Detaljer för kurs GEM040F Theory of Science and Methodology of Research

Aktuell fastställd kursplan

Allmänt

Syfte

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to theory of science issues and methods relevant to research and development in the engineering sciences. A further aim is to encourage reflection and constructive critical discussion of current research, research methods and their background.

Innehåll

The course starts with an introductory part in which the most important scientific strategies and their applicability to different types of research are discussed. This is followed by a part addressing in greater detail theory of science themes such as ontology, observation and explanations. A concluding component addresses the modern debate and present-day engineering research.

Kunskap och förståelse

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden
have general knowledge of key theory of science issues and discussions such as “What is science? What is empirical support? Can a hypothesis be falsified? What is a scientific explanation? What are the roles of experiments and observations in science? Are scientific theories true? How are scientific concepts formed?”.

Färdighet och förmåga

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden
be able to analyse their own and others’ research constructively from a theory of science perspective in a way that benefits further PhD studies
be able to use important concepts of the theory of science in oral and written reports.

Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden
demonstrate willingness to discuss theory of science issues with other doctoral students and researchers.

Undervisningsformer

Föreläsningar
Seminarier
övningar
Kommentarer:
The course consists of lectures, seminars, oral presentations and written assignments.

Examinationsformer

Inlämningsuppgifter
Seminarieföredrag av deltagarna
Kommentarer:
The assessment is based on continual written assignments and oral presentations. For a Pass on the course, participants must have passed all assignments in the course and made an oral presentation.
Betygsskala:
Underkänd, godkänd

Förkunskapskrav

To be admitted to the course applicants have to be part of a PhD programme at LTH.

Förutsatta förkunskaper

Urvalskriterier

Priority is given to: 1) PhD students who have previously applied to the course and were eligible at the time, 2) PhD students who are closest to finishing their PhD programmes.

Litteratur

Litteratur:
Chalmers, A.: What is this thing called science?. Open University Press, 1999. ISBN 0335201091.
Hacking, I.: Representing and intervening: Introductory topics in the philosophy of natural science. Cambridge University Press, 1983. ISBN 0521238293.
Persson, J. & Sahlin, N.-E.: Vetenskapsteori för sanningssökare. Fri Tanke, 2013. ISBN 9789186061869.

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Autumn 2013	2013‑04‑23 09:11:47	2013‑05‑03 14:05:47	2013‑05‑28

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