Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology, 6 credits

Vetenskapsfilosofi och forskningsmetodik, 6 hp

TMQU14

The course is disused. Offered for the last time Spring semester 2021. Replaced by TMQU48.

Main field of study

Industrial Engineering and Management

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Martina Berglund

Director of studies or equivalent

Björn Oskarsson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Available for exchange students

Yes

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6MIND	Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme	3 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2	1, 1	English	Linköping, Valla	C
6MIND	Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme (Environmental Innovation Management)	3 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2	1, 1	English	Linköping, Valla	C
6MIND	Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme (Operations Management)	3 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2	1, 1	English	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Industrial Engineering and Management

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme

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

Admission requirements for Master programme.

Intended learning outcomes

The course will provide the students with a foundation in philosophy of science and research methodology before their master thesis work. After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

Search for articles in scientific databases
Handle references and quotes in a correct manner
Assess and discuss ethical questions in research
Use central terms for discussing the scientific quality of research
Assess the relevance of different research methods for different types of research
Assess the quality of scientific articles within the area relevant for the student
Write a scientific report

Course content

Literature search, classification of research methods, case study methodology, survey methodology, mathematical modeling, simulation, scientific writing, referencing technique, philosophy of science, validity, reliability, ethics.

Teaching and working methods

The course is based on lectures and seminars.

Examination

UPG2	Written assignments	4 credits	U, G
UPG1	Active participation in seminars	2 credits	U, G

The final grade in the course is Pass/Fail.

Grades

Two-grade scale, U, G

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

Director of Studies or equivalent

Björn Oskarsson

Examiner

Martina Berglund

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Course literature

Utvalda artiklar.

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
UPG2	Written assignments	4 credits	U, G
UPG1	Active participation in seminars	2 credits	U, G

The final grade in the course is Pass/Fail.

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.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Utvalda artiklar.

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A	Modules	Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork
	3.2 Communications
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
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
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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