Current active course description (last updated 2017/18)
Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics
VT409E
Current active course description (last updated 2017/18)

Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics

VT409E

Enrollment in a PhD Programme is a general requirement for participation in PhD courses at Nord University Business School.

Candidates must also fulfil English language requirements. Applicantsfrom Nord University are prioritized.

Knowledge

The candidate;

- is in the forefront of knowledge within topics discussed in the course

- has deep knowledge concerning similarities and differences between different positions in philosophy of science

- can evaluate the expediency and application of different philosophy of science perspectives in research in social sciences and economics

- can evaluate and applicate central terms and theories within philosophy of science and researchethics in his/her own research and development projects.

Skills

The candidate;

- can apply their knowledge in philosophy of science to contemporary debates about science policy and understand the terminology and concepts presupposed by advanced literature in the area.

- can manage complex interdisciplinary assignments and projects

- can formulate problems, plan and carry out complex research projects based on knowledge within philosophy of science and research ethics.

- can handle philosophical and ethical challenges in their own research projects based on wellfounded arguments.

General competence

The candidate:

- can manage complex disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and projects

- can apply his/her knowledge in philosophy of science on contemporary debates about science and research policy

- can understand the terminology and concepts presupposed by advanced literature in the area.

- can identify relevant ethical challenges and carry out his/her research with scholarly integrity.

No tuition fees.
Lectures, student presentations and dialogues.
Studieprogrammet evalueres årlig av studentene gjennom emneundersøkelser (midtveis -evaluering og slutt - evaluering). Evalueringene inngår som en del av universitetets kvalitets sikringssystem.
Draft of paper developed and presented during the first and second module; the final paper (maximum 10 pages 12 point font and line spacing 1.5) submitted after the course in March/April and graded pass/not pass. Content from the final paper (if it is chosen to be as an assessment form in the course) can be partially used in the kappa/Ph.D. thesis and will require substantial rewriting.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

VT407E - Philosophy of Science and Ethics - 7.5 credits

VT407E - Philosophy of Science and Ethics - 7.5 credits

DR448E - Philosophy of Science - 7.5 credits

VIT9000 - Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics - 7.5 credits