Course - Examen philosophicum for Medical Science and Human Movement Science - EXPH0005
EXPH0005 - Examen philosophicum for Medical Science and Human Movement Science
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
At NTNU there are four ex.phil.variants. The variants have a common part constituting about 2/3 of the course and a variant part constituting about 1/3. The variants constitute an integral unit.
The course provides a wider perspective on university studies at NTNU through an introduction to the philosophy and history of science and philosophy of science, ethics and political philosophy of relevance to medical students and students of human movement science. The common part draws lines from Antiquitys worldview to discussions in our own time. It takes up different views of nature, science, crafts/art, ethics and politics rationality and argumentation from both a historical and systematic perspective. The variant part focuses on ethics in general and medical ethics and sports ethics in particular.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
*The student will have knowledge of basic concepts, important thinkers and positions in the philosophy and history of science and modern theory of science as well as knowledge of some basic concepts of logic and argumentation theory.
*The student will have knowledge of ethical theory, applied medical ethics and sports ethics.
Skills
*The student will be familiar with and be able to discuss the arguments and central issues in the philosophy and history of science and theory of science.
*The student will be able to relate the different eras/topics to each other and understand the context of the history of thinking.
*The student will be able to apply ethical principles and concepts of moral issues in their field and in society.
General skills
*The student will be able to relate critically to their own discipline and to science in general.
*The students will gain the academic background to be able to make ethical judgments both in professional life and life in general.
Learning methods and activities
The teaching consists of a combined lecture/seminar series. Two assignments are to be completed and approved to take the exam. The exercises should be written in groups of 3-5, but can also be written in pairs or individually. Through discussion and writing, students are trained in scientific and philosophical argumentation in both oral and written form.
Compulsory assignments
- 1st Exercise
- 2nd Exercise
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Bevegelsesvitenskap (BBEV)
Filosofi (BFI)
Medisinstudiet (CMED)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
EXPH0005 only for students at The Faculty of Medicine.
Course materials
The curriculum is available at www.ntnu.no/exphil
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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EXH001 | 7.5 | ||
EXH0210 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH0001 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH0002 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH0003 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH0004 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH0006 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH6001 | 7.5 | ||
EXPH6002 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Examen philosophicum
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2015
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Examen Philosophicum
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2015-12-12 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-06-04 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"