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MAPD4000 Philosophy of Science and Design Research Emneplan

Engelsk emnenavn
Philosophy of Science and Design Research
Studieprogram
Masterstudium i produktdesign – design for kompleksitet
Omfang
10.0 stp.
Studieår
2018/2019
Pensum
HØST 2018
Timeplan
Programplan
Emnehistorikk

Forkunnskapskrav

Admission to the Master's programme.

Læringsutbytte

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

Innhold

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

Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

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

Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter

  • Attendance of minimum 80%
  • One written assignment

Vurdering og eksamen

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.

Hjelpemidler ved eksamen

No restrictions

Vurderingsuttrykk

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

Sensorordning

Two internal. External examiner is used periodically.