Universität Wien

270177 VO+SE Ethics in Natural Sciences (2022W)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First lecture date: Thursday, 6 October 2022, from 15:30h to 17:45h, in Carl Auer von Welsbach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 1, 1090 Vienna.

  • Thursday 06.10. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Thursday 13.10. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Wednesday 19.10. 15:30 - 17:45 Hörsaal 4 Chemie HP Währinger Straße 42
  • Friday 28.10. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Friday 04.11. 15:30 - 17:45 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Thursday 10.11. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Friday 18.11. 15:30 - 17:45 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 23.11. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Thursday 01.12. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Wednesday 14.12. 15:30 - 17:45 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Thursday 12.01. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Thursday 19.01. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Wednesday 25.01. 15:30 - 17:45 Carl Auer v. Welsbach-Hörsaal Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Understanding basic ethics and philosophy of natural science, and applying them in research activity. Increasing knowledge on theory, conduct and communication of science. Applying ethics to "scientific practice" and "S&T assessment". Learning concepts of "responsibility" and "sustainability" in S&T. Acquiring skills for interdisciplinary normative discourse. The overall objective of this course is to contribute to a more "complete" education of young researchers and scientists as important enactors of progress and influential decision-makers in the future. It shall provide them with the skills to reflect on and deal with the major contemporary challenges in society and environment with a higher degree of sustainability.

Assessment and permitted materials

Collaboration. Oral presentation, seminar paper, or oral exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

100 points can be achieved. These are divided into:
- Cooperation: 40 points
- Oral Presentation: 60 points
- or Seminar Paper: 60 points
- or Oral Final Test: 60 points

The scores are awarded according to the following scheme:
- 1 (very good): 100 - 91 points
- 2 (good): 90-81 points
- 3 (satisfactory): 80-71 points
- 4 (sufficient): 70-61 points
- 5 (insufficient): 60-0 points

Examination topics

Science conduct, logic and theory of natural science, experimentation, writing publications, social impact of natural scientific activity.

Reading list

Script, original literature

Association in the course directory

Doktorat, CH-FE, BC-Wahl, Freie Wahlfächer und Transferable Skills, EF-1, EF-2, EF-3

Last modified: Fr 21.10.2022 08:49