EPN

MAPD4000 Philosophy of Science and Design Research Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Philosophy of Science and Design Research
Study programme
Masterstudium i produktdesign – design for kompleksitet
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2018/2019
Curriculum
FALL 2018
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Required preliminary courses

Admission to the Master's programme.

Learning outcomes

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

Content

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

Teaching and learning methods

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

Course requirements

  • Attendance of minimum 80%
  • One written assignment

Assessment

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.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

No restrictions

Grading scale

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

Examiners

Two internal. External examiner is used periodically.