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POL3004

Research Design and Methods

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course aims to provide a broad overview of social science research methods and methodologies.

Learning outcome

The objective of the course is to help students begin a research process that will eventually result in a completed thesis. The course provides students with an introduction to basic philosophy of science issues as well as methods and techniques that can be used to construct a research design.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/group discussions, 4 hours per week throughout the semester.

The course is reserved for students admitted to a a particular programme. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Departement for possible admission.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Ecology (MSINDECOL)
Statsvitenskap (MPOL)

Required previous knowledge

POL1001 and POL1002 or the equivalent.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
POL3005 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Industrial Ecology
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Assignment
Weighting 100/100

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