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AK2036 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Natural and Technological Science) 7.5 credits

Course memo Autumn 2023-50030

Version 1 – 08/25/2023, 8:31:03 PM

Course offering

Period 1 (Start date 28 Aug 2023, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ABE/Philosophy

Course memo Autumn 2023

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2022

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The following is an incomplete list of topics covered in the course.

  • Scientific knowledge
  • Definitions 
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Observations and measurements
  • Experiments
  • Models
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Causes and explanations
  • Engineering design

  • Qualitative methods
  • Research ethics
  • Risk and risk assessment

The course consists of lectures, online assignments, seminars, a project part, and a digital exam.

Intended learning outcomes

After having completed the course, the student should, with regards to the theory and methodology o