Unit 1

Introduction to the philosophy of Science
Introduction to Basics of Film Study and Theory

BIOPICS

The Man Who Knew Infinity(2015 film on Ramanujan) directed by Matthew Brown
Radioactive(2019 film on Marie Curie) directed by Marjane Satrapi
Oppenheimer (2023) directed by Christopher Nolan

Unit 2

Documentary (Film)

Albert Einstein- The Greatest Brain of the 20th Century. The People’s Profiles. You Tube.
Shock and Awe: TheStory of Electricity. Jim Al-Khalili. BBC.(2011).

Unit 3 

Futuristic Film
Space Odyssey (2001) directed by Stanley Kubrick
Warriors of the Future/ Captain Nova (2021) directed by Maurice Trauwborst.

Unit 4

Science Animation/ Anime
The Last Job on Earth: Imagining a fully automated world(2016)
Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture (2007). You Tube.

Unit 5

Filmed Interviews
Richard Feynman- The World from another point of view(2015). You Tube.
Dr Abdul Kalam. Knowledge@Wharton (2014).

To enable students to respect the struggles and sacrifices made by the great minds in this world and appreciate their significant contribution. To make students sensitive about the scientific utopias and dystopias while making their choices. To inculcate the innate values of humanity,rationality, and ethics. To make students value the integration of science and culture.Enable students tocomprehend the power of films todevelop the right attitude towards science and ethical practices.To help them develop critical thinking, encourage free discussions, and enhance their communication skills.

• CO1 Outline the basics of film studies and the impact of films on culture and society. 
• CO2Distinguish between scientific utopias and dystopias to make correct choices.
• CO3 Sketch the contributions made by great minds.  
• CO4 Demonstrate competence in critical thinking and effective communication. 
• CO5 Appraise humanity, rationality,ethics, and higher ideals.

CO-PO Mapping

• Okasha, Samir. Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction. OUP, 2016.
• Amy, Villarejo. Film Studies: The Basics. Routledge. 2013.
• McDonald, Kevin. Film Theory: The Basic. 2^nd Ed. Routledge, 2022.

Suggested Reading/ Viewing

1. Kirby, David. “Science Consultants, Fictional Films, and Scientific Practice.” Social Studies of Science, Vol. 33, No.2, pp.231-268, 2003.
2. Barnett, Michael et al. “The Impact of Science Fiction Film on Student Understanding of Science.” Journal of Science Education and Technology, Vol. 15, No.2, pp. 179-191, 2006.
3. Dacey, James. “The Science Fiction of Satyajit Ray.” Physics World, 2022.
4. Steven Spielberg, “It belongs in a museum!” BBC.
5. Ray, Shantanu. “Satyajit Ray’s Science Fiction.” Bangalore Literature Festival,2018.