Schmid College, Chapman University Courses

The Perceptron as a Roadmap - From Neuron Structure to Artificial Neural Networks

Explore the evolution of neural networks from biological neurons to machine learning, using the perceptron as a guide. Uncover connections to associative memories, function approximation, and surprising mathematical links.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Human Microbiome and its Implications for Philosophy

Explore the human microbiome's philosophical implications with renowned researcher Rob Knight, delving into its impact on our understanding of biology and self.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Consequences of Living in a Microbial World

Explore the impact of microbes on our world with Margaret McFall-Ngai's insightful lecture on the consequences of living in a microbial environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Essential Role of Philosophy in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology

Explore the crucial intersection of philosophy with cognitive neuroscience and psychology, gaining insights into interdisciplinary research and scientific inquiry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Weyl and the Transcendental Phenomenological Roots of Gauge Invariance

Explore Hermann Weyl's contributions to gauge invariance and its philosophical foundations in transcendental phenomenology through Stanford professor Thomas Ryckman's insightful lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Biological Trait Concept and Character Identity Mechanisms - Lecture

Explore the biological trait concept and character identity mechanisms with Alan Love, delving into philosophical perspectives on fundamental aspects of biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Neuroscience and Philosophy in the Scientific Study of Free Will

Explore neuroscience and philosophy's intersection in free will research, examining scientific approaches and philosophical implications.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Philosophy in Einstein's Discovery of Special Relativity

Explore Einstein's philosophical approach in developing special relativity, uncovering insights into scientific discovery and revolutionary thinking.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Critical and Persuasive Predictions in Experimental Biology

Explore critical and persuasive predictions in experimental biology with insights from Douglas Fudge's conference talk at Chapman University.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

On the Utility of Philosophy in Quantum Mechanics

Explore the intersection of philosophy and quantum mechanics with insights from Matthew Leifer, delving into their mutual influence and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is Science Useful for Philosophy? Studying Model Transfer

Explore the utility of science for philosophy through an examination of model transfer, challenging traditional disciplinary boundaries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What are Statistical Modeling Assumptions About? - An Answer From Perspective Pluralism

Explore statistical modeling assumptions through perspective pluralism. Gain insights into the philosophical foundations of statistical methods and their implications for scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Importance of Philosophy for Statistical Science and Vice Versa

Explore the interplay between philosophy and statistical science with Deborah Mayo, uncovering their mutual importance and influence on each other.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Synthetic Philosophy: A Restatement

Explore synthetic philosophy's restatement with Eric Schliesser, delving into its utility for sciences and interdisciplinary connections in mathematics, physics, and philosophy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Poncelet's Entanglement of Philosophical and Mathematical Reflections

Explore Poncelet's integration of philosophical and mathematical thinking in introducing ideal elements, examining the interplay between abstract concepts and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video