Course start: November 1

Latest registration: As soon as possible to Wlodek Kulesza

Philosophy and Methodology of Applied Sciences (Vetenskapsteori och metodik) 7,5 hp

The aim for the doctoral student is to acquire knowledge and develop skills in the area of philosophy of science and methodology of applied science. It aims to increase the students’ ability to formulate and applied scientific principles within their own area of research.

Course responsible: Wlodek Kulesza

CONTENT (It is possible to take one or both parts of the course)

PART 1: Theory/Seminars, 3 ECTS credits

− History of science: from experience facts to experimentalism
− Modern theory of science: falsificationism, Kuhn’s paradigm, Lakato’s research programmes, Feyerabend’s anarchistic theory of science, subjective Bayesians, and new experimentalism;
− Methodology of applied science;
− Legal and ethical aspects of publishing.

PART 2: Project/Workshops, 4.5 ECTS credits

− Approaching research problem – a research question and hypothesis;
− Validation and verification of research hypothesis;
− How to organise and write thesis and scientific paper;
− Tools for referencing and using templates.
− Presenting and disputing of research results;
− Reviewing of the research reports;
− Project and team work management.

COURSE DESCRIPTOR

Course descriptor Philosophy and Methodology of Applied Sciences