Course - Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology - EXPH0300
EXPH0300 - Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Essay exam/Multiple choice exam
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Essay examn | 2/3 | 4 weeks | ||
Multipel choice exam | 1/3 | 2 hours | E |
Course content
The course is an introduction to issues within theory of knowledge and science, ethics, and political philosophy. Different views of nature, humanity, and technology are discussed, in addition to questions concerning the relation between individual and society. The course provides knowledge of perspectives on science and contributes to a reflective relation to scientific practice and application of scientific knowledge. Dialogue- and discussion-based teaching cultivates critical thinking, and promotes skills in argumentation and cooperation. The course also contributes to a critical attitude toward sources, and to the further development of writing skills.
Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology focuses on topics of special relevance to mathematical-scientific disciplines and technology, particularly sustainability. An important purpose of the course is to improve skills in thinking critically about sustainable development.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has
- familiarity with basic theories of knowledge, and with what distinguishes scientific knowledge from other forms of knowledge
- knowledge of chosen topics within theory of science of special relevance to mathematical-scientific disciplines and technology
- knowledge of sustainability as a condition for a good society today and in the future, as well as the role of science and technology in this connection
- knowledge of different theories and views of humanity, culture, and nature
- knowledge of different views of the relation between individual and community, and the structuring of society
- knowledge of main types of ethical thinking
- knowledge of ethical and societal issues related to natural scientific research and technology development, including topics within research ethics and research politics
Skills
The candidate can
- identify and discuss problems and issues related to one´s own discipline or profession in light of different views of knowledge, science, ethics, and politics
- reflect critically on sustainability as a complex challenge for society and dilemmas that come along with sustainable development
- argue independently, to the point and systematically regarding topics treated in the course
General competencies
The candidate can
- relate to and apply scientific knowledge critically and constructively
- reflect on the societal role of the sciences
- contribute to good and reflective cooperation
- write academic texts
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures and seminars. The lectures present the main lines of the curriculum and provide an overview of the central themes of the course. The seminars are group-based work on assigned tasks and exercises under supervision. The group assignment are compulsory, and must be approved in order to take the exam.
Compulsory assignments: In order to take the exam, approval of compulsory assignments and 80% participation on seminars is required.
If all compulsory assignments have been approved in EXPH0300 a previous semester, it can be approved by the department.
Note that NTNU has several different variants of exphil. It is not possible to take the exam in a variant/subject code other than the one in which the compulsory assignments have been approved.
See the Blackboard pages of the course for details about compulsory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory activity
Further on evaluation
The final grade is based on two partial assessments: a 2-hour multiple choice exam under supervision that counts 1/3 and an essay exam that counts 2/3.
In case of retakes, partial assessments can be taken up individually.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)
Aquaculture - Engineering (BIHAV)
Biology (BBI)
Biomarine Innovation (298BMI)
Biotechnology (427BT)
Biotechnology (MBIOT5)
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MTKJ)
Chemistry (BKJ)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (MTBYGG)
Computer Science (MTDT)
Cyber Security and Data Communication (MTKOM)
Cybernetics and Robotics (MTTK)
Digital Business Development (ITBAITBEDR)
Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (BDIGSEC)
Electronics System Design and Innovation (MTELSYS)
Energy and the Environment (MTENERG)
Engineering and ICT (MTING)
Food Science, Technology and Sustainability (MTMAT)
Geology (BGEOL)
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
Informatics (BIT)
Information Technology (ITBAINFO)
Marine Technology (MTMART)
Materials Science and Engineering (MTMT)
Mathematical Sciences (BMAT)
Mechanical Engineering (MTPROD)
Medical and Biological Studies (184BG)
Nanotechnology (MTNANO)
Natural Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLREAL)
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR)
Physics (BFY)
Product Design and Technology (BTEKD)
Product Design and Technology (ÅRTEK)
Programming (BPROG)
Shipping management (432SM)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to specific study programmes at NTNU.
Course materials
The curriculum is available on examen philosophicum's web page (http://www.ntnu.no/exphil) and the Blackboard pages of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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EXPH0001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0003 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0006 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH6001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0100 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0400 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0500 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
EXPH0350 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
EXPH0550 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
EXPH0600 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Examen philosophicum
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund , Gjøvik , Trondheim
- Examen Philosophicum
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Essay exam/Multiple choice exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Multipel choice exam 1/3 E 2023-11-25 13:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates M414-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 0 SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 50 M405-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 0 M413-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 0 SL430 Sluppenvegen 14 40 SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 52 SL123 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL122 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL121 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL315 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL321 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL215 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL324 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL325 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 12 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 40 SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 58 SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 51 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 65 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 96 SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 68 SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 82 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 59 SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 80 SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 46 SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 48 SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 51 C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 4 G132 Gnisten/Fagskolen 4 SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 23 M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 80 -
Autumn
ORD
Essay examn
2/3
Release
2023-11-17Submission
2023-12-18
08:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Multipel choice exam 1/3 E 2024-05-08 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 27 A-atriet-2/3 (A-160) Ametyst 30 SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 51 SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 53 SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 60 SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 72 SL111 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 50 SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 81 SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 80 SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 64 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 64 SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 51 M413-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 5 S206 Smaragd 42 S314 Smaragd 15 G331 Gnisten/Fagskolen 36 G326 Gnisten/Fagskolen 0 G325 Gnisten/Fagskolen 0 SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 51 C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 0 -
Spring
ORD
Essay examn
2/3
Release
2024-04-19Submission
2024-05-30
08:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS2 Multipel choice exam 1/3 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS2 Essay examn 2/3 INSPERA
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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"