2 Lectures:
February 7 & 21, 2012.
The Philosophy of Science
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Casas
February 7
Science and Pseudo-science
In this lecture we will examine the criterion that separates legitimate
scientific fields such as Physics and Biology from other fields that
only aspire to be scientific but fail to be so, such as Astrology and
Parapsychology. In a more detailed fashion we shall examine the reasons
advanced for why the theory of Intelligent Design (Creationism) is not a
scientific theory. This issue of science vs pseudo-science is one of
the central problems in the Philosophy of Science and it bears the name:
the Problem of Demarcation.
February 21
An Overview of Quantum Physics
This lecture will provide a layperson with a general idea of what Quantum physics is. In the process we shall examine the central concepts of Quantum Theory such as the quantum nature of light and the quantum nature of atoms, the famous Double-slit Experiment, Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, Schrodinger's Cat, Quantum tunneling, parallel universes, and String Theory.
Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Location: Small Business Development Center
108 Blinn College Road, Brenham
Map showing the classroom location
COST: $40 for two lectures
Send your check to: (Sorry, no credit card charges for this event.)
Lifetime Learning
P.O. Box 513
Brenham TX 77834
PRESENTER: Dr. Fernando Casas's CV is at his website.
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