000 word essay
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
1 x 2500 word essay
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Tutorial participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 35 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 11 hours of tutorials; and, b) 95 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information To enrol in this course you must have completed 24 units of courses towards a degree, and at least 6 units of PHIL courses or at least 6 units of PHYS courses.
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