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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The ‘Philosophy of Science’ online course is developed and offered on the online education platform Coursera by the University of Pennsylvania. The course study is about the fundamental philosophy and techniques of the domain of sciences and the process involved with scientific observations and experiments. The course curriculum will take twelve hours to complete the program.

The intermediate level online program enables the students to learn about objectivity and the effectiveness of the experiments and the result analysis of the scientific methods and experiments by scientists. The course educator for the program is the professor and chair of the Pennslyvania university Michael Weisberg.

The ‘Philosophy of Science’ training program enables the students to access the course with subtitles in different languages and the candidates are provided with the financial aid that helps them in payment of the course fee. The students receive the course certificate after completing the online program.

The Highlights

Online mode
Twelve hours course
Flexible deadlines
Intermediate level program
Expert guidance
Financial assistance
Course certificate
Subtitles in French, Portuguese, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

Programme Offerings

videos
Lectures. Course Modules
Readings
quizzes
Exercices
financial aid
assessments
test
course certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2376	yes	Coursera

The ‘Philosophy of Science’ certification course is available free for the students and for the certificate and extended access, the students will have to pay for the course curriculum.

Philosophy of Science fee structure

Description	Amount in INR
Audit Mode	Nil
Course Fee	Rs. 2,376/-

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate qualifying details

The students interested in receiving the ‘Philosophy of Science’ course certificate should complete the course and pay for the course certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of science

The ‘Philosophy of Science’ curriculum is developed to ensure the development of skills and knowledge of the scientific concepts and philosophy behind the processes involved in the domain of science.

The knowledge acquisition of scientists through experiments, simulation, and observation is studied.
The aspect of objectivity in science is described with the analysis of consequences of scientific concepts and techniques.
The function of the connection of religion and science with the public’s role in influencing the scientific domain.

Who it is for

The ‘Philosophy of Science’ online certification course is designed for individuals who are interested in knowing about the philosophy behind the scientific methods and techniques which enable them to gain knowledge and understanding of everything around them.

Admission Details

The students who wish to apply for the ‘Philosophy of Science’ training program can register online through the Coursera website.

Step 1: Using the link below get to the course page on the official website,

https://www.coursera.org/learn/philosophy-of-science

Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll for free’ button on the course page.

Step 3: Choose between the audit mode or the paid version and click continue.

Step 4: Enter the relevant information to complete the enrollment.

Application Details

The registration form requires students to fill in their name, email address, and phone number, or they can avoid entering this information and can sign in using their Google or Facebook ID.

The Syllabus

Videos

Science: Past and Present
Example 1: Evolutionary Theory
Example 2: Aging the Universe
Example 3: Climate Change
Example 4: A Theory of Mind
Diverse Subjects, Common Methods

Readings

Week 1 Readings

Practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz

Videos

Intro to Scientific Empiricism
A Grounding in Observation
Straight Observation
Observation with Telescopes
Practicing to Observe
Making Observation More Efficient
Mill’s Methods
Isolating and Creating Phenomena
The Logic of Experiments
Simulations: Empirical and Reliable?
Reliable Detection

Reading

Week 2 Readings

Practice exercise

Week 2 Quiz

Videos

The Power of Collective Knowledge
Defining Scientific Objectivity
Mechanisms of Scientific Objectivity
Shedding Bias and Approaching Truth
Failures of Objectivity
Science, Pseudoscience, and Uncertainty

Reading

Week 3 Reading

Practice exercise

Week 3 Quiz

Videos

Science in the Political Arena
Should Science Be Value-Free?
Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Cultivating Scientific Skepticism

Reading

Week 4 Reading

Practice exercise

Week 4 Quiz

Instructors

Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which university/institute offers the ‘Philosophy of Science’ course on Coursera?

The course on ‘Philosophy of Science’ is developed and offered by the University of Pennsylvania.

2: What is the duration of the ‘Philosophy of Science’ program?

The course study can be completed in twelve hours.

3: What are the prerequisites for the ‘Philosophy of Science’ training?

There are no prerequisites for this course.

4: How can I apply for the financial aid provided by Coursera?

You can apply through the ‘Financial Aid’ link provided on the course page and after the application gets approved you will be notified through the website.

5: Is the ‘Philosophy of Science’ certification course available for free?

Yes, the course can be accessed online free of cost but for the certification and graded assignments, the students will have to pay the course fee.