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270177 VO+SE Ethics in Natural Sciences (2023S)

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

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 150 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.03. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 08.03. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 15.03. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 22.03. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 29.03. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 19.04. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 26.04. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 03.05. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 10.05. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 17.05. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 24.05. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 31.05. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 07.06. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 14.06. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 21.06. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 28.06. 16:00 - 18:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

- Understanding of the basic ethics and philosophy of natural sciences and their application in research activities.
- Expansion of knowledge about the theory, behaviour and communication of natural sciences.
- Application of ethics to "scientific practice" and "Science & Technology Assessment".
- Learning concepts of "responsibility" and "sustainability" in science and technology.
- Acquisition of skills for the interdisciplinary normative discourse.
- Acquisition of the ability to address the major current challenges in society, environment and geopolitics with a higher degree of sustainability.
- The overall aim of this course is to contribute to a more "complete" education of young researchers and scientists as important agents of progress and as influential decision-makers in the future.

Assessment and permitted materials

Work in class, oral presentation or seminar paper.

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

Logic and theory of science, scientific behaviour, conducting experiments, writing scientific publications, impact of scientific and engineering activities.

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: Tu 11.04.2023 15:08