LPhD005 Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics (generic course)

Detaljer
Ansvarligt institutPh.d.-skolen   10 %
Institut for Jordbrug og Økologi   50 %
Fødevareøkonomisk Institut   40 %

Kursusdatoer13-17 May 2013.
 
Kursus resuméWhat came before it? Do scientific results tell the truth? What does good ethical conduct mean for a PhD student? Should I offer my Professor a co-authorship? What do you need to know about animal ethics? What are the roles and responsibilities that society expects of its scientists? Are scientists trusted as honest communicators of science? This course will give you a unique chance to discuss these central questions with fellow PhD students for five days.
 
KursustilmeldingResearch-ethics@life.ku.dk.
 
Deadline for tilmelding1 MAY 2013.
 
Pointværdi2 (ECTS)
 
KursustypePh.d.-kursus
 
Rammer for UndervisningFrederiksberg Campus.
 
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
 
Begrænset deltagerantal25 (min. 15).
 
Kursusindhold
Tentative program:
1) What is science, and what is not? What came before it? How do you identify 'pseudo-science'? Why is 'falsification' important, and do scientific results tell the truth? Over two days, professor Brian Grout and associate professor Karsten Klint Jensen will offer you a basic knowledge of the philosophies underlying modern scientific practice and set up investigative discussions and presentations on the matter among the participants. Day 1 and 2.

2) What do life scientists need to know about Animal Ethics - and why? -with associate professor Mickey Gjerris. Day 3.

3) Role, trust and responsibility. Groupwork. Day 4.

4) What are the roles and responsibilities that society expects of its scientists - and how do you live up to them? Are scientists trusted as honest communicators of science? Brian Grout will ask the question. Day 5.
 
Undervisningsform
Lectures and group work
 
Målbeskrivelse
This course will give you a basic introduction to the philosophy of science and enable you to find your own stand-point on central ethical questions and dilemmas.

 
Kursusmateriale
Hand-outs will be provided by the teachers.
 
Kursusansvarlig
Brian William Wilson Grout, bwg@life.ku.dk, Institut for Jordbrug og Økologi/Afgrødevidenskab, Tlf: 353-33407
Lars Holm Rasmussen, lhr@life.ku.dk, Fakultetsservice, Tlf:
 
Andre forlæsere
Karsten Klint Jensen, Associate professor, SCIENCE. Mickey Gjerris, Associate professor, SCIENCE.
 
Deltagerbetaling
Free for PhD students from UCPH SCIENCE. Other UCPH: According to Internal Market. PhD students from Open Market partners (incl. NOVA): DKK 3.300 plus VAT. Others: DKK 4.000 plus VAT.
 
Kursus omkostninger
NA.
 
Evalueringsform
Active participation required.
 
Kursusbeskrivelsesomfang
forelæsninger15
teoretiske øvelser15
forberedelse20

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