HPSC2901 What Is This Thing Called Science? (Adv) (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
HPSC2901 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: 科学究竟是什么？（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: History and Philosophy of Science Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The topics covered in 'What is This Thing Called Science? ' will be covered in more depth, in a special tutorial set aside for advanced students.
HPSC2901 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars).
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is HPSC2901 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches HPSC2901, and when is it offered?
A: HPSC2901 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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