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EXPH0300

Examen philosophicum for Science and Technology

Credits 7.5
Level Examen philosophicum
Course start Autumn 2021 / Spring 2022
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik, Ålesund and Trondheim
Examination arrangement Essay exam/Multiple choice exam at home , Off Campus Examination / (Off Campus-) Multiple choice exam

About

About the course

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 within theory of science of special relevance to mathematical-scientific disciplines and technology, as well as the relation between science, technology, ethics, and society.

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 distinctions between different types of sciences
  • 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
  • knowledge of the role of science and technology in creating a good society

Skills

The candidate can

  • discuss problems and issues in light of different views of knowledge, science, ethics, and politics
  • reflect critically on different conceptions of value and humanity, and relate this to one's own discipline and professional practice
  • identify and discuss ethical challenges related to ones own discipline or profession
  • 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, individually and together with others

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.

See the Blackboard pages of the course for details about compulsory assignments.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory activity

Further on evaluation

Letter grade (A-F) based on multiple choice exam and essay exam, which count respectively 1/3 and 2/3. Both exams must be passed in the same semester.

In case of retakes, students must redo both exams. 

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to specific study programmes at NTNU.

Course materials

The curriculum is available on the Blackboard pages of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
EXPH0001 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0002 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0003 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0004 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0005 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0006 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH6001 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0100 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0200 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0400 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0500 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
EXPH0350 7.5 sp Autumn 2021
EXPH0550 7.5 sp Autumn 2021
This course has academic overlap with the courses 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

  • Examen Philosophicum

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Essay exam/Multiple choice exam at home

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2021

Home examination - Multiple choice
Grade Letter grades Weighting 1/10 Date Release 2021-12-06
Submission 2021-12-06 Time Release 09:00
Submission 11:00 Duration 2 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Essay exam
Grade Letter grades Weighting 9/10 Date Release 2021-11-19
Submission 2021-12-16 Time Release 08:00
Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Examination arrangement: Off Campus Examination / (Off Campus-) Multiple choice exam

Ordinary examination - Spring 2022

Off Campus Multiple choice exam (1)
Grade Letter grades Weighting 1/10 Date Release 2022-05-11
Submission 2022-05-11 Time Release 09:00
Submission 11:00 Duration 2 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
  • Other comments
  • 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen.
Essay exam
Grade Letter grades Weighting 9/10 Date Release 2022-04-22
Submission 2022-05-30 Time Release 08:00
Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2022

Off Campus Multiple choice exam
Grade Letter grades Weighting 1/10 Duration 2 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Essay exam
Grade Letter grades Weighting 9/10 Exam system Inspera Assessment

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