Course - Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology - EXPH0004
Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology
About
About the course
Course content
At NTNU there are four ex.phil.variants. The variants have a common part constituting about 2/3 of the course and a variant part constituting about 1/3. The variants constitue an integral unit.
The course provides a wider perspective on university studies at NTNU through an introduction to the philosophy and history of science and philosophy of science, ethics and political philosophy of relevance to students of science and technology. The common part draws lines from Antiquity’s worldview to discussions in our own time. It takes up different views of nature, man, knowledge, science, crafts/art, ethics, politics, rationality and argumentation from both a historical and systematic perspective. The variant part focuses on ethics both as systematic theory and in an applied perspective with particular focus on the relationship between science/technology and ethics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
*The student will have knowledge of basic concepts, important thinkers and positions in the philosophy and history of science and modern theory of science as well as knowledge of some basic concepts of logic and argumentation theory.
*The student will have knowledge of both systematic (theoretical) and practical (applied) ethics.
Skills
*The student will be familiar with and be able to discuss the arguments and central issues in the philosophy and history of science and theory of science.
*The student will be able to relate the different eras/topics to each other and understand the context of the history of thinking.
*The student will be able to apply ethical principles and concepts to moral issues in their field and in society.
General skills
*The student will be able to relate reflectively to their own discipline and to science in general.
*Students will gain the academic background required to take ethical considerations into account both in professional life and life in general.
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures and seminars. Two assignments are to be completed and approved to take the exam. The lectures present the main lines of the curriculum and provide a basic historical and systematic introduction to concepts and thinkers/positions. The seminars are teaching in small groups, where students work on exercises under supervision. The exercises should be written in groups of 3-5, but can also be written in pairs or individually. Through discussion and writing, students are trained in scientific and philosophical argumentation in both oral and written form.
Compulsory assignments
- Øvingsoppgave 1
- Øvingsoppgave 2
Further on evaluation
Assessment is by 4 hour written exam (no materials). Letter grades are given. To take the exam, two exercises (assignment 1 and assignment 2) in EXPH0004 have to be completed and approved. In the case of retake previously approved exercises in EXPH0004 can replace similar exercises in the semester EXPH0004 is currently being taken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)
Architecture (MAAR)
Biology (BBI)
Biology and Chemistry (ÅBIKJ)
Biotechnology (MBIOT5)
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MTKJ)
Chemistry (BKJ)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (MTBYGG)
Communication Technology (MTKOM)
Cybernetics and Robotics (MTTK)
Electronics (MTEL)
Energy and Environmental Engineering (MTENERG)
Engineering and ICT (MTING)
Geology (BGEOL)
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
Informatics (BIT)
Marine Technology (MTMART)
Materials Science and Engineering (MTMT)
Mathematical Sciences (BMAT)
Mathematical Sciences (ÅMATSTAT)
Mechanical Engineering (MTPROD)
Nanotechnology (MTNANO)
Natural Science with Teacher Education (MLREAL)
Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR)
Philosophy (BFI) - some programmes
Physics (BFY)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to specific study programmes at NTNU.
Course materials
The curriculum is available at www.ntnu.no/exphil
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| EXPH0001 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0002 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0003 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0005 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXH001 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXH0210 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH6001 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH6002 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0006 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0100 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0200 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0300 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0400 | 7.5 sp | |
| EXPH0500 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Examen Philosophicum
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Skriftlig
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2019
Skriftlig
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.