NSCPHD1093 Philosophy of science and research ethics (Gamborg - generic course)
The aim of the course is to give an introduction to the methodological, philosophical and ethical problems in scientific research.
The course seeks to enhance the capability of participants to formulate the methodological foundation of their thesis work, review their approach used and reflect on research ethics, including good research practice guidelines and the relation between research and society, including science communication.
How to write the introductory part of the thesis - how to design
your research? The aim of the course is to give an introduction to
the methodological, philosophical and ethical problems in
scientific research. The course seeks to enhance the capability of
participants to formulate the methodological foundation of their
thesis work, review their approach used and reflect on research
ethics.
Just started on you PhD?
Maybe wondering about: What is the difference between natural and
social science research? How to design my research?
Well under way – just about to finish your Phd? Maybe wondering
about: What is actually my theoretical underpinning? What should I
write in my Introduction/methodology part of the thesis?
What is this thing called (philosophy of) science?
Research design
What is included in a good research design?
Purpose, research questions and hypotheses, type of approaches
Main philosophies underlying modern scientific practice part I
Writing the Introduction
Good scientific conduct
Researcher’s virtues and vices
Science communication
What are the main problems in communicating your science?
After the course, students will be able to better formulate and
understand the scientific theoretical underpinning of their thesis
research within applied sciences of natural or social sciences as
well as humanities,and be able to better handle contact with
society on their research.
Participants will gain basic knowledge in philosophy/theory of science, especially with regard to applied natural and social science within LIFE relevant disciplines (e.g. forestry, agronomy) and in particular with a view to select themes from the participants’ PhD projects. Emphasis is on actual scientific practices, e.g. observations, measurements, experiments, validation as well as conduct and values in research training.
Rosenberg, A. 2012. Philosophy of science. A contemporary introduction. Third edition. London: Routledge.
Creswell, J.W. 2009. Research design. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. London: Sage. 260 pp.
Laake, P, Benestad, H.B. & Olsen, B.R. (eds.) 2007.Research methodology in the medical and biological sciences. London: Academic Press. 483 pp.
Bryman, A. 2008. Social research methods. 3rd edition. Oxford: Oxford University press. 748 pp.
Paltridge, B. & Starfield, S. 2007. Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language. London. Routledge. 192 pp.
Briggle, A. & Mitcham, C. 2012. Ethics and science. An introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Bowater, L. & Yeoman, K. 2012. Science communication: A practical guide for scientists. Oxford: Wiley.
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 5
- Lectures
- 20
- Preparation
- 25
- Project work
- 30
- Total
- 80
- Credit
- 3 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment under invigilation
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NSCPHD1093
- Credit
- 3 ECTS
- Level
- Ph.D.
- Duration
- Placement
- Spring
- Schedule
- 18/5, 19/5, 20/5, 21/5, 22/5, 8/6
- Study board
- Natural Sciences PhD Committee
Contracting department
- Department of Food and Resource Economics
Course responsibles
- Christian Gamborg (3-6b706f48716e7a7736737d366c73)
Lecturers
Christian Gamborg
Mickey Gjerris
Karsten Klint Jensen