CB1030 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications in biotechnology 3.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
51228
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Topics covered by the course.
- Scientific knowledge
- Definitions
- Hypothesis testing
- Observations and measurements
- Experiments
- Models
- Statistical reasoning
- Causes and explanations
- Research ethics
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student should have:
Knowledge and understanding to:
- Identify definitions and descriptions of concepts, theories and problem areas, as well as identify the correct application of these concepts and theories.
- Account for concepts, theories and general problem areas, as well as apply concepts and theories to specific cases.
Skills and abilities to:
- Apply concepts and theories to examples from the field of biotechnology and conduct a critical discussion of the methodology of examples of biotechnology research
Values and approaches to:
- Critically discuss the definitions and applications of concepts and theories to specific cases of scientific research.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General requirements for master’s programmes. Proficiency in English corresponding to English B / English 6 in Swedish gymnasium.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- HEM1 - Written home exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The course is examined with a seminar and a written home exam.
Other requirements for final grade
In order to pass the course, active participation in lectures and seminars and an approved written home examination are required.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.