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CB1030 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications in biotechnology 3,5 hp

Course memo Autumn 2022-51020

Version 1 – 08/26/2022, 2:12:46 PM

Course offering

Autumn 2022-1 (Start date 29/08/2022, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

CBH/Protein Science

Course memo Autumn 2022

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2020

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Topics covered by the course.

  • Scientific knowledge
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Observations and measurements
  • Experiments
  • Models
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Causes and explanations
  • Philosophy of social science
  • Philosophy of technology
  • Risk and risk assessment
  • Research ethics

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should have:

Knowledge and understanding to:

  • Identify definitions and descriptions of concepts, theories and problem areas, as well as identify the correct application of these concepts and theories.
  • Account for concepts, theories and general problem areas, as well as apply concepts and theories to specific cases.

Skills and abilities to:

  • Apply concepts and theories to examples from the field of biotechnology and conduct a critical discussion of the methodology of examples of biotechnology research

Values and approaches to:

  • Critically discuss the definitions and applications of concepts and theories to specific cases of scientific research.

Preparations before course start

Literature

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Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • HEM1 - Written home exam, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
  • SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The course is examined with a seminar and a written home exam.

Other requirements for final grade

In order to pass the course, active participation in lectures and seminars and an approved written home examination are required.

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

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Round Facts

Start date

29 Aug 2022

Course offering

  • Autumn 2022-51020

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

CBH/Protein Science

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