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MAPD4000 Philosophy of Science and Design Research Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Philosophy of Science and Design Research
Study programme
Master's Degree Programme in Product Design – Design in Complexity
Elective Courses, Master's Degree Programme in Product Design
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Curriculum
FALL 2020
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Individuell skriftlig eksamen på tre timer.

Eksamensresultat kan påklages.

Required preliminary courses

Håndholdt kalkulator som ikke kommuniserer trådløst og som ikke kan regne symbolsk. Dersom kalkulatoren har mulighet for lagring i internminnet skal minnet være slettet før eksamen. Stikkprøver kan foretas.

Learning outcomes

Gradert skala A-F.

Content

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

Teaching and learning methods

En intern sensor. Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

Course requirements

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • Attendance of minimum 80%
  • 2 milestone deliverables (oral presentation and/or written)
  • One written assignment (2500 - 4000 words)

Assessment

Individual or group assignment, consisting of:

  • Individual written home examination
  • 2500 - 4000 words long, or in accordance with specifications set by a publication channel of the student's choice
  • Students can choose to work in groups, but must submit 1 (one) written assignment per student
  • Language: English or Norwegian

The examination result can be appealed.

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.