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AK2005 Philosophy of Science 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus AK2005 (Autumn 2014–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AK2005 (Autumn 2014–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course introduces and discusses basic concepts related to scientific knowledge. We then proceed to discuss methods of observation, measurement, experiment and the planning of experiments, hypothesis testing, scientific explanations, models and simulations.

Intended learning outcomes

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Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

The course is intended for students that have passed 120 credits in their engineering programme.

Literature

  • Hacking Ian, Representation and Intervening
  • Hansson Sven-Ove, Konsten att vara vetenskaplig. Vetenskapsfilosofi för teknologer
  • Johansson Lars Göran, Introduktion till vetenskapsteorin
  • Chalmers, What is this thing called science
  • Artikelurval

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • DEL1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

This syllabus is valid until 2015-06-13. After this date, there is no teaching and no examination on the course.

Other requirements for final grade

Approved written examination (TEN1; 3 cr), assignment (INL1; 3 cr), and attendance (DEL1; 1,5 cr).

Examiner

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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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Philosophy

Main field of study

The Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle