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Philosophy of Science, 6 credits
Vetenskapsteori, 6 hp
TGTU76
Main field of study
No Main Field of StudyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Ingemar NordinDirector of studies or equivalent
Eva K. TörnqvistEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 30 hRecommended self-study hours: 130 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
No Main Field of StudyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Mathematics
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
- Chemical Biology
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Physics and Nanoscience, Master's programme
- Mathematics, Master's programme
- Protein Science, Master's programme
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
At least two years studies at university.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student is able to
- identify and describe problems and methods within the philosophy of science
- give an overview of important traditions within the philosophy of science and technology.
- to demonstrate an understanding of the conditions for research in science and technology.
Course content
An introduction to epistemic traditions such as rationalism, empiricism, positivism and falsificationism. Central concepts in the philosophy of science. Problems concerning observation, induction, scientific explanations and rationality. Topics of the philosophy of technology concerning the goals and methods of technical research. The relation to pure science. The rationality of technology; technological autonomy versus technological pluralism.
Teaching and working methods
The course contains lectures and seminars. For self studies there are OH:s, written questions and the course literature.
Examination
| HEM1 | Written Test (not compulsory) | 0 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Examination | 6 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för TemaDirector of Studies or equivalent
Eva K. TörnqvistExaminer
Ingemar NordinEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 30 hRecommended self-study hours: 130 h
Course literature
A F Chalmers: Vad är vetenskap egentligen? (1995) I. Nordin: Teknologins rationalitet. (1988). Som hjälp finns OH-bilder, instuderingsfrågor samt viss litteratur som fastställs senare.| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| HEM1 | Written Test (not compulsory) | 0 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Examination | 6 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
A F Chalmers: Vad är vetenskap egentligen? (1995) I. Nordin: Teknologins rationalitet. (1988). Som hjälp finns OH-bilder, instuderingsfrågor samt viss litteratur som fastställs senare.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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