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SVF-8600 Philosophy and Ethics of Science - 6 stp


The course is administrated by

Norges fiskerihøgskole

Type of course

This course cannot be taken as a singular course. This course is recommended as part of the compulsory credits in philosophy of science and research ethics within the instruction component of the PhD programs in natural and social sciences.

Course overlap

SVH-8005 Research Ethics 3 ects

Course contents

The course aims to introduce PhD students to core issues connecting philosophy of science and research ethics. The course explains different concepts and positions regarding the nature of the scientific method, modelling, causality, the role of science and technology in society, diversity, ethical theories, as well as the ethical responsibilities of scientists in knowledge production, dissemination, and reception.

Admission requirements

The course is open for UiT students admitted to a PhD program. Priority will be given to PhD students from the BFE faculty, PhD students from the NT faculty, PhD students from other faculties at UiT, and PhD students from UNIS. The number of participants is limited to 60.

Contact Ingjerd Gauslaa Nilsen (ingjerd.nilsen@uit.no) at the BFE-faculty if you have any questions regarding course registration or other queries.


Objective of the course

Upon completion of the course, the PhD candidates will have developed

Knowledge:

Skills:

the ability to

General competences:

the ability to


Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Teaching runs as an intensive course over two weeks with 20 hours of lectures and 12 hours of group discussions and seminars. Course dates: 05.02.24-16.02.24.