290077 VU Introduction Scientific Thinking and Method, Group A (2008W)

(Gruppe B wird im SS 2009 gelesen)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Continuous assessment of course work

Details

max. 120 participants

Language: German

Lecturers

Dietlinde Mühlgassner

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Monday
    06.10.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    13.10.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    20.10.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    27.10.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    03.11.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    10.11.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    17.11.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    24.11.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    01.12.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    15.12.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    12.01.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    19.01.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
    
    Monday
    26.01.
    10:00 - 12:00
    Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Goal: imaking the students aware of the requirements of scientific work based on the philosophy of science, practising sequence of activities: start with hypothesis, collect evidence to support/deny it, apply appropriate methods of data processing, interpret findings taking into account ethical considerations
1) "science", "scientific work"
2) critical/sceptical basic attitude, careful documentation and archiving
3) investigate - systematize - correct citation
4) making use of scientific texts (technical terminology, structure, 3 Rs)
5) conceptualizing and writing scientific texts (types, process)
6) various forms of presentation (use of media)

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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