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MAEN5300 Research Methods and Ethics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Forskningsmetoder og etikk
Study programme
Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering
Master's Degree Programme in Energy and Environment in Buildings - part-time
Master's Degree Programme in Energy and Environment in Buildings
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2018/2019
Curriculum
FALL 2018
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The course comprises fundamental aspects and methodologies of philosophy of science, which are used in the planning, execution and dissemination of research projects in general. Focus is also on particular issues relating to health science and medical research, research ethics and relevant legislation.

Required preliminary courses

En intern sensor. Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

Learning outcomes

Ingen ut over opptakskrav

Teaching and learning methods

Emnet har 4 stp overlapp med emnet ELTS2100 Elektronikk

Course requirements

Written home exam over the course of 4 days in groups of 3-4 students, up to 3,500 words.

The paper can be written in English or a Scandinavian language.

Assessment

All aids are permitted as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Grade scale A-F

Grading scale

All answers are assessed by one examiner. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.

Examiners

  • 10 credits overlap with MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods
  • 10 credits overlap with MABIO4000 Theory of Science, Ethics and Research Methods

Course contact person

Eilif Hjelseth