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EXPH0600 - Examen philosophicum for Engineers

About

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2023/2024

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 Engineers focuses on understanding of technology as well as topics related to the engineering profession and the role of engineers in society. An important purpose of the course is to improve skills in thinking critically about sustainable development.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

  • Familiarity with basic theories of knowledge, and with what distinguishes scientific knowledge from other forms of knowledge
  • Knowledge of technology - as theory and practice - in historical and future oriented perspective
  • 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 the engineering profession and the role of engineers, as well as ethical problems regarding environment, society and working life

Skills

  • Can identify and reflect critically on engineering problems in light of different views of science, technology and ethics
  • Can argue independently and systematically and evaluate sources of information

General competencies

  • Can reflect critically on different views of value, science and technology, and relate theses to one’s own profession and to professional practice
  • Can identify environmental and ethical challenges related to technological products and solutions
  • Can reflect critically on challenges in society related to sustainability in technology
  • Can contribute to good and reflective cooperation
  • Can 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 assignments 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

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.

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
EXPH0100 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0200 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0300 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0350 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0400 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0500 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0550 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0001 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0002 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0003 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0004 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0005 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH0006 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
EXPH6001 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Examen philosophicum

Coursework

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Ålesund , Trondheim , Gjøvik , Trondheim , Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Examen Philosophicum
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Timetable

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Examination

  • * 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.
Examination

For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"

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