Course - Scientific Methodology and Communication - IMT4110
IMT4110 - Scientific Methodology and Communication
About
New from the academic year 2016/2017
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Introduction to the theory of science
Characteristics of good research
Research ethics
Research as a means of systematic progress
Quantitative and qualitative research designs
Characteristics of good research topics and how to create one
Literature studies
Choice of methods, including planning and how to carry out and analyze experiments/studies
Use of research databases for problem solving
Data analysis and statistics
Learning outcome
Knowledge
have deep knowledge about central questions within the theory of science
be able to analyze central topics within the theory of science
know central terminology for scientific work
Know channels and strategies for scientific communication
Skills
be able to suggest a topic of investigation within science
independently be able to make a plan of how to carry out a scientific work
competence to search for academic publications using central databases
facilitate and analyze data from science projects
General knowledge
competence to read and analyze scientific publications
be able to report results from scientific projects, including projects carried out by the student herself
have developed a clear ethical attitude in relation to how scientific methodology is used
Learning methods and activities
Essay|Forelesninger|Nettbasert Læring|Prosjektarbeid|Veiledning
Utfyllende informasjon:
The course will be offered both as an ordinary campus course and as a course that is offered in a flexible way to off-campus students. Lecture notes, e-lectures and other types of e-learning material will be offered through our Learning Management system (LMS). Communication between the teachers and the students, and among the students, will be facilitated by the LMS.The course will be made accessible for both campus and remote students. Every student is free to choose the pedagogic arrangement form that is best fitted for her/his own requirement. The lectures in the course will be given on campus and are open for both categories of students. All the lectures will also be available on Internet through NTNUs learning management system.
Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:
Essay (s)Participation and presentation of project work.Participation and report from alternative project for off-campus students.
Compulsory assignments
- Coursework Requirements
Further on evaluation
Utfyllende om kontinuasjon:
Ordinary re-sit examination for the written exam in August.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Computer Science (MACS)
Applied Computer Science (MACS-D)
Information Security (MIS)
Information Security (MISD)
Information Security (MISEB)
Interaction Design (MIXD)
Interaction Design (MIXD-D)
Course materials
Books:
Leedy, P D, and Ormrod, J E: "Practical Research, -Planning and design", 11 th ed. Pearson Educational Int.
Additional handouts and material made available on Fronter.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMT4421 | 5.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: English
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- Frode Volden
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written Exam 100/100 2016-12-09 14:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Written Exam 100/100 2017-08-09 09:00
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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"