Students will be able to describe exemplary practices of scientific modal modelling. The can account for these practices with the conceptual frameworks offered by philosophers of science, and are able to evaluate whether conclusions drawn from such modelling projects are justified or not. They will be able to transfer these accounts and assessments to their own field of study, and apply this knowledge to competently investigate a particular case of modal modelling from this field.
FAK3149 Methodology of Modal Modelling 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Surveys modelling strategies by which scientists investigate different kinds of possibilities. Investigates philosophy of science accounts of these practices and their purposes, especially so-called how-possibly explanations. Connects this to ongoing efforts in modal epistemology to identify the condition sunder which one can know that something is possible.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligibility for PhD studies
Literature
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Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- UPP1 - Essay, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- DEL1 - Participation, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Third cycle