Course - Episodes from the History of Science - RFEL8094
RFEL8094 - Episodes from the History of Science
About
New from the academic year 2012/2013
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Passed/Failed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Rapport | 100/100 |
Course content
This course describes the ideas, culture and trends in social historical aspects within the development of the natural sciences particularly after the Enlightenment. Topics include the scientific revolution, the chemical revolution, the linnean tradition, the darwinian revolution, aspects of 19th and 20th century chemistry and physics, and of 20th century biology. Interdisciplinary topics such as women in science, science and religion, and the history of Trondheim as a city of knowledge will be treated as well. Teaching methods include lectures, student led seminars and excursions. Guest lectures by internationally renowned experts may be included.
Learning outcome
The student shall: - Acquire knowledge of important aspects in the history of chemistry, physics and biology from the scientific revolution up until today - Be able to view the history of chemistry, physics and biology in context and identify trends in 18th, 19th and 20th century history of science - Have experience in reading journal articles in the history of science, interpreting the texts and being critical of them - Be able to synthesize information from various advanced texts and contrast the historical events with trends in the history of science
- Be able to present journal articles orally as well as in writing, discuss the contents and connect the texts to the rest of the syllabus - Have acquired experience in writing advanced historical texts
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, student led seminars, excursions. Guest lectures and laboratory activities may be included.
Compulsory assignments
- Term dissertation/assignment w/presentation
- Approved participation during seminars (including presentation)
- 80% attendence is required
Recommended previous knowledge
Master degree in natural science or history. One or more courses in science education is desirable.
Course materials
Textbook, book chapters, journal articles as well as primary sources from the 16th through the 20th centuries. The syllabus will vary from year to year and will be presented at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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RFEL3093 | 7.5 | ||
RFEL8093 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2012
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Biology
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Physics
- Chemistry
Examination
Examination arrangement: Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Rapport 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Rapport 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"