University General Course Catalog 2023-2024

Nov 24, 2024

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Science, Mind, and Philosophy, Minor

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A comprehensive introduction to methods of science and mind with a focus on developing students’ understanding of the philosophy of science and mind. Students begin with core requirements that develop their critical reasoning skills, knowledge of the history of science and the study of mind, as well as basic scientific methods for studying cognitive phenomena. Following this, students acquire specialized knowledge of integral topics within the philosophy of science and mind, including core areas of philosophy relevant to these topics. The minor culminates in the student’s selection of electives chosen to enrich their interdisciplinary interests in the study of science and mind.

Students majoring in another field may minor in philosophy by completing the requirements outlined below for the Science, Mind, and Philosophy minor. Philosophy majors may not use a philosophy minor to fulfill their minor requirement. At least nine units of 300-400 level philosophy courses are required.

Contact Information

Department of Philosophy office: Jones Center 102
Telephone: (775) 784-6846
Email: philosophy@unr.edu
Website:https://www.unr.edu/philosophy/

College of Liberal Student Center
Thompson Building 101
(775) 682-8745
https://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

I. Program Requirements (21-23 units)

Minor GPA | 2.0
Minor Upper-Division Units | 9
Minor Residency Requirement | 6 Upper-Division Units in the minor at UNR
Unit Limits: Per College of Liberal Arts policy, no more than 9 units counted toward any major may be reused to meet the requirements of this minor.

A. Historical and Conceptual Background (6 units)

Two of the following:

PHIL 131 - Introduction to Metaphysics (3 units)
PHIL 213 - Intro Modern Phil (3 units)
PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy of Science (3 units)
PHIL 316 - Survey of 20th Century Philosophy (3 units)
Note: With advisor approval, any 100 or 200-level Philosophy course appropriate to a Science, Mind, and Philosophy minor.

B. Analytical Reasoning (3-4 units)

One of the following:

APST 207 - Practical Statistics (3 units)
APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units) CO2
PHIL 114 - Intro Symbolic Logic (3 units)
PHIL 326 - Symbolic Logic (3 units)
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) CO2

C. Scientific Background (3-4 units)

One of the following:

BIOL 105 - Introduction to Neuroscience (3 units)
BIOL 125 - How Science Works: Biological Case Studies (3 units) CO4
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) CO4
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L
PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units) CO4L
PHYS 151A - General Physics Lecture I (3 units)
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4
PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6
Notes: Some of the above courses may include integrated laboratory experience or may require co-enrollment in separate a laboratory course. However, laboratory experience is not mandatory to satify this requirement. With advisor approval, any course offered in the College of Science appropriate to a Science, Mind, and Philosophy minor may be applied to this requirement. However, Neuroscience B.S. students pursuing a Science, Mind and Philosophy minor cannot utilize any Psychology course for this core requirement other than PSY 101.

D. Upper-Division Philosophy of Science and Mind (6 units)

Two of the following:

PHIL 434 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science (3 units)
PHIL 435 - Philosophy of Mind (3 units)
PHIL 438 - Problems in the History and Philosophy of Science (3 units)
PHIL 476 - The Self: Philosophic and Psychoanalytic Explorations (3 units) CO13
PHIL 480 - Science, Technology and Society (3 units) CO9, CO13
With advisor approval, any other 300 or 400-level Philosophy course focused on issues of science or mind.

E. Upper-Division Philosophy Elective (3 units)

Any additional 300 or 400-level Philosophy course.