Research Methods, Ethics and Innovation in Systems and Software
Forskningsmetodik, etik och innovation inom system och programvara

EDA035F, 4.5 credits

Valid from: Spring 2017
Decided by: Professor Thomas Johansson
Date of establishment: 2017-03-10

General Information

Division: Computer Science (LTH)
Course type: Third-cycle course
Teaching language: English

Aim

The aim of the course is to give basic understanding of research methodology, ethics, and innovation, with particular focus on systems and software.

Goals

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• show knowledge about basic concepts in research methodology for research in technology, in particular for computer science and systems.
• show understanding of the relation between basic and applied research and the relation between technical research and development.
• master the basic ethical principles that act as guidelines for research in technology.

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• reflect on how different research methodologies and ethical considerations affect their own and other's research in technology fields.
• present their research from an innovation perspective

Judgement and Approach

For a passing grade the doctoral student must show awareness of ethical aspects of technology and innovation

Course Contents

Different research methodologies and how they fit in different academic fields. Specific methodologies for computer science and systems. Academic integrity and rectitude. Ethical considerations, both during research and in applying the results. Innovation processes and exploitation of research results.

Course Literature

A collection of articles is used instead of a course book.

Instruction Details

Types of instruction: Seminars, miscellaneous. The course is given in the form of three full day seminars with pre- and post-meeting assignments. Before each meeting the PhD student shall read a number of papers and answer questions, and after each meeting a short essay should be written and peer reviewed.

Examination Details

Examination formats: Written report, written assignments, miscellaneous. Active participation at seminars
Grading scale: Failed, pass
Examiner:

Admission Details

Further Information

The course is normally given in collaboration with neighbor departments, like automatic control.

Course Occasion Information

Contact and Other Information

Course coordinators:

• Martin Höst <martin.host@cs.lth.se>
• Emma Söderberg <emma.soderberg@cs.lth.se>