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.

Evaluation using final survey sent to the participants.

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

DR448E - Philosophy of Science - 7.5 credits

VIT9000 - Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics - 7.5 credits

Course language

English

Credits

7.5

Study location

Bodø

Responsible faculty

Nord University Business School

Course coordinator

Information about the course coordinator for the selected semester is no longer available. Please contact the current course coordinator.