Introduction to Studies in Large Technical Systems and Science Technology and Society, Project
Introduktion till studier i stora tekniska system och teknikvetenskap och samhälle, projektdel

FMI020F, 2.5 högskolepoäng

Gäller från och med: Spring 2021
Beslutad av: Gudbjörg Erlingsdóttir
Datum för fastställande: 2021-01-25

Allmänna uppgifter

Avdelning: Environmental and Energy Systems Studies
Kurstyp: Ren forskarutbildningskurs
Undervisningsspråk: English

Syfte

This course builds on the course “Introduction to Studies in Large Technical Systems and Science Technology and Society” (FMI015F). The aim of the course is that the students shall be confident in designing and conducting a smaller Science Technology and Society (STS)/ Large Technical Systems (LTS) study in their own field of research. Course participants will have the opportunity to reflect upon what insights different STS/LTS methods and theories can provide, by conducting a smaller study.

Mål

Kunskap och förståelse

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• Confidently use key concepts as well as current theories from STS/LTS.
• Confidently use key methods from STS/LTS.

Färdighet och förmåga

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• Be able to independently search for and compile information linked to course content
• Be able to design and conduct a STS/LTS study that is of relevance for the student’s doctoral dissertation.
• Be able to discuss and communicate his/her own STS/LTS study written and in orally
• Demonstrate the ability to critically assess theories and methods within STS/LTS

Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• Demonstrate the ability to critically assess theories and methods within STS and LTS
• Demonstrate confident in selecting and applying STS/LTS theory
• Be able to critically reflect upon what different STS/LTS perspectives can contribute to the own research

Kursinnehåll

The course builds on FMI015F and mainly consists of designing, conducting and communicating a smaller STS/LTS study that is in line with the students own research interests. Students write a shorter course paper that is presented and discussed at a seminar. Students shall also discuss other students’ course papers. Opportunities for supervision and discussion with course teachers will be offered throughout the course.

Kurslitteratur

Course participants select reading material 8 weeks before the course start in dialogue with course coordinators.

Kursens undervisningsformer

Undervisningsformer: Seminarier, projekt. Active participation is required at the seminar

Kursens examination

Examinationsformer: Skriftlig rapport, seminarieföredrag av deltagarna. Active participation at the seminar
Betygsskala: Underkänd, godkänd
Examinator:

Antagningsuppgifter

Förkunskapskrav: Completed FMI015F or equivalent.

Övrig information

The Course is given if there is sufficient demand, minimum 5 students.

Kurstillfällesinformation

Kontaktinformation och övrigt

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