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Detail for CIP Code 54.0104

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Title: History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.

Definition: A program that focuses on the historical evolution of scientific theories, science applications and technologies, and the scientific, medical, and technological disciplines, as well as the philosophy of science and its historical socio-economic context. Includes instruction in the concepts and methods of philosophical inquiry; historiography of science; history of science, medicine, and technology; and research methods in the history of the scientific and engineering disciplines, including mathematics. See also: 30.1501) Science, Technology and Society., 51.3205) History of Medicine.

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54.0104 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. No substantive changes 54.0104 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
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  • Open54) HISTORY.
    • Open54.01) History.
      • 54.0101) History, General.
      • 54.0102) American History (United States).
      • 54.0103) European History.
      • 54.0104) History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
      • 54.0105) Public/Applied History.
      • 54.0106) Asian History.
      • 54.0107) Canadian History.
      • 54.0108) Military History.
      • 54.0199) History, Other.