PHI 235: Philosophy of Science at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Philosophy of Science (PHI 235) at John Jay College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Sergio Gallegos Ordorica.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG 201
About this course
This course focuses on the difference between science, non-science, and pseudoscience. It introduces students to the fundamental features of scientific thinking, including the logic of induction and confirmation, falsification, and statistical generalization. Students will learn how to assess the quality of scientific studies, in particular the way that scientific studies are reported in the media. Students will also consider the role science can and should play in shaping public policy as well as their personal moral beliefs.
Professors for PHI 235 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Sergio Gallegos OrdoricaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 4.6 (22) · difficulty 3.0/5 · 91% would take again
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PHI 235 sections, times and seats
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Questions about PHI 235 at John Jay
- Who teaches PHI 235 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Sergio Gallegos Ordorica is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHI 235 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
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