Course - Examen philosophicum for Engineers (Online) - EXPH0650
EXPH0650 - Examen philosophicum for Engineers (Online)
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Essay exam/Multiple choice exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 2/3 | 4 weeks | ||
| Multiple choice exam | 1/3 | 2 hours | E |
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. By engaging in discussion-based tasks, students develop critical thinking skills. The course also contributes to a critical attitude toward sources, and to the further development of writing skills.
Examen philosophicum for Engineers focuses on understanding of technology as well as topics related to the engineering profession and the role of engineers in society. An important purpose of the course is to improve skills in thinking critically about sustainable development.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- 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 technology - as theory and practice - in historical and future oriented perspective
- 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 the engineering profession and the role of engineers, as well as ethical problems regarding environment, society and working life
Skills
- Can identify and reflect critically on engineering problems in light of different views of science, technology and ethics
- Can argue independently, to the point and systematically and evaluate sources of information
General competencies
- Can reflect critically on different views of value, science and technology, and relate theses to one’s own profession and to professional practice
- Can identify environmental and ethical challenges related to technological products and solutions
- Can reflect critically on challenges in society related to sustainability in technology
- Can write academic texts
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of digital lectures and feedback on compulsory submissions.
Compulsory assignments/activities: In order to be eligible to sit for the exam, approval of up to 8 individual activities is required, e.g. multiple choice tests, long answer and short answer assignments. See Blackboard for further information.
If all compulsory assignments have been approved in EXPH0650 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.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYG-F)
Mechanical Engineering (BIMAS-F)
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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPH0100 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0300 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0350 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0400 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0500 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0550 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0600 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0003 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH0006 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| EXPH6001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Examen philosophicum
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim , Gjøvik
- Examen Philosophicum
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Essay exam/Multiple choice exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Multiple choice exam 1/3 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Home examination 2/3 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Multiple choice exam 1/3 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 2/3 INSPERA
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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"