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Videnskabsteori m.m. (Forår 2011)

Kursuskode : M-SEA-U1
ECTS Point : 5 Status : Tilvalg
Placering : 4./6. semester Timer pr. uge : 4
Længde : 1 semester Undervisningssprog : Dansk

Hovedindhold : Basic ingredients:
• Introduction to the world of reflection.
• Central concepts, distinctions and problems in the philosophy of science.
• Knowledge and different forms of knowledge.
• Logic, argumentation and forms of justification.
• Knowledge acquiring methods (scientific methods).
• The use of models as representing tools in science and technology.
Special interest for Engineering:
• Characteristics of engineering work and engineering competences.
• The relation between science and engineering (technology).
• Characteristics of problem-based projects (use of theory, empirical investigations and quality assessment).
• Engineering and ethics.
o Ethical problems in connection with the use of technology.
o Relevant ethical issues for engineers (responsibility, duty).
• Engineering design and aesthetics.
o The aesthetic dimension of a design.
o The subjective dimension of value judgement.
Undervisningsform : The teaching is based on lectures and group discussions.
Ansvarlig underviser : Imad Abou-Hayt , iabo@dtu.dk