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MGVM4100 Philosophy of Science and Research Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og metode
Study programme
Master Programme in Digital Learning Design
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Master Programme in Educational Sciences for Basic Education, Pedagogy or Educational Leadership
Master Programme in Educational Sciences for Basic Education, Pedagogy or Educational Leadership
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
FALL 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Description of integrated courses

An individual three-hour written exam under supervision.

The exam grade can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, an oral examination may be used instead. In case an oral exam is used, the examination result cannot be appealed.

Introduction

Philosophy of science is a tool for students’ development of their thesis. The course provides an overview of important scientific traditions and positions and on different theoretical approaches. Research methods should be seen in the context of both the philosophy of science and future work with the Master thesis and a career as a teacher.

The tuition is in English if English speaking students attend the course.

Recommended preliminary courses

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • Three project assignments

Required preliminary courses

Ingen.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student

  • has advanced knowledge of scientific thinking
  • has in-depth knowledge of different methodological approaches to collection, processing and analysis of research data
  • has in-depth knowledge of research ethics

Skills

The student

  • can use knowledge of philosophy of science and scientific methods to analyse and relate critically to national and international research
  • can use relevant methods for research and development work in an independent manner

General competence

The student

  • has a theoretical and methodical basis for planning and evaluating research and development work that contributes to innovation in school
  • can apply academic standards in research connected to principles such as credibility, validity and realibility
  • can use ethical judgment in relation to one's own role as researcher

Content

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Teaching and learning methods

The working methods are lectures, seminars, and work tasks. Central concepts are discussed in lectures and seminars, in addition the students must carefully read the course literature to become familiar with the relevant theories and methods.

Course requirements

No obligatory assignments.

Assessment

The course addresses the engineering work that forms the basis of building a process plant. It includes calculations in process technology, preparation of drawings and selection of equipment and components. The field is theoretically demanding, but also requires practical sense.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

None.

Grading scale

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence.

Knowledge

  • can explain process and technical components, and their drawing symbols
  • can read drawings and process flow charts (P&ID)
  • can explain current codes and knowledge about associated standards
  • has basic knowledge about software related to the field

Skills

The student

  • is able to prepare process flow charts, pipe arrangement drawings and isometric drawings
  • is able to calculate flow forces
  • can execute calculations loads on a pipe system
  • is able to perform stress and flexibility analyzes
  • can dimension trailers and bearings
  • can construct expansion joints

General competence

The student

  • is able to construct and dimension a process plant using relevant theory, use of professional software, knowledge of standards and use of equipment catalogs

Examiners

Lectures, practice and project assignments.