Theory and Methodology of Science

The course provides an introduction to the theory and methodology of science and is intended for the Master student or beginning PhD student. One aim is to supply the basic concepts needed for placing the techniques and knowledge acquired in the student's other courses in the wider context of the natural sciences. Another aim is to provide the basic intellectual tools that allow for a reasoned and critical assessment of results and methods from the wide variety of disciplines that the student is likely to encounter during his or her continued career in research and/or in professional life.

Versions of the course

There are three versions of the course: natural science, social science and computational science. Each version is available in two different lengths, 4.5 credits or 7.5 credits.

Master's & Bachelor's courses

• AK2030: Natural and technological science, 4.5 credits, given in periods 1, 2, 3, and 4
• AK2032: Social science, 4.5 credits, given in periods 1 and 3
• AK2034: Computational science, 4.5 credits, given in period 2
• AK2036: Natural and technological science, 7.5 credits, given in periods 1, 2, 3, and 4
• AK2038: Social science, 7.5 credits, given in periods 1 and 3
• AK2040: Computational science, 7.5 credits, given in period 2
• AK2050: Natural and technological science, with medical ethics applications, 6.0 credits, given in period 1–2 (open only to students in the TMLEM program)

Before the start of a course you have to register via the web. You find the web registration function via Ladok for students  when the registration period opens.

All questions about the course may be asked through e-mail: kursexp@abe.kth.se

All course administration is managed through the Canvas system.