Universität Wien

270177 SE Ethics in Natural Sciences (2025S)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie
Continuous assessment of course work
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We 25.06. 15:15-17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42

Registration/Deregistration

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. 172 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

On Wednesdays, from 5 March 2025
15.15 - 17.30 h, Joseph Loschmidt Hörsaal 2.

  • Wednesday 05.03. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 19.03. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 26.03. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 02.04. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 09.04. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 30.04. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 07.05. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 14.05. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 21.05. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 28.05. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 04.06. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 11.06. 15:15 - 17:30 Joseph-Loschmidt-Hörsaal Chemie EG Währinger Straße 42
  • Wednesday 18.06. 15:15 - 17:30 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

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

CH-FE, BC-Wahl, Freie Wahlfächer und Transferable Skills

Last modified: Tu 11.02.2025 20:06