Course - Doing Science: Methods, Ethics and Dissemination - MN8000
MN8000 - Doing Science: Methods, Ethics and Dissemination
About
New from the academic year 2015/2016
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muntlig | 100/100 |
Course content
The course is aimed to train all PhD students in natural sciences and technology students to become eminent scientists, to understand the role of science in society, and to perform and communicate their science efficiently and ethically. It includes an introduction to the history of science, the principles and challenges of scientific enquiry, central and controversial issues on the interface between science and society, scientific writing, dissemination of science through media, and the ethics of proper scientific conduct. An overarching goal is to make students reflect upon scientific practice including their own work within the broader framework of scientific enquiry, as it has evolved over the centuries. The course also aims to provide students with the tools to relate and communicate science to society at large.
Learning outcome
After the course, students should have achieved the following:
Knowledge of
- central issues in the history of science
- theory and fundamental methods of scientific enquiry
their potential and limitations
- central issues regarding the interface between
science and society
- principles of scientific and popularized dissemination
- ethical issues in scientific conduct
Skills in
- performing science and testing scientific hypotheses in
a rigorous, systematic and critical way
- discussing and presenting the role of science in society
- scientific writing
- dissemination of science to the general public,
stakeholders and end users
- performing science according to high ethical standards
and in detecting cases of scientific misconduct
Competence in
- principles of scientific enquiry
- good scientific practice
- critical reflection about own and other science
- communicating science
- ethical scientific conduct
Learning methods and activities
The course is based on a combination of lectures and seminars. The seminars are interactive, with a strong focus on student involvement and discussion. The teaching of principles of scientific inquiry, of good and bad scientific conduct, and of scientific writing will be related directly to examples from the students own work and related scientific practice.
The course will be taught as three modules:
1. History and Theory of Science
2. Science and Society
3. Communication and Ethics in Science
Recommended previous knowledge
Experience with hands-on scientific research and writing
(MSc or PhD level).
Course materials
Books and other materials as announced on its learning in due time prior to the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI8092 | 7.5 | ||
| HFEL8000 | 3.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2016
Language of instruction: English
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- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Alex Hansen
- Brian Arthur Grimes
- Eivind Almaas
- Leiv Kolbeinsen
- Trond Amundsen
- Øyvind Mikkelsen
Department with academic responsibility
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Muntlig 100/100
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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"