MAPD4000 Philosophy of Science and Design Research Course description

Admission to the Master's programme.

On successful completion of this course students are able to:

• identify and discuss various theories and methods in science and design research
• identify, discuss and evaluate ethical implications of scientific and professional work
• select and employ relevant research theories and methods to specific cases
• discuss and justify the relationship between problem, methods and conclusion
• integrate academic scientific methods in practice based and creative research
• plan and complete own research projects

• History and philosophy of science
• Ethics in research and professional work
• Scientific research methods
• Research by design
• Studio workshop experiments

The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are lectures, seminars, group work, self-study, studio work and tutoring.

• Attendance of minimum 80%
• One written assignment

Individual or group [1] portfolio examination, which consists of:

• a written assignment outlining the product concept
• design process documentation
• a physical 3D product
• a reflection paper

The examination result can be appealed against.

No restrictions

A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade.

Two internal. External examiner is used periodically