Course Description

This course studies the philosophical basis, ontological foundations, epistemology and axiology of science as well as the principles and concepts of scientific methodology as a means of thinking to obtain correct knowledge including reasoning, logic, criteria of truth, assumptions, opportunities, limitations of science, scientific method, deductive thinking- inductive, scientific language, the role of science in culture, interpretation of analysis results, and scientific writing. The material is delivered using a student-centered approach in presentation and discussion activities discussing material about the philosophy of science and reviewing articles related to the material honestly and independently.