HPSC30035 The Dynamics of Scientific Change
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is HPSC30035 hard?
HPSC30035: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How scientific theories and practices change over time, starting from Kuhn's paradigm shifts and later views.
After it you can
- Explain Kuhn's idea of paradigm shifts
- Compare historical and philosophical approaches
- Analyse a case of scientific change
What you need first
“This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the History and Philosophy of Science Major within the Bachelor of Arts or the History and Philosophy of Science specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the Minor or as Breadth. Admission into or selection of one of the following: History and Philosophy of Science major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts History and Philosophy of Science specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts”
How it’s assessed
Presentations 50%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is HPSC30035 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking HPSC30035?
- Needs “This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the History and Philosophy of Science Major within the Bachelor of Arts or the History and Philosophy of Science specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the Minor or as Breadth. Admission into or selection of one of the following: History and Philosophy of Science major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts History and Philosophy of Science specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts”.
- Does HPSC30035 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does HPSC30035 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take HPSC30035 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate HPSC30035?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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