Overview

This topic discusses how science progresses through periods of "normal" science, undertaken within the current paradigm, interspersed with periods of upheaval where there are paradigm shifts. It examines the current trend to interdisciplinary science and the advances often made through transferring ideas from one field to another. Students will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with an understanding of how scientific knowledge progresses and how research contributes to this advancement.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Acquire an understanding of how scientific knowledge progresses and how research contributes to this advancement

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