COURSE DETAIL
NUS 739 Philosophy of Inquiry
Credit hours: 3 per Semester
Cluster: Nursing Knowledge Development: Theory, Philosophy and Science,
http://gse.buffalo.edu/admissions/course-descriptions
Course Level: Doctoral Advanced
Course Type: PhD
IPE: No
Course Open to: PhD Students
Institution:University at Buffalo
Pre-requisites: N/A
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the philosophical foundations and assumptions that underlie approaches to nursing inquiry. The contributions of several important philosophers will be considered and an exploration of competing viewpoints will be undertaken. Issues of what it means to know, what truth is, how we know, and what can be learned from science and philosophy that will contribute to the continuing development of the discipline of nursing will be explored.
Method of Instruction: synchronous
Delivery Platform: Blackboard (Synchronous)
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: UB Campus Staff Coordinator: Louiza Case
email: louizaca@buffalo.edu
Tuition: NEXus common tuition
Other considerations: Course runs synchronously on Mondays from 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm EST.
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SPRING 2020
Section: NUS 739
Instructor: TBA
Seats: 3
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 01-27-20
End Date: 05-09-20