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EXPH0300 - Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology

About

New from the academic year 2019/2020

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Examination aids
Hjemmeeksamen 100/100

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 within theory of science of special relevance to mathematical-scientific disciplines and technology, as well as the relation between science, technology, ethics, and society.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
-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 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.
-Knowledge of the role of science and technology in creating a good society.

Skills:
-Can discuss problems and issues in light of different views of knowledge, science, ethics, and politics.
-Can reflect critically on different conceptions of value and humanity, and relate this to one’s own discipline and professional practice.
-Can identify and discuss ethical challenges related to one’s own discipline or profession.
-Can argue independently, to the point and systematically regarding topics treated in the course.

General competencies:
-Can relate to and apply scientific knowledge critically and constructively.
-Can reflect on the societal role of the sciences.
-Familiarity with the differences between different scientific approaches and challenges related to cross-disciplinary research.
-Can contribute to good and reflective cooperation.
-Can write academic texts, individually and together with others.

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
In order to take the exam, approval of compulsory assignments and 80% participation in seminars is required. See the Blackboard pages of the course for details about compulsory assignments.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory activity

Further on evaluation

Letter grade (A-F) based on text written under supervision at seminar.

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to specific study programmes at NTNU.

Course materials

The curriculum is available on the Blackboard pages of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
EXPH0001 7.5
EXPH0002 7.5
EXPH0003 7.5
EXPH0004 7.5
EXPH0005 7.5
EXPH0006 7.5
EXPH6001 7.5
EXPH0100 7.5
EXPH0200 7.5
EXPH0400 7.5
EXPH0500 7.5
More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Examen philosophicum

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2019

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2020

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund , Gjøvik , Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Examen Philosophicum
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies