HPSC1001 What is This Thing Called Science? (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 16 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
HPSC1001 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in History and Philosophy of Science Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 何谓科学？
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: History and Philosophy of Science Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This Unit of Study explores the very nature of science and how it is practised. Using contemporary and historical scientific examples, the unit looks into whether a sharp line can be drawn between science and non-science, and what criteria can be used to distinguish science from pseudoscience.
HPSC1001 has 16 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 15 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "hpsc1001 was really chill. super friendly tutors and they respond on time. the workload is close to nothing and they provide good marking and proper feedback!"
On Reddit: "hpsc1001 is great. assignments are well spaced and tutors are really really helpful. the lectures are also pretty interesting, i’d recommend."
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Q: Is HPSC1001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 16 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches HPSC1001, and when is it offered?
A: HPSC1001 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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