Interactive course integrating diverse aspects of science: semi-quantitative overview of physical principles underlying modern measurement technology; philosophy of measurement; accuracy and limits to measurement, and resultant scientific, sociological and economic consequences. Priority to students in the Integrated Sciences Program. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the Faculty of Science.
Interactive course integrating diverse aspects of science: semi-quantitative overview of physical principles underlying modern measurement technology; philosophy of measurement; accuracy and limits to measurement, and resultant scientific, sociological and economic consequences. Priority to students in the Integrated Sciences Program. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the Faculty of Science.