Course - Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology - EXPH0300
Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology
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About the course
Course content
The course is an introduction to issues within theory of knowledge and science, ethics, and political philosophy. Different views of nature, humanity, and technology are discussed, in addition to questions concerning the relation between individual and society. The course provides knowledge of perspectives on science and contributes to a reflective relation to scientific practice and application of scientific knowledge. Dialogue- and discussion-based teaching cultivates critical thinking, and promotes skills in argumentation and cooperation. The course also contributes to a critical attitude toward sources, and to the further development of writing skills.
Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology focuses on topics of special relevance to mathematical-scientific disciplines and technology, particularly sustainability. An important purpose of the course is to improve skills in thinking critically about sustainable development.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has
- knowledge of analysis and assessment of argumentation, as well as central concepts from argumentation theory
- familiarity with basic theories of knowledge, and with what distinguishes scientific knowledge from other forms of knowledge
- knowledge of chosen topics within theory of science of special relevance to mathematical-scientific disciplines and technology
- knowledge of sustainability as a condition for a good society today and in the future, as well as the role of science and technology in this connection
- knowledge of different theories and views of humanity, culture, and nature
- knowledge of different views of the relation between individual and community, and the structuring of society
- knowledge of main types of ethical thinking
- knowledge of ethical and societal issues related to natural scientific research and technology development, including topics within research ethics and research politics
Skills
The candidate can
- identify and discuss problems and issues related to one´s own discipline or profession in light of different views of knowledge, science, ethics, and politics
- reflect critically on sustainability as a complex challenge for society and dilemmas that come along with sustainable development
- argue independently, to the point and systematically regarding topics treated in the course
General competencies
The candidate can
- relate to and apply scientific knowledge critically and constructively
- reflect on the societal role of the sciences
- contribute to good and reflective cooperation
- write academic texts
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures and seminars. The lectures present the main lines of the curriculum and provide an overview of the central themes of the course. The seminars are group-based work on assigned tasks and exercises under supervision.
Compulsory assignments: To be eligible to take the exam, 80% attendance at seminars is required, as well as approval of up to two submissions, with at least one being a group assignment.
If all compulsory assignments have been approved in EXPH0300 a previous semester, it can be approved by the department.
Note that NTNU has several different variants of exphil. It is not possible to take the exam in a variant/subject code other than the one in which the compulsory assignments have been approved.
See the Blackboard pages of the course for details about compulsory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory activities
Further on evaluation
The final grade is based on two partial assessments: a 2-hour multiple choice exam under supervision that counts 1/3 and an essay exam that counts 2/3.
In case of retakes, partial assessments can be taken up individually.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)
Aquaculture - Engineering (BIHAV)
Biology (BBI)
Biomarine Innovation (298BMI)
Biotechnology (427BT)
Biotechnology (MBIOT5)
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MTKJ)
Chemistry (BKJ)
Chemistry and Materials Engineering - Engineering (BIKOM)
Civil Engineering (MTBYGG)
Computer Science (MTDT)
Cyber Security and Data Communication (MTKOM)
Cybernetics and Robotics (MTTK)
Digital Business Development (ITBAITBEDR)
Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (BDIGSEC)
Electronics System Design and Innovation (MTELSYS)
Energy and the Environment (MTENERG)
Engineering and ICT (MTING)
Food Science, Technology and Sustainability (MTMAT)
Geology (BGEOL)
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
Informatics (BIT)
Information Technology (ITBAINFO)
Marine Technology (MTMART)
Materials Science and Engineering (MTMT)
Mathematical Sciences (BMAT)
Mechanical Engineering (MTPROD)
Medical and Biological Studies (184BG)
Nanotechnology (MTNANO)
Natural Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLREAL)
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR)
Physics (BFY)
Product Design and Technology (BTEKD)
Product Design and Technology (ÅRTEK)
Programming (BPROG)
Shipping management (432SM)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to specific study programmes at NTNU.
Course materials
The curriculum is available on examen philosophicum's web page (http://www.ntnu.no/exphil) and the Blackboard pages of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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EXPH0001 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0003 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0004 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0005 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0006 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH6001 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0100 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0200 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0400 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0500 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
EXPH0350 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2021 |
EXPH0550 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2021 |
EXPH0600 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
EXPH0650 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2024 |
Subject areas
- Examen Philosophicum