FLF3002 Theory, Methods and History of Technology and Engineering Sciences 7.5 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Seminars and lectures.
Course contents
Part 1: The history of ideas within technological sciences, 2.5 credits.
The emergence of the global science community.
The study of classics of the theory of science
Part 2: The theory and method of the technological sciences, 5 credits
The research process (academia/industry, technically enhanced learning, cultural aspects)
Qualitative and quantitative aspects of research methods such as questionnaires, interview studies, textual analysis, observational studies, ethnographic studies and case studies.
Action/Design based research
Research ethics
Intended learning outcomes
Give examples and account for one of the trends in the emergence of the global science community.
Account for and compare the fundamental features of one of the classical theories of knowledge.
Identify some common research approaches and reflect on their strengths and weaknesses.
Be able to formulate your own research plan, including ethical considerations, and explain the chosen research approach by referring to the perspectives presented in the course.
Formulate constructive criticism/feedback to other doctoral students (presentations and project)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admitted to third-cycle programmes
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Cohen, L; Manion, L; Morrison, K. (2011). Research Method in Education. Routledge
Latour, B (1987). Science in Action, How to Follow Scientists and Engineers through Society. Cambridge Mass. Cambridge University Press
Kuhn, T (1996). The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 3rd Edition. The University of Chicago Press; Chicago and London.
Marshall, C. & Rossman, G (2006). Designing Qualitative Research. 4th Edition. Sage
and a selection of articles / texts according to agreement with the course responsible.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Written assignment, 7.5 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.
Other requirements for final grade
A pass grade on all parts
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.